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Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/493.Most law firm owners aren't scaling because they're hiring the wrong way. It's not about the number of people on your team—it's about the right people, in the right roles, at the right time.In this episode, Moshe Amsel breaks down the costly hiring mistakes that stall law firm growth, and shares the smarter, leaner way to build support without overcommitting your budget or your time. Whether you're hiring your first assistant or debating your next attorney, this is a must-listen.Chapters:[00:00] The rise of fractional paralegals: why law firms can't afford to ignore this shift[04:04] The profit model evolution: shifting legal work from attorneys to paralegals[05:35] From pandemic panic to empowered paralegals: how staffing has transformed since 2020[09:31] Stop turning away clients: scale smarter with fractional paralegal staffing[11:27] Hiring myths debunked: how attorneys sabotage growth with outdated beliefs[15:03] Virtual vs. in-office paralegals: breaking down cost and location misconceptions[17:32] How to hire experienced paralegals—without the usual headaches[25:03] Win-win hiring: empower paralegals while growing a more profitable firm[30:58 Filling staffing gaps fast: practical paralegal solutions for growing firms[33:02] Staff with precision: the mindset shift that maximizes firm profitabilityResources mentioned:Book your FREE strategy session today!: profitwithlaw.com/strategysessionTake the Law Firm Growth Assessment and find out how you rate as a law firm owner! Check out our Profit with Law YouTube channel!Learn more about the Profit with Law Elite Coaching Program hereEpisode 122 - Virtual Paralegal Services with Jaclyn FosterConnect with Jaclyn Foster: Website | LinkedInParalegals Should Be Millionaires by Jaclyn FosterJoin our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the show, please send an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com.Connect with Moshe on:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moshe.amselLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/

Welcome to Letter B of the Design Your Strongest Year End Ever Podcast Series — The A-Z of how to design and organization that's built to grow (without you carrying all the weight!)If every big decision runs through you, your org can't grow past you.That's not leadership. That's a bottleneck.

Connect to John Gilroy on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gilroy/ Want to listen to other episodes? www.Federaltechpodcast.com Today, we discuss the importance of user experience for federal websites with guests Amanda Chavez and Rishi Vajpayee from Qualtrics. The expansion covers topics such as cost savings, automation, and the impact of unstructured data on how websites provide information. COST SAVINGS Older systems in the federal government may have been designed to optimize for one function. When new administrations are elected, it is possible that alterations can be made, and the existing system can lead to inefficiency and slow data utilization. During the interview, Amanda Chavez details how a company like Qualtrics can help federal leaders understand friction points. This is especially effective when making a transition to the cloud. Bottlenecks are identified, and the remedy is provided, enabling the complete flexibility of the cloud to be leveraged. AUTOMATION Federal agencies are encouraged to do more with less. Automation can provide the solution to this challenge. Frequently, self-service channels can provide information to citizens faster and more reliably than a traditional human in a call center can. UNSTRUCTURED DATA Rishi Vajpayee discusses some of the weaknesses in how surveys about web experience have been conducted. He notes that unstructured data, such as text, email, and feedback, provides a much richer and deeper understanding of how to enhance a website's effectiveness. Qualtrics' upcoming federal summit in August aims to address these issues and improve service delivery. The Qualtrics Federal Summit event in August 2025 will discuss improving the federal website.  

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Nádia Parachin of Integra discusses industrial biotechnology. Adam Lawrence co-hosts.OUTLINE(00:00) Introduction(00:49) Education and career(02:21) Tech transfer and innovation financing in Brazil vs. US(08:52) Industrial biotechnology - definition and advantages(14:33) Key drivers for industrial biotech(16:21) Platform vs Product business models(20:38) Current state of industry(25:59) Examples of success(28:18) Bottlenecks(30:25) Commercialization strategy (33:15) Lessons learned and advice

Send us a textYou've scaled your agency — but now you're carrying too much, spinning too many plates, and wondering how to grow without grinding harder.In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsey Busfield, VP at Optimize My Firm and host of The Personal Injury Marketing Minute. Lindsey is a leading voice in legal SEO — but what makes this conversation essential for high-performing agency leaders isn't SEO strategy... it's how she built a sustainable agency growth model by stepping back from burnout, clarifying her strengths, and structuring a team around what actually works.We talk about team design that fuels performance, how to stop being the bottleneck, and the systems she used to scale from a small operation to a nationally respected SEO firm — all without selling her soul to the hustle.If you're ready to build with clarity, create capacity without chaos, and grow in a way that lasts, this conversation is your blueprint.

The Hidden Business Bottlenecks Keeping You in the WeedsSome signs of founder-dependence are easy to spot—like doing it all yourself.But others are more subtle.You've let go of tasks. You've brought on a team.Yet projects still pause for your input. Sales still depend on your presence. And problems still end up back on your plate.If growth hasn't created the freedom you expected, you may be facing hidden bottlenecks—baked into how your business is structured.This episode breaks down the 3 most common bottlenecks that keep founders stuck in the weeds (even with a great team)—and what has to shift to build real leverage.Inside This EpisodeHow founder dependency shows up even when you've hired and delegatedThe 3 structural bottlenecks that quietly keep you stuck in the weedsWhat real leverage looks like—and why most founders don't have it (yet)Next Steps:Ready to build a business that's not only profitable—but also sustainable and scalable without everything depending on you?Watch the Unshakable Operating System™ training for a behind-the-scenes look at the system I teach my clients to grow with clarity, capacity, and real freedom.Explore more to help you build unshakable:Check out free trainings and tools hereConnect with Kathryn on InstagramWhere we can Connect:Follow the Podcast Follow The Unshakable Company on InstagramFollow Kathryn Binkley on InstagramFollow The Unshakable Company on FacebookEnjoying the Podcast?Are you following Building Unshakable? If not, I'd love for you to follow today so you don't miss any future episodes. I have so many powerful topics coming your way—and I don't want you to miss a single one.Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts.Loving the show? I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review. I read every one—and your feedback helps more business owners like you discover the podcast.How to leave a review:Click here to open the showScroll to “Ratings and Reviews”Tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Tap “Write a Review” and share what you're enjoyingIt's simple, quick, and so appreciated.

Justin returns from a family funeral pondering purpose while Jem hobbles with mystery arthritis. Sales roller-coasters, quoting scripts, and busted sanders spark shop talk. Justin battles a sketchy dust-boot customer, they rant about phone addiction, AI helpers, cramped shop plans, and chasing that elusive revenue double.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicBricked my phone ꘎FraudMark D - How you break free from habits and patterns that you know you should change.Rhino runs the showHigh custom low productEncy RobotNetworking old PC to the rescue ꘎Sander crash ꘎2-D to 3-D space constraints ꘎Meta Ray-bansMagSafe Neck Mount5700 monolithic html down to 2500 ꘎New ST 2.0! ꘎---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Demetrios chats with Paul van der Boor and Bruce Martens from Process about the real bottlenecks in AI agent development—not tools, but evaluation and feedback. They unpack when to build vs. buy, the tradeoffs of external vendors, and how internal tools like Copilot are reshaping workflows.Guest speakers:Paul van der Boor - VP AI at Prosus GroupBruce Martens - AI Engineer at Prosus GroupHost:Demetrios Brinkmann - Founder of MLOps Community~~~~~~~~ ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ~~~~~~~Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://go.mlops.community/TYExploreJoin our Slack community [https://go.mlops.community/slack]Follow us on X/Twitter [@mlopscommunity](https://x.com/mlopscommunity) or [LinkedIn](https://go.mlops.community/linkedin)] Sign up for the next meetup: [https://go.mlops.community/register]MLOps Swag/Merch: [https://shop.mlops.community/]

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat happens to product management when building becomes nearly frictionless—and AI threatens to replace the “busy work” PMs have traditionally done?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with legendary product coach Rich Mironov to explore the shifting value of product leadership in the AI era. They unpack why great PMs must now double down on customer insights, business understanding, and organizational influence rather than execution—and how this shift impacts hiring, mentorship, and career paths.From the dangers of AI-washing and backlog bloat to the rise of lifestyle businesses and the blurred line between product and business leadership, this conversation is packed with perspective for Product Leaders, aspiring founders, and anyone navigating today's chaotic tech landscape.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

  In this episode of “Building the Premier Accounting Firm,” Jen Hamilton sits down with Roger Knecht to discuss how accounting professionals can boost efficiency and productivity through effective operational strategies. Jen shares insights on motivating employees, identifying bottlenecks, and developing emerging leaders to drive profitability in accounting firms.

How do you innovate, lead, and scale in an industry where policy, procurement, and public funding often stand in the way of real progress?We discuss this with one of our industry's leaders, Michael Schuch, CEO of SWARCO today on Highways Voices.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In our chat, we unpack the major roadblocks facing innovation in transport infrastructure - from rigid procurement processes to inconsistent sustainability policies. This conversation reveals how to navigate the frustrating gap between political ambition and practical deployment, and how to stay future-proof in the process.Michael gives reasons for the industry to work together to counter anticompetitive behaviour, discusses his culture of innovation across borders, even in the face of post-pandemic workplace challenges and explains why many groundbreaking traffic technologies never scale, and what's needed to change that. He also talks about the company's the GoGreen Initiative and how to communicate the value of smart mobility solutions to cities worldwide.This interview is a dip into the archives, originally shared in 2024 but as relevant 15 months later.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Send us a textWhen your team starts to grow, things shift — and not always in the way you expect. Bottlenecks show up where trust should be. Communication breaks down just when clarity matters most. If you're leading a digital agency that's scaling fast, the pressure isn't just in performance — it's in holding the culture together while everything accelerates.This week, I'm joined by Brittany Hansen — a tech entrepreneur, co-founder of a bootstrapped SaaS company built without venture capital. Her platform solves for one of the biggest blind spots in business today: how to deliver the right message in the right way to a global, multilingual, multicultural audience.We unpack the systems she uses to build trust, the decision to scale without outside capital, and how values-driven leadership creates teams that don't just perform — they stay aligned under pressure. If you've ever wondered how to scale your team without losing your voice, your mission, or your momentum… this one's for you.

Anyone who is interesed in emerging science and futurism will come across the name Natasha Vita-More; a suggestive name for a charismatic and important philosopher and artist envisioning human possibilities. She wrote the Transhuman Manifesto in 1983. But did you know that she has also made a scientific discovery with big implications for cryopreservation?Natasha Vita-More is a trailblazing futurist, acclaimed author, and pioneering designer whose work stands at the thrilling intersection of science, technology, and art. Renowned for her visionary contributions to transhumanism and human enhancement, she has spent decades exploring how we can transcend biological limitations and reimagine what it means to be human. From her iconic “Primo Posthuman” prototype to her influential writings on life extension and ethical AI, Vita-More has inspired global audiences to think boldly about the future.

Most startup CEOs think they're the visionary. But in today's episode, you'll learn why the CEO is often the single biggest threat to team productivity — and how to avoid becoming one. Based on a real conversation with a seasoned CTO and a sales leader who've scaled startups to exit, this episode dives into the blind spots that trip up even well-meaning founders. Whether you're a CEO, part of a startup team, or investing in one — this lesson will help you lead smarter, build better, and waste less time. Listen to learn:  Why startup CEOs are more dangerous than corporate CEOs (and it's not about ego) What “Seagull CEO Syndrome” does to your roadmap and morale How developer paralysis destroys velocity — and how to fix it What smart founders, teams, and investors can do to keep priorities on track Lesson mentioned in this episode:  Why MVPs are Always Late, Why That's Okay, and What to do About It   Chapters 00:00 — The Real Threat: Why Startup CEOs Kill Productivity 02:10 — Power Without Process: How CEO Impulses Go Unchecked 04:30 — Seagull Syndrome: How CEOs Derail Roadmaps 09:15 — Nothing to Do? Why Bored CEOs Delay MVPs 14:10 — Bottlenecks in Human Form: When CEOs Bypass Their Own Leaders   Growth Through Innovation If your organisation wants to drive revenue through innovation, book a call with us here. Our workshops and innovation strategies have helped Constellation Brands, the Royal Bank of Canada and Oxford University. For the full transcript, go to https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/262-why-the-startup-ceo-is-the-biggest-risk-to-their-own-team

Julien Barber is an investor at Emerson Collective, a venture and policy firm founded by Laurene Powell Jobs, where he backs bold bets on decarbonization, infrastructure, and long-horizon climate technologies. Before becoming an investor, Julien researched fusion energy at MIT and co-founded a carbon-tech startup. In today's episode, we go deep into Julien's investing philosophy, Emerson's unique model, and the hard tech categories he believes are most undercapitalized.We cover:Why Emerson is structured for risk others can't takeFusion, fission, and the evolving energy stackAI's impact on power demand and hardware accelerationHow to invest when the grid is the bottleneckBuilding conviction in hard tech when capital is scarcePublic vs. private roles in scaling fusionWhat a 7-million-fold increase in energy density may actually look like• Chapters •00:00 – Intro01:49 – From scientist to investor04:37 – Why Julien chose fusion08:57 – Investment process at Emerson10:08 – The team at Emerson12:15 – Is Emerson consensus-driven and why is it an LLC?14:07 – Under-invested areas in climate & industrial tech17:24 – Are AI valuations reasonable today?18:59 – Bottlenecks in the grid23:11 – AI energy consumption: hype or real concern?27:10 – Bridging the energy gap29:20 – Fusion's role in the next decade31:24 – Google & Commonwealth Fusion: serious commercial signal?32:37 – Are we underinvesting in fusion?39:12 – Who will reach commercial fusion first?41:36 – 30-year future if fusion succeeds • Show notes •Emerson's socials — https://x.com/emcollectiveEmerson's website — https://www.emersoncollective.com/Mo's socials — https://twitter.com/itsmoislamPayload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspaceIgnition's socials — https://twitter.com/ignitionnuclear / https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-nuclear/Tectonic's socials  — https://twitter.com/tectonicdefense / https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectonicdefense/Valley of Depth archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/ • About us •Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them. Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakthrough science to strategic policy, we dive into the high-stakes decisions behind the world's hardest technologies.Payload: www.payloadspace.comIgnition: www.ignition-news.comTectonic: www.tectonicdefense.com

Send us a textIf you're scaling your agency but still stuck in the center of everything — decisions, operations, delivery — it's costing you more than time. It's capping your growth, draining your team, and blocking your ability to build something truly sellable.In this episode, I'm joined by Jordan Calderon, two-time exit founder and President of StratDev, a top 100 U.S. digital marketing firm that's generated over $150 million in tracked client revenue. He's also the founder of My Virtual Desk and someone who's turned down 11 acquisition offers because he knew he could scale further.We talk about how to build systems that scale without you, create operational clarity, avoid burnout, and make your business not just profitable, but sellable. You'll hear how Jordan thinks about AI, team retention, hiring and firing, and what it really takes to create sellable agency systems that unlock optionality and freedom at scale.If you've ever asked, “How do I get out of the day-to-day?”  this is the episode for you.⏱ Chapter Breakdown00:03 — Meet Jordan Calderon: Founder, Strategist, 2X Exit Leader 01:22 — From Econ Class Dropout to Serial Entrepreneur 05:44 — Building and Selling His First E-Com Business 07:56 — What Buyers Actually Want in a Sellable Agency 11:07 — Learning Marketing by Doing (and YouTube) 13:20 — Turning Down 11 Acquisition Offers (and Why) 16:10 — Hard Lessons: Hiring Slow, Firing Fast 18:05 — Building a Team That Performs (and Stays) 21:58 — Who StratDev Serves and Why 23:53 — The Daily Practice That Keeps Him Leveling Up 28:30 — AI Integration and What Agencies Must Prepare For 31:15 — The Future Agency Model: Execution vs. Operator

When you think of huge advances in digital dentistry, a lot of companies and names come up. But there are two that are really making a huge impact on how we get things done and they continue to do it with the passion of the lab industry supporting it. First up is Björn Zäuner. Björn grew up in a dental family and wanted nothing to do with teeth. We've all heard this story, right? It wasn't long before Björn had a milling center and even an ortho lab. But he noticed that miss mounted cases were a problem and a main cause to most of his remakes. So he developed Bite-Finder to use AI to find the true bite and not the one "captured" with a blue bite or iOS scanner. He talks all about what it is, how it works, how to integrate it, and how you can try it for FREE for 2 weeks. Then we meet the CEO and co-creator of exocad, Tillmann Steinbrecher. We have talked to literally hundreds of people on this podcast that all sing praises for the "purple program" and this time we get to hear the origin story. Tillmann talks about how is started as a research project where he and his partner saw potential for so much more. From walking around IDS 15 years ago with a laptop with a early version to being one of the leaders in dental design, Tillmann in his team has really changed the way labs stay ahead of the every changing workflow. He talks about the early versions, where the name and purple come from, how it's important to stay an open platform, and the importance of user feedback to keep getting better. Take it from Jennifer Ferguson from Ivoclar. If you have a PM7 (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7) or are thinking about getting a PM7 (Take it from Barb, you should), Ivoclar had launched the "Ivoclar Block Module" that can speed up milling emax (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-cad) by 45%!! The best part is that you can try it for FREE for 90 days. All you have to do is send them a message on Instagram at Ivoclar.na (https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/) or send a email to jennifer.ferguson@ivoclar.com. Now go mill emax faster! Special Guests: Björn Zäuner and Tillmann Steinbrecher.

Game District CEO Saad Hameed joins Michail Katkoff to tell the untold story of Pakistan's booming gaming industry. From bootstrapped studios to billion-download success, we dive into the rise of Lahore as a serious global player, why Pakistan could be the next Turkey or Vietnam, and what's holding the ecosystem back from its breakout moment. This is the episode you didn't know you needed.Connect with Saad: www.linkedin.com/in/saadhameedkh00:00 Introduction to Game District and Saad Hameed02:47 The Structure and Philosophy of Game District05:41 The Rise of Gaming Studios in Pakistan08:46 Challenges and Opportunities in the Pakistani Gaming Ecosystem11:30 The Role of Education and Talent Development14:19 Venture Capital and Funding Challenges17:22 Monetization Strategies and Market Focus20:11 Live Operations and Competitive Landscape30:36 Competitive Advantages of Pakistan's Gaming Ecosystem32:58 Bottlenecks and Growth Drivers in Pakistan's Gaming Industry40:56 Work Culture and Entrepreneurial Mindset in Pakistan45:45 Pakistan's Unique Strengths in the Gaming Market52:57 Pathways to Breakout Success for Pakistan's Gaming Industry

Professional contractors are powering Ireland's workforce, marking a significant shift in hiring dynamics, according to new data from Matrix Recruitment. Women and those over 50 are outperforming in the contract market, while exclusive recruitment partnerships are emerging to tackle a competitive hiring landscape. Matrix's latest Q2 2025 Workforce Trends Report spotlights a growing demand for contract professionals, increased pay transparency, and a new emphasis on diversity, flexibility, and sustainability expertise. "Employers are leaning heavily on contractors to maintain output during hiring freezes, project surges, and hard-to-fill roles," says Breda Dooley, Head of Recruitment at Matrix Recruitment. "Our clients are prioritising agility, and the data shows it's changing who gets hired and how." Contracting on the Rise Contract roles have become central to workforce planning in Ireland; indeed, some 85% of businesses planning to hire on a contract basis in 2025. "Companies are leveraging contractors to cover critical gaps, reduce long-term headcount costs, and accelerate delivery on strategic projects," says Breda. "To support this shift, Matrix offers flexible contract and temporary hiring solutions, including fully managed payroll services to ensure fast, compliant onboarding without overburdening internal HR teams." Women and Older Professionals What's more, for the first time in five years, female contractors are earning more per day than men, according to Matrix data. The average day rate for women across IT, engineering, and healthcare reached €565, compared to €548 for men - a €17 per day historic pay gap in favour of women. Contractors aged 50+ are also in high demand for their expertise and dependability, particularly in technical and operational functions. "The market is recognising the value of lived experience and reliability," says Breda. "Women and older professionals are becoming an integral part of workforce strategy - and that's reflected in pay and hiring activity." Candidate versus Application In recent years, the Irish jobs market has undergone a rapid transformation with the rise of e-recruitment and technology. Nearly all of the Global 500 companies now use some form of online recruitment, which has major benefits and downsides. While job ads are generating high application numbers, many of these applicants lack relevant experience or genuine engagement with the role or employer, notes Breda. "A true candidate is someone who meets the criteria and is sincerely interested in the position," she says. "Quantity doesn't equal quality and hiring managers need curated shortlists, not inboxes full of generic CVs. Although job boards generate huge application numbers, that doesn't equate with viable candidates." Exclusive Recruitment Partnerships Matrix reports a surge in exclusive recruitment arrangements in engineering, finance, and manufacturing, as companies seek faster hiring cycles and better outcomes: "With exclusivity, our consultants can dedicate more time and deliver higher-quality shortlists," says Breda. "It helps reduce time-to-hire and boosts candidate experience. By contrast, multi-agency models often lead to slower results and duplicated efforts." Remote and Hybrid Flexibility The Q2 report also found that remote and hybrid work options remain a top priority for candidates, particularly in finance, office support, engineering, and quality/laboratory roles. A significant portion of Irish managers even implement "hushed hybrid" arrangements to allow their teams flexibility against company policy. However, Matrix advises that clear communication around this helps employers attract stronger talent and achieve better offer acceptance rates. "Flexibility isn't just a perk anymore: it's a strategic advantage," says Breda. "Companies who prioritise hybrid options benefit from a broader and more diverse talent pool." Bottlenecks in Hiring The report concluded that employers still face delays in int...

Fall family photography season is almost here, and if you're already bracing for the wave of inquiries, back-to-back sessions, and late-night editing marathons — this episode is your survival guide. I'm walking you through the three biggest bottlenecks that leave photographers overwhelmed every single fall… and exactly how to fix them before you hit burnout.This one's short and actionable, and yes — I'm absolutely inviting you to stop being the bottleneck in your own business.Find it quickly:00:00 — Why this episode is your fall prep wake-up call01:18 — Bottleneck #1: Editing will eat you alive (human vs. AI)05:22 — Bottleneck #2: You still don't have a 5-minute booking process08:21 — Bottleneck #3: You're still sending every client email yourself10:24 — Why automation still needs personality11:14 — What the Workflow Fast Pass is (and why I built it)13:54 — Let this fall season feel different

In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross unpacks the silent bottlenecks that are stalling high-potential B2B companies, regardless of their size or success. Drawing from years of experience working with startups to publicly traded enterprises, Ross highlights the most overlooked internal barriers to growth and, more importantly, how to eliminate them. You'll walk away with actionable advice and frameworks to optimize your messaging, sales cycle, onboarding flow, content strategy, and team alignment, all aimed at transforming friction into momentum. Key Takeaways and Insights: Common B2B Bottlenecks Misaligned Messaging Speaking to investors instead of customers is a fatal UX misstep. Use real customer language on homepages and in sales materials. Focus on emotional resonance and clarity, not buzzwords. Apply the AIDA framework: Attention, Interest, Desire, Action. Bloated Revenue Process Long, complicated sales cycles add friction, not value. Reduce approvals and handoffs—especially for low-ticket SaaS products. Make buying intuitive: include pricing, live demos, streamlined decks.

In this episode of The Building Freedom Podcast, Randy Stanbury sits down with custom builder Josh McMahon to unpack the key challenges that keep builders stuck—and how to overcome them. They talk about lead generation, pricing for real profit, building a reliable team, and making the shift from technician to entrepreneur. Josh shares how he launched a million-dollar business by focusing on the right actions and systems, and why working on your business—not just in it—is the path to real freedom and growth. Listen in and learn what it takes to stop surviving and start scaling. If you like what you're listening to, we would love it if you could give us a 5-star review! This will help us know we are giving you what you need to grow and succeed as an entrepreneur. Please reach out to us on social media or through our website with other information you might want to hear on upcoming episodes!https://www.4levelcoach.com/https://www.instagram.com/4levelcoach/https://www.facebook.com/4LevelCoach/https://www.linkedin.com/company/4-level-coach

Anna Patterson is the cofounder of Ceramic, an AI infrastructure platform for large scale model training. They raised their seed round led by NEA along with amazing investors such as Lukas Biewald, Laszlo Bock, Sean Carey, Jeff Hammerbacher, Ankit Jain, Seval Oz, Joanna Rees, Gokul Rajaram, and Ram Sriram. She was previously the founder and managing partner at Gradient Ventures. She was the VP Engineering at Google for 14 years. Anna's favorite book: Books she reads with her daughters as part of their family book club(00:01) Introduction & AI Infra 101(01:11) Budget Breakdown: Training vs Inference(02:16) Mapping the AI Infra Landscape(04:18) Verticalized vs General-Purpose Infrastructure(06:22) Why Ceramic Was Built From Scratch(08:35) MVP Tradeoffs and Decision Framework(10:16) Achieving 2.5x Speedup in Long Context Training(11:50) Short vs Medium vs Long Context: A Primer(13:38) Long Context vs RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)(15:24) Real-World Impact of Long Context Models(16:38) Bottlenecks at 96K Token Contexts(17:51) Data Pruning 101: What to Keep, What to Drop(21:01) What Is “Good Data” in Subjective Domains?(22:32) How to Grade Reasoning, Not Just Answers(24:15) Synthetic Data: Use Cases & Limits(26:19) Staying Current in Fast-Moving Domains(27:30) Will Every Company Have Its Own Model?(29:23) Unlocking the Next 10x in Infra(31:27) Favorite Recent AI Advancements(32:33) Rapid Fire Round--------Where to find Anna Patterson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-patterson-15921ba/--------Where to find Prateek Joshi: Newsletter: https://prateekjoshi.substack.com Website: https://prateekj.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-joshi-91047b19 X: https://x.com/prateekvjoshi 

High-voltage electricity cables are in huge demand around the world, so much so that a lack of cabling has become a bottleneck throttling the clean energy transition. So why are cable manufacturers so hesitant to expand? Also, how are these giant cables made? And is China about to eat everyone's lunch? Claes Westerlind, chief executive officer of cable manufacturing company NKT, joins Zero to discuss. This is the third episode in Bottlenecks, a series exploring the lesser known obstacles standing in the way of our electrified future. Explore further: Previous episode in Bloomberg Green’s Bottleneckes series: How a Shortage of Transformers Threatens Electricity Supply There Aren’t Enough Engineers to Meet World’s Growing Hunger for Power Electric Cable Companies Are Making a Killing From Green Energy Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to: Jess Beck, Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam and Siobhan Wagner. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A growing team sounds like success, but adding the wrong hire too soon can wreck morale, raise overhead, and increase chaos. In this kickoff to the Hiring Series, Dana and Sandy break down how to assess whether your practice truly needs to hire or if it's time to get serious about systems, training, and communication first. They walk through real-world scenarios (yes, including a team walking out!) and offer tools to help you make strategic hiring decisions instead of emotional ones. You'll learn how to: ✅ Recognize signs of burnout and bottlenecks ✅ Use patient flow (not just production) to assess staffing needs ✅ Perform a job analysis to refine roles before hiring ✅ Outsource strategically while maintaining quality ✅ Avoid hiring when your culture or patient satisfaction is already suffering

The future of coding. We cover multiplying engineering output, vibe coding bottlenecks, agents as reviewer, AI roll-ups, and the future of developing software. Merrill Lutsky is co-founder and CEO of Graphite, bringing AI-acceleration and automation to code review. Founded in 2020 out of New York, Graphite has become a key part of the developer ecosystem — as more code is generated with AI, they enable developers to scale the evaluation, testing, and review process before it is released. A growing bottleneck that has become incredibly important. The startup has raised over $70M from leading VC’s such Accel, A16Z, Menlo as well as a receiving a strategic investment from model provider Anthropic. Last year Graphite grew its revenue 20X and is trusted by over 45,000 developers at top engineering organizations such as Shopify and Figma. His second startup, Merrill has helped develop and manage software products for high output engineering companies such as Square, Oscar Insurance, and SelfMade. He holds a degree in Applies Math and Economics from Harvard. Sign up for new podcasts and our newsletter, and email me on danieldarling@focal.vcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western economies need to electrify and fast, but where are all the skilled workers going to come from to install the heat pumps, solar panels and batteries needed? This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi talks with Olivia Rudgard about the shortage of labor in electrification industries, and why some experts are calling it an ‘existential’ crisis. This is the second episode in Bottlenecks, a new series exploring the lesser known obstacles standing in the way of our electrified future. Explore further: Read the Big Take: There Aren't Enough Engineers to Meet the World's Growing Hunger for Power Previous episode in Zero’s Bottleneckes series: How a Shortage of Transformers Threatens Electricity Supply Northvolt Hits End of Line After Failing to Reach Rescue Deal Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to: Jess Beck, Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam and Siobhan Wagner. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connect to John Gilroy on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gilroy/ Want to listen to other episodes? www.Federaltechpodcast.com Automation is a two-edged sword. On the one hand, it promises greater efficiency; on the other hand, it can pose inherent risks, such as maliciously modified data, bias, and even data poisoning. During today's interview, Mia Jordan from Salesforce offers a solution.  She is an experienced federal executive with a long-standing involvement in the federal technology community.  She has identified bottlenecks that can be solved with a structured approach that offers flexibility. Rather than grabbing any data set off the shelf, when the data has been curated, it can avoid many of the issues with creating specialized data sets. Secondly, a company like Salesforce may have seen similar processes and have a store of code that can solve an agency's problem.  Re-purposing code that has worked before in a secure environment is a way to accelerate solving vexing federal issues. The conversation also highlights the importance of collaboration and community within the federal government in enhancing efficiency and service delivery. During the interview, Mia Jordan reviewed Agentforce and gave guidance on deploying a process called Role, Knowledge, Action, and Guardrails.    

To slash emissions fast, the formula is simple: electrify everything and clean up the grid. But in practice, progress is slowed by all sorts of bottlenecks — from arcane permitting processes to sky-high electricity costs. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi sits down with producer Oscar Boyd to spotlight a surprising culprit slowing the transition: a global shortage of transformers, and why it has industry insiders so worried. This episode kicks off Bottlenecks, a new series exploring the lesser known obstacles standing in the way of our electrified future. Explore further: The One Device Throttling the World’s Electrified Future The Device That Brought Down Heathrow Airport Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to: Jess Beck, Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam and Siobhan Wagner. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Trading Corner.  This week, James and Manny dive headfirst into the wild ride that is the HSFO market and what it means for cracks, margins, and benchmark distortion.Three trades this week:James' Trade Idea:Hold Long Dec '26 EBOB Crack — Deferred gasoline margins still underpriced with summer upside in sight.Manny's Trade Ideas:Long June/July DFL Roll — Tight barrels and seasonal strength point to continued structure.Long Q3 DFL — Dubai benchmark pricing is misfiring, but physicals suggest upside still to come.From refinery complexity choking HSFO supply, to a benchmark blindspot in Dubai, and a product market that's tightening as the mercury rises, James and Manny unpack the big themes:* Why high-sulfur fuel oil cracks are breaking records* The lead/lag dance between fuel and crude pricing* A deep dive on Dubai's Murban distortion and why it's capping benchmark reaction* When "margin boxes" lie — and how to trade what's really happening* The case for long product / short crude reversals as we enter Q3* Why June vs. July is where the curve gets interestingGlossary terms featured this week:Crack Differential between a barrel of product and crude oil, indicating refinery margin.Volatility Volatility is the degree of variation of a trading price series over time.HSFO Fuel oil with higher sulfur contents - max: 3.5%. Typically used in shipping and power generation.Margins The difference between the prices of refined products and crude oil.Platts Price Reporting Agency which provides benchmark price assessments in the physical energy markets.Lead / Lag The lead-lag relationship in trading describes how one market or asset (the "leader") tends to move ahead of another (the "lagger"), allowing traders to anticipate price movements based on these patterns.Over brought “Over brought” refers to a market condition where a trader has purchased more of a commodity than intended or than the market can absorb, increasing downside risk if demand falls short.Balmo "Balmo" (Balance of Month) refers to contracts covering the remaining days of the current month, used for short-term supply or hedging once the month is underway.Dubai (contract) The Dubai contract is a crude oil benchmark used to price Middle Eastern exports to Asia, reflecting medium sour crude and managed by the Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME).Naphtha Naphtha is a light, flammable hydrocarbon liquid from petroleum refining, used in gasoline production and widely in industrial and petrochemical processes.

Spot the hidden bottlenecks blocking your growth. Learn neuroscience-backed shifts to move from stuck to strategic and unlock real momentum as a purpose-driven founder. The post Ep 47. Invisible Bottlenecks in Your Business (and How to Finally See Them) appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

In unprecedented release, AIIA's FOIA request yields the first complete set of EB-5 filing data, exposing the true scale of visa backlogs.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here. 

In this Q&A episode, Alex (@AlexHormozi) gives founders raw, unfiltered advice on scaling, covering everything from seasonal hiring models and family business drama to overbuilt upsells and why “doing more of what works” is still the best growth plan.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast, you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Wanna scale your business? Click here.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | AcquisitionMentioned in this episode:Get access to the free $100M Scaling Roadmap at www.acquisition.com/roadmap

Send us a textIn this episode of the Smart Biotech Scientist Podcast, host David Brühlmann dives into continuous bioprocessing - a major shift in biologics manufacturing that's turning traditional batch processes into streamlined, real-time operations.Imagine running your biologics process non-stop for 30 days, with smart monitoring and smaller, more efficient systems replacing massive reactors. It's not just possible - it's already happening across the industry, from Amgen's 80% smaller facility to Sanofi's modular "Factory of the Future."David explores how companies - big and small - are increasing productivity, cutting costs, and reducing waste through continuous strategies. You'll also hear about enabling technologies, phased implementation approaches, and the challenges teams are navigating as they make the shift.Top 3 Takeaways:Efficiency & Cost Savings Are Real: Amgen's results speak volumes: 80% smaller footprint, faster deployment, and cost reductions of over 60% per gram of protein.It's Not Just for Big Pharma: Small and mid-sized biotechs are embracing continuous processes to stay competitive - gaining speed, flexibility, and lowering production costs without massive infrastructure.You Don't Have to Go All In: Challenges like cost, complexity, and workforce readiness exist - but many companies are succeeding with hybrid models, applying continuous techniques step-by-step.What's your take on continuous manufacturing? Tune in, share your thoughts, and join the conversation about the future of biotech production.Next step:Transform your bioprocess development strategy with a complimentary consultation. Schedule your expert session: https://bruehlmann-consulting.com/callReady to scale up? Join our exclusive 1:1 Strategy Call and learn proven methods to reduce development and manufacturing costs while maintaining product quality. Our bioprocess experts will help you navigate complex bioprocessing challenges and regulatory requirements. Limited spots available: https://stan.store/SmartBiotech

Welcome back to the ProfitSchool podcast Business Unfiltered with Mercer and Jeff Sauer. Today's topic is Breaking Bottlenecks In An AI-First Business Today's discussion centers on identifying and eliminating bottlenecks within an AI-first business framework. Bottlenecks can exist even in AI-driven companies, often stemming from limiting beliefs or organizational structure.    The conversation highlights the relevance of capability and capacity in pinpointing bottlenecks. They note AI's potential to significantly enhance both capability and capacity within a business.  Mercer and Jeff discuss practical strategies, such as using loom videos to delegate tasks effectively.  The episode concludes by advocating for a shift toward AI-first thinking to streamline processes and boost efficiency.   

Piotr Tomasik, Co-Founder & President of TensorWave, who’s powering the next wave of AI compute with AMD-optimized super-cloud infrastructure and building Las Vegas into a … Read more The post Powering the AI Revolution: How TensorWave’s AMD Supercloud Is Solving Compute Bottlenecks appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.

The voluntary carbon markets have been a source of curiosity for me. There's been a lot of hope that the market would mature and offer a reliable way to offset emissions that otherwise could not be eliminated. Reliability has been the problem, however. Not knowing which carbon reduction projects are additive and truly remove or reduce carbon has held this market back, and I've been excited to learn about how new technologies will enable the reliability that's needed. There are many people working on this problem. Dr. Allister Furey, Founder and CEO of Sylvera is one, and I was excited to learn about his company's approach to removing carbon market bottlenecks and accelerating the investment in carbon projects. As he says it's a mix of software, data, AI, and analysis that have helped Sylvera work with large clients and unlock enormous investments. Hope you learn as much as I did. Enjoy.On today's episode, we cover:[03:37] Allister's background and entrepreneurial journey[05:54] Sylvera's founding and initial business concept[10:42] Exploration of the desert greening concept[11:27] Sylvera's current business offerings[17:10] Sylvera's progress, reach, and client base[20:24] Corporate climate commitment trends[22:44] Corporate demand for carbon projects[26:12] Policy market expectations[29:07] Climate investor sentiment[30:33] Future outlook for carbon marketsResources Mentioned Sylvera Connect on LinkedInAllister FureyJason RissmanKeep up with Invested In ClimateSign up for our NewsletterLinkedInInstagramBlueskyHave feedback or ideas for future episodes, events, or partnerships?Get in touch!

More and more people have been saying that we might have AGI (artificial general intelligence) before 2030. Is that really plausible? This article by Benjamin Todd looks into the cases for and against, and summarises the key things you need to know to understand the debate. You can see all the images and many footnotes in the original article on the 80,000 Hours website.In a nutshell:Four key factors are driving AI progress: larger base models, teaching models to reason, increasing models' thinking time, and building agent scaffolding for multi-step tasks. These are underpinned by increasing computational power to run and train AI systems, as well as increasing human capital going into algorithmic research.All of these drivers are set to continue until 2028 and perhaps until 2032.This means we should expect major further gains in AI performance. We don't know how large they'll be, but extrapolating recent trends on benchmarks suggests we'll reach systems with beyond-human performance in coding and scientific reasoning, and that can autonomously complete multi-week projects.Whether we call these systems 'AGI' or not, they could be sufficient to enable AI research itself, robotics, the technology industry, and scientific research to accelerate — leading to transformative impacts.Alternatively, AI might fail to overcome issues with ill-defined, high-context work over long time horizons and remain a tool (even if much improved compared to today).Increasing AI performance requires exponential growth in investment and the research workforce. At current rates, we will likely start to reach bottlenecks around 2030. Simplifying a bit, that means we'll likely either reach AGI by around 2030 or see progress slow significantly. Hybrid scenarios are also possible, but the next five years seem especially crucial.Chapters:Introduction (00:00:00)The case for AGI by 2030 (00:00:33)The article in a nutshell (00:04:04)Section 1: What's driven recent AI progress? (00:05:46)How we got here: the deep learning era (00:05:52)Where are we now: the four key drivers (00:07:45)Driver 1: Scaling pretraining (00:08:57)Algorithmic efficiency (00:12:14)How much further can pretraining scale? (00:14:22)Driver 2: Training the models to reason (00:16:15)How far can scaling reasoning continue? (00:22:06)Driver 3: Increasing how long models think (00:25:01)Driver 4: Building better agents (00:28:00)How far can agent improvements continue? (00:33:40)Section 2: How good will AI become by 2030? (00:35:59)Trend extrapolation of AI capabilities (00:37:42)What jobs would these systems help with? (00:39:59)Software engineering (00:40:50)Scientific research (00:42:13)AI research (00:43:21)What's the case against this? (00:44:30)Additional resources on the sceptical view (00:49:18)When do the 'experts' expect AGI? (00:49:50)Section 3: Why the next 5 years are crucial (00:51:06)Bottlenecks around 2030 (00:52:10)Two potential futures for AI (00:56:02)Conclusion (00:58:05)Thanks for listening (00:59:27)Audio engineering: Dominic ArmstrongMusic: Ben Cordell

Welcome back to The Vertical Space for our second conversation with Richard Aboulafia, an insightful voice on all things aerospace and defense.  This episode dives deeper than ever into the aerospace and defense supply chain: globalization, vulnerabilities, titanium, rare earth elements, and why Tier 1 integrators may be losing their place in the industry. We explore how shifting geopolitics, material dependencies, and evolving national strategies are redrawing the map of the aerospace and defense industrial base. Richard breaks down why Europe is accelerating its push for industrial sovereignty, how China's role in rare earths and Russia's role in titanium are creating ripple effects, and what the decline of Tier 1 integrators means for the rest of the industry. We also unpack the promise of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, new defense spending priorities, and ATC modernization. This is a wide-ranging and nuanced discussion on the forces disrupting aerospace as we know it, and where the opportunities lie in the new aerospace order.

Building a business is one thing; holding your vision steady through growth, pressure, and uncertainty is something else entirely.   Alex Raymond sits down with John Sampogna, the co-founder and CEO of Wondersauce, to talk about what the entrepreneurial journey really demands once the excitement wears off. John shares how he built a 100-person agency, why he created a “mental balance sheet” to manage the emotional costs of leadership, and what he learned from selling his company while staying true to its original vision. How do you scale without losing yourself in the process? How do you know when a business opportunity is truly right for you, not just financially but personally?   John also digs into the realities of leadership that rarely get talked about: why bottlenecks are your best feedback loop, why approachability matters more than you think, and why a thriving business culture starts with making space for mistakes. He challenges entrepreneurs to rethink what scale really means in the age of AI and shares why lasting success depends on more than just growth metrics.   If you are building a business and want to do it with intention, resilience, and clarity, this conversation will give you a much-needed shift in perspective.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Holding a Long-Term Vision Through Growth and Uncertainty 03:49 Selling Wondersauce and Choosing the Right Partner 09:01 How the Founder Role Changes After Acquisition 10:02 Navigating Earn-Outs, COVID, and the Rise of AI 12:10 Building a Mental Balance Sheet for Emotional Resilience 15:00 Scaling a Business Without Burning Out 19:25 Bottlenecks as a Signal for Operational Change 22:05 Creating Psychological Safety and Strong Leadership 25:59 Smart Marketing and True Differentiation for Entrepreneurs 32:44 How AI Is Redefining the Idea of Scale   Links Connect with  John Sampogna: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsampogna/ Website: https://www.wondersauce.com/   Connect with Alex Raymond: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afraymond/ Website: https://amplifyam.com/ HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

The U.S. DOT plans to set a policy for oversight of autonomous vehicles – just as one company gears up to test them on Texas roadways. Also, all traffic jams are not created equal, and some stand out nationally. An ATRI study has identified the nation's worst traffic bottlenecks. 0:00 – Newscast 10:11 – A turning point for autonomous trucks? 24:49 – The nation's worst traffic bottlenecks

Apr 25, 2025 – AI and data centers are set to drive a massive surge in U.S. electricity demand, with usage expected to jump 4–5% per year through 2030 and data centers alone consuming up to 12% of total power. Energy expert Robert Bryce...

Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the world's leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. About Briana Birkholz Briana Birkholz is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce. With a passion for overcoming supply chain and logistics challenges, Briana is committed to addressing the distinct needs of customers through comprehensive, full-service solutions. Briana's extensive experience in driving innovation, strategic development and execution consistently delivers outstanding results for third-party logistics companies. About SPS Commerce SPS Commerce is the world's leading retail network, connecting trading partners across the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all stakeholders in the retail ecosystem. The company enables data-driven partnerships through innovative cloud-based technology, customer-centric service, and a team of accessible industry experts—allowing clients to focus on their core business. With over 45,000 recurring revenue customers spanning retail, grocery, distribution, supply, manufacturing, and logistics, SPS Commerce powers a vast and growing global retail network. Key Takeaways: Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. The hidden enemies include the following: Inconsistent Time to Revenue: The Silent Growth Killer - Lengthy onboarding processes erode cash flow and strain customer relationships, highlighting evolving customer expectations. SPS Commerce's "plug-and-play" solutions drastically reduce onboarding time from months to days. The Cost of Chaos: Inconsistent Order Intake - Managing orders through disparate channels (phone, email, portals, PDFs) breeds errors and jeopardizes SLAs due to human error. SPS Commerce standardizes order formats for improved efficiency and control. Decoding Retailer Complexity: Unravel the challenges of adhering to intricate retailer requirements (packing slips, labels, routing guides, ASN timing) and the costly consequences of non-compliance (chargebacks, damaged relationships, lost shelf space). SPS Commerce automates document generation and validation to ensure first-time compliance. SPS Commerce is the world's leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. SPS Commerce brings the following advantages: Industry Leader in Cloud-Based EDI Solutions: SPS Commerce specializes in cloud-based supply chain management, helping retailers, suppliers, and logistics providers automate and streamline their operations through advanced EDI and data analytics tools. Demonstrated Consistent Growth as a High-Performing Public Company: SPS Commerce has a long and consistent track record of growth, primarily organic, underscoring its position as a strong performer on NASDAQ (ticker: SPSC). Global Presence with Local Support: Headquartered in Minneapolis, SPS has expanded internationally with offices in major cities like Toronto, Melbourne, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong, supporting a worldwide customer base with localized service. Growth via Smart Acquisitions: Strategic buys like Data Masons, InterTrade, and SupplyPike have allowed SPS to broaden its tech stack and deepen its value across the retail supply chain ecosystem. Recognized for Culture and Innovation: Known for its positive workplace environment, SPS was ranked the best large workplace in Minnesota in 2015 and continues to invest in talent and innovation to drive forward-thinking supply chain solutions. Learn More About Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain Briana Birkholz | Linkedin SPS Commerce | Linkedin SPS Commerce Woods Distribution Case Study Arcadia Cold Storage & Logistics Case Study The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube  

In this insightful episode of the E-commerce Evolution Podcast, host Brett Curry sits down with Jhana Li (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhana-li), founder of Spyglass Ops, to tackle one of the biggest challenges holding back growing businesses: operational constraints. While many entrepreneurs excel at product development and marketing, they often hit a ceiling when it comes to building operational systems and processes. Jhana shares her expertise as a transformational operations consultant who has helped hundreds of seven and eight-figure businesses scale by creating systems that allow founders to work on their business rather than in it.—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!—Chapters: (00:00) Introducing Jhana & SpyGlass Ops (04:21) Common Operational Problems Founders Face(07:52) Developing a Strategic Vision to Break Through Bottlenecks(14:39) Setting Yourself Apart From Competitors(17:52) Vision Alignment With Your Team(20:51) Hiring and Onboarding the Right People(32:31) Structuring An Effective Hiring Process(40:28) Coaching a High-Performing Team(46:04) When To Let Underperformers Go(50:43) Final Thoughts—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ __Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Bryan Porter and more

In todays episode Will talks about a long day of coaching calls that he had with clients and some key themes and bottlenecks that clients at all levels have had in the businesses, and how you can learn from it.

Cut through workplace red tape—without burning bridges. Ever feel like getting anything done at work means running a marathon through molasses? You're not alone. In this episode, Amy and Jason go full throttle on the soul-sucking systems that slow teams down and wear people out. Sparked by a listener stuck in a tangle of outdated processes, they unpack how well-meaning rules morph into momentum killers—and what to do when speaking up feels like you're just making it worse. With a blend of straight talk, lived experience, and a whole lot of Radical Candor, they offer a new playbook: lead with curiosity, advocate with clarity, and stop waiting for permission to fix what's broken. This one's for anyone who's tired of navigating systems built to say "no" when the work is begging for a "hell yes." Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast. Episode Links: Transcript Aman Kochar Change Enabler | Radical Candor Podcast 7 | 9 Get Shit Done Step 4 — Push Decisions Into the Facts 4 | 10 How to Practice Radical Candor With Your Boss 3 | 9 How To Give Candid Feedback With the Radical Candor CORE Method Connect: Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Chapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionJason and Amy introduce a listener's question about streamlining approval processes.(00:01:36) When Process Becomes a Trust KillerHow approval bottlenecks erode trust and lead to burnout.(00:02:46) Approvals That Make SenseDifferentiating between meaningful and meaningless approvals.(00:06:10) The Inertia of BureaucracyWhy process isn't evil—but rarely gets reexamined when it should.(00:07:50) Communicating Up Without EscalatingHow to discuss change without putting managers on the defensive.(00:13:22) What Problem Is the Process Solving?A practical script for questioning approval thresholds constructively.(00:15:45) Software Purchase SagaA story about approvals that made no one's life better.(00:20:19) Getting Specific vs. Talking in PatternsWhy it's better to present one example rather than broad frustration.(00:26:01) Role Play: The Rental Car ScenarioHow to challenge a flawed process without triggering a shutdown.(00:34:38) Finding a Third WayCreating solutions that meet both employee and organizational goals.(00:37:45) Radical Candor TipsTips to help you navigate bureaucracy with clarity, care, and results.(00:43:34) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered how to unlock a whopping 10 million dollars in your business just by rethinking your time management? In this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we dive into the fascinating world of business operations with Jhana Li, owner of SpyGlass Ops. Known for empowering over a hundred businesses to scale past 7 and 8 figures, Jhana shares her insights on how founders can regain personal freedom while skyrocketing their revenue. Key highlights include: Discover the "magic vending machine" syndrome and how it's sabotaging your leadership effectiveness. Learn about the top four bottlenecks holding 90% of online entrepreneurs back and how to overcome them. Explore the transformative power of AI in operational efficiency and why it's time to transition your team from ‘doers' to ‘thinkers'. Jhana's personal practices for thriving, even when the going gets tough, such as her commitment to spending time outdoors and working with a coach. Jhana also generously offers a free copy of her ebook to listeners who DM her with the code "ThriveLoud" on Instagram. This ebook delves deeper into the six core operational pillars that can transform a business. So, tune in and learn how you can apply these actionable strategies to elevate your business operations and free up your time for visionary thinking.   TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 00:00 Accidental CEO to Operations Expert 05:12 Founder Challenges: Vision and Alignment 09:24 Time Mismanagement Costing Millions 11:45 Founder-Dependent Leadership 14:59 "AI: Shifting From Doers to Thinkers" 17:07 "Embracing Efficiency and Leadership" 22:47 Speakeasy Pub Crawl Stroll 23:37 Episode Opening and Closing Music

In Episode 148 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we're getting real about the mistakes that keep coaches stuck when they're trying to scale to $10K, $20K, or even $50K+ months. Scaling isn't just about working harder or slapping together new offers—it's about making the right strategic moves at the right time. And let's be honest, a lot of coaches are making moves that are actually holding them back.We break down four major mistakes that keep businesses stuck: expanding a product suite too soon, constantly launching new offers without strategy, chasing shiny new marketing tactics instead of sticking to what works, and ignoring the real bottlenecks in their business. If you've been throwing spaghetti at the wall, feeling overwhelmed by slow growth, or struggling to convert at higher price points, this episode is packed with insights to help you course-correct and finally scale with confidence.If you're serious about breaking out of your current revenue plateau and scaling in a way that doesn't burn you out, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready for some tough love and strategic shifts that will set your business up for real, sustainable growth.In this episode, we cover:1) The Perfectionism Trap & Blanket Dome Setup [0:00 - 6:30]-Why perfectionism will kill your progress (and why this episode almost didn't happen).-A behind-the-scenes look at recording under a “blanket dome” for better podcast acoustics.2) Mistake #1: Expanding Your Product Suite Too Soon [6:31 - 16:50]-Why adding more offers before you've mastered your core offer leads to more problems, not more money.-The difference between scaling out of overflow vs. desperation.3) Mistake #2: Offering Too Many Things, Too Soon [16:51 - 26:40]-How constantly launching new offers creates confusion for your audience and dilutes your brand.-Why being known for one primary solution first is the fastest path to growth.4) Mistake #3: Shiny Object Syndrome – Jumping from Strategy to Strategy [26:41 - 39:30]-How constantly switching tactics and not giving them time to work is keeping you stuck.-Why most business strategies need at least 30-90 days of consistent effort to see real results.5) Mistake #4: Ignoring the Bottlenecks in Your Business [39:31 - End]-How to identify the “dams” and leaks in your business that are preventing growth.-Why fixing bottlenecks (instead of chasing new strategies) is the key to breaking through income ceilings.Connect with Lynette:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.comThe Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://wcmprogram.com