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Join Our Live Free Masterclass on How to Add $14,800 a Month Signing Just 2 Clients Per Week with The LTV Retention Method We wanted to take a look back in time and show you 3 years later that what we are talking about with LTV and backend offers is more relevant than ever. We recently looked at all of our data during August and were surprised to learn two things: we had our highest revenue month ever and we have our lowest front end sales into our 90 day program. How can this be? In today's episode, I'll break everything down from roles to offer structure to backend offers. If you're wanting to grow or want to learn more about how a big business grows and operates, definitely don't miss this one!   Time Stamps:   (0:44) What We'll Cover Today (2:14) Context on Me (Jordan) (3:18) Our Highest Revenue Month (6:27) Our Offer Structure (8:14) Keys to Your Backend Offer (12:10) Sales Team (15:35) Growing Business Means Team Turnover (16:29) Long Term Goal ----------------

Red light therapy is now at Target. It's on Amazon by the thousands. And with that explosion comes a mountain of marketing claims, spec sheet arguments, and consumer confusion that has Freddie and Scott Kennedy — founder of Light Path LED and one of the most science-grounded voices in photobiomodulation — more motivated than ever to cut through the noise. In this fifth conversation across seven years together, they break down exactly what happens at the cellular level when red and near-infrared light hits your body: how cytochrome C oxidase absorbs photons, why that turbine in your mitochondria spins faster, how nitric oxide release drives vasodilation and blood flow, and why the gap between 700 and 800 nanometers is essentially a dead zone. They also get real about power, irradiance, pulsing frequencies, and why the best panel in the world won't save a business model built on charging $100 a session for red light alone. The second half of this episode is a full product walkthrough of what Scott has been building — including the new Titan, a six-foot full-body panel with an electric adjustable stand designed to deliver what $60,000 red light beds do at a fraction of the cost, and the TLC dork cap — three years in development, covering the full head, jaw, cervical lymph nodes, and occipital region with red, near-infrared, and blue light at 10 and 40Hz pulsing. Freddie and Scott also explore the torch, intranasal red light delivery, dental and gum applications, stacking red light with peptides for injection site activation, and the honest conversation about what a sustainable red light business model actually looks like in 2026. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN at lightpathled.com for a discount.   Episode Highlights   [00:00] – Red light therapy goes mainstream and why consumer confusion is exploding [02:10] – Scott's dental laser background and how he discovered photobiomodulation [04:32] – Why red light supports the body instead of directly “treating” conditions [06:22] – How light increases ATP, blood flow, oxygenation, and downstream cellular benefits [10:00] – The difference between red light and near infrared light [12:11] – What happens at the cellular level with mitochondria, cytochrome C oxidase, and nitric oxide [18:45] – Why irradiance and power claims can be misleading for consumers [24:32] – Therapeutic dose, joules, timing, and why more is not always better [30:53] – The problem with too many wavelengths and marketing-based panel design [36:05] – Lightpath LED's wavelength choices, pulsing features, and near infrared focus [44:11] – The Titan panel and why Scott designed a simpler full-body red light option [45:51] – The Dork Cap, blue blockers, torch attachments, and practical red light tools for daily use   Upgrade Your Health   LightPathLED: https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794 Code: beautifullybroken   MaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN Code: beautifullybroken   The Biological Blueprint Course: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprint Earn 200 in BitCoin + Change your health   BEAM Minerals: http://beamminerals.com/beautifullybroken Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN   Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN   StemRegen: https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=52 Code: beautifullybroken CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/freddie.kimmelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beautifullybrokenworld Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to episode #1040 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Long before artificial intelligence became the dominant business conversation, Sangeet Paul Choudary was helping leaders understand another profound shift in economic power: the rise of platforms. As the co-author of Platform Revolution, founder of Platform Thinking Labs, advisor to global corporations and governments, and a respected thinkers on digital business models, Sangeet has spent years studying how technology changes the sources of competitive advantage and reshapes entire industries. His latest book, Reshuffle - Who Wins When AI Restacks The Knowledge Economy, extends that work into the age of artificial intelligence, exploring what happens when the expertise, judgment and know-how that once lived inside individuals and organizations increasingly migrates into software systems. In this conversation, Sangeet explains why AI represents far more than a productivity upgrade. He argues that every major technological shift changes what is scarce, and when scarcity changes, value moves with it. Drawing on examples ranging from Kodak and Netflix to cloud computing, software platforms and global supply chains, he explores why some organizations adapt while others become trapped by the assumptions that made them successful in the first place. The discussion also examines the changing nature of economic power, the growing importance of digital sovereignty, the future of knowledge work, and the risks of assuming that today's business models will survive tomorrow's technological realities. Throughout the conversation, Sangeet offers a framework for understanding not just what AI can do, but how leaders can rethink their organizations, industries and careers when the foundations of value creation are being rewritten in real time. Enjoy the conversation… Running time: 1:00:47. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Sangeet Paul Choudary. Reshuffle - Who Wins When AI Restacks The Knowledge Economy. Platform Thinking Labs. Platform Revolution. Follow Sangeet on X. Follow Sangeet on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Sangeet Chaudhary and Reshuffle. (02:51) - The Impact of Technological Shifts on Value Creation. (05:51) - Understanding Architectural Constraints in Business. (09:07) - The Role of Supply Chain in Innovation. (12:10) - AI's Influence on Software and Business Models. (14:56) - Navigating Uncertainty in AI Adoption. (18:04) - The Future of Economic Power and Sovereignty. (21:00) - Cultural Shifts in Power Dynamics. (23:53) - The Mechanisms of Change in AI and Business. (26:52) - The Balance of Sovereignty and Dominance. (29:46) - The Future of Work in an AI-Driven Economy. (32:44) - The Broader Implications of AI on Society. (36:40) - Conclusion and Reflections on Reshuffle.

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OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceXand the AI IPO cycle face a structural problem: a cheap, capable open source exit is already drawing enterprise users away before either company goes public. ======================================================== Thank you to our sponsor! ⁠Fidelity⁠: Fidelity has been building in crypto and DeFi since 2014 — now they're hiring. Explore career opportunities at one of the most forward-thinking names in finance here: ⁠crypto.fidelitycareers.com⁠. ⁠Cape⁠: Your biggest crypto vulnerability isn't your wallet, it's your phone number. Cape is America's privacy-first mobile carrier that rotates your SIM identity daily and blocks SIM swaps before they happen. Get 33% off your first six months at cape.co/unchained (use code: UNCHAINED). ======================================================== A viral tweet by Tom Shaughnessy, founding partner of Delphi Ventures, identified the most basic way AI could blow up: a 40x subsidy gap between consumer AI subscriptions and enterprise API costs quietly pushing businesses toward open source inference providers at 1% of the price. Citadel Securities published a near-identical thesis shortly after. Shaughnessy joins Laura Shin to map the implications for the AI IPO wave, starting with SpaceX. Low floats and passive index demand should lift these stocks out of the gate, but public market disclosures will force OpenAI and Anthropic to reveal payback periods, margins, and subscriber numbers for the first time. He also argues OpenAI's reported price cuts target Anthropic's growth metrics before the IPO, not user demand. The episode also covers the China model wildcard, whether AI model restrictions amount to big brother fearmongering, and whether crypto's tools for capital formation could keep the AGI flywheel from stalling. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Shin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Host / Unchained Guests: ⁠Tom Shaughnessy - Founding Partner of Delphi Ventures and Co-Founder of Delphi Digital Timestamps

Vincent Gethings scaled from 20 units into a $200 million multifamily portfolio while avoiding many of the financing mistakes that hurt operators over the last several years. In this episode, Vincent explains how conservative debt structures and disciplined portfolio management helped his company survive the recent multifamily downturn while many operators struggled with floating-rate bridge loans and heavy leverage. Vincent also shares how he became part of the Wheelbarrow Profits community, eventually growing into one of their top coaches before taking over the entire education platform from Jake and Gino. The conversation covers multifamily acquisitions, financing strategies, vertical integration, family office structures, operational systems, EOS and Traction, and how Vincent manages several businesses simultaneously while continuing to scale aggressively in Texas. Key Topics and Takeaways How Vincent scaled from 20 units to $200 million AUM Why conservative financing protected the portfolio The dangers of floating-rate bridge debt Why Texas multifamily deals are heavily discounted today How Wheelbarrow Profits focuses on managing assets correctly The importance of EOS and Traction operating systems Why visionary and integrator roles matter in business Guest Information Vincent Gethings is a multifamily investor, operator, educator, and leader of the Wheelbarrow Profits community. Website: Wheelbarrow Profits Instagram: Vincent Gethings Instagram Call to Action Visit Wheelbarrow Profits to learn more about multifamily investing education, scaling strategies, and the Wheelbarrow community.

OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceXand the AI IPO cycle face a structural problem: a cheap, capable open source exit is already drawing enterprise users away before either company goes public. ======================================================== Thank you to our sponsor! ⁠Fidelity⁠: Fidelity has been building in crypto and DeFi since 2014 — now they're hiring. Explore career opportunities at one of the most forward-thinking names in finance here: ⁠crypto.fidelitycareers.com⁠. ⁠Cape⁠: Your biggest crypto vulnerability isn't your wallet, it's your phone number. Cape is America's privacy-first mobile carrier that rotates your SIM identity daily and blocks SIM swaps before they happen. Get 33% off your first six months at cape.co/unchained (use code: UNCHAINED). ======================================================== A viral tweet by Tom Shaughnessy, founding partner of Delphi Ventures, identified the most basic way AI could blow up: a 40x subsidy gap between consumer AI subscriptions and enterprise API costs quietly pushing businesses toward open source inference providers at 1% of the price. Citadel Securities published a near-identical thesis shortly after. Shaughnessy joins Laura Shin to map the implications for the AI IPO wave, starting with SpaceX. Low floats and passive index demand should lift these stocks out of the gate, but public market disclosures will force OpenAI and Anthropic to reveal payback periods, margins, and subscriber numbers for the first time. He also argues OpenAI's reported price cuts target Anthropic's growth metrics before the IPO, not user demand. The episode also covers the China model wildcard, whether AI model restrictions amount to big brother fearmongering, and whether crypto's tools for capital formation could keep the AGI flywheel from stalling. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Shin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Host / Unchained Guests: ⁠Tom Shaughnessy - Founding Partner of Delphi Ventures and Co-Founder of Delphi Digital Timestamps

The BPO Industry Isn't Dying. But It May Need to Reinvent Itself Faster Than Anyone Expected. Yuma AI CEO Guillaume Luccisano argues that customer experience providers must evolve from labor arbitrage specialists into AI orchestrators and systems integrators—or risk becoming irrelevant. For years, critics of the business process outsourcing industry have predicted its demise. First it was robotic process automation. Then conversational AI. Then Generative AI. Yet the industry survived every previous wave of disruption because technology changed the way work was delivered rather than eliminating the need for the service itself. In episode 420 of the CX Files, Guillaume talks to Mark Hillary about these changes and how BPOs may need to adapt. https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaumeluccisano/ https://yuma.ai/ -------------- Summary: Mark Hillary and Peter Ryan discuss the impact of AI on the BPO industry, featuring Guillaume Luccisano, CEO of Yuma AI. Luccisano argues that traditional BPO models are outdated, emphasizing AI's potential to automate 100% of customer service within 2-3 years. He highlights Yuma AI's success in deploying AI agents since 2023, achieving automation rates up to 89%. Luccisano predicts a significant shift in the job market due to AI, suggesting BPOs must evolve into systems integrators to survive. He also notes the cost efficiency of AI, with interactions costing under $1 compared to $4-$8 for human agents. ---- The BPO Industry Isn't Dying. But It May Need to Reinvent Itself Faster Than Anyone Expected. Yuma AI CEO Guillaume Luccisano argues that customer experience providers must evolve from labor arbitrage specialists into AI orchestrators and systems integrators—or risk becoming irrelevant. For years, critics of the business process outsourcing industry have predicted its demise. First it was robotic process automation. Then conversational AI. Then Generative AI. Yet the industry survived every previous wave of disruption because technology changed the way work was delivered rather than eliminating the need for the service itself. But according to Guillaume Luccisano, founder and CEO of Yuma AI, this time may be different. Speaking on Episode 420 of the CX Files podcast, Luccisano argued that the traditional BPO model—selling customer service through large pools of human agents—is facing a challenge unlike anything it has encountered before. His view is stark: AI is no longer just helping agents do their jobs better. It is increasingly capable of doing the job itself. And if that trend continues, the industry will need to redefine its purpose. The End of the "Cost Per Interaction" Era Luccisano's company specializes in AI-powered customer service automation for retail and e-commerce brands. He claims some clients are already automating the vast majority of customer interactions. What has changed, he argues, is that AI is no longer limited to answering questions from a knowledge base. Modern AI agents can access customer records, understand context, follow workflows, execute transactions, and complete tasks. In other words, they are moving beyond information retrieval and into operational execution. This matters because the traditional BPO business model has largely been built around charging for human effort—whether measured in agents, hours, seats, or interactions. If AI can handle increasing volumes of customer contacts at a fraction of the cost, then the economics begin to shift dramatically. A contact that once required several dollars of human labor may eventually be resolved for a few cents in computing costs. Even if those figures are debated, the direction of travel is becoming difficult to ignore. The Problem Isn't Technology. It's Incentives. One of Luccisano's most interesting observations is that many outsourcing providers are already talking extensively about AI. The question is whether they are deploying AI to genuinely transform operations or merely adding enough AI to satisfy customer demand while protecting existing revenue streams. That creates an uncomfortable tension. A provider whose business depends on thousands of agents has little incentive to aggressively deploy technology that could reduce the number of agents required. As Luccisano noted, many providers find themselves caught between serving today's business model and preparing for tomorrow's. The challenge is not technical. It is organizational. And perhaps even existential. Why Investors Are Nervous The sharp decline in the share prices of several publicly traded CX providers has fuelled speculation about the sector's future. Luccisano believes investors are not simply reacting to hype. They are attempting to price in a future where customer service becomes significantly more automated, more efficient, and therefore less dependent on large labor-intensive operations. Whether investors have overreacted remains open to debate. But the market is clearly asking a difficult question: What happens to a company built around managing tens of thousands of customer service agents when customers increasingly expect AI-driven efficiency? The answer remains uncertain. But it is a question every provider now has to confront. The Hidden Complexity Most Critics Ignore To his credit, Luccisano does not dismiss the value that BPOs create today. Customer interactions are only one piece of a much larger operational puzzle. Large CX providers manage compliance requirements, regulatory obligations, security controls, multilingual operations, workforce management, governance frameworks, quality assurance, and complex integrations across dozens of markets. Replacing an individual customer service interaction with AI is one thing. Replacing the entire operational framework surrounding customer service is something else entirely. This is where many simplistic predictions about the "death of BPO" fall apart. The institutional knowledge accumulated by major outsourcing firms still has value. The question is whether that value can be repackaged. From Outsourcer to Systems Integrator Perhaps the most important idea from the conversation was Luccisano's belief that the future role of the BPO may look less like a labor provider and more like a systems integrator. Rather than selling headcount, providers could sell expertise. Rather than managing agents, they could manage AI agents. Rather than staffing operations, they could design, orchestrate, govern, optimize, and continuously improve AI-enabled customer experience ecosystems. This is a subtle but profound shift. It moves the provider higher up the value chain. The emphasis shifts from execution to orchestration. From labor to outcomes. From workforce management to intelligent systems management. Ironically, this would bring some BPOs closer to the role that companies like IBM, Accenture, and other major technology integrators evolved into years ago. A Difficult Transition The challenge, of course, is that transformation is easier to describe than to execute. Reinventing a startup is one thing. Reinventing a global organization employing hundreds of thousands of people is another. Many of today's largest CX providers are highly successful businesses with established customer relationships and predictable revenue streams. That success can become a barrier to change. The dilemma is obvious. How aggressively should a company invest in technologies that could cannibalize its own business? History suggests that incumbents often struggle with precisely this problem. The Bigger Question Perhaps the most controversial part of Luccisano's argument extends beyond outsourcing entirely. He believes AI is creating a broader economic transformation that will affect many knowledge-based professions, not just customer service. Software engineering, consulting, administration, legal services, and customer experience are all beginning to feel the effects. If he is right, then the debate is no longer about whether AI will change customer service. The debate is about how quickly institutions can adapt to a world where intelligence itself becomes abundant and inexpensive. The Future May Belong to the Adaptable The most important takeaway from this discussion is not that BPOs are doomed. In fact, Luccisano repeatedly acknowledged that some providers will survive and potentially thrive. But survival may depend on abandoning the assumption that customer service is primarily a labor business. The providers that succeed could be those that become trusted advisors, AI operators, governance experts, and systems integrators. The providers that fail may be those that continue selling people when customers increasingly want outcomes. The outsourcing industry has reinvented itself before. The question now is whether it can do so again—at the speed AI demands.

Ryan Pineda joins Brian to break down how he turned a $25 golf consulting offer into a half-million dollars in revenue and, eventually, a full mastermind business called M19 built entirely around business owners who love golf.Brian and Ryan cover:How Ryan went from charging $25 per round to $10K per session without running a single ad, just by posting one Instagram storyWhy his wife's offhand comment after a golf retreat became the insight that unlocked the entire M19 business modelThe recurring revenue structure behind M19 and why the trips are retention tools, not profit centersHow members write off their annual dues and every trip as a legitimate business expenseWhy Ryan believes the best businesses are built around what you already do for fun, not what you think the market wantsThe supply vs. demand constraint framework and how Ryan used it to price his way out of being overbookedWhere AI is headed for service businesses and why Ryan thinks tax firms, like realtors, aren't going anywhereIf you want to build a business around your lifestyle instead of despite it, this one's worth the full listen.If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

Today I'm pulling back the curtain on how I built a multiple six-figure product business — from launching Horacio Printing in 2014 with one dream planner to 11 years, 60,000+ planners sold, and a multi-million dollar brand. I'm walking through the Business Model Generation's Lean Canvas and showing you exactly how all the pieces fit together — and how yours can too.

SummaryIn this episode I'm joined by Courtney Honda and Slava Borisov co-founders of Puptqe. What started as a deeply personal response to a health scare involving their dog Champ has grown into a unique retail experience built around community and creating memorable moments for dogs and their owners.We explore how they tested their way through one of the most competitive retail categories imaginable, discovering that success wasn't about competing with big-box stores on price or selection. Instead, they focused on creating experiences that customers couldn't get anywhere else, from dog-friendly events and memberships to immersive in-store moments designed to turn visitors into loyal advocates.We also get into the realities of building a brick-and-mortar business, including lessons around site selection, customer retention, community-driven marketing, and the surprising acquisition channels they tested to help them grow. Courtney and Slava share how they learned to stop trying to serve every pet owner, focus on their ideal customer, and transform retail from a transaction into an ongoing relationship.If you've ever wondered how to test a physical retail store in a crowded market, this episode is for you.TakeawaysDifferentiate by owning a niche, not by competing on price - Puptqe succeeded by becoming a destination for dog experiences and hospitality instead of trying to out-discount larger pet retailers.Make the experience the product; sales will follow - Customers come for the events, community, and memories, which naturally drives purchases and loyalty.Stop marketing to everyone and focus on your ideal customer - Growth accelerated once they identified who their best customers were and tailored their offerings around them.Retention matters more than acquisition - Long-term success came from creating reasons for customers to return again and again, not just making the first sale.Community and word-of-mouth outperform paid advertising - Loyal customers and local advocacy generated more sustainable growth than trying to outspend competitors on ads.Understand customer behavior, not just demographics - Knowing how customers spend their time and make decisions proved more valuable than basic age, income, or location data.Design every customer touchpoint intentionally - Every interaction, from the greeting to the checkout experience, was crafted to create memorable moments.Consistency beats constantly chasing new tactics - Small improvements executed repeatedly created stronger results than jumping from one growth idea to the next.Guest LinksCourtney's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-honda/Slava's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slavaborisov/Puptqe Website: https://puptqe.com/ If your leadership team is about to make a big strategic bet, the real risk usually isn't the idea, it's the assumptions behind it that haven't been surfaced yet. A Decision Sprint is a focused 6–12 week engagement where we extract, map, and test those risks so leaders can make a clear Commit, Correct, or Cut decision before major capital moves. Learn more or apply at precoil.com.

Si aujourd'hui votre business s'arrête dès que vous arrêtez de travailler, vous n'avez pas un business, vous avez un métier. Comment sortir de cette dépendance et construire un véritable écosystème business rentable et automatisé ?Dans cette vidéo, je partage avec vous 15 ans d'expérience sur l'architecture de business. On dépasse le mythe des "revenus passifs" faciles pour parler de systèmes réels, de délégation stratégique et de scalabilité. Que vous soyez multipotentiel ou entrepreneur indépendant, découvrez comment structurer une activité qui libère votre temps au lieu de le consommer.Ce que vous allez apprendre :La différence fondamentale entre un métier et un écosystème.Pourquoi les méthodes de vente classiques (tunnels, webinaires) ne sont que des outils et non une stratégie.Les 6 principes de la liberté : Clarté, Valeur, Systèmes, Automatisation, Délégation et Mesure.Mon modèle hybride : entre consulting haut de gamme et revenus automatisés.

SED News is a monthly podcast from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer unpack the biggest stories shaping software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the broader tech industry. In this episode, they cover Apple‘s uncertain path beyond the iPhone. They also discuss Google‘s agentic pivot at Google I/O, a surge in DuckDuckGo The post SED News: Apple's AI Problem, The Real Business Model of AI, and Token Cost Reckoning appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

Two years ago, Steph never imagined she would own a business.Like many people, she thought business meant stress, staff, overheads, debt, and a huge amount of risk.But after learning from Matt and Liz Raad, she discovered a very different way to start. An online business that could be built from home, with no staff, no physical inventory, and no massive upfront investment.In this episode, Matt and Steph talk about how online businesses are changing what it means to become a business owner in 2026.They discuss why beginners should start small, why digital skills are becoming more valuable, how AI can make running an online business easier, and why a simple online business can give you more freedom and flexibility than a traditional job.You'll also hear Steph reflect on how building her own business changed her mindset, gave her more optimism about the future, and helped her escape the rat race.If you've ever thought starting a business was too hard, too risky, or only for other people, this episode will show you a simpler way to begin.Want To Learn How To Digital Skills That Can Replace Your Income and Buy Back Your Lifestyle?You don't need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip

SED News is a monthly podcast from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer unpack the biggest stories shaping software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the broader tech industry. In this episode, they cover Apple‘s uncertain path beyond the iPhone. They also discuss Google‘s agentic pivot at Google I/O, a surge in DuckDuckGo The post SED News: Apple’s AI Problem, The Real Business Model of AI, and Token Cost Reckoning appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

AI is changing how people discover, evaluate, trust, buy, create, hire, and compete. The bigger question is whether your business model is built to survive a future where attention is fragmented, trust is harder to earn, execution is easier to automate, and buyers have more options than ever. Learn how to activate the M.A.S.S. Effect Business Model, a strategic ecosystem built around: • Media to create attention, trust, authority, and discoverability • Assets to create scalability, leverage, and income beyond your direct time • Strategy to create clarity, alignment, interpretation, and better decisions • Systems to reduce friction, support consistency, and keep the business moving Many businesses are addicted to acquisition because they never built retention. In an AI accelerated world, that becomes dangerous because information is easier to access, skills are being compressed, and execution is becoming automated. The real value now shifts toward trust, experience, clarity, influence, systems, and community. The future belongs to adaptive businesses that can evolve with the market, keep customers connected, turn trust into retention, and scale without breaking the founder, team, or customer experience. If your business grew tomorrow, could it actually hold the growth, or would the model collapse under the weight of what you asked for? Beyond The Episode Gems: Buy Troy's Book, Strategize Up: The Blueprint To Scale Your Business StrategizeUpBook.com Discover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast Network Get Free HubSpot Marketing Tools To Help You Grow Your Business Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM Platform Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy:  Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews Follow Troy's Socials @FindTroy: LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, TikTok Subscribe to Troy's YouTube Channel For Strategy Videos & See Masterclass Episodes Need Growth Strategy, A Keynote Speaker, Or Want To Sponsor The Podcast? Go To FindTroy.com

Customers find great comfort when their vendors operate in patterns that are consistent, and good for the customer. Inconsistency is one of the most common occurrences in business today. The companies that flourish are those that operate with a set of standard operating procedures that becomes an insurance policy for consistency.Support the show

In this episode of The Dept. Omar talks about one how to become the highest paid person in your industry. Omar is a multiple 7-figure entrepreneur and has been helping entrepreneurs build very high profitable personal brands. The lessons and tips he shares in this episode come from a deep well of experience and expertise. ✅ Follow Omar:https://www.instagram.com/omareltakrori

The Southern Poverty Law Center began as a respected civil rights organization that targeted the Ku Klux Klan and other extremist groups. Decades later, however, critics argue that the SPLC has drifted far from its original mission, expanding its definition of "hate" to include mainstream religious, political, and advocacy organizations that simply disagree with progressive orthodoxy.In this episode, Pigweed and Crowhill examine the controversy surrounding the SPLC, recent allegations that have damaged its reputation, and the growing number of corporations and institutions that are distancing themselves from the organization's judgments. They also explore a larger question that extends well beyond the SPLC: what happens when an organization is funded by the existence of the very problem it claims to solve?From racism and hate groups to environmental activism and public-interest nonprofits, organizations often face a difficult incentive structure. If they succeed, they become less necessary. If they fail, they can continue raising money, attracting attention, and expanding their influence. Is mission creep inevitable? Does every cause eventually become a business model? And when does a watchdog become an advocate for its own survival?Along the way, Pigweed and Crowhill review a Manor Hill brown ale and discuss the complicated relationship between good intentions, institutional incentives, and the temptation to keep a crisis alive long after its original purpose has been served.

In this 100th episode of Swimming with Alligators, Earnest and Alexa dive into how emerging managers and VCs can truly differentiate in a world where everyone shows the same logos and track records. They unpack why LPs increasingly care about who actually sourced and led deals, why personal differentiation matters more than over-explaining strategy, and how consumer investing is quietly coming back into favor. They explore the limits of “AI strategies” that are more theater than edge, the shifting career paths for 30–40-something VCs, and whether the popular barbell approach to venture (tiny funds + megafunds) still fits a rapidly changing market. They also discuss how diligence is evolving, why moats now look more like trust, data, and distribution than pure tech, and what a wave of large IPOs could mean for angels, new funds, and early-stage competition. Highlights from this week's conversation include: Celebrating 100 Episodes and DDQ Format (0:33)   Differentiation in Fund Decks and Shared Logo Problem (2:12) Why Sourced vs Led Matters and Back-Channel Relationships (3:56) Overemphasis on Strategy vs True Differentiation and Team Cohesion (6:25) Pressure to Go Public, Headaches of Being Public, and Lawsuit Risk (10:14) OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX, and Logic of If They Do It, We Have to Do It (12:26) Enterprise VCs Moving into Consumer and Founders Rethinking Moats (14:11) Distribution, Brand, Trust, and Proprietary Data as Defensible Moats (16:25) Google, Personal Data, and Unseen Costs of Using LLMs (18:15) LPs Asking About AI Strategy and Congruent Use of AI Tools (20:44) Start ,Bench, Cut, Trade, and Suspend for 30s and 40s VCs (24:46) Allocators Following a Barbell Approach and Conventional Wisdom (27:11) LPs Diligencing Firm Strategy, Hiring, and Seed Creep at Large Funds (34:56) Audience Q&A Segment Introduction and Contact Information (37:13) Tinkering, Experimenting with Workflows, and Evaluating AI Tool Impact (39:07) Durability of Business Models, Trust, Distribution, and Manufactured Momentum (41:02) Post-IPO Talent Leaving, Mafias, and Angel-Backed New Founders (44:11) Closing Reflections on 100 Episodes and Looking Ahead to the Future (46:24) Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies.  The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Cloud Wars conversation, Bob Evans sits down with Bonnie Tinder, Founder and CEO of Raven Intelligence, to discuss how AI is reshaping the systems-integrator (SI) market. Their discussion explores how AI-powered migration agents, deployment assistants, and new implementation models are dramatically reducing project timelines, staffing requirements, and costs. Bonnie explains why traditional implementation approaches are giving way to leaner, expertise-driven engagements centered on outcomes rather than labor hours. Episode 60 | Outcomes Beat Implementations The Big Themes: AI Compresses Implementation Costs: Tinder notes that organizations often spend 10 to 11 times the cost of software licenses on implementation services. AI is beginning to challenge that model by automating some of the most labor-intensive aspects of projects, particularly data migration and system conversion work. Migration agents and deployment assistants can significantly reduce the need for large teams of junior consultants performing repetitive tasks. As implementation timelines shrink and staffing requirements decline, customers will increasingly expect lower costs and faster results. Vendors are also pushing for these efficiencies because lengthy implementations delay customer value realization. The result is mounting pressure across the SI industry to adopt AI-enabled delivery models that are leaner, faster, and more outcome-focused. Outcome-Based Thinking Is Accelerating: Throughout the discussion, Bob and Bonnie discuss the growing demand for measurable business outcomes. Customers are increasingly unwilling to tolerate expensive implementations that fail to deliver value. This pressure is encouraging software vendors and SI firms to move toward outcome-oriented engagements and pricing models. Instead of charging primarily for labor and project duration, firms must demonstrate tangible improvements in efficiency, productivity, or business performance. Boutique Firms May Gain an Advantage: Bonnie sees a major opportunity for boutique consulting firms in the AI Era. Historically, large global systems integrators benefited from scale, brand recognition, and access to specialized tools. AI is leveling parts of that playing field by making sophisticated capabilities more broadly available. Smaller firms can now compete using many of the same technologies while offering highly experienced teams and direct client engagement. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan speak with Simon Erickson on all things Duolingo and Rocket Lab. We discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:44) The AI Narrative and Duolingo's Position (06:38) Understanding Duolingo's Business Model (09:42) Growth and User Engagement Strategies (12:45) Challenges and Market Dynamics (15:54) Valuation and Financial Performance (18:53) Management and Future Outlook (29:43) Rocket Lab (36:49) Strategic Acquisitions and Growth Plans (40:37) Financial Strategies and Market Positioning (45:46) Valuation Insights and Market Expectations (50:17) Comparing Rocket Lab and SpaceX 7investing: ⁠https://7investing.com/⁠ ***************************************************** Subscribe to our newsletter, Emerging Moats: ⁠emergingmoats.com⁠  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  ⁠https://www.interactivebrokers.com/⁠  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat⁠  ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many recruiting services, profile websites and showcase camps profit by keeping families engaged and spending money rather than helping athletes achieve meaningful recruiting outcomes, said Reid Meyer, co-founder of A2A Academy and a former college baseball player. To be successfully recruited, athletes need to be proactive, directly contacting coaches and focusing on finding colleges that fit their academic, athletic, financial and personal goals, he said.  

In Hour 3 of the show, Jason Fitz & Buck Reising fill in for the guys as they decipher which sports leagues are the most proactive as a business model as they get ahead of problems. Plus, the guys go into the Bears trying to find ways to help build their new stadium, we play Who You Rather, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Egyptian print media has historically functioned as a cultural barometer, shifting from the early official bulletins of the 20th century into a relentless and aggressive form of capitalism on steroids. Professor Bahia Shehab discusses her book, "A Trade in Dreams: A Century of Egyptian Print Advertising", unpacking how visual culture has been both a witness to and a victim of political upheaval. Her research illuminates a century where advertising functioned as legalized psychological operations, deeply embedded in the daily life of Cairo. By dissecting the visual language of the past, she provides a necessary framework for understanding the mono-culture and flattening of aesthetic diversity in the modern era.   00:00 Introduction 01:32 Invention of the Egyptian Press 04:00 The Business Model of Early Advertising 05:50 Motivations for Researching Advertising History 08:20 Discoveries in Beauty Standards and Race 09:55 Sequential Chronology and Political Tectonic Shifts 12:13 Napoleon, Egyptomania, and Early Visual Communication 17:14 1920s–1940s: Agriculture and the Tobacco Export Industry 20:00 Professionalization and Multinational Ad Agencies 22:31 Hybrid Aesthetics: International vs. Local Design 27:21 The Nasser Era: Socialism and Nationalized Media 30:57 The Sadat Era: Peace Treaties and the Open Door Policy 32:33 Influential Figures and the Silencing of Female Voices 37:01 Domination of the Soap Industry 48:58 The 1940s: The Golden Age of Egyptian Advertising 57:04 Egypt's Leading Role in Regional Advertising 59:08 Book Tour and Future Perspectives   Bahia Shehab is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, political activist and historian whose work focuses on the interaction and intersection of modern identity and ancient cultural heritage. Her imaginative combination of calligraphy and Islamic art history produced cutting edge, beautiful, impactful street art during the Arab Spring and continues to inform her work as an educator and designer. Having always been concerned with identity and preserving cultural heritage, she investigates art history to reinterpret contemporary Arab politics, feminist discourse and social issues. Her culturally oriented work enables her to use history as a means to better understand the present and find solutions for the future. She believes that art may be employed for the purposes of social change and has explored this phenomenon through her artwork, which focuses on socially charged themes such as the Arab identity and women's rights. Her research is largely concerned with understanding the Arabic letters and has been preoccupied with Arabic calligraphy in much of her work. Her work has been displayed in exhibitions around the world and she has received several awards and recognition for her achievements.   Connect with Bahia Shehab

Have you noticed that online courses don't seem to be selling the way they used to? You're not imagining it. But before you start panicking and scrapping your entire business model, let's talk about what's really happening. Because online courses aren't dead. What is dying is the information-only model. In a world where AI can answer questions instantly and information is available everywhere, buyers are no longer paying for knowledge alone. They're paying for implementation, support, accountability, and transformation. In this episode, we're unpacking the evolution of online learning and what course creators, coaches, consultants, and service providers need to do to stay relevant and profitable in today's market. JOIN ME FOR - 90-minute live workshop: Build Your High-Ticket Sales System in 90 Minutes. WHY? Because are in a trust recession and business owners need to adapt how they're nurturing a lead from interested to converted. The way premium clients make decisions has shifted — and most sales systems weren't built for this market. In 90 minutes we're going to change First 50 seats are free. Half are already gone. Register now - https://www.unstoppablewomen.au/new-workshop WORK WITH CHRISTINE: Free Guide: Top 5 Sales Funnels Converting right now Download my CEO MONTHLY REVIEW Dashboard for free Buy my new book: Turn Impostor Syndrome Into Your Superpower Free Download: Capacity Calculator for calendar & income consistency Download: Consistent $10K Month Method Connect with Christine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinecorcoran_coach/ Book a Discovery Call with Christine here Join the waitlist for the next round of Unstoppable Sales HERE Join the waitlist for the next round of NEXT LEVEL Mastermind HERE Christine's website https://christinecorcoran.com.au/

Advertising SponsorNeed help with your business? Email us: support@mapitforward.org to learn more.Episode DescriptionThis is episode 5 of a 5-part series with Stitch Coffee founder, Nawar Adra, and Map It Forward Founder, Lee Safar. In this series of The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, we're discussing what it takes to expand a coffee business in this economy, and in this final episode we zoom out to look at how the coffee business model itself is changing.Nawar explains how the work of running a coffee business has shifted from making coffee and cleaning to managing prep, systems, operating procedures, communication platforms, menu engineering, and a much more demanding operational environment. He argues that consumer behavior is changing too, and that understanding human behavior is now just as important as understanding extraction.Lee and Nawar also explore why Gen Z customers may still come back to espresso and flat whites, why creativity has to be balanced by profitable staples, what venture capital means for the industry, and what China reveals about speed, experimentation, and event culture. The episode closes the series by asking not just how to survive change, but how to build a business that can keep evolving with it.Connect with Nawar Adra and Stitch Coffee here:- https://www.instagram.com/stitch.coffee/ - https://stitch.coffee/- https://www.instagram.com/nawar.adra/- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nawar-adra-12909516a/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. In the next episode, we explore how global geopolitics is impacting food supply chains.***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising SponsorNeed help with your business? Email us: support@mapitforward.org to learn more.Episode DescriptionThis is episode 5 of a 5-part series with Stitch Coffee founder, Nawar Adra, and Map It Forward Founder, Lee Safar. In this series of The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, we're discussing what it takes to expand a coffee business in this economy, and in this final episode we zoom out to look at how the coffee business model itself is changing.Nawar explains how the work of running a coffee business has shifted from making coffee and cleaning to managing prep, systems, operating procedures, communication platforms, menu engineering, and a much more demanding operational environment. He argues that consumer behavior is changing too, and that understanding human behavior is now just as important as understanding extraction.Lee and Nawar also explore why Gen Z customers may still come back to espresso and flat whites, why creativity has to be balanced by profitable staples, what venture capital means for the industry, and what China reveals about speed, experimentation, and event culture. The episode closes the series by asking not just how to survive change, but how to build a business that can keep evolving with it.Connect with Nawar Adra and Stitch Coffee here:- https://www.instagram.com/stitch.coffee/ - https://stitch.coffee/- https://www.instagram.com/nawar.adra/- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nawar-adra-12909516a/If you found this episode valuable, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. In the next episode, we explore how global geopolitics is impacting food supply chains.***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Money, media and influence networks are turning political grievances into engines of power and profit. Populist movements are reshaping politics across Europe and North America. But beyond the rhetoric, rallies and social media campaigns lays a critical question: who is funding this political transformation – and why? Host Tom Keatinge is joined in this latest episode by Liam Byrne MP, author of Why Populists Are Winning and How to Beat Them, to explore the financial architecture behind contemporary populism. They examine the 'supply side' of populist politics: the role of major donors, offshore money, media ownership, opaque influence networks, algorithmic amplification, why political finance can no longer be viewed separately from media influence and national security, and, ultimately, who profits from the resulting political turbulence.

The NIA boys discuss Space X IPO, Enhanced Games Business Model & Ferrari's First EVTimestamps(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:55) - Meme of the Week(00:04:39) - Space X IPO(00:37:06) - Enhanced Games Business Model(00:52:14) - Ferrari's First EVWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monsanto is one of the most influential and controversial companies in the history of global agriculture. But beyond the headlines, what can its evolution teach us about how value is created and captured in ag? As agriculture enters a new era shaped by technological advances, climate pressures, and macroeconomic uncertainty, understanding where power sits in the system and how it shifts has never been more important. Monsanto's story offers insight into how control points are built, defended, and transformed over time. In this episode, Sarah Nolet is joined by Tenacious Ventures co-founder Matthew Pryor and the creator of Upstream Ag Insights, Shane Thomas, to break down the business model evolution of Monsanto. Together, they trace Monsanto's journey from a chemical manufacturing company built on waste stream transformation, through the rise of glyphosate and innovation in crop protection, to its defining move into seeds and traits. They dig into how Monsanto layered in strategies around licensing, branding, regulation, and distribution to build one of the most powerful positions in modern agriculture. This episode is our second Business Model Breakdown, where we explore how agricultural systems, companies, and structures actually work and what that means for the future of agtech. This format is an experiment and we'd love your feedback! Sarah, Matthew, and Shane discuss: How Monsanto evolved from industrial chemicals to seeds and traits Why control points like germplasm and genetic IP became central to value capture  How regulatory strategy and “knowledge environments” shaped Monsanto's success. The role of patents, licensing, and branding in scaling adoption What Monsanto's story suggests about future control points in agtech, including data and AI. Got a business model you'd like for us to break down in a future episode? Let us know! Useful Links: Breaking Barriers in Crop Innovation Bayer Rounds Up Monsanto Monsanto wins Pioneer appeal of patent dispute | Reuters Mapping Power in the Seed Value Chain: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why Corteva at Wolfe Research Conference: Strategic Growth and Challenges Silent Spring Lords of the Harvest: Biotech, Big Money, and the Future of Food For more information and resources, visit our website.  The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe the information is correct, we provide no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

You built your own business to escape the grind — so why does it feel exactly the same?In this episode, Alison shares the overwhelm-free framework helping wellness practitioners replace their clinic income online without burning out, burning down their practice, or sacrificing more time with their family.At 38, Alison was lying on her couch in San Diego, completely unable to move. A full day in the clinic, back-to-back yoga classes, a weekend teacher training ahead — and her two-year-old daughter looked up at her and said "Mommy, I miss you" while she was standing right there.That was the moment everything had to change.You can't grind your way out of a business model that's built to consume your body. But you can build something entirely different. Alison teaches the exact 3-layer framework — Asset, Mechanism, Mirror — that's helping her clients hit $14K/month without sending a single email in 30 days, drop their hours while crossing six figures, and sign new clients in minimal but focused work hours.No hustle. No grind. No burning down your clinic.If you're a physical therapist, yoga teacher, chiropractor, acupuncturist, massage therapist, or holistic health practitioner whose body and life have been keeping score — it's time your business did too.What you'll learn in this episode:Real client results: $14K months, six figures crossed, and new clients signed in minimal hoursThe burnout moment that forced Alison to rebuild her entire business modelWhy the traditional wellness practitioner model is broken — and it's not your faultThe 3-layer framework explained: Asset (what you build once that sells for you), Mechanism (the repeatable system that signs clients), and Mirror (how your content reflects the transformation buyers need to see)How to apply Asset, Mechanism, Mirror on social media starting this weekWhy "working harder" makes the body-as-business problem worse — and what to do insteadWho this episode is for:Licensed wellness practitioners — PTs, DPTs, yoga teachers, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, holistic health practitioners — who are skilled at what they do but stuck in an outdated business model that's costing them their body, their family time, and their income ceiling.Resources & Next Steps:FREE LIVE TRAINING –  Replace Your In-Person Clinic Salary: Earn 100k From Home With an Online Wellness Program – June 2nd, 10am PST: https://100k-blueprint.pages.ontraport.net/work-from-homeFollow me on Instagram →  igniteyourwellnessbusinessReady to work with me? Book a consultation call on my website!→ https://igniteurwellness.com/business-coach-for-health-coaches/Jane's app: https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/Alison-mclean-podcastFor a free month use code: IGNITE1MO

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric break down different ways to make your first $100,000 and rank them based on speed, scalability, and difficulty. From freelancing and niche agencies to content creation, sales jobs, and flipping products, Travis shares candid insights from his own entrepreneurial journey—including what worked, what didn't, and which opportunities offer the fastest path to real income. The conversation also dives into the psychology of sales, building valuable skills, and why service businesses are still one of the best places to start. On this episode we talk about: Ranking business models for making your first $100K Why niche agencies and high-ticket service businesses are S-tier opportunities The realities of building a business through content creation How freelancing can evolve into a scalable agency Why sales remains one of the highest leverage skills for making money Top 3 Takeaways Selling a clear result is often easier — and faster — than selling a promise or coaching offer. Freelancing and service businesses can generate cash flow quickly while teaching valuable entrepreneurial skills. Sales is one of the best foundational skills you can learn because it allows you to earn without carrying the operational burden of running a full business. Notable Quotes “When you do stuff done-for-you, it makes up in offer strength what you lack in sales skills.” “You eat what you kill.” “Money only solves your money problems, but it's easier to solve the rest of your problems when you got some money in the bank.” Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: Instagram Website: Travis Chappell Official Website A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer!- To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go tohttps://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney-Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PREVIEW for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman explains how Vast is diversifying its business model by selling high-powered satellite buses to fund the development of their ambitious private space stations.NOVEMBER 1939

May 22, 2026: The AI job apocalypse story has become one of the most-shared narratives of the decade. It is also one of the most misleading. In this episode, I dismantle the doom narrative being sold to young workers and lays out what the actual labor market data shows: 170 million new jobs projected by 2030, an AI wage premium that doubled in a single year, nearly a million graduate hires at small businesses in 2026, and entire job categories — AI governance, AI integration, agentic systems, growing at over 1,000% annually. I argue that the fear is a product, the despair is a business model, and the 22-year-olds being told they have the worst possible timing actually have the best. A different kind of conversation about AI and the future of work, one grounded in numbers rather than headlines.

“When your business model is really optimized, the money's good. You have the kind of lifestyle you want. You have the kind of income you want. You're working towards your legacy and it meets your why.”–Carolyn HerfurthIs a fuzzy business model slowing you down? Carolyn Herfurth is a strategist and business model geek, and we're diving into something a lot of us don't have clear when we start our business or experience growth. In the simplest language, the business model is all the offers, products and services that you make in order to make money. But you can have low, medium, or high touch offers. It's not one size fits all—but finding the right fit for you at every stage of your business makes such a difference.We talk about: Variety in filling your funnelHaving the confidence to charge the right rates and changing rates to allow for the support you need to fill a programGetting clear on what we are offering and why and what the price isDecluttering your business modelWhy a thought partner is so importantQuarterly check ins on the five pillars of your business. ABOUT CAROLYNCarolyn Herfurth is the strategist expertise-driven founders hire when they've built something that works and are ready for what's next. With 23+ years in business design, she uncovers the unmined gold in their experience, assets, and ideas, so they can create their next big thing.LINKSCarolyn in Pause Magazinehttps://cherfurth.substack.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynherfurth/ https://instagram.com/carolynherfurthDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:TRY THE SIMPLIFIER. Try Carolyn's Simplifier to help you develop your business plan. Ask yourself: What's the thing you're selling? What's the problem it's solving? What's the promise you're making? And what is the purpose of that thing? Why does it exist? And then what's the price?DECLUTTER YOUR BUSINESS MODEL. What are you still offering that no longer works for you? It might be something you no longer doing or an opt-in that leads nowhere. Even if people love it, if it doesn't work for you and the rest of your business, you can move it out.DO A QUARTERLY CHECK IN. Check in on each of the five pillars: What is your relationship with your business now? Is your business model clear? How are you regarded as a thought leader? How easy and effective is your marketing? How are sales (is it easy to close)? Rate each of these on a scale of 1–10. Then explain in a sentence why you rated yourself that way. What does it show you about what needs to change.

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These past few weeks, I've been talking about the pros and cons of different business models that are common for expert-based businesses. I've tried lots of different models, so I know firsthand the challenges of trying to make a business work with a model that may or may not fit with your business goals.We've gone over running a business with a team and a business selling low-ticket digital products. Today, I'm digging into the final model for expert-based business owners, which I'm obviously a big fan of, the No BS Model.This is for experts who want to sell their services at a premium rate and who are more interested in having freedom and flexibility in their lives than scaling up as much as you possibly can. If you want a business that's built for freedom, flexibility, and puts you on solid ground to grow in new directions, let's get into it.Tune into this episode to hear:The core constraints that are the basis of the No BS ModelThe formula that lets you calculate exactly what to charge for your services How the No BS sales process positions you as an expert advisor Why dedicated time and strategies for marketing is a core piece of the No BS ModelWhat's amazing about being a solo expert using the No BS Model, and the drawbacks of being soloHow the No BS Model lays the foundation for moving to other business modelsResources:Grab the first chapter of my new book Scale Solo: scalesolobook.comGrab a copy of my book: Badass Your Brand - https://www.badassyourbrand.com/Program: No BS Mastery: https://nobsmastery.com/programProgram: No BS Agency Mastery: https://join.nobsmastery.com/agency-masteryNo BS Clients Lab: https://nobsclientslab.com/The Price to Freedom Calculator™ - http://nobsmastery.com/price

There is a lot of buzz lately about replacing teams, automating everything, and becoming a “company of one” with AI. But here's the problem: if your business is already chaotic, AI won't fix it - it will scale the chaos.In this episode of The Scalable Expert podcast, Tara breaks down a huge misconception happening in online business right now: treating AI like a business model instead of a tool inside a scalable business model.Because the real issue isn't AI.The real issue is founder-dependent delivery.If your expertise still lives entirely in your head… if your business only works because you are personally holding everything together… adding more AI tools, automations, or “AI employees” won't create freedom. It just creates more complexity to manage.This episode dives into:Why “replace your company with AI” is misleadingThe danger of scaling chaos instead of building structureHow AI should support your business - not become your businessWhy most experts are still the bottleneck in their own companyThe difference between a founder-dependent business and a scalable business modelHow to think strategically about AI instead of reactivelyWhy your methodology matters more than automationThe role of systems, structure, and scalable delivery in long-term growthHow to maintain control of your business while leveraging AI effectivelyThis is an exciting conversation - because for the first time, more business owners are questioning the traditional “grow a giant company” model and looking for a smarter path to scale.The goal isn't to remove yourself from your business completely.The goal is to stop being the engine that everything depends on.You are not the business model.Your methodology should be.If you're trying to figure out how to use AI without losing your strategy, your customer experience, or your sanity, this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 – The AI rant begins01:18 – “Replace your company with AI”02:38 – The dangerous promise behind AI hype03:40 – What happens when automation replaces strategy04:18 – Why traditional scaling never fit05:43 – The real problem with “company of one” messaging06:34 – AI is a tool, not a business model07:22 – Why most AI systems create overwhelm08:30 – The hidden chaos behind “AI employees”09:44 – Start with structure before automation10:42 – The problem with shiny-object business building12:25 – Where AI actually fits inside a scalable business13:33 – Why scattered businesses struggle with AI14:23 – How to use AI strategically15:14 – Final thoughts on scalable business modelsReady to package your expertise into a scalable business model that grows without requiring more of your time and attention?Apply for the Scalable Expert Mentorship™ and learn how to build your Signature Pathway, scalable delivery systems, and a business that runs on your methodology - not your constant presence.Most expert business owners hit a ceiling that has nothing to do with their expertise.The revenue stalls. The calendar fills.And every strategy they've tried; adding new offers, more marketing, a bigger team adds complexity without changing the results.That's a structural problem.And this podcast is about the specific model that solves it.I'm Tara Bryan, creator of the Infinite Scale Method™ and host of The Scalable Expert.Each week I break down exactly how established expert business owners package their methodology, build a Signature Pathway, and create a business that scales without them in every session.No hustle culture. No generic growth advice. Just the structural work that separates an expert business that's dependent on you from one that runs because of you.If you're earning $100K–$1M and wondering why nothing you've tried has compounded this show is for you.Want to learn more?Take the free Scalable Expert Audit™, 10 questions, instant results, your structural gap identified in 5-7 minutes.New episodes every week.If this episode was useful... Share it with one expert business owner who's hit the same ceiling. A review on Apple Podcasts helps more of the right people find the show and takes less than two minutes. → Leave a review: Apple Podcasts→ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts · WebsiteMentioned in this episode:https://taralbryan.com/step/15-learn-to-scale-call

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we go through another Ryan Research Episode covering MSCI Inc. We discuss:(00:00) Introduction(03:15) The Importance of Indexes and Benchmarking(06:12) Challenges in Building and Maintaining Indexes(09:25) Revenue Generation and Business Model of MSCI(12:19) The Role of AI in Index Management(15:22) Future Growth and Market Trends for MSCI(31:33) The Role of MSCI in the ETF Market(33:43) Growth Potential and Market Trends(35:01) Competitive Advantages of MSCI(40:44) Comparing Moats: Stock Exchanges vs. Index Providers(45:50) Valuation Insights and Future Projections(51:52) Investment Decisions and Market Considerations*****************************************************Subscribe to our newsletter, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************Check out Value Spotlight: Stockwriteup.com *********************************************************************Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data.With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat *********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

Gen Alpha has completely fragmented away from traditional TV, leaving advertisers scrambling to connect with kids and parents across YouTube, FAST channels, and gaming platforms.  This week, Mike sits down with Emma Witkowski, VP of Media Solutions at WildBrain, to unpack the massive market disconnect in children's media, the power of nostalgia in family co-viewing, and how upcoming privacy regulations like COPPA 2.0 are rewriting the rules of digital targeting. Key Highlights:

Milan De Reede is the co-founder of Nano GPT: a service that allows you to access all the premium (as well as free) AI models from the same interface, as you pay with bitcoin (and a bunch of other supported coins) for every query and prompt. It successfully allows users to experiment, save money on otherwise expensive subscriptions, and build without any limits (outside of the tokens budget). In this episode, we talk about the origins of Nano GPT, why it's so useful, and how you can get started with vibe coding your dream project. Essentially, my conversation with Milan De Reede finds itself at the intersection between cryptocurrencies and AI: a concept that may become increasingly popular in the future. Try Nano GPT today with my referral code, get some bonuses: https://nano-gpt.com/r/Qx83bnwz Time stamps: 00:01:07 Introducing Milan & Nano GPT 00:03:03 The Origins of Nano GPT 00:04:31 How Nano Cryptocurrency Works 00:05:25 Nano vs. Sharding 00:08:08 Validator Incentives in Nano 00:10:44 Nano's Proof-of-Stake-like System 00:11:57 Critique of Bitcoin Mining Centralization 00:16:30 The Impact of AI on Bitcoin Mining 00:18:11 Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake Security 00:22:18 The Monero 51% Attack Risk 00:23:41 Nano GPT's Most Used Cryptocurrencies (Monero, Zcash, Bitcoin, and Nano) 00:27:16 Upcoming Bitcoin Hard Fork: ECash 00:30:15 The Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin 00:33:15 The Blurring Lines at Bitcoin Conferences 00:36:41 Online vs. In-Person Crypto Debates 00:39:47 Sponsor Mentions 00:42:40 How Nano GPT Selects and Hosts AI Models 00:45:06 The "Auto Model" Feature 00:46:33 Privacy and Anonymity on Nano GPT 00:54:14 The Business Model of Nano GPT 00:55:23 User Growth and Community 00:57:15 Incentivizing Crypto Payments on Nano GPT 01:07:02 The Impact of AI on Society 01:09:44 AI's Role in Education and Plagiarism 01:13:16 The Future of AI and Human Creativity 01:18:20 The Vision Behind Nano GPT

Mike and Abe are joined by Connor Riley to discuss Georgia's recruiting strategy and the pressure on Kirby Smart to maintain his roster model. They also analyze the Falcons' offensive outlook following Tommy Rees' comments on Michael Penix Jr. and evaluate the NFL's expanding international schedule. 02:18 - Connor Riley Joins 05:33 - Smart's Roster Model 10:38 - SEC Schedule Analysis 17:40 - Falcons OTA Updates 21:46 - Evaluating Michael Penix 25:26 - Robinson On Quarterbacks 30:55 - Bell's Stolen Twitter 37:58 - NFL International Games 42:52 - Soccer Spying Scandal

Most people are using AI completely wrong—and if you're teaching your expertise through courses, coaching, or memberships, you're sitting on a business model opportunity that most experts are completely missing.I've been having the same conversation over and over lately with course creators, coaches, and membership leaders: How is AI actually impacting our businesses?And here's what I've realized—most of us are approaching AI as a task machine. We're asking it to write captions, summarize emails, draft sequences. And sure, that's useful. But that's like having a world-class chef in your kitchen and only asking them to wash the dishes.In this episode, I'm breaking down the real opportunity: the difference between generic AI and expert-backed AI—and why that distinction could genuinely transform your business model.I walk through three concrete before-and-after examples for course creators, coaches and membership leaders to show you what it actually looks like when you embed your frameworks, your methodologies, and your thinking into AI tools (we call them Bot Squads) that your clients can use, not just learn from.This isn't about becoming an AI teacher. It's about getting AI to help you teach your expertise so your clients can actually implement what you're sharing, at a much higher success rate than ever before.---In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why most entrepreneurs are using AI wrong (and what to do instead)The difference between generic AI and expert-backed AI—and why it mattersThe implementation gap that's costing you client results (and referrals)Real stats: Why 80–90% of online course buyers never finish what they buyThree business model before-and-afters:Course creators: How expert-backed AI helps students get unstuck and actually finishCoaches/Service providers: How Bot Squads deepen your client work and create new revenue streamsMembership leaders: How AI tools increase retention by 30% and reduce overwhelmWhy this is a business model shift, not just a featureHow to sell your thinking at scale—without adding more hours to your calendarThe hybrid approach our beta clients are using to go deeper with their expertise (not replace it)>>Introducing wAIvThis episode is brought to you by wAIv—our brand-new platform built for online experts who want to securely build and sell AI tools powered by YOUR thinking, YOUR frameworks and YOUR methodology.wAIv helps you create Bot Squads—a suite of AI tools that work together to help your clients implement your expertise faster and with better results than ever before.We're currently rolling out in beta, and you can join the waitlist now to access our AI Tool Launch Playbook, which walks you through exactly how to start thinking about your first Bot Squad—what to put in it, what it will solve for your clients, what to name it, and exactly how to build it.Head to https://waiv-ai.com to get on the list.>>Your Next Steps:

How AI Will Evolve the 7 Parts of Your Business Model: Leverage AI to enable you to solely focus on client relationships, belief and the nuances of your work00:00 The Bold Pricing Vow01:42 AI Labs Enter Services03:29 Your Offer Is Not The Moat05:00 Seven Model Ingredients06:47 How AI Changes Each Part15:25 The Evolved Model Blueprint25:26 Three Breakthrough Signals29:49 Four Steps To Redesign36:53 Closing Call To EvolveSubstack Version of this podcast: https://dogoodwork.substack.com/p/how-ai-will-evolve-the-7-parts-of

In this episode we answer emails from Milo, Scott, and Joel.  We discuss bad advisor incentives and how to classify them by their business models, identify the only business model you want to patronize, and then move on to Treasury STRIPS and rebalancing realities, practical withdrawal mechanics with a test portfolio, and why Bitcoin's high correlation to tech stocks undermines its role as a diversifier. We also celebrate the final results of the Fairfax CASA matching campaign and share a thank-you message from their executive director.Links:Classifying Financial Advisors By Their Business Models:  Interacting with the Financial Services Industry with SC GutierrezKitces Article on Rebalancing:  Optimal Rebalancing – Time Horizons Vs Tolerance BandsBuilding a Sample Portfolio Video:  We Built a 5% SWR Retirement Portfolio Using Fidelity in 48 Minutes (Golden Ratio Portfolio) - YouTubeVideo on Managed Futures and SDMF:  Simplify SDMF in Focus - YouTubeBreathless Unedited AI-Bot Summary:A matching donor puts $20,000 on the table, the audience steps up, and suddenly Fairfax CASA is funded far beyond what anyone expected. We start with that story because it says something important about this community: you can be serious about investing and still lead with empathy. We share the final campaign results and a message from Fairfax CASA's executive director about what this support means for children navigating foster care and the court system.Then we shift back to what Risk Parity Radio does best: practical emails from DIY investors who want clearer rules and fewer regrets. We talk about the “67-fund portfolio” problem, why complexity is often a sales tactic, and how to screen out conflicted advice from banks, credit unions, insurance shops, and big marketing-heavy firms. We also dig into the AUM model versus flat fee and hourly planning, plus why smart retirement planning often comes down to tax planning and behavioral discipline more than picking the perfect fund.From there, we get hands-on with portfolio construction and process. We cover Treasury STRIPS funds like GOVZ, why you cannot reliably time the best rebalancing moment during a recession, and what to do instead with partial rebalancing or rebalancing bands. We also answer a nuts-and-bolts withdrawal question using a test portfolio approach, and we close with a straight take on Bitcoin correlation: if it moves with stocks, it is not diversification. Along the way, we explain what “alternative assets” really means and why gold and managed futures keep showing up in risk parity style asset allocation.Subscribe, share this with a friend who's tired of salesy advice, and leave a review so more investors can find the show.Support the show

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Today we meet a father of two who has a background in ministry who is making his family's financial dreams come true via Amazon reselling. His healthy six figure per month business is primarily a "one man show" run out of his basement operating about 18% margins. He's never been more confident than he is now about the future prospects of the Amazon reselling model.   We discuss what tools he uses, the challenges he's faced, how he sources products and his thoughts about the future of Amazon selling.   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/7hRIEfOkSq0   Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/numbers - Sellerboard   3pmercury.com/friends - The best pricing on 3pMercury software!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world!   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!   Today's Guest Zach Silverman

  We've worked with over 4,600 fitness and nutrition coaches inside IFCA. We've helped them generate over $38 million in revenue. And without a doubt, the number one thing that determines whether a coach builds a real business or spins their wheels indefinitely is this: What they believe they're worth. Not their content. Not their niche. Not their close rate. Their pricing confidence. So in this episode, I'm going to give you 10 sentences that will permanently change how you think about charging for your coaching program. I'll walk through each one with a real example or a real story, and by the time we're done, you're going to have a completely different relationship with your price.   Time Stamps:   (1:07) #1: Charging Higher Prices (4:12) #2: Charitable Isn't A Business Model (5:05) #3: Skin In The Game (6:02) #4: The Conviction Shift (7:01) #5: Saving Time Over Money (8:00) #6: Inspiration vs Motivation (9:12) #7: When Prospects Start Valuing Their Time (10:00) #8: Free or Full Price (11:34) #9: Sharing Over Selling (13:02) #10: Convincing The Wrong People (15:00) Working With IFCA ----------------