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Feeling burnt out in your photography business? Booking wedding photography left and right, but feeling like you're running on empty because of how much you have to book to reach yout goals? Worried that RAISING your prices is just greedy?In this live coaching session, I sit down with wedding photographer Dana Mann to talk about overbooking, fear around charging more, and how to build a sustainable business that honors both your clients and your faith. We unpack the tension between hustle and stewardship and why faith over fear may be your next step.• Overcoming burnout in a growing business• Raising prices with confidence• The fear of slowing down• Building a sustainable workload• Faith, stewardship, and trusting God with your businessIf you've been running on empty, this conversation will encourage you to rethink what's possible and create a business that serves both your clients and your life.Nathan's Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanskiLinks from Dana: Dana's Website:https://danaphotoco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danaphotoco/

"I was freshly postpartum with a new baby. I wasn't even in my business anymore. Everything was just chaos and I was riding on vibes." I am so excited to feature one of my favorite TDE grads on the podcast today. Sarah Salain spent two years with stagnant content before joining my program. Today she's filling high-ticket group programs in a deeply sensitive niche—infertility—on part-time hours as a stay-at-home mom. In this episode, I'm sitting down with Sarah to break down the exact shift that changed everything for her: claiming her niche instead of staying broad, leaning into her own story, and trusting the process even when her launch hit a family emergency mid-way through. → Apply for TDE: https://meganyelaney.com/tde  → Say hi to Meg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney/  → Say hi to Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysarahhealing/  → Get the full show notes (with all the links) here: https://meganyelaney.com/2026/06/24/tde-client-success-story-sarah   

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You hired the therapist. Now comes the harder part: getting clients to actually book with them. One of the biggest mistakes massage practice owners make is treating marketing like a collection of random activities instead of a system. A social media post here. A promotion there. A referral when someone remembers to ask. The problem is that random marketing creates random results. In this episode, I'll walk you through a simple framework for getting a new therapist booked faster without constantly chasing the latest marketing tactic. We'll discuss: • Why marketing becomes more important after you hire • How to set clear goals for a new therapist's schedule • How to identify what's already working in your marketing • Why doing more of what's working often beats trying something new • How to choose the right marketing strategies based on your time, energy, and budget • The retention metrics that actually matter • How to use internal marketing and client transfers to build momentum quickly If you've hired a therapist and you're staring at an empty schedule wondering what comes next, this episode will help you create a more intentional plan to fill it.   ---   *Brought to you by GlossGenius.*   Are you dealing with gaps in your schedule? Clients who don't rebook? Low profits and high payment processing fees? When you're running your own practice, you don't have time to figure out where you're leaving money on the table especially when you're stitching together booking, payments, and clunky software that only makes things harder.   GlossGenius is the booking and business management platform built for massage therapists and wellness practitioners. It fills your calendar, automatically reBooks clients, upsells high-margin services, and has the lowest flat-rate payment processing fees in the industry. Plus all the HIPAA-compliant tools you need for charting, consents, and client records without the admin chaos.   More growth. Less busywork.   Use code **SCALING** at glossgenius.com/scalingwellness for 50% off your first two months of their Gold or Platinum plan.      Build a Wellness Practice That Creates More Time, More Freedom, and More Revenue Visit: www.scalingwellness.com Need More Client Bookings? Get instant access to our proven training: www.bookyourteamsolid.com Book a Free 1:1 Growth Strategy Call www.scalingwellness.com/chat Follow Scaling Wellness on Instagram www.instagram.com/scalingwellness  

Ryan is back in the saddle with Adam for a loaded episode of Booked to Last.This week, they dig into the state of WWE booking, the impact it has on wrestler collectability, and why collectors are trying to make sense of a market that is moving week to week.They break down Topps Cosmic WWE, the ripping experience, the planet odds, and why product structure matters so much in wrestling cards.The main event is a deeper conversation around high-value wrestling cards.With recent WrestleMania patch autograph sales from Tiffany Stratton, Jey Uso, Finn Balor, and Rey Fenix, Adam and Ryan walk through what sellers need to understand before moving a major card.They cover comps, buyer pools, platforms, auctions, private sales, promotion, patience, grading, and reputation.They also discuss the long-term value of event-worn relics, why Universe and Royalty relics might be underappreciated, and how collectors should think about match-used and event-used material before the market catches up.RSVP for Wrestling Card Takeover at The National on July 31Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of Abubakar Salim, an actor who at just 16, gave himself a life-altering ultimatum: break into the National Youth Theatre or join the Army. From that high-stakes beginning, Abubakar has navigated the industry by constantly chasing the raw, unpolished instinct of his younger self. He shares how this philosophy carried him through a grueling nine-round audition process for Ridley Scott's Raised by Wolves and eventually into the world of House of the Dragon. We explore how he transitioned from a "performer for hire" to a visionary storyteller by founding Surgent Studios, where he now creates video games like Tales of Kenzera: ZAU to process deeply personal themes of grief and loss. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about the power of "just being," the importance of kindness in a brutal industry, and why the most successful auditions are often the ones where you stop trying to have a plan and start seeking discovery. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Abubakar Salim right here. Credits: House of the Dragon First Day on Earth Assassin's Creed: Origins Raised by Wolves Napoleon Black Mirror PH-1 Informer Jamestown 24: Live Another Day Guest Links: IMDB: Abubakar Salim, actor, producer, director THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF TAPE SORTED WORKSHOP: LONDON - June 20th (in person) SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS: STM REPLAY THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR (50% off special) THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Maddie McCormick WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

If you've ever felt like the hardest part of business isn't always what to do every day, but it's believing bigger results are actually possible for you... this episode is for you.In today's episode, I'm talking with my Localpreneur Academy student Maddy Memmer, the owner of Color Chroma in Austin, Texas, a color analysis and personal stying business.Maddy is a former teacher who has spent the last few years building a business that has grown beyond what she once believed was available to her. In this conversation, we talk about the internal glass ceilings she had to break through, how her background shaped what she thought was realistic, and what it looked like to keep going even when her brain wanted to doubt the process. We also talk about what mindset work really is, why it matters so much in business and how learning to think more powerfully and intentionally helped her create a fully booked business.In this episode, we talk about: The biggest belief shifts Maddy had to make as a former teacher stepping into entrepreneurship  Why mindset work is about more than “thinking happy thoughts” and how intentional thinking changed how she showed up in her business  How Maddy learned to keep going through doubt, emotional ups and downs, and the internal glass ceilingsMentioned in this episode:Work with me inside The Localpreneur AcademyFollow me on Instagram @‌lesliepresnallDownload my Free Guide: How To Grow Your Local Instagram FollowingFollow Maddy on Instagram at color.chroma.atx Visit Color Chroma's websiteIf you're ready to grow your local business and bring in a steady stream of clients, you need to check out The Localpreneur Academy. Click here to join me inside.Rate, Review & Follow:“I LOVE listening to the episodes, especially since they're focused on local businesses and it's not just generic marketing advice.” If you love the show too, please leave a rating and review. This helps me reach more people just like you who want to reach more local people and create a business they love.FREE TRAINING:The Fully Booked Roadmap: 5 Local Skills to Get Seen, Chosen and Booked in 2026Click here to register for this free training happening on Monday, June 22 at 12PM CT.

Working actress Tommy Aleman has booked roughly 85 commercials, led an indie horror feature, and built a life of multiple income streams — and on this Get Scene Unscripted, host Jesse Malinowski digs into why gratitude beats entitlement on set, the wardrobe research most actors skip, and the "needy" energy casting directors can sense instantly. A real, funny, honest conversation about commercials, verticals, indie films, and surviving the working-actor grind in the Southeast film industry.

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This week on Branded & Booked, we're joined by Katie Major, copywriter, social media strategist, and coach for creative entrepreneurs who want marketing to feel more human.Katie is known for her real, raw, person-first approach to content and messaging. She believes marketing should work for your life, not the other way around and we couldn't agree more.In this episode, we dive into:✍️ What copywriting actually is (and why it's so much more than writing words) ✨ How great copy supports your brand, marketing, and sales 

Landlord Diaries show hosts Katie and Kelly have managed hundreds of midterm rental bookings on Furnished Finder and maintain over 90% occupancy year after year. In this episode of Landlord Diaries, they break down their exact midterm rental booking process & property management tips behind those numbers so you can apply it to your own real estate investing today.What you'll learn in this episode:The full Furnished Finder booking process from first lead to move in dayHow to write a first message that actually gets booking requestsHow to handle tenants who push back on tenant screeningHow to read tenant screening results and apply consistent standardsWhat belongs in your mid term rental lease (and what most landlords miss)When to collect security deposits, cleaning fees, and rentThe top reasons landlords are not getting Furnished Finder leadsThe listing photo mistakes that kill bookingsWhy mid term rental pricing is different from short term rental pricingHow to prepare your property for tenant move inWhether you are a new landlord, a short term rental host pivoting to monthly stays, a long term landlord chasing more cashflow, a retiree building a rental side hustle, or a real estate investor working toward financial freedom and passive income, this episode gives you a step by step Furnished Finder booking process you can use immediately.List Your Property on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-propertyUse code LLD10 for $10 off new listings.Topics covered: mid term rental booking process, Furnished Finder leads, tenant screening, MTR lease tips, rent collection, Baselane, landlord communication, listing photos, pricing strategy, move in preparation, midterm rental occupancy, passive income, real estate investing.Timestamps0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries, The Monthly Rentals Podcast1:00 The booking that almost didn't happen and the move that saved it2:00 Kelly's booking process 60 days before move out4:20 How Katie's booking process has evolved7:25 How the Furnished Finder calendar matches tenants and landlords7:45 What to do when tenants stop responding8:50 The first message rule that wins more bookings10:30 How fast you really need to respond to leads11:50 Why different tenant types have different lead times12:45 The best move when a tenant pushes back on screening13:55 How the Furnished Finder tenant screening process works14:50 How Kelly screens tenants and reads the results18:30 Katie's hard line approach to screening results19:50 Locking in the booking with an online MTR lease21:10 Collecting deposits, cleaning fees, and rent the right way22:00 Pro tips to boost demand for your listing25:45 The pricing mistake new MTR landlords keep making27:00 First steps to prepare your property for move in30:10 Rapid fire: worst listing photos, and the wildest things travelers bringRocket Lawyer Lease Episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utUx-cujxm8Katie's Properties:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=katie.lyon8Kelly's Properties:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Kelly.Bailey13 The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees.

If you are a service provider who hates the idea of marketing every day, this episode is going to change how you think about blogging entirely. I am joined by Jana Osofsky, content strategist and creator of the High Leverage Content program, who started as a VA and built her entire business around a small set of strategic blog posts she calls a capsule blog.In this episode, we get into Jana's journey from VA to content strategist, what a capsule blog actually is, and how she got her marketing down to one day a month.Key Points Covered:✨ Jana's path from corporate HR to VA to running a one-to-many program✨ What a capsule blog is and why it is only 12 to 20 posts, not endless content✨ The three-part system: repurposing, resharing, and leveraging in sales✨ Why referrals alone can keep you stuck when you want to change how you work✨ How Jana got her marketing down to one day a month✨ Why you do not need to be a blogger to have a blog that gets you clientsConnect with Jana O:WebsiteInstagramThreadsFree Blog Plus Repurposing Method Training 

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Andy, James and Anna discuss YOUR facts including a road that's not a road; and lots of other places that are not where you might think. Anna discovers the true nature of God. And we name eight more Friend of the Podcast custodians. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreonEdited by James HarkinProduced by Leying LeeTeam includes Jack Chambers, Tara Dorrell, Joe Mayo and Ethan Ruparelia

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Send us Fan MailWe break down why proposals get ghosted and why the real fix is a paid gateway offer that builds trust before you ever ask for a five-figure yes. We share a simple framework, naming rules, and a five-question template you can use today to turn early interest into a clear next step. • the three jobs a gateway offer must do: charge for access, deliver real results, create earned trust • why free “discovery sessions” signal pitching and reduce commitment • how a $497 diagnostic can lead to a $30,000 engagement fast • outcome-first naming that a non-expert understands right away • pricing guidance using “why not” ranges and 10% to 25% of the first installment • stakeholder interviews to increase buy-in across the buying committee • examples of gateway offers like audits, gap analyses, and friction reviews • the five-question template to sketch your deliverable, price, name, and next step • ways to sell passively by placing a gateway offer one-liner everywhere If you enjoyed this episode, please, please, please remember to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and rate and review. But most importantly, tell your friends. Share this episode with a friend so other people know about Tiny Marketing and our Uncut Summer series. Are you tired of prospects ghosting you? With a Gateway Offer, that won't happen.Over the next Ten Days, we will launch and sell our Gateway Offers with the goal of reaching booked-out status!Join the challenge here. Join my events community for FREE monthly events.I offer free events each month to help you master your business's growth through marketing, sales, systems, and offer strategy. Join the community here!Support the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup

Ryan is out this week, so Brett steps into the co-host seat alongside Adam Gellman for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of wrestling cards. Based on the episode transcript. The guys break down WWE's King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, Oba Femi's momentum, the global appeal of WWE, and why international fandom has not fully translated to wrestling card collecting yet.On the card side, they discuss Cosmic Chrome, the early reaction to the Planet chase cards, AJ Lee's return to autograph products, and what the market is telling us about new releases.They also tackle bigger hobby questions: Are wrestling cards truly growing, or are the same cards changing hands?  Does locking big cards into collections make the market stronger or more unpredictable?  Why do so many collectors relist 1/1s at 2-3x the price?  Are great cards always liquid cards?  What opportunities are being missed while everyone chases the newest release? Plus thoughts on the Jey Uso WrestleMania Patch Auto auction, major recent sales, Wrestling Card Takeover at The National, and why relationships remain the most valuable asset in the hobby.RSVP for Wrestling Card Takeover at The National on July 31Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

MJ Acosta-Ruiz joins Joy Taylor for one of their most personal conversations yet. The longtime friends discuss the pressure of succeeding as Black and Latina women in sports media, navigating burnout while building successful careers, and unlearning the perfectionism and people-pleasing habits that many women inherit from childhood. MJ opens up about balancing multiple high-profile roles across ESPN, NFL Network and NBA TV, the emotional toll of constantly striving for excellence, and what it means to show up authentically in spaces that weren't built for you. They also dive into identity, representation, generational expectations, and why giving yourself grace might be the hardest lesson of all. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to do everything perfectly, this conversation is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Most speakers talk about authenticity. Fewer actually practise it. There is a version of you that turns up on stage and a version of you that exists everywhere else, and for many speakers, those two people are further apart than they would like to admit.This episode is a Pride Month episode, but the argument is not seasonal. The LGBTQ+ experience of navigating identity in public life contains lessons about presence, resilience and credibility that are directly relevant to any speaker who has ever edited themselves for the room.In this episode:Why the "is it safe to be myself here?" calculation runs differently for LGBTQ+ people and what that reveals about the cost of containment for everyoneThe authenticity gap: the distance between who you tell people you are and who you actually show up as, and why audiences feel it even when they cannot name itWhy code-switching weakens your stage presence and what the cognitive cost of self-monitoring actually means for your deliveryHow authentic living is a social act: showing up as yourself gives others permission to do the sameThe shadow mechanism: why someone being pissed off by your authentic presence is information about them, not a verdict on youKen Rutowski's men's community, Metal, as a practical model for how small language shifts create genuine psychological safetyWhy living unapologetically is not a Pride Month aspiration: it is a professional standardJohn Ball draws on his own experience as a gay man with a public-facing business, from navigating training rooms where he was not sure he was safe, to recognising the specific cost of collusion: excusing language and behaviour that should not have been excused, and the quiet shame that comes with that.The close is a direct challenge. Where are you still containing yourself, and how much of that is a genuine communication choice versus fear of making the wrong person uncomfortable?CHAPTERS:00:00 Authenticity Costs01:26 Safety Calculations04:42 Containment Exhaustion08:24 Mask Versus Persona13:20 Code Switching Costs14:51 Modelling True Self17:38 Mirror And Triggers20:46 Inclusive Community Rules24:42 Unapologetic Speaking26:56 Your Stage Challenge27:51 Closing And InvitationMentioned in this episode:Metal community (Ken Rutowski): worth checking out if you are interested in a men's group designed with inclusion built in from the ground upConnect with John:Work on your speaker positioning with John's free positioning tool: message or email with the word "BOOKED" to receive it directly.Join John at A Position of Authority, a small online event for speakers who need to sharpen their expert positioning: present-influence.kit.com/products/a-position-of-authority-eventFAQ SECTIONFrequently Asked QuestionsWhy does containing yourself on stage hurt your credibility as a speaker?John Ball argues that a contained, edited version of yourself on stage creates an authenticity gap: a measurable distance between who you claim to be and who you actually show up as. Audiences sense this gap even when they cannot articulate it, and it prevents the genuine connection that makes a talk memorable. When a speaker asks an audience to be open and present whilst operating behind what John describes as "a wall of glass," the request rings hollow. Credibility requires congruence between what is said and who is saying it.What is code-switching, and why does it matter for professional speakers?Code-switching is the practice of adjusting language, tone and behaviour to fit the perceived expectations of a particular room. John Ball distinguishes between code-switching as a conscious communication choice and code-switching as a survival reflex. When it becomes a reflex, Ball argues, it weakens the speaker: softened language reads as uncertainty, hedged identity produces hedged messages, and the cognitive load of constant self-monitoring takes energy directly away from delivery and presence. Stages reward conviction and specificity, and a speaker who is managing their identity is already managing their message.How does living authentically give permission to others to do the same?John Ball describes authentic living as a social act rather than a purely personal one. When a speaker shows up as a full version of themselves rather than a managed, inoffensive version, they model the behaviour for the audience. Ball draws on the example of social normalisation in Spain, where LGBTQ+ visibility has been mainstreamed to the point that people are freer to express who they are. The inverse is equally true: people-pleasing reinforces the norm that people-pleasing is required, and makes the room smaller for everyone. Being willing to be disliked by the wrong people is, Ball argues, a generous act toward the right ones.What is the shadow mechanism, and how does it apply to speakers?The shadow mechanism is the idea that what irritates or unsettles us about others often reflects something unresolved in ourselves. John illustrates this with a personal example: an early discomfort with drag queens that a friend helped him trace back to internalised shame about aspects of his own personality. The professional application for speakers is that an audience member's discomfort with your authentic presence is information about them, not a verdict on you. The discomfort belongs to the person experiencing it, not to the speaker who prompted it.What is Ken Rutowski's Metal community, and why does John reference it?Metal is a men's networking community founded by Ken Rutowski, a former guest on Professional Speaking: Known. Booked. Paid. Ball cites it as a practical proof of concept for inclusive community design. The community operates with specific rules: all relationship partners are referred to as partners regardless of gender or structure, and there is zero tolerance for sexism, homophobia, transphobia and racism. Rutowski also helped establish a female counterpart group. Ball highlights the "partners" rule as an example of a small language shift that costs nothing and removes the assumptions that make some people feel like an outsider in the room.How can professional speakers apply the lessons of Pride Month to their stage presence?John argues that the LGBTQ+ experience of navigating identity in public life contains lessons about authentic presence that apply to any speaker. Living unapologetically does not mean living loudly: it means making choices about your presence from a place of self-acceptance rather than from fear of other people's reactions. Ball's challenge to speakers is direct: identify where you are still containing yourself, and ask honestly how much of that is a genuine communication choice versus a fear of making the wrong person uncomfortable. The speakers who move audiences most are not the ones who have edited themselves down to the lowest common denominator.Visit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algo recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.

In this special interview episode, Jen sits down with Carol from Blissful Bloom Studio, one of her favorite flower friends inside the Floral CEO Mastermind. Carol shares the story of how she went from working in the floral industry for 35 years — including years in a demanding corporate floral job — to finally stepping out and building a business of her own.This conversation is for any florist who feels stuck, overwhelmed, scared to make a big move, or like it might be “too late” to change their life or business. Carol opens up about what pushed her to start something for herself, how she found support and confidence through workshops and the Mastermind, and how she recently left her job and already has 19 weddings booked this year — after setting a goal of just 20 for the entire year.Jen and Carol talk honestly about:what it felt like to work harder with less support after Covidwhy Carol knew something had to changehow attending a workshop lit a spark in herwhat it was like joining the Floral CEO Mastermindhow support, systems, and getting uncomfortable helped her growwhy being authentic in your communication matters so muchhow Zola became a lead source for her businesswhat finally pushed her to leave her corporate floral jobwhy it is not too late to build something newhow much lighter and happier she feels now that she bet on herselfWhy this episode mattersCarol's story is such a reminder that:it is not too late to startyou do not have to stay where you are stuckthe right support can change everythingand building your own business can create more freedom, confidence, and joy than you ever imaginedConnect with CarolInstagram: @‌blissfulbloomstudioWebsite: blissfulbloomstudio.comMentioned in this episodeThe Floral CEO Mastermindhttp://floralceo.com/mastermind

In this episode, I'm sharing a special announcement for local business owners who want the second half of 2026 to look completely different from the first.I'm walking you through:The 5 essential skills every fully booked local business owner needsWhy it's never a mystery clients aren't coming in when you can bring your marketing back to a process Why I'm hosting a mid-year week-long virtual event (Fast Track Week) for the first time ever inside The Localpreneur AcademyFREE WORKSHOP:Register for The Fully Booked Roadmap on June 22FAST TRACK WEEK:Join The Localpreneur Academy now and get your free virtual pass to Fast Track Week happening June 29 - July 3FREE TRAINING:The Fully Booked Roadmap: 5 Local Skills to Get Seen, Chosen and Booked in 2026Click here to register for this free training happening on Monday, June 22 at 12PM CT.

Are you posting your heart out on LinkedIn and still staring at an empty calendar? Karen Yankovich is done with the fake version of visibility — and she's taking the real one back. In this solo episode, Karen draws a bold line between vanity visibility (likes, views, viral moments) and real visibility — the kind that puts strategic calls on your calendar and income in your bank account. In this episode, you'll learn: Why being seen everywhere is actually keeping you broke The two ways vanity visibility fails women entrepreneurs every single time What the LinkedIn Loop is and why it ends on a call, not a scroll The "good girl tax" — and how to stop paying it immediately Three concrete shifts to go from forgettable to fully booked This is Episode 377, and Karen is bringing the Jersey straight talk. Real visibility isn't about the volume of posts — it's about positioning yourself as the go-to authority in the rooms that actually matter. Ready to practice real visibility with feedback and community? Your first week in the Visibility Salon is FREE: www.visibilitysalon.com Resources Mentioned In The Episode: Visibility SalonKaren's community where women practice real visibility, positioning, and authority building with feedback. First week FREE! https://www.thelinkedupcollective.com/visibilitysalon/ SpeakPipe Voice MessageLeave Karen a voice message with your takeaways from this episode www.karenyankovich.com/speakpipe  Karen Yankovich on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/karenyankovich    Magical Quotes From The Episode: "The women who win in the next decade aren't necessarily the ones posting the most content. They're the ones becoming known, trusted, referenced, and recommended." "Visibility without credibility just creates more noise. Visibility with positioning - that's where the real opportunities happen." "Your goal isn't to become internet famous. Your goal is to become professionally unforgettable."   Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you're moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you'll get a shout out on the show!   Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict

Your clients already said yes. They signed the contract, they're on the books, and you're doing the work.But here's what most wedding pros leave on the table: the money that was never in the contract to begin with.We're not talking about squeezing clients or tacking on fees they didn't ask for. We're talking about the stuff they genuinely need and haven't thought to ask for yet. The rehearsal dinner without a plan. The day-of paper goods they assumed they'd DIY. The album they haven't considered ordering. Couples walk into a wedding without knowing what they'll need on the other end of it. That gap is your opportunity.In today's episode, Katy and I are breaking down how to ethically grow your revenue with clients who are already on your roster, where those conversations happen in the client journey, and how to bring up an upsell without sounding like you're fishing for more money.If your average booking feels like a ceiling instead of a starting point, this one's for you. You'll walk away with a practical framework for identifying upsell moments, and the language to make those conversations feel helpful instead of pushy.There's more revenue in your current client list than you think. Let's go find it.

Oba Femi beats Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania.Then WWE decides to run it back.Adam and Ryan break down why the decision has frustrated wrestling fans and collectors, what it means for Oba's momentum, and how it impacts one of the hottest card markets in wrestling.The guys also discuss: Grande Americano vs. Ludwig Kaiser and a Match of the Year candidate  Early thoughts on Topps Cosmic Chrome WWE  PSA shutting down value submissions  The return of major 2022 Prizm Black 1/1s  Massive sales from Royalty, Chrome, and Universe  Why wrestling card values continue to swing wildly  The growing challenge of pricing true grails in today's market Plus updates on Wrestling Card Takeover at The National and why wrestling collectors are entering a new era.RSVP for Wrestling Card Takeover at The National on July 31Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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The economy and markets can feel dizzying and ever changing. That's where we can help. Fisher Investments' “This Week in Review” is a weekly segment designed to highlight a few things you may have missed this week, what they could mean for financial markets and why they matter to investors like you. This week, Fisher Investments reviews: • Recent IPO Activity • May US jobs data • Rising credit card debt Below are the sources for all data cited in today's show: 1. Source: The Wall Street Journal, as of 6/2/2026. “Anthropic Files to Go Public in Blockbuster Year for IPOs”, by Kate Clark and Corrie Driebusch. 2. Source: The Wall Street Journal, as of 6/4/2026. “Terms Revealed for SpaceX's Unconventional $75 Billion IPO”, by Becky Peterson and Corrie Driebusch. 3. Source: Warrington College of Business, University of Florida as of 6/2/2026. Returns from IPOs held 1980 – 2024 during the first/second year after issuing and averaged annually across the first five years. Compared to equally weighted average returns for all IPOs that are traded on Nasdaq, the Amex (now NYSE MKT), or the NY Stock Exchange at the start of a period. Forward returns are captured through 12/31/2025. 4. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 6/5/2026. BLS Employment Situation Report, May 2025 – May 2026. 5. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as of 6/3/2026. US Credit Card Accounts Delinquent by 90 or More Days, 12/30/2011 – 3/31/2026. 6. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as of 6/3/2026. Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, Q4 2025 – Q1 2026. 7. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as of 6/3/2026. Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit: Total Debt Balance and its Composition, Q1 2003 – Q1 2026. 8. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, as of 6/5/2026. Delinquency Rate on Single-Family Residential Mortgages, Booked in Domestic Offices, All Commercial Banks, Q1 2009 – Q1 2026. 9. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, as of 6/5/2026. US Household Net Worth, Q4 1987 – Q1 2026. Want to dig deeper? • What recent IPO activity tells us about investor sentiment: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/in-orbit-on-tech-sentiment-and-ipos • More on what rising what rising credit card delinquencies signal: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/rising-credit-card-delinquencies-in-context Have feedback for this Fisher Investments video? Share your thoughts on this episode in just 1 minute by filling out this survey: https://fi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Vw1ezlogR044S2?VideoCode=WeekInReview5Jun2026 Connect with Fisher Investments on: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/fisherinvest • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fisher-investments • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fisher.investments/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fisher_investments You can also follow Ken Fisher here: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KenFisher.FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/KennethLFisher • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-fisher/ • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenfisher_fisherinvestments/ Investing in securities involves a risk of loss. Past performance is never a guarantee of future returns. Investing in foreign stock markets involves additional risks, such as the risk of currency fluctuations. The foregoing constitutes the general views of Fisher Investments and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice. Nothing herein is intended to be a recommendation. The opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.

What did you think of this episode?Has it taken you forever to write your book? Today's guest shares her story behind writing her debut novel 63 Hours in Hell.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this episode, we continue a new addition to Your Best Writing Life with The Story Behind the Stories series.My industry expert, Susan L. Davis, is an award-winning Christian author, speaker, and blogger who loves diving into Scripture and sharing what she's learning. Her debut novel, 63 Hours in Hell, blends biblical mystery with fiction to explore the three days between the cross and the resurrection. She lives in Illinois with her family.Susan - Tell us the story behind 63 Hours in HellBehind My Story  I came to faith later in life—at a funeral in my 40s—during a season of deep grief, family struggles, and searching for purpose. That moment changed everything.Before that, I devoured fiction. After accepting Jesus, I felt nudged to step away from it for a season and dive into nonfiction—Scripture, theology, and the writings of those who had gone before me. It became a time to build a strong biblical foundation and truly understand what I now believed.One question sparked the story that would eventually become my book: when Jesus said, “Today you will be with Me in paradise,” where did they go? Jesus didn't ascend to the Father until three days later. That question wouldn't let me go.Over time, everything I had been studying began shaping a story. I eventually returned to fiction—but I wasn't the same writer. I drew from that foundation to share what I had learned through 63 Hours in Hell in a way that isn't preachy, but invites readers into the story.It took me thirteen years to write this book. Looking back, I believe that's because God was shaping me as a writer just as much as He was shaping the story itself. Three tips for writers.1. Your first draft is a discovery draft.You're uncovering the story as you go—so just get it written. You can't fix a blank page. The real magic happens in the editing, so don't get overly attached to those first words. Stay flexible, because you'll revisit that manuscript again and again—and each pass makes it stronger.2. When you're stuck, step away—but stay engaged with the story.When I hit a wall, I don't force it. I step back—research, read Scripture, pray, take a walk. That's often where clarity comes. The key isn't quitting; it's staying connected to the story in a different way until the next piece falls into place.3. Borrow confidence from writers who are ahead of you.Surround yourself with people who know more than you—join a writing group or plug into an online community. Seeing what's possible and hearing their journey helps light the path for yours. Sometimes their belief in you will carry you when your own confidence is shaky. And if you're able, investing in a writing coach can accelerate your growth. What will the listeners gain from your book?    Listeners will be encouraged to keep going. This story shows that stepping into your calling doesn't mean everything suddenly falls into place—there can be resistance along the way. For anyone pursuing a dream, it's a reminder not to give up when things get hard. Sometimes the struggle is part of the journey, not a sign to stop. Not every closed door means no—sometimes it's an invitation to trust the process, keep moving forward, or be open to a different door. Listener giveaway: A free Booked and Busy guide—a 41-page printable, fillable resource with curated lists of Christian fiction to help listeners discover and track their next great reads. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Z2niQPEYdf_viBatP9f7TKTRp8D7QqH/view?usp=sharing63 Hours In Hell the book LINKSWebsite: https://www.susanldavis.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanLDavisWriter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanldavisauthor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SusanLDavisAuthor555 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/susanwrites Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/susanlandatodav/Visit  Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024".Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

You invested in the website. The branding. The business cards. The booking software. The supplies. The certifications that help you become excellent at what you do. You've spent so much time and money getting your local business ready for clients… but are you investing in the skillsets that actually get you clients?In this episode, I'm sharing why marketing and selling are not just another business expense.  They are the exact skills that make every other investment in your business start paying you back.Tune into this episode to learn:Why getting your business ready for clients isn't the same as actually getting clientsThe two most important skillsets that make every other investment in your business start paying you backHow to avoid spending thousands of dollars on business investments that never get seen by locals you want to serveMentioned in this episode:Work with me inside The Localpreneur AcademyFollow me on Instagram @‌lesliepresnallDownload my Free Guide: How To Grow Your Local Instagram FollowingIf you're ready to grow your local business and bring in a steady stream of clients, you need to check out The Localpreneur Academy. Click here to join me inside.Rate, Review & Follow:“I LOVE listening to the episodes, especially since they're focused on local businesses and it's not just generic marketing advice.” If you love the show too, please leave a rating and review. This helps me reach more people just like you who want to reach more local people and create a business they love.FREE TRAINING:The Fully Booked Roadmap: 5 Local Skills to Get Seen, Chosen and Booked in 2026Click here to register for this free training happening on Monday, June 22 at 12PM CT.

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Hour 1: GenZ filmmakers are taking over the box office - beating Star Wars! Jamie Lee Curtis' older sister has passed away. Sarah is missing her Pokemon friends. Aubry, the latest Survivor winner, is taking the high road. The NBA Finals are actually worth paying attention to. A teenager's shenanigans caused a United flight to turn around. Making it as a pro athlete is more competitive than ever. Hour 2: The “90 Day Fiance” cinematic universe is getting a convention. Ty Pennington is back with another season of ‘Battle On The Beach.' Sarah is all caught up on ‘Widow's Bay' and raving about it. How do you get to be 7 feet tall? The world cup is almost here! Literally! June is BOOKED with new movies and tv. The United States has a big birthday coming up. A tech start up is offering to clean people's homes for free. Yes, there is a catch. What's going on with dinosaurs these days? Hour 3: The infamous Maria is BACK. Sarah is recapping one of the gang's favorite stories from 2020 with a shocking update. with a shocking update. Elon Musk's daughter is working with Rihanna. Do you have any hidden talents? Celebrities do! Keira Knightley can play music on her teeth. Actually, is that really a talent? Police arrest Bay Area Uber driver. World Red Head Day got a lady a lot of free Wendy's. The most misspelled worlds in America. Let's decide right now: What is the first day of the week? Hour 4: Two of Sarah and Vinnie's favorite English pop bands are coming to The Warfield this Friday! Jesse the Cowgirl and a countdown are on Taylor Swift's website. The Toy Story connection is clear, but will she be voicing a character or making a song for the soundtrack? Bad Bunny is already confirmed to be in the movie. Dua Lipa got married! Cardi B never stops being herself. Tori Amos had a run in with a moose. More news on the Billy Joel biopic. Smoking is back, but Sarah and Vinnie say don't fall for it! Power hungry HOA leaders strike again.

The “90 Day Fiance” cinematic universe is getting a convention. Ty Pennington is back with another season of ‘Battle On The Beach.' Sarah is all caught up on ‘Widow's Bay' and raving about it. How do you get to be 7 feet tall? The world cup is almost here! Literally! June is BOOKED with new movies and tv. The United States has a big birthday coming up. A tech start up is offering to clean people's homes for free. Yes, there is a catch. What's going on with dinosaurs these days?

Send us Fan MailWe drop the polished act for summer and share the raw conversations where the best marketing insights actually show up. We explain what's changing in our Uncut Summer Series, tease what's coming for solo B2B consultants, and invite you into what we're building next.• why we publish bi-weekly in summer and lean into unedited audio • how live conversations create real-time “aha” moments for marketing and sales • what's new for 2026 with monthly live streams turned into podcast episodes • opening the vault on trainings around sales, positioning, lead generation, referrals, community, and websites • what to expect from the September Solo Consultant Summit for solo B2B consultants • the core question we design everything around: getting booked out without burning out • a teaser for a secret October project focused on accessible community for solo consultants If you enjoyed this episode, please, please, please remember to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and rate and review. But most importantly, tell your friends. Share this episode with a friend so other people know about Tiny Marketing and our Uncut Summer series.Join my events community for FREE monthly events.I offer free events each month to help you master your business's growth through marketing, sales, systems, and offer strategy. Join the community here!Support the showSchedule a Booked-out Blueprint >>> Schedule.Come tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTubeJoin my event group for live events >>>Meetup

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What happens when you stop reacting to the wrestling card market and start thinking about where it's headed?This week, Adam and Ryan tackle a series of big-picture questions facing wrestling card collectors.Will there be more six-figure wrestling card sales by 2028?Has Topps Royalty already become the most important wrestling card release of the Fanatics era?Will WrestleMania moving to Saudi Arabia impact the hobby?Who will define wrestling cards in 2027?The conversation moves from Oba Femi and Stephanie Vaquer to WrestleMania Patch Autos, celebrity collectors, Topps Chrome, Cosmic Chrome, and the future of the category.The goal isn't predicting the future.It's thinking about the hobby differently.Plus: Clash in Italy preview  Logan Paul's injury and The Vision curse  Danhausen's rise in mainstream sports culture  Cosmic Chrome WWE checklist reactions  Major Hulk Hogan and Stephanie Vaquer sales  Wrestling Card Takeover updates A conversation built around the questions collectors will be debating for years.RSVP for Wrestling Card Takeover at The National on July 31Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jessica is a massage therapist and business owner that wears many hats. She's a med spa owner, sells products, has a busy post op and Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage practice, is an instructor and a business coach. How does she do it all? Listen to Jessica talk about how she's always looking for what's next and how that has led her to start helping other therapists reach their goals, be busy, and not have to learn the hard way. Jessica will be running a webinar to help you all her booked and busy. Stay tuned.2rmtsandmic.com

If you're using speaking to grow your business, at some point someone is going to ask for your speaker reel. And yet… most speaker reels completely miss the point. Many speakers think a reel is simply a montage of clips stitched together with dramatic music and audience shots. But event planners aren't just looking at footage. They're asking themselves: "Can I picture this person on my stage?" In this episode, I'm joined by Emmy-winning editor and speaker reel strategist Max Partain to unpack what actually makes a speaker reel work — and why some speakers instantly feel more credible, trustworthy and bookable on camera than others. We explore the psychology behind booking decisions, the subtle cues that shape perception, and the mistakes speakers make that quietly weaken their positioning before they've even stepped onto the stage. If you want to get booked more often, position yourself at a higher level, and stop cringing every time someone asks for your reel… this episode is packed with insight. Enjoy! What you'll discover: • Why Max calls himself a "speaker reel strategist" — not just an editor • The hidden questions event planners are asking while they watch your reel • Why clarity beats cleverness when it comes to getting booked • What winning an Emmy taught Max about storytelling, attention and trust • The subtle mistakes that make speakers look less credible on camera • Why polished footage alone won't make you feel bookable • The difference between speakers who command attention and those who simply "look professional" • The tiny visual and behavioural cues that make a speaker feel premium • How speaker reels help planners de-risk booking decisions • Why audience reaction shots are more important than most speakers realise • What editing hundreds of speakers taught Max about stage presence and connection • The first thing speakers should improve if they want to shift how they're perceived quickly Enjoy! If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that here>> Guest Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxpartain/  Books & Resources*: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Speaking Resources: Stagecraft to Showreel, 2-day in-person event: https://livetraining.saraharcher.co.uk/stagecraft    To share your thoughts:                                                   ·   leave a comment below. ·   Share this show on Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: ·   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

In this Midweek Mini, we're diving into all the latest points and miles news, including recent devaluations, smart booking strategies, and the new PAZE platform that has everyone talking. We share the trips we've been booking lately, what Hyatts we locked in before the devaluation, and the strategies we're personally using to maximize our points right now. We also talk through creative ways to stack rewards with gift cards, DashPass, and high multipliers, plus a few credit card tricks that could help you hit sign-up bonuses faster. From Hyatt changes to Chase Sapphire Reserve updates and upcoming travel plans, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you stretch your points further and stay ahead of the constant changes in the travel world.Girl's Trip Interest Form (April 7-10, 2027)Mentioned in this Episode:Summer Road Trip Submissions ARE BACK!Chase Sapphire Link-Mary EllenChase Sapphire Link- JoannaRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Find Us On Online:Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterWonderland on Points Youtube ChannelMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:Seats.AeroCardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Tobiq 15%Our Favorite Credit CardsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

There comes a point for almost every speaker and coach where the doubt becomes hard to ignore. You are doing the work, following good advice, showing up consistently — and nothing seems to be moving. The bookings are not coming. The calendar is open. Other people seem to be on calls constantly, and yours is, well, available.Or maybe some things are trickling through, but not enough for it to feel real or sustainable. There is a ceiling somewhere above you that you cannot quite identify, let alone push against.In this episode, John Ball addresses that place directly. Not with motivation. With a more useful question: what is actually going on?What you will take away:Why slow results are almost never a reflection of you as a person, and what they are more likely to reflectThe results lag principle: why the work you are doing now rarely pays off now, and why that is not failureWhy expert advice that works for established speakers often does not translate for those still building foundations, and how to recognise the differenceWhy measuring vanity metrics instead of leading indicators distorts your read of the situation entirelyHow to go back to your why as a diagnostic tool rather than a motivational oneWhat quitting actually means versus pausing a pursuit, and the difference between running out of resources and running out of reasonsWhen it genuinely is time to explore other options, and how to recognise that honestlyJohn shares from direct experience: the periods of doing live streams for 60 days with no traction, building a coaching business alongside a job taken out of financial necessity, and repeatedly asking himself whether the podcast was worth continuing. The answer in each case came back to the same place: the why.If you are at a point where the question is forming in the back of your mind, this episode is worth your time.If you are not getting results and cannot see why, get in touch. John works with professional speakers to diagnose exactly what is and is not working, and where the effort needs to go. Reach out on LinkedIn or at john@presentinfluence.com for a no-commitment conversation.FAQ SectionWhy are professional speakers not getting bookings even when they are doing everything right?John Ball argues that a lack of bookings is almost never a reflection of a speaker's ability on stage, but a problem on the business side: specifically, positioning and visibility. Most speakers who are not getting results are following advice calibrated for people further ahead in their business, without the foundational elements in place to make that advice work. Ball describes this as a context mismatch rather than a failure of effort or talent. The fix, he contends, is almost always in the business mechanics rather than the performance.What is the results lag and why does it matter for speakers building their business?The results lag is the delay between the work a speaker puts in now and when that work converts into bookings, income or visibility. John Ball uses his own podcast as an example: a slow-burn asset that does not immediately generate leads but builds trust, relationships and positioning over time. Ball argues that this lag is long enough to feel like failure when it is not, and that speakers who quit during this window are often stopping just before the pipeline they have built begins to pay out.How do you know if it is time to quit your speaking business or keep going?John Ball contends that most speakers who are asking this question are asking it too early. He draws a distinction between running out of resources, which is a practical reality and not a verdict, and running out of reasons, which is a more meaningful signal. Ball suggests going back to the original why as a diagnostic tool: if the why is still solid, the question shifts from whether to continue to what needs to change. People who have genuinely reached the end, he argues, usually know it without needing external confirmation.Why does expert advice on speaking and coaching sometimes not work?According to John Ball, much of the advice circulating in the speaking and coaching industry is designed for people who already have an established platform, a warm audience or a different market context. Following that advice faithfully without those foundations in place will not produce the expected results, and that is a calibration problem rather than a personal failure. Ball gives the example of being advised to live stream on LinkedIn daily for 60 days with no meaningful traction, attributing the failure to unclear positioning rather than the format itself.What is the difference between vanity metrics and leading indicators for speakers?John Ball argues that many speakers track the wrong things: follower counts, post impressions and downloads rather than enquiries, fee conversations and genuine relationship signals. Measuring vanity metrics creates a distorted picture of progress, making things look worse than they are or masking the fact that real indicators are not being tracked at all. Ball notes that some speakers do not track any metrics at all, and that without this visibility, it is impossible to run a business effectively rather than simply deliver a product.How does John Ball's Professional Speaking podcast approach the question of giving up?In this episode of Professional Speaking: Known. Booked. Paid., John Ball draws on personal experience across coaching, speaking and podcasting to address the question of whether to quit when results are not coming. He argues that the gap between invisible and known is often shorter than it appears from inside the fog of slow results, and that reconnecting with the original purpose behind the work is a more reliable guide than any external metric. Ball also shares that stopping for practical reasons, such as running out of financial runway, is not the end of the pursuit.CHAPTERS:00:00 When Effort Stalls03:06 Motivation Or Visibility03:33 Business Beats Performance05:06 Results Lag Reality08:17 Bad Fit Guru Advice12:19 Track Real Metrics15:07 Reconnect With Your Why17:31 Runway And Pausing20:12 Quit Or Honest Pivot21:51 Adjust The Right Levers23:53 Get Help And Next StepsVisit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? 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In this episode, Jason and Paul Salamanca from Cymon AI, talk about how his BDR booked 7 meetings in a single day, the outbound motion two BDRs use to generate 30 to 40 meetings a month, his AI maturity model for sales orgs, and the coaching layer that ties it all together. Check out more free content and get help with outbound at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outboundsquad.com.⁠

Why does hygiene feel “booked out” and still leave you scrambling to fill holes at the last minute? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt talks with ACT coach Ariel Siegel about why an underperforming hygiene schedule is almost always a systems problem—and how to fix it with two foundational levers: a strong reappointment/recare follow-up system and a calibrated periodontal protocol. You'll learn what breakdowns create reactive scheduling, what “getting it right” looks like in the numbers and in patient communication, and what your team can do today to start rebuilding predictability in hygiene. Listen to Episode 1051 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:A consistently full hygiene schedule depends on two core systems: strong reappointment/recare follow-up and a strong periodontal protocol.When systems are missing, teams become reactive and spend significant time scrambling to fill last-minute openings.Automated reminders are necessary, but they cannot replace a defined recare follow-up process that tracks and re-engages unscheduled patients.“Booked out” hygiene can still indicate a breakdown if the practice is constantly scrambling to fill tomorrow's holes.A strong hygiene reappointment process requires patients to leave with the next visit scheduled and a clear understanding of why they are returning.A calibrated perio protocol increases consistent diagnosis, patient understanding, and acceptance, which supports both hygiene stability and restorative scheduling.Building systems up front reduces future effort and prevents the ongoing “chasing patients” cycle that patients often resist.Snippets:01:55 The two systems that keep the hygiene schedule predictably full.03:50 What it looks like when hygiene scheduling is broken and the team becomes reactive.04:20 Why reminders can't be the whole recare system.05:40 “We're booked out months” but still scrambling—what that signals.07:10 What “getting it right” looks like: reappointment commitment and follow-up tracking.09:00 How calibrating a perio protocol changes perio percentages and 4000 codes.11:30 Stop chasing patients—capture commitment while they're in the practice.12:10 What your team can do today: find the gaps driving last-minute holes.12:40 The easiest short-term win: improve hygiene reappointment expectations.14:05 Why perio protocol calibration takes alignment, tools, and consistent messaging.16:10 Systems save hours: invest now instead of living in reactive mode.16:55 Where to find BPA resources for hygiene reappointment/recare follow-up and calibrated perio protocol.Guest Bio/Guest Resources:Ariel has a master's in healthcare administration and several years of dental experience in all aspects of the administrative roles within the dental office. Her passion is to work with dental teams to empower team members to realize their full potential in order to better serve patients, improve office systems to ensure a well-functioning team/office, and to help everyone have fun in the process!Resources mentioned:Best Practices Association (BPA) resources: https://www.actdental.com/free-resources/More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:The Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com

The wrestling card market keeps moving faster.Adam and Ryan break down the fallout from the Randy Orton WrestleMania Patch Auto sale and the reaction across the hobby after Randy himself responded publicly.They discuss why these patch autos are becoming wrestling card versions of Logomans and what the John Cena WrestleMania Patch Auto might ultimately sell for.The conversation also explores: Why WWE's current rookie call-up system feels “sink or swim”  Brock Lesnar's return and the impact on Oba Femi  Sapphire vs. Logofractor vs. Royalty  Why relationships drive the hobby more than people realize  The emotional side of grail card acquisitions Plus, Mike from MC Sports Cards joins the show to discuss consigning high-end wrestling cards, building trust in the hobby, and why wrestling cards are entering a new era.A loaded episode centered around wrestling, collecting, relationships, and the moments that make this hobby stick with you.RSVP for Wrestling Card Takeover at The National on July 31Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Sami Mokbel react to Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. They also have their say on Arsenal winning the Premier League, Manchester City confirming Pep Guardiola's departure and Manchester United confirming Michael Carrick as head coach. Plus there are additions to the TCV Dog XI and more suggestions for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk01:05 Initial thoughts on Tuchel's squad, 06:45 Arsenal fans celebrate title, 08:55 Hasta luego Pep Guardiola, 11:00 Carrick confirmed as United boss, 17:10 Thomas Tuchel interview, 22:35 Ivan Toney a surprise selection? 25:30 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 32:45 An addition to the TCV Dog XI? 35:35 Unintended pub name from sport commentary, 38:20 Great Glossary of Football Commentary, 40:50 Chris Sutton goes all S Club 7…5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Dunfermline v Celtic in Scottish Cup Final on Sports Extra, Sun 1600 Spurs v Everton, Sun 1600 West Ham v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sun 1600 Crystal Palace v Arsenal on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1600 Brighton v Man Utd on Sports Extra 3.Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff's badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO 2-0 can be a dangerous score, Asterisk, Back on the grass, Ball stays hit, Banana skin, Beaten all ends up, Blaze over the bar, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half, Cauldron atmosphere, Champagne is on ice, Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Couldn't sort their feet out, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, Drop zone, Drubbing, First cab off the rank, Giant-killing, Goalkeepers' Union, Going down in installments, Good leave, Good touch for a big man, Grandstand finish, Half-time in the tie, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In the dugout, In the hat, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Lackadaisical, Leading the line, Leather a shot, Managerless X, Mazy run, Middle of the park, Needed no second invitation, Needing snookers, Nice headache to have, No-look pass, Nutmeg, On the beach, On their bike, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Piledriver*, Played us off the park, Points on the board, Points to the spot, Prawn sandwich brigade, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Queensbury rules, Reaches for their pocket, Relegation six-pointer, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Sent into raptures, Show across the bows, Sleeping giant, Slide-rule pass, Staving off relegation, Steal a march, Sting the palms, Straight in the bread basket, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, Tired legs, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike, Tricky winger, Turning into a cricket score, Turns on a sixpence, Twisted blood, Walk it in, We've got a cup tie on our hands, We were right behind that, Yo-yo club.

Despite being busy doing press tours for two hit shows, Michelle Pfeiffer always has time for pizza and champagne nights with Dakota and Elle Fanning.“We all want the white pizza,” says Pfeiffer on their menu preference but admits she does a controversial order, “I do like pineapple on white pizza.” Pfeiffer joins guest host Margaux Anbouba, Vogue's Senior Beauty and Wellness Editor on The Run-Through podcast to talk about her roles on The Madison on Paramount+ and Margo's Got Money Troubles on Apple TV with her co-star and pizza party goer Elle Fanning.Off screen, Pfeiffer has been working on top secret formulas for her fragrance company Henry Rose which she launched in 2019. “The truth is memory and scent are right next to each other in the brain,” explains Pfeiffer. “They're absolutely intertwined. In fact, it's the only part of the brain where there's crossover. And that's why fragrance is so powerful.” Plus,  Chloe Malle recaps the Gucci Times Square extravaganza and the Dior Cruise show in Los Angeles, and is joined once again by editors Taylor Antrim and Marley Marius to break down all the culture they're looking forward to this summer.   Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Let me give you a number. 1.8 million. That's roughly what a single metric cost us in annualized front-end revenue in early 2025. Not a bad hire. Not a broken offer. Not an ad account getting shut down. One number. That we let slip. Here's the math so you understand the stakes before we even get into the fix. At IFCA we run about 300 booked calls a month. We approve roughly 75% of those — 225 calls. The other 75 get dequeued. Either they don't qualify or our team proactively pulls them off the calendar so they don't pollute our data. So we're working with 225 approved calls. At a 25% close rate and a $9,500 average contract value — here's what happens at different show rates. At 73%, which was our historical baseline, 164 of those 225 people show up live. You close 25%. That's 41 new clients. Roughly $390,000 in front-end cash for the month. In early 2025, our show rate dropped to 45%. 101 people showing up live. 25 closes. $238,000 in front-end cash. Same calendar. Same closer. Same ad spend. $152,000 a month difference. $1.8 million annualized. And before I tell you how we got there, I want to make something clear: this was not a lead quality problem. I hear coaches say that all the time when their show rate tanks. "The leads are just worse now." Sometimes that's partially true. But a 45% show rate is almost never a lead quality problem. It is a system failure. It has an operational cause and an operational solution. I'll share what that operational solution is in today's episode.   Time Stamps:   (0:10) Fixing Show Rates (2:04) Show Rate Optmiziation Guide (2:34) Why Show Rates Are Dropping (6:20) Finding The Gaps In Your Sales Workflow (11:07) Justification Mode (16:48) Maximum Calendar Availability ----------------

In this live call-in episode of Stay Paid, Luke Acree, Josh Stike, & Acree Brothers Realty tackle your most pressing questions on scaling a service business, staying top of mind without being salesy, and pushing through hard seasons in real estate and beyond. You'll walk away with real frameworks you can apply to your business today.   Key topics covered: How a travel advisor scaled to 320 clients using AI, relationships, and social content The best CRM and AI tools for service-based businesses (Claude, Monday.com, Asana, Whisper Flow) The Three E's framework: Entertainment, Education, and Endearment for long-term client retention The FORD acronym and why human connection is still the most powerful marketing tool Why struggle is actually a sign you're doing something right — and how to push through it The role of external accountability and finding your "why of impact" Luke's action item: Find a mentor who has done what you want to do and ask them if you're on the right path   Have a question for Luke and Josh? Submit it at remindermedia.com/ask or DM us on Instagram @staypaidpodcast   Subscribe so you never miss an episode: staypaidpodcast.com

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk Spygate, VAR and look ahead to the FA Cup Final. There's Clash of the Commentators controversy as ‘CAS' gets in touch. There are more unintended pub names from sport commentary and suggestions for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk01:00 Ali been to Scotland for the title race, 03:15 ‘They need to strip back VAR', 07:55 The return of the Reeces, 10:30 An ABBA earworm from Herr Chapman? 13:50 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 14:55 FA Cup Final date ‘not as it should be', 18:05 Unintended pub names from commentary, 19:10 Spygate allegations discussion, 29:20 Munchgate reaches a conclusion… 33:55 Can Ian respond in Clash of the Commentators? 40:30 Great Glossary of Football Commentary.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1230 Celtic v Hearts, Sat 1500 Man City v Chelsea in FA Cup Final, Sun 1500 Leeds v Brighton, Sun 1500 Brentford v Crystal Palace on Sports Extra, Sun 1730 Newcastle v West Ham.Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Channel of joy, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff's badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, Managerless X, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO 2-0 can be a dangerous score, Asterisk, Back on the grass, Ball stays hit, Banana skin, Beaten all ends up, Blaze over the bar, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half, Cauldron atmosphere, Champagne is on ice, Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Couldn't sort their feet out, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, Drop zone, Drubbing, First cab off the rank, Giant-killing, Goalkeepers' Union, Going down in installments, Good leave, Good touch for a big man, Half-time in the tie, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In the dugout, In the hat, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Lackadaisical, Leading the line, Leather a shot, Mazy run, Middle of the park, Needed no second invitation, Needing snookers, Nice headache to have, No-look pass, Nutmeg, On the beach, On their bike, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Piledriver*, Played us off the park, Points on the board, Points to the spot, Prawn sandwich brigade, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Queensbury rules, Reaches for their pocket, Relegation six-pointer, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Sent into raptures, Show across the bows, Sleeping giant, Slide-rule pass, Staving off relegation, Steal a march, Sting the palms, Straight in the bread basket, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, Tired legs, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike, Tricky winger, Turning into a cricket score, Turns on a sixpence, Twisted blood, Walk it in, We've got a cup tie on our hands, We were right behind that, Yo-yo club.

Stop losing deals to "skeptical prospects" and lukewarm discovery calls. Master the art of the B2B sales conversation by aligning your tonality with your intent and asking the right questions to the right stakeholders. In this video, Kevin Dorsey breaks down a high-impact sales discovery framework to help you uncover pain points, quantify impact, and build immediate trust with decision-makers. -- You're one step closer to President's Club! Grab these resources to help you get there:

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