Podcasts about Building

How do you choose a side hustle that actually makes money instead of wasting your time? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast Nick Loper from Side Hustle Nation breaks down exactly how to find the right opportunity by aligning your skills and interests with real market demand. Whether you're looking for low-skill options to get started or high-paying side hustles that don't require heavy lifting, Nick explains how to identify opportunities in everyday problems, set realistic income expectations, and use AI to brainstorm ideas tailored to your specific situation. Learn why most side hustles fail, how to avoid common mistakes, and the proven framework for choosing something that will actually generate income. This Episode Covers: It's important to take an honest inventory of your available time for a side hustle. Setting realistic goals for your side hustle can help maintain motivation. Identifying your skills and interests is crucial for finding the right side hustle. Look for opportunities in everyday problems that others face. Low-skill side hustles can be a good starting point for many people. Market demand is essential; if a service is needed, there's potential for success. Building trust and reputation is key to gaining clients in any side hustle. AI can assist in brainstorming side hustle ideas tailored to your skills. Creative solutions for busy families can lead to lucrative side hustle opportunities. And SO much more! To go beyond the podcast: Kick start your financial independence journey with our FREE financial resources Subscribe on YouTube for even more content Connect with us on social media to join the other BiggerPockets Money listeners Connect with Nick Loper: Website Social Media AI Brainstorming Worksheet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building a home is an opportunity to slow down and make thoughtful choices that will shape your family's everyday life for years to come.  In this conversation, I'm joined by Ash of Turner Farm to talk through what it really looks like to build an unconventional home in a world of cookie cutter houses.  We discuss choosing a smaller footprint, sourcing reclaimed materials, navigating healthy home considerations, and making peace with tradeoffs along the way.  This episode offers perspective for anyone building, renovating, or dreaming of a home that feels like YOU. In this episode, we cover: How Ash's custom house build unfolded slowly over many years and why patience was the key in achieving her ideal vision Choosing a smaller home footprint to prioritize materials, craftsmanship, and long-term livability What sourcing reclaimed and salvaged materials really looks like in terms of time, cost, and flexibility Why self-contracting and hands-on involvement are often necessary for non-traditional builds The realities of building with wood, including movement, drying time, and embracing imperfection Weighing “healthy home” ideals against climate, budget, and everyday comfort Structural choices that support airflow, moisture control, and long-term durability Where antique or vintage-inspired elements work well — and where they create complications How simpler rooflines and layouts can prevent future moisture and maintenance issues Decisions Ash would repeat, and ones she'd rethink, when it comes to spending and saving The importance of trusting your vision and advocating for it throughout the build Accepting the inevitable “later list” and letting the home evolve over time View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES MENTIONED Explore EMF Solutions products designed to manage and harmonize electromagnetic frequencies in your home Check out the Sertado Copper Water Filtration System Shop BlockBlueLight for low-blue light bulbs that protect your circadian rhythm  Explore Ash's sourdough classes Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Ash of Turner Farm | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

Master the 8 Habits of Mind to build a sustainable, joyful writing practice that helps you finish your book without burnout or self-sabotage.Building a writing practice shouldn't feel like pushing a boulder uphill. But so many writers get stuck dealing with imposter syndrome, fighting writer's block, and wondering why their routine keeps falling apart.That's why in this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bailey Lang, a book coach, editor, and writer who specializes in helping authors build sustainable writing practices that actually work with their lives. With a background in Rhetoric and Writing Studies, she has spent years researching how writers get work done and what gets in the way.Today, Dr. Bailey Lang shares the 8 Habits of Mind: curiosity, openness, engagement, creativity, persistence, responsibility, flexibility, and metacognition. These habits extend beyond managing impostor syndrome. They help you proactively create a writing practice that actually sticks.Here's what we cover:[06:49] How openness helps you experiment with your writing practice and find inspiration in unexpected places without forcing yourself into routines that don't fit.[09:35] Why persistence is the habit Dr. Bailey Lang works on most with writers, and how to stick with your story during the messy middle when everything feels hard.[13:31] The surprising resistance writers have to flexibility, and why rigid writing streaks might be sabotaging your practice instead of helping it.[17:10] How to actually implement these writing habits without overwhelming yourself—starting with one habit, tracking it, and running small experiments.[26:50] Why stories are the truest form of magic, and how these habits give you permission to tell the story you're meant to write.Whether you're stuck, burnt out, or your writing practice isn't working the way you want it to, this episode will help you build a foundation that makes finishing your book feel possible and even enjoyable.

Most podcast guests treat interviews like one-and-done exposure, then wonder why nothing materialises from it. This is the wrong mindset and a big missed opportunity! In this episode, Jason Barnard shares a simple 10-step generative engine optimization workflow to help hosts and AI search assistants actually recognize and recommend you. Learn how to claim, frame, and prove your expertise so each appearance drives lasting results. Get ready to turn every guest spot into a real return on investment!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/370Chapters00:00 Introduction to Podcast Guesting and AI Influence02:21 Defining Your Brand and Credibility05:13 Building Your Online Presence07:38 Understanding AI Assistive Engines10:54 Leveraging AI for Podcast Guesting SuccessTakeawaysPodcast guesting is a powerful strategy for personal branding.AI assistive engines are the new influencers.Defining your brand is crucial for effective communication.Building a personal website amplifies your online presence.Consistency across your digital footprint is key to success.Engaging with AI can enhance your visibility in search results.Claiming, framing, and proving your expertise is essential.Updating past podcast appearances can improve your credibility.AI engines operate as recommendation systems now.Patience is required for long-term digital strategy success.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/370

From 100 Rejections to Real Purpose | Community, Career & Resilience In this episode of Dreams In Drive, Rana Campbell sits down with Brittney Oliver, founder of Lemons to Lemonade, for a powerful conversation about turning rejection into purpose and building meaningful community when the traditional path doesn't work. Before creating one of the most impactful platforms for professionals of color, Brittney faced over 100 job rejections while trying to break into New York City's PR industry. Despite being qualified and prepared, she repeatedly heard "no." Instead of letting rejection define her, she chose to build the community she wished existed. In this honest and inspiring conversation, Rana and Brittney discuss what it really takes to keep going when your journey doesn't look like everyone else's. You'll hear about: Navigating racism and cultural barriers in corporate spaces Turning rejection into redirection The difference between "community" as a buzzword and real connection Building impact without millions of followers Creating inclusive spaces in Nashville Navigating grief after losing a parent Why Plan B doesn't mean you failed Measuring success through purpose, relationships, and impact Brittney also shares how Lemons to Lemonade has helped thousands of professionals find opportunity, confidence, and belonging — and why your worth can't be measured by follower counts. If you've ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or unsure about your timeline, this episode is a reminder that your story isn't over. Sometimes, rejection is just the beginning of something greater.

Many aspiring fitness coaches believe a certification and a great physique are enough to build a successful career. This episode reveals why that mindset often leads to failure and how to truly thrive in the competitive health and wellness industry. Drawing insights from a powerful conversation, we expose the biggest pitfalls that stop trainers from building a sustainable business and what you can do to make sure you aren't another statistic as to why it fails. Topics discussed: Beyond certifications: - What truly makes a great coach- The "white belt mentality" - Going beyond macros- Building a loyal community- Local networking for online coaches- The snowball effect- Avoiding unfulfilled client expectations- Honesty and transparency - External validation issue---------- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metabolismschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---------- [Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---------- Stay Connected: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @sammillerscience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: SamMillerScience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: @sammillerscience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠operations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sammillerscience.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you a law firm owner looking for tips on growth? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson chats with Andrea, a trademark attorney, shares her journey from growing up in a low-income family to founding her own firm serving small businesses. She discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, balancing family life as well as her personal growth in emotional intelligence and risk-taking.Andrea shares how small, incremental changes over time work better than massive shifts. Part of growing in business is making small changes that lead to a shift in how things are done. It is important to identify the end goal as a law firm owner and map out how to reach that goal step by step. Taking small steps, involving your staff and having them make changes in how they do things will lead to that end result. Andrea uses the example of losing weight and cutting out alcohol as examples of changing using incremental steps.Alignment, intuition and self awareness are all important for growth as a law firm owner. Being in alignment usually happens once you have done all the work. When you listen to and follow your intuition and become very self-aware of who you are as a leader, you can allow that alignment to happen. This is where you will see that growth as an entrepreneur. Listen in to learn more!4:33 Initial Fears and Early Growth15:20 Incremental Change Over Massive Shifts24:32 Legal vs. Practical Advice32:18 Alignment, Intuition, and Self-Awareness44:32 Building a Remote, Flexible TeamTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Andrea:Website  Instagram

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What if the key to realizing your team's full potential is as simple as giving clearer instructions? In this episode, Sharran reveals the one tactical advantage you can implement to drastically improve your team's performance. Drawing inspiration from sports legends like Bill Belichick, Sharran emphasizes the importance of defining success through specific behaviors and aligning them with personal goals. This approach not only boosts team performance but also fosters trust and motivation. Tune in to learn how to redefine feedback, tie it to personal growth, and set your team up for success. This framework is not just for managers–it's for anyone looking to lead with clarity and purpose. If you want to transform your team's productivity, this episode is a must-listen!“Great leaders do one simple thing very consistently. They show people exactly how to win.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:18 - How unclear expectations kill team performance02:01 - Bill Belichick's "Do Your Job" example 03:35 - The Gallup poll on clarity04:20 - Turning feedback into actionable behaviors08:36 - Building future leaders10:10 - How to nurture a winning teamResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1- Threads -

Roam Hunt Ep1 The Launch, Maximizing Your Season Welcome to Roam Hunt Host: Nate Rozeveld Guest: DJ Riley In this episode, DJ Riley shares his journey from a dedicated Michigan hunter to a seasoned out-of-state traveler, emphasizing the importance of scouting, time management, and trusting your methods. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just starting out, his insights will inspire you to refine your approach and enjoy the process to Maximize your Season in the woods DJ's background and how he got started in hunting and podcasting The evolution of mobile hunting and scouting strategies How to analyze terrain and sign for early season success The role of pressure and how to adapt based on current conditions Combining out-of-state tactics with home ground hunting The importance of time management and efficiency in scouting Building confidence through deliberate in-season and off-season scouting How personal experience and failure drive continuous improvement The mental approach: chasing lightning in a bottle versus consistent success Favorite music and future plans for hunting trips out West The value of relationships and community in hunting Roam Syndicate Vitalize Seed Ina Store Deer Hunter Synthetics Wildlife Legends Taxidermy Find It Fred Keep learning, keep pushing, and get outside! Check DJ's Podcast out here The Method Podcast In this episode:Resources & Links: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building a breakout brand in the baby space usually looks slower and messier than people expect. It means facing real scaling challenges, making patient decisions, and staying committed to the product even when it would be easier to rush. In this episode of Dear FoundHer, host Lindsay Pinchuk talks with female founder, Andrea Faulkner Williams, of Tubby Todd, about what it really took to build a brand parents trust.Andrea shares how Tubby Todd began with a personal family need and a hard reset most founders would avoid. After spending years developing their first product, they chose to start over when it did not work for their own child. That decision shaped everything that followed, including how they focused on quality, earned trust, and started growing an audience through real word of mouth instead of shortcuts or paid hype. Community, consistency, and listening closely to customers became the backbone of the business.That foundation made the next stage possible. Andrea walks through how Tubby Todd expanded beyond direct-to-consumer, first onto Amazon and eventually into Target, without losing what made the brand work. Instead of relying on retail to create demand, they brought an already loyal audience with them. If you are a woman business owner, wrestling with scaling challenges or trying to grow an audience before taking a bigger leap, this episode gives a refreshingly honest look at what steady growth really takes.Episode Breakdown:00:00 How Tubby Todd Grew Without Paid Ads03:00 Two Years of Product Development and Starting Over04:00 Word of Mouth Strategy for Growing an Audience07:00 “Be a Good Friend” Marketing Philosophy14:00 Community Building Offline Through Play Dates19:30 Scaling Challenges: Amazon to Target Retail Expansion25:00 Founder Challenges: Confidence, Relationships, and Boundaries30:00 A Simple Founder Framework: Why, One Goal, Quarterly FocusConnect with Andrea Faulkner Williams:Follow Andrea of InstagramFollow Tubby Todd on InstagramFoundHer Faves:Keep Mahjing OnFoundation PRMaelove Dryness Treatment KitWomaness Let's Neck Serum RollerKendra Scott 5 Link Match BandSubscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer... on InstagramPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I break down the exact tools and systems you need to manage a real estate portfolio from anywhere in the world, even while deployed. I'm sharing how successful remote landlords use automation and delegation to keep their rentals running smoothly without needing to be local. Whether you're across the country or across the ocean, you'll learn how to build a "boots on the ground" team so you can stop being a stressed-out landlord and start being a disciplined operator.   Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (00:35) - The tools and systems for remote management (01:26) - Essential property management software (02:01) - Hiring a VA to act as your property manager (02:47) - Digital communication and Google Voice (03:13) - Smart home tech for long-term and short-term rentals (04:33) - Keeping boundaries and sticking to the lease (05:37) - Building your local team and "boots on the ground" (06:37) - Why personality matters in property management   About the Show On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing. Resources & Links Download a free copy of my book: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/free-book Sign up for free webinar trainings: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/register Join our investor list: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investors Apply for The War Room Mastermind: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/mastermind-application Get an intro to recommended VA agents/lenders: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/va-realtor Guide to raising capital: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/capital-raising-guide   Connect with David Pere Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Frommilitarytomillionaire?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pere/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/militaryrei TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@militarymillionaire

Getting married is more than planning a wedding — it's preparing for a lifelong vocation.In this episode, we walk engaged couples through the conversations and habits that build a strong, lasting marriage. From finances and family expectations to conflict resolution and shared life vision, we explore the practical and spiritual foundations every couple needs before saying “I do.”We also discuss how to recognize the difference between genuine discernment and emotional attachment, how to surface hidden concerns before they become future wounds, and why praying together is one of the most powerful ways to stay aligned.In this episode we cover:• The essential pre-marriage conversations• Building a shared vision for your future• Navigating disagreements in a healthy way• Recognizing red flags early• Money, family, and expectations• Creating a meaningful prayer life togetherWhether you're newly engaged or seriously discerning marriage, this episode will help you prepare not just for a wedding day — but for a lifetime together.Support the show

Building a business as a woman can feel exciting, isolating, empowering, and overwhelming . After five years of running an online business, I'm sharing the real advice I wish more women heard early on.In this episode, we talk about what it actually feels like to build a business from the ground up . We dive into the emotional risks, the lack of support, the slow seasons, the time and effort it truly takes, and why rejection is not a sign you're failing. If you've ever questioned yourself, felt discouraged by slow progress, or wondered if you're cut out for entrepreneurship, then this episode is for you. Connect with me: EMAIL ME: theperryrichardson@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠22 Journal Prompts ( Free Guide)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram (the.mindsetbabe)women in business, women building a business, female entrepreneur, women entrepreneurs, business advice for women, entrepreneur mindset, business mindset, running a business, building a business, online business, service based business, coaching business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur life, business lessons, small business tips, business growth, long term success, consistency in business, rejection in sales, mindset for entrepreneurs, confidence in business, self doubt in business, starting a business, growing a business, sustainable business, business motivation, life coaching podcast, mindset podcast, self development podcast, motivation for women, ambitious women, personal growth for women

In this episode, Dr. Shari Simpson speaks with Laura Varn about the unique challenges and opportunities of building HR from the ground up in the manufacturing sector. Listeners will learn about the importance of establishing a strong culture, the role of HR in startups, and practical strategies for engaging hourly workers. Laura shares insights on how to create a people-first environment that fosters growth and compliance while addressing the specific needs of the manufacturing workforce.   Listener Takeaways Understand the critical role of HR in shaping company culture from the start. Learn how to effectively engage hourly workers in a manufacturing setting. Discover practical strategies for implementing benefits that resonate with employees. Explore the importance of leadership visibility and communication in HR initiatives. Gain insights into the value of stay interviews and pulse surveys for employee feedback. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to the episode 00:34 – The excitement of building HR from scratch 02:26 – Where to start when building HR 03:58 – The importance of HR in startups 04:58 – HR's role in manufacturing environments 06:06 – Culture as a strategic lever 07:04 – Leadership's role in shaping culture 09:15 – Creative benefits in manufacturing 10:54 – Approaching skills development in manufacturing 12:57 – Learning from past HR challenges 15:16 – The importance of marketing in HR 16:27 – Building cohesive teams across departments 18:01 – Creating a culture of feedback 20:33 – Implementing stay interviews for engagement Guest(s): Laura Varn is the founder of Laura Varn and Associates, specializing in helping organizations build practical HR foundations that support growth, compliance, and a healthier culture. HR in manufacturing, building HR, company culture, employee engagement, manufacturing workforce, benefits strategies, leadership in HR, skills development, feedback culture, HR startups

#774 What if you could turn your IT skills into a six-figure business — without a degree, certifications, or even submitting job applications? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Boyd Clewis, founder of Cyberhero Training, who shares his incredible journey from working in accounts receivable at a copier company to becoming a senior cybersecurity architect and building a $20 million education business. Boyd opens up about the painful decision to shut down that company, the lessons he learned from scaling too fast, and how he used those lessons to launch Cyberhero Training in 2024. He now helps IT professionals reinvent themselves, build personal brands, and attract high-paying consulting gigs — no coding required. You'll also hear why Boyd challenges the traditional path of chasing degrees and certifications, his take on AI's impact on the cybersecurity industry, and the power of LinkedIn to build authority and generate inbound opportunities! (Original Air Date - 6/9/25) What we discuss with Boyd: + From copier tech to cybersecurity expert + Scaling to an 8-figure business + Hard lessons from rapid growth + Why certifications aren't required + Building authority through LinkedIn + Turning IT skills into a business + Avoiding the high-ticket trap + AI's role in cybersecurity today + Creating job opportunities without applying + Personal branding for IT professionals Thank you, Boyd! Check out Cyberhero Training at ⁠CyberheroTraining.com/Elite⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary In this episode, Ali Damron dives deep into the concepts of longevity and aging well, discussing the importance of consistent health practices, the impact of diet culture, and the role of hormones and supplements. She emphasizes the significance of building muscle, maintaining good sleep hygiene, and simplifying nutrition to promote overall health and well-being as we age. Takeaways Longevity and aging well are becoming increasingly popular topics. Diet culture has fluctuated between body positivity and weight loss trends. Hormone replacement therapy is beneficial but not accessible to everyone. Consistency in health practices is more effective than quick fixes. Building muscle is crucial for longevity and reducing health risks. Sleep deprivation can significantly impact health and insulin sensitivity. Nutrition should focus on adequate protein and fiber intake. Fiber is essential for preventing colon cancer and regulating blood sugar. Dopamine-driven trends can distract from effective health practices. Boring health advice often yields the best long-term results. Sound bites "Longevity is everywhere right now." "Consistency in health practices is key." "Nutrition can be so simple, truly." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Longevity and Aging Well 02:52 The Impact of Diet Culture on Aging 06:10 The Role of Hormones and Supplements 08:58 The Importance of Consistency in Health Practices 12:08 Building Muscle for Longevity 15:03 The Significance of Sleep and Circadian Health 20:10 Nutrition Simplified: The Role of Protein and Fiber   Ali's Resources:  Calm the Chaos: Practical Tips and Tools for Stopping Anxiety in It's Tracks Course! Consults with Ali  BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 10% off using code ALIDAMRON10 www.alidamron.com/magnesium Master Your Perimenopause Course + Toolkit "Am I in Perimenopause?" Checklist.  What Hormone is Imbalanced? Quiz! Fullscript (Get 10% off all supplements) "How To Balance Your Hormones For Better Sleep, Mood, Periods and Energy" Free, On Demand Training Website  Ali's Instagram Ali's Facebook Group: Holistic Health with Ali Damron 

This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Aadesh Gandhre, Chief Audit Executive at DTCC. Aadesh shares his perspective on reshaping the perception of internal audit, both inside organizations and across the profession. Drawing on his background in technology and innovation, he explains why internal audit must move away from being seen as a spotlight that hunts for findings and instead become a lighthouse that helps organizations navigate risk and change. We talk about servant leadership and how small cultural shifts, such as celebrating wins, encouraging experimentation, and reframing failure as learning, can unlock innovation within audit teams. Aadesh also walks through how his team is using gamification, internal recognition, and creative engagement to build a stronger audit brand and a more motivated global workforce. Be sure to connect with Aadesh on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.   Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.   Timecodes:   3:00 – Practical AI use cases 10:30 – The servant leadership mindset 14:55 – Scaling this approach based on team size 16:30 – Building the internal audit brand 26:40 – Bringing innovation into internal audit 33:12 – Making innovation a priority in the office 40:00 – Staying current with tools and resources 44:32 – The freeze–unfreeze–refreeze change management model 49:32 – Final thoughts   *   This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

In this episode of For the 23%, host Dielle speaks with Ellen Yin, an entrepreneur who transitioned from a social media manager to a successful business owner. They discuss the importance of sales calls, the evolution of Ellen's coaching business. Ellen shares insights on brand partnerships, the challenges of scaling a media business, and the significance of intuition in making business decisions. The conversation emphasizes the need for consistency in content creation and the importance of understanding one's goals in entrepreneurship. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 02:34 The Art of Sales Calls 04:53 Ellen's Journey from Social Media Manager to Entrepreneur 10:04 Building a Coaching Business 15:14 Transitioning to a Media Company 19:58 Navigating Brand Partnerships and Sponsorships 24:54 The Importance of Intuition in Business Decisions 30:05 Challenges of Scaling a Media Company 34:49 The Role of Content Quality and Consistency 40:10 Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs For the 23% is the women of color business and entrepreneurship podcast hosted by multi-million-dollar entrepreneur Dielle Charon. Each week you'll learn how to grow your sales, money, and freedom so we can increase the 23% of business owners who are women of color. Website: forthe23percent.com Instagram: @forthe23percent Membership: forthe23percent.com/membership

Unlock the powerful leadership principles grounded in Black church traditions and culture. In this episode, L.Michelle Smith shares her insights on how call and response, faith, community, and resilience can transform your leadership approach and drive authentic connections.L.Michelle's inspiration behind writing Call and Response and how her church experiences shape her leadership philosophyThe leadership lessons derived from Black church traditions, especially faith, purpose, and communityThe science behind attunement, oxytocin, and brain science that support community-building and resilienceThe historical roots of call and response from Africa to the Black church and their relevance to modern leadershipPractical strategies for applying these principles in corporate and community settingsHow to develop heart-centered, courageous, and emotionally intelligent leaders across industriesThe importance of integrity, accountability, and cultural competency in today's leadership landscapeResources: pre-order discounts, workshops, curriculum, and recommended readingCall and Response by L. Michelle SmithBook preorder & leadership toolkitL. Michelle Smith - WebsiteBlack Church Study - The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song by Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.Follow L.Michelle Smith on LinkedInFollow L.Michelle Smith on TwitterWebsiteRequest Speaking EngagementsPre-order the book and access curriculumLeverage the principles of call and response in team meetings and organizational cultureIncorporate storytelling, attunement, and community-building techniques into your leadership stylePractice integrity and accountability daily to build trust and resilience in your teamsUse the provided leadership questions and curriculum to foster critical thinking and strategic growthJoin the movement to develop more heart-centered, courageous leaders across industriesEmbrace these culturally rooted, science-backed strategies to lead with authenticity, influence, and purpose.—Thank you for listening! Don't forget to share your copies of the book and tag L.Michelle Smith on social media with your leadership insights.In this episode:Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Michelle Smith and her leadership journey02:00 - The story behind Call and Response and cultural influences04:50 - Black church leadership lessons: faith and purpose08:30 - The science of community: oxytocin and brain synchronization12:00 - Roots of call and response: from Africa to modern music and culture16:20 - The role of resilience: lessons from grandmothers and gospel hymns20:56 - Building integrity and accountability in leadership24:05 - Practical tips for applying call and response strategies in organizations27:40 - Addressing generational shifts and the importance of social-emotional skills31:15 - The significance of community as a covenant and collective success35:30 - Cultivating influential, heart-centered leaders: Carla Harris, Sint Marshall, and others40:10 - How to get the book, resources for leaders, and call to action43:05 - Final thoughts: leading with authenticity and cultural intelligenceResources & Links:Connect with Elle Michelle Smith:To Enhance Your Leadership:

Heather Vickery and Alan Seales sit down with Troy Horne, a multi-hyphenate creative whose career spans music, Broadway, television, entrepreneurship, and authorship. The conversation explores what it really means to take intentional risks—especially in midlife—and how clarity, courage, and self-trust compound over time. Troy shares how his creative journey began with a childhood performance in church that revealed both his talent and his appetite for risk. From there, he followed a path shaped by persistence rather than certainty, navigating choir, talent shows, and eventually national television on Star Search. That experience became an early lesson in how the entertainment industry actually works—where talent matters, but timing, narrative, and business needs often matter just as much. The discussion traces Troy's decision to move to Los Angeles with limited resources, highlighting the importance of “networking sideways” rather than chasing gatekeepers. Troy recounts his time working alongside peers who would later become industry leaders, including Octavia Spencer, and how those early peer relationships proved more valuable than traditional ladder-climbing. A pivotal moment in the episode is Troy's Broadway story. While auditioning for Rent, he turned down a touring role because it conflicted with his personal values and family priorities. That clarity led to an unexpected outcome: a Broadway role as Tom Collins. This moment anchors a central theme of the episode—knowing what you want, and being willing to say no, often creates space for the right yes. The episode culminates in a discussion of Troy's latest book, Middle Management: How to Find Meaning, Clarity, and Success in the Second Half of Life. Troy outlines the mindset shifts required for midlife reinvention, including the necessity of quieting external noise, reconnecting with one's internal voice, and recognizing that experience—not youth—is the true advantage of the second half of life. Throughout the episode, Troy reinforces the idea that reinvention is not about starting over, but about reapplying everything you already know with greater intention. Midlife, he argues, is not a closing chapter—it is often the moment when the best tools, clearest values, and boldest opportunities finally converge. Connect With Us:

Netflix shouldn't have survived.In 1997, Blockbuster owned home entertainment—9,000 stores, a business fueled by late fees, and a brand that felt untouchable. Netflix was a scrappy DVD-by-mail experiment that almost sold itself off to stay alive.So how did Netflix win?In this conversation, Reed Hastings breaks down the behind-the-scenes decisions that helped the business thrive: the uncomfortable leadership choices, the culture blueprint that surprised corporate America, and a near-catastrophic misstep that could have blown the whole thing up.Reed also talks about what shaped him long before Netflix: being a late-bloomer, teaching in the Peace Corps, learning humility from a former boss, and the painful management mistakes he made while building his first company.This is a masterclass in: challenging the status quo, choosing a culture on purpose, and making big bets without pretending you're always right.What you'll learn: Why Netflix's early “obvious” advantages weren't enough—and how close it came to dyingThe leadership lesson Reed learned from a CEO who was admirable… but strategically wrongWhy Reed says the best companies are like championship sports teams: if you can't perform at peak, leaveThe “keeper test” and how it changed corporate cultureThe Qwikster fiasco: what went wrong, and how Netflix moved to prevent future misstepsBuilding a House of Cards: How Netflix made the leap to original contentReed on the media landscape: The remote-control moment of truth, rival streamers, and the rise of AITimestamps:00:08:06 — “I was a late bloomer.” Reed on why no one saw greatness coming00:09:30 — Peace Corps in Swaziland, and the moment he nearly quit00:11:23 — An unforgettable lesson learned from the CEO who washed Reed's coffee cups00:14:39 — Building his first company in a cold cabin—no internet, just obsession and proof of concept00:16:48 — Reed's early struggles as a manager: “Too busy chopping wood to sharpen the axe.”00:24:11 — Blockbuster's late-fee pain and an early bet on DVDs00:44:47 — The dot-com crash… and the $50M LVMH round that saved Netflix (barely)00:47:12 — A possible Blockbuster buyout: “We probably would've taken any offer.”00:56:18 — The Netflix culture deck: “We're not a family,” and why that shook people up01:05:07 — The Qwikster crisis, and the backlash that humbled Reed01:19:33 — The competition: Netflix is just

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Get free marketing videos every week from Don at WeeklySoundbite.com   Every day, businesses lose sales because their message is hard to understand. If your website or sales pitch uses complicated words or vague ideas, customers will move on. That's because it creates mental friction, and the brain's natural response is to check out. You might think you're sounding smart, but unclear communication often makes people feel confused or uninterested. And when people feel confused, they don't buy. So how can you tell if your message is too complicated?   In this episode, Donald Miller breaks down the concept of "cognitive load" and how it silently kills marketing efforts. You'll learn how to simplify your messaging, why "putting the cookies on the lower shelf" works, and how a billion-dollar company shifted gears by making its value proposition crystal clear. Whether you're running a political campaign, pitching investors, or just trying to sell more sweaters, this episode shows you how to make your message lighter, clearer, and more effective without dumbing it down.   --   Click HERE to get in-person help creating your marketing at the next available StoryBrand Your Business LIVE event!   Click HERE to find a StoryBrand certified marketing coach to help you grow your business!   Learn how to make your marketing and messaging work using a proven framework in the updated book, Building a StoryBrand 2.0. Order it now on Amazon  or wherever you buy books!

I'm showing you how to build a magnetic brand and a bank account using your creative genius—no more building your brand backwards by chasing viral hooks while losing your soul to the AI noise of 2026. In this episode, I'm giving it to you clean with a bottom-up approach that focuses on your roots so your creative fruits can actually sustain themselves. Buckle in, because we're moving past the surface-level shizz to dive into the six foundational pieces—like personal mythology, brand archetypes, and real-ass magnetism—that turn your brand into a compounding investment and ensure you get paid the most for what comes easiest to you. I break down why the traditional "top-down" approach of focusing on tactics and aesthetics alone leads to a seething sense of incongruence and vanity metrics that don't equate to revenue. I share how to address the root of your brand by moving from performing for the masses to niching down and communicating your true essence.  Listen in as I share the six-part framework I use inside Creator Catalyst to help you stop chasing trends and start building a brand that is a compounding investment for your entire life. Here's a glance at what you'll learn from me in this episode: •    The Bottom-Up Philosophy: Why addressing the somatic roots of your brand is non-negotiable before you ever touch a posting schedule. •    Personal Mythology: How to use storytelling—the most ancient human technology—to build a world where your audience finds belonging. •    Philosophy and Principles: Why being polarizing and standing for your anti-values is exactly what creates deep trust and magnetism. •    Magnetism and Paradox: How to combine universal archetypes with your personality "plot twists" to become completely unforgettable. •    The Genius Trifecta: Identifying your medicine, skills, and mastery so you can get paid the most for what comes easiest to you. •    The Triple Threat Content Method: A system of Authority, Artistry, and Audience posts to keep you energized instead of exhausted. Timestamps: •    00:00 – Introduction •    01:17 – Why most people build brands backwards and end up with zero community. •    05:16 – Front stage vs. back stage self: The high cost of brand incongruence. •    07:54 – Element 1: Personal Mythology and the ancient technology of storytelling. •    16:23 – Element 2: Using philosophies and principles to transform from a vendor to a thought leader. •    19:39 – Why standing for your anti-values is required for deep trust. •    21:50 – Element 3: Magnetism—Universal Archetypes meets the multi-dimensional paradox. •    25:19 – The Alex Hormozzi Case Study: Why the "Gym Bro" paradox is magnetic. •    28:14 – Element 4: Identifying your Zone of Genius (Medicine, Skills, and Mastery). •    34:14 – Element 5: Signature Style and the visual identity blueprint. •    36:44 – Element 6: The Triple Threat Content Flow: Authority, Artistry, and Audience. •    40:17 – Building a brand that doesn't require a rebrand every six months. Links: ·       Creator Catalyst: https://joincreatorcatalyst.com/ ·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelbell/ ·       Work of Art Website: https://workofartpodcast.com/

Most leadership development fails for one simple reason: it focuses on skills, not on how leaders actually change. In this episode of the WholeCEO Podcast, Lisa G. sits down with Philip Botha to unpack why so many leadership programs create short-term insight—but rarely produce lasting, behavioral transformation. Together, they explore what really drives monumental change in leaders: how neural pathways are formed and rewired, why emotional regulation is a leadership capability (not a soft skill), and how values—not tactics—shape decision-making, trust, and culture over time. This conversation goes beyond performance hacks and into the internal architecture of leadership. You'll hear why alignment between personal values and organizational values is critical for sustainable growth, how authenticity impacts culture at scale, and why leaders who ignore emotional development often hit invisible ceilings—no matter how talented they are. If you're a CEO, founder, or senior leader who's invested in growth but frustrated by stalled change—this episode will challenge how you think about leadership development entirely. In this episode, we cover: 1-Why traditional leadership development fails to create lasting change 2-How neural pathways influence behavior, habits, and leadership patterns 3-The role of emotional regulation in trust, judgment, and decision quality 4-Values alignment as the foundation of authentic leadership 5-How personal growth directly shapes organizational culture 6-Building trust and psychological safety through emotional awareness   This episode is for leaders who want real change—not just better ideas.

As the 2026 midterm season kicks off with primaries in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas, the political landscape is being shaped by President Trump's push for increased federal involvement in election oversight. This movement coincides with raids of election facilities in Georgia and Puerto Rico, as the administration continues to re-examine the results of the 2020 election. Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, joins the Rundown to break down the key issues taking center stage as candidates begin their fight for party wins. President Trump has signaled a renewed focus on veterans' health care, highlighting a significant reduction in benefit claim backlogs and a record number of homeless veterans being placed in permanent housing during the first year of his second term. Building on the reforms started during his first administration, the current leadership is pushing for a "generational change" intended to shift the focus from bureaucracy to individual patient needs. U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, discusses the ongoing mission to eliminate wait times and address the critical issues of veteran homelessness and suicide. Plus, commentary by Riley Gaines, political activist, 12-time NCAA All-American and host of "The Riley Gaines Show" podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To access your free evaluation from Par4Success, vist this link: https://par4success.com/sweetspot Chris Finn of PAR4Success unpacks what actually matters in golf fitness - and where most golfers go wrong. In this episode, we discuss: Research-driven insights on aging, mobility, strength, and power, including what truly correlates with clubhead speed. Overspeed training myths, why more volume often backfires, and how golfers should think about mobility vs. flexibility. Building a proper physical foundation is critical for hitting it farther and staying healthy. A practical, no-nonsense conversation designed to help golfers train smarter, avoid injury, and play better golf for longer.  Thanks to our show sponsors Ridge, The Indoor Golf Shop, and Gemini Upgrade your everyday carry with Ridge Wallet 2.0 — the sleek, ultra-durable wallet that's 10% lighter, RFID-blocking, and built for life. With over 100,000 five-star reviews and 50+ styles (including NFL, MLB, and college team editions), it's the gift. Get up to 10% off using promo code SWEETSPOT at ⁠⁠https://www.ridge.com/sweetspot⁠⁠ — and make sure to tell them The Sweet Spot sent you  • As we enter the winter season, many golfers will be looking to upgrade their indoor practice. I've been trusting The Indoor Golf Shop for years and recommending them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup. They offer all the top launch monitor brands, including SkyTrak, Uneekor, and Foresight, and regularly run sales. They also have everything you need for your indoor practice - hitting mats, golf nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures. If you're looking for a custom residential build to have the simulator of your dreams, their team can make that happen. They built mine! And their designers can also handle any kind of commercial facility where you're building from scratch or want to make an upgrade. To learn more, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shopindoorgolf.com/⁠⁠ • Are you interested in effortlessly growing your bitcoin portfolio? The Gemini Credit Card earns you bitcoin back on every purchase.  Use it like any credit card—buy lunch, gas, or your weekly groceries—and you'll earn up to 4% back instantly in bitcoin or one of over 50 other cryptos straight to your account.  All that with no annual fee. It's the easiest way to start building your bitcoin stack.  Go to gemini.com/card to learn more! Terms Apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob and the crew tear apart Super Bowl LX from every angle — how the Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots 29–13, the defensive masterclass that suffocated rookie QB Drake Maye, and how Kenneth Walker III emerged as the game's MVP for the first time by a running back in decades. We break down the key plays, the Patriots' offensive struggles, Jason Myers' record-setting five field goals, and all the big storylines your timeline is talking about today. Then it's onto the NFL MVP controversy — Matthew Stafford beat out Drake Maye by the closest margin in years for the 2025 AP MVP award, and the fallout online and in the league has been wild. We react to why the vote was so tight, what the pundits and fans are saying, and how this award feels totally separate from Super Bowl narratives yet is dominating conversations. Hosts & Guests: Jacob Gramegna is joined by professional sports bettor and CEO of The Hammer, Rob Pizzola, basketball originator Kirk Evans, and sophisticated square Geoff Fienberg for hot takes, hot mic moments, and season-defining reactions you don't want to miss.

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The 2025 season is officially in the books, and as the dust settles on the Super Bowl, the Buffalo Bills face a massive identity crisis. Matt Parrino is joined by NFL Draft expert Chris Trapasso to break down why the Patriots' offensive collapse serves as a warning for Buffalo and how the Seattle Seahawks just provided the perfect blueprint for the Jim Leonhard era. The guys dive deep into the biggest question of the offseason: Does Ed Oliver actually fit in a 3-4 defense? With no guaranteed money left on his deal, Brandon Beane and Jim Leonhard have a franchise-altering decision to make. Plus, a preliminary look at the 2026 WR class and why the Bills might need a "triple-down" approach at receiver. In this episode: 0:00 - Super Bowl 60 Recap: Patriots lay an egg. 8:45 - The Drake May & Will Campbell struggle: Draft lessons learned. 15:30 - The Ed Oliver Dilemma: Does he fit Jim Leonhard's 3-4 scheme? 22:15 - Building the "Seattle Blueprint" in Buffalo. 30:00 - WR Preview: Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and the search for separators. 45:00 - Free Agency targets: Why Brandon Cooks or Christian Kirk make sense. Love SHOUT? Want to buy some swag to support the show and get decked out in our official gear? Check out the brand new "SHOUT!" store for apparel, headwear and much more! ⁠https://sportslocker.chipply.com/SHOUT/store.aspx?eid=405259&action=viewall What is the "SHOUT!" Bills text insiders? Want to join? You can get analysis from Matt and Ryan right to your phone and send texts directly to them both! Text 716-528-6727 or Click here: https://joinsubtext.com/c/shoutbuffalobills Sign up for the NYUP Bills newsletter! Don't miss all the Bills coverage. Head over to www.Syracuse.com/newsletters to start getting your Bills stories and the podcast delivered right to your inbox. The "SHOUT!" Buffalo Bills football podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to podcasts Follow @MattParrino (⁠https://x.com/MattParrino⁠) and @RyanTalbotBills (⁠https://x.com/RyanTalbotBills⁠) on X Find our Bills coverage whenever you consume social media Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/buffalobillsnyup Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/buffalobillsnyup⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/billsupdates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Shrek talks with Rhys Clay, a prominent figure in the Australian spearfishing scene and the creator behind the YouTube channel, No Viz Adventures. Both engage in a lively discussion covering a range of topics, including the cultural shifts within spearfishing, the concept of financing homes through spear catches, the charm of maintaining hobbies alongside a full-time job, and the practical challenges of making and using spearfishing equipment. Rhys shares insightful stories from the spearfishing community, recounts boat mishaps, and gives practical advice on gear, building a budget-friendly boat, and creating a beginner's survival kit. The episode also highlights Rhys's tips on filming spearfishing content, managing a YouTube channel, and the essence of enjoying the journey in spearfishing. Important Times 00:00 Welcome to Reese's Crayfish Castle 00:48 Spearfishing Culture and Ethics 02:01 Reese's YouTube Journey 05:11 Diving Adventures and Challenges 11:56 Boat Mishaps and Lessons Learned 37:54 Recipes and Cooking 39:55 Exploring the ADA Style and Ceviche 40:32 Worst Gear Decisions in Spearfishing 46:59 Building a Budget-Friendly Boat 57:09 Essential Survival Kit for Beginner Spearos 01:03:43 Memorable Underwater Experiences and Final Thoughts Links Mentioned

#773 Ever feel like building your business is costing you everything else that matters? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with leadership coach Cory Carlson, founder of Rise Community, to unpack what it really means to “win at home and work” while building a business. Cory shares his personal journey from corporate executive burnout and imposter syndrome to coaching over 220 leaders on creating balance, setting boundaries, and staying intentional with family, health, and purpose. Together, they discuss practical tools like self-awareness check-ins, the Eisenhower Matrix for time management, dating your spouse, building strong friendships, and learning to focus on what truly matters — proving that success doesn't have to come at the expense of your relationships or well-being! What we discuss with Cory: + Winning at home and work + Cory's burnout turning point + Imposter syndrome in leadership + The power of hiring a coach + Self-awareness through 360 feedback + Dating your spouse intentionally + Building deeper friendships as an entrepreneur + Setting boundaries with your phone + Eisenhower Matrix time management + Stop playing below your pay grade Thank you, Cory! Check out Cory Carlson at CoryMCarlson.com. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I'm joined by Geoff Cook, CEO of Noom.   Evolved from behavior change app to clinical health platform, Noom combines personalized coaching with medications like GLP-1s to forge health habits and drive long-term health outcomes. In this episode, we discuss using medication as a catalyst for behavior change. We also cover:   Shifting revenue from medicated plans Microdosing GLP-1s Building the "Duolingo of Health"   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider  Website: www.noom.com  Programs for weight loss and proactive health available   -   The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/  Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/  Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/  Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) What's changed at Noom (02:00) Revenue shift (03:25) GLP-1s as catalyst  (04:20) Food noise silence (05:35) Discontinuation rates (06:35) Medication to maintenance (07:00) Microdosing GLP-1s (08:35) Challenges and strategies (09:50) Self-experimentation & preventative health (12:20) Other supplements (14:05) Stacking habits (15:35) What belongs in clinical care? (16:20) Litmus test (17:20) Research investment and peer-reviewed studies (18:25) Largest microdose dataset in the world (19:30) Virtuous loop (20:30) Cue, micro-habit, reward framework (21:25) Gamification (22:32) Behavior change foundation  (24:00) Condition advantage over competitors (26:00) Women's health, blood testing, & category expansion (26:35) Behavior, diagnostics, and clinical care (28:15) Blood testing for proactive health (29:20) Care stacks and vertical integration trends (31:10) IPO timeline and public market readiness (32:35) 2026 goals (33:40) Conclusion

Spencer Reese welcomes Amy and Taryn, two of the three military spouses behind the booming Military Travelers Facebook Group, 25,000 members strong! Together, they debunk four major myths about military credit cards and share how military families can unlock thousands of dollars in travel perks—without falling into debt. Whether you're brand new to award travel or a seasoned cardholder looking to optimize your benefits, this episode is packed with practical, real-life strategies that can help you fly business class for almost free, book luxury hotel stays, and even score $18K+ in annual perks—all while building excellent credit. Main Topics Covered: The Origin of the Military Travelers Facebook Group How a chance basement conversation turned into a movement for military spouses The viral growth of the group from a few neighbors to 25K+ members Debunking the 4 Biggest Military Credit Card Myths Myth: Only active duty service members get annual fee waivers Truth: Military spouses can get their own fee-waived cards Difference between being an authorized user and having your own account Myth: One card is enough to earn free trips Why relying on just one card (like Amex Platinum) limits your rewards How strategic "welcome bonus" stacking earns 10x more points Myth: Opening many credit cards means you're in debt Using credit cards like a debit card: no debt, no interest, all rewards Real stories of people earning big while maintaining $0 balances Myth: Opening multiple cards hurts your credit How smart credit use improves your score (700–800+) Breaking down the credit score formula for military families Getting Started: Best First Cards for Military Spouses Amex Gold and Chase Sapphire Preferred explained Building credit as a non-U.S. citizen military spouse Maximizing Military Perks (Even Beyond Travel) Earning and tracking $18K+ in annual card benefits Tips for using credits for everyday needs like holidays, gifts, and subscriptions Managing Multiple Cards Without Overwhelm Tools: Travel Freely app (with military mode) Systematizing applications for P1/P2 (you and your spouse) How to know which card to open next Key Questions Answered: How can military spouses get credit cards without income? What counts as household income on credit applications? How do military benefits apply to foreign spouses? Is it really worth it to open more than one card? Can credit card usage hurt my credit score or lead to debt? How do I track and manage multiple cards without going crazy? Resources & Mentions: Military Money Manual Ultimate Military Credit Card Course Military Travelers Facebook Group  Travel Freely App – Card tracking tool with military mode Military Travelers' Beginner's Guide and Next Steps Guide Episode 112 with Travel Freely Founder Zach Hood Budget Apps Mentioned: YNAB (You Need a Budget) Connect with the Guests: Instagram: @themilitarytravelers Website & Blog: TheMilitaryTravelers.com Enjoying the Show? Please consider rating and reviewing the podcast to help other military families discover these valuable insights and perks.   Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 20,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 In the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course, you can learn how to apply for the most premium credit cards and get special military protections, such as waived annual fees, on elite cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card. https://militarymoneymanual.com/amex-platinum-military/ https://militarymoneymanual.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-military/ Learn how active duty military, military spouses, and Guard and Reserves on 30+ day active orders can get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. Want to be confident with your TSP investing? Check out the Confident TSP Investing course at militarymoneymanual.com/tsp to learn all about the Thrift Savings Plan and strategies for growing your wealth while in the military. Use promo code "podcast24" for $50 off. Plus, for every course sold, we'll donate one course to an E-4 or below- for FREE! If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual.

Most STR hosts misunderstand influencer marketing — and it's costing them bookings.In this episode, Madison Rifkin breaks down what actually works when partnering with content creators, why follower count is a useless metric, and how STR operators should think about social media as a long-term control channel — not a quick ROI play.We also go deeper into founder identity, building brands that can be sold, and the mistakes operators make when they tie everything to themselves.If you want more direct bookings, stronger brand trust, and a business that isn't dependent on Airbnb alone, this episode is required listening.Inside the episode: • Why follower count doesn't matter anymore• How to vet influencers the right way• The real way to think about ROI from content creators• Why social media is your only true control channel• Content ideas that work even without a “viral” property• Founder identity mistakes that kill exits• How to build a brand that survives without youTimestamps:00:00 – Why Influencer Marketing Is Broken for Most STR Hosts03:20 – Madison's Journey Building Mount and Entering STRs06:40 – Why Follower Count Is a Terrible Metric10:10 – How to Vet Influencers Based on Brand Alignment13:30 – The Truth About ROI in Influencer Marketing17:10 – Why Social Media Is a Control Channel, Not an Ad20:00 – Content That Works Without a “Viral” Property23:10 – Founder Identity and Why It Hurts Exits26:30 – Building a Brand That Isn't Tied to You30:45 – Lessons From Selling a Company and Starting the Next ChapterGuest Bio:Madison Rifkin is the Founder and CEO of Mount where she finds the world's best hidden gems. She connects STR hosts and local businesses to local influencers and travel content creators so travelers can discover these hidden gems. She's rooted in the Short Term Rental Industry where she's won the Rising Star Award in 2022 and 2023.Guest links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-rifkin-23037712a/Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/

Episode Summary In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson chats with Corine La Font, a strategic communication consultant who has been working remotely for more than 15 years. Corine shares her philosophy around freedom, choice, and self-trust, and why working from home gave her the space to build a life that actually feels aligned. The conversation explores redefining success beyond hustle, the power of saying no without guilt, letting go of outdated commitments, and designing work around different life phases. Corine also opens up about boundaries, attachment, legacy, and why clarity is impossible without space. Who is Corine La Font? Corine La Font is a Strategic Communication Consultant, author, and former podcast host who helps people find their voice and use it with purpose. Through her consultancy and learning platform, she supports professionals and entrepreneurs in building clarity, setting boundaries, and communicating from truth rather than pressure. She has spent most of her career working remotely and globally, designing her business around flexibility, discernment, and long-term alignment. Connect with Corine La Font Website: https://beyondthelineslearning.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clafont/ Substack: https://corinelaf.substack.com/ Host Contact Details Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:25 — Finding Success and Personal Freedom 02:15 — The Power of Saying No 03:13 — Overcoming Self-Betrayal 05:45 — Letting Go of Attachments 13:20 — The Joy of Working from Home 20:00 — Starting a Business: The Journey from Start to Finish 20:18 — The Importance of Legacy and Digital Footprint 20:45 — Adapting Workplaces for Different Life Phases 23:28 — The Flexibility of Working from Home 25:49 — Hiring and Collaborating Globally 28:55 — Building a Global Business Ecosystem 30:55 — The Timeless Influence of Michael Jackson 33:28 — Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Starting a machine shop doesn't always begin with a perfectly laid business plan, a polished facility, or years of hands-on experience. Sometimes it starts in a garage, with curiosity, YouTube videos, and a willingness to figure things out one mistake at a time. In this episode of MakingChips, we sit down with brothers James and Sean Cerven to talk about how they built their shop from the ground up during COVID. With backgrounds in mechanical engineering but almost no hands-on machining experience, they bought a small CNC, welded their own enclosure, and decided early on to take the business seriously, even when the operation itself was still small. Their story is a candid look at starting early and learning fast. The Cerven brothers share how financing machines, running jobs out of a garage, hiring quality before machinists, and investing in systems ahead of schedule helped them survive the most fragile years of the business. Along the way, we talk about learning through online communities, when advice helps and when it hurts, why gut instinct still matters even when mentors are involved, and how discipline, systems, and credibility can allow a very small team to punch far above its weight. If you're thinking about starting a shop, already in the early stages of ownership, or curious how the next generation is approaching manufacturing, this conversation offers an honest, unfiltered look at what building a CNC business actually takes. Segments (0:00) Kicking off the conversation and why this story stood out (2:00) Engineering backgrounds, COVID lockdowns, and buying the first CNC (3:33) Why they decided to turn machining into a business to fund tooling (6:10) Learning machining through YouTube, trial, error, and bad cuts (7:30) Why we love the SMW Autoblok catalog (8:00) Parents, neighbors, and running CNCs late at night (11:34) Early financial discipline and separating personal and business money (14:20) Exposure to entrepreneurship and learning through podcasts and peers (18:38) Finding first customers through friends and online communities (19:35) Building a machining-focused business community online (22:20) Scaling equipment and deciding when automation actually makes sense (25:54) Financing machines and managing growing monthly obligations (29:00) Why bookkeeping, accountants, and financial reviews mattered early (30:06) Factur: Market intelligence and targeting the right customers (34:39) Hire MFG Leaders ad: Hiring manufacturing leaders who actually fit (35:04) Working on the business versus in the business (40:16) Hiring quality before machinists and why it paid off (43:45) Investing early in systems and ERP to build credibility (52:03) Lessons learned from buying too small or cutting corners (54:18) Mistakes with customers, outsourcing, and trusting the wrong advice (58:40) Why founders can't outsource strategy or culture (1:01:40) Why you need to check out Buy the Numbers (1:02:38) Advice for young founders building their network (1:07:00) Where to connect with the Cerven brothers (1:08:00) Final reflections on starting early and thinking long-term Resources mentioned on this episode SMW Autoblok catalog Get a free industry report from Factur at FacturMFG.com/chips Buy the Numbers podcast The Third Door Cerven Solutions on Instagram Cerven Solutions Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

Episode 210: In this episode of Accelerate, host Nicola Graham is joined by Emma Meehan — Founder, CEO, and CTO of KinetikIQ. Emma is building technology that sits at the intersection of biomechanics, machine learning, and real-world performance. KinetikIQ turns any smartphone into a full-body 3D biomechanics system using LiDAR and AI — no wearables required — making advanced movement analysis far more accessible across sport and health. With a background in computer science and software engineering, alongside experience as a competitive weightlifter, Emma brings both technical depth and practitioner perspective to product development. Her work has already been recognised across sport, technology, and business — including wins at the KPMG Global Tech Innovator Ireland and the Barca Innovation Challenge, Best New Sports Business of the Year at the Irish Sport Awards, recognition from SportsTechX as a European startup to watch, and features in the Sunday Business Post and Irish Independent 30 Under 30 lists. Together, Nicola and Emma explore what it really takes to build a company as a technical founder, how the Irish startup ecosystem can support early-stage growth, and the realities of securing venture capital in sport and healthtech — alongside the lived experience of building as a female founder in a still-emerging industry. Topics discussed: Building a company as a technical founder The role of the Irish startup ecosystem in early growth Venture capital funding in sport and healthtech The realities of being a female founder in sports technology Where you can find Emma: LinkedIn Instagram KineticIQ - Sponsors Gameplan is a rehab Project Management & Data Analytics Platform that improves operational & communication efficiency during rehab. Gameplan provides a centralised tool for MDT's to work collaboratively inside a data rich environment VALD Performance, makers of the ForceDecks, ForceFrame, HumanTrak, Dynamo, SmartSpeed, NordBoard. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

"Now with agentic AI, RFPs are becoming and will become even leaner, and they'll cut to the chase a whole lot faster. There'll be a lot less fluff." - Barri Horn, Director of Product Marketing for AI for SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass' strategic procurement portfolios AI is reshaping the RFP process, but smart procurement leaders know they have to think beyond speed or efficiency drivers and, instead, reimagine the value they deliver. As teams turn to AI to break free from past challenges, the question isn't if change is coming, but how to capture its advantages while managing risk, trust, and adoption. In this episode, Philip Ideson speaks with Barri Horn, Director of Product Marketing for AI for SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass' strategic procurement portfolios, to dig into what's truly changing in the world of RFPs, why agentic AI is different from yesterday's tools, and how procurement can use new technology without losing stakeholder trust.  Expect practical, leader-level guidance for running better RFPs and rolling out AI that sticks. Barri discusses workflows, pitfalls, and organizational mindsets that separate successful AI adoption from failed pilots: How to streamline repetitive RFP tasks with AI so teams can focus on insight Asking smarter, market-driven questions without overwhelming suppliers Aligning AI "autonomy" with procurement's risk comfort level Building trust and credibility through transparency and foundational training Resetting and rebooting change programs to support adoption Links: Barri Horn on LinkedIn Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube  

In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, host Steve Riley sits down with plaintiff's attorney Chris Earley to explore what truly limits law firm growth and why it is often not marketing, systems, or strategy. Chris shares how unresolved anger, past trauma, and limiting beliefs created an invisible ceiling in his firm, keeping him reactive, overextended, and stuck despite doing all the right things. Through therapy, deep self reflection, and writing his memoir Scaling the Wall, Chris did the inner work that transformed how he leads, practices law, and lives his life. That personal healing unlocked powerful results including calmer leadership, easier delegation, a stronger team culture, authentic client attraction, and sustainable law firm growth driven by impact rather than money chasing. If you are a solo or small firm owner who feels stuck despite your efforts, this candid conversation offers perspective, mindset shifts, and practical insight into how doing the inner work first makes outer law firm growth possible and lasting. In this episode, you will hear: How unresolved personal trauma and limiting beliefs can quietly cap firm growth Removing the "lid" on success through self-awareness, healing, and inner work Writing a book as a catalyst for clarity, credibility, and professional momentum Shifting from anger and reactivity to calm, centered leadership Aligning personal values with marketing, client selection, and firm culture Building visibility and trust through consistent, authentic habits rather than hard selling Why chasing impact instead of money leads to stronger relationships and better results Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Supporting Resources: Chris Earley https://www.chrisearley.com/your-team/christopher-earley/ Earley Law Group https://www.chrisearley.com/ Book: Scaling the Wall: One Man's Journey of Healing Childhood Trauma to Find Fulfillment and Success https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-Wall-Journey-Childhood-Fullfillment/dp/B0DQWFM2DY Episode 123: Breaking Free from Bitterness: The Transformative Power of Gratitude with Brother Curtis https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/transformative-power-of-gratitude/ Episode 137: Grow or Die: John Morgan's Relentless Strategy for Law Firm Expansion – Part 1 https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/grow-or-die-john-morgan/ Episode 128: Referral Marketing Secrets to Scale Your Law Firm with Craig Goldenfarb https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/referral-marketing-secrets/ The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life Workshop  https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/   (Code PODCAST500 for $500 off) Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup/ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com.   Curious about growing your own law practice? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

Megan Shtab lost 165lbs and now works as a transformation coach helping women lose 50-100lbs! Her lightbulb moment happened at Disney World in 2018. Even at one of the most size-inclusive places on earth, she struggled. She had trouble getting in and out of rides, the lap bars didn't fit well, she needed constant walking breaks, and at one point, she took my shoes off in the middle of Epcot because her feet were so swollen. She felt embarrassed and defeated. But she also knew something had to change. Timestamps for today's podcast (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your platform)   02:17 Megan's Transformation Journey Begins 10:23 The Role of Bariatric Surgery in Weight Loss 17:05 Empowering Others Through Coaching 22:26 Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mentality 27:09 Building a Supportive Community 29:20 The Impact of Personal Growth on Relationships 32:26 Lessons from 2018: What I Wish I Knew 36:31 Excuses vs. Accountability: A Personal Journey 39:13 The Role of Self-Love in Transformation 44:40 Anchor Habits: Building a Sustainable Lifestyle 49:46 Empowerment Through Choice: A Defining Moment   Apply for business mentorship:  https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching   (Website) https://www.megansmissioncoaching.com/   (Facebook) www.facebook.com/people/Megans-Mission-Coaching/61551232358528/   (Instagram) www.instagram.com/megans.mission   (Tiktok) www.tiktok.com/@megansmission?_t=ZT-8x5fKYv3WWs&_r=1

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 153 - A Family Built Startup Story From The Kitchen Table with Mehmet Tascioglu   In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker interviews Mehmet Tascioglu, the Gen Z founder of Mosaic Cakes, a unique family business based in the Detroit area. Mehmet shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his family's experience during the Great Recession, through his initial ventures like Connect Me Tutoring, to the establishment of Mosaic Cakes. The discussion delves into the values instilled by Mehmet's father, the significance of family collaboration, navigating decision-making, and the challenges of introducing a new product to the market. Mehmet offers insights on the importance of mentorship, the influence of cultural heritage, and his vision for Mosaic Cakes as a symbol of the American melting pot. The conversation also explores generational differences, the role of tradition and innovation in family businesses, and the aspiration to build an ethical and impactful brand.   ·       00:54 Meet the Gen Z Founder: Mehmet Tascioglu ·       03:14 The Origin Story of Mosaic Cakes ·       05:38 Building a Business During the Pandemic ·       09:10 The Unique Appeal of Mosaic Cakes ·       13:24 Family Dynamics in Business ·       18:24 Leadership and Decision Making ·       19:08 Defining Family Business Values ·       20:21 Family Influence on Business ·       25:23 Generational Perspectives and Challenges ·       32:12 The Importance of Mentorship ·       34:24 Future Plans for Mosaic Cakes   Websites: ·       fambizforum.com. ·       www.chrisyonker.com ·       Linkedin: @mehmet-tascioglu ·       Instagram: @mosaic_cakes ·       Tiktok @mosaiccakes   Mehmet's Bio: Mehmet is Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Mosaic Cakes. Prior to starting Mosaic Cakes, Mehmet founded the nonprofit Connect Me Tutoring in 2020, which has since grown into the nation's largest youth-run free tutoring service, providing over 40,000 sessions. Mosaic Cakes is a Michigan-based gourmet dessert company pioneering an entirely new category in the American market. Founded by Mehmet (Stanford MS&E), his mother Senay, and his brother Emir, the company transforms a cherished family recipe into handcrafted premium triangular cakes featuring crushed butter cookies folded into signature chocolate sauce with fresh fruits, crunchy nuts, or other premium ingredients, creating a stunning mosaic pattern in every slice. What began as a beloved family tradition—a dessert the founders grew up enjoying at birthday parties, family gatherings, and celebrations—has become a thriving direct-to-consumer and wholesale business. Throughout their lives, the family witnessed how even the pickiest eaters absolutely loved these cakes, validating that this exceptional flavor experience deserved to be shared with communities across America. At its core, the company's mission centers on positivity, inclusivity, and courage, helping Americans discover a dessert experience unavailable anywhere else in grocery stores, bakeries, or restaurants while building a values-driven business that celebrates family heritage and entrepreneurial spirit.

Pre Order My Book HereIn this episode of the Tired Dad and Tired Mom Podcast, Jessica and I talk life.We touch on winter weather, family trips we already miss while we are still in them, and our love for reading, not just for knowledge but for perspective. We talk about why it matters to understand how other people see the world, even when we do not fully agree.We get into money too. Living below your means. Being intentional. Building a life that actually feels good to come home to instead of chasing more just to keep up.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Podcast00:11 Winter Weather and School Days03:14 Life in Cold Climates05:18 Life on Mackinac Island09:54 Exploring Northern Michigan12:22 Family Vacations and Experiences20:17 Book Reviews and Recommendations29:27 Reading Preferences and Audiobooks39:04 Conversations and Understanding46:22 Living Below Your Means01:00:43 Financial Wisdom and Future Planning01:11:14 Unspoken Rules in MarriageSubscribe to my weekly reflections on SubstackFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscribe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com

Stop Guessing W/ Your Money FREE Webinar: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/stopguessingIn today's episode, I'm breaking down my updated, step-by-step paycheck routine for 2026. Whether you're starting over, drowning in debt, or just ready to reset, this is the exact system I'd use to build real financial freedom—no hype, just structure. We're talking about automating your bills, building margin, setting up your emergency fund, investing for your future, and paying off debt for good. I want you to enjoy your money, not just work for it.I'll walk you through every step, from covering your needs to building multiple streams of income, and why generosity is the secret weapon for wealth. Plus, I'll show you how to position yourself for the biggest wealth transfer in history—so you're not left behind.Mentioned Websites & Resources:High-Yield Savings Accounts: https://anthonyoneal.com/savingsAI Automation Bootcamp: https://anthonyoneal.com/ai-automationsFree Debt Snowball eBook & Resources: https://anthonyoneal.com (navigate to “Free Resources”)Debt Relief Assessment: https://anthonyoneal.com/debtreliefOpen a Brokerage/Investment Account: https://anthonyoneal.com/investTherapy Resource: https://anthonyoneal.com/therapyUnion Church: https://theunionchurch.comTimestamps:0:00 – Why 2026 is different for your money2:00 – The paycheck routine that works for any income4:00 – Automate your minimum payments (and why it matters)6:00 – Cover your needs: budgeting for real life8:45 – Building margin & your emergency fund12:00 – How to invest for your future (22–25% rule)20:30 – The debt snowball method explained28:00 – Building multiple streams of income33:00 – Why generosity is the best wealth secret40:00 – Permission to enjoy your money—without guiltDrop a comment below:Which step are you working on first? Are you automating your bills, building your emergency fund, or starting to invest? Let's get free together, family.Links Recap (as mentioned in the show):https://anthonyoneal.com/savingshttps://anthonyoneal.com/ai-automationshttps://anthonyoneal.com/debtreliefhttps://anthonyoneal.com/investhttps://anthonyoneal.com/therapyhttps://theunionchurch.comABOUT ANTHONY ONEAL:Anthony O'Neal is a nationally bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Table with Anthony O'Neal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Banking and is a professor of Consumer Economics at Virginia Union University. Since 2014, he's helped millions of people get out of debt, build wealth, and break generational poverty. His mission is to help you maximize your income, eliminate debt, and create a life of freedom and legacy.

Brian Watson spent over 20 years as a special agent in the IRS Criminal Investigation Division. In this episode, he explains how he got into the IRS, what the job is really like, and how criminal tax evasion cases are built from start to finish. Brian breaks down common myths about the IRS, how payroll tax cases work, what restitution actually means for defendants, and how investigations move from audits to criminal charges. This conversation offers a rare inside look at IRS criminal enforcement from someone who spent decades inside the system. _____________________________________________ #IRS #TrueCrime #GovernmentSecrets #Whistleblower #InsideTheSystem #RealStories #LockedIn #podcast _____________________________________________ Thank you to PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! _____________________________________________ Connect with Brian Watson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-watson-625532179 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 How Major Tax Evasion Gets Flagged 00:57 Inside the IRS Criminal Investigation Division 02:57 What IRS Special Agents Actually Do 06:36 An Unlikely Path to Becoming an IRS Agent 12:13 IRS Special Agent Training & Academy Life 16:13 The Reality of Criminal Tax Cases 20:21 How Tax Evasion Cases Really Begin 23:43 Following the Money: Real Case Examples 29:09 Technology, Digital Payments & Modern Crime 31:58 Cash Businesses, Informants & Undercover Work 34:50 Money Laundering Explained Simply 36:33 Crypto, Digital Payments & Financial Trails 39:52 Building & Organizing Financial Crime Cases 43:00 Managing Multiple Investigations at Once 45:44 Payroll Fraud, Cash Wages & Tax Violations 49:47 The $10,000 Rule, Banks & Structuring Crimes 53:38 Casinos, Reporting Requirements & Paper Trails 56:17 Working Joint Cases With Other Federal Agencies 01:00:34 Celebrity Cases, Media Pressure & Reality 01:04:17 Financial Damage & Empathy for Defendants 01:07:39 Asset Seizures, Restitution & What Rarely Gets Recovered 01:10:12 Preventing Internal IRS Fraud & Embezzlement 01:15:04 When Managers or Accountants Commit Tax Crimes 01:18:48 IRS Myths vs. the Human Side of Investigations 01:21:51 Do the Wealthy Actually Pay Their Taxes? 01:24:13 State Tax Agencies & Federal Coordination 01:25:04 Reflections on the Criminal Justice System 01:29:00 Biggest Lessons & Advice for Students 01:31:13 Final Thoughts & Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis delivers a solo masterclass on the "Credibility Code," sharing the top five proven ways he's used to build massive trust in his personal brand and business, even when he wasn't the "best" at what he did. Drawing from his own journey, he explains why the most successful people often win through perception and proof rather than just skill alone.​ On this episode we talk about: The "celebrity effect" and why credibility often trumps raw talent in getting business.​ Why PR and publications are still the lowest-hanging fruit for instant third-party validation.​ Building a massive library of testimonials and case studies tailored to different customer avatars.​ Creating high-volume content and guest appearances to overwhelm skeptics with evidence.​ Associating with "undeniable" influencers (like Shaq) to borrow their trust and skyrocket your brand.​ Top 3 Takeaways Stack social proof relentlessly. Don't just add one or two testimonials—build a library matching every possible customer scenario so prospects see themselves in your results.​ Volume creates conviction. Flood Google with your name through guest spots, podcasts, and backlinks until anyone researching you finds overwhelming evidence you're legit.​ Associate to accelerate. Share the stage with "Shaq-level" names in your niche; their endorsement transfers instant trust, often more powerfully than PR logos alone.​ Notable Quotes "The people who got the most business were not necessarily always the best at what they did. They were just the ones who were well known for doing it."​ "If anybody researched who I am... you're going to find so much volume... it's going to be overwhelming... that you can't avoid the idea that I'm credible."​ "Nike spends tens of billions a year in endorsements. They're basically just buying trust with their ideal audience. That's all it is."​ Connect with Travis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ Other: travischappell.com Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KDon Toliver unleashes his fifth studio album OCTANE, released January 30, 2026, via Cactus Jack/Atlantic. Building on the high-octane energy of 2024's Hardstone Psycho, this 18-track project continues the "more fuel consumption" theme with explosive melodic trap-R&B fusion, heavy bass, beat switches, and motorhead-inspired motifs.The Houston native—known for auto-tuned vocals, soulful hooks, and viral TikTok smashes like “No Idea” and “After Party”—delivers high-energy anthems from the jump. Standout features include Yeat on “Rendezvous,” Rema on “Secondhand,” Travis Scott on “Rosary,” Teezo Touchdown on “All The Signs,” and SahBabii, amplifying cross-genre reach from trap to Afrobeats adjacency.Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect breaks down the sonic profile: futuristic production, strong opening sequences, and vocal prowess that elevate the ride, despite some critics noting mid-album stretches and perceived bloat.Critical reception splits—Pitchfork awards 6.5/10 for personality and features amid underwhelming moments, while Clash praises 8/10 for cohesion and consistency. User scores on Album of the Year hover 60–80, highlighting production futurism and debate over editing.Commercially, OCTANE marks Don Toliver's first #1 debut on Billboard 200 with ~135K–157K first-week units (including ~20K pure sales via vinyl/merch bundles), nearly doubling Hardstone Psycho's peak and claiming 2026's biggest opening so far. Pre-release buzz from lead single “Tiramisu” (Sept 2025), pop-ups, Reebok collabs, and playlist optimization fueled streaming dominance.This rollout cements Toliver's Tier-1 escalation: sustained growth, merchandising muscle, and strategic features driving global consumption in melodic trap's core demographic. Analytic Dreamz explores how OCTANE solidifies his place as a consistent hitmaker blending accessibility with experimental edge. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nothing is more romantic than being intentional in caring for your spouse. True romance reaches far beyond physical intimacy. Building love and trust that can weather any storm requires mutual commitment and dedication. Join Laurie Crouch, Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell, Dr. DeeDee Freeman, and Holly Wagner for an honest conversation on how to keep intimacy and love alive through all seasons of married life. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, we encourage you to go back and listen to the previous conversations in this series: 1. Our Love Stories 2. The Language of Love 3. Priorities for a Healthy Marriage   ------- When we grasp the depths of God's unconditional love for us, we can love others well! Here are 10 Bible Verses to remind you of God's unconditional love for YOU! ------- Do you want more Better Together? We have 1100+ conversations available! Start watching now for free on the TBN+ app!   --------  If you need prayer, join our community on Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // TikTok  and let us know how we can pray for you! ---------  Better Together is TBN's first daily original program made by women for women! We discuss faith, family, friends, and so much more—no topic is off-limits. Find out what happens when real friends get together for real conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

" The moment I stepped out of that Bishop's office, those cravings were gone. I went through three rehabs in my lifetime. I would go to AA meetings. When I got clean, I hated going to the meetings because they just made me feel guilty. Like you have this disease you're gonna carry with you the rest of your life. Well I don't. The Savior took that from me. He took it from me, and I don't have to worry."00:00 Struggling with Guilt04:11 Teenage Rebellion and First Experiences with Drugs10:05 Post-Mission Struggles and First Marriage11:40 Descent into Addiction and Legal Troubles27:43 Reuniting with Family After Prison31:27 Starting the Repentance Process35:50 Finding Love and Building a Family39:16 Reflecting on TransformationMemor Jewelry code COMEBACK for 10% offhttps://memorjewelry.com/Serve Clothing code COMEBACK for 15% offhttps://serveclothing.com/If you have a story to share please fill out the form: https://form.jotform.com/233109071625046For inquiries contact info.comebackpodcast@gmail.comCome Back Team:Director, Founder, & Host: Ashly StoneEditor: Cara ReedOutreach Manager: Jenna CarlsonAssistant Editor: Michelle BergerAssistant Editor: Britt SmallzeArt Director: Jeremy GarciaProduction Director: Trent Wardwell