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Building America is a phrase I heard over and over again as I toured the facility at Gaylor Electric and saw their innovation center or their “high school”, as they call it, where they have people come and learn. It truly was inspiring. I sat down with one of their apprentices, one of their journeymen, and I got the opportunity to close the conversation with the CEO, Chuck Goodrich. What I was struck most by was something that I've always wanted to communicate well to people about the skilled trades—you can start in the trades not knowing anything about what we do or how the work is done, but if you're willing to watch and wait, you will learn. And then if you're willing to do the work, put in the time, the opportunities are endless. I think that these conversations really make that clear. Chuck started by working hard and now he's the CEO of an almost billion dollar company with more than 4000 people and growing. They truly are building America. This is why we need the next generation to be built. It's not just about buildings. It's not just about data centers. It's about people and this is something that Gaylor Electric understands. We made it a longer episode to celebrate our milestone of 100 episodes of The Line. We hope you enjoy.

This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with Cheryl McKissick Daniel — President and CEO of McKissick & McKissick, the oldest Black- and women-owned design and construction firm in the U.S. With five generations of legacy behind her, Cheryl has literally changed skylines while paving the way for women and people of color in an industry that wasn’t built for us. In this inspiring conversation, Cheryl shares: The journey behind her new book, The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissicks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers. How her mother courageously took over the family business after tragedy struck. Lessons from navigating a male- and white-dominated industry while building relationships and leading with integrity. The power of resilience, prayer, and community when starting from scratch in New York. Personal stories of overcoming health scares and why legacy and family history matter more than ever. From stories of scrappy entrepreneurship in a Manhattan walk-up to multimillion-dollar projects like the Barclays Center and JFK Airport, Cheryl offers both blueprint and inspiration for anyone determined to build their own table—and their own legacy. Key Takeaways: Legacy isn’t inherited, it’s built—brick by brick, generation by generation. Relationships and integrity are as valuable as technical skills in business. Women have always been at the forefront of resilience and innovation, even when history tries to erase them. Creating your own family tree can be a powerful way to honor where you’ve come from and inspire the next generation. Resources & Mentions: Cheryl McKissick Daniel’s book: The Black Family Who Built America McKissick & McKissick projects: Barclays Center, Harlem Hospital Center, JFK Terminal One See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICE raids at Georgia's Hyundai/LG battery plant spark big questions about who's getting U.S. jobs, as Justin breaks down the arrests, the international fallout, and why “investment” should still mean hiring Americans. We dig into the latest jobs report (why a soft print could mean rate cuts—and what's lurking beneath the topline), DC/Chicago protest optics, and a viral Don Lemon street moment you'll have to hear to believe. Plus: Dearborn/Houston culture clashes, Marlena Hackney's fight for freedom, Michigan's alternate electors back in court, a Tim Kaine clip that misunderstands where rights come from, and the week's media takedowns—from CNN edits to Piers Morgan's pronoun showdown. Buckle up.Get the stories from today's show in THE STACK: https://justinbarclay.comNew gear is here! Check out the latest in the Justin Store: https://justinbarclay.com/storeKirk Elliott PHD - FREE consultation on wealth conservation - http://GoldWithJustin.comJoin Justin in the MAHA revolution - http://HealthWithJustin.comTry Cue Streaming for just $2 / day and help support the good guys https://justinbarclay.com/cueUp to 80% OFF! Use promo code JUSTIN http://MyPillow.com/JustinPatriots are making the Switch! What if we could start voting with our dollars too? http://SwitchWithJustin.com

What is the Build America Caucus? Representative Josh Harder joins the podcast to discuss why he founded the Build America Caucus, why he still believes in bipartisanship, and how to implement the best ideas for building more housing, infrastructure and energy. To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/   Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Michael Saylor's Bitcoin strategy may be more than corporate treasury—could MicroStrategy be the backbone of America's first national Bitcoin reserve? With Trump pledging to never sell seized Bitcoin, Eric Trump calling Saylor a “national treasure,” and DC quietly moving on strategic assets, the pieces are lining up. Is this the ultimate play for US dominance in the digital age?SPONSORS⛓️ Mining Disrupthttp://www.eventbrite.com/e/1332865469499/?discount=SIMPLYBITCOINThe Worlds Largest Bitcoin Mining Expo!! Dallas, Texas November 11-13, 2025Promo code: SIMPLYBITCOIN for 20% off⚡️ THE ORANGE PILL APPhttps://www.orangepillapp.com - Meet local Bitcoiners- Find local Bitcoin events- Find local merchants that accept Bitcoin- STACK FRIENDS WHO STACK SATS

Join host Megan Antonelli as she sits down with Melissa Medina, Co-Founder & CEO of eMerge Americas, to discuss the landmark partnership that's reshaping healthcare innovation. From transforming Miami into a global tech hub to launching the most dynamic health platform in the Americas, Melissa shares insights on cross-sector collaboration, venture capital trends, and why Florida is becoming the epicenter for breakthrough healthcare solutions. Discover how eMerge HEALTH 2026 will unite payers, providers, policymakers, and innovators to drive real-world impact across AI, precision health, and health equity initiatives.Melissa Medina, Co-Founder and CEO, eMerge AmericasMegan Antonelli, Founder & CEO, HealthIMPACT

Building America's Premier Health Innovation Platform: eMerge Americas' Cross-Sector Join host Megan Antonelli as she sits down with Melissa Medina, Co-Founder & CEO of eMerge Americas, to discuss the landmark partnership that's reshaping healthcare innovation. From transforming Miami into a global tech hub to launching the most dynamic health platform in the Americas, Melissa shares insights on cross-sector collaboration, venture capital trends, and why Florida is becoming the epicenter for breakthrough healthcare solutions. Discover how eMerge HEALTH 2026 will unite payers, providers, policymakers, and innovators to drive real-world impact across AI, precision health, and health equity initiatives. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Curious about reinsurance and its impacts in the surety market? Join us on this episode as we chat with experts Brian Fiore of Aon, Stephen Haney of Chubb Surety, and Jeff Ryan of Partner Re to uncover what reinsurance is, why it is important to the surety market, and how it can drive growth, manage risk, and support major infrastructure projects. Plus, don't miss a lighthearted debate on the best Philly cheesesteak! Check out episode #135 Unveiling America's Infrastructure: Progress, Problems and Possibilities for more about the latest ASCE Infrastructure Report Card that was mentioned during this episode. With special guests: Brian Fiore, Senior Managing Director, Aon Stephen Haney, Division President, North America Surety, and Chief Underwriting Officer, Global Surety, Chubb Surety Jeff Ryan, Business Unit Leader, Financial Risks, Partner Re Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored by Old Republic!

[Dr Alexander MacDonald]We've been lucky. The day could come where most of the world loses electricity at exactly the same time. So we have to modernise electricity centred around the supergrid that protects the flow of electricity because it is life-giving.[Nick Breeze]In this ClimateGen episode, I'm speaking with Dr Alexander McDonald, a former head of climate research at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, NOAA. Alexander outlines the need to urgently upgrade electrical energy generation in the US and around the world using supergrids. The vulnerability of existing grids was illustrated recently in Spain and Portugal, where an outage hit the entire Iberian Peninsula in May 2025.Without a massive transition to resilient electrification, we are all exposed to huge risks posed by power outages. In the next episode, I speak with Dr Sumitra Das about the proposed cooling plan for India. What we have found last year, 37 cities crossed 45 degrees Celsius and with humidity that means 55 degrees to 65 degrees Celsius, real fill that you'd have.90% of the people do not have air conditioning today. Dr Sumitra Das and his colleagues have proposed a national cooling policy plan in an effort to counter the deaths caused by extreme heatwaves. This includes geoengineering techniques that many will find controversial.And yet, as the emissions keep rising, so do the temperatures and the humidity. Thank you to all members and subscribers for supporting this channel. There are more episodes in the pipeline covering interrelated climate topics from experts across the globe.Thank you for listening. Alexander, thank you very much for taking the time to speak to me today. We're going to talk about the whole supergrid proposal that you're very involved in.And I just wanted to ask you to give a brief status quo in the US for electricity generation and transmission and also considering the future demand for, especially when we're talking about new technologies like AI, for example.

Joseph Tardi is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Stucco Kings LLC, a leading stucco contracting company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A 2001 graduate of Marist College, Tardi combined his academic foundation with a strong entrepreneurial drive to launch a direct-to-consumer business focused on high-quality stucco repair, installation, and restoration. Since its founding in 2019, Stucco Kings LLC has built a strong reputation for excellence, delivering expert services in stucco reconstruction, patchwork, and moisture prevention. The company serves a wide range of residential and commercial clients throughout Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties. In March 2024, Tardi took a bold step forward by launching Stucco Kings Franchise LLC, establishing the first-ever stucco franchise in the United States. This pioneering expansion offers a scalable, proven business model for aspiring franchise owners and introduces a trusted, recognizable brand to consumers nationwide. Under Tardi's leadership, both entities remain actively operated from their corporate headquarters in Broward County, continuing to set the standard in the stucco industry.

Description: Energy Fuels CEO Mark Chalmers joins Wealthion's Trey Reik to reveal how his company is leading America's rare earths comeback, and why critical minerals are becoming one of today's biggest untapped investment opportunities. For this second part of our Rare Earths special coverage, Mark explains how Energy Fuels is transforming from a uranium and vanadium producer into a rare earths leader, securing world-class projects in Brazil, Australia, and Madagascar to help reduce America's dangerous dependence on China. Discover why rare earths, especially those used in EVs, wind turbines, and defense technologies, are essential for the future of energy and national security. Key Topics: - Why magnets drive the rare earths story - How China seized rare earths dominance - Why thorium processing sets Energy Fuels apart - The global race to secure critical minerals - Why the rare earths boom is just beginning Would you like to hear more about SCP and its rare earth mineral projects? Get their white paper here: https://wealthion.com/rare-earth-metals/ Chapters: 1:42 - Energy Fuels: America's Secret Powerhouse in Uranium & Vanadium 2:03 - Vanadium's Superpower: The Metal That Doubles Steel's Strength 3:12 - How Energy Fuels Cracked the Rare Earths Code 4:40 - Monazite Revealed: The Tiny Ore with Massive Potential 6:27 - Rare Earths Uncovered: The Five Elements That Matter Most 7:31 - Traveling in Packs: Why Rare Earths Always Stick Together 8:54 - Magnets Rule: The Hidden Force Behind the Rare Earth Boom 11:40 - China's Monopoly: How They Took Over the Rare Earths Market 16:54 - Building America's Rare Earths Comeback: Energy Fuels' Bold Mission 24:21 - From Madagascar to America: The Economics of Moving Rare Earth Sands 28:46 - Why the Mining Titans Missed the World's Best Rare Earth Find 30:48 - Energy Fuels' Secret Weapon: Mastering Separation & Storage 35:35 - The 2028 Vision: How Energy Fuels Plans to Lead the Rare Earths Race 37:18 - Billion-Dollar Blueprint: How Much Will It Cost to Win? 39:11 - Will the U.S. Government Supercharge America's Rare Earth Dream? 40:50 - Rare Earths 2.0: Why This Could Be the Start of a Massive Boom Investment Concerns? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4jLZpOO Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #RareEarths #Uranium #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I talk with Ryan Johnson, co-founder and CEO of Culdesac, about building the United States' first car-free neighborhood from scratch. We discuss everything from winning over the fire department with foldable ladders to building hundreds of units without building a single parking garage. Ryan also opens up about how designing for people—rather than cars—has paid off big time for both residents and local retailers, and why he believes autonomous vehicles, ride-sharing, and a passion for walkability will reshape cities nationwide.TAKEAWAYSWalkability Isn't a Niche Luxury—It's a Mass Market Demand. The majority of Americans would pay more to live in a walkable neighborhood, and 92% of Gen Z is on board. This isn't just a trend—it's a tidal wave.Car-Free Living Works—Even in Phoenix. If a walkable neighborhood can thrive in a sprawling, car-centric city like Phoenix, it can work anywhere. The key? Thoughtful design, mixed-use spaces, and actual community-building.Parking Garages Are the Next Real Estate Mistake. Developers still pouring millions into structured parking are setting themselves up for regret. AV ride-hailing, changing transportation habits, and shifting zoning laws are making them obsolete faster than people realize.Retail Thrives When It's a Destination, Not an Afterthought. Culdesac started with six planned retail spaces—now they have 21, and local businesses are thriving. Why? Because people actually want to be there.Building for Humans, Not Traffic Engineers, Changes Everything. The way we build cities has quietly been making us more isolated, unhealthy, and unhappy. Culdesac's design flips that script—prioritizing gathering spaces, green areas, and human-scale density.CHAPTERS00:00 The Need for Change in Urban Design02:57 Introducing Cul-de-Sac: A New Vision for Neighborhoods06:12 Designing Walkable Communities: The Cul-de-Sac Approach08:54 Innovative Infrastructure: Rethinking Parking and Access11:50 Financing the Future: Capital Strategies for New Developments15:04 Community and Belonging: The Heart of Urban Living18:07 Navigating Challenges: Working with City Regulations21:07 Phased Development: Learning and Adapting in Real Time24:00 The Impact of COVID-19 on Construction and Costs26:58 Market Dynamics: Setting Rents in a Changing Landscape29:43 The Evolution of Walkable Neighborhoods32:03 Creating Community Through Intentional Design34:48 Retail and Community Engagement37:59 The Role of Local Businesses in Urban Development40:50 Innovative Urban Design and Architecture43:54 Challenges and Surprises in Development45:41 The Future of Walkable Communities50:18 Leadership and Vision in Development55:41 Advice for Aspiring DevelopersCONNECT WITH RYANCuldesac: https://culdesac.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjohnsonazInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveculdesac/Twitter: https://x.com/ryanmjohnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorCONNECT WITH AUSTIN TUNNELLNewsletter: https://playbook.buildingculture.com/https://www.instagram.com/austintunnell/https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-tunnell-2a41894a/https://twitter.com/AustinTunnellCONNECT WITH BUILDING CULTUREhttps://www.buildingculture.com/https://www.instagram.com/buildingculture/https://twitter.com/build_culturehttps://www.facebook.com/BuildCulture/SPONSORSThank you so much to the sponsors of The Building Culture Podcast!Sierra Pacific Windows: https://www.sierrapacificwindows.com/One Source Windows: https://onesourcewindows.com/

We're pulling up a chair in the up-and-coming downtown Norfolk area in Nebraska for this episode. Recorded at the Nucor Detailing Center, we chat with Mechanical Engineer Jayden Prauner and Detailing Center Lead Gaby Pena, about what it means to be part of the Nucor family.Nucor Vulcraft is a company that's not just supporting the construction of warehouses, schools and hospitals but also helping to build up the local community and the legacy of American manufacturing. We explore how it's helping to shape the lives of the people who work there and beyond thanks to community investment and a people-first approach.Jayden and Gaby both share their stories in this episode about working for Vulcraft and how it has evolved its technology, safety practices, and quality over the years. Places like Norfolk are hubs for manufacturing and engineering, so we look at how Vulcraft and downtown revitalization projects have been key to retaining talent in the area. In this episode, find out:How the downtown Norfolk area is on the up, thanks to local community investment Jayden gives us a quick overview of what Vulcraft does and how it sits in the Nucor family of companiesA brief history on Vulcraft and how it's closely tied to the culture and community of Norfolk – something that continues todayHow community events, investment, and connections with local schools all make Nucor employees feel like one big familyWhy Jayden and Gaby decided to stick around in Norfolk rather than head to a bigger city for their careerHow one internship at Vulcraft was enough to make Gaby swap her chosen career path and set out into manufacturingWhat other similar small, remote communities can learn from Norfolk and VulcraftVulcraft's commitment to improvement and investing in the right things – from people to safety innovationsInsights into the recent safety innovations and investments Nucor Vulcraft has made to prioritize frontline staff safety What the day in the life of a frontline leader looks like today vs. how it looked decades agoHow Nucor Vulcraft invests in team development and careers with training, role swapping and internal promotionsEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“It's hard to go anywhere around town without seeing Vulcraft or the Nucor name sponsoring an event or donating time. It's surprising how many events you go to and know that your company is willing to sponsor that." Jayden"My daughter told me, 'Mom, today at school, all the Nucor kids, like the parents work for Nucor, we all sat together.' Even the excitement that the kids get just knowing that they're the Nucor family is really big, at least for me it is." Gaby"I think it starts with putting the people first. I think Nucor and Vulcraft do a great job of not only saying it but really meaning it and showing it through their actions." JaydenLinks & mentions:Nucor Vulcraft, part of the Nucor family, Vulcraft is the largest producer of open web steel joists and joist girders in North America.Nucor Detailing Center, a one-of-a-kind drafting facility designed to reduce drafting and modelling times to improve productivity and quality.Divots Brewery, craft brewery in Nortfolk specializing in handcrafted beers with American grown barley and...

In this episode, I chat with Sanjiv Malhotra, Founder and CEO of Sparkz, and a true force in clean tech manufacturing. Sanjiv takes us through his fascinating journey of battery innovation and the gap he saw in the national supply chain manufacturing cathode materials here in the United States. This guy is all about bringing battery production back to America, ensuring sustainability, and building a resilient supply chain that's free from dependence on foreign powers. Trust me, you don't want to miss this inside look at how clean energy manufacturing is reshaping our country's future.We also dive into workforce development, which Sanjiv has championed by retraining former coal workers to build the batteries of tomorrow. Sanjive also describes the partnership between Sparkz and the United Auto Workers establishing a historic climate-tech workforce partnership. It's a real testament to the power of collaboration between government, private industry, and communities. Stick around to hear how Sparkz is paving the way for a cleaner, greener, and more independent energy sector—all while keeping jobs right here at home.AMCC's podcast is made possible in part by the expertise of Mike McAllen, founder of Podcasting4Associations. Are you part of an association also looking to produce a podcast? Let us get you in touch with Mike.Thank you to the Economic Development Administration for their partnership in producing this podcast. This podcast was prepared in part using Federal funds under award 3070145 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Key Ideas:Supply Chain Independence: Sparkz sources 100% U.S.-based materials, ensuring national security and economic independence.Workforce Development: Retraining displaced coal workers in West Virginia to drive the clean energy future.Infrastructure Needs: The importance of robust utilities, permitting processes, and local partnerships for manufacturing success.Ecosystem Approach: Building industries through collaboration between public and private sectors, universities, and communities.Links to Learn More:Find Sanjiv on LinkedIn.Learn more about Sparkz Inc.Follow AMCC on Linkedin.Find Matt on Linkedin.Visit our website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a recent online debate fired up on the Right, a new attention was brought to the HB-1 Visa program, which is used by American companies to recruit foreign workers to fill high-skill jobs, typically in technology. Some argue the program is good because it brings more skilled talent to the United States and others say it displaces or blocks opportunity for American workers and should be reformed or ended. In this segment, economist Dr. Howard Wall from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's Center For Regional Economic Research evaluates the claims on both sides. For more information: https://www.utc.edu/gary-w-rollins-college-of-business/center-for-regional-economic-research

Mike's gone from green project engineer to the President of DDS Companies, a civil contractor self-performing a long list of utility work in the Northeast. To learn more, visit https://ddscompanies.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products. Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.

Josh Butzbaugh, Senior Project Engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, has been focusing his research on Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH). His research has helped to demonstrate the impact HPWH's can have on efficiency, carbon reduction, and peak demand response. The problem with implementing the technology is that replacement happens at a point of failure and consumers want a new water heater installed immediately, generally within 48 hours. Now that the inflation reduction act funding is offering a 10-year incentive to consumers and industry to install HPWHs the DOE has put forward a tool designed specifically to help plumbing contractors quickly assess the opportunity for successful installations. Josh shares his research and knowledge and guides us through the new heat pump water heater installation tool on the Building America Solution Center. Thanks, Josh, for speaking with me and helping us understand more about HPW Heating as well as some of the obstacles to deploying newer technologies. Josh Butzbaugh on LinkedIn Building America Solution Center Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Tool DOE Career Skills Training Grant Program

With just one week to go until Election Day, former President Donald Trump delivered remarks to the press at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Tuesday. He's heading to Pennsylvania later for a Building America's Future event in Drexel Hill and a rally in Allentown.Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver her campaign's “closing argument” on Tuesday from the Ellipse near the White House, where Trump spoke ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Harris's campaign said her speech is designed to lay out her vision for the future.Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon was released from prison early Tuesday after serving a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the now-defunct House Jan. 6 Committee. Bannon returned to his podcast and online show, saying he was focused on helping Trump win the presidential election.

Welcome to The Game Changing Attorney Podcast's exclusive "Road to the Summit" mini-series! As we count down to the 2024 Game Changers Summit — the #1 Law Firm Growth Conference on Earth — we're bringing you the most impactful conversations from past events and episodes featuring the powerhouse speakers you'll see this year. In this electrifying conversation, we're diving into the mindset, strategies, and lessons from none other than John Morgan — a true legal titan and one of the most successful attorneys in the world. From building the largest personal injury firm in America to redefining legal marketing, John shares how he scaled his empire with grit, vision, and relentless ambition. Here's what you'll learn: How John's “teacup” strategy helped him dominate new markets and scale nationally Why recognizing the role of luck can shape your success The key to long-term growth through relationships and integrity If you're ready to get fired up and take your firm to the next level, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. The Road to the Summit starts here! ---- Show Notes: 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – The Role of Luck in John Morgan's Success 05:26 – A Life-Changing Case: Financial Independence from a Paraplegic Case 07:28 – How John Morgan Defines Success 08:43 – Facing Animosity and Competition in the Legal Market 11:22 – The Importance of Giving Without Expectation 19:33 – Knowing Yourself: Self-Examination for Success 27:30 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways ---- Links & Resources You Can't Teach Hungry: Creating the Multimillion Dollar Law Firm by John Morgan Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow Litify Give and Take by Adam Grant Only the Paranoid Survive: How to Exploit the Crisis Points That Challenge Every Company by Andrew S. Grove You Can't Teach Vision: The Twenty-First Century Law Firm by John Morgan The Second Half of Life by Angeles Arrien ---- Listening to this episode but want to watch it? Check it out on Spotify.  Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 289 John Morgan – Grow or Die: The Mindset of a Champion 269 Jan Dils – Leading the Largest Female-Founded Law Firm in America 290 AMMA – The Realities of Starting a Law Firm

Join U.S. Army Retired Colonel Dr. Damon T. Arnold as he hosts a distinguished panel with Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman Danny K. Davis and macroeconomist Alphecca Muttardy, Chief Economic Adviser for the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank. In this episode, our guests dive deep into the critical need for a $5 trillion National Infrastructure Bank to revitalize America's infrastructure and economy. Congressman Davis and Muttardy discuss how this bank will finance essential infrastructure projects, create millions of well-paying jobs, and address pressing issues like climate change, affordable housing, and job training for veterans. Learn about the history behind this proposal and how it could reshape the American economy for the better.Watch now to learn how the National Infrastructure Bank can transform our country, tackle infrastructure challenges, and ensure economic growth.

David Burkhart is the CEO of Garney Construction, a national water and wastewater contractor. Aaron and David talk about his progression through the company, Garney's employee ownership program, and the state of US infrastructure. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products. Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.

Eric Werling spent 30 years in public service. First in the Navy, then as a consultant supporting EPA's infant EnergyStar program, before helping to create and manage the EPA Indoor airPLUS program, and finally as the DOE Building America program manager. Those 30 years were well spent helping innovation in the residential construction arena grow, flourish and come to market. Eric lived and contributed to the history and introduction of applied building science and energy efficient construction into mainstream construction.  We get an overview of that history through his carrier and then learn about the important work Eric is aiming to accomplish with his newly minted consulting firm.  Home Innovation Strategies, which provides expert consulting services to innovators in or adjacent to the residential building markets to help successfully leverage government & national lab resources, facilitate productive connections, and make smart business decisions regarding home performance technologies and applications.  I have known Eric throughout my carrier as it also shadowed the growth and direction of Building America, EnergyStar, Indoor airPLUS, and the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home programs so it was a real pleasure to learn more of the inside story and history of these programs that have been so impactful in the building industry. Eric Werling on LinkedIn Home Innovation Strategies, LLC Building America EnergyStar for New Homes indoor airPlus DOE Zero Energy Ready Home

On this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, hosts Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Christie Casciano Burns are joined by Bob Apter, President of the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL), the largest youth hockey league in the United States. Bob shares his journey from a passionate young player to the leader of a league with over 50 organizations and 300 teams. Discover how NIHL's innovative approach to competitive balance, community involvement, and partnerships with major teams like the Chicago Blackhawks has fostered incredible growth and success.Bob also provides valuable insights on how parents can make informed decisions about their child's hockey journey, the importance of fair play, and the impact of meaningful game experiences. Plus, learn about the special initiatives NIHL supports, including their collaboration with the Wounded Warriors veterans team.Key Points:•Growth and Success of NIHL:•How NIHL grew from six teams to over 300.•The league's commitment to fair play and competitive balance.•Partnership with the Chicago Blackhawks:•Promoting youth hockey growth through collaboration with the Blackhawks.•Creating memorable championship experiences for young players.•Ensuring Fair Play:•NIHL's unique seeding process and its benefits.•Addressing challenges in maintaining competitive balance.•Parental Involvement:•Tips for parents on making informed decisions about league changes.•Understanding and supporting your child's hockey needs.•Communication and Transparency:•How NIHL maintains open lines of communication with families and clubs.•The importance of listening to feedback and making adjustments.•Special Initiatives:•Involving the Wounded Warriors veterans team and fostering community connections.•Success stories like Tage Thompson's journey from NIHL to the NHL.Quotes:•“If you like the situation, the coach, the staff, and the rink, there's no reason to leave ever.”•“Competitiveness is key. Winning or losing by 10 goals doesn't help anyone.”We Want To Hear From You - Click Here To Leave Us Fan Mail!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.Use Code "HNS-72A36D" at the Meta Quest Store to score 10% off an annual plan!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group: Our Kids Play Hockey X: @OKPHpodcast Instagram: @OurKidsPlayHockey LinkedIn: Our Kids Play Hockey YouTube: Our Kids Play Hockey

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Rusty Cannon The June 25th primary is quickly approaching, and now a group called Building America’s Future has announced a six-figure ad buy in support of Republican Attorney General Candidate Derek Brown. Although there was no specific number for how much money was spent on the ads, this remains a large funding effort in a very important race. The KSL at Night hosts delve into the details.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Rusty Cannon Senate Democrats to introduce new border security bill KSL at Night kicks off a new week with hosts Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon discussing news that Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will reintroduce a border security bill. Some Republicans say the bill is a political stunt, so they won’t support it. Speaker Mike Johnson says the bill is dead on arrival in the House. The hosts discuss if the bill will go anywhere.   Prosecution rests amidst bombshells in Trump hush money trial Trump’s hush money trial could wrap up as soon as next week. Today, the prosecution finished their questioning of Trump’s former fixer, Michael Cohen. Some of the biggest news dropped today, bringing to light news that Cohen stole money from the Trump Organization and then lied about it. The KSL at Night hosts are joined by Greg Skordas, KSL Legal Analyst, to break down what happened today and what it means for the rest of this trial.   Role of third parties in the new presidential debates  When the modified presidential debates were announced, voters started showing some concern about the elimination of the third parties. Now, we’re learning that 7 in 10 voters want to see third-party and independent candidates in presidential debates this cycle. Taylor and Rusty discuss the decision to modify debates and how it called into question the potency of the long-standing debate organizer.   Voters’ concerns about inflation and how it’ll affect elections Lots of issues affect how people vote in elections. Border security, abortion rights, election security – all big ones. But a new poll finds that inflation is “far and away” the biggest issue for Americans heading into the 2024 election. It’s affecting Biden’s approval ratings, but it’s not a clear-cut finding. President Biden has insisted that higher prices and inflation is due to “corporate greed” but do the KSL at Night hosts agree?   The race for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large seat This election, voters in Salt Lake County will pick a new at-large council member. Two Republicans will take part in the June primary for this seat, as will two Democrats. We start our week-long coverage by interviewing one of the candidates, Michael Carey, GOP candidate for Salt Lake County Council, At-Large. We also plan to speak with all the candidates in the race this week, right here on KSL at Night.   Non-profit announces six-figure ad buy in Utah Attorney General race The June 25th primary is quickly approaching, and now a group called Building America’s Future has announced a six-figure ad buy in support of Republican Attorney General Candidate Derek Brown. Although there was no specific number for how much money was spent on the ads, this remains a large funding effort in a very important race. The KSL at Night hosts delve into the details.   Republican party in-fighting in Arizona and elsewhere After losing the race for Arizona governor in 2020, Kari Lake is back in the spotlight, this time running for Kyrsten Simena’s senate seat. But rifts within the state GOP could hurt hers – and Donald Trump’s — chances of winning. Samuel Benson, Deseret News Political Correspondent, explains why this race, in one of the most critical swing-states in the country, could be hurting the party’s chances with the general electorate.   New survey: best government agency to work for KSL at Night Hosts Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon wrap tonight’s show discussing the annual ‘Best Federal Agencies to Work For’ survey just released last week. This survey covers more than 500 different federal agencies, and measures job satisfaction and engagement. Which government agency do you think would be the best to work for? Listen to this segment to find out who took the top spot!

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Katie Miller is a senior advisor of Building America's Future, a conservative nonprofit that is exposing Biden's neglect for the border with their “Chaos at the Border” campaign. Katie previously served as Communications Director for Vice President Pence and was the Deputy Press Secretary for DHS.

This week, Seth Brumby, deputy managing editor at Reorg, speaks with David Dowden, a managing director at MacKay Shields, about the outperformance of high yield municipal bonds in the first quarter, the redemption of Building America Bonds and the overall evolution of taxable bonds for municipal investors.

0:00- New Biden ad: not a young guy but I get things done 13:47- Biden's redundant SOTU: we've heard it all before…LITERALLY..didn't have to watch because I saw it in '22 and '23 34:13- William Kirk, Washington Gun Law, on new IL gun legislation, HB 2329 54:30- Pritzker's “thank an abortion provider day” message 1:13:44- Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, discusses the dire situation in Haiti, pier construction for Gaza Aid and Gaza ceasefire negotiations For more on Steven Bucci and his work for The Heritage Foundation visit heritage.org  1:32:14- Building America's Future ad: Laken Riley 1:49:45- CEO of Good Kid Productions, Rob Montz, discusses his new mini- doc  It Wasn't Fauci: How the Deep State Really Played Trump For more on It Wasn't Fauci and other Good Kid Productions films goodkidproductions.com 2:06:38- Founder, CIO Perry International Capital Partners, LLC., Jim Perry, goes over the February jobs numbers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micah is the President and Founder of Anchor Investments, which is on a mission to Build America's Most Generous Real Estate Company. Micah focuses on identifying real estate investment opportunities for Anchor, raising capital, and leading the team.  He is also the founder of Mission Hotels, the only hotel brand in America that gives away the majority of its profits to support underserved communities.  On this episode, Chris and Micah discuss:  Growing up in urban Memphis The need for great schools & father figures The state of retail real estate Building Anchor How to give away money Links: Anchor Investments Micah on LinkedIn Lloyd Reeb on The Fort Die with Zero by Bill Perkins Halftime by Bob Buford We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on providing relevant content to our listeners.  https://www.thefortpod.com/survey Topics (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:07) - Growing up on the wrong side of Memphis (00:07:40) - The working poor (00:09:58) - The importance of good schools (00:17:05) - Micah's early career (00:19:28) - Experiences in the GFC (00:23:27) - Micah's job today (00:28:36) - Thoughts on the retail market (00:29:39) - Developing a trait of generosity (00:33:30) - Building America's Most Generous Real Estate Company (00:41:15) - Buying churches and converting them to hotels (00:47:51) - How to give away money (00:54:06) - What does the inner-city need to change? (00:57:03) - Charter Schools (00:58:20) - How to get people involved in giving (01:02:22) - Raising grounded children   (01:08:55) - Why people with money don't give (01:12:53) - How to know where to give (01:17:22) - Thoughts on giving across the street vs. across the ocean (01:18:50) - The Halftime Institute (01:24:38) - Final thoughts Support our Sponsors Better Pitch: https://bit.ly/42d9L0I Fort Capital: https://bit.ly/FortCapital Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Chris on Social Media: Twitter: https://bit.ly/3BYIjcH LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45gIkFd   Watch The Fort on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oynxNX Visit our website: https://bit.ly/43SOvys Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0 Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO  The FORT is produced by Johnny Podcasts

The Building America Solution Center grew out of the Department of Energy's Building America Program. A Program that has been a source of innovations in residential building energy efficiency and performance for over 25 years. The Building America Program leverages cutting-edge building science research to develop the solutions and best practices needed to advance energy efficiency in the homes we are building today. The Solution Center is the platform the Department of Energy is using to disseminate and provide access to the expert information on hundreds of high-performance construction topics, including applied building science, air sealing and insulation, HVAC, windows, indoor air quality, and much more. Recently the Solution Center added the Building Science Advisor which is a no-cost, web-based tool that provides expert guidance on the moisture durability and energy efficiency of new and retrofit wall assembly designs. The Building Science Advisor helps teach building science principles and can inform residential building designers, builders, engineers, and students of building science, on how to specify energy-efficient, moisture-durable wall systems, with a simple, intuitive user-interface. The tool leverages expert knowledge and a database of thousands of pre-simulated hygrothermal models to provide rapid feedback and expert guidance on wall assembly design, tailored to your specific climate zone. If you use this simple modeling tool you can fail fast and move forward quickly while limiting risk exposure and increasing cost effective design. It was a pleasure speaking with the national lab team of experts that help bring this tool forward for our collective use and who guided me through their carrier pathway as well as us through the Building Solution Center and specifically the Building Science Advisor tool. Building America Solution Center Building Science Advisor Oak Ridge National Laboratory Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Washington State University

Interview with Mark Chalmers, President & CEO of Energy Fuels Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/energy-fuels-amexuuuu-white-mesa-mill-central-to-us-uranium-recovery-3820Recording date: 1st November 2023Energy Fuels Inc (NYSE: UUUU) is a uranium and rare earth elements mining company with assets located in the western United States. The company holds more in-ground vanadium resources than any other US producer, and its White Mesa Mill in Utah is the only fully-licensed and operating conventional uranium mill in the U.S, and with licensed capacity of 8+ million pounds of uranium per year.Energy Fuels is currently preparing to resume uranium production at its Pinyon Plain Mine and La Sal Complex, which together have an annual licensed capacity of over 1 million pounds of uranium. With the uranium market showing signs of a structural supply deficit as demand grows and supply declines, the company is well-positioned to benefit from higher uranium prices needed to incentivize new mine production. The company is building a critical minerals hub and currently recovers uranium, high-purity vanadium, REE, and potentially radium-226. Energy Fuels has produced small quantities of rare earth elements in the past and is looking to significantly ramp up production. Energy Fuels has a strong balance sheet with over $200 million in working capital and is preparing for potential M&A in both the uranium and rare earth sectors. View Energy Fuels company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/energy-fuelsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Jenn and Myron talk about former speaker of the house Kevin McCarthy and his historic firing, Gavin Newsom pulling off a great move, the republicans in disarray, and new technology in new cars. They also discuss what they are watching, including: Gangs of New York Naked attraction Extraordinary Morning showAshokaMeg 2: The TrenchLionessOnly Murders in the Building America's Got TalentCONNECT WITH JENN & MYRONJENN ON TWITTERJENN ON INSTAGRAMMYRON ON TWITTERMYRON ON INSTAGRAMSUBSCRIBE TO DEAR DEAN MAGAZINEVOICE MEMOS WEB PAGE

Ismail Salhi is the Co-Founder of Wildgrain, the first bake-from-frozen subscription food service for artisanal breads, pastries, and pastas. In this episode, we'll chat about the current state of the over-commercialized American baked goods market, how Wildgrain bootstrapped itself to 44k paying subscribers, and its unique business model that taps into underutilized capacity of local bakeries. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the HNGRY newsletter

Trevor Crain, Mobility Research and Education Program Manager, Argonne National Laboratory joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss building America's electric vehicle workforce. The conversation begins with Trevor sharing his thoughts on developing the workforce of the future as society shifts to electrified forms of mobility and how this skill set can transition to other industries. Our team here at Argonne looks at how do we build revolutionary and innovative programs that help all of our workforce program participants be able to address all these different technologies. – Trevor CrainAs the workforce is developed to work on electric vehicles and the infrastructure needed to support EVs, Argonne is working to ensure that students have the skill sets needed to succeed even when the technology or standards change. One of the ways that Argonne is helping students develop the skill set of the future is through the EcoCar Challenge. The EcoCar Challenge is a multi-year program where 15 North American universities teams come together to develop next generation electric vehicle technologies and automation are energy efficient. These teams are getting real-world, hands on experiences.We are taking things out of the research realm and into the actual application realm onboard our real test vehicles. – Trevor CrainBernstein Research is projecting that battery electric vehicles will reach 40% marketshare globally by 2030. If this forecast comes to realization, the workforce development and the skills needed to service these vehicles will has to be accelerated and developed today.One way to potentially accelerate the work force development for EVs is through apprenticeships where students do not take on debt. This is just one of the many options that could be implemented to ensure that the workforce of the future is ready today.Expanding the conversation, Trevor discusses the skill set that students learn as part of the EcoCar Challenge. As part of the challenge, students are encouraged to think from a customer centric approach. Would a consumer want this feature? Would a consumer pay for this feature? Does this feature increase the range of the vehicle?Wrapping up the conversation, Trevor shares his thoughts on electric vehicles.Follow The Road To Autonomy on Apple PodcastsFollow The Road To Autonomy on LinkedInFollow The Road To Autonomy on TwitterRecorded on Tuesday, June 20, 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today learn about the history of Kaydon. A specialty ball bearing production company that has its origins in war, but whose products today go far beyond Muskegon Counties borders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

America's leadership is more politically divided and divisive than almost anytime in our nation's history. We sit at a generational and societal crossroad that will require leaders of courage, unity and vision to emerge and take charge in the best interest of the country; not for their own fame and fortune. +More Perfect Union Founder and CEO Jake Harriman spent years abroad solving world hunger and the effects of violent extremism, only to return home to a divided America; something this US Marine has vowed to change. Jake joins Fran Racioppi in the back of the 1944 Dodge live from Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 for a conversation on the state of America today, and why he thinks military Veteran leadership in politics is the key to unifying the fabric of America. Fran and Jake dive deep into the driving factors for disunity, such as social media, generational change, and the loss of agency in our leaders who have too often become beholden to the extremes, forgetting about the 70% of the population who live in the center. Jake defines the perfect centrist leader and Fran presses him on how everyday Veterans with a passion for change can overcome the funding and support barriers to entry to jump into political races nationwide.Learn more about +More Perfect Union on the web and on social media. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the Jedburgh workout2:23 Solving societal problems in the “Grey Zone”9:32 Jake fails in Kenya12:25 +More Perfect Union mission to close the divide in America17:28 Why we need Veterans in politics20:52 The role of social media in fueling political divide25:17 The role of regulation in social media vs the First Amendment31:52 How does a Veteran fund a campaign to get involved?35:27 What does a centrist leader look like today41:00 Jake's daily three foundations to successQuotes: “The aid groups could not reach people because in these gray zones it's too dangerous.” (3:28)“The best ideas I ever had when I was in these communities came from the leaders I worked with.” (8:14)“I didn't recognize the country we left to fight for.” (13:13)“Our political system is set up to incentivize the most extreme behavior to win.” (14:57)“We gotta do one more tour here at home to help save this country.” (18:02)“The algorithms that drive profits are the ones that fuel hate and fear.” (23:48)“70% of the country is in the middle…and they want change.” (34:40)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike's, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.

In this episode I head to Lexicon HQ to sit down with their CEO, Patrick Schueck. We discuss how Lexicon grew from humble beginnings as Schueck Steel to the construction powerhouse that it is today. We get an inside look on how Lexicon operates from a business perspective as well as how Lexicon operates as a family of companies that have been crucial to the overall success of the overall organization.       Patrick is living proof that hard work and a great dedication to your craft can result in a very fulfilling and impactful career, considering his company is quite literally Building America.Support the show

Jennifer Matthews is VP, Brand Strategy at FanDuel, America's largest sports betting and daily fantasy sports brand. Since online sports betting was legalized in the U.S in 2018, FanDuel has rapidly become America's leading betting company and acquired over 17 million customers and counting. But what have been the secrets to FanDuel's success when it comes to converting sports fans? How does it continue to acquire and engage sports audiences at such scale? And how have league and team sponsorships supercharged the brand's incredible growth? In episode five of The Fan Engagement Podcast, you'll learn: 00:40 - 03:15 Introduction to Jennifer and FanDuel 03:16 - 07:37 How FanDuel engages sports audiences when new states legalize sports betting 07:38 - 09:31 How FanDuel educates fans that are new to DFS and online sports betting 09:32 - 10:52 The power of sports sponsorships for marketing reach and scale 10:53 - 12:16 How product innovation keeps Fan Duel ahead of its competition 12:17 - 17:24 Kick of Destiny campaign: Capturing NFL fans at Super Bowl LVIII 17:25 - 18:30 Superbowl LVIII commercial: Reinventing half-time TV ads 18:31 - 20:32 Think Like a Player campaign: Using ‘deep fake' technology to engage NBA fans

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Marc Serrao shares the lessons he's learned along the journey of creating one of the world's greatest bakeries. He talks about the role of generosity and faith in his life and even gives advice to church leaders.About Marc Serrao: Marc and Susan Serrao started Oakmont Bakery in 1988, establishing themselves as the town's only full service retail bakery. They began with 1,200 square feet, 2 children and a big dream. Since then, their space has dramatically expanded to over 12,500 square feet, making Oakmont Bakery one of the largest retail bakeries in America, their family has more than doubled, adding 3 more children, and their dream of owning a successful business that will serve Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities for generations to come has been realized.The bakery was established on firm Christian beliefs and an absolute dedication to excellence and integrity in all areas. In 2010 Oakmont Bakery was honored to receive "Retail Bakery of the Year" by Modern Baking magazine - the most prestigious award in the retail bakery industry given to only one bakery in the country each year. Marc and Susan attribute their success first to their strong faith in God, and then to their superior product, hardworking staff and loyal customers, for all of whom they are deeply grateful.Marc and Susan are blessed to work side by side with many of their family members to provide a positive working environment where lasting relationships are formed. They consider it an honor to serve Pittsburgh with the outstanding products that their talents, hard work and dedication have created.4 Key Takeaways:1. Marc talks about his career journey starting at age 14 to the present day.2. He discusses some obstacles he's overcome, such as being sued and competition.3. Faith and giving are crucial to Marc's outlook on life. 4. Marc talks about work culture and why he believes in supporting his employee's dreams.Quotes From the Episode:“I like taking risks where I know what I'm capable of and I can climb to that.”“Lead like your legacy depends on it.”Resources Mentioned:Oakmont BakeryPittsburgh Leadership FoundationLee Kricher's WebsiteConnect with Marc:Website| LinkedIn

The past two years have been a watershed for American energy policy. A series of new laws – most notably the Inflation Reduction Act – have invigorated the domestic clean energy industry. At the same time, the war in Ukraine and the volatility in energy markets have stressed the importance of energy security.  In the midst of all this, the US Department of Energy has the difficult task of responding to the urgency of climate change and implementing the United States' new climate policies.  What are the major opportunities and challenges afforded by the IRA? What is the role of American energy in a time of global upheaval? And what is the Biden administration doing to bring about a more just and secure energy transition? This week, host Jason Bordoff talks with United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. They discuss the American energy sector, the Inflation Reduction Act, and how the Department of Energy is using its executive authority to address the climate crisis.  Secretary Granholm has overseen the Department of Energy and its nearly $50 billion budget since February 2021. She previously served as governor of Michigan from 2003 to 2011 and as Michigan's attorney general from 1999 to 2003. Secretary Granholm was also a distinguished professor of practice at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Law. This episode of the Columbia Energy Exchange is a recording of a live, in-person conversation that took place last week during the Columbia Global Energy Summit 2023.

Journalist Leila Philip first became interested in beavers when she saw a group of rodents building a pond near her house. Her fascination with what they were doing led her to research and report her new book, Beaverland, which takes a closer look at the animals' impact on North America, from the earliest transatlantic beaver fur trade to today's river restoration efforts. Philip spoke with NPR's Michel Martin about how learning their long history on our continent can highlight beavers' ongoing economic and environmental contributions, especially when it comes to water conservation.

Ace of Fades Presents: Off The Clipper With Special Guest! BETO IG: @BUILDINGAMERICAUSA Beto joins us and chats about the growth and success of his brand Building America USA! Join the conversation! Enjoy!

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. They serve over 331,000 students and instructors annually...that's over 14 million students since its founding in 1965!You might be familiar with SkillsUSA through their popular state and national competitions. But they're about more than just hard skills: Their mission is all about empowering students to become world-class leaders, workers and American citizens.In this episode, we're talking with Chelle Travis, the Executive Director of SkillsUSA, about the work this organization is doing to carry out its mission. The episode is all about how we best prepare students to be workers and leaders in today's technology-driven society.3 Big Takeaways from this episode:CTE is STEM, and STEM is CTE: Key features of STEM learning, like math, critical thinking, data analysis, problem-solving, and technology skills are all embedded into the learning outcomes for SkillsUSA's Career and Technical Education programs. Chelle helps us see how these STEM skills are necessary and used in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, culinary arts, hospitality, business, automotive and more.Some skills don't change: Conversations in TechEd often focus on what's new and emerging, but Chelle reminds us that some skills are foundational to our students' education. SkillsUSA has always focused on: the dignity of work, developing the whole person (not just technical skills), pride in innovation and ingenuity, lifelong learning and adaptability, and a commitment to helping others and giving back through service.Industry drives updates to standards, skills and technology: SkillsUSA relies on industry partnerships to guide the development of new standards, competitions and skill areas for students across the country. This is especially true in competitions, where industry determines the standards and judges the competitions.ResourcesTo learn more about SkillsUSA: www.skillsusa.orgConnect with SkillsUSA on social media:Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  LinkedInEpisode page: https://techedpodcast.com/skillsusa/Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Discover the inspiring story of Micah Lacher, President of Anchor Investments, on Building Scale. Learn about his success in managing over $300 million in real estate transactions and his unique approach to property investment. Micah also shares insights on his groundbreaking venture, Mission Hotels, which supports underserved communities through its profits. Additionally, delve into his philanthropic efforts with Team Chad and other community organizations. An insightful episode highlighting a blend of business acumen and social responsibility.

Today's guest on Building Scale is Micah Lacher. Micah is the President and Founder of Anchor Investments. Micah focuses on identifying and underwriting real estate investment opportunities for Anchor Investments. Anchor is a private, Nashville-based real estate investment company with a strategic focus to acquire, develop and manage income-producing commercial properties across the country. Anchor has a diverse portfolio of properties, including office, industrial, retail, residential and hospitality. Primarily Anchor specializes in value add, core plus retail projects and has seen tremendous success with this model. The team relies on their diverse experience in leasing, property management, acquisition/disposition, and development to make their investment decisions.He is also the founder of Mission Hotels which is the only hotel brand in America that gives away the MAJORITY of its profits to underserved communities.  “Room for a room…” When someone purchases a room with mission hotels another room is given to someone that needs it.  This episode is a must listen to just to hear about Mission Hotels. Over the course of the last thirteen years, Micah has been involved in over $300 million of transactions as a principal including the acquisition and development of close to 2.5 million square feet of commercial real estate.  Micah stays extremely involved in his community through his board and volunteer positions with the Nashville House Foundation for Young Life, The Legacy Center, Halftime Nashville, Team Chad and Pursue Ministries. He is also a past board member of the Davidson County Chapter of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association and the Ronald McDonald House. He has also served as a Young Life leader at John Overton High School. Micah is one of the founders of Team Chad, a non-profit that raises money to support leukemia-based charities. Since its founding in the fall of 2007, Team Chad has raised over $1.5 million.  Most importantly, Micah is the proud husband of Brit and has 3 amazing young children (Lizzie 5, Rosie 3, and Eli 1).  Connect with Micah:https://www.linkedin.com/company/6647140/https://www.instagram.com/missionhotels/https://www.instagram.com/russellnashville/https://www.instagram.com/thegallatinhotel/https://www.instagram.com/506lofts/www.anchorinv.comwww.missionhotels.comwww.teamchad.us Connect with the Justin & Will:Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration:Managed IT Services & Support In Chicago, IL |LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migrationFacebook: Spot MigrationYoutube: Spot Migration

Susan Taylor is an author, activist, and the Founder & CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement. Chanda sat down with Susan to discuss the importance of healing from trauma, the barriers we need to break down, and Susan's time as Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine.

In this seventh episode of the Stanford d.school spotlight; Lisa Kay Solomon gives a peek of the thoughts around her upcoming book about her recent innovative civics exercises with learners. Are our systems designed for short term rewards and is the design of civics and business at odds with the future? The conversation features a broad range of topics from design, futures, civics, the importance of agency to extra high-quality civics education. Futures thinking, practices, and mindsets are teachable and learnable. How might we think differently about the image of the future that we could bring to life, to be a shaper as opposed to a reactor. It might seem hard, but we can start small. Lisa Kay Solomon is a futures and design educator, author, and social entrepreneur focused on helping people develop the leadership skills to become active, compassionate agents of positive change. With nearly over 20 years of design, scenario-planning, and leadership work, Lisa's work focuses on the question: How do we help leaders and learners of all ages not just prepare for the future, but help them develop the mindsets, skillsets and practices required to shape more sustainable, inclusive, robust futures? Named to the Thinkers50 2022 Radar List, Lisa co-authored the bestselling books Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations that Accelerate Change, and Design A Better Business: New Tools, Skills, and Mindset and Strategy for Innovation, which has been translated into over a dozen languages. Lisa created the popular LinkedIn Learning Courses Leading Like a Futurist and Redesigning How We Work for 2021, and has written extensively on helping leaders productively navigate ambiguity through teachable and learnable practices.Currently a Designer in Residence and Lecturer at Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, Lisa teaches a variety of futures-oriented classes, including one of the d.school's most popular courses, Inventing the Future, which exposes students to practices of applied imagination, strategic foresight, immersive world building, and creativity. Lisa's course design utilizes immersive experiences like participating in 50 year future utopia and dystopia debates on emerging technology in order to move beyond questions of “can we build it?” to "should we build it?” As one student commented after the class, “I used to think that thinking about the future was a gene intrinsic to talent, and now I think I have the skills and tools to shape it myself." In 2021, she launched The Futures Series at the Stanford d.school, which brought diverse futures thinkers from around the world to share and democratize future-shaping practices. Guests included Dr. Lonny Brooks and Ahmed Best on Afrofutures, Meredith Hutchison and Aisha Bain on Ancestral Intelligence, Leah Zaidi on WorldBuilding, Minister Faust on Science Fiction and Pro-social competitions, and Riel Miller on UNESCO's Future Literacy, among others. She also initiated experiential professional development programs such as “Afro-Rithms in Classrooms” with the National Writing Project, and workshops focused on building futures literacies such as building empathy for the future and navigating time scales and polarities.Lisa is passionate about connecting her work between boardrooms to classrooms, bringing her work with executives and leaders at multinational companies to leaders and educators in K12 schools. She recently launched a new podcast called New View EDU, co-hosted with the National Association of Independent Schools, to help school leaders shift their posture and priorities to infuse K12 education with imagination, social and emotional wellbeing, and creative agency for the future. Named one of ixDA's Women of Design 2020, Lisa is also the founder and driving force beyond Vote by Design, Building America's Teammates, and #AllVoteNoPlay, a national initiative which transforms Election Day as a day “off” from official collegiate athletic activities into a day “on” for civic engagement. Working closely with college coaches, civic educational leaders and student leaders, the experiential programs reached tens of thousands of young voters, coaches, and administrators in relevant, accessible, meaningful civic learning and action. Lisa's work in the civics arena is focused on helping next generation voters grow in their own sense of power and agency over the futures they want to inhabit. Through creating design-driven, agency-oriented programs with a bias toward changemaking action, Lisa aims to empower young people to create a more just and inclusive world.Hosted by The Learning Future's very own Louka Parry, indulge your cortex in some modern thinking at the forefront of educational design with our amazing guest.Transcription upon request - e-mail hello@thelearningfuture.com

Essay 33: Building America's Political House on Solid Ground: Foundations of Faith, Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower Compact by Adam Carrington. Click here to explore our 2022 90-Day Study: American Exceptionalism Revealed: The Historic Rise and Fall of Worldwide Regimes and How United States Founding Wisdom Prevails. America's Founders understood the failings of totalitarian regimes, and thus attempted an experiment in liberty they hoped future Americans would find invaluable and maintain. Constituting America's 2022 90-Day Study looks at the rise and fall of worldwide regimes throughout history, juxtaposed to founding principles of the United States Constitution and federalists' and anti-federalists' views of their day regarding what history taught them about human nature and what is required to preserve our freedom!

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May 13, 2022Day 785 of 15 days to flatten the curve.The Daily Mojo is 2 hours of news, commentary, comedy, and auditory deliciousness."Biden, Carter, & A Salute To Women"It must be Friday the 13th. Crack pipes, the first pregnant man (not the one you're probably thinking of) and a woman who has climbed Everest 10 times. Building America makes a comeback! And we meet Adam Kalchik, a man laid off due to the plandemic, who creates and sells a line of creative accent hardware on his Etsy store. He calls it INDRevelation.Link:https://www.etsy.com/shop/INDRevelation?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1215671408Kal reappears from his hidden cave to bring us some woo-woo soul and mind relaxation techniques with his Podcast of the Week.Link:https://dailystoic.com/podcast/Peter Serefine's Liberty Minute & Aaron Barker's Breakdown are part of the show, as well. Links:https://www.liberty-lighthouse.com/https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-breakdown-with-aaron-barker_1All things in one place: https://linktr.ee/realbradstaggs All things in one place: https://linktr.ee/realronphillips WATCH The Daily Mojo LIVE 7-9a CT:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/StewPetersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoJo50Radio  Mojo 5-0 TV: https://www.mojo50.com/mojo50tv Or just LISTEN:https://www.mojo50.com/