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In this episode of The Indianness Podcast, host Sanjay Puri sits down with Dr. Soumitra Dutta, Founding Dean of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and creator of the Global Innovation Index and Network Readiness Index. Dr. Dutta's journey from academia to global leadership has been defined by innovation, impact, and a vision for digital transformation. Together, they explore how India's global diaspora is shaping the future of innovation, governance, and AI policy — one transformative idea at a time. 5 Key Takeaways

Text a question to Victoria!If you want your brand to feel aligned, elevated, and something you're still proud of ten years from now, this episode is your blueprint for building it right. In this episode, Victoria shares how to build a timeless brand—one that evolves with your growth instead of holding you back. You'll learn how to design a brand with true staying power so you're not constantly rebranding or blending into what's trending online.Victoria dives into the real reasons why so many brands age poorly and reveals how to avoid the common mistakes that cause entrepreneurs to outgrow their visual identity too soon. From chasing trends to prioritizing personal taste over strategy, you'll uncover what separates a brand that simply looks good today from one that builds trust, authority, and recognition for years to come.With relatable stories and practical takeaways, Victoria guides you through how to refine your message, make timeless design decisions, and develop a brand voice that grows with you through every season of business. Because when your brand is rooted in strategy, clarity, and authenticity, you won't have to chase trends or start over—you'll show up with confidence, attract the right clients, and build something that truly lasts. Links Mentioned in Today's EpisodeWork With BrandWell DesignsLooking for Brand Clarity? Join The Branding Business School!Follow BrandWell on InstagramFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/ Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram. Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

How does something as simple as a five-star rating system reveal subtle biases?When she's not teaching MBA and undergraduate students at Rice Business, Professor Sora Jun studies the hidden forces that shape how we see and treat one another. Her work explores how our minds process inequality and how even small design choices, like switching from stars to thumbs-up icons, can make systems fairer. Host Brian Jackson '21 sits down with Sora to discuss her research on the hidden bias of gig worker ratings, what she loves most about teaching at Rice, the findings of her latest paper and how her background has shaped her work. Episode Guide:00:00 Introduction to Sora Jun, Ph.D.00:58 Journey From Finance To Organizational Behavior02:20 Impact of Diverse Upbringing on Research05:05 Teaching Experience and Philosophy08:52 Research on Bias and Inequality17:50 Framing Inequality: Advantage vs. Disadvantage24:34 Exploring Anti-Asian Discrimination29:17 Future Research Directions30:56 Teaching Across Different Programs32:20 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:How embracing insecurity helped Dr. Sora on her research23:32: It actually took me a while to really feel like I had enough legitimacy in standing and studying this in some ways, because I felt like I did not really have the real, like, Asian American experience, given that I have been in so many different circles and I'm hearing so many different stories about what it means to be Asian for different people. But I think really embracing that insecurity almost was useful because I think it just made me dig in deeper and realize that might be part of that Asian experience—feeling like there are so many different kinds of Asian experiences. I'm sure this is similar for other groups as well, but I think I've just become more appreciative of just asking people, like, what's this been like for you? I started to do more qualitative-oriented work because of this, and I think that is helping me sort of reaffirm my own, I guess, standing and studying this topic.Why the way we talk about inequality matters14:52 [Brian Jackson]: Why does framing matter so much when talking about pay gaps or wealth disparities?16:08 [Sora Jun]: So, framing of inequality matters because even though what is being talked about is logically equivalent for an advantage or disadvantage frame, people understand it to be very different. And then they focus on different, I guess, objects.On balancing the fairness of the gains of a binary system with the loss of nuance13:36 [Sora Jun]: I think that's a really tricky part. I do think it is a challenge if we were to imagine changing all these numerical rating scales to dichotomy scales. We would lose a lot of the fine-grained information. So it probably depends a lot on the context. I think from our study, what we were finding was that the ratings using a five-point scale were already quite inflated, so there was not actually a ton of fine-grained information to be had from even the five-point scale information.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profile:Sora Jun | Rice Business

What does it take to pivot from military service to medical technology leadership? In this episode of Inside the GMAT, GMAC Zach talks with Alec Burris, a former U.S. Marine turned MBA graduate from the UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business, and Burt Slusher, Assistant Dean for MBA and Specialty Masters Programs. Alec shares how he translated his military discipline into business school success—and ultimately into a purpose-driven career at Edwards Lifesciences, where innovations save lives every day. Burt explains how Merage helps veterans and career changers discover their leadership strengths, connect with mission-driven employers, and find personal ROI that goes far beyond rankings. Whether you're a veteran, a career pivoter, or someone seeking a greater sense of purpose through business education, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration for your next chapter. Learn more about the Merage School of Business: https://merage.uci.edu/ About Our Guests: Alec Burris is part of the Strategic Leadership Development Program at Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in the structural heart space. He holds an MBA and is pursuing an MS in Business Analytics from the University of California, Irvine, after earning his BS in Biochemistry from Arizona State University. Originally from Alaska, Alec served in the United States Marine Corps from 2018 to 2023, concluding his service as a Platoon Sergeant with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. Burt Alvaro Slusher is the Assistant Dean of MBA and Specialty Masters Programs at the University of California, Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business and has been a member of the UC Irvine community for 23-years. In this role, Burt oversees the School's current portfolio of graduate programs consisting of three MBA Programs (State-supported Full-Time MBA, and self-supporting Flex MBA and Executive MBA) and six self-supporting Specialty Masters Programs (Master of Finance, Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Science in Business Analytics, Master in Management, and Online Master of Science in Business Analytics). In addition, this role also oversees the Master of Science in Biotech Management program in tandem with leaders from the School of Biological Sciences. Burt also serves as part of the School's senior leadership team. Prior to his current role, Burt served as the Senior Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the Specialty Masters Programs and served as chair of the Admissions Committee. With two decades of higher education and business school experience, Burt has worked closely with Merage students, alumni, corporate outreach, marketing, and has provided career management to students while maintaining a high level of engagement with the business community. He was part of a team that helped launch the Merage School's Business Administration major in Fall of 2008 and also managed the admissions process for the Merage School's Accounting minor launched in Fall of 2004. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:31 Meet Alec 03:34 Transitioning from Military to MBA 05:50 Burt on Veterans in Business School 08:53 How Alec Chose UC Irvine 14:59 The UC Irvine Advantage 23:37 Leadership Skills From Class to Career 25:26 What Veterans Bring to the MBA 27:07 The ROI of an MBA 31:56 Final Advice  

Graham Perkins is the Associate Dean for Education within the Business School and an Associate Professor in Human Resource Management. Graham has both professional and academic experience within the field of Human Resource Management, having completed both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the subject, and having worked in industry in several HRM roles.  Graham came from a family in which no-one had been to university before him. Graham attended a state school, growing up in a neighbourhood with one of the lowest rates of entry to higher education. Listen to the podcast to learn how Graham went from not getting the A Level grades to attend the university of his choice and going through Clearing, to becoming an Associate Professor. 

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Is Bigger Really Better? Redefining Success in Entrepreneurship In today's episode, Pat challenges the notion that 'bigger is better' in business and advises against getting caught up in vanity metrics like the number of locations, top-line revenue, or social media reactions. He shares personal experiences of feeling unfulfilled after achieving perceived milestones and highlights the importance of defining your own version of success. Pat emphasizes intentional growth, pursuing improvement over sheer expansion, and warns against creating a success that you hate. He encourages listeners to map out what true success looks like for them personally and align their daily efforts towards that vision.  00:00 Introduction: Is Bigger Really Better? 00:11 The Trap of Vanity Metrics 00:43 Personal Experience with Vanity Metrics 01:52 The Reality of Chasing Bigger 02:18 Redefining Growth and Success 03:26 Intentional Growth and Personal Fulfillment 04:45 Conclusion: Know Your Destination

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Mastering Organic Marketing: Lessons in Standing Out In today's episode, Pat Rigsby discusses the increasing difficulty of standing out with organic content amidst the rise of AI-generated material. He shares insights from his wife Holly's successful engagement on social media. Holly, having had a top-selling fitness product and maintained a large customer base, managed to generate strong engagement with personal, relevant, and authentic posts. Pat emphasizes the importance of defining a clear target audience, building relationships, and truly engaging with followers. Tune in for actionable strategies to enhance your organic marketing efforts in a noisy digital landscape. 00:00 Introduction: The Challenge of Standing Out 01:05 Case Study: Holly's Success Story 03:49 Key Strategies for Engagement 05:57 Building Authentic Relationships 08:01 Conclusion: Blueprint for Organic Marketing

Paul Jarley: It's Space Week at UCF and I'm like a kid in a candy store. So many questions. For one, everyone's talking about going to Mars, but why? What problem are we solving? What does Mars offer that other planets or the moons don't? And if the answer is survival or curiosity, does that really require an economy, people trading air, power and data in some kind of cosmic barter system? Or is Mars just a science project? Let's be real. Most moms or dads did their kids science projects. Nobody ever monetized anything from any of them. This show is all about separating hype from fundamental change. I'm Paul Jarley, Dean of the College of Business here at UCF. I've got lots of questions. To get answers, I'm talking to people with interesting insights into the future of business. Have you ever wondered, Is This Really a Thing? On to our show. In the past few years, the College has been undergoing a transformation. We've been asked to build a Business School that's a key asset to Florida's leading engineering and technology university. That's meant bringing in people who are a little different from our typical pragmatic, data-driven faculty. The ones who teach students to manage people and PNLs. A few of these new faces can fairly be called dreamers. One of them is Zaheer Ali. He, along with Greg Autry is leading our space commercialization efforts, including our space MBA. It's not a nickname, it's a space MBA. As we were setting up for Space Week, Z claimed that a Martian economy would really be a thing. Well, he said something like that. I gave him a skeptical look, he countered with a panel of experts. Listen in. Zaheer Ali: Well, thank you Dean Jarley. I like to say that, you know, in our business, we turn sci-fi into sci-reality. And one of the people who helps make sci-fi and is now helping make science reality is Danica Vallone of the Making Space Agency. Her path to space is very interesting coming from Hollywood of things like costumes and sets of such high fidelity and accuracy that the space industry said we need some of that. In my time at NASA, one of the things we did was we always built very high fidelity simulators and simulation systems to prepare people and equipment for the challenges of the space environment. So welcome Danica. Danica Vallone: Thank you very much. Zaheer Ali: We also have Dr. Pascal Lee of the Mars Institute, of the SETI Institute, one of the leading planetary scientists in the US and indeed the world Co-Chair of the National Space Society Space Settlement Summit and International Space Development Conference. Welcome, sir. Paul Jarley: So I'm going to start this conversation by asking the same question I ask anybody who pitches me an idea, what problem does this solve? If you're going to Mars and establishing an economy, what problem does that solve? Danica Vallone: Mars expert over here should probably have first crack. Pascal Lee: This is an interesting way to frame the question. I'm not interested in space exploration to solve a problem. I'm interested in drawn to space exploration and Mars exploration in particular because as a scientist, I'm interested in this quest for life. We often say we're looking for life on Mars. What we fail to specify is that we're looking for the first example of an alien form of life. And we're not talking about little green men or some intelligent form of life. We know that Mars hasn't had that in its history, but we're looking for another example of life. A different biology from ours. All life on earth is connected and going to Mars would solve possibly that problem, which is how alone are we? Is there some other form of life even within our own solar system? That would solve the problem in the sense of giving us a fuller perspective of what we mean here on Earth. What are we as a phenomenon in the universe? Are we something really exceptional? Are we common? So that's the scientific quest that I think would be solved by g...

The season continues as we talk with alumni about the impact the David Eccles School of Business has on their lives and careers. In this episode host Frances Johnson talks with Carnell (Nelly) Griffin, an MBA graduate who is now an Indirect Buyer with NVIDIA, and has also established a scholarship at the Eccles School for first generation students in the Opportunity Scholars Program.Nelly shares his remarkable journey of attending North Carolina State University, working at IBM, pursuing an MBA from the David Eccles School of Business, and now working at Nvidia. But he reflects on where it all started when at a young age he recognized the importance of mentorship and took strides to take on a mentor and follow their advice. Nelly also discusses overcoming personal hardships, and the value he has found in staying curious and open to new possibilities. Emphasizing the need for discipline, persistence, and constant self-improvement to succeed, this episode highlights Nelly's unyielding mindset, the importance of creating your own path despite challenges, and what can be gained in life by never giving up.Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School of Business and is produced by University.fm.Eccles Business Buzz is proud to be selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 70 Business School podcasts on the web. Learn more at https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_business_school_podcasts. Episode Quotes:Nelly shares that while results take time, it's important to keep going.[31:55] But the satisfaction you're going to feel when you finally overcome whatever hurdle is in your way… It's going to get to the point where you're, like, receiving dividends from things that you forgot about, the struggles that you did, that you forgot about. So, just keep going. And, also, that is an important thing I did not mention before, and I probably definitely should have started with that. Things take longer to come back to you than you think they do. They really do. The person that referred me into Nvidia met me in 2013, and I had no idea she was that impressed with me, and I did not seek this job out. I came to her asking for help because we're in the same profession with my job. And her advice to me was to apply to, and I was like, wait, wait. I was like, I didn't even know she thought of me on that level, right? Where she would see me as a peer to hers, right? In a working world. Successful leaders thrive in the unknown[07:22] How many of them actually know where they're going before they get there? They don't. You got to have the confidence. You got to be willing to take a risk. And that risk often comes with more ambiguity.If you want to be successful, you need to be prepared not to fit in.[03:29] I learned that I'm going to have to reach out to people that do not look like me, that do not sound like me, that are not from the same place that I'm from, to get where I want to go. Because I do not see anyone else going there. And I think that was the time I became what I would call, it was really big affirmation to myself that ″success looks weird." And that's when I became a weirdo. Like, if you want to be successful, you need to be prepared not to fit in. And from there on, I became comfortable being the different person because the things she had me doing, even then, those small things like, "Don't waste your summer, do an extracurricular activity. You need to build up a list of things that you can say you do so you can go to college." So, like I had all these thoughts in my head early, and it kind of just pushed me through, and I still keep that mentality today, like, what am I doing that's different, that's going to give someone a reason to push me forward.Nelly opens up about why his alumni network still matters more than ever.[37:19] So, me staying connected and doing the scholarship and giving back is keeping me connected with where I came from personally, which is going to keep me motivated and keep me from complaining when my boss asks me to stay late on a Friday to close a big deal or do anything like that. Professionally, oh my God, even though that was wake up at 4:30 every morning and not go to bed till midnight type of thing, while I was in the MBA program, I met some amazing people, like absolutely amazing people. And it was, I would say, that part of my life where the movie version of life and real life kind of aligned a little bit, right? Like, I met some really cool people. [38:31] We call each other about work and stuff like that. But yeah, those two reasons. They both keep me humble. And then I'm just excited to grow and be part of this network. And at my age, I realize the university isn't great because it's the university. It's great because of the people that continue to contribute and come back to it. That's what makes any organization great. It's not because it's the organization. It's because, collectively, when you all add your knowledge and power, and experience together, it creates this amazing thing. So, I want to be part of that. So that's what I'm trying to do.Show Links:Carnell (Nelly) Griffin | LinkedInDavid Eccles School of Business (@ubusiness) | InstagramUndergraduate Scholars ProgramsRising Business LeadersEccles Alumni Network (@ecclesalumni) | Instagram Eccles Experience Magazine

Text a question to Victoria!As an entrepreneur, have you ever struggled to turn your work brain “off”? Keri Ford is a mom of two, creative director turned award-winning executive coach, and the CEO and founder of Elevate with Keri. She is trauma trained and passionate about nervous system regulation for high-achieving women. Keri helps women bridge the gap between outer achievement and inner peace, teaching them how to build thriving businesses without burning out.In this episode, Victoria and Keri dive into everything from trauma in entrepreneurship to the real cost of always being “on”. Keri shares how she went from corporate creative director to CEO and how each chapter taught her tools to get to the next level. You'll walk away knowing how to recognize early signs of burnout, build resilience through regulated stress, and redefine what success looks like in your current season.If you've ever felt the weight of constant decision fatigue, racing thoughts at night, or the pressure to maintain momentum no matter the cost, this episode is your permission slip to slow down. Whether you're on your morning walk or taking a break between calls, this conversation will leave you feeling grounded with practical tools to use throughout your day. Grab your notebook and a fresh cup of coffee, because you don't want to miss this one.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Follow Keri on InstagramVisit Elevate with KeriCheck Out The Champagne ClubFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/ Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram. Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

My guest is Dr. David Fajgenbaum, MD, professor of translational medicine and human genetics at the University of Pennsylvania. He explains how, unbeknownst to most doctors, many approved medications can successfully treat or even cure diseases other than the ones they are typically used to treat. He shares his story of escaping death from Castleman's disease by discovering a life-saving treatment using repurposed drugs that were approved for other purposes. Our conversation explores how researchers, physicians, and you—the general public—can explore novel treatments and cures to conditions the medical profession has deemed untreatable, including cancers. We also discuss the crucial role of mindset in battling diseases and the lesser-known use of compounds to promote health and longevity. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) David Fajgenbaum (4:06) Self-Agency in Healthcare; New Uses for Old Medicines (6:44) Other Uses of Aspirin & Viagra; Drug Development & Approved Use (8:53) Lidocaine & Breast Cancer; Pharmaceutical Companies & Incentives (11:36) Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Rorra (14:16) Pharmaceutical Companies, Patents & New Uses; Lithium (18:40) Tools: Finding Reliable Health Sources, Asking Questions & Disease Organizations; DADA2 Treatment (21:53) Medical Community & Connections; Integrated Medical Databases (24:36) Drug Repurposing, Thalidomide, Pembrolizumab (28:45) Medical Research Databases, Mapping Disease Connections (33:51) Every Cure Database & Programs, Bachmann-Bupp Syndrome; Colchicine & Heart Disease (37:57) Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & David (40:41) David's Medical & Career Journey, Glioblastoma, Castleman Disease (49:10) Autoimmune Disease, Driven Personality, Stress & Immune System (52:52) Castleman Disease, Treatment, Chemotherapy (55:54) Physician Continuing Education, Santa Claus Theory of Civilization; Science Collaboration (1:03:32) Medical School, Relapse & “Overtime”, Finding a New Treatment, Rapamycin (1:12:46) Sport, Football & Resilience; Challenge & Personal Growth, Family (1:18:41) Sponsor: Function (1:20:29) Social Support; “Overtime”, Gratitude (1:23:19) Business School, Castleman Disease Treatment; Repurposing Drugs & AI (1:28:29) Drug Repurposing, POEMS Syndrome; Mitigating Risk (1:35:32) Nicotine, Compounds for Preventive Health; GLP-1 Agonists (1:40:51) Bioprospecting, Drug Development; AI, Prioritization & Novel Connections (1:46:18) Healthcare & Children; Hope, Action & Impact Circuit; Challenge & Super-Agers (1:52:50) Get Involved with Every Cure (1:56:20) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Maximizing Productivity: The Power of Sprints and Seasons in Business In this episode, Pat dives into the concepts of 'sprints' and 'seasons' within the context of time management for business owners. He shares insights from his journey managing multiple business locations and roles, discussing how he strategically allocates time and energy to be most effective. By examining different times of the day and week for peak productivity, he emphasizes the importance of aligning professional and personal priorities, ultimately advocating for a rhythm that balances work with family life. Learn how to harness this approach to boost your business productivity while maintaining a meaningful personal life. 00:00 Introduction to Sprints and Seasons 00:10 Early Business Challenges and Time Management 01:45 Balancing Business and Family Life 02:54 Combining Sprints and Seasons for Efficiency 04:00 Effective Time Allocation Strategies 05:12 Maximizing Productivity with Sprints 06:54 Weekly Rhythms and Seasonal Planning 09:07 Conclusion: Optimizing Sprints and Seasons

This episode is a heartfelt, honest, conversation between Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold, all about the real work of running a successful dance studio and living a life you love. From the launch of Gold Alliance to growing the next generation of confident, profitable, and legacy-led studio owners, Stacey and Rhee dive into the evolution of this flagship program—and the mindset shifts needed to build something sustainable and joyful. You’ll hear: ✨ How Gold Alliance evolved from a pandemic support hub to a powerhouse leadership group✨ Why creating space, rest, and freedom for studio owners is no longer optional—it’s essential✨ The difference between hustle for hustle’s sake… and building systems that give you back your life✨ How “moms” (or “mums”!) can be your biggest allies—if you lead with clarity and confidence✨ Real talk on money, boundaries, marketing, and letting go of the wrong-fit clients✨ A behind-the-scenes look at Gold Alliance 2.0 and how it’s creating powerful pathways for newer studio owners This episode is packed with encouragement for anyone who’s ever wondered: Can I do this differently? Can I actually create a business that works for me, not just because of me? The answer: YES. You can learn more about the Gold Alliance at rheegold.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the loop of always being busy? Like rest is something you’ll earn “one day” when you’ve ticked off every last task? In this honest, warm, and wonderfully real episode, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold explore the dopamine-driven habits we all fall into—especially as studio owners—and how we can rewire our routines to prioritise what really matters. From addiction to Instagram scrolling, to running ourselves ragged trying to “do it all,” Stacey and Rhee talk about: ✨ The impact of our phone habits on productivity, presence, and parenting✨ How rest (yes, actual rest!) became one of Stacey’s core values✨ What you might be missing when you constantly chase “the next thing”✨ Rhee’s insights on the joy of doing nothing, and the guilt that sometimes comes with it✨ The truth about studio ownership: the hamster wheel, the pressure, and the need to pause✨ Practical ways to realign your time with your values—and lead by example If you've been craving space, clarity, and permission to slow down, this is your sign. Because rest isn’t a reward for working hard—it’s the fuel you need to keep showing up for the things you care about most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Stay Ahead of the Market: How to Evolve Your Business In this episode, Pat explores the importance of evolving to stay ahead in today's ever-changing market. Using examples from theme parks like Universal and Disney, as well as the restaurant industry, he illustrates how immersion, innovation, and customer-centric evolution have transformed these businesses. The discussion then shifts to the fitness industry, highlighting the challenges and missteps in current evolutionary trends. Emphasizing the importance of understanding and serving client needs, Pat provides valuable insights on successful long-term business evolution. Tune in to learn how you can adapt and thrive by making meaningful, client-focused changes. 00:00 Introduction: Staying Ahead of the Market 00:11 Theme Park Evolution: Immersive Experiences 02:23 Restaurant Industry: Fast Casual Revolution 03:56 Fitness Industry: Specialized Training Challenges 06:25 Key Elements of Successful Evolution 07:35 Conclusion: Adapting for Long-Term Success 

This week Labour announced it will campaign for the next election with a capital gains tax as a key policy and point of difference. It wants a 28% tax on profits made from the sale of investment property. Family homes and farms will be exempt. Labour wants to channel the revenue it delivers towards providing three free doctor visits a year for every New Zealander. John Minas is an Associate Professor at Monash University's Business School, who specializes in tax policy - and specifically - capital gains tax. He tells Guyon from Melbourne that New Zealand is currently an outlier.

This episode of Deans Counsel is the second of three featuring special guest host, Alex Triantis, Dean of the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University, and a previous guest (on Episode 16) of the podcast. Alex and co-host Jim Ellis speak with Francisco Veloso, Dean of INSEAD, The Business School for the World.Professor Veloso joined INSEAD from Imperial College Business School, where he served as Dean from 2017 to 2023. Previously, he was the Dean at Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics in Portugal.Professor Veloso is a leading authority in entrepreneurship and innovation and his expertise is recognized by government and policy makers. He previously acted as an advisor on innovation, entrepreneurship and industrial development to both the Portuguese Government and to European Commissioner Carlos Moedas. He is also a trusted advisor and Board Member to several startups and established firms. In this internationally-focused conversation, Veloso talks about the first two years of his experience managing a truly global business school with campuses in Europe, Asia, Middle East and the US. Some of the highlights include:-changes in international student flow during this period of protectionism-investment in career services-managing faculty -- and his time -- across multiple international locations-Francisco's advice for deansLearn more about Francisco VelosoLearn more about our special guest host, Alex TriantisComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

Another fantastic episode sharing the story of Laetitia Dupuich's evolution as a lingerie designer. Laetitia found her calling while in Business School when she created a lingerie brand for an entrepreneurship course. Through a lot of hard work and grit Laetitia launched a brand, taught courses, freelanced and gained the skills which she applied to learning and using 3D and now continues to trail blaze applying her technical and creative knowledge in the advancement of AI.

Text a question to Victoria!Your website might be costing you clients without you even realizing it. Discover how to tell if your website is a true brand asset or if it's actually a brand liability. As a female entrepreneur, your website is often the first impression your clients have and it can either build trust and credibility or create hesitation that keeps potential clients from booking with you.In today's episode, Victoria is sharing valuable information to teach you how to make your website work for you, not against you. From designing with user experience in mind, to creating consistent branding, and using storytelling and messaging that speaks directly to your ideal clients, you'll gain strategies to turn your website into a conversion-driving, trust-building tool. Be sure to listen all the way through because Victoria is giving you a six step framework to help you do a self audit of your website! If this still feels daunting to you, don't worry! Keep listening because there may even be a special offer to help you get personalized guidance on how to optimize your website!Like Victoria always says, you don't get a second chance at a first impression, so get ready to take notes and let's turn your website into your brand's strongest asset! Give Your Website a Self-Audit! Ask Yourself These Six Questions!1.  Can a stranger understand who you serve and how in less than five seconds when they land on your website?2. Do your visuals and messaging feel like the same brand across all platforms? 3. Would you be proud to send a high ticket customer to your website right now?4. Do you think your friends are excited to send out your website URL when they are referring someone to you?5.  Does your site guide users towards one clear action?6. Does it communicate authority and professionalism equal to your expertise?Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Get a FREE Website Audit by VictoriaWork With BrandWell DesignsLooking for Brand Clarity? Join The Branding Business School!Follow BrandWell on InstagramFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/ Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram. Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

One year ago, the Virani family made a historic gift to Rice Business, establishing the Virani Undergraduate School of Business. To mark the occasion, Owl Have You Know welcomes Farid Virani — entrepreneur, philanthropist and proud Rice University parent.In 1999, Farid founded Prime Communications with a single storefront in Houston's Baybrook Mall. Today, Prime Communications is the largest AT&T authorized retailer in North America, with more than 2,500 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Along the way, Farid has relied on three guiding principles — "stay humble, hungry and scrappy" — which continue to shape his approach to business and life.He joins host Maya Pomroy '22 to share his entrepreneurial journey, the Virani family's commitment to education and community, and the vision behind the Virani Undergraduate School of Business — a school designed to empower the next generation of ethical, curious, and compassionate business leaders.Episode Guide:00:15 Meet Farid Virani: Entrepreneur and Philanthropist04:26 Building a Business Empire05:58 Philanthropy and Community Investment07:39 The Virani Undergraduate School of Business11:24 Leadership and Business Education17:32 The Faris Foundation: A Legacy of Giving20:25 Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:How being agile can separate you from other business leaders14:13: So, everything is moving very fast. For the next generation of entrepreneurs, the business leaders not only have to build businesses and solve problems in society, but they have to be agile. They have to be fast. They have to embrace technology. That's a lot of stuff that is coming their way. They have to find their own North Star as to what they're going to do, and how you do it, I think, will depend on individuals—on their passion, on what they find exciting, what excites them. But more than that, to me, it will require a mixture of basic business fundamentals—doing the right things, building things, having great teams around—but embracing technology, not running away from it. Embracing change, not running away from it. I think that will separate successful entrepreneurs and businesses.What Farid hopes for the Virani School15:48: So, my hope is that the Virani School at Rice becomes a top 10 school in the country. Top 5. You said it. That is what we strive—I think Peter and the leadership will strive to do that. But more than that, for me, is that it becomes an institution—the Virani School—that develops the future leaders for the country. Now, whether they are in business, in entrepreneurship, whether it is in the political arena, or whether it is in any industry, so long as it develops leaders that give back to the community and give back to society, and give back to the country, then we will all benefit.Stay humble, hungry and scrappy21:02: Be curious, because you just do not know what life has in store for you. I mean, I think for me, being curious and asking questions about things has served me well, and obviously, be grateful that you are part of an amazing institution like Rice—even more special, the Virani School. But then, you know, stay humble, stay scrappy, and stay hungry, and that pretty much has served me well. And it is simple, you can remember it, and it is nothing fancy.Show Links: TranscriptThe Virani Undergraduate School of Business announcementGuest Profile:Farid Virani | Rice Business

Women and Wealth returns, this month looking at the psychology of better investing with Dr Ylva Baeckström. Understanding behavioural finance is crucial, as emotions can influence investment decisions and in this discussion between Investors' Chronicle's Val Cipriani and Madi Apthorpe, we find out the psychological barriers women face and the risks of market downturns. Madi and Val discuss active and passive investing strategies and cognitive biases.Madi then speaks with King's Business School lecturer Dr Ylva Baeckström about gender differences in investment approaches, advocating for improved financial education and open money discussions to create a more inclusive investment environment.Women and Wealth is the monthly podcast series from Investors' Chronicle. You can listen and watch the episodes, alongside our other podcasts, on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh --- The Evolution of Group Training: From Bootcamps to Small Groups Explore the journey of group training in the fitness industry from its early days with Bootcamp Blueprint to today's evolving landscape. Discover how economic shifts and franchising trends have influenced the move towards small group and team training models. Hear insights on the advantages of small group training over large group models and learn about successful strategies from industry leaders like Levi Memmer. Understand the importance of adapting to changes to sustain a profitable fitness business. 00:00 The Birth of Bootcamp Blueprint 01:42 Economic Factors and the Rise of Group Training 03:49 The Shift to Team Training 04:46 The Franchise Takeover 08:19 Challenges for Independent Gyms 09:48 Strategies for Success in Small Group Training

For the first time, MBAs from three European business schools have raised the most money for their startups

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Boosting Revenue in Sports Facilities: Fred's Success Story In this episode of The Fitness Business School, Pat Rigsby sits down with Fred Zoller, a long-time collaborator, to discuss the major turnaround Fred achieved after purchasing a local baseball facility. Fred shares insights into his decade-long journey in the fitness and sports business, his strategic moves to increase revenue by 50%, and the impactful changes made to membership models, software, staffing, and facility upgrades. Learn how Fred's marketing strategies and implementation of automated pitching machines contributed to a substantial growth in membership and revenue. This episode is a must-listen for sports facility owners looking for practical tactics to elevate their business. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:18 Fred's Background and Business Ventures 01:19 Acquiring the Baseball Facility 02:49 Initial Changes and Upgrades 03:52 Revenue Growth Strategies 06:36 Optimizing Membership and Pricing 09:19 Service Delivery Improvements 15:20 Marketing Overhaul 19:23 Leveraging Technology and Partnerships 22:58 Success Stories and Future Plans 29:41 Conclusion and Contact Information

We're back with season 9 of the Eccles Business Buzz podcast. This season, we will be talking with alumni for more stories of the impact the David Eccles School of Business has on their lives and careers. In this episode, host Frances Johnson talks with Jonathan Campbell, a third-generation alumnus of the Eccles School, Eccles Advisory Board member, and generous donor.Jonathan shares the rich legacy of his family's connection to the University of Utah, reveals the values instilled through this multi-generational tie, and discusses how ongoing education and alumni support have benefited both his career and his family business. Jonathan also emphasizes the value of scholarships, continuous learning initiatives, and the symbiotic relationship between companies and the university for driving mutual growth and success.Tune in for an inspiring start to the new season, highlighting the long-lasting impact of Eccles alumni.Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School of Business and is produced by University.fm.Eccles Business Buzz is proud to be selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 70 Business School podcasts on the web. Learn more at https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_business_school_podcasts. Episode Quotes:What truly makes the Eccles School unique[09:00] I think this is a huge differentiator of the Eccles School: this focus on experiential learning and not just what are we delivering students in a classroom, as far as, like, theory, right? Theoretical learning, but what opportunities are we giving them to apply what they're learning immediately in real-world scenarios so that when they come out of college and they're living in those real-world scenarios, they know what to do because they haven't just learned, but they've practiced. I think that's really something that makes the Eccles School very unique.On why investing in people is the smartest business strategy—and how the U helps make it possible.[10:01] Well, I'm a big believer in the fact that the success of your people really determines the success of your company. And what you invest in your people is how you create a competitive advantage. And it's how you improve and develop those people that lets you get to new heights as a company and get better and better results. And when it comes specifically to the U, we realize that we couldn't do it alone. Now, we have an in-house, what we call Wheeler University. We have our own in-house training program, which is great. And we do a lot of things on performance management, on technical training for our technicians, but we also know that there are some limitations on what we can do and what skill sets we have in-house. And so, as we were looking at, how do we expand the training capacity that we have to fill the needs that we have, you know, the thought just came, “Well, why not just use the U?” And not so much just use them, it's, we have this amazing resource with these experts. Why not go tap into that?Scholarships don't just fund education—they fuel belief.[17:24] If by making what ends up being a relatively small investment financially to someone allows them to go make a difference in the world, in some way, shape, or form, I think we're a whole lot better off for it. You know, you look at the amounts of the scholarships; it is not funding their entire education. It's not necessarily something that's going to be this make-or-break moment for them, but if it gets them a little closer to their objective, to the finish line, to where they can really start doing something great for someone else, I do believe that the knock-on effects are pretty significant.The vision for Eccles's future[22:27] And so, I think, you know, there's a lot of really good things going on, which are really exciting. But it all, kind of, goes back to that value proposition where it's the right cost for the students, the right support is there, they're going to get the right degree, and they're going to come out being able to make an impact very, very quickly for the employers.There's a concept that we look at with our employees when we bring someone on board. We look at the time to value. How quickly can that new employee start to add value to the company? There's always gonna be an onboarding time, and it takes some time for them to get fully ramped up, but if we can have a student come out of the Eccles School with a shorter time to value, meaning they're contributing in a very meaningful way to their employer than any other school, then they're going to be the top pick for the employers. And they're going to make the right amount of money. They're going to get into the right industries and the right jobs. And I think we're very, very well-positioned to do that today, but do that even better going forward. So, that's what really excites me.Show Links:Jonathan Campbell | LinkedInCampbell Companies | AboutDavid Eccles School of Business (@ubusiness) | InstagramUndergraduate Scholars ProgramsRising Business LeadersEccles Alumni Network (@ecclesalumni) | Instagram Eccles Experience Magazine

Text a question to Victoria!As we're quickly approaching the Holiday Sales Season, this episode is a great reminder of ten common myths we've been told about selling, that's actually hurting our businesses and our confidence. Originally aired in June 2025, Victoria is joined by BrandWell's sales coach and The Branding Business School educator, Gwen Tinsley. This episode is an honest, energizing conversation about what it really takes to sell with confidence as a female entrepreneur. Gwen opens up about her career transition, the deep friendship she's built with Victoria, and how she helped her find clarity and ease in selling her services without apology.Together, they unpack the 10 biggest myths about sales that might be holding you back and share exactly what to do instead. You'll learn how to maintain pricing integrity, confidently close deals, and navigate difficult clients with empathy and boundaries. Gwen and Victoria also dive into how emotions drive purchasing decisions, why a strong discovery process matters, and how choosing the right clients protects your energy and business growth.If you've ever felt uncomfortable when it comes to selling, this episode will shift your perspective. Discover how to create genuine, human-to-human connections, implement outcome-based sales strategies, and develop the mindset needed to grow your business with grace and grit.Tune in to challenge what you've been told about selling and walk away with practical tools to build confidence, attract aligned clients, and elevate your entrepreneurial journey.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Enroll for The Branding Business School here!Grit and Tenacity ConsultingListen to Gwen's Newest Podcast: The Reigning Queen Podcast For show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/ Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram. Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

Join Dr. Francisco Sagasti, former President of Peru, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss lessons from Sagasti's leadership, regional challenges to freedom and prosperity in Latin America, and his latest books, which explore the life and relevance of Sir Francis Bacon's philosophy for today's international system. Reflecting on Peru's turbulent political landscape and its role in a new era of geopolitical competition, Sagasti shares his perspective on the recent ouster of President Dina Boluarte and his advice to the interim leadership. He explores the roots of popular discontent in Peru, the demands of citizens seeking accountable governance, and his concerns about sovereignty from an economic and cognitive warfare perspective. Despite these pressures, Sagasti discusses his continued confidence in democracy and the qualities that must be rekindled in political leadership to sustain it for future generations. For more conversations from world leaders from key countries, subscribe to receive instant notification of the next episode.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Dr. Francisco Sagasti served as President of Peru from November 2020 to July 2021. Sagasti previously served in the Peruvian Congress where he headed his party's parliamentary caucus and chaired the Science, Technology, and Innovation Committee. He has been Head of Strategic Planning at the World Bank and President of the United Nations Council on Science and Technology.  Sagasti has taught at the Wharton School, IE Business School, and the University for Peace in Costa Rica. Sagasti is currently a professor at Pacífico Business School in Lima. He is the founder of the Peruvian think tank GRADE.  He is a prolific scholar who has authored over 25 books and hundreds of academic papers. Sagasti holds engineering degrees from the National Engineering University in Peru and Penn State University, as well as a PhD in operations research and social systems sciences from the University of Pennsylvania. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Embrace Imperfection: The Winning Ugly Strategy In this episode, the concept of 'winning ugly' is explored as a powerful strategy for success in both sports and business. Starting as a college baseball coach, Pat describes shifting from traditional methods to a more flexible approach that leverages available resources effectively. This philosophy prioritizes progress over perfection, encourages playing to strengths, and focuses on real-world feedback over imagined ideals. Learn how this mindset can help overcome perfectionism, drive continuous improvement, and ensure lasting success by embracing imperfection and adapting to reality. 00:00 Introduction to Winning Ugly 00:51 Transition from Traditional to Non-Traditional Approaches 01:53 Embracing Imperfection in Business 02:57 The Reality of Market Feedback 04:21 Playing to Your Strengths 05:29 Focusing on Progress Over Perfection 06:25 Conclusion: The Power of Winning Ugly

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Text a question to Victoria!Have you ever refused to believe “there's nothing you can do”, especially when it comes to your health? If so, you'll resonate with Victoria's guest, Robyn Spangler, registered dietitian nutritionist, founder of The Clear Skin Lab, and creator of Rayvi, a mineral-based hydration brand. After battling psoriasis for two years, Robyn took matters into her own hands and found healing through functional medicine. Now, she helps other women uncover the root cause behind their chronic skin issues and reclaim their confidence.In this episode, Victoria sits down with Robyn to unpack her own health journey that became the foundation for a thriving business, how vulnerability became her greatest asset, and why managing stress and prioritizing wellness are essential for long-term health. You'll hear how she built two successful brands from scratch, what she's learned about the emotional side of skin struggles, and her best advice for prioritizing self-care without guilt—especially for busy moms and entrepreneurs.Whether you're struggling with your own skin journey, curious about functional medicine, or just need a reminder that your struggles can become your superpower, this episode will inspire you to bet on yourself and reclaim your confidence. Grab a snack and your drink of choice, and get ready to feel motivated and encouraged in your business and life.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Shop Rayvi MineralsThe Clear Skin LabFree Course: How to Transform Your Skin from Breakouts to Blemish-Free in 6 Months or LessFollow Robyn on InstagramFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/ Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram. Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Create Value to Increase Revenue: The Business Owner's Guide In this episode, we delve into the fundamental principles that business owners need to focus on to generate more revenue and profit. The key lies in shifting the mindset from what they can get to how they can create value for others and becoming the kind of person who can run a successful business. By solving important problems, reaching a wider audience, and consistently improving personal and business skills, financial success will naturally follow. Learn how the input you invest today directly impacts the outcomes you achieve tomorrow. 00:00 Introduction: The Desire for Wealth 00:27 Creating Value for Others 01:01 Understanding the Market 02:49 The Role of Personal Development 03:29 The Importance of Consistent Effort 04:14 Becoming a Better Business Owner 05:07 Conclusion: The Path to Wealth

Get more info at www.spren.com Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Revolutionizing Fitness Business with Sprint: The Ultimate Tool for Coaches In this episode of the Fitness Business School Podcast, host Pat Rigsby chats with Jason Moore, founder and CEO of Spren. They explore how Spren integrates tech and personal coaching to enhance fitness business operations. Jason discusses his journey from personal training to creating biometric tracking tools and the innovative camera tech that enables detailed body composition analysis using just a phone. Key topics include how Spren simplifies data collection, enhances client progress tracking, and supports nutritional guidance and behavioral changes outside the gym. This episode offers valuable insights for fitness business owners looking to grow their practice through technology. 00:00 Introduction and Special Offer 00:22 Meet Jason Moore: Founder of Spren 02:38 The Journey of Spren: From Concept to Success  04:30 Innovative Camera Technology for Body Composition 07:08 Integrating Spren into Small Fitness Businesses 11:18 The Importance of Nutrition and Behavioral Support 20:41 AI Assistant Coach: Enhancing Client Support 24:58 Conclusion and Contact Information 26:31 Special Announcement: Ideal Business Diagnostic

The Budget ink was still wet when the Central Statistics office published Inflation figures this morning. For more on this Dr Oliver Browne from the Business School in UC Cork.

For Marian Villegas '23, art can be found in everything — even petroleum engineering. Raised in Tabasco, Mexico, Marian grew up inspired by her father's work in oil and gas and her own lifelong love of painting. That dual passion led her to a career in petroleum engineering — and eventually to Rice Business, where her MBA helped her grow in both her role as a senior asset manager at EDP Renewables North America and as the founder of her art studio, Mablueart.In this episode, Marian joins co-host Maya Pomroy '22 to share how she's built a career that bridges energy and art, the lessons she's carried from Tabasco to Houston, and why creativity continues to guide everything she does.Episode Guide:01:38 Growing up in Tabasco04:37 Pursuing a Career in Petroleum Engineering09:51 Transition to the United States and Career Growth14:05 Discovering and Nurturing a Passion for Art18:57 Exploring Graduate School and MBA Programs23:43 Starting Mablueart26:15 Incorporating Unique Elements Into Art33:12 Future Goals and Teaching at RiceThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Seeing petroleum engineering as an art[6:13]: So I wanted to have a good understanding of that [petroleum engineering] from a guy who was leading an entire organization. So I went there. He was extremely nice. He saw me, he's a very sharp guy. And then the minute he saw me, he was like, “Okay, Marian, I guess those are all your questions. I'm going to just talk about petroleum engineering. You don't need to tell me questions. I will just tell you my story.” And after an hour and a half — not 15 minutes — an hour and a half, of this amazing story, I fell in love with that, the idea of being a petroleum engineer. He'd talk about, “This is art.” You know, the words, the way he was explaining that to me, like a story… for me that was a: Yes, I want something that I can feel that passionate about. For me, it's also art in a way.From oil and gas roots to pursuing art[3:59]: I grew up in this beautiful town. It's a very small town, Tabasco (Villahermosa), but it is all about oil and gas. Everybody, every single thing, is about oil and gas. So I always loved art in a way — always reading art, always painting. I have been painting my whole life in different aspects, but I never thought about that as another source of income, in a way, as a business.When art as therapy becomes a business[17:06]: Until today, it [creating art] used to be my therapy, in a way. I would work the entire week, and during the weekends I would paint full-time. And for me, that was my escape. Today it's also business. I have deliverables, I have people waiting. And my biggest fear was that, at some point, I would just stop enjoying this part of the art world because I needed to deliver. So that's why I guess it took me so long to decide to make it big, as I did not want to see this as another job. I wanted to keep painting and seeing this as my therapy, and art is always, for me, the answer. But, I did'nt want that to take away that creativity from me.Show Links: Mablueart.comThe Art of Networking with Marian Villegas – Nov. 1, 2025 at Rice UniversityTranscriptGuest Profile:Marian Villegas | LinkedIn

We dissect three rankings — all of which arrived in a single month: Businessweek, LinkedIn & QS

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- The Transformative Impact of Coaching: How a Success-First Mindset Benefits Everyone In this episode, we explore the rewarding journey of coaching through the eyes of a former college baseball coach and successful business owner. Reflecting on his experiences with former players, clients, and industry leaders like Eric Cressey, Dan Kennedy, and Vince Gabriel, Pat's discussion centers on the profound satisfaction derived from seeing those you coach achieve great success. Learn why fostering genuine relationships, celebrating others' achievements, and maintaining a transformational mindset can lead to personal fulfillment and long-term business success. 00:00 Reflecting on Coaching Success 01:16 Impact of Former Students and Clients 02:05 Challenges in the Fitness Industry 03:36 Healthy Coaching Mindset 04:44 Long-Term Coaching Rewards 06:46 Building a Fulfilling Business 07:32 Concluding Thoughts on Coaching

Syed Babar Ali, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, founded LUMS—now Pakistan's premier business school.#78years78heroes

Our annual Meet the MBA Class feature is up. Here's what it says about the latest crop of students to start their MBA journeys all over the world.

In this episode of Rhee Gold's DanceLife podcast, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold dive into how dance studio owners can (and must!) evolve with the changing needs of today’s families and dancers. From rethinking class times to better suit working parents, to embracing the rise of homeschool programs and redefining what a "competitive" program looks like—this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive in 2025 and beyond. They explore: Why 5:30 PM is the new 10:00 AM for preschool classes How homeschool movement programs are replacing traditional daytime classes The importance of offering “middle ground” training options between rec and comp Why parents are pushing back on overcommitted competition schedules Creative ways to use your studio during downtime (and keep it profitable!) Community engagement as a meaningful part of your studio's performance culture Letting go of ego and redefining what “success” really looks like

REPLAY (Original Air Date March 10, 2025) Today we are joined by Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos. Dr. Kostopoulos is a globally recognized strategist that brings clarity and context as to what is on the horizon. Her unique expertise at the intersection of emerging technology, security and macro-trends has been sought by the United Nations, U.S. Special Operations, the European Commission, NATO, multi-nationals, tech companies, design agencies, academia, such as MIT and Oxford Saïd Business School, and foreign governments. She helps her clients understand new technologies, emerging value chains, and contextualizes the convergences of our time. She founded the boutique consultancy Abundance Studio and has experience working in the US, Europe, Middle East and East Asia. [March 10, 2025]   00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                02:10 - Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos Intro 03:30 - From Counter Terrorism to Conflict Landscapes 05:35 - The Imagination Dilemma 09:13 - Technological Tit for Tat 11:38 - Four Facets of Imagination 12:18 - Facet 1) Identity 13:36 - Facet 2) Convergence 15:38 - Facet 3) Humanity 16:48 - Facet 4) Dreams 18:18 - Turning Crisis Into Strategy 22:39 - Being Human 26:04 - Future-Proofing Organizations 29:51 - Real Value Proposition 31:26 - Webinar Series -          Website: imaginationdilemma.com -          YouTube: @ImaginationDilemma 32:12 - Find Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos online -          Website: abundance.studio -          LinkedIn: in/lydiak -          Instagram: @HiLydiak 32:46 - Book Recommendations -          The 100-Year Life - Andrew Scott & Lynda Gratton -          Imagination Dilemma - Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos 37:02 - Mentors -          Parents -          Women Suffragists 38:15 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Unlocking Business Success: Beyond Hard Work In this episode, find out about the harsh realities of being a business owner and why hard work alone isn't enough for success. Our host shares insights gleaned from countless conversations with business owners, emphasizing the importance of solving real problems, combining strengths, creating value, and playing to individual talents. Discover actionable tips to direct your time, effort, and perseverance more effectively, ensuring you build the business you've always dreamed of. 00:00 Introduction: The Tough Reality of Being a Business Owner 01:35 The Importance of Solving Real Problems 03:34 Combining Strengths for Business Success 06:19 Focusing on Value Over Effort 07:23 Playing to Your Strengths 08:16 Conclusion: Using Time, Effort, and Energy Wisely

Capturing the 50+ Fitness Market with Jay Croft In this episode of The Ideal Business Show, Pat Rigsby interviews Jay Croft, an expert in catering to the over-50 demographic in the fitness industry. Jay shares his extensive background in journalism and corporate communications, detailing his transition to founding Prime Fit Content, which provides marketing materials for fitness businesses targeting older adults. They discuss the importance of focusing on the rapidly growing 50+ fitness market, effective marketing strategies, and the launch of Jay's new book, 'Selling Longevity.' The conversation highlights how gyms can attract and retain older clients by addressing their specific fitness needs and concerns. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:00 Jay Croft's Background in Journalism 01:54 Transition to Fitness Industry 02:20 Identifying the Over 50 Fitness Market 04:11 Prime Fit Content and Marketing Strategies 07:06 Effective Marketing Channels for Older Demographics 11:50 Building Trust and Customer Experience 23:22 Jay's Book: Selling Longevity 26:15 Where to Find More Information

Al Danto, senior lecturer in entrepreneurship, has been a trusted mentor and beloved member of the Rice Business community for more than two decades. A serial entrepreneur, he launched his first company at the age of 23, growing it through multiple acquisitions before selling to a private equity-backed group. After earning his MBA at Rice Business, he returned to teach New Enterprise, Enterprise Acquisition and their corresponding E-labs – guiding students as they build and acquire businesses of their own. He is also a driving force behind the Veterans Business Battle. Beyond his professional success, Al has had a personal journey few could imagine. In May 2022, Al experienced two life-threatening medical crises and was placed on advanced life support. Sixty-five days later, he walked out of the hospital determined to return to the classroom, and by October, he was back. In this episode of Owl Have You Know, Al shares his extraordinary career journey, his story of recovery and why he urges everyone to “grab life” and make a difference. Episode Guide:00:22 Meet Al Danto: The Entrepreneurial Legend01:01 Al Danto's Early Ventures and Successes07:56 Scaling the Business and Strategic Exits12:32 The Rice MBA Experience16:55 Launching Universal Worker20:31 Rice Alliance and the Rice Business Plan Competition25:52 Teaching and Mentoring at Rice29:22 Identifying the Secret Sauce of Successful Entrepreneurs33:42 Personal Health Challenges and Overcoming Adversity43:38 The Role of Mentorship and Support in Success49:00 The Veterans Business Battle: Supporting Veteran Entrepreneurs51:24 Vision for the Future of Rice UniversityOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:On the tough realities of entrepreneurship and success[26:44] Maya Pomroy: For people to sign up to really take these risks, what do you think that it is that you bring? That people are so excited about.[26:53] Al Danto: First thing I try to do is talk you out of it. It's not easy. I mean, it's tough. You have — it's really hard. I mean, you see a lot about the glamour, and you see all this stuff. You know, 80% of business startups — fail. I think at Rice, what we do is we have a fertile ground, right? To plant these seeds in. You have support. You have nurturing, and you have everything, but it's a tough road. To me, a lot of it is you make the decisions. I personally think, for most cases, if you start a business, the success or failure comes to you. You know, 86% of plane crashes are pilot or human error. Which we talk about in class. And I think entrepreneurship is pretty similar.On making ideas real and sustaining Rice's entrepreneurial legacy[28:50] The reality is you have to get out there and you have to do it, and you have to make these things real. And I think, you know, we've done that. It's kind of in our DNA. And so now, five years, six years in a row now, the No. 1 Graduate Entrepreneurship Program — it's not because of me, it's because of what was started long ago, and it's because of support. And now our alumni come back in, and they say what they've done — the good and the bad — that we bring back in.Believing in something bigger and rowing together at Rice[50:30] I think it's important to have something that you believe in. I think if you can't believe in, and anytime you see a military veteran, they put their life to go give us freedom. And a couple years ago, one of the veterans told me the best way that you can show our support is not to thank us, but to go out there and take advantage of the freedoms that we have. I think entrepreneurship is one of them as well. So it's really been great, and every year these guys have not wanted to let the next person down, and they've stepped up and stepped into it. And I think that's just not letting the next person down. And I think everyone that goes through Rice is going to experience that. It's tough, but you're in the rowboat mentality. We're in this together, and we have to get through it, and y'all will. And that's part of it.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:Al Danto | Rice Business

The Art of Information Aggregation and Execution in Business Success In this episode, Pat discusses the importance of aggregating and distilling information for both personal and business improvement. With nearly 20 years of experience coaching business owners and co-owning 40 businesses in the fitness industry, he shares insights on the impact of effective information use and the need for humility. Real-life examples highlight the difference between those who merely consume information and those who execute actionable steps to achieve remarkable success. Tune in to learn how to turn knowledge into tangible outcomes and overcome common stumbling blocks on your path to growth. 00:00 Introduction: Aggregating Information for Improvement 00:51 My Unique Coaching Journey 02:17 Learning from Conversations 03:27 Transplanting Knowledge Across Markets 04:42 Humility: A Key to Learning 06:51 From Knowledge to Action 07:08 The Story of Sam: Execution Over Consumption 10:17 Conclusion: Be Humble and Implement

One of the first recorded examples of a marriage ceremony is dated more than four thousand years ago in Mesopotamia. And it seems that through the ages, weddings have never lost their appeal. The global wedding industry is today worth billions of dollars, and it's one that keeps on growing.While aspects of weddings differ across many cultures, they celebrate the coming together of two people in a form of contract which establishes rights within the couple. Historically, marriages were often economic, legal and social tools; the love aspect that some marriage ceremonies came to represent was developed much later.Iszi Lawrence investigates how weddings have changed over time with a panel of expert guests, including Dr Vicki Howard, Visiting Fellow in the Department of History at the University of Essex (UK) and the author of Brides, Inc.: American Weddings and the Business of Tradition; wedding planner Marie Haverly, Deputy Head of the Business School and senior lecturer in event management at the University of Winchester in the UK; and wedding photographer Shanaya Arora, one half of Nitin Arora Photography which she founded with her husband. Shanaya is also the host of WED FM India, a podcast all about weddings.Produced by Fiona Clampin for BBC World Service.(Photo: Comet and Phakalane Mmisi, dance just after they were married, Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 July 2008. Credit: Per-Anders Pettersson / Getty Images)

"We understand each other, and we are saying we share the same humanity." In this episode, Drew sits down just outside Shanghai with Rao Rao,  Hoffman China teacher trainee, co-founder and CEO of the Hoffman China Center, and seasoned business leader. In June of 2024, life pushed Rao Rao in the direction of Hoffman. She'd been doing healing work after a series of events that caused her to turn inward. Already immersed in the world of Vipassana meditation when she came to the Process, she was determined to end her suffering and felt that would happen if she could get to the ego-less state. But at her Process, her teacher told her she needed to be messier. That she needed to let herself grow, to speak up for herself, to do what she wants rather than what she thinks she should do. This was the beginning of her big internal transformation. Listen in to hear the beautiful, embodied stories of this transformational shift, including a moment with a hawk while seated on Guardian Rock at the Petaluma retreat site. This is exciting news about the establishment of the first Hoffman Process center in China. Rao Rao describes why there is a great need for Hoffman in China at this time. She shares that we are all the same in our capacity to feel and be present in our hearts. More about Rao Rao: Rao Rao holds an M.Sc. in Management Research from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. She also holds master's and bachelor's degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University. She is the co-founder and CEO of the Hoffman China Center and a Hoffman teacher trainee. She is a seasoned business leader with nearly two decades of experience in consulting, marketing, strategy, and operations across industries such as consumer goods, TMT, and internet ventures. Driven by her passion for human consciousness and organizational transformation, she transitioned from corporate leadership in 2022 to pursue this mission. Since April 2024, she has served as a consultant for Evolve Foundation Fund and has spearheaded the launch of the Hoffman Process in China. Rao Rao resides in Shanghai with her husband, Yuekui, their two daughters, Yaoyao and Nannan, and their golden hamster, Xiaobai. Listen on Apple Podcasts As mentioned in this episode: About Bo Shao: Bo Shao is a successful serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. In 2018, he stepped away from all commercial activities to devote himself entirely to philanthropy. Bo invested his own money to start the Evolve Foundation. Evolve aims to increase the happiness of the entire society and raise the consciousness level of humanity. Hoffman teachers: Raz Ingrasci - Listen to Raz on the Hoffman Podcast: Husband, Father, Son Volker Krohn - Listen to Volker on the Hoffman Podcast: Re-Initiated Into the Family of Humanity Caroline Guan - General Manager for Evolve Institute in China More on the research done on the Hoffman Process Vipassana meditation and retreat Ego death "The way out is through." (From the Hoffman Process Integration Manual) Guardian Rock, photo by Drew Horning Guardian Rock Hoffman Process Retreat Center, Petaluma, California Guardian Rock can be accessed by following a hiking trail up one of the hills on the site. It overlooks a stunning valley. Petaluma's name originates from the Miwok village of Péta Lúuma, located on the banks of the Petaluma River. read more... Eagles in Petaluma, California - Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles.    

After you submit your MBA applications, should you contact the admissions committee with updates on your candidacy? What should you do if you find an error in your materials? Should you start preparing for your interviews now?  This episode answers those questions and more, and advises listeners on the best way to make use of their time between submission deadlines and their interviews.

In this episode of Rhee Gold's Dance Life Podcast, Rhee Gold and Stacey Morgan dive into the busy season of studio registration and why it's crucial not to panic if your enrollment numbers aren't where you'd hoped—yet. This candid conversation explores how the dance studio business has evolved, and why September and October can be just as critical for attracting new students as the traditional registration period. You'll learn how to analyze your schedule using the red-yellow-green method, how to market specific classes (not just your studio), and how to adapt to the modern needs of dance families who value convenience and clarity. They also share actionable strategies like simplifying your registration process and building smart landing pages that convert browsers into enrollments. Whether you're a studio owner or a dance teacher, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and practical tools to help you confidently navigate the early season and beyond.

This week we're breaking down Business School. We reached out to writer Brent Forrester, to get his memories about this episode and what it was like working with director Joss Whedon (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Avengers). Then we dig into everything you want to know about filming those hilarious scenes with Michael at Ryan's business school, and we get some amazing insights from Brent about what went into picking Pam's watercolor paintings for her art show. Finally, we hear from Kate Flannery herself, who gives us the scoop on everything we want to know about that scene with Meredith, Dwight and that bat, and Jenna recounts her memories of shooting that really touching Pam and Michael scene.  Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Office Ladies 6.0, Jenna and Angela interview Wendi McLendon-Covey who played Concierge Marie on “The Office”! Wendi shares how she got her job on “The Office” and what it was like to be in the episode “Business School” blowing Michael's mind with Marie's knowledge of dry cleaners in Winnipeg. Wendi then talks about acting in “Reno 911!”, “The Goldbergs” and now “St. Denis Medical”. She also talks about her cats! This is such a treat, so “Excuse me, hello. Concierge Marie. Michael Scott. Good to see you again.” Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTubeFollow Us on TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices