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Brett Baker built States Rentals into one of the fastest-growing independent rental companies in the country by out-maintaining and out-thinking competitors ten times his size. In this episode, he breaks down the maintenance strategies, branding tactics, and cash flow discipline behind that growth, along with a candid look at why the rental market is at an inflection point and what independents need to do to survive it.

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#458 Discover how a former Army Ranger is transforming lives through the virtual assistant industry! Brett Baker, founder of VA USA, joins host Brien Gearin to discuss his mission to support military spouses with meaningful work and community. Brett shares the unique challenges military families face and how VA USA connects them with businesses needing virtual assistants. The episode highlights the importance of mindset and mission in entrepreneurship, encouraging action and learning from failure. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a military spouse, Brett's story offers insights into creating a purposeful business. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about making a positive impact! (Original Air Date - 8/12/24) What we discuss with Brett: + VA USA's mission for military spouses + Challenges faced by military families + Role of virtual assistants in businesses + Importance of mindset in entrepreneurship + Overcoming fear and taking action + Learning from failure + Building a supportive community + Creating a purposeful business Thank you, Brett! Visit VA USA at ⁠HireVAUSA.com⁠. Check out Brett's ⁠125 Tasks you can delegate today!⁠ Connect with Brett on ⁠LinkedIn⁠! For more information go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MillionaireUniversity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/millionaire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Baker, founder of States Rentals in Midland, TX, shares how he turned $77K and a driveway into a $60M fleet. He breaks down his niche strategy, creative financing, and why team culture and customer service set them apart.

We ask the same question to all of our podcast guests:"What is the most impactful action you have taken to Level-UP in your home and in your business?"Today, you get to hear the answer from Brett Baker.--Interested in joining our Kinetic Man weekly online Zoom call? Get more info here: https://thekineticman.com/Join our Kinetic Man Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thekineticman ⁠⁠⁠Know someone who would make a great guest on our podcast? Let us know! ⁠⁠Email: takeaction@thekineticman.com⁠

Brett Baker, co-founder and visionary of VAUSA®, brings raw energy, unshakable faith, and mission-driven leadership to this episode. A former Army Ranger, combat veteran, and unapologetic straight-shooter, Brett gives us a look at his journey—from the battlefield to building VAUSA®, a company creating meaningful jobs for military spouses. He shares his knowledge about leadership, the power of faith in business, and why his family remains his top priority. Get ready for an intense, no-BS conversation about purpose, service, and making a real impact.

In Episode 374, we're joined by Brett Baker, a visionary Christian entrepreneur and founder of VAUSA. Brett shares his journey of building a successful business rooted in faith and purpose, and how VAUSA is revolutionizing remote work by connecting businesses with skilled virtual assistants. Join us as Brett dives into: Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship: How faith has shaped his approach to leadership and business. VAUSA: The mission behind Hire VAUSA and how virtual assistants are transforming how businesses operate. Empowering Teams Virtually: The impact and value of integrating virtual support to grow your business with flexibility and excellence. Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Brett's insights on starting and scaling a purpose-driven business. Brett's story is a powerful example of how faith and entrepreneurship can come together to make a meaningful difference in the world. https://hirevausa.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/1brettbaker/   Please check out our sponsors   Greg Fay Insurance: https://www.gregfayinsurance.com/   Trent Barga - The Barga Team Real Estate https://thebargateam.com     Follow 2 Lead Coaching https://www.follow2leadcoaching.com/quiz   Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/   Check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@twmilt   Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-2-lead-a-christian-leaders-podcast/id1429933082

After 12 years and 9 combat deployments as an Army Ranger, Brett Baker transitioned into entrepreneurship, where he found a renewed purpose for his life. This journey deepened his faith, strengthened his marriage, and taught him the value of living intentionally. Today we dive into how his faith-driven remote virtual assistant company, VAUSA, is dedicated to creating job opportunities and community for military families. Learn more about VAUSA here: https://hirevausa.com/ --- Join the TKM Mastermind: www.thekineticman.com/signup Subscribe to our newsletter (The MENifesto): www.thekineticman.com/newsletter Join our New Kinetic Man Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thekineticman ⁠⁠⁠ Know someone who would make a great guest on our podcast? Let us know! ⁠⁠ Email: takeaction@thekineticman.com⁠

Join business and brand strategist Brian Sooy for a conversation with Brett Baker, founder of VAUSA.VAUSA is a virtual staffing agency with a mission to create meaningful jobs and community for military families by strategically building remote teams for faith and purpose-driven businesses.Highlights from this episode:Visit hirevausa.com to hire a virtual assistant to free your timeBook a free consultation with VAUSA®Download "125 Tasks To Delegate To Your Virtual Assistants"Grow your business with a brand and business alignment framework that unlocks greater potential for your EOS business. Order Trade Secrets: Four Core Strategies to Maximize Value for Service CompaniesEverybody Brands is hosted by Brian Sooy, founder of Aespire Branding and Marketing, the agency that helps service companies unlock their potential through business and brand strategy. StoryBrand Certified. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover how a former Army Ranger is transforming lives through the virtual assistant industry! Brett Baker, founder of VA USA, joins host Brien Gearin to discuss his mission to support military spouses with meaningful work and community. Brett shares the unique challenges military families face and how VA USA connects them with businesses needing virtual assistants. The episode highlights the importance of mindset and mission in entrepreneurship, encouraging action and learning from failure. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a military spouse, Brett's story offers insights into creating a purposeful business. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about making a positive impact! What we discuss with Brett: + VA USA's mission for military spouses + Challenges faced by military families + Role of virtual assistants in businesses + Importance of mindset in entrepreneurship + Overcoming fear and taking action + Learning from failure + Building a supportive community + Creating a purposeful business Thank you, Brett! Visit VA USA at HireVAUSA.com. Connect with Brett on LinkedIn! Sign up for our FREE Business Course - over 300+ new business ideas, also includes the 7 Phases of a business, so you know where you are now and where you need to go next. You'll also get 7 of the most popular marketing strategies and 31 stay-on-track hacks that successful millionaires follow to grow and automate their businesses.  Go to https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/training. And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.Brett Baker was on a self-destructive path until he joined the military, which gave him discipline, structure, and goals. It wasn't until he was medically retired from the military, however, that Brett discovered his true purpose: serving others.In this interview, Brett explains how putting other people first and maximizing their success has had a tremendous positive impact on his business, his relationship with his wife, and his faith.With his wife Mary Elaine, Brett co-founded and runs VA USA, which enables military spouses to become virtual assistants for businesses and other organizations.Contact:Mike Hatch: mhatch@clchq.orgChris Bolinger: chris@mensdevotionals.comResources:Mike's book: Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel (paperback, audiobook)Join the Empowered Manhood Facebook GroupDaily Strength for Men: A 365-Day Devotional52 Weeks of Strength for MenCLC: https://www.clchq.org/BiblicalLeadership.com

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Gareth Hall, Mick Gannon and Brett Baker take a look at Caulfield and Rosehill today (24.02.24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gareth Hall, Mick Gannon and Brett Baker analyse the major racing today (17.02.24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gareth Hall, Mick Gannon and Brett Baker take a look at the major racing today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Miles, Mick and Brett as they give all the analysis for today's racing including best bets and plenty of carry on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosehill Preview w/ Dean Watling & Brett Baker (12/01/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our latest episode, I sit down with the incredible Brett Baker, a former corporate professional turned serial entrepreneur. Brett's journey of transitioning into owning multiple successful businesses is nothing short of inspirational. We dive deep into: The Transition: How to make the shift from a corporate career to entrepreneurship. Managing Multiple Ventures: Learn the secret to juggling various businesses effectively. Essential Skills: Discover the skills and mindsets crucial for any aspiring entrepreneur. Key Takeaways: We share invaluable insights that can guide your own entrepreneurial path. Whether you're contemplating leaving your 9-5 for a business dream, or you're already on your entrepreneurial journey looking to expand, this episode is packed with wisdom you don't want to miss! Don't forget to hit 'Subscribe' for more insightful conversations with business trailblazers like Brett. Your journey to entrepreneurship starts here!

Rosehill Preview with Gareth Hall, Mitch Lewis and Brett Baker (2.12.23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Lewis and Brett Baker give their best bets at Rosehill today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caulfield Preview with Gareth Hall, Mitch Lewis, Brett Baker and Tim Bailey (2.12.23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Elaine and Brett Baker are the co-founders of VAUSA, a virtual assisting company.  Brett spent 13 years as an Army Ranger doing multiple deployments.  To say this was putting stress on the family would be an understatement. By the 5th year, the burnout was real and he realized he wasn't “showing up” like he wanted.  So, they did what anyone would do. They started a company with a wild vision of creating 350 jobs for military-affiliated individuals.

The Saturday Preview with Gareth Hall, Mick Gannon and Brett Baker (25.11.23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gong Preview with Gareth Hall, Mick Gannon and Brett Baker (25.11.23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cranbourne Cup Preview with Gareth Hall, Mick Gannon and Brett Baker (25.11.23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Trombone Corner is brought to you by The Brass Ark and by Bob Reeves Brass. Join hosts Noah Gladstone and John Snell as they talk with trombonist Dr. Brett Baker. Brett Baker is viewed internationally as a leading performer and educator. He is passionate about encouraging composers to write pioneering new repertoire and is one of the most recorded brass soloists.  Previously Brett was Programme Leader of the Musical Arts Degree at the University of Salford, and is now Marketing Lead for Denis Wick Products, and continues as an Ambassador for Michael Rath Brass Instruments, as well as long serving soloist and Principal Trombone of the Black Dyke Band.  He is a Past Chair and Past President of the British Trombone Society and increasingly works as a conductor and adjudicator in festivals and competitions.  Brett has commissioned many trombone solos with both wind and brass band accompaniment. In 2020 he won the ITA Presidents Award for services to the International Trombone Association were he has featured regularly as a soloist.

Chase Matteson, Brett Baker, and Bill Rentschler have commentary on Husker football as they prep for Wisconsin. Plus, Husker volleyball enters the home stretch of the Big 10 regular season. Basketball is underway & Husker soccer is hosting post-season matches! #nreport #huskers #husker #nebraska #huskerfootball #huskernation #college #football #bigten #big10 #1011 #lincoln

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Our beloved Huskers are on the road for a Friday night game in Champaign. They are winless in the last three attempts against the Illini. However, the last time they played Illinois in Champaign on a Friday night, Nebraska was victorious. It was 2017. It shouldn't seem like so long ago. So why do we have games on Friday night? What is Nebraska's chance of winning? Who will stand out in the game? Will we even answer these questions? It seems like we write them in this pre-show post but we never address them in the show. We blame/thank the Chatterfields. You're great!

This week, Jon's in a lodge somewhere watching Cocaine Bear with and and reacting accordingly, so Greg called in some familiar faces to join him on the show this week. Todd is here, and he's supposed to play the role of the crotchety old man, but he's surprisingly pleasant and upbeat. And making his Five Heart debut is legendary Husker fan and all-around superb individual Brett Baker. Brett shares his thoughts on the Day by Day documentary among other Husker topics. One of the main topics, predictably, is the alternate uniforms that were revealed this week in a stellar video package. Owning the fact that 100 years ago, Nebraska donned blue uniforms to welcome Oklahoma, because THEY BOTH CAN'T WEAR RED, the Huskers will have a thin blue outline around the numbers for one game in October. But Greg is more impressed by the details on the shoulders, as they replicate the four stone carvings around Memorial Stadium. Brett however thinks the thin blue line isn't enough and wants Nebraska to fully embrace the blue...for one game only. Also, and I can't believe I'm saying this...we haven't seen the blackshirts yet. What is Matt Rhule's plan on one of the more storied traditions within the program? These topics and others are all part of an all-new Five Heart Podcast.

Welcome to a new podcast series called Brass Bands: On the Record! It features a familiar voice (Mark Good) and a fresh face, in Lillie McCluskie. The pair begin the new series by chatting to Brett Baker, principal trombone of the Black Dyke Band. Brett reflects on his lengthy tenure at the band, looks at contesting successes and discusses performing everywhere from Glastonbury to Bermuda with the famous Queensbury band. He chats about commissioning new music for the trombone, which has been a big priority for him, looks back at his musical roots - and even reveals why he was a millionaire's gardener!

Torqn App founders Troy McDonald and Brett Baker created an amazing app that is going viral around the globe. Torqn is the new knowledge platform exclusively for the Mining Industry & its equipment. Mad Mumzie, Brett and Troy go deep in this convo. Why did they start the Torqn app? How are they connected to mining and machinery? Is it really FREE? What else is coming in the future? A fun look at machines and ways we can all help each other, yes even fitters and operators can hang out together! What is Torqn? Checkout all about the app right here whilst you are listening :-) Torqn App Website Link. Connecting Operators, Engineers, Maintainers, Owners, Suppliers, and Manufacturers through their equipment. Torqn is an innovative new platform & app that connects people in the Mining industry based on the commodities they mine, and the equipment they own, use, fix or make. Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Online courses & Resources by Mad Mumzie: https://mining.teachable.com/ https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/ What Boots with Steel Cap Sisters: https://steelcapsisters.com/  Thanks to Bantacs Accounting Group Sponsor for this episode https://madmumzie.com/money  Thanks Girlfriend for the tunes x

How can we measure water when it disappears into thin air? On this episode of What About Water? we're looking at evapotranspiration, or “ET” for short. It's the combination of water evaporating from the soil, combined with the measure of water transpiring through crops' leaves. Accounting for this water loss helps farmers know exactly how much water they should apply across their fields, and new agricultural technologies and satellites are making it much easier.    Jay sits down with California State University at Monterrey Bay Senior Research Scientist –  and former student – A.J. Purdy, whose doctoral thesis looked at the advancement and applications of satellite-derived ET algorithms. We also hear what this looks like in real life, with Brett Baker, a sixth-generation California pear farmer and lawyer. With the ever-present risk of flood on his family's land in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, Baker explains how OpenET is helping farmers like him and his father take better measurements of consumptive use.  Robyn Grimm, Interim Director of OpenET, tells us how this open-source platform is making big waves. 

Message from Brett Baker on August 14, 2022

Message from Brett Baker on August 14, 2022

Creeeeepy conversation with Brett Baker, owner of Creepy Hollow Haunted House. Brett talks us through the creatively themed haunted houses, what it takes to operates the facilities, and what inspired him to get into the craft. We also talk about the art of "clowning", knife throwing, and spooky urban legends. Website: https://www.creepyhollowhaunt.com/ IG: creepyhollow FB: Creepy Hollow Haunted House

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A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode Brett Baker (Black Dyke Band, trombone soloist, adjudicator, educator) tells us about his initial studies in economics, about working around the world, and about how he grew to have a fondness for brass bands. Brett is a Rath artist.  This episode is a little shorter as we were on a race against Brett's laptop battery!  All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today's episode I pick the brain of Nebraska's own Brett Baker. Brett is an award winning tv producer and internet celebrity. He is know for his takes on sports, pop culture, and most importantly hot sauce. Brett came on to talk about the college football season with aspects he thinks have helped define the season so far. We dive into the recently publish College Football Playoff list. Of course we also touch on what's going on with Husker football and the issues that have plagued the team this season. Finally, I get to ask him his involvement with the Hot Ones YouTube show and how he was able to get on and host it for an episode. You can follow Brett and all of his wit on Twitter at @BrettSBaker Please Subscribe! Be sure to download and subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you prefer (that way you won't miss next week's very special episode), and you'll also get all of the other great, but not quite as great, Corn Nation Radio podcasts as well. Follow Patrick on Twitter at @PatrickGerhart Follow Corn Nation on Twitter at @CornNation Leave a Review! You could go out on the Apple podcast app and leave a review for us as well or send us feedback by making a comment on this article. Please Listen And Share! If you don't feel like subscribing, you can listen in the player below. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Art. What is it? Is your photography Art? Are you an artist? There's many different opinions about this idea of art and photography. One thing is for sure, a photographer is a creative person, generally speaking anyway. But when you apply the term of art, when and why would you do that? What's the point? Does it matter? Today I've got a wonderfully special guest joining me on this topic and I'm just loving it. This is Latitude Photography Podcast, Episode 124 for August 3, 2021 August Topic The topic for August, 2021 is #InTheCity. Please get your submissions in by the 24th of August to be considered for the broadcast on the 26th. I'll be on YouTube and I'm planning on doing it once again at 6:15 p.m. and we'll see how that works for us once again. Submit images to the facebook group with the hashtag InTheCity and let's see what you've got.   =And the design principle I'd like to see us focus on, if possible, is Color. Any color will work. Looking for ways to either showcase a single color, lots of color, anything to do with color. Let's see what you can come up with.   Minnesota water-FALL-color Workshop info: Sign up today! https://brentbergherm.com/workshops/minnesota-waterfall-and-fall-color-workshop/   In a previous episode I'd mentioned the conundrum about my L bracket with the R5. I went with the Three legged thing as it's orange and all the others, from RRS to the cheap brands all looked the same. So I actually made my decision based on color. But it doesn't allow for full articulation of the flippy screen which stinks. Well, listener Ej Linser brought to my attention the PMG bracket https://www.promediagear.com/PLCR56--L-Bracket-Plate-for-Canon-EOS-R5-R6-Mirrorless-Camera_p_475.html Which does allow for full articulation since the vertical mount portion is not aligned with the side of the camera. I feel kinda dumb for not looking up the PMG option since my bracket for the 5D4 is by PMG and I literally thought to myself, I should look up PMG and see what they have before I hit the buy button here… But alas, I didn't. So Ej earns a gold star for this recommendation :) MAIN TOPIC Photography as fine art. Way back on June 22, I posed a question in the facebook group. I said, “When you hear the term “Fine Art” do you think it applies to your photography? As in, do you see yourself as a fine art photographer or maybe… Do you aspire to have your works be considered fine art? Is Fine Art to “stuffy” of a term? Today, I have a special guest to help me think through this topic. She is Erin Babnik, Erin Welcome to the show!   Talking Points: Let's assume there's two or three listeners out there who don't know you or your work. What would you like for them to know about you, your work and I'd like to know how you got started as a photographer. Your Quote on your Canon Explorer of Light page states, “Exploration is the key to creativity. The more that you find to photograph, the more that you find yourself.” (further thoughts and commentary shall ensue!) Fine Art. It's kind of loaded. I'd like to know your thoughts on the topic and then we'll get in to what the listeners have said and we'll comment on those as well. So your thoughts on Fine Art and how Photography is a part of that. And also, has the photography industry ever really settled on it means to have photography considered as fine art? That seems to be the listener comments that we'll get to in a moment. Aref Alragehi says, “I personally don't think it applies to me but I hope to get there one day. The reason I say that stems from my understanding of what it means which may not be accurate. Basically I think Fine Art is for a meticulous piece of work not just from a composition perspective but all the way through the print creation, the medium it is printed on the framing and perhaps even the lighting recommended for best viewing. I think there has been also an over use of the term I mean just because the photo is in B&W or it is a long exposure photo does not make it fine art Josh Austin states, “I have always understood fine art to be simplistic in nature. Something that could be hung on a wall anywhere in the world, not constrained by geographic area, genre, or style. I guess "tastefully simple" would be how I would understand it.”And then after some further thought he clarifies, “tastefully, intentionally, simple. I think intentionality is important, a simple composition should not come across as lazy or uninspired but be intentional.” Brett Baker says, “I have seen some pieces that seem to be labeled "fine art" for marketing reasons. I feel like the photography community has not come together on a distinct definition. Some say that it's impossible for photography to be "fine art" because it doesn't require the same degree of skill as other media. Others seem to think that minimalism is the only way to achieve "fine art". Personally, I think that truly "fine art" is capable of stirring some type of emotion in various people and for various reasons, regardless of the medium.” Stanley Harper doesn't view the term Fine Art to be a “stuffy” term. And he points out that even automotive photography can be a form of Fine Art. And he wrapped up his thoughts by saying, “I do consider some of my work to be "fine art" and there is such a thing as "fine art photography" and yes, that term can be used to describe even those shots that are clearly within the journalistic sphere because the shooter took an approach to create an image that will be a wall hanger.” Zelda Zaragoza Johns agrees with Aref a bit. “I don't know if I consider the term overused so much as misused. Some wedding photographers call themselves fine art photographers. I personally believe you can't call yourself a fine art photographer if you're delivering hundreds of digital images to a client.” Maybe there's other ways the term is misused as well? Kirk Keyes chimed in with, “What I find pretentious is "Giclee", if anyone still uses that!!” Aaron Martinez, a photojournalist, says, “I'm not even sure what the term “fine art” actually means in relation to photography.” Joel Galbraith responded to Aaron with the idea that planning really goes into it. Planning locations, how the shot is made, and what you do in post production.But Erin, in your quote we started this conversation with, you start with the word “exploration” which signifies to me a bit of the unknown. A sense of discovery. This seems to be the opposite of Joel's approach. Alan Comer describes it this way, “The thing they seem to have in common is that those images (I like to think) make you want to stop and spend some time in them rather than just a passing glance.” Darren Whiteley has an interesting thought. He says, “I find the photography community's overwhelming desire to label or constrain artistic freedom as one of its negatives. Why can't you be a photographer that enjoys all genres? Those that have ability to turn their skills to all of the genres are often frowned upon, particularly in critiques when they provide examples of work from more than one genre - it is as if excelling at one somehow makes you more of an artist than someone who has transferable skills.” David Medeiros says, “I do think of my work as fine art, or at least that's the intention with my BW photography.” I have to admit, I've had some similar thoughts about my B&W work but I think it's because that was the pivot point of my work as purely done for myself vs for my agent to sell. As I've not submitted to my agent in a LOOOONG time, that idea of B&W only as my fine art work is weakening. My color work is seen more as fine art in my view now. Check out Erin's great photography at https://erinbabnik.com Resources and Links Get on the list for updates on Latitude Photography School https://mailchi.mp/eeb40a226ba2/kk5w15cdqv   Learn all about my Minnesota waterFALLcolor workshop and sign up today! https://brentbergherm.com/workshops/minnesota-waterfall-and-fall-color-workshop/   Shop at lensrentals.com with my affiliate link and I'll get a small commission of the sale: https://www.gopjn.com/t/SENJRktJT01DR09OS0lLQ0dLT0tGTg Use the code "summer50" at checkout for $50 off orders of $200 or more delivered by July 30, 2021.   I also have an affiliate link with ThinkTank Photo http://bit.ly/2IMRhOT   Find the expanded shownotes at http://latitudephotographypodcast.com   Find me on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brentberghermphoto/   Find the podcast facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/latitudephotographypodcast/ You'll have to answer a question, who's the host of the show. Your answer is me. Brent. 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Mark Henry returns this week with Ryan McKinnell as the two get ready to preview AEW Double or Nothing this weekend - with special guest Dave LaGreca, who will be live in attendance!  Also, the best that was in the week of wrestling with Weekly Winner.  Coming off what was an all around great week for all the wrestling promotions, which one will Mark and Ryan pick as their Winner?!

Reviewing listener submitted images is fast becoming one of the highlights to my month. This time around we’re reviewing the topic Under the Sun. This is Latitude Photography Podcast, Episode 111 for April 4, 2021 Useful links: Get some free resources here: https://brentbergherm.com/info/resources/ Get on the list for updates on Latitude Photography School  Shop at lensrentals.com with my affiliate link and I’ll get a small commission of the sale. Use the code "latitude15" at checkout and you'll get 15% off your order. I also have an affiliate link with ThinkTank Photo  THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S LIBRARY: https://brentbergherm.com/info/photographers-library See my latest YouTube video on Lightroom, the Lightroom Quickstart Bootcamp: https://youtu.be/hEI-gnXMcq8 Thank you for your support!   Introduction Welcome to Latitude Photography podcast, I am Brent Bergherm, and it’s my pleasure to be your host. I’m a travel/outdoor photographer and if I’m not out there shooting pictures I sure am dreaming about it. Sometimes to the point where it affects my work, and that’s not good but it’s the way it is.   Announcements Today’s topic of discussion is the Under the Sun images. The point and purpose was to photograph the sun with something interesting between you and the sun. It could be high up in the sky, low to the ground, doesn’t matter. This was already broadcast on my YouTube channel, and we did the recording live as well. At the time of this recording it has 75 views. My biggest question to you is, is it valuable to have this also reproduced in the audio format? Let me know. I’ve been doing some image reviews for quite a while, whether it’s my own, guest’s images or images from listeners like in today’s show. I just want to be sure you get something out of this so I appreciate any feedback you can provide me. Also, the next topic is In the Water. We’re looking for a photograph of something that is literally in the water. It could be something you did while scuba diving, or something that is getting drenched in the rain. Go beyond the photograph of water and show something actually in the water or otherwise interacting with the water. I also put a poll in the fb group which is getting some great responses. Thanks for all those who have participated already. The question is related to how you see yourself as a photographer.  I added the options of Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced/Pro-level. Matt Bishop chimed in with a poll option and said that he’s “completely lost.” Thanks Matt, I’m going to go ahead and say you’re in the right place then :) Mike Regas added an option that says “somewhere between advanced and intermediate.”  So far the results are about what I expected. 65 are saying Intermediate and 46 are saying somewhere between advanced and intermediate. 32 are saying “advanced/pro-level, 8 said beginner, and 2 said “experienced” which was an option I added later. Sandy Glenn Brown added an option that says, “Yesterday  I would say a definite intermediate until the wedding I shot last night. Now I’m not so sure :(“ I totally understand that, and I think that resonates with a lot of what others were saying in the comments too, in that it depends on the specific genre you’re talking about. I got quite a few comments about not feeling comfortable with putting a label on their creativity and the skill set etc. I totally get that. I’m just glad to see the conversations happening. It’s good to talk these things through. In fact, before the month is over, we’ll actually have an episode dedicated to understanding your photography, or maybe better put, understanding your place in photography and what you get out of it, and what you do with it. I just finished the slide deck today and I’m going to record it later this week with Lori Rowland. I’m really looking forward to it for sure! If you’ve not got on to respond to the poll I encourage you to do so. Especially if you’re a beginner. I would LOVE to hear from you.  Other things happening in the group: Jennifer Grant-White submitted a picture asking for some feedback. It was her first post so it’s great to see those first time items coming in for sure! Brett Baker asked about tips for photographing water when you don’t have a circular polarizer filter. And we’ve had some great responses come in from suggesting dawn and dusk when it’s not such a big deal to get the reflections and glare that can happen. Brie asked what types of images he typically shoots, and that’s a great question because it’ll help us give some specific advice. Others like Mike Regas and Alyce Bender said similar things and that is to find a way to embrace the glare.  My thoughts... MAIN TOPIC Today is all about Under the Sun. Images have been posted to the website for the show notes and to the facebook group. Enjoy the conversation! Reminders Find us on the web at http://latitudephotographypodcast.com Find me on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brentberghermphoto/ Find the podcast facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/latitudephotographypodcast/ Find me on instagram @brentbergherm Find me on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/brentberghermphotography Find me online at https://brentbergherm.com

For me, the learning never stops. And I’ve said many times that if I ever do stop learning then it’s probably time for me to hang up the hat and go do something else.  This is Latitude Photography Podcast, Episode 108 for March 14, 2021 Useful links: Get some free resources here: https://brentbergherm.com/info/resources/   Get on the list for updates on Latitude Photography School and you’ll get the first issue of LATITUDE PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE as well!   Shop at lensrentals.com with my affiliate link and I’ll get a small commission of the sale. Use the code "latitude15" at checkout and you'll get 15% off your order. I also have an affiliate link with ThinkTank Photo  Segmentation video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/07-HDnSFwfs Another Segmentation video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cSK3IZ4Y_Iw THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S LIBRARY on my website: https://brentbergherm.com/info/photographers-library Lightroom Quickstart Bootcamp: https://youtu.be/hEI-gnXMcq8 Thank you for your support! Introduction Welcome to Latitude Photography podcast, I am your host, Brent Bergherm, and it’s my goal to help you create better photographs. I’m a travel-outdoor photographer with over 23 years of shooting and 14 years’ teaching experience. Thanks for being here, where we look to continually learn, grow, create and be inspired. Current Topic: Under the Sun My websites episode got postponed until later (recording in a few days) so I put an inquiry in the fb group asking for more questions you’d like answered. And a few of you came through wonderfully and I’m very grateful. However, one of you asked about books, and I went wild. So, before we get into all the details there, let me quickly address a few of the other questions and then we’ll dive deep into the books discussion. Brie Stockwell, a Latitude Regular, asked for tips on staying motivated. I’d also like to include thoughts on not letting life bog you down. Brett Baker asked about only having one lens, what range would I go for. Jason Torres asked about the books, and I’ve got a bunch for you, that’s coming very shortly. Jennifer Utsler asked, “Best ways to find your subject and composition in a landscape with no obvious subject.” I love this question... And Lori Rowland chimed in with all sorts of ideas relating to going on a photo trip with someone who’s also a photographer. There’s many benefits to that. OK, now on to the books. However, I went overboard. Let me explain… THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S LIBRARY on my website: https://brentbergherm.com/info/photographers-library Reminders Find us on the web at http://latitudephotographypodcast.com Find me on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brentberghermphoto/ Find the podcast facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/latitudephotographypodcast/ Find me on instagram @brentbergherm Find me on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/brentberghermphotography Find me online at https://brentbergherm.com

After an eight game season that fell short of expectations, yet was long on the unpredictable, Kevin Sjuts, Dan Corey and Brett Baker put a bow on the 2020 Cornhuskers with a look back, and a look ahead. What went right for Nebraska, and what needs to change as they head into the 2021 off-season.

On the heels of another confounding loss, Kevin Sjuts, Dan Corey and Brett Baker take a deep dive into all that ails the Big Red and their fanbase. From Scott Frost to the Blackshirts, it's all on the table as a forgettable season lurches towards the finish line.

Cybersecurity experts at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission periodically inspect the cybersecurity of the generating plants they oversee. Now, the NRC inspector general has taken a look at the inspectors. Assistant inspector general for audit, Brett Baker, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin with the results.

Field employees like to complain about headquarters yet central offices do provide some essential support services. At the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the regulated power plants maintain direct contact with the agency's Headquarters Operations Center, a 24/7 operation. If it's not fully staffed, the strains start to show. For more, Brett Baker, the NRC's assistant inspector general for audits, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Listen as Priscilla McKinney returns for Part 2 on the No B******t Marketing Show!McKinney is president of LiTTLE Bird Marketing, a boutique marketing firm based in Joplin, Missouri specializing in delivering premier graphics and creative ideas to clients.In Episode 178, McKinney shares a few of her mentors, but most importantly Brett Baker, the owner of TrustPoint Management Group. Brett taught her the Sandler system which Priscilla tells to be a life changer and C.T.O.B.T. (Couldn't the Opposite be True?) can truly benefit us all.Priscilla also explains the importance behind identifying the Ideal Client Persona, which is necessary to begin marketing and you can use this resource accessible here!Are you using Audible yet? If not, you can get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/NoBS. Try a book like How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It by Mark Cuban. You can download it for free today. Go to Audibletrial.com/NoBS.