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Starting a Counseling Practice with Kelly + Miranda from ZynnyMe
In today's episode, hosts Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon chat with Latasha, owner of a successful group practice in San Antonio, Texas. Latasha shares her unexpected path from teaching to therapy, how she built a practice that now serves up to 150 clients a week, and the lessons she learned about sustainability, self-care, and leadership along the way. Tune in for Latasha's honest insights on balancing business with purpose, overcoming burnout, and building a practice that truly honors both clinicians and clients.---Latasha's Website: www.seekhope.netLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify
The Magnificent 7 MBA programs in the U.S. by the revealing numbers
Sometimes “Why do you need an MBA now?” is an essay question that programs ask directly, but more often than not it's something applicants should end up covering in an essay response even if there isn't a question about it. Questions around the timing of an applicant's MBA pursuit could also be asked in an interview. This episode covers common reasons why applicants need an MBA now versus earlier or later in their careers, and suggests exercises to help articulate a strong response to questions about MBA timing.
After navigating a challenging endometriosis diagnosis, multiple surgeries, and a complex healthcare system, Andria “Monique” Pourkarimi '25 decided to tackle a gap she experienced firsthand. While pursuing an online MBA at Rice, an idea born in the classroom grew into Dr. Clara, LLC — a women's health startup focused on closing the communication gap between patients and providers.Just a year earlier, Monique founded Pourkarimi & Associates, LLC, a financial consulting and independent insurance brokerage firm that helps clients navigate complex financial decisions and insurance needs. In this episode, Monique joins co-host Brian Jackson '21 to share how her health journey inspires her work with Dr. Clara, why financial and insurance literacy are so important, and what led her career from the aisles of Costco to entrepreneurship and a Rice MBA.Episode Guide:00:00 Introduction to Monique Pourkarimi01:23 Balancing Business and MBA09:08 The Inspiration Behind Dr. Clara10:46 Challenges and Advocacy in Women's Health19:19 Future Plans and Reflections22:29 The Importance of Financial Education27:43 Pursuing Public Policy for Healthcare Reform30:51 Concluding ThoughtsOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Where did Monique get her entrepreneurship spirit?07:45: I think entrepreneurship runs in my blood. So my uncle has a logistics company that is here in the US and transports in Mexico as well. My grandmother, she works with him and his business, and, my mom has her own insurance brokerage as well, specializing in Medicare. So independent of my pursuits, my grandmother and my mom are the ones who raised me. So here it was three generations of strong Mexican women who were, you know, just under one roof. And I think that is kind of what shaped me in terms of the woman that I am today and that entrepreneurial spirit.Success is about impact, not numbers27:25: I think for me, success is counting how many people am I able to help at the end of the day, right? And it's not a number of just benchmarks of, oh, okay, I have a quota of helping 500,000 people. No, it's not about that at the end of the day. And do I confidently know that I have been able to help make a positive impact in this world? I do not want to leave it as I am starting these businesses because I am doing them for myself, or even with awards that I received through Rice. I think success is: what is my legacy? And if I were to die today, you know, what would people think about me? I think success is: what is my legacy? And if I were to die today, what would people think about me? Did I make a positive impact in people's life? That, to me, is success.The moment Monique said yes to Rice05:21: For me, I was thinking, wow, there is so much potential—especially with an MBA. There is so much potential I have in growing my businesses. And, as you said, Brian, being connected with the other students—I joke that Rice did all the background checks for us because I love my cohort. The people at Rice, the alumni—we are one big Happy Owl family. I had a lot of people who believed in me and were willing to help and point me in the right direction.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:2025 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Andria Monique Pourkarimi, Rice University (Jones) | Poets & QuantsAndria Monique Pourkarimi | LinkedIn
Starting a Counseling Practice with Kelly + Miranda from ZynnyMe
In today's conversation, host Kelly Higdon interviews Gary, LCSW, founder of the Center for Intimacy Recovery. Gary shares his evolution from solo practice to leading a multi-state group focused on the theme of intimacy—both in clinical work and in business leadership.Kelly and Gary discuss building authentic connections among clinicians, maintaining quality while expanding, and redefining success beyond just financial growth. Gary offers practical insights on fostering community, overcoming fear as a business owner, and staying true to your practice's core values.If you're looking to grow a counseling practice with purpose and meaning, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration.---Gary's Website: www.intimacyrecovery.com/gary-katz Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogYouTube: youtube.com/zynnymeFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify
Private markets have taken off in the last couple decades, with more investors opting to invest in private equity and debt instead of public markets. But what caused that shift? And are the private markets really a better bet right now, or is there more to the story? Hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen sit down with private markets expert Ludovic Phalippou, a professor of financial economics at the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and author of Private Equity Laid Bare. In the conversation, they explore what private markets can provide asset owners that public markets can not, the potential tradeoffs of investing in private equity, how performance in private and public markets is measured, and if the return on investment is really worth the high fees that come along with private equity firms. Find All Else Equal on the web: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM.
Send us a textEste video nació de una sala privada donde, cada mes, desmenuzamos problemas reales de empresas reales. Es una compilación de preguntas y respuestas del primer curso de mentoría de Cracks Business School: un espacio en el que cada integrante trae su mayor dolor de negocio y yo, Oso Trava, comparto cómo lo abordaría para salir del hoyo con enfoque y rentabilidad.De esas conversaciones salieron seis lecciones que valen oro cuando tu operación se complica: cómo documentar tu proceso para construir autoridad sin “posar”; cómo ordenar precios y ofertas para dejar de regalar margen; cómo negociar con opciones y dejar todo por escrito para evitar el “pensé que incluía…”; cómo tratar retail, e-commerce y HORECA como canales —no como el objetivo—; cómo podar líneas, inventario y gastos que no suman para recuperar foco y caja; y cómo decidir con datos (y apoyo de IA) para vender menos y ganar más.Si hoy lidias con descuentos eternos, alcance que se mueve, productos que no rotan o una estructura que te drena, este episodio te va a dar claridad accionable y, sobre todo, paz mental. Mira, toma nota y cuéntame al final qué vas a aplicar esta semana. Y si quieres llevar estas conversaciones a tu caso puntual, te espero en la mentoría mensual de Cracks Business School.Ask ChatGPT
Why finance is surging and tech is fading
Marianne Lewis is dean of the University of Cincinnati College of Business, and she previously served as dean of Bayes Business School at City, University of London. Marianne researches organizational paradoxes, including the tensions surrounding leadership and innovation. She has been recognized among the world's most-cited researchers in her field, having won numerous academic awards, and her work also appears in media outlets, such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Newsweek. Her latest book, Both/And Thinking is published by Harvard Business School Press. In this episode we discuss the following: I love Marianne's insight that the best leaders are not tough or kind, but rather both. Toughness and kindness are not opposite ends of a spectrum but rather two sides of the same coin. And any leader who pushes too hard on one, while ignoring the other, will not reach their potential. And I thought it was especially interesting to hear about the creative geniuses who also appreciated tension and paradoxes: motion vs rest, particle vs wave, harmony vs discord, light vs. dark, life vs death. The magic is in the tension. When it comes to leadership the best leaders are both tough and kind. Connect on Social Media: X: https://twitter.com/nate_meikle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natemeikle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_meikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nate.meikle
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 --- Unseen Struggles: The Reality Behind Success in Sports and Business In this episode, Pat jumps into the unseen challenges faced by high performers in both sports and the business world. Drawing from over 40 years of experience as a player and coach, primarily in baseball, he shares insights on the often invisible hurdles that players and business owners overcome. Pat discusses how spectators and novice entrepreneurs often overlook the hard work, consistency, and perseverance required to achieve success. With anecdotes from professional and Olympic athletes, as well as high-achieving business owners, this episode emphasizes the importance of dedication, long-term commitment, and refining systems to reach desired outcomes. 00:00 The Challenge of Being the Doer 01:59 Invisible Efforts in Sports and Business 04:23 The Reality Behind Success 05:31 Consistency and Perseverance 08:06 Becoming the Person Who Deserves Success 08:50 The Importance of Systems and Habits
Starting a Counseling Practice with Kelly + Miranda from ZynnyMe
Today, host Kelly Higdon sits down with Merrilee, an LMFT based in Los Angeles who's carved out a truly unique and much-needed niche in the world of private practice. Merilee shares her journey from working in traditional treatment facilities to building a thriving practice focused on helping clients struggling with alcohol—not through abstinence, but moderation. She opens up about the challenges she faced breaking away from mainstream approaches like the 12-step model, how she found support and inspiration through harm reduction, and the creative ways she was able to attract her ideal clients.If you've ever felt drawn to serve a population that doesn't fit inside the usual boxes, or you're worried that following your passion might set you apart from the crowd, Merilee's story will inspire you. From the practicalities of subletting office space as you get started, to riding the ups and downs of niche-based marketing, to letting your own unmet needs guide the direction of your business—this episode is full of honest insights and actionable advice for any therapist ready to get a little weird and do things differently. Tune in and learn how standing out can be the key to a fulfilling, sustainable practice.---Merrilee's Website: merrileeburke.comLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogYouTube: youtube.com/zynnyme Facebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify
Back from holiday, full of ideas… but second-guessing everything? You’re not alone. In this energising and heart-to-heart episode, Stacey and Rhee take on one of the hardest parts of leadership as a dance studio owner—sticking to your vision, even when it ruffles a few feathers. Whether you're restructuring your comp team, changing your schedule, or raising fees, someone will have an opinion. The question is—are you confident enough to move forward anyway? With stories, practical tips, and a healthy dose of dance teacher truth bombs, this episode is your reminder that your studio doesn’t run on parent approval—it runs on your passion and leadership. Key Takeaways: Confidence is the secret sauce. You had a vision—don’t let other people’s doubts drown it. Mrs. Smith isn’t forever. You’re building for the next five years, not next week’s car park conversation. Backpacks full of resentment are heavy. If you’re exhausted, it’s time to let go of what no longer fits. Your vision deserves better marketing. Speak it clearly. Write it down. Share it with conviction. Who you surround yourself with matters. Not everyone is meant to come with you to the next level. This Episode is for You If: You're toying with a big change—but worried how parents or staff might react. You’ve ever lost sleep over feedback from a loud (but temporary) voice in your studio. You’re ready to reclaim your leadership, your energy, and your studio’s future. You know it’s time for a reset—and you’re looking for a loving nudge to do it. Links & Resources: Dance studio software to support your vision: Jackrabbit Dance Free benchmarks to grow your studio: jackrabbitdance.com/benchmarks Connect with Stacey: simplystaceymorgan.com More from Rhee: rheegold.com Call to Action: If you needed a reminder that you are the boss—and that your vision is worth backing—this is it. Share with a fellow studio owner who’s second-guessing themselves today. And remember… ✨ Lead boldly. Build proudly. Enjoy the journey. ✨See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Ian Williamson, Dean of UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business, shares how he applies his assessment framework to both his leadership role and the organizations he advises. He explains that, whether leading an academic institution or consulting with companies, success depends on regularly understanding the external environment, evaluating operational health, and aligning strategy with future trends. He applies the same logic to organizational assessment: identify external shifts, sense them early through the right advisors, and translate insights into strategy, hiring, and service design His talent management philosophy includes building internal capabilities (“making”) alongside acquiring new talent (“buying”) to create sustainable performance Williamson's approach highlights that effective leadership requires continual reflection on where time is spent, awareness of the environment's influence, and disciplined adjustments to remain relevant. – The Business of Creativity Podcast – Tai M. Brown
On this episode of Deans Counsel, Jim Ellis, Dave Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with John Evans, Dean of the VinUniversity College of Business and Management in Hanoi, Vietnam. Prior to joining VinUni, Professor Evans was the Pro Vice Chancellor and President of Curtin University Dubai campus.John has held numerous senior leadership roles in Higher Education and has extensive senior academic international experience. He is also an active researcher and publishes and teaches mainly in the fields of Corporate Governance, Financial Control and Financial Accounting. He is a Fellow of the CPA and holds a PhD from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign).Founded in 2020, VinUni is a private, not-for-profit university that has built strategic collaborations with Cornell and Penn, and represents an emerging trend of "startup" business schools. At only five years old -- and with the business school being a year younger -- VinUni faces a unique set of challenges, far different from the many legacy schools with far more history and experience than VinUni.In this wide-ranging conversation, John walks our hosts through his experience thus far, discussing such topics as:- attracting top talent- establishing VinUni as a research as well as teaching institution- developing key programs in collaboration with Cornell and Penn- how the university's startup nature differs from administration and systems creation at legacy schoolsLearn more about John EvansComments/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
In this replay of one of our most popular episodes, Meg — a former University of Chicago Booth admissions committee member and current SBC admissions consultant — joins Erika to discuss some of the biggest things they see MBA candidates wasting their precious time on during the application process. They address: Their most-hated question MBA candidates often ask *Why* it doesn't make sense to worry about certain things in the admissions process What applicants' time is better spent on What waitlisted candidates should do (and not do) to strengthen their position The pros and cons of MBA message boards What MBA candidates should do if/when they find themselves filled with doubts
Starting a Counseling Practice with Kelly + Miranda from ZynnyMe
In this episode, your hosts Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer, along with guest Barbara Griswold, set aside industry talk to focus on the lived experience of therapists. Together, they explore how years in the mental health field can quietly disconnect practitioners from their intuition and authentic selves—thanks to pressures from training, organizational culture, and the demands of documentation and systems.Through honest stories and personal reflection, the trio examines how this disconnection impacts therapists' well-being, work satisfaction, and client outcomes. They offer insight into the journey back to embodiment and intuition, and even guide listeners through a simple exercise to help reconnect with their own inner wisdom.Tune in for an inspiring, heartfelt conversation that invites you to imagine a practice—and a life—rooted in authenticity and self-compassion.---Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify
As time hurtles by at lighting pace, there is scarcely a second to take stock and breathe. Across the world, work seems increasingly harried and fraught and it's taking its toll on engagement and organisational performance. In this episode, Dom, Jen and Cat talk with Megan Reitz and John Higgins about their most recent research report, Permission to pause: Rediscovering spaciousness at work. They look at what it is, and why it's a business-critical issue. Against a rising tide of stress anxiety and burnout, spaciousness is the one permission we should all be granting ourselves, not least if we stand any chance of resolving society's most pressing challenges. To find out more go to www.johnhigginsresearch.com, www.radicalod.org, and www.meganreitz.com About Megan Reitz Megan is Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, Oxford University and Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Dialogue at Hult International Business School. She focuses on how we create the conditions for transformative dialogue at work and her research is at the intersection of leadership, change, dialogue and mindfulness. She is on the Thinkers50 ranking of global business thinkers and is ranked in HR Magazine's Most Influential Thinkers listing. Megan has written a number of books, most recently Speak Out, Listen Up which is the second edition of her bestselling book Speak Up, with Financial Times Publishing. Speak Up was shortlisted for the CMI Management Book of the Year 2020. Megan is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. She has presented her research on the BBC and CNBC. Her TED talk on the topic of employee activism has been viewed more than one and a half million times. She is mother to two wonderful teenage daughters who test her regularly on her powers of mindfulness and dialogue. Find Megan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganreitz/ Megan's website: https://www.meganreitz.com/ About John Higgins John is a widely published researcher and author who for many years has been exploring, with Megan Reitz, what it takes for truth to be spoken to power at work – and how this shapes workplace activism. Their work has appeared in the Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review and the European Business Review – and on various public platforms, from Radio 4's ‘The Bottom Line' to Brene Brown's ‘Dare to Lead' podcast. For the last year and a half, John and Megan have been looking at the concept of spaciousness, and what it takes for organisations to marry a more spacious mode to enrich an over-focus on tasks and busy doing. Alongside this John has written two books, alongside Mark Cole, which critique the taken for granted assumptions about what counts as good organisational management and leadership. John's website: http://www.johnhigginsresearch.com The report: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/597729cbcf81e0f87c7f6c61/t/677b9b9a26a22a7351dce717/1736154022120/SpaciousnessREPORT_90pp_FULL.pdf Articles: https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/create-mental-space-to-be-a-wiser-leader/ https://hbr.org/2025/02/how-to-give-yourself-more-space-to-think
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 --- Understanding the Power of Branding and Trust in Business Success In this episode, we explore the crucial interplay between branding and direct response mechanisms, emphasizing that branding goes beyond mere visuals to encompass market perception. The discussion takes us through the journey of creating a trusted brand, starting from a guided course in 2015 to present-day strategies involving experiential comfort, borrowed trust, and consistent engagement through unique content. The episode highlights the necessity of building familiarity and trust before expecting significant consumer commitments, sharing insights from both personal experience and industry best practices. 00:00 Introduction to the Branding Conversion System 01:01 Understanding True Branding 01:42 The Disconnect in Direct Response Marketing 03:07 Building Comfort and Trust with Your Brand 04:18 The Power of Borrowed Trust 05:20 Creating Brand Awareness Through Content 07:14 Leveraging Unique Content for Trust 08:45 The Role of Customization in Branding 09:07 Navigating Consumer Choices in the Fitness Industry
Stephen Grootes speaks to Steven Boykey Sidley, Partner at Bridge Capital and Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg Business School at University of Johannesburg, about how stablecoins are driving financial inclusion across Africa. As these digital currencies gain global momentum for transforming cross-border payments, venture-backed fintech Lipaworld is rolling out practical applications of stablecoin technology on the continent. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season 8 concludes with our final conversation about the new strategic direction at the David Eccles School of Business. In this episode we go straight to the top for another discussion with Dean Kurt Dirks. Dean Dirks reflects on his first year on the job, and shares his thoughts about the strategic priorities of student success, societal impact, and what a strong legacy for the Eccles School really means. Together with host Frances Johnson, Dean Dirks highlights some significant achievements of the past year, including increased student enrollment, re-accreditation by the ACSB, and substantial donations from alumni through a novel fundraising strategy. Dean Dirks also discusses future plans including innovative educational models, fostering business community relationships, and leveraging unique economic opportunities in Utah, such as the 2034 Winter Olympics. This episode provides an in-depth look at the exciting growth and future ambitions of the Eccles School as it aims to become the premier business education institution in the West.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:Dean Kurt on why the university's three strategic goals stood out[08:32] We can be stronger and more successful if our priorities are aligned with the university's priorities.On ensuring our impact lasts for generations[10:05] We are coming up on our 110th year as a school in a few years. We have a very proud legacy of helping to have that societal impact and helping students over time, and we want to make sure that that continues long into the future to ensure that we have that pride of our students and alumni, that they are carrying the flag with them as they go out into the world, that we have the financial strength to be able to achieve those goals, and that we have the reputation that matches our quality. I think that's one of the things that have come to discover is that we have an amazing campus here and a university here, and that we need to make sure the rest of the world knows about that.The implementation phase: executing internally and creating new opportunities externally.[17:31] Another area that we're looking at is how to create some programs which are, again, helping to fit and fuel the Utah economy and there's a number of them that we are looking at there. One of the ones which I'm excited about with the Olympics coming as well as all the pro sports teams here, as well as creating the sports and entertainment district downtown. I think there's a great opportunity for us to do something around the business of sports. And so, I've been in conversations with a number of our leaders throughout the community about what that might look like. What types of relationships might we build, what type of opportunities out there are there to get our students involved in this very exciting era of our community.Dean Kurt opens up about the unexpected insights from his first year in leadership.[13:10] We're going to lean heavily into the concept of students are not coming here just to get a degree, but they're coming here to not only learn business but also to experience business. So, we're going to lean into a model which is really all around learning through experience. And that is in the classroom in various ways. It's not just listening to a lecture and taking a test.It's really learning through experience and really absorbing the information, discovering what that means for themselves. I learned that happens in the classroom as well as how it also goes beyond the classroom. So, students are out there doing projects with businesses which have real meaning, real consequences, as well as the internships. That's the first concept.And part of that student success priority is how do we bring that to light? We're doing a lot of it already, I have to say. And that's what so impressed me. And so, this is really taking that to the next level of how we fully integrate into it to make sure that our students are prepared for how business can evolve and change in the future and to be able to help them achieve success right away when they're going to and be at a competitive advantage compared to their peers who are going to other institutions.So, what does that look like for all of our students? The other pieces that we're also looking at then is how we create ensure access so that students desire and opportunities are not hindered by anything that they bring to the school in terms of their economics or background or anything else that we want all students to be able to, again, seek and reach their peak. And so, making sure that we are placed for access to do that. And we've had, you know, so many alumni and supporters come on to make sure that that happens.Show Links:Kurt Dirks | Eccles School of Business ProfileKurt Dirks | LinkedIn ProfileKurt Dirks | InstagramDavid Eccles School of Business (@ubusiness) | InstagramUndergraduate Scholars ProgramsRising Business LeadersEccles Alumni Network (@ecclesalumni) | Instagram Eccles Experience Magazine
During their time at Rice Business, Mike Tatz '14 and Corban Bates '15 saw an opportunity to connect veterans with capital and the network needed to start a business. As veterans themselves, they understood how important it is to have the right connections and platform to pitch an idea. With that, the Veterans Business Battle was born. But Mike and Corban's story starts long before Rice. The two first met as students at West Point and followed similar paths — from Division I athletics to Army service to financial services, and eventually entrepreneurship. After launching the Veterans Business Battle and earning their MBAs at Rice, Mike went on to found a CBD company for athletes, and Corban began overseeing direct investments into private companies — now serving as the chief financial officer for one of those investments. Mike and Corban join co-host Maya Pomroy '22 to chat about how their time at West Point shaped them, what brought them to Rice Business and the impact the Veterans Business Battle has had over the past decade. Episode Guide:00:00 From Battlefield to Boardroom: Meet Mike and Corban03:01 Life at West Point: Challenges and Lessons08:38 Transitioning From Military to Business School12:57 Creating the Veterans Business Battle20:18 The First Prize and Investor Opportunities22:15 The Journey and Impact of the Competition24:01 Career Transitions and Personal Growth25:29 Mike's Venture Into the Sports Industry27:57 Corban's Path to Artisan Bakery33:43 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:The conversation that led Corban from Army to business school09:55: [Corban Bates] Mike's been a huge blessing in my life, 'cause business school wasn't really even on my radar. It's just kind of going up and down the aisles of the career conference, and there were probably 20 schools there, but I didn't talk to any of 'em. It wasn't on my radar, and I talked to Mike. I just ran into him and it's like, “Hey, how have you been?” Like, you know, all for Rice. He was there recruiting for Rice — Rice had a booth — and he starts telling me about it. And he was just about to start this internship at Goldman Sachs, and he had this amazing first year at Rice, and it just sets you up…[10:24] Yeah, I just ran towards it and was extremely fortunate to get in, and Mike completely changed the course of my career. If I hadn't run into him, then things would be very different.On unapologetically pursuing what lights you up34:29: [Mike Tatz] I think a lot of people, even at business school, they get very pigeonholed into thinking that they have to be a consultant or an investment banker because they think about the financial support that it is going to give them or the safety net. There is a gazillion ways to make money out there. I think you have got to be happy. You have got to be happy. And you can be, but you have got to take that leap. You have got to have a plan. And then once you figure out what it is, you go, baby. You go as hard as you can, and you make everybody else think that you are crazy for how hard you are working at whatever you are doing. If you do that, I think good things are going to happen.Why veterans and business school are a perfect match17:09: [Corban Bates] Rice came up with this concept of really bringing on more veterans to their business school. I think it's a great match of veterans being very far along in their leadership development and people management development by the time they're in their late twenties, but being behind on the business concepts. And then you pair, you know, the rest of the civilians who are advanced in their business concepts but are probably lacking on the leadership front — probably haven't led that much in their twenties. And so it's this great pairing where both sides can learn from each other.The business network gap veterans face13:35: [Mike Tatz] I don't think veterans need any special treatment, nor should they expect — or do we expect — any special treatment. But what I do think is the case is that, going back to that last example — let's say I do want to start a business. I'm starting a business. There are a lot of steps to it, but one of those steps that is crucial is capital. And so my network, being in the military, is Army sergeants, Army majors, privates — whatever it may be, right? They're not the Goldman Sachs folks. They're not the people looking to make investments into companies. They're not the people with the means to not only provide financial capital, but mentorship capital and experience capital that you would need as somebody being in the military, coming out and trying — and wanting — to start your own business.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:Mike Tatz | LinkedInCorban Bates | LinkedInVeterans Business Battle
Jim Bullard, dean of the Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University, sees the U.S. economy as resilient for staving off a recession many economists predicted after Donald Trump's tariff announcements this spring.
An MBA can open doors to top jobs and bigger paychecks—but what about the value that doesn't show up on a resume? In this episode, Zach is joined by Melody Jones, founder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, to uncover the hidden ROI of business school: confidence, personal growth, lasting relationships, and the transformational power of human skills like communication. If you're wondering what an MBA can offer beyond a job title, this conversation is for you. Contact Melody & Vantage Point: www.vantagepointmba.com Register for the GMAT exam: mba.com/register Chapters: 03:55 - The ROI of Confidence 06:52 - The ROI of Personal Growth 10:19 - The ROI of Relationships 14:20 - The ROI of Networks 19:42 - The ROI of...ROI? 20:57 - The Big Picture: ROI is Personal
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Political scientists Mark Riboldi and Pandanus Petter join Democracy Sausage to discuss housing policy, safety nets and the fair go. How do politicians talk about housing, and does it impact policy? Who are the villains (or scapegoats) in the Australian housing narrative? And what does living with dignity mean in our current society; is it universal basic income? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Dr Mark Riboldi and Dr Pandanus Petter join Dr Marija Taflaga to discuss housing and social policy. Mark Riboldi is a Lecturer at the Business School at the University of Technolgy Sydney (UTS). Mark has previously worked as a media and policy adviser in NSW Parliament, an advocacy and communications manager at Community Legal Centres NSW, and as the collaborative research and policy manager at the Sydney Policy Lab. Pandanus Petter is Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the ANU School of Politics & International Relations. Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Australian Politics Studies Centre and a Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au. This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. 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 --- Smart Business Strategies: Learn, Adapt, Succeed | Insights from a Veteran Entrepreneur In this episode, Pat discusses the importance of learning from others in the industry while adapting their strategies to suit individual business needs. Sharing personal experiences, he highlights how borrowing ideas from successful people across various sectors can propel businesses to new heights. By blending these insights with unique circumstances and preferences, business owners can achieve greater success and efficiency. Tune in for actionable advice on balancing imitation with innovation, and why it's crucial to leverage proven methods for faster growth. 00:00 Introduction: Borrowing Ideas in Business 00:48 Learning from Industry Leaders 02:40 Adapting Ideas to Your Unique Business 03:43 Avoiding Common Pitfalls 04:47 The Importance of Personalization 06:13 Conclusion: Learn, Adapt, and Succeed
Starting a Counseling Practice with Kelly + Miranda from ZynnyMe
In this episode, Kelly and Miranda sit down with Erin, the inspiring founder of Every Heart Dreams Counseling in El Dorado Hills, California. Erin shares her journey from working in a group practice to launching her own private practice during the midst of the 2020 pandemic—all while welcoming her third child. Tune in as Erin discusses the surprising influx of clients during uncertain times, navigating imposter syndrome, and the decision-making process behind striking out on her own. We'll explore the seasonal ebb and flow of running a practice focused on kids, teens, and families, and hear Erin's sage advice for anyone feeling unsure about making the leap into private practice. Stay tuned for real talk about the challenges, triumphs, and deeper purpose behind a thriving counseling business.---Erin's Website: everyheartdreamscounseling.comLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogYouTube: youtube.com/ZynnyMeFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyMentioned in this episode:Register Now - Private Practice Under Pressure: Ethics, AI, and the Fight to Keep Therapy Human
So what is the role of business? Motley Fool contributor Rich Lumelleau and Motley Fool analyst Dave Meier talk with Andy Hoffman, Professor at University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and School of Sustainability. He's the author of 14 books, including his most recent, Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market. The conversation covers a motley array of topics: Business and Sustainability Business School ESG Funds Heresy to Dogma Sectors to Watch Host: Rich Lumelleau, Dave Meir Producer: Mac Greer Engineer: Dan Boyd, Natasha Hall Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to “The Season of Impending Doom”—that anxious few weeks before classes kick off when registration numbers aren’t quite where we want them, and every studio owner starts asking: “Is this the year it all falls apart?” In this refreshingly honest and practical episode, Stacey and Rhee tackle the universal pre-season panic and offer up thoughtful, strategy-rich advice for turning worry into action. From knowing when to breathe (and stop doom-scrolling) to how to target your marketing for real results, this episode is packed with insights you can implement today. Key Takeaways: It’s not just you. Many studio owners are still waiting for last-minute enrolments. (September and October are huge!) Ditch the vague dance promos. Be specific in your marketing. Promote exact class times and openings for better results. Less friction, more action. Long forms and decision fatigue are costing you leads. Keep your landing pages short and sweet. Let panic fuel progress. Instead of spiralling, use your nervous energy to fine-tune your strategies and get creative. Community is everything. Don’t suffer in silence. Reach out, compare notes, and find support in like-minded circles. This Episode is for You If: You’re in that awkward limbo between planning and term starting—and the phone isn’t ringing yet. You’re ready to shift from “doom mode” to strategy mode. You want actionable advice for getting those last few enrolments over the line. You need to be reminded: You’re not alone. You’ve got this.
What lies behind the clashes on the Thai Cambodian border is a fractured friendship between the two nations. In July both countries strike each other with civilians killed and injured in the crossfire. More than a hundred thousand are evacuated. Thailand warns the clashes could escalate to war. In May a brief gunfire exchange killed a Cambodian soldier. Just over two weeks later surprising details from a recorded private phone conversation went public. On that 17-minute call to Cambodia was Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. It was supposed to defuse the situation - instead it has erupted.Away from the border, there's been public outrage in Thailand, a major prime ministerial setback, fractured friendships, diplomatic ties downgraded and even more political pressure on a far from robust government.Contributors: · Dr Petra Alderman, Centre manager at the Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science Dr Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Professor and senior fellow of the Institute of Security and International Studies at Chulalongkorn University Dr Vu Lam, Lecturer at the University of New South Wales Dr Pavida Pananond, Professor of International Business and Strategy at Thammasat University's Business School based in Bangkok Presented by Charmaine Cozier Produced by Daniel Rosney Researched by Evie Yabsley Technical producer Criag Boardman Production co-ordinator Liam Morrey Editor Tara McDermott
We're excited to bring you a special cross-over episode from our friends at the 'Think Fast, Talk Smart' podcast. Host Matt Abrahams joined us and recorded this live session at the Stanford Seed Transformation Network Summit in Cape Town, exploring the authentic communication strategies that every entrepreneur needs to master.Real connection means understanding your audience, staying true to yourself, and creating space for others.How do you communicate who you are, what you stand for, and leave space for others to do the same? At the Stanford Seed Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, three Stanford Graduate School of Business professors explored why real connection is built through authentic communication.For Jesper Sørensen, authentic organizational communication means talking about a business in ways customers or investors can understand, like using analogies to relate a new business model to one that people already know. For incoming GSB Dean Sarah Soule, authentic communication is about truth, not trends. Her research on "corporate confession" shows that companies build trust when they admit their shortcomings — but only if those admissions connect authentically to their core business. And for Christian Wheeler, authentic communication means suspending judgment of ourselves and others. “We have a tendency to rush to categorization, to assume that we understand things before we really do,” he says. “Get used to postponing judgment.”In this special live episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams and his panel of guests explore communication challenges for budding entrepreneurs. From the risks of comparing yourself to competitors to how your phone might undermine genuine connection, they reveal how authentic communication — whether organizational or personal — requires understanding your audience, staying true to your values, and creating space for others to be heard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This podcast features Phil and Laurie Baughman discussing the background of and the vision for their newly published book, The Voyage. The Voyage – The Adventure in Your Lifetime is an inspiring book for anyone who dares to dream of a visionary life filled with purpose, success, and adventure. Through a captivating narrative, readers are invited aboard the journey of a rugged Sea Captain as he reflects on the winding course of his own life—its triumphs and trials, victories and losses—and the wisdom he gained along the way.Key points:A little over a year ago, Phil and Laurie joined forces to begin producing motivational teaching materials for budding student leaders and entrepreneurs. The Voyage was released this past April on Amazon, and they'll be presenting to students in the University of Missouri's Business School beginning this fall. Phil and Laurie talk about how they decided to work on this project together and their vision for the content in their book. The book is designed for nurturing leadership in young adults. SeaCaptainCoaching.comInstagram linkFB linkConnect with PhilLinkedInConnect with LaurieLaurieB9363@gmail.comNow Available!The Sea Captain Way for Financial Advisors
We discuss the increasing possibility of a boycott of the FT's rankings by U.S. MBA programs.
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Can mindfulness actually make you a better business leader? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we're exploring a transformative approach to entrepreneurship with Sid Mohasseb—author, TEDx speaker, angel investor, and self-described Entrepreneur Philosopher. As the founder of Anabasis Academy, Sid offers a powerful framework that blends mindfulness and business strategy to unlock human potential. Sid shares why he believes everyone has the capacity to be an entrepreneur—not just in starting companies, but in how we approach decisions and change. He breaks down his philosophy of mindfulness as a tool for active awareness—a way to confront our biases, manage emotions, and ultimately make smarter choices in business and life. We also discuss how organizations can thrive when they operate as platforms supported by five key pillars: employees, customers, partners, investors, and society. Sid brings these ideas to life with compelling stories and actionable insights that challenge conventional thinking. If you're ready to rethink your approach to leadership, decision-making, and value creation, this episode is for you. About Our Guest: Sid Mohasseb is known as the “Entrepreneur philosopher.” Sid is twice best-selling author (“You Are Not Them: The Authentic Entrepreneurs Way” and “The Caterpillar's Edge: Evolve, Evolve Again and Thrive in Business”), a university professor at both engineering and Business School, a 2 time TED speaker, an advisor to fortune 500 leaders and an innovation thought leader who has built multiple companies and invested in many more. Sid is the founder of the Anabasis Academy, a global movement fusing mindfulness and entrepreneurship. He is a frequent contributor to Forbes, TIME, Newsweek, USAToday, Fox, Independent, Foreign Policy, Globe, London School of Economics, and Harvard Business Review. About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. He's on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people's contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company's most valuable asset.” Dave's book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He's also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.
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 --- Why Nothing is Truly Free: The Hidden Costs of Free Offers in Business In this episode, we delve into the concept that 'nothing is really free,' particularly in the context of offering free trials and services as a business strategy. While free sessions can be an effective way to attract new clients, there's always an opportunity cost involved—for both the customer and the business owner. We discuss the various costs, including time, emotional investment, and potential risks, as well as the long-term financial implications of how you choose to spend your available hours. From the customer's perspective to the business owner's side, the episode explores why free offers are indeed not free and urges thoughtful decision-making about the real costs behind seemingly free propositions. 00:00 The Illusion of Free: An Introduction 00:41 The Hidden Costs of Free Trials 01:00 Opportunity Costs for Clients 01:50 Owner's Perspective: The Cost of Time 03:41 Long-Term Investments vs. Immediate Gratification 04:25 Conclusion: Evaluating the True Cost
Season 8 continues with our conversations about the new strategic direction at the David Eccles School of Business with a particular focus on the third pillar of the strategic plan: reputation and legacy. Paige Erickson is the chair of the Eccles Advisory Board. She works as a strategic consultant, board member, and board leader. Nick Marsh is the chair of the David Eccles Alumni Network Board. He works as a financial advisor with the Mikolos Group at Morgan Stanley.Frances, Paige, and Nick discuss the importance of alumni engagement in enhancing the school's reputation and legacy, as well as the exciting goal of becoming a Top 10 Business School by 2030. Both Nick and Paige share insights on how alumni can contribute through mentorship, internships, and other forms of involvement, emphasizing the personal and professional benefits of staying connected to the Eccles community. Additionally, they highlight the transformative power of higher education and the ongoing efforts to create opportunities for current and future students.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:Giving back is a gift for students and a reward for yourself.[7:55] Nick Marsh:The goal of going, I think we're somewhere in the thirties right now, but if we are able to achieve getting to the top 10, the value of that degree goes up. You have the ability to change the outlook of not only the students but yourself as well. You can make your degree more powerful, and open more doors for yourself. I remember when I was in college, I thought I had no time. And then now that I'm a father of three and I'm like a full-time working stiff, I have found that I truly have no time now, but I still have the ability to chair this board and give back to the U in as many ways because I spent a whole lot of time at the U and I tried really hard to get my degree and I have the ability to make it worth more than what it was when I graduated in 2013. And you could do that with mentoring and, using your time to give back to the business school.What keeps our alumni tethered to the school?[10:38] I think the number one thing that I hear from almost everybody is that the opportunities that they had at the school to get a degree and then the following career changed their life. I know that was my case, right? I went there. I was on scholarship. And then I was able to launch a really successful career because of the University of Utah and also because people cared about me when I was there. I really do think most of us feel like it helped us and we want to give back. I think that's number one. I think another interesting fact is that a lot of the members who are on the advisory board have either got children or grandchildren, even, at the U. And so, they're also hearing, really, current information. And so, they have, really, relevant experience that they're getting, either back through their kids or grandkids or friends and family, you know, that also have students at the U today. So, I think that they are current, more than you'd think, with what's going on at the school. And they do participate heavily.How staying connected to the university benefited alums like Nick[14:43] Nick Marsh: I get the ability to meet people at Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and Adobe, all the big companies around the valley that I want to meet. And so my network has gotten to grow [and] has bloomed because I have been active at the U. It's worked out really well that our school's gotten much more powerful.Paige shares what alums can do now to support students[18:13] Paige Erickson: I do think the main thing that we need to do more of is provide internships [and] real opportunities for students. Because what I've seen is many of these kids graduate, and they have all the technical skills in accounting or marketing, but they don't have relevant experience. And what business wants is both, they want them to be technically capable, but also to have the experience and the ability to work on projects and work on teams and collaborate together and not just have the core skills. So, I think that's another way people can provide ways because we don't have a lot of huge businesses in Salt Lake, but we have lots of small businesses. Giving them an opportunity to figure out a way that they can help students get experience, I think would be a really good way for alumni at any company to think about how they could help the youth.Show Links:Paige Erickson | LinkedInNick Marsh | LinkedInDavid Eccles School of Business (@ubusiness) | InstagramUndergraduate Scholars ProgramsRising Business LeadersEccles Alumni Network (@ecclesalumni) | Instagram Eccles Experience MagazineEBB S7E7 | Navigating the New AI Frontier feat. Mark Sunday
Bill Carlin didn't just build a business; he built a movement. From shipping packages out of his bedroom to launching Racklify, a no-BS platform that connects merchants with warehouses (without shady middlemen), Bill's story is a crash course in modern e-commerce, fulfillment, and hustle. In this episode, you'll learn: Why fulfillment is make-or-break for online sellers What COVID did to the world of shipping and logistics How to avoid getting screwed by bad 3PL (third-party logistics) providers The smarter way to grow your product biz (locally & globally) Who is Bill? William “Bill” Carlin is the founder of Shipmate Fulfillment and Racklify, the latter now operating in 50+ countries. A Wharton alum, Bill built a $10M e-commerce business, expanded it into 3PL operations, and now redefines logistics with a tech-driven marketplace. Why Should You Listen? This episode is packed with usable tips for anyone selling online, whether you're just starting out or scaling fast. If you want fewer shipping headaches and more smart growth, hit play. Favorite Quote: “Business schools do not teach sales. If you want to sell, you gotta learn it yourself.” Connect with Bill: Website: https://racklify.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-carlin-2100b5189/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6or1xDBCclDJ-PGWy0cbA
She's not waiting for permission.Flavilla Fongang went from the ghettos of Paris to building Black Rise—one of the UK's boldest tech tribes. She's mixing identity, data, and storytelling to scale Black power through business.In this episode:-Why storytelling beats pitching in tech-How she turned oil & gas into a launchpad-Her strategy for building community-first platforms-Why AI is non-negotiable for Black excellence-The real ROI of diverse ecosystemsTimestamps:00:00 Intro — Paris to Power01:42 Childhood in the Paris ghettos03:55 Moving to London & early struggles06:18 From oil & gas to fashion to tech09:44 Founding 3 Colours Rule12:30 How storytelling became her weapon15:02 Why she built GTA Black Women in Tech17:50 Launching Black Rise — the AI-powered tribe21:33 Scaling community and credibility25:01 Diversity with data, not feelings28:40 What leadership looks like in 202531:09 Her advice to future founders34:00 Closing thoughts + how to connectAbout Flavilla Fongang:Multi-award-winning entrepreneur. Founder of 3 Colours Rule, GTA Black Women in Tech, and now Black Rise. Former oil & gas exec turned tech community builder. UN Brand Partner. Named UK's Most Influential Woman in Tech (Computer Weekly), Global Top 100 MIPAD Innovator, and Entrepreneur of the Year (BTA 2023). She also serves as an entrepreneurship expert at Oxford University Saïd Business School.Watch this if you lead with identity and build with vision.—Follow Flavilla Fongang:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flavillafongangTwitter (X): https://x.com/FlavillaFongangInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flavillafongangTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flavillafWebsite: https://www.flavillafongang.comBlack Rise: https://www.theblackrise.comGTA Black Women in Tech: https://theblackwomenintech.com3 Colours Rule: https://www.3coloursrule.com#blackfounder #techstorytelling #communitytechDisruption Now: Disrupting the status quo, making emerging tech human-centric and Accessible to all. Website https://disruptionnow.com/Apply to get on the Podcast https://form.typeform.com/to/Ir6Agmzr?typeform-source=disruptionnow.comMusic: Powerful Beat - Oleksandr Stepanov
Like the discovery of penicillin, it started with an unexpected moment in the lab.Charlie Childs and Madeline Eiken didn't set out to revolutionize drug testing — but a surprise breakthrough led them to create the world's first lab-grown human intestine and win the 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition's grand prize. Their startup, Intero Biosystems, could dramatically reduce clinical trial costs, improve drug safety and advance personalized medicine.Host Maya Pomroy '22 talks with Charlie and Madeline about the moment that sparked it all, their experience winning the 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition, and what's next for their fast-growing startup. Episode Guide:00:59 Meet the Founders: Madeline and Charlie01:49 Their Groundbreaking Innovation of a Lab-Grown Human Intestine03:24 The Journey From Lab to Startup07:06 The Accidental Discovery11:49 Competing in the Rice Business Plan Competition15:52 The Pitch and the Competition Experience19:14 Support and Success at Rice23:37 Future Plans and Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Charlie on the lab-grown intestines breakthrough04:43 [Charlie Childs]: I think, every day, like, as we develop this model, we are just more and more amazed how amazing, like, nature is and how smart science is. So, what we can do is we take these stem cells, which, like you said, can turn to anything in the body, and then we simulate human development. So, every day we give them… we literally call it Gatorade. Like, the cells live in this red liquid, and it truly is Gatorade. It has, like, glucose and proteins and other things that the cells need to live just like our bodies do. And each day, we give them different proteins that leads them down human developmental time until they turn into the miniature intestines. So, it's actually a lot more simple than you would think. And our breakthrough figured out that a single protein that we switched in this process caused this beautiful thing to form. So, the cells, we joke about this every day, like, the cells just know what to do and we just need to, like, push them in the right direction and they will figure out what to do.From lab partners to startup co-founders 04:06 [Madeline Eiken]: We just know that we work really well together. We know that we have really complementary skill sets. So my background is in engineering, and, while Charlie is a biologist, and so the way that we approach problems is quite different from each other, but we have this, like, really shared interest in commercializing that technology.How does the Rice Business Plan competition stand out in comparison to some others?18:12 [Charlie Childs]: It was like a whole other beast, and people kept warning us, like, leading up to it. They were like, “This is fun, but wait till you get to Rice.” It was just like the breadth of not only the startups, but also the judges and all the people from Rice. It was the investors — like, we were just blown away at how much support and interest there was. And I mean, our first pitch was crazy. Like, people were audibly like gasping and cheering, and it was just such a fun group to pitch to. And we just made so many wonderful connections, and I truly, truly, like, this is like launching us into another realm that we didn't even think we were gonna be able to be in. Both from, like, connections and investors, and just support — we're so thankful.What's next for Intero Biosystems?24:05 [Madeline Eiken]: We're really excited to be really laser-focused on de-risking the company and meeting our milestones with this fundraise. We were really lucky to basically double what we were hoping to raise. So that was really awesome and exciting for us. And because of that extra cushion that we have, we think we can push a lot faster on some of our milestones that we had been thinking about for seed rounds and even Series A. So, right now we're really focusing on onlining our manufacturing and figuring out how we're gonna make the organoids really reproducibly so we can get them into the hands of customers as quickly as we can. So, now the fun part of running the company is what we get to do.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:Charlie Childs | LinkedInMadeline Eiken | LinkedInIntero Biosystems
Starting a Counseling Practice with Kelly + Miranda from ZynnyMe
In today's episode, host Kelly Higdon and guest co-host Shani sit down with Megan, a Pennsylvania therapist and new author, to explore how her private practice evolved through unexpected personal loss and major life changes.Megan shares her journey from working with premarital couples and grief support to reimagining her practice after the deaths of her parents. She opens up about listening to her intuition, letting go of traditional therapy models, and weaving together her backgrounds in ministry and mental health. Along the way, Megan explains how creativity, grief, and self-compassion led her to build a practice—and write a book—that meets people where they truly are.This powerful episode is perfect for any clinician reassessing what it means to serve authentically. Get ready for a moving, practical discussion about honoring change, overcoming burnout, and letting your business grow as you do.---Megan's Website: a-new-path.comLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogYouTube: youtube.com/ZynnyMeFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyMentioned in this episode:Register Now - Private Practice Under Pressure: Ethics, AI, and the Fight to Keep Therapy Human
In her final episode as host of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted founder Linda Abraham shares reflections and lessons from over 30 years in the admissions world. As she prepares for retirement, Linda offers a mix of personal insight, practical advice, and hard-earned wisdom on navigating both graduate admissions and life's challenges. She discusses stress, imposter syndrome, setbacks, and the power of resilience, encouraging listeners to take control of their future, own their story, and pursue their goals with determination. Whether you're just beginning your admissions journey or reevaluating your path, Linda's final message is one of growth and possibility.Related ResourcesFree consultation Accepted's Free GuidesAccepted's Sample EssaysRelated Podcast EpisodesThe Unbelievable Story of an Orthopedic Surgeon, podcast Episode 136Ida Valentine: Investment Banker, Inspirational Speaker, HBS 2021, podcast Episode 311Follow UsYouTubeFacebookLinkedInContact Uswww.accepted.comsupport@accepted.com+1 (310) 815-9553
In Episode 158 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we're kicking off Day 1 of the Six-Figure Summer Business School with some tough love and straight-up truth: if you're getting clients but still not hitting consistent $10K months… something's off. You're working your butt off, the clients are coming in—but that next-level income? Still out of reach. Let's talk about it.We're breaking down the two sneaky saboteurs that are holding your business back: weak branding and meh positioning. If your brand vibe feels like beige wallpaper or your offer is blending into the crowd, this is your wake-up call. We're talking energy, authority, and the “it” factor that makes people want to pay premium prices to work with you. Because it's not just about what you sell—it's about how you sell it, how you show up, and the energy you bring.If you're tired of inconsistent months, tired of hearing “I can't afford it,” and ready to step into main-character energy in your business, this episode is your glow-up plan. We're not playing small this summer—let's build that six-figure brand, one fire vibe at a time.In this episode, we cover:1) Welcome to Six-Figure Summer Business School [0:00 - 4:12]-What this 5-day podcast series is all about and who it's for-Why you don't need a massive audience to hit six figures2) Why Consistent $10K Months Feel So Elusive [4:13 - 10:36]-The frustrating gap between getting clients and scalable income-The foundational issue most coaches are overlooking3) Personal Brand: The Energy of Your Business [10:37 - 16:45]-Why your business isn't just what you do—it's who you are online-How brand personality, visuals, and vibe impact buyer trust4) Positioning: Where You Sit in the Market [16:46 - 23:30]-What separates a $300 coach from a $3,000 coach (hint: not the results)-Why competing on price is keeping you small—and broke5) Breaking the “People Won't Pay That” Lie [23:31 - End]-How your beliefs around pricing are influencing your sales strategy-A reminder that you get to choose your value—and the right people will match itConnect with Lynette:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.comThe Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://wcmprogram.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 --- Unlocking Business Success: Beyond Just Training Sessions In this episode, we dive into the key distinctions between struggling and thriving business owners. Discover how successful owners understand and commit to the entirety of their job, not just the obvious parts like client training sessions. Learn the importance of consistent marketing, operational tasks, and the pitfalls of procrastination. We'll also discuss real-life examples, the significance of accountability, and how treating all aspects of your business with equal importance can lead to sustained growth and profitability. 00:00 Introduction: The Key to Business Success 01:44 The Importance of Accountability 03:04 Balancing Business Responsibilities 03:30 Learning from High-Ticket Programs 04:10 Consistency in Marketing 05:05 Training Your Team Effectively 05:37 Self-Reflection and Commitment 06:24 Conclusion: Achieving Business Growth
In Episode 226 of Growing Pains with Nicholas Flores, Gianna Eckhardt, Professor of Marketing at King's Business School, King's College London, and Vice Dean Engagement and Executive Education, and Alex Atanasova, Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Marketing at Bayes Business School, City St George's University of London, unpack digital nomadism, from its roots in Tim Ferriss's The 4-Hour Workweek to its explosion during COVID. They debunk the Instagram myth of beachside laptops, highlighting the hustle, community, and economic necessity driving this lifestyle. With AI threatening freelance jobs, they explore the future for nomads. Harvard Business Review (https://hbr.org/2024/02/the-new-reality-of-digital-nomads), Nomadland review (https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/mgdr/vol6/iss1/2/). 07/01/2025
Starting a Counseling Practice with Kelly + Miranda from ZynnyMe
In this episode, Miranda Palmer interviews Shay (they/them), a San Diego-based anxiety and trauma therapist specializing in somatic therapy. Shay's journey to private practice took them from working as a nanny and in the airline industry to finally becoming licensed at age 50—a testament to perseverance and dedication.Tune in to hear Shay discuss transitioning from nonprofits to private practice, the impact of deep personal healing on their business, and the ups and downs of navigating insurance and building a supportive community. Shay's honest story is a reminder that it's never too late to create the practice—and life—you truly want.---Shay's Website: overcomeanxietytrauma.comLearn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogYouTube: youtube.com/@ZynnyMeFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyMentioned in this episode:Register Now - Private Practice Under Pressure: Ethics, AI, and the Fight to Keep Therapy Human
Caroline Diarte-Edwards and Maria Wich-Vila on the changes for MBA applicants
Change is hard. Whether it's shifting schedules, moving studios, or letting go of team members, navigating transition can feel like emotional gymnastics—especially for dance educators and studio owners. In this heartfelt and practical episode, Rhee and Stacey dive deep into the discomfort of change and how it often leads to unexpected blessings. They share personal stories—from studio moves to life-altering career shifts—and reflect on what happens when you stop resisting and start trusting your intuition (yes, even when it feels terrifying). If you've ever faced a turning point in your business or life and didn’t know which way to leap, this one’s for you. Key Takeaways: Change is inevitable—and often necessary. What feels like a disruption might be a blessing in disguise. Your intuition knows. Stacey and Rhee explore how those gentle nudges (and sometimes big shoves) lead us exactly where we need to be. Studio shake-ups aren’t always bad. Whether it’s a rent increase or losing a staff member, what feels like a loss may actually be space for growth. Discomfort is part of the process. From packing boxes to difficult conversations, leaning into discomfort is how we evolve. Simplicity can be a powerful goal. Rhee shares how letting go of “bigger is better” has led to more clarity and peace. This Episode is for You If: You’re resisting change in your studio or business A team member or family is leaving and it feels like a catastrophe You’re navigating burnout or big transitions post-pandemic You want to make a big move—but fear is holding you back
In this solo episode of the BigDeal podcast, Cody Sanchez discusses the unconventional approaches to starting and growing a business. She emphasizes the importance of being unhinged and willing to take risks in the early stages, as well as the critical role of hiring top talent and fostering a strong company culture. Through personal anecdotes and insights from successful entrepreneurs, Codie provides actionable advice for aspiring business owners. Check out BigDeal wherever you get your podcasts: https://contrarianthinking.co/the-big... CHAPTERS Chapters 00:00 The Unhinged Start of Entrepreneurship 01:38 Codie's Own Unhinged Approach 04:22 Scaling Your Business: The Importance of Hiring 07:38 The Cheetah vs. Housecat Matrix 12:52 Building a Strong Company Culture
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 --- Beyond Funnels: Crafting an Effective Marketing Ecosystem In this insightful episode, we delve into the evolution of marketing beyond traditional funnels, as popularized by experts like Russell Brunson. We explore the concept of creating an interconnected marketing ecosystem, designed to engage potential customers through a comprehensive and immersive brand experience. With anecdotes and comparisons to marketing legends like Roy H. Williams and Perry Belcher, the conversation highlights why an ecosystem approach is more impactful than linear funnels, particularly for high-commitment businesses. Learn how to build lasting connections and influence buying decisions by engineering experiences that captivate and retain your audience. 00:00 Introduction to Marketing Funnels 00:47 The Evolution of Marketing Concepts 01:36 The Ecosystem Approach 02:07 Building Brand Experience 03:20 The Importance of an Ecosystem 04:02 Capturing and Retaining Attention 06:27 The Role of Funnels in Modern Marketing 07:24 Conclusion: Embracing the Ecosystem