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Send us Fan MailThe onslaught of customer AI agents.In the next 9 to 12 months, your customer will be able to say “hey Siri, call my subscription company and cancel my plan, then chat with the ABC airline and move my flight from Tuesday to Wednesday.”The AI agent launches the call or chat. It acts on their behalf.Think about what that does to your cx volume. Interactions are going to skyrocket. This is when and why AI in your contact center stops being optional. You'll need it just to handle the sheer volume of bots coming at you.So the question becomes whether you have an AI front door. Something that can answer these calls, do the basic triage, and hand off to a human only when it actually needs one.You can still have human service for human callers but you will need Ai to handle the Ai. IMO Sla will become less and less of a core metric as bots will wait in queue and won't care. How we operate will change too. All you centers with retention lines and agents. How do you downsell or save a bot told to cancel?And it's going to be really bad at first. Customers will not be happy with the bot outcomes. They will call you back to try to fix. It will get better but it's going to be a rocky start. Volume are going up. This is one of the main things we're thinking about at Expivia. And it's exactly what we're getting ready to help our BPO customers handle.The bots are coming. The centers that planned for them win. The ones that didn't get buried. Through Expivia Digital, Tom works with contact center leaders on CCaaS platform selection, AI implementations, and NICE Studio and integration services. Same honest, vendor-neutral advice you hear on the Call Center Geek podcast, applied directly to your specific operational challenges. Schedule a consultation at ExpiviaDigital.com to discuss your contact center technology strategy. Click here:expiviadigital.comFollow Tom: @tlaird_expiviaJoin our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeekConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callcenter_geekLinkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/Watch us: Advice from a Call Center Geek Youtube ChannelOttoQA: try.ottoqa.comExpivia: Expiviausa.com

Most home service companies don't have a lead problem. They have a follow-up problem. In this episode of Service Business Mastery, Tersh Blissett and Joshua Crouch sit down with Kevin Wu, founder of Leaping AI, to discuss how AI voice agents and automation are helping home service businesses solve some of their biggest call center challenges. From missed calls and slow follow-up times to after-hours booking and lead nurturing, Kevin shares how AI is being used as a practical tool to support customer service teams, improve speed-to-lead, and create better customer experiences without replacing people. The conversation also explores the future of AI-powered call centers, how contractors can automate repetitive tasks, and why business owners should focus on using AI to eliminate bottlenecks instead of simply cutting payroll. What You Will Learn in This Episode Why speed-to-lead is still one of the biggest challenges in home services How AI voice agents help capture missed opportunities The difference between replacing employees and supporting employees Why call centers struggle with consistency and process adherence How AI can improve appointment scheduling and follow-up The role of AI in call monitoring and quality control Why data quality inside your CRM matters more than ever How AI can help clean and organize customer databases The future of automated outbound campaigns The risks of AI abuse and spam calling How responsible AI adoption can improve customer experience Why contractors should start experimenting with AI today If you're looking for ways to improve call handling, increase booked appointments, and build a more efficient service business, this episode is packed with practical insights. Timestamps 00:00 Challenges with contractor responsiveness 03:11 Kevin introduces himself 08:58 Kids' interest in trade careers 09:45 Issues with Customer Support Responsiveness 14:00 AI improving call center efficiency 18:33 Solving data analysis with AI 20:55 Improving business metrics accuracy 25:37 Implementing EOS for business owners 29:31 Focusing on business priorities 32:00 AI for persistent customer follow-up 35:27 Responsible AI use in marketing 39:33 Data export issues in QuickBooks 40:45 Using AI to clean CRM data 43:35 Trying something new for 30 minutes Follow the Host and Guest Tersh Blissett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Joshua Crouch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crouch/ Kevin Wu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wu-452a6393/ Connect with Us • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/service-business-mastery • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@servicebusinessmasterypodcast • Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/servicebusinessmasterypodcast • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/servicebusinessmasterypodcast This episode is kindly powered by: UpFrog: upfrog.com  MarketStorm is an AI-powered advertising platform. Results vary by market, budget, and campaign configuration: https://marketstorm.ai/  Get Your 14-Day Free Trial with CallRail!: https://www.callrail.com/sbmpod CompanyCam: https://companycam.com/  Breezy: Capture 25-30% more clients with Breezy AI Agents. Use code 'SBM' to book a demo and get $500 on us: https://getbreezyapp.com/schedule-demo PhoneTAP: Your calls hold the key to growing your business. PhoneTAP gives you instant AI analysis, real customer lifetime value, and tools to coach your team. Learn more: phonetap.ai/demo   

Relebogile Mabotja asks 702 landers what are the realities and unspoken truths of people working in call centres in South Africa, with 702 landers sharing their thoughts . 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc 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/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the #1 real estate community for agents and investors: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Want to SCALE your real estate business to $100k/month? Go here: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/Join Easy Button Real Estate LIVE in San Diego: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/liveSummary:We're back after a little hiatus, and we're not holding back. In this episode, Tucker and I catch up on what's been going on in our worlds: Tucker's pushing through his $5-6M spec build in Naples, I recently welcomed my first kid (and survived the first two weeks), and we both weigh in on where this market is actually headed right now: interest rates, the 10-year bond, geopolitical tension, and all the weird signals that make it nearly impossible to read the tea leaves right now.But the real conversation? We get into the Brandon Turner situation, one of the biggest real estate syndication stories circulating online right now. Whether you've been following it or this is your first time hearing about it, we break down the real lessons behind it: what happens when you skip too many rungs on the investment ladder, how social media celebrity can fast-track your way into deals you're not ready for, and why the people who truly build lasting wealth in this game rarely, if ever, make the news. If you're wholesaling, flipping, or thinking about raising capital, this one's for you.Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleruudjohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleruudjohnson

In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Ahmed Shamsin, Operations Manager und Prokurist bei InvaCon Dialog GmbH, darüber, wie man ein Premium Call Center erfolgreich führt. Ahmed gibt tiefe Einblicke in die Strategie eines Qualitätsanbieters, der bewusst auf den Standort Deutschland und ein hybrides Homeoffice-Modell setzt. Wir beleuchten den gesamten Lifecycle eines Mitarbeiters: Vom Recruiting, bei dem Haltung wichtiger ist als der Lebenslauf, bis hin zum intensiven Onboarding mit dem sogenannten Projekt-Führerschein. Eine unverzichtbare Folge für alle, die Kundenservice durch outgesourcte Call Center nicht als Kostenfaktor, sondern als Werttreiber verstehen wollen.▿ Alle Links und mehr Informationen findest du auf der Website www.cx-talks.com und in den ►Shownotes auf Spotify (Abonnenten des Podcasts), Apple ("Website der Episode"), alternativ auf https://cx-talks.podigee.io

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If your company relies on call centers to support your customers, you'll want to listen to this podcast.  The Federal Communications Commission just put out a sweeping proposal to require the significant onshoring of non-US based call center operations implementation of new customer service standards, such as language proficiency requirements.  FCC mandates would normally only apply to companies that the FCC historically regulates—telecom carriers, cable providers, and wireless and satellite companies, etc.—but in this recent proposal, there's a shocking twist: the Commission is exploring whether to use a somewhat obscure statutory provision to extend its call center customer service mandates and onshoring requirements to any business that uses a U.S. phone number—retailers, banks, healthcare providers, you name it.    In this 12-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino and Andrew Brown discuss the proposed rules, why the FCC thinks it has the authority to mandate customer service standards and call center operations of companies it does not regulate, and what enterprise customers need to do before these rules reshape their costs and vendor relationships. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Communications Regulatory Advice and Advocacy webpage.

Xəyalınızdakı səyahətə ən ucuz qiymətə getmək istəyirsiniz? "Həftənin müəyyən günləri bilet ucuz olur" mifi doğrudurmu? Bilet axtarış sistemləri qiymətləri bilərəkdən qaldırır?"Tam Vaxtı" verilişinin "Şəhər Adamı" rubrikasının bu buraxılışında "Aviasales" platformasının regional direktoru Günel Əfəndiyeva qonağımız oldu! Günel xanım aviabilet sahəsindəki ən böyük miflərdən, "Aviasales"in gizli və faydalı funksiyalarından, o cümlədən müştəri xidmətlərinin (Call Center) pərdəarxası maraqlı və gülməli hadisələrindən danışdı.Həmçinin Günel xanımın şəxsi Özbəkistan, Şri-Lanka, Maldiv və Hindistan (Deli, Mumbay) səyahət təcrübələrini, Hindistandakı "saxta otel" fırıldaqlarını və küçə yeməkləri (Street Food) macəralarını bu podcastda dinləyə bilərsiniz!

Man müsste mal...aus seinem Sicherheitsbereich raus und runter vom Leitstreifen! „Folgen!“, sagt Valentina Demir (62) und ihr Führhund „Flocke“ läuft los in Richtung Fahrstuhl. Valentina und ihren Hund „Flocke“ verbindet eine Flexi-Leine. Sie hat sie an ihrem Oberkörper befestigt, stützt sich auf ihren Rollator und geht ihrem Hund hinterher. Valentina Demir sagt über sich selbst, sie sei blind mit Sehrest „Ich gelte in Deutschland vom Gesetz her als blind, da mein Gesichtsfeld kleiner als 5° ist. Doch den Ausdruck „gesetzlich Blind“ verabscheue ich, da es sich für mich dann so anhört, als wenn ich dazu verurteilt wurde“. „Ich gucke doch genauso wie Du“, hat sie einmal zu einem Kollegen im Call-Center gesagt. „Nur in einer anderen Sprache, zu der mir manchmal die Vokabeln fehlen, aber dann frage ich Dich.“ Und spätestens jetzt wird klar: Valentina Demir ist der Typ, der auch im schlechtesten Fall noch etwas Gutes entdecken kann. Ihr Plan: sehenden Menschen die Brailleschrift und die Wahrnehmungsmöglichkeiten von Personen mit Einschränkungen im Sehen nahezubringen. Dazu nutzt Valentina einen WhatsApp-Kanal und freut sich über Einladungen in Nachbarschaftstreffs, Kitas oder zu anderen Gelegenheiten. Gemeinsam mit „Flocke“ macht sie sich gerne auf den Weg. Wer wissen möchte, wie Valentina Demir mit ihrer Sehbehinderung ihren Alltag meistert und welchen großen Wunsch sie sich gerne noch erfüllen möchte, erfährt das in dieser Folge vom Podcast „Man müsste mal …“ mit Andreas Lußky und Claus Oellerking. Diese Folge haben wir am 29. April 2026 aufgenommen. Webseite https://manmuesstemal.jimdofree.com/ Podcast https://www.podcast.de/podcast/822137/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3G2Sici6xfKtmX4h5GJC6W iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/man-m%C3%BCsste-mal/id1518142952 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/manmuesstemal/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mmm.manmuesstemal/?hl=de Wir sind eine Arbeitsgruppe des Vereins Miteinander - Ma‘an e.V. Wir werden unterstützt von der Online-Zeitung „Schwerin-Lokal“. Wir werden unterstützt durch die Stiftung für Ehrenamt und bürgerschaftliches Engagement M-V Links: Facebook: Valentina Demir Instagram: blindkosmos WhatsAppkanal Achtsam Wachsam – Von einer die auszog das Gruseln zu verlernen TikTok ansichtsweise

Send us a message!In this episode, we are joined by Paul Wohlford and Amanda Szubert of Call Center Solutions to talk about staffing, guest services, AI, and the growing need for reliable support in vacation rental operations.Paul and Amanda share how Call Center Solutions grew out of a real hospitality staffing challenge and how their nearshore team in Montego Bay, Jamaica now supports vacation rental and hotel companies with reservations, outbound calls, after-hours support, back-office work, and more.The conversation also explores why human connection still plays such an important role in hospitality, even as AI becomes a bigger part of guest communication. Paul and Amanda break down how operators can use technology to support their teams while still creating the kind of guest experience that builds trust, drives bookings, and keeps people coming back.We discuss:05:59 - How Call Center Solutions got its start in the hospitality space05:59 - Why staffing continues to be a challenge for reservation and guest service teams12:00 - How nearshore support can help operators improve consistency and coverage10:20 - The role of redundancy during storms, outages, and operational disruptions14:40 - Where AI fits into guest communication and agent support16:01 - Why human connection still matters in vacation rental hospitality13:20 - The importance of training, knowledge bases, and quality assurance44:41 - How support teams can help identify gaps in the booking experience28:21 - What operators should consider when outsourcing guest servicesConnect with CCS:Website Link: https://www.ccssuccess.com/LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-call-center-solutions/Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/ccssuccessInstagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/call.center.solutions/Connect with Paul:Email: paulw@ccssuccess.comConnect with Amanda:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-szubert-8b26a033/ ✨ Exclusive Offer to Alex & Annie Listeners: Improve efficiency and customer engagement with Call Center Solutions.Get all setup and implementation fees waived when you let them know you heard about CCS from Alex & Annie.

Ralph welcomes six authors to discuss their books: “Beyond Nuclear” founder Linda Gunter; trial lawyer Sean Simpson; law professor Elizabeth Burch; naturalist David Schmidt; industrial hygienist Marc Axelrod; and educator and advocate Jonathan Kozol.Linda Gunter is the founder of the US-based non-profit Beyond Nuclear and serves as its international specialist. Previously, she was a journalist at USA Network, Reuters, and The Times. She launched, and writes for Beyond Nuclear's online magazine, Beyond Nuclear International. And she is the author of No To Nuclear: Why Nuclear Power Destroys Lives, Derails Climate Progress and Provokes War.We need to reduce the most carbon, the fastest, for the least cost—and that's renewables every time. But it's also an issue of: as we divert funds towards nuclear power (new reactors, which are not here now, they're just aspirational ideas on paper, none of the designs have certifications or licenses yet) as we divert time and our money towards waiting for something that will perhaps take a decade or two (or never) to materialize, and as we squeeze out renewables in the process, what do we do? We continue to burn fossil fuels. So actually, choosing nuclear as an answer to climate makes the climate crisis worse.Linda GunterSean Simpson is an attorney specializing in civil jury trials, representing individuals who have been harmed by someone else's carelessness or intentional wrongdoing. He is the author of Punitive Damages: The Lawyer's Tool for Shaping Society.[Punitive damages are] typically not covered by insurance. But oddly enough, there's a trend coming now where these corporations—because they're in control, we've let them have the reins, and now they're getting insurance companies to sell them coverage to cover their punitive damages, which is totally a 180. If somebody else is going to pay your punishment for you, it's not going to sting your rump if somebody gets spanked on somebody else's behind.Sean SimpsonElizabeth Burch is a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, and co-author of Perceptions of Justice in Multidistrict Litigation: Voices from the Crowd. She is the author of The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America's Lawsuit Factory.Imagine that you are sitting in your kitchen and you get a phone call one night. And you answer, and the person on the other end of the line knows an inordinate amount of information about you—they know your name, they know your birth date, they know the name of your doctor, the name of your hospital, the date and type of medical implant that you had put in you. And then they tell you that you have a ticking time bomb in you. And if you don't have this removed immediately (that in this case was pelvic mesh, which is designed to deal with incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse) that you are going to die. But not to worry, they are setting up appointments down in South Florida to have the mesh removed. What they don't say is all of the important things.Elizabeth BurchDavid Schmidt is lifelong San Francisco Bay Area resident, naturalist, and environmental historian. He worked as a writer in the public affairs office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in San Francisco from 1991 to 2021, led dozens of hikes for the Greenbelt Alliance in the region's extensive public parklands, and volunteered on habitat restoration projects for the Golden Gate National Parks and the California Native Plant Society. He is the author of San Francisco Bay Area: An Environmental History.I think [the environmental movement in the Bay Area] is the most successful regional environmental movement in US history. Its victories have had a tremendous impact on protecting the natural landscape, the agricultural landscape. And this is a landscape that is famous for its scenic beauty. It's among the world's most biodiverse landscapes with more than a thousand species of plants and wildlife. And persistence pays off. That is the theme that comes across time and again with environmental victories is: persistence pays off.David SchmidtMarc Axelrod is an award-winning front line industrial hygienist and workplace safety professional. He has developed and implemented programs to protect people from industry's most hazardous technologies. He has worked for employers including Boeing, Kaiser Permanente, UCLA and the City of Beverly Hills. He is the author of The Flame Bucket: Adventures in Workplace Safety.You can lie down in the flame bucket and stop a [rocket] launch, but you can only do it once. So I decided that we had a very risky program [at the city of Beverly Hills]. It was for testing our commercial drivers for alcohol and drugs. And somehow they got a big percentage of them, almost a third of them, got left out of the program. And I can see, being backstage, what happens in city government where people leave and people come and how these kinds of things can occur. But when they do happen, what you've got to do is stop everything, blame the people that left, and then fix it right away. But this program—even though people knew that there was a big gap in it, they just didn't want to fix it. But I knew as City Safety Officer, I was responsible. So after months of delay, I said, “Listen, these drivers can't drive anymore. They can't do their safety functions without a clearance test from our drug and alcohol program.” And so that got their attention, and we quickly fixed the program, and I got a lot of thank yous. And then a few days later, I was fired.Marc AxelrodJonathan Kozol is a leading advocate for child-centered learning, equality, and racial justice in our nation's schools, and he travels and lectures about educational inequality and racial injustice. Mr. Kozol is the author of nearly a dozen books about young children and their public schools, including Death at an Early Age, An End to Inequality: Breaking Down the Walls of Apartheid Education in America, and We Shall Not Bow Down: Children of Color Under Siege: An Invocation to Resistance.My book is not simply a polite description of these problems. It's probably the most militant book I've ever written. It's an open call for militant resistance. And, you know, I get condemned for that, but I'm not afraid to say that I'm an unregenerate activist, and I'm too old to change my stripes.Jonathan KozolNews 5/1/26* Perhaps the biggest news of the week is the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais to gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which preserved majority-minority congressional districts. In practice, this ruling gives conservative Southern states license to draw these districts out of existence. Jonathan Cervas, a political scientist at Carnegie-Mellon University who has served as a special master in multiple Voting Rights Act cases, is quoted in AP saying “The Voting Rights Act as a means to protect minority voters from vote dilution is essentially dead.” In the Washington Post, NAACP President Derrick Johnson called the decision “a devastating blow to what remains of the Voting Rights Act, and a license for corrupt politicians who want to rig the system by silencing entire communities,” and “a major setback for our nation and…the hard-won victories we've fought, bled, and died for.” In practice, this ruling is sure to set off a new round of redrawing congressional districts, likely resulting in a net gain of 12 seats – half of the Southern Section 2 districts – for the GOP. In Louisiana itself, CNN reports Governor Jeff Landry has halted House primaries, where “Early voting was scheduled to begin Saturday and overseas ballots had already gone out.” Moreover, “Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields, whose district is at the center of the Supreme Court's redistricting decision, said…Landry had told him he anticipated issuing an executive order to suspend the House election and call a new one.”* Speaking of Southern congressional districts, in Florida's 20th district, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has “defiantly” filed to run again in the special election for her former district, per NOTUS. Cherfilus-McCormick resigned her seat in Congress last week just minutes before the House Ethics Committee was scheduled to “recommend punishment on an array of charges.” She had previously been found guilty of “25 ethics violations, including allegedly stealing $5 million dollars in federal disaster-aid funds used to bolster her 2021 campaign,” following an extensive investigation running for two years and including “issuing 58 subpoenas, interviewing 28 witnesses and reviewing over 33,000 documents.” Elijah Manley, the young progressive running for the seat, is quoted saying “Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned in disgrace moments before her colleagues were set to expel her from Congress…The last thing our community needs is a second round of chaos and instability. She should focus on her legal troubles.”* In more positive news from Congress, Rep. Greg Casar announced this week that the Congressional Progressive Caucus he chairs is issuing a new Affordability Agenda, bringing together a slew of bills sponsored by progressives – on topics ranging from housing to groceries to prescription drugs and more – into a unified package. In an introduction, the Caucus emphasizes that “Americans are facing a cost-of-living crisis and…At the same time, Democrats are searching for a vision that wins back the trust of working families and provides a mandate to deliver the big changes our country needs in 2026.” The question now is whether the Democratic Party will take up this banner and run with it or once again spurn their progressive base.* Meanwhile, the Trump administration is occupied with their continuing efforts to persecute comedians for anodyne jokes. The latest on this front is the Federal Communications Commission ordering the Walt Disney Company's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns, following a joke about Melania Trump on Jimmy Kimmel's late night show, NPR reports. The joke, a “mock speech for an alternative White House Correspondents' Dinner,” which went “Our first lady Melania is here. So beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow,” aired three days before the actual White House Correspondents' Dinner and the corresponding security threat. Kimmel has stressed that the joke was about the age difference between the President and First Lady “not, by any stretch of the definition, a call to assassination. And they know that.” FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez, sole Democrat still on the commission, issued a statement calling this “the most egregious action this FCC has taken in violation of the First Amendment to date…As part of its ongoing campaign of censorship and control, the White House called publicly for the silencing of a vocal critic, and this FCC has now answered that call.”* Another scandalous act of corruption from inside the federal government came to light this week with Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a special operations soldier stationed at Fort Bragg being charged with insider trading. Specifically, Van Dyke is charged with three counts of violating the Commodity Exchange Account, one count of wire fraud and one count of an unlawful money transaction for using classified government information to win over $400,000 via prediction betting site Polymarket vis-a-vis the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, per the Hill. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton, also heading up the prosecution of President Maduro, is quoted saying “Prediction markets are not a haven for using misappropriated confidential or classified information for personal gain.” For their part, Polymarket has announced tightened insider trading rules, but continues to insist that “When we identified a user trading on classified government information, we referred the matter to the DOJ & cooperated with their investigation,” and that Van Dyke's arrest is “proof the system works.”* In more news related to Latin America, a new poll shows leftist Senator and presidential candidate Iván Cepeda with a substantial lead, according to the City Paper Bogotá. In polls of the first round, Cepeda drew 44.3%, while his rivals, Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia drew 21.5% and 19.8% respectively, an impressive showing for Valencia who has nearly doubled her support since the last poll was taken. In the second round, polling shows Cepeda besting both rivals, 54.6% to 42.6% against de la Espriella and a narrower 51.2% versus 46.6% against Valencia. A Cepeda victory would continue the leftward trend in Colombian politics begun with the election of Gustavo Petro in 2022, a remarkable turnaround for one of the most stalwart conservative countries in the region.* Elsewhere on the globe, a new poll shows Jeremy Corbyn – the British left icon, former Labour Party leader and founder of Your Party – in danger of losing his long-held seat in the riding of Islington North. Corbyn, who was first elected to the seat in 1983, was able to keep his seat as an independent MP even after his expulsion from the Labour Party following the hostile takeover of the party by the centrist Keir Starmer regime. Yet now, with Your Party coming apart at the seams, the Greens look poised to capture the seat. However, the Canary notes that this poll only asked voters about their partisan voting intentions, with no mention of individual candidates. This means even if voters in Islington North are more sympathetic to the Greens overall, they could still return Corbyn himself to Parliament. Nevertheless, this poll gives some indication of how successfully the Greens have outmaneuvered Your Party, even in what should be their most solid riding.* Another iconic British public figure – King Charles III – is in America this week for a royal visit in which he addressed a joint session of Congress, met with President Trump and enjoyed a White House dinner. On Wednesday, the King attended a wreath-laying ceremony at Ground Zero in New York City, along with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and, most strikingly, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. This unlikely pairing has clearly piqued the interest of the press, who asked Mayor Mamdani what he would talk about with the King if they were to have a private moment together. While the duo did not ultimately have a private meeting, Mamdani responded that he would “probably encourage [the King] to return the Kohinoor diamond,” which POLITICO identifies as “an enormous bauble set into a royal crown on display in the Tower of London,” noting that the diamond has “become a point of contention between England and India.”* In more local news, with the protracted California gubernatorial primary on the horizon at last, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees or IATSE, has thrown their weight behind progressive billionaire Tom Steyer, Variety reports. This piece notes Steyer's pledge to keep film and television production in Los Angeles along with his outspoken criticism of the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. as well as his proposal to levy a tax on AI computations and use the proceeds to “fund training for displaced workers.” IATSE represents around 50,000 workers in California and 130,000 workers nationwide. Steyer has amassed considerable union support in his bid for perhaps the second most powerful political executive position in the country after the presidency, including the California Teachers Association, the California Federation of Teachers, and the California Nurses Association. Steyer's closest Democratic rival in the open primary, former Congressman, state Attorney General and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra is racking up endorsements as well, including from Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California and powerful California politicianss such as Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas. With a close race between the top four leading Democrats and Republicans, the June 2nd primary is sure to conclude with a photo finish.* Finally, in Washington DC, the Democratic Mayoral primary continues to grow more acrimonious. This week, former Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, the candidate backed by corporate donors and the DC political establishment, criticized progressive Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George in a fundraising email for supposedly accepting “dark money from outside interest groups.” Which groups you may ask? Local unions, representing tens of thousands of DC workers, including local branches of the AFL-CIO, UFCW, transit workers, teachers, the building trades and more. In a stinging rebuke, the unions excoriated McDuffie for his “disturbing pattern of anti-union talking points and votes” including opposition to wage increases for DC restaurant and child-care workers – while simultaneously accepting donations from “MAGA developers…[and] utility and energy executives.” Moreover, Axios reports Safe & Affordable DC, a labor-aligned super PAC, is launching a half-million dollar ad blitz attacking McDuffie on his record of favoritism towards the utilities at a moment when bills are higher than ever. Tensions mounted even higher this week, when the D.C. Office of Campaign Finance opened an investigation to determine whether Lewis George's campaign is collaborating too closely with her union allies – an allegation she has dismissed as “baseless.” It is worth noting that DC progressives have had this accusation leveled at them in the past, only for it to indeed prove baseless. Expect this race to get more heated, and more expensive, the closer we get to the June 16th primary.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Most home service companies still treat the call center like an expense. That is a mistake. In this episode of Can't Stop the Growth, Chad Peterman sits down with Avoca's Tyson Chen to break down why the call center should be treated like a true revenue driver. From booking rate clarity to missed daytime opportunities, after-hours overflow, membership conversion, and smarter coaching, this conversation is packed with practical insight for HVAC, plumbing, and trade leaders who want to stop losing revenue they never even knew they had. This episode is especially valuable for owners, GMs, call center managers, and operators preparing for peak season and trying to maximize every lead that comes through the door. Additional Resources: Connect with Tyson Chen Learn more about Avoca Subscribe to CSTG on YouTube! Connect with Chad on LinkedIn Chad Peterman | CEO | Author Learn more about the Peterman Brothers Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Your call center is not overhead Know your real booking rate After-hours is a major revenue leak Missed calls reveal bigger operational problems Coaching needs more than a few sampled calls Input metrics drive output metrics Memberships increase commitment Operations and call center must stay aligned

On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show x GI: The States Capital, we journey with Richard Blank—CEO of Costa Rica's Call Center, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and pinball machine collector—who traded comfort in Philly for legacy-building in Latin America. Richard's story is a bold, inspiring narrative of taking risks, building culture from the ground up, and living a life of intention. Learn how he turned telemarketing into an art form and created a motivational company culture that drives seven-figure success in paradise. CJ MONEYWAY SHOW LINKS Website https://cjmoneyway.com Listen on All Platforms https://pod.link/1707761906 Book CJ Moneyway https://calendly.com/cj-cjmoneywayshow/60min CJ Moneyway Listener Benefit CJ Moneyway listeners can access $40+ savings here: https://readyrx.com/treatments/se?coupon=cjmoney #RichardBlank #GIStatesCapital #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #PuraVida #Motivation #Leadership #Telemarketing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nan epizòd Carel Pedre resevwa Walensky Olicier, moun ki dèyè chèn YouTube "ThatBoyLens" la.Vin dekouvri kòman yon jèn ayisyen kite travay li nan call center pou l vin youn nan pi gwo kreyatè kontni k ap montre bèl bò Ayiti nan mond lan. Nou pale sou:- Kòman li kòmanse ak sèlman 50 dola ak yon telefòn Samsung.- Estrateji li itilize pou l fè videyo l yo an anglè pou l touche yon odyans entènasyonal.- Kòman li rive jwenn gwo kontra ak mak entènasyonal pandan l ap viv Ayiti.- Enpòtans travay li nan chanje fason mond lan wè Ayiti.

Join the #1 real estate community for agents and investors: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Want to SCALE your real estate business to $100k/month? Go here: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/Summary:Most people see what's happening in the news — gas prices climbing, insurance costs through the roof, tariffs hitting construction — and they freeze up. Tucker and I think that's exactly backwards. In this episode we break down how small operators like us actually have an edge right now, and why playing the same game as the big publicly traded builders is a trap you want to avoid.We get into the real stuff — why investors are bailing on vacation rentals in California and Florida, how new state wealth taxes are quietly shifting where people want to live, and how to spot development opportunities in your zip code before the rest of the market catches on. You don't need to be an economist to use any of this. You just need to know what to look for and stay ahead of it rather than become a victim of it.Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleruudjohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleruudjohnson

Join the #1 real estate community for agents and investors: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Want to SCALE your real estate business to $100k/month? Go here: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/Summary:In this episode, we unpack what's happening in the broader market—from geopolitical tensions around Iran to volatility in crypto—and what it actually means for real estate operators making capital decisions right now. We also talk candidly about how experienced investors think about liquidity, risk exposure, and where they choose to park cash outside of active deals.Then we break down the practical path to doing your first spec development deal: why partnering with a builder (not just a GC) matters, how to evaluate lots the right way, what timelines can quietly kill returns, and how to avoid getting stuck in multi-year permitting traps. If you're looking to move from sourcing deals into building them, this episode gives you a clear operator-level starting point.Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleruudjohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleruudjohnson

En el lugar se ofertaban paquetes vacacionales apócrifos a altos costos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En el lugar se ofertaban paquetes vacacionales apócrifos a altos costos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like we always say, the Call Center is where your marketing goes to thrive... or die :)Here's the LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/caffcx

When AI is quietly eating all the easy customer service calls… what happens to the humans left behind?This episode of CX Riot Radio exposes the hidden cost of aggressive AI automation: agents stuck in an endless stream of angry, emotional, and complex escalations with zero breathing room.The website: https://cxriotradio.com/More Suz: https://suzexe.netlify.app/Here's the LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/caffcx

Turn Your Real Estate Business Into a $100,000/Month PROFIT Machine in 2026: https://creative-crafter-3107.kit.com/c0b266c717?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=march_workshopJoin the #1 real estate community for agents and investors: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Want to SCALE your real estate business to $100k/month? Go here: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/Summary:In this episode, we talk about how something happening halfway across the world is starting to hit much closer to home. From delayed materials to rising costs, we're seeing firsthand how global events are beginning to slow down real estate development in ways that aren't always obvious at first.We also get into how we're thinking about operating through it, what this means for timelines, and why staying aware of these shifts matters more than ever right now. If you're building or developing, this is something you can't afford to ignore.Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleruudjohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleruudjohnson

Not Today... Jenn talks about her "Breast Revision" and how her doctor ghosted her. Eddie's dentist closed down.  Now Jenn and Eddie both really hate call centers. Should we be terrified human a petri dish of human brain cells can now play a first person shooter game? Plus, Florida Man Friday!

Legal scholar Elizabeth Chamblee Burch focuses on three women with mesh implants who were targeted, manipulated, and violated—at their own expense. Through the searing stories of Sharon Gore, Barbara Shepard, and Jerri Plummer—middle-aged women separated by geography, education, and socioeconomic factors—Burch sheds light on not only the injustices of mass torts, which she describes as “personal-injury litigation on steroids,” but also the indignities endemic in women's healthcare.  Drawing on more than 150 interviews conducted over two years, backed by 209,000 pages of documentation, THE PAIN BROKERS is at once a critical work of public service journalism and a real-life thriller. As Burch unfolds each level of the scheme, readers meet: Vincent Chhabra, a Versace-clad entrepreneur and architect of Alpha Law, LLC—which, despite its name and partnerships with some actual lawyers, was a call center. Headquartered at 1000 Corporate Drive in south Florida, Alpha Law employed nearly two hundred operators in headsets who capitalized on patients' private medical records, obtained through a data breach in India, to make unsolicited calls to vulnerable women with mesh implants, including Sharon, Barbara, and Jerri.      Blake Barber, a hulking ex-paralegal with a flamingo pink goatee who turned women's medical fears into cash for third-party funders by orchestrating a ruthless “concierge service” that flew terrified patients to Florida chop shops to have their mesh removed. Dr. Christopher Walker, a Jamaican-born urogynecologist known by his Instagram handle @Dr.Downtown who, after losing his savings in a Ponzi scheme, went from inserting mesh to extracting it at breakneck speed for seven times his normal fee—a feat made possible by refusing to accept women's insurance and forcing them to sign liens against their future settlement proceeds.  J.R. Baxter, a newly minted small-town Arkansas lawyer and passionate crusader for justice who, against daunting odds, represented Sharon, Barbara, and Jerri, as well as 180 other women.And finally, J.R. 's unlikely ally, Barbara Binis, a seasoned Philadelphia defense attorney hired to do financial damage control for a mesh manufacturer who devoted nearly four years to uncovering the mass-tort scheme.           Centered on three women who went through the mesh mill, THE PAIN BROKERS exposes the profit-hungry scammers and unscrupulous doctors whom they trusted.           Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Join the #1 real estate community for agents and investors: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Want to SCALE your real estate business to $100k/month? Go here: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/Summary:In this episode, we talk about the growing hype around AI and what it actually means for real estate entrepreneurs. There's no question the technology is powerful, but we don't think AI is going to replace operators anytime soon.We break down how we're thinking about AI in our own businesses not as a magic solution, but as a tool that can make good operators more efficient. From underwriting deals to running systems and making better decisions, AI can help, but it won't replace experience, judgment, or execution.We also talk about where the real estate market sits right now, why stable markets can create great opportunities, and why trying to skip steps in this business is usually a mistake.At the end of the day, the best deals still go to the best operator AI or not.Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleruudjohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleruudjohnson

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, March 10, 20264:20 pm: RedState contributor Ward Clark joins the show to discuss his recent piece that ponders if President Donald Trump is reshaping the world by punishing socialist regimes.4:38 pm: Molly Moore, Chief Operating Officer for LiveOps, joins Rod and Greg to discuss a Federal Communications Commission proposal to limit U.S. telecom firms use of foreign call centers and require their workers to be proficient in English.6:05 pm: State Representative Karianne Lisonbee joins the show to discuss her decision to run for Congress in Utah's 2nd District against incumbent and fellow Republican Blake Moore.6:38 pm: Peter Rosenberger, author, caregiver and national radio host, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece for The Blaze about how, following the death of Rush Limbaugh, his audience became scattered.

Hour 2 of the Bob Rose Show, as the Federal Communications Commission targets spam calls invading cellular networks. Foreign customer help, illegal robocall centers, and increasing leaks of personal information are sources of soaring frustration. Do big providers care? Plus, all of Wednesday morning's biggest stories for 3-11-26

Thomas Kicker ist CEO von Magenta Telekom – einem Unternehmen, das für viele Menschen ganz selbstverständlich zum Alltag gehört: Telefonieren, Surfen, Streamen, Homeoffice. Dahinter stehen tausende Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter, die jedes Jahr für einen Milliardenumsatz sorgen. Einen Teil seiner Karriere hat Kicker im Silicon Valley verbracht, war bei Palantir, einem der umstrittensten Tech-Unternehmen der Welt, und kommt aus einer Mischung aus Beratung, Technologie und Start-up-Welt. Gerold Riedmann vom STANDARD spricht mit ihm über KI im Call Center, den Preis von billigem Mobilfunk, Social-Media-Verbote für Kinder, den Zeitfresser TikTok und den vermurksten Glasfaserausbau in Österreich. Kicker erklärt, wieso Österreich wieder einen Leistungswillen aufbauen und Europa mit Blick auf die KI-Transformation in die Offensive gehen muss. Er erzählt, was Palantir erfolgreich gemacht hat. Und er schildert, wie die Techkonzerne und Texas San Francisco ruiniert haben.

Join the #1 real estate community for agents and investors: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Want to SCALE your real estate business to $100k/month? Go here: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/Summary:AI is everywhere right now and honestly, we're seeing a lot of real estate entrepreneurs getting stuck because of it.In this episode, we talk about AI overwhelm and why it might actually be slowing your business down instead of speeding it up. We break down where AI can genuinely help (and where it absolutely won't), why residential real estate is still a people business, and why talking to sellers will always outperform tinkering with tools.If you've been feeling behind, distracted, or tempted by every new AI update, this one's for you. Sometimes the real bottleneck isn't technology… it's execution.Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleruudjohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleruudjohnson

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This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire ⁠⁠⁠Maria Varmazis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Bittner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ alongside ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Carrigan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines. Maria's story covers a BBC experiment by Thomas Germain showing how easily major AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini repeated a completely fabricated claim he posted online, highlighting what experts call a “renaissance for spam” as SEO-style manipulation resurfaces in the age of AI. Dave's story examines Elizabeth Chamblee Burch's book The Pain Brokers, which details how women with pelvic mesh implants were allegedly cold-called and steered into surgeries as part of a $40 million mass-tort recruitment scheme fueled by litigation finance and regulatory gaps. Joe's story reports on an alleged decade-long ticket fraud ring at the Louvre in Paris, where tour guides and museum employees are accused of reusing tickets and bribery, costing more than €10 million before French authorities made multiple arrests. Our catch of the day comes from Reddit, where a user tested the limits of a land developer. Resources and links to stories: ⁠I hacked ChatGPT and Google's AI - and it only took 20 minutes A Terrifying Scam and the System That Made It Possible The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America's Lawsuit Factory  Louvre tour guides accused of orchestrating $16m ticket fraud ring over a decade T&T&T Land&Sea ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hackinghumans@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Angenommen sie unternehmen eine Bergwanderung, irgendwo in den Alpen, und sie müssen auf einer Berghütte übernachten. Zusammen mit 40 verschwitzten Fremden, auf einer harten Sammelpritsche. Schulter an Schulter. Mit dem Geruch von 80 Wanderschuhen in der Nase und dem Schnarchen eines Almdudel-Tirolers im Ohr. Wie würden sie sich da fühlen? Ja genau. Und sehen sie, so ähnlich geht es einem auch, wenn man sich diese Folge von Baywatch Berlin anhört. Das sinnlose Geschwätz von Lundt, Schmitt und Klaas pfeift einem durch die Gehörgänge, der Muff von seltsamen Ansichten zieht einem ins Gehirn und die Berührung mit befremdlichen Themen lässt sich nicht vermeiden. An Nachtruhe ist nicht zu denken, wenn Lundt von seiner Arbeit in einem Betrüger-Call Center erzählt, wenn Schmitt die Frage aufwirft, wie viel Blatt Klopapier nicht peinlich sind und Klaas mit dem „Leben von der eigenen Substanz“ eine Überlebenspraktik skizziert, die selbst Xavier Naidoo als komplett undenkbar bezeichnen würde. Ja, jetzt liegen Sie da und bereuen, dass sie zu dieser Wanderung in die Gedankengebirge von Baywatch Berlin angetreten sie, aber ach, es ist ja längst zu spät. Mit starrem Blick und verkrampften Fäusten liegen Sie da und hören Theorien über „Kacke machen“ und „Bauchifauchi“. Sie ertragen die neue Servicerubrik, den großen Hobbycheck, mit stoischer Ruhe und beten zum Herrn, dass er diese Erfahrung namens Baywatch Berlin, endlich, endlich enden lässt. Doch regelmäßige Hörer*innen wissen längst Bescheid: Schwarz ist die Podcastnacht und der Morgen nicht in Sicht. Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/BaywatchBerlin Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

Season 4 of The Breakdown is here!Host Lauren is kicking off with a spotlight on the unseen heroes of healthcare — our call center team at Rothman Orthopaedics. Patient Access Director MaryKate Wacker talks training, structure, and what great customer service looks like in healthcare. Plus, Lauren chats with Mary and Judy — two call center OGs — about 30+ years of ringing phones, office cigarettes, tales of Richard Rothman, and why they've never hung up on this career.

Esta es la escalofriante experiencia de Sergio Molina, quien se desempeña como velador o guardia de seguridad. Él relata que ha tenido muchas experiencias paranormales al vigilar distintos lugares por las noches, pero en esta ocasión comparte una de las más escalofriantes que ha tenido. Se trata de una serie de experiencias vividas en un reconocido Call Center, ubicado en la calle Lisboa, a unas cuantas calles del Monumento a La Revolución, en la Ciudad de México.Tanto Sergio como sus compañeros, refieren que se trata de un lugar plagado de entidades de otro plano y un sitio en el que ocurren muchos fenómenos paranormales, y en esta ocasión, no solo nos comparte su testimonio, si no que también presenta una evidencia en vídeo.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Historias de Terror de Veladores o Guardias Nocturnos: Fantasmas en un Call Center de la Ciudad de México | Historias de Terror realesFrecuencia Paranormal - FP | Podcast de Terror► Lugar de los hechos : Ciudad de México, México► Fecha : No especificada► Experiencia de Sergio Molina [Velador o Guardia Nocturno]▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Te invitamos a seguirnos en todas nuestras redes sociales. Publicamos más contenido aterrador por allá:► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FrecuenciaParanormal► Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/FrecuenciaParanormal► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frecuencia__paranormal► Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/frecuencia.paranormal► Twitter : https://x.com/FrecParanormal▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬¿Tienes un relato que te gustaría compartir en esta Frecuencia?Envíalo a: frecuencia.paranormal.oficial@gmail.como a nuestro WhatsApp: (+52) 3313328094► Contacto para Prensa / Negocios (Únicamente):contacto.frecuenciaparanormal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esta es la escalofriante experiencia de Sergio Molina, quien se desempeña como velador o guardia de seguridad. Él relata que ha tenido muchas experiencias paranormales al vigilar distintos lugares por las noches, pero en esta ocasión comparte una de las más escalofriantes que ha tenido. Se trata de una serie de experiencias vividas en un reconocido Call Center, ubicado en la calle Lisboa, a unas cuantas calles del Monumento a La Revolución, en la Ciudad de México.Tanto Sergio como sus compañeros, refieren que se trata de un lugar plagado de entidades de otro plano y un sitio en el que ocurren muchos fenómenos paranormales, y en esta ocasión, no solo nos comparte su testimonio, si no que también presenta una evidencia en vídeo.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Historias de Terror de Veladores o Guardias Nocturnos: Fantasmas en un Call Center de la Ciudad de México | Historias de Terror realesFrecuencia Paranormal - FP | Podcast de Terror► Lugar de los hechos : Ciudad de México, México► Fecha : No especificada► Experiencia de Sergio Molina [Velador o Guardia Nocturno]▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Te invitamos a seguirnos en todas nuestras redes sociales. Publicamos más contenido aterrador por allá:► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FrecuenciaParanormal► Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/FrecuenciaParanormal► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frecuencia__paranormal► Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/frecuencia.paranormal► Twitter : https://x.com/FrecParanormal▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬¿Tienes un relato que te gustaría compartir en esta Frecuencia?Envíalo a: frecuencia.paranormal.oficial@gmail.como a nuestro WhatsApp: (+52) 3313328094► Contacto para Prensa / Negocios (Únicamente):contacto.frecuenciaparanormal@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 398 - S17 E4: Filipino Identity Abroad: Family Land Wars, AI Virtual Assistants & More!

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Join the #1 real estate community for agents and investors: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Want to SCALE your real estate business to $100k/month? Go here: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/Summary:Most real estate investors don't lose because they can't find deals — they lose because they stop marketing too early.In this episode, we talk about why real estate marketing rarely pays off in the first 30 days, how deals actually develop over time, and why consistent marketing behaves more like a long-term asset than a short-term expense. If you want steadier deal flow, better follow-up results, and a strategy that survives slow markets, this conversation will reset how you think about marketing.Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleruudjohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleruudjohnson

In this episode, the guys dive into how AI is quickly becoming a practical tool not a scary buzzword for water sports and tour operators looking to grow without burning out. Featuring Evan Tipton and Ivy Duncan from TOMIS and Yonder, the conversation breaks down how AI powered chatbots, voice assistants, and marketing automation can handle everyday customer questions, follow up with leads, and improve bookings while still keeping a human touch where it matters most. The guests share real world examples from operators using AI today, lessons learned from surviving COVID era disruptions, and why staying consistent with marketing especially during uncertain times pays off.[SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Test and WaveRez.Show Links:Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155418904790489Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awg_podcast/

Send us a textLet's object! Elizabeth Chamblee Burch joins me to talk The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America's Lawsuit Factory.Buy The Pain BrokersCheck out Elizabeth's websiteSupport the show

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Sam Carpenter, founder and CEO of Centratel, shares how he built a $7M emergency call center business by focusing on systems instead of hustle. Sam opens up about working 80–100 hour weeks, hitting burnout, and the mindset shift that changed everything. He explains his "Work the System" philosophy and how documenting processes created freedom, profit, and scale. The conversation dives into pricing courage, delegation, and building a business that runs without you. A powerful lesson on achieving real success in business through clarity, structure, and smart leadership. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Sam Carpenter, the hardest thing in growing a small business is enduring the long hours and mental pressure while trying to balance relationships and personal life. Early on, business consumes your mind 24/7, which can strain health, family, and focus. He explains that most owners feel overwhelmed because they see the business as chaos instead of separate systems. The real challenge is learning to step back, stop reacting emotionally, and work on the business mechanically. Once you shift that mindset, growth becomes manageable and sustainable. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Sam Carpenter's favorite business book — the one he says helped him the most — is "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael E. Gerber. He often credits it with shifting his mindset from working in the business to working on the business by building systems. It deeply influenced his "Work the System" philosophy and helped him see how to structure processes so the business can run without burning out the founder. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? According to Sam Carpenter, he doesn't really rely on podcasts or fancy online learning platforms for growing a small business; instead, he believes the most powerful resource is reading books deeply and consistently. He prefers learning through focused reading and real-world application rather than consuming endless content. Sam emphasizes using simple, reliable tools like email and basic software, avoiding distractions, and developing long attention spans through reading, clear thinking, and systems-based learning rather than chasing trends or tools. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? One tool Sam Carpenter would recommend for growing a small business is a process documentation system — it doesn't have to be fancy, just something that gets you thinking in systems rather than chaos. Many business owners use tools like Notion, Evernote, or Google Docs to write down and organize standard operating procedures, workflows, and checklists. Sam's whole philosophy is about capturing how your business actually works so you can improve it, delegate it, and scale it. The power isn't in the software itself — it's in consistently writing, refining, and using your documented processes to free up time and create predictable results. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Sam Carpenter says that if he could advise himself on day one, he'd say: stop running the business emotionally and start running it mechanically. Instead of seeing the business as chaos, he'd focus on breaking it into separate systems, fixing the biggest problem first, and documenting everything early. He believes years of stress could have been avoided by working on the business instead of being trapped in it. The core lesson: face reality, build systems, and don't try to be the hero. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.   Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: A business isn't chaos — it's a collection of systems, and the moment you see that, everything changes — Sam Carpenter Freedom in business comes from documentation, delegation, and discipline — Sam Carpenter Stop trying to be the hero and start building a machine that works — Sam Carpenter    

In this episode, the guys get candid about the real growth ceilings facing watersport operators, focusing on the often overlooked “keyman constraint” and the people problems that keep businesses stuck. From personal stories that set the tone to a deep dive on leadership, hiring loyal and coachable team members, and cross training staff, the conversation delivers practical insight for owners trying to scale without burning out. The episode also introduces peer coaching groups designed specifically for watersport businesses, highlighting how shared accountability and mindset shifts can unlock better decision making and execution. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Test and WaveRez.Show Links:Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155418904790489Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awg_podcast/

In this episode, the guys dive deep into the modern charter fishing business through candid conversations with Destin, Florida captains Kyle Lowe and Cliff Atwell, revealing how the industry has shifted from fish first trips to experience driven, family friendly entertainment. They will talk about real world insights on rising operational costs, market oversaturation, regulatory pressure, and the double edged sword of online booking platforms and social media marketing. Then the discussion unpacks the realities of razor thin margins, owner operator burnout, and why repeat customers and referrals remain the backbone of sustainable operations.[SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Test and WaveRez.Show Links:Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155418904790489Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awg_podcast/

On this episode of America at Night, McGraw is joined by Robert Draper, who weighs in on his New York Times article involving Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and the broader media narrative shaping today's political discourse. Next, Eli Lake, writer for The Free Press, breaks down escalating tensions involving Greenland and Iran, explaining why both regions matter to U.S. national security and how global power dynamics are shifting. Later in the show, Elizabeth Burch, author of “The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America's Lawsuit Factory,” exposes the shadowy world behind mass litigation, detailing how abuse of the legal system is driving costs, distorting justice, and profiting off everyday Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for 3 days of high-level networking, deal-making strategies, and unforgettable experiences on the slopes: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/wintersummit (Use promotion code: WNTR1000 to get $1,000 off)Join the #1 real estate community for agents and investors: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Want to SCALE your real estate business to $100k/month? Go here: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/Summary:January always feels strange in real estate — and this year is no different.In this episode, we break down why the phones go quiet early in the year, how slow markets actually behave, and why panic is usually the wrong move. We talk interest rates, buyer sentiment, lean business models, and what experienced investors do to stay profitable while everyone else overthinks the slowdown.If you're feeling stuck or second-guessing the market, this episode is your reminder: nothing's broken — it's just January.Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleruudjohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleruudjohnson

This episode, they guys sit down with Michael and Taylor Withrow, owners of Island Head in Hilton Head, South Carolina. They unpack what it really takes to build and sustain a diversified, multi location watersports and experience business. From early legal challenges that forced a rebrand, to expanding beyond parasailing into ferries, charters, and unexpected wins like a Hibachi cruise, the conversation is packed with real world operator lessons. Both guests share honest insights on failed ventures, experimentation, and resilience in a seasonal market. This episode offers practical takeaways on diversification, risk management, innovation, and how to think long term when running complex on water operations. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Test and WaveRez.Show Links:Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155418904790489Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awg_podcast/

Join us for 3 days of high-level networking, deal-making strategies, and unforgettable experiences on the slopes: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/wintersummit (Use promotion code: WNTR1000 to get $1,000 off)Join the #1 real estate community for agents and investors: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Want to SCALE your real estate business to $100k/month? Go here: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/Summary:In this episode, I break down how to make more money in real estate in 2026 without increasing chaos.We cover how to think in terms of return on brain damage, why chasing volume and vanity metrics kills profit, and how to structure a simple, focused operation that pays you more with fewer deals. I walk through what to focus on right now: singular focus, treating real estate like a sales and marketing business, using real data to make bets, and scaling profit—not headaches.If you want higher take-home income with less stress, this episode is your playbook for 2026.Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleruudjohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleruudjohnson

In this episode, Therese Markow and Elizabeth Burch discuss Elizabeth's new book, "The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America's Lawsuit Factory," which exposes a scheme where con artists, attorneys, and rogue doctors exploited women through mass torts involving pelvic mesh implants. Elizabeth explains how mass torts differ from class actions and explains how attorneys earn contingency fees. Throughout the episode, they discuss the ways in which the scheme was perpetuated and how vulnerable women were exploited by a data breach in India.     Key Takeaways: A tort is a harm, such as a punch or a car accident. A mass tort is when those harms happen on a large scale.  Mass torts can be a goldmine for lawyers (and there is a convention held twice a year regarding mass torts in Las Vegas). This can be concerning as more states are allowing law firms to be owned, even partially, by non-lawyers.  Many of the women involved with this mass tort were conned by people who had their specific information, including birth dates, surgery dates, and other medical information. It created a lot of confusion for many.    "You can imagine that your scam detector would probably go off if someone called you and asked you for that information. But if someone calls you and they already know your birth date and the name of your implanting doctor and the type of mesh that you have and exactly when you had the surgery and where you had the surgery, then all of a sudden it feels a lot more legitimate." —  Elizabeth Burch   Connect with Elizabeth Burch: Professional Bio: https://www.elizabethchambleeburch.com/about  Website: https://www.elizabethchambleeburch.com/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eburch.bsky.social    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethcburch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethcburch/  X: https://x.com/elizabethcburch  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ECBurch/   Pre-Order The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America's Lawsuit Factory here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Pain-Brokers/Elizabeth-Chamblee-Burch/9781668068861    Connect with Therese: Website:  www.criticallyspeaking.net Bluesky: @CriticallySpeaking.bsky.social Instagram: @criticallyspeakingpodcast Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Voice is becoming one of the fastest paths for AI to do real work, especially in regulated environments where accuracy and compliance matter. In this episode, we look at voice agents replacing and augmenting phone-based workflows, what trust and measurement look like when AI runs sensitive interactions, and how healthcare and consumer products shift toward continuous monitoring and deeper connection. The throughline is simple: as AI enters higher-stakes moments, the winners will be the systems people can trust and actually rely on. Resources:Follow Olivia Moore on X: https://x.com/omooretweetsFollow Bryan Kim on X: https://x.com/kirbyman01Follow Julie Yoo on X: https://x.com/julesyooRead more all of our 2026 Big IdeasPart 1: https://a16z.com/newsletter/big-ideas-2026-part-1Part 2: https://a16z.com/newsletter/big-ideas-2026-part-2/Part 3: https://a16z.com/newsletter/big-ideas-2026-part-3/ Stay Updated:If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if all those dropped calls, endless wait times and dead end hotlines every time you try to reach customer service weren't accidents but part of the plan?San Francisco! Come to a screening of Drop Dead City followed by a conversation with Roman on Monday, Nov 3. Info and tickets. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.