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What's the number nobody talks about? For boutique fitness studio owners, it's the sale price. But this episode isn't just for owners preparing to sell. It's for anyone who wants to build a studio that is more valuable, more transferable, and less dependent on them carrying the whole business. Shay and Barry sit down with Mitch McGinley, founder of Boutique Fitness Broker and author of The Number Nobody Talks About: How to Prepare, Price, and Sell Your Boutique Fitness Studio. Mitch helps yoga, Pilates, and boutique fitness studio owners prepare for successful exits. After buying and selling his own yoga studio with his wife Karson, he became the person other studio owners turned to when they were ready to sell. Since then, he has helped close 70+ studio transactions totaling $30M. In this conversation, we talk about what buyers are actually looking for, why owner-dependence creates risk, how systems and team training build confidence, and why a strong brand is not just a marketing asset... it's an operational asset. Whether you want to sell in two years, ten years, or never, this episode will change the way you think about the business you're building. Connect with Mitch or request a free copy of his book while supplies last: Website: https://boutiquefitnessbroker.com/ Email: mitch@boutiquefitnessbroker.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boutiquefitnessbrokers Ready to build a brand and business that can last beyond you? Book a Fit Call with us: https://fitcarma.com/northstar

Huntington Properties' Tooba Patoli on canvassing from zero, tenant mix strategy, the landlord hat, why AI is killing deals, and what it really takes to build a retail leasing practice in Texas. The Crexi Podcast connects commercial real estate (CRE) professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence. Tooba Patoli left a corporate salary job at 22 to go make $0 in commercial real estate. Four and a half years later she's a senior retail specialist at Huntington Properties, leading a team that closed nearly 95 leases across 36 shopping centers in a single year. In this episode, Tooba joins host Shanti Ryle to talk about how she built her book from scratch through canvassing, why she thinks like a landlord even when she isn't one, what's driving Texas suburban retail right now, and why three of her deals recently fell apart because tenants used AI instead of an attorney. Introducing Tooba Patoli of Huntington Properties From corporate salary to $0 commission: why she made the leap at 22 Why retail — and why mom and pops in high-growth Texas suburbs How leasing fundamentals give you an edge in investment sales Mentors, pattern recognition, and joining the right firm 95 leases in a year: how the team pulled it off across 36 shopping centers What her day actually looks like now versus year one The landlord hat: why she never advises a deal she wouldn't take herself Talking to tenants: why it's always case by case The hot chicken deal that almost blew up — and the lesson she still teaches her team She did a second deal with that same tenant four years later Canvassing 101: always start with tenants, not landlords 18,000 miles in year one and the script that actually worked at the door Be a farmer: plant today, bloom in 12 months What's driving Texas retail right now — and where Houston is heading The shortage of quality second gen space and how landlords are getting creative The concepts winning right now: food and bev, Pilates, personal services, froyo TI negotiations, personal guarantees, and why it's a 50/50 market Why AI is killing deals — and who she actually blames The right way to use AI as a broker Advice for new brokers: understand the fundamentals before you feed the model About Tooba Patoli Tooba Patoli is a Senior Retail Leasing Associate at Hunington Properties, where she helps lead the firm's third-party retail division across Texas. She specializes in retail leasing, tenant and landlord representation, and investment sales, working with property owners, developers, investors, and growing businesses. Tooba's approach combines proactive business development, market research, and relationship building to uncover opportunities and help clients achieve their goals. By staying closely connected to local business owners, monitoring emerging retail trends, and maintaining an active presence throughout the market, she helps clients make informed real estate decisions and position their assets for long-term success. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

I am joined by Nick Lester, Director of Operations at River City Logistics (RCL), to deliver an industry-wide wake-up call, challenge the race-to-the-bottom quoting wars, and establish a higher baseline for logistics partnerships. Recognized as an award-winning industry powerhouse, River City Logistics has scaled its nationwide footprint by adhering to an uncompromising operational philosophy: service over everything. In this episode, Nick pulls back the curtain on the specialized world of vehicle and high-consequence shipping, exposing how deceptive, low-ball transactional pricing models consistently fail auto dealers, auctions, and enterprise fleets at the delivery gate. Nick breaks down what it truly means to operate an ethical freight brokerage, details the strict safety indicators required to vet elite specialized haulers across the lower 48, and shares a strategic blueprint on how leading with radical operational honesty can completely eliminate transactional friction. Whether you are an enterprise shipper looking to protect your cargo integrity or an intermediary ready to build a premium, value-driven brand, this conversation is your roadmap to a better standard.   Inside this Logistics Leadership Briefing: The Integrity Standard Explained: Why breaking away from the transactional broker cycle is the single most critical move for high-value cargo protection. The Danger of the Bait-and-Switch: How deceptive, rock-bottom spot board quotes destroy carrier trust and create devastating operational bottlenecks at destination gates. Mastering the Specialized Asset Puzzle: The unique operational nuances, lane dynamics, and coordination strategies required to move vehicles nationwide. Building Deep Carrier Alignment: Nick's tactical philosophy on treating capacity partners with transparency to secure premium loyalty when the market shifts. The Blueprints of an Award-Winning Culture: Key takeaways from RCL's journey as a top-tier logistics company, proving you can drive aggressive revenue growth while prioritizing community and ethics.   Connect with Nick Website: https://rivercitylogistics.squarespace.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lester-583087148/  

The following guest sits down with host Justin White:•   Anthony Lee – CEO and Founder, Veterans Alliance Home LoansShowing up For the Military Veteran Community Requires a Keen Understanding of the VA LoanFrom the military to marathons to mortgages, Anthony Lee knows what it takes to get across the finish line. He's now using that same approach to lift the veteran community. How can mortgage loan originators help more veteran borrowers while shifting the narrative on VA loans? Listen to Episode #126 of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast to find out how Anthony is creating more opportunities for LOs, military veterans, and their families.In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you'll learn how to help veterans navigate the VA loan process.In this episode, we discuss ...•   1:55 – how being an endurance athlete helps with doing mortgages•   3:49 – Anthony running 6 marathons in one year•   5:40 – Anthony's history in the mortgage industry•   6:46 – how Anthony got a $4.1m listing on his first deal in real estate•   9:16 – how military experience translates to mortgages•   10:46 – why veteran LOs are uniquely positioned to serve veteran borrowers•   12:09 – what non-veteran LOs don't understand about serving military veterans•   13:59 – The launch of Veterans Alliance Home Loans •   15:41 – what Anthony asks listing agents about VA loans•   17:38 – why Anthony can overcome any objection•    19:47 – similarities between coaching athletes and LOsShow Contributor:Anthony LeeConnect on LinkedIn Connect on Facebook Connect on InstagramAbout the Host:Justin White is UWM's in-house brand journalist and the host of UWM Daily. He creates engaging content across multiple platforms to promote the benefits of the wholesale channel and partnering with UWM. A seven-time Emmy-award winner, Justin is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Connect with Justin on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter Connect with UWM on Social Media:•   Facebook•   LinkedIn•   Instagram•   Twitter•   YouTubeHead to uwm.com to see the latest news and updates.

In an industry fixated on "what's in it for me," the fastest way to build an elite book of business is actually to give your time away for free. If you are joining non-profit boards or attending community events just to hunt for leads, your prospects will smell your commission breath from a mile away.My guest, Jeramie Holt, Senior Vice President at FNIC, joins me to share his masterclass on authentic community involvement. We discuss how his grassroots fundraising experience as a 10-year-old on rollerblades shaped his perspective on giving back, and how serving organizations like the Boys and Girls Club without expecting a dime ultimately built a deep, high-trust network of over 500 COIs. We also discuss why the era of "quote and pray" is dead, the danger of throwing buzzwords like "captives" and "level-funded" at uneducated buyers, and why doing the unscalable work - like running 29 in-person open enrollment meetings in a single week - is the ultimate separator for top advisors.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callcompletegameu.com/agaTimestamped Outline(00:00) From New Jersey to Colorado: Jeramie's Entrance into the Insurance Industry(04:36) The Old-School Grind: Making "Eight Calls Before Eight O'Clock"(07:34) Cultivating Trust: Why Authentic Community Involvement Builds Your Business(10:35) Rollerblades and the March of Dimes: Giving Back from a Young Age(14:06) The Danger of "What's In It For Me?": Why Selfish Networking Fails(17:06) The Suitcase Party: Raising $250,000 in One Night(21:21) The Death of "Quote and Pray": What Separates Elite Producers in 2026(24:20) Stagnant Mindsets: Why Employers Tolerate 10 Years of Sub-Par Broker Service(26:36) Stop the Buzzwords: Execution Matters More Than the Strategy You Sell(32:00) FNIC's Independence: Blending a Regional Approach with a National Feel(35:05) The "Unscalable" Differentiator: Running 29 Open Enrollment Meetings in One Week(40:03) Driving Results: How Education Kept $96,000 in a Client's Claims Bucket(42:01) Jeramie's Lightning Round: 5:45 AM Wakeups, Bodybuilding Competitions, and Caddying for His SonCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

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Today, we're diving straight into how big shifts from carriers like J.B. Hunt are impacting everything from dedicated fleets to risk management strategy and why understanding a carrier's operational shift can insulate your brand! Stop looking at just one data point and learn how to position your company to flourish by tightening up your processes, building strong relationships, and implementing real risk mitigation protocols, because this next market wave is about to separate the novice from the pros!   Resources / References https://www.ttnews.com/articles/jb-hunt-court-ruling?cx_testId=1&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=1&cx_experienceId=EXVJ02JJYSWC&cx_experienceActionId=showRecommendationsZIQ3B2B79SRL58#cxrecs_s https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cassandra-gaines-unveils-trucking-industry-blueprint-for-carrier-selection https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15827952/broker-margins-rising-with-spot-freight-prices  

In this episode, Lucas Pinto shares his inspiring journey from Brazil to becoming a top real estate agent and investor in Seattle. He discusses the importance of systems, mentorship, and mindset in achieving high performance in real estate and beyond.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, I share a conversation from one of our coaching calls with Brett, a newer mortgage agent who landed an opportunity to present inside one of the biggest real estate offices in his town. What stood out to me was how simple his strategy was. He dropped by open houses with a small survival kit, stayed in touch after, and kept the whole thing casual. He did not come across as pushy, he did not ask for leads, and he did not disappear after the first conversation. There are a lot of tactical lessons in this one, especially around how to follow up without sounding like a salesperson, how to stay relevant with both prospects and past clients, and why consistency matters more than being the smoothest person in the room. In this episode, we cover: Why “Not Disappearing” Wins - Brett was not the best natural salesperson, but he stayed in touch when other people moved on too quickly. How He Used Open Houses to Start Relationships - He visited five open houses, dropped off simple feature sheets and survival kits, then followed up in a way that felt helpful instead of needy. How to Follow Up Without Sounding Salesy - Brett explains why he avoids saying “follow up,” keeps communication personal, and uses whatever channel the client prefers. Why Systems Matter - Good follow-up is not random. It needs reminders, structure, and enough consistency that things do not slip through the cracks. The Colombo Technique - When meeting with realtors, Brett does not pitch a “presentation.” He keeps it casual, builds rapport, and then slides into “before I forget, I wanted to show you something.” You do not need to be the smoothest salesperson in the room. You just need to be the one who stays relevant, follows through, and does not disappear. Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottpeckford/ I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.whybrx.com Subscribe to my email list, Peckford's Playbook Join the Mortgage Mindset Daily Gamify your prospecting with the 10@10 App I Love Mortgage Brokering is in partnership with Ownwell. To see how top brokers are keeping clients engaged and generating leads from their database, visit ownwell.ca/scott.

Forget negative gearing. The budget is quietly hitting trusts, CGT, super, and business structures at once, in what could be investors' biggest shake-up in decades. On the How I Met My Broker podcast, Liam Garman and Hung Chuy sit down with financial adviser Andrew Foo and accountant Callum Wall to shed light on what may be the most significant shake-up to investor strategy in decades. The panel doesn't hold back, arguing the public reaction has been driven by confusion and social media hot takes, with investors making costly assumptions before understanding how the changes actually apply to them. They break down the proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT), revealing why investment timelines, cash flow, and ownership structures could become make-or-break in the years ahead. Attention then turns to trusts, estate planning, and super, with the trio warning that existing strategies may already be outdated as new tax settings reshape long-term wealth planning. The experts also expose the potential fallout for small business owners, including growing uncertainty around once-trusted tax-minimisation structures.

Wir diskutieren ein neues Arbeitszeitmodell, es gibt News für alle Investor:innen und Du erfährst, wann es sinnvoll sein kann, einen Index von mehreren Anbietern im Depot zu haben. Im Let's talk about (01:34) sprechen Swetlana und Alicia über potenzielle Auswirkungen einer 32-Stunden-Woche für alle: Verstärkt das etablierte Rollenbilder oder könnte das die Lösung für mehr Gleichberechtigung in Beziehungen und Familien sein? Überwiegen die positiven Effekte oder könnte das Modell auch Gefahren für die deutsche Wirtschaft mit sich bringen? Deep Dive (15:12): Ab 01.07.2026 tritt ein neues EU-Verbot in Kraft und Banken und Broker dürfen die PFOF-Logik nicht mehr nutzen. Was hinter dem Payment-for-Order-Flow-Begriff steckt, wer davon profitiert und wie sich das Verbot auf Deine Transaktionen an der Börse auswirken könnte, erfährst Du im Gespräch mit unserem comdirect-Kollegen Marcus. In der Community Corner (30:45) beantwortet Swetlana die Frage, ob und wann es sinnvoll sein kann, einen Index über verschiedene Produkte und Emittenten zu besparen und inwieweit das FIFO-Prinzip hier eine Rolle spielen kann. Bleib mit uns in Kontakt! App: https://finanzheldinnen.comdirect.de Website: https://finanz-heldinnen.de/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finanzheldinnen/ Workbook: https://finanz-heldinnen.de/workbook

Stijn Schmitz welcomes back Bill Holter to the show. Bill is a Precious Metals Expert and a metals Broker. Holter warns that the global economy faces a unique and dangerous combination of hyperinflation and deflation occurring simultaneously, a scenario where the cost of living rises rapidly while asset prices fall. He attributes this to the world's unprecedented debt levels and rising interest rates, which reduce borrowing capacity and crush asset values. Central banks, he argues, cannot allow deflation given the massive debt overhang and will eventually devalue fiat currencies, much like the U.S. did in the 1930s. This environment makes gold uniquely valuable, as it preserves purchasing power during both inflation and deflation. Holter sees recent weakness in gold as partly driven by its use as a funding source for major IPOs, including SpaceX, and by emerging market economies selling gold for liquidity. Despite the pullback, he views current prices as an attractive entry point, particularly for silver, which he believes is heavily manipulated through paper contracts and naked shorts. He expects a failure to deliver in silver, citing a six-year structural deficit and soaring demand, which would then shatter trust in gold futures and the entire derivatives complex. On portfolio strategy, Holter advises a heavier allocation to silver due to the elevated gold-to-silver ratio, suggesting it will outperform on a percentage basis. His core recommendation is to hold whatever amount one cannot afford to lose in physical gold and silver, emphasizing their lack of counterparty risk. He also advocates owning mining stocks for leverage, noting they are now more profitable than ever as gold prices rise faster than input costs. However, he cautions investors to take physical possession of share certificates to avoid broker insolvency risk and to diversify geographically across majors, intermediates, and juniors. Holter dismisses platinum group metals as too industrial and not monetary, urging a focus solely on gold and silver for the turbulent times ahead. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:56 – Monitoring interest rates 00:01:34 – IPOs draining gold liquidity 00:03:04 – Higher rates causing deflation 00:05:17 – Debt service crisis emerging 00:09:08 – Melt-up scenario discussion 00:11:01 – Gold correction and entry 00:13:44 – Strait of Hormuz disruption 00:15:00 – Food supply and price risks 00:15:50 – Equity market overvaluation 00:20:45 – Silver failure to deliver risk 00:23:30 – Portfolio allocation advice 00:26:25 – Gold, Miners, and Leverage 00:28:14 – Platinum Metals & Rhodium Guest Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/jsmineset/ Website: https://billholter.com E-Mail: mailto:bholter@proton.me Bill was a stockbroker for 23 years and a branch manager for 12. He retired and moved his family out of the U.S. to Costa Rica in late 2006. He returned to Texas in 2011. He was a contributor to GATA since 2007 and began writing for Miles Franklin from 2012 to 2015. He then joined with Jim Sinclair and the Holter/Sinclair collaboration from 2015-2022. Bill is a precious metals expert and broker, he clears through Miles Franklin.

Today Blair discusses key updates to the 1–4 Family Contract, focusing on significant changes to broker compensation and key updates to Texas Realtor's forms.

Unser Partner Scalable Capital ist der einzige Broker, den deine Familie zum Traden braucht. Bei Scalable Capital gibt's nämlich auch Kinderdepots. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Trump droht Iran wieder mit Bomben. Goldman Sachs knackt 1 Bio. $ Dealvolumen. Thoma Bravo verliert 5 Mrd. $. MSC will Hapag-Lloyd?! Ferrari mit E-Auto-Sammlertrick. Snap zeigt AR-Brille für 2.200 $. UniQure springt. Ersten Zinsentscheid von Kevin gab's. Indonesien droht der Abstieg zum Frontier-Markt. MSCI entscheidet nächste Woche. 13 Mrd. $ könnten abfließen. Der Leitindex ist schon 30% gefallen. Was das für Schwellenländer-Investments bedeutet. Visa (WKN: A0NC7B) und Mastercard (WKN: A0F602) sind so günstig bewertet wie lange nicht. Beide setzen auf Stablecoins, aber mit komplett verschiedenen Strategien. Wer gewinnt? Auf Polymarket hat ein Nutzer fast 1 Mio. $ verloren. Diesen Podcast vom 18.06.2026, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Amanda Cruise interviews Jonathan Greene, broker, investor, and host of the Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing podcast. Jonathan shares how growing up around commercial real estate shaped his investing philosophy and why he has shifted from active ownership into passive syndication investments as he focuses on lifestyle, capital preservation, and long-term wealth creation. The conversation explores how to evaluate syndication opportunities, the importance of operator quality and debt structure, lessons learned from failed acquisitions and mistimed exits, and why Jonathan prefers tangible assets that align with his personal interests. He also discusses mixed-use properties, generational wealth, and how investors can avoid chasing trendy asset classes in favor of disciplined decision-making.   Jonathan Greene Host of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Owner and Broker of Record of Streamline Based in: Mendham, New Jersey Where to find them: Jonathan's Hub Site - ⁠www.trustgreene.com⁠ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-greene-re/ Podcast - www.zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/JonathanGreenere Instagram - www.instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting Instagram-  www.instagram.com/trustgreene Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sosnick, chief market strategist at Interactive Brokers, entered the year expecting the stock market to be down in 2026, and while stocks have overcome the gravity he saw weighing it down, he thinks there is trouble on the horizon. "We've become very detached from basic fundamentals and very much focused on ... betting the longshot, that it's going to come in," Sosnick says in today's Big Interview. "Either we reach an extreme level and grow into it ... or we overshoot the target and have to correct a bit and I hope it's nothing worse than a garden-variety correction." Catherine Yoshimoto, director of product management for the Russell U.S. Indexes at FTSE Russell, discusses the 2026 semi-annual Russell U.S. Indexes Reconstitution, which is underway now and concludes on June 26. The process — which resets the index but also defines the size it takes  for a stock to be large-, small- or micro-cap  is-resetting the bar for large-cap investments at roughly $5.7 billion. That's up nearly 25% from a year ago, reflecting huge gains for the Magnificent Seven stocks (up nearly 50% in size from a year ago) but also broad-based growth across market segments. In the Market Call, Kathy Boyle, president of Chapin Hill Advisors, talks about using ETFs to play defense, leaning into precious metals and commodities and other areas to protect against downside risk that she expects will materialize when the market starts to lose its momentum.

If you've ever wondered what your insurance agency is really worth in today's market, and whether now is the right time to sell, this episode cuts straight to the chase. Brandon Schuh and Nick Hartmann sit down with two sharp industry voices: Varada Bhat, Senior Correspondent at the Financial Times' P&C Specialist, and James Graham, Managing Director at MarshBerry, the nation's leading M&A advisory firm for insurance brokerages. Together, they untangle the intersection of AI disruption, carrier strategy, and brokerage valuations in what is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal moments in the history of independent insurance distribution.Varada Bhat opens the conversation with a ground-level view of where the personal lines market stands today, transitioning out of a hard market cycle, into a softer, more competitive landscape where carrier retention has become the new growth strategy. She digs into State Farm's sweeping workforce realignment, the broader shift away from the captive agent model across carriers like Allstate and Nationwide, and how AI is splitting the industry into two camps: those stuck in pilot mode and those already deploying agentic AI across claims and operations. The critical takeaway? Underwriting discipline and customer service still matter more than any algorithm.James Graham follows with the kind of inside-baseball analysis you can only get from someone doing valuation work every single day. He breaks down why private brokerage multiples have held steady even as public broker valuations dropped more than 20% from their March 2025 peak, and why that divergence makes sense. He lays out what buyers are really paying for right now (organic growth, scale, and retention), why the softening market is the real driver of multiple compression, not AI, and why the fundamentals of the insurance brokerage business remain among the strongest of any industry. For agency owners wondering whether to sell now or wait, his perspective is a must-hear.Chapters00:00 Introduction 04:47 Varada Bhat Interview Begins: P&C Market Overview06:28 Carrier Retention as the New Growth Strategy07:24 AI in Insurance: Pilot Phase vs. Deployed Reality09:48 State Farm, Allstate & the Decline of Captive Agents11:55 AI Automation: Simple vs. Complex Insurance Products14:22 Lemonade, Root & the Insuretech Valuation Reality Check16:55 Geico Hires Goldman Sachs CMO: UX and Millennial Strategy19:47 AI Regulation in Insurance: NAIC Guidelines & State Laws21:33 Who's Best Positioned to Win the AI Era?24:40 Personal Cyber Policies & Consumer Data Privacy26:23 Insurance Affordability as a Political Issue32:29 James Graham Interview Begins: MarshBerry Origin Story34:35 Public vs. Private Broker Valuation Divergence39:16 What Buyers Are Really Looking For Today: Organic Growth41:55 Private Equity Activity: Strategic vs. Dry Powder Deals43:58 EBITDA Multiples: Are 11-12x the New Normal?46:06 Debt Leverage, Hold Times & PE Exit Bottlenecks48:02 AI's Role in Brokerage Multiple Compression50:10 Revenue Per Employee & the AI Productivity Argument52:58 Regulation as Insurance's AI Moat55:26 Client Retention Post-Acquisition: What Really Drives It57:48 2026–2027 Outlook: Will Big Blockbuster Deals Continue?Connect with RiskCellar:Website: https://www.riskcellar.com/James GrahamWebsite: https://www.marshberry.com/about/our-team/james-graham/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-graham-b91a5214Varada BhatLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varada-bhatBrandon Schuh:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552710523314LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-stephen-schuh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schuhpapa/Nick Hartmann:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjhartmann/

NFP's Randy Ramkissoon says one GPS tracker isn't enough anymore – thieves know where to look, and the claims are getting more severe

What legal ripple effects will the recent Supreme Court ruling create across the logistics industry? Bryan Nelson is back to decode how this landmark decision fundamentally shifts the framework of carrier selection policies and liability for transportation professionals! Bryan breaks down why relying solely on standard operating procedures won't fully insulate your business in court and explains how the ruling changes the landscape for using conditional vs. unrated carriers.  Whether you are a broker adapting to automation or a shipper auditing your supply chain, tune in to this episode!   About Bryan Nelson Bryan J. Nelson is a transportation and logistics attorney assisting clients in the development and review of transportation agreements, the resolution and mitigation of cargo claims, and the establishment of corporate compliance strategies in accordance with state and federal regulations.  Prior to joining Taylor Nelson, Bryan practiced as general counsel and served as a chief administrative officer in the transportation industry for over a decade, representing a family of companies that included a motor carrier, a third-party logistics corporation, and a transportation management system (TMS) provider. Bryan graduated from Stetson University earning his juris doctorate and his master's degree in business administration. He received his undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University.  With his hands-on experience in the transportation industry, Bryan recognizes and understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing transportation companies throughout the supply chain.   Connect with Bryan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-j-nelson-esq-mba-59876b1b/  Email: bnelson@taylorlawpl.com  

Making the leap from high-volume personal lines to complex commercial risk is one of the hardest transitions in the insurance industry. To survive the jump, you have to completely drop your ego, embrace the discomfort of not knowing the answers, and become utterly obsessed with learning the craft.My guest, Marc Vital-Herne, Risk Management Consultant at USI, joins me to share his incredible journey from fielding 25 calls a day and selling 2,000 policies a year at GEICO to advising C-Suite executives on commercial risk. We discuss what it really means to be a "Student of the Game," why representation matters in building a personal brand, and how to successfully pivot your technical knowledge using designations like the CLCS. Mark also opens up about his deeply personal connection to Blood Cancers United and why serving your community will build more trust and credibility than any sales pitch ever could. If you want to elevate your career from transactional order-taker to trusted subject matter expert, this episode is your masterclass.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callcompletegameu.com/agaTimestamped Outline(00:00) Introduction: Meet Marc Vital-Herne(01:21) Stumbling into Insurance: From Oil & Gas to Risk Advising(02:09) The GEICO Grind: Handling the Chaos of 2,000 Policies a Year(05:38) Making the Jump: Transitioning from Personal to Commercial Lines at USI(07:09) The "Student of the Game" Mindset: Why Obsession Separates Elite Producers(08:59) Representation Matters: Being the Example You Wanted to See(11:12) Building a Personal Brand: Becoming a Subject Matter Expert(15:15) Advice for Young Producers: Embrace the Discomfort of the Unknown(18:02) The Three Weekly Priorities: Why You Must Get More People to Know You(19:37) The Technical Pivot: Using Designations to Bridge the Knowledge Gap(22:23) Service Over Sales: Why Giving Back Creates Fierce Client Advocates(26:12) Blood Cancers United: Turning Personal Tragedy into a Legacy of Impact(33:11) The 2026 Visionary of the Year Nomination: Character Above Quotas(35:36) Marc's Lightning Round: Morning Reflections, The Last Dance, and Reading for SubstanceCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

Die Deutschen sind kein Volk von Aktionären. Das könnte sich aber vielleicht bald ändern: Das Altersvorsorgedepot kommt zum 1.1.2027! Was dahinter steckt, für wen es sich lohnt und für wen nicht? „Endlich Aktien für die Altersvorsorge und dann auch noch staatlich gefördert. Jetzt kommt ein richtiges Altersvorsorgedepot mit ETFs - das wird echt einen Rendite-Turbo zünden“, so Jessica Schwarzer. „Es ist ein separates Depot, das ich bei meiner Bank oder meinem Broker eröffnen kann. Die sind gerade alle in den Startlöchern und arbeiten an Produkten. Es wird ein Basis-Modell und noch andere Modelle geben. Ich kann da bis zu 1.800 Euro im Jahr einzahlen, die dann mit etwa 540 Euro gefördert werden. Wenn ich ein Kind habe, kommen noch einmal 300 Euro pro Jahr dazu. Das lohnt sich richtig. Da werden vernünftige Renten bei rauskommen. Ich komme aber erst an das Geld, wenn ich ein gewisses Alter erreicht habe. Mitmachen dürfen alle - auch Freiberufler und Selbständige." Kritik gibt es aber an den Kosten! Alle Details verrät die Buchautorin und Finanzjournalistin im Interview von Inside Wirtschaft-Chefredakteur Manuel Koch an der Frankfurter Börse und auf https://inside-wirtschaft.de

With record market share, a rapidly changing credit environment, and increasingly sophisticated technological updates, the mortgage broking industry is more rewarding than ever, but building a brand-new business requires a lot more than just a laptop and a phone. In this jam-packed episode of the New Broker podcast, recorded live on the ground at the New Broker Academy 2026 – run with support from principal partner Bendigo Bank Broker – host Ben Squires catches up with a dynamic line-up of new brokers, aggregators, and finance partners to uncover the real-world strategies that separate new broker success from early burnout. Tune in to find out: The critical importance of focusing on prospecting rather than processing loans. How to diversify your business for success. The strategies brokers can use to build authentic, long-term referral relationships. And much more!

The recent Supreme Court decision on broker liability caught many by surprise. Attorney Doug Marcello explains why this unanimous ruling is a game-changer, potentially leading to 'nuclear settlements' and placing freight brokers in the role of "excess insurers" for trucking companies. This means heightened due diligence and compliance are critical now more than ever. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Where the Map Ends: The Finest MYSEA Yacht Charter Experiences Do Not Simply Show You the World. They Renew Your Sense of Wonder. Where the horizon begins to change.There is a moment, somewhere after the coastline disappears, when the world becomes impossibly quiet. Not silent. The sea is never silent but emptied of interruption; no traffic, no schedules, no performance. Only the sound of water moving against the hull and the peculiar awareness that life on land has fallen away behind you.Tim Clark, Senior Yacht Broker of MySea, joins the Elevated Magazines Podcast for an insightful conversation about bespoke, curated yacht charter experiences. Tim was introduced to the Superyacht industry at aged 19 when taking his first job as a Deckhand on a 65m charter yacht in Antibes. The seed was sewn! Tim went on to spend the next 10 years working on private and charter yachts in the summers, working his way up to Captain and spending the winter months at Solent University completing a BSc Hons degree in Maritime Studies. Tim came ashore in 1999 and joined Yachting Partners International as a trainee broker. After 5 years there he moved to join the start of what became Ocean independence as Senior broker and Charter Manager and after 9 years joined MYSEA to head up the UK Office.Learn more at MySea.co.Explore ElevatedMagazines.com/podcastListen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube | Pandora | iHeart

The recent Supreme Court decision on broker liability caught many by surprise. Attorney Doug Marcello explains why this unanimous ruling is a game-changer, potentially leading to 'nuclear settlements' and placing freight brokers in the role of "excess insurers" for trucking companies. This means heightened due diligence and compliance are critical now more than ever. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

De slotkoers van de grootste beursgang ooit is bekend. 160 dollar en 95 cent. SpaceX is 2.1 biljoen dollar waard en Elon Musk is biljonair. Bij OpenAI en Anthropic kunnen ze rustig ademhalen, want de markt is niet stuk. Integendeel: beleggers hebben opnieuw betaald voor de mythe van Musk en tonen zich bereid om verregaande bedragen te steken in de bizarre waarderingen van AI-bedrijven die dit jaar naar de beurs gaan. Tijdens het laatste uur van de beursdag maakten Donner Bakker, Jochem Visser en hun gasten een extra uitzending richting die laatste koers op de borden. Gast Johannes Smit, portfoliomanager bij het Centive Global Equity Fund van IBS, legt uit wat dit betekent voor de markt en voor beleggers. Hij bespreekt het verdere verloop van de koers nu er aandelen kunnen worden verkocht door insiders, terwijl indexen juist gedwongen gaan kopen. En hij legt uit waarom de verregaande zorgen van indexbeleggers wat hem betreft onterecht zijn. Gasten Joe van Burik en Ben van der Burg, techcommentatoren van BNR en makers van De Grote Tech Show, bespreken hoe dit bizarre bedrijf nu in elkaar steekt en hoe dat zo is gekomen. Natuurlijk moet Musk zelf ook nog even langs de lat worden gelegd. Is zijn effect op het universum nou netto positief, of negatief? Hint: er is een goeie discussie over te voeren. BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Je hoort hem ook in de BNR-podcast Moerdijk: dorp van de rekening. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we kick things off with a massive milestone for autonomous trucking as ⁠Volvo Autonomous Solutions plans to remove safety drivers from its trucks in early 2027⁠ and begin fully driverless operations on U.S. highways. The company currently runs commercial freight daily in Texas with safety drivers aboard, but projects it will have over three hundred autonomous trucks operating by the end of 2027, with industrial scaling beginning in 2028 and revenue approaching three billion dollars within five years. Over on the rails, ⁠agricultural retailers are raising serious alarm bells about the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern mega-merger⁠ and its impact on the agribusiness sector. The Agricultural Retailers Association, which represents more than five thousand retail locations nationwide, warns that freight rail rates have risen over forty percent in the past twenty years—seventy percent faster than truck rates—and that further consolidation among the four Class I carriers controlling ninety percent of rail traffic directly threatens supply chain reliability for moving fertilizer, chemicals, and fuel to America's farms. Finally, we explore how ⁠the Transportation Intermediaries Association is pushing FMCSA for federal clarity on approved carrier selection standards⁠ following the landmark Montgomery versus Caribe Transport II Supreme Court decision. With more than ninety percent of authorized motor carriers currently operating without an FMCSA safety rating, the TIA is requesting a federal rulemaking that would establish objective criteria to help brokers and shippers determine whether the use of a given carrier is reasonable based on demonstrable safety performance. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to a Friday edition of What The Truck?!Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent kick off the show with their signature banter before diving into some of the biggest stories shaping freight, transportation, and supply chain today.In this episode:* Amazon's latest move into the LTL market and what it could mean for established carriers* Craig Fuller's analysis of Amazon's freight strategy and whether acquisitions like Forward Air make sense* The Transportation Intermediaries Association's (TIA) push for FMCSA guidance following the Montgomery case* How rising liability concerns and insurance costs could impact brokers, carriers, and the future of the industry* The growing role of technology, compliance, and risk management in modern truckingPlus, Chief Business Development Officer Adam Kahn of Netradyne joins the show to discuss:* How safety technology is transforming fleet operations* Netradyne's partnership with one of the nation's largest Domino's franchise operators* The impressive 66% reduction in at-fault crashes following implementation* Driver coaching, AI-powered safety insights, and building a stronger safety cultureThe crew also talks freight fraud, cargo theft, supply chain AI, LNG export developments, entrepreneurship, and plenty of Friday fun along the way. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to a Friday edition of What The Truck?!Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent kick off the show with their signature banter before diving into some of the biggest stories shaping freight, transportation, and supply chain today.In this episode:* Amazon's latest move into the LTL market and what it could mean for established carriers* Craig Fuller's analysis of Amazon's freight strategy and whether acquisitions like Forward Air make sense* The Transportation Intermediaries Association's (TIA) push for FMCSA guidance following the Montgomery case* How rising liability concerns and insurance costs could impact brokers, carriers, and the future of the industry* The growing role of technology, compliance, and risk management in modern truckingPlus, Chief Business Development Officer Adam Kahn of Netradyne joins the show to discuss:* How safety technology is transforming fleet operations* Netradyne's partnership with one of the nation's largest Domino's franchise operators* The impressive 66% reduction in at-fault crashes following implementation* Driver coaching, AI-powered safety insights, and building a stronger safety cultureThe crew also talks freight fraud, cargo theft, supply chain AI, LNG export developments, entrepreneurship, and plenty of Friday fun along the way. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are investors still closing commercial real estate deals in today's market? In this episode of Mornings with Joel CRE Podcast, Joel Miller sits down with Larry Gotcher, Owner and Broker of Resource Realty Group, a commercial real estate firm closing over $100 million annually across Southeast Michigan. Larry shares his perspective on creative financing, seller participation, investing in resilient markets like Ann Arbor, and why many investors focus too much on cash flow and not enough on long term value. Learn more about Resource Realty Group: https://resourcerealtygroupmi.com/ Presented by Wall Street Capital Partners: https://wallstreetcapitalpartners.net/ Subscribe to Mornings with Joel CRE Podcast for weekly conversations on commercial real estate, investing, development, and capital markets.

In this episode, we kick things off with a massive milestone for autonomous trucking as Volvo Autonomous Solutions plans to remove safety drivers from its trucks in early 2027 and begin fully driverless operations on U.S. highways. The company currently runs commercial freight daily in Texas with safety drivers aboard, but projects it will have over three hundred autonomous trucks operating by the end of 2027, with industrial scaling beginning in 2028 and revenue approaching three billion dollars within five years. Over on the rails, agricultural retailers are raising serious alarm bells about the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern mega-merger and its impact on the agribusiness sector. The Agricultural Retailers Association, which represents more than five thousand retail locations nationwide, warns that freight rail rates have risen over forty percent in the past twenty years—seventy percent faster than truck rates—and that further consolidation among the four Class I carriers controlling ninety percent of rail traffic directly threatens supply chain reliability for moving fertilizer, chemicals, and fuel to America's farms. Finally, we explore how the Transportation Intermediaries Association is pushing FMCSA for federal clarity on approved carrier selection standards following the landmark Montgomery versus Caribe Transport II Supreme Court decision. With more than ninety percent of authorized motor carriers currently operating without an FMCSA safety rating, the TIA is requesting a federal rulemaking that would establish objective criteria to help brokers and shippers determine whether the use of a given carrier is reasonable based on demonstrable safety performance. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. Broker market share has finally crossed the historic 80 per cent threshold, but how much higher can the third-party channel actually go before artificial intelligence kicks in? Join host Annie Kane, senior journalist Charlie Tchetchenian, and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they dissect a monumental week of news for the mortgage industry. The team discusses National Australia Bank, major warnings from ANZ and Westpac predicting a substantial slowdown in mortgage lending, and a steep drop in investor activity off the back of proposed federal budget tax changes. This week, they discuss: The MFAA data revealing broker market share surged to a record 81 per cent in the March quarter. Why National Australia Bank completely reversed its rate forecast to predict the next cash rate move will be down. How major banks are forecasting a sharp slowdown in mortgage credit and property price growth for fiscal year 2027. And much more!

Unser Partner Scalable Capital ist der einzige Broker, den deine Familie zum Traden braucht. Bei Scalable Capital gibt's nämlich auch Kinderdepots. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Inflation drückt Tech. SpaceX lockt Staatsfonds. Super Micro will Cash. Hyundai baut Robotik aus. GM steigt in Batterie-Markt ein. Mercedes kooperiert bei Drohnen. BYD baut Ladestationen. Amazon attackiert LKW-Logistik. Neura Robotics holt Cash. Rivian liefert. Meliá Hotels (WKN: 901347) ist Spaniens größte Hotelkette und setzt voll auf Luxusresorts. Asset-Light-Modell, Großinvestor an Bord, 40% Plus seit Jahresbeginn. Wie viel geht da noch? Krypto steckt in der Krise. Galaxy Digital steigt 20% wegen KI. Kleine Krypto-ETFs drohen zu schließen. Aber DraftKings (WKN: A2P205) kontert mit eigenem Prediction Market und wächst stark. Diesen Podcast vom 11.06.2026, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of What the Truck?!, Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down Amazon's latest logistics moves—from expanding warehouse robotics across Europe to officially entering the less-than-truckload (LTL) market. What does increased automation mean for workers, shippers, and the future of supply chains? The duo also dives into a growing crackdown on customs fraud, exploring how whistleblowers, tariff enforcement, and the False Claims Act are reshaping international trade. Plus, they unpack rising ocean freight rates, resilient container volumes despite geopolitical disruptions, and what the latest trade data may be signaling for freight markets. Later, Gary Cornelius, VP of Business Development at TCW, joins the show to discuss the industry implications of the Montgomery decision, broker liability, carrier vetting, and what could come next as litigation and regulation continue to evolve. Then, Quarterhill CEO Chuck Myers stops by to talk about the technology powering the transportation infrastructure that keeps freight moving every day. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of What the Truck?!, Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down Amazon's latest logistics moves—from expanding warehouse robotics across Europe to officially entering the less-than-truckload (LTL) market. What does increased automation mean for workers, shippers, and the future of supply chains? The duo also dives into a growing crackdown on customs fraud, exploring how whistleblowers, tariff enforcement, and the False Claims Act are reshaping international trade. Plus, they unpack rising ocean freight rates, resilient container volumes despite geopolitical disruptions, and what the latest trade data may be signaling for freight markets. Later, Gary Cornelius, VP of Business Development at TCW, joins the show to discuss the industry implications of the Montgomery decision, broker liability, carrier vetting, and what could come next as litigation and regulation continue to evolve. Then, Quarterhill CEO Chuck Myers stops by to talk about the technology powering the transportation infrastructure that keeps freight moving every day. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Discover the unfiltered truth about the broker-carrier dynamic and why the future of logistics relies heavily on authentic partnerships in this episode with Dan Lindsey of Broker-Carrier Summit! Dan covers the cyclical nature of the freight market, the ongoing conversations surrounding rates and transparency, the operational impacts of recent FMCSA modernizations, the rise of fraudulent entities, and why looking to the government for solutions is a mistake compared to private sector innovation. Stay connected to the show to learn what it truly takes to build long-term brand strength and profitable relationships in the current transportation landscape! Be updated about the upcoming BCS events by visiting https://bcsfreightnetwork.com/Events.    About Dan Lindsey Dan has been in the logistics industry since 2001 when he began working the preload shift for UPS. Since then, he has worked as a freight broker, operations manager, and business development leader in multiple segments of the industry. His commitment to "doing business the right way" led him to launch Linkage Logistics in March of 2020. Dan is also the driving force behind the Broker-Carrier Summit. Since his focus has always been on establishing deep, mutually agreeable partnerships, his hope is that closer cooperation between brokers and carriers will become the new normal in our industry.   Connect with Dan Website:https://brokercarriersummit.com/ / https://bcsfreightnetwork.com/  

The following guest sits down with host Justin White:•   Justin Kelly – President and CEO, CPF MortgageWhy an Assembly Line Loan Process Helps Borrowers, Agents, and Staff MembersOn the surface, delivering the same loan experience every time may not seem like a huge deal. But when you consider what a repeatable process has done for Justin Kelly's company, you'll understand why it's important. How can mortgage brokers build a loan process that runs like a well-oiled machine? Listen to Episode #125 of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast to find out how Justin did it and how he's teaching his referral partners to do the same thing.In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you'll learn how a mortgage broker built his brand and business with a repeatable, scalable loan process.In this episode, we discuss ...•   1:46 – starting in the mortgage business before graduating from high school•   3:03 – what Justin loves about the industry•   3:24 – the significance of the name CPF Mortgage•   4:35 – establishing a good reputation in the community•   5:36 – the impact of the loan process on the company brand•   7:16 – how Justin's early days in the business led to the need for a repeatable process•   8:50 – Justin's assembly line approach to the loan process•   9:58 – the importance of brand predictability•   12:20 – the benefits of an assembly line process for Justin's team•   13:04 – coaching real estate agents to help improve their processes•   13:49 – providing referral partners with relevant educational materials•   15:18 – how Justin's loan process has helped with company culture Show Contributor:Justin KellyConnect on LinkedIn Connect on Facebook Connect on InstagramAbout the Host:Justin White is UWM's in-house brand journalist and the host of UWM Daily. He creates engaging content across multiple platforms to promote the benefits of the wholesale channel and partnering with UWM. A seven-time Emmy-award winner, Justin is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Connect with Justin on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter Connect with UWM on Social Media:•   Facebook•   LinkedIn•   Instagram•   Twitter•   YouTubeHead to uwm.com to see the latest news and updates.

Many agency owners proudly hold the pitchfork of independence, but if your firm isn't growing, you are literally losing wealth every single year. The days of treating an agency like a personal lifestyle business while expecting a massive private equity payout are coming to an end.My guest, James Graham, Managing Director at Marsh Berry, joins me to give a "State of the Union" on the M&A landscape in the insurance industry. We break down why the M&A market has shifted from an era of "free money" to highly disciplined buying, why acquirers are intensely scrutinizing Quality of Growth (QofG) and EBITDA margins, and why the drop in public broker organic growth is a massive wake-up call for independent shops. We also discuss the biggest deal-killers in the 11th hour and why the most successful founders have mastered the art of delayed gratification. If you are an agency principal trying to decide whether to scale, partner, or sell, this episode provides the exact roadmap buyers are looking for in 2026.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callcompletegameu.com/agaTimestamped Outline(00:00) Introducing James Graham(03:17) Why Do Agencies Sell? The Three Macro Buckets of M&A(05:02) The Wealth Trap: Why Holding a Stagnant Agency is Losing You Money(07:34) The Hard Truth: Selling Insurance vs. Operating an Agency(09:54) The 2026 M&A Landscape: High Multiples and the "Quality Spread"(12:30) Why Deals Fall Apart: Mismatched Expectations and Murky Ownership(15:00) The Scrutiny Shift: Why "Quality of Growth" is the New Buyer Metric(17:41) The Drop in Organic Growth: "The Water is Out and You're Naked"(21:45) 11th Hour Deal Killers: What Happens When Top Producers Walk Away(27:24) Start Now: Why You Must Run Your Agency Like It's For Sale Today(29:17) Delayed Gratification: The #1 Characteristic of Scalable Founders(32:49) The Power of Peer Exchange: Inside MarshBerry's Executive Network(36:55) James's Final Advice: Why Organic Growth is Your Greatest M&A LeverageCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

John Hardie discusses Roman Abramovich's attempts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Putin refuses a meeting until Zelensky agrees to key demands, viewing a summit only as a final step for signing. (2)1712 MEMORY OF CAESAR

Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Matt and Doug open with a light discussion about June holidays, local attitudes toward Pride Month in Virginia, and Trump's unusual AI-style memes, then shift into subscriber questions. Doug explains his cautious stance on sizing into cheap junior mining and gold stocks while wanting more cash "dry powder" amid fears of a potential deflationary market collapse that could temporarily drag miners down too. They discuss whether nuclear weapons and modern city-targeting warfare violate the Geneva Conventions, citing WWII bombings, Korea, Iraq infrastructure attacks, and the devastation and contested casualty estimates in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Doug and Matt touch on eVTOL investing as a regulatory-heavy, early-industry space; risks from Japan rate changes, major tech IPOs, index/ETF dynamics, and speculative options; corn vs. soybeans as a fertilizer play; Doug's views on the soul as unprovable but personally plausible; why Eric Sprott's Forbes cover isn't a top signal; Interactive Brokers for Canadian exchanges; and why inheritance often harms children unless values and education are strong. 00:00 June Holiday Banter 01:12 Pride Flags and Virginia 02:08 Trump Meme Calendar 05:08 Gold Stocks and Dry Powder 08:52 Nukes and War Crimes 13:01 Gaza and Lebanon Fallout 15:22 eVTOL Investing Outlook 18:43 Japan Yen Carry and IPO Top 21:16 Corn vs Soybeans Trade 23:18 Do Souls Exist 27:09 Sprott Cover Top Signal 29:47 Broker for Canadian Stocks 30:13 Inheritance and Raising Kids 35:39 Wrap Up and Next Week

What does it actually mean to be a "safe" carrier in today's freight market? In this episode, Craig Fuller sits down with transportation attorney Matt Leffler to discuss the growing legal risks facing brokers, carriers, and shippers as negligent selection lawsuits continue to reshape the industry. They break down the real-world impact of nuclear verdicts, the legal standards brokers are being held to, and why recent court decisions are forcing transportation companies to rethink carrier vetting, compliance, and risk management. Whether you're a broker, carrier, shipper, transportation executive, or industry professional, this conversation offers a clear look at the legal realities shaping freight today. Subscribe for more conversations on freight, logistics, transportation, supply chain, and the business of moving America. ⁠Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The real estate industry is changing faster than ever.On this episode of RWorld Talk, Chris Krzemien sits down with Tom Bohn, CEO of Inman, to discuss the future of real estate, AI, MLS consolidation, interest rates, industry disruption, and what Realtors® need to be paying attention to right now.Tom shares how he ended up leading one of the most influential media brands in real estate and offers a candid look at the challenges and opportunities facing Realtors®, brokers, MLSs, and consumers.From the impact of AI on the profession to why local expertise still matters, this conversation dives into the trends shaping the next decade of real estate.We Covered:➡️ What Inman sees happening across markets nationwide➡️ The future of MLS consolidation and data ownership➡️ Why interest rates may stay higher longer than expected➡️ The difference between headlines and reality in today's market➡️ What real estate leaders should be focusing on right now➡️ and more...If you're a Realtor®, broker, MLS executive, or simply want to understand where the industry is headed, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and intro01:23 Tom Bohn's Story03:45 Disruption and AI Pace09:27 MLS Consolidation Debate12:34 Market Trends Nationwide13:57 Rates, Inflation, and Fed Reality16:51 AI Hype Meets Reality21:43 MLS Consolidation Drivers26:49 Why Not One MLS31:02 Realtors® Next 5 Years35:34 Getting On Inman Radar40:02 South Florida's Next Move42:55 Wrap UpConnect with Inman: Website: inman.com Got a story idea or want to get on the Inman stage? Email Tom directly at tom@inman.comFOLLOW US:Instagram: @rworldtalkLinkedIn: @rworldtalkpodcastWebsite: https://rworld.com/LISTEN ON AUDIO:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TFUYs7cTWw539wUD7aLkE?si=79cdc73ede2f4828Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rworld-talk-south-florida-real-estate/id1671206655#RealEstate #Inman #CEO #MLS #AI #News #Technology #HousingMarket #Realtor #Brokerage

Send us Fan MailYvonne and Rafael sit down with Dave Chmiel, Chief Claims Officer at Hub International. Together, they engage in a great conversation about the broker's perspective on workers' compensation.Episode Highlights☕ The Core Message: Listening Changes Everything (00:02:38)From day one in the brokerage world, Dave was taught to listen, to understand what economic buyers (CEOs, CFOs) actually care about. That skill transcends the boardroom. When you truly listen, you access perspectives you'd otherwise miss. In workers' comp, where we're managing human situations, that's everything.

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Today on Brake Check, we're tackling the two biggest threats facing trucking in 2026. First, Matt Roherty from CarrierForge breaks down what it really takes to go from company driver to business owner. From MC authority and compliance headaches to startup costs, profitability, and avoiding the mistakes that kill most new carriers in their first year, this is the roadmap every aspiring owner-operator needs to hear. Then Scott Cornell from Logistiq Insurance Solutions joins the show to expose the cargo theft epidemic sweeping through freight. Fictitious pickups. Identity fraud. Double brokering. Coverage gaps. Cyber-enabled theft. The threats have evolved—and many carriers and brokers don't realize how exposed they really are until it's too late. If you're thinking about getting your own authority, running a small fleet, brokering freight, or protecting the business you've built, this episode is required listening. Starting a trucking company  Cargo theft and freight fraud Insurance coverage mistakes  The future of owner-operators  Broker liability and risk #Trucking #OwnerOperator #CargoTheft #FreightFraud #TruckingBusiness #BrakeCheck #Freight #Logistics #TruckingIndustry ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2026, the insurance industry is noisier than ever, AI is changing the landscape, and buyers are deeply entrenched in a "trust recession." The traditional sales cycle of hammering suspects with activity and throwing spreadsheet quotes at the wall is officially dead.In this solo episode, I break down exactly how the insurance sales cycle has evolved and what you must do to adapt. We discuss why you have to build awareness long before you ask for an appointment, the psychology of making your proposal a mere "afterthought," and why gatekeeping your expertise is costing you deals. I also share a real-world case study of an elite producer who won a $15,000 revenue account purely because of a single, authentic LinkedIn post. If you want to leave the transactional world behind and step into the era of the Industry Expert, this episode is your blueprint.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callcompletegameu.com/agaTimestamped Outline(00:00) Welcome Back: Evolving Your Sales Strategy for the Modern Market(01:28) The Four Headwinds of 2026: More Producers, Longer Cycles, AI, and the "Trust Recession"(04:36) The Traditional Sales Cycle: Why the "Hammer and Quote" Playbook is Broken(06:54) The Modern Sales Cycle: Why You Must Build Awareness Before You Pitch(08:44) The Power of the "Slow Burn": Using Content and Speaking to Open Massive Doors(10:32) Why Your Final Proposal Should Just Be an Afterthought(13:35) The Danger of Gatekeeping: Why You Must Give Your Best Stuff Away for Free(14:36) The $15,000 LinkedIn Post: A Case Study in Winning the Absent Decision-Maker(19:11) Stop Buying from Logos: Why Buyers Only Buy from People(20:51) Transitioning from Transactional Broker to True Industry Expert(21:49) Building Your Brand: How Our Half-Day Workshops and Expert Program Scale GrowthCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY