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Steve Young built HHI Builders into a $9 million remodeling company in just six years by challenging the way most contractors run their businesses. His team focuses on large scale remodels that average about $300,000 per project while using a unique workflow built around project directors who guide clients from the first conversation through the entire job. Steve shares the lessons he learned after early pricing mistakes, the role outside coaching played in sharpening his systems, and how AI is reshaping the estimating process and where he sees it taking his company next. In this episode you will learn: The early pricing mistakes that nearly derailed Steve's business How a project director workflow improves communication and client experience How Steve evaluated coaches to find the right fit for his company The one technology tool that doubled his close ratio The most important rule contractors should follow when using AI Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Learn more about HHI Builders here.

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric is joined by Jimi Gibson — magician-turned-strategist and Head of Strategy at Thrive Agency — who now “pulls clarity out of chaos” for brands drowning in noise.Jimi blends his background in stage magic, theater, and ad agencies to help business owners stop sounding generic and start saying something that actually matters. If you've ever wondered why your website traffic doesn't turn into leads, this conversation is for you.In this episode, we cover:

P.T. Barnum realized very quickly that entertainment is currency and was one of the first to use outdoor mass media. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from Mom-and-Pop to major brands. Steven Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Steven’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Tommy Cool A/C & Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast, Dave Young here and alongside Steven Semple. And if you were going to tell what Steven’s role is in this and what my role is in this, if we were going to use a theme that revolved around today’s topic, it would be Steven is the ringmaster in center ring. Stephen Semple: That’s where you’re going? Okay. Dave Young: And I’m like the chief clown driving the clown car because that’s where I’d rather be. We’re going to talk about Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey. Are we just talking about P.T. Barnum? Stephen Semple: We’re going to talk about P.T. Barnum because that’s really the origin of all of this is. Dave Young: P.T. Barnum. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: I mean, what a guy. And I’ve never read a biography or anything, but what I know is, I’m guessing that he maybe invented the three-ring circus, but it’s the kind of thing where, man, to me, what he invented was just constant distraction. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Right? Like you go to a three-ring circus, it’s just going to be you’re going to be constantly distracted because you can’t see everything that happens in a three-ring circus. Stephen Semple: It’s true. Dave Young: And so there’s so many examples. We can talk about those. I’ll let you get going because I would just talk about all this stuff. Stephen Semple: Well, here’s the interesting thing. There’s a lot of historians who believe that his was the first use of mass outdoor advertising in America. Dave Young: Okay. That, I believe. Stephen Semple: Right? Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: That he really invented the use of that as a medium. Couple of interesting things he went through. So his full name is Phineas Taylor Barnum, and he was born in Bethel, Connecticut in 1810. And he wasn’t born wealthy or talented or connected, but he kind of knew that attention was a form of currency. And it’s kind of interesting when we think about the world today with social media and things along that lines, attention is a form of currency. Dave Young: Oh, absolutely. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And by the age of 12, he was selling snacks, lottery tickets, anything he could do to make a buck. And he was quoted as saying, “I’m a showman by profession and all the gilding shall make nothing else of me,” right? Like he just basically saw those things. So his first commercial breakthrough, and it was also pretty controversial, was promoting Joice Heth, a Black woman, that he marketed as George Washington’s 161-year-old nurse. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Guess what? It was not true. Dave Young: Well, so what year was this? When was this? Stephen Semple: 1835. Dave Young: Good grief. 1835. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. But, but he was this relentless promoter who believed if there’s no story, there’s no audience. So the next thing he did was what he called the American Museum, and this started in 1841, ran from 1841 to 1865. And basically in 1841, he bought Scudder’s American Museum, and he renamed it Barnum’s American Museum in New York. And basically, again, this is considered one of the very first modern mass entertainment facilities, and here’s what he did. He exhibited things of science, oddity, theater, stunts. There was new attractions weekly, so people had to come back. And there was live performances like the General Tom Thumb, magicians, and the first use of mass outdoor advertising, went all around New York City putting up billboards, pasting billboards up all over the city. And on peak days, it’s reported that on peak days, he drew 15,000 people into a single building without electricity, AC, or cars to transport them around. 15,000 people. Dave Young: Boy. That’s amazing. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And Barnum would talk about people don’t want facts. People want astonishment. So for 25 years, this museum was really the epicenter in America for entertainment until it burned down in 1865. And he lost everything when it burned down. He built a second one. Five years later, it burned down, right? But Barnum realized he was going to reinvent himself again, this time as a public speaker, giving lectures. He did lectures on success and temperance of business. He wrote the book, The Art of Money-Getting. Dave Young: Okay. Yeah. Stephen Semple: In 1871, his biggest, final act was at age 61… So think about this. This is the 19th century, age 61, our age, he decides he’s going to launch the circus, P.T. Barnum’s Grand Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan and Hippodrome. Dave Young: There’s nothing easy about that. Stephen Semple: Right. And this later merged with James Bailey’s to become Barnum and Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth. Now, here’s the interesting thing that they did. So yeah, it was this massive traveling menagerie. They had to have trains custom-built to move elephants and equipment, and they had the world’s biggest circus tent and performers from all around the world. But the part that’s also really interesting is they had a team of people, who would travel into the towns ahead of them, and they would put up billboards, posters, promote the crap out of it, carnival barkers, all that other thing, and to the degree where even the setting up of the tents became a spectacle. Because, of course, they would use the elephants to raise the tent, and people would gather so they would hear so much about it. People would gather the day that it was coming into town to watch the tents and everything be put up. And he recognized that was part of the show. Dave Young: Yeah. Oh, yeah. Stephen Semple: Part of the show was long before they got there, and then they’re arriving, and then there’s the show, the buildup of all that energy and excitement to the show. And this was the other part I love about. So he would talk about you must capture the attention before you can persuade. So we talk about his Wizard of Ads partners. What is Roy Williams, founder of the Wizard of Ads, say? “Entertainment is the currency used to buy the time and the attention of a busy and distracted consumer.” P.T. Barnum, “You must capture attention before you persuade.” Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and, trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: P.T. Barnum, “You must capture attention before you persuade.” Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Yup. Stephen Semple: “People remember stories, not features,” he would talk about that, and, “Curiosity is the strongest human emotion,” right? Dave Young: I love it. Yeah. Stephen Semple: These were the things that he talked about. But again, there would be this buildup before he arrived into town. And what’s really interesting, this idea, I did a variation of this idea when I was in university. So when I was in university, I had a business with two business partners. We ran a mobile DJ business, did really super well. We did all the maritime provinces. We did over a million dollars a year in sales doing this. But what do you do in the summertime? Dave Young: What do you do in the summertime? Stephen Semple: Because what we were doing is we were doing, like we weren’t doing weddings, we were doing high school and university dances, so there was nothing for us to do. But what we discovered was, I’m Canadian, what we discovered was every little town in Canada has a hockey arena that’s not being used in the summertime. Dave Young: There you go. So you put on a dance. Stephen Semple: Right. So we would rent the arena for next to nothing. We would put on a dance, and we would charge a gate. So how do we promote it? We had a team of people going into the town a couple of weeks before we showed up with the show, putting up billboards, posters, and talking to people in a town about this show, exactly what P.T. Barnum did, an advanced troop to build excitement for the show that’s coming to town. Dave Young: Yeah. I love it. Stephen Semple: Yeah. It works so well that we actually ended up doing a joint marketing thing after a few years with Pepsi. Dave Young: Very cool. Very cool. Stephen Semple: But it’s that idea, create excitement, create all this stuff, advance in town, and tensions required. Stories are powerful. Curiosity is the most powerful thing. Attention is a currency. Dave Young: Yeah, absolutely true. And when we started the episode, I said, “Oh, he invented the three-ring…” I don’t think he invented it. He knew. I think when I hear the story that he didn’t start Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey till he was 61- Stephen Semple: Isn’t that crazy? Dave Young: … he’s just applying all the things he knew. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Right? He knew. And I mean, I’ve even heard Roy talk about this. When you talk about going, sending an advanced team to say, “You’re going to be amazed. It’s going to be great. It’s going to be wonderful. You won’t believe your eyes,” you can take that back to… One example is John the Baptist going ahead of Jesus saying, “He’s the Son of God. He’s going to be amazing,” right? But I think you could probably go back even farther. I doubt that there was a Roman circus or gladiator event that didn’t have somebody- Stephen Semple: Oh, God. Hawk it. Dave Young: …screaming about it for weeks ahead. Stephen Semple: I’m sure. I’m sure. That’s a great observation. Dave Young: And then about the same time as this, one of my fellow Nebraskans, Buffalo Bill Cody, was putting together his Wild West Show. And it was actually P.T. Barnum that gave him the advice of taking it to Europe. Stephen Semple: Oh, is that right? Dave Young: Because a taste of the Old West will astonish Europeans. Stephen Semple: That’s really interesting. Dave Young: Right? They’ve read about it. They’ve heard about it, but now you bring these cowboys and rough riders and… Stephen Semple: But what’s really interesting about that is that speaks to his comment, about Barnum’s comment about curiosity being the most powerful emotion. Because taking a show about the Wild West at that time to Europe, of course, people are going to be curious. What’s a cowboy really look like? Dave Young: Yeah. Well, if you do that in Western Nebraska, it’s like, “Okay. Well, so it’s just a bunch of the local town folk got together and are putting on a little rodeo. We’ve seen that.” But people in Europe haven’t. Stephen Semple: And it’s funny, is it Culver’s? Culver’s. That was one of the ones- Dave Young: The hamburger place? Stephen Semple: No, not the- Dave Young: No. Stephen Semple: I’m drawing a brain on the restaurant, but it was one that did the barbecue. And remember he started- Dave Young: Huh. Stephen Semple: … in Minnesota, rather than starting a barbecue place in Texas. And part of it is it would be different and whatnot, but I also wonder if there would’ve been a little bit of curiosity in Minnesota. “Boy, I wonder what really good barbecue tastes like.” Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Right? Anyway, it’s just interesting that that parallels. But my favorite, my favorite quote of P.T. Barnum’s, and again, who knows whether this is really what he said, but it was one of the ones I came across, and I really liked it. “Without promotion, something terrible happens. Nothing.” Dave Young: Oh, wow. Yeah, nothing. Stephen Semple: Just love that. “Without promotion-“ Dave Young: Ain’t that the truth? Stephen Semple: “… something terrible happens. Nothing.” Dave Young: Mm-hmm. He’s exactly right. Stephen Semple: It’s pretty cool what he did and where his innovation was. And then again, this whole idea of creating interest and excitement ahead of the event. Dave Young: Yeah. Well, I’m glad to hear this story. Thank you for bringing the P.T. Barnum story to the Empire Builders. And that circus went on for a long time. I think it only recently closed down in the last 10, 15 years, something like that. Stephen Semple: What’s really too bad about it is one of the reasons why it was shut down was kind of a lot of things with the animals, and they just didn’t seem to be able to modernize it. So you know how we often talk about look around the world? Right in front of their noses, at the time they were shutting down, right in front of their noses was a methodology that would work, and it was Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil is just a modernized circus. Dave Young: Yeah. There’s no circus animals, but there’s- Stephen Semple: There’s performers. Dave Young: … performers and a story, a storyline weaved into the whole thing. Stephen Semple: Huge storyline. Huge storyline. And, in fact, when you go to a Cirque du Soleil, the show starts before the show starts. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Well, and I would say that another example of that in the constant distraction, constant entertainment is if you follow Banana Ball, Jesse Cole has built this phenomenon that, I’ve been to one and, again, the entertainment starts before the game. You can actually wander around and meet players and get… They have like a parade that they come in. It’s crazy, right? It’s like a circus parade. Stephen Semple: Fun. Dave Young: But it’s constant distraction, and it’s like a circus with a baseball game in the middle of it. Stephen Semple: Nice. Yeah. Dave Young: So lots of lessons to be learned from studying P.T. Barnum. Stephen Semple: And the folks that were running P.T. Barnum at the end, if they had just had their eyes open, they could’ve seen how to do the pivot and how to make it work. Dave Young: Yeah, just- Stephen Semple: And look, and people love nostalgia right now. It could’ve been huge. Dave Young: Well, and Cirque du Soleil has taken their show on the road. Stephen Semple: They do. Dave Young: They did. Stephen Semple: They absolutely do. Dave Young: Yeah. They bring tents to cities all over. Stephen Semple: Yep. They sure do, and I love going to them. Dave Young: So, well, thank you again, Steven, for bringing us P.T. Barnum. Stephen Semple: All right. Awesome. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big  fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own ninety minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

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The Denver February 2026 market update is here, and active listings nearly hit 9,000 — 5% above last year — with Chris Lopez calling for inventory to break 15,000 before summer. At the same time, rates briefly touched below 6% for the first time in recent memory, triggering a refi wave that helped some borrowers drop from 6.625% to 5.75% with closing costs covered. The purchase market, though, barely flinched. Chris Lopez hosts the Denver February 2026 market update roundup with Brandon Scholten of Keyrenter Property Management and Troy Howell of Nova Home Loans. Together they dig into the latest DMAR report numbers, two deals that closed this month, and some candid takes on where Denver’s apartment market, condo segment, and office sector are actually headed. On the deals side, Troy walks through a Pueblo duplex acquisition where the buyer used a DSCR cash-out refi on a free-and-clear rental to cover the full 30% down — plus walking away with cash left over. And an Aurora 14-bed triplex that went from a webinar deal to a signed contract to a 3pm closing, all at 5% down, a $27K seller credit, and a 5.625% rate on a 30-year fixed. In This Episode We Cover: Why Denver’s inventory jump in February was historically unusual Who actually locked when rates dipped below 6% — and what they saved Chris’s call that closed prices will fall further in 2026 The Fannie Mae condo rule that’s killing deals in otherwise solid complexes How one investor bought a Pueblo duplex with no cash out of pocket The Aurora triplex that went from webinar deal to closing day in one month Why stadium proximity rarely pays off the way investors expect Denver’s real apartment vacancy rate — and why 2028 looks very different The affordable housing fee lawsuit and what it means for small developers Where downtown office demand is actually going Whether you’re managing existing rentals, watching for the right entry point, or actively building your Colorado portfolio, this episode gives you the ground-level data and deal examples you need to make sharper decisions this spring. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/7P4EG-QAbdU Timestamps 00:00 — February Denver Market Overview — Active Listings Up 5% Year Over Year to Nearly 9,000  03:27 — New Listings Jump 9.25% From January — Why This February Was Unusual  04:15 — Rates Briefly Dip Below 6% — Troy on Who Actually Locked and What They Saved 06:19— Closed Prices Down 3% Year Over Year — Why Chris Expects Further Declines in 2026  08:57 — Colorado Springs Snapshot — Homes Down 2–4% While Condos Surprise to the Upside  09:58 — The Condo Lending Problem — Why Fannie Mae Is Killing Deals in Complex Communities  14:01 — Deal: Pueblo Duplex Financed 100% Using a DSCR Cash-Out Refi on an Existing Rental  18:34— Deal: Aurora 14-Bed Triplex — 5% Down, 5.625% Rate, $27K Seller Credit  22:10 — Should You Buy Near the New Broncos Stadium? The Panel Gets Honest  31:01 — Apartment Vacancy Is 12.3% When You Count Unrented New Units — And What Changes by 2028  33:05 — Apartment Permits Down 43% Since 2021 — The Supply Math That Points to Recovery  37:50 — RedT Lawsuit Dismissed — Denver’s Affordable Housing Fee Fight and What It Means for Builders  42:10— Downtown Denver Office Losses Top $1 Billion — Where the Demand Is Actually Going  46:31 — Wrap and Panel Final Thoughts Links in Podcast Thousands of apartments sit empty around the Denver metro, but experts warn a shortage may be looming. How offering $50,000 and free rent helped one Denver apartment building stand out Homebuilder loses lawsuit calling Denver affordable housing fee ‘extortion' Downtown Denver office losses top a billion, with more to come DMAR February 2026 Market Trends Report (member-only) Metro Denver's housing market revs up as affordability improves Golden Triangle apartment complex raises bar for incentives to attract tenants Apartment rents fall to early 2022 levels in metro Denver Connect With Our Guests Troy Howell: troy.howell@novahomeloans.com LinkedIn: Troy Howell Website: https://www.novahomeloans.com/loan-officer/troy-howell/ Brandon Scholten: brandon@keyrenterdenver.com Website: https://keyrenterdenver.com/ Who is Keyrenter? Keyrenter Property Management Denver provides rental solutions for homeowners and real estate investors in the metro area who are interested in transforming their properties into passive income. It offers various services, from property marketing and thorough applicant screening to tenant placement and 24/7 maintenance services. Keyrenter Denver's team of experts can take the clients' burden of managing their rental off their hands so they can get back to what matters to them. Who is Nova Home Loans? For over 40 years, we've been focused on helping homeowners find the perfect loan to fit their financial needs and personal goals. Working with NOVA is a personalized experience from initial application to final loan closing and beyond. We will be with you every step of the way toward successful homeownership. Start working with NOVA & Troy Howell today! NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION, DBA NOVA HOME LOANS NMLS 3087/ EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY/8055 EAST TUFTS AVENUE, SUITE 101/DENVER, CO

See how the Tower of Babel exposes our modern struggle with pride and the temptation to build an identity without God. Discover the "Battle of the Builders" and learn why the greatest mercy God can give is sometimes stopping your plans to point you toward the only foundation that lasts: Jesus Christ.

There are two kinds of voices in the world.   Some people talk at you. Others speak for you.   An echo simply repeats what already exists. A voice brings language to what people have been carrying but could never explain.   In this teaching, Juliana shares why language matters for transformation and why leaders who are called to build cannot operate from lack or limitation. Many people feel pressure, responsibility, and calling but lack the understanding needed to steward their lives well.   Understanding creates clarity. Clarity creates movement. Movement creates transformation.     Next steps: Join the Full Capacity Activation + Launch Event: https://julianapage.info/fullcapacity   Step into Courage Co. (formation for leaders & builders): www.courageco.org   Subscribe for more formation teachings, prophetic clarity, and practical discipleship for real life and leadership.

Every Friday around 8:15​-8:20 a.m. on KFAN 100.3 the Power Trip Morning show plays the Initials Game presented by Builders & Remodelers!The game involves 12 items people, place, things, phrases or anything as long as they share the same initials. All 12 items share the same initials. The contestants do not know the initials until they are revealed shortly before the game starts. Each item has 6 clues. As soon as the contestants know who or what the host is describing, they yell out their name. Their name is their buzzer. If the contestant gets it right, they get a point. If they get it wrong they are out for just that item. The item does have to be pronounced correctly. It is best out of 12 with tiebreakers if needed. Tiebreaker items have 3 clues.#InitialsGame #ThePowerTrip #KFAN1003FOLLOW The Power Trip on Social Media:► Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow the show on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow Cory Cove on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CoryCove​​► Follow Chris Hawkey on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Chris_Hawkey​​► Follow Meatsauce on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Meatsauce1​► Follow Mark Parrish on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarkDParrish► Follow Marney Gellner on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarneyGellner► Follow Zach Halverson on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ZachHalverson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Socrates in ancient Athens to Moshe Rabbeinu in the wilderness, history's greatest leaders share a common trait: they create other leaders. Vayakhel reveals how Moshe built more than a sanctuary; he built a generation of builders whose influence would shape the future of the Jewish people.

What does it actually take to be the first, or only, designer or researcher on a team? Spoiler: it's not just about doing great work. This week, we get into the unglamorous, under-discussed side of the solo role: building systems, managing up, and earning trust before you've even shipped anything.What happens when you're really good at the craft, but nobody around you understands what you do, why it matters, or how to support you?Julian Della Mattia has spent his career doing one of the hardest things in UX: showing up first. As a researcher who has repeatedly been the founding or solo practitioner inside organizations, Julian has learned, mostly the hard way, that being great at research is only a fraction of the actual job. He's also the host of Finders to Builders, a podcast built specifically for researchers navigating this exact challenge.In this conversation, we dig into what Julian calls the “finder to builder” mindset shift: moving from someone who just surfaces insights to someone who builds the infrastructure, earns the trust, and creates the conditions for research (and design) to actually matter inside an organization. We talk about how to manage up when your manager doesn't fully understand your work, how to know when your efforts are starting to gain traction, and what the invisible job description of a solo or founding designer really looks like.If you've ever landed a solo design or research role and felt the gap between what you prepared for and what the job actually demanded, this one's for you. Julian brings a grounded, practical perspective that goes well beyond frameworks, because, as he puts it, in this context, frameworks rarely fly out of the box. Hit play.Helpful Links:• Connect with Julian on LinkedIn• Follow Julian's Substack• Finders to Builders PodcastTopics:• 02:25 – Meet Julian Della Mattia• 03:48 – From PM to first researcher• 06:06 – Agency advice for juniors• 10:54 – Accidental in-house research role• 14:28 – Finder to builder mindset• 18:51 – Time triage and playmaker mode• 24:53 – Invisible work and org dynamics• 27:49 – Managing up and selling research• 32:23 – Signals and metrics that it's working• 36:48 – Measuring research impact• 38:35 – Skip the framework trap• 39:02 – Managing up tactics• 40:16 – Aligning with business goals• 43:37 – Just ask your boss• 44:43 – When to start hiring• 46:32 – Recap and teamwork• 48:37 – Parting advice for firsts• 60:39 – Where to find Julian—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out show transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Stitcher

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, Head Coach at APB. Throughout this episode, Andy reveals the real data behind how APB's Elite Mentoring clients performed in 2025, and breaks down the practical lessons every building company owner can take from the industry's highest performers and apply to their own business.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 229 YOU WILL DISCOVER The key Elite Mentoring differenceHow Elite clients are increasing revenue by ~40%Why doing less work is the key to scaling profitabilityHow Elite clients improved their quality of life, relationships, and physical health alongside their business resultsWhat the pathway looks like to join Elite Mentoring in 2026And much, much more.ABOUT ANDY SKARDAHead Coach at the Association of Professional Builders, Andy specialises in helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school. Or more importantly, without going bust.Connect with Andy: linkedin.com/in/andy-skarda-92a6875/TIMELINE 4:02 What mentoring really means for builders10:31 The client who refused to work Tuesdays and Thursdays16:50 What well-led building companies actually look like20:08 Contract value Up 36.2%23:47 You can make more money by doing less work38:40 The quality of life results that go beyond the business metricsLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Market Logic Software sits at the intersection of market intelligence and enterprise AI — helping companies like Procter & Gamble and Unilever move from gut-feel decision-making to insights-driven operations. When Dirk Wolf stepped in as CEO five years ago, the business had impressive logos but a fundamental scaling problem: every customer had been co-built with, deeply customized, and operationally entangled. High retention masked an unsustainable model. In this episode of BUILDERS, Dirk breaks down how he restructured the GTM motion, made the deliberate choice to walk away from revenue that couldn't repeat, launched an AI product in Q2 2023 before most companies had a roadmap, and is now repositioning Market Logic as an agentic intelligence hub embedded inside enterprise infrastructure.Topics Discussed:The co-development trap: why deep enterprise relationships can become a scaling ceilingMaking the call to cut a government ARR contract to protect repeatabilityImplementing SaaS KPIs and customer segmentation from scratch inside an existing businessHow the marketing motion evolved — from executive roundtables to measured digital channelsBuilding a productive marketing-CFO relationship through outcomes and milestonesLaunching an AI product in Q2 2023 and tracking enterprise sentiment shift in real timeWhy the downstream ICP experiment failed and how they course-corrected fastThe vision for Market Logic as a proactive agentic system inside enterprise tech stacksGTM Lessons For B2B Founders:The co-development trap is a silent growth killer. Market Logic had strong retention and marquee customers — but had co-built so many bespoke solutions that the business couldn't replicate itself. No repeatable sales motion. No scalable delivery. When Dirk came in, he recognized that what looked like customer success was actually a ceiling. If your top accounts each required their own version of your product, you don't have a business yet — you have a services firm with SaaS ambitions. The fix starts with ruthless product scope decisions before you touch GTM.Cutting revenue is sometimes the GTM move. Dirk walked away from a US government contract — real ARR, on-prem, fully customized, no path to replication. The decision wasn't financial modeling, it was strategic clarity: you cannot build a repeatable motion while simultaneously maintaining one-off revenue that pulls engineering, CS, and leadership attention in a different direction. Most founders know this intellectually. Few actually do it. The willingness to let that revenue walk is what creates the conditions for scale.Segment by growth potential, not by decibel level. One of Dirk's first structural changes was introducing proper SaaS KPIs and customer segmentation — because without them, resources defaulted to whoever was loudest. That's almost always the smallest, most difficult accounts, not the ones with the most strategic upside. The discipline isn't just about where sales focuses. It cascades into product prioritization, CS allocation, and where leadership time actually goes. ICP isn't a marketing exercise — it's an operating model decision.// Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.ioThe Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co//Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Park City High School's all-girls robotics team, Team Minerva, just placed 2nd in the state championship. They talk about robotics and AI, how they became hooked on building robots, and how they hope to inspire the next generation.

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames launches a brand new series called Chicago Builders, highlighting the entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders shaping Chicago and the South Suburbs. While many conversations about business focus on building large online audiences, Michelle shares why some of the most powerful opportunities come from local ecosystems and meaningful relationships. She breaks down how local visibility can lead to partnerships, speaking opportunities, and business growth, and shares a personal story about her husband being named Citizen of the Year for his impact in their community. If you've ever felt pressure to build a massive following to be successful, this episode will shift how you think about visibility and remind you that the right community can open doors you never expected. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why local ecosystems can create powerful business opportunities• How visibility grows through community and relationships• The difference between global reach and meaningful impact• Why being known in your own community matters• How entrepreneurs can build influence without millions of followers Visibility Breakdown Michelle explains how local ecosystems create opportunities through conversations, partnerships, and shared networks. Instead of relying only on social media growth, many entrepreneurs become known through events, community involvement, and relationships with other local builders. Room Story Michelle shares a personal story about her husband being named Citizen of the Year in their community, highlighting how consistent involvement, leadership, and service can lead to recognition and influence. This example shows how visibility often comes from showing up and contributing to your community over time. Unpopular Visibility Truth You don't need a global audience to build a powerful business. Sometimes the most valuable visibility comes from being known by the right people in the right rooms. Spotify Listener Question Do you think local community or social media has helped you the most in building visibility? Support the Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You can also support the show through the Buy Me a Coffee link, which helps keep these conversations going. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how buyers find information online and how builders position their websites to stay visible. Greg Bray, president of Blue Tangerine, joins Host Carol Morgan on the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss how AI is reshaping search engine optimization (SEO), website content and digital marketing strategies for home builders. As AI-powered search tools become more widely used, the way people discover information online is evolving rapidly. Builders now need website content that balances compelling storytelling with clear, structured information. How AI Is Changing the Rules of Search Traditional SEO strategies focused on optimizing entire webpages around specific keywords. AI-driven search tools now analyze content at a deeper level. “We're learning that the way AI tools are using the content on your website has moved down a layer,” Bray said. “The paragraph level or the section level on the page is where they're looking for the data and the answers.” This shift is affecting how brands measure online visibility, and many companies have seen website traffic decline as AI tools become more prevalent. Why SEO Still Matters Although some marketers worry AI could replace traditional search engines, SEO remains essential for digital visibility. AI tools still rely on search engines, but approach queries differently. Instead of a single search, they generate a “query fan out”—multiple related searches that provide broader context and more detailed answers. Websites must contain straightforward, accessible information that AI systems can interpret and connect to buyer questions. Structure and Clarity Matter for AI Visibility Website structure is increasingly important as search evolves. AI systems prioritize clarity and organization, making well-structured content easier to interpret. Short sections, targeted headings and concise explanations help both AI tools and human readers quickly find relevant information. “Clarity wins over clever,” Bray said. “Being very explicit about the idea and breaking those ideas up using section headers makes it easier for AI tools to interpret your content.” Utilizing FAQs to Help AI Understand Content Frequently asked questions (FAQs) are an effective way to structure website content for AI visibility. This format encourages clear questions and concise answers that address common buyer concerns. FAQ sections should focus on information rather than marketing language. Bray recommends making the first sentence of each answer a direct response to the question, followed by two to three sentences providing additional context. The Role of Public Relations for Home Builders Beyond website content, third-party signals—such as media coverage and industry mentions—are increasingly valuable for AI search systems. These external signals reinforce credibility and show that a company is active and trustworthy. “It's not just looking at the results from your website,” Bray said. “It's also looking at how you show up in other places, including social media, videos and PR coverage.” How Builders Can Start Adapting for AI Search Builders can start small when improving digital visibility. Pick a single page and imagine walking a buyer through it. Structure the content as clear questions and answers, so AI tools and visitors alike can quickly find the information they're looking for. Tune in to the full episode to discover how builders can adapt their websites for the future of online search and AI visibility. To learn more about Blue Tangerine, visit https://BlueTangerine.com/. About Blue Tangerine Blue Tangerine is a full-service digital marketing and web design agency that specializes in creating websites and marketing strategies for home builders to drive leads and sales. The company offers services including SEO and geofencing, paid search, social media, email marketing, analytics and interactive digital tools such as site plans and listing feeds. With more than two decades of experience, Blue Tangerine helps builders optimize their online presence to sell more homes and engage buyers effectively. The company also produces educational content, including podcasts and blogs, and hosts the Home Builder Digital Marketing Summit to support professional growth in builder marketing. Podcast Thanks Thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will suit your needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com. About Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans. For more information on how you can be featured as a guest, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360 or fill out the Atlanta Real Estate Forum contact form. Subscribe to the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast on iTunes, and if you like this week's show, be sure to rate it. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio was recently honored on FeedSpot's Top 100 Atlanta Podcasts, ranking 16th overall and number one out of all ranked real estate podcasts. The post Blue Tangerine: How AI is Changing Online Visibility for Builders appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

After Mattel took a loss on the Clash of the Titans toys the almost did it again with Conan the Barbarian. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Handyside Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast, Dave Young here alongside Steven Semple, and we’re talking about empires, empires. And Steven whispered the subject of today’s empire in my ear, and I would’ve been hard-pressed to call it an empire because I don’t know all that much about it. But I think again, it’s cartoon property that happened after I was pretty much done watching cartoons. He-Man, right? As in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, that He-Man? Stephen Semple: That He-Man. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: That He-Man. When you think about it, it’s toys. There’s been movies. There’s the cartoon. It’s pretty huge. Dave Young: Yeah. Okay. I’m anxious to hear about it. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: And is he the one that’s become kind of a meme, too? Like, there’s He-Man meme? Stephen Semple: Oh, sure. Oh, look, there’s a meme for everything today. So it’s really a story of lost opportunities, but at the same time, sort of seeing changes in the marketplace and doing some really interesting things because in 1975, The Six Million Dollar Man really changes action figures. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Because to make an action figure, you’re only licensing from others, and it was product-orientated rather than brand-driven, and along came The Six Million Dollar Man, and it was a guy. Right? Dave Young: I mean, we were all running around going… Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Dave Young: Pretend we could see, and hear, and lift things. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And along that time, out was coming the movie, The Clash of the Titans. And so there was this whole thing of, okay, let’s create action figures around Clash of the Titans. And the movie did poorly. And so the toys did poorly. And Mattel had been involved in that. And this shaped Mattel’s thinking because when Star Wars came along, Ray Wagner at Mattel passed on it because of his experience with Clash of the Titans. It’s like, “Well, we’re not doing this.” Dave Young: Wow, okay. Stephen Semple: Because again, they wanted to create the toy, right? The Star Wars they wanted to create the toys before the movie came out. So another movie comes along, Conan the Barbarian. Dave Young: Sure. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? And Mattel is like, “All right, we’re going to get all over this.” And they end up buying the license for Conan. They made samples, and they had all these expenses, and then Mattel discovers Conan the Barbarian is an R-rated movie. Dave Young: Yeah. No kids are going to see it. Stephen Semple: Can’t do it as a toy. Dave Young: Oh, no. Stephen Semple: But at the same time, they sort of started looking at all of these action figures that are out there, and all of the male figures are kind of wimpy. And they had started down this exploration of making a Conan the Barbarian style action figure. So they thought, why don’t we do this massive figure? And they first did these ones called Tankhead, and Bullet Head, and H-Man. And they wanted them to be comic book-like and bring action to the figure and how they stand. And they were making them bulkier and create this visual shelf presence and over-the-top muscles, all these ideas that they had drawn from Conan the Barbarian. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: And what they also noticed is that when kids play with things, they want to have the power to do what they want to do. Dave Young: Absolutely. Stephen Semple: Which is where the line, “I have the power,” came from. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Where Conan holds up the sword, and he says, “Oh, I have the power.” Right? That whole idea came from watching kids play with toys. And in fact, a lot of the ideas that came from the toy play, they learned from watching girls play with Barbies in terms of- Dave Young: Makes sense. Stephen Semple: … how they do it and then the other- Dave Young: But you’re creating story on the fly. Stephen Semple: You’re creating story on the fly. Yeah. And you have the power to create your own story. And what they also noticed was while kids like thinking about dreaming about things in the future, they also like drawing upon things from the old, which is part of the reason why they created things like this Castle Grayskull, right? Yeah. Now, one of the other things that was really interesting about Castle Grayskull when they created it… Now, first of all, when they created it was very expensive. It was going to retail for like $20. And everyone said, “Well, no one’s going to buy this.” But the interesting thing is every castle was slightly different in terms of how that the paint happened on it. The way they were painting it, they actually discovered there was a manufacturing flaw in how they were painting it, and each one of the castles looked slightly different, and people were like, “Oh my God, all these castles are a little bit different.” And you’re like, “Perfect.” Dave Young: Collecting them? Stephen Semple: Well, no, they’re just like, it doesn’t need to be perfect. It doesn’t need to be exactly the same. That’s okay. And there was a point where they were getting ready to roll the characters out, and they ran out of money for tooling. They wanted to have a creature for He-Man to ride. And so they took a cat from another toy, painted a green, put a saddle on it, put armor on it, and all of a sudden, you had Battle Cat. So they’re creating all these things. They know there’s play value in it. They believe it’s going to stand out on the shelf because it’s now this big, bulky character and all this other stuff. But the business model for selling toys up to this point was TV shows, or in the case of Star Wars, movies. So you got no TV show, you got no movie, you’ve been running out of money even for tooling. So, how are you going to promote this character? Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off, and trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: The business model for selling toys up to this point was TV shows or in the case of Star Wars movies. So you got no TV show, you got no movie, you’ve been running out of money even for tooling. So, how are you going to promote this character? Dave Young: I mean, do you make the TV show? Stephen Semple: They didn’t have money for that. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: How are you going to tell the story? Well, what they did was they created little mini comics, and they put it in with every toy. Dave Young: Oh, beautiful. Stephen Semple: So they had these four different mini comics that came with the toys. And what they did is they went to DC who is producing comics, and they actually created also a three issue miniseries with DC where it was Superman versus He-Man. Dave Young: Oh, wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: Right? They changed the rules. You can now promote a toy without a TV show. They did it with the mini comics. Dave Young: Oh, that’s really cool. Stephen Semple: Now, the mini comics became so popular, and the toy became so popular, they now had the money to create the show. Dave Young: Okay. So it all came first the… Stephen Semple: Yes. And then the show, what the show forced them to do is create a better story and backstory, right? And then they created rules of how the characters are interacted and things along that lines. But what I thought that was really, really interesting in this whole story was, okay, so the business model is you need a TV show to make it work. So all the toys have been done up to that point. TV show to work. Star Wars was the exception. They spent all this money in the Conan and the Barbarian. They can’t end up doing it. They left all this stuff, create the toy anyway. And then it’s like, all right, how do we promote this? And what the guys recognized is it wasn’t about having the TV show, it was about having the story. So how could you do it? Mini comic book. Dave Young: I love it. Stephen Semple: Put it in with each toy. Right? So I just thought that that was really interesting because it would be easy to stop at that point and go, “Well, we can’t do this because there’s no show.” Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: There’s no show. And instead, they broke the mold and said, “No, it’s about the story.” Dave Young: Well, and so when was all this? This was in the late 80s, early or… Stephen Semple: Yeah, late… Yeah, mid 80s. Dave Young: Mid 80s, late 80s? Stephen Semple: Yeah, mid to late 80s is when all this was going on. Dave Young: And so it’s why it has survived and become so… There are so many memes from it. There’s He-Man, and there’s Skeletor. There’s a lot of Skeletor memes out there. Stephen Semple: Oh yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Dave Young: But there’s a whole generation that grew up with this. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Yeah. I love it. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So to me, again, the part that was sort of interesting on He-Man is just again, finding this different way to do it, but recognizing what the power was in the show. While kids want to make things up, it’s almost like they need a little story to help them along. Dave Young: Yeah, absolutely. I will admit that I’m too old for He-Man. It was after my cartoon-watching time. Was it yours? Do you have any… Stephen Semple: You and I are the same Dave Young: Yeah, same demographic there. Stephen Semple: Same demographic. It was like ’81, ’82 was kind of when it was first launched. The movie came much later. Dave Young: I remember hearing it, maybe, and then I also had girls, and they were not so much into He-Man. Stephen Semple: Right. Yeah. Dave Young: So cool. Stephen Semple: And in fact, in 2002, they did a reboot of it, The New Adventures of He-Man, and then there was a Netflix series. And seemingly in 2020, there’s a Netflix He-Man series that I didn’t know anything about. Dave Young: So what’s the disposition of it? It’s still going? Stephen Semple: Yeah. And it’s owned by Mattel. Dave Young: Still in production? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Okay. Very cool. Not being a He-Man or He-Man fan. I feel at a loss, Stephen, that I have nothing else to ask you about He-Man. [inaudible 00:12:39]- Stephen Semple: All right. Dave Young: But I appreciate learning about him, and I wish him well. Nothing but success for He-Man and his friends. Stephen Semple: Long live Skeletor. Dave Young: Well, thank you, Stephen. Stephen Semple: Skeletor. Dave Young: I know the voice, right? I mean, I remember the voice. Yeah. Very cool. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And the great laugh that Skeletor has. Dave Young: Yeah. Well, thank you for bringing this one to us. Stephen Semple: All right. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90 minute empire building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

Nauta is building the data infrastructure layer for global supply chain, starting with mid-market shippers who manage 600+ suppliers across 40+ countries but lack a single source of truth. Co-founded by Valentina Jordan, who spent six and a half years at Rappi, Nauta targets the $200M-$2B revenue segment where companies face enterprise-level complexity without enterprise resources. In this episode of BUILDERS, Valentina shares how Nauta moved from Excel automation to building data pipes that connect 12-13 stakeholders touching a single product—and why they refuse to run POCs.Topics Discussed:Why shippers with ERP, TMS, and WMS systems still run operations in ExcelThe tribal knowledge crisis: 20-30 year operators retiring with undocumented institutional knowledgeNauta's no-POC policy and why it requires contract exit clauses insteadThe cost reduction vs. revenue generation framework that escapes pilot purgatoryBuilding familiar interfaces (Excel-like tables) over novel UX for conservative industriesThe shift from hiding AI capabilities (January 2025) to leading with them (eight months later)GTM Lessons For B2B Founders:Distinguish symptoms from root cause pain in discovery: Most enterprise buyers surface symptoms, not problems. A client reporting penalty costs isn't revealing the root issue—just downstream impact. Valentina uses the five whys methodology to drill into actual pain: "A client can tell me, hey, I'm paying X amount of dollars in penalties. That's not necessarily the root cause, it's just a symptom of the actual pain." This prevents building features that address surface-level complaints while missing the structural problem. The real issue might be data fragmentation across systems, lack of visibility into supplier performance, or decision-making bottlenecks—each requiring different solutions.Structure POC alternatives that demand mutual commitment: Nauta kills traditional POCs entirely because "it implies that they are testing us and that it's not a collaborative process." Instead, they offer contract exit clauses if expectations aren't met while requiring upfront commitment. This only works when you have proven results and can confidently deliver value. The insight: POCs create evaluator-vendor dynamics where the burden of proof sits entirely on you. Paid engagements with performance-based exits create partner dynamics where both parties invest in success. For early-stage companies without case studies, this won't work—but once you have repeatable results, test this approach.Layer revenue generation on top of cost reduction: Nauta starts every engagement with 3-4 cost reduction KPIs—penalties, reconciliation time, manual labor automation—then transitions to revenue generation through fill rate optimization and cash-on-cash improvements. "You need to go beyond just cutting costs. That way you transition from a nice to have to a must have." Supply chain has historically been viewed as a cost center; proving top-line impact changes budget conversations entirely. This matters because cost reduction has a ceiling (you can only cut so much), while revenue generation creates expanding budget headroom. Map your product capabilities to both from day one.//Sponsors:Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.ioThe Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co//Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

C8 Health is solving a problem that costs hospitals billions: the implementation gap between medical knowledge and actual clinical practice. Despite hospitals investing heavily in clinical trials, licensing platforms like UpToDate and OpenEvidence, and creating comprehensive policies and guidelines, this knowledge remains siloed across 20+ disconnected systems per department. Operating across over 100 hospital systems including most top-40 US healthcare networks, C8 Health has become the standard platform for academic anesthesiology departments by making best-practice knowledge instantly accessible at the point of care. In a recent episode of BUILDERS, I sat down with Galia Rosen Schwarz, Co-Founder and CEO of C8 Health, to learn how the company evolved from a Geneva University Hospitals research project during COVID to building a land-and-expand motion that penetrates notoriously difficult enterprise healthcare logos through focused department-level entry.Topics DiscussedWhy hospitals struggle to operationalize best practices despite massive knowledge investmentsThe department-first penetration strategy that unlocked top-40 healthcare system logosHow high product engagement converted two non-paying pilots into 20+ qualified pipeline opportunities at a single conferenceMisalignment between founder value assumptions and actual buyer languageWhy 2-4 monthly micro-conferences outperform major industry events for qualified pipeline generationMeasuring everything: tracking conversion from leads through MQLs, SQLs, opportunities to closed dealsGTM Lessons For B2B FoundersUse department-level entry to crack enterprise healthcare logos: With only $90K in friends-and-family funding, C8 Health chose department deals over enterprise-wide deployments. This wasn't just about deal size—it was strategic penetration of logos that typically require 18-24 month sales cycles. Single departments provided faster procurement, immediate user feedback for product iteration, and internal advocates who later championed enterprise expansion. The land-and-expand data became their enterprise selling asset: C8-level executives see real usage metrics, clinician testimonials, and measured outcomes (reduced surgical site infections, shortened length of stay) from their own system before enterprise conversations begin. B2B founders facing long enterprise cycles should map department-level entry points that demonstrate ROI quickly while preserving expansion paths.Extract buyer language systematically—they sell differently than you think: C8 Health positioned around clinician benefits: easy knowledge access, time savings, and empowerment. Their champions sold it completely differently to peers: "administrative burden reduction" and "peace of mind that staff consistently follow our chosen best practices across every indication." This wasn't end-user value—it was management value that department heads actually budget for. Galia's insight: you must measure and message separately for buyers versus end users. B2B founders should implement structured win/loss interviews and case study processes specifically to capture verbatim buyer language, then test whether your current messaging actually resonates with how champions sell you internally.//Sponsors:Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.ioThe Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co//Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I HireSenior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role.Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

We all want to give our children the world we did not have, but at what point does our overcompensation become their greatest weakness? In a world of instant gratification and digital shortcuts, Nesha G and Moe G explore the fine line between being a supportive parent and raising a generation that cannot handle a lecture without crumbling. The dynamic between the hosts is on full display as they move from the lighthearted banter of gym "PRs" to the heavy reality of protecting your marriage from "creepy" neighbors and overstepping mothers.As the conversation unfolds, you will hear Moe and Nesha debate the "Builders" versus "Millennials" approach to life, education, and the sheer cost of living in 2026. They tackle listener letters about gaslighting in the car and the viral concept of the "damp paper towel" partner who refuses to stand up for his wife. This episode is a soulful blend of humor and hard truths that reminds us all that while the world is changing, the core values of respect and protection in a marriage must remain unshakable.Send a textSupport the show Thanks for rocking with us! Don't forget to follow Life After I Do so you never miss an episode. Got a relationship situation you want us to weigh in on? Hit us at https://beacons.ai/laidpodcast — we just might talk about it in a future episode.

Seth Levine is a long-time venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and nationally bestselling author. Seth is a co-founder and partner at Foundry, a Boulder-based venture capital firm with nearly $4 billion in assets under management. He's also the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of GoodBread, a small business lending platform, and a deeply committed advocate for entrepreneurs building companies outside the traditional spotlight. Seth is also the co-author of The New Builders and Capital Evolution. Seth joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his journey as a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and nationally bestselling author. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shipstation: ⁠⁠shipstation.com/elevate⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vanguard: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vanguard.com/audio⁠⁠⁠⁠ Notion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Lowrie joins the conversation to discuss his journey in construction and personal growth. He delves into the impact of economic cycles on the industry and his experience acquiring Bjerk Builders. Nate emphasizes the importance of building trust, integrity, and strong leadership in business. He shares strategies for combating decision fatigue and fostering continuous improvement, alongside maintaining valuable business relationships. Nate's philosophy combines active learning with practical experience, addressing common challenges and mindset shifts necessary for business growth. He offers advice to his younger self, reflecting on the blend of life and business, and concludes with ways to connect.

We're coming to you live from PodHouse in Las Vegas during CONEXPO. PodHouse has turned into a hub for creators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who believe in building businesses, sharing ideas, and collaborating in real time. In this episode we talk about what PodHouse is, why we created it, and what happens when you bring a group of podcasters and builders together under one roof during one of the biggest trade shows in the world. From behind-the-scenes moments to conversations with some incredible people in the industry, this episode captures the energy, ideas, and connections happening right here in Vegas.

Discover why most millionaires live in ordinary neighborhoods, drive used cars, and never look rich.

Hamish Coulter started Crisis Bunker after Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023 when he saw the lack of key infrastructure.

Rethinking AI Compute Infrastructure: The TensorWave ApproachIn this episode, Jeff Tatarchuk, co-founder of TensorWave, shares how his deep industry experience and innovative mindset are transforming AI compute infrastructure. We explore how building specialized data centers, focusing on AMD GPUs, and creating flexible ecosystems are shaping the future of scalable AI.In this episode:The evolution of cloud companies and the rise of Neo clouds focused on AI computeTensorWave's unique strategy of deploying AMD GPUs in custom data centersLessons learned from FPGA cloud business and transitioning into GPU infrastructureThe technical challenges and solutions in scaling data centers quickly amidst power and supply chain constraintsThe importance of software ecosystems, interoperability, and supporting AMD's software stackHow TensorWave differentiates itself from purely financial arbitrage models and pure Nvidia-centric cloudsAMD's advantages in memory capacity, chiplet architecture, and software supportThe technical intricacies of CUDA versus ROCm, and efforts to build an open ecosystemFuture vision: democratized, reliable, and flexible AI compute options for enterprise and labsTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction to TensorWave and the AI compute landscape02:30 – The rise of Neo clouds and innovation waves in cloud infrastructure06:00 – How TensorWave's FPGA cloud background shaped its GPU strategy10:00 – Challenges in deploying large data centers: power, supply chain, and permitting14:00 – Building and scaling AMD GPU data centers quickly and efficiently19:00 – Software ecosystems: the CUDA moat and TensorWave's ‘Beyond CUDA' summit23:00 – Market differentiation: technical and operational challenges in the Neo cloud space27:00 – Supporting enterprise fine tuning and large-scale training demands32:00 – AMD's technical advantages: VRAM, chiplet architecture, and software support36:00 – Building an open, heterogeneous AI ecosystem beyond CUDA40:00 – What success looks like: a resilient, accessible AI compute futureResources & Links:⁠TensorWave⁠⁠Beyond CUDA Summit⁠⁠Scalar LM by Greg De Almos⁠⁠AMD MI300X Data Center Chip⁠⁠Nvidia H100⁠⁠RoCM Software Stack⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Twitter⁠This conversation offers a strategic look at how focused infrastructure development, software ecosystem support, and hardware differentiation are critical in shaping the future of accessible, scalable AI compute. Whether you're building data centers, developing AI hardware, or just interested in industry shifts, this episode provides valuable insights into how companies like TensorWave are reshaping the landscape.

See how the Tower of Babel exposes our modern struggle with pride and the temptation to build an identity without God. Discover the "Battle of the Builders" and learn why the greatest mercy God can give is sometimes stopping your plans to point you toward the only foundation that lasts: Jesus Christ.

253 – Matthew Stevens In episode 253 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and educator Matthew Stevens. In their conversation Matthew takes us through living in Boston and teaching at Berklee College of Music and he talks about the struggles of playing instrumental jazz music. Matthew discusses his new album “Matthew Stevens” and the personnel and production of the album. Matthew talks about growing up in Toronto and his start on guitar and eventually his introduction to Jazz which led him to Berklee as a student after playing in rock bands in school. Matthew describes working as a guitarist on a cruise ship at the age of 18 to pay for his Berklee education and he tells us about his early jazz influences. Matthew describes going on tour right out school and eventually working with Esperanza Spalding. Matthew talks gear from the beginning until now and his preference of telecasters and VOX amps. Matthew talks tour plans and the expense of touring and touring as a sideman. To find out more about Matthew you can go to his website: mattstevensmusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #MatthewStevens #Telecasters #Berklee #EsperanzaSpalding #JazzGuitar #VoxAmps #BerkleeCollegeofMusic #JamesPatrickRegan #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife https://www.patreon.com/cw/HaveGuitarWillTravelPodcast Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Lessons for Life Builders I 1st Corinthians 3-10-17 by Bible Baptist Church - Brookings, SD

Christ grows and builds His Church through many stages of service by His various saints. Behold How You Are All Builders of Christ's Kingdom.

Every Friday around 8:15​-8:20 a.m. on KFAN 100.3 the Power Trip Morning show plays the Initials Game presented by Builders & Remodelers!The game involves 12 items people, place, things, phrases or anything as long as they share the same initials. All 12 items share the same initials. The contestants do not know the initials until they are revealed shortly before the game starts. Each item has 6 clues. As soon as the contestants know who or what the host is describing, they yell out their name. Their name is their buzzer. If the contestant gets it right, they get a point. If they get it wrong they are out for just that item. The item does have to be pronounced correctly. It is best out of 12 with tiebreakers if needed. Tiebreaker items have 3 clues.#InitialsGame #ThePowerTrip #KFAN1003FOLLOW The Power Trip on Social Media:► Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow the show on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow Cory Cove on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CoryCove​​► Follow Chris Hawkey on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Chris_Hawkey​​► Follow Meatsauce on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Meatsauce1​► Follow Mark Parrish on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarkDParrish► Follow Marney Gellner on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarneyGellner► Follow Zach Halverson on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ZachHalverson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a home today is more complicated than ever — tighter construction, changing codes, new materials, and higher homeowner expectations.In this episode of the Your Project Shepherd Podcast, Curtis Lawson sits down with Matthew Davis of Kingsmen Homes to discuss what actually makes a home perform well.They break down the biggest myths in homebuilding, why testing and verification matter, and how builders and homeowners can make smarter decisions during construction.From moisture management and air sealing to indoor air quality and HVAC design, this conversation explains why the most important parts of a home are often the ones you never see behind the walls.If you're planning to build, remodel, or simply want to understand how modern homes should perform, this episode is packed with practical insights.What You'll Learn• Why beautiful finishes don't make a home “luxury”• The biggest myths about how houses “breathe”• Why HVAC systems can't fix a bad building enclosure• How water management prevents costly home failures• Why builders should test and verify their work• What homeowners should ask before hiring a builder• Why focusing on “forever details” matters more than finishesAbout Matthew DavisMatthew Davis is the owner of Kingsmen Homes, a custom home building and remodeling company serving the west Houston region.Kingsmen Homes focuses on high-performance building principles that prioritize health, comfort, and durability through better construction practices and building science.Follow Kingsmen Homes:Instagram: https://instagram.com/kingsmenhomesllcAbout the PodcastThe Your Project Shepherd Podcast helps homeowners and builders understand the construction process so they can build smarter homes.Hosted by Curtis Lawson, principal of Crafted Custom Homes, the show covers building science, project planning, and real-world lessons from the construction industry.Subscribe for more episodes on building smarter homes.

This is episode 5 of 5 in the Productivity with AI Reset Series. In this series, we are resetting our productivity for an AI World, realigning how to do business as an online entrepreneur so we can take advantage of the greatest technology transformation we have ever seen.This is the missing conversation in the productivity discussion, and especially productivity using AI. Why does productivity actually matter? What does productivity do for us?  For aspiring online entrepreneurs, it's about who owns the results of your effort. And once you see productivity through that lens, everything changes. In this episode, Case closes the Productivity with A.I. Reset series by connecting all the previous discussions to one idea: Ownership.The difference between people who feel trapped and people who feel free is not effort.  It's ownership.Your Action Plan:Shift from Productivity to OwnershipAsk yourself:What am I building within my online business that exists without me?What did I create this month that will still matter next month?Where does my effort compound instead of reset?What am I doing purely because it's expected? Am I truly following my Action Plan for the online business I envisionWhat am I doing because it builds ownership?To have an enjoyable life  in our global, advanced tech society, create value.  To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad.  The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcastTo find more resources, strategies and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs visit the Ready Entrepreneur website: https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/To download a free guide for Preparing to Become an Online Entrepreneur, click here:  https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/start/You can get an exclusive discount on the ebook and audiobook version of Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur's Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business click here: https://www.caselane.net/recastConnect with CaseFacebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ Instagram: @readyentrepreneur Twitter X: @caselaneworld Pinterest @caselane 

Reflections from host Sarah Olivieri ... Who Builds the Plan Matters When strategic plans fail to achieve lift-off, it's usually because the process that was used to create them was flawed. I recently had a conversation about this with board and strategy expert Dr. Renee Rubin Ross, author of Inclusive Strategic Planning for Nonprofits, and it pushed me to think more deeply about something I see over and over again. Inclusion isn't a value statement. It's a design decision. And it's not optional if you want a great strategy that actually gets executed. The Real Problem Isn't the Plan Let's ask the real question. When a strategic plan stalls out, what's actually broken? Not because people are bad. Not because staff lack commitment. Not because boards don't care. It's usually because the people who are expected to carry out the work weren't meaningfully included in building the vision. Renee said something in our conversation that I think is the heart of it: "Who is involved in building the vision and building the goals really matters." Without the right people in the room, motivation drops. When motivation drops, capacity drops. When capacity drops, implementation stalls. It's not a personality problem. It's a systems problem. And, systems create behavior. Deciders, Builders, and Sharers One of the most useful frameworks Renee shared is her concentric circle model: Deciders – the group ultimately responsible for final decisions Builders – the group that helps create the vision and goals Sharers – stakeholders who provide input and perspective This framing adds clarity. Inclusion does not mean 40 people wordsmithing a sentence. It means being intentional about who participates at each stage AND making that visible. More detail doesn't equal more clarity. Clarity comes from defining roles. And when people understand their role in the process, something powerful happens. They lean in. Process Builds Motivation One of my favorite moments in our conversation was when we talked about why inclusive planning increases energy. Renee said: "If you feel like, wow, someone consulted me on this, I got to weigh in, so I feel more motivated." That's the mechanism. Motivation is not a personality trait. It's a byproduct of meaningful participation. When someone is handed a finished plan, they feel managed. When someone helps build the plan, they feel responsible. That shift alone can change your return per dollar invested in strategic planning. Because here's the truth: You don't need to convince people. Let the process do the convincing! Tell the Story of How You Decided This is the biggest mistake I see. Leaders announce decisions. They rarely explain the process behind the decision. But boards, staff, and stakeholders are not evaluating the decision itself. They're evaluating whether the decision-making process was any good. When people understand: What information was gathered Who was consulted What trade-offs were considered How capacity was evaluated They relax. Even if they disagree with the final outcome. Confidence in process builds trust in results. Three-Year Vision: Bold, Not Delusional I loved Renee's approach to visioning. Not 10 years. Not 20 years. Three years. Enough time to be meaningful. Short enough to be real. Her guided question during retreats: It's three years from now and you're celebrating. What are you celebrating? That question does something subtle but powerful. It moves people from anxiety to ownership. Nonprofit leaders often operate at capacity. Sometimes beyond it. If you ask, "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" You'll get exhaustion. If you ask, "What are we celebrating three years from now?" You'll get direction. Skin in the Game I often think about the idea of skin in the game. The people who experience the consequences of decisions make better decisions. When staff who will execute the plan help build it, they bring constraints, creativity, and operational reality into the room. When new team members sit next to veterans in a facilitated discussion, something happens: Experience meets fresh eyes Caution meets creativity History meets possibility That's how alignment forms. And alignment unlocks capacity. Final Thought Inclusion is not consensus. Inclusion is clarity about participation. When people are clear on their role in shaping the future, motivation rises. When motivation rises, execution improves. When execution improves, opportunity expands. And that's why who builds the plan matters. About the Guest Dr. Renee Rubin Ross is a recognized leader on board and organizational development and strategy and the founder of The Ross Collective, a consulting firm that designs and leads inclusive, participatory processes for social sector boards and staff. Committed to racial equity in the nonprofit sector, Dr. Ross guides leaders and organizations in strategic plans and governance processes that deepen social change, racial justice, stakeholder engagement, and community strength. In addition to her consulting work, Dr. Ross is the Director of the Cal State University East Bay Nonprofit Management Certificate program and teaches Strategic Planning and Board Development for the program. Dr. Ross lives in Northern California. She is a past Board member of the Alliance for Nonprofit Management and a member of the Technology of Participation facilitator's network. Her Doctorate in Education and Jewish Studies from New York University explored parent participation in schools. Connect with Renee: Website- https://www.therosscollective.com/ Subscribe to our e-list- https://www.therosscollective.com/subscribe LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneerubinross/ Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Several Meta employees have started calling themselves 'AI builders'Lovable-hosted app littered with basic flaws exposed 18K users, researcher claimsForget solid-state batteries – researchers have made a lithium-ion breakthrough that could boost range and drastically lower costsUber acquiring parking app SpotHero as it moves beyond ride-hailing and food deliveryHow a doomsday AI blog post wiped out billionsThis App Warns You if Someone Is Wearing Smart Glasses NearbyHands on: I'm super impressed with the Galaxy S26 Ultra's new Privacy DisplayTesla touts California robotaxis but does nothing to get permitsFedEx will refund customers for Trump's tariffs — if there ever are any refundsAndroid's Find Hub adds iPhone-like luggage tracking linksAnother Oracle outage is messing up US TikTokTech Rec:Sanjay - TogetherLettersAdam - Wisper FlowFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y'all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

In this solo episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, I share some real thoughts on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the journey of building a business.If you're a contractor or home service business owner working to grow your company: whether you're in roofing, HVAC, plumbing, remodeling, or another trade,  this is a conversation that will likely resonate with you. Building a business, leading a team, and continuing to push for growth comes with challenges that most people never see from the outside.This episode is an honest reflection on what it really takes to keep moving forward, keep improving, and keep building something meaningful, even when the pressure is high.If you're serious about growing your contracting business and becoming an authority in your market, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

Legion builders are a huge part of the Mythic Legions line. They are also the perfect base figure for customising your own character. Here we run through the legion builders produced so far and find out how many Rich has of each in his collection. There's also all your latest RPG news of course. We are now on the slow and steady march to 1 million dollars. Support us! https://www.patreon.com/TheEuroLegionsPodcasthttps://linktr.ee/theeurolegionspodcastOur favourite retailer: https://figurenlager.de/collections/four-horsemen-studiosOur favourite custom parts: https://calvocustomcreations.com/mythic legions toy collecting fantasy cosmic legions

252 - Nili Brosh (solo, Danny Elfman, Cirque du Soleil, Dethklok) In episode 252 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Nili Brosh. In their conversation Nili discusses going to school at Berklee School of Music in Boston and she describes the lack of gigs in Boston. Nili tells us about her new album “Eventide” and the personnel on the album. She also talks about her work and touring with Danny Elfman, Cirque du Soleil and Dethklok. Nili tells us about her relationship with Ibanez guitars and her signature model she also takes us through her amps and she tells us about the gear for the Cirque gig. Nili takes us through her musical history after Berklee playing with the Iron Maidens opposite Nita Strauss and she tells us about her early guitar heros. Nili talks a little about her guitarist brother Ethan and what he's up too. Nili tells us about tour plans for her in Europe and rhythm sections she uses in Europe and the east and west coast in the US. To find out more about Nili you can go to her website: nilibrosh.com and she's very active on the socials. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #NiliBrosh #IbanezGuitars #Berklee #DethKlok #Eventide #DannyElfman #BerkleeCollegeofMusic #JamesPatrickRegan #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife https://www.patreon.com/cw/HaveGuitarWillTravelPodcast Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

The influence of the Sgwozniak is spreading, and the Bean has spoiled. Mayor Brickus declares himself king of the camp. Oleg prepares a royal entrance. Master Brickithon spouts Tolkien lore (again). Pilfer blows up obstacles. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “I've Got Sixpence (Traditional)” “Fuguenchillen” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Myconid Colony” The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Birdseye Blues” by Chris Haugen Spooky Ride by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/250/spooky-ride Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org The Curtain Rises by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5007-the-curtain-rises License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas and Last Pine Press. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

Adam McChesney shares how he founded Builders of Authority after creating more than 200 websites to master digital marketing. He explains why many contractors grow during high demand seasons yet struggle when the market tightens. Adam also reveals how to build a personal brand and why that accelerates visibility and attracts inbound leads faster than relying on company branding alone. Learn the difference between mindset and a tactical approach and why both are crucial for growth. In this episode, you will learn: Why mindset determines long term marketing success What separates a strong brand from a price driven company The biggest mistake contractors make on social media How often you should post to build real authority When it makes sense to hire a marketing agency Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Learn more about Builders of Authority here.

Two start-ups a couple of years apart became the inspiration for each other to get better and better and better. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from Mom-and-Pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Steven’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us. But we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients, so here’s one of those. [AirVantage Heating & Cooling Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the … Wait, what? Gosh, you told me the title, and I have some thoughts, and I forgot the name of the podcast there for a second. Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. Stephen Semple: We’re doing two together here, Dave, Firestone and Goodyear. Dave Young: Stephen Semple’s over there. I’m Dave Young. And this morning we’re talking about Goodyear and Firestone, both? Stephen Semple: Yes, together. Dave Young: Because it’s kind of one thing now, right? Stephen Semple: No, they are separate. Dave Young: Was it? Stephen Semple: They’re separate. Dave Young: No, they’re separate. Stephen Semple: The story is so intertwined between the two of them. I couldn’t figure out a way to break it. But it’s almost kind of like when we did Hertz Avis, like they’re so interlinked. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So we’re doing it as a single podcast, the two of them. Dave Young: All right. Where do we start? Stephen Semple: Well, what’s interesting is they were both started within two years of each other, both in Akron, Ohio. So Goodyear was founded on August 28th, 1898 in Akron, Ohio by Frank Seiberling. And today they’re the third-largest tire maker in the world with about 18 billion in sales. And Firestone was founded in August, two years later by Harvey Firestone in Akron, Ohio. And in 1988, Firestone was purchased by Bridgestone for $2.6 billion. Dave Young: That’s the one. That’s the one I was [inaudible 00:02:51] yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah, and Bridgestone today is number two behind Michelin with Goodyear being number three. So both really, really big, really big companies. Dave Young: And in 18 when? Stephen Semple: So 1898 was Goodyear, and 1900 was Firestone. Dave Young: And this is before, this is before mass production of automobiles. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yes. Because if you go back to Episode 35 where we talk about Ford, 1908 is the Model T. So it’s pre-model T. Dave Young: Yeah. So which came first, the tire or the car? Stephen Semple: Well, because there were tires on carriages. Dave Young: No, that’s true. All right. Stephen Semple: And today Michelin is the largest in the world. So if you want to learn about Michelin, go back to Episode 27, because it’s also really interesting how Michelin grew their business. But so we’re dealing with Goodyear and Firestone. Dave Young: All right. So Goodyear- Stephen Semple: And if you think about it, you’re right. Most of the transportation at this time when these companies started were either horse-and-carriage or bicycles. That’s what basically people were using. And Harvey Firestone, he grew up on a farm and went to a business school and was a carriage salesman in Detroit. And at this time, the use of natural rubber is expanding due to vulcanization being created. Because before vulcanization, natural rubber was not very durable. It would crack and all these other things. And carriage wheels were basically a wood wheel with a metal rim around it, no give, a hard ride. Dave Young: Right. Yeah, yeah. I mean, even a rim made of rubber would be better than a rim made of steel. Stephen Semple: Right. So basically he’s a carriage salesman. What he realizes is that what we should do is we should put rubber, instead of steel around the wheel, and that would make a smoother ride. So he leaves Detroit, moves to Akron, Ohio, because Akron, Ohio at the time is the center of the rubber industry. Dave Young: Okay. Why is that? Stephen Semple: I think it had to do with just the fact there was a couple of companies that sprung up in the area. There was the resources in terms of water and a few things along that lines. Dave Young: And the rubber barons came in [inaudible 00:04:56]. Stephen Semple: But there was a lot of that that was happening with … Look, you see it in technology. A couple of companies happen and then … Dave Young: Yeah, there’s this- Stephen Semple: It attracts the talent, it attracts the people, it attracts the investment. Dave Young: There’s this synergy that happens. It was before the word existed. Stephen Semple: Yeah, basically. So he creates and starts selling a wagon wheel that has a solid rubber tire. And so he’s doing these solid tires, and he starts seeing the market shifting to a pneumatic tire. So a tire with a tube in it. Dave Young: With the air inside it. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And he’s also starting to see car sales increasing so he decides to do that. Because even though it’s a niche, he’s seeing it as growing, and he didn’t really get great traction on the wagon tire. But the first pneumatic auto tire is this thing called a Clincher. The tire is attached to the rim by these metal hooks, but these metal hooks can kind of become a bit of a problem. They can tear the tire, things along that lines. So he decides to make, Firestone decides to make a superior car tire, and he creates this new rim and tire system that’s basically better than the Clincher tire. But the problem, at this point, is the rim is part of the car. Basically, it’s hard to change all that. So who’s willing to- Dave Young: Every car has a different one and … Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right. So what he does is, is he approaches Henry Ford because he hears the Model T is coming out, and Firestone undercuts the Clincher to get a foothold in the industry. He says, “Look, I’m just going to come in with a really cheap price. That’s how I’m going to get into there.” And he gets an order for 2,000 units, $110,000 order, and he’s basically betting everything on the ability to deliver on this order. Okay? Dave Young: Wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: Now, enter Goodyear, a little bit of Goodyear history. So I mentioned Goodyear was founded by Frank Seiberling, and Frank had tried several businesses with no success, but he saw the rubber industry as an area for growth. Younger brother joins, and they need a name, and what the inventor of vulcanized rubber was Charles Goodyear. So they decided to call the tire company Goodyear after Charles Goodyear. Dave Young: Just associate yourself with that. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Now- Dave Young: Did Charles, was he in on it, or did they just named it after? Stephen Semple: They just named it Goodyear. Dave Young: Okay. You can do that, huh? Stephen Semple: I guess. They were able to. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: So they’re buried in debt, things aren’t going so great, but what they wanted to do is the big growth around this time was bicycles. So they create a vision to create a new type of tire for the bicycle, because it’s a huge craze at the turn of the century, turn of a couple of centuries ago. So there’s like 300 manufacturers of bicycles in the United States, including the Wright Brothers. Dave Young: Right. Yeah. Stephen Semple: But again, they were solid tires. And what these guys created was a pneumatic tire, what Goodyear has created was a pneumatic tire for bicycles because it’s way more comfortable than a solid tire, right? Dave Young: Way more comfortable. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So they’re all in and this has to work, but here’s the problem. Bicycle sales stop because, essentially, everyone who wants one has one. So bicycle sales kind of collapsed. And so they’re struggling here, and what they decide to do is they look at the auto business, and they go, “Hey, the auto business is going over there, and we could create a better tire than a Clincher.” Dave Young: Yeah. [inaudible 00:08:24] Stephen Semple: Great. And so who do they decide to approach? They decide to approach Henry Ford because they hear about this Model T coming out. But Ford has already done a deal with Firestone, right? But Goodyear says, “We got an advantage. Here’s the problem. Their tire, the Goodyear tire, Clincher tires will also work on a Goodyear rim. Clincher tires will not work on a Firestone rim.” And here’s what Goodyear says to Ford, says, “You got a problem. Because if somebody needs a new tire, not everywhere had access to Firestone tires, but everybody has access to Clincher tires. So, therefore, our solution is better.” So basically, Ford cancels the deal with Firestone and goes with Goodyear. Dave Young: Oh, no. Stephen Semple: And basically says to Firestone, “I need you to make Clincher tires, which has almost no money in it for Firestone because they got to pay a licensing deal with Clincher. Isn’t it interesting in all of this, Clincher clearly didn’t innovate because we’ve never heard of Clincher before this moment? Dave Young: Oh, right. Yeah. I mean, terrible name, but- Stephen Semple: Clearly didn’t innovate. Dave Young: Right, didn’t figure out that we don’t need these metal things. Stephen Semple: Because they’re clearly the leader at the time, and we don’t hear them any longer. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. So they had a lead in the market, but … Stephen Semple: So 1908 comes out, the Model T comes out. It’s Goodyear tires on the Model T, Episode 35, go back and learn about the Model T, and Goodyear takes out ads that Goodyear tire is better. By 1909, all GM cars are Goodyear tires. By 1910, Goodyear is doing like four million in sales, which is like 30 million today. Firestone is not done. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So back to Firestone, they see these Goodyear ads, and they figure we’ve got to get a competitive advantage over Goodyear. We’re going to go back to 1908, go back a couple years. The auto industry, tire industry is exploding. The streets are getting clogged with cars, lots of dust, no rules, chaos, and tires are completely smooth. There’s no tread. Dave Young: Okay. Yeah. That’s … Stephen Semple: And they’ve been all sorts of thing people are putting rivets in, metal, all this other stuff to try to create some sort of traction on these tires, right? Especially as the speed of the cars are getting faster. And what Firestone did, they did a lot of research to make traction. And what they discover is let’s do raised sections. Let’s put treads on the tire. Dave Young: Right. Okay. Well, I mean, there you go. Stephen Semple: Works way better. And what they decide to do, they call it the Firestone Non-skid- Dave Young: Stay tuned, and we’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and, trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: And what they decide to do, they call it the Firestone Non-skid, and they put that as the pattern on the tread. So if you look down onto a muddy road, what you would read is Firestone Non-skid. Isn’t that awesome? Dave Young: That’s so smart. I love that. Stephen Semple: So basically the ad is on the ground. They sell- Dave Young: Yeah, because it’s written in the mud. It’s written in the snow. Stephen Semple: It’s written in the mud, written in the snow, written on the ground, right? So they sell like 40,000 units in the first year. And now Goodyear starts to feel the pressure from Firestone on the non-skid tire. So they’re like, okay, what are we going to do here? So what Goodyear comes out with is a diamond pattern because it actually has better grip than letters. And at the same time, it’s still unique because they’re the only ones that have a diamond pattern. And they market it as, and I thought this … You know how we always love this whole idea of attaching the familiar to the unfamiliar? They market it as the first all-weather tire. Dave Young: All weather. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? Goodyear then, who was ahead of Firestone with this tire, and at this time, all the tire manufacturers are targeting the manufacturers. They’re trying to get in with the manufacturers. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: And it’s 1910. Firestone’s doing three million in sales compared to Goodyear’s four million. But what about consumers and replacement? What would make their lives better? This is the question Firestone starts to ask because it was really hard to change the tire at that time because early tires were attached to the rim, and the rims were permanently attached to the axle. So you couldn’t just remove the wheel and replace it with another wheel. What Firestone creates is a rim called a demountable rim. It’s this novel idea that you could just take the rim off. Dave Young: Wow. Okay. That’s great. Stephen Semple: And risk of tire failure was high. So guess what this created? The whole idea of a spare, and now anyone can change a tire- Dave Young: Nice, yeah. Stephen Semple: … because you’ve got an extra tire. You could just take the rim off, put the new rim on, and you’re all good to go. And this gets so popular that car companies are now creating ways to carry a spare, a rim and a pump, because now anyone can change tire by themselves. By the end of the decade, all Model Ts have a spare. And guess what? Imitators, including Goodyear, jump onto this idea. It’s 1916. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Firestone’s selling $44 million. Goodyear is 100 million and now the largest company in the world. So Firestone is still trailing Goodyear. World War I happens. April 1917, this huge mobilization campaign happens. Goodyear and Firestone have to pivot to wartime production. Firestone’s doing rubber boots and all these other things. Goodyear has been pulled into this top secret plan. They’re going to create an aircraft called a blimp. Dave Young: The blimp? Ooh, okay. Stephen Semple: And you know what’s funny? I always wondered, why does Goodyear have a blimp? Because Goodyear was involved in the crating of the blimp. Isn’t that cool? Dave Young: Right. Yeah, that’s good to know. Stephen Semple: So they’re both making lots of money. The blimp is the Goodyear blimp. We now still see it at football games and all this other stuff, right? And Goodyear’s expanding like crazy because of the war effort, and November 11th, 1918, the war suddenly ends. The war ending in World War I hurt a lot of businesses like Indian motorcycles, Goodyear, because what a lot of people don’t realize, unless you look back into history, that the war ended really abruptly. So much so that even the Allies, if you go back and read the history about World War I, we’re unsure whether to accept the surrender of Germany. No battle in World War I happened on German soil. It all happened in France. And how World War I ended is Germany basically did this one final assault where they threw everything at it and was basically it didn’t work, and they surrendered. And everyone was like, “What do you mean the war’s over?” But the problem is Goodyear thought the war was going to continue for a while longer and had a lot of debt and had done lots of expansion and were in serious trouble. In 1921, Goodyear had 85 million in debt. And so they had to bring in somebody to help refinance the business and part of the refinancing included Frank and his brother being removed from running the business. So in May 13th, 1921, they both resigned, the businesses gone to others. Firestone, they still remain involved with the business. By the 1920s, cars are going faster, and Firestone does one more really big innovation. And that’s the balloon tire, which is a wider, bigger tire, flatter tire, lower pressure, smoother ride. Six months, they sell 25,000 tires a week, and that’s really the precursor to the modern tire. Dave Young: The radial-type tire. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. That’s really cool. Yeah, war does weird things. I mean, in addition to blowing things up. Stephen Semple: Yeah, it does weird things. But the thing is, when I looked at Firestone and Goodyear, to me, what was really interesting was there’s no way you could kind of talk about one without the other because it really is a story of innovation, innovation, innovation. Dave Young: It really is a case of your competition makes you better, right? Because it went back and forth with both of them. Stephen Semple: It did go back and forth with both of them. Dave Young: Right? And the one that lost out was Clinker because they thought they didn’t need to innovate. Stephen Semple: Right. Right. They were the one that’s been lost to history as these two … Because they had, they were the market leader, and then these two coming along out-innovating each other, totally, like I had never even heard of them as a tire company. Lost to history. Dave Young: Me, neither. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Clincher. Dave Young: Clincher. It sounds medical. It’s such a cool story. I have one experience with Goodyear to tell you about. Stephen Semple: Sure. Dave Young: Back 2020 or so. Gosh, has it been that long? Really has. 20 years ago or so, I was in the motor press guild, automotive journalist, and auto manufacturers and tire manufacturers would take journalists on these trips, these junkets. And I got to go on one for Goodyear. They flew us down to Dallas and then flew us out to San Angelo on Mark Cuban’s 757. San Angelo, Texas is where the Goodyear proving ground is. So they have one of these big 10-acre, five-acre lakes that’s only a quarter of an inch deep or half in it. They can control it. It’s just a giant bed of asphalt that they can control the depth of the water. So we got to drive … We probably compared Goodyear to Firestone tires. Stephen Semple: Probably. Dave Young: You drive this pickup on a slalom course on the water with the new Goodyear tire, and then drive it with the competitor’s tire. It’s like, oh boy, the difference. But it was a fun trip. I also got to drive that same day out on the Goodyear proving grounds. They had one of those mining haul trucks. Stephen Semple: Oh, wow. Yep. Dave Young: Right. The three-story tall mining haul truck, and I got to drive that thing. Stephen Semple: I was going to say, did you get to do a 180 on it? Did you get it to do a 360? Dave Young: No, they didn’t let us drive that out onto the wet track, but that was fun. I mean, there’s a big tire. I think at the time, that tire weighed 20,000 pounds and cost $20,000. That’s what I remember about it. Stephen Semple: And it’s interesting when you think about tires because tread pattern and rubber compound and things like that are all the things that really impact performance. And yet the world’s largest manufacturer of tires became famous with an ad where they put a baby in the tire along with the slogan, So Much Rides on Your Tires, right? Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: But coming back to one of the ones I love with the whole Firestone thing was putting the name in the tread pattern. I thought that was just … Dave Young: Yeah, I think it’s great. It’s really smart and innovative from an advertising point of view, but as Goodyear proved, easy to knock down. It’s like, well, obviously a proper tread pattern- Stephen Semple: Is better? Dave Young: … is better than the word Firestone for keeping your car on the road. But- Stephen Semple: But again, it was so interesting because Firestone then, or sorry, Goodyear then even recognized by the diamond pattern, they still became unique because they were the first one with the diamond pattern. So it was this very interesting back and forth between these two companies. Dave Young: They were like the cartoon, the sheepdog and the coyote. They’d clock in and fight all day, and then clock out. And I would guess that the Goodyear and the Firestone, there were probably people going back and forth between one company and the other. They probably had the top secret. We hate each other, but the investors, whole different story. Stephen Semple: Well, it was funny. There was one thing I read about where basically if you were in the Firestone offices or foundry or whatever, you were not allowed to say the word Goodyear. And when you were in the Goodyear one, you were not allowed to say the word Firestone. Like it would’ve really been a massive rivalry when you consider the two companies, like how remarkable is this that two companies found within two years of each other, like almost exactly two years of each other in the same city- Dave Young: And then live in the same city. Stephen Semple: … went on to become number two and number three in the tire business. The one that became number one- Dave Young: Kellogg’s and Post. Stephen Semple: … was across the pond in Europe, right? Completely separated from this battle. Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah. Well, thank you for this tiring story. Stephen Semple: You had to go there, didn’t you? Dave Young: Oh, gosh, I shouldn’t have done that, but I did. I did do it. I’m looking forward to the next episode of the Empire Builders Podcast, Stephen. Stephen Semple: All right. Dave Young: Thank you. Stephen Semple: Okay. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

Hail has officially surpassed hurricanes and wildfires as the costliest natural disaster in the U.S. over the last 25 years—a shift that became visible three years ago and created a massive market opportunity. Wesley Pergament recognized this trend early and built Sola Insurance around it, transforming how homeowners protect their properties by eliminating the subjective claims process that's plagued the industry. After closing their Series A, Sola has cracked the code on hail insurance: using parametric weather data triggers to reduce claim resolution from months to days, cutting fraud that was driving $15,000-$20,000 deductibles, and building a 100% referral-driven distribution engine through independent insurance agencies. In this episode of BUILDERS, Wesley reveals how they pivoted from tornado to hail coverage in month two, why they've run zero outbound for 18 months while scaling exponentially, and how they're rebuilding policy forms and modeling from scratch to become the go-to natural disaster insurance provider.Topics Discussed: The data signals that showed hail crossing over as the #1 costliest natural disaster Rebuilding insurance policy forms and modeling around objective weather data vs. indemnity claims How wind and hail deductibles exploded from $1,000 to $15,000-$20,000, effectively excluding roof coverage Why independent agencies are multi-generational businesses where reputation is everything The mechanics of building a pure referral engine that eliminated all outbound for 18 months Creating complementary coverage that's becoming fundamental infrastructure in home insurance packages Using hail diameter, storm duration, and damage indicators to create parametric triggers The strategic sequencing of sales-first, then product, now marketing investments post-Series A Why addressing the fraud problem first unlocked both pricing and claims experience advantagesGTM Lessons For B2B Founders:Invest disproportionately in first-call onboarding when entering regulated channelsUse regional conference immersion for channel insight, not lead generationDesign systematic referral prompts at trust milestonesSequence GTM investment around validated constraint-breaking, not best practicesRebuild the broken process structurally, don't optimize it incrementally// Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.ioThe Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co//Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Justin Fineberg built a 500,000+ follower audience on TikTok and Instagram before launching Cassidy, an AI automation platform for non-technical users. By consistently creating content about AI and technology, he turned inbound interest into his initial customer base and market validation. In this episode of BUILDERS, Justin breaks down how he leveraged short-form video to identify product opportunities, the mechanics of maintaining authentic audience relationships while monetizing, and how to transition from social-led distribution to scalable B2B SaaS go-to-market.Topics Discussed:Leveraging ChatGPT's launch as an inflection point to ride mainstream AI interestConverting consultant requests into product insights and early customer signalsThe platform mechanics of TikTok vs Instagram for B2B contentTransitioning from 100% social-sourced revenue to multi-channel B2B salesBuilding repeatable content systems that survive founder time constraintsTesting product messaging and features through content before formal launchGTM Lessons For B2B Founders:Timing content focus with market inflection points compounds growthInbound consulting requests are product requirement documents in disguiseContent systems must be friction-free or they'll die under operational loadGood content transcends platform-specific algorithm hackingSocial distribution creates unfair launch advantages, not permanent moats//Sponsors:Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.ioThe Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co//Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I HireSenior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Podero builds software that enables European utilities to trade device flexibility—EVs, heat pumps, and batteries—on energy markets, generating trading revenues while reducing consumer bills by 20-30%. The company navigates a uniquely complex B2B motion: they must sell utilities, secure API access from device OEMs, and ensure utilities successfully roll out consumer-facing products—all simultaneously. In this episode of BUILDERS, Chris Bernkopf, Co-Founder and CEO of Podero, breaks down how they escaped pilot purgatory with innovation departments, built a "10x better than doing nothing" business case that reaches commercial stakeholders, and why their 2026 strategy centers on radical simplification through deletion.Topics DiscussedOrigin story: from Raspberry Pi heat pump experiment to YC-backed utility infrastructure softwareThe "three miracle problem" go-to-market challenge and how they de-risked all three dimensions in parallelSales cycle mechanics: 6-12 month closes, avoiding innovation department traps, and multi-stakeholder orchestrationMarket structure: 2,000 addressable utilities in Europe, 120 customers required for unicorn trajectoryChannel strategy evolution: cold outreach to re-engagement focus in a contained prospect universe2026 GTM thesis: simplifying value propositions by deleting products and messagingHow YC learnings posted on bathroom doors maintain organizational disciplineThe grid capacity fork in the road: expensive scarcity vs. cheap abundant renewable energy

A part of the Techish Live Show that happened in London, 25TH March 2026.Exploring the future of AI, market disruptions, and strategies for navigating the evolving tech landscape. Insights range from market predictions to practical tips for builders and entrepreneurs.Chapters00:00 Introduction: Exploring AI's Future Impact00:25 Fictional Memo from 2028: A Workforce Apocalypse00:54 Market Cap Losses and AI's Disruptive Power01:18 Rational Agents and Transactional Shifts in Payment Systems01:48 Stock Market Predictions and Investor Sentiment02:03 The Hysteria Around Market Predictions02:29 The Role of Journalism and Fiction in Market Perceptions02:51 Long-term Investment Strategies and Index Funds03:40 Consumer Economy and AI Automation's Limits03:47 Universal Basic Income and AI's Economic Impact04:14 Global South Economies and AI Transformation04:32 The Fantasy of Building Personal Software05:03 Corporate Software Development and CTO Decisions05:44 The Reality of Enterprise Software Procurement06:55 Legacy Languages and AI Compatibility07:42 AI and Military/Surveillance Use Cases08:34 The Disruption of Entry-Level Jobs and Education09:22 Unemployment Trends in Hospitality and Retail10:30 AI's Role in Workplace Disillusionment and Diversity11:38 Changing Company Structures and Skill Requirements12:24 Automation and Talent Demand in Small Businesses13:32 Global Political Instability and Corporate Risk Management14:11 The Remote Work Hustler and Ethical Questions15:21 The Rise of Multi-Job Hustlers and Ethical Concerns16:07 Full Stack Builder: A New Role for Product Managers16:47 Security Risks of Agentic AI and OpenClaw18:00 Practical AI Tools for Builders and Entrepreneurs19:01 Opportunity in AI: Accelerated Development or Capitalism?19:45 Human Creativity vs Capitalistic AI Tools20:37 The Shift in Young Adults' Social and Career Habits21:35 Tychogenic Lifestyle: Increasing Luck and OpportunitiesThe Path to ExitFounders—thinking of selling or raising capital? Here's what you should know... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showJoin our Patreon for early content, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

The life of King Solomon was truly extraordinary.  Gifted with outstanding wisdom, King Solomon's wisdom blessed Israel with outstanding abundance.  And even though everything in his life was not worthy of imitation, the Bible is careful to record that he used his gifts to build the temple of God.  This might surprise us.  Why would God want his leader to dedicate himself to building a temple?  It's a question that opens us to a deeper understanding of our own leadership today.

In this episode, step inside Deir el-Medina, the remarkably well-preserved village of the artisans who built the royal tombs of ancient Egypt. Known in antiquity as Pa Demi or “the village”, this desert settlement near Thebes (modern Luxor) was home to the skilled workers of the Set Maat, the “Place of Truth,” where pharaohs like Tutankhamun, Ramesses II, Nefertari, and Hatshepsut were laid to rest. Through tomb art, legal documents, and everyday texts, Deir el-Medina offers one of the most intimate portraits of non-elite life in ancient Egypt. Explore the lives of three individuals whose stories survive in astonishing detail. Meet Ramose, the wealthiest man in the village, whose decorated tombs and appeals to fertility goddesses reveal private hopes for an heir. Follow his adopted successor, Qenherkhepeshef, a prolific scribe whose tomb preserved the famous “Book of Dreams,” a guide to omens written in red and black ink. Finally, Naunakhte, whose surviving will shows that women in the New Kingdom owned property and controlled how it was inherited. Offline Sources Cited: Blerk, Nicolaas J. 2021. The Contribution of Papyrus Ashmolean Museum 1945.97 (“Naunakht's Will & Related Documents”) to Our Understanding of The Ancient Egyptian Testamentary Disposition and Succession Law. Fundamina 2021:101–142. Cerny, Jaroslav. 1945. The Will of Naunakhte and the Related Documents. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology 31:29–53. Davies, Benedict. 1999. Who's Who at Deir El-Medina: A Prosopographic Study of The Royal Workman's Community. Egyptologische Uitgaven No. 13. Nederlands Instituut voor het Nabije Oosten, Leiden. Dorn, Andreas. 2022. Tagging in the Valley of the Kings around 1200–1150 BC. Social practices and personal habits. TAG: Name Writing in Public Space. A Reader of the 2017 Conference about Tagging at Freie Universität Berlin, Edited by E. Birzin, J. Abarca and M. Hübner, Berlin 2022, 96–103. Links See photos related to episode topics on Instagram Loving the macabre lore? Treat your host to a coffee! Website | The Will of Naunakhte at the Ashmolean Museum Website | The Book of Dreams at the British Museum Website | More Info About the latest Deir el-Medina Excavations led by IFAO Website | Dig Diaries from the 2026 Workers Cemetery Excavations led by the Museo Egizio Transcripts For transcripts of this episode head over to: https://archpodnet.com/tpm/32 ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every Friday around 8:15​-8:20 a.m. on KFAN 100.3 the Power Trip Morning show plays the Initials Game presented by Builders & Remodelers!The game involves 12 items people, place, things, phrases or anything as long as they share the same initials. All 12 items share the same initials. The contestants do not know the initials until they are revealed shortly before the game starts. Each item has 6 clues. As soon as the contestants know who or what the host is describing, they yell out their name. Their name is their buzzer. If the contestant gets it right, they get a point. If they get it wrong they are out for just that item. The item does have to be pronounced correctly. It is best out of 12 with tiebreakers if needed. Tiebreaker items have 3 clues.#InitialsGame #ThePowerTrip #KFAN1003FOLLOW The Power Trip on Social Media:► Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow the show on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow Cory Cove on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CoryCove​​► Follow Chris Hawkey on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Chris_Hawkey​​► Follow Meatsauce on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Meatsauce1​► Follow Mark Parrish on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarkDParrish► Follow Marney Gellner on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarneyGellner► Follow Zach Halverson on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ZachHalversonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if courage wasn't something you either had or didn't, but something you could build? Nikki and David open up about the real journey of courage, not as a Hollywood moment, but as a daily practice. From David's vulnerability in asking for help after a major injury, to Nikki's story of taking the stage during the emotional turbulence of divorce, they strip courage down to its core. The duo introduces a four-step framework rooted in faith, values, support systems, and taking action, even when it's scary. This episode is a call to action for anyone stuck in self-doubt or fear of failure. Whether you're facing a personal crossroads or seeking to lead others with more heart, you'll walk away inspired to become a courage builder, not a courage killer.   Additional Resources: Follow Addicted to Betterment wherever you listen to podcasts! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Courage starts with knowing you're not alone. Core values anchor brave decisions and actions. Borrowed belief powers you through tough times. Trying new things builds your courage muscle. Be a courage builder, not a courage killer.