Podcasts about capturing

In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Steven Moran (CEO of FlexiJet Digital Measuring) about how digital measuring can solve "people problems" by improving data accuracy, making delegation easier, and reducing rework. In this episode, we cover: Why measurement errors create costly go-backs How digital measuring reduces manual entry mistakes Training newer team members faster (without 20 years experience) Capturing jobsite info like "forensics" (photo + documentation) How better systems support succession planning and scaling What's coming next (LiDAR + future workflows)

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Strangers to Kindred Spirits: Capturing Sami Soul Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-29-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Kjetil stod midt i den snødekte landsbyen i Finnmark.En: Kjetil stood in the middle of the snow-covered village in Finnmark.No: Øynene hans strålte av entusiasme da han så reinen bevege seg grasiøst over slettene.En: His eyes beamed with enthusiasm as he watched the reindeer move gracefully across the plains.No: Det var Samenes nasjonaldag, og feststemningen fylte luften.En: It was the Sami National Day, and the festive spirit filled the air.No: Fargerike gáktier, samedraktene, lyste opp den hvite vinteren.En: Colorful gáktier, the traditional Sami outfits, lit up the white winter.No: Kjetil var en fotograf fra Oslo, på jakt etter de perfekte bildene som kunne fange sjelen til det samiske folket under reinflyttingsfestivalen.En: Kjetil was a photographer from Oslo, searching for the perfect shots that could capture the soul of the Sami people during the reindeer migration festival.No: Ingrids latter brøt inn i tankene hans.En: Ingrid's laughter broke into his thoughts.No: Hun var en ung samekvinne med dypt engasjement for sitt folk og sin kultur.En: She was a young Sami woman with a deep commitment to her people and culture.No: Hun så på Kjetil med en blanding av nysgjerrighet og skepsis.En: She looked at Kjetil with a mix of curiosity and skepticism.No: "Du er her for å ta bilder, ikke sant?En: "You're here to take photos, right?"No: " spurte hun, vennlig, men bestemt.En: she asked, friendly but firm.No: "Ja," svarte Kjetil, "men jeg ønsker å forstå, ikke bare observere.En: "Yes," replied Kjetil, "but I want to understand, not just observe."No: "Ingrid smilte skeivt.En: Ingrid smiled wryly.No: "Mange utlendinger sier det," sa hun.En: "Many foreigners say that," she said.No: "Men hvordan kan jeg vite at du er ekte?En: "But how can I know that you're genuine?"No: "Mens Ingrid og Kjetil snakket, holdt Synnøve øye med dem.En: While Ingrid and Kjetil talked, Synnøve kept an eye on them.No: Hun var Ingrids kusine, alltid beskyttende.En: She was Ingrid's cousin, always protective.No: Hun likte ikke at Ingrid ga Kjetil for mye oppmerksomhet.En: She didn't like that Ingrid was giving Kjetil too much attention.No: Synnøve var skeptisk.En: Synnøve was skeptical.No: Dagen gikk, og festivalens musikalske rytmer og fortellinger bredte seg gjennom den kalde kvelden.En: The day went on, and the festival's musical rhythms and stories spread through the cold evening.No: Kjetil bestemte seg for å senke kameraet sitt og delta i aktivitetene.En: Kjetil decided to lower his camera and participate in the activities.No: Han danset til musikken og lærte å lage lasso som brukes i reindriften.En: He danced to the music and learned how to make a lasso used in reindeer herding.No: Han følte varme fra fellesskapet, til tross for den bitende kulden.En: He felt warmth from the community, despite the biting cold.No: Da natten senket seg, samlet de seg rundt bålet.En: As night fell, they gathered around the fire.No: Ingrid delte historier fra sin barndom, om det harde, men vakre livet i nord.En: Ingrid shared stories from her childhood, about the harsh yet beautiful life in the north.No: Kjetil lyttet intenst.En: Kjetil listened intently.No: Han fortalte så sin egen historie.En: He then told his own story.No: "Jeg vokste opp i Oslo, alltid omgitt av byens støy," fortalte han.En: "I grew up in Oslo, always surrounded by the city's noise," he said.No: "Jeg oppdaget fotografering som en måte å se det folk ofte overser.En: "I discovered photography as a way to see what people often overlook.No: Jeg vil vise verden de vakre kulturene vi har.En: I want to show the world the beautiful cultures we have."No: "Ingrid så på ham i det flakkende lyset av bålet, og det var som om et bånd vokste mellom dem i denne enkle, men dype delingen.En: Ingrid looked at him in the flickering light of the fire, and it was as if a bond grew between them in this simple yet profound sharing.No: Selv om Synnøve fortsatt var på vakt, så hun at Ingrid hadde åpnet sitt hjerte litt mer.En: Although Synnøve was still cautious, she saw that Ingrid had opened her heart a little more.No: Ingrid bestemte seg for å gi Kjetil en sjanse.En: Ingrid decided to give Kjetil a chance.No: Hun inviterte ham til å bli med på flere aktiviteter, vise ham hennes verden.En: She invited him to join more activities, to show him her world.No: Dagene gikk, og Kjetils kamera fanget mer enn bare bilder.En: The days passed, and Kjetil's camera captured more than just images.No: Han fanget historier, smil, og en dypere forståelse av samenes liv.En: He captured stories, smiles, and a deeper understanding of the Sami life.No: Han lærte å respektere, ikke bare beundre.En: He learned to respect, not just admire.No: Ingrid og Kjetil begynte å bygge noe som liknet et vennskap.En: Ingrid and Kjetil began to build something akin to friendship.No: Ettersom festivalen gikk mot slutten, følte Kjetil seg mer hjemme, ikke lenger en fremmed.En: As the festival drew to a close, Kjetil felt more at home, no longer a stranger.No: Han var blitt akseptert, om enn forsiktig, av samfunnets folk.En: He had been accepted, albeit cautiously, by the people of the community.No: Kjetil tok med seg mer enn bare bilder tilbake til Oslo.En: Kjetil took back more than just photos to Oslo.No: Han tok med seg en dypere respekt for en kultur han først bare hadde ønsket å fange med kameraet sitt.En: He took with him a deeper respect for a culture he initially only wanted to capture with his camera.No: Ingrid fant ut at det å dele sin verden kunne bringe forståelse og en følelse av fellesskap, selv med dem som først syntes å være annerledes.En: Ingrid found that sharing her world could bring understanding and a sense of community, even with those who seemed different at first.No: Og blant hette av stjernene over Finnmark, var de ikke lenger fremmede, men del av en større fortelling om forståelse og respekt.En: And under the cloak of stars over Finnmark, they were no longer strangers, but part of a larger story of understanding and respect. Vocabulary Words:beamed: strålteenthusiasm: entusiasmegracefully: grasiøstfestive: feststemningenmigration: flyttingscommitment: engasjementcuriosity: nysgjerrighetskepticism: skepsisgenuine: ekterhythms: rytmerherding: reindriftenbiting: bitendeflickering: flakkendeprofound: dypecautious: på vaktakin: liknetrespect: respektereoverlook: oversercommunity: fellesskapamidst: blantprotective: beskyttendecommitment: engasjementparticipate: deltaintently: intensstrangers: fremmedeskeptically: skeptiskgathered: samletalbeit: om ennharsh: hardeoverlook: overser

Don Witt of the Channel Daily News, a TR publication, interviews Kevin Nethercott, CEO of Tresic, to discuss the company’s focus on bringing intelligence to the mid-market through CSP partners. Kevin Nethercott Kevin explains Tresic’s mission to leverage AI for conversational intelligence, offering products like After Call and First Alert that provide automated transcription, to-do item tracking, and keyword alerts for businesses. Kevin highlights Tresic’s partnership with service providers like NetSapiens and their ability to quickly deploy solutions for mid-market companies. Kevin also shared his background in communications technology and expressed excitement about Tresic's potential to transform business operations through AI.   Mid-Market AI Solutions for Frontline Workers Kevin explains Tresic’s focus on mid-market businesses, which represent 60% of US businesses and a larger percentage globally. He emphasizes that mid-market companies need easy-to-use AI solutions to help frontline workers improve customer interactions and competitiveness. Before: missed moments. After: action is already done. Promises, risks, and buying signals show up in conversations. Most of that intelligence disappears into notes and follow-up gaps. Tresic makes it usable – and immediate! For more information, go to: Tresic

Today's media environment constantly tugs at your emotions and makes it harder to think clearly about your future. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller show how to treat feelings—especially being bothered—as raw material rather than reality, and how to quickly turn intense emotional energy into insight, better decisions, and creative projects that expand your future possibilities.​​Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:How information overload and constant media input affect the way people think.How Dan feeling bothered has led to the creation of powerful Strategic Coach® thinking tools.What taught Dan to flip negative feelings into a new project.How you can actually change the past.A thinking process that helps you separate emotion from any situation so you can respond creatively instead of reactively. Show Notes: Modern news and social media are engineered to grab your feelings, which can crowd out your ability to think about your own future. Constantly reacting to events outside of you makes it harder to think clearly and see where you actually want to go.​Feelings are experienced physically and biologically, not intellectually, which is why they can be so overwhelming in the moment. There's a big difference between simply having feelings and using those feelings to trigger real thinking and new ideas. Strong emotions, whether positive or negative, are early warning signals that something needs to be understood, decided, or created. When you get deeply bothered by an experience, you can either stay stuck in the story or use that energy to design a better future. Many of Strategic Coach's most powerful thinking tools, including The Experience Transformer®, were created because Dan was determined not to repeat a negative experience.​Capturing the energy from a negative event and channeling it into a specific creative project gives you huge momentum—but only for a short window of time. Reinterpreting past experiences through learning changes how they feel and upgrades your capabilities going forward.​Taking ownership of your emotional responses gives you power, control, and agency instead of leaving you at the mercy of circumstances or other people.  Resources: Multiplication By Subtraction by Shannon Waller Transforming Experiences Into Multipliers Not Being Bothered by Dan Sullivan

For decades, the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association has been preserving the voices of Stanley's past — and those stories are still being shared today.

In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne interviews wilderness photographer Joy Kachina, who recently won the Natural Landscape Photography Awards for her evocative work documenting Tasmania's endangered cider gums. Joy Kachina shares her deep love and spiritual connection with Tasmania's unique forests, particularly the threatened cider gum, and discusses how her photography is both a form of creative expression and environmental advocacy. The conversation touches on her process of intuitively capturing the “personality” of trees, the challenges of balancing aesthetic beauty with honest depictions of environmental loss, and the role of exhibitions and community in conservation efforts. The episode is an inspiring exploration of using art to celebrate natural wonders and shine a light on pressing conservation issues. Resources Mentioned Joy Kachina Photography Natural Landscape Photography Awards (NLPA) Support the show on Patreon The Meaning in the Making by Sean Tucker The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben Collapse by Jared Diamond The Giants (film) Tasmanian Land Conservancy Bob Brown Foundation The Ancients by Andrew Darby Joy Kachina on Instagram Photographers & Artists Mentioned Jeff Freestone Steve Parish Ken Duncan Wendy Bagnall Sally Mason Beth Buelow Karen Waller Martin Osner Mieka Boynton Luke Tscharke Paul Hoelen Martin Rak Hanneke van Camp

Protecting high-value jewelry, heirlooms, and physical assets takes more than a safe or an insurance policy. In this clip from the Executive Protection Lifestyle Podcast, host Byron Rogers speaks with Aaron (fortifiedcastleconsulting) from Fortified Castle Consulting about how professional macro photography, certified appraisals, and secure digital vaulting dramatically improve recovery chances if valuables are stolen. They break down: ✔️ How law enforcement actually uses photos in investigations ✔️ Why PDFs matter for evidence ✔️ Capturing serial numbers and unique markings ✔️ How Castle Vault securely stores asset documentation This is real-world, practitioner-level insight into modern asset protection.

For the last eight years, 19-year-old Kate Quach has been volunteering at a senior center in San Francisco. In that time, Kate has made a lot of friends among the elderly residents living there. And she's captured their stories in two self-published poetry collections. KALW's Anna Casalme brings us the story.

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Jordan Welke Published: January 26, 2026 Length: ~30 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center ACE Up Your Trade Game: Modernizing Family Logistics This week on Simply Trade, host Annik Sobing chats with Jordan Welke, next-generation leader of Welke Customs Brokers & International Freight Forwarders, about evolving a family-owned logistics firm in a changing trade landscape. From rented desks symbolizing rapid 2025 growth to blending old-school service with cutting-edge tech, Jordan shares how Welke transformed challenges into expansion. Whether you're scaling a brokerage, managing hybrid teams, or navigating tariffs, this episode reveals strategies for staying nimble, compliant, and people-focused amid industry shifts.​ What You'll Learn in This Episode: Origins of Welke: Founded in 1985 from a basement brokerage to North America's magazine specialist 2025 breakout: Two new U.S. offices, 10 hires, NV OCC licensing for freight forwarding Hybrid culture: Three office days, flying teams for unity despite remote options Tech-service blend: Automating data entry to free staff for concierge client care Growth drivers: Capturing clients from acquired competitors, handling supply chain chaos Branding edge: Fun website vibes (shipping container dreams) driving inbound leads Leadership scaling: Empower divisional managers while communicating 5-year vision company-wide Adapting to pitfalls: Nimble mindset, owning mistakes, constant education like CVSA exams Future-proofing: Compliance tech, agency feeds, and hiring hustlers for U.S. sales​ Tips for Getting Started: Honor roots: Pair personalized service with AI for mundane tasks—keep humans on exceptions. Build online presence: SEO-optimize with personality to stand out in searches. Scale smart: Hire/promote leaders per office, share vision to preserve "mom-and-pop" feel. Stay adaptable: Embrace failure as learning; invest in team training amid tariffs/strikes. Respond fast: Answer crisis calls instantly—turn disruptions into loyalty wins.​ Key Takeaways: Welke proves family businesses thrive by modernizing without losing heart—40 profitable years into 2026 growth. Tech enhances, doesn't replace, expert people in complex trade. Nimbleness, culture, and quick service capture market share as boomers retire and chaos rises. Data-driven branding and automation build credibility for enterprise plays.​ Resources & Mentions: Jordan Welke: Connect on LinkedIn (search Welke Customs Brokers) Welke Customs Brokers: www.welke.com — Customs brokerage, freight forwarding, 3PL across North America Hiring: U.S. freight/customs sales roles open—DM Jordan for culture-fit hustlers Industry context: Tariffs, CARM, supply disruptions boosting demand for agile partners​ Credits Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Jordan Welk Producer: Annik Sobing      Subscribe & Follow New episodes weekly! Presented by: Global Training Center

Photographer Dennys Ilic and Paris Chong dive into the challenging art of capturing truly breathtaking landscapes, reminiscing about the beautiful, yet elusive, scenery of Joshua Tree. The conversation quickly shifts to the technical side as Dennys discusses his preference for the Leica SL3-S for its superior low-light performance during concert shoots, leading to an incredible recap of his time on the road with Alanis Morissette, including the "jaw-dropping" experience of photographing her performance in front of 150,000 people at Glastonbury and the grand finale at the O2 Arena.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Dennys Ilichttps://youtu.be/c_IR4DRVq6ohttps://www.theparischongshow.com

What happens when a neighborhood tells its own story? In this episode of Reverb Effect, we step into Detroit's Woodbridge neighborhood to hear firsthand accounts of resilience, memory, and change – from postwar life and the 1967 uprising to art, activism, and shifting pressures of today. Lucy Smith is a PhD candidate in History and Women's and Gender Studies. Cheyenne Pettit received her PhD in History in 2025 and is now Assistant Professor of History at Missouri Southern State University. Richard Bachmann is a resident of Woodbridge and a PhD candidate in History. Angie Gaabo is a resident of Woodbridge and the former director of the Woodbridge Neighborhood Development nonprofit organization. Explore more at the Woodbridge Digital Archive.      

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Capturing Budapest: A Wintry Tale of Beauty and Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Horgász-bástya a hó alatt csendesen pihent.En: The Horgász-bástya rested quietly under the snow.Hu: Bence és Réka ott álltak, és csodálták Budapest gyönyörű látképét.En: Bence and Réka stood there, admiring the beautiful view of Budapest.Hu: A Duna túlpartján a Parlament épülete büszkén magasodott az ég felé.En: On the other side of the Duna, the building of the Parliament proudly rose towards the sky.Hu: Bence nagyon lelkes volt.En: Bence was very enthusiastic.Hu: Az építészet mindig is érdekelte, és ez a hely különösen megigézte.En: He had always been interested in architecture, and this place particularly fascinated him.Hu: — Mennyire csodás! — mondta Bence.En: "How wonderful!" said Bence.Hu: — Muszáj készítenem egy képet!En: "I have to take a picture!"Hu: — Rendben, de vigyázz magadra! — figyelmeztette Réka.En: "Alright, but be careful!" warned Réka.Hu: — Nagyon hideg van, és a talaj csúszós.En: "It's very cold, and the ground is slippery."Hu: Bence elővette a fényképezőgépét.En: Bence took out his camera.Hu: Fújt a hideg szél, de őt ez nem érdekelte.En: The cold wind blew, but he didn't care.Hu: Csak a tökéletes fotóra koncentrált.En: He focused solely on the perfect shot.Hu: Ám ahogy kitartotta a gépet, hirtelen szédülni kezdett.En: But as he held out the camera, he suddenly started to feel dizzy.Hu: A világ körülötte forogni látszott.En: The world around him seemed to spin.Hu: — Jaj, Bence! Ülj le egy kicsit! — kiáltott Réka aggódva.En: "Oh, Bence! Sit down for a moment!" shouted Réka worriedly.Hu: — Csak egy pillanat, mindjárt kész... — Bence próbálta összeszedni magát, de a szédülés nem múlt.En: "Just a moment, almost done..." Bence tried to compose himself, but the dizziness didn't pass.Hu: Nem akarta elengedni a lehetőséget, hogy lefotózza a Parlamentet.En: He didn't want to miss the opportunity to photograph the Parliament.Hu: — Kérlek, pihenj egy kicsit — kérlelte Réka.En: "Please, rest a little," pleaded Réka.Hu: — Nem akarlak bajba sodorni.En: "I don't want you to get into trouble."Hu: Bence végül engedett.En: Bence eventually acquiesced.Hu: Réka segített neki leülni egy közeli padra.En: Réka helped him sit down on a nearby bench.Hu: A széllökéseknek már kevésbé voltak kitéve, így egy kicsit megnyugodott.En: They were less exposed to the gusts of wind there, so he calmed down a little.Hu: Réka nem tágított mellőle, lassan visszatért a világosság Bence szeme elé.En: Réka stayed by his side, and slowly the clarity returned to Bence's vision.Hu: — Készen vagy? Megpróbáljuk újra? — kérdezte Réka gyengéden.En: "Are you ready? Shall we try again?" asked Réka gently.Hu: Bence bólogatott.En: Bence nodded.Hu: Réka odatartotta Bence kezét, hogy megfoghassa a fényképezőt.En: Réka supported Bence's hand to help him hold the camera.Hu: Együtt sikerült megörökíteniük a pillanatot.En: Together, they managed to capture the moment.Hu: A Parlament most már a fotón is épp olyan gyönyörű volt, mint élőben.En: The Parliament was just as beautiful in the photo as it was in real life.Hu: Miután elkészültek, Réka segítette Bencét felállni.En: After they finished, Réka helped Bence stand up.Hu: Elindultak egy közeli kávézó felé.En: They headed towards a nearby café.Hu: A meleg teától Bence hamarosan jobban érezte magát.En: The warm tea soon made Bence feel better.Hu: — Köszönöm, hogy itt voltál velem — mondta Bence.En: "Thank you for being here with me," said Bence.Hu: — Mindig itt vagyok neked — mosolygott Réka.En: "I'm always here for you," smiled Réka.Hu: Nézegették a képeket együtt.En: They looked through the pictures together.Hu: Gyönyörűek lettek.En: They turned out beautifully.Hu: Bence megtanulta, hogy az izgalom fontos, de az egészség még inkább.En: Bence learned that excitement is important, but health even more so.Hu: Megfogadta, hogy a jövőben jobban vigyáz magára.En: He promised to take better care of himself in the future.Hu: A téli Budapest örök emlék maradt számukra, és a nap vége felé már csak a szép pillanatokra emlékeztek.En: The winter Budapest remained an everlasting memory for them, and by the end of the day, they only remembered the beautiful moments. Vocabulary Words:admiring: csodáltákview: látképenthusiastic: lelkesarchitecture: építészetfascinated: megigéztecareful: vigyázzslippery: csúszósdizzy: szédülniclarity: világosságcompose: összeszedniopportunity: lehetőségacquiesced: engedettgusts: széllökésekexposed: kitévebench: padracapture: megörökíteniphotograph: lefotózzawarm: melegtea: teapromised: megfogadtaremain: maradteverlasting: örökmemory: emlékpleaded: kérleltesoon: hamarosanworry: aggódvahealth: egészségimportant: fontosparticularly: különösenwind: szél

The constant noise around AI has created a strange situation in talent acquisition. On one side, relentless hype has made many TA leaders deeply skeptical, reluctant to invest in technology that feels oversold. On the other side, some employers have pushed through the fog and are getting genuine, measurable results from AI agents in their hiring processes. The gap between these two groups is widening fast. So how do you separate what actually works from what's just marketing? What does effective AI agent implementation really look like in practice, and what value is it driving for the employers embracing it My guest this week is Max Legardez Coquin, Founder and CEO at Maki. I saw Maki's technology in action at UNLEASH last year and was genuinely impressed by what they're delivering for a variety of enterprise employers. In our conversation, Max explains how using AI to develop a scientific approach to hiring is driving tangible value in terms of quality, speed, efficiency, and a vastly improved candidate experience. In the interview, we discuss: Making recruiting a science Capturing signals to make better hiring decisions AI agents, the case studies that show they are working What do candidates think about this level of automation? Using compound intelligence to drive predictive hiring Advice to TA Leaders on recruiting transformation Will adoption rates increase this year? What does the future look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

As I think about 2026, I've realized that for the first time ever, I'm not craving more ambition, more structure, or more systems. I'm craving less, and I want to create more peace and calm in my daily life. In this episode, I'm sharing why regulating my nervous system has become one of my biggest personal goals this year, and how I'm intentionally becoming more analog to support that. We talk about overstimulation, doom scrolling, decision fatigue, and how constant input has quietly become normalized in our lives. I walk through the practical shifts I'm making - from using paper instead of apps, reading physical books, sitting in silence, reducing phone time, and creating calmer mornings and evenings - along with the mental patterns I'm unlearning around productivity, stimulation, and burnout. This is a grounded, honest conversation about slowing down, reducing noise, and creating space to actually feel calm again.Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

When Paul first started this show, indexing and target-date funds were not very popular at all, as the world experienced a decade where large U.S. companies struggled to generate any returns for investors. Fast forward another decade, and indexing and target date funds are now all the rage as investors believe that “indexing” is synonymous with great returns, low fees, and wealth in retirement. Indexing may sound like diversification, but Paul explains what really happens when millions of investors choose this path for their portfolios. Later in the episode, Paul shares where fund companies make the biggest mistakes with indexing and provides a blueprint for capturing market returns that won't leave you overweight in a few companies.   Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income Guide now at paulwinkler.com/relax and take the stress out of planning your retirement.   This material is for general educational purposes only and is not personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation for any security or strategy. All financial decisions involve risk, and you should consult qualified professionals before acting on this information. Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser.

Wedding photographer Jazmin Andrade joins the IDOIQ Podcast for her first podcast ever—with her husband Miguel along for moral support—and shares how a simple point-and-shoot gift turned into a full photography business. Jazmin talks through her path from early low-budget bookings to confidently charging what she's worth, how styled shoots and workshops helped her level up, and why she prioritizes customer experience as much as the photos themselves.They nerd out on favorite engagement photo locations around Northwest Arkansas (hello, Crystal Bridges and Tanyard Creek) and Jasmine's favorite venue to shoot (Horsehead Lake Lodge). Plus, they fire through a fun rapid-fire “this or that” wedding game—first looks, adults-only receptions, sparkler exits (hard pass), photo booths, ceremony timing, and whether couples should spend more on food or entertainment. If you're planning a wedding or hiring a photographer, this episode is a practical, funny, and encouraging look at what makes wedding photos feel real—and what makes vendors unforgettable.For More Info: https://www.jazminandrade.com/

“Money Movers” provides investors with real-time analysis of the stories and the people attracting the attention of the markets each day. Capturing the energy of day's early trading, the program includes the breaking news and numbers driving stocks and sectors, helping investors make critical decisions. “Money Movers” anchors speak with the CEOs, government decision-makers and newsmakers who play a relevant role in how money is moving. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last time we spoke about the climax of the battle of Lake Khasan. In August, the Lake Khasan region became a tense theater of combat as Soviet and Japanese forces clashed around Changkufeng and Hill 52. The Soviets pushed a multi-front offensive, bolstered by artillery, tanks, and air power, yet the Japanese defenders held firm, aided by engineers, machine guns, and heavy guns. By the ninth and tenth, a stubborn Japanese resilience kept Hill 52 and Changkufeng in Japanese hands, though the price was steep and the field was littered with the costs of battle. Diplomatically, both sides aimed to confine the fighting and avoid a larger war. Negotiations trudged on, culminating in a tentative cease-fire draft for August eleventh: a halt to hostilities, positions to be held as of midnight on the tenth, and the creation of a border-demarcation commission. Moscow pressed for a neutral umpire; Tokyo resisted, accepting a Japanese participant but rejecting a neutral referee. The cease-fire was imperfect, with miscommunications and differing interpretations persisting.    #185 Operation Hainan Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. After what seemed like a lifetime over in the northern border between the USSR and Japan, today we are returning to the Second Sino-Japanese War. Now I thought it might be a bit jarring to dive into it, so let me do a brief summary of where we are at, in the year of 1939. As the calendar turned to 1939, the Second Sino-Japanese War, which had erupted in July 1937 with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident and escalated into full-scale conflict, had evolved into a protracted quagmire for the Empire of Japan. What began as a swift campaign to subjugate the Republic of China under Chiang Kai-shek had, by the close of 1938, transformed into a war of attrition. Japanese forces, under the command of generals like Shunroku Hata and Yasuji Okamura, had achieved stunning territorial gains: the fall of Shanghai in November 1937 after a brutal three-month battle that cost over 200,000 Chinese lives; the infamous capture of Nanjing in December 1937, marked by the Nanjing Massacre where an estimated 300,000 civilians and disarmed soldiers were killed in a six-week orgy of violence; and the sequential occupations of Xuzhou in May 1938, Wuhan in October 1938, and Guangzhou that same month.  These victories secured Japan's control over China's eastern seaboard, major riverine arteries like the Yangtze, and key industrial centers, effectively stripping the Nationalists of much of their economic base. Yet, despite these advances, China refused to capitulate. Chiang's government had retreated inland to the mountainous stronghold of Chongqing in Sichuan province, where it regrouped amid the fog-laden gorges, drawing on the vast human reserves of China's interior and the resilient spirit of its people. By late 1938, Japanese casualties had mounted to approximately 50,000 killed and 200,000 wounded annually, straining the Imperial Japanese Army's resources and exposing the vulnerabilities of overextended supply lines deep into hostile territory. In Tokyo, the corridors of the Imperial General Headquarters and the Army Ministry buzzed with urgent deliberations during the winter of 1938-1939. The initial doctrine of "quick victory" through decisive battles, epitomized by the massive offensives of 1937 and 1938, had proven illusory. Japan's military planners, influenced by the Kwantung Army's experiences in Manchuria and the ongoing stalemate, recognized that China's sheer size, with its 4 million square miles and over 400 million inhabitants, rendered total conquest unfeasible without unacceptable costs. Intelligence reports highlighted the persistence of Chinese guerrilla warfare, particularly in the north where Communist forces under Mao Zedong's Eighth Route Army conducted hit-and-run operations from bases in Shanxi and Shaanxi, sabotaging railways and ambushing convoys. The Japanese response included brutal pacification campaigns, such as the early iterations of what would later formalize as the "Three Alls Policy" (kill all, burn all, loot all), aimed at devastating rural economies and isolating resistance pockets. But these measures only fueled further defiance. By early 1939, a strategic pivot was formalized: away from direct annihilation of Chinese armies toward a policy of economic strangulation. This "blockade and interdiction" approach sought to sever China's lifelines to external aid, choking off the flow of weapons, fuel, and materiel that sustained the Nationalist war effort. As one Japanese staff officer noted in internal memos, the goal was to "starve the dragon in its lair," acknowledging the limits of Japanese manpower, total forces in China numbered around 1 million by 1939, against China's inexhaustible reserves. Central to this new strategy were the three primary overland supply corridors that had emerged as China's backdoors to the world, compensating for the Japanese naval blockade that had sealed off most coastal ports since late 1937. The first and most iconic was the Burma Road, a 717-mile engineering marvel hastily constructed between 1937 and 1938 by over 200,000 Chinese and Burmese laborers under the direction of engineers like Chih-Ping Chen. Stretching from the railhead at Lashio in British Burma (modern Myanmar) through treacherous mountain passes and dense jungles to Kunming in Yunnan province, the road navigated elevations up to 7,000 feet with hundreds of hairpin turns and precarious bridges. By early 1939, it was operational, albeit plagued by monsoonal mudslides, banditry, and mechanical breakdowns of the imported trucks, many Ford and Chevrolet models supplied via British Rangoon. Despite these challenges, it funneled an increasing volume of aid: in 1939 alone, estimates suggest up to 10,000 tons per month of munitions, gasoline, and aircraft parts from Allied sources, including early Lend-Lease precursors from the United States. The road's completion in 1938 had been a direct response to the loss of southern ports, and its vulnerability to aerial interdiction made it a prime target in Japanese planning documents. The second lifeline was the Indochina route, centered on the French-built Yunnan-Vietnam Railway (also known as the Hanoi-Kunming Railway), a 465-mile narrow-gauge line completed in 1910 that linked the port of Haiphong in French Indochina to Kunming via Hanoi and Lao Cai. This colonial artery, supplemented by parallel roads and river transport along the Red River, became China's most efficient supply conduit in 1938-1939, exploiting France's uneasy neutrality. French authorities, under Governor-General Pierre Pasquier and later Georges Catroux, turned a blind eye to transshipments, allowing an average of 15,000 to 20,000 tons monthly in early 1939, far surpassing the Burma Road's initial capacity. Cargoes included Soviet arms rerouted via Vladivostok and American oil, with French complicity driven by anti-Japanese sentiment and profitable tolls. However, Japanese reconnaissance flights from bases in Guangdong noted the vulnerability of bridges and rail yards, leading to initial bombing raids by mid-1939. Diplomatic pressure mounted, with Tokyo issuing protests to Paris, foreshadowing the 1940 closure under Vichy France after the fall of France in Europe. The route's proximity to the South China Sea made it a focal point for Japanese naval strategists, who viewed it as a "leak in the blockade." The third corridor, often overlooked but critical, was the Northwest Highway through Soviet Central Asia and Xinjiang province. This overland network, upgraded between 1937 and 1941 with Soviet assistance, connected the Turkestan-Siberian Railway at Almaty (then Alma-Ata) to Lanzhou in Gansu via Urumqi, utilizing a mix of trucks, camel caravans, and rudimentary roads across the Gobi Desert and Tian Shan mountains. Under the Sino-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact of August 1937 and subsequent aid agreements, Moscow supplied China with over 900 aircraft, 82 tanks, 1,300 artillery pieces, and vast quantities of ammunition and fuel between 1937 and 1941—much of it traversing this route. In 1938-1939, volumes peaked, with Soviet pilots and advisors even establishing air bases in Lanzhou. The highway's construction involved tens of thousands of Chinese laborers, facing harsh winters and logistical hurdles, but it delivered up to 2,000 tons monthly, including entire fighter squadrons like the Polikarpov I-16. Japanese intelligence, aware of this "Red lifeline," planned disruptions but were constrained by the ongoing Nomonhan Incident on the Manchurian-Soviet border in 1939, which diverted resources and highlighted the risks of provoking Moscow. These routes collectively sustained China's resistance, prompting Japan's high command to prioritize their severance. In March 1939, the South China Area Army was established under General Rikichi Andō (later succeeded by Field Marshal Hisaichi Terauchi), headquartered in Guangzhou, with explicit orders to disrupt southern communications. Aerial campaigns intensified, with Mitsubishi G3M "Nell" bombers from Wuhan and Guangzhou targeting Kunming's airfields and the Red River bridges, while diplomatic maneuvers pressured colonial powers: Britain faced demands during the June 1939 Tientsin Crisis to close the Burma Road, and France received ultimatums that culminated in the 1940 occupation of northern Indochina. Yet, direct assaults on Yunnan or Guangxi were deemed too arduous due to rugged terrain and disease risks. Instead, planners eyed peripheral objectives to encircle these arteries. This strategic calculus set the stage for the invasion of Hainan Island, a 13,000-square-mile landmass off Guangdong's southern coast, rich in iron and copper but strategically priceless for its position astride the Indochina route and proximity to Hong Kong. By February 1939, Japanese admirals like Nobutake Kondō of the 5th Fleet advocated seizure to establish air and naval bases, plugging blockade gaps and enabling raids on Haiphong and Kunming, a prelude to broader southern expansion that would echo into the Pacific War. Now after the fall campaign around Canton in autumn 1938, the Japanese 21st Army found itself embedded in a relentless effort to sever the enemy's lifelines. Its primary objective shifted from mere battlefield engagements to tightening the choke points of enemy supply, especially along the Canton–Hankou railway. Recognizing that war materiel continued to flow into the enemy's hands, the Imperial General Headquarters ordered the 21st Army to strike at every other supply route, one by one, until the arteries of logistics were stifled. The 21st Army undertook a series of decisive occupations to disrupt transport and provisioning from multiple directions. To sustain these difficult campaigns, Imperial General Headquarters reinforced the south China command, enabling greater operational depth and endurance. The 21st Army benefited from a series of reinforcements during 1939, which allowed a reorganization of assignments and missions: In late January, the Iida Detachment was reorganized into the Formosa Mixed Brigade and took part in the invasion of Hainan Island.  Hainan, just 15 miles across the Qiongzhou Strait from the mainland, represented a critical "loophole": it lay astride the Gulf of Tonkin, enabling smuggling of arms and materiel from Haiphong to Kunming, and offered potential airfields for bombing raids deep into Yunnan. Japanese interest in Hainan dated to the 1920s, driven by the Taiwan Governor-General's Office, which eyed the island's tropical resources (rubber, iron, copper) and naval potential at ports like Sanya (Samah). Prewar surveys by Japanese firms, such as those documented in Ide Kiwata's Minami Shina no Sangyō to Keizai (1939), highlighted mineral wealth and strategic harbors. The fall of Guangzhou in October 1938 provided the perfect launchpad, but direct invasion was delayed until early 1939 amid debates between the IJA (favoring mainland advances) and IJN (prioritizing naval encirclement). The operation would also heavily align with broader "southward advance" (Nanshin-ron) doctrine foreshadowing invasions of French Indochina (1940) and the Pacific War. On the Chinese side, Hainan was lightly defended as part of Guangdong's "peace preservation" under General Yu Hanmou. Two security regiments, six guard battalions, and a self-defense corps, totaling around 7,000–10,000 poorly equipped troops guarded the island, supplemented by roughly 300 Communist guerrillas under Feng Baiju, who operated independently in the interior. The indigenous Li (Hlai) people in the mountainous south, alienated by Nationalist taxes, provided uneven support but later allied with Communists. The Imperial General Headquarters ordered the 21st Army, in cooperation with the Navy, to occupy and hold strategic points on the island near Haikou-Shih. The 21st Army commander assigned the Formosa Mixed Brigade to carry out this mission. Planning began in late 1938 under the IJN's Fifth Fleet, with IJA support from the 21st Army. The objective: secure northern and southern landing sites to bisect the island, establish air/naval bases, and exploit resources. Vice Admiral Nobutake Kondō, commanding the fleet, emphasized surprise and air superiority. The invasion began under the cover of darkness on February 9, 1939, when Kondō's convoy entered Tsinghai Bay on the northern shore of Hainan and anchored at midnight. Japanese troops swiftly disembarked, encountering minimal initial resistance from the surprised Chinese defenders, and secured a beachhead in the northern zone. At 0300 hours on 10 February, the Formosa Mixed Brigade, operating in close cooperation with naval units, executed a surprise landing at the northeastern point of Tengmai Bay in north Hainan. By 04:30, the right flank reached the main road leading to Fengyingshih, while the left flank reached a position two kilometers south of Tienwei. By 07:00, the right flank unit had overcome light enemy resistance near Yehli and occupied Chiungshan. At that moment there were approximately 1,000 elements of the enemy's 5th Infantry Brigade (militia) at Chiungshan; about half of these troops were destroyed, and the remainder fled into the hills south of Tengmai in a state of disarray. Around 08:30 that same day, the left flank unit advanced to the vicinity of Shuchang and seized Hsiuying Heights. By 12:00, it occupied Haikou, the island's northern port city and administrative center, beginning around noon. Army and navy forces coordinated to mop up remaining pockets of resistance in the northern areas, overwhelming the scattered Chinese security units through superior firepower and organization. No large-scale battles are recorded in primary accounts; instead, the engagements were characterized by rapid advances and localized skirmishes, as the Chinese forces, lacking heavy artillery or air support, could not mount a sustained defense. By the end of the day, Japanese control over the north was consolidating, with Haikou falling under their occupation.Also on 10 February, the Brigade pushed forward to seize Cingang. Wenchang would be taken on the 22nd, followed by Chinglan Port on the 23rd. On February 11, the operation expanded southward when land combat units amphibiously assaulted Samah (now Sanya) at the island's southern tip. This landing allowed them to quickly seize key positions, including the port of Yulin (Yulinkang) and the town of Yai-Hsien (Yaxian, now part of Sanya). With these southern footholds secured, Japanese forces fanned out to subjugate the rest of the island, capturing inland areas and infrastructure with little organized opposition. Meanwhile, the landing party of the South China Navy Expeditionary Force, which had joined with the Army to secure Haikou, began landing on the island's southern shore at dawn on 14 February. They operated under the protection of naval and air units. By the same morning, the landing force had advanced to Sa-Riya and, by 12:00 hours, had captured Yulin Port. Chinese casualties were significant in the brief fighting; from January to May 1939, reports indicate the 11th security regiment alone suffered 8 officers and 162 soldiers killed, 3 officers and 16 wounded, and 5 officers and 68 missing, though figures for other units are unclear. Japanese losses were not publicly detailed but appear to have been light.  When crisis pressed upon them, Nationalist forces withdrew from coastal Haikou, shepherding the last civilians toward the sheltering embrace of the Wuzhi mountain range that bands the central spine of Hainan. From that high ground they sought to endure the storm, praying that the rugged hills might shield their families from the reach of war. Yet the Li country's mountains did not deliver a sanctuary free of conflict. Later in August of 1943, an uprising erupted among the Li,Wang Guoxing, a figure of local authority and stubborn resolve. His rebellion was swiftly crushed; in reprisal, the Nationalists executed a seizure of vengeance that extended far beyond the moment of defeat, claiming seven thousand members of Wang Guoxing's kin in his village. The episode was grim testimony to the brutal calculus of war, where retaliation and fear indelibly etched the landscape of family histories. Against this backdrop, the Communists under Feng Baiju and the native Li communities forged a vigorous guerrilla war against the occupiers. The struggle was not confined to partisan skirmishes alone; it unfolded as a broader contest of survival and resistance. The Japanese response was relentless and punitive, and it fell upon Li communities in western Hainan with particular ferocity, Sanya and Danzhou bore the brunt of violence, as did the many foreign laborers conscripted into service by the occupying power. The toll of these reprisals was stark: among hundreds of thousands of slave laborers pressed into service, tens of thousands perished. Of the 100,000 laborers drawn from Hong Kong, only about 20,000 survived the war's trials, a haunting reminder of the human cost embedded in the occupation. Strategically, the island of Hainan took on a new if coercive purpose. Portions of the island were designated as a naval administrative district, with the Hainan Guard District Headquarters established at Samah, signaling its role as a forward air base and as an operational flank for broader anti-Chiang Kai-shek efforts. In parallel, the island's rich iron and copper resources were exploited to sustain the war economy of the occupiers. The control of certain areas on Hainan provided a base of operations for incursions into Guangdong and French Indochina, while the airbases that dotted the island enabled long-range air raids that threaded routes from French Indochina and Burma into the heart of China. The island thus assumed a grim dual character: a frontier fortress for the occupiers and a ground for the prolonged suffering of its inhabitants. Hainan then served as a launchpad for later incursions into Guangdong and Indochina. Meanwhile after Wuhan's collapse, the Nationalist government's frontline strength remained formidable, even as attrition gnawed at its edges. By the winter of 1938–1939, the front line had swelled to 261 divisions of infantry and cavalry, complemented by 50 independent brigades. Yet the political and military fissures within the Kuomintang suggested fragility beneath the apparent depth of manpower. The most conspicuous rupture came with Wang Jingwei's defection, the vice president and chairman of the National Political Council, who fled to Hanoi on December 18, 1938, leading a procession of more than ten other KMT officials, including Chen Gongbo, Zhou Fohai, Chu Minqi, and Zeng Zhongming. In the harsh arithmetic of war, defections could not erase the country's common resolve to resist Japanese aggression, and the anti-Japanese national united front still served as a powerful instrument, rallying the Chinese populace to "face the national crisis together." Amid this political drama, Japan's strategy moved into a phase that sought to convert battlefield endurance into political consolidation. As early as January 11, 1938, Tokyo had convened an Imperial Conference and issued a framework for handling the China Incident that would shape the theater for years. The "Outline of Army Operations Guidance" and "Continental Order No. 241" designated the occupied territories as strategic assets to be held with minimal expansion beyond essential needs. The instruction mapped an operational zone that compressed action to a corridor between Anqing, Xinyang, Yuezhou, and Nanchang, while the broader line of occupation east of a line tracing West Sunit, Baotou, and the major river basins would be treated as pacified space. This was a doctrine of attrition, patience, and selective pressure—enough to hold ground, deny resources to the Chinese, and await a more opportune political rupture. Yet even as Japan sought political attrition, the war's tactical center of gravity drifted toward consolidation around Wuhan and the pathways that fed the Yangtze. In October 1938, after reducing Wuhan to a fortressed crescent of contested ground, the Japanese General Headquarters acknowledged the imperative to adapt to a protracted war. The new calculus prioritized political strategy alongside military operations: "We should attach importance to the offensive of political strategy, cultivate and strengthen the new regime, and make the National Government decline, which will be effective." If the National Government trembled under coercive pressure, it risked collapse, and if not immediately, then gradually through a staged series of operations. In practice, this meant reinforcing a centralized center while allowing peripheral fronts to be leveraged against Chongqing's grip on the war's moral economy. In the immediate post-Wuhan period, Japan divided its responsibilities and aimed at a standoff that would enable future offensives. The 11th Army Group, stationed in the Wuhan theater, became the spearhead of field attacks on China's interior, occupying a strategic triangle that included Hunan, Jiangxi, and Guangxi, and protecting the rear of southwest China's line of defense. The central objective was not merely to seize territory, but to deny Chinese forces the capacity to maneuver along the critical rail and river corridors that fed the Nanjing–Jiujiang line and the Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway. Central to this plan was Wuhan's security and the ability to constrain Jiujiang's access to the Yangtze, preserving a corridor for air power and logistics. The pre-war arrangement in early 1939 was a tableau of layered defenses and multiple war zones, designed to anticipate and blunt Japanese maneuver. By February 1939, the Ninth War Zone under Xue Yue stood in a tense standoff with the Japanese 11th Army along the Jiangxi and Hubei front south of the Yangtze. The Ninth War Zone's order of battle, Luo Zhuoying's 19th Army Group defending the northern Nanchang front, Wang Lingji's 30th Army Group near Wuning, Fan Songfu's 8th and 73rd Armies along Henglu, Tang Enbo's 31st Army Group guarding southern Hubei and northern Hunan, and Lu Han's 1st Army Group in reserve near Changsha and Liuyang, was a carefully calibrated attempt to absorb, delay, and disrupt any Xiushui major Japanese thrust toward Nanchang, a city whose strategic significance stretched beyond its own bounds. In the spring of 1939, Nanchang was the one city in southern China that Tokyo could not leave in Chinese hands. It was not simply another provincial capital; it was the beating heart of whatever remained of China's war effort south of the Yangtze, and the Japanese knew it. High above the Gan River, on the flat plains west of Poyang Lake, lay three of the finest airfields China had ever built: Qingyunpu, Daxiaochang, and Xiangtang. Constructed only a few years earlier with Soviet engineers and American loans, they were long, hard-surfaced, and ringed with hangars and fuel dumps. Here the Chinese Air Force had pulled back after the fall of Wuhan, and here the red-starred fighters and bombers of the Soviet volunteer groups still flew. From Nanchang's runways a determined pilot could reach Japanese-held Wuhan in twenty minutes, Guangzhou in less than an hour, and even strike the docks at Hong Kong if he pushed his range. Every week Japanese reconnaissance planes returned with photographs of fresh craters patched, new aircraft parked wing-to-wing, and Soviet pilots sunning themselves beside their I-16s. As long as those fields remained Chinese, Japan could never claim the sky. The city was more than airfields. It sat exactly where the Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway met the line running north to Jiujiang and the Yangtze, a knot that tied together three provinces. Barges crowded Poyang Lake's western shore, unloading crates of Soviet ammunition and aviation fuel that had come up the river from the Indochina railway. Warehouses along the tracks bulged with shells and rice. To the Japanese staff officers plotting in Wuhan and Guangzhou, Nanchang looked less like a city and more like a loaded spring: if Chiang Kai-shek ever found the strength for a counteroffensive to retake the middle Yangtze, this would be the place from which it would leap. And so, in the cold March of 1939, the Imperial General Headquarters marked Nanchang in red on every map and gave General Okamura the order he had been waiting for: take it, whatever the cost. Capturing the city would do three things at once. It would blind the Chinese Air Force in the south by seizing or destroying the only bases from which it could still seriously operate. It would tear a hole in the last east–west rail line still feeding Free China. And it would shove the Nationalist armies another two hundred kilometers farther into the interior, buying Japan precious time to digest its earlier conquests and tighten the blockade. Above all, Nanchang was the final piece in a great aerial ring Japan was closing around southern China. Hainan had fallen in February, giving the navy its southern airfields. Wuhan and Guangzhou already belonged to the army. Once Nanchang was taken, Japanese aircraft would sit on a continuous arc of bases from the tropical beaches of the South China Sea to the banks of the Yangtze, and nothing (neither the Burma Road convoys nor the French railway from Hanoi) would move without their permission. Chiang Kai-shek's decision to strike first in the Nanchang region in March 1939 reflected both urgency and a desire to seize initiative before Japanese modernization of the battlefield could fully consolidate. On March 8, Chiang directed Xue Yue to prepare a preemptive attack intended to seize the offensive by March 15, focusing the Ninth War Zone's efforts on preventing a river-crossing assault and pinning Japanese forces in place. The plan called for a sequence of coordinated actions: the 19th Army Group to hold the northern front of Nanchang; the Hunan-Hubei-Jiangxi Border Advance Army (the 8th and 73rd Armies) to strike the enemy's left flank from Wuning toward De'an and Ruichang; the 30th and 27th Army Groups to consolidate near Wuning; and the 1st Army Group to push toward Xiushui and Sandu, opening routes for subsequent operations. Yet even as Xue Yue pressed for action, the weather of logistics and training reminded observers that no victory could be taken for granted. By March 9–10, Xue Yue warned Chiang that troops were not adequately trained, supplies were scarce, and preparations were insufficient, requesting a postponement to March 24. Chiang's reply was resolute: the attack must commence no later than the 24th, for the aim was preemption and the desire to tether the enemy's forces before they could consolidate. When the moment of decision arrived, the Chinese army began to tense, and the Japanese, no strangers to rapid shifts in tempo—moved to exploit any hesitation or fog of mobilization. The Ninth War Zone's response crystallized into a defensive posture as the Japanese pressed forward, marking a transition from preemption to standoff as both sides tested the limits of resilience. The Japanese plan for what would become known as Operation Ren, aimed at severing the Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway, breaking the enemy's line of communication, and isolating Nanchang, reflected a calculated synthesis of air power, armored mobility, and canalized ground offensives. On February 6, 1939, the Central China Expeditionary Army issued a set of precise directives: capture Nanchang to cut the Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway and disrupt the southern reach of Anhui and Zhejiang provinces; seize Nanchang along the Nanchang–Xunyi axis to split enemy lines and "crush" Chinese resistance south of that zone; secure rear lines immediately after the city's fall; coordinate with naval air support to threaten Chinese logistics and airfields beyond the rear lines. The plan anticipated contingencies by pre-positioning heavy artillery and tanks in formations that could strike with speed and depth, a tactical evolution from previous frontal assaults. Okamura Yasuji, commander of the 11th Army, undertook a comprehensive program of reconnaissance, refining the assault plan with a renewed emphasis on speed and surprise. Aerial reconnaissance underlined the terrain, fortifications, and the disposition of Chinese forces, informing the selection of the Xiushui River crossing and the route of the main axis of attack. Okamura's decision to reorganize artillery and armor into concentrated tank groups, flanked by air support and advanced by long-range maneuver, marked a departure from the earlier method of distributing heavy weapons along the infantry front. Sumita Laishiro commanded the 6th Field Heavy Artillery Brigade, with more than 300 artillery pieces, while Hirokichi Ishii directed a force of 135 tanks and armored vehicles. This blended arms approach promised a breakthrough that would outpace the Chinese defenders and open routes for the main force. By mid-February 1939, Japanese preparations had taken on a high tempo. The 101st and 106th Divisions, along with attached artillery, assembled south of De'an, while tank contingents gathered north of De'an. The 6th Division began moving toward Ruoxi and Wuning, the Inoue Detachment took aim at the waterways of Poyang Lake, and the 16th and 9th Divisions conducted feints on the Han River's left bank. The orchestration of these movements—feints, riverine actions, and armored flanking, was designed to reduce the Chinese capacity to concentrate forces around Nanchang and to force the defenders into a less secure posture along the Nanchang–Jiujiang axis. Japan's southward strategy reframed the war: no longer a sprint to reduce Chinese forces in open fields, but a patient siege of lifelines, railways, and airbases. Hainan's seizure, the control of Nanchang's airfields, and the disruption of the Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway exemplified a shift from large-scale battles to coercive pressure that sought to cripple Nationalist mobilization and erode Chongqing's capacity to sustain resistance. For China, the spring of 1939 underscored resilience amid mounting attrition. Chiang Kai-shek's insistence on offensive means to seize the initiative demonstrated strategic audacity, even as shortages and uneven training slowed tempo. The Ninth War Zone's defense, bolstered by makeshift airpower from Soviet and Allied lendings, kept open critical corridors and delayed Japan's consolidation. The war's human cost—massive casualties, forced labor, and the Li uprising on Hainan—illuminates the brutality that fueled both sides' resolve. In retrospect, the period around Canton, Wuhan, and Nanchang crystallizes a grim truth: the Sino-Japanese war was less a single crescendo of battles than a protracted contest of endurance, logistics, and political stamina. The early 1940s would widen these fault lines, but the groundwork laid in 1939, competition over supply routes, air control, and strategic rail nodes, would shape the war's pace and, ultimately, its outcome. The conflict's memory lies not only in the clashes' flash but in the stubborn persistence of a nation fighting to outlast a formidable adversary. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The Japanese invasion of Hainan and proceeding operations to stop logistical leaks into Nationalist China, showcased the complexity and scale of the growing Second Sino-Japanese War. It would not merely be a war of territorial conquest, Japan would have to strangle the colossus using every means necessary.  

Last week, we covered the best investments to preserve your money, but this week we are shifting gears to focus on growth. For retirees, the goal is to have an income that outpaces inflation, and historically, the best way to achieve that is by having 50% to 70% of your portfolio invested in stock funds. In this episode, I break down five specific Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that can help you grow your wealth in 2026. I discuss why I prefer ETFs over mutual funds, specifically focusing on cost, transparency, and liquidity, and provide the exact ticker symbols and expense ratios for the funds I use with my own clients to build diversified, growth-oriented portfolios. If you are willing to accept some volatility to achieve higher long-term returns, this episode provides a blueprint for structuring the equity side of your retirement plan.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [00:00] Top 5 Growth ETFs to Own For 2026. [02:55] Why ETFs are superior to mutual funds. [05:23] The core holding: S&P 500 ETF. [09:28] Capturing extra growth with SPYG. [06:33] Small Cap stocks and the profitability factor. [13:38] Investing in the Developed World ex-US. [15:43] High growth potential in Emerging Markets. Why Choose ETFs? Before diving into specific funds, it is important to understand why Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are often a better choice than traditional mutual funds. I prefer them for four main reasons: Cost: ETFs often have significantly lower expense ratios, some less than a tenth of a percent, compared to actively managed funds that can charge up to 2%. Performance: Many active funds struggle to outperform their benchmarks over time. Transparency: You can see exactly what an ETF holds, whereas mutual funds may only report holdings twice a year. Liquidity: You can trade ETFs throughout the day while the market is open, rather than waiting for the market close price required by mutual funds. The US Core: S&P 500 and Growth Variations For the core of a growth portfolio, I look to the S&P 500, which has averaged a 15% return over the last five years. State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM/SPSM): This fund tracks the S&P 500 but was created to offer a lower cost (0.02% expense ratio) compared to the original SPY ETF. It is a massive fund with over $100 billion in assets, heavily weighted toward large technology companies like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. S&P 500 Growth ETF (SPYG): If you want to lean more aggressively into growth, this fund tracks S&P 500 companies with high sales growth and momentum. It has a 3-year average return of 29% and a very low expense ratio of 0.04%. Diversifying with Small Caps While the S&P 500 is dominant, it has had "lost decades" in the past where returns were negative. To diversify, I recommend the S&P 600 Small Cap ETF. Unlike the Russell 2000, the S&P 600 index requires companies to be profitable, which filters out lower-quality stocks. Although it has lagged recently, small caps may be poised for a comeback due to economic shifts and tariffs. The expense ratio for this fund is just 0.03%. International Opportunities The US has outperformed international markets recently, but that trend could reverse. Developed World ex-US (SPDW): This fund invests in developed economies like Japan, the UK, and Canada. It offers exposure to major global players like Samsung and AstraZeneca with a low expense ratio of 0.03%. Emerging Markets (SPEM): For higher potential growth, this fund targets countries with rapidly growing GDPs, such as China, Taiwan, and India. These economies have a growing middle class, which can drive corporate earnings. The fund holds major companies like Taiwan Semiconductor and Alibaba. Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness Review Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel Download my entire book for FREE  Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management  www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact   Subscribe to Retire With Ryan

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John Maytham speaks to William Sheepskin, the Cape Town photographer behind “The Farmhand’s Son”, about the journey that led him to this defining moment, the ties to his own heritage, and what it feels like to see his work reach audiences around the world Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: 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/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Justin Dews (Founder & CEO of PathOpt) about how AI is being used right now inside cabinet shops and trade businesses to reduce interruptions, protect institutional knowledge, and save time. This episode is for construction and contracting business owners who: • Feel stuck answering the same questions • Struggle with onboarding and training • Worry about losing key knowledge when people leave • Want estimating and pricing support without more chaos Topics Covered: • AI for onboarding and employee training • Capturing knowledge from owners and foremen • Using AI to support estimating and pricing • Reducing interruptions and wasted time • Security and confidentiality concerns explained

"Pain is often a stronger motivator than pleasure, especially when it comes to taking action." Notable Moments [00:02:09] Why opportunities often change shape [00:04:37] Capturing meaningful insights [00:05:19] Focusing on the next right step [00:06:28] The power of two strong connections [00:07:56] Using pain as a motivator Most people don't need more ideas. They need clearer action. At the end of events with Lee Cockerell we offer six simple questions to attendees. They prompt reflection that turns insight into movement, especially when an opportunity feels uncomfortable. Clarity matters. But action changes everything. Use these six questions to turn big opportunities into real steps. Sometimes the smallest action is the one that finally gets things moving. Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry

Change is emotional. Even when the strategy is solid, people still feel uncertain, skeptical, or overwhelmed, especially when the vision feels huge and the path feels unclear.In this revisited episode of The Visual Lounge (originally Episode 168), Matt sits down with Jake Gittleson, who leads McKinsey's Learning Research and Innovation Lab. Jake shares why storytelling is one of the most effective tools L&D teams have for supporting change inside organisations.Instead of trying to persuade people in one big moment, Jake explains why change stories should be shared over time, through small experiments, human insights, and incremental updates that meet people where they are. He also breaks down practical ways to gather stories through interviews, outline your narrative, and use video and audio to create connection, without needing expensive gear or a polished production setup.Learning points from the episode include:00:00 - 01:21 Introduction01:21 - 02:03 Jake's background02:03 - 04:14 How Jake started using audio and video04:14 - 07:01 What does a successful change look like07:01 - 08:45 Creativity as a tip for using video at work08.45 - 11:55 Jake's role and expertise in change and innovation11:55 - 15:11 Why human connection matters in change15:11 - 18:13 Operationalizing storytelling without big budgets18:13 - 21:13 Building the right stories21:13 - 27:10 Visual approaches to telling stories27:10 - 30:21 Capturing real voices30:21 - 39:51 Speed round39:51 - 40:46 Jake's final take40:46 OutroImportant links and mentions:Connect with Jake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-gittleson/Check out The Learning Geeks podcast: https://www.learninggeekspod.com/Listen to Jake's first appearance on The Visual Lounge in episode 168: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ee9c311f-7f51-4a6c-a749-c2d7090a1274

Cam McBride is the very talented man behind the camera responsible for bringing the Crusaders to life every week. In this episode of What a Lad, Cam talks about his time in the police, finding a new career through content creation, and working behind the scenes at the Crusaders.In this episode, we cover…- What he's noticed from his first year working with the Crusader- How he started working as a sports masseuse with sports teams - Why he joined the New Zealand Police and working frontline for nearly a decade- The toll it took on him and how hard it was witnessing some horrible scenes. - Shooting everything from local rugby to weddings while still policing- Applying for the Crusaders role and what set him apart- Stepping into big shoes and overcoming imposter syndrome- How trust with players is built behind the scenes- What game day really looks like for a Super Rugby content creator- Capturing iconic Crusaders moments — including finals runs- His vision for the future of Crusaders contentThis episode is an awesome insight into what's involved with being a content creator, huge insight, plenty of tips and all from a massive lad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Capturing Connection: A Winter's Tale in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-11-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Gerbeaud kávéház ablaka felett lassan hullottak a hópelyhek.En: The snowflakes were slowly falling outside the window of the Gerbeaud café.Hu: Erzsébet odabent ült, vastag sálja körülölelte nyakát.En: Erzsébet sat inside, with a thick scarf wrapped around her neck.Hu: Előtte egy régi klasszikus könyv volt nyitva, melybe teljesen belemerült.En: In front of her was an open classic novel she was completely absorbed in.Hu: Az asztalok zsúfolásig megteltek emberekkel, mind a kávé és a sütemények melegségét keresve a hideg Budapest utcáin kívül.En: The tables were crowded with people, all seeking the warmth of coffee and pastries away from the cold streets of Budapest.Hu: Gergő, a fényképezőgépével a nyakában, belépett a kávéházba.En: Gergő, with his camera hanging around his neck, entered the café.Hu: Szerette a téli Budapest hangulatát.En: He loved the atmosphere of winter in Budapest.Hu: A kinti világ jeges csillogása elbűvölte.En: The icy sparkle of the outside world fascinated him.Hu: Egy üres asztalt keresve pillantása megakadt Erzsébeten.En: While searching for an empty table, his gaze fell on Erzsébet.Hu: Észrevette, mennyire elmerült az olvasásban.En: He noticed how deeply engrossed she was in her reading.Hu: Ez a látvány nem csak kifejező volt, de inspiráló is.En: This sight was not only expressive but also inspiring.Hu: Gondolkodott, hogy megörökítse-e a pillanatot, de aggódott, hogy megzavarja.En: He contemplated capturing the moment but hesitated, fearing he might disturb her.Hu: Erzsébet továbbra is ki akarta zárni a világot.En: Erzsébet wanted to continue blocking out the world.Hu: A könyv menedéket adott neki a rohanó hétköznapok elől.En: The book provided her refuge from the rush of everyday life.Hu: Egy csekély kis nyugalmat talált a kávéház nyüzsgésében.En: She found a small peace amidst the bustle of the café.Hu: Gergő gyengéden közelebb lépett.En: Gergő gently stepped closer.Hu: "Elnézést," mondta udvariasan, "fényképezhetem önt, ahogy olvassa?En: "Excuse me," he said politely, "may I photograph you while you're reading?Hu: Gyönyörűen nyugodtnak tűnik.En: You seem beautifully calm."Hu: "Erzsébet meglepődött, de érdeklődött.En: Erzsébet was surprised but intrigued.Hu: "Miért pont engem?En: "Why me?"Hu: " kérdezte, még mindig óvatosan.En: she asked, still cautiously.Hu: "Nagyon kifejező és meghitt pillanat," válaszolt Gergő, megpróbálva megnyerni bizalmát.En: "It's a very expressive and intimate moment," Gergő replied, trying to gain her trust.Hu: "Az egyszerű dolgokban van a szépség.En: "There's beauty in simplicity."Hu: "Erzsébet, bár még mindig bizonytalan, beleegyezett.En: Although still unsure, Erzsébet agreed.Hu: Gergő gyorsan megörökítette a pillanatot, majd leült vele szemben.En: Gergő quickly captured the moment, then sat down across from her.Hu: "Mit olvas?En: "What are you reading?"Hu: " kérdezte kíváncsian.En: he asked with curiosity.Hu: Erzsébet felnézett, örömmel mesélve kedvenc szerzőiről és könyveiről.En: Erzsébet looked up, happily sharing about her favorite authors and books.Hu: Hamar elmerültek az irodalom világában, felfedezve közös érdekeiket.En: They soon delved into the world of literature, discovering common interests.Hu: Ahogy a beszélgetés folytatódott, Erzsébet kezdett felfedezni valami új dolgot Gergőben.En: As the conversation continued, Erzsébet began to uncover something new about Gergő.Hu: Nem csak egy fotós volt, hanem valaki, aki igazán értékeli a pillanatokat.En: He wasn't just a photographer, but someone who truly appreciated the moments.Hu: Gergő izgatottan hallgatta Erzsébetet.En: Gergő listened to Erzsébet with excitement.Hu: Az irodalom világának részletei inspirációt adtak neki, nemcsak a jövőbeli projektekhez, hanem saját látásmódjához is.En: The details of the literary world gave him inspiration, not only for future projects but for his own perspective as well.Hu: Végül megegyeztek, hogy találkoznak egy másik alkalommal is, közösen bebarangolva a várost és megosztva tapasztalataikat.En: Eventually, they agreed to meet another time, to explore the city together and share their experiences.Hu: Erzsébet rájött, hogy kellemes lehet új emberekkel találkozni.En: Erzsébet realized that meeting new people could be pleasant.Hu: Gergő megtanulta, hogy egy fénykép nem csak kép, hanem kapcsolódási lehetőség is.En: Gergő learned that a photograph is not just an image but an opportunity for connection.Hu: Ahogy a kávéház ajtaján kiléptek a hideg utcára, mindketten tudták, hogy egy új barátság vette kezdetét a Gerbeaud melegségében.En: As they stepped out into the cold street, both knew that a new friendship had begun in the warmth of Gerbeaud.Hu: Erzsébet arcán mosoly futott át, Gergő pedig elégedetten nézett utána, és tovább álmodott a tökéletes téli Budapest-fotóról.En: A smile crossed Erzsébet's face, and Gergő watched her with satisfaction, continuing to dream of the perfect winter Budapest photo. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: hópelyhekscarf: sálabsorbed: belemerültcrowded: zsúfolásig megteltekicy: jegessparkle: csillogásaengrossed: elmerültexpressive: kifejezőcontemplated: gondolkodottrefuge: menedékbustle: nyüzsgésgaze: pillantásacautiously: óvatosanintimate: meghittsimplicity: egyszerűségcuriosity: kíváncsiandelved: elmerültekuncover: felfedeznidetails: részleteiperspective: látásmódjaeventually: végülexplore: bebarangolvapleasant: kellemesopportunity: lehetőségconnection: kapcsolódássatisfaction: elégedettenatmosphere: hangulatacontemplated: gondolkodottdream: álmodottinspiration: inspirációt

In the week that saw the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Operation Absolute Resolve played out in just two hours and 28 minutes. The combined military precision and tactical deception by US land, sea, and air forces led to Maduro and his wife, Cecilia Flores, being snatched from a fortress-like compound in Caracas.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Capturing Love: A Winter's Tale on Budapest's Szabadság híd Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-09-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hideg téli szél szinte metszően fújt keresztül Budapest utcáin.En: The cold winter wind blew sharply through the streets of Budapest.Hu: A hó finoman hullott a földre, az egész város fehér palástot viselt.En: The snow gently fell to the ground, and the entire city wore a white mantle.Hu: A Szabadság híd jellegzetes zöld acélszerkezete kiemelkedett a fagyos Dunából, sejtelmesen tükrözve a halvány téli ég alatt.En: The characteristic green steel structure of the Szabadság híd stood out from the frozen Duna, mysteriously reflecting under the pale winter sky.Hu: Imre lassan sétált a hídon, minden lépésével mélyebben merült el gondolataiban.En: Imre walked slowly on the bridge, delving deeper into his thoughts with each step.Hu: Imre fényképész volt.En: Imre was a photographer.Hu: Szeretett képeken keresztül elmesélni történeteket.En: He loved to tell stories through pictures.Hu: De ma különleges nap volt.En: But today was a special day.Hu: A család az újévet ünnepelte, és egyben elhunyt nagybátyjukra, Lajos bácsira emlékeztek.En: The family was celebrating the New Year and remembering their late uncle, Lajos bácsi.Hu: Imre tudta, hogy ma meg kell találnia a tökéletes pillanatot, hogy méltó emléket állítson Lajos bácsinak.En: Imre knew that today he had to find the perfect moment to create a worthy memory for Lajos bácsi.Hu: Eszter, Imre húga, mosolyogva állt mellette.En: Eszter, Imre's sister, stood beside him, smiling.Hu: "Imre, nézd, milyen szép a Duna!En: "Imre, look how beautiful the Duna is!"Hu: " mondta, próbálva felvidítani bátyját.En: she said, trying to cheer up her brother.Hu: Bár Imrét a munka kötötte le, Eszter ott volt, hogy összetartsa a családot.En: Although Imre was absorbed by his work, Eszter was there to keep the family together.Hu: Zoltán, unokatestvérük, a híd másik oldalán állt.En: Zoltán, their cousin, stood on the other side of the bridge.Hu: Karját keresztbe fonta, és nézte a rohanó vizet.En: He crossed his arms and watched the rushing water.Hu: "Sosem értettem, miért ragaszkodunk ennyire a hagyományokhoz" - mondta kissé lemondóan.En: "I never understood why we cling so much to traditions," he said somewhat resignedly.Hu: Imre úgy érezte, hogy a súly, amit a hagyomány és a család jelent, szinte összenyomja.En: Imre felt that the weight of tradition and family was nearly overwhelming him.Hu: Mindenkit szeretett volna boldoggá tenni a képpel, de a szürke felhők és a hideg idő nehezítették a dolgát.En: He wanted to make everyone happy with the picture, but the gray clouds and cold weather made it difficult.Hu: Tudta, hogy valami különlegesre lesz szüksége, hogy elérje a célját.En: He knew he would need something special to achieve his goal.Hu: Ahogy a nap lassan emelkedett, Imrének eszébe jutott egy ötlet.En: As the sun slowly rose, Imre had an idea.Hu: A híd tetejére akart mászni.En: He wanted to climb to the top of the bridge.Hu: Tudta, hogy veszélyes, de valami bennső késztetés hajtotta.En: He knew it was dangerous, but an inner drive pushed him.Hu: A létrejövő kép képes lehet örök időre megörökíteni a szeretet és az összetartozás érzését.En: The resulting image might be able to forever capture the feeling of love and unity.Hu: Eszter és Zoltán visszatartották a lélegzetüket, amikor Imre lassan elindult fel a híd meredek lépcsőin.En: Eszter and Zoltán held their breath as Imre slowly began the climb up the steep stairs of the bridge.Hu: Ahogy felért, a nap áttörte a felhőket, és rávetítette aranyló fényét a városra.En: As he reached the top, the sun broke through the clouds, casting its golden light over the city.Hu: Imre kezében a kamera készen állt, és megnyomta a gombot abban a pillanatban, amikor a fény varázslatosan megelevenedett körülötte.En: Imre had his camera ready in hand, and he pressed the button at the moment when the light magically came to life around him.Hu: A kép tökéletes lett: a napfény aranyló csilláma, az alábbi Duna ezüstös csillogása és a híd méltóságteljes ívei.En: The picture turned out perfect: the golden gleam of sunlight, the silvery shimmer of the Duna below, and the dignified arches of the bridge.Hu: De ami igazán különlegessé tette, az a szeretet volt, amit Imre a családja iránt érzett.En: But what truly made it special was the love Imre felt for his family.Hu: Ez a fotó emlékként szolgált, ami összekapcsolta mindannyiukat a múltjukkal és a jövőjükkel.En: This photo served as a memory that connected all of them with their past and future.Hu: Amikor Imre visszatért, mindenki összegyűlt körülötte.En: When Imre returned, everyone gathered around him.Hu: A mosolyok és könnyek között a család megértette, hogy nem a tökéletesség a fontos, hanem az a szeretet, ami összeköti őket.En: Amid smiles and tears, the family understood that perfection was not the important thing, but rather the love that binds them together.Hu: Imre is megtanulta, hogy a szépség és az emlék nem mindig a tökéletességből fakad, hanem az emberi hibákból és a kapcsolatokból, amelyek erősebbé tesznek minket.En: Imre also learned that beauty and memories do not always stem from perfection but from human flaws and the relationships that make us stronger.Hu: A hidat elhagyták, de a szívükben ott maradt a melegség.En: They left the bridge, but the warmth remained in their hearts.Hu: A hídon készült kép nem csupán egy fotó lett, hanem a család történetének egy darabja, ami örökké őrzi Lajos bácsi emlékét.En: The photo taken on the bridge became not just a picture but a piece of the family's story, forever preserving the memory of Lajos bácsi. Vocabulary Words:blew: fújtmantle: palástotcharacteristic: jellegzetesstructure: acélszerkezetemysteriously: sejtelmesenreflecting: tükrözvedelving: merültabsorbed: lekötötteoverwhelming: összenyomjaachieve: elérjegoal: céljátsteep: meredekstairs: lépcsőincast: rávetítettepressed: megnyomtagleam: csillámshimmer: csillogásadignified: méltóságteljesbond: összetartperfection: tökéletességunity: összetartozásstem: fakadflaws: hibákdriven: hajtottaresulting: létrejövőforever: örökreworthy: méltótraditions: hagyományokhozlate: elhunytresignedly: lemondóan

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Doubt to Vision: Capturing San Marco's Timeless Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-09-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Giovanni e Luca camminavano lentamente verso la Basilica di San Marco.En: Giovanni and Luca walked slowly towards the Basilica di San Marco.It: Era inverno a Venezia.En: It was winter in Venezia.It: Una leggera nebbia avvolgeva la città.En: A light fog enveloped the city.It: L'aria era fredda, ma l'atmosfera del giorno dell'Epifania era calda e vivace.En: The air was cold, but the atmosphere of Epiphany Day was warm and lively.It: La piazza era piena di gente, turisti e locali, tutti affascinati dalla bellezza del luogo.En: The square was full of people, tourists and locals, all enchanted by the beauty of the place.It: Giovanni, uno studente di storia dell'arte, aveva un sogno.En: Giovanni, an art history student, had a dream.It: Voleva catturare l'essenza della basilica per la sua tesi.En: He wanted to capture the essence of the basilica for his thesis.It: Ma come poteva fare questo tra tanta gente?En: But how could he do this among so many people?It: La sua passione per l'architettura religiosa lo guidava, ma il suo cuore era pieno di dubbi.En: His passion for religious architecture guided him, but his heart was full of doubts.It: "Luca, guarda quanto è magnifica," disse Giovanni, indicando le grandi cupole e i mosaici dorati.En: "Luca, look at how magnificent it is," said Giovanni, pointing at the great domes and golden mosaics.It: "Come posso rendere giustizia a tutto questo nei miei disegni?"En: "How can I do justice to all this in my drawings?"It: Luca, il suo amico fidato, sempre pratico e positivo, rispose: "Giovanni, non pensare troppo.En: Luca, his trusted friend, always practical and positive, replied, "Giovanni, don't overthink it.It: Senti l'energia delle persone, lascia che ti ispiri."En: Feel the energy of the people, let it inspire you."It: Entrarono nella basilica.En: They entered the basilica.It: La luce dorata filtrava attraverso gli intricati mosaici, creando un'atmosfera magica.En: The golden light filtered through the intricate mosaics, creating a magical atmosphere.It: Nonostante il freddo esterno, l'interno sembrava vivo, vibrante con il mormorio di turisti e fedeli.En: Despite the cold outside, the interior seemed alive, vibrant with the murmuring of tourists and worshippers.It: Giovanni si sentiva sopraffatto.En: Giovanni felt overwhelmed.It: Guardava l'immensa bellezza intorno a lui e il suo cuore batteva forte.En: He looked at the immense beauty around him and his heart raced.It: "Non posso farlo, Luca.En: "I can't do it, Luca.It: È troppo grande."En: It's too big."It: Ma Luca non si arrese.En: But Luca didn't give up.It: "Giovanni, a volte l'imperfezione cattura la bellezza meglio di ogni altra cosa.En: "Giovanni, sometimes imperfection captures beauty better than anything else.It: Cerca un angolo tranquillo e inizia."En: Find a quiet corner and begin."It: Con Luca al suo fianco, Giovanni trovò un posto appartato.En: With Luca by his side, Giovanni found a secluded spot.It: Nonostante il trambusto, lì era calmo.En: Despite the hustle, it was calm there.It: Aprì il suo blocco da disegno, prese una matita e cominciò a schizzare.En: He opened his sketchbook, took a pencil, and began to sketch.It: All'inizio esitò, ma poi si lasciò trasportare dalla magia del momento.En: At first, he hesitated, but then he let himself be carried away by the magic of the moment.It: Mentre disegnava, qualcosa cambiò.En: As he drew, something changed.It: Si rese conto che non doveva catturare tutto perfettamente.En: He realized he didn't have to capture everything perfectly.It: Doveva solo esprimere ciò che sentiva.En: He only needed to express what he felt.It: E quella sensazione, quell'energia, era unica.En: And that feeling, that energy, was unique.It: Uscirono dalla basilica qualche ora dopo.En: They left the basilica a few hours later.It: Giovanni guardò Luca con un sorriso nuovo, più sicuro.En: Giovanni looked at Luca with a new, more confident smile.It: "Ho capito, Luca.En: "I understand, Luca.It: Non è la perfezione che conta.En: It's not perfection that matters.It: È la mia visione, la mia interpretazione."En: It's my vision, my interpretation."It: Luca sorrise, contento per il suo amico.En: Luca smiled, happy for his friend.It: "Lo sapevo.En: "I knew it.It: Sei bravo, Giovanni.En: You're good, Giovanni.It: Devi solo crederci."En: You just have to believe in it."It: E così, nel freddo giorno dell'Epifania, Giovanni lasciò la Basilica di San Marco non solo con un blocco di appunti, ma con una nuova fiducia in se stesso.En: And so, on the cold day of Epiphany, Giovanni left the Basilica di San Marco not just with a sketchbook, but with new confidence in himself.It: Aveva imparato che l'arte non riguardava solo il vedere ma anche il sentire e il vivere il momento.En: He had learned that art was not just about seeing but also about feeling and living the moment. Vocabulary Words:the fog: la nebbiathe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe square: la piazzathe domes: le cupolethe mosaics: i mosaicilively: vivacethe passion: la passionethe sketchbook: il blocco da disegnoto capture: catturarethe energy: l'energiathe beauty: la bellezzathe trust: la fiduciato overwhelm: sopraffareto inspire: ispirarethe intricate: gli intricatithe cold: il freddoto filter: filtrarethe murmuring: il mormorioto hesitate: esitareunique: unicathe thesis: la tesito express: esprimerethe vision: la visionethe corner: l'angoloto sketch: schizzareto doubt: dubitareto guide: guidarethe interpretation: l'interpretazionethe essence: l'essenzathe hustle: il trambusto

We're kicking off a brand-new year with something many of you have asked for—the return of our live Q&A episodes. In this conversation, I'm joined once again by Uncle Joe as we answer real questions from men inside our community about parenting, connection with daughters, discipline, stoicism, faith, and leadership at home.   This episode goes deep. We talk about building trust with kids who feel distant, why saying "no" too often damages connection, how fathers can lead without demanding reciprocity, and the difference between white-knuckling life versus living from identity. If you're a dad who wants deeper relationships with your kids and clarity around leadership, faith, and emotional presence, this episode will challenge and ground you.   Timeline Summary [0:00] Welcoming listeners to the 11th year of The Dad Edge Podcast. [1:37] Reflection on longevity, gratitude, and why this work still matters. [1:59] Announcement: Roommates to Soulmates eight-week course starting January 14. [2:19] What men will learn in the Roommates to Soulmates marriage training. [2:42] RSVP details for the January 7 preview call. [3:07] Welcoming Uncle Joe back to the show. [3:39] Listener question about connecting with daughters at different developmental stages. [5:14] Joe shares his experience raising three daughters. [6:33] Loving kids without expecting emotional reciprocation. [7:16] Why trust—not control—is the foundation of fatherhood. [8:08] Changing the default answer from "no" to "yes." [9:19] Joe shares the powerful "father promise ring" moment with his daughter. [10:41] Why fathers must make covenants to their kids—not demand them. [12:26] Larry shares his struggle connecting with his youngest son. [13:26] Letting kids lead connection through their interests. [14:12] Hiking, martial arts, and intentional one-on-one time. [15:19] Creating unique rituals with each child. [16:03] Capturing small moments for deep emotional connection. [18:12] Invitation to join the Dad Edge Alliance for live support and brotherhood. [19:51] Listener question about stoicism and discipline. [21:27] Larry explains why he moved away from stoicism. [22:29] Joe breaks down the appeal—and danger—of half-truths in stoicism. [24:07] White-knuckling life vs. living from identity. [25:00] Faith, identity, and emotional regulation. [27:28] Comparing stoicism with surrender and relationship-based leadership. [29:05] Psalm 23 and why dependence beats self-mastery. [31:30] Filtering wisdom through Scripture and lived experience. [34:41] How suffering builds empathy and leadership capacity. [35:19] Final thoughts, gratitude, and where to find resources.     Five Key Takeaways Connection with kids is built through trust, consistency, and presence—not control.  Fathers must lead relationships without demanding emotional repayment.  White-knuckling discipline leads to exhaustion; identity-based leadership leads to peace.  Kids feel deeply seen when dads meet them inside their interests.  True strength comes from surrender, faith, and relational grounding—not self-reliance alone.      Links & Resources Dad Edge Mastermind & Alliance: https://thedadedge.com/mastermind Roommates to Soulmates Course: https://thedadedge.com/soulmates Episode Show Notes & Resources: https://thedadedge.com/1423     Closing Remark   If this episode encouraged you, challenged your thinking, or gave you practical tools to lead better at home, please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. These conversations matter—and your support helps us reach more men who are committed to becoming better fathers, husbands, and leaders.

Welcome back to the Video Store! We're kicking off the New Year with a look at some of the films that inspired the hit television series Stranger Things. Get your Eggos, Reese's Pieces, and settle in for some classic films that helped to give Stranger Things its strange, yet familiar aesthetic and themes. For this episode, we're only focusing on season one, so don't worry if you've not gotten to watch the final season just yet! However, if you've not watched Stranger Things season one, be advised that there are spoilers ahead for that season!E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)One of the biggest films of the 1980s and an inspiration for Stranger Things is Steven Spielberg and Melissa Mathison's iconic film, E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Capturing wonder, fear, and warmth so well, this is a film whose influence was felt well into the 90s. Stranger Things draws aesthetic inspiration from E. T. while also pulling from its fish-out-of-water story. Scanners (1981)David Cronenberg's cult sci-fi horror film, Scanners, is another point of inspiration for The Duffer Brothers. This film about psychics, scientific intrigue, and political power serves as an inspirational palette of ideas for Stranger Things that the Duffers have inverted, mashed up, and made their own. This is a film that also has a great influence on the later seasons of Stranger Things, but we'll cover those when we get there. Halloween (1978)This is the film that really caused the slasher genre to take off, but John Carpenter's first massive success also gives Stranger Things a good bit of its aesthetics. From monster-in-shadow cinematography to several meta uses of John Carpenter's work, Halloween has its fingerprints on Stranger Things. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)Perhaps the greatest influence on Stranger Things' aesthetic and storytelling is Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street. With two Nancys, two jocks with a baseball bat, and more things that won't even show up until later seasons of the series, A Nightmare on Elm Street has invaded the minds of the Duffer Brothers. Honorable MentionsStranger Things draws inspiration from so many films that we love here at the Video Store that we've already covered them on previous episodes! Check out my coverage of both versions of It in my Summer of Stephen King and Not Quite Retro episodes. Flack talked about John Carpenter's The Thing in his Halloween Spirit episode. I discussed Stand By Me in my Film Friendships show, Alien in my Wonder Women episode, and Jaws in my Summer Spookies show. Thanks for joining us here at the Video Store Podcast for these strange, but familiar films. We hope you enjoy our selections this week. Oh, and that flashing lightbulb? Must just be a short. We'll change it out later. Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

As seen on Gutfeld!, the U.S. military has captured Nicolas Maduro thanks to Trump's decisive action. Greg says that Trump's actions in Venezuela will send a message to the rest of our enemies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike breaks down CNN’s furious backlash after Trump captures Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, exposing how the media instantly turns a national security win into a scandal. He also tackles the left’s meltdown over Trump scaling back the federal childhood vaccine schedule, framing it as a fight over parental rights versus government control. The episode closes with Mike applauding the collapse of taxpayer-funded public broadcasting as another promise kept.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Josh Hammer, a Newsweek Senior Editor at Large and the Host of The Josh Hammer Show. Hammer shares his thoughts on Trump capturing Venezuelan Dictator Maduro.

Send us a textPeaches and Trent break down the overnight U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife—without calling it what the internet wants it to be. This wasn't a declaration of war. It wasn't large-scale combat operations. It was a surgical joint mission executed by Special Operations with air, naval, intelligence, and law-enforcement support. They unpack why Congress approval isn't required, why “invasion” is the wrong word, what assets were likely involved, and why people suddenly pretending to care about sovereignty are full of it. Agree or disagree politically, this episode is about precision, legality, and respect for the professionals who executed it flawlessly.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and immediate reaction 01:55 What actually happened in Venezuela 03:45 This is not war—and why that matters 05:10 Surgical ops vs large-scale combat 07:30 Likely SOF and aviation assets involved 10:20 Capturing targets alive vs killing them 13:40 Joint ops, secrecy, and coordination 17:10 Why the outrage feels performative 20:45 Historical precedent (Noriega comparison) 24:30 What happens next and why details matter

Over the weekend, the American military went into Venezuela and captured its so-called President Nicolás Maduro. Was this a good or bad move?Our host, Mike Slater, speaks with Breitbart reporter Kaleb Caruzo and Breitbart World Editor Frances Martel about every aspect of this highly important international story! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne sits down with photographer Mark Schumann to discuss his powerful multiyear documentary project capturing homelessness across America. Mark Schumann shares his journey photographing and interviewing hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness in over 70 cities, focusing on portraying them with dignity, humanity, and nuance rather than stereotypes. The conversation explores the complexities and misconceptions of homelessness, the ethical challenges of documentary work, the importance of personal connection in portraiture, and Mark Schumann's choice to shoot the project entirely on film for its historical resonance. The episode also offers reflections on the broader impact of storytelling in photography and advice for other photographers interested in meaningful long-term projects. If you're interested in the intersection of ethics, empathy, and visual storytelling, this episode is a must-listen. Resources and Links Discussed Mark Schumann's Website Robert Turner Dorothea Lange's book - Grab a Hunk of Lightning Nathan Benn's book - Florida: A Peculiar Paradise Arthur Meyerson's book - The Color of Light Support this podcast on Patreon

In this episode of First Round's On Me, Joey and Hannah pull back the curtain on why FROME evolved from a dating app into a social app — and what problem it's actually trying to solve.They unpack the tension between technology and genuine human connection, the confusion users have felt around too many features, and why the simplest explanation is often the most powerful. From explaining the app in a single sentence to breaking down how drink credits, partner venues, and real-life meetups actually work, this episode is both a philosophy lesson and a practical reset.The conversation expands into Gen Z's rejection of screen addiction, the growing “analog” movement, and why even the people who built social media won't let their kids use it. At its core, this episode is about getting people off their phones and back in front of each other — using technology as a bridge, not a replacement, for real connection.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by group chats, endless scrolling, or plans that never actually happen, this episode explains why FROME exists — and why real connection still matters.

Welcome back to the Ultimate Guide to Partnering® Podcast. AI agents are your next customers. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/ Check Out UPX:https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/ In this exclusive interview, Vince Menzione sits down with Darryl Peek, Vice President for Partner Sales (Public Sector) at Elastic, to decode how Elastic achieved the rare “triple crown”—winning Partner of the Year across Microsoft, Amazon, and Google Cloud simultaneously. Darryl breaks down the engineering-first approach that makes Elastic sticky with hyperscalers, reveals the rigorous metrics behind their partner health scorecard, and shares his personal “one-page strategy” for aligning mission, vision, and execution. From leveraging generative AI for cleaner sales hygiene to the timeless lesson of the “Acre of Diamonds,” this conversation offers a masterclass in building high-performance partner ecosystems in the public sector and beyond. https://youtu.be/__GE0r2fPuk Key Takeaways Elastic achieved “Pinnacle” status by aligning engineering roadmaps directly with hyperscaler innovations to become essential infrastructure. Successful public sector sales require a dual approach: leveraging resellers for contract access while driving domain-specific co-sell motions. Partner relationships outperform contracts; consistency in communication is more valuable than only showing up for renewals. Effective partner organizations track “influence” revenue just as rigorously as direct bookings to capture the full value of SI relationships. Generative AI can automate sales hygiene, turning scattered meeting notes into actionable CRM data and reducing friction for sales teams. The “Acre of Diamonds” philosophy reminds leaders that the greatest opportunities often lie within their current ecosystem, not in distant new markets. If you're ready to lead through change, elevate your business, and achieve extraordinary outcomes through the power of partnership—this is your community. At Ultimate Partner® we want leaders like you to join us in the Ultimate Partner Experience – where transformation begins. Keywords: Elastic, Darryl Peek, public sector sales, hyperscaler partnership, Microsoft Partner of the Year, AWS Partner of the Year, Google Cloud Partner, partner ecosystem strategy, co-sell motion, partner metrics, channel sales, government contracting, Carahsoft, generative AI in sales, sales hygiene, Russell Conwell, Acre of Diamonds, open source search, observability, security SIM, vector search, retrieval augmented generation, LLM agnostic, partner enablement, influence revenue, channel booking, SI relationships, strategic alliances. Transcript: Darryl Peek Audio Episode [00:00:00] Darryl Peek: I say, I tell my team from time to time, the difference between contacts and contracts is the R and that’s the relationship. So if you’re not building the relationship, then how do you expect that partner to want to lean in? Don’t just show up when you have a contract. Don’t just show up when you have a renewal. [00:00:13] Darryl Peek: Make sure that you are reaching out and letting them know what is happening. Don’t just talk to me when you need a renewal, right? When you’re at end of quarter and you want me to bring a deal forward, [00:00:23] Vince Menzione: welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Partnering. I’m Vince Menzi. Own your host, and my mission is to help leaders like you achieve your greatest results through successful partnering. [00:00:34] Vince Menzione: We just came off Ultimate Partner live at Caresoft Training Center in Reston, Virginia. Over two days, we gathered top leaders to tackle the real shifts shaping our industry. If you weren’t in the room, this episode brings you right to the edge of what’s next. Let’s dive in. So we have another privilege, an incredible partner, another like we call these, if you’ve heard our term, pinnacle. [00:01:00] Vince Menzione: I think it’s a term that’s not widely used, but we refer to Pinnacle as the partners that have achieved the top rung. They’ve become partners of the year. And our next presenter, our next interview is going to be with an organization. And a person that represents an organization that has been a pinnacle partner actually for all three Hyperscalers, which is really unusual. [00:01:24] Vince Menzione: Elastic has been partner of the Year award winner across Microsoft, Amazon, and Google Cloud, so very interesting. And Darrell Peak, who is the leader for the public sector organization, he’s here in the Washington DC area, was kind enough. Elastic is a sponsor event, and Darryl’s been kind enough to join me for a discussion about what it takes to be a Pinnacle partner. [00:01:47] Vince Menzione: So incredibly well. Excited to welcome you, Darryl. Thank you, sir. Good to have you. I love you. I love your smile, man. You got an incredible smile. Thank you. Thank you, Vince. Thank you. So Darryl, I probably didn’t do it any justice, but I was hoping you could take us through your role and responsibilities at Elastic, which is an incredible organization. [00:02:08] Vince Menzione: Alright. Yeah, [00:02:09] Darryl Peek: absolutely. So Darrell Peak vice President for partner sales for the US public sector at Elastic. I’ve been there about two and a half years. Responsible for our partner relationships across all partner types, whether that’s the system integrators, resellers, MSPs, OEMs, distribution Hyperscalers, and our Technology Alliance partners. [00:02:26] Darryl Peek: And those are partners that aren’t built on the Elastic platform. In regards to how my partner team interacts with our team. Our ecosystem. We are essentially looking to further and lean in with our partners in order for them to, one, understand what Elastic does since we’re such a diverse tool, but also work with our field to understand what are their priorities and how do they identify the right partners for the right requirements. [00:02:50] Darryl Peek: In regards to what Elastic is and what it does elastic is a solution that is actually founded on search and we’re an open source company. And one of the things that I actually did when I left the government, so I worked for the government for a number of years. I left, went and worked for Salesforce, then worked for Google ran their federal partner team and then came over to Elastic because I wanted to. [00:03:11] Darryl Peek: Understand what it meant to be at an open source company. Being at an open source company is quite interesting ’cause you’re competing against yourself. [00:03:17] Vince Menzione: Yeah, that’s true. [00:03:18] Darryl Peek: So it’s pretty interesting. But elastic was founded in 2012 as a search company. So when you talk about search, we are the second most used platform behind Google. [00:03:28] Darryl Peek: So many of you have already used Elastic. Maybe on your way here, if you use Uber and Lyft, that is elastic. That is helping you get here. Oh, that is interesting. If you use Netflix, if you use wikipedia.com, booking.com, eBay, home Depot, all of those are search capabilities. That Elastic is happening to power in regards to what else we do. [00:03:47] Darryl Peek: We also do observability, which is really around application monitoring, logging, tracing, and metrics. So we are helping your operations team. Pepsi is a customer as well as Cisco. Wow. And then the last thing that we do is security when we’re a SIM solution. So when we talk about sim, we are really looking to protect networks. [00:04:03] Darryl Peek: So we all, we think that it’s a data problem. So with that data problem, what we’re trying to do is not only understand what is happening in the network, but also we are helping with threat intelligence, endpoint and cloud security. So all those elements together is what Elastic does. And we only do it two ways. [00:04:18] Darryl Peek: We’re one platform and we can be deployed OnPrem and in the cloud. So that’s a little bit about me and the company. Hopefully it was clear, [00:04:24] Vince Menzione: I’ve had elastic people on stage. You’ve done, that’s the best answer I’ve had. What does Elastic do? I used to hear all this hyperbole and what? [00:04:32] Vince Menzione: What? Now I really understand what you do is an organiz. And the name of the company was Elasticsearch. [00:04:36] Darryl Peek: It was [00:04:37] Vince Menzione: elastic at one time when I first. Worked with you. It was Elasticsearch. [00:04:40] Darryl Peek: Absolutely. Yeah. So many moons ago used to be called the Elk Stack and it stood for three things. E was the Elasticsearch which is a search capability. [00:04:48] Darryl Peek: L is Logstash, which is our logging capability. And Cabana is essentially our visualization capability. So it was called Elk. But since we’ve acquired so many companies and built so much capability into the platform, we can now call it the elastic. Platform. [00:05:00] Vince Menzione: So talk to me about your engagement with the hyperscalers. [00:05:02] Vince Menzione: You’ve been partner of the Year award winner with all three, right? I mentioned that, and you were, you worked for Google for a period of time. Yes. So tell us about, like, how does that work? What does that engagement look like? And why do you get chosen as partner of the year? What are the things that stand out when you’re working with these hyperscalers [00:05:19] Darryl Peek: and with that we are very fortunate to be recognized. [00:05:23] Darryl Peek: So many of the organizations that are out there are doing some of the same capabilities that we do, but they can’t claim that they won a part of the year for all three hyperscalers in the same year. We are able to do that because we believe in the power of partnership, not only from a technology perspective, but also from a sales perspective. [00:05:39] Darryl Peek: So we definitely lean in with our partnerships, so having our engineers talk, having our product teams talk, and making sure that we’re building capabilities that actually integrate within the cloud service providers. And also consistently building a roadmap that aligns with the innovation that the cloud service providers are also building towards. [00:05:56] Darryl Peek: And then making sure that we’re a topic of discussion. So elastic. From a search capability, we do semantic search, vector search, but also retrieval augmented generation, which actually is LLM Agnostic. So when you say LLM Agnostic, whether you want to use Gemini, Claude or even Chad, GBT, those things are something that Elastic can integrate in, but it actually helps reduce the likelihood of hallucination. [00:06:18] Darryl Peek: So when we’re building that kind of solution, the cloud service provider’s you’re making it easy for us, and when you make it easy, you become very attractive and therefore you’re. Likely gonna come. So it becomes [00:06:28] Vince Menzione: sticky in that regard. Very sticky. So it sounds like very much an engineer, a lot of emphasis on the engineering aspects of the business. [00:06:35] Vince Menzione: I know you’re an engineer by background too, right? So the engineering aspects of the business means that you’re having alignment with the engineering organizations of those companies at a very deep level. [00:06:44] Darryl Peek: Absolutely. So I’m [00:06:45] Vince Menzione: here. [00:06:45] Darryl Peek: Yeah. And being at Elastic has been pretty amazing. So coming from Google, we had so many different solutions, so many different SKUs, but Elastic releases every eight weeks. [00:06:54] Darryl Peek: So right before you start to understand the last release, the next release is coming out and we’re already at 9.2 and we just released 9.0 in May. So it’s really blazing fast on the capability that we’re really pushing the market, but it’s really hard to make sure that we get it in front of our partners. [00:07:10] Darryl Peek: So when we talk about our partner enablement strategy, we’re just trying to make sure that we get the right information in front of the right partners at the right time, so this way they can best service their customers. [00:07:19] Vince Menzione: So let’s talk about partner strategy. Alyssa Fitzpatrick was on stage with me at our last event, and she Alyssa’s fantastic. [00:07:25] Vince Menzione: She is incredible. Yes, she is. She was a former colleague at Microsoft Days. Yes. And then she, we had a really interesting conversation. About what it takes, like being in, in a company and then working with the partners in general. And you have, I’m sure you have a lot of the similarities in how you have to engage with these organizations. [00:07:42] Vince Menzione: You’re working across the hyperscalers, you’re also working with the ecosystem too. Yes. ’cause the delivery, you have delivery partners as well. Absolutely. So tell us more about that. [00:07:50] Darryl Peek: So we kinda look at it from a two, two ways from the pre-sales motion and then the post-sales. From the pre-sales side. [00:07:56] Darryl Peek: What we’re trying to do is really maximize our, not only working with partners, because within public sector, you need to get access to customers through contract vehicles. So if you want to get access to some, for instance, the VA or through GSA or others, you have to make sure you’re aligned with the right partners who have access to. [00:08:12] Darryl Peek: That particular agency, but also you want domain expertise. So as you’re working with those system integrators, you wanna make sure that they have capability that aligns. So whether it is a security requirement, you wanna work with someone who specializes in security, observability and search. So that’s the way that we really look at our partner ecosystem, but those who are interested in working with us. [00:08:30] Darryl Peek: Because everybody doesn’t necessarily have a emphasis on working with a new technology partner, [00:08:36] Vince Menzione: right? [00:08:36] Darryl Peek: So what we’re trying to do is saying how do we build programs, incentives and sales plays that really does align and strike the interest of that particular partner? So when we talk about it I tell my team, you have to, my grandfather to say, plan your work and work your plan. And if you fail a plan, you plan to fail. So being able to not only have a strong plan in place, but then execute against that plan, check against that plan as you go through the fiscal year, and then see how you come out at the end of the fiscal year to see are we making that progress? [00:09:01] Darryl Peek: But on the other side of it, and what I get stressed about with my sales team and saying what does partners bring to us? So where are those partner deal registrations? What is the partner source numbers? How are we creating more pipeline? And that is where we’re now saying, okay, how can we navigate and how can we make it easier? [00:09:17] Darryl Peek: And how can we reduce friction in order for the partner to say, okay, elastic’s easy to work with. I can see value in, oh, by the way, I can make some money with. [00:09:25] Vince Menzione: So take us through, have there been examples of areas where you’ve had to like, break through to this other side in terms of growing the partner ecosystem? [00:09:33] Vince Menzione: What’s worked, what hasn’t worked? Yes, I’d love to learn more about that. [00:09:36] Darryl Peek: I’ll say that and I tell my team one, you partner program is essential, right? If you don’t have an attractive partner program in regards to how they come on board, how they’re incentivized the right amount of margin, they won’t even look at you. [00:09:49] Darryl Peek: The second thing is really how do you engage? So a lot of things start with relationships. I think partnerships are really about relationships. I say I tell my team from time to time, the difference between contacts and contracts is the R and that’s the relationship. So if you’re not building the relationship, then how do you expect that partner to want to lean in? [00:10:07] Darryl Peek: Don’t just show up when you have a contract. Don’t just show up when you have a renewal. Make sure that you are reaching out and letting them know what is happening. I like the what Matt brought up in saying, okay, talk to me when you have a win. Talk to me when you have something to talk about. [00:10:22] Darryl Peek: Don’t just talk to me when you need a renewal. When you’re at end the quarter and you want me to bring a deal forward, that doesn’t help ab absolutely. [00:10:28] Vince Menzione: So engineering organizations, sales organizations, what are, what does a healthy partnership look like for you? [00:10:35] Darryl Peek: So I look at metrics a lot and we use a number of tools and I know folks are using tools out there. [00:10:41] Darryl Peek: I won’t name any tools for branding purposes, but in regards to how we look at tools. So some things that we measure closely. Of course it’s our partner source numbers, so partner source, bookings, and pipeline. We look at our partner attached numbers and pipeline as well as the amount or percentage of partner attached business that we have in regards to our overall a CV number. [00:11:00] Darryl Peek: We also look at co-sell numbers, so therefore we are looking at not only how. A partner is coming to us, but how is a partner helping us in closing the deal even though they didn’t bring us the deal? We’re also looking at our cloud numbers and saying what amount of deals and how much business are we doing with our cloud service providers? [00:11:15] Darryl Peek: Because of course we wanna see that number go up year over year. We wanna actually help with that consumption number because not only are we looking at it from a SaaS perspective, but also if the customer has to commit we can help burn that down as well. We also look at influence numbers. [00:11:27] Darryl Peek: Now, one of the harder things to do within a technology business is. Capturing all that si goodness. And saying how do I reflect the SI if they’re not bringing me the deal? And I can’t attribute that amount of deal to that particular partner, right? And the way that we do that is we just tag them to the influence. [00:11:44] Darryl Peek: So we’re able to now track influence. And also the M-S-P-O-E-M work that we are also tracking and also we’re tracking the royalties. And lastly is the professional service work that we do with those partners. So we’re looking to go up into the right where we start them out at our select level, we go to our premier level and then our elite level. [00:12:00] Darryl Peek: But left and to the right, I say you gotta go from zero to one, one to five, five to 10, and then 10 to 25. So if we can actually see that progression. That is where we’re really starting to see health in the partnership, but also the executive alignment is really important. So when our CEO is able to meet with the fellow CEO of the co partner company that is really showing how we are progressing, but also our VPs and others that are engaged. [00:12:20] Darryl Peek: So those are things that we really do measure. We do have a health score card and also, we track accreditations, we track certifications as well as training outcomes based on our sales place. [00:12:30] Vince Menzione: Wow. There’s a lot of metrics there. Yeah. So you didn’t bring, you didn’t bring any slides with that out? [00:12:35] Darryl Peek: Oh, no. I’m not looking at slides, by the way. [00:12:40] Vince Menzione: Let’s talk about marketplace. [00:12:42] Darryl Peek: All right? [00:12:42] Vince Menzione: Because we’ve had a lot of conversations about marketplace. We’ve got both vendors up here talking about marketplace and the importance of marketplace, right? You’ve been a Marketplace Award winner. We haven’t really talked about that, like that motion per se. [00:12:55] Vince Menzione: I’d love to s I’d love to hear from you like how you, a, what you had to overcome to get to marketplace, what the marketplace motion looks like for your organization, what a marketplace first motion looks like. ’cause a lot of your cut a. Are all your customers requiring a lot of direct selling effort or is it some of it through Marketplace? [00:13:14] Vince Menzione: Like how does it, how does that work for you? [00:13:15] Darryl Peek: So Elastic is a global organization. Yeah. So we’re, 40 different countries. So it depends on where we’re talking. So if we talk about our international business, which is our A PJ and EMEA business we are seeing a lot more marketplace and we’re seeing that those direct deals with customers. [00:13:28] Darryl Peek: Okay. And we’re talking about our mirror business. A significant amount goes through marketplace and where our customers are transacting with the marketplace and are listing. On the marketplace within public sector, it’s more of a resell motion. Okay. So we are working with our resellers. [00:13:39] Darryl Peek: So we work our primary distribution partner is Carahsoft. So you heard from Craig earlier. Yes. We have a strong relationship with Carahsoft and definitely a big fan of this organization. But in regards to how we do that and how we track it we are looking at better ways to, track that orchestration and consumption numbers in order to see not only what customers we’re working with, but how can we really accelerate that motion and really get those leads and transactions going. [00:14:03] Vince Menzione: Very cool. Very cool. And I think part of the reason why in, in the government or public sector space it has a lot to do with the commitments are different. Absolutely. So it’s not government agencies aren’t able to make the same level of commitments that, private sector organizations were able to make, so they were able to the Mac or Microsoft parlance and also a AWS’s parlance. [00:14:23] Vince Menzione: Yeah, [00:14:24] Darryl Peek: definitely a different dynamic. Yeah. And especially within the public sector. ’cause we have Gov Cloud to work with, right? That’s right. So we’re working with Microsoft or we’re working with AWS, they have their Gov cloud and then we Google, they don’t have a Gov cloud, but we still have to work with them differently. [00:14:35] Darryl Peek: Yeah. Within that space. That’s [00:14:36] Vince Menzione: right. That’s right. So it makes the motion a little bit differently there. So I think we talked through some of this. I just wanna make sure we cover our points [00:14:43] Darryl Peek: here. One thing I’ll do an aside, you talked about the acre of diamonds. I’m a big fan of that story. [00:14:47] Vince Menzione: Yeah, let’s talk about Russ Con. Yeah, [00:14:49] Darryl Peek: let’s talk about it. Do you all know about the Acre Diamonds? Have you all heard that story before? No. You have some those in the audience. [00:14:55] Vince Menzione: I, you know what, let’s talk about it. All [00:14:56] Darryl Peek: See, I’m from Philadelphia. [00:14:57] Vince Menzione: I didn’t know you were a family. My daughter went to Temple University. [00:14:59] Vince Menzione: Ah, [00:15:00] Darryl Peek: okay. That’s all I know. So Russell Conwell. So he was, a gentleman out of the Philadelphia area and he went around town to raise money and he wanted to raise money because he believed that there was a promise within a specific area. And as he continued to raise this money, he would tell a story. [00:15:14] Darryl Peek: And basically it was a story about a farmer in Africa. And the farmer in Africa, to make it really short was essentially looking to be become very wealthy. And because he wanted to become very wealthy, he believed that selling his farm and going off to a long distant land was the primary way for him to find diamonds. [00:15:28] Darryl Peek: And this farmer didn’t sold us. Sold his place, then went off to to this foreign land, and he ended up dying. And people thought that was the end of the story, but there was another farmer who bought that land and one time this big, and they called him the ot, came to the door and said you mind if I have some tea with you? [00:15:43] Darryl Peek: He said, all right, come on in. Have a drink. And as he had the drink, he looked upon the mantle and his mouth dropped. And then the farmer said what’s wrong? What do you say? He says, do you know what that is? No. He said no. Do you know what that is? He says, no. He said, that’s the biggest diamond I’ve ever seen, and the farmer goes. [00:16:01] Darryl Peek: That’s weird because there’s a bunch right in the back where I go grab my fruits and crops every day. So the idea of the acre diamonds and sometimes that you don’t need to go off to a far off land. It is actually sometimes right under your feet, and that is a story that helped fund the starting of Temple University. [00:16:16] Vince Menzione: I’m gonna need to take you at every single event so you can tell this story again. That’s an awesome job. Oh, I love it. And yeah, they founded a Temple University. Yeah. Which has become an incredible university. My daughter, like I said, my daughter’s a graduate, so we’re Temple fan. That’s great story. [00:16:31] Vince Menzione: That is a very cool, I didn’t realize you were a Philadelphia guy too, so that is awesome. Go birds. Go birds. All right, good. So let’s talk, I think we talked a little bit about your ecosystem approach, but maybe just a little bit more on this, like you said, like a lot of data, a lot of metrics but also a lot of these organizations also have to under understand the engineering side of things. [00:16:53] Vince Menzione: Oh, yeah. There’s a tremendous amount to become. Not everybody could just show up one day and become an elastic partner [00:16:58] Darryl Peek: absolutely. Absolutely. So take us [00:16:59] Vince Menzione: through that process. [00:17:00] Darryl Peek: Yeah. So one of the things that we are trying to mature and we have matured is our partner go to market. [00:17:06] Darryl Peek: So in order to join our partner ecosystem, you have to sign ’em through our partner portal. You have to sign our indirect reseller agreement. ’cause we do sell primarily within the public sector through distribution. And we only go direct if it is by exception. So you have to get justification through myself as well as our VP for public sector. [00:17:21] Darryl Peek: But we really do try to make sure that we can aggregate this because one thing that we have to monitor is terms and conditions. ’cause of course, working with the government, there’s a lot of terms and conditions. So we try to alleviate that by having it go through caresoft, they’re able to absorb some, so this way we can actually transact with the government. [00:17:36] Darryl Peek: In regards to the team though we try to really work closely with our solution architecture team. So this way we can develop clear enablement strategies with our partners so this way they know what it is we do, but also how to properly bring us up in a conversation. Also handle objections and also what are we doing to implement our solutions within other markets. [00:17:55] Darryl Peek: So those are things that we are doing as well as partner marketing. Top of funnel activity is really important, so we’re trying to differentiate what we’re doing with the field and field marketing. So you’re doing the leads and m qls and things of that nature also with partner marketing. So our partner marketing actually is driven by leads, but also we’re trying to transact. [00:18:10] Darryl Peek: And get Ps of which our partner deal registration. So that is how we align our partner go to market. And that is actually translating into our partner source outcomes. [00:18:18] Vince Menzione: And I think we have a slide that talks a little bit about your public sector partner strategy. [00:18:23] Darryl Peek: Oh yeah. Oh, I share that. So I thought maybe we could spin it. [00:18:25] Darryl Peek: Absolutely. [00:18:25] Vince Menzione: I know you we can’t see it, but they can. Oh, they can. Okay. Great. [00:18:29] Darryl Peek: There it’s there. [00:18:30] Vince Menzione: It’s career. [00:18:31] Darryl Peek: One thing, I think this was Einstein has said, if you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough. So that was the one thing. So I always was a big fan of creating a one page strategy. [00:18:39] Darryl Peek: And based on this one page strategy one of the things when I worked at Salesforce it was really about a couple things and the saying, okay, what are your bookings? And if you don’t have bookings, what does your pipeline look like? If you don’t have pipeline, what does your prospecting look like? [00:18:51] Darryl Peek: Yeah. If you don’t have prospecting what does your account plan look like? And if you don’t have an account plan, why are you here? Why are you here? Exactly. So those are the things that I really talk to my team about is just really a, it’s about bookings. It’s about pipeline. It’s about planning, enablement and execution. [00:19:05] Darryl Peek: It’s about marketing, branding and evangelism, and also about operational excellence and how to execute. Very cool. So being able to do that and also I, since I came from Salesforce, I talk to my team a lot about Salesforce hygiene. So we really talk about that a lot. So make, making sure we’re making proper use of chatter, but also as we talk about utilizing ai, we just try to. [00:19:21] Darryl Peek: How do we simplify that, right? So if we’re using Zoom or we’re using Google, how do we make sure that we’re capturing those meeting minutes, translating that, putting that into the system, so therefore we have a record of that engagement with that partner. So this is a continuous threat. So this way I don’t have to call my partner manager the entire time. [00:19:36] Darryl Peek: I can look back, see what actions, see what was discussed, and say, okay, how can we keep this conversation going? Because we shouldn’t have to have those conversations every time. I shouldn’t have to text you to say, give me the download on every partner. Every time. How do we automate that? And that’s really where you’re creating this context window with your Genive ai. [00:19:53] Darryl Peek: I think they said what 75% of organizations are using one AI tool. And I think 1% are mature in that. But also a number of organizations, it’s 90% of organizations are using generative AI tools to some degree. So we are using gen to bi. We do use a number of them. We have elastic GPT. Nice little brand there. [00:20:11] Darryl Peek: But yeah, we use that for not only understanding what’s in our our repositories and data lakes and data warehouses, but also what are some answers that we can have in regards to proposal responses, RP responses, RFI, responses and the like. [00:20:23] Vince Menzione: And you’re reaching out to the other LLMs through your tool? [00:20:26] Darryl Peek: We can actually interact with any LLM. So we are a LLM Agnostic. [00:20:29] Vince Menzione: Got it. Yep. That’s fantastic. And this slide is we’ll make this available if you don’t have a, yeah, have a chance. We’ll share it. I [00:20:36] Darryl Peek: am happy to share, yeah. And obviously happy to talk, reach out about it. Of, of course. I simplified it in order to account for you, but one of the things that I talk about is mission, vision of values. [00:20:45] Darryl Peek: And as we start with that is what is your mission now? How is anybody from Pittsburgh, anybody steal a fan? Oh wow. No, there’s a steel fan over [00:20:54] Vince Menzione: here. There’s one here. There’s a couple of ’em are out here. So I feel bad. [00:20:57] Darryl Peek: The reason why I put immaculate in there is for the immaculate reception, actually. [00:21:00] Darryl Peek: Yes. And basically saying that if you ever seen that play, it was not pretty at all. It was a very discombobulated play. Yeah. And I usually say that’s the way that you work with partners too, because when that deal doesn’t come in, when you gotta make a call, when you’re texting somebody at 11 o’clock at night, when you’re trying to get that at, right before quarter end. [00:21:17] Darryl Peek: Yeah. Before the end of it. It really is difficult, but it’s really creating that immaculate experience. You want that partner to come back. I know it’s challenging, but I appreciate how you leaned in with us. Yes, absolutely. I appreciate how you work with us. I appreciate how you held our hand through the process, and that’s what I tell my team, that we have to create that partner experience. [00:21:32] Darryl Peek: And maybe that’s a carryover from Salesforce, Dave. I don’t know. But also when we talk about enhancing or accelerating our partner. Our public sector outcomes that is really working with the customer, right? So customer experience has to be part of it. Like all of us have to be focused on that North star, and that is really how do we service the customer, and that’s what we choose to do. [00:21:48] Darryl Peek: But also the internal part. So I used to survey my team many moves ago, and I said, if we don’t get 80% satisfaction rate from our employees how do we get 60% satisfaction rate from our customers? Yeah. So really focus on that employee success and employee satisfaction. It’s so important, is very important. [00:22:03] Darryl Peek: So being able to understand what are the needs of your employees? Are you really addressing their concerns and are you really driving them forward? Are you challenging them? Are you creating pathways for progression? So those are things that I definitely try to do with my team. As well as just really encouraging, inspiring, yeah. [00:22:19] Darryl Peek: And just making sure that they’re having fun at the same time. [00:22:21] Vince Menzione: It shows up in such, I, there’s an airline I don’t fly any longer, and it was a million mile member of and I know it’s because of the way they treat their employees. [00:22:29] Vince Menzione: Because it cascades Right? [00:22:30] Darryl Peek: It does. Culture is important. [00:22:32] Vince Menzione: Yeah. Absolutely. [00:22:32] Darryl Peek: What is it? What Anderson Howard they say what col. Mark Andresen culture eat strategy for [00:22:37] Vince Menzione: breakfast. He strategy for breakfast? Yes. Very much this has been insightful. I really enjoyed having you here today. Really a great, you’re a lot of fun. You’re a lot of fun. [00:22:43] Vince Menzione: Darry, isn’t you? Amazing. So thank you for joining us. Thank you all. Thank And you’re gonna be, you’re gonna be sticking around for a little while today. I’m sticking around for a little while. I’ll be back in little later. I think people are gonna just en enjoy having a conversation with you, a little sidebar. [00:22:55] Darryl Peek: Absolutely. I’m looking forward to it. Thank you all for having me. Glad to be here. And thank you for giving the time today. [00:23:01] Vince Menzione: Thank you Darryl, so much. So appreciate it. And you’re gonna have to come join me on this Story Diamond tool. Yeah, absolutely. Thanks for tuning into this episode of Ultimate Guide to Partnering. [00:23:12] Vince Menzione: We’re bringing these episodes to you to help you level up your strategy. If you haven’t yet, now’s the time to take action and think about joining our community. We created a unique place, UPX or Ultimate partner experience. It’s more than a community. It’s your competitive edge with insider insights, real-time education, and direct access to people who are driving the ecosystem forward. [00:23:38] Vince Menzione: UPX helps you get results, and we’re just getting started as we’re taking this studio. 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