Podcast appearances and mentions of Brad Hawkins

Join Cory on The Cory Cast as he sits down with Brad Hawkins, the visionary owner of Floor Covering Inc. in Camillus, NY. This episode is packed with invaluable insights for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone interested in business growth and franchise ownership.Brad shares his incredible journey, starting from his roots in Washington D.C. to ultimately launching and scaling a successful franchise business right here in Central New York. Discover the challenges and triumphs of starting a business, the intricacies of franchise development, and the keys to sustainable growth in the competitive floor covering industry.But it's not all business! We dive into fascinating discussions about stoic philosophy and how its principles can be applied to entrepreneurship, leadership, and navigating the ups and downs of owning a business. Brad offers unique perspectives on business scaling, team building, and maintaining a resilient mindset.Whether you're looking for inspiration on how to start a franchise, tips on growing your local business, or simply want to hear a compelling entrepreneurial success story, this episode with Brad Hawkins is a must-listen. Tune in to learn about floor installation, home improvement businesses, and the path to achieving your own business dreams.Floor Covering Int:https://www.floorcoveringsinternational.com/------Find this episode on YouTube by searching for "Cory Cast"-----Don't forget to follow, rate, and subscribe!----Instagram: @Frothy_Lawson | Twitter: @FrothyLawson---Thank you to this episode's sponsors:Thur13en

I'm sitting down with Brad Hawkins, a franchisee with Floor Coverings International who went from private wealth management to owning a $2 million+ territory—all self-funded and with just a handful of employees.In this episode, Brad shares his journey from Wall Street to Main Street, what drew him to franchising, why “the floor is $2 million” in his business, and why following the playbook is key for franchise success. If you're thinking about owning a business, this one's for you.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Meet Brad Hawkins01:30 – Why Brad left wealth management to own a franchise03:45 – How a chance meeting with a franchise consultant changed everything06:10 – Why he chose Floor Coverings International09:20 – Starting a franchise with a $275K investment (and the “shoebox” funding story)12:05 – Why Brad didn't buy an existing business (and why he wanted to build from scratch)15:00 – Does franchise size matter? How many locations is “big enough”?17:40 – The hardest part of launching a franchise from scratch21:30 – Biggest mistakes new franchisees make (and how to avoid them)25:15 – “Follow the playbook” – why going off-script is a rookie mistake28:20 – How to leverage your franchise network like a mastermind32:10 – Show Me The Money: What's the earning potential?34:30 – “The floor is $2 million” – revenue expectations per territory37:00 – Net income margins & how many employees you really need40:15 – The cornerstone of Brad's success: being maniacal about customer service43:00 – Brad's future plans: scaling in Central NY and growing B2B/commercial work

In this podcast Pastor Josh interviews the two candidates for the Chelan County Commissioner position; Flint Hartwig and Brad Hawkins. Josh hones in on the point that local politics are very important, which is impacts people's lives more than whoever is in the White House. Listen to hear how these two intelligent men dialogue on how to tackle issues of homelessness, wildfires, and the housing crisis. Thanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Heath & Brad continue to share their personal experience with Abiding and bringing it into their church through a Sunday School course. This course was very transformational for the church. We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@afjministry.com.

Heath & Brad share their personal experience with Abiding and bringing it into their church through a Sunday School course. This course was very transformational for the church. We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@afjministry.com.

Today - we take a closer look into recent developments in wolf management. And later - A major milestone has been reached in the race for Chelan County Commissioner, Position 3. Candidate Brad Hawkins has set a new local campaign fundraising record.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Brad Hawkins, CEO and founder of Safer Net, returns as a guest on the CyberPro Podcast to share his cybersecurity insights. The company has experienced significant growth, with employees now spanning the globe, reflecting the worldwide nature of cybersecurity challenges. Hawkins highlights the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly emphasizing the rapid advancements in AI and the ongoing work on IoT security. He stresses the importance of adhering to fundamental cybersecurity practices, such as using VPNs and virus protection consistently, to mitigate risks effectively. Brad concludes with a lighthearted discussion on the indispensable role of technology in daily life.   Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-hawkins-516b721/ Visit SaferNet: https://safernetvpn.com/    Visit Shortarms website: https://www.shortarmsolutions.com/    You can follow us at: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shortarmsolutions  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shortarmsolutions   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ShortArmSAS

This week Brad Hawkins, CEO and founder of Safer Net, returns as a guest on the CyberPro Podcast to share his cybersecurity insights. The company has experienced significant growth, with employees now spanning the globe, reflecting the worldwide nature of cybersecurity challenges. Hawkins highlights the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly emphasizing the rapid advancements in AI and the ongoing work on IoT security. He stresses the importance of adhering to fundamental cybersecurity practices, such as using VPNs and virus protection consistently, to mitigate risks effectively. Brad concludes with a lighthearted discussion on the indispensable role of technology in daily life.   Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-hawkins-516b721/ Visit SaferNet: https://safernetvpn.com/    Visit Shortarms website: https://www.shortarmsolutions.com/    You can follow us at: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shortarmsolutions  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shortarmsolutions   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ShortArmSAS

Jon shares his thoughts on the new-look defensive coaching staff under Head Coach Sherrone Moore in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Jon visits with Defensive Coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale around the 23:30 mark to discuss his return to the college ranks, offer up his early impressions of the players on his defense, and tell a few fun stories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today -The Wenatchee World recently honored five exceptional individuals and organizations at the fourth annual Community Impact Awards. And later - the inspiring yet challenging journey of John Miklosh, a resident of Peshastin, who navigates life with ALS. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Brad Hawkins (Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi) shares how he has partnered with God in growing multiple successful companies and how he has responded to some unique ethical quandaries along the way.    Brad Hawkins is Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi, which has developed SaferNet, a CyberSafety & Internet Control App. Safernet turns exposed business owners into thriving entrepreneurs who grow their businesses without cybersecurity fears. He has started and built eight companies, including two event centers that he currently owns and operates in the Denver, Colorado area. He has also started and built an LED light manufacturing company, investment management, financial life coaching, medical wellness company, oxygen delivery company, oil well drilling.    Prior to his extensive career in technology, Brad earned a business degree from Colorado Christian University and earned a degree in theology from CFNI. https://www.SaferNet.com/  Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

On this episode, Brad Hawkins (Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi) shares how he has partnered with God in growing multiple successful companies and how he has responded to some unique ethical quandaries along the way.    Brad Hawkins is Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi, which has developed SaferNet, a CyberSafety & Internet Control App. Safernet turns exposed business owners into thriving entrepreneurs who grow their businesses without cybersecurity fears. He has started and built eight companies, including two event centers that he currently owns and operates in the Denver, Colorado area. He has also started and built an LED light manufacturing company, investment management, financial life coaching, medical wellness company, oxygen delivery company, oil well drilling.    Prior to his extensive career in technology, Brad earned a business degree from Colorado Christian University and earned a degree in theology from CFNI. https://www.SaferNet.com/  Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

On this episode, Brad Hawkins (Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi) shares how he has partnered with God in growing multiple successful companies and how he has responded to some unique ethical quandaries along the way.    Brad Hawkins is Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi, which has developed SaferNet, a CyberSafety & Internet Control App. Safernet turns exposed business owners into thriving entrepreneurs who grow their businesses without cybersecurity fears. He has started and built eight companies, including two event centers that he currently owns and operates in the Denver, Colorado area. He has also started and built an LED light manufacturing company, investment management, financial life coaching, medical wellness company, oxygen delivery company, oil well drilling.    Prior to his extensive career in technology, Brad earned a business degree from Colorado Christian University and earned a degree in theology from CFNI. https://www.SaferNet.com/  Theology of Business is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God's will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

COBB LIFE for November 19th Publish Date:  November 17th Henssler :15 INTRODUCTION From the Henssler Financial Studio, welcome to Cobb Life, proudly brought to you by the Marietta Daily Journal. I'm Keith Ippolito, representing the BG Ad Group, and we're excited to have you join us for this latest episode. Our show's lineup is brought to you by Credit Union of Georgia. In today's episode, we have the privilege of hearing from a group of veterans who've served our country across various branches. Also Joining us is Brad Hawkins, director of The Aviation History and Technology Center, who helps facilitate these insightful conversations. These incredible men will share their personal stories as veterans. They'll reflect on what Veterans Day truly means to them, offering unique perspectives on their service and sacrifice. Stay tuned as we honor and hear from these remarkable individuals. Their narratives and experiences are sure to inspire and remind us all of the valor and dedication embodied by our veterans. It's Sunday. It's Cobb Life. So stick around to hear what's next.   BREAK: ESOG Welcome back to Cobb Life! First off we will hear from the Aviation History and Technology Center director Brad Hawkins. And here is that conversation. ***Brad Hawkins*** Break: ELON Welcome back to Cobb Life! Next up we will hear from Bob Higgins who served in the Airforce. And here is that conversation. ***BOONE HIGGINS*** BREAK: CU of GA Welcome back to Cobb Life! Now we will hear from Boone Barnes who served in the Airforce as a navigator. He used to navigate C-141 where I conducted this entire set of interviews. And here is that conversation. ***BOONE BARNES*** BREAK: DAYCO Welcome back to Cobb Life! Now we will hear from Floyd Brightman who served over 21 years in the Navy. And here is that conversation. ***FLOYD BRIGHTMAN*** BREAK: INGLES 7 Welcome back to Cobb Life! Now we will hear from Scott Major who served in the Army. And here is that conversation. ***SCOTT MAJORS*** BREAK: DRAKE And we'll be right back with closing comments after this. BREAK: HENSSLER :60 Signoff: And with that, we wrap up another episode of Cobb Life. Thank you for listening this week. I hope you found my conversations with these veterans interesting. Remember to mark your calendar for every Sunday, as we bring you more captivating conversations from Cobb County. So I'm Keith Ippolito, your host representing the BG Ad Group. Until then, take care, and farewell! www.henssler.com  www.inglesmarkets.com  www.cuofga.org  www.drakerealty.com  www.daycosystems.com www.esogrepair.com  www.elonsalon.com  #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COBB LIFE for November 12th Publish Date:  November 11th Henssler :15 INTRODUCTION From the Henssler Financial Studio, welcome to Cobb Life, proudly brought to you by the Marietta Daily Journal. I'm Keith Ippolito, representing the BG Ad Group, and we're excited to have you join us for this latest episode. Our show's lineup is brought to you by Credit Union of Georgia. In a departure from the ordinary, I recently had the extraordinary opportunity to record an entire podcast episode from the cockpit of a C-141 Starliner. It was a unique experience that allowed me to connect with some truly remarkable veterans from Cobb County. Throughout these conversations, I was deeply moved by the greatness of these men and women, and the profound impact their military service had on their lives. In today's episode, you're in for a treat as we kick off a special veteran's series. Our distinguished guest is Donna Rowe, a Vietnam War nurse, who generously shares her incredible stories with us. From tales of bravery to the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood, Donna takes us on a journey through Vietnam you don't want to miss. Prepare to be captivated as Donna not only recounts her experiences but also sheds light on an outstanding veterans' memorial right here in Cobb County. Stay tuned as we unravel the first chapter of this compelling veteran series, offering you a glimpse into the extraordinary life of Donna Rowe. Thank you for joining us on this fascinating journey.   BREAK: ESOG –– ELON – CU of GA Welcome back to Cobb Life! In this segment, we delve into Donna Rowe's captivating experiences during her time in Vietnam. Brace yourself for an extraordinary story of heroism as Donna recounts the incredible moment she saved an infant, a moment so profound that it led to an immediate baptism. Without further ado, let's hear from the remarkable Donna Rowe. ***DONNA ROWE***   Stick around for the incredible project that Donna is leading next! BREAK: DAYCO – INGLES 7 – JRM (TASTE OF KENNESAW) Welcome back to Cobb Life! In this segment, Donna shares insights about the Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation, shedding light on its mission, anticipated completion, and how our community can contribute to this noble cause. And here's that conversation. ***DONNA ROWE***   And we'll be right back with closing comments after this.   BREAK: DRAKE – HENSSLER :60 Signoff: And with that, we wrap up another compelling episode of Cobb Life. Thank you for being part of our audience this week. I trust you found my conversation with Donna as engaging as I did. Join me next Sunday for another installment of our veteran's series, featuring insightful discussions with five Vietnam vets and Aviation History and Technology Center Director, Brad Hawkins. Their stories underscore the profound impact of military service on their lives. Remember to mark your calendar for every Sunday, as we bring you more captivating conversations from Cobb County. So I'm Keith Ippolito, your host representing the BG Ad Group. Until then, take care, and farewell! www.henssler.com  www.inglesmarkets.com  www.cuofga.org  www.drakerealty.com  www.daycosystems.com www.esogrepair.com  www.elonsalon.com  www.jrmmanagement.com www.nps.gov/kemo/index.htm #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COBB LIFE for October 15th Publish Date:  October 13th INTRODUCTION From the Henssler Financial Studio, welcome to Cobb Life, proudly brought to you by the Marietta Daily Journal. I'm Keith Ippolito, representing the BG Ad Group, and we're excited to have you join us for this latest episode. Our show's lineup is brought to you by Credit Union of Georgia. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brad Hawkins, the project coordinator at the Aviation History & Technology Center. My fascination with Cobb's aviation history began after reading a recent article in the MDJ featuring local historian Bill Marchione, shedding light on aviation's profound impact on Smyrna and Cobb County's growth. And guess what? Bill will be joining us next week! Brad and I delved into the legacy of Charles M. Dobbins, the local war hero behind Dobbins Air Force Base's name, as well as the pivotal role played by James Carmichael, one of Lockheed's first plant managers. We also explored how the aviation industry intersected with the history of segregation in the South. So, stay tuned for an enlightening episode of Cobb Life, where we uncover the diverse stories and experiences within our vibrant community.   BREAK: ESOG –– ELON – CU of GA Welcome back to Cobb Life. In this segment, we dive into Brad's background and explore the driving force behind his profound passion for aviation. You'll also learn about the pivotal moment when Bell Aviation and the construction of the Bell Bomber plant initially arrived in Cobb County. Later on, we'll unravel the significant events surrounding Lockheed's relocation of its plant to the area in 1951. And now, let's hear from our guest, Brad Hawkins: ***HAWKINS 1***   That concludes the first segment of Cobb Life. On the other side of this break, we will hear part two    of my conversation with Brad. We'll be right back.    BREAK: DAYCO – INGLES 2 – POWERS Welcome back to Cobb Life! In this segment, Brad and I delve into the critical role the aviation industry played in the process of desegregation. We'll also explore Cobb County's remarkable transformation from an agricultural society to a vibrant suburban community. Additionally, we'll uncover some lesser-known facts about Charles M. Dobbins, the individual after whom Dobbins Air Force Base is named. And here is part of my conversation with Brad. ***HAWKINS 2***   And we'll be right back with closing comments after this.   BREAK: JRM – DRAKE – HENSSLER Signoff: That brings us to the end of another engaging episode of Cobb Life. Thank you for joining us this week. We trust you found today's content both enlightening and enjoyable. Be sure to mark your calendars for next week, as we'll be joined by local historian Bill Marchione for a fascinating discussion about the history of Smyrna. I've just ordered Bill's book, 'A Brief History of Smyrna,' and I can't wait to delve into it over the weekend. So I'm your host, Keith Ippolito, representing the BG Ad Group. Until then, take care, and goodbye!   Please visit wwe.ahtc360.org for more info about visiting the museum. #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When is a product done? When should you build vs buy? Join host Kyle on this episode of Product by Design as he speaks with Brad Hawkins, Chief Solutions Officer at ServicePower as they discuss product development, user experience, AI, and more. With 28 years of experience, Brad shares his passion for finding solutions and elevating customer experience. Listen as they discuss prioritizing user experience in software development, the evolution of claims processing, and unifying a platform. Get ready for insightful discussions about machine learning, practical solutions, and personal growth.Brad HawkinsBrad is the Chief Solutions Officer at ServicePower, a leading field service management software for companies like Costco, LG, Whirlpool and more. Brad has more than 25 years of experience in developing field service solutions that enhance processes and elevate customer experiences. Links from the Show:LinkedIn: Brad Hawkins, ServicePowerLinks: ServicePower More by Kyle:Follow Product by Design and Kyle on TwitterFollow Product by Design and Kyle on TikTokSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on PatreonTimestamps:[00:00:07] Field Service Management with Brad Hawkins[00:03:35] Golfing and Career Journey with ServicePower[00:06:58] Streamlining Warranty Payment Processes[00:10:06] Value Creation and Workforce Management in ServicePower[00:13:37] Unifying Platform Technologies Through Acquisitions[00:16:36] Prioritizing User Experience in Software Development[00:19:56] Continuous improvement and buying vs building software[00:23:16] Long-Term Employment [00:26:41] Career Growth Within One Company[00:30:02] Building Platform and AI in Software Industry[00:33:19] Challenges with AI and Machine Learning Implementation[00:36:44] Learning Simplicity in Career[00:40:09] Staying focused on core competencies[00:43:04] ServicePower's Unique Workforce Solution[00:46:17] Embracing Life's Unexpected Journey[00:49:37] Speaker's Social and Digital Media Promotion

Pull up a chair for this week's Cobb Life as the BG Ad Group presents a Father's Day Tribute and Brian Giffin visits with Len Thompson of Lenny's Hair Salon and Brad Hawkins from the Marietta Aviation Museum about the 5th annual Wings and Whitewalls, classic cars and historic aircraft event coming this fall at the Museum. Cobb Life.....miss a week, miss a lot! www.henssler.com  www.daycosystems.com   www.cuofga.org   www.drakerealty.com   www.esogrepaircom   www.ingles-markets.com   See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Our buddies Tom Jenkins and Brad Hawkins join us this week to talk about their recent trip to Manitoba Stickglingers for Canadian black bear!  Ryan with Manitoba Stickflingers is well known in the traditional bowhunting community and Brad and Tom's recent hunt definitely lived up to expectations!  If you're gearing up to head into bear camp, or have ever wanted to, this episode's gonna get you fired up!

Brad Hawkins has been with ServicePower:Field Service Software since 2004, where he currently serves as Senior Vice President of products and solutions, overseeing operations, development and product management. He's a long-time veteran in the world of field service technology and Brad brings more than 20 years of experience in workforce management software.    Questions • Could you share a little bit about their journey, how is it that you got to where you are today. And just in your own words, why you're doing what you're doing and how you got there. • Could you explain to our listeners a little bit about what field service is exactly? Maybe just break down some examples of what types of work does that entail? • What has your experience been with field service? And do you find it differs based on maybe the culture of the country? Or how do you optimize for a great experience with all of those variables that are so uncontrollable?  • Can you share with us what you've seen AI's role been in elevating field service to create better customer experiences? • Could you also share with us maybe I would say let's say 1 to 3 different types of solutions that you've seen that have been pretty innovative in the whole field service space? Have you seen things being done differently, more efficiently? Are there trends that you're seeing you think organizations should be tapping into more in order to improve on their service delivery? Or has your company been pioneering that in any way? • Could you share with our audience what's the online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely can't live without in running your business every day? • Could you also share with our listeners, maybe one or two books that have had a great impact on you, it could be a book that you read a very long time ago, or even one that you've read recently, but it definitely has impacted on your professional competencies as a Chief Solutions Officer? • Could you also share with our listeners, Brad, what's one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about? Either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. • Where can listeners find you online? • Do you have a quote or saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you'll tend to revert to this quote? It kind of helps to get you back on track if for any reason you got derailed.   Highlights   Brad's Journey Me: Now, Brad, before we start off our conversation with our guests, we always like to give them an opportunity to share in their own words, a little bit about their journey, how is it that you got to where you are today. And just in your own words, why you're doing what you're doing and how you got there.   Brad shared that it's an interesting journey for him as somebody who's been with ServicePower for a long time. And in field services in general, even longer. Because he started out as a self-taught programmer, he had sort of one other career job before coming to the field service world, which was all about data management, he worked down in the Caribbean, where they had very innovative ways, this was back in the 90s, of how they captured data across various mechanisms, the biggest being intelligent character recognition, where you're scanning things, and he can intelligently read what he can decipher off of a piece of paper.   And in that job coming to an end, he came back from living in the Caribbean. It was in need of finding work and he ended up at a place called Key Prestige, which was then acquired by ServicePower but that was where they built a warranty management platform.   And that was his first foray into the world of field service. It was understanding, there's this world out there of workforces that are out in the field, how do you optimize them best? How do you use an employee versus an independent contractor and then building out that initial platform, they then became part of the ServicePower world.   Along that journey, he ran development. He's since run their consulting and professional services organizations. He's on his second tour running product. But they then combine those platforms, again, with the sort of the ServicePower ecosystem to provide all of these various ways of field service solutions where sort of a big differentiator of ServicePower is do I work with an employee workforce? Or do I work with an independent contractor? And what's the best way to do that?   So, just over time, he's had new and interesting challenges at ServicePower, he's been able to take on other areas. And he's got to work basically, across the business. He runs product, but he still works very closely from a development standpoint. He's working with marketing and sales all the time. So, it's still exciting to him as a long timer but that's kind of how he got there.   What is Field Service? Me: So, you've done a lot of work in field service. Could you explain to our listeners a little bit about what field service is exactly? Maybe just break down some examples of what types of work does that entail?   Brad shared that he'll give a couple of examples of some industries. But specifically, when you think about, I'm an end consumer and I have a product or a service that requires someone to come out and do some type of service. And there are organizations then who have these workforces that they leverage.  So, an example would be very simple a homeowner example. I'm in my house, I'm an in consumer, I've got a refrigerator, it breaks, who do I call? Is it in warranty? Is it under a service contract, depending on that, that's going to determine, let's say it's Electrolux, I'm going to call them about my fridge, I'm having an issue, it's not cooling. They make the decision, oh, we're going to send a resource to your house to fix that.  So, the entire process of entitling that service event, the transparency to the consumer of everything that's going on, if you think about those events happening on a larger scale, the optimization of that workforce to gain efficiencies, identifying contractors in the moment to say who's the right guy to go out and run this job, ensuring people are getting reimbursed for their work properly from the proper organization. And again, just to come back up a little bit high level there, think of that across multiple industries.  So, major appliance, consumer electronics, actually anybody who has a home warranty on any products in their home, the insurance industry who has adjusters for you may have a catastrophe event and have a need to call up your homeowners' insurance, they're going to come out and do inspections. It can get larger, apartments, facilities, they have needs for workforces to come in and do inspections, repairs, any of that really.  So, it's any organization that has a field workforce, whether that workforce is employed, or they're leveraging independent businesses. The goal of a field service platform should be how do I optimize that? How do I ensure a world class customer experience along the way? How do I defend my brand along the way? But that's high level.   Me: So, you touched on quite a few things. So, field service is definitely something I believe that all consumers at some point will have to engage in throughout the course of their lifetime. How has it been for you on the end of as you mentioned, optimizing to get the best experience when you have to deal with so many different personalities. And I hear you mentioned that you lived in the Caribbean for a while, would you mind sharing with our listeners, which Caribbean island or country that was?   Brad stated that he was going to ask, he feels like Yanique's accent got to be Caribbean, he could be wrong. But yes, I lived in Grenada for about a year.   What Has Been Your Experience with Field Service? Me: So, I am Caribbean, I'm Jamaican, and I am currently in Kingston, Jamaica. Here in Kingston, Jamaica is listening to you speak just now about the fact that you would have a fridge for example, and the fridge breaks down and you call the person that you purchased the fridge from, especially if the fridge is still under warranty. I have found, for example, in Jamaica, contract persons like plumbers, carpenters, painters like those kinds of trades people, they are highly unreliable. They tell you, they're going to come tomorrow and probably you'll see them in another two weeks, you have to be constantly following up with them. And I find the service experience to be extremely poor. What has your experience been? And do you find it differs based on maybe the culture of the country? Or how do you optimize for a great experience with all of those variables that are so uncontrollable?    Brad shared that culture and geography does matter, it absolutely matters. Again, as somebody who lived in the Caribbean, he knows the differences there. As a company, ServicePower, they very prominent in North America, but also in Europe, they rolled out in multiple countries in Europe. The geography and sort of the interaction that the customer can have, can change. But the key that they try to push along the way is, you're going to have a better experience, if you understand how best to interact with the resources involved, or he'll give you a word that they use in the product world is the personas involved.  So, he has to understand that he has an end consumer who has expectations of a level of service, he has to provide a way for that consumer to have full transparency of everything that's going on. One of the things he thinks is, in our world today, it's very clear that consumers, they want to know up to the minute what exactly is going on in any event they're doing whether it's where's my pizza that's on the way to my house? Where's my Uber? Same thing.  When he books a technician to come out to his home, he wants to know everything that's going on, if he's trying to order a part and it's delayed, you have to give full transparency to that.  That's better than not hearing anything, it's like you said you're constantly having to follow up. So, one of the key things is to have a system that is very proactive and is going to inform the consumer and keep them in the loop of everything that's going on all the way up to the point of “I'm on my way, I'm in route.” And ensuring that the resource that you do send, how do I make sure in the moment, that that's the best possible resource that's going to provide the best possible outcome for that end consumer.  And again, that's all about what the ServicePower platform does is it understands whether it's an employee or a contractor, if it's a contractor, who is the contractor that is performing to the level that I expect them to, so I can rate and rank them. It's again, it's really about those principles.   AI's Role in Elevating Field Service to Create Better Customer Experience Me: Brilliant. So, you've mentioned optimizing for a better customer experience and the fact that you have real time up to date information for the client so they know every step of the way what's happening, as you mentioned, if the person is en route, if a part hasn't been ordered, that kind of stuff. So, artificial intelligence is pretty big now. There's a ChatGPT, there's Bing search engine. There are lots of them and lots of organizations are using the AI to integrate into their current systems to make it smarter, to make it bolder, to make it more informative for consumers. Can you share with us what you've seen AI's role been in elevating field service to create better customer experiences?   Brad stated absolutely, and he'll add another term in there along with AI, which is machine learning. It's very much in the forefront of what everybody's doing these days. But in the world of field service, again, if you think of that service event, and somebody, whether they make the phone call, they go on a website to schedule service for self-service, it's in that moment, based on what he knows about that event. What can I predict? That's what AI and machine learning offer in their world. And that's the biggest one right now is, if he knows it's this product, this model, this is the description of what is being told to him that's wrong and he can even then look at past repair history, how can he just use AI to predict?  Well, the technician, he needs to send out likely needs these three parts. Or he can triage them, he can give them some information to say, try this first, try that. And it's using AI and machine learning to make those intelligent predictions. What they've really learned about it is, people are using historical data to do that today, it's really about building the feedback loop of as you continue to get that data and ensure that the model you've created continues to learn over time.  But again, another good field service term for this is if you can make those predictions intelligently and he can send a tech out with everything he needs ahead of time, that ensures a first-time fix. Because again, imagine when your contractor comes out, he looks at it, he goes, “I don't have the parts on the truck. I'll reschedule you for next Tuesday.” That's a bad experience. So, using AI and machine learning, they can make the predictions of how do I ensure you have all the tools you need so that when you get on site, you are insured of doing a first time quality fix, because that will lead to a happy customer.   Innovative Solutions in the Field Service Space Me: Could you also share with us maybe I would say let's say 1 to 3 different types of solutions that you've seen that have been pretty innovative in the whole field service space? Maybe especially since we've been emerging out of the pandemic, have you seen things being done differently, more efficiently? Are there trends that you're seeing you think organizations should be tapping into more in order to improve on their service delivery? Or has your company been pioneering that in any way?    Brad shared that he thinks we've certainly pioneered it. There're two things he'll talk about there. Because there's actually not that many field service companies that have, they have already thrown around the term optimization. And every company will tell you they do optimization but what we've learned and we've seen, is there are some specific definitions of things you need to be able to do to truly optimize a workforce. And there really, again, not many companies that actually do it.  So, when he talks about optimization, imagine an employed workforce. So, let's just take North America as an example. If he were to have 2000 resources across North America, he's got jobs that where he has to offer up appointments to consumers, he may have SLAs for inspections. So, a job comes in where he's got to be there in three days, that's his agreed upon contractual SLA. But he has emergency jobs that may be coming in throughout the day.  True optimization, and one of the things they offer is they can continually evaluate a schedule that's been built out over time. And that's one of the ways where they use AI, they use a specific algorithm as part of that, to be constantly evaluating that schedule. And as events are coming in, he can sort of rip that schedule apart, move jobs around, understand what's the best possible most optimal schedule for all of his resources across however many jobs he has. And that's running constantly, throughout the day.  When most field service organizations tell you they do optimization, what they're really doing is, “Well, I have an optimized route. Like I went to Google Maps, and I made sure that my optimized route.” And that's fine. They can use the term optimization for that. But that doesn't necessarily take into account things like you can have your route, you can have drive time, is there access hours to a particular building, you may be going in and doing an apartment maintenance or facilities maintenance, and there's access hours. What's the cost of overtime? And am I considering that in the schedule? Just the schedule in general, my text, the knowledge and skills that those texts have. Again, how do I ensure that I'm taking all of that account into the schedule I'm creating.  And again, that's sort of what creates that again, that's how they refer to optimization. They know others use the term but they're not doing AI based optimization like they are that can really based on any number of parameters that any of their our clients want to use. The KPIs that drive the business, the important key indicators of the business, all of those with AI. So, that would be one of them.  The other one that again, this is technology and just sort of a general shift in where field service has gone is most software platforms that relate to field service, they sort of choose one method of solving a problem or another and the two main ones are, do I have an employed workforce? Or do I leverage independent businesses, and where most make a mistake and what they've really driven in the in the field service world, he would even tell you, he feels like ServicePower is the one who has been on the forefront of this all along, is the idea that you have to understand both of those types of organizations work very differently. But you still have to be able to blend them together because whether he sends his own employee or an independent business, he has to ensure that the experience is exactly the same for the customer.  Again, when he employs someone, he has control of their schedule, he can dictate technology to them, he knows everything about them. When he's working with an independent business, he sort of have to be able to rate them and score them based on how they performed for him, and he has to know like, “Okay, you're an independent business, I have to authorize you to work for me, which means I want to ensure your background check. You've been through all the proper trainings.” And again, some of those terms he talked about, what are your first time fix rates? What are your costs? He needs the transparency to see into that business because he's only giving them maybe 10% of the work they actually do, they're not dedicated to him.  So, one of the things again that they think they brought to the world of field service, and they continue to innovate on is, how can I have a rules engine around that understands?  He's got two different types of workforces he's working with, but he's going to provide one unified world class customer experience where that customer doesn't know any different. He doesn't know that it's an independent business who showed up, he just thinks, again, “My GE product or my LG product, I got it fixed, they did it the first time, that's all that matters. It was a great experience. So yeah, that's a couple there.   App, Website or Tool that Brad Absolutely Can't Live Without in His Business Me: So, we've spoken a lot about optimization and what are some of the pioneering, I would say, talents and attributes that ServicePower has been demonstrating and those are excellent, really, really a good way for us to dovetail into my next question. And so, we'd like to know if you could share with us, Brad, because it's all about the tools and resources that you're using to ensure that you're being most efficient in whatever task you're completing. Could you share with our audience what's the online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely can't live without in running your business every day? When asked about an online resource that he can't live without in running his business, Brad that in running the business, he can name some tools here. But he tell you, they all have a common theme, which is tools that provide analytics. We live in a data driven world and understanding the analytics underneath your business are crucial.  And some examples of that, again, when you think of ServicePower as a software company, it all start by coming at it from the development side, they have to know exactly the velocity of their development staff, they have to know how much time they're spending on which initiatives are they putting their time into innovation and roadmap versus support and issues, implementation, whatever, they can break all that down. That way they can plan and forecast for the future, what directions they want to go.  Obviously, from an analytics standpoint, sales pipeline matter in that. So, they have a bunch of tools underneath that they obviously use things like HubSpot, as it relates to sales and marketing. And there is a component of Salesforce, they use for that for the development side. There's a couple of tools they use Jira being one to sort of track and it facilitates them gathering that data. They actually have their own, why say their own, it's a tool that they use called Domo, that it's basically a data warehouse with an analytics engine over the top of it. So, from their use, again, anything related to analytics.  And that's the other thing he would tell you beyond just their business is they then have to take all that data that comes out of their platform and present it the same way to their clients, where they can see how is your network performing, how are your employees performing? What's your customer satisfaction?  He'll just give you one example of that, there was a sort of a great story at ServicePower was, they came out, it's probably been about three or four years, they came out with their consumer portal, that's where consumers are notified of everything of their service event. They can be driven into a portal which gives them information about it.  One of the great key value points of that was their clients who are receiving calls from consumers just like you said, going, where's my contractor? Their call volume went, they were able to show through their analytics that their call centre volume went down by 40% when they put that tool out there to say, I can now have a system that's informing the consumer, there's no need for them to call you because they feel informed. So, again, back to the question, he'll just tell you anything analytics based. So, again, data driven world and you want to be on top of the things that are driving your business through analytics.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Brad When asked about books that have had the greatest impact, Brad stated that he'll tell his, because in his schooling days long ago, he sort of became very enthusiastic about the idea of culture in business. And there's a book called The Culture Code: The Secret of Highly Successful Groups, it's by Daniel Coyle, and it is all about how do I build a culture that brings your workforce together? Has you all enthusiastic about working towards a common goal, it gives you the tools for that. He read it a couple years back, in his opinion, it's more relevant now because post pandemic, you have people who are disconnected, a lot more people working at home, and it just gives you tools of how do you bring about a workforce that they're just as much invested in the mission and the goals as you are? So, that's the book he would recommend, as it's called The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle.   What Brad is Really Excited About Now! When asked about something that's going on now that he's excited about, Brad shared that for him, he'll give a personal one, because this is a podcast, and he finds podcasts can be fun that way, and he'll try to do both. But for him, he's in a kind of a new transition in life, maybe he shouldn't say this to the public, he's 53 years old. Through the pandemic had some struggles in life, and started reinventing things with a new blended family. And so for him, personally, he feels like he's getting another round of being a dad again, his children are grown. So, personally, that's very important to him, he's a huge believer in family, and creating a tight knit family. And so, that's a big thing for him.  From a work standpoint, he'll just tell you that ServicePower has been around a long time. But it does feel like they're always on sort of the edge of innovation as it relates to field service. And this is a year that they actually talked about heavy investment from their ownership. So, it's an exciting year from the things they're building, they're kind of reimagining the entire user experience of the platform, so they find that very exciting. So, even in his 20 plus years that he's been doing this, he still finds it rewarding, exciting, the initiatives they're driving. So yeah, again, he's done this for a long time but hopefully you're getting that from this podcast is that he's still very passionate about all of it.   Where Can We Find Brad Online  Website – servicepower.com LinkedIn – Brad Hawkins   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Brad Uses   When asked if he has a quote or saying that he tends to revert to, Brad shared he does. He'll quickly look it up. He did this on a previous one he did, it'll just take him a second because he missed to be prepared for that one. This is one of his favourite quotes, matter of fact, he will tell you that all of the people at ServicePower have heard this multiple times from him. This is the quote, “Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that they've been robbed. Most putts don't drop, most beef is tough, most children grow up to be just people, most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration, most jobs are often dull than otherwise. Life is like an old time rail journey there's delays, sidetracks, smoke and dust, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling burst of speed. The trick is to be thankful that you are on the ride.” He loves that quote.   Me: And do you know the author of the quote? Is it anonymous?    Brad stated that he's seen a couple people attributed to it, the person he knew that said it his name is Gordon B. Hinckley.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Links ·      The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Service Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners  Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.” The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. This Guide to Limitless, Happy and Loyal Customers will help you to strengthen your service delivery, enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the customer experience and provide tips and practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately! This book will develop your customer service skills and sharpen your attention to detail when serving others. Master your customer experience and develop those knock your socks off techniques that will lead to lifetime customers. Your customers will only want to work with your business and it will be your brand differentiator. It will lead to recruiters to seek you out by providing practical examples on how to deliver a winning customer service experience!   Our Next Webinar – May 16, 2023 at 10:00 am   Register Here    

1 hours and 38 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. And let's not forget our associate sponsors: Peak Wealth Management, HomeSure Lending, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, The Phil Klein Insurance Group, Prentice 4M, where we recorded this, and introducing (to the podcast at least) TicketIQ! and The Nose Bleeds, which is the Sklars Bros' reboot of Cheap Seats on UFC Fight Pass. Free episode: 1. Defensive Line starts at 1:00 Despite Chris Hinton's departure, defensive tackle looks like a solid group! Mazi Smith was named the number one freak in the country by Bruce Feldman (in a good way). Is Mazi Smith finally happening this year? It might finally be happening this year, but he's definitely the biggest X-factor on the defense. Former MGoBlog Sleeper of the Year, Kris Jenkins, looks to be rounded into a Ryan Glasgow type. The depth takes a bit of a drop after these two. Consensus seems to be that Jim Harbaugh's "gift from the football gods" comment was referring to Kenneth Grant. Brian wants Alex to get older. George Rooks looks encouraging down the road. Jim Harbaugh says the defensive ends won't see much drop-off and might even be just as good - worst offseason lie we've ever heard? We feel good about Mike Morris, who should be a B+/A- player. After that, ehhh. Taylor Upshaw might be ok, Braiden McGregor hasn't been talked about much in camp. TJ Guy is a guy. Derrick Moore could be great but is a true freshman. Julius Welschof could be an X-factor! Brian wants a weakside end that eats peoples' souls and that probably doesn't exist this year.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP] --------------------- 2. Hot Takes and Linebackers starts at 31:20 Takes hotter than whatever is going on in the capillaries in Brian's face from having to record all the hot takes segments at once. Linebackers are in a similar boat as defensive tackle - two guys coming on that you feel good about and then a pretty stiff drop-off. Junior Colson and Nikhai Hill-Green's development this season will be crucial for this defense, Josh Ross isn't around to solve your problems anymore. Junior Colson runs fast, sometimes in the right direction. Next man up is Michael Barrett, who is not an inside linebacker. Maybe they give Jaydon Hood a chance? The freshmen probably won't contribute much this year. Maybe they Ravens it and run one linebacker- wait they did that against Michigan State, never mind.  3. Secondary starts at 54:21 Last year's secondary intro was "oh god oh no" (and it ended up being fine), this year feels much better! DJ Turner is the 4th Michigan player to make Feldman's Freaks list and was on a 3rd team All American list. Gemon Green has never performed at the highest level but has shown flashes. He's a decent to good Big Ten corner but the ball always goes through his hands, this is a good floor at cornerback. Enter Will Johnson: a true freshman who will absolutely see the field. Moving a starter from receiver to cornerback usually is a bad sign, but I think we feel... fine? About Mike Sainristil? He played offense and defense in high school and has the athleticism for the position so he might be decent in the new role. Those are probably the four corners that will get significant snaps, we probably won't see much of Jaylen Perry. At safety, are we sure Brad Hawkins doesn't have another year of eligibility? RJ Moten and Rod Moore will likely be the starters. They held their own in the snaps they played last season, including against Ohio State. The rest of the depth chart looks ok if they need to step up. There's been positive chatter about Quinten Johnson? Seth is high on Damani Dent.  4. Special Teams and Defense in Summary starts at 1:21:06 Special Teams: same as last year, the end. Jake Moody, Brad Robbins, AJ Henning, and Blake Corum are back. Also Ronnie Bell is back to return punts (/TweekACK). Shout outs to Jay Harbaugh for being the best special teams coach in the country and Cornelius Johnson for blocking two punts. Best special teams unit in the country? What would Nebraska's record be last year if they had Michigan's special teams? Overall defense feels rickety, there are maybe four or five spots that having to rely on backups would be bad. If you were starting a defense from scratch, starting with two good defensive tackles and good cornerbacks is a good start. Expectation for the defense is around top 20-30.  MUSIC: “No Beginner”—Serengeti “Ode to Viceroy”—Mac Demarco “Tidal Wave”—The Apples in Stereo “Across 110th Street”

Michigan football lost Dax Hill and Brad Hawkins to the NFL, but with RJ Moten, Rod Moore, and Makari Paige, there's a feeling that the Wolverines won't miss a beat. We discuss what each of the three bring to the table, as well as adding in names like Quinten Johnson and Caden Kolesar. Also, which freshmen will be involved at safety and who could be first-year contributors?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan football lost Dax Hill and Brad Hawkins to the NFL, but with RJ Moten, Rod Moore, and Makari Paige, there's a feeling that the Wolverines won't miss a beat. We discuss what each of the three bring to the table, as well as adding in names like Quinten Johnson and Caden Kolesar. Also, which freshmen will be involved at safety and who could be first-year contributors? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks GolfTalk Jimmy and Randy Wylie discuss this weekends results, interview Brad Hawkins & Cody Johnson. Plus, your weekly golf & equipment tips, news & notes and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Responsible Leadership Podcast I chat with Brad Hawkins. Brad is the CEO of SaferNet, which is not your average VPN. SaferNet technology uses a 256-bit encrypted VPN as used by the US Military and World Bank to give you your own private, secure connection to the internet. They currently have more than 11,000 users in over 43 countries. As the father of six kids, Brad built this company from the ground up with a vision of keeping his kids safe. As he likes to put it: ‘There will always be dangers in this world and as a parent, but at least now I have one less to worry about. The company has been featured in most major networks, like TLC, Hallmark, and A&E. Brad also has a special offer for y'all. Sign up for service at Safernet and enter the Promo Code "Leadership" for a little surprise! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/responsible-leadership/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/responsible-leadership/support

Aviation plays an important role in the history of Marietta and Cobb County. Brad Hawkins, Director of the Aviation History and Technology Center joins the podcast to discuss the lasting legacy that Lockheed, Dobbins, and the military have on our community. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews      -            -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.              Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Brad Hawkins. He is the CEO of SaferNet, an Enhanced VPN that provides internet monitoring, controls and protection across personal and business devices. For more information go to https://SaferNet.com/. At Tech & Main, we want to be YOUR technology partner. Let our 20+ years of expertise help you achieve the outcomes that are best for your business: cybersecurity, cloud, SD-WAN and data center. We have engineers and project managers available to assist you. Call our office at 678-575-8515, email us at info@techandmain.com or visit us at www.techandmain.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techandmain/message

PFF's Austin Gayle and Mike Renner highlight some notable selections from both Dane Brugler and Mel Kiper Jr's 2022 NFL Mock Drafts. Also on this episode, Austin chats with Arizona State RB Rachaad White and Michigan S Brad Hawkins: 0:00-0:41 - Intro 0:41-10:45 - Catch an Early Buzz: Sean Payton taking a break 10:45-33:00 - Dane Brugler's Mock Draft 33:00-45:40 - Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 45:40-53:05 - His Mother Isn't Even That High on Him 53:05-1:00:00 - Delete Your Tweet 1: 00:00-1:13:38 - Arizona State RB Rachaad White interview 1:13:38-1:27:05 - Michigan safety Brad Hawkins interview

Today's guest is Brad Hawkins, CEO of SaferNet. In this episode, Brad discusses the mission and founding of SaferNet, the dangers of work-from-home, how he got his start in the security industry, the similarities and differences between running an investment company and a cybersecurity organization, what keeps him up at night, his view on society's biggest security risk, and as always, his toughest lesson learned.

Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva”, talks to Brad Hawkins, CEO at SaferNet, A CyberSafety & Internet Control App. We discuss cyber confusion about data privacy and data protection, his experience in IT and businesses' lack of adequate protection, castle analogy to online protection, data permissions that go beyond purpose, the risks in third-party access, device-level protections, ransomware and internal threats, the problem of being reactive and not proactive in cybersecurity, the benefit of simplicity, the symbiotic relationship between cybersecurity and privacy, the financial value of your personal data, the intersection between technology and law,  and his hopes for Data Privacy in the future.

Sen. Brad Hawkins, with the help of Leavenworth Mayor Carl Florea, has put together a bill looking to redirect some tax revenue to fund affordable housing projects. The goal of the bill is to help make living in tourism towns — such as Leavenworth and Chelan — affordable and available for workers. Also, Wenatchee Valley's Pangborn Airport is set to receive $1 million from an infrastructure bill. It'll bring just over $1 million in funding for the airport. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An update on the Log4shell, and how it's being exploited in the wild. A ransomware attack disrupts a cloud-based business service provider. NSO Group is said to be considering selling off its Pegasus unit. A marketing presentation suggests Huawei has been deeply implicated in providing tools for Chinese repression. Nigeria's cyber gangs are actng like Murder, Inc. An arrest in Romania, sentences in Germany. Joe Carrigan looks at the language of cyber security. Our guest Brad Hawkins of SaferNet wonders if digital privacy even exists anymore. And news from Mars. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/238

Brad shares how to feel safe online anywhere in the world. Brad speaks on how to combine simple tools in the best way to expand your firewall around the world. The internet is the greatest invention since the industrial revolution. It is how we do business, and it needs to be made safe so we can grow together. Don't let the internet become the wild west. SaferNet's motto is safer and strong. Making it simple enough that the average user won't be deterred from using it but keeps them safe.   Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-hawkins-516b721/  Visit SaferNet: https://www.safernetvpn.com/    Visit Short Arms website: https://www.shortarmsolutions.com/    You can follow us at: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shortarmsolutions  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjUNoFuy6d1rouj_SBg3Qkw/featured  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShortArmSAS

Brad shares how to feel safe online anywhere in the world. Brad speaks on how to combine simple tools in the best way to expand your firewall around the world. The internet is the greatest invention since the industrial revolution. It is how we do business, and it needs to be made safe so we can grow together. Don't let the internet become the wild west. SaferNet's motto is safer and strong. Making it simple enough that the average user won't be deterred from using it but keeps them safe.   Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-hawkins-516b721/  Visit SaferNet: https://www.safernetvpn.com/    Visit Short Arms website: https://www.shortarmsolutions.com/    You can follow us at: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shortarmsolutions  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjUNoFuy6d1rouj_SBg3Qkw/featured  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShortArmSAS

Your Wolverines have won the Big Ten for the first time since 2004 and the 43rd time in program history! Jon and Brian break down the details and the emotions of this 42-3 victory over Iowa before we hear the final call and the reaction from Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf (11:15). Then, we catch up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (20:30), quarterback Cade McNamara (25:00), running back Blake Corum (28:30), defensive back Brad Hawkins (31:00), and Michigan legend Charles Woodson (34:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad Hawkins, CEO of SaferNet, talks about the most common cyber threats and explains how VPNs can be used as the "foundation" for cyber security and to greatly reduce cyber risk. He also explains how not all VPNs are created equally, and talks about the different types of VPNs. https://www.safernetvpn.com/ https://safernetbusinessvpn.com/ https://ninjio.com/

What a win for the Wolverines! Michigan surges past Ohio State 42-27 and clinches a spot in next week's Big Ten Championship Game. Jon and Brian share their initial thoughts before we relive the final moments and the ensuing celebration with Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf (11:00). Then, we get into the postgame interviews, including Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (29:30), running back Hassan Haskins (34:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (38:00), and defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (42:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we spoke with Brad Hawkins, Co-Founder and CEO at WideFi, developing SaferNet App. We discussed  the following topics: How most companies and individuals end up getting hacked during their lifetime, and how to avoid that from happening? How does someone listening to this for the first time take action? We often hear that digital privacy does not exist nowadays. How can we minimize our digital footprint and stay safe online? and more... If you want to be our guest, or you know some one who would be a great guest on our show, just send your email to info@globalriskconsult.com with a subject line "Global Risk Community Show" and give a brief explanation of what topic you would like to to talk about and we will be in touch with you asap.

What a win in Lincoln! Jon and Brian break down the game before we share our postgame interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (8:15), kicker Jake Moody (13:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (14:30), running back Blake Corum (18:30), and defensive back Brad Hawkins (22:00). We conclude with Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf's postgame analysis.See 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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On my way to my interview with Brad Hawkins, the new director of the Aviation History and Technology Center, Doug Lester had to share some of his career. He is certainly proud of his 38 years Lockheed. The outdoor aviation museum has many planes that helped define not only Marietta's history starting in WW2, but world history.  Brad explains all that and gives you his story too...

We begin our weekly coverage with the replay of the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show. Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Defensive Backs Coach Steve Clinkscale (23:00), and senior safety Brad Hawkins (41:00) to discuss last week's victory over Northern Illinois and this weekend's Big Ten opener against Rutgers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are jam-packed for this mid-week show! During our "Seven from 77," Jon discusses the ramifications of Ronnie Bell's season-ending injury (5:30) and reacts to the biggest stories of the weekend in college football, including Washington's loss to Montana (13:30). Then, former Athletic Director Bill Martin and former SID Bruce Madej stop by to reflect on their memories from September 11, 2001 (30:00), talk through some of the key decisions they had to make locally after the attacks (35:30), and discuss the security measures they had to take at the Big House (44:45). We wrap up with defensive back Brad Hawkins, who talks about the defense's performance against Western Michigan (51:00), his impressions of the new-look coaching staff after Week 1 (55:00), and his early thoughts on Saturday's matchup with Washington (56:50).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Joy Brown talks her time on "General Hospital", how she got her SAG card, what's next, and the very important audition where she was sent to the wrong place!About Sarah Joy Brown:Brown was born in Eureka, California to parents David and Pamela Brown. She attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a theatre major. Her acting career began at the age of 19, when she was cast as Kaitlin Star on Saban's syndicated action adventure science fantasy series, VR Troopers. In 1996, she made a guest appearance in a 3-part episode of Power Rangers Zeo playing Heather Thompson, a girl who has a crush on the Red Ranger's secret identity, Tommy Oliver, but it never leads anywhere. An article in FOX Kids Magazine claimed a member of the VR Troopers cast would be quitting the series to become a part of the Power Rangers cast, however the aforementioned Zeo three-parter and Brad Hawkins voicing the Gold Ranger prior to the return of Austin St. John as Jason Lee Scott is the closest anything like this ever came to happening.In April 1996, Brown originated the role Carly Corinthos on the American ABC soap opera General Hospital. Brown "quickly became an overnight sensation" and received three Daytime Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Carly. She won for Outstanding Younger Actress in 1997 and 1998, was nominated in 1999,and won again for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2000. Brown returned to General Hospital on January 31, 2008 in the role of Claudia Zacchara  left in mid October 2009. In 2010, she received her first Daytime Emmy nomination in the Lead Actress category for her work as Claudia Zacchara.After leaving General Hospital, Brown guest-starred on several television series, including Crossing Jordan, Strong Medicine and Without a Trace. She returned to daytime in the role of Julia Morrisey Larrabee on As the World Turns from August 2004 to March 2005, in which she appeared in 109 episodes. In 2004, Brown played the lead role of Kate Vignatti in the fact-based television movie The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story. She became a regular on the popular CBS crime drama Cold Case in the fall of 2005 but was let go after only a few months (she appeared in five episodes) with the series. In 2006, she starred in her first feature film, the comedy, Big Momma's House 2 and appeared in an episode of Monk the same year. Brown was also seen in the third season episode 12 of The Closer and on a 2007 episode of the Foxpolice drama K-Ville.In 2014, Brown played Massachusetts State Representative Katherine "Kate" Wesley in the soap opera web series Beacon Hill. She was nominated for a 2015 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a New Approaches Drama Series,and won a 2015 Indie Series Award for Best Lead Actress (Drama) for the role.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isarahjoybrown/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahjoybrownFollow the show on social media!                 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/                 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast                  Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/                    Theme Music by Andrew Skrabutenas

Jon and Brian discuss the tough end to the men's basketball team's season before getting into this week's "Seven from 77" (8:40), which touches on last Friday's Pro Day, Giles Jackson's decision to transfer, and much more. Then, Jon catches up with Brad Hawkins about his observations from spring practice (31:30), his transition from wide receiver to defensive back (33:10), and the new-look defensive coaching staff and system (36:00).

We talk with UW Associate Professor Kate Starbird about her research on the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media. Plus, Senators Lisa Wellman and Brad Hawkins discuss school challenges during COVID, including learning loss, and what the 2021 Legislature is doing to help public schools.

After breaking down some comments from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, running back Hassan Haskins, and defensive back Brad Hawkins in this week’s “Seven from 77,” Jon sits down with Aidan Hutchinson to discuss his decision to return to school (18:20), his impressions of the new-look defensive staff and scheme (22:00), his growth to this point and the necessary improvements moving forward (26:45), and the identity of the Wolverines' defensive line (29:00).

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Esta semana con El Wenatchee World… Los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar Wenatchee no van a regresar completamente hasta mínimo el otoño. Un torneo de basquetbol resulta en un brote de coronavirus. Doble cubrebocas se convierte en una posibilidad. Todo esto y más en el programa de hoy. Las historias del programa de hoy vienen del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si gusta más información, vaya a wenatcheeworld.com. Un torneo privado del basquetbol en Pateros ha resultado en un brote de coronavirus involucrando personas de los condados Okanogan, Chelan, y Kittitas. Seis personas del condado Okanogan se infectaron con el coronavirus por el torneo, de acuerdo con Lauri Jones, la directora de salud comunitaria para la Salud Pública del condado Okanogan. Salud Okanogan le está pidiendo a todos que atendieron el torneo del Febrero 6 que se hagan pruebas del coronavirus. El Gobernador Jay Inslee aprobó la movida de la región North Central a la fase 2 de su plan, “Roadmap to Recovery,” hace dos semanas. Competencias de departamento de riesgo bajo o moderado, pero los torneos de deporte están prohibidos. El Doctor Malcolm Butler, Oficial de Salud para los condados Chelan-Douglas, dijo que las personas definitivamente deberían considerar ponerse doble cubrebocas. La nueva, más contagiosa variante del coronavirus ha llegado a Washington, de acuerdo con Butler. La estrategia más reciente es que las personas usen dos niveles de sus cubrebocas de tela. O puede asegurarse que tiene puesto dos niveles de cubrebocas. El único cubreboca que no requiere un segundo nivel es una máscara N95, dijo Butler. Si las personas ya han sido vacunadas, el doble cubrebocas no es requerido, Butler dijo. Pero las personas deberían tener puesto al menos un cubreboca si se han vacunado. El senador estatal Brad Hawkins, un Republicano de Wenatchee, está animando los distritos escolares que tomen sus días de vacaciones ahorita, así pueden hacer instrucción completa el Junio, Julio, y Agosto. El Spring Break normal se convertiría en el descanso del verano de 10 a 12 semanas. Esto le daría tiempo a los maestros para que se vacunen y que los casos del coronavirus bajen para el resto del año escolar sea en persona, de acuerdo con Hawkins. Paul Gordon, el superintendente de Wenatchee, dijo que la intención del distrito para el año escolar 2020 a 2021 se mantendrá con el calendario especial. Gordon espera abrir sus puertas para instrucción completa en otoño. Esperando hasta el otoño les da suficiente tiempo para vacunar a los empleados y maestros, de acuerdo con Gordon. Una señora de noventa años de edad de East Wenatchee cuando recibió su vacuna contra el coronavirus, el estado completo un millón de dosis. La señora recibió la vacuna el Febrero 12 y dijo que esta no es la primera vez que se ha vacunado durante una pandemia. Recuerda otros brotes cuando era niña y recomienda que todos agarren una vacuna lo más pronto posible. Números del coronavirus están en sus niveles más bajos de los últimos cuatro meses en los condados Chelan-Douglas. La proporción del coronavirus está debajo 200 por cada 100,000 en un periodo de dos semanas, dijo Joyous Van Meter, una epidemióloga de la región North Central, el lunes durante la reunión de la mesa de salud. El número de pruebas positivas también está al 6%, cuando era 14% hace algunas semanas. Los números de hospitalizados debido al coronavirus en el hospital Central Washington están muchos mejores, de acuerdo con el oficial de salud, Doctor Malcolm Butler. El único cambio que preocupa es el porcentaje de personas de 10 a 19 años de edad que tienen el virus en el último mes está subiendo, dijo Van Meter. Está al 13 por ciento, el porcentaje más alto de cualquier grupo de edad. El Administrador de Salud, Luke Davies, dijo que este aumento no tiene nada que ver con escuelas reabriendo. Aparece que los estudiantes están contrayendo el virus fuera de la escuela. El variante del coronavirus, B117, que es más contagioso, también está en el estado. Oficiales de salud locales y estatales no tienen planes de hacer cambios de pólizas para combatir la variante, dijo Butler. 19 casos de variante han sido reportados en Washington, de acuerdo con el Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. En febrero 23, 21 nuevos casos de coronavirus fueron reportados por el Distrito de Salud Chelan-Douglas. El número total de casos ha subido a 9444. Esta semana la proporción del coronavirus por cada cien mil es 177.4 por cada cien mil personas. Y desde el Febrero 23, 39,768 personas han recibido la primera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus en los condados Chelan, Douglas, Grant, y Okanogan. 10 personas estaban hospitalizados debido al coronavirus en el Febrero 24. Las historias del programa de hoy son el resultado del reportaje del Wenatchee World. Si te gustaría recibir mas noticias puede suscribirte a nuestra lista de WhatsApp. Puedes encontrar más, yendo a wenatchee world.com/es. Gracias por escuchar.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon and Brian discuss the three defensive line signees from Wednesday, the new-look coaching staff, and the impacts of the returns of Aidan Hutchinson, Brad Hawkins, and others in this week's "Seven from 77," which begins at the 3:40 mark. Then, new Running Backs Coach Mike Hart joins us to discuss his return to Ann Arbor and Michigan Football (25:40), the coaching lessons he learned during his previous stops (28:40), his keys to success as a recruiter and relationship builder (32:15), and the reason he went into coaching after his playing career (37:30).

Michigan football fans: it's OK to watch Ohio State game and root against them. It's OK to not compare the Wolverines to Alabama. A championship game breakdown, reacting to Brad Hawkins coming back in 2021 and a basketball look ahead to Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan football fans: it's OK to watch Ohio State game and root against them. It's OK to not compare the Wolverines to Alabama. A championship game breakdown, reacting to Brad Hawkins coming back in 2021 and a basketball look ahead to Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke, Chris and Anthony discuss the Harbaugh extension a few days removed from the announcement and what we saw from Ravens LBs coach Mike Macdonald's defense that might apply to Michigan. Also, talk of Brad Hawkins' return and some more hoops on the table ahead of Tuesday's showdown against Wisconsin. Reminder that you can get 20% off your first order at HomefieldApparel.com using the promo code “MNB.” All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Hawkins entrepreneurial spirit has been instrumental in the development of several companies such as an investment management company, a financial coaching company, an international LED light manufacturing company based in Hong Kong, an oxygen delivery company, a software development company, an appliance leasing company, an event center and wedding venue, and a network security company. Brad has authored 5 books, 10 online financial courses. Brad received a degree in theology a second degree in Business and Finance. Join us for a conversation about perseverance in the hardest times.

Michigan football players RB Chris Evans and DB Brad Hawkins meet with the media via Zoom. Support the Podcast, Get Team Gear at Great Prices -> shorturl.at/qzCGP

Breaking down what Chris Evans and Brad Hawkins had to say at their Friday Zoom media availability, and why we as the media need to be better. REAL Big Ten revote news from real, reputable reporters -- why we need to stop amplifying unheard of voices telling us what we want to hear.And discussing 2022 LB Tyler Martin's commitment and why some narratives are just ridiculous from the start, recruiting-wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking down what Chris Evans and Brad Hawkins had to say at their Friday Zoom media availability, and why we as the media need to be better. REAL Big Ten revote news from real, reputable reporters -- why we need to stop amplifying unheard of voices telling us what we want to hear. And discussing 2022 LB Tyler Martin's commitment and why some narratives are just ridiculous from the start, recruiting-wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom and the team joined a caller in trying to trick some more scammers after Brad Hawkins talked about protecting children with SaferNet.

Our 2020 preview rolls along with a breakdown of the Wolverines' secondary. Jon previews the upcoming season for key defensive backs like Dax Hill, Brad Hawkins, Ambry Thomas and Vincent Gray, while also mentioning some up-and-comers to watch. Then, safeties coach Bob Shoop (21:15) and cornerbacks coach Mike Zordich (34:20) chat with Jon about their position groups. We conclude with some basketball talk, Jon's NFL Mock Draft top five and Jon's weekly way Michigan can get into the top four next season.

Special Guests: New York Times bestselling author John U. Bacon joins us to talk about his latest book, Overtime The Sponsors We can do this because people support us. You should support them! The show is presented by UGP & The Bo Store, and if it wasn’t for Rishi and Ryan we’d be all be very sad ex-Vox employees with “real” jobs. Our other sponsors are also key to all of this: HomeSure Lending, Peak Wealth Management, Ann Arbor Elder Law, the Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown, the University of Michigan Alumni Association, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, The Phil Klein Insurance Group, FuegoBox, and Perrin Brewing -------------------------------------------- 1. Preview Wrap Brian is tired and terrified by July betting lines. This feels like at least 10 wins but the identity of the one or two losses means everything. Michigan finally has QB depth and OSU doesn’t! Dylan McCaffrey will play. Michael Dwumfour is the guy who really matters on the interior and Brad Hawkins is an X-Factor too. Michigan took away slot fades last year but may have to change that approach, Hawkins will be the guy to defend those. 2. Bacon starts at 21:09 John Bacon jumps on the podcast to discuss his new book “Overtime”, which has been riling up people on Brian’s Twitter timeline. He shares stories about blackmail, Sarah Harbaugh, Grant Newsome’s leg, and amateurism in college sports. 3. Extra Bacon starts at 44:55 Bacon is high on Ryan Day but admits the uncertainty. He feels that Michigan is set up best of any season since 2006. Schedule is difficult but it sets up well. Indiana is the trap game of all time. Bacon thinks PSU and MSU is falling apart. Bacon says this is Gattis's offense now and the tempo change is the most important. Bacon says Harbaugh scheduled Army. Team feels this is the most relaxed it’s been since Harbaugh arrived. 4. MTSU Preview starts at 1:09:32 MTSU has a good slot receiver who is Giles Jackson but slow. Everyone is 50 lbs lighter than everyone on Michigan. Scott Shafer is the MTSU defensive coordinator. Seth feels that there’s nothing to learn from this game, Brian says that we can look at Brad Hawkins vs. the slot. Seth makes an Arrested Development reference. New QB after a 4 year starter leaves. MUSIC: Ever week on MGoRadio we feature a different local or friendly band. This week we’re honored to have Duke Charrell from Parliament Funkadelic (George Clinton’s band). Check out Duke’s stuff on Spotify. Apparently all the guys from Parliament Funkadelic are from Michigan, most are huge Michigan fans, and they all funk around with their own stuff. If you’d like your band featured on here, reach out. “Tantric Dance” “Cosmic Vines” “Liquid Galaxies” “Across 110th Street”

I have opinions Brian. About football. You should stop doing that. The Sponsors This show is presented by The UGP & The Bo Store, and if it wasn’t for Rishi and Ryan, instead of 11 years of MGoPodcasts this would be entirely about salsa takes. Our other sponsors are also key to all of this: The Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown, The HomeSure Lending, The University of Michigan Alumni Association, The Ann Arbor Elder Law, The Michigan Law Grad, The Human Element , The Phil Klein Insurance Group, The Peak Wealth Management, The Fuegobox, and introducing The Randy Wise Chevrolet, and The Perrin Brewing. -------------------------------------------- 1. Defensive Line (starts at 1:00) She's been comin' round the mountain. We all have different defensive ends. Danna is a super-Roh—gets very low and MAC types can't handle him. Doesn't make mistakes. Kwity Paye is Don Brown's perfect human, but we need to see some pass rush before we declare him so. Ace is all about Aidan Hutchinson. Vilain, Upshaw (who's 240) and Welschof and Ojabo are all in the future. Tackle…maybe not terrible? They need to get pass rush; Dwumfour is important and it appears he's got a soft cast on his hand so the injury holding him out currently isn't related to the injury last year. They're talking up Kemp as a guy who can hack it at nose but he's not going to be more than an undersized plugger. Jeter hype means that guy should be useful at least. Hard not to improve on a Kemp/Mone pass rush. More about not getting gashed in the run game; short version is they will. Now can we talk about Uche? What does Michigan need to go to a 3-3-5? The way the stack works is you're not supposed to know where it's coming from. 2. Linebackers and Hybrids (starts at 18:57) More Uche—they're going to get to 3rd downs for him—what can he do on 1st and 2nd? We're going to like Josh Ross just fine. Gil is an okay floor, we'd like McGrone, then Anthony, to pop. It sounds like it's Anthony and Glasgow as the primary challengers, with McGrone maybe one more year away. Need LBs who can keep up with running backs, maybe use a different one each week. 3. Cornerbacks and Safeties (starts at 34:47) So that's a bummer. We're taking the pessimistic road with Ambry but the optimistic road with Gray, because last year didn't happen until the very end and not many teams can do that to us. Daxton Hill is going to need some time to develop. At least they're saying the right things about DJ Turner. And okay, we'll buy Brad Hawkins. After those guys…euhhhh. Lamenting the 2018 class (and honorary 2018 Ben St-Juste). 4. Special Teams & Defense: Holistically (starts at 51:01) Moody is hitting those long ones now so it's him to start, but let's not forget Wild Thing is great and college kickers are weird. Will Hart outta nowhere. Not going to be a great but we're still top 25 and that should be enough. Seth thinks Don Brown has more interesting stuff to do. MUSIC "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love"—Usher ft. Pitbull "Don't Stop The Party"—Pitbull ft. TJR "Feel This Moment"—Pitbull ft. Christina Aguilera “Across 110th Street” THE USUAL LINKS Helpful iTunes subscribe link General podcast feed link What's with the theme music?

Things discussed: Concern about quarterback? No. Tempo: nice to have the option. Not happy with Nua's talk about Dwumfour—if this is the same injury that bothered him since Maryland… If Uche is getting sacks at that rate you gotta get him on your field. Problem is you're not going 3-3-5. Paye didn't bring a lot of pass rush. Fickell's mad that Harbaugh won't make up a story to get his guy eligible? Sam doesn't block people. MSU: best DL in the country, putrid OL. Sam on Michigan: not sold on the defense yet, thinks offense is solid. Safety position scares him but they're bullish on Brad Hawkins. Shifted fear to cornerback—JKP is not going to be David Long. Nervous about Wisconsin? That game was closer with adequate coaching from UW. Did OSU's linebackers get good last year or did Michigan not put them in conflict? Brian very sad about guys on Iowa who should be at Michigan.

We start off hour four of today's show with the Sports Fix at 6, then we go golf heavy to finish out the show as Brad Hawkins joins the show. Then John and Jimmy continued to talk golf with Ray Morton and Todd Burgan.

We start off hour four of today's show with the Sports Fix at 6, then we go golf heavy to finish out the show as Brad Hawkins joins the show. Then John and Jimmy continued to talk golf with Ray Morton and Todd Burgan.

Brad Hawkins joins the show to talk golf with John and Jimmy. 

Brad Hawkins joins the show to talk golf with John and Jimmy. 

Brad Hawkins joins the show to talk golf with John and Jimmy. 

Brad Hawkins joins the show to talk golf with John and Jimmy. 

We start off hour four of today's show with the Sports Fix at 6, then we go golf heavy to finish out the show as Brad Hawkins joins the show. Then John and Jimmy continued to talk golf with Ray Morton and Todd Burgan.

Brad Hawkins joins the show to talk golf with John and Jimmy. 

Brad Hawkins joins the show to talk golf with John and Jimmy. 

Brad Hawkins joins the show to talk golf with John and Jimmy. 

We start off hour four of today's show with the Sports Fix at 6, then we go golf heavy to finish out the show as Brad Hawkins joins the show. Then John and Jimmy continued to talk golf with Ray Morton and Todd Burgan.

Brad Hawkins joins the show to talk golf with John and Jimmy. 

Welcome to the relaunch of Podkinsville. In this episode, Mary Ann Gemmill, Jessica Darnell and Brad Hawkins sit down with New Era Editor Zirconia Alleyene to explain the Christian County Public Schools nickel tax. Follow the Kentucky New Era on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

This week’s show opens, per Lorenz’s request, with discussion over the Detroit Lions’ meltdown against the New York Jets, and if there has ever been a situation in college football or Michigan history where a coach was so obviously in over their head in week one.  Following that, the two discuss the Wolverines’ newfound passing attack, which includes Shea Patterson’s early returns and apparent improvements from Michigan’s wide receivers. The discussion also turns into talk about what Patterson does well already, and what his next steps could look like. The two also break down other lasting impressions from the Wolverines’ 49-3 win over  Then the two look at emerging and present position battles that could factor into Saturday’s game, exploring Carlo Kemp’s ascension, how Brad Hawkins and Brandon Watson fit in and other second-string players to keep an eye on. Afterward, the two discuss Michigan’s offensive line for the umpteenth time, breaking down what to make of Michigan’s apparent push to make where Jalen Mayfield and James Hudson stand more public. In doing so, they also discuss both players’ trajectories, and when might be the best time to make a switch if Michigan indeed likes their prospects better than its current starters. Before closing the show, Lorenz and Shaw also field additional questions surrounding Michigan football. Then, they play over-under with regards to Michigan’s matchup against SMU, providing their thoughts into what the matchup will be like and what the Wolverines can do to make it a successful weekend beyond the box score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon breaks down the Wolverines' dominant victory over Western Michigan on Saturday. The episode also includes interviews with Jim Harbaugh (6:40), Shea Patterson (10:25), Karan Higdon (11:45), Nico Collins (14:10), Brad Hawkins (16:30) and David Long (18:30).

This week, Lorenz and Shaw break down the Michigan football team’s loss at Notre Dame and what went wrong for the Wolverines. Topping the list, unsurprisingly, were Michigan’s issues on the offensive line, what it means moving forward and how the Wolverines should handle the starting tackle positions. Also on the list were Michigan’s issues converting on offense and a lack of an identity, what panic level Wolverine fans should hold and other things that went wrong on Saturday. The conversation then shifts to where and how Michigan can improve in a favorable next few weeks of the schedule, how the season outlook compares this week to before the season began and some discussion over how warranted and reactionary Michigan fans are compared to other schools. The podcast closes with some other questions, including discussions about Shea Patterson, Brad Hawkins, Michigan’s defensive tendency to over pursue against mobile quarterbacks and what, outside of a win, could constitute as a success for Michigan this weekend against Western Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missionary Brad Hawkins from Word of Life, speaks about his work in South Africa.

The proud son of an old, philanthropic family befriends an enigmatic patient in one of their mental hospitals... who delivers him a dire warning. [Photo of Brad Hawkins and Jayme Ramsay from The Black Vault's 10/6/12 performance, by Control Images Photography: http://www.controlimages.com/]

iTalk movies is a long-form interview series featuring leading members of the film community. In this episode, host Derrial Christon interviews the cast Zombeavers, Brad Hawkins in studio on the Popcorn Talk Network. Rachel Melvin, Hutch Dano, and Cortney Palm discuss the movie and their roles on iTalk Movies! @ThePopcornTalk @DerrialChriston @TheRachelMelvin @HutchDano @CortneyPalm5 About Zombeavers: Zombeavers is a horror comedy movie directed by Jordan Rubin, based on a script by Al Kaplan, Jordan Rubin and Jon Kaplan. The film follows a group of college kids staying at a riverside cabin that are attacked by a swarm of zombie beavers. A trailer for the film was released in February 2014 and went viral. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork Host @TheMenguin interviews @MrBradHawkins iTalk movies is a long-form interview series featuring leading members of the film community. In this episode, host Megan Salinas interviews Boyhood actor Brad Hawkins in studio on the Popcorn Talk Network. @ThePopcornTalk @TheMenguin @BradHawkins About Boyhood: Boyhood is a 2014 American coming-of-age drama film, written and directed by Richard Linklater, and starring Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane, Lorelei Linklater, and Ethan Hawke. Shot intermittently over the course of a 12-year period from 2002 to 2014, Boyhood depicts the adolescence of Mason Evans, Jr. (Coltrane) from ages six to eighteen as he grows up in Texas with divorced parents (Arquette and Hawke). Richard Linklater's daughter Lorelei plays Mason's sister, Samantha. The project began filming without a completed script, wi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing money can be difficult especially in these last 6 years.  For non profits, this challenge exists as well. Brad Hawkins is a Financial Advisor and Vice President with Bernstein Global Wealth Management. He advises nonprofits and individuals on a variety of investment strategies. Since 1967 Bernstein has focused squarely on providing research and investment management services to institutions and individuals. Bernstein currently manages assets for over 3,000 endowments, foundations, charities and trade associations.

Suite For String Quartet is written specifically for resonant spaces, interactive electronics, audience participation and string quartet. Suite for String Quartet has been in a continuous state of "revision" since Christmas 2004. In 2006, I developed a new tuning for all 16 strings. Each string of the quartet is retuned to an odd number partial of 60Hz. For this current version performed on May 1st, 2011 as part of the Second Annual May Day! New Music Marathon in Seattle, WA the entire first movement was rewritten. Brad Hawkins, Cello Eyvind Kang, Viola Paris Hurley, Violin Brandon Vance, Violin Zachary James Watkins, Electronics

We have Jim Harbaugh as Geodude, what more do you need? But also, we talk Brad Hawkins hype (as @StephenToski predicted) and the return of Ambry Thomas to Michigan Football practice. I mean, we talked Pokemon to start the podcast, and NCAA 14 to end the podcast. It's a good show.