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KI im Einkauf: Mit Thomas Brunner und Selina Gärtner KI im Einkauf ist für viele Mittelständler noch ein blinder Fleck – dabei steckt hier einer der wirkungsvollsten Hebel für die Bottom Line. Thomas Brunner, Einkaufsberater und KI-Strategieberater im Koerting Institute, erklärt, wo Einkaufsprozesse im Mittelstand typischerweise haken, warum der direkte Einkauf oft besser aufgestellt ist als der indirekte, und wie der AI-Design-Sprint in ein bis zwei Tagen konkrete Anwendungsfälle liefert. Wer verstehen will, warum Tool-first-Ansätze scheitern und wie Problem-first-Denken echte ROI-Sicherheit bringt, sollte reinhören. Vom Sportmode-Einkäufer zum KI-Strategieberater – Thomas Brunners Weg Thomas Brunner hat das Thema Einkauf von der Pike auf gelernt: Über 15 Jahre verantwortete er internationale Beschaffung und Produktmanagement in einem mittelständischen Unternehmen der Sportmode- und Funktionstextilbranche. Danach wechselte er in die Beratung – zunächst im Change-Management, dann als Partner eines spezialisierten Franchise-Netzwerks für Einkaufsoptimierung im Mittelstand. Die logische Weiterentwicklung war die KI: Als ChatGPT im November 2022 erschien, erkannte er das Potenzial, nahm zunächst eine Ausbildung als AI-Trainer und entschied sich dann für die KI-Strategieberatung im Koerting Institute. Sein Kernargument: Er kommt nicht von der technischen, sondern von der kaufmännischen Seite – und genau diese Brücke zwischen betriebswirtschaftlicher Problemkenntnis und technischer Umsetzung fehlt vielen Unternehmen. Direkter vs. indirekter Einkauf – wo wirklich Geld versickert Im direkten Einkauf, also allem, was direkt in die Herstellung fließt, sind Mittelständler laut Brunner noch vergleichsweise gut aufgestellt – oft abgebildet in ERP-Systemen, mit klaren Prozessen. Kritisch wird es beim indirekten Einkauf: alles unter den sonstigen betrieblichen Aufwendungen, von Verpackungen über Logistik bis zu Büromaterial. Dort kann ein produzierendes Unternehmen schnell 40 bis 50 verschiedene Ausgabenkategorien ansammeln. Brunner hat Unternehmen erlebt, die 20 oder 30 verschiedene Lieferanten allein für Büromaterial hatten. Im Longtail – viele Artikel, viele Lieferanten, wenig Ausgaben – herrscht häufig das, was er diplomatisch als „Wildwuchs" bezeichnet. Auch der direkte Einkauf hat Schwachstellen: Die manuelle Verarbeitung von Auftragsbestätigungen ist ein klassischer Zeitfresser, der gleichzeitig Produktionsstillstände riskiert. Strategischer Einkauf: Drei Hebel, die den Unterschied machen Viele Mittelständler betreiben laut Brunner eigentlich nur Disposition – sie wissen, was sie brauchen, und bestellen. Echter strategischer Einkauf geht weiter: Erstens eine saubere Bedarfsanalyse mit Kategorisierung der Ausgaben (Category Management). Zweitens ein bewusstes Lieferantenportfolio mit Ausschreibungen, Verhandlungen und Rahmenverträgen für vorteilhafte Konditionen und gesicherte Lieferfähigkeit. Drittens eine systematische Risikobetrachtung – besonders relevant angesichts der Ereignisse der letzten Jahre: Corona, Ukraine-Krieg, Iran-Konflikt, Straße von Hormus, Zollpolitik. Brunner nennt das konkrete Beispiel eines Mineralwasserabfüllers, dessen Natronpreise für die Flaschenreinigung plötzlich durch die Decke gingen – ein bis dahin irrelevanter Posten wurde zum echten Kostenfaktor, der die Bottom Line gefährdete. Problem-first statt Tool-first – und der AI-Design-Sprint als Abkürzung Brunners zentrales Credo: Vom Problem herkommen, nicht vom Tool. Er erlebt regelmäßig Kunden, die 50 Copilot-Lizenzen gekauft haben und dann fragen, was sie damit anfangen sollen. Sein Gegenmodell ist der AI-Design-Sprint – ein hochstrukturiertes Format mit Elementen aus Design Thinking und dem Google Design Sprint, das in ein bis zwei Tagen mit allen Prozessbeteiligten durchgeführt wird. Das Herzstück: Time-Boxing, eine Divergenzphase zur kreativen Ideenfindung und eine Konvergenzphase zur Priorisierung – mit rund 30 bis 40 vorgegebenen Fragen, die alle Facetten des Problems durchleuchten. Das Ergebnis: konkrete, beschriebene Anwendungsfälle und oft direkt ein Prototyp zum Anfassen. Vorkenntnisse in KI sind bei den Teilnehmern nicht erforderlich – nur Prozesskenntnis und die Bereitschaft, sich einzulassen. Kunden reagieren laut Brunner regelmäßig überrascht, wie viel in so kurzer Zeit entsteht. Fazit: Der digitale Zwilling des strategischen Einkäufers – eine Vision für drei Jahre Change-Management ist kein Anhang, sondern Teil des Formats: Weil alle Prozessbeteiligten von Anfang an eingebunden sind, entsteht Partizipation statt Widerstand – die eigene Lösung, nicht ein externer Blueprint. Für den Mittelstand sieht Brunner die Jobangst durch KI übrigens als weniger dramatisch als oft dargestellt: Einkaufsabteilungen sind dort eher unterbesetzt und überlastet, nicht überbesetzt. Dazu kommt der demografische Wandel – die Babyboomer-Generation verlässt den Arbeitsmarkt, in Deutschland werden in den nächsten Jahren vier bis fünf Millionen Personen ausscheiden. Seine Vision für die nächsten drei Jahre nennt er den „Digitalen Zwilling des strategischen Einkäufers": ein KI-System, ein sogenannter AI Procurement Hub, der strategische Einkaufsaufgaben übernimmt und mittelständischen Unternehmen ermöglicht, ihren Einkauf auf Topniveau zu führen – ohne teures Spezialpersonal und ohne massive Systeminvestitionen. Das nimmst du mit: • Indirekter Einkauf ist im Mittelstand oft komplett vernachlässigt – mit 40 bis 50 Ausgabenkategorien und teils 20 bis 30 Lieferanten für eine einzige Kategorie liegt hier das größte ungehobene Einsparpotenzial. • Strategischer Einkauf bedeutet drei Dinge: saubere Bedarfsanalyse, bewusstes Lieferantenportfolio und systematisches Risikomanagement – gerade geopolitische Ereignisse machen Lieferketten zur Chefsache. • Wer erst ein Tool kauft und dann ein passendes Problem sucht, riskiert teure Frustrationsprojekte – der richtige Weg führt immer vom konkreten Problem zur technischen Lösung. • Der AI-Design-Sprint liefert in ein bis zwei Tagen beschriebene Anwendungsfälle und einen greifbaren Prototyp – ohne KI-Vorkenntnisse bei den Teilnehmern, aber mit hoher Prozesskenntnis im Raum. • Mitarbeiter im Mittelstand-Einkauf müssen KI weniger fürchten als oft angenommen: Unterbesetzung, Überstunden und der demografische Wandel sprechen eher für Entlastung als für Jobverlust. • Der „Digitale Zwilling des strategischen Einkäufers" ist Thomas Brunners Leitbild für die nächsten drei Jahre – ein KI-gestützter AI Procurement Hub, der strategischen Einkauf für den Mittelstand zugänglich macht. Kapitel: 00:00 Intro & Vorstellung: Thomas Brunner und Selina Gärtner 00:44 Thomas' Hintergrund: Sportmode, internationale Beschaffung, 15 Jahre Mittelstand 01:58 Weg in die Beratung: verlängerte Werkbank und Einkaufsoptimierung 04:42 ChatGPT-Moment November 2022 und der Weg zur KI-Strategieberatung 07:28 Direkter vs. indirekter Einkauf: wo es hakt 10:00 Pain Point: manuelle Auftragsbestätigungen im Procure-to-Pay-Prozess 11:00 Typisches Einstiegsszenario: Kunden wissen nicht, wo sie mit KI anfangen sollen 15:12 Drei Hebel des strategischen Einkaufs: Bedarf, Lieferanten, Risiko 17:54 Geopolitik und Lieferketten: Corona, Ukraine, Iran als Beispiele 22:00 KI-Prozessidentifikation: Auftragsbestätigungen und Rechnungsprüfung automatisieren 24:36 Problem-first statt Tool-first: warum 50 Copilot-Lizenzen der falsche Start sind 27:48 AI-Design-Sprint: Format, Ablauf und was am Ende rauskommt 32:05 Prototyp als Gamechanger: KI zum Anfassen und Basis für die Umsetzung 35:03 Change Management: Mitarbeiter von Anfang an einbinden 38:09 Jobangst durch KI im Mittelstand – warum sie überschätzt wird 38:45 Vision: Digitaler Zwilling des strategischen Einkäufers in drei Jahren 40:47 Für wen ist Thomas der richtige Ansprechpartner und wie erreicht man ihn? 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Spotify for Authors is rolling out free AI audiobook creation for self-published authors using ElevenLabs, while Canada changes its ISBN rules around AI-generated books and the U.S. Justice Department enters OpenAI's copyright fight with The New York Times. We also revisit the controversial library e-book study after new questions about its methodology, plus several updates from Tertulia for Authors. Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/PublisherRocket (affiliate link) AP News: Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times' copyright case over training of chatbots - https://apnews.com/article/justice-department-new-york-times-openai-copyright-dbb22e8e02c660ee5a8644915dec39a4 Tania's Writing Realm: ATTENTION CANADIAN AUTHORS / Changes with ISBNs - https://youtu.be/0ijU_tXSgwA?si=q7z_aHe95I7NL84D Government of Canada: About ISBNs - https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/services/publishers/isbn/about.html Spotify for Authors: Turn Your Book Into an Audiobook in Minutes with Spotify for Authors - https://authors.spotify.com/blog/creationtools Jane Friedman's The Bottom Line (subscription required) - https://janefriedman.com/subscribe-paid-newsletter/ Publishers Weekly: Study Says Library E-book Lending Hurts Industry Sales - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/101167-study-says-library-e-book-lending-hurts-industry-sales.html Words & Money: Publishing Industry 'Study' Says Digital Library Lending Is Cannibalizing Retail Sales—Librarians Say It Reveals Something Else - https://www.wordsandmoney.com/publishing-industry-study-suggests-digital-library-lending-is-cannibalizing-retail-sales-librarians-say-it-reveals-something-else/ Readers First: Significant flaw in new library eBook study - https://www.readersfirst.org/news/2026/9/3/significant-flaw-in-new-library-ebook-study Tertulia for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/TertuliaForAuthors (affiliate link) Tertulia for Authors on Substack - https://tertuliaforauthors.substack.com/ Build a Professional Author Website Easily | Tertulia for Authors - https://youtu.be/F6q_ZvluXLE?si=aI1ziRarimpesKZl Rapid-Fire Newsflash GetCovers - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCovers (affiliate link) Kindlepreneur: 25+ Best Podcasts for Writers & Self Publishers in 2026 - https://kindlepreneur.com/best-podcasts-for-writers-and-self-publishers Kickstarter: A Book In Hand: Optimizing Print Book Sales - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markleslie/a-book-in-hand-optimizing-print-book-sales Spoken - https://Spoken.press Authors Guild: Copyright & AI: Best Practices for Authors & Narrators - https://authorsguild.org/event/copyright-ai-best-practices-for-authors-narrators/ Indie Author Training: From First Draft to Launch Day - https://webinars.indieauthortraining.com/talks/from-first-draft-to-launch-day/ The Alliance of Independent Authors: The Future of Self-Publishing: What's Working Now & What's Next - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/selfpubcon2026/ Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts
The Bottom Line with Chois Woodman and Chris Snead tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. Chris brings the question of the day which was, is there a game on Tech's schedule you are more nervous about after seeing them play for two weeks? Chois brings us the dad jokes of the day, and in tell me I'm wrong today, Lucas says that there won't be a game where all three Texas Tech running backs score a touchdown. We end the show with the most interesting facts of the day from Chois.
For a brewery with a well-loved flagship brand, changing the recipe is fraught with opportunities for failure. Mess up a beloved beer, and customers will let you know that you blew it, but make it better (or give it more longevity in the package), and you'll likely hear nothing at all. Flagstaff, Arizona's Mother Road Brewing rose to the occasion recently, redesigning their Tower Station IPA with modern hop products and no pellets on the hot side to reduce brewhouse waste (and placate the local waste-management authority) and to boost efficiency and yield while reducing shipping costs. In this episode, produced in partnership with Hopsteiner and recorded in their experimental field on the Golden Gate farm in Prosser, Washington, Mother Road COO Peter Kruger shares the story of Mother Road's embrace of modern hop products, alongside Hopsteiner West Coast sales rep (and former Bear Republic brewmaster) Roger Herpst and breeding research scientist Ryan Gregory. Through this conversation, they touch on: hot-side efficiency and brewing with no hot-side pellets using concentrated T-45 pellets for dry hopping replacing singular hops with specially formulated hop blends such as Trident™ maintaining foam stability with advanced hop products hop-derived fruit-like flavor through LLZ the Hopsteiner hop-breeding process new generations of hops with better genetics to provide familiar flavors at lower cost with lower environmental impact And more. This episode is produced in partnership with Hopsteiner, a vertically integrated global hops supplier dedicated to delivering the finest hops and hop products available. Founded in 1845, Hopsteiner is a sixth-generation grower that continues to advance the industry as one of the foremost international hop growing, breeding, trading, and processing firms in the world. Hopsteiner ships hops globally and partners with breweries of all sizes, offering unique hop varieties and innovative hop products designed to enhance flavor, aroma, consistency, and flexibility for brewing and beyond.
This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Rita Soni, a social entrepreneur and one of the leading voices on impact sourcing, an intentional, inclusive talent strategy she's helped shape since the term was coined during her time as CEO of Nasscom Foundation. She later brought that expertise to Everest Group as a principal analyst, and is now building Grand Resolve, a nonprofit that's co-creating standards to make digital services more responsible and inclusive. Tammy and Rita dig into what impact sourcing actually looks like on the ground, from Televerde's outbound call centers inside a women's prison to Vindhya Info Media in Bangalore, where a workforce built around people with disabilities has outpaced expectations on retention and quality. The throughline: "good for people" and "good for business" aren't competing goals. Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks: Rita SoniNasscom Foundation Everest Group's Impact SourcingLearn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Gist: Available now through authorized XTech Tactical retailers and distributors Bottom Line: Includes enhanced trigger with improved pull, ambidextrous safety selector, billet aluminum magazine release, and other upgraded components for reliability and user control Thefirearmblog Wheelgun Wednesday: Rails – A New Era Dawns for Revolvers The article discusses the emergence of rail systems on revolvers, marking a shift in design that allows for modern accessories. It explores how this technology integrates with traditional wheelguns, potentially expanding their use in tactical and sporting applications. The Gist: The Gist (what specifically happened) Impact: Market Impact (who this affects) Bottom Line: The Bottom Line (why it matters) Thefirearmblog Shield Arms S20 20-Round Magazine for Glock 43X/48 Shield Arms has released the S20, a 20-round magazine compatible with Glock 43X and 48 pistols. The magazine features a steel construction with a polymer baseplate and is designed to provide higher capacity while maintaining a compact footprint for concealed carry or duty use. The Gist: Available now through Shield Arms dealers and website Bottom Line: 20-round capacity, steel body, polymer baseplate and follower, compatible with Glock 43X and 48, extended length for higher capacity Thefirearmblog Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Factory-Fitted with Viridian RFX1 Smith & Wesson now offers the Bodyguard 2.0 micro-compact pistol from the factory with an integrated Viridian RFX1 red dot optic. The package provides a complete carry-ready system with the optic pre-installed and zeroed. The RFX1 is a compact, enclosed or open optic designed for micro-compacts with features including automatic brightness adjustment and shake awake. 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The Gist: Available now through UO Arms dealers and direct channels Bottom Line: 4.6x30mm caliber, SBR configuration, MP7-inspired design with civilian-legal features including fixed stock and overall length compliance Thefirearmblog ATF Loosens Rules for Suppressor Repairs and Caliber Changes The ATF has issued guidance that expands what constitutes permissible ‘repairs' on NFA-registered suppressors without requiring a new tax stamp or Form 4. This includes replacing or modifying parts to change the caliber, provided the overall length of the suppressor does not increase. The change reduces regulatory burden on both owners and manufacturers performing work on existing silencers. The Gist: The Gist: ATF updated policy to treat caliber changes and certain modifications as ‘repairs' on registered suppressors, no longer requiring new registration or tax payment as long as overall length is not increased. Impact: Market Impact: Affects NFA suppressor owners, gunsmiths, and manufacturers by simplifying maintenance, upgrades, and caliber conversions without additional ATF paperwork. Bottom Line: The Bottom Line: Reduces unnecessary regulatory hurdles for legal suppressor maintenance and modification while maintaining NFA oversight on length and core registration. Thefirearmblog SureFire XC3 1,000 Lumen Sub-Compact Weaponlight SureFire has released the XC3, a sub-compact weaponlight producing 1,000 lumens and 14,000 candela with a 200-meter throw. The light features a 1.83-inch length, weighs 2.4 oz with battery, and uses a single CR123A battery for 1.5 hours of runtime. It is designed for concealed-carry pistols with an integrated ambidextrous tailcap switch and Rail-Lock mounting system. The Gist: Available now through authorized SureFire dealers and retailers Bottom Line: 1,000 lumens / 14,000 candela, 1.83″ length, 2.4 oz with battery, CR123A (1.5 hr runtime), Rail-Lock mount, ambidextrous tailcap switch Thefirearmblog TRB Upgraded Vampir Pistol At Balkan Shield 2026, TRB (likely a Balkan or Serbian manufacturer) unveiled an upgraded version of its Vampir pistol. The update focuses on enhanced ergonomics, improved reliability, and modernized features while retaining the core compact semi-automatic design. Specific technical details such as caliber, capacity, and exact changes were highlighted in the presentation. Bottom Line: Key specs/features: Upgraded ergonomics, improved reliability components, modernized controls and sighting system on the Vampir platform Gun Owners of America Offers Free Suppressor with Life Membership GOA free suppressor with life membership. Supplementary Research: Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a nonprofit gun rights organization that lobbies against firearm restrictions at the federal level. The offer pairs a life membership with a free suppressor, a device regulated under the National Firearms Act that requires ATF registration, a $200 tax stamp, and background checks. Current industry trends show increased consumer interest in suppressors following the 2023-2024 easing of certain silencer purchase regulations in multiple states. Guns Retay RXP22 Budget Plinker The Retay RXP22 is a .22 LR semi-automatic pistol designed as an affordable plinker and trainer. It features a blowback-operated system, 4.75-inch barrel, 15-round magazine capacity, and polymer frame with accessory rail. The review highlights its value as a budget option with solid performance for training and recreational shooting. The Gist: Available now through retailers including Guns.com Bottom Line: Blowback-operated .22 LR semi-auto; 4.75″ barrel; 15-round magazine; polymer frame with rail; adjustable sights; weighs approx. 28 oz; priced for entry-level plinking and training use Before we let you go – Join Gun Owners of America We'd love if you supported the show, join Agency 171 at agency171.com. Lot's of prizes, rewards and kick ass swag. No matter how tough your battle is today,...
This week we are piloting something new, which may or may not go on to be called The Bottom Line podcast. Just two mates, both anonymous, chewing the fat, unshackled! Shackles probably are required though, instead of alcohol! Aside from the general bullsh*t, we dissect this year's Kelso tup sale. My sidekick coming out with statements such as ‘females are your future, males are your cashflow' to ‘sheep looks like a fag paper with a head stuck on it,' it certainly is not a listen for the faint hearted.
Welcome to the new week! College football’s second week featured a few upsets and some late game rallies (nicely done, University of Texas!). The NFL’s Week #1 finally got underway with a few surprises. In golf, America’s best female players were defeated by Team Europe in Sunday’s Solheim Cup final matches. But first… Remember those scrolling football scores at the bottom of your TV screen? That never-ending ribbon of both college and NFL scores seems to have vanished from ESPN’s family of companies beginning this football season. Why? ESPN recently said, “By removing the BottomLine during live action, we’re creating a cleaner presentation that keeps the focus where it belongs – on the field.” Sorry, Pinocchio. I’m not buying that one. It is my opinion that the sports giant ditched the popular score ribbon so that TV viewers would not be able to easily locate a more compelling game to watch (especially if that other game is being carried on a competitor’s network). My own Saturday night proved that point. I watched much of the Louisiana Tech vs LSU game from Baton Rouge. LSU emerged from a narrow 10-7 halftime lead to post an easy 45-14 victory as the Tigers’ offense caught fire in the final two quarters. In years gone by, I would have been following the ESPN score ticker along the bottom of my TV screen in search of a more compelling game. Fortunately for me, I checked in on the Ohio State vs. Texas game at the end of three quarters. The #4 Longhorns trailed by 20 points against #1 Ohio State entering the final quarter. Texas caught fire offensively to score the game’s final 21 points and take a thrilling 24-23 win on a touchdown with just 25 seconds remaining. What is the real reason that ESPN dropped the on-screen sports ticker? Money, of course. They are trying to get viewers to stay with one football game as long as possible. The sales teams for the ESPN family of companies has likely heard complaints from its major advertisers – especially those buying ads in the second half of games. The network’s viewer-friendly sports ticker has accidentally created viewer defections toward more competitive match-ups. Viewers could change to watch a more compelling game being carried by a competitor such as FOX Sports, NBC, or even the CW Network. If the self-proclaimed sports leader had not received negative feedback from its advertisers, the sports score ticker/ribbon would still be on your screen during football games. The departure of ESPN’s score ticker at the bottom of your television screen will have another desirable effect for ESPN. Millions of frustrated viewers will visit the ESPN.com website to receive their score updates. ESPN’s website traffic will balloon on game days and, of course, represent a new advertising vehicle. But keep this in mind. ESPN’s television advertisers may find that fans will become more likely to neglect watching their very pricey ads. Viewers will now utilize more time during ESPN’s lengthy three-to-four minute commercial breaks to search online for other scores. I turned on ESPN and the SEC Network earlier today (Monday). I was a bit surprised to find that (gasp!) the bottom line sport ticker was still in use on weekdays! Yes, ESPN is utilizing it primarily to, among other things, promote their own slate of shows and upcoming football games. I’m not falling for the excuse that “It’s cleaner for viewers to enjoy the game experience”. If true, why not remove it from all of your shows during the rest of the week, too? College Football – Week #2’s game of the week Fans of wrestling legend “The Undertaker” could appreciate how the Texas Longhorns came to life after nearly being pronounced dead at the start of the fourth quarter. Austin, Texas reached a scorching 101 degrees on Saturday. The heat and the pressure finally got to #1 Ohio State late in this game. Ohio State surrendered a 23-3 fourth quarter lead to give the rejuvenated Horns a 24-23 come from behind victory on Saturday night. Texas was able to exact a little revenge after Ohio State’s 14-7 win last season in Columbus. Texas (2-0) just replaced the Buckeyes as #1 in the AP’s way-to-early Poll released on Monday. Ohio State (1-1) dropped to #6. Duck hunting season began in Stillwater Saturday afternoon! As mentioned here last week, the much ballyhooed Oregon Ducks did not look like national title contenders after barely taking down Boise State in Week #1. The Ducks flew eastward to Stillwater, Oklahoma last Saturday and were attacked by swarms of Oklahoma State hunters. OSU was embarrassed by regional rival Tulsa 24-10 in its first game. The Cowboys came into Saturday’s match-up with Oregon having lost 21 straight games to FBS (large division) schools. Okie State dominated this game from start to finish. They rolled-up 554 yards of total offense compared to Oregon’s 281. Oklahoma State has a new head coach (Eric Morris from N. Texas) who signed dozens of his former Mean Green players from last year’s 12-2 team to join him. James Madison tied an NCAA record Sun Belt Conference member James Madison trounced Wagner from the FCS 87-3 on Saturday in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The 84-point win erased Louisiana Tech’s 80-6 win over Northwestern State in Week #1 as the largest rout of the 2026 season. Did you know that the JMU Dukes scored three of its touchdowns on punt returns? Two came via the conventional route as Michael Scott fielded two punts and returned them for scores. A third punt-related touchdown came after the visiting Seahawks from Staten Island, New York had a punt blocked by JMU. The loose ball was picked-up by special teamer Michael Halbert who ran it in for a touchdown. This trifecta of touchdowns scored by James Madison off the opposing team’s punts tied an NCAA record. Southern Cal was the last FBS team to accomplish this feat in 2013. The NFL’s Week #1 featured few surprises but… If you are a fan of the Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, or Cleveland Browns, it’s time to create an appropriate paper bag to wear while watching your team this fall. They stink – again. A Super Bowl rematch featuring Seattle and New England produced a 13-10 win for the Seahawks as Patriots’ quarterback Drake Maye tossed an ugly interception deep in Seattle territory to end the game. Minnesota Vikings new starting quarterback Kyler Murray went down in the first quarter with a concussion. The Vikings opted to turn to veteran Carson Wentz and not former first round pick J.J. McCarthy. This turned out to be a good move as the Vikes reeled-off 22 straight points in the final quarter to down hated rival Green Bay 39-22. Didn’t you expect the Dallas Cowboys’ defense to be a little better this year? They were 32nd out of 32 teams last year. Alas, the visitors from Texas allowed 29 first downs and nearly 400 yards of total offense as the New York Giants claimed a 28-20 win over the Cowboys. A bigger concern for Dallas fans was the puny 244 yards of total offense generated by its highly paid offense. The $60 million dink-passing quarterback Dak Prescott completed 22 of 34 passes for only 175 yards. The biggest surprise from Week #1 for me was the Los Angeles Rams’ 27-7 loss to NFC West rival San Francisco. This game was played in front of 100,000 fans in Melbourne, Australia. Los Angeles’ vaunted offense tallied just 290 total yards as the 49ers controlled this game from start to finish. The Rams have said this season is considered “Super Bowl or Bust”. They now have a flat tire to repair after Week #1. Golf news – Europe smashed US women to reclaim the Solheim Cup Team Europe apparently took offense after USA’s Jennifer Kupcho rolled in a 93-foot birdie putt on hole #17 and then added a 25-footer on #18 Saturday to win her Solheim Cup match. Kupcho roared “Vamos – Let’s Go!” and taunted the crowd as the day ended with the Solheim Cup matches tied at eight points apiece. The team competition was over. Sunday’s singles matches would decide the winner. Team Europe came out Sunday wearing their “Do Not Adjust your TV Set” vibrant blue and yellow golf apparel. Thousands of Netherlands golf fans helped to try and unravel the American golfers. Speakers around the course blared loud music much like at a LIV Golf event. Local fans even chanted the refrain from The Beatles’ “Hey, Jude” for several minutes. It worked as Team Europe earned a 15-13 victory Sunday. The final point which was clinched after Jennifer Kupcho of the US lost in her singles match. Europe won the Solheim Cup to honor their recently retired 39-year old Swedish team captain Anna Nordqvist. It was the fourth European win in the past five of these biennial golf matches. The 2028 Solheim Cup comes to Louisville, Kentucky’s Valhalla Golf Club. There will be plenty of enthusiastic American golf fans, music, and, of course, some colorful golf apparel on display. In the men’s Ryder Cup and the women’s Solheim competitions, Europe has dominated the past few decades by focusing on teamwork. The US needs to foster more camaraderie long before these matches begin. The post Where did ESPN’s scrolling football scores go? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.
The Bottom Line with Chois Woodman and Trent Hilliard tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. The question of the day was what stat after just two games surprises you the most? The guys give their thoughts on the Texas Tech game against Oregon State and what they need to work on before Houston comes to town on Friday night. Trent brings the tell me I'm wrong segment which was Texas Tech will beat Houston Friday night by more than 20 points. Chois brings the most interesting facts of the day to end the show.
The Bottom Line with Clint Scott and Trent Hilliard tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. The guys preview Texas Tech's game tomorrow night at Oregon State. Trent thinks the Big 12 will lose six games this weekend and we tell him if he's right or wrong. Which three Red Raiders need to have a great game tomorrow night? Lastly, Clint gives us the most interesting facts of the day.
Steiny & Guru open up the yearly conversation about how great Kyle Shanahan actually is and what is holding him back from hoisting a Lombari trophy. Is it himself?!
Double Tap Double Tap - Ep 478 September 7, 2026 Presented by This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) C&G Holsters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Midwest Industries (Code: WLSISLIFE) Blue Alpha Rost Martin (Code: WLSISLIFE) Giveaways!! GAW Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public Show Titles Dear WLS WINNER Question from Anonymous Coward from Oregon Evening gents, Im looking at building a 4.5″ suppressed 10/22 in a chassis for fun. Debating on the polymer sb tactical chassis or the Fletcher hall aluminum chassis. Is there a major pro/con of either (besides price)?Thanks for your deep thought out answer to this manner… -typicalpnwguy Question from Anonymous Coward from Oregon Red. Thoughts on the new burn proof gear plate carrier that's 850+ dollars I love their suppressor covers but would you pay $850 for a plate carrier? Question from Agent Entropy from Georgia If you could load anything into a 12ga shell, what's the most embarrassing load that would still be fatal? Use case: it's pride month.– Agent Entropy (I'm not in Georgia) Question from Anonymous Coward from California Angel from Commiefornia, again, sorry for not being specific on my question I want a riffle that can be used for home defense and some target shooting. I started to look at the rugger harrier. As for budget I like to save up for it and purchase so I don't have debt. Question from Anonymous Coward from Louisiana What's up my inwards? I'm currently sitting on a small stash of 7.62×39, and am minus a rifle that can shoot it. I'm kind of burnt out on AK's at the moment, so I'm trying to avoid that route. Have been kicking around the idea of a bolt gun in x39 for hogs and deer. Do yall have any recommendations for something to feed this shit to besides an AK or an SKS? Question from The typicalPNWguy from Oregon Dear borthers,has there been an update on the ATF not requiring the extra engraving for SBRs? Seems like it was a hot topic for 48hrs then been nothing since. The typicalPNWguy Gun Industry News Thefirearmblog TMC TAO50-18 Short Barrel .50 BMG Rifle The TAO50-18 is a new short-barreled variant of the TAO50 .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle from TMC (Tactical Mindset Company). It features an 18-inch barrel while maintaining the core recoil-reduction and portability design of the platform, aimed at delivering .50 BMG performance in a more compact and maneuverable package than traditional long-barreled .50 cal rifles. Bottom Line: 18″ barrel, .50 BMG caliber, portable anti-materiel rifle design with recoil mitigation features Thefirearmblog CAA Roni Micro Now Compatible with Gen 6 Glock Pistols CAA has updated the Roni Micro pistol-to-carbine conversion platform to support 6th generation Glock pistols. The Roni Micro transforms a compact or subcompact Glock into a shoulder-fired platform with a folding stock, foregrip, and accessory rails while maintaining the original pistol's trigger, magazine, and fire control. The Gist: Availability now for Gen 6 Glock models Bottom Line: Folding stock, integrated foregrip, Picatinny rails; converts Glock pistol into carbine-style platform Thefirearmblog Bersa USA Enters Suppressor Market with Four-Model Lineup Bersa USA has launched its first suppressor line consisting of four models targeting different platforms and calibers. The suppressors utilize a modular design with user-serviceable baffles, stainless steel construction, and are designed for both rifles and pistols. This marks the Argentine manufacturer's expansion beyond firearms into the silencer segment. Bottom Line: Four models: .22 LR (pistol/rifle rated, 5.5″ length, 1.06″ diameter, 4.2 oz, 6 baffles); 9mm (pistol, 7.2″ length, 1.38″ diameter, 9.5 oz, 8 baffles, 32 dB reduction); .30 (rifle, 7.8″ length, 1.5″ diameter, 13.4 oz, 8 baffles, full-auto rated on .308); .338 (precision rifle, 9.2″ length, 1.75″ diameter, 16.8 oz, 8 baffles, rated to .338 Lapua). All models feature stainless steel baffles, titanium tubes on select models, 1/2×28 or 5/8×24 threads, and are user-serviceable. Thefirearmblog CZ 612 Tac Shotgun CZ introduces the 612 Tac, a tactical variant of their pump-action shotgun line chambered in 12 gauge. The model features a durable synthetic stock, Picatinny rail for optics, and multiple M-Lok slots on the forend for accessory mounting. It is designed for tactical and home defense applications with reliable pump-action operation. Bottom Line: 12 gauge pump-action; synthetic stock; Picatinny rail; M-Lok forend; tactical configuration Thefirearmblog Geissele HiCaR Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle Geissele Automations has developed the HiCaR (Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle), a next-generation assault rifle platform. The design focuses on achieving significantly higher projectile velocities through advanced barrel, chamber, and ammunition integration while maintaining controllability and reliability. Bottom Line: Hypervelocity design for increased projectile speed; improved capability assault rifle platform with advanced engineering for velocity and control Thefirearmblog CZ TS 3 Orange Competition Pistol Now Available in the US The CZ TS 3 Orange is a competition-focused 9mm pistol from CZ featuring a steel frame, optics-ready slide, and competition-oriented ergonomics. It is now available for purchase in the United States through authorized CZ distributors and retailers. The Gist: Now available through authorized CZ distributors and retailers in the US Bottom Line: 9mm, steel frame, optics-ready slide with fiber optic front sight, competition trigger, extended magazine release, checkered grips, aluminum magwell Thefirearmblog MKU Netro NW-3000 Night Vision Sights for Indian Army SIG 716 Rifles MKU has supplied Netro NW-3000 night vision weapon sights for the Indian Army's SIG Sauer SIG 716 patrol rifles. The NW-3000 is a lightweight, high-performance clip-on or stand-alone night vision sight designed for tactical use, providing enhanced low-light targeting capability to standard infantry rifles already in Indian service. Bottom Line: Lightweight high-performance night vision sight; compatible with SIG 716 rifles; enhances low-light targeting for Indian Army infantry Thefirearmblog Smith & Wesson Model 1854 America 250 Heritage Double Duty Lever-Action Rifle Smith & Wesson has released a commemorative edition of its Model 1854 lever-action rifle tied to the America 250 anniversary. The Heritage Double Duty variant features historical styling combined with modern performance enhancements in a lever-action platform chambered for .44 Magnum. The Gist: Available now through authorized Smith & Wesson retailers and distributors Bottom Line: Chambered in .44 Magnum; features include 16.5″ barrel, 9+1 capacity, walnut stock with heritage engraving, modern lever-action design with enhanced ergonomics and reliability updates over traditional designs Thefirearmblog Savage Arms Axis Rifles – All Barrels Now Threaded Savage Arms has updated its Axis bolt-action rifle line so that all barrels are now threaded from the factory. This change applies across the Axis lineup, enabling easier suppressor and muzzle device installation without aftermarket threading. The update simplifies customization for users seeking threaded muzzles on their entry-level rifles. The Gist: Availability: Now (all current production Axis rifles feature threaded barrels) Bottom Line: Key specs/features: All barrels factory-threaded for suppressors and muzzle devices; applies to entire Axis series; maintains existing Axis platform specifications Inside Safariland CZ TS3 Orange Cadre The CZ TS3 Orange is a competition pistol from CZ featuring an orange Cadre frame. It is designed for high-performance shooting with specific ergonomic and aesthetic updates in the orange variant. Bottom Line: Orange Cadre frame; competition pistol configuration Theoutdoorwire September Is Bear Aware Month In Montana Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has designated September as Bear Aware Month to educate the public on bear safety during the fall season when bears are hyperphagic and more likely to encounter humans while foraging. The campaign promotes using bear spray as the primary deterrent, proper food storage, situational awareness, and making noise in bear country. It highlights that firearms are not the recommended first line of defense compared to bear spray in most scenarios. The Gist: The Gist: FWP and partners including the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee launched Bear Aware Month in September 2026 to reduce human-bear conflicts through education on bear behavior, proper attractant storage, carrying bear spray, and travel techniques in grizzly and black bear habitat. Impact: Market Impact: Affects hunters, hikers, anglers, and outdoor recreationists in Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem; reinforces preference for bear spray over firearms in non-hunting contexts and may influence sales of bear deterrent products. Bottom Line: The Bottom Line: Bear Aware Month underscores proactive prevention and non-lethal tools to coexist with recovering grizzly populations, potentially reducing wildlife conflicts and associated regulatory or economic impacts on public land users. Inside Safariland SIG Sauer P365-AXG Equinox Cadre The SIG Sauer P365-AXG Equinox is a new variant of the popular micro-compact pistol featuring an AXG aluminum grip module with an Equinox slide finish. It incorporates the Cadre Defense grip texture and is designed for enhanced ergonomics and aesthetics whil
Rob Bronstein, Founder and President of The Scion Group, joins Shaun Emerson and Chris Lozier for Episode 99 of If You've Come This Far. Beginning his real estate career on 100% commission in Chicago, Rob launched Scion in his mid-20s and scaled it into the nation's largest private owner and operator of off-campus student housing, managing nearly 120,000 beds across 190 properties. Grounded in empiricism, focus, and tenacity, Rob shares his pragmatic journey of expanding a multi-billion-dollar enterprise while demonstrating how commercial scale serves as an exponential multiplier for social impact.Beyond property operations, Rob highlights Scion's proactive approach to resident wellbeing, including appointing leadership team members dedicated to student mental health at a systemic level. He also details his philanthropic leadership with the University of Michigan's pre-seed innovation fund, the youth anti-cyberbullying foundation Buckets Over Bullying, and Tech-Safe Learning (TLC), proving that lasting personal fulfillment stems from building institutions that outlive you.Highlights:Catalyzing University Innovation: How pre-seed philanthropic venture funds bridge the gap between academic research and commercial enterprise at the University of Michigan.The Power of Commission Sales & Autonomy: Why starting on 100% commission builds the grit and risk tolerance required to launch a company at age 25.Cross-Industry Scaling: Elevating student housing operations by recruiting senior leadership from Disney, Caesars, and Wall Street.Systematizing Security & Student Wellness: Why managing 120,000 beds requires dedicated executive leadership in community safety and mental health support.Multiplier-Effect Philanthropy: Leveraging partnerships with the NBA, AAU, and digital influencers to combat youth cyberbullying through Buckets Over Bullying.Resources:The Scion GroupBuckets Over BullyingUniversity of Michigan Innovation PartnershipsLead Dad by Paul Sullivan
A major client can create two financial problems at once when something goes wrong: expected future revenue disappears, and money for work already completed may also be at risk. Meanwhile, the business still has its own expenses to pay.In this episode of It's The Bottom Line that Matters, Jennifer R. Glass and Patricia Reszetylo examine what a business owner should think through when an important customer stops paying, cancels abruptly, or encounters financial trouble.The conversation moves from prevention into response: getting clarity about the client's status, reviewing contractual obligations, limiting further exposure where appropriate, and immediately looking at the effect on cash flow and operating expenses. The discussion also connects major-client default risk with revenue concentration, showing why one customer can have an outsized effect even when the underlying problem originated completely outside your company.The conversation also covers:Payment terms and the temptation to extend credit to trusted customersWhy ongoing deliverables deserve immediate review after a defaultReassessing expenses when expected revenue disappearsTracking how much revenue major customers representWatching for meaningful developments affecting important clientsFor owners of consulting firms, agencies, service businesses, and other companies with concentrated revenue, this episode offers a practical way to think about protecting the business before and after a major customer problem occurs.Topics covered: major client default, client nonpayment, unpaid invoices, customer default, cash flow, cash flow management, revenue loss, revenue concentration, client concentration, customer credit risk, business risk, financial planning, expense management, contracts, payment terms, client monitoring, business continuity, revenue diversification, small business finance, consulting business, service business, agency owners, business resilience, Google Alerts, Jennifer R. Glass, Patricia Reszetylo, It's The Bottom Line that Matters
What if a simple pair of glasses could transform your factory floor? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Andy Polk sits down with Ramona Bajema, PhD, Senior Advisor of VisionSpring to talk about the Clear Vision Workplace program and why providing eyeglasses to factory workers is one of the most powerful and underutilized tools in footwear manufacturing today. The data is compelling: clear vision doesn't just improve worker wellbeing, it drives measurable gains in productivity, quality control, and sustainability outcomes across the supply chain. From Vietnam factories to global sourcing operations, Ramona shares real-world impact and makes the case for why every footwear brand should be paying attention. If you manage sourcing, supply chain, or sustainability for a footwear brand, this episode is a must-listen. How a $1.50 Pair of Glasses Can Change a Garment Factory's Bottom Line. With special guest: Ramona Bajema, PhD, Senior Advisor, VisionSpring Hosted by: Andy Polk, FDRA
Toyota didn't beat Mercedes by getting cheaper. It beat Mercedes by getting closer to the customer first. Here's the six-year research obsession behind the Lexus LS 400, and why undercutting your way to a full panel is a strategy that has already failed in a dozen other industries, and what Harvard's own pricing research says to do instead. By Michael Tetreault, Editor-In-Chief, Concierge Medicine Today "I'm a car guy, so bear with me on this one. There will be some good points [in this article], I promise. I know enough about engines to self-diagnose and wrench on them myself. Driving an old car with lifter problems through North Dakota and southern Canada in the '90s will teach you that." ~Michael Tetreault Today's article isn't about concierge medicine directly. It's about a distant cousin in the subscription-based healthcare world, direct primary care, or DPC. Over the past two decades, I've noticed more and more that there is a moment almost every DPC or low-cost, membership-based practice hits around year two or three, when the patient panel quietly stalls (catch the car pun). Growth that used to feel automatic starts to flatten out, and you notice it before you can quite explain it. That's usually right about when a competitor down the road launches at $59 to $93 a month, and a quiet voice in your head says: just drop the price. Fill the seats. Worry about margin later. That instinct is understandable. It is also, according to decades of business research and a growing body of data inside concierge and membership medicine itself, one of the fastest ways to damage the very practice you built to serve patients better. This is not a scolding. It is a strategy conversation, grounded in evidence, for low-cost subscription-based physicians who left, or are considering leaving, the insurance-driven system specifically to build something sustainable that has a low cost for the patients because you feel your altruistic nature pulling you to do so. But, if the goal is sustainability, the tactic matters. What "racing to the bottom" actually means Let's zoom out for a moment. A price war is what happens when competitors inside the same market repeatedly cut prices to undercut one another, creating a cycle where each side matches or beats the last cut. This "price-cutting momentum" pulls in competitors who feel forced to follow the initial price cut, and while it can create short-term benefits for the buyer, it erodes the profit margins of everyone competing. Harvard Business School researchers Akshay Rao and Mark Bergen, writing in Harvard Business Review, built a career studying exactly this dynamic across industries. Their conclusion, echoed by strategists since, is blunt: most price wars are avoidable, and the businesses that start them or get pulled into them rarely come out ahead. The Kinsta business blog, summarizing HBR's own internal analysis of the question, put it plainly: when businesses were asked whether they should engage in a price war, the overwhelming answer was "no." Instead, the research points toward differentiation as the more durable response to a low-cost competitor. There is a second, quieter finding in that same research that some physicians should sit with. Price itself shapes how a buyer perceives value, and a price set too low signals that the product is cheap, in the way a price set too high can signal it is a ripoff. In other words, the discount that was supposed to win the patient can be the very thing that tells the patient your care is not worth much. It's indeed, a delicate balance and it's different for every practice and every doctor. Why? Because of who you work for and serve: the patient. Every patient is different. Every practice is different. That makes this topic challenging but it's a conversation worth having because I want to see your practice thrive and more importantly, survive in your community. The framework underneath the instinct Michael Porter, the Harvard strategist whose work still anchors most first-year MBA curricula, described three durable paths to competitive advantage: cost leadership, differentiation, or a focused niche strategy. A company chooses to compete either through lower costs than its rivals or by differentiating itself along dimensions the customer actually values, in order to command a higher price. What Porter warned against was the position most panic-driven price cuts land a practice in. Porter's phrase for it is "stuck in the middle," and it describes an organization trying to be all things to all people, with no distinct competitive advantage as a result. Businesses caught here typically perform the worst in their industry precisely because they never committed to one strength. A DPC practice that quietly lowers its price to compete on cost, while still trying to deliver same-day access, unhurried visits, and so-called affordable white-glove service, is not competing on cost leadership. It is trying to sell a premium product at a discount price, and the math does not hold. Today, a medical practice or a company stuck in this position cannot beat a true cost leader on price, because it never built the operational discipline or scale to sustain that price, and it cannot beat a differentiator on the experience it promised, because the discipline required to deliver that experience costs money. Both promises erode at once. What the data inside DPC and low-cost membership medicine is already showing This is not theoretical for DPC and low-cost membership medicine practices. It is visible in the industry's own numbers. The 2026 State of DPC survey, distributed through the DPC Alliance and Hint Health's network, found a direct relationship between panel size and price. Practices with fewer than 200 patients averaged $105.93 per member per month, practices with 201 to 500 patients averaged $99.28, and practices with more than 500 patients averaged $77.74 per member per month. Read plainly, the larger the panel, the lower the average price charged per patient. That pattern is exactly what Porter's framework predicts happens to practices chasing volume without a differentiation strategy to protect price. It is worth noting this figure comes from Hint Health, a technology vendor with a commercial interest in DPC's growth, so it should be read as directional industry data rather than an independent audit. It is nonetheless the most comprehensive dataset the movement currently has. At the same time, the broader market is not short on room to compete on value instead of price. More than half of private healthcare consumers rank the cost of care as the most dissatisfying part of their current healthcare experience, and DPC's growth has been driven in large part by employers and patients who are tired of opaque, escalating costs elsewhere in the system, not by DPC being the cheapest option on paper. Employers now fund the majority, roughly 60 percent, of active DPC memberships, according to Hint Health's 2026 trends report, which signals that the buyers filling panels today are increasingly sophisticated purchasers evaluating value, retention, and outcomes, not simply hunting for the lowest sticker price. Regional pricing tells a similar story. Northeast DPC pricing rose 33 percent over five years, from $60 to $80 a month, even as national demand for the model accelerated. Practices in that region did not grow by discounting. They grew while raising price, in a market that was simultaneously expanding. The altruism problem no one names out loud Here is the part of this conversation that is specific to medicine and does not show up in a typical business school case study on price wars. Physicians are trained, deliberately and repeatedly, to put the patient's welfare ahead of their own. Medical professionalism itself is defined in the literature by principles of excellence, accountability, altruism, integrity, and humanism, all oriented around the patient relationship. That formation is not incidental. It is the point of medical education, and it is a genuine strength of the profession that should never be coached out of a physician. But that same formation has a side effect worth naming honestly. A rigorous study out of the University of Cologne and University of Rennes, published in the Journal of Health Economics, measured patient-regarding altruism in 733 medical students at different stages of training. The researchers found that patient-regarding altruism is highest among freshmen, declines significantly through the middle years of medical study, and rises again in the final year as students begin assisting in clinical practice. Students with lower income expectations showed higher altruism scores overall. Sit with that last finding. The training that makes physicians excellent, trustworthy, patient-first clinicians also correlates with a documented discomfort around charging what care is actually worth. That discomfort is admirable in the exam room. It becomes a strategic liability in the business office, where it quietly nudges a physician toward the lowest defensible price rather than the price that reflects the value delivered, the access provided, and the sustainability required to keep serving that same patient for the next twenty years. This is not a call to abandon altruism. It is a call to separate two different questions that get tangled together under stress: am I a good doctor and am I running a sustainable practice. A price built out of guilt is not more altruistic than a price built out of strategy. A closed practice serves no one. What other industries learned the hard way Medicine is not the first field to face this exact temptation, and the businesses that raced to the bottom on price rarely tell a happy ending. Rao and Bergen's HBR research spans industries from B2B and agribusiness to healthcare and the nonprofit sector, and the throughline in that body of work is consistent: firms that respond to a low-price competitor by cutting their own price usually shrink the whole market's profitability without gaining durable share, because the competitor simply cuts again. The winners in price wars, when there are any, tend to be the largest players with the deepest balance sheets, the ones who can absorb losses the longest. A solo or small-group physician practice is almost never that player, and should not try to be. The lesson for low-cost DPC physicians is not abstract. It is Porter's choice, stated as a decision every practice has to make deliberately rather than by drift: compete on being demonstrably, operationally the lowest-cost, highest-efficiency provider in your market, which requires real scale and real systems, or compete on being demonstrably different in a way patients value enough to pay for. Trying to hold both at once is what leaves a practice, in Porter's words, stuck in the middle, with margins too thin to sustain the very things that made the practice worth choosing in the first place. The Lexus Lesson: Price Is a Result, Not a Strategy Circling back to my car guy roots, there is an automotive story worth every physician's attention here, because it is one of the clearest business case studies ever produced on the exact question this article is asking you if you're a DPC physician. It comes from Hagerty's "Revelations" series, hosted by Jason Cammisa, on the origin of the 1989 Lexus LS 400, and it has been retold in detail across automotive trade press and in Chester Dawson's book Lexus: The Relentless Pursuit. The origin story matters as much as the engineering. Toyota's first American export, the Toyopet Crown, was a flop, selling only a few hundred units before Toyota pulled it from the market in the late 1950s. Twenty five years of steady rebuilding later, Toyota had become the largest importer of vehicles into the United States, and that success triggered a protectionist response. In the early 1980s, the U.S. government pressured Japan into so-called voluntary export restraints, capping Japanese auto imports at roughly 1.7 million vehicles a year. With volume capped by government policy, Toyota USA's Yukiyasu Togo pushed a different lever: if the company could not sell more cars, it needed to sell more profitable ones. That constraint, not ambition alone, is what pushed Toyota into the luxury segment. In 1983, Toyota's then chairman Eiji Toyoda greenlit a secret effort known as Project F1, for Flagship One. Where a typical vehicle program of that era might use around 200 engineers and a few hundred million dollars, F1 was reportedly given no fixed budget and a development team of roughly 1,400 engineers, 60 designers, and thousands of additional technicians and support staff, spread across a six-year effort widely reported to have cost in the neighborhood of a billion dollars. What that team actually did is the part physicians should study closely. Rather than guess at what luxury buyers wanted, a team of designers and engineers relocated to a rented house in Laguna Beach, California, and spent months directly observing affluent Americans: watching valet stands outside country clubs, studying the furniture in high-end homes, and even analyzing the leather scent inside Jaguar interiors closely enough to reverse-engineer the tanning process. They tested switchgear and steering wheel ergonomics against how women with long, manicured nails actually interact with a dashboard. This is the practice Toyota calls genchi genbutsu, going to see for yourself, rather than relying on assumptions about the customer. Separately, Toyota's research uncovered something more specific and more useful than "people want a cheaper luxury car." Mercedes-Benz owners loved the prestige of their cars but consistently described the dealership experience itself, the pressure, the wait, the sense of being talked down to, as miserable. Lexus rebuilt the entire buying experience around that single insight. Sales moved from an elevated desk to a shared coffee table, removing the physical power imbalance of a traditional car sale. Only 80 of roughly 1,500 dealer applicants were approved to sell the car, each required to invest several million dollars and submit to ongoing customer satisfaction audits. The product and the experience of buying it were treated as a single, inseparable offer. The engineering discipline underneath all of this was, by most independent accounts, extreme. Chief engineer Ichiro Suzuki pursued a drag coefficient of 0.29, well below the S-Class's 0.36 to 0.37, without relying on a rear spoiler, which he considered an inelegant shortcut. Interior noise was engineered down to roughly 58 decibels versus about 60 for the S-Class, and multiple road tests reported the LS 400 was as quiet at 125 miles per hour as its German rivals were at 95. Prototypes logged well over a million miles of testing, and engineers reportedly disassembled competitor vehicles to study exactly how they failed over years of use, then engineered around each weakness. When the LS 400 launched in 1989, it was priced at roughly $35,000, commonly cited as about half the price, or as much as $30,000 less, than a comparably equipped Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The price gap was so large that BMW reportedly suggested Toyota was selling the car at a loss. Within two years, Lexus had overtaken Mercedes-Benz as the best-selling luxury import brand in the United States and topped J.D. Power's quality and service rankings, and Mercedes is reported to have lost roughly a quarter of its U.S. sales in the aftermath. Here is the part physicians should sit with. The low price was not the strategy. It was the output of the strategy. Toyota did not set out to build a cheaper Mercedes and work backward. It spent six years and enormous resources removing the specific frustrations its own research showed were driving prestige-loving customers away, then engineered a manufacturing process disciplined enough to make that quality repeatable at scale, and only after that work was done did it set a price the market would reward. The aggressive price was possible because the operational excellence and the customer research underneath it were real, not because anyone at Toyota decided to compete by cutting corners. This is the distinction that gets lost when a DPC or low-cost membership medicine practice drops its membership fee simply to fill a panel out of fear. Toyota's price was earned through relentless, well-funded engineering and firsthand study of exactly what its target customer resented about the existing options. A practice that lowers its price without first doing that same work, actually going to see for yourself what frustrates the patients you want to serve, and building a practice that removes those specific frustrations, is doing the opposite of what Lexus did. It is cutting the price before it has earned the right to. The translatable lesson is not "charge less." It is this: find out, directly and specifically, what your patients are actually frustrated by in the healthcare experience they already have, build a practice that removes that frustration with real discipline, treat the entire patient experience, not just the clinical visit, as part of the product, and let price follow from that work rather than substitute for it. Toyota spent six years in the field before it touched the price tag. Most practices considering a discount have not spent six weeks asking patients what specifically is broken in the care they are currently getting. What to build instead None of this means price is fixed or that access should be reserved only for the wealthy. It means the starting question changes. Instead of asking what is the lowest price that will fill my panel, the more durable question is what does my practice do that a patient cannot get anywhere else in this market, and does my price reflect that honestly. That might be same-day access. It might be visit length. It might be a specific clinical focus, a specific population, or a specific relationship to a local employer. Differentiation does not require the highest price in the market. It requires a clear, honest reason for the price you have chosen, one you can say out loud to a patient without flinching. Panel growth built on discounting tends to attract patients who are price-shopping and will leave the moment a cheaper option appears next door. Panel growth built on a clear, differentiated value proposition tends to attract patients who stay, refer, and tolerate a price increase because they understand what they are paying for. This article is intended for educational and informational purposes for physicians and healthcare leaders. It does not constitute financial, legal, accounting, or medical advice, and practice pricing decisions should be made in consultation with qualified financial and legal advisors familiar with your specific market and regulatory environment. Sources Rao, Akshay R. and Bergen, Mark E. "How to Fight a Price War." Harvard Business Review, March-April 2000. hbr.org/2000/03/how-to-fight-a-price-war "Price war." Wikipedia, accessed August 2026. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_war "How a Race to the Bottom Hurts Your Business's Bottom Line." Kinsta, July 15, 2024. kinsta.com/blog/race-to-the-bottom Porter, Michael E. Competitive Strategy (1980) and Competitive Advantage (1985), Harvard Business School Press. Summarized via "Porter's generic strategies," Wikipedia, and Strategic Management Insight, strategicmanagementinsight.com/tools/porters-three-generic-strategies "State of DPC 2026: Key Takeaways From DPC Alliance's Physician Survey." Hint Health, July 18, 2026. blog.hint.com/state-of-dpc-2026-key-takeaways-from-the-dpc-alliances-physician-survey "Hint Health Releases 2026 Direct Primary Care Trends Report." Hint Health, April 23, 2026, distributed via PR Newswire, Yahoo Finance, and Morningstar. "DPC Membership Pricing Trends." Hint Health Blog, June 24, 2022. blog.hint.com/dpc-membership-pricing-trends "High cost of health care may be boosting direct primary care membership." Medical Economics, November 16, 2025. medicaleconomics.com/view/high-cost-of-health-care-may-be-boosting-direct-primary-care-membership Sagebien, Julia; L'Haridon, Olivier; Wiesen, Daniel; et al. "The formation of physician altruism." 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Publisher synopsis via AbeBooks, abebooks.com/9780470828045 A detailed companion recap of the Hagerty Revelations episode, covering Project F1 staffing, the Laguna Beach research house, the coffee-table dealership model, and Suzuki's engineering targets, was supplied directly by the editor. Its original publisher and byline could not be independently confirmed at time of writing. Facts drawn from it (drag coefficient, price gap, engineer count, dealership vetting) were cross-checked against sources 11 through 15 above before inclusion, and the editor should confirm original attribution before publication.
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Thanks for your time daddies.-Octapussle, Savage's dom Ps, I love you… say it back Gun Industry News MDT Launches Stalker Core Buttstock and XTN Single-Hinge Folding Adapters MDT has released the Stalker Core Buttstock, a minimalist skeletonized aluminum design using the XTN interface for lightweight compact rifle builds, along with two XTN Single-Hinge Folding Adapters (XTN-XTN and XTN-Picatinny). Both the buttstock and adapters became available August 28, 2026 through MDT dealers and mdttac.com. The Stalker Core weighs 9 oz (11.8 oz with included L-key), offers a minimum length of pull of 10.43 inches, and is upgradeable with a cheek riser and LOP spacers; the steel folding adapters feature single-button 180° folding, adjustable tension, ambidextrous configuration, and add approximately 1.13–1.14 inches to length of pull. The Gist: Available starting August 28, 2026 through MDT dealers and at mdttac.com Bottom Line: Stalker Core: 9 oz (11.8 oz w/ L-key), skeletonized Cerakote aluminum, min LOP 10.43″, XTN interface, Black/FDE, upgradeable with cheek riser & LOP spacers. XTN Adapters: steel w/ black liquid-nitride, single-button 180° fold, adjustable retention, ambidextrous, accepts MDT XTN buttstocks, adds ~1.13-1.14″ LOP Talo Releases 800-Unit Limited Edition Ruger SR1911 Phoenix Talo Distributors announced an 800-unit limited edition of the Ruger SR1911 platform designated the Phoenix, featuring a PHX serial number prefix, stainless steel slide, anodized aluminum frame, and custom Kirinite grips with the Ruger Phoenix logo. The pistol is chambered in .45 Auto with 8+1 capacity and a 5-inch barrel, maintaining standard SR1911 ergonomics and construction. The release is themed around the mythological Phoenix as a symbol of rebirth; no pricing or specific availability dates are provided in the announcement. The Gist: Limited to 800 units with PHX serial prefix; available via Talo distributors (announced August 25, 2026) Bottom Line: Caliber .45 Auto, 8+1 capacity, 5-inch barrel, stainless steel slide, anodized aluminum frame, custom Kirinite grips with Phoenix logo, UPC 736676167081, item 16708 Pro-Tech Rockeye Automatic Daniel Defense Collaboration The Rockeye Automatic is a full-size button-lock automatic knife resulting from the collaboration between Pro-Tech and Daniel Defense. It features a 3.38-inch DLC-coated MagnaCut drop-point blade, 6061 aluminum handle with Black Lip Pearl button accent, and standard 3-hole clip. Built in the USA, the knife measures 8.38 inches overall, weighs 4.64 oz, and is designed for fast one-handed deployment with solid lockup. The Gist: Available for purchase at Scheels (announced August 25, 2026) Impact: $300 MSRP Bottom Line: 3.38″ DLC MagnaCut drop point blade, button automatic mechanism, 6061 aluminum black handle with Black Lip Pearl button, 5.00″ handle length, 8.38″ overall length, 4.64 oz, right-handed, standard 3-hole tip-up clip, all black blasted hardware Winchester Launches Super Match Competition Ammunition Line Winchester announced the Super Match line of competition ammunition on August 27, 2026, covering centerfire handguns, rifles, and 12-gauge shotguns with a total of 19 configurations. The loads feature high-sensitivity primers, thick hulls or high-brass construction for reliable feeding in magazine-fed firearms, and BC Max polymer-tipped bullets in select rifle offerings. Handgun loads are packaged in 50-round boxes, rifle in 20-round boxes, and shotgun in 25-round (target/buck) or 10-round (slug) boxes. The Gist: Availability: Launched August 27, 2026 (dealers and online retailers) Bottom Line: Key specs/features: Handgun – 9mm (115/124gr RN FMJ, 115/147gr FN FMJ), .40 S&W 180gr FN, .45 ACP 230gr RN; Rifle – .223/5.56 (69/77gr BTHP), .308 (168gr BTHP, 175gr BC Max), 6.5 Creedmoor (140gr), 6.5 PRC 140gr BC Max, others including 7.62 NATO 175gr BTHP and 6mm ARC 107gr BTHP; Shotgun – 12ga 2.75″ 1.125oz #7.5 target load at 1235 fps, 00 buck at 1300 fps, 1oz slug at 1300 fps Beretta APX A1 Ported Beretta introduced the APX A1 Ported on August 27, 2026, as a 9mm variant featuring a precision-ported barrel and optics-ready slide designed to reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil. The pistol includes an Aquatech Shield coated slide with aggressive serrations, ambidextrous controls, and is available in FDE or OD Green finishes. It ships with three magazines and retains iron sights for backup use alongside red-dot optics. The Gist: Introduced August 27, 2026 Impact: $719 MSRP Bottom Line: 9mm Parabellum; ported barrel (single angled port) + optics-ready slide (7 ports, deep serrations); Aquatech Shield slide coating; oversized ambidextrous mag release; configurable ambidextrous slide stop; FDE or OD Green; includes 3 magazines; gas redirection reduces muzzle rise for flatter shooting and faster splits Vortex Venom Enclosed Micro Green Dot Vortex Optics has added a green-dot variant to its Venom Enclosed Micro pistol optic line. The new model features a 3 MOA green dot reticle in a 6061 aluminum enclosed housing that protects against weather, mud, snow, and debris. It includes a large viewing window with an aspherical lens for distortion-free viewing, motion activation with 10-minute auto-shutoff, and top-mounted brightness controls. The optic maintains the same mounting footprint as the existing red-dot version and is suitable for pistols, carbines, or LPVO use. The Gist: Available now (announced August 27, 2026) through Vortex and standard firearms retailers Impact: MSRP $289.99 Bottom Line: 3 MOA green dot, 6061 aluminum enclosed design, large aspherical window, motion activation with 10-min auto-shutoff, top-mounted controls, same mount as red-dot version Savage Expands Ultralite Lineup with Carbon Fiber Barrel Models Savage Arms announced four new models in its Ultralite series on August 28, 2026, featuring carbon fiber barrels (or carbon fiber-wrapped), updated AccuFit V2 stocks, modular M-LOK and ARCA rail options, and lightweight designs. The lineup includes bolt-action 110 variants and a straight-pull Impulse model, targeting hunters and precision shooters with reduced weight and improved ergonomics. Key additions emphasize carbon fiber technology for weight savings while maintaining accuracy and modularity. The Gist: Availability: Announced August 28, 2026 (retail availability not specified) Impact: Cost: 110 Ultralite Pro $1,949–$1,989; 110 Ultralite Predator $1,899; 110 Ultralite Elite V2 $3,599–$3,639; Impulse Ultralite Pro $2,299–$2,439 (MSRP) Bottom Line: Key specs/features: Carbon fiber barrels (18–24″ on Pro/Impulse, 16.5–22″ on Predator, 18–22″ on Elite V2); AccuFit V2 adjustable stocks; M-LOK/ARCA rail options; ~5 lb weight on Elite V2 chassis (MDT HNT26); AICS magazine compatibility; multiple calibers; straight-pull action on Impulse model Springfield Armory Kuna Tri-Lug 9mm PDW Springfield Armory announced the Kuna, a 9mm roller-delayed blowback PDW featuring an integral Tri-Lug suppressor mounting system on its 6.6-inch barrel. The monolithic aluminum upper, fully ambidextrous controls, and quick push-and-twist tool-free suppressor attachment enable rapid suppressor swaps with compatible tri-lug devices. Offered in bare-rail or Strike Industries FSA side-folding brace configurations, it ships with two 30-round magazines (or five 10-round magazines in low-capacity variants). Impact: MSRP $1,179 (bare rail), $1,330 (FSA-braced) Bottom Line: 9mm Parabellum, 6.6″ barrel with integral Tri-Lug, roller-delayed action, monolithic aluminum upper, fully ambidextrous controls, ships with two 30-round magazines (low-cap variants with five 10-round magazines), bare rail or Strike Industries FSA brace, tool-free push-and-twist suppressor mounting Staccato Removes Ownership Restriction from Lifetime Warranty on 2011 Pistols Staccato has updated its lifetime warranty program so that coverage now follows the firearm rather than the original owner. The change applies to all Staccato-branded 2011 platform hand
Clinical Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes for licensed healthcare professionals and is not individual medical advice. Ketamine and esketamine are not FDA‑approved for preventing or treating postpartum depression; any use in this population is off‑label and should be considered investigational and undertaken only with appropriate training, collaboration, and adherence to current standards of care.Postpartum depression affects roughly 10 to 20 percent of mothers and remains one of the most undertreated conditions in medicine. As public awareness of maternal mental health grows, providers in the ketamine and psychedelic therapy space are increasingly asking: is there a role for ketamine or esketamine here?This episode is our evidence-based answer to that question.We walk through the current clinical literature on ketamine and esketamine for perinatal depression, drawing on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and expert commentary from institutions including the Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital. The research landscape is more nuanced than most providers realize, and understanding it clearly matters both for patient conversations and for how you think about your practice's scope.One distinction shapes everything that follows in this episode, and it's an important one: virtually all of the existing trial data involves perioperative prevention in cesarean delivery populations, not outpatient treatment of established postpartum depression. Knowing what the evidence actually supports and where the gaps remain is essential context for any provider working in this space.What You'll Gain· A clear breakdown of what current ketamine and esketamine trials actually show for postpartum depression prevention, and what limited data exist for treatment.· An understanding of why racemic ketamine and esketamine tell different stories in the peripartum literature.· The key ethical and practical considerations for any provider thinking about this population.· An honest framework for how to talk with patients who ask about ketamine for postpartum depression.· Context on what the research gaps mean for where this field is heading.Review the research behind this episode, including full citations for every study discussed, in the Clinical References and Further Reading.
Sandy Bridger said something to me the other night that I haven't stopped thinking about: wine isn't the drink you serve alongside dinner — it's another ingredient in the meal. Once you hear it that way, you can't unhear it. Sandy is the co-owner of DRINK, a Raleigh wine shop she runs with her husband Cam under the tagline "The Somm and The Mom." By day she leads a nonprofit; by night she curates small-production, family-owned wines and designs winemaker dinners people remember. Her philosophy is "intimate, not intimidating" — exactly the skill our industry needs when wine shows up on an event floor plan. And I'm glad Cam, "The Somm," is joining her on this week's Eating at a Meeting LIVE, bringing the technical read of the glass to Sandy's food-and-experience lens. If wine is an ingredient, you cook with it. Sometimes you pair to mask a flavor — heat, bitterness, richness. Sometimes you pair to enhance a dish's best quality. And some wines are incomplete on their own — high-acid, high-tannin bottles that only come alive with food. Why should planners AND suppliers care? At most hotels and convention centers, planners get a short, pre-selected wine list and little say. It's about making the most of it — or making the case for something with a story behind it. The right pour makes guests slow down and connect; for hotels, caterers, and venues, that's experience and revenue on your F&B line. We'll also get into how they source what they pour — family-owned, small-production, "drink globally, source locally" — and how to deliver a "story in a glass" without a $200 bottle. Come watch LIVE and bring your questions. What's the best — or worst — wine you've been served at an event? Let's talk in the comments. Every meal matters. So does every pour.
When a large percentage of your revenue depends on only one or two clients, losing even one account can create an immediate financial problem. Expenses remain while the revenue supporting them disappears.In this episode of It's The Bottom Line that Matters, Jennifer R. Glass and Patricia Reszetylo discuss revenue concentration: how much of a company's income depends on a relatively small portion of its customer base and why business owners should pay attention to that number.The conversation explores the particular challenge faced by smaller and newer businesses, where a limited client base naturally creates higher concentration. The goal is to understand the exposure and gradually build enough diversification that one departing client does not destabilize the business.The conversation also covers:Why fixed expenses make concentrated revenue especially riskyHow a lost client can expose an already-thin operating marginWhy a healthy pipeline matters when client engagements eventually endBalancing diversification with strong service to major accountsTracking client concentration while the customer base is still smallFor consultants, agencies, coaches, and other small-business owners, this episode provides a useful financial question to add to regular business reviews: How much of the company depends on the clients you cannot afford to lose?Topics included: revenue concentration, revenue concentration risk, client concentration, customer concentration, client dependency, revenue diversification, business risk, financial risk, small business finance, small business strategy, client retention, customer diversification, revenue stability, business resilience, cash flow, client acquisition, sales pipeline, recurring revenue, financial planning, business growth, entrepreneurship, consultants, service businesses, Jennifer R. Glass, Patricia Reszetylo, It's The Bottom Line that Matters
College football is officially back, and Week 0 gave us plenty to chew on before the season really gets rolling. We start with North Carolina getting some revenge on TCU in Ireland, then turn to Virginia's emphatic win over NC State and a huge opening performance from Beau Pribula. How much should we believe after one game, and which results actually changed the way we see these teams? From there, we work through USC's somewhat misleading final score against San Jose State, Florida State's uneven opener against New Mexico State and a late-night Memphis-UNLV game that may have made the Group of Six playoff race a little more interesting. We also discuss Stanford's dramatic finish against Hawaii and the very different FBS welcome parties for North Dakota State and Sacramento State. Plus, the return of college football meant the debut of some noticeable changes to the TV experience. We review ESPN's post-BottomLine world, the new on-screen indicator showing which announcer is speaking, a pronunciation controversy involving Beau Pribula and one moment of sweet Eastern Pennsylvania vindication. Support the show at Verballers.comSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Schedule an Rx Assessment Welcome everyone to the Bottom Line Rewind, your monthly recap of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast. This month, we feature interviews on topics about Inventory, AI and Automation, the Peptide PCAC meeting, R&D Tax Credits, and Basis when buying a pharmacy. Click below to check out the full episodes: Episode 1: Inventory Management in 2026 with Jared Barton, CEO of Inventory IQ Episode 2: Inside a Pharmacy AI Bot with Ross Miller, VP of Sales at TJM Labs Episode 3: R&D Tax Credit, Trump Accounts, Taylor Swift's Wedding Episode 4: Peptides, Policy, and PBMs with Dr. Anne West, Clinical Pharmacist at Atrium24, Dae Y. Lee, PBM & Pharmacy Practice Group Co-Chair at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, P.C. Episode 5: Understanding Basis When Buying a Pharmacy with Ollin Sykes, CPA, CMA, CITP Stay connected with us: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Blog
The finale of our Camp Barstool week. We're now New York Times Best Sellers (00:00:00-00:11:57). The Pro Bowl and ESPN bottom line are now dead and Week Zero is here plus we give out some early NFL futures (00:11:57-00:39:32). Mt Rushmore of Worst States (00:39:32-01:02:51). Jerry O'Connell's 2026 Fantasy Preview going through the whole league and a special poem for Max (01:02:51-02:44:40). We finish with Fyre fest of the week.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Connor O'Gara and Jim Dunaway are back for Episode 10 of The Connor O'Gara Show, diving into the biggest debates surrounding how we watch — and remember — college football. ESPN is getting rid of its traditional Bottom Line ticker during college football broadcasts. Is that a welcome change, or will fans miss having scores constantly scrolling across the screen? Connor and Jim discuss the rise of YouTube TV's Quad Box, second screens and the reality that most college football fans are watching Saturdays much differently than they did a decade ago. They also debate whether Week Zero is being wasted. Should college football use the opening weekend to showcase marquee matchups and create a massive television event instead of treating it like a soft launch to the season? Then the conversation turns to ESPN's upcoming six-part Nick Saban documentary. Jim, who spent years hosting Saban's weekly show, shares insight into Saban's approach to player psychology and why the series could reveal a fascinating side of the legendary Alabama coach. Plus, which college football stories deserve their own documentary? The guys make the case for an uncensored look at Cam Newton, Auburn and the chaos surrounding the 2010 national championship season, along with the unbelievable rise and fall surrounding Ed Orgeron and LSU's historic 2019 championship team. Topics include: • ESPN eliminating the Bottom Line ticker • YouTube TV Quad Box and multi-screen football Saturdays • How college football viewing habits have changed • Why Week Zero needs bigger games • Nick Saban's upcoming ESPN documentary • Jim Dunaway's experiences covering Nick Saban • Cam Newton and Auburn's controversial 2010 season • Ed Orgeron and LSU's legendary 2019 championship run If you love college football, SEC football, Alabama, Auburn, LSU and the stories behind the sport, hit the like button, subscribe and join us for more episodes of The Connor O'Gara Show. Check out more Connor O'Gara on our channel with The OG Kickoff! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We'll open the show with a story about Burger King and a new restaurant that Chris gives a glowing review to (3:00). A report came out yesterday saying Marcus Stokes will be the starter for the Memphis Tigers on Saturday night at UNLV. We go through the FCS games tonight and you won't believe what we found out about one of the schools + ESPN gets rid of the bottom line ticker (14:06). We've got news and notes on Steph Curry and a possible extension that will keep him in Golden State for the rest of his career and Jonathan Kuminga signing with the T'Wolves (59:03). Vegas Insider's Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks on Memphis/UNLV, TCU/UNC, and some season win totals (1:12:34).Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Devin Walker, Jon RoserGuest: Vegas Insider's Brian EdwardsTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
ESPN Bottom Line Removed off CFB Broadcasts + NFL Discussion | TalkSports Hour 2 8/27
The SEC has officially drawn a line in the sand on the growing NFL-to-college eligibility madness. After an initial 16-0 vote, SEC presidents formally approved penalties 15-0 with LSU abstaining, establishing consequences for programs and coaches who put former NFL players on active college rosters. We break down what the new rules mean, LSU's decision not to vote, and where this increasingly bizarre fight between college football, the courts and eligibility rules goes next.Plus, Thomas Castellanos is headed to Texas Tech after stops at UCF, Boston College and Florida State, ESPN is getting rid of the BottomLine ticker during college football games, and the NFL and NFLPA introduce new discipline for repeated violations. We also get into the Commanders suddenly selling merchandise featuring their abandoned name and logo.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:In the formal SEC presidents vote today to confirm the penalties in the legislation involving banning of NFL players, there ended up being a 15-0 vote. LSU abstained from voting. There was an initial vote of 16-0 on Tuesday https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2092681115689508887?s=20SEC sets new rules for schools and coaches if NFL players are on active rostershttps://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2092655264113586576?s=20Thomas Castellanos has committed to Texas Tech, he tells ESPN. He's a former quarterback at Florida State, BC and UCF. He has 6,449 career passing yards and 48 passing touchdowns. He's also rushed for 24 touchdownshttps://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2092693746781462678?s=20ESPN removing bottom line ticker from college football game productionshttps://x.com/CFBKings/status/2092665846116041135?s=20NFL and NFLPA have announced that players who commit three violations in any of these categories in a season will be suspended one gamehttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2092705882198995422?s=20Washington Commanders are selling gear with abandoned name and logo at the team storehttps://x.com/ProFootballTalk/status/2092428741687263388?s=20
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Enterprise AI is moving beyond experimentation toward a harder question: where does it actually create measurable business value? In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Nikhil Narvekar, CIO and SVP of Global Business Services at Graphic Packaging Holding Company, about building an AI strategy around tangible outcomes. Narvekar explains how Graphic Packaging is applying AI to supply chain and logistics, reconsidering the need for a single ERP after 23 acquisitions and counting, and democratizing AI through fusion teams and employee training. Why Graphic Packaging took a cautious approach to enterprise AI How AI is helping optimize supply chain and logistics decisions Why a common data layer could change the ERP consolidation equation How fusion teams bring business and IT together around AI outcomes Why human domain knowledge remains essential as AI matures This episode is presented by ElevenLabs — Bringing technology to life. Learn more at elevenlabs.io This episode is also presented by Retool — Build internal software better, with AI. Learn more at retool.com
In the Williams Broadcasting Studio join John Williams and Patrick Woodcock with special guest Kevin Compher of Firstlight for this weeks "Bottom Line" podcast!
In the first hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Big Joe and Nick frazier discuss the SEC's ban of pro athletes going back to play college football and basketball and the hefty punishment that the conference has set for programs who break the rule. Also, the guys talk about the Titans ticket sales for Week 1 vs the Jets and whether there's cause for concern, the greatness of the late great Dolly Parton, and if the Titans as a franchise have become "corporate". In the second hour, Terry McCormick of Main Street Media joins the show to discuss the Titans upcoming joint practice vs the Chicago Bears, what things could look like for the Titans QB room, and more. Also, the talk about ESPN's decision to get rid of its signature "BottomLine" ticker for college football games, and more. In the third hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Big Joe and Dr. Crane continue their conversation from earlier about Cam Ward's development and what they want to see from him, Tennessee and the world's most beloved celebrities, if preseason games should go away as the league-wide injury list continues to grow and as always, they close the show America's favorite segment: What Day Is It and Celebrity Birthdays!
In the second hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, the guys are joined by Terry McCormick of Main Street Media to discuss the Titans upcoming joint practice vs the Chicago Bears, what things could look like for the Titans QB room, and more. Also, the talk about ESPN's decision to get rid of its signature "BottomLine" ticker for college football games, and more.
Double Tap Double Tap - Ep 476 August 24, 2026 Presented by This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) Medical Gear Outfitters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Bowers Group (Code: WLS) Flatline Fiber Co (Code: WLS15) Second Call Defense Giveaways!! GAW Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public Show Titles Dear WLS Question from Jakey Poo from Indiana Dear WLS Attention fustercluck, Jakey Poo here, I have a classic rifle I'd like to hang on my wall somewhere, but I don't want it to sit up there and deteriorate. What should I do to it, to make it last? I do want it to remain functional, even after a cleaning, not necessarily straight off the wall, and it has wooden parts. Not sure if that makes any difference in regards to oils etc. Thanks lady-boys. Question from Jeremy from Nebraska Jeremy from Nebraska. I haven't been listening long enough, but I'm curious what Shawn's problem is with Taurus. I know they're budget guns but their recent stuff seems to be pretty reliable. Show me on the doll where they hurt you.? Question from typicalpnwguy from Oregon Hey cult daddy's, I've noticed that Primary Arms hasn't been mentioned and is no longer the title sponsor. Why that be yo?Ps… I love you, say it back -typicalpnwguy WINNER Question from K.Y. Horseman from Oregon Dear WLS K.Y. Horseman SBR question Going to buy a Henry Supreme, and deck it out with Midwest furniture. I want to SBR it, but I don't know anyone around me that I trust to do it. Was going to send it to Jermey and let him do it, but don't know how to do the NFA paperwork since I'm sending it out of state to SBR it. Do I form 1 it before I send it to Jeremy? Can he ship it back to me after the work is done? Help me Thanks Question from Anonymous Coward from Texas Lucky BrainlessI have a question on how you identify the caliber of a barrel. I recently found several ARs I had put up pre-covid. The issue is I don't remember which are 556 and which are 300 blackout. How can I verify so I don't load them with the wrong ammo? I would rather not have to take them apart, or blow them up. Gun Industry News Shootingnewsweekly Vortex Venom Enclosed Micro Green Dot (VEN-MGD3-E) Vortex has expanded its Venom enclosed red dot line by adding a green dot variant, the VEN-MGD3-E. The optic features a 3 MOA green dot on a DeltaPoint Pro footprint, enclosed 6061 aluminum housing, and is designed for improved visibility in various lighting conditions or for users with astigmatism. It offers a large viewing window, aspherical lens, motion activation, and long battery life. The Gist: Available starting ~September 2024 Impact: MSRP $289.99 (street price ~$200) Bottom Line: 1x magnification, 3 MOA green dot, 20,000-hour CR2032 battery life, 1.84″ length, 1.75 oz, 1 MOA/click adjustment, motion-activated illumination with 10-min auto-off, top-mount brightness buttons, unlimited eye relief, enclosed design on DeltaPoint Pro footprint Bearingarms Pentagon Investigation Finds No Mechanical Issues with Sig Sauer M18 Pistol Following the death of an airman in an incident initially reported as an uncommanded discharge of an M18 pistol (the military version of the Sig Sauer P320), the Pentagon reviewed the Modular Handgun System program. Officials determined that all alleged uncommanded discharges were traced to the trigger being pulled, with no mechanically caused accidental discharges ever recorded. Firearms mishaps represent less than 0.006% of all MHS pistols issued; the Pentagon attributes safety concerns to public speculation and online misinformation. The Gist: The Gist: Pentagon investigation concluded no mechanical failures in M18; all incidents resulted from trigger pull, including the fatal airman case initially misrepresented (two airmen pleaded guilty to false statements). Impact: Market Impact: Affects U.S. military adoption and perception of Sig Sauer M18/P320 platform; continued confidence in the Modular Handgun System program with no indicated changes to procurement. Bottom Line: The Bottom Line: Extremely low mishap rate (
On this episode of FOX Across America, Jimmy Failla commemorates his 20th wedding anniversary and explains why our government would be so much better off it operated with the mindset of a household like his own. Florida Republican Congresswoman mocks some of the most ridiculous policies being promoted by DSA candidates. PLUS, co-host of “The Bottom Line” and co-host of “The Big Money Show” on Fox Business talks about how the socialist mindset won't help young people once they graduate college and go out into the real world. [00:00:00] Jimmy reflects on his 20th wedding anniversary [00:39:15] Ossoff tries to explain dig at Natalie Harp [00:58:05] Rep. Kat Cammack [01:16:20] Dems still clinging to losing issues [01:34:45] Brian Brenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Double Tap Double Tap - Ep 475 August 17, 2026 Presented by This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) Medical Gear Outfitters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Bowers Group (Code: WLS) Flatline Fiber Co (Code: WLS15) Second Call Defense Giveaways!! GAW Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public Show Titles Dear WLS WINNER Question from Anonymous Coward from Maryland Hello guys I recently just found you guys on spotify. I live pretty close to river edge tactical. I have a question for you guys. I've been getting pretty hardcore into training. I have a nice plate carrier, gun belt.They're all set up.I have decent rifles and pistols. I cannot find anywhere where I can train and learn and just have fun. I've been to a few ranges close to me And you can't really do anything there as you guys probably know . Just seeing, if you guys know anywhere, or does river edge tactical do that kind of stuff. Thank you Question from Anonymous Coward from Texas I asked this question a year or 2 ago. Jeremy happened to be gone when you read it and you all went “fuck, I don't know. That would be a great question for Jeremy”. So here's hoping he's there when it's read this time.I would like to know what kind of accuracy I can expect from a savage 99 and a Winchester 88. Those are both lever actions without a magazine tube so they can shoot pointy bullets. The biggest part of accuracy is obviously the shooter, but compared to other rifles types of the same age: would you say they are as accurate as other bolt actions or will they still be around the same as other lever actions? If it makes a difference, the calibers I'm leaning towards are .243 and .308. Question from Jaqin Ta'Sox from Virginia Question from Jaqin Ta'Sox: Hello my favorite bundle of sticks. Since u all seem to be masters of firearms and all things related, might u answer this? I am having chicago screws. In holsters, when I make improvements or just from extended use, all the dang screws come loose. Do y'all know of a tool or method for reaching and getting the damn screws to the German specs of good n tight? Question from Karl from Nova Scotia Hey guys, I was thinking about picking up a 3D printer and was seeking out suggestions. I want a tool more than a hobby so the cheaper ones you need to tinker with are off the table. I heard the Bamboo printers were good “just works” solutions but from my understanding the company has done some shitty things recently and Internet connectivity and forced firmware updates are required to use their printers. Is there a high quality printer that I can keep and use offline that you would recommend? Keep up the great show, thanks, Karl #BlameCanada Question from typicalpnwguy from Oregon Evening gents, Im looking at building a 4.5″ suppressed 10/22 in a chassis for fun. Debating on the polymer sb tactical chassis or the Fletcher hall aluminum chassis. Is there a major pro/con of either (besides price)?Thanks for your deep thought out answer to this manner… -typicalpnwguy Question from Anonymous Coward from Oregon If WLS was a Vine/Reels/Tik Tok or meme, which one would describe you all the best? For me, the Reels where the two dudes are arguing over the witches from Wizard of Oz. Gun Industry News Thefirearmblog HERA Arms CF Coupler 3-Fach / Stern Star-Pattern Magazine Coupler HERA Arms offers the CF MAGAZIN COUPLER 3-FACH / STERN, a base plate that arranges three of its 10-round CF magazines (or compatible Gen-2 H1/H1T magazines) in a radial star pattern around a central hub. This design provides faster magazine transitions compared to traditional linear couplers by allowing quick rotation to the next loaded magazine without sequential order. It is provided as a 3D-printable STL file (Creator_Bodenplatte_3-fach_stern.zip) for non-commercial use and is intended to improve reload efficiency under 10-round magazine capacity restrictions in certain states. The Gist: Availability: Offered as downloadable STL file on hera-arms.de/creator page; referenced in industry coverage published approximately August 10, 2026 Bottom Line: Key specs/features: Compatible with HERA CF 10-round and Gen-2 (H1, H1T) magazines; 3-magazine 120-degree radial/star configuration; central hub design for rapid transitions; magazines not included; observe local laws Thefirearmblog CMP Announces M14 Prices and 1897 Trench Guns The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will sell surplus semi-auto converted M14 rifles for under $2000 with more than 100000 units available, 2 rifles per person per year limit, and initial sales beginning in 2027. The first batch of 2000-3000 Army shotguns arriving in Fall includes approximately 400 Model 1897 Trench Guns, likely to be auctioned with pricing not stated. Updates also include removal of lifetime purchase limits on certain pistols starting January 1 2027 in favor of 2 per person per year. The Gist: M14 sales begin beginning of 2027; 1897 Trench Guns and other shotguns arrive Fall (2026) Bottom Line: M14: >100000 available, semi-auto converted from full-auto, 2 per person per year limit; 1897: ~400 in first 2000-3000 Army batch, likely auction Thefirearmblog Browning Auto-5 16-Gauge Whippet Shotgun (Bonnie and Clyde) at Rock Island Auction Original Browning Auto-5 16-gauge semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by FN in Belgium circa 1931, shortened by Clyde Barrow with cut-down barrel and stock plus rubber-band mechanism for concealment in a coat. Recovered from the couple's car after their 1934 ambush in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, with visible bullet ricochet on the receiver and matching forensic marks; functions mechanically. Offered by Rock Island Auction Company with provenance directly tied to the Barrow Gang. The Gist: Rock Island Auction Company (current auction, link: https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/4098/1061/historic-bonnie-clyde-browning-16-ga-auto5-whippet-shotgun) Impact: $375,000 to $650,000 Bottom Line: 16-gauge semi-automatic, shortened barrel and stock, visible ricochet mark on receiver, period identification marks on forearm/stock, recovered from Clyde Barrow's lap at ambush Thefirearmblog Armageddon Gear Gun Slinger Chest Rig Armageddon Gear has released the Gun Slinger Chest Rig, built on their existing Big Game Chest Rig platform. It integrates a secure, adjustable pistol holster with organized storage compartments and a magnetic binocular-access closure, offered in right- and left-hand versions using USA-made double-waxed canvas or AG Camo Nylon Cordura. The design targets hunters and users already wearing chest rigs, providing rattle-free pistol carry alongside rangefinder, phone, and accessory storage. The Gist: Available for purchase via armageddongear.com (announced August 14, 2026) Impact: MSRP $209.99 Bottom Line: Adjustable holster fits full-size semi-auto to compact pistols with retention strap; magnetic silent-fold top for binocular access; organized main compartment (no rattle), side dump pocket, zippered front pocket, rear mesh pocket; right- and left-hand configurations; USA-made with American-sourced materials Guns South Korean Coast Guard Selects Additional KelTec KSG Tactical Shotguns KelTec CNC Industries announced that the Korea Coast Guard has awarded a new contract for its KSG Tactical bullpup shotguns, finalized on June 2, 2026. The agency already fields more than 200 units across its patrol vessel fleet since around 2015, using them in a less-lethal role for maritime interdiction and deterring illegal fishing with rubber and impact rounds. The repeat purchase highlights the platform's proven performance in confined marine environments. The Gist: Contract finalized June 2, 2026 by Korea Coast Guard Headquarters; shotguns to be deployed nationwide across patrol vessels (via partners Civil Arms Inc. and GNW Korea Ltd.) Bottom Line: Compact bullpup configuration with dual magazine tubes for maneuverability and flexibility in confined vessel spaces and less-lethal maritime operations; repeat award after years of service validates field reliability in saltwater conditions Outdoorhub Lapua TRX Ammunition Now Available in US Lapua has introduced its TRX line of lead-free, polymer-tipped mono-metal solid copper hunting ammunition optimized for long-range precision. The bullets are engineered for reliable expansion at lower velocities while delivering strong terminal performance and weight retention at high velocities. Originally launched in 2025 with three calibers, the lineup has expanded to five and is now available stateside. Bottom Line: Lead-free polymer-tipped solid copper mono-metal bullets in five loadings: 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr, 6.5×55 Swedish 120 gr, .308 Win 150 gr, .30-06 Springfield 165 gr, .300 Win Mag 165 gr; designed for reliable expansion at lower speeds and excellent terminal performance/weight retention at high velocities for long-range hunting Theoutdoorwire Fiocchi of America Pro Staff Member Lanny Barnes Claims High Lady Victory at Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Championship Fiocchi of America Pro Staff shooter Lanny Barnes won 1st Place Lady in the Open division and finished 6th overall at the 2026 Rocky Mountain 3-Gun Championship, held August 7–9 at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico. The match featured nine challenging stages using rifle, pistol, and shotgun across varied terrain. Barnes, a three-time Olympic biathlete (2006, 2010, 2014), has built a strong record in 3-Gun, PCC, IPSC Shotgun, and IPSC Rifle. Fiocchi highlighted her versatility and the role of its consistent, reliable ammunition in competitive performance. The Gist: The Gist (what specifically happened) Lanny Barnes secured
Today on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy sits down with Luke Getty of Ideal Dairy and Cookiecutter Holsteins in Eastern New York to discuss the role of genetics, technology, and long-term decision-making in building a successful dairy operation. Getty shares the evolution of the family-owned business, which has grown through strategic expansion while also developing a global genetics program.He reflects on the transition to Ideal Dairy, his early skepticism around genomics, and how seeing genomic outliers become top-performing animals changed his perspective. He also discusses how IVF, genomic testing, and intentional breeding decisions have helped accelerate genetic progress and support the dairy's growth.Getty shares how the operation approaches breeding for cows that are moderate in size, productive, healthy, fertile, and built for longevity, with a focus on traits such as strong feet and udders, high components, and mastitis resistance. He also highlights measurable improvements in herd health, including somatic cell count, and explains how genetics can support both current performance and long-term sustainability.United Sires is a partnership of well-known Holstein breeders from the United States bringing genetic solutions to dairy producers worldwide. Our mission, “Breed the Best, Better,” reflects the work we have been doing on our farms for generations. As multi-generational dairy farmers, we adhere to a simple yet powerful principle: We Milk What We Make. We understand the importance of breeding cattle that are profitable throughout their lifetimes, functional across all dairy enterprises, and aesthetically pleasing. Learn more at UnitedSires.com and follow on Facebook.com @UnitedSires and @unitedsiresofficial on Instagram.00:00 Genetics Build Businesses00:54 Luke's Genomics Turning Point03:06 Scaling Ideal Dairy Fast05:19 Breeding the 10 Year Cow06:33 United Sires Explained08:18 Genetics for Every Market10:36 EU Demand and No Holes Bulls14:31 Health Traits and Happy Teams16:10 Mastitis Gains You Can Measure18:11 Risk Taking and Corrective Mating19:10 Legacy and Next Generation21:20 10 Year Vision and Advice
Fraudsters share information and evolve their tactics quickly. So why are financial institutions still fighting fraud in isolation? In this episode, Owen McDonald is joined by Dalit Amitai, Head of Product, Cyberfraud & Risk Management at Bottomline, to discuss how intelligence sharing and industry collaboration can help organizations strengthen their defenses, identify threats faster, and stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.#FraudPrevention #RiskManagement #Banking #Payments #FinTech
Summary In this episode, Ross Chapman interviews Chris Festog about the role of faith in financial leadership, stewardship, and everyday work. They explore how Christian principles can transform our approach to work, leadership, and responsibility. Chris also discusses his new book, The CFO Advantage: Elevate Your Role From Financial Technician to Visionary Business Leader. Wherever you're listening—Spotify, Apple, or YouTube—subscribing, rating, and reviewing the show helps others discover what we're doing here. It's a small way to support the mission—and it means a lot to us. Resources Purchase Chris' new book: The CFO Advantage: Elevate Your Role From Financial Technician to Visionary Business Leader View Van Gogh's The Starry Night Image Listen to LIFEGATE sermon by Ross Chapman
Send us Fan MailSchedule an Rx AssessmentWelcome to another episode of the Bottom Line Catch Up and the team is buzzing about Taylor Swift's wedding and World Cup fever! In this episode, we break down:R&D tax credit documentation requirements for 2026Trump Accounts going live for kidsTrade show seasonAnd more!Stay connected with us:FacebookTwitterLinkedInScotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedInScotty Sykes – CPA, CFP TwitterBonnie Bond – CPA LinkedInBonnie Bond – CPA TwitterMore resources on this topic:Podcast - The Bottom Line Catch Up | Ep. 1 | Tax Season, Transitions, and the Peptide WavePodcast – Driving Independent Pharmacy Profitability in 2026 with Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, CEO of Atrium24Podcast – 2026 Quarter 2 Pharmacy Update
AI transparency is getting more complicated for authors as new European regulations begin affecting Claude users worldwide, a new study challenges assumptions about AI-generated writing, and a record number of Pulitzer winners and finalists disclose AI use. Plus, Publishers Weekly shares fresh publishing industry data, a first-time self-published memoirist sells more than 1,000 copies in five months, Instagram rolls out a new book-focused feature, and YouTube announces much tougher monetization requirements coming in 2027. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for August 13, 2026. Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link) Publishers Weekly: Publishing Sales Hit $33.4 Billion in 2025 - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/101020-estimated-industry-sales-hit-32-5-billion-in-2025.html European Commission: Guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systems - https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/guidelines-ai-transparency-obligations Claude Support: How Claude marks AI-generated content - https://support.claude.com/en/articles/16266773-how-claude-marks-ai-generated-content Text AI watermarks will always be trivial to remove - https://www.seangoedecke.com/text-ai-watermarks/ The Bottom Line - https://janefriedman.com/subscribe-paid-newsletter/ BBC: AI stories preferred to human-written ones - study - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kmpd6lr80o Nieman Lab: A record-breaking eight Pulitzer awardees disclosed AI use this year - https://www.niemanlab.org/2026/08/a-record-breaking-eight-pulitzer-awardees-disclosed-ai-use-this-year The Independent: Instagram's new book feature totally misses the point of reading - https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/books/features/instagram-book-fiction-b3028780.html Jane Friedman: How I Sold 1,000 Copies of My Self-Published Memoir in Five Months - https://janefriedman.com/how-i-sold-1000-copies-of-my-self-published-memoir-in-five-months/ YouTube Blog: New opportunities to earn and changes to the YouTube Partner Program - https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-partner-program-updates-2027-new-opportunities-earn/ Draft2Digital: YouTube for Authors (LIVE) - https://www.youtube.com/live/T71o5yHGKhY?si=QNHRmImFR58rUgRV YouTube for Authors by Dale L. Roberts - https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubeBook Rapid-Fire Newsflash Kindlepreneur: Writer's Conferences: Where and How to Get the Most out of Them - https://kindlepreneur.com/writers-conferences/ The Indy Author Podcast: Laying the Groundwork for Book Rights Deals with Jane Friedman - #348 - https://youtu.be/1n1LCFvgDZA?si=u15aJRpqK-A7MlTi Booklinker: Ask Us Anything: Live Book Marketing Advice from Two Experienced Marketers - https://www.thebookmarketinglab.com/Ask-Us-Anything-Book-Marketing Gemsy - https://DaleLinks.com/Gemsy (affiliate link) LAST CALL: Use coupon code DALESUMMER50 for 50% off the annual plan (good till August 20, 2026) Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@dalelroberts My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts
A single negative review can dramatically impact your sales, credibility, and customer trust, especially on Amazon. But what if some of those reviews should never have been there in the first place?In this episode of Business, Brains & The Bottom Line, Paul Di Liegro sits down with Shane Barker, founder of TraceFuse and one of the world's leading digital marketing experts, to discuss the hidden world of online reviews and why reputation management has become mission-critical for every business selling online.After spending more than 20 years helping Fortune 500 companies grow their digital presence, Shane turned his attention to Amazon, where he discovered that abusive and policy-violating negative reviews were costing sellers millions in lost revenue. That discovery led him to create TraceFuse, the first Terms of Service-compliant system designed to remove illegitimate Amazon reviews without risking a seller's account.Paul and Shane dive into the psychology behind customer reviews, the difference between legitimate criticism and abusive feedback, why many businesses unknowingly damage their own credibility, and what every business owner should understand before responding to a negative review.Whether you're an Amazon seller, an e-commerce entrepreneur, or any business that depends on online reputation, this conversation offers practical strategies for protecting one of your most valuable business assets: trust.Topics discussed include:Why online reviews influence buying decisions more than everThe real cost of a single negative reviewLegitimate criticism vs. reviews that violate platform policiesCommon mistakes businesses make when responding to unhappy customersHow reputation management impacts long-term revenueWhy a white-hat approach is critical for Amazon sellersBuilding customer trust in an increasingly competitive marketplaceThe future of AI, e-commerce, and online reputation managementIf your business lives online, your reputation is your brand. This episode will change the way you think about customer reviews forever.
Matty Dalrymple talks with Jane Friedman about LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR BOOK RIGHTS DEALS, including why publishers are increasingly licensing selected rights from successful indie authors, the sales and reader-engagement signals that attract their attention, how to build a business that creates future opportunities, what to negotiate in a rights contract, and how to recognize scams or partners who offer too little value. Interview video at https://www.youtube.com/@TheIndyAuthorPodcast/podcasts Show notes at https://theindyauthor.substack.com/ (subscribers get exclusive content and benefits) If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://substack.com/@mattydalrymple https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple Jane Friedman has spent her entire career working in the publishing industry, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Established in 2015, her newsletter The Bottom Line provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry professionals; her book, The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition (The University of Chicago Press), is used as a classroom text by many writing and publishing degree programs and received a starred review from Library Journal. Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. More at mattydalrymple.com. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she's learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She writes nonfiction books for authors; her articles have appeared in Writer's Digest magazine; and she is a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors. More at theindyauthor.com. She also guides professionals in building their presence through a sideline or second act through her platform From Expertise to Authority. More at theindyauthor.com/authority.
Notice of Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is meant to imply or suggest any professional, legal, accounting or otherwise. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your own advisor before taking any action related to anything you may learn or hear in this episode.Accounts receivable automation can reduce the time business owners spend creating invoices, sending reminders, and pursuing overdue payments. Automation still depends on the rules, agreements, and project boundaries surrounding the payment.In this episode of It's The Bottom Line that Matters, Jennifer R. Glass and Patricia Reszetylo discuss how contracts, payment policies, recurring billing, ACH withdrawals, and automated invoicing can support healthier cash flow.The conversation also examines scope creep. When clients repeatedly request additional designs, revisions, or deliverables without a formal change process, the resulting payment dispute may have started long before the invoice became overdue.Jennifer shares lessons from a large e-commerce website project involving repeated design changes and an unpaid balance. Patricia discusses her own experience allowing a project to expand beyond its original scope and the safeguards that could have prevented the problem.The episode covers setting revision limits, testing agreements against likely edge cases, involving an attorney in contract development, and defining what happens when ordinary payment reminders fail.This discussion is especially useful for consultants, agencies, contractors, and service-business owners who want more dependable payment collection, tighter project control, and fewer avoidable cash-flow problems.Keywords/Tags: It's The Bottom Line that Matters, Jennifer R. Glass, Patricia Reszetylo, accounts receivable automation, accounts receivable, automated payments, invoice automation, payment collection, cash flow, working capital, payment policy, client contracts, scope creep, project scope, recurring billing, ACH payments, credit card payments, overdue invoices, collections, late fees, service business, small-business finance, business systems, billing process, contract terms, client management, payment reminders, revenue protection, operational disciplineSpeaker Bios:Jennifer R. Glass is a business growth strategist who helps business owners examine the operational and financial decisions affecting sustainable growth. In this episode, she draws from direct experience managing client billing, recurring payments, project disputes, and collections.Patricia Reszetylo is a marketer, business strategist, and entrepreneur focused on profitability, practical systems, and disciplined business growth. In this episode, she examines scope creep, contract boundaries, and the value of planning for payment problems before they occur.
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So many offices out there think growth has to come from new patients. Tiff and Kristy share specific areas in your practice where you can increase what you're pulling in. This includes fee analyses, unscheduled patients, a finely tuned schedule, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Tiffanie (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We are so excited to be here with you today. We love podcasting. We love giving out so much great information. And more than anything, we really love sharing our journeys with you guys, us consultants here on the team. We get to be in office with you, a lot of you. we get to be on the road, we get to go to CE courses, we take a ton of CE courses. The gal who's podcasting with me today is a CE maniac. she's always just looking things up and And learning and growing. So we get to learn and grow. We get to boots on the ground, test things out, and then we get to deliver those ideas and those thoughts here to everyone on this platform. So thank you for being a valued listener. We hope that you enjoy today's content and please, please, please share with a friend something that we're very passionate about is reaching as many people as we possibly can on this platform and others. So whether you are a current client, a future client, or a forever podcast listener alone. We just ask that you share this information, you pass it along to a friend, so that they can get some great nuggets as well. And Kristy, I have Kristy here with me today. And like I said, Kristy, you are just like a learning magnet. I love it because you just have this broad spectrum, this range of things that you love consuming, and you bring so much knowledge to the Dental A Team consulting team. So, Kristy. Thank you for being here with us today. I am excited for today's topic. and before we dive in, how are you? How has your podcasting been? You listen to, you consume a lot. And then you you're DAT- Kristy (01:37) Yeah. Tiffanie (01:38) someone that consumes but also utilizes what you consume, which I think is a special skill. So how are you? How's your world? How's your learning? What's new for you? DAT- Kristy (01:47) Yeah, it's going good, Tiff. it's beginning of the week, so it's always fun to dive in and hear the things. I think lately it's really been around insurance and getting payments on time. They're doing some sneaky stuff with payments, so keeping clients apprised to that and making sure the revenue's coming in. But beyond that, like you're right. I I do like to to listen and stay up on things so that we can share with our not just our clients, but even like you said, future clients or people listening to the podcast. Tiffanie (02:22) Yeah, I agree. I know you're gonna say insurance. That has been a bug this year. Insurance DAT- Kristy (02:27) Mm-hmm. Tiffanie (02:27) the insurance bug is what we will call it. and DAT- Kristy (02:30) Yeah. Tiffanie (02:30) I love it because I know I can I can pick your brain for so many things and you do stay up on so many forums and you're always reading. but then on the opposite end of that spectrum, like I know I I know you will what does Kiera call you? A truffle, a truffle hunter, right? Like you're gonna find those truffles in the forest. within the insurance and the billing world, but also you love leadership, like growth and development and this the non-dental leadership podcast of the world and books and we're always talking about that stuff. So I think it's really cool and very valuable for everybody and and gives you just a ton of credibility as we speak to a lot of the things we're gonna talk about. DAT- Kristy (03:15) thank you, Teff. Tiffanie (03:16) Of course. and yes, it is early in the week starting my Starting my Monday podcasting is really fun. And starting my Monday podcasting with Kristy brings it down. It's only 10 a.m. and I feel like it has been a whirlwind this morning. So knowing DAT- Kristy (03:31) Yeah. Tiffanie (03:31) that I'm here, I'm like, okay, actually we're gonna breathe. So I hope all of our listeners feel that. Kristy brings a sense of calm to every every space that you enter. so thank you for doing that for me today. I need it. DAT- Kristy (03:44) Absolutely, my pleasure. Tiffanie (03:46) So, Kristy, this is something I think you're really great at. I do go through and and this was the first podcast on our list, and I was like, Yeah, this is Kristy's podcast. If we do no more DAT- Kristy (03:56) Mm-hmm. Tiffanie (03:56) today, it's at least this one. And we really wanted to speak to the podcasting world here and and dental listeners about how to find growth within a practice without physically growing the practice. And this is something that has come up a lot. And I think Kristy. I've at least had a lot of I've been experiencing this. I've had a lot of practices that are like tapped out on space, right? Like physical space. And after 2020, right? The year of 2020, March to December, this massive boom, right? We had this tank of like, what are we gonna do? And then we just had this massive boom and this influx. And so I think what I saw happen is a ton of practices remodeled or they did expansions, they added as much as they physically could. And they're kind of tapped out. I know I have you know some that are like if I build anymore, I don't have parking where my patients gonna park. And so DAT- Kristy (04:50) That's seven. Tiffanie (04:51) they're finding themselves in this space or they're finding themselves in this space where maybe they don't have the finances right now to physically build or the capability and it doesn't make sense to. So we push growth. We're always saying, you know, seven to ten percent, ten percent is our goal, at seven percent is a minimum, a bare minimum to keep up with inflation. And my Clients, you know, a lot of my practices are looking at me like, okay, Tiff, like that's crazy. So I wanted to chat today through some ideas that we utilize and Kristy that you bring to the table specifically to increase that like dollar per hour, that bottom line, that production collection space without physically increasing maybe even our patient base. Cause Kristy also have got a ton of practices. that are struggling for new patients. We're like scraping the bottom of the braille all trying to find new patients. So yeah, that's where we're at. We're just like, how do you grow without pouring water on a plant and growing it, you know? DAT- Kristy (05:52) Mm-hmm. Absolutely. Tip, I love this subject because so many offices think that it all has to come from new patients, you know? And sometimes new patients can be expensive if we're looking for outside marketing, right? And we have so much to tap into within our practices already. And first and foremost, I always like to say when's the last time you did a fee evaluation? a lot of people after COVID. really didn't tap into this. And I speak to doctors almost every day who think they were at the 80th percentile. And when we look at it, they're down in the 40th or 50th percentile, you know? And I also say tip with that, a lot of docs are hesitant to to look at this because they're like, I'm so high PPO. And I always say, hey, if you don't raise your fees, they're never going to raise theirs either. So Tiffanie (06:47) Yeah. DAT- Kristy (06:48) Taking a look at that first and foremost is huge. Tiffanie (06:51) I totally agree with that. It's something that's overlooked. I love what you said about the PPO space because so many doctors are like, what difference does it make? I'm tied to these fee schedules or nobody ever sees my UCR. Well, they do. The insurance companies see it. And I actually have a practice, I don't remember who I was podcasting with, but we spoke about them a couple weeks ago that they do their fee analysis and updates in during the summer. It's their slow time and so DAT- Kristy (07:16) Mm. Tiffanie (07:18) they do it during the summer. when there's space and there's time because January, you know, that's an influx of just DAT- Kristy (07:24) Basically. Tiffanie (07:25) yeah, is it crazy. And so they move that task to the summer, which I think is really smart. And we actually just went through and did a fee analysis and found that they're they have a couple of insurances that are paying in network almost to their UCR fees. And their UCR fees are not low, right? They're getting like a thousand to eleven hundred dollars for a crown. So when we requested a fee increase, right, they're like, hey, we're already paying 90% or 95% of your UCR, so we're denying it right now. And to your point, Kristy, they need to change their UCR because their insurances are following those UCR fees, right? DAT- Kristy (08:06) Yeah. Tiffanie (08:07) And so many practices overlook that and just go with the flow, and they just like muscle memory, they just keep. you just keep doing it, right? You're like Dory, just keep swimming and you just don't think about what's behind you. And increasing DAT- Kristy (08:20) Yeah. Tiffanie (08:21) those UCRs makes a massive difference, especially when you're a PPO dentist in the area that's at that 50th percentile. You need to be way higher. And if no one's seeing those UCR fees, great. Then guess what? You don't have to have that conversation with your with your patients. that their fees are increasing because you increased fees. Like no now your insurances see those fee increases and then you can request fee increases from them for your fee schedules. DAT- Kristy (08:49) Yeah, exactly. I think it's a it's a huge missed opportunity if if you haven't looked at them in a while. And and I like to say look at once a year. I mean, it it really is worth it and it fluctuates. And don't forget your products if you're selling products. Like make Tiffanie (09:05) Yes. DAT- Kristy (09:05) sure you're updating those and looking at invoices. Make sure you're you're charging the correct, you know, a lot of offices don't add on for like toothbrushes and that sort of stuff, you could actually be going in the hole if you haven't looked at it in a while. So Tiffanie (09:20) Absolutely. I have had so many practices that were that look back, you know, they haven't done it in three, four years and they look at it and they're like, my gosh, I'm literally losing money on fluoride. Like, we haven't updated our fees, so my fluoride costs more than what I'm charging my patients. And I'm like, Yeah, and that's an easy DAT- Kristy (09:37) Crazy. Tiffanie (09:38) one. And even like to your point the oral bee and crest and all of them, they increase inflation, right, is everywhere. So if your goodie bags are, you know, costing a certain amount Add that in too. Take that into consideration because you've got to pay for those somehow, and we forget that those freebies are coming out of our overhead somewhere. We've got to make DAT- Kristy (09:59) Yeah, agree with you, Tiff. you know, the other area that I like is looking at your unscheduled patients. I mean, Tiffanie (10:07) Right. DAT- Kristy (10:08) so many of my practices have a whole practice within a practice and and we get busy and we think we we don't have time to call on those. And I like to say it's a proactive and a reactive approach and making sure we're touching it every single day is huge. Tiffanie (10:25) Yeah. Yeah, and to your point, that's a like a reactivation campaign. This is not just it's also including, but it's not just patients who were due last month that didn't come in. Those are very top of mind. We're hitting those. 90% of our our our practices are hitting those recare due. Recare coming up, recare six months past due, one year past due. This is patients who haven't been seen in 18, 24, 36 months because To your point, there's a practice practice within a practice. I have practices, I know we both do. The physical practice has been around for 30 plus years. You may have been the newest dentist, the newest owner. So maybe you've only been there for two, three, five years, and you're thinking active patient count, but you've got 30 years of this physical space being there of patients who per perhaps haven't seen a dentist or been touched by your recare efforts. DAT- Kristy (11:21) Yeah, absolutely. And I love those ones because you already have a relationship with them. So Tiffanie (11:25) Yeah. DAT- Kristy (11:26) you even if you've physically inactivated them, you can run an inactivated campaign and and systematically touch these people to remind them, Hey, I'm still here. We'd love to see ya, you know. Tiffanie (11:39) Yeah. Yeah. I have a lot of clients that do that reactivation campaign and they're like, okay, but what if they've moved? What if they decided not to come? He's like, great, then you get to clean up your system as well and remind those patients, no matter where they live, they need to see a dentist. So if our goal is to ensure that our patients are healthy, you're still handling that because you're still reminding them to find a dentist and To me, those are new patients, right? And you said earlier, like a lot of a lot of practices will put all their eggs in a basket of a new patient. And I think that comes from the early 2000s of everything was new patients. There were so many consulting companies and I just everything we heard in dentistry was new patients. You heard nothing else, new patients in production. And that's evolved a ton because I think people got tired of being new patient mills, right? Where it was like, We see so many patients, but we're not worried about what's happening to them after they leave that first appointment. And that has dramatically shifted. And that's where this comes into play. So even if you haven't physically, maybe you've been there for a year or three years, you haven't met that patient yet, that's okay. That patient DAT- Kristy (12:49) Sure. Tiffanie (12:50) has a relationship with the practice, with the building, it's memory, it's driving up to the place that you've gone. three, four, five times for your dental care. That's my dentist, right? That's my dental practice. So then you have that opportunity now to build the relationship one-on-one with that person as they enter. DAT- Kristy (13:10) Yeah, agree with you, Tiff. it it's look at the number because I bet you would be surprised at how many patients you have sitting out there. And if truly you are at a capacity, you guys can go through those and look at them strategically. If they have outstanding treatment, those patients potentially could be could be coming back in not just hygiene, but in the doctor's chair too. So Tiffanie (13:32) Yes. Yes. DAT- Kristy (13:34) yeah, there's a gold mine sitting out there most of the time, and it just takes tapping Tiffanie (13:36) Yeah. Yeah. DAT- Kristy (13:38) into it. Tiffanie (13:39) I have a practice that had nineteen thousand patients had touched this physical building at one point or another. Nineteen thousand people in this small town. And I was like, Yeah, stop paying for new patients. Just just physically hit those patients with emails. You just automated emails that go out once a month and you're gonna get you're gonna get patients back because I've seen it and you're gonna get patients that call and say, Hey, actually I moved out of town. Great. clean up our system. So I love those. DAT- Kristy (14:06) Yeah. You know, Tiff, even to that point, how many offices look at how many new patients they get, but take it one step further and see, okay, we had thirty new patients this month, but only twenty rescheduled for another appointment. So making Tiffanie (14:21) Right. Mm-hmm. DAT- Kristy (14:22) sure when we have them or having those conversations to keep them and capture them as they're coming in as well. Tiffanie (14:29) Yeah, I have I had that conversation last week with a client and they asked the great question of okay, is that that they scheduled for their treatment or they scheduled their six month recare? And I said, Great question because I love definitions and both DAT- Kristy (14:41) Yeah. Tiffanie (14:43) because so many patients, Kristy, so many people are like, yeah, sure, we'll schedule. And then they cancel in two weeks DAT- Kristy (14:49) Mm-hmm. Tiffanie (14:50) or six months right before their visit, right? And you never see them again. So if they had treatment diagnosed and didn't schedule that, but they scheduled their six month visit. That's a little fishy to me. So I said both. And that DAT- Kristy (15:01) Yeah. Tiffanie (15:02) leads into that case acceptance space too. We're only watching we're only watching case acceptance of an overall and we're not differentiating to are the new patients accepting versus just maybe recare's accepting that we've already had this relationship because then you're seeing what's that relationship we're building with the new patients? Are they sticking or are they canceling? DAT- Kristy (15:23) Yeah, 100%, Tiff. I think there's a couple other areas too that come to mind for me when it comes to the growth. And it goes back to what you were saying in the case acceptance realm. Like what I found lately is people really have to have some strategic resources for patients to accept treatment, you know? Tiffanie (15:43) Mm. DAT- Kristy (15:44) So from the realm of finances, making sure we have ways that patients can say yes. Tiffanie (15:50) Yeah. DAT- Kristy (15:50) You know, and really measuring when they don't, what what stood Tiffanie (15:54) Yeah. DAT- Kristy (15:55) in the way. Tiffanie (15:56) Yeah, I love that. And that seems to be I think in for my client base, what I've seen is scheduling hurdles and finances, making sure DAT- Kristy (16:05) Yep. Tiffanie (16:06) that there's an easy way to say yes to the price. and making sure that blocked scheduling or whatever it is that you choose to use for your scheduling that it that it works. I've got a lot of patient or a lot of clients that their patient appointments, like they're just throwing things on the schedule to try to fill it. Like especially the ones that are struggling to fill a schedule, they're just grabbing whatever they can. And DAT- Kristy (16:31) Mm-hmm. Tiffanie (16:33) without utilizing a blocked scheduling method and filling it in that way, we do a really big disservice because I think Kristy, what I've seen at least, is sometimes those patients that are in, those appointments that are in that should be an hour, are now taking an hour and a half, two hours because there's other stuff mixed in. And so then we are making our days longer and like, okay, if we're scheduling that, now I need two hours in the future. You probably didn't. You probably just didn't schedule correctly around it. And so you're actually losing a ton of time throughout your day to be more productive. And to your point, Kristy, that's the growth. If we can condense our schedule and do things more effectively and more efficiently, we can add more production onto the schedule. DAT- Kristy (17:20) Agree with you. again, too, in this day and age, a lot of people don't like taking a lot of time off work. So consider Tiffanie (17:27) Yeah. DAT- Kristy (17:27) doing more on your patient while they're there. Give them give them the choice, you know, let them decide. Are you the type of patient that likes to do what more in one treatment, you know, or do you Tiffanie (17:39) Yeah. DAT- Kristy (17:39) want to come more frequently? Tiffanie (17:41) Yeah, and that goes into your being able to say yes to the treatment. I think that's a that's a space as well because if you come at me with like two, three, four appointments, I might be like overwhelmed by the idea and not want to start anything because I can't finish it. And if DAT- Kristy (17:57) Yeah. Tiffanie (17:58) my schedule is too difficult to envision being able to finish all of these appointments in a timely manner, I might just back away and say, you know what, I'm not ready to start anything because I can't figure out how to do it all. DAT- Kristy (18:09) Yep, agree with you, Tiff. And lastly, I think I hear a lot of doctors say, All my patients are so healthy. All my patients Tiffanie (18:16) Yes. DAT- Kristy (18:17) are so healthy. And I I truly think that that's a huge missed opportunity too. It's a great time to take a step back and just say, Hey, what are your long-term goals for your teeth? And maybe now that you've repaired damage in my mouth or gotten rid of infection, this is a perfect time to talk about the cosmetic things that a lot of doctors Tiffanie (18:37) Wonderful thing. DAT- Kristy (18:37) love doing, right? Tiffanie (18:39) Yep, I had that conversation with two or three doctors just last week that I do we hear that constantly, right? Well, I need new patients because my patients are healthy. That's fantastic because what if you could do really fun work on healthy patients? There's ortho, right? And ortho, I love when when practitioners look at ortho as a way to prevent future issues, right? So if you're misaligned, especially the lower anterior. Always right. There's always something there. So it's perio, it's chip teeth in the future, it's losing teeth. Like, how can we help how can ortho become a preventative measurement? And then to your point, cosmetics, whitening. My fiance just asked me the other night. Like he hasn't talked to his dentist at all about it, but he's got two, he's got an implant with a crown and he's got a crown. And they're discoloring. They're they're years old. They're probably like six years old at this point, right? And so they're discoloring. And he's like, What do I even do? Right? Thank goodness. I'm here and I I'm like, well, let me give you your options. You can do four, DAT- Kristy (19:46) Yeah. Tiffanie (19:46) six, eight. Let me tell you what I would do. Let me tell you who I would like all of these things. But he isn't talking to them about it. He's talking to me about it. So how many patients do we have that don't even have someone to talk to about it? They're just sitting there wondering. Could this be better and afraid to say something because it's an embarrassing or confusing or an unknown? Like so many things hold us back. DAT- Kristy (20:13) Yeah, it's crazy. A lot of my clients have heard this story, but the same thing happened with my mother-in-law. Like literally Tiffanie (20:19) Yeah. DAT- Kristy (20:20) when I was in practice, you know, family would come, but she went somewhere with her friends and she saw somebody with a beautiful smile. And next thing you know, she's going to their dentist. Yeah, she came back. Tiffanie (20:30) Yeah. DAT- Kristy (20:32) But my doctors were like, What the heck? And I'm like, But you never asked or showed the possibilities, you know. So don't Tiffanie (20:36) Yeah. Yeah. DAT- Kristy (20:39) forget about your healthy patients. Like, take that step back. And this is a perfect time to discover is there anything you don't like about your smile, you know. Tiffanie (20:47) Yeah. I love that you gave that a story because my fiance literally asked me, Who would I need to go to? Is that something that insert his dentist name can do? And I was like, Wow, this is wild. This is wild. And DAT- Kristy (21:03) Yeah. Tiffanie (21:04) so I've had so many people, I'm in Phoenix, right? We're both in Phoenix, right? So Scottsdale DAT- Kristy (21:08) Yeah. Tiffanie (21:09) is right around the corner, right? Just DAT- Kristy (21:11) Mm-hmm. Tiffanie (21:11) a little a little twenty-five to forty-five minute drive, depending on where you are in the valley. Everyone thinks you have to go to Scottsdale for cosmetic treatment, right? I DAT- Kristy (21:21) Yeah. Tiffanie (21:22) can't get whitening, I can't get veneers. If I'm going to get veneers, right? We have people and legitimately there are a lot of dentists there, a lot of dentists everywhere who do great work. Scottsdale and LA. People fly in from other states to get dentistry done in Scottsdale and LA because they think that's where they have to go. His people don't know. He's worked with he's been a patient at this practice since he had the emergency situation with his front teeth. DAT- Kristy (21:51) Well. Tiffanie (21:52) And he's like, should I go to him? And I'm like, I can't speak to his work, but I can say he he does them. You know, DAT- Kristy (21:58) Yeah. Tiffanie (21:59) so it's like you just don't know what you don't know. And so if we're not having those conversations, I think that's a massive space of growth. And if you're not someone who loves to do that, fine. What do you love to do? You know, how many missing teeth are there? Do you like bridges? Do you like implants? Do you like how many missing teeth are within your recare? How many missing teeth are coming down the pipeline of patients that are in your database? DAT- Kristy (22:25) One hundred percent. And or even maybe you've added new services to your service mix that even your existing patients don't know you're doing. Tiffanie (22:33) Yeah, yeah. I agree. And it doesn't have to be Botox, fillers, threads. Like you don't have to be DAT- Kristy (22:37) Right. Yeah. Tiffanie (22:40) like, okay, well, I've tapped out my crowns and my fillings. Like I've gotta offer these other things. If you want to offer it, great, do it. But if it's not like a desire that you have to be this aesthetic dentist in that capacity, don't do it. You don't have to do all on force. Find something that you love. that you can add to your service mix or something that's within your service mix to Kristy's point that your patients just don't even know that's there. DAT- Kristy (23:09) Yeah. And lastly to wrap it, Tiff, I think so many people don't realize tapping into their own patients to earn that growth, like through social media and that sort of reviews, referrals, you know what I mean? Like give your patients a reason to refer and and even talk about you. Like bring that presence around so your existing patients can share why they love you and others will follow them. Tiffanie (23:38) Yeah. Yeah. Don't be the dentist that your patients are like, I don't know if they're accepting new patients or not. Let me call and find out. Like, no, just let them call and find out. So I agree. DAT- Kristy (23:46) Yeah. Tiffanie (23:47) I agree. I think fee schedule increases. So if you haven't done them recently within the last year, do it. I do love the idea of moving that to the summer or whatever your slow period is. If you're a pediatric dentist, don't do it in the summer. and then looking at service mixes, so what can you do more of? And looking at your schedule and making sure that you're utilizing as much time as you possibly can and that this that the schedule makes sense. I love that. DAT- Kristy (24:14) Agree with you and don't forget that reactivation. Tiffanie (24:17) Activation, that was the other one. Yeah. Don't forget those 19,000 patients that are sitting in your database somewhere. So, yes, I love DAT- Kristy (24:21) Yeah. Tiffanie (24:23) that. Kristy, these were phenomenal ideas. Thank you so much. thank you for DAT- Kristy (24:27) Absolutely. Tiffanie (24:28) making it easy. Thank you for helping so many clients. And for our listeners, if you need some Kristy wisdom, you need some Dental A Team help, please reach out. We're always here. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com or TheDentalATeam.com website. You can sign up for a quick free consultation as well to see if what ideas we have. It doesn't mean you're signing up. It just means hey, tell me, tell me what are some ideas that you guys have. 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Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Dallas sportswriter Tim Cowlishaw to discuss why Dallas teams are leaving the American Airlines Center area and the impact on fans, then shifts to music and Tim's Springsteen origin story. Tim recounts growing up between New Jersey and Texas, early influences like musicals and the Beatles, and discovering Bruce via a 1974 Columbia “Say Hello to Last Year's Genius” radio ad. He describes a canceled 1974 Sportatorium show, then seeing Springsteen up close at The Bottom Line in 1975 and attending about 30 shows, including a 1984 Chicago trip on the Born in the U.S.A. tour. Tim shares views on setlists and political talk on recent tours, praises The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle and the book Tonight in Jungland, reflects on Bruce's work ethic, and discusses favorites like Taylor Swift, Radiohead, and The National, plus Cowboys and writing life. https://a.co/d/04IjQ10n 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 01:02 Dallas Teams Leaving Downtown 04:40 From Tulsa to Texas Roots 06:32 King Biscuit Bruce Discovery 08:19 First Shows and Close Calls 13:53 Chasing Tours and Great Seats 19:56 Setlists and Political Talk 21:17 Favorite Album and Studio Lore 24:24 Books and Nebraska Film Debate 25:31 Selling Out Debate 26:00 Springsteen Work Ethic 28:16 Columns And Retirement 29:43 Mavs Ownership Rants 32:50 Taylor Swift Live 35:50 Radiohead Berlin Trip 38:54 Cowboys Season Outlook 40:40 Around The Horn Farewell 41:15 Thunder Road Mary 43:11 Backstreets Terry Mystery 45:13 Wrap Up And Thanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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