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Strength Genesis Supplements:  Macadamia Nut Oil & More!Click On My Website Below To Schedule A Free 15 Min Zoom Call:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comOver 40 Fitness Hacks SKOOL Group!Get Your Whoop4.0 Here!In this episode of Over 40 Fitness Hacks, host Brad Williams interviews Dr. Derek Alessi, an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and founder of Strength Genesis. Dr. Alessi shares his personal journey from aspiring dentist to fitness and nutrition expert after struggling with weight issues in his youth. Over the past 30 years, he has specialized in helping individuals over 45 improve their health through a combination of personal training, nutrition, and sustainable supplements.Dr. Alessi discusses his approach to holistic health, emphasizing longevity, disease prevention, and overall well-being rather than just aesthetics. He shares insights on Strength Genesis, his supplement company, and its flagship product—Australian macadamia nut oil. He explains its superior benefits compared to olive oil, including a higher smoke point, better nutrient profile, and a rich, buttery taste that enhances cooking.The conversation also touches on the importance of tracking health markers, lab work, and personalized nutrition strategies for sustainable results. Dr. Alessi highlights the role of high-quality oils like MCT oil for those following a keto diet and discusses how his products support metabolic health.Both Brad and Dr. Alessi reflect on their own experiences transitioning from traditional gym-focused fitness to prioritizing longevity, injury prevention, and functional health as they age. They share a commitment to helping their clients achieve sustainable results while maintaining a high quality of life.If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comAdditionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

Stress and Hormones: Combat Overtraining, Anxiety, and Find Sustainable Fitness Click On My Website Below To Schedule A Free 15 Min Zoom Call: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Over 40 Fitness Hacks Facebook Group Get Your Whoop4.0 Here! Molly McNamee - Health Coach Molly's website: mollymcnamee.com/cortisol Instagram: @mfit.workouts On this episode of Over 40 Fitness Hacks, Brad Williams interviews health coach Molly McNamee, who shares her journey of overcoming severe stress-related health issues and how she now helps others manage hormonal imbalances and stress for better health. Molly recounts her experience as a fitness coach and trainer, living what she thought was a healthy lifestyle—intense workouts, clean eating, and a non-stop work ethic. However, in 2018, she hit rock bottom with unexplained weight fluctuations, panic attacks, bloating, insomnia, and anxiety. After extensive research, she discovered that her high-intensity lifestyle had disrupted her stress hormones, particularly cortisol, and was damaging her health. Brad and Molly discuss how stress impacts the body, emphasizing its effect on the nervous system, metabolism, and overall hormonal balance. Molly explains that chronic stress can manifest not just from obvious triggers but also from hidden factors like gut imbalances, environmental toxins, and even overtraining. The conversation shifts to practical strategies for managing stress and improving nervous system health. Molly advocates for simple, actionable steps like deep breathing, taking short breaks, and setting boundaries to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping the body relax. Brad shares his own experiences with stress management, including the benefits of diaphragmatic breathing and monitoring progress with tools like the WHOOP fitness tracker. Both Brad and Molly highlight the importance of tackling one change at a time to avoid becoming overwhelmed. They encourage listeners to focus on small, consistent habits to reduce stress and enhance overall well-being, reminding them that progress, not perfection, is key to lasting health improvements. Listeners come away with actionable insights and encouragement to prioritize rest, balance their workouts, and nurture their nervous system to achieve sustainable health and fitness. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

The Power of Ayurveda Principles For Health Over 40 Click On My Website Below To Schedule A Free 15 Min Zoom Call: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Over 40 Fitness Hacks Facebook Group Dr. Shivani Gupta - Ayurveda Specialist www.ShivaniGupta.com Try Out Tumeric Gold! Use Discount Code OVER40FIT for 15% OFF one time order. In this episode of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks, Brad Williams interviews Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurveda specialist, about holistic health, aging, and the power of ancient wisdom in modern wellness. Dr. Shivani shares her personal health journey, starting from childhood sickness and her discovery of Ayurveda during a trip to India, which transformed her understanding of wellness. After years of chronic illness and overuse of antibiotics, she embraced Ayurveda's holistic approach to gut health, detoxification, and inflammation management, becoming an expert in this field. Dr. Shivani highlights how Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old system from India, helped her heal her gut and strengthen her immune system. She emphasizes that gut health, or "Agni" (digestive fire), is central to overall well-being, influencing everything from mental health to immune response. She also discusses her focus on turmeric, having done her PhD on its benefits, particularly for inflammation reduction. Both Brad and Dr. Shivani express frustration with the limitations of Western medicine in addressing chronic issues and advocate for blending Eastern and Western approaches. Brad shares his own experiences of healing his body through listening to its needs and addressing his leaky gut. They both agree that while Western medicine excels in acute care, Ayurveda and holistic practices offer long-term solutions for chronic conditions, particularly as we age. The conversation emphasizes the importance of regular detoxing, gut health maintenance, and using natural solutions for long-term vitality, especially for those over 40 facing new health challenges. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

Mastering Over 40 Fitness For Achieving Single-Digit Body Fat Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Stephen Campolo - Weight Loss Expert https://flxbody-coaching.com/start In this insightful podcast discussion between Brad Williams of Over 40 Fitness Hacks and personal trainer Stephen Campolo, the primary focus is on the nuanced journey of achieving single-digit body fat for individuals over 40. Brad seeks Stephen's expertise, given his background in natural bodybuilding, to navigate this goal without resorting to extreme measures common in bodybuilding competitions. Stephen outlines three fundamental pillars essential for this endeavor: consistent nutrition, regular weight training, and increased movement, particularly through activities like walking. He underscores the criticality of maintaining unwavering consistency across these facets to yield tangible results. Stephen's emphasis on sustainable practices echoes throughout the conversation, with a keen focus on adherence rather than short-term intensity. The discussion delves into strategies for addressing stubborn fat areas, acknowledging the unique challenges individuals face as they approach their target body fat percentage. Stephen's insights underscore the necessity of patience and persistence, particularly during the final stages of fat loss, where progress may seem elusive. Moreover, the conversation explores the value of experimentation and moderation in integrating new fitness practices, such as sauna sessions and cold plunges, into one's routine. Both Brad and Stephen advocate for an approach rooted in balance and caution, mindful of potential long-term implications. Stephen extends an invitation for listeners to connect with him on social media, positioning himself as a resource for ongoing guidance and support. His focus on online coaching and forthcoming corporate wellness initiatives reflects a commitment to making fitness accessible and sustainable for a broader audience. Overall, the dialogue offers practical advice and nuanced insights for individuals navigating the complexities of their fitness journey, emphasizing the importance of sustainability, enjoyment, and holistic well-being. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

Pervasive influence Of Big Pharma Within Healthcare  Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Dr Greg Dennis - Vibrant Life DC Fit Rx podcast www.VibrantLifeDC.com The podcast, hosted by Brad Williams of Over 40 Fitness Hacks, features an interview with Dr. Greg Dennis from Vibrant Life DC. Throughout the conversation, they delve into the critical disparity between healthcare and sick care, with a focus on advocating for addressing underlying health issues rather than simply managing symptoms with medication. Dr. Dennis shares his professional journey, which saw him transition from traditional medicine to a more holistic approach. He reflects on the realization that despite adhering to conventional protocols, many patients weren't experiencing genuine improvements in their health. This revelation prompted him to explore alternative methods and question the efficacy of solely relying on pharmaceutical interventions. A central theme of the discussion is the pervasive influence of big pharma within the healthcare industry. Dr. Dennis highlights how profit-driven motives often take precedence over genuine patient well-being, perpetuating a system that prioritizes medication over holistic health solutions. Both Brad and Dr. Dennis share personal anecdotes, illustrating instances where lifestyle changes, such as dietary modifications and supplementation, yielded significant improvements in health outcomes. Moreover, they discuss the gradual emergence of a grassroots movement advocating for a more patient-centered and preventative approach to healthcare. Despite acknowledging the formidable challenges posed by entrenched interests, they express optimism for eventual change driven by societal shifts and increasing awareness among the public. Overall, the conversation underscores the need for a paradigm shift within the healthcare landscape, emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes and empowering individuals to take proactive steps towards holistic well-being. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

Ladies and Gentlemen, people of all genders, and gifted woodland animals, this is Ben Riggs, Brad Davies, and Sarah Babe coming to you with a very special message. Since starting Plot Points in September 2013, we have put out 264 episodes. Today, we announce that Plot Points is going dark. Running this podcast has been a tremendously fulfilling experience, and we can only hope that our listeners have gotten as much enjoyment from it as we have.  We'll maintain our email (plotpointsemail@gmail.com), Twitter (@PlotPointsPod), and keep the archive of the show open.    Remember, you can still find more of our work out in the interwebs. Both Brad and Sarah are part of Theatre of the Mind Players. You can find still more Sarah on Encounter Party and Romancing the Game. Buy Ben's book, SLAYING THE DRAGON anywhere books are sold.  and Reading the Dungeon Master's Guide Aloud will doubtless find a home somewhere.  Thanks to our endlessly generous patrons, our loyal listeners, and the TTRPG community that welcomed us with open arms. For the last time for the foreseeable future, we are Ben Riggs, Brad Davies, Sarah Babe, and the always wonderful Producer Chris.  -Brad, Sarah, Chris & Ben  

Testimonials For Molecule ESS60 For Longevity And Sleep Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Step By Step Podcasting Link! Descript Editing Software Link! Chris Burres - MyVitalC www.MyVitalC.com/over40Fit Free Longevity Summit Only Feb 26-Mar 3 Link In this podcast episode, Brad Williams from Over 40 Fitness Hacks interviews Chris Burres from My Vital C. Brad introduces himself as a personal trainer with over 14 years of experience, focusing on helping individuals over 40 achieve their fitness goals while maintaining their social lives. He expresses curiosity about the effectiveness of My Vital C and inquires about success stories associated with the product. Chris Burres shares numerous testimonials about My Vital C, emphasizing its impact on mental focus, energy levels, and improved sleep patterns. He discusses the product's potential in enhancing mitochondrial health and managing oxidative stress. Chris introduces the "BOSS theory" (Buffering Oxidative Stress System), explaining how My Vital C's unique properties may mitigate oxidative damage while preserving beneficial signaling molecules. The conversation delves into various aspects of longevity, including the significance of mindset, sleep quality, exercise, and diet. Chris emphasizes the importance of mindset in adopting healthy habits and shares insights from experts regarding dietary protocols and food sensitivities. Both Brad and Chris advocate for moderation, variety, and flexibility in dietary choices to optimize health and longevity. Chris provides details about accessing My Vital C products, a charity initiative supporting Operation Underground Railroad, and an upcoming longevity summit featuring expert insights on various health topics. In conclusion, Brad expresses gratitude to Chris for sharing valuable insights, and both express enthusiasm for future collaborations and the pursuit of optimal health and wellness. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

Optimizing Macro Splits: Personalized Approaches for Over-40 Fitness Goals Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Philip Pape - Wits & Weights Podcast ⁠www.witsandweights.com/free Instagram: @witsandweights The podcast interview between Brad Williams of Over 40 Fitness Hacks and Philip Pape from the Wits and Weights podcast delves into the nuances of macro splits and their relevance, especially for the over-40 audience. The conversation revolves around protein, carbohydrates, and fats and how their quantities impact body composition and performance. Philip emphasizes the significance of minimums for each macro as opposed to fixed percentages. He suggests aiming for 0.7 to 1 grams of protein per pound of body weight, emphasizing that most people typically under-eat protein, which affects their body composition goals. He also highlights the importance of fats (20-40% of total calories) for hormone health and essential minimums, and recommends allocating the rest of the calories to carbs, particularly for muscle building and energy. Both Brad and Philip stress the necessity of personalized approaches, advocating for self-experimentation to determine what works best for an individual's goals and body. They discuss their own experiences, with Brad sharing his shift from strict keto to a more flexible approach and Philip detailing how different clients respond to varying macro splits. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of tracking food intake to understand how macros impact energy levels, performance, and overall health. They encourage listeners to experiment with their macros while being mindful of how different splits affect their well-being, performance, and specific fitness goals. Ultimately, the consensus is that individualized approaches, experimentation, and consistent tracking are key to finding an optimal macro split that suits an individual's needs. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

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Here we go - The Greatest Movies Scores of all time, as voted by The Weekly Cut! Both Brad and Connor give their Top 10 favourite movie scores of all time and then put their heads together for the top 5 most iconic scores of all time! What will make the list - some big hitters missing out! As well as this, we have Giancarlo Esposito/DC news, MCU delays and the latest Loki Season 2 teaser! Not an episode to be missed - be sure to get involved on our Twitter (X) to give us your favourite Scores! Twitter @WeeklyCut

Here we go - The Greatest Movies Scores of all time, as voted by The Weekly Cut! Both Brad and Connor give their Top 10 favourite movie scores of all time and then put their heads together for the top 5 most iconic scores of all time! What will make the list - some big hitters missing out! As well as this, we have Giancarlo Esposito/DC news, MCU delays and the latest Loki Season 2 teaser! Not an episode to be missed - be sure to get involved on our Twitter (X) to give us your favourite Scores! Twitter @WeeklyCut

Streamlining Fitness Coaching For Women: From Beginner to Expert  Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: In this episode of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast, host Brad Williams interviews Joe Martin from the Relentless Positivity podcast. They share their experiences and insights into the world of fitness training and coaching. Joe Martin, an exercise physiologist, delves into his journey from being an athlete to becoming a fitness professional. He recounts his struggle with weight gain after high school sports, which led him to lose 50 pounds and sparked his desire to help others achieve similar transformations. Working with diverse populations, from young soldiers to elderly veterans, Joe emphasizes the need for specialized training tailored to different individuals. Both Brad and Joe discuss their focus on catering to the over-40 demographic. Joe explains his motivation to create a fitness community exclusively for women, recognizing the unique challenges they face in traditional gym settings. He describes how he started with outdoor fitness classes, targeting women to provide a supportive environment free from judgment and distractions. This led to the flourishing of his business over the years. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding one's audience and niche, a lesson both trainers have learned from their failures and successes. They share humorous anecdotes, like Joe's memorable experience of leading a workout session that was ambushed by a swarm of gnats. Through these stories, they underscore the significance of adaptability and the necessity of having backup plans in the fitness industry. Overall, the interview provides valuable insights into the world of fitness coaching, including the challenges, triumphs, and the pivotal role of knowing your audience. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

From Running to Weight Training: A Fitness Journey of Growth and Sustainability Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Step By Step Podcasting Link! Descript Editing Software Link! Alisha Carlson - The StrongHer Way Podcast alisha@alishacarlson.com www.AlishaCarlson.com In this podcast interview between Brad Williams from Over 40 Fitness Hacks and Alisha Carlson from The StrongHer Way Podcast, Alisha introduces herself as a fitness, nutrition, and life coach predominantly focused on women. She shares her personal journey, which began about 15 or 16 years ago when she started running to get in shape for her wedding. Over time, Alisha found that running helped break self-limiting beliefs and boosted her confidence. She then transitioned into weight training, even participating in figure shows and competitions. However, she also experienced some disordered behaviors around food and body image. Both Brad and Alisha agree that fitness journeys are about more than just aesthetics. They emphasize the importance of functional fitness, feeling good mentally, and reducing stress. They discuss the pressure within the fitness industry to maintain competition-ready physiques, which can lead to unrealistic expectations. Instead, they advocate for a focus on overall health and fitness for the long term. Alisha's journey taught her valuable life lessons, including discipline, consistency, and perseverance, which she applies not only to fitness but also to other areas of her life. The interview highlights the idea that fitness should be a sustainable and enjoyable part of life, supporting personal growth and well-being. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

Boosting Energy and Mitochondrial Health for Women Over 50: Insights from Carol Covino Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation: Carol Covino - Covino Fitness carol@carolcovino.com https://www.carolcovino.com/ In an episode of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast, host Brad Williams interviews Carol Covino, a fitness and nutrition specialist, who shares valuable insights on training and boosting energy levels for women over 50. The conversation revolves around the importance of mitochondrial health and its impact on maintaining youthful energy levels. Both Brad and Carol emphasize the role of mitochondria as the "little energy centers or batteries" of cells and discuss the detrimental effects of inflammation on mitochondrial health. Intermittent fasting emerges as a prominent practice recommended by both Brad and Carol. They highlight the benefits of a 12 to 16-hour fasting window, which allows for digestive rest and rejuvenation of cells and mitochondria. By giving the body a chance to "take out the trash" and promote autophagy, intermittent fasting becomes an integral part of a fitness routine for women over 50. The conversation also explores the influence of stress, exercise, and nutrition on mitochondria. Carol stresses the need for women to modify their exercise and diet routines as they approach menopause to preserve bone density, strength, muscle mass, and overall health. She cautions against overexercising and excessive cardio, advocating for a balance that includes weight training and hormetic stressors. Supplementation is another topic of discussion, with Carol mentioning the use of L-carnitine and creatine. L-carnitine is credited for facilitating the process of fat burning and potentially supporting healthy mitochondria, while creatine is recognized for its energy-boosting properties and potential benefits for brain health. The episode concludes with Carol sharing her website, podcast (Forever Fit Podcast), and upcoming book, along with her online programs aimed at helping women achieve sustainable fat loss, increased muscle strength, and improved energy levels. Brad expresses his appreciation for the valuable insights provided by health and wellness professionals like Carol and the continuous learning opportunities they offer to listeners. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

FRIENDS EPISODE WITH BRAD AND ROGER WILCOXWelcome to a very special Friends episode of Talk of Him with Brad and Roger Wilcox! Brad is a professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. As a young man, he served his mission in the Chile Santiago East Mission. He is the author of the book The Continuous Atonement and the Brigham Young University devotional “His Grace Is Sufficient.” Brad currently serves as Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency. He and his wife, Debi, have four children and nine grandchildren. Roger has taught seminary and institute in Wyoming, throughout Utah, and at Utah Valley University. One of his most unique assignments was teaching seminary at a youth correctional facility. As a young man, he served his mission in Germany and he and his wife, Moana, served together in the Washington Spokane Mission. They have five children and fourteen grandchildren. Both Brad and Roger grew up in Provo, Utah, except for their childhood years spent in Ethiopia, Africa. They have been presenters at BYU Women's Conference, youth programs, and workshops for the Church Educational System.In this discussion with Brad and Roger, we talk about their book, Blessed Are Ye, and discuss how the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount outline the covenant path. Brad and Roger recount touching personal experiences with everything from popularity to persecution as they bless us all with their spiritual knowledge. About Blessed Are Ye: Using the Beatitudes to Understand Christ's Atonement and GraceJesus started each Beatitude with the word blessed. It is the English translation of the Latin beatus, meaning “fortunate” or “happy.” However, considering its Hebrew roots, the word can also mean “holy”--even “exalted.” As we study the Beatitudes, they become much more than simply good advice, a code of ethics, or hopeful words for the downtrodden. They can be a holy invitation from Christ Himself to enter a covenant relationship with Him, receive His grace, and become like Him. Get your copy of Blessed Are Ye  by Brad and Roger Wilcox at Seagull: https://www.seagullbook.com/blessed-are-ye.brad-wilcox-roger-wilcox.html 

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White say goodbye to the first month of 2023. The guys are looking forward to all the folks that did #DryJanuary to start hitting up their favorite brewpubs again. For this weeks episode Brad picked up some cans from Two Hound Red Brewing Co. in Glen Ellyn. Both Brad and Nik have had a few of their beers at different events over the last years but finally getting to visit the brewpub and have some fresh beer was a nice treat. As the two of them crush a few cans they also talk about stops at Dovetail and Revolution for V.S.O.J. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (48.7 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Although much younger then many other genres, rap music already has a long and storied history. Much like any other genre, new artists are constantly breaking rules, setting new heights and exploring new sounds.During this episode, Russ is joined by Brad of the Album Concept Hour as they both list and explain their personal favorite rap albums of all time. Their picks cover almost 40 years of music history! Both Brad and Russ make sure to explain why these albums are their favorites and why YOU should listen tot them ASAP.It's Season 7, Episode 6 of your favorite copyrights lawers pool boys favorite podcast: The Infectious Groove Podcast!

What is the number one reason people leave their jobs? That probably took you about two seconds to come up with the correct answer. Their boss. And what is the most hated thing that bosses do? Micromanage. Today Gina and Susanna are joined by a fellow Sales Gravy Senior Master Trainer, speaker, and Sales Acceleration Consultant to weigh in on some listener questions. Knowing about the answers to the first questions, the group discusses what exactly micromanaging is, is it ever necessary, and why might someone use this method of management in a numbers driven profession like sales. They turn their focus to how to get up on the leader board. Brad knows that it's about persistence, and Brad is the definition it. He tells an amazing story about keeping his schedule of doing prospecting calls even on December 30th and what results he got. They also discuss the fine balance between persistence and pest. Another listener question is about being a top performer, and we know there may be a lot of top performers listening right now. She asks, because I am a top performer, I am singled out when I'm doing well, but also singled out if I make the smallest mistake, which makes me want to take more of a back seat. Both Brad and Gina respond with their own experiences. They delve into generational divides, and how perception may not be reality. The last listener question asks, My sales manager gives me a million things to do, and I don't have enough time in my day to complete the asks. How do I manage this upwards? Brad responds with a fascinating statistic on the weakness of multitasking vs. time blocking and prioritizing. PLUS! Susanna puts Brad on the spot with Truth or Quiz. Find out more about Brad here and here  Come and grow with Sales Gravy & Sales Gravy University More about Gina Engagement Expert – Speaker – Sales Trainer – Entrepreneur – Improv Comic Gina is a Master Sales Trainer for Jeb Blount's Sales Gravy who combines street smarts and improv comedy skills with her experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, which sets her apart from her competition.  “Sass without too much crass” is how Gina Trimarco describes herself. A high energy entrepreneur, engager, speaker, trainer, improv comedienne and podcast producer, Gina credits most of her success on her upbringing by her Italian mobster dad and German immigrant mother. Prior to joining Sales Gravy, Gina founded and operated Carolina Improv Company, an improv comedy school and theater, in addition to Pivot10 Results, a sales training company. Thanks to this podcast, Gina was able to “stalk” her business role model Jeb Blount and convince him to hire her … and sponsor this podcast! More About Susanna After graduating from Cambridge University in Music and Education, Susanna took her first sales role selling advertising space on websites. She's always been intrigued by the unfair negative stigma associated with sales and the way that after their initial excitement to work in sales, people will do everything they can to avoid actual prospecting. With 14 years of experience in recruitment, Susanna challenges this mindset through her successful business sourcing sales professionals into recruitment roles. Susanna decided to become a Sales Gravy Master Trainer because Sales Gravy's vision matches her own beliefs and values. She is committed to providing excellence and dedication to all of her trainees so that they can achieve their goals and succeed in sales.

The next two weeks are all about the Foo Fighters. Both Brad and Pete are super fans, and in light of recent events, we decided this was the time to talk about one of our favorite bands ever. The other original host of PCY, Dave, is also a super fan, and he is here to join us as well!In this first episode, we discuss why we love the band, concert memories, rank the albums, and share our favorite songs. There is so much to cover, and it is time well-spent. So breakout of whatever you're doing. This is a call to listen to a great episode.Want to support our show and become a PCY Classmate? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PCYearbook!If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen, follow us on Twitter and/or Facebook, and most importantly, tell a friend to listen!Interested in starting your own podcast? Click on the link below to get started and earn a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up with Buzzsprout!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1576564Support the show

The next two weeks are all about the Foo Fighters. Both Brad and Pete are super fans, and in light of recent events, we decided this was the time to talk about one of our favorite bands ever. The other original host of PCY, Dave, is also a super fan, and he is here to join us as well!In this first episode, we discuss why we love the band, concert memories, rank the albums, and share our favorite songs. There is so much to cover, and it is time well-spent. So breakout of whatever you're doing. This is a call to listen to a great episode.Want to support our show and become a PCY Classmate? Check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PCYearbook!If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen, follow us on Twitter and/or Facebook, and most importantly, tell a friend to listen!Interested in starting your own podcast? Click on the link below to get started and earn a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up with Buzzsprout!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1576564Support the show

#StayClassified with EP175 of the Lacrosse Classified podcast. A special Wednesday release of the show this week and no shortage of trades or games to chew on, so lets begin Lax Class! First up in quarter one, Brad and Jake recap the NLL trade deadline that saw a number of deals go down with a total of 8 teams making a move. Just one guest this week so in quarter 2 we breakdown a wild Week 15 with the week that was. After that, we head for the Stampede Tack Stable for our stallions of the week. In quarter 3we welcome back Brendan Bomberry of the Georgia Swarm back to the pod. Lots to talk about with Bomber who is always a great chat. The fourth and final quarter has a special winner for week 15 WYG and we bring you our Week 16 #WhoYatGott picks After that it's #LaxClassLocks courtesy of Cool Bet. Both Brad and Evan hit their parlays last week so we try and keep the winning going with some boosted odds! All that and more comes at you every #Tuesday via the Lacrosse Flash podcast network or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, give us a review and follow on social media! All brought to you buy our great partners in Stampede Tack. Vancouver Warriors, Rycor Construction, Cool Bet Canada and Associated Labels and Packaging #MakeItStandOut #StayCool #WesternWear #Wrangler #NothingsOffside #BeAWarrior #AssociatedWithYourBrand #FamilyOwned #LabelsAndPackaging #Listen #Lacrosse #Podcast #Boxla

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago.On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are sipping on some cans from Casa Humilde Cerveceria as they share the sad news about Twisted Hippo in Albany Park. Both Brad and Nik have been following and supporting Twisted Hippo since the early days and to see them go out this away is truly awful. The guys also talk about trips to the suburbs to Emmett’s, More Brewing, and Bavarian Lodge. And Nik makes plans to go to Goldfinger for Dark Lager Days.Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (52.3 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

We knew going into it, that this show was going to be impactful, and it was exactly that. Both Brad and Michelle have amazing backgrounds that have led them to where they are today. When you listen to the podcast, be ready to pull out a map to track Brad's amazing background and upbringing, and then you'll be astonished to hear the longevity and growth that Michelle has had with Televerde. These two have the passion for supporting the growth of purpose driven companies in two areas that overlap through the entire conversation. The topics of mental health programs and supporting the growth opportunities for incarcerated women were the strong threads through the conversation. While talking about growing a purpose driven business it is important to also mention the importance of profit at that level as well. People, purpose, and profit can all thrive and grow at the same strong level. This is a principle that both Michelle and Kindra are familiar with through their work and alignment with Conscious Capitalism. This podcast is a great one for leaders to listen to. It is important to hear and understand the need for mental health programs to support employees. This is not a new topic but a topic that companies are not familiar with talking about, and they need to get over it. When it comes to the topic of diversity and inclusion, then the conversation of hiring previously incarcerated men and women in the workplace should be part of the conversation or companies are not truly hiring in a fully inclusive manner. This conversation was deep, honest, passionate, eye opening, and important to share. In the words of Brad's amazing late mother, “ The well being of everyone is dependent on the well being of everyone.” Culture Mindful is a workforce culture nurture and growth mindset coaching platform. Their future of work digital platform is designed upon proven methods to boost workforce performance, mental well-being, build team resiliency and nurture inspired teams. Brad Kewalramani is the Founder of Culture Mindful. He has a professional background in Talent, Culture & Employee Experience. He spent the first decade of his career in the recruitment and staffing agency space, was then headhunted for a leadership role in the home owner association management space, and most recently moved in to the space of office coffee services because he was fascinated to learn that companies justify the spend of money on coffee and snacks for culture. He is now on a mission to assist organizations cultivate culture mindful workplaces that supports performance and mental well-being. Connect with Brad on LinkedIn and follow Culture Mindful on Instagram. Michelle Cirocco is Chief Social Responsibility Officer for Televerde and the Executive Director of Televerde Foundation. She joined Televerde in 1999 and has held several leadership positions including Chief Marketing Officer. Michelle was recently named one of the World-Changing Women in Conscious Business by Conscious Company magazine. Her journey of transformation was also featured by Forbes in a two-part interview. Michelle is a strong customer champion with a tireless commitment to using business as a force for good. Michelle earned her MBA from Arizona State University where she also serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Center for Services Leadership. She holds multiple certifications from SiriusDecisions. Michelle is an avid TED fan and organized and hosted TEDxPerryvilleCorrectional, the first TEDx to be held in an Arizona prison. The event looked behind the curtain of incarceration to show the potential that exists in providing second chances. Michelle dedicates a significant amount of her free time giving back to her local community by volunteering for the Phoenix Rescue Mission and Athena International. She is a member of the National Association of Female Executives and MBA Women International. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and Twitter, and follow Televerde on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and the Televerde Foundation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago.On this final 2021 episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White recap some of the best beers they had in 2021. While running down the list they also crack open cans of On & On: Part 1 & Part 2.  On & On was a collaboration between Revolution and Half Acre, two kings in the Chicago beer landscape. For anyone who recalls the recap the guys did halfway through the year, On & On: Part 1 made the list of favorites.If you had a favorite the guys missed, let them know. Happy New Year! Both Brad & Nik look forward to another year of episodes!!Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (71.4 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Introduction: Minutes 0 to 4:30 We will be taking two weeks off for the Met Gala and the Emmys and will be back on October 2nd. We'll be doing our three weeks on one week off schedule for October and will be taking two weeks off both in November and December around the holidays. We'll be clearer about that the closer we get to those dates. Chandra has been covering the Venice Film Festival fashion. Kristen Stewart's 70s Chanel nightie was particularly bad. Angelina Jolie: Minutes 4:30 to 13:30 Angelina Jolie did a candid interview with The Guardian Weekend Magazine to promote her new book Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth. Angelina spilled a little bit, but Chandra thinks she's still under a legal gag order due to her 2018 custody agreement. It seems like Angelina is fed up with Brad. In that interview she said she was afraid for her children's safety and that she had an assault experience with Harvey Weinstein that she told Brad about. Brad worked with Weinstein twice after Angelina told him about that, which Angelina said hurt her. Brad knew about Gwyneth Paltrow being sexually harassed by Weinstein, because Gwyneth said she told him about it. Both Brad and Harvey Weinstein issued statements to TMZ denying Angelina's account, with Weinstein's being particularly despicable and Brad's just denying that he worked with Weinstein on Inglourious Basterds. In 2017, The Daily Beast ran a story about Brad Pitt's business dealings with Harvey Weinstein. The journalist said that Brad's people tried to shut that story down. Unlike other men who worked with Weinstein, like George Clooney, Kevin Smith, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, Brad Pitt has never addressed his association with him. I play a segment from Zoom where Karen and Ameerah talk about this. We wonder whether Brad was emotionally abusive to Angelina and the kids, especially considering how long he's dragged out the divorce case. Monica Lewinsky: Minutes 13:30 to 22 Monica Lewinsky has been promoting American Crime Story: Impeachment, for which she's a producer. Beanie Feldstein is playing Monica, but Monica has been doing more press. Monica's interviews sound like revisionist history given what we know about her case. We wonder why she hasn't seemed to move on from this. We lived through this part of history and listened to her tapes with Linda Tripp and read the Starr Report. Monica was an adult when this happened and admitted pursuing Clinton. It was an abuse of power on his part and Monica was a victim of the press and of the Republicans. We wonder why she's not taking responsibility for her part though. I play a segment from Zoom where we talk about this. John Mulaney: Minutes 22 to 31 We explain why we don't use Mulaney's girlfriend's name in the titles to our stories. You can hear more about that in episode 15 or read about it in the story we talked about which Chandra covered Friday. I go off on people commenting without reading even one line of the story. Mulaney's girlfriend is pregnant, and he went on Seth Meyers to talk about that. He opened with the alleged timeline of their relationship, which he claimed happened right after he got out of rehab for the second time in February. He said he split from his wife in the fall. However sources close to his estranged wife, Anne-Marie Tendler, have denied his timeline and say that he didn't tell her he wanted a divorce until February. I play a segment from Zoom were we talk about this. Comments of the Week: Minutes 31 to end My comment of the week is from TheOriginalMia on the post from People Royals claiming that Kate and William's kids have “all the right ingredients.” Here's a link to Tanisha's tweet about that. Chandra's comment of the week is from Becks1 on the post about the Royal Foundation wanting to focus on diversity. Thanks for listening bitches!

It's top 25 time! Almost all the big transfer and recruiting moves are complete (looking at you, Jaden Shackelford and Jalen Duren), and that means Kevin and Brad can officially take you through their too-early top 25's after breaking down commitments from Kofi Cockburn, Kevin Obanor, and Marcus Carr. Both Brad and Kevin take Gonzaga at No. 1, but after that there's plenty of spirited debate about where things stand at the top of the college basketball landscape. Can UCLA live up to the hype? And where do things stand in a crowded Big East middle that sits near the cut line.

What You’ll Get Out Of Today’s Show Picking back up with our ChooseFI Households of FI family, Zach and Marilyn to hear about all of the incredible progress they’ve made since their last episode. Like most people, the last year has turned Zach and Marilyn’s life upside down, only their’s has been positive. Following their conversation with Paula Pant in Episode 247, they were felt encouraged to move forward with a real estate investment when the numbers made sense rather than waiting for a property that met all the specific criteria. Within two months of their conversation with Paula, they purchased the home they are currently living in. Since then, they have put money in renovations and just rented out the basement apartment. Although the original plan was to do a live-in flip, they are now house hacking after taking out a mortgage with a 2% interest rate thanks to their excellent credit, making their new mortgage the same as the mortgage on their previous home that was half the size. Plus, the basement apartment rent is covering the entire mortgage and then some. Zach finished school in 2020 and began working in his field earning a good raise. Rather than let the raise inflate their lifestyle, Zach put the entire raise into his 457 plan. Between saving more than $1,000 a month on a mortgage and putting $1,000 a month into a 457, Zach and Marilyn have created more than $24,000 of space in their financial lives. Although five years ago, they never would have dreamed of being in their current position, they attribute frugality and long-term planning for their success. Being on the path to FI feels so good that it’s something Zach talks to people in his everyday life about. He thinks if you adopt the long-term mindset and stick it out during the first five or six years, seeing the end from the beginning becomes less overwhelming. Marilyn says that not having debt hanging over their heads has improved their quality of life a hundredfold. While it did take them six or seven years to get there, it wouldn’t have happened at all if they hadn’t taken that first step. In looking toward the future, they have created FU money, which they’ve already reaped the rewards of. When Marilyn’s employer told her to come back to work 100% after successfully working from home during the last year, she decided to quit rather than put her kids back into daycare. Jonathan appreciates the power of no and says sometimes when you can say no to your employer, it puts you in a position of power where they might be willing to negotiate. Zach and Marilyn’s have no mortgage payment, drive paid-off cars, and have an abundance mindset that allows them to live off around $30,000 and want for nothing. In fact, Marilyn uses a hack from Brad and uses an Old Navy credit card for their spending, and earns points to buy clothes for his kids. In comparison, most other American families spend $30,000 on just shelter and car payments. When leaving previous jobs, Marilyn always felt a bit of panic, wondering how they would make things work, but with living expenses taken care of, they were in a different place. She felt none of that panic. Zach grew up without a lot of money and a scarcity mindset. When interacting with people who were well off, he often felt if that person was wealthy that he couldn’t be. The path to FI has been a mind shift to understanding that everybody can win and to a level of empathy. What’s next for Zach and Marilyn? Since they are saving more money than ever before, they are interested in optimizing what they do with it. They have considered more rental properties, but prices are high and inventory is low. Index fund investing is another option. Prices are high in their area and they looked into renting out their current home, but it doesn’t meet the 1% rule. They would need to geo-arbitrage a second rental. If they were to purchase another property, the downpayment would likely come from an old 401k of Marilyn’s. Zach has looked at rolling it into a self-directed IRA for real estate. Since Marilyn left that employer her 401k is with, it should have triggered the option to roll it over to an IRA without creating a taxable event as long as she follows her plan’s rules. They also have an interest in diversification, but with the real estate market so high, they want to have cash on hand to make a move if it dips. And if the stock market does something crazy, Zach and Marilyn want to be prepared for it. They want to invest, just with a shorter time horizon, so they need to invest somewhere with less risk. Jonathan says they need to invest like a 55 or 60-year-old. They can achieve that with investments that provide either income stability or a negative correlation. They would love to be able to pay for their next property with cash, but they don’t know when the next deal that makes sense will pop up. It could be anytime in the next five years and ideally, they would like to have at least $75,000 saved up for it. Although Zach and Marilyn want to do what’s the most optimal with their money, Brad says it really should be what they are comfortable with. Investing in real estate isn’t for everyone and may provide comparable returns to the stock market. They should keep communicating and figuring out what works for them at the moment as it’s impossible to predict where they will be in five years. Jonathan thinks it won’t take long to reach financial independence. With annual expenses of just $30,000, they will need $875,000 to hit FI. With $80,000 in investments and adding $1,500 to it each month, they will have $229,000 in 5 years. In ten years, they will have $451,000, and in 15 years, it will reach $783,000 if nothing else changes. Future raises, additional rental properties, or Marilyn returning to work can only speed their path to FI. Both Brad and Jonathan believe they can achieve FI in 10-12 years. Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation ChooseFI Episode 247 Households of FI-Zach and Marilyn Talk Real Estate Investing With Paul Pant ChooseFI Episode 091 Rich Carey Real Estate | Building a Rental Real Estate Snowball Machine Without Debt ChooseFI Episode 313 Are you as Diversified as You Think You Are? With Frank Vasquez If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI’s 3-card credit card strategy.  Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence.

On this Speakerbox podcast, Dr. Russ talks with about employee engagement with two heavy hitters, Dr. Brad Shuck and Jason Lauritsen. They share their insights on employee engagement as a concept, where it has come from, and where it is heading from the research and practical implementation prisms. Both Brad and Jason share information about their books, Employee Engagement: A Research Overview, and Unlocking High Performance: How to Use Performance Management to Engage and Empower Employees to Reach Their Full Potential, respectively.

Both Brad and Nate are in a betting funk, so the guys lock arms and are headed down the Yellow Brick Road hoping to find the Wizard who can break the spell. Yes, it’s a bad analogy but when you’re looking for a win you’ll try anything. A couple of NFL Draft props get things rolling then Nate starts the Fade Five with a two-leg hockey parlay and an underdog moneyline pick from today’s slate of 10 NHL games. To help break the cold streak Brad has not one but two NBA player props of the day with Khris Middleton and Zion Williamson. From the MLB, Brad is eyeing Walker Buehler’s strikeout total against the Padres and has his own two-leg pitcher parlay with Nick Pivetta and Cristian Javier.

The Journey to Self-Mastery Brad and Eric realize for the first time on this podcast they both stand on the foundation of the CANI philosophy in their personal development. CANI or Constant And Never-ending Improvement. Both Brad and Eric on different sides of the country were introduced to the CANI philosophy, by Tony Robbins, over 20 years ago. Brad Hammers home the idea, “never finish improving on yourself”, by asking himself after the completion of every project he does this simple question. How could I have done this project Better, Faster, Cheaper? Improve efficiency, Save Money, A better experience for both the contractor and the homeowner. The discussion turns to how some people have this naturally in their DNA and others have to work harder at it to consciously get after it! From Brad's military experience, his Journey to Self-Mastery propelled him into his contracting business. Hammer and Grind both agree that when they reach the finish line in their life they don't want to leave anything on the table. Self Mastery in Contracting, leadership, estimating, sells, delegating, understanding numbers becomes their Digging into the CANI philosophy, Kaizen methodology, Lean manufacturing, self-awareness, surrounding yourself with a good contractor community, and reading top-quality books are the big takeaways from the Podcast. It's never too late to “get after it” and ramp up your Journey to Self-Mastery! Facebook – Hammerandgrindpodcast Instagram - @hammerandgrindpodcast Instagram - @teamhandy - Brad Huebner Instagram - @theponddigger – Eric Triplett Website – www.hammerandgrind.com

We make things! Both Brad and Myke have hot products in the works, including a restock of the Theme System Journal, and a new Spoke fountain pen - or three. We dig into all of that, plus some interesting pen store news, in this week's episode.

We make things! Both Brad and Myke have hot products in the works, including a restock of the Theme System Journal, and a new Spoke fountain pen - or three. We dig into all of that, plus some interesting pen store news, in this week’s episode.

Both Brad and Nate were burned by early games on Thursday night, but managed to recover with some late night chasers. Will Friday be more of the same? The guys double up on NBA player props today, featuring both Collin Sexton and Ben Simmons. The Fade Five also goes off the beaten path with a pick for the Wright State/Northern Kentucky game. The St. Louis mascot scares us, but not the spread in the game and if we do need a late game recovery, Utah State and Boise State will be our target. Plus, Nate adds a Friday night hockey parlay north of the border.

This Friday's episode continues with the theme of looking back at how our perspective has changed since the show began. What has changed, have we pivoted, and what do we feel more confident about now than we did then? Last Friday Brad shared the saga of trying to find out how much a CT scan was going to cost him. In response to the story, members of the community reached out with their ideas for saving on the cost. One listener shared a link for MDsave.com, a company that contracts with different healthcare providers to provide very specific pricing for a number of healthcare-related services and procedures that you pay in advance for. Using the CPT code for his procedure, Brad discovered there were no providers in his area, but there was a good number in Charlottesville about an hour away. Had he used this website, he could have paid under $300 for his CT scan. Without using it, his insurance company was billed $2,083. For prescription drug needs, there is a similar website called GoodRX.com The healthcare system is broken. Price transparency in healthcare, like both of these websites offer, cuts the middleman out and lowers costs. Jonathan suspects that anytime you are using these apps you are sacrificing some privacy. If you have a high-deductible plan and rarely if ever reach it, you may be better with the discount as you cannot double-dip and need to choose whether you go through the app/discount card or your insurance company. However, prescriptions do qualify as HSA reimbursable expenses. Emergency funds are a part of every financial plan, with most stating a fully funded fund contains three to six months' worth of expenses. ChooseFI has pushed back a little on the standard emergency fund concept, asking if you really need one, what does it need to look like, and what are we protecting ourselves from? Both Brad and Jonathan's perspective on the emergency fund has changed over the years. Most personal finance experts conceptualize it as money sitting around doing nothing waiting for an emergency to occur. The further down the path to FI you travel, the role of the emergency fund begins to change. At what point should you stop allowing your emergency fund to lose value from inflation and invest it instead? When first starting out, a fully-funded emergency benefit provides psychological benefits. But 1o-15 years down the path to FI, there are very few true emergencies. There is an opportunity cost to your money sitting on the sidelines. Could you have that money invested, earning and growing for you? Brad can't think of a scenario where he would need thousands of dollars in cash in a hurry. Even if the unthinkable were to happen, he could pay with a credit card or a check. Worst case scenario is that he would need to access money by selling funds in an investment account and he would have it two to three days later. For individuals just starting out and moving away from living paycheck to paycheck, having $1,000 available in cash as a crisis fund makes a lot of sense. Brad keeps a couple thousand dollars extra in his checking account just so that he never needs to worry. There is an opportunity cost, but he finds it worth the peace of mind. Jonathan tries to keep as little in cash around as possible. He has one or two months' worth of expenses in cash. Because he knows his monthly expenses, when he gets paid, he's able to save first, get it invested, and live off the remainder. Interest rates on bank accounts are so low that there's no incentive to keep it there. Inflation alone erodes the value of money by an average of 3% per year. Is there a way to hedge against inflation while still meeting a need for liquidity? Beginners may need to keep their money sitting in a savings account to feel comfortable. Once you get to the point where you can put money away and realize you aren't going to touch it for 30-50 years no matter how the market fluctuates, start investing. March 2020 was without a doubt, a black swan event. Was an emergency fund a factor for you? Did you think about its value more at that time than previously? Brad certainly felt better knowing he could rely on the cash from his net worth if it was needed. Events of the last year had Jonathan thinking more about his net worth acting as a store of value. In a changing landscape, he wants to use the assets at his disposal to make sure he is more valuable. He doesn't see cash as a great store of value. Due to inflation, cash is depreciating. When it is invested in the market, it produces value and increases with inflation. As a store of value, bonds can provide stability, a regular income, and a negative correlation. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, are another store of value, although due to its volatility, it feels very speculative. Precious metals, like gold and silver, are yet another store of value that can be owned physically or as paper assets through ETFs. However, with precious metal ETFs, not all are structured where every share is backed with the precious metal. For Jonathan, the ideal store of value is a conservative emergency fund that beats inflation and if the worst happens, there's an upshot for him where he hasn't lost his store of value, and finally that it has liquidity. A margin loan from M1 Finance gives Jonathan access to a very low-interest loan with stability, liquidity, and plenty of upshot. Brad's ideal store of value is a business that is producing some type of income, like a diversified rental real estate portfolio. For your emergency fund, you want to preserve its value, but its store of value all comes down to what you are comfortable with. It's worth analyzing the role of your emergency fund at its particular point on your path to financial independence. Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation MDSave.com GoodRX.com ChooseFI Episode 291 If I Could Turn Back Time ChooseFI Episode 066 The Emergency Fund…Is it a Bad Idea? with Big Ern ChooseFI Episode 194 The Role of Bonds in a Portfolio The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek ChooseFI Episode 115R How to Get Out of Debt Get started on your journey to financial independence at ChooseFI.com/start. If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI's 3-card credit card strategy.  Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence.

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago.This is the very first Chicago Beer Pass of 2021 and Brad Chmielewski and Nik White couldn’t be more thankful to those who have been listening over the years. On this first episode of 2021 the guys are opening a crowler of Jus Island, a collaboration between Goose Island and Alarmist. If you’re in Chicago and can make it over to Goose Fulton, go pick this up, it is delicious. The guys talk about Midwest Coast Brewing and make a few predictions for what they think the beer scene might look like this year. Both Brad and Nik are looking forward to keeping the podcast rolling with or without festivals in 2021; there is so much happening in the Chicago beer world even without these events. Cheers!Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (49.5 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

In their second discussion of suffering, Pastors Brad and Alex talk about how Christians can suffer well. Both Brad and Alex share personal examples of how they have dealt with suffering in their own lives. They give practical advice on helpful things to do if you're suffering or if you're walking with someone who is. […]

Today we have the privilege of sitting down with two great mates in Brad Halliday and John Morris.  Brad and John met two years ago. They have two very different backgrounds and come from two different walks of life but share a strong bond with their stories intertwining through mental health. We know you'll enjoy their confronting but candid takes on each of their journeys through their battles. Both Brad and John composed a song about men's mental health and we think it's incredibly important and delivers a strong message through its lyrics.Please enjoy episode 10!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago.On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are recording remote as baseball kicks back off. Celebrating the start of baseball, Brad is crushing some cans of Goose Island’s Golden Ale and Nik sips on some Pizza Port from the west coast. Both Brad & Nik are keeping it pretty low-key during the pandemic, so there aren’t many places or spots to talk about; and with the recent closure of bars in Chicago, it even limits some more places. Even without going anywhere, there is still a lot of news happening with new openings and the new beer releases from different breweries.  Hopefully on the next episode, Brad and Nik will be back on video knocking back a few fresh beers.Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (50.4MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago.On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass,  after several weeks of guests & fantastic interviews, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are getting together with no guests this time, to recap some of the beer news that has been happening in Chicago. As Nik sips on some haze from Hop Butcher and Brad crushes an Amber Ale from Blue Island, the guys talk about 3 Floyds, the Steam Hallow controversy and the reopening that Chicago is moving towards. Both Brad and Nik are staying safe drinking from home but do miss the events and bellying up to bar for a new beer. Whether you’re going to drink on location or ordering at for home consumption, keep supporting these local places, they all need help.Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (51.9 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Jacqui and Brad serve up a mixed bag of news items this week on the Shooting Breezes podcast, discussing everything from international rules in space exploration, to an unfortunate sex doll incident. Jacqui wants to know what Brad, the secret kiwi, likes best about being a (fake) Australian. What does he like the most about the Australian identity, and what does he dislike most? In round two of Brad and Jacqui’s trivia game, Brad dishes a quick fire of ten famous quotes and wants to see if Jacqui can identity who said them. Hint: even with copious amounts of hints, Jacqui embarrasses herself. Brad’s news comes from a South Korean soccer league which is starting to play games again but without spectators. The idea is to put life-size dolls in the stands as a stand-in crowd. The execution leaves little to the imagination. Jacqui wants to talk about NASA releasing the Artemis Accords – a new set of guidelines for international space agencies and private companies to abide by in space. Both Brad and Jacqui nerd out for at least 10 minutes on space talk and discuss everything from the privatization of space exploration to colonies on the moon. In this week’s ‘Blue Sky Thinking’ segment, Brad discusses the pressure on universities during the COVID-19 crisis, and the need to move instruction online. He asks Jacqui about her recent experience learning on campus and online, and wonders whether the campus experience can truly be replicated. The hosts delve into what makes university learning special, and how this may change in the future. Let us know what you thought of the episode on Twitter @shootinbreezes. We will be back next week (and provide an update on Brad’s test results!) https://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-has-just-released-the-artemis-accords-a-rule-book-on-how-we-re-all-gonna-behave-on-the-moon https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/world/asia/south-korea-sex-dolls-soccer.html

Brad and Jacqui’s soft Australian accents are in your ears and in your homes again this week, discussing North Korea, genetic selection and everything in between. Ice breaker question time. Brad wants to know what amount of cash would make Jacqui give up hot showers and hot baths forever. Jacqui wonders if there really is enough money in the world to make that deal, but then rethinks things (Hugh Jackman makes an appearance). Building on the apocalyptic theme of last week, Jacqui wants to know what valuable but impractical object Brad would take at the end of the world. Jacqui was thinking priceless art, but Brad has alcohol on the mind. Brad’s news this week is about countries rethinking the benefits of Universal Basic Income in the time of Corona. Brad introduces listeners to what UBI is, and why is it a good idea. Apparently, it’s not as expensive as you would think. Jacqui wants to talk about the ‘other’ big news from the past few weeks – whatever is happening in North Korea. They talk about the Supreme Leader’s health and the ongoing war with South Korea. Both Brad and Jacqui reminiscence about their visit to the Demilitarized Zone separating the two counties. In their ‘Blue Sky Thinking’ segment, Brad brings genetic selection to the discussion table. The making of ‘designer babies’ could be scientifically possible, at least for the rich, in the next few years. What are the moral implications? What would parents be willing to do to eliminate undesirable traits from their offspring? And would it make a difference if everyone else was doing it? Brad and Jacqui tackle the deep stuff this week but have more questions than answers. We want to hear your thoughts on making your own designer baby, or any of the topics discussed here. Until next week’s episode, catch us on Twitter @shootinbreezes. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/02/world/asia/South-Korea-North-Gunfire-DMZ.html Dramatic Video Shows North Korean Soldier Escape https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2gbTKzkDJE Music by Cullah

Jason Thompson sits down with Brad Ervin and Ben Davis to discuss what it really takes to create a world class escape room. Brad Ervin and Ben Davis are owners, operators, designers, and players of escape rooms. Both Brad and Ben currently reside in Knoxville, TN. For topic suggestions please email: orangeperspectivepodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!

On this week’s show we journey to Gowanus, a Brooklyn neighborhood with an extraordinary local history, and home to the famous canal that bears the same name! My guests will be Brad Vogel, co-founder of the Gowanus Landmarking Coalition, and Aaron Lefkove, co-founder and managing partner of Littleneck Restaurants, including one in Gowanus. Segment 1 Jeff kicks off the show by introducing his first guest, Brad Vogel. Brad talks about his background and how he ended up in Gowanus in 2011 after coming from Wisconsin. Brad talks about how he was always drawn to conservation, and the topography of the original area of Gowanus in Brooklyn. Brad talks about how people are farming around the area and there are actually slaves involved in the farms. Brad then talks about the Battle of Long Island also known as the Battle of Brooklyn and the commercials around Gowanus. Segment 2 Brad talks about what makes Gowanus different and how he banded together to get buildings before the rezoning of Gowanus. Both Brad and Jeff talk about the Gowanus Canal and how ever since the 1800s, the Canal has been suffering from various forms of pollution from all kinds of industrial plants. The Canal became a place that people strongly avoided, but now it they are working on getting the area around it to become a little nicer. Brad talks about the actual structures around Gowanus, like certain steel bridges. Brad also mentions the Gowanus canoe club, which are people who row on the canal. Segment 3 Jeff came back introducing his second guest, Aaron Lefkove. Aaron talks about how he decided to move to New York after he started making money. He then talks about how music and art bring him and his partner to work together and started their business Littleneck Restaurants.  Aaron also talks about how they came to the name of the Littleneck Restaurant. He then talks about what he likes about Gowanus’ neighborhood. Segment 4 Aaron continues to talk about what he likes about Gowanus’ neighborhood and how he sees Gowanus changes. Jeff then asks Aaron about the struggles that they experienced in the process of building the restaurant. Aaron explained that they struggle with the structure of the building. Aaron also talks about the struggle of having a restaurant in New York City.

Can you believe "Uncle Buck" is 30 years old? We honor the John Candy classic in this week's show. Also, full seggies are back, including I Want My Mystery TV Theme Song and What's Your '80s Obsession. Stuck in the '80s is sponsored this week by Bombas, the most comfortable socks ever. Send your kids back to school with the socks that keep them comfy, colorful, and ready to take on the school year. And since Bombas donates a pair of socks for every pair purchased, you should get yourself some, too! Visit Bombas.com/80s and get 20 percent off your first purchase.  Away Travel is back as a sponsor of our podcast. Both Brad and Spearsy are happy and loyal customers of Away Travel. Why? Because Away Travel designed their luggage the smart way: They listened to travelers and discovered what they wanted. Away bags have TSA-approved combination locks built into the top of the bag to prevent theft AND removable, washable laundry bag keeps dirty clothes separate from clean ones. And the best feature of all: It’s the USB charger built into my Away Travel carry-on. Away has a 100-day trial. Live with your bag, vibe with it, travel with it, Instagram it – if at any point you decide it’s not for you, return it for a full refund – no questions asked. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/radical and use promo code radical during checkout!

On Episode 20 of the Cutting Edge Podcast we sit down with the Calgary Stampede Open Champion, Brad Pedersen, and his wife, Heather Pedersen, to talk about their great horse, Downtown Calico. Both Brad and Heather are accomplished competitors, and we chat about their program - based out of Lacombe, Alberta - and some of the great horses they've both shown over the years. Plus. Brad walks us through his Calgary Stampede championship where the pair marked a blazing 225 and Heather fills us in on how they acquired their great mare, and how special she is to their family.

Welcome to the first episode of Fired Up With Brad Jenkins. In this episode Senator and presidential candidate Cory Booker joins Brad to talk about all things New Jersey. Both Brad and Senator Booker are from New Jersey and their passions for the state run deep. Listen in to learn about why New Jersey deserves your respect and why the people who give it a bad name aren’t even from there!

This week, we set the podcast time machine back to 1976! Why? To discover all the amazing tunes that topped out at NUMBER 2 on the charts! It's a weird and nostalgic show, but aren't they all? Away Travel is back as a sponsor of our podcast. Both Brad and Spearsy are happy and loyal customers of Away Travel. Why? Because Away Travel designed their luggage the smart way: They listened to travelers and discovered what they wanted. Away bags have TSA-approved combination locks built into the top of the bag to prevent theft AND removable, washable laundry bag keeps dirty clothes separate from clean ones. And the best feature of all: It’s the USB charger built into my Away Travel carry-on. Away has a 100-day trial. Live with your bag, vibe with it, travel with it, Instagram it – if at any point you decide it’s not for you, return it for a full refund – no questions asked. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/radical and use promo code radical during checkout!

We often get emailed by 25-35 year olds interested in getting into private equity, venture capital, or real estate private equity, wondering if it's worth it or not to go get an MBA. Both Brad and I have our MBAs (which serve us well) — but there are definitely pros and cons to getting an MBA. So we thought it'd be a good idea to address this question and get into all the juicy details of why you should (or should not) get it, some of the pros and cons to both of the options, and the other possible pathways you can take. We also share our own experiences in earning our MBAs and how they have benefited us in our own careers.Key Takeaways:[:12] Reading a review that made us laugh from our iTunes page.[1:28] If you give us a 5-stars and leave a funny review on iTunes we'll read it next episode and send you a prize![2:22] About today's show.[4:09] Do we have our MBAs?[4:56] Some of the pros and cons of why, or why not, you should get an MBA.[9:11] How we benefited from getting our MBAs.[16:52] Some of the cons of earning our MBAs and potential cons that could arise.[19:06] When you should take the opportunity or time to get your MBA and when you shouldn't.[20:24] How getting an MBA aided in our confidence and expectations.[21:58] A few more points on maybe why you shouldn't get an MBA.[22:44] Should you get an MBA if you want to break into private equity or venture capital? What are the other pathways?[28:15] Summarizing our main points on whether or not you should your MBA!Mentioned in this Episode:The Alternative Investor on iTunesMaster of Business Administration (MBA) For More on The Alternative Investor, Check Out:TheAlternativeInvestorShow.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad and Kevin are back and they're talking food. Both Brad and Kevin are vegans and they began talking about their transitions into that style of diet. They talk about their reasons and realizations behind the decision. They don't forgot to cover what they dislike about the vegan diet. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Brad Milne and Hamish Barclay are Assistant Principals at St Thomas of Canterbury College in New Zealand. They are working to evolve learning approaches for their school by focusing on shifting pedagogy and implementing innovative practice. They share their insights with Maddie Scott-Jones on how gamification and inquiry learning can be used to engage and empower, changing what learning can be for students. Both Brad and Hamish have completed Post Grad studies in Applied Practice and Digital Learning.

Welcome back to Bristol Cove! In honor of International Mermaid Day, Freeform finally dropped its much anticipated new series, Siren. Tonight's two-hour series premiere introduces us to Ryn (Eline Powell), our titular mermaid out of water. Well, she does end up in the sea a few times and it's never a good time for her would'be prey when that happens. Ryn arrives in Bristol Cove after another mermaid (her sister!) is caught up in some fishermen's net. The danger turns out to be the armed men who show up at sea to take custody of the newly caught mermaid and one of the injured fishermen. Hit play and listen in as Brad and Cort break down the major moments in tonight's premiere.  Ryn proves that she quite capable of taking care of herself, even in a world that she doesn't quite understand. She also meets up with Ben (Alex Roe) and Maddie (Fola Evans-Akingbola). The two marine biologists appear fascinated not only with the Siren's song, but also the discovery of her existence. Beyond that, they really seem interested in helping the young woman. Someone who also wants to help? Helen (Rena Owen) appears to know quite a lot mermaids and their history around Bristol Cove. Both Brad and Cort have their own theories about Helen's origins and why she happens to know so much. Listen in and then be sure to drop us a comment to let us know your theory. It's early yet and he's focused on finding his friend, but will Xander end up joining "Team Ryn"? How much do Ben's parents really know about mermaids? Who is behind the capture of Ryn's sister? So many questions, but thankfully we have an entire season of this fresh new tale (couldn't resist!). Give us a listen and then be sure to drop a comment or in our Facebook group with your thoughts on Eps 1×01/1x02 “Pilot” and "The Lure". You can also email your thoughts and comments to us at bradandcorttalk@gmail.com.

In this week s episode, Andrea, Brad and Jeff discuss the pros and cons to training at home. Both Brad and Jeff are high-level athletes who utilize the efficiency of having a home-gym, to balance their life demands with serving their athletic goals. Each coach describes in detail, the equipment, size, and location of their home-gym. […] The post #61: Bodybuilding And Powerlifting At Home appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

This week’s show is about the blessings that come through foster care and adoption - for the children and the parents. Listen as Cole Cortez and Brad DeVries tell Chad and Kurt their stories about bringing orphans into their families. Both Brad and Cole witnessed God’s providential hand as He opened one door after another - they just had to be willing.

This week’s show is about the blessings that come through foster care and adoption - for the children and the parents. Listen as Cole Cortez and Brad DeVries tell Chad and Kurt their stories about bringing orphans into their families. Both Brad and Cole witnessed God’s providential hand as He opened one door after another - they just had to be willing.

We’ve got another double-header episode this time around, with comedians Brad Williams and Ralphie May! Both Brad and Ralphie are part of The Nasty Show at Montreal’s Just for Laughs, which also features Bobby Slayton, Paula Bel, Thomas Dale, with Quebec’s own Mike Ward on hosting duties. The Nasty Show runs from July 20 – 30 at Metropolis. We have a pair of tickets to give away for the 8:30 show on July 25 – enter here if you haven't already. First up, I speak to Brad Williams about refusing to be a spokesperson for the dwarf community, dealing with hecklers, and texting Neil Patrick Harris. Brad’s latest stand-up special, Daddy Issues, is out now on Showtime. Next, Ralphie May discusses the turbulent state of stand up comedy, why TMZ won’t leave him alone, and his favourite HGTV shows. His latest special, Unruly, is up now on Netflix. As this is posted,  Quebec's Human Rights Tribunal just ordered Mike Ward to pay $35,000 to Jérémy Gabriel, the former child singer who was the butt of one of Mike Ward’s jokes. Since they’re all on the Nasty Show together, both Brad and Ralphie weigh in on their thoughts about the controversy, and what it might mean for comedians in the US. You can also read our interview with Ward about taking over the reigns of The Nasty Show here. For more info, head over to bradwilliamscomedy.com and ralphiemay.com. For tickets and the full Just for Laughs schedule, visit hahaha.com. Listen to the episode in the embedded player above, or stream / download it here. Be sure to check out all past episodes of the podcast over on iTunes, or at our dedicated podcast page.  If you're a comedy buff, be sure to check out past episodes with guests like Todd Barry, Wyatt Cenac, Mike Lawrence, Mark Little and more. Brad Williams and Ralphie May perform at The Nasty Show at Just for Laughs from July 20 - 30. For tickets and the full festival schedule, visit hahaha.com. Be sure to keep up with us online for our latest podcasts, interview, reviews, giveaways and more! Badfeelingmag.comfacebook.com/badfeelingmag twitter.com/badfeelingmaghttp://instagram.com/bad_feeling_mag

In this week's episode of the podcast, I sit down with two legends of the rock and classical music worlds, conductor Brad Thachuk and guitarist Steve Thachuk.Brad and Steve are the founders of Gravel Museum Music, an organization dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of rock music in the concert hall by presenting the repertoire with full symphony orchestra and dynamic arrangements. Some of Gravel Museum's shows include The Music of Phil Collins & Genesis, Classic Rock Radio, Deep Purple Rising, and Symphonically Hip. Both Brad and Steve have PhDs in music as well as other impressive credentials. Brad is the music director of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, the conductor for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's BPO Rocks! series, and a lecturer in Orchestral Literature at the world-renowned Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.As for Steve, he is the head of guitar studies at Cal State Northridge in Los Angeles, and has appeared in recitals as a chamber musician and soloist with orchestras throughout North America and Europe.In this episode, the brothers and I discussed their amazing music career, how they went from classical music to rock back to classical again, why working in a record store was so important later in their careers, the massive prep time required for a show, how Steve worked his way through graduate school by winning guitar competitions, and more.Are you ready to meet these legends?Then tune in now.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)The Gravel Museum orchestra (01:38)Creating a new show (10:22)Brad and Steve's background (15:06)How orchestras survive (27:54)One last question (40:23)Additional Resources:Learn more about Steve's work: https://www.steventhachuk.com/ Learn more about Brad's work: https://www.bradleythachuk.com/ Learn more about Gravel Museum Music: https://www.gravelmuseum.com/ Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.