Podcasts about business decisions

In this episode of Just Posted Dosia and Sleepy deliver an unfiltered breakdown of the biggest headlines across sports, music, and pop culture. The crew kicks off with the Boston Celtics, debating whether Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown leads the team following Tatum's return from injury. Next, they dive into college football rivalries, analyzing Ohio State's playoff path, Michigan's unexpected loss to Iowa, and how the NIL era gives teams like Miami a distinct recruiting advantage. They then evaluate Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, discussing Coach Prime's season outlook and whether Florida State could be his long-term destination.    The discussion heats up as Doja labels Kawhi Leonard "the worst All-Star ever," dissecting the LA Clippers' franchise struggles and questioning whether championship rings truly define athletic greatness. Finally, the conversation shifts to music and culture, examining Jay-Z's Super Bowl halftime show strategy, Colin Kaepernick's NFL journey, Drake's social media presence, and the ongoing debate surrounding Chris Brown's claim to the "King of R&B" title. Chapters 00:00 NBA Team Dynamics and Player Injuries Impacting Performance 05:01 Sports Rivalries, Unexpected Losses, and Weekend Wins 09:09 Ohio State's Path to College Football Playoff Contention 14:31 The Impact of NIL on College Sports and Miami's Advantage 20:27 Predicting Colorado's Football Season Amidst Team Challenges 25:43 Debating Deion Sanders' Potential Move to Florida State 29:09 Deion Sanders' Coaching Journey and Future Prospects 32:09 Kawhi Leonard Criticized as the Worst All-Star Ever 38:33 Debating the Importance of Rings in Defining Athletic Greatness 44:45 Basketball Legends, Respect, and Unrecognized Contributions 48:14 Debating NBA Icons and the Search for a New Face 51:58 Complexities of Fame, Business Decisions, and Public Perception 55:02 Kaepernick's NFL Dream Versus Alternative Football Opportunities 57:14 Debating Potential Super Bowl Halftime Performers 1:01:45 Debating Potential Super Bowl Halftime Performers and Redemption Arcs 1:04:35 Nostalgia for 90s Music Groups and Changing Musical Tastes 1:05:49 Speculating on Potential LA-Based Performers for an Event 1:07:18 Drake's Influence and Social Media Perceptions 1:14:31 The Oldest Drake Fan and Social Media Perceptions 1:17:49 Debating Chris Brown's Legacy and R&B Album Classics 1:19:30 Chris Brown's Controversial Journey and Industry Criticism 1:23:58 Award Controversy and Public Perception 1:24:53 Chris Brown's Social Media Controversies and Public Perception 1:29:52 Debating Music Preferences Amid Controversial Artists 1:34:44 Sports Predictions and Team Loyalty Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Email the show at straightolc@gmail.com or justposted1906@gmail.com    Join The Just Posted Facebook group https://shorturl.at/XvCmF  Follow Just Posted on Instagram @justpostedpodcast  Hit the Voicemail at 641-715-3900 Ext. 769558 Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                            Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                             Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                    To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                        YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                        Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                        Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                            IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y1

Rana Gujral, former CEO of Behavioral Signals and former exec at Logitech and Cricut, explores the future of artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence, and human decision-making in an AI-driven world. Gujral challenges common misconceptions about AI, arguing that the greatest risk is not a dramatic technological takeover but the gradual outsourcing of human judgment and critical thinking. He introduces the concept of Artificial General Experience (AGE), a framework that extends beyond Artificial General Intelligence by emphasizing memory, context, consequence, and experiential learning. The conversation also examines AI ethics, responsible deployment, cognitive privacy, leadership in the age of intelligent systems, and how organizations can successfully leverage AI without diminishing human agency.

Smriti Dhingra, co-founder and chief systems architect of Chapter Two Collective, explains why scaling businesses need more than campaign optimization. She shares how marketing operations connect performance metrics to decisions about revenue, profitability, and channel investment. Discover why defining your website's role in the customer journey should come before choosing conversion metrics, and how qualitative insights and quantitative data help distinguish traffic problems from user experience issues. Smriti also discusses using a website diagnostic tool to assess client fit and offer practical tips. For founders and marketing leaders, this episode offers a business-focused approach to aligning teams, preserving context across platforms, and making marketing more useful to leadership.

Video campaigns are 2x more likely to grow B2B market share and 1.7x more likely to deliver stronger ROI, according to new research from LinkedIn's B2B Institute and WARC. Amazon Business's Kate Rundell, LinkedIn's Vita Molis and LIONS Advisory's Imaad Ahmed join Anna Hamill to share insights from the research and practical applications for B2B marketing.Chapters:[00:00] Intro: Why video matters in B2B marketing[02:34[ Methodology: 1,025 Award-Winning B2B Campaigns Comparing Video vs Non-Video[05:03] How B2B Video Drives Market Share, ROI and Search Performance[07:14] The “Video Paradox”: High B2B Video Effectiveness but Flat Investment Budgets[09:35] Winning Over The B2B Buying Group[12:34] Amazon Business's CMO on Using Video Across the Full B2B Marketing Funnel[15:05] Creative Lessons: Designing Silent-First B2B Video and Proving ROI with Data[16:34] Discoverable, Credible, Winnable: How Video Builds B2B Brand Trust and Recall[18:35] Why B2B Marketers Underinvest in Video and Misjudge Business Buyers[22:32] Use Cases For B2B Video[24:40] Make Video Work Harder: Jobs-to-Be-Done and Journey-Led Planning[27:22] The Future of B2B Video: AI, Hidden Buyers and CFO-Friendly MeasurementSupporting resources on WARC.com:Unlocking the Value of Video in B2B: https://www.warc.com/en/article/unlocking-the-value-of-video-in-b-2-b-728926f28b29431c9493c568690fefea#B2Bmarketing #marketing #advertising #videomarketing #media #B2B #marketingscience For 40 years, WARC has been providing the marketing industry with rigorous, unbiased evidence and expert effectiveness guidance. The WARC Podcast publishes a new episode every Tuesday and Thursday. Subscribe to The WARC Podcast here: https://www.warc.com/en/warc-podcasts Sign up to daily WARC News for free: https://www.warc.com/en/latest Book a demo: https://www.warc.com/en/subscribe

What happens when you put Mark and Nick Schiffer in a room with 12 unanswered questions and absolutely no plan? A Curious Builder variety show, obviously. The two builders riff on everything from social media and business growth to conflict, trust, money, ego, family, and the wildly questionable decision that became Nick's 45 White Oak project. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/  Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ RealWoodFloors Website: https://realwoodfloors.com/ Where to find the Guest:  Website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickschiffer/ Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

Running a successful bar requires more than trusting your gut—and more than blindly following the numbers. In this episode, I break down how bar owners can use gut instinct and data to make better business decisions, including what experienced intuition actually is, where your instincts can mislead you, and what your bar data can and cannot tell you. I get into using data for pricing, menu engineering, labor scheduling, inventory, marketing ROI, and performance decisions while using experience and instinct for hiring, culture, guest experience, concept decisions, and major changes. I also explain why your gut should be treated as a hypothesis rather than a conclusion, how data can confirm or challenge what you believe, and what to do when your instincts and your numbers disagree. Because the best bar owners don't blindly trust their instincts or their spreadsheets. They know when to use each one, and when a major decision requires both. 

Lewis Rice spent 26 years inside the DEA, working undercover cases and helping take down some of the biggest drug traffickers in America in the 1970's, 80's & 90's. After earning his Criminal Justice degree from St. John's University, he joined the DEA and went on to coordinate major international investigations targeting violent cartels in Miami — cases that seized millions of dollars in cash and thousands of kilos of cocaine and heroin. He worked directly with infamous Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas after Lucas became a government cooperator, using his information to help convict major traffickers. Rice eventually rose through DEA leadership positions in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Detroit, and New York before becoming Special Agent in Charge of the DEA's flagship New York office — making him the youngest SAC in the entire agency at the time. After 26 years on the front lines of America's war on drugs, he retired in 2001. _____________________________________________  #miami #truecrimestories #cops #mafia #newyork _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Buy Lewis's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0805978712?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Frank Lucas Cooperates 00:32 Lewis Rice's Career and the DEA's Early Days 01:01 The Birth of the DEA in the 1970s 03:30 Growing Up in New York City 04:42 Friends' Heroin Addiction Inspires Mission 06:09 Influence of His Father 07:08 Family Background and Internships 08:51 Rikers Island Intern Experience 11:12 Starting at the DEA at 21 12:56 DEA's Size and Focus 13:12 Academy and Early Training 14:50 Legendary Supervisor Frank White 15:33 Typical Recruits in the Early DEA 16:37 Acceptance as a Young Agent 18:10 The Importance of Undercover Work 19:21 First Undercover Cases 21:21 Negotiating Drug Deals 22:00 Showing Money and Dealer Psychology 23:11 The Informant's Role 25:03 How Informants Were Found 26:36 Arresting Dealers and Building Cases 27:47 Dealers' Knowledge of the DEA 28:41 An 8-Month Undercover Investigation 29:47 Going to Trial in the 70s 30:40 Defendants Released by Magistrate 31:14 The 'Champion' Fugitive 33:03 DEA's Most Wanted and Frank Matthews 36:21 Conviction Success Rates 37:41 Working a Case with the US Attorney 38:54 Handwritten Reports and Courtroom Drama 39:42 Prosecutors' Advice on Evidence 40:49 Sentences in the 70s 41:24 High-Level Enforcement in Philadelphia 42:44 Community Impact of Mass Arrests 44:06 Drug Dealers in Their Communities 45:02 Hardcore Dealers Like Herby Sperling 45:49 Modern Dealers Cut Deals 46:03 Talking to Kids About Drug Crimes 49:01 Mafia's Role in 70s Heroin Supply 51:02 The French Connection and Source Countries 53:26 Mafia Families and Drug Politics 54:26 Money Laundering in the 70s 55:50 Cash Seizures and Stash Houses 57:44 Counting Money in Miami Cases 01:00:10 Seeing Large Amounts of Cash 01:01:35 Case Without Drugs or Money 01:02:00 The American Gangster Case 01:02:57 The Manite and Quinine Investigation 01:04:36 Prosecuting with Circumstantial Evidence 01:06:24 Bringing Frank Lucas to Testify 01:08:00 Controversy Over Frank's Cooperation 01:09:05 The Importance of Truthful Testimony 01:09:57 Was Frank's Deal Worth It? 01:11:19 Frank Lucas's Charm and Success 01:13:30 Cooperating as a Business Decision 01:14:17 Frank's Witness Protection 01:15:16 Frank's Testimony Convicts Gang 01:16:39 Frank Lucas Calls Years Later 01:17:33 Sentencing Reduction for Frank 01:19:38 Frank's Murder Trial and Acquittal 01:21:07 Moving to Jamaica 01:21:47 Life in Jamaica as a Black American 01:24:15 Objective in Jamaica: Marijuana Smuggling 01:25:05 Cultural Experiences in Jamaica 01:27:16 US Embassy's Power and Opportunities 01:29:31 Extraditing Drug Traffickers 01:30:43 Liaison Work with Two Agents 01:32:39 Two Years in Jamaica, Then Miami 01:33:18 Supervising in Miami in the Cocaine Era 01:35:10 Undercover as a Supervisor 01:37:00 Violence and Dadeland Shootout 01:39:03 Two-Year Assignments and FBI Influence 01:41:11 Relationship with Local Cops 01:42:22 Personal Life and Career Demands 01:44:04 Returning to New York 01:45:30 Changes in the Drug Game 01:46:30 Evolution of Drugs: From Heroin to Fentanyl 01:49:01 Overdoses in the 90s 01:50:26 Running the New York Task Force 01:52:30 Improving Morale After Corruption Scandal 01:54:40 Impact of Truth-in-Sentencing 01:56:29 Moving Up in the DEA 01:58:53 Becoming Special Agent in Charge 01:59:58 Role as Special Agent in Charge 02:00:53 Politics and Law Enforcement 02:02:00 NYPD Ownership of the City 02:04:59 Toughest Challenge as SAC 02:09:40 Supervisor's Responsibility for Safety 02:12:52 Length of Tenure as SAC 02:13:45 Retiring from the DEA 02:14:54 Retirement Emotions 02:15:45 Missing the Brotherhood 02:16:39 Perspective 25 Years Post-Retirement 02:18:38 Reconnecting with the DEA and Chelsea Market 02:20:20 Technology vs. Human Relationships 02:21:10 Leadership and Morale 02:23:18 Fixing the Drug Problem 02:24:21 Advice to a 21-Year-Old 02:27:32 Closing Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Are you using AI to save a few minutes or to make the decisions that could change your business? Many leaders are already using AI to summarize documents, improve emails, build meeting agendas, and handle other everyday tasks. But what if those applications are focused on the 80% of your work that creates only 20% of the value? In this episode, Bradley Hartmann shares his begrudging, but wholehearted, recommendation of Geoff Woods' The AI-Driven Leader. Despite a long list of frustrations with the book, one idea changed Bradley's behavior: using AI as a strategic thought partner for his highest-value decisions. After putting the idea into practice during a 90-minute session with ChatGPT, Bradley walked away with greater clarity around his business, priorities, calendar, and opportunities for growth. You'll discover: ·       How to move beyond low-value AI tasks and use AI to think through the highest-value decisions in your business. ·       A simple interview approach that gets AI to ask one question at a time and learn from your answers as the conversation develops. ·       How opening up about your goals, challenges, priorities, and actual use of time can reveal gaps between where you want your business to go and how you're operating today. Play the episode to learn how turning AI into a strategic thought partner could give you greater clarity on where you're going, what deserves your attention, and what may be holding your business back.   Listen to Episode 570 with Kendall Pouland   At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership,  and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com. The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You'll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems—whether you're leading a crew or managing an entire organization. Have topic ideas or guest recommendations? Contact us at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com. New podcasts are dropped every Tuesday and Thursday.   This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox —the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.        

Ken and Anthony Lima analyze the growing vitriol among Cleveland Browns fans following Deshaun Watson's recent struggles. They weigh the financial constraints of his contract against the calls for Shedeur Sanders to take over under center. The discussion also touches on Todd Monken's decisions and the potential for a volatile atmosphere during the upcoming home opener. (00:01:52) Watson Fan Criticism (00:05:32) Business Decisions and Sympathy (00:08:53) Browns Generational Frustration (00:13:28) Todd Monken Narrative (00:19:56) Sanders Hype and Backups (00:23:52) Andrew Berry Accountability (00:31:24) Predicting Home Backlash (00:36:36) Baker Mayfield Revenge Game

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to Todd Monken's decision to start Deshaun Watson in Week 2 despite a disastrous season opener. They explore the growing divide between the organization and a fan base that seems more interested in Baker Mayfield's success than Watson's redemption. The discussion also touches on the pressure facing Ryan Day at Ohio State following their recent performance. (00:02:27) Week Two Quarterback Decision (00:05:46) Fans Rooting For Baker (00:08:52) Shedeur Sanders Potential (00:14:05) Monken's Offensive Philosophy (00:23:55) Coaching Preconceived Notions (00:28:39) Hickman On Watson (00:34:56) Ryan Day Hot Seat (00:38:23) Haslam's Business Decisions

Indecision is expensive—and in an interior design business, it can cost you far more than time. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon talks with interior designer Jodi Cook Monts about the power of making decisions quickly and confidently. They explore how hesitation can affect profitability, project timelines, client relationships, and business growth—and why indecision is often a symptom of a deeper lack of trust and confidence. Jodi also shares how she expanded her design business beyond her local market, why existing clients are one of the best sources of new opportunities, and how a collaborative mindset can transform relationships with builders and other project partners. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why indecision is often a trust and confidence problem—and how it can cost your interior design business time and money - How making decisions earlier can protect project timelines, profitability, and client relationships - Why your existing clients may be the best source of second homes, vacation properties, and commercial design projects - How to successfully work on projects outside your local market—and why strong systems become even more important as you expand - Why approaching builders and project partners as collaborators, rather than adversaries, can lead to better projects and stronger relationships

Your nervous system may be influencing more business decisions than you realize. When pressure rises, judgment changes. Recovery gets pushed aside. And the CEO can become the place where every decision, problem, and approval eventually lands. In this episode of WholeCEO with Lisa G., Lisa G. sits down with Jordan Dunin, Founder & CEO of HatchPath and author of The Regulated Leader. He explains why regulation must come before performance—and why the grind can quietly undermine executive effectiveness. Lisa and Jordan unpack leadership under pressure, decision-making, recovery, and building high-performing cultures without burnout. Your leadership capacity shapes your company's capacity. Comment BOTTLENECK and I'll send you the 7-Day CEO Bottleneck Tally.

Health is personal, but for entrepreneurs operating a successful venture - health is strictly a business decision. With our health in working order, business is good. Without it, performances inevitably declines.So, make a solid business decision - and stick around to listen to this show - because Fitness Is Our Business.

What do you do when the big design projects aren't coming in as quickly as they used to? In this episode, Rebecca sits down with interior designer and business owner Karin Bennett for a candid conversation about the decisions that help keep a design firm profitable when the market shifts. They talk about when it makes sense to take on smaller projects, why Karin continues investing in marketing during slower seasons, and how she balances keeping her team busy with protecting the standards of her firm. Then they get into the numbers: flat fees, tracking hours, implementation fees, and why your pricing model needs to evolve as your services and projects change. You'll also hear why Karin prefers hiring experienced team members, how that has made delegation easier, and what she wishes she had understood about hiring much earlier in her business. If you're navigating a slower season, questioning your pricing or trying to make smarter decisions about what your design business needs next, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.   Episode Resources Episode 71: Focus on your strengths and take back control of your business with Karin Bennett Learn more about about Karin at her website and follow her on Instagram. --  This episode is sponsored by Programa. Programa is project management software built specifically for interior designers. It's designed to save you hours every week and reduce the errors that come from managing projects across scattered documents and systems. Use code RBD25 for 25% off annual Programa plans. Click to learn more.  

Want help designing your training, nutrition, and recovery around the way your body and brain actually work? Apply to work with the Muscle Intelligence coaching team → MuscleIntelligence.com/apply   Wharton neuroscientist Dr. Michael Platt has spent his career studying how the brain makes decisions, why high performers burn through their attention, and what actually improves brain health and brain performance in people with real demands on their time. In this conversation with Ben Pakulski, he explains why the human brain is still running on wiring built for a world of small groups, constant movement, and natural rhythms, and what that mismatch means for anyone trying to focus, lead, and stay sharp in a modern schedule. You will learn the neuroscience of focus and why the brain has two systems that cannot run at the same time, the four lowest-cost habits Platt's research keeps pointing back to, and how a hard workout done on purpose changes the way your brain handles stress. This is a practical episode for men over 40, executives, business owners, and fathers who want a brain protocol they can actually keep. Platt covers how to focus for longer without forcing it, how dopamine and reward prediction error build habits, why physiological synchrony makes connection a performance tool rather than a luxury, and how to structure breaks across the hour, the day, and the year. If you have been looking for a neuroscientist's take on productivity, resilience, sleep, and mental performance that does not require a three-hour morning routine, this one is for you. 5 Key Takeaways Why a Wharton neuroscientist tells leaders to step away from the computer, and what it unlocks in the brain when they do. The four lowest-cost things you can do for your brain, and which one high performers skip most. How a hard workout done first thing in the morning teaches your brain it has agency, and why Platt says agency is resilience. The dopamine mechanism behind every habit you have, and two ways to use it so good decisions stop costing energy. Why your brain cannot focus and create at the same time, and the three nested time intervals Platt uses to switch between them. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 How does exercise fit into a brain protocol? 00:56 Your brain was built for a world 200,000 years ago 03:51 It is all about design: reducing the mismatch 05:38 Firmware, agency, and why stepping away unlocks creativity 08:10 Platt's next book: Pause 08:33 How to weigh interventions when everything is "essential" 1 0:21 The four lowest-cost basics: step back, move, sleep, connect 11:21 Silicon Valley sleep debt and the pharmacology trap 14:25 Comparing objective data vs. subjective experience  16:50 Platt's own story: anxiety, CrossFit, and pre-commitment 18:14 Controlled stress and how the brain learns agency 21:05 Agency is resilience 23:20 Belief, placebo, and the will to overcome 26:46 Curating positive brain states 27:33 Dopamine, habits, and reward prediction error 30:45 Gamifying behavior: offload the decision  31:44 Attention is a volume knob 33:20 Make the good stuff stand out 34:20 Physiological synchrony: why we are wired for connection 37:50 Could a fully virtual life ever be fulfilling? 40:30 Operationalizing focus: the two brain systems 43:54 Seasons, nested intervals, and how long to step away 46:10 Deaths of despair and the case for real time off 48:53 Purpose, humanness, and how much time to take off 50:53 Applied Neuroscience for Business Decisions 53:48 Closing     Connect with Dr. Platt   Website – https://www.drmichaelplatt.com   The Leader's Brain Book (updated & expanded) – https://www.pennpress.org/9781613631959/the-leaders-brain-updated-and-expanded/   Wharton online program, Understanding the Brain – https://online-execed.wharton.upenn.edu/neuroscience-in-business   X – https://x.com/michaellouispl1   LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-platt-21767539

The head of the league is stepping down, but what does that mean for the WNBA? We do a round of Ask Me Anything, beginning with "something you try to enjoy just for your spouse, but don't particularly care for."

Your body may be delivering the answer long before your mind catches up. Nikki sits down with bestselling author, meditation teacher, and holistic health coach Cassandra Bodzak to explore how body wisdom can shape better leadership and business decisions. Cassandra shares how food, rest, movement, mindfulness, and intuition influence everything from energy and creativity to hiring, partnerships, and team performance. Together, they unpack the difference between expansion and contraction, why leaders often override critical physical signals, and how creating a stronger personal foundation can improve both workplace culture and business results. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen closely, and lead from a place of greater alignment.   Additional Resources: Connect with Cassandra on LinkedIn Gain free access to: The Mindful Table Book Bonuses Page - use the code "gut+science" to redeem Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Nikki's Key Takeaways: Your body often recognizes misalignment before your mind does. Food directly affects energy, focus, and leadership performance. Expansion and contraction can guide difficult business decisions. Strong leadership begins with a strong wellbeing foundation. Flexible work rhythms help people perform at their best.  

How do you know you're making the right decision, especially when every option comes with trade-offs? Whether you're making career decisions or leading a growing advisory firm, today's guest offers practical lessons on building a business that aligns with your values while creating long-term success.  Andrew Rosen is the Executive Chairman of Diversified, LLC, and in this episode, he shares the decision-making framework he calls the "pillow test," a simple but powerful way to evaluate career moves, business opportunities, and strategic decisions. Listen in as Andrew explains how this mindset shaped his career, from choosing a lower-paying role with greater long-term opportunity to navigating acquisitions, ownership transitions, and decisions around private equity investment. You'll learn how Diversified evolved from founder-led ownership to a partner-owned firm, what matters just as much as technical expertise when earning clients' trust, and more. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/505      

The traditional shopper funnel is dead, yet most brands still chase it. Nico Laruina, General Manager of Nestlé's Food Business Unit, bridges both worlds daily, running a global food portfolio while proving that consumer truth beats commercial pressure every time. He breaks down why the funnel became circular instead of linear, how elasticity testing reveals what shoppers will actually pay for, and why the right AI prompt only works if you already know your consumer's real need. A must-listen for anyone building strategy and anyone building the research behind it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Investor and businessman John Kim has studied AI extensively. As a Christian he has prayed about AI extensively. What role if any does AI play in the future of the Church?In our first of episode addressing the topic, Ryan interviews John Kim, a prominent New York businessman who shares what he thinks the future is going to look like as Christians grapple with a technology that is changing the foundations of how we work and create.00:00 Cold Open: The Stomach Growl 00:20 Welcome & Meet John Kim 01:31 The Catholic Icebreaker04:54 MIT Testimony: When God Rewired My Brain 10:03 Ask for Wisdom, Not Just the Outcome 13:12 Discerning God Voice in Business Decisions 17:33 AI as a Tool: Where Christians Fit 25:41 Is There a Christian Edge Against AI? 28:47 Human Presence: What Stays Scarce30:17 Mozart, Salieri, and the AI Gospel Hit -- AD BREAK 2: Casper + Mars Men 41:20 Elvis,Math, and the Robot Golfer 46:02 Creative Destruction and the Christian Advantage 55:16 Spain,Contentment, and the Tesla Bet 66:25 Stewardship, Prosperity Gospel, and Raising Samuel Right 84:22 Scheduled Divine Boredom and Hearing God's Voice 91:44 The Stomach-Growl House Negotiation 96:48 Mammon, Power, and the Loneliness of Wealth 103:06 AI, End Times, and the Tower of Babel 108:23 - Proving you're not an avatarThank You To Our Sponsors!Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES.Get 15% off OneSkin with the code EXFILES at https://oneskin.co/exfilesRight now save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to Casper.com. https://Casper.com.For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com.Join Exodus90 for their St. Michael's Lent Challenge starting August 12th. Go to https://Exodus90.com/exfiles for a free trial.Sign up for the Vault to support the show and get access to the dramatic episodes a day early! https://Exorcistfiles.supercast.comFollow us on IG at https://instragram.com/exorcistfiles and https://www.instagram.com/TheBetheaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Building a Business That Lasts: What Will You Leave Behind? Spiritual Legacy: What Will Be Left Behind? Supersize Your Business Annual Challenge Day 239! Pop in here every day for a dose of different business building perspective! https://facebook.com/supersizebusiness Supersize Your Business (free) Skool link: https://www.skool.com/supersize-your-business-1654/about #supersizeyourbusiness #supersizeyourbusinessannualchallenge #vision #scareyou #dreambig #notbigenough #domore #bemore #supersize #supersizeyourbusinessannualchallenge #scale #grow #build #community #spirit #communityspirit #businessspirit #spiritofyourbusiness #SUPER #spiritualgoal #environment #sacredspace #spiritualfilter #attention #positivefilter #gratitude #advancedpractice #lessonslearned #legacy #spirituallegacy Define your spiritual legacy and ensure your business impact lasts beyond your day-to-day involvement. Learn how to plan for the future. Building a lasting spiritual legacy requires intentionality about what you leave behind. Many entrepreneurs focus entirely on daily operations, but this session from the Super Size Your Business Annual Challenge encourages you to look at the bigger picture. We examine why your personal values and the principles you instill in your company are critical for long-term sustainability. Whether you are a founder or a leader, considering your business legacy helps clarify your current decision-making process. By evaluating what remains if you were no longer involved, you can better align your daily actions with your ultimate goals. This reflection is essential for creating a meaningful business impact that transcends your active participation. Subscribe for daily business growth lessons and share what your company stands for in the comments below. 0:00 Defining Your Business Legacy 1:50 Mapping Your Path Forward 3:58 Overcoming Fear in Business Decisions 6:14 Intentional Branding and Reputation

Building a Business That Lasts: What Will You Leave Behind? Spiritual Legacy: What Will Be Left Behind? Supersize Your Business Annual Challenge Day 239! Pop in here every day for a dose of different business building perspective! https://facebook.com/supersizebusiness Supersize Your Business (free) Skool link: https://www.skool.com/supersize-your-business-1654/about #supersizeyourbusiness #supersizeyourbusinessannualchallenge #vision #scareyou #dreambig #notbigenough #domore #bemore #supersize #supersizeyourbusinessannualchallenge #scale #grow #build #community #spirit #communityspirit #businessspirit #spiritofyourbusiness #SUPER #spiritualgoal #environment #sacredspace #spiritualfilter #attention #positivefilter #gratitude #advancedpractice #lessonslearned #legacy #spirituallegacy Define your spiritual legacy and ensure your business impact lasts beyond your day-to-day involvement. Learn how to plan for the future. Building a lasting spiritual legacy requires intentionality about what you leave behind. Many entrepreneurs focus entirely on daily operations, but this session from the Super Size Your Business Annual Challenge encourages you to look at the bigger picture. We examine why your personal values and the principles you instill in your company are critical for long-term sustainability. Whether you are a founder or a leader, considering your business legacy helps clarify your current decision-making process. By evaluating what remains if you were no longer involved, you can better align your daily actions with your ultimate goals. This reflection is essential for creating a meaningful business impact that transcends your active participation. Subscribe for daily business growth lessons and share what your company stands for in the comments below. 0:00 Defining Your Business Legacy 1:50 Mapping Your Path Forward 3:58 Overcoming Fear in Business Decisions 6:14 Intentional Branding and Reputation

Over the Summer I've curated a mini series of some of my favourite episodes from the podcast so far. We revisit old episodes that have stayed rent-free in my brain! So whether this episode ends up being new for you or you get to enjoy it again years later, I hope you find it helpful. In this episode, I chat with the incredibly talented illustrator Kyle T Webster about the power of being a generalist, building a creative career, and the value of authentic relationships. Kyle's journey; from experimenting with different creative paths to selling his company to Adobe; offers so many lessons for anyone navigating the ups and downs of creative business. I left this conversation feeling energized and inspired, and I hope you do too. Key Takeaways Embrace Being a Generalist You don't have to niche down to succeed; exploring different styles and skills can open unexpected doors and keep your work exciting. See Everything as an Experiment Treat your creative journey as a series of experiments. Success and failure are both valuable teachers, and trying new things leads to growth. Build Genuine Relationships Opportunities often come from authentic connections, not just networking for the sake of it. Be yourself and nurture real friendships in your industry. Redefine Success on Your Terms Success isn't always a straight line. Stay curious, keep learning, and let your own values guide your path. Persevere Through Rejection Every creative faces setbacks; what matters is getting back up, learning from criticism, and continuing to move forward. Stay Open to Unexpected Paths Sometimes the most rewarding opportunities come from zigzagging journeys and saying yes to new adventures. Episode Highlight 01:44 – How Kyle's zigzag career path led to Adobe and creative freedom 03:37 – The value of being a generalist vs. niching down 06:03 – Social media, style, and the myth of the "one true niche" 10:17 – Boredom, experimentation, and keeping creativity alive 12:28 – Learning from failure and treating everything as an experiment 19:25 – The power of authentic relationships and unexpected opportunities 21:06 – Stories of career breakthroughs and saying yes to new experiences 50:09 – Kyle's current projects, future dreams, and final inspiration Referenced in the episode:  Sign up for Kyle's newsletter The Accidental Expert Kyle's website Instagram I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌lizmmosley or @‌buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft lucylucraft.co.uk If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!

Most entrepreneurs make major business decisions without a reliable framework to guide them. In this episode, Brian Thompson sits down with Dawn Kennedy, attorney, entrepreneur, and author of Before You Decide, to explore the pre-decision tools she developed after losing her first business overnight and spending years translating enterprise-level decision frameworks for small and mid-sized business owners. Dawn's story is both practical and deeply personal. After her husband suffered a catastrophic accident in 2013 that ended their consulting business instantly, she realized how much she did not know. What came next was decades of developing decision tools that help entrepreneurs see the full picture before they say yes, no, or not yet.   In this episode you will learn: Why decision-making in business requires a framework tailored to your specific business How the CLARITY framework helps entrepreneurs evaluate decisions before they leap Why cash matters more than EBITDA when evaluating whether a decision is sound What the pendulum problem is and how it keeps entrepreneurs from making good decisions What most entrepreneurs don't know they don't know when starting or growing a business Why forming an LLC is easier than understanding what it actually requires How losing a business shaped the way Dawn built her second one more intentionally Why not every decision needs deep analysis and how to tell the difference   Good decision-making is not about eliminating risk. It is about understanding what you are volunteering to carry before you commit. Whether you are just starting out or navigating a major growth decision, this episode will help you slow down in the right places and move forward with more clarity and confidence.   Resources + Links Connect with Dawn Kennedy: LinkedIn Explore Dawn's book Before You Decide: The Field Manual for Durable Decisions Under Pressure Convoy Road Coffee Roasters Newsletter Sign Up Follow Brian Thompson Online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Forbes Follow & review the podcast: on Spotify and Apple Podcasts   About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast Brian Thompson, JD/CFP®, is a tax attorney and Certified Financial Planner® who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

**In this video, Dr. Lisa Faast breaks down the new GLP-1 Bridge Program and what pharmacy owners need to understand before participating. This new program gives Medicare beneficiaries access to weight-loss GLP-1s for a flat $50 co-pay (regardless of Extra Help status) billed and paid separately from Part D. Sounds like a win for patients, and it is. But I've seen too many pharmacy owners get blindsided by what it does to their business.** **Show Notes:** 1. **Introduction** [0:00] 2. **GLP-1 Bridge Program Overview** [0:10] 3. **GLP-1 Bridge Program for Pharmacy Businesses** [1:32] 4. **Financial Consequences of the GLP-1 Bridge Program** [2:24] 5. **Rebate and GCR Implications** [4:16] 6. **Cash Flow and Business Decisions** [4:53] 7. **Resources and Support for Pharmacy Owners** [6:39]   ----- #### **Becoming a Badass Pharmacy Owner Podcast is a Proud to be a part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network**

Send us Fan MailEvery business decision has a cost.When you say yes to one thing, you are saying no to something else. And when you say no, you may be choosing consequences you never intended.In this episode of the EntreMD Podcast, Dr. Una breaks down how seemingly small decisions around visibility, team building, pricing, and investing in your own growth can have a major impact on your business, your income, your time, and your ability to serve.You'll learn how to evaluate both sides of a decision, recognize the expensive choices that may be holding your business back, and start making more profitable decisions as a physician entrepreneur.If you want to build a business that gives you greater impact, financial freedom, and time freedom, this episode will help you think more strategically about the choices you make every day.Tune in!Additional Resources:Learn more about my 12-month program. Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Apply here.Grab a copy of the "The 7-Figure Physician CEO" book. When you are ready to work with us, here are three ways: The Profitable Private Practice Movement - If you want to build a thriving private practice that serves a lot of patients, while creating time and financial freedom for you, come join us here. EntreMD Business School Grow - This is our year-long program with a track record of producing physician entrepreneurs who are building 6, 7 and 7+ figure businesses. They do this while building their dream lives!EntreMD Business School Scale - This is our high-level mastermind for physicians who have crossed the seven figure milestone and want to build their businesses to be well oiled machines that can run without them.To get on a call with my team to determine your next best step, go hereAdditional Resources:Learn more about my 12-month program. Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Apply here.Grab a copy of the "The 7-Figure Physician CEO" book. When you are ready to work with us, here are three ways: The Profitable Private Practice Movement - If you want to build a thriving private practice that serves a lot of patients, while creating time and financial freedom for you, come join us here. EntreMD Business School Grow - This is our year-long program with a track record of producing physician entrepreneurs who are building 6, 7 and 7+ figure businesses. They do this while building their dream lives!EntreMD Business School Scale - This is our high-level mastermind for physicians who have crossed the seven figure milestone and want to build their businesses to be well oiled machines that can run without them.To get on a call with my team to determine your next best step, go here ...

How do you make a God-led business decision when you're stuck and one more strategy isn't breaking it open? In this solo episode I share the five-day fast that didn't heal me the way I asked, but gave me something so much bigger: the diagnosis no doctor had named in seventeen years, the surgeon who could finally fix it, and an encounter with God that rerouted my life. Then I walk you through what to do when you're stuck on a decision in your business, why a breakthrough matters more than more information, and the five questions I run every major decision through before I move. If you're a Christian woman entrepreneur sitting on a launch, a pivot, or a hire and you can't find peace about it, this episode will help you get quiet, hear God, and take the next step in faith. __________________________________________________________

What if the reason your business feels stuck isn't effort, but misdiagnosis? In this episode, John Jantsch talks with Kevin D. St. Clergy about blind blaming—the habit of fixing the wrong problems while real growth opportunities go unnoticed. They explore how cognitive bias in business decision making affects marketing results, leadership mindset, and team performance, and share practical ways to identify root causes instead of symptoms. Learn how shifting from transactional services to a trusted advisor approach can unlock better decisions and stronger business growth. 00:00 Blind Blaming Explained Through Baseball 03:03 Blind Blaming in Business Decisions 06:09 Time Blocking for Entrepreneurs 09:03 Cognitive Bias and Blind Blaming 12:29 From Vendor to Trusted Advisor 17:36 Transformational Growth Shift Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

AI is helping marketers move faster, but not always smarter. Katrina Wong, Chief Marketing Officer at New Relic, explains how her team turns raw data into decisions leadership can trust. She covers using AI to analyze recorded sales calls for unbiased win-loss insights, deploying real-time in-product signals to personalize the self-service funnel, and building a human-in-the-loop fact-checking process to catch AI drift before it erodes trust in the data.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS emax Zirconia, offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help you save valuable production time while maintaining consistent outcomes. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out today and discover how IPS emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one. Join us at the Race For the Future 12 to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laborary Technology. September 27th in Valley View, Texas! https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Shawn Nowak from Nowak Dental Supplies joins Elvis and Barb to talk all things NOLA LabFest October 15-17th, including the welcome addition to the speaker lineup: martial arts instructor and business coach Jude Grayson. After Jude's keynote at last year's LabFest, the response was strong enough to bring him back for another keynote and a breakout session. The conversation starts with the obvious question: what the heck does a karate instructor know about the dental laboratory industry? As Jude explains, quite a bit. Having practiced martial arts since he was five years old and built a career around teaching, competition, entrepreneurship, and business coaching, Jude draws a surprising number of parallels between martial arts and business. He talks about discipline, competition, confidence, risk, and his “five-year-old board break moment”—the idea that sometimes the ability to succeed is already inside us, and the right coach simply helps unlock it. He also explains how those lessons translate into working with business owners and helping them recognize opportunities they may not see themselves. The conversation then turns toward one of the biggest challenges facing dental laboratories today: knowing when it's time to pivot. With technology, AI, 3D printing, changing doctor workflows, and the evolving DSO landscape continuing to reshape the industry, Jude's NOLA LabFest keynote will focus on how business owners can recognize when change is necessary, decide when to act, and understand the risks that come with being an early adopter. He also shares some great perspective on failure, competition, and why making a bad business decision doesn't necessarily mean you've lost—the real loss comes when you stop competing altogether. Shawn also gives us a look at what else is happening at NOLA LabFest, including education on AI, social media marketing, employee culture, DSOs, and other topics affecting dental laboratories right now. And, of course, there's plenty of the NOLA LabFest fun mixed in, from the masquerade party and distillery tour to the return of Family Feud. It's a conversation about business, leadership, taking risks, and finding ways to keep dental laboratories moving forward—and it all starts with a karate instructor walking into a dental show.Special Guests: Jude Grayson and Shawn Nowak.

AI is helping marketers move faster, but not always smarter. Katrina Wong, Chief Marketing Officer at New Relic, explains how her team turns raw data into decisions leadership can trust. She covers using AI to analyze recorded sales calls for unbiased win-loss insights, deploying real-time in-product signals to personalize the self-service funnel, and building a human-in-the-loop fact-checking process to catch AI drift before it erodes trust in the data.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailFear paralyzed him on Bitcoin. A decade in prestigious law firms surrounded by smart, unhappy people showed him what success without purpose looks like. And a stranger in Home Depot delivered a message that changed the direction of his business. Otis Grigsby played 6 years in the NFL, practiced law at large firms for 6 years, and is now part-legal, part-growth, part-strategy at his wife's health tech marketing agency - and watching ChatGPT recommend their services to strangers without any programming on their end.In this episode, Otis delivers one of the most honest 10 minutes on this stage: fear is an absolute killer, it paralyzes your training, it makes you forget everything you've built - and it shows up daily whether you have a two-year-old at home or a nine-figure deal on the table. He talks about missing the Bitcoin run, what Christmas in big law looks like when IBM needs a deal closed, and the four-month delay before he finally followed the advice that unlocked his business. Family Office Club has hosted 300+ events over 19 years and $1 billion+ in community transactions - Otis is the kind of operator you only meet in rooms like this.What is the one thing in your business you keep holding onto that you know you need to let go of? About Family Office ClubThe world's largest investor club in the family office space. 19 years. 300+ events. 16 million members. $1B+ in community transactions.

After a quick Cavs update touching on James Harden's offseason drama and the roster's EuroLeague pickups, the show turns back to the Browns when caller Tony argues Jimmy Haslam won't let Shedeur Sanders start Week 1 because keeping him in reserve preserves fan intrigue and ticket sales for a season the team doesn't expect to win. Ken pushes back that Haslam is likely deferring to Todd Monken's football judgment rather than dictating the decision himself, but agrees with the business logic Tony lays out if neither quarterback is considered good long-term. Ken argues there's still more curiosity left in Sanders than in Deshaun Watson, so holding him back keeps something in reserve for later in a lost season either way.

"Send us a message!"Salon owners are constantly looking for answers.What product line sells best? Should I add a head spa? Are Google Ads worth it? What software should I use? Should I expand?Those sound like reasonable business questions. But what if the answer has nothing to do with the actual problem you're trying to solve?In this episode, we talk about learning to diagnose a business problem before jumping to a solution. We use examples from retail, marketing, new services, hiring, profitability, and some of our own mistakes at Hello Hair Co. to show why copying someone else's answer rarely fixes what's happening inside your business.We also get into something we believe strongly: business is its own skill. Being great at hair doesn't automatically teach you finance, leadership, marketing, hiring, systems, operations, or strategy. Those skills have to be learned just like anything else.If you constantly find yourself looking for the next product, service, strategy, coach, system, or quick fix, this episode is about slowing down long enough to figure out what question you should actually be asking. The Big Idea: Better business decisions don't start with better answers. They start with understanding the problem you're actually trying to solve.Key TakeawaysThe question you're asking may not reflect the problem you actually have. New products and services won't fix weaknesses in the underlying business. Marketing can't solve poor retention, bad pricing, or an unprofitable business model. Being good at hair and being good at business require completely different skill sets. Coaches, books, podcasts, and systems should support your thinking—not replace it. You can't want success more than an employee wants it for themselves. Holding onto the wrong people can damage the team you're trying to protect. Sometimes improving your business means removing something instead of adding something. Mission, vision, and core values can serve as practical filters for business decisions. Every yes consumes bandwidth and may prevent you from pursuing a better opportunity. Timestamps00:00 — Opening takes: lifelong education & positioning 04:00 — Are salon owners asking the wrong questions? 05:00 — The three layers behind every business problem 08:00 — Why changing product lines may solve nothing 10:00 — Amazon isn't your salon's competition 11:00 — The danger of shiny new solutions 14:00 — Head spas, permanent jewelry & adding new services 15:00 — Marketing can't fix every business problem 17:00 — Business is its own skill 21:00 — Coaches, systems & outsourcing your thinking 24:00 — What our biggest mistakes taught us 25:00 — You can't want success more than your employees do 27:00 — Protecting your team and culture 29:00 — The team that gets you from 1 to 10 31:00 — Sometimes the answer is removing something 32:00 — A simple filter for making business decisions 34:00 — Pause before looking for the answer Reflection: What problem are you actually trying to solve?Before you add something, buy something, hire someone, change systems, or ask another owner what worked for them, spend some time figuring out whether you're solving the actual problem—or just treating the symptom.Your business should serve you, so that you can serve others.And better business decisions don't always come from finding better answers. Sometimes they come from asking better questions.Links and Stuff:Our Newsletter Mentoring InquiriesFind more of our things:InstagramHello Hair Pro Website

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/e-daymond-john-rise-grind-habits-successful-business-life/ Daymond John reflects on strategies for revenue growth, emphasizing the importance of the 80/20 principle—identifying the vital 20% that contributes to 80% of revenue or joy. FUBU's collaboration with Puma and new opportunities on Shark Tank stand out as significant revenue drivers. Daymond's commitment to investing in emerging entrepreneurs reflects his belief in paying forward the opportunities he received. Excitement permeates his ventures, particularly Shark Tank, as he envisions the next generation of game-changers. Despite challenges, he expresses pride in defying societal expectations, fostering positivity, and embracing the power of doing the right thing. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Decisions, Decisions. Business owners make many decisions every day - or at least try to. And sometimes they overthink, get stuck in analysis paralysis, and can't make those decisions. Today I share the one question that will help you finally make those decisions without stalling your success! READ MORE HERE

Discover practical strategies for managing different leadership styles in your business with Glenn Harper and Julie Smith.Are you struggling to collaborate with a business partner, co-founder, or leadership team member whose style drastically differs from yours? In this episode, Glenn Harper and Julie Smith reveal how they've navigated—and leveraged—their drastically different decision-making approaches for long-term entrepreneurial success.From explosive, quick-action responses to measured, methodical problem-solving, they break down the realities of working with opposites. Listeners will find actionable insights and plenty of practical analogies (including grenades, tanks, and sandboxes!) to guide their own leadership growth.What you'll learn in this episode:The pros and cons of assertive vs. methodical decision-making styles 00:33Why understanding your partner's conflict resolution style is key to business success 01:31How to pause, communicate, and choose the right approach for each situation 05:26Tips for listening actively and separating the problem from the people involved 07:03When to escalate—and when to soothe—conflicts for the best business outcomesThis episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started.5 Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy is it important to understand different leadership styles in entrepreneurship? - Understanding various leadership styles allows business partners and leaders to work together effectively, adapt to different situations, and make better decisions as a team 01:16.What are common challenges when partners have different decision-making styles? - Partners may struggle with disagreements, misunderstand communication, or take conflicting actions, which can cause tension or disrupt progress 00:33.How can entrepreneurs resolve conflicts arising from style differences? - By pausing before reacting, openly communicating intentions, and listening to each other's perspectives, entrepreneurs can choose the most effective solution for each scenario 05:26.Is one leadership style better than another in business? - No single style is always right; both assertive and nurturing approaches have value, and circumstances dictate which is most effective 01:33.What practical steps can leaders take to improve collaboration with different styles? - Actively listen, separate the problem from the individual, discuss potential resolutions together, and be willing to try both approaches as appropriate 07:03.Running a business doesn't have to run your life.Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it's easy to be so busy ‘doing' business that you don't have the right strategy to grow your business.Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for successOur clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. Schedule a consultation with us today.Download our free guide - Entrepreneurial Success Formula: How to Avoid Managing Your Business From Your Bank Account.Glenn Harper, CPA, is the Owner and Managing Partner of Harper & Company CPAs Plus, a top 10 Managing Partner in the country (Accounting Today's 2022 MP Elite). His firm won the 2021 Luca Award for Firm of the Year. An entrepreneur and speaker, Glenn transformed his firm into an advisory-focused practice, doubling revenue and profit in two years. He teaches entrepreneurs to build financial and operational excellence, speaks nationwide to CPA firm owners about running their businesses like entrepreneurs, and consults with firms across the country. Glenn enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family.Julie Smith, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur in the public accounting space. She is the Founder of EmpowerCPA™, Founder of PureTax, LLC, COO for Harper & Company CPAs Plus, and Co-host of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast. Named CPA.com's 2021 Innovative Practitioner of Year, Julie led Harper & Company's transition to an advisory-focused firm, doubling revenue and profit in two years. She now empowers other CPA firm owners nationwide through consulting and speaking, teaching them how to run their businesses like entrepreneurs. Julie lives in Columbus, OH with her family and enjoys travel, coaching basketball, sporting events, and the occasional shopping spree.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/Copyright 2026 Glenn HarperMentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Harper & Company CPAs PlusRunning a business takes vision, grit… and the right financial partner. At Harper & Company CPAs Plus, we don't just crunch numbers—we empower entrepreneurs. From proactive tax strategy and accounting to business advisory services, our team helps you keep more of what you earn and scale with confidence. Whether you're launching, growing, or preparing for exit, Harper & Company is in your corner with expert guidance built for business owners like you. Visit www.harpercpaplus.com to book a complimentary discovery call today - or call us at 614-456-7222. Brought to you by Harper & Company CPAs Plus

In episode 199 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager sit down with Chris Painter, Chair of the Risk Committee and Board Member at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they discuss how chief information security officers (CISOs) can support the work of translating cyber risk into business decisions by Boards.Here are some highlights from our episode:00:50. Introductions to Chris01:36. The single biggest translation error Chris has seen CISOs make07:38. Cyber risk quantification: An opportunity to go beyond translation for Boards09:25. How ransomware changed Boards' understanding of cyber risks' business impact10:45. The value of tabletop exercises (TTX) and other simulations in creating shared language13:26. Recommendations on how to make the most of a TTX18:37. Risk modeling and how artificial intelligence (AI) complicates probability estimations21:51. "Pressure" (2026) as an illustration of making good, not 100% accurate, estimations22:58. How growing public awareness of cyber is reshaping CISOs' conversations with Boards25:55. The importance of walking Boards through risk mitigation steps with AI as an example29:31. A recommendation for how CISOs can learn what directors care about30:15. From "wizardry" to familiarity: An ongoing generational shift around cyberResourcesEpisode 183: The Role of CISO in Supporting Risk TranslationEpisode 187: The Role of a CISO as a Strategic StorytellerEpisode 192: How Leaders Balance Expertise and CommunicationHow Risk Quantification Tests Your Reasonable Cyber DefenseCIS RAM (Risk Assessment Method)Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence for Tabletop Exercise DevelopmentCIS Controls v8.1 Incident Response Policy TemplateYou Have a Cybersecurity Incident. Now What?Prompt Injections: The Inherent Threat to Generative AI"Pressure" | Official Website | 29 May 2026If you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

Send Katie a Text Message!! Some of the most important decisions you'll ever make in your business won't feel urgent.There won't be a client demanding an answer or a deadline forcing your hand. Instead, they'll be the quiet leadership decisions that determine how resilient, profitable, and sustainable your business becomes over time.In this episode, I share six strategic decisions every interior designer should make before they're absolutely necessary. We discuss reducing client concentration, protecting intellectual property, documenting institutional knowledge, strengthening your portfolio strategy, planning for continuity, and building a business that creates more choices for your future.In This Episode Why mature businesses protect optionality  How to reduce hidden risk inside your firm  The dangers of client concentration  Why organization isn't the same as strategy  Protecting your intellectual property  Building a portfolio that supports your future  Creating continuity plans before you need them  The difference between building a business and building yourself a job The strongest businesses aren't simply successful today. They're intentionally designed to remain strong tomorrow.Connect with KatieLinkedInBusiness Strategy Sessions for Interior Designers Free Resources for scaling your interior design firmWebsite

FedRAMP has changed before. What makes the Consolidated Rules for 2026 different is that the dates are on the calendar and the fence sitters have run out of runway. Jason Ford, Co-Founder and CEO of Steel Patriot Partners, has been inside the program since Rev 3 in 2013. Michael Parisi, Chief Growth Officer, comes at it from the business side. Together they map what changes and, more usefully, what it means for the decision in front of a provider right now. So what actually changes? The program consolidates into two paths, 20X and Rev 5. FedRAMP Ready moves to legacy status. Class A, B, and C pipelines open across a thirty to sixty day window, mandatory adoption arrives January 1, and new Rev 5 certifications close on June 11, 2027. Authorized becomes certified. Jason Ford also points out where the rules live: fedramp.gov, hosted in GitHub, which means they move with a commit. Reading them once is not tracking them. Why did FedRAMP need to change at all? Michael Parisi frames it as a supply problem. Agencies and primes have been working from a limited and aging set of technologies while better tools sat outside a process that was slow, rudimentary, and expensive. The action was warranted. His follow-up question gets less airtime: if the process moved faster, did responsibility move with it, and does the stakeholder now holding that due diligence know it yet? The engineering shift is real and it is the part most teams see coming. Jason Ford describes RMF thinking giving way to continuous DevSecOps, proving compliance in real time rather than at a point in time. Vulnerability remediation is where the compression bites. CISA's updated guidance drops severity score as the driver in favor of stepped prioritization, and windows that used to run 30, 60, and 90 days now land closer to three to twenty-one. What does this cost a business past the budget line? Time and capacity. 20X is faster than a Rev 5 process that once ran eighteen months, but faster is not instant. Retraining a couple hundred users inside a thousand-person organization is not a small endeavor, and if the transition eats half of the organization's capacity for a year, that is half as much capacity aimed at the business paying for it. Jason Ford is not arguing against the move. He is arguing that disruption belongs inside the decision. Then there is the internal work almost nobody has started. Mapping an existing Rev 5 ATO scope into a new certification level is not clear-cut, and past the mapping, marketing and sales both need re-education. Michael Parisi describes building a translation layer for customers: here is what we provided before, here is what it is now, and this change came from the program rather than from any reduction in assurance. Roughly half the time, Steel Patriot Partners tells organizations not to pursue certification at all. Michael Parisi treats that as one of the more valuable things the firm does. The opposite failure shows up just as often, with companies preparing to spend heavily on 20X because it sounds quicker and cheaper, when the agency or prime they are chasing expects a certification level. A lower bar only helps if the buyer accepts it. Where should a business start? With the business conversation. Michael Parisi notes the answer does not have to be yes or no today; it can be a maybe with defined trigger points. Jason Ford closes on posture: come with an open mind, and do not hand a multi-year commitment to a language model whose guardrails and training are not built for that call. Or, shorter: don't wait, and don't go it alone. Steel Patriot Partners built a three-question starting point for that first conversation at https://www.steelpatriotpartners.com/find-your-path. This is a Brand Story. A Brand Story is a ~35-40 minute in-depth conversation designed to tell the complete story of the guest, their company, and their vision. 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Episode # 157: We walk through how we build an FP&A training plan that develops individual talent while raising the effectiveness of the whole finance organization. That starts with a formal development strategy, not ad hoc learning squeezed in when time allows. We talk about the capabilities that separate high-performing FP&A teams from strong reporting teams: business acumen, critical thinking, stakeholder management, leadership, decision support, and financial storytelling that makes recommendations clear and usable.We also get practical about how to turn analysts into trusted strategic business partners. That means immersing FP&A in the functions they support, teaching curiosity and root-cause thinking, and creating real exposure to strategic planning, capital decisions, pricing, product discussions, and post-implementation reviews. Along the way, we address how to build a culture of continuous improvement through peer learning and safe experimentation with automation and AI in FP&A, plus how to measure training success by impact, not courses completed.Episode outline: Why FP&A needs a formal development plan,Our goal is to develop strategic business partners,Creating a culture of continuous improvement,Measuring training success.Please connect with me on:1. Instagram: stephen.mclain2. Twitter: smclainiii3. Facebook: stephenmclainconsultant4. LinkedIn: stephenjmclainiiiFor more resources, please visit Finance Leader Academy:  financeleaderacademy.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the showStephen is an experienced Finance Professional and Leader who offers fractional CFO services and development opportunities. Please visit his LinkedIn profile or Finance Leader Academy for more information. 

ESPN fired Ryan Clark. Fired Jemele Hill. Sent Maria Taylor to NBC. They called it housecleaning. I call it the Emancipation Proclamation. For years, ESPN conscripted talent into the service of wokeism and DEI — and called it journalism. Today, the Worldwide Leader is conceding the culture war it started. And I'm here to read the verdict. This is my Gettysburg Address. The civil war for the soul of sports media is over. Common sense won. Jason Whitlock breaks down ESPN's retreat from woke ideology, the exits of Ryan Clark and Cam Newton, and what it means for the future of honest sports commentary. ➢​​Today's Sponsors PreBorn has helped rescue more than 400,000 babies, and every single day, they continue that work by offering mothers something powerful and life-changing: an ultrasound. Will you help us? Just dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - The Great Civil War at ESPN 02:35 - Blaming Jason Whitlock for ESPN Firings 03:59 - The History of ESPN's Civil War 10:10 - Cam Newton as Collateral Damage 12:23 - ESPN's Business Decisions and Audience 19:19 - Stephen A. Smith Reacts to Ryan Clark's Firing 30:57 - Cam Newton's Naivete and Stephen A. Smith's Influence 38:02 - Stephen A. Smith's Ego and Pat McAfee's Impact 43:17 - Barstool vs. ESPN's Business Philosophy 47:02 - ESPN's Shift from Sports to Personalities 53:50 - Sophie Cunningham vs. Caitlin Clark in the WNBA 1:07:59 - Caitlin Clark's Behavior and Parental Responsibility ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@KTVwatch  https://x.com/SteveKim323 https://x.com/TJMoe28  ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when something in your business is still making money, still getting attention, and still looks like a success from the outside… but deep down, you know it's no longer the right fit for where you're headed?In this solo episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of one of the hardest business decisions I've made recently: retiring the STR Virtual Summit for Women.On paper, it was working. But the more I looked at what my audience actually needed, the more I realized the summit wasn't the best vehicle to help women in this industry create real momentum. It was delivering a ton of information—but not enough implementation. And if you've ever bought a course, joined a summit, or downloaded the freebie only to never fully use it… you know exactly what I mean.In this episode, I'm sharing:why I chose to walk away from something that looked successful from the outsidehow I knew it was time to stop offering more information and start creating more implementationthe three questions I've been using to evaluate whether something in my business still deserves a placewhat it looks like to strategically prune offers, projects, or commitments that are pulling focus from your bigger goalshow I'm rebuilding the STR Sisterhood around a simpler, more actionable model with monthly challenges, focused trainings, and live supportI'm also sharing the thought process behind the new pricing model and why I intentionally wanted the most hands-on, implementation-focused option to be the easiest one to say yes to.If you've been holding onto a property, a service, a marketing strategy, or even a business model that technically “works” but doesn't feel aligned anymore, this episode is for you. We're talking about how to make smart pivots, clear out what's no longer serving your next level, and build a business that actually supports the life you want to live—not just one that looks good on paper.HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:[00:01] My decision to retire the STR Virtual Summit for Women and embrace a new direction for serving the community[01:21] Why courageous pivots require letting go of what no longer serves your mission[02:23] I share the real reason behind my decision to retire the STR Virtual Summit for Women, and it comes back to the women I created it for[03:31] The difficult realization that the biggest barrier was never a lack of information—it was the ability to actually implement what was being learned [04:22] The concept of Strategic Pruning as the lesson I want listeners to carry with them beyond this episode[05:34] My three questions for identifying what to eliminate and refocusing your business priorities [06:04] My vision for rebuilding the STR Sisterhood into a year-round community focused on action, connection, and meaningful growth [07:16] I share the boundary I'm putting in place as I reshape the STR Sisterhood and my commitment to creating a hands-on STR Sisterhood experience for women [08:49] My reassurance that the STR Sisterhood community remains open while my deeper support shifts toward women ready to take action Golden Nuggets:“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.”“Having to pivot does not mean you have failed; it means you're paying attention. Real failure isn't changing course. Real failure is staying loyal to something that has quietly stopped working just because you're afraid of what people will think if you let it go.”“Letting go of something good, so something better has room to grow, has a name. It's called Strategic Pruning, and it's one of the hardest disciplines there is for a high achieving woman to practice.”“A good thing that pulls your focus is more dangerous than a bad thing you could easily walk away from.”“Pruning what you love is not failing, it is how you make room for what comes next.”Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you're "supposed" to do in your business—creating content, growing your audience, chasing the algorithm—but something still feels off? In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames shares the biggest business decision she made this year and why it completely changed the direction of her business. Instead of focusing on creating more content, she made the intentional decision to build community—and it has led to more opportunities, stronger relationships, speaking engagements, partnerships, and meaningful business growth. Michelle takes you behind the scenes of why she's investing in local businesses, hosting Coffee & Connections, organizing intimate networking dinners, and creating Connected & Paid Live. She explains why relationships have become her most valuable marketing strategy and why building a community will always outperform chasing followers. If you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or business owner wondering how to build a brand that lasts, this episode will challenge the way you think about marketing, networking, and business growth. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why building community is more valuable than creating endless content The biggest business decision Michelle made this year How relationships create opportunities that algorithms never can Why local community building has become part of Michelle's business strategy The difference between building an audience and building a community How networking events can become relationship accelerators Why saying "no" creates space for bigger opportunities How to build a business that aligns with your values instead of trends DM Michelle the word "COMMUNITY" on Instagram if this episode resonated with you and share what you're building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the biggest thing influencing your pricing, growth, and business decisions has nothing to do with strategy? In Episode 359 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with growth strategist, certified business coach, Trauma of Money Certified Practitioner, and Imposter Syndrome Coach Practitioner Brittney Ashley to explore the hidden ways money trauma, scarcity, self-worth, and imposter syndrome can quietly shape the way entrepreneurs lead and grow. From sitting on proposals out of fear of charging too much to the invisible financial beliefs we inherit from childhood, Brittney reveals why some of our most important business decisions may be driven by stories we do not even realize we are carrying.Brittney also shares her journey from toxic workplaces and personal loss to building Creative Dynamics Virtual Services, a business designed around the belief that work should support your life, not consume it. Together, Kelly and Brittney explore the psychology behind undercharging, the anxiety entrepreneurs can feel around money, the shift from selling hours to delivering outcomes, and why understanding your own money story may be one of the most important steps you can take as a business owner. This is an honest and deeply relatable conversation about the emotional side of entrepreneurship and the question every business owner should be asking: Is money trauma making your business decisions?Key Takeaways:Money trauma can quietly influence pricing, spending, saving, and major business decisions without you realizing it.The money stories you inherit from childhood and family can continue shaping your behaviour as an entrepreneur.Imposter syndrome often shows up as hesitation, undercharging, overthinking, and questioning whether you are truly worth your price.Sometimes the best thing you can do for your business is create enough space to reflect instead of constantly reacting.Undercharging is not always a pricing problem; it can be connected to people pleasing, self-worth, and fear of rejection.You do not have to make massive changes overnight; small, consistent increases in confidence and pricing can compound over time.Entrepreneurs need to shift their mindset from selling hours to delivering valuable outcomes and transformations.Building a successful business requires working on yourself as much as working on your strategy, systems, and operations.A business should be designed to support your life, not consume it or require you to be involved in every decision.Growth begins when you become curious about your own patterns and ask what is really driving the decisions behind your business.Get in Touch with Brittney AshleyConnect with Brittney on LinkedInListen to Breaking Norms, Building Dreams on SoundCloudVisit Creative Dynamics Virtual Services

In this episode, I share one of the hardest business decisions God has ever asked me to make—and the lessons it taught me about hearing His voice. If you've ever wondered, "Is this God or is it me?" you'll learn practical biblical filters for discerning God's direction, making wise business decisions, and growing in confident obedience as a Christian entrepreneur. __________________________________________________________

This week, Brad and Dave discuss one of the easiest traps for independent creators to fall into: Outsourcing important business or creative decisions to reader polls. Audience feedback can be useful, but when creators ask readers to steer decisions about Patreon tiers, Kickstarter rewards, publishing strategy, or creative direction, they often get noisy, contradictory advice that can lead them away from their own best judgment. Topics covered in this episode include: Why readers are experts in consumption, not creation The danger of asking your audience to make business decisions for you Brad's cautionary tale from his early days as a newspaper designer Why negative comments carry more psychological weight than positive ones The difference between listening to readers and asking readers to decide Why feedback should be treated as a compass, not a steering wheel How polling readers can create factions and resentment among backers Why creators should rely first on their own instincts, goals, and judgment The value of seeking advice from trusted peers and experienced professionals Why no single expert — including ComicLab — should be treated as the only authority Dave's hierarchy of advice: Heart and mind first, peers and pros second, passive reader feedback third Erika Moen's thoughtful counterpoint about social-media assistants How a social-media assistant can protect creators from harassment, criticism, and burnout The difference between a social-media assistant as a partner versus a replacement Plans and possibilities for future live ComicLab events Dave's San Diego Comic-Con appearance at Booth 1228, including free ComicLab pins for listeners A listener question about “boomer humor” and whether it should be taken as an insult The difference between old-fashioned joke structure and out-of-touch subject matter Why traditional setup-and-punchline comedy still works How Reddit comments often reflect meme culture more than thoughtful criticism When repeated criticism might be worth filtering for a useful grain of truth Why creators should protect their confidence while staying open to thoughtful feedback You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

According to the ACLU, state lawmakers have introduced more than 500 bills targeting LGBTQ people in the 2026 legislative session. Those policies have economic consequences. Today, we explore what's at stake for states with anti-LGBTQ laws and how companies are navigating a climate unfriendly to DEI policies. But first, the dollar's recent strength is not about investors fleeing to safety, and hotter-than-hoped-for inflation means a higher chance of an interest rate hike.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to keep your momentum going, how to trust yourself to make the right decisions in business, and how to build the skill of urgency instead of putting things off.