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Dr. Philip Allred continues to examine how the Lord's personal nature helps us face suffering and how Moses's encounter with the Adversary highlights the power of Jesus Christ's mission to help God's children return to Him.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/cNsq2a9S900ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Phllip Allred02:30 A spiritual download05:04 Moses 1 - An overview08:03 A premortal plan12:10 Burning bush, continued?14:54 A vision bigger than imagination20:09 Eternal identity23:47 One thing is unlike the others27:30 Jesus more powerful than the enemy32:05 Satan has to obey34:13 An important conclusion38:21 A “missed” moment with President Oaks41:33 Nevertheless moments matter45:29 Galactic object lesson48:45 Never cease calling on the Lord52:05 What will the Lord do with this world?55:48 A glorified world will include this!58:51 Hank “Because of the Righteousness of Thy Redeemer.”1:02:37 Help me, help Your children1:07:36 Testing Center Revelations1:14:48 French climber wisdom1:19:45 End of Part 2 - Dr. Philip AllredThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! 2o25 fue el año en el que Maricona, podcast amigo y referente inolvidable, nos dejó para disolverse en el éter. Y aprovechando que Santi está en Madrid por Navidad le mandamos una invitación para que acudiera a los Estudios Romanones, y convocamos al Doctoramor desde su guardia en Berlín para ponernos al día, denunciar el acoso policial a los maricones y recordar los últimos años de Maricona, sin los que el presente no sería lo mismo. Pepe Muller se une a la reunión un rato más tarde, y Qué Insólito no pudo, porque estaba en un secuestro. Nos despedimos hasta el año que viene, que CNPSDOM va buenísimo!Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Podcast El Programa de Sita Abellán. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/30132

Social Media Influencers Tana Mongeau and Imari Stuart come by the kitchen, but since everyone's on GLP-1s, I guess no one's eating the Truffle Chicken Pot Pie I'm making. Instead, we talk about skin care, men's underwear, being canceled, and how good I look with Tana's Lip Kit on. Follow Tana: https://www.instagram.com/tanamongeau Imari: https://www.instagram.com/imaristuartFor recipes click here: https://www.somethingsburning.show/recipes-season-6 Sponsors:Everything420 - You know what you want — now you know where to get it. Use code BERT for 15% off and check out the Everything420 app. https://upf.ai/8l07uvecMiracle Made Sheets - Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/BURNING and use the code BURNING to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour For all things BERTY BOY PRODUCTIONS: https://bertyboyproductions.com For MERCH: https://store.bertbertbert.com/ Follow Me! Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer TikTok: http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bertkreischer X: http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Text Me: https://my.community.com/bertkreischer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuck? Good. That means you're ready. Ashley Jablow shares how getting laid off became the best "career gift" she never wanted, and how she turned that crash into clarity. We talk about discovering who you are now, designing instead of fixing your life, and why "reinvention" beats "midlife crisis" every time. Ashley breaks down her Four Steps of Life Design, Discover, Define, Imagine, Iterate, and how micro-steps can pull you out of autopilot and back into possibility. It's a hopeful, honest roadmap for anyone who's ever looked around and thought, "Is this really it?" Website: www.lifedesignschool.co/kit Website: www.wayfinderscollective.com/intensive LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyjablow Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashleyjablow   Timestamps: 00:00 — Cold Open & Intro 04:00 — Why Happiness Isn't Constant (and That's Okay) 07:05 — Laid Off After "I've Arrived": The Wake-Up Call 10:25 — The Power of Onlyness: Owning Your Unique Story 13:52 — Stop Fixing Your Life. Start Designing It. 16:20 — The Four Steps of Life Design (Discover, Define, Imagine, Iterate) 23:41 — Midlife Crisis or Midlife Reinvention? 26:18 — The Real Risk of Staying Stuck 32:52 — The Learning Loop: Plan → Act → Update 40:12 — Clarity vs Certainty: The Mistake Every Leader Makes

How do you turn a “small Etsy shop” into a multi five figure business without burning out or giving up your creativity. For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel!In this episode of Built Online, we sat down with Valery Danilov, calligrapher and founder of the Alettera Etsy shop, to break down how a single family tree project turned into two Etsy shops, digital templates that sell on autopilot, and a custom calligraphy arm that helped her hit a 20k month. Valery shares how she stopped treating Etsy like a side hobby, built a moat around her custom work instead of racing to the bottom on price, and used Etsy to quit her full time job and support maternity leave.------------VALERY DANILOV:- Website: https://www.alettera.co- Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AletteraShop- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerydanilov/------------

Ian Evans, Ministerial Intern, led our annual Burning of the Grudges service on Sunday, December 28, 2025, with a sermon titled, “If I Burn My Grudges, What Will Fill the Space?”

"Bite me? Bite you!" - Knives The Ghost Wardens have reached the Burning Tower, the exit from Hell, but they face formidable obstacles before their final battle with Resolute Hong. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); and Knives Tso, ox devil blade master (Jung Soo).

If you're an ambitious go-getter who's feeling that end-of-year / new-year hype (or coming back from a pause, pivot, or “wait… what am I even doing?” season)… this episode is for you.Because momentum is powerful — but going from 0 to 100 is the fastest way to burn out, hate your goals, and want to burn it all down.In this episode, I'm sharing how I'm personally ramping things up right now (while finishing my first trimester, parenting a toddler, switching career paths, studying for my real estate exam, building a property from the ground up, and bringing the podcast back ) — and how you can build momentum in a way that still lets you feel grounded, present, and like you're actually on your own team.In this episode, we talk about:Why direction matters more than speed (and why 0 → 100 backfires)How to set goals based on your actual season of lifeWhy your pace might need to change — and that doesn't mean you're failingThe power of choosing a 30–60 day main focus (instead of 12 goals at once)Deciding what you're not doing right now (so you don't drop yourself)Using energy as the metric vs motivation — “does this expand me or drain me?”How to make your goals more fun so you'll actually stay consistentWhy white space isn't laziness — it's strategyThe reminder you need: you're not starting from scratch… you're starting from experienceIf this hit, DM me your 2026 goals — I love hearing what you're excited about and I'm rooting for you big time.

Merch and apparel is now available through an exclusive collaboration with Confetti & Cloth Boutique! Comfortable and stylish sweatshirts, hats, coffee mugs, and more! Available while supplies last. Find them on Instagram, Facebook, and their website! Sales end on January 10th, 2026 at midnight, so be sure to grab your Be YOU apparel while you still can! To close out 2025, Jill is replaying episode 258 from last year. Before diving into the replay, though, she spends some time reflecting on how she's come to reject the traditional idea of January 1st as a strict "new year" and instead embraces a more mindful approach. For Jill, the end of December is a time to pause, reflect, and honor your rhythms rather than chase resolutions or expectations. She shares that over the past five years, she's aligned more with the lunar calendar's timing and has found value in winter as a season for rest, inward reflection, and acceptance. Looking ahead to 2026, Jill highlights refinement over resolutions, describing it as a year of powerful energy and momentum. She recounts the personal and professional shedding, shifts, and deep trust that 2025 gave her, including stepping back from work, grieving her father, and embracing meaningful relationships with her soul tribe. Jill also touches upon the importance of honoring boundaries, self-care, and reflection during the holidays and beyond, stressing that pausing, releasing, and celebrating lessons learned are so important to entering the new year with gratitude, clarity, and purpose. Jill then replays last year's episode, in which she invites listeners into a reflective space to close out 2024. She, as she does this year, highlights the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and honoring the lessons learned over the year. The replay episode offers a calming ritual to help listeners pause, breathe, and consider their personal experiences from the past year, with Jill guiding listeners in creating a clean slate for the following year by exploring practical ways to process the year such as reviewing old photos to sorting experiences into lessons, things to let go of, and cherished memories to hold onto. Listen in for a blend of guidance and gentle encouragement to close the year with heart and intention, and don't forget that time is running out to snag your Be YOU apparel! Also keep in mind that Jill will be hosting an upcoming retreat - the More of Me retreat - offering a deep dive into self-discovery. Head to jillherman.com for more details! Show Notes: [0:00] - Jill embraces reflection over resolutions, honoring personal timing instead of January 1st expectations. [4:15] - Hear why Jill has chosen to rerun episode 258, finding reflection a meaningful way to close the year. [7:59] - 2026 is the year of the fire horse and promises bold, visible energy, inviting action, leadership, and grounded preparation in January! [6:08] - Jill cautions that Be YOU merch will only be available until January 10th at midnight! [10:39] - Hear how Jill has used pauses to navigate grief, trust, and life transitions. [13:29] - Jill reflects on having shed unbalanced patterns, discovering her soul tribe, and witnessing personal and family transitions. [16:13] - Jill also reflects on the five-year anniversary BeYOULive event. [19:05] - Jill stresses the importance of post-holiday self-care, boundaries, and intentional moments to recharge for the new year. [22:16] - Hear how Jill begins the year by reflecting and releasing during the winter before stepping into anything new. [25:20] - Releasing the past and celebrating lessons learned attracts more love and clarity in the new year. [27:28] - Jill argues that pausing to reflect ensures a smoother, more intentional start to the upcoming year. [30:11] - Jill recommends creating a personal ritual, reviewing photos, and approaching year-end reflection with intention. [33:03] - Jill guides grounding via deep breathing and listing significant events over the year. [35:55] - Inviting spiritual support, Jill encourages presence, observation, and reflection before documenting key experiences. [38:29] - Jill reviews her own year milestones, personal growth, family moments, and profound experiences that she might have forgotten. [42:11] - Jill guides listeners through categorizing experiences into lessons learned, things to release, and moments to anchor emotionally. [44:37] - Burning your list and moving the body can help release the year and close it fully. [47:34] - Hear how reflecting revealed a packed year, with boundaries, play, and focus shaping Jill's growth. [50:53] - Jill explains how rituals can help release self-judgment, honor all emotions, and enter the new year unburdened. [54:44] - Jill ultimately encourages holding onto small joys, expressing gratitude, and returning to love and self-trust. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Be You Podcast!" ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps the podcast reach more people just like you. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." I know there was something in this episode that you were meant to hear. Let me know what that is! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow Be You Podcast. There is a new episode every single week, and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out.

In Episode 335 You Will Discover: Why ADHD brains crave fresh starts (and why January turns that up to 100) What makes choosing one focus so hard when you have ADHD & big ambitions How narrowing to one clear focus can reduce overwhelm and increase follow-through A simple, practical process to clarify your "one thing" without ignoring other parts of your life How to work with your ADHD decision fatigue, fear of missing out, and "all-or-nothing" thinking Gentle, realistic ways to build momentum toward your goals without burning out This episode is for you if… You have ADHD (or ADHD-ish tendencies) and feel pulled toward 27 goals at once New Year's feels like a giant, glittery to-do list you're already "behind" on You're tired of all-or-nothing New Year's resolutions and want something more sustainable If this episode helps you feel a little more calm and clear about the year ahead, I'd be so grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast or share it with a friend whois feeling the New Year pressure too. Your support helps this work reach more ADHD brains who need it.

2025 hit like an earthquake: extremes of highs and lows, massive personal growth, and forced reinvention. In this raw year-in-review, we reflect on the lessons from a challenging year as digital nomads: rethinking travel, slowing down, community, belonging, and what "freedom" actually means when the old patterns no longer fit.

Episode 381 reframes Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich for sales professionals, reviewing Chapters 1–3 to show how thought, desire, and faith create predictable sales results. Andrea Samadi connects these timeless principles to practical steps—how to set burning goals, build unwavering belief through repetition, and transfer certainty to buyers. Listeners will get actionable frameworks (a five-step belief plan and the six steps to impress desire) and a clear roadmap for aligning mindset with sales execution, plus a preview of the next episode continuing the series. Welcome back to our final series of SEASON 14 of The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning and emotional intelligence training for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, and seven years ago, launched this podcast with a question I had never truly asked myself before: (and that is) If productivity and results matter to us—and they do now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to make them happen? Most of us were never taught how to apply neuroscience to improve productivity, results, or well-being. About a decade ago, I became fascinated by the mind-brain-results connection—and how science can be applied to our everyday lives. That's why I've made it my mission to bring you the world's top experts—so together, we can explore the intersection of science and social-emotional learning. We'll break down complex ideas and turn them into practical strategies we can use every day for predictable, science-backed results. Connecting Back to Our 6-Part Think and Grow Rich Series (2022) For today's EP 381, we are connecting back to our 6-PART Series from 2022[i], where we covered the well-known book, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, to make 2022 our best year ever. Today we will cover: ✔ Chapter 1: The Power of Thought: A 5 STEP Plan to Improve Sales (Outer World) by Improving Your Thoughts (Inner World) ✔ Chapter 2: Desire With a 6 STEP Plan to Achieve ANY Goal ✔ Chapter 3: Faith With 3 Ways to Build Unwavering Faith That Will Change Your Life Back in 2022, we didn't just read Think and Grow Rich—we lived inside it as we launched 2022. Over a 6-part podcast series that began the beginning of January 2022, we walked through this book chapter by chapter, not as theory, but as a personal operating system for growth, performance, and results. This series will always be special for me, as I had heard that my mentor, who inspired me to study this book, Bob Proctor, became ill while I was writing the last episode in the series PART 6. He passed away before it was released, and I'll always remember this episode series, connected to the many people, globally, that he inspired through his work. At the time, the focus of our 6 PART Series was broad. We covered: Personal development Mindset mastery Vision, purpose, and belief We covered the BASICS of this book that Bob Proctor studied for his entire lifetime (over 50 years) that can be applied to whatever it is that you want to create with your life. Today, we are going to look at this timeless piece of knowledge, through a new lens. What we're covering today—Think and Grow Rich for Sales—is not new material. It's the application of this series, towards a specific discipline. You could apply this book to any discipline, but this one, I have wanted to cover for a very long time. How the 6-Part Series Maps DIRECTLY to Sales Mastery Here's the reframe that matters: Every principle we covered in 2022 becomes a sales advantage when applied correctly. In order for me to have gained this understanding, I have to give credit, where credit is due here. I would not have been able to cover our 2022 series without following Paul Martinelli's yearly reviews[ii] of this timeless Think and Grow Rich book that I started to follow in 2019, and continued every year until 2025 when he covered popular Science of Getting Rich book. It was through Paul's explanations, and line by line interpretations, that I finally began to not only READ this book, (from start to finish) but started to INTEGRATE the concepts into my life. I highly encourage following his work, as he continues to host many free webinars, where he gives away knowledge, with no pressure at all to purchase anything from him. I know why he does these webinars. It's not only to help others, but something magical happens when you give back to others, without expecting anything in return. When we covered this 6 PART series, back in 2022, TEACHING these concepts, it took me to another level of understanding, where I realized that this book is not meant to be read just once, but read over and over again, every year, as we all work on whatever it is we are working on, or want to master. This is a living, breathing body of knowledge and is there for all of us, year after year, as we refine our own inner mastery, and move step by step closer to our goals. Albert Einstein explained this concept well when he said that “if you can't explain it to a six-year-old you don't understand it yourself” and this is because teaching something will clearly show you where you have gaps in your own understanding. I'll never forget when I got to PART 6 of the book review, I noticed my book had no notes after around chapter 13. I began studying this book in my late 20s, and was very interested in the subconscious mind (chapter 12) but not at all interested in the brain (chapter 13) at this time, so I actually stopped reading the book here. I knew I never did finished reading this book (until I had to teach it) which explains a lot when it comes to the commitment to complete something. In order to teach something, we must first of all understand it ourselves. But when we LIVE it, and EMBODY what we are teaching (like Paul Martinelli has done) and what I am striving to do, it takes the words in each chapter to greater heights. So with gratitude to Paul Martinelli, who has created a valuable Sales Training Program, based on this timeless book, here is my attempt at covering Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich book, for the Sales Professional, and I couldn't have produced this episode, without Paul's teachings. Let's now look at the first 10 important chapters from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, through the lens of making our 2026 our Best Year ever, as well as to connect each principal for the salesperson. And you don't need to be in sales for these principles to work for us. Think and Grow Rich for Sales How Inner Mastery Becomes Sales Results Inspired by Think and Grow Rich Through a modern neuroscience + sales lens Chapter I: The Power of Thought Applied to Sales Why Sales Outcomes Begin in the Mind Core Idea: Sales performance is a reflection of expectation and belief first, not effort alone. What you think and believe about your ability, your product, and your outcome directly determines how you show up—and how others respond to you. Sales Applications Your internal dialogue sets your sales ceiling “Hoping” for results programs hesitation and inconsistency Expectation + emotion = outcome Listener Takeaway You don't get the sale you want. You get the sale you expect—the one you truly believe you can achieve. You get the sale you expect. The one you actually believe you can achieve. REVIEW OF CHAPTER I — “The Power of Thought” Edwin C. Barnes: The Man Who Thought Himself into Partnership with Thomas Edison In Chapter I of Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill introduces us to Edwin C. Barnes, a man who achieved something extraordinary—not through money, connections, or credentials—but through the power of his thought. Barnes held a single, unwavering vision: to work with Thomas Edison—not for him, but with him. This was an audacious goal. Barnes did not know Edison personally. He lacked money, influence, and even the funds to comfortably pay for the train fare to New Jersey. Yet none of these obstacles altered his decision. Hill explains that Barnes did not wish for this partnership. He decided it would happen. When Edison later recalled their first meeting, he described Barnes standing before him looking like an ordinary tramp—but said there was something unmistakable in the expression of his face: “There was something in the expression of his face which conveyed the impression that he was determined to get what he had come after.” (Chapter I, p. 2, TAGR) Edison did not see wealth, polish, or preparation. He saw initiative, faith, and the will to win—and that was enough. Barnes brought no money to the table. No résumé. No formal value proposition. But he carried something far more powerful: a clear vision, unwavering belief, and a level of certainty that Edison could feel. Hill later writes that Barnes' “bulldog determination” and persistence with a single desire was destined to mow down all opposition and bring him the opportunity he sought. Barnes did not retreat when months passed and nothing happened. He did not say, “What's the use?” He did not downgrade his goal to something more “reasonable.” He held the vision until reality caught up with it. Why This Matters for Sales To understand why Edison trusted Barnes, we must understand something critical: Thought carries frequency. Belief has energy. Certainty is felt long before it is spoken. Edison did not evaluate Barnes based on where he was. He responded to where Barnes knew he was going. Barnes was already operating on the frequency of partnership—not employment. And Edison recognized it. “When one is truly ready for a thing, it puts in its appearance.” (Chapter I, p. 3, TAGR) Barnes was ready. Putting Chapter I into Action for Sales Look at the image in the show notes illustrating levels of frequency of thought—where the physical, intellectual, and spiritual worlds intersect like the colors of a rainbow. Think of each level as a different radio station. To hear the station you want, you must tune your mind to that frequency. If you receive your 2026 sales goal and your immediate thought is: “There's no way I can do this,” then that is the frequency you are broadcasting. You are not tuned to the level where that goal exists. You cannot reach a destination using the same level of thinking that created your current results. This is why Marshall Goldsmith's principle holds true: What got you here won't get you there.[iii] The Key to Chapter I: Unwavering Belief Napoleon Hill makes this unmistakably clear: “When a person really desires a thing so deeply that they are willing to stake their entire future on a single turn of the wheel to get it, they are sure to win.” (Chapter I, p. 2, TAGR) Barnes staked his future on belief. Sales excellence requires the same commitment. A 5-Step Sales Application Framework to Apply Chapter 1 STEP 1 When your sales goal is set, ask yourself honestly: Do I believe I can achieve this? STEP 2 If belief is present, create a clear, actionable plan—and commit to following it consistently. STEP 3 If belief is not present, seek out someone who has already achieved the result. Borrow their certainty. Follow their guidance exactly. STEP 4 Once belief is established, take daily action. There is no wishing—only disciplined effort backed by belief. STEP 5 Monitor not just results, but your level of belief. When belief wavers, behavior follows suit. When behavior wavers, results disappear. Final Thought for Chapter 1 Edwin C. Barnes did not succeed because he was lucky. He succeeded because he thought differently—and held that thought long enough for reality to align with it. He jumped to an entirely new frequency with this belief. Sales mastery begins the same way. Not with tactics. Not with scripts. But with the Power of Thought Backed by Belief. Chapter II: Desire From Wanting Sales to Demanding Results Core Idea: Desire must be emotionally charged and specific. Sales Application: Turning vague quotas into emotional targets Why clarity eliminates hesitation Selling with intention vs need Listener Takeaway: Vague goals create vague results.   REVIEW OF CHAPTER II: DESIRE — The Starting Point of All Achievement Chapter II of Think and Grow Rich brings us to the engine behind every meaningful result: Desire. Napoleon Hill makes this unmistakably clear: “All achievement begins with an idea.” But not every idea becomes reality. Only ideas fueled by burning desire become reality. Hill describes Edwin C. Barnes' desire as something very specific: “It was not a hope. It was not a wish. It was a pulsating desire which transcended everything else. It was definite.” (Chapter II, p. 19, TAGR) Barnes did not hope to work with Thomas Edison. He did not wish it might happen someday. He expected it. At the time, there was no evidence this partnership would ever exist. Barnes and Edison were not in conversation. There were no guarantees. No proof. No visible path. And yet Barnes committed to the idea anyway. That's the nature of true desire: It moves before evidence appears. Going from where you are now to where you want to go is always a process—and at the beginning of that process, desire often feels irrational, private, even uncomfortable to say out loud. That doesn't make it wrong. It makes it powerful. Why This Matters for Sales In sales, desire drives behavior. You don't need to know how you'll hit your goal at the beginning. You only need to know what you want and why you want it. The “how” always reveals itself after this commitment. This is something my mentor Bob Proctor emphasized constantly. When I moved from Canada to the United States in 2001, I had no clear roadmap. I didn't know exactly how it would work. But I had clarity of desire—and that was enough to begin. The way was shown… Along with obstacles. Many of them. That's always how it works. Obstacles are not signs you're off track. They are part of the process. Desire and Sales Frequency What does DESIRE have to do with SALES SUCCESS? Here's the key sales translation: Hesitation does not exist at the same frequency as certainty. It's this certainty (or burning desire) that we will need. When desire is weak: You hesitate You soften your language You sell with need instead of intention When desire is strong: Clarity replaces doubt Energy becomes steady Certainty becomes transferable to those you are speaking to Ask yourself honestly: Do I have the same burning desire in my sales goals that Edison saw in Barnes' eyes? Because others can feel it—just as easily as they can feel when it's missing. Desire radiates. Hesitation leaks. And buyers will respond accordingly. Burning the Ships Hill offers one of the most powerful principles in the book in this chapter on Desire: “Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to burn their ships and cut all sources of retreat.”(Chapter II, p. 21, TAGR) Barnes did this when he traveled to New Jersey to meet Edison. I did this when I left Toronto for the United States in 2001. There was no “going back if it didn't work.” Burning the ships forces alignment. And this connects directly to a later chapter: Decision. The Latin root of the word decision means “to cut.” When you decide, you cut off retreat. You look at your sales goal and see no acceptable outcome other than its achievement. That level of commitment changes how you show up every single day. The Six Steps to Achieve Any Goal (Chapter II) Next in this Chapter, Napoleon Hill outlines six steps designed to impress desire directly into the subconscious mind. Though written about money, (in the book) these steps apply to any goal, including sales. These are the steps I personally keep visible—and that leaders like American Businessman Grant Cardone practice daily. The Six Steps Write a clear description of what you want. You must know exactly where you're going. What is your sales goal? Decide what you're willing to give in return. There is no such thing as something for nothing. You will give up something of lower value to gain something greater. (I never understood this until I watched others with their achievements. Sometimes it's giving up time, or watching Netflix, or something like that. You give up something of a lower nature, to receive what it is that you want). Set a definite date. Desire without a timeline remains a wish. Create a clear action plan. Begin immediately—ready or not. Write the plan out in detail. Clarity strengthens commitment. Read it twice a day. As you read, see, feel, and believe yourself already in possession of the goal. (Chapter II, p. 23, TAGR) This sounds simple—but not easy. Most people won't do it consistently. That's why most people won't get these extraordinary results. Listener Takeaway Vague goals create vague results. Sales success begins the moment desire becomes: clear emotionally charged and non-negotiable Final Thought — Chapter II: Desire Desire is not motivation. It is not excitement. It is not ambition. Desire is commitment before evidence appears. When your desire is strong enough: hesitation disappears clarity sharpens certainty becomes visible And when certainty is visible, others respond to it. Sales does not reward the most talented. It rewards the most committed. Everything that follows in Think and Grow Rich rests on this foundation. If desire is weak, nothing else works. If desire is strong, the rest becomes possible. Chapter III: Faith Certainty Is the Real Close Core Idea: Faith is belief made visible through certainty. Sales Application: Why buyers borrow certainty from the salesperson Confidence vs arrogance How belief softens objections Listener Takeaway: Buyers don't borrow certainty from products. They borrow it from you.   REVIEW OF CHAPTER III: FAITH How Do We Develop Faith? Napoleon Hill defines faith clearly and practically: “Faith is a state of mind which may be induced, or created, by affirmations or repeated instructions, through the principle of autosuggestion.” (Chapter III, p. 46, TAGR) Faith is not something you wait for. It is something you train. We develop faith by following the six steps outlined in Chapter 2 of Think and Grow Rich: writing our goals and reading them aloud every day—twice a day—until the idea moves from the conscious mind into the non-conscious mind through autosuggestion. This is a process. If you have never read your goals out loud before, it may feel uncomfortable at first. When I started, I remember closing my office window, worried my neighbors might think I was crazy. In the beginning, the words can feel awkward and forced. But with repetition, something changes. Your words begin to flow more easily. Your tone becomes confident. And eventually, what once felt unnatural starts to feel true. Our goals begin living with and through us. Hill instructs us to read our goals: “As if you were already in possession of them.” (Chapter III, p. 48, TAGR) A simple way to do this is to begin with the statement: “I am so happy and grateful now that…” and then state your goal clearly—whether it's a sales target or any other objective you are working toward.   Faith, Autosuggestion, and Something Bigger This is often the point where people bring their own beliefs into the process. If you believe—as I do—that there is something greater than yourself at work in the world, you will feel it here. Hill called it Infinite Intelligence. Others may call it God, Spirit, or Universal Intelligence. Hill wrote: “Faith is the element, the ‘chemical' which, when mixed with prayer, gives one direct communication with Infinite Intelligence.” (Chapter III, p. 49, TAGR) Regardless of what you call it, the experience is the same: faith grows when belief is repeatedly impressed upon the mind. And this is critical: We must have faith in our dreams, not in our doubts.   Faith Applied to Sales In sales, faith shows up as certainty. Buyers do not buy certainty from products. They borrow it from the salesperson. This is where many people get confused. Faith is not arrogance. Arrogance is loud and brittle. Faith is calm, grounded, and steady. When you believe in: yourself the value you bring and the outcome you're guiding someone toward your certainty becomes transferable. And when certainty is present, objections soften. Not because you argue them away—but because belief replaces resistance. How Faith Becomes Unwavering To build unwavering faith, Hill's principles point us to three realities: You must move through the Terror Barrier of Fear. Faith grows when your conscious and non-conscious minds begin to align. Fear appears first—but it does not get the final word. Faith strengthens through repetition. Writing and repeating your goals daily through autosuggestion gradually reshapes belief. Faith grows fastest when focused on one clear idea. Pick one goal. Take action toward it. Each step builds self-confidence, self-awareness, and self-esteem. Over time, belief takes hold. One day, you'll look back at the early version of yourself—the one who hesitated, doubted, or felt unsure—and you'll realize how far you've come. I talk about this idea often. It's like adding red food color drops into a cup of water. In the beginning, it's hard to see any change in the color of the water. But over time, with persistent action, the glass of water eventually changes color. And you'll look back and be grateful you moved forward past fear. Listener Takeaway Buyers don't borrow certainty from products. They borrow it from you. Final Thought — Chapter III: Faith Faith is not pretending. It is not positive thinking. And it is not blind optimism. Faith is certainty trained through repetition. When belief becomes strong enough, it changes how you speak, how you act, and how others respond to you. Sales closed do not happen at the end of the conversation. They happen the moment certainty is felt. And certainty begins inside you. REVIEW OF CHAPTERS I–III The Foundation of Sales Mastery To review and conclude this special review of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, through the lens of a salesperson, we covered the first three chapters of Think and Grow Rich that form a complete inner foundation. Together, they explain why sales success begins long before tactics, scripts, or strategies ever matter. Before there is action, there is belief. Before belief, there is desire. And before desire, there is thought. Napoleon Hill does not begin this book with techniques. He begins with identity and inner alignment. For sales professionals, these chapters explain why results are not random—and why performance is always an inside-out process. Chapter I — The Power of Thought Why Sales Outcomes Begin in the Mind Chapter I introduces the central premise: Thought is creative. Through the story of Edwin C. Barnes, Hill shows us that success begins when a person decides what they want and holds that thought with unwavering persistence—long before evidence appears. Barnes did not hope to work with Thomas Edison. He decided it would happen. Despite having no money, no relationship, and no visible path, Barnes carried himself with such certainty that Edison felt it immediately. Edison did not respond to Barnes' circumstances—he responded to Barnes' state of mind. Sales Application: Sales performance reflects what you expect, not what you wish for. Your internal dialogue: sets your confidence level shapes your tone determines whether you lead or hesitate You don't get the sale you want. You get the sale you expect—the one you truly believe is possible. Chapter II — Desire From Wanting Sales to Demanding Results If thought sets direction, desire supplies the fuel. In Chapter II, Hill makes a critical distinction: Desire is not hope. It is not wishing. It is not motivation. True desire is emotionally charged, specific, and definite. Barnes' desire to work with Edison was not casual or negotiable. It was what Hill called a burning desire—so strong that Barnes was willing to stake his future on it. Sales Application: Desire determines behavior. When desire is vague: goals feel optional hesitation increases selling comes from need When desire is clear and emotionally anchored: confidence sharpens clarity replaces doubt certainty becomes visible Vague goals create vague results. Sales success accelerates the moment desire becomes non-negotiable. Chapter III — Faith Certainty Is the Real Close Chapter III explains how desire becomes believable: through faith. Hill defines faith not as blind belief, but as a trainable state of mind, developed through repetition and autosuggestion. Faith is belief made visible through certainty. By writing goals clearly and reading them aloud daily—as if already achieved—belief moves from the conscious mind into the non-conscious mind. Over time, certainty replaces doubt. Sales Application: Buyers do not borrow certainty from products. They borrow it from the salesperson. Faith shows up in sales as: calm confidence (not arrogance) steady tone authority without pressure When faith is present, objections soften—not because they're argued away, but because certainty dissolves resistance. How Chapters I–III Work Together These chapters are not separate ideas. They form a sequence: Thought sets direction Desire creates commitment Faith produces certainty Without thought, there is no aim. Without desire, there is no momentum. Without faith, there is no follow-through. Sales mastery begins here—not with what you say, but with who you are being when you say it. Final Integrated Insight (Chapters I–III) Sales does not reward effort alone. It rewards clarity, commitment, and certainty. When: your thoughts are aligned your desire is definite and your faith is trained your results begin to change—often before your strategy does. Because at the highest level, sales is not a transaction. It is the transference of emotion. And the primary emotion is certainty. With gratitude to close out our review of Chapters 1-3 of Think and Grow Rich dedicated to the salesperson, we bring our credit to Paul Martinelli, who has helped me to understand not only the entire book, for our first review, but to now take this book, and apply it for success in the sales industry. I hope you have enjoyed this angle of this timeless book, and we will see you in a few days for PART 2 of this review, where we will cover the next 3 chapters of Think and Grow Rich. See you soon!   RESOURCES: Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #190  PART 1 “Making 2022 Your Best Year Ever”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-1-how-to-make-2022-your-best-year-ever/ Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #191    PART 2 on “Thinking Differently and Choosing Faith Over Fear”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-2-how-to-make-2022-your-best-year-ever-by-thinking-differently-and-choosing-faith-over-fear/   Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #193    PART 3 on “Putting Our Goals on Autopilot with Autosuggestion and Our Imagination”   https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-3-using-autosuggestion-and-your-imagination-to-put-your-goals-on-autopilot/   Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #194    PART 4 on “Perfecting the Skills of Organized Planning, Decision-Making, and Persistence” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-4-on-perfecting-the-skills-of-organized-planning-decision-making-and-persistence/   Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #195    PART 5 [xxviii] on “The Power of the Mastermind, Taking the Mystery Out of Sex Transmutation, and Linking ALL Parts of the Mind” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-5-on-the-power-of-the-mastermind-taking-the-mystery-out-of-sex-transmutation-and-linking-all-parts-of-our-mind/   PART 6 “In Memory of the Legendary Bob Proctor: The Neuroscience Behind the 15 Success Principles in Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich book”   https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-neuroscience-behind-the-15-success-principles-of-napoleon-hill-s-classic-boo-think-and-grow-rich/   REFERENCES [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #190 PART 1 “Making 2022 Your Best Year Ever”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-1-how-to-make-2022-your-best-year-ever/ [ii]Study Think and Grow Rich with Paul Martinelli  https://yourempoweredlife.com/think-and-grow-rich/ [iii] What Got You Here, Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshall Goldsmith, June 12, 2008  https://www.amazon.com/What-Got-Here-Wont-There/dp/1846681375  

As we close out the year, I wanted to pull back the curtain and share exactly how I'm doing my end-of-year business review — and how I'm planning for 2026 without trying to plan an entire year in one weekend.Whether you're watching this episode on YouTube or listening on your favorite podcast player, it's designed to give you permission to plan realistically, not romantically.I'm walking you through how I review my yearly rhythms, lean on data (not feelings), and prepare my backend systems so my marketing, launches, and content feel sustainable — especially as a mom, photographer, and systems educator.If you're a family photographer or creative business owner who wants clarity, structure, and less burnout heading into a new year, this episode is for you.Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/how-im-planning-out-my-next-quarter/▸ Snag The Bookkeeping Template For Creatives Here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/bookkeeping-template▸ Get 25% OFF on Flodesk here: https://flodesk.com/c/DOLLYDELONGEDUCATION▸ Join the Family Photographer's Marketing Society: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society▸ End of year review sheet: https://katschmoyer.com/eoy-gift▸ Master Business Operations Trello Board (only $7): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/master-business-operations-boardConnect with Dolly DeLong Education

Is your light still on? On this fifth day of Christmas, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the Gospel of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and the witness of Simeon — reminding us that Jesus is the Light of the world. From the candles carried on February 2nd, to the baptismal candle entrusted to us at the beginning of our faith journey, and finally to the Paschal candle lit at our funeral — the flame tells the story of a life meant to shine. Christmas is not over. The light is not meant to go out. And we are still called to shine. In the midst of darkness, coldness, and discouragement, ask yourself: ➡️ Is my light still burning? ➡️ Am I allowing Christ's light to shine through me? Let us pray for the grace to keep the flame alive — not just during Christmas, but every day.

We've got one more Watchcast for you in 2025, and we're closing out a cursed year the only way we know how: with Gremlins. Join us as we take a trip back to a simpler time when zonked out suburbanites could shrug off the enormous implications of a lifeform like a mogwai in favor of taking cute photos and dumping water all over it. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 163: Gremlins (1984) (00:00:15) - Intro. (00:05:23) - How we all experienced Gremlins back in the day. (00:09:20) - Some Gremlins 2 comparison chat, and the wild list of names involved in making this movie happen. (00:20:08) - Some production stories and voice cast chat. (00:28:54) - Our remaining cast. (00:42:04) - Break! (00:42:29) - We're back, and it's time to do some shopping in Chinatown. (00:49:54) - Welcome to backlot America. (00:58:12) - Bringing home a Mogwai. (01:02:26) - We told you not to get them wet! It's only been like five minutes! (01:07:28) - You can't even trust a science teacher in this day and age. (01:14:25) - Gross pods, and a number of check-ins with dad. (01:23:02) - We should all be so lucky to have a mother who can dual wield. (01:29:27) - Let's kill off all our minor townspeople right quick. (01:37:37) - Phoebe Cates, everyone. Let's give her a round of applause. (01:40:53) - Burning down the theater. (01:43:06) - Not an amazing finale, but definitely an amazing melting puppet skeleton. (01:46:45) - Once again, suburbanites cannot be trusted to handle unusual wildlife. (01:49:35) - Final thoughts. (01:54:59) - A teaser (not full schedule) for next month's movies.

TAKING COMMAND OF A WRECKED FLEET Colleague Craig Symonds. Arriving at Pearl Harbor on Christmas 1941, Chester Nimitz faced the immediate task of bringing stability to a devastated command while the harbor was still burning. Selected by President Roosevelt, who knew him personally, Nimitz was chosen over the skepticism of Admiral Ernest King, who doubted Nimitz's toughness. While King viewed Nimitz as a "fixer" and manager rather than a warrior, Nimitz focused on rebuilding confidence. He privately expressed uncertainty to his wife but projected calm assurance to his subordinates, navigating early naval rivalries between aviators ("brown shoes") and ship drivers ("black shoes"). NUMBER 1 1945 OKINAWA

Today's Scripture: Luke 24:32Emmaus shows us Christ's presence. Revelation calls for our response. And both remind us that transformed hearts produce unstoppable testimony.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Una nueva temporada empieza mientras el 2025 da sus últimas bocanadas, con un diseño visceral que Glenda ha construido desde la convalecencia, que a pesar de prometer su presencia le obliga a ejercer la ausencia, si es que algo sí se puede ejercer. Es el día de los Santos Inocentes, y a la redacción de los Estudios Romanones llega una noticia directamente del Ministerio de Cultura que nos obliga a reunirnos de forma urgente y extraordinaria con la Juana Flahna y Mista, para calibrar su veracidad. En esta era de la postverdad el fact checking se antoja imprescindible, en un intento de dar crédito a lo imposible. CNPSDOM, lo increíble es la verdad. CELYN.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Podcast El Programa de Sita Abellán. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/30132

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Gaddy. He is the founding pastor of New Life Cabot in Arkansas, a longtime church planter, former district superintendent, and a respected Apostolic voice to this generation.We explore what it means to hear and obey the call of God, develop healthy leadership culture, plant churches with longevity in mind, and minister with both conviction and compassion in an increasingly broken world.For extended show notes go to - ----------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------Listen to all episodes:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3PRSYKUSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3zCUsUoFollow us on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehackapod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hackaorgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehackapod

Daf Yomi Zevachim 104Episode 2184Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Zevachim.104a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro03:26 Kohens receiving hides of pasul korbins32:30 Zerikas hadam for pasul korbins41:54 R Hanina Sgan Hakohanim never saw hide burning52:06 Burning inner chatases01:03:03 Whether there is linah for inner chatases01:10:58 Conclusion

Travel to Penobscot, Maine, where one farmer maintains the tradition of burning his crop each year to rejuvenate it the next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

High performers often believe ambition always leads to burnout.This episode shows how to pursue meaningful goals without self-abandonment, using nervous system regulation, identity alignment, and stewarded ambition that doesn't cost you.Many high-capacity humans assume burnout is simply the cost of ambition.In this episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly challenges that belief by introducing a different way of moving through work, leadership, and purpose — ambition that is regulated, aligned, and sustainable.Building on the week's exploration of burnout recovery, decision fatigue, role confusion, and success without fulfillment, this conversation focuses on embodiment. It answers the question many leaders quietly carry: How do I stay ambitious without leaving myself behind?Julie explains how burnout is often not caused by effort itself, but by misalignment between identity and motion. When ambition is driven by pressure, fear, or the need to prove worth, the nervous system remains locked in urgency. Over time, this leads to exhaustion, spiritual fatigue, and identity drift.Through the lens of Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR), Julie reframes ambition as something that begins with identity rather than behavior. ILR is not another mindset tactic or productivity strategy. It is the root-level recalibration that makes every other tool effective again — by restoring internal alignment before action.The episode briefly returns to Viktor Frankl, whose work in logotherapy revealed that meaning organizes the nervous system differently than urgency. Frankl's life illustrates how intensity can coexist with presence, and how ambition rooted in meaning does not burn the system — it steadies it.This episode is especially supportive for leaders navigating performance pressure, burnout recovery, spiritual exhaustion, or the fear that slowing down means losing momentum.Today's Micro RecalibrationBefore taking action today, pause and ask:What am I moving toward — and what am I moving from?Let clarity guide your pace, not pressure.Team Recalibration (Leadership Extension)If you lead a team, practice this before meetings or major initiatives:Begin by orienting to purpose before performance.Name why the work matters before discussing how fast it needs to happen.Ask:“What is this in service of?”When teams are oriented to meaning, urgency softens, decisions sharpen, and ambition becExplore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things

If you're a single woman heading into the new year and feeling burned out by goals, pressure, and “fix yourself” energy — this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about how to want more without turning your life into a constant self-improvement project. We unpack why joyless goals lead to burnout, how to choose direction without pressure, and what it looks like to build a life that actually feels good while you're living it. I also share the yearly card spread I use to guide my year — a grounding tool I've used for years with myself and clients to help make sense of transitions, big decisions, and emotional seasons.✨ Listener BonusI'm offering a limited number of $26 yearly card spreads for podcast listeners. To book:• Leave a review• Take a screenshot (reviews don't post right away)• DM or email it to me — links are below!Stay connected here Connect with me on Instagram  Please email me here: Lauren@ohyeahcoaching.comApply for coaching HEREWould You Date You? FREE guide

The holidays can amplify everything: joy, stress, reflection and different emotions. For leaders, this season often feels like both a gift and a weight.In this episode, Gayle Lantz explores an often-overlooked quality that strengthens leadership: lightness. Not frivolity, but the kind of lightness that comes from clarity, perspective, and the ability to not take everything so seriously.Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/Less-Weight-More-Light---How-to-Move-Forward-without-Burning-Out

Merry Christmas

✨ December Reset Series continues! ✨ If you've been feeling the weight of overwork or burnout, this episode is your personal pause button. In this powerful conversation, we explore how to build a resilient mindset and protect your inner energy—so you can thrive instead of just survive.

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Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What do you do when a business partnership fails? Do you try to engineer the perfect agreement so the exit is clean, or focus on alignment long before anyone signs anything? The truth is, most agency partnerships fail because owners rush into them without slowing down to see the cracks. Preparing for the worst is not pessimistic. It is how you protect the business you are trying to build. Today's featured guest has gone through failed starts, broken agency partnerships, and overcommitting his time as the owner for fear of losing opportunities. He'll unpack 25 years of wins, mistakes, and hard earned clarity, from building his agency and how the biggest breakthroughs came from leadership shifts rather than marketing tactics. Andy Crestodina is the co founder of Orbit Media, a Chicago based web development and optimization agency approaching its 25th year in business. Orbit has grown to a team of fifty five and more than eight million in annual revenue. Andy is also one of the most respected voices in content marketing, with millions of readers, hundreds of speaking engagements each year, and a reputation for teaching real strategy instead of recycled tactics. In this episode, we'll discuss: Slow, organic for consistent agency growth. What a failed agency partnership can cost you. The hire that gives an agency founder their time back. Learning when "yes" becomes the problem. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. How Slow, Organic Growth Built a 25-Year Agency Andy was working as an IT recruiter in the nineties and found himself bored at his day job. He didn't get to build anything in that position and he had a lot of ideation urging him to do something else. Luckily, the internet offered him that chance. He could build a website and channel his creative energy through that side project. But could he do it full time? He had no resume and no portfolio to present to a potential employer. He realized it was easier to get a client to take a chance on him than it was to convince an employer to hire him. So he and a high school friend started building sites. The first partnership failed fast and then the second attempt grew slowly, quietly, and steadily for 25 years. The secret was not paid ads or cold outreach. It was content. Consistent publishing, useful insights, and a commitment to organic channels long before that became mainstream advice. When Agency Partnerships Go Wrong and What It Really Costs There are many stories of successful partnerships in the agency world, but overall the disaster stories are much more common. As Jason says, you either know the bad partner or you are the bad partner. Andy lived through one of the toughest versions of that story. He had three partners for a while. One of them ran an unprofitable department. Responsibilities were unclear. Values were not aligned. And when it came time to clean up the mess, a poorly written shareholder agreement became a bigger problem than the partner himself. Andy had to mortgage his home and personally lend the company money to buy out the partner. The agreement used the wrong valuation formula. The partner dragged his feet and what should have been a difficult but clean process turned into a long, expensive, emotionally draining separation. Looking back, Andy says something most founders never admit. A handshake would have been better than the shareholder agreement they had. The real mistakes came earlier: saying yes to a partner who did not share the same values, not slowing down long enough to evaluate the deal, and being hungry for growth and ignoring misalignment. The Leadership Hire That Gave the Founder His Time Back Around this time of misalignment between partners was when a long time client turned management consultant stepped in. He saw tension inside the partner group, so he moved to do a 360 review and surfaced the problems that no one wanted to say out loud. Andy was quick to spot that he would be a great addition to the agency, and so eventually, he became the CEO. That single hire changed everything. Andy was doing all the sales and marketing. Meetings all day. Proposals all night. Burning energy on tasks someone else should have owned years earlier. Once his new CEO came on board, he built systems, built a sales process, hired strategists to handle qualification and scoping. Suddenly Andy had 20 hours a week of his life back. He poured that time into content and went right into work. He doubled publishing frequency, launched a conference, wrote a book, held monthly live events, shot videos. The brand exploded. Their reach multiplied. The inbound engine went from effective to unstoppable. This is the founder shift so many agency owners avoid. Letting go. Delegating the work that drains you. Investing your best energy into the work that grows the company, not the work that maintains it. Saying Yes, Saying No, and Protecting Your Energy Andy admits he still overcommits. He still says yes to speaking engagements because he loves the stage and it generates leads, even though the constant travel wears him down. This is something many agency owners have to face. You may want the brand, speaking gigs and reach. But you also want to protect your energy so you do not turn into the hero who disappoints people when they finally meet you. At some point, you have to choose where your yes goes. Andy chose articles, newsletters, LinkedIn, webinars, a conference, and in person events. He let go of podcasting. He narrowed his focus so he could go deeper. That discipline, more than any tactic, is what keeps his inbound engine healthy 25 years later. The Tension Between Culture and Profit How do you balance loyalty to your team with the need for profit and EBITDA? Andy is still trying to figure this out. His team has an average tenure of eight years. Some team members have been there twenty. Andy cares deeply about them and their families. But agencies face moments when bonuses, salaries, utilization, and capacity collide. Where doing right by people and doing right for the business feel like competing priorities. There is no perfect answer. But there is a direction. Take care of your people first. Trust them to help you solve the profit problems. Fix leaks. Raise rates. Tighten scope. Operate like owners. And when the agency wins, let your team win with you. Culture breaks agencies faster than anything else. Profit can be fixed. Culture cannot be patched over. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

Most people don't realize what mattered most to them until it's already gone—and by then, all that's left is grief, regret, and the feeling that you wasted time you didn't know was precious. The human mind is terrible at appreciating the present while we're still living it.In this episode, I share a set of practical ways to recognize what truly matters before you lose it—from doing things like it's the last time, to putting a price tag on what you'd never trade, to a few unconventional techniques that can snap gratitude into focus when your brain refuses to cooperate.This is a chapter preview from my upcoming book The Light Between the Leaves, releasing April 2026 and available now for pre-order. This chapter is called “Remember What Matters Most.” Get the book here.https://bit.ly/DrScottLightBetweentheLeavesYTNext Steps:

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In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, delve into the concept of “VetSpan,” a term coined by Shaw, that describes the years veterinary professionals can thrive in their careers.

Find out what to focus on in NFL Weeks 17 & 18 with our top-10 burning fantasy football questions & rest-of-season storylines! How high will Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. climb in rankings? Is New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough a franchise signal-caller? Plus, how much money could New York Giants WR Wan’Dale Robinson command on the open market? Seth, Eric & Jake make the most of the remainder of the regular season on a new edition of the podcast! ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:46 IBT Football Family Promo 00:07:44 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Tournament Contest Promo 00:09:02 Listener Questions No. 1 00:10:56 Front & Center: Top-10 Burning Dynasty Fantasy Football Questions 00:11:44 No. 10: How Much of a Guy Is Kyle Monangai (RB – CHI)? 00:15:27 No. 9: Is Tyler Shough (QB – NO) a Franchise Signal-Caller? 00:21:16 No. 8: How Do We Value Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)? 00:26:50 No. 7: Will Fernando Mendoza (QB – Indiana) Be Saved by the New York Giants? 00:30:54 No. 6: Is Anyone Better Than Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)? 00:33:55 No. 5: How Much Will Wan'Dale Robinson (WR – NYG) Command on the Market? 00:36:59 No. 4: Where Does CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL) Land in Rankings? 00:39:50 No. 3: Can Chase Brown (RB – CIN) Earn a Contract Extension? 00:44:07 No. 2: How Long Do We Trust Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR)? 00:47:50 No. 1: How High Will Harold Fannin Jr. (TE – CLE) Rise in Rankings? 00:51:51 Plugs + Outro

Dream couple Carter Oosterhouse and Amy Smart are now mine and LeeAnn's best friends! They come by the kitchen so we can talk all about how it happened – from the old Discovery days to our time in Michigan at Fully Loaded… and now over Asian-inspired steak sandwiches. We also hit on Amy's love of the jump scare, if you need to ask your spouse before you buy a car, and who's a better actor – me or Amy. Also make sure to check out The Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC – season finale this week! Follow Amy: https://www.instagram.com/smarthouse26 Carter: https://www.instagram.com/carterooster SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour For all things BERTY BOY PRODUCTIONS: https://bertyboyproductions.com For MERCH: https://store.bertbertbert.com/ Follow Me! Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer TikTok: http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bertkreischer X: http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Text Me: https://my.community.com/bertkreischer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Case begins at 3:00 A chilling confession, secret affairs, a scrutinized timeline, and forensic red flags transformed what once looked like an accidental death into a calculated murder. And where is Nick Hacheney now? Hold onto your chaps, it's time for part two! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An unfiltered, unscripted, and unhinged discussion on the murder of Dawn Hacheney. The conversation we used to have after we hit stop. Instead, we keep recording. Listen at your own risk! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and began the show by reflecting on the tragic death of Debrina Kawam, who was burned to death on a New York City subway about a year ago by Sebastian Zapeta, who has since been charged with murder and other offenses. Curtis questioned whether the media has given this heartbreaking story the attention it deserves as we remember the anniversary of Kawam's death. To honor her memory, Curtis and the Guardian Angels held a commemorative event yesterday at the F train station in Coney Island, where the incident occurred. Curtis takes your calls, discussing his return to radio and the impact of Debrina Kawam's death. He invited callers to share their thoughts on both the tragedy and broader issues related to crime and safety in New York City. Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. Who is currently the most respected Black figure within the Black community? Curtis offers his own perspective, noting that a former President often comes to mind. Additionally, he mentioned the annual Polish parade, encouraging listeners to check it out. Curtis takes your calls to discuss various topics, including recent happenings at Curtis's former radio station and their own views on influential Black leaders.

Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and began the show by reflecting on the tragic death of Debrina Kawam, who was burned to death on a New York City subway about a year ago by Sebastian Zapeta, who has since been charged with murder and other offenses. Curtis questioned whether the media has given this heartbreaking story the attention it deserves as we remember the anniversary of Kawam's death. To honor her memory, Curtis and the Guardian Angels held a commemorative event yesterday at the F train station in Coney Island, where the incident occurred. Curtis takes your calls, discussing his return to radio and the impact of Debrina Kawam's death. He invited callers to share their thoughts on both the tragedy and broader issues related to crime and safety in New York City. Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. Who is currently the most respected Black figure within the Black community? Curtis offers his own perspective, noting that a former President often comes to mind. Additionally, he mentioned the annual Polish parade, encouraging listeners to check it out. Curtis takes your calls to discuss various topics, including recent happenings at Curtis's former radio station and their own views on influential Black leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, the career “change” isn't drastic, and that's okay.In this client success story, Audrey sits down with Ethan, an engineer who felt stuck and unsure about his career but knew a dramatic change wasn't realistic. With a wife, 3 young kids, and financial responsibilities, quitting everything or starting over wasn't an option.Audrey and Ethan discuss:Why a career change does not always need to be drastic to be meaningfulHow Christian beliefs about calling and work can affect career decisionsThe pressure many professionals feel to make a big leap and why it is often unnecessaryHow informational interviews help build confidence and directionLearning to trust God's redirection even when the path looks different than expectedIf you're feeling stuck or pressured to make a drastic move and need reassurance that meaningful career change can happen without starting over, this is for you.Cheering you on,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/scheduleFREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:

This week, we're switching things up a little... we've gone around the Mamamia office to find out exactly what fashion problems are keeping the team up at night. Tamara Holland and Lucinda Pikkat are answering them all. Ever wondered where fashion people actually get their inspiration? Hint: It’s not just doom-scrolling Instagram. Tam and Lucinda are opening up their little black book of resources, from the app that acts like a "fashion bible" to the Substack newsletters that predict trends before they happen. We're getting into which undies work best under those tricky slip skirts and which shoes you could walk all day in that aren't just a pair of sneakers. Lucinda's Budget: Havaiana's Slim Square Solid $44.99 Tam's Budget: Ceres Life Mila Short $59.99 Lucinda's Boujie: Angus The Label Ti Amo Silk Scarf $109.95 Tam's Boujie: Morrison Marnie Anglaise Shirt $299.00 GET YOUR FASHION FIX: Follow us on Instagram Want to shop the pod? Sign up to the Nothing To Wear Newsletter to see all the products mentioned plus more, delivered straight to your inbox after every episode. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here CREDITS: Hosts: Tamara Holland & Lucinda Pikkat Producer: Ella Maitland Audio Producer: Tina Matolov Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the product links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if your marketing didn't require constant posting or starting from scratch every week, and could take up a lot less time for a lot more payoff? In this episode, I'm joined by Jana Osofsky (also known as Jana O), marketing strategist for wellness practitioners and creator of the Blog First marketing ecosystem.We talk about writing content that meets people where they are, avoiding jargon that turns patients away, and using blogs as the foundation for everything from emails to social posts. Jana also explains how to use AI thoughtfully without losing your voice, why specificity matters more than niching down, and how to create marketing that feels spacious, aligned, and effective without burning out.What You'll Learn:How to turn one blog into a full month of marketing content.How to write in a way that attracts patients in a way that makes sense to them and you.How to use AI as a support tool–not your marketing strategist–to amplify your voice, leverage SEO and increase your credibility.Timestamps: 2:49 - Meet Jana Osofsky6:31 - Jana's business beginnings & entering her repurposing era11:24 - SEO, marketing, and your blog18:17 - How to write for your audience20:01 - Acupuncturist example: moving through buyer awareness25:47 - Do you really need to niche down?32:07 - Why topic selection goes first before creating content34:54 - How to use AI for your marketing content42:22 - Jana's definition of successMentioned in this episode:Eugene Schwartz's Book: breakthroughadvertisingbook.comConnect with Jana:Website: janaomedia.comFree Blog Training: janaomedia.com/free-blog-trainingMichelle's Retreat: michellegrasek.com/planning-retreat

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1909: Christine Comaford reveals the top reasons sales professionals, especially millennials, are quitting faster than ever: lack of mentorship, outdated tools, missing data insights, and no clear sales playbook. Backed by research and expert insight, she offers actionable strategies to help sales leaders reduce burnout, boost retention, and build a more resilient, tech-savvy team. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/salespeople-burning-faster-ever-heres/ Quotes to ponder: "88% of sales professionals are unable to find or bring up critical sales material up on their smartphones." "Salespeople need to ramp up rapidly, and have a clear playbook to navigate prospects and the selling process." "Companies that want to set their sales team up for success should move away from general purpose tools and invest in more modern sales-specific tools and platforms." Episode references: ClearSlide: https://www.clearslide.com The Bridge Group: https://www.bridgegroupinc.com Deloitte Millennial Survey: https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/millennialsurvey.html Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com

What started as a father-son deer hunt on Christmas Day 2021 took a shocking turn in the Tennessee wilderness. Tim and Brandon Keller's lives changed forever as they rounded a corner and came face to face with a burning, overturned car on the side of the road. As smoke billowed from the vehicle, the Kellers knew they had to act quickly to save the life of the man inside. In another gripping episode of the Miracle Files, hosts Holly and Emily break down every aspect of this amazing story of courage, quick thinking, and God's grace. This REMASTERED episode is loaded with chilling 9-11 calls, heart-warming testimonials, and powerful "on the ground" footage from the accident scene.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you're a fan of true crime but crave a dose of inspiration instead of tales of darkness, The Miracle Files is your perfect alternative. With the same storytelling intensity as true crime podcasts, The Miracle Files delves into the details of each miraculous story, exploring the people and circumstances that turned these moments into something unforgettable. Whether you believe in divine intervention or human perseverance, this podcast will leave you feeling uplifted and amazed.Website: www.themiraclefiles.comPodcast/RSS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miracle-files/id1714203488Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_miracle_files_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100093613416005&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.miracle.files?_t=8rB5ooQd482&_r=1

Christmas is such a beautiful time of year. We talk about peace and joy… But as moms, there's a lot of weight on us to make Christmas special, and sometimes it's hard to feel that peace. If you're the one doing most of the cooking, planning, wrapping, cleaning, and hosting, it can also feel like the season where everyone else rests, and you just work harder. In this episode I talk about what it looks like to serve joyfully at Christmas without burning out. If you're heading into Christmas knowing you'll be doing a lot of the work, I want you to hear this: You don't have to be the martyr. You don't have to carry it all. And you don't have to do it without joy. With simple plans, honest boundaries, and a heart anchored in who you're serving, this can be a Christmas where you serve freely from a place of love. Wishing you all Christmas blessings of peace and joy with your families. Thanks for listening!   Our Sponsors: - A'del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order   Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook

As we celebrate five years of the Healing Medicine podcast, this episode is a reflection on what has truly sustained us—intention, alignment, and choosing with awareness.  Together, we explore how consistency rooted in love, not obligation, leads to energy, creativity, and sustainability. We share personal stories about letting go, taking pauses, and returning to what feels alive.  This conversation is also a joyful announcement: our Connect in Nature Retreat is returning July 30–August 2, 2026. It's a decision made not out of expectation, but because we missed it, and because we chose it again. Whether you're feeling weary from "pushing through" or simply curious about a gentler way to stay committed, this episode offers a new lens and a powerful invitation to rechoose, realign, and return to yourself.     Pearls of Wisdom: Sustainability isn't about willpower, it's about choosing with presence and letting alignment lead. Feelings of resistance or resentment are gentle cues to pause, reevaluate, and possibly release. Healing happens when we release the pressure to perform and give ourselves permission to rest and evolve. Fun, ease, and joy aren't frivolous, they are wise signals of what's truly aligned. Spaciousness, non-judgment, and collaboration support the longevity of meaningful work.     Reflection Questions: Where in your life are you being consistent by force, rather than by choice? What would it feel like to choose instead of push? Which commitments feel alive and which might be asking for a pause, a shift, or a graduation? Where could more lightness or joy gently be welcomed in?   Why Connect in Nature is a Different Kind of Retreat Connect in Nature is unlike any other retreat I offer. It is the only opportunity to work in person with both Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang and Dr. Jessie Mahoney. It's intentionally designed for healers, physicians, and wellness professionals who crave a reset rooted in nature, mindfulness, and joy. Held at the Green Gulch Zen Center just north of San Francisco, you'll be surrounded by eucalyptus groves, redwoods, gardens, and the quiet beauty of the California coast. Here's what makes it special: Nature as co-teacher: Forest bathing, beach meditation, and fog hikes support nervous system healing. Freedom to choose: All practices are optional and guided with non-judgment—you participate in what serves you. Spaciousness: Core retreat hours are 10:30–3:30, with optional morning offerings and space for rest, reflection, or local exploration. Inclusive and welcoming: Open to all genders and professions—bring a partner, a colleague, a friend, or come solo. Choose your own lodging at local inns, allowing for private rest and personal integration. This retreat isn't about pushing yourself. It's about letting nature and mindfulness gently bring you home. Join us July 30–August 2, 2026 at Green Gulch Zen Center.   And yes—it's over my birthday weekend, and there's no better way to celebrate than in community, in nature, and in joy. Retreat details + registration: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats     Our Birthday Wish is to Help More Healers Find This Work As part of celebrating five years of the Healing Medicine podcast, we'd love to ask for your help in spreading this healing ripple even further: If this podcast has supported you... Please leave us a written review and a 5-star rating on your favorite listening platform. It helps others find the show and tells the algorithms to share this with more people who need it. Recommend it to a friend or colleague. Send them your favorite episode. Share it in your Facebook group, department, or residency class. Let someone know how it's helped you—that personal sharing is how this work continues to grow. This podcast was born out of love, and continues because of you. We are so grateful you are here.     If you're longing for more intention and joy in your life and career, I invite you to explore mindful coaching with me: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching To bring this kind of healing to your institution, department, or medical team, learn more about my speaking offerings: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang also offers powerful keynotes, workshops, and wellness sessions through www.awakenbreath.org We would love to meet you this summer in the redwoods, and help you reconnect to what's truly meaningful. Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine podcast is medical advice.  

In this episode, Travis and his producer Eric react to a series of viral skits that poke fun at B2B sales reps, door-to-door bros, and MLM stereotypes—and use them to break down what actually makes for good, ethical selling. The conversation hits on empathy, objection handling, long-term thinking, and why trying to “pound” customers for one big commission check is a terrible strategy if you want a real career in sales. On this episode we talk about: Viral comedy skits about B2B sales, breakups with sales bros, and door-to-door stereotypes—and why they're so accurate. Why great salespeople are genuinely empathetic, listen deeply, and try to understand prospects instead of waiting to talk. How phrases like “totally understand” and “so what I'm hearing is…” can be powerful when they're rooted in real curiosity, not manipulation. The difference between transactional, burn-and-churn sales (pest control, alarms, etc.) and relational, long-cycle sales where reputation matters. Why treating people well, solving real problems, and playing the long game leads to referrals, repeat business, and an actual book of business. Top 3 Takeaways The best salespeople don't see selling as “winning” against a customer; they aim for a genuine win–win where the client's problem is solved and the rep is fairly paid. Simple frameworks like “feel–felt–found,” restating what you're hearing, and handling objections are ethical and effective when you truly believe in your product and its fit. Burning customers for a slightly bigger commission check destroys long-term opportunity; taking care of people builds referrals, repeat deals, and an actual business instead of just a job. Notable Quotes "Your job as a salesperson is to remove all obstacles to the person making a decision that's going to help them." "If only you win in the deal, that's a problem—either your product sucks or you're actually in a pyramid scheme." "Most salespeople just want to get through the pitch; they forget there's an actual person on the other side of the call." ✖️✖️✖️✖️

Watch the interview on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/eyS-eokvP-UEveryone laughed when Jesse and Emily Cole said they were going to save baseball by turning it into a circus. The traditionalists said it was a mockery. The investors said it wouldn't scale. Babe Ruth woulda blushed.But today, while the Red Sox and Yankees yawn in the dugout, the Savannah Bananas are selling out those very same stadiums… while on stilts.In this episode, we sit down with the husband-and-wife co-founders to uncover how they turned a struggling startup - with so much debt they had to sell their house - into a viral phenomenon with a waitlist of over 1 million people.We dive deep into their "Fans First" business model, why they refuse to take VCmoney, and how "burning the boring" let them create a new sport and disrupt a 100-year-old industry.They even got engaged in the middle of a (rainy) baseball game.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:The "Anti-Business" Model: Why they refuse to take investors, sell advertising, charge for hot dogs, or collect sales taxes.Burn The Boring: How they audited every second of a baseball game to eliminate friction (goodbye, bunts and walks).The "Do The Opposite" Strategy: How a philosophy inspired by P.T. Barnum & Walt Disney helped them win in the attention economy.Metrics vs. Magic: Why Jesse and Emily ignore traditional ROI data to focus on "Return on Fan".(And why you should check the weather before proposing)TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro: The "Cirque du Soleil" of Baseball2:05 - The Meet Cute: How Jesse & Emily Met5:20 - Why They Refused VC Money (Owning 100% Equity)6:48 - The Walt Disney Lesson on Control8:45 - Leaving $50 Million on the Table12:55 - Burning the Boring: Inventing Banana Ball19:00 - Failures: The "Human Pinata" Disaster24:00 - The Strategy: "Whatever is Normal, Do The Opposite"31:00 - Making Decisions on Intuition vs. Spreadsheets42:00 - The Story That Defines "Fans First"51:40 - Rapid Fire QuestionsNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Simon Constable reports from France on high copper prices and slowing European energy demand. He describes protests by French farmers burning hay to oppose government orders to cull cattle exposed to disease and notes a significant rise in electric vehicle sales across the European Union. 1540 PARIS

Hey everyone! Decoder senior producers Kate Cox and Nick Statt here. We've had a big year, including nearly 100 episodes, a new YouTube channel, an ad-free podcast feed, and a slate of great guest hosts while Nilay was on parental leave. It's been a lot! We've also had a lot of great questions and comments this year from you, our audience. So we pulled together all the feedback we've received on topics like CarPlay, Monday episode guest suggestions, and — of course — AI. And then we turned the tables on Nilay to ask him his thoughts on the past 12 months: What we liked, what we want to improve, and how he's making decisions for Decoder in the new year.  Links:  Answering your biggest Decoder questions, 2024 edition | Decoder The DoorDash Problem | Decoder How decision making changes when AI answers are cheap and (too) easy | Decoder Why GM will give you Gemini — but not CarPlay | Decoder Rivian CEO: ‘We're really convicted' about skipping CarPlay | Decoder How SharkNinja took over the home, with CEO Mark Barrocas | Decoder Why Tubi CEO Anjali Sud thinks free TV can win again | Decoder Disney accuses Google of copyright infringement following OpenAI deal | The Verge Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder is produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and edited by Ursa Wright. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're setting records this week with the biggest height differential of guests in Something's Burning history. WWE superstar and TV host Braun Strowman towers over comedian Brad Williams… 6'8” vs 4'4” – and it's basically all we can talk about. I do manage to find time to make the viral gyro / doner kabobs taking Instagram by storm. And they're as good as everyone says. Buy tickets to see Brad in The Tall Tales Tour - BradWilliamsComedy.comWatch Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman - https://www.usanetwork.com/series/everything-on-the-menu-with-braun-strowman-1761316370739 Follow Braun: https://www.instagram.com/adamscherr99 Brad: https://www.instagram.com/bradwilliamscomic Recipes: https://www.somethingsburning.show/recipes-season-6 Sponsors: Everything420 - Use code BERT for an extra 15% off. Grab a mystery box or stock up on all your favorites — the Everything420 app has you covered. https://upf.ai/8l07uvecGOODLES - Pick up GOODLES on your next shopping trip… it's available nationwide at Target and Walmart, plus many other major grocery stores and retailersCrowdHealth - To get started today for $99 for your first three months using code BURNING at https://joincrowdhealth.com.Ro - Connect with a provider at https://RO.CO/BURNING to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you. SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour For all things BERTY BOY PRODUCTIONS: https://bertyboyproductions.com For MERCH: https://store.bertbertbert.com/ Follow Me! Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer TikTok: http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bertkreischer X: http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Text Me: https://my.community.com/bertkreischer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices