Podcasts about CCA

Beyond The Claim Podcast #015 – Featuring Allison Michels What if your marketing didn't feel like chaos? This week on the Beyond The Claim Podcast, Vince sits down with Allison Michels, CEO & Founder of LAUNCH and a Fractional CMO who helps service-based businesses scale with clarity, strategy, and soul. With nearly a decade of experience, Allison has built premium brands that attract high-end clients, increase revenue, and become sellable assets. In this episode, we unpack: ✅ What a Fractional CMO actually does ✅ The 4-part LAUNCH Framework (Brand, Audience, Offer, Strategy) ✅ The #1 mistake business owners make in marketing ✅ How to prepare your business for sale using systems and branding ✅ Why soul-driven leadership is your secret growth engine This is a no-fluff, high-value conversation about real marketing, real business strategy, and how to create something that runs without you.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we talk with Dr. Jim Matta of Geneva College and CCA counselor Mark Britton. Join us as we explore challenges that teens face in the modern culture, and the growing conversation around neurodiversity from a Christian counseling perspective.

Father's Day is approaching and, if you don't mind, I'd like to do something a little different with this episode of the Build Your Copywriting podcast. We lost my dad on Father's Day last year and CCA students have probably heard me talk about how integral he was to me getting into copywriting to begin with. So, this week's episode of the podcast is a short tribute to the late, great, and very missed Mike Krawczyk. Never fear: Next week we'll be back with our regularly scheduled straightforward copywriting content but..this week I just felt called to share a bit about my dad with you and the rest of our community. -------------- Mentioned in the Episode Dr. Natali Edmonds' Dementia Careblazers Related Links Remembering Mike Krawczyk --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

Send us a textBuckle up. In this Daily Drop, Jared steamrolls through a Pentagon fever dream where California governors cry about sovereignty, the Air Force funds anxiety nap pods, and Russia's Spiderweb drone strikes are the new nightmare fuel. Meanwhile, Trump deploys 2,000 National Guard troops to L.A., the Air Force downs another billion on wingman drones, and Space Force is somehow both broke and booming.The DoD can't acquire software on time, the Air Force is buying nap boxes instead of fixing actual morale, and Space Force wants $4B more to figure out what they even do. If you were hoping for clarity, this ain't it. But if you like chaos with a side of sarcasm and defense budget insanity—you're in the right place.

Chris Futrell steps Behind The Rope. Chris Futrell, an employee at Mood, recently beat cancer and is going on a cross-country roadtrip with Mood. He will be vlogging the whole experience. A big part of his journey will be to raise money for CCA, raise awareness about men's health and promote the benefits of cannabis. Take a listen to hear about Chris' journey and right now get 20% off all Mood products at www.mood.com/velvet ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Back. Relax. Press Play. Enjoy! @mood.products @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWe dive into the world of network cabling, answering 20 questions about Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cables in a fast-paced, information-packed session to help you make better cable choices.• Cat5e vs Cat6: Cat6 offers more bandwidth (250MHz vs 100MHz) and headroom for future applications• Cat6 can handle 10Gbps up to 37-55 meters, while Cat6A supports 10Gbps to the full 100 meters• The "A" in Cat6A stands for augmented, doubling frequency from 250MHz to 500MHz• Shielded cabling is usually only needed in high-EMI environments and requires proper grounding • Use the "John Deere rule" – it's better to install higher category cable now than replace it later• Plenum-rated cable is required by code for air handling spaces but costs more• Never buy "copper-clad aluminum" (CCA) cable – it's unsafe and may void insurance• Cat8 is designed for data centers, not homes – Cat6A is sufficient for future-proofing residences• Professional installations should include certification testing as documentation Make sure you follow proper cable selection and installation practices to create reliable, future-ready networks that will serve your needs for years to come.Support the showKnowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH#CBRCDD #RCDD

Do you remember when Kate and I shared allllll sorts of jobs you can do with a background in copywriting? (I totally get if you don't remember, but you can catch that podcast episode right here.) Thanks to CCA student Alba, we've got another one to add to that list: product marketer. On today's episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Alba was generous enough to join us from Spain (where, spoiler, she's from and now a homeowner!). She is sharing the full story that led her from working 60 hour weeks teaching in the UK to becoming a copywriter and, ultimately, landing a product marketing role that allows her to work from her home in Spain. Alba's journey is the perfect reminder that you never know where your career will take you. But if you're open to the possibilities, copywriting can take you places you may not even realize are options.  I can't wait for you to hear all of Alba's wisdom (and how one of her first copy clients was the World Health Organization—how cool is that?!).  ------------------ Mentioned in the Episode How Do I Know If I'm Ready to Pitch Copywriting Clients?How to Fast Track Your Copywriting Career SuccessEp. 203: Secrets to Smooth Copywriting Client Relations Related Links Ep. 59: Buying a New Home with Copywriting Income – Shannon's Story --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

In a special episode leading up to the CCA European Summit, Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, interviews Mattias Ohde, Investor and Advisor at Meetric, a conversational intelligence platform purpose-built for service providers. At the Brussels event, Ohde will join a panel on “The Power of an Open Best-of-Breed Ecosystem Approach,” where he'll explore how providers can stay competitive in an AI-driven world without being locked into monolithic tech stacks. “There is no longer time to build everything yourself,” says Ohde. “The pace of innovation is too fast. To keep up, you need an open infrastructure where best-of-breed technologies can be added, replaced, and evolved.” Meetric's white-label platform goes beyond basic call transcription by ingesting data across telephony, meetings, chat, and contact centers to deliver actionable insights, AI coaching, and workflow automation — all integrated into the service provider's backend. Built for telecom operators and UCaaS providers, Meetric's offering includes full portals for onboarding, billing, and provisioning — allowing service providers to package cutting-edge conversational AI as their own branded solution. Ohde argues this modular, flexible approach is essential in today's market: “You don't win by trying to do everything in-house. You win by assembling the best and letting your platform evolve with the needs of your customers.” Ohde also praises the CCA event itself: “What's unique about this summit is that it isn't just a showcase — it's a gathering of forward-looking thinkers focused on real innovation. Even competitors are collaborating to raise the industry standard.” With an expanding toolkit and a partner-first mindset, Meetric represents the type of ecosystem thinking that's redefining the future of cloud communications. Learn more: https://www.meetric.com Event details: CCA European Summit – Brussels, June 16–17, 2025

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a conversation with special guest Tom Weil, Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Counselor at CCA. Together, we explore how digital culture is reshaping how people seek help, and why real, embodied relationships remain essential for emotional healing and spiritual growth. Hear insights into the rise of online counseling, the dangers of disconnection, and how Christian counseling must hold fast to incarnational truth in a disembodied age.

La Xunta de Galicia ha concedido una aportación extraordinaria al Centro Comercial Aberto (CCA) de Ferrol A Magdalena, junto con otras cuatro entidades gallegas, por su destacado papel en el impulso del comercio local a través de campañas innovadoras incluidas en el programa “O teu comercio local é extraordinario”. Esta distinción forma parte de la convocatoria anual de ayudas destinadas a los centros comerciales abiertos, que este año ha contado con una inversión global de 2,3 millones de euros y ha beneficiado a un total de 54 entidades en toda Galicia. Durante la selección, se valoraron especialmente criterios como la existencia de un plan de comunicación estructurado, la capacidad para atraer nueva clientela y fomentar el consumo, así como el carácter diferenciador de las acciones y su repercusión en el tejido comercial local. En total, estas cinco campañas recibirán una ayuda de cerca de 200.000 euros, incluida dentro del presupuesto global del programa. En el caso del CCA de Ferrol A Magdalena, la campaña reconocida se titula “Comercios que cuentan historias”, y se celebrará los días 3 y 4 de octubre. La iniciativa incluirá tres rutas temáticas por los comercios del barrio, además de actividades lúdicas, música, pasacalles, cuentacuentos, juegos, tapeo y sorteos para premiar las compras realizadas durante esos días. Toda la información estará disponible en las redes sociales del centro, especialmente en Instagram (@ccaferrolamagdalena). Este reconocimiento se enmarca en el Plan Estratégico del Comercio de Galicia 2025-2030, una hoja de ruta con la que la Xunta busca consolidar un modelo comercial moderno, sostenible y adaptado a las nuevas demandas de la clientela y del territorio, posicionando a los centros comerciales abiertos como piezas clave dentro del ecosistema comercial gallego.

Episode Summary: With threats surging around the world, the Air Force must figure out how to reset and do it fast. They can't just buy more of what the service fielded in past decades. Fighting and winning tomorrow will require new operational concepts and technologies that'll give airmen an edge. That's where CCA come into the mix. They're designed to bring new capabilities, more capacity, and empower new ways of fighting. But just like the rest of the Air Force aircraft inventory, just buying CCA won't be enough. Credible, sustainable combat air forces require logistics—personnel, fuel, munitions, ground handling equipment, and other materiel—to generate sorties at scale. Mitchell Institute executed a major exercise in 2024 looking at logistical requirements for CCA—to assess challenges and opportunities. This involved operators, industry, planners, and logisticians. We recently released the report. Join us as we hear from report author Col Mark Gunzinger along with workshop participants Robert “Otis” Winkler of Kratos, Andrew “Scar” VanTimmeren of Anduril, and Scott “Fug” Gilloon of General Atomics. Credits: Host: Douglas Birkey, Executive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin  Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Mark Gunzinger, Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Robert “Otis” Winkler, Vice President, Corporate Development and National Security Programs, Kratos Guest: Andrew “Scar” VanTimmeren, Director of Air Dominance Systems, Anduril Guest: Scott “Fug” Gilloon, Sector Vice President of Air Force Strategic Development and Capability Assessments, General Atomics Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #CollaborativeCombatAircraft #CCA #Leadership

On this edition of People in Power California Energy Markets Associate Editor Abigail Sawyer discusses the role of community choice aggregation in California with Beth Vaughan, CEO of CalCCA. In their 15-year history in California, CCAs have presented a model for innovation and contributed to the radical reshaping of California's electricity generation, delivery and consumption. With affordability, uncertainty and flexibility currently on everyone's minds, CCAs seem poised to continue innovating, with novel approaches to transmission development, new generation resources and substantial growth. The CCA model is also becoming appealing to other states, which are considering how to enable choice for electricity consumers.

In dieser Sonderfolge von Gestatten Sie?! dreht sich alles um die Juryarbeit beim CCA Award – dem wichtigsten Kreativpreis Österreichs. Ich spreche dafür mit sechs Juryvorsitzenden über ihre Erfahrungen bei der Bewertung herausragender Kampagnen, die Herausforderungen des Juryvorsitzes und die Verantwortung, kreative Exzellenz sichtbar zu machen.Gemeinsam diskutieren wir über Parität in den Jurys, den Wandel von Branded Content, neue Trends im Design und Digital Advertising, sowie die Rolle von mutiger Kommunikation bei gesellschaftspolitischen Themen. Außerdem geht es um kreative Strategien im Umgang mit dem Klimawandel, innovative PR-Kampagnen, und was eine Einreichung zur Goldenen Venus macht.Einblicke in die Audio-Jury, studentische Arbeiten und integrierte Kampagnen zeigen, wie vielseitig die österreichische Kreativlandschaft ist – und warum Kreativität heute mehr denn je Haltung braucht.Infos zum CCA und den Awards findet ihr unter: linktr.ee/creativclubaustriaDie Gäst*innen der Folge:(00:00) – Simon Pointner (Studio Freude) – Design(11:43) – Maggie Felgenhauer (Fredmansky) – Audio(21:42) – Alistair Thompson (DMB.) – Direct, Live Marketing, PR(33:35) – Samia Azzedine (Loop) – Digital(45:14) – Michael Nagy (Jung von Matt Donau) – Integrated Campaign, Student(55:58) – Jacky Hamid (&US) – Strategy, EffectivenessFür Feedback, Wünsche oder Anderes findet ihr mich auf Instagram unter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@u.aydt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ oder ⁠⁠⁠⁠@gestatten.sie⁠⁠⁠⁠ oder auf meiner Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ulrichaydt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danke an Mala für das Podcast-Cover (⁠⁠⁠@mala.kolumna⁠⁠⁠) und Belinda für das Produzieren des Jingles (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Belinda Thaler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

“The Cloud Communications Alliance is sending a clear signal: Europe matters.” — Bertrand Pourcelot, CEO, Enreach for Service Providers As Europe navigates a shifting geopolitical and technological landscape, the 2025 CCA European Summit is stepping up to meet the moment. In this special podcast, Doug Green, Publisher, Technology Reseller News spoke with Bertrand Pourcelot, CEO of Enreach for Service Providers and CCA board member, about the upcoming event to be held June 16–17 just outside Brussels. Pourcelot emphasized the Summit's growing role as a strategic bridge between U.S. and European communications providers. “CCA's goal isn't just expansion—it's mutual understanding,” he noted. Enreach, a pan-European provider of Smart Contact platforms, serves over 120 service providers across more than 20 countries and has been central to broadening CCA's European engagement. This year's Summit will feature a tightly focused one-and-a-half-day program, balancing telecom and UCaaS innovations with high-level insights into Europe's regulatory dynamics, AI adoption, and the global economic environment. Key speakers include Herman Van Rompuy, former Prime Minister of Belgium and first President of the European Council, and the Economics Editor of The Times of London—offering dual lenses on EU and global market drivers. Pourcelot will host a panel on “The Power of an Open, Best-of-Breed Ecosystem,” spotlighting how platforms and vertical integrations can unlock end-user value. Panelists will include leaders from CloudCTI, Akixi, Mitric, and other innovators in analytics, CRM, and AI-powered services. “Innovation thrives when there's openness, orchestration, and true partnership,” Pourcelot said. To learn more about the CCA European Summit, visit the Cloud Communications Alliance website. For more on Enreach's service provider offerings, explore https://www.enreach.com/sp.

In this episode of the Connected By Water Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Leiza Fitzgerald, the “Queen of Conservation” in the world of hunting and fishing. Leiza, the STAR tournament director for the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), joins us to discuss this year's STAR tournament, including all the new exciting details, rules, and opportunities for Florida anglers to win big. She urges Florida anglers to get involved and support the CCA's mission to protect and preserve Florida's fisheries for future generations. But Leiza's story doesn't stop there. We dive into her remarkable journey as a sportswoman, hunter, and angler. As a trailblazer for women in fishing and hunting, Leiza has created an incredible legacy. Her accomplishments have earned her a place in the 2022 Florida Sports Hall of Fame, making her the first person inducted for the sport of fishing. A true legend in every sense, Leiza's dedication to conservation and her pioneering spirit continue to inspire. Tune in to hear from one of the most influential figures in the world of fishing and conservation, as Leiza shares her passion for preserving our natural resources and empowering future generations of anglers. • The Connected By Water Podcast is Fueled by Papa's Pilar Rum and Protected by Star brite • @connectedbywater @starbrite @seawardsystems @partsvu @olukai @linkgenie • #connectedbywater #papaspilar #starbrite #teamdogooder #olukai #seawardsystems #partsvu #linkgenie #podcast #floridapodcast #longlivetheeverglades #dfriel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textToday's drop is brought to you by… anger, caffeine, and one last damn slot for the Operator Training Summit. Jared's back with a full-frontal assault on the newest batch of DoD clownery: airframes that are being “upgraded” before they even exist, moving programs that still don't move anything, and bonus cuts that would make a finance troop cry in DFAS-approved tears.We've got everything from Russia testing nuclear air-to-air missiles to the Space Force getting 3% of the budget while being told to dominate orbit. The E-7 still isn't here, China is casually infiltrating American data systems, and the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program might bankrupt us before it ever flies. Meanwhile, the military's entire PCS and EFMP system is straight-up FUBAR'd, and CardoMax is the only thing holding the line.

In today's episode continuing our eight-part series, we examine how nonprofits are effectively advocating for environmental justice. We'll analyze practical strategies for building awareness and securing advocacy funding while navigating the regulatory frameworks that govern nonprofit activism. Join us for a clear-eyed look at how organizations are making meaningful progress in environmental protection and climate action.    Attorneys for this episode   Tim Mooney  Quyen Tu  Susan Finkle Sourlis    Shownotes   Current Events / Executive Orders:  • Trump Administration Environmental Rollbacks  • Rescinded EPA's Environmental Justice Screening Tool (EJSCREEN)  • Repealed Biden-era executive orders on Justice40, climate equity, and cumulative impacts assessments  • Reinstated NEPA rules from 2019, reducing environmental review for pipelines, highways, and factories  • Revoked protections for sacred Indigenous lands (e.g., Bears Ears downsizing, drilling leases on Chaco Canyon perimeter)  • Impacts on Vulnerable Communities:  • Halted all EPA funding for community air monitoring programs in EJ-designated census tracts  • Suspended grants to community-based climate resilience projects  • Cut FEMA's BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities) equity prioritization language  • Reopened refineries and power plants previously closed for Clean Air Act violations, especially in Black and Latino neighborhoods  • EPA DEI cuts:  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to cancel nearly 800 environmental justice grants, totaling over $1.5 billion, which were intended to support projects mitigating climate change impacts in vulnerable communities .  •  Additionally, the EPA is undergoing a reduction in force, affecting employees in its Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, as part of a broader effort to realign the agency's mission    ·      Non-Lobbying Advocacy o   Nonpartisan Advocacy 101: 501(c)(3)s cannot support or oppose candidates for public office, but they can… o   Educate the public about issues of importance to your organization. §  Waterkeeper Alliance is holding EPA Admin Lee Zeldin accountable for cuts to PFAS research. o   Hold a rally §  Memphis Community Against Pollution rallied to celebrate a victory for clean water, while turning its attention to a clean air fight against an Elon Musk-owned company's proposed data center. o   Initiate or participate in litigation §  AFJ member Earthjustice has sued the Trump administration's improper withholding of IRA grant funds for projects that included Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants to install solar panels on small farms. o   Fund Advocacy §  Meyer Memorial Trust funded  41 organizations with EJ awards totaling $6.9 million in 2024 with a focus on frontline and indigenous communities   ·      Lobbying o   501(c)(3) public charities are also allowed to use unrestricted funds to engage in some lobbying activities. o   Tax Code Lobbying 101: Public charities can lobby, but they are limited in how much lobbying they may engage in. §  Insubstantial part test vs. 501(h) expenditure test. §  Under either test, lobbying includes attempts to influence legislation at any level of government. §  Track your local, state, and federal lobbying, and stay within your lobbying limits. o   State/local level lobbyist registration and reporting requirements may also apply when engaging in legislative and executive branch advocacy. o   Ballot measure advocacy (direct lobbying) could also implicate state / local campaign finance and election laws. o   Lobbying wins §  Hawaii just passed a first-of-its-kind climate tax on short-term accommodations to fund defenses against climate change fueled disasters. Sierra Club of Hawaii has been actively lobbying on climate change legislation for years. §  Ballot measure wins (h/t The Nature Conservancy) ·      California: $10 billion climate bond that funds climate resilience, protecting clean drinking water and preventing catastrophic wildfires.  ·      Washington: An effort to roll back the state's Climate Commitment Act was defeated. The CCA provides millions for conservation, climate and wildfire funding, including funding for Tribal nations and at-risk communities. ·      Minnesota: Renewal of the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for another 25 years. The fund will provide $2 billion ($80 million per year from state lottery proceeds) to protect water, land and wildlife across the state. Resources – ·      Earth & Equity: The Advocacy Playbook for Environmental Justice ·      Public Charities Can Lobby (Factsheet) ·      Practical Guidance: what your nonprofit needs to know about lobbying in your state ·      Investing in Change: A Funder's Guide to Supporting Advocacy ·      What is Advocacy? 2.0  

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a conversation with CCA counselors Dawn Ritchie and Andrew Schnur as we explore how faith and family form the foundation of emotional healing and spiritual growth. Hear Dawn's insights as a mother and experienced counselor, and Andrew's perspective as a new father and leader of TAG groups at CCA. Together, they share powerful stories of transformation, the importance of community, and how faith brings lasting hope.

In this episode of CCA on the Air, host Jamia Stokes introduces listeners to Complete College America's other Alliance engagement directors: Jonathan Gowin, Nichole Mann, and Jennifer Torres. The conversation features all four regional directors who share their personal journeys, professional backgrounds, and the unique perspectives they bring to their work advancing college completion and closing equity gaps across the United States. What makes this conversation particularly powerful is how each director connects their personal experiences, many as first-generation college students themselves, to their professional commitment to making higher education more accessible, navigable, and successful for all students. Their stories underscore why the work of improving college completion rates is both a professional mission and a deeply personal calling.

Episode Summary: Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) stand forth as one of the most important airpower developments of the twenty-first century. We learn more about CCA by talking to two of the people involved with developing and building them: Mike Atwood from General Atomics and Andrew “Scar” Van Timmeren of Anduril. CCA's ability to harness the traditional attributes of range, speed, survivability, and a broad range of mission effects with the power of autonomy, artificial intelligence, and manned-unmanned teaming will yield an incredibly powerful tool for airmen and the broader joint military enterprise. We explain this technological journey, explore where the program currently stands, and discuss the pathway for production, test, and initial operational fielding. Credits: Host: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin  Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Michael Atwood, Vice President, Advanced Programs, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Guest: Andrew "Scar" Van Timmeren, Senior Director - Air Dominance Systems, Anduril Industries Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #CCA #Autonomy

Join us as we rollout our newest research study, authored by the Mitchell Institute's Col. Mark A. Gunzinger, USAF (Ret.), Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments. The event will feature guest speaker Maj. Gen. Joseph D. Kunkel, Director of Force Design, Integration, and Wargaming, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures. The U.S. Air Force is fielding a future counterair force that is sized and shaped to achieve the degree of air superiority required to defeat China in a Pacific conflict. The Air Force is developing collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) as part of that force to achieve its counterair mission requirements. This will require the Air Force and its industry partners to continue to mature technologies that are key to developing CCA that can operate in a highly collaborative fashion with other aircraft. CCA will act as force multipliers that complement—but do not replace—the service's F-22s, F-35s, and future F-47s. This collaborative combination will pose a diverse threat that is more difficult for adversaries to accurately characterize and counter in highly dynamic, time-compressed operational environments. For these advantages to be realized, they'll require adequate personnel, fuel, theater airlift, etc. Logistics are a key requirement to inform key performance parameters, including the mix of CCA the Air Force acquires and how they are employed. This report summarizes insights from the third in a series of Mitchell Institute exercises that explored the potential for CCA with autonomous technologies to perform as counterair force multipliers. Its recommendations are derived from the assessments of teams of Air Force and industry planners, operational experts, and technologists on potential CCA use cases and logistics required to generate CCA sorties during a major Pacific conflict.

For review:1. Update on Israel wildfires.2.  Israel Strikes Damascus in Message to Syrian Regime.  Israel conducted airstrikes early on Friday near Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa's official residential compound in Damascus in response to violence in Syria against the country's Druze minority, the Israel Defense Forces said. 3. Lebanon has warned Hamas not to conduct operations that compromise the country's security or sovereignty, Beirut's Supreme Defense Council said on Friday. 4. Reuters article via Times of Israel concerning US/Iran Nuclear negotiations.In three weeks, the US and Iran have held three rounds of talks aimed at preventing Tehran from building a nuclear weapon in return for sanctions relief. A fourth round is expected to take place in Rome soon. 5. US State Department to Ukraine & Russia: US Will Not Be Mediators If Progress Not Made.  US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters Thursday that Kyiv and Moscow need to engage directly with each other and that the US will no longer “fly around the world at the drop of a hat to mediate meetings.”  US Secretary of State Rubio, said that unless a “real breakthrough” is made soon, President Trump “is going to have to make a decision about how much more time we're going to dedicate to this.” 6. UK RAF Collaborative Drone Effort.  The first autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) drone, labelled StormShroud, entered into service into the UK Royal Air Force.  The new StormShroud aircraft combines the UK-Portuguese Tekever 3 tactical uncrewed aerial system (UAS) with Leonardo UK's BriteStorm stand-in jammer, effectively transforming it into an ACP, to work in tandem with RAF fighter jets. 7. USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Effort. USAF announced it has selected Beale Air Force Base in California to host the service's first “Aircraft Readiness Unit” dedicated to its future fleet of drone wingmen. General Atomics and Anduril are facing off for the Air Force program after their selection last year. USAF expects to field CCA by 2030.8.  Acting Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Kilby to USMC: We owe you a three-ship ARG [Amphibious Ready Group]. I owe you a three-ship ARG that's ready to embark Marines and conduct the training cycle and deploy on schedule. I do not meet that requirement.”  The Amphibious Ready Group is the USMC three-ship formation generally consisting of an assault ship (LHA), a transport dock (LPD) and a support vessel (LSD). USMC goal is to maintain what's known as a 3.0 presence: That means one ARG deployed from the East Coast to the Mediterranean or coast of Africa; one from the West Coast to the Pacific and a third “episodically” deployed forward from Japan.

4pm:  AI robots are now sorting recycling in King County // AI Bots in California Steal Over $10 Million in Federal Financial Aid // Guest - Todd Myers - Where does your CCA $ really go? // Today in History // 1975 - Fall of Saigon: South Vietnam surrenders

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“Gone are the days when service providers could differentiate on call minutes alone. Today, success depends on analytics, integrations, and delivering real-time value to customers.” — John Christian, Vice President of Marketing, Akixi In this special podcast presented by TR Publications and the Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA), Technology Reseller News publisher Doug Green speaks with John Christian, Vice President of Marketing at Akixi, a CCA member and a leading provider of cloud-based value-added services for service providers. Akixi helps service providers deepen customer engagement and generate new revenue through a robust suite of capabilities including advanced call analytics, CRM integration, and real-time call intelligence. The Akixi platform supports seamless provisioning across platforms like Microsoft Teams, Webex, and BroadWorks. Migration and Market Forces Christian highlights the accelerating shift away from legacy PBX platforms such as Avaya, Mitel, and CUCM—driven not only by end-of-life announcements and reduced vendor focus but also by the pull of modern cloud-based solutions. This dual push-pull dynamic is compelling more businesses to modernize their communications infrastructure. Beyond the Seat and the Minute While platforms like Microsoft Teams and Webex have captured collaboration and call control, Christian argues that native analytics capabilities often fall short. This opens an opportunity for service providers to differentiate with value-added services like real-time analytics, especially in regulated or high-demand environments such as healthcare. “Real-time visibility into call behavior is no longer a luxury—it's a competitive necessity,” Christian says, citing examples such as doctors' offices that rely on precise call management for appointment scheduling and patient response. Redefining Contact Center Needs Christian notes a shift in how contact center functionality is being consumed. Instead of investing in large, complex platforms, organizations now seek modular, scalable features such as call recording and CRM integration—without needing hundreds of agents. He explains that Akixi enables service providers to offer these components as standalone tools or bundled solutions, meeting the evolving needs of midsize and enterprise clients while maintaining a lighter implementation footprint. Competitive Landscape With the growing number of Microsoft-certified partners and Direct Routing providers, the market for Teams-based voice services has become saturated. Akixi enables service providers to stand out by layering critical customer experience tools onto their voice offerings—tools that directly support performance metrics, compliance, and operational efficiency. “We're empowering over 100 service providers to build differentiated solutions,” Christian says. “Those who succeed are the ones who go beyond the basics and meet their customers' specific expectations.” Learn More For more information, visit akixi.com or connect with John Christian on LinkedIn.

In this special episode recorded on site at SXSW EDU, Dustin speaks with Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva, President of Complete College America (CCA), a national advocacy organization dedicated to helping more students access, persist, and graduate from college on time. Yolanda shares CCA's systems-level approach to student success, the importance of transfer-friendly policies, and how institutions must shift from being college-ready to student-ready. She also discusses CCA's Council on Equitable AI and how AI can support, rather than hinder, student success. If you're passionate about higher ed reform, retention, and equity, this is an episode you won't want to miss!Guest Name: Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva - President at Complete College AmericaGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Dr. Watson Spiva's 25+ year career in postsecondary education spans a range of executive leadership, general management, federal government, public affairs, operations and academic officer positions. Dr. Watson Spiva serves as the President of Complete College America (CCA). Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, CCA is a bold national advocate for dramatically increasing college completion rates and closing equity gaps by working with states, systems, institutions, and partners to scale highly effective structural reforms and promote policies that improve student success. CCA has become a national leader in the movement to dramatically increase the percentage of individuals earning a postsecondary credential. Complete College America is organized as an Alliance of 53 (and growing) states, territories, and higher education consortia where executives have committed to ambitious goals of increasing college completion rates, tracking progress toward their goals and implementing a set of evidence-based practices or “Game Changers” that have proven to dramatically increase college completion rates. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

This episode of "CCA on the Air" features an interview with Dr. Jonathan Anderson, provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs at Eastern Washington University, about "unapologetic handholding"—a student success philosophy that provides intentional, high-touch support without compromising academic standards. Dr. Anderson explains how this approach helps demystify higher education systems for students, particularly first-generation learners, through proactive advising, early alerts, and structured guidance across the student journey. The conversation highlights practical examples and emphasizes meeting students where they are while helping them develop independence.

On May 15, the California Fish and Game Wildlife Resources Committee will meet in Sacramento and consider changing a rule to restrict the ability to take any number of coyotes at any time. CCA's Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur joins this episode to share how this conversation started back in January at a Fish and Game committee hearing, detail what has happened since that hearing, and outline why CCA needs you to be part of opposing any changes to how coyotes are managed in California at this meeting on May 15.CCA will file detailed comments with the Committee prior to that hearing strongly opposing any change and will be on-hand at the meeting to defend ranchers' ability to manage coyote populations. Additionally, CCA encourages members to appear virtually or in person on May 15 to convey to Commissioners the continued need for allowing coyotes to “be taken at any time of the year and in any number.”Episode resources:To submit an opposition letter to the Fish and Game Commission, email it to fgc@fgc.ca.gov by Friday, May 2. Letters submitted by this deadline will be given to the Commissioners ahead of the committee meeting. If you miss this deadline, you can still send opposition letters up until May 12 to be given to Commissioners at the May 15th hearing.Look for more details in an upcoming edition of California Cattleman Weekly on how to attend or appear virtually at the May 15th meeting to voice your opposition. To call in to the meeting dial (877) 336-1831 and use the conference code number: 481000.Text us your comments, feedback and episode ideas!

If you love writing, you're going to relate to Maile's story. Maile went to school with the goal to write for television, but as life happens, she found herself in content writing roles.  Unlike most Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students, Maile discovered the CCA when she was already writing for some clients. But these clients were looking to her to write things like email, webpages, and more. On today's episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Maile is sharing secrets to successful pitching, plus offering her take on AI and what she's seeing with her clients. Whether you're already a writer or looking to (finally!) get paid for your writing, I know Maile's story is going to leave you feeling inspired. (Bonus: she shared some *spot-on* tips for setting boundaries to ensure she has time for what matters most: her family.) --------------- Mentioned in the Episode mailetimoncopy.comFeatures vs. Benefits Quiz: Test Your Copywriting Knowledge Related Links What is Content Strategy? And How Is It Different from Copywriting?SEO Copywriting Guide for Search Result Ranking SuccessSEO Copywriting & Strategy 101: How to Write SEOEp 166: How Copywriters Can Add Content Strategy as a Service – with Amanda Hand --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Devin: What is your superpower?Sherwood: I am constantly saying yes, instead of saying, I'm sorry, no, I can't.The future of investment crowdfunding is being defined by those who not only pioneered the space but continue to shape it with a relentless commitment to data and transparency. The most exciting development for investors and entrepreneurs alike is how actionable insights, not just anecdotes or hype, are driving smarter decisions and better results.In this episode, Sherwood Neiss, Principal at Crowdfund Capital Advisors and one of the original architects behind the legislation that made regulated investment crowdfunding possible, shares his unique perspective. Sherwood's new book, Investomers, distills fourteen years of experience, offering a comprehensive look into what makes this industry tick and how anyone—investor, entrepreneur, or policymaker—can benefit.What sets Sherwood apart is a dedication to grounding everything in robust data. Early on, he recognized that the industry needed more than vision; it needed transparency and metrics. “From the minute this industry launched, we've been collecting information, not just on the companies and where they are and their financials and all that stuff, but every day, how much money has been committed to an offering and how many investors. With those data points, we can track what we call investor sentiment,” Sherwood explained.This relentless focus on measurement is not just academic. It empowers investors to make informed decisions and helps founders understand what drives successful campaigns. “The book is a lot of data-driven insights from the work that we've done with investment crowdfunding about the economic rationale for this,” Sherwood shared. He's created tools and reports that highlight where the signals for success are strongest, always encouraging readers and clients to dig into the numbers for themselves.Crucially, Sherwood's work is not just about numbers, but about democratizing access to capital and opportunity. “Many of the reasons for failure is lack of capital, which I'm hoping we're solving for with investment crowdfunding,” he noted, underscoring the human impact behind the data.For those eager to learn more or to leverage these insights in their own investing, Sherwood's company is not currently raising capital from the crowd but is focused on providing invaluable data and advisory services through Crowdfund Capital Advisors and their C-Clear platform. Investomers is available now, offering a blueprint for anyone who wants to invest smarter or build something meaningful in this rapidly evolving space.Sherwood's passion and open-handed approach to sharing what works—and what doesn't—make this episode a resource for anyone looking to turn data into a tool for empowerment and positive change.tl;dr:Sherwood Woodie Neiss shares how data-driven insights are transforming investment crowdfunding for investors and entrepreneurs.He reveals the story behind launching Crowdfund Capital Advisors and building a comprehensive industry database.Sherwood explains how his new book, Investomers, distills years of experience and research into actionable guidance.He describes his superpower: breaking big goals into small steps and using accountability to achieve them.The episode highlights practical strategies for making progress on major projects by leveraging data and discipline.How to Develop Relentless Follow-Through As a SuperpowerWoodie's superpower is his ability to say yes to opportunities and follow through by breaking daunting challenges into manageable steps. As Woodie described, “I am one of these people that I'm a yes man. So I am constantly saying yes, instead of saying, I'm sorry, no, I can't...you need to take anything that you're doing and break it down into 100 steps. And then do one of those a day...the principle of that, the theory behind it is break everything down into small chunks, so that you can accomplish something in a day, in a week or whatever, but it keeps the ball moving forward.”Woodie illustrated this superpower vividly by recounting how he managed to write a 400-page book, Investomers, while juggling his many professional responsibilities. He set a big goal at the start of the year, broke it down into about a hundred discrete steps, and methodically worked through them, bit by bit, over the course of the year. He even enlisted a friend as an accountability partner, meeting weekly to track progress, ensure he stayed on task, and remove nonessential items from his plate. This system helped him complete the book in just over a year while keeping all his other commitments moving forward.To cultivate relentless follow-through, Woodie suggests:Break large goals into small, actionable stepsSet regular milestones and track your progressFind an accountability partner who will meet with you weeklyBe willing to reprioritize and move less important tasks off your plateCommit to a schedule and honor it—treat your accountability meetings as non-negotiableBy following Woodie's example and advice, you can make relentless follow-through a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileWoodie Neiss (he/him):Principal, Crowdfund Capital Advisors, LLCAbout Crowdfund Capital Advisors, LLC:  CCA is a data-driven investment crowdfunding consulting and advisory services firm. Its principals wrote the framework for Regulation Crowdfunding, lobbied for its passage, and attended the JOBS Act bill signing ceremony at the White House. CCA built the industry's first aggregator that collects daily information on all online investment offerings from almost 100 platforms in the USA. The database captures over $1.5B daily transaction volume into 5,500 issuers in every state. Venture funds, financial services firms, regulators, and more use the data for insights into the online investment marketplace, be it job creation, valuations by industry, deal flow, or overall industry trends. CCA clients include the World Bank, Securities Regulators globally, the US State Department, and major Family Foundations. CCA launched the industry's first index that tracks the top 50 daily offerings and also recently launched CrowdBook, a data research and visualization tool for consumers of CCA's data feeds.Website: crowdfundcapitaladvisors.comX/Twitter Handle: @woodienCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/crowdfundcapitaladvisorsBiographical Information: Sherwood Neiss is a 3-time INC500 winner whose former company won E&Y's Entrepreneur of the Year. During the credit crunch, Sherwood saw a need to change outdated securities laws. He co-created and lobbied for the Crowdfunding Framework used in the JOBS Act. President Obama signed it into law on April 5, 2012. CCA advises multilateral organizations, governments, NGOs, and other entrepreneurial stakeholders on understanding the multi-billion-dollar crowdfunding market. He co-founded the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) & Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA). He is an entrepreneur in residence and co-founder of The Program for Innovation in Entrepreneurial and Social Finance at the University of California Berkeley. He is co-author of Crowdfund Investing for Dummies (Wiley) and the World Bank Report Crowdfunding's Potential for the Developing Word. He produces comprehensive Crowdfund Investing educational materials via Success with Crowdfunding. He is an active investor in the emerging global crowdfunding ecosystem. He holds an International MBA from Thunderbird and a BA from Tulane University.X/Twitter Handle: @woodienLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/sherwoodneissSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, AMIBA, SuperCrowdLA and Crowdfunding Made Simple. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.SuperCrowdLA: we're going to be live in Santa Monica, California, May 1-3. Plan to join us for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Sponsored by Digital Niche Agency, ProActive Real Estate and others. This will be a can't-miss event. Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!  Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on May 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.SuperCrowd25, August 21st and 22nd: This two-day virtual event is an annual tradition but with big upgrades for 2025! We'll be streaming live across the web and on TV via e360tv. Soon, we'll open a process for nominating speakers. Check back!Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Igniting Community Capital to Build Outdoor Recreation Communities, Crowdfund Better, Thursdays, March 20 & 27, April 3 & 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET.Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.Call for community action:Please show your support for a tax credit for investments made via Regulation Crowdfunding, benefiting both the investors and the small businesses that receive the investments. Learn more here.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 9,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

Mark Vange and Autumn highlight a new model for AI collaboration at Cloud Connections 2025 “AI needs to be thought of more as a colleague and less as a tool.” — Mark Vange, CEO, Autom8ly At Cloud Connections 2025, Technology Reseller News sat down with Mark Vange, CEO of Autom8ly, and Autumn, the company's AI-powered assistant, to explore a new approach to lead generation and AI adoption for Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA) members. Autom8ly introduced a novel AI-driven system that helps match prospective clients with the most suitable CCA members. “We built a lead generation system that listens to the visitor's needs and uses AI to match them with the right member,” explained Autumn. “It's all about understanding intent and providing the best-fit connection.” To accomplish this, Autom8ly created detailed profiles for each CCA member, pulling data from their websites and inviting them to review and update their information. This interaction not only boosts exposure for CCA members but also acts as an introduction to working with AI tools like Autumn. “Lead gen is a great way to meet everybody,” said Vange. “It gave us a reason to build meaningful profiles, and in the process, start working together. It's how we demonstrate what AI-centric work will look like in the coming years.” Autumn plays a central role in Autom8ly's operations—from marketing and CRM to code generation and even accounting. The company's strategy focuses on partnering with organizations to build tailored AI solutions. “We're the engine,” said Vange. “You be the train. Let's put it on the track together.” A veteran technologist and entrepreneur, Vange emphasized a unique philosophy: AI should be introduced gradually, much like a new employee. “We believe in building confidence through iteration,” he said. “You don't just give AI a task and walk away. You start small, measure success, and grow trust over time.” Autom8ly's vision extends beyond the CCA. They're in talks with other associations to bring similar solutions to new industries, offering not a product, but a collaborative approach to AI integration. Learn more: www.autom8ly.com

Cloud Connections 2025 Podcast Interview with Jon Arnold, Principal, J. Arnold & Associates ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Jon Arnold, Principal of J. Arnold & Associates, delivered a clear message to managed service providers (MSPs) at Cloud Connections 2025: it's time to evolve beyond UCaaS commoditization and begin leveraging AI not just as a buzzword, but as a strategic offering. In a podcast conversation with Technology Reseller News, Arnold reflected on insights shared during two panels at the conference—one on market outlook and another focused on UCaaS. “UCaaS, CCaaS, CPaaS—they're all mature, well-understood offerings,” said Arnold. “But AI is where the next frontier lies. Most customers know they need it, but they don't know how to use it—and that's where MSPs have a real opportunity.” Arnold emphasized that MSPs, trusted for their delivery of cloud and voice services, are in a prime position to elevate their value by integrating AI into business operations—both internally and in customer-facing applications. The key, he said, lies in viewing voice as data, a concept that aligns with AI's data-driven architecture. “If you're not capturing the data from voice, you're missing one of the most powerful communication channels businesses rely on,” Arnold explained. “MSPs already understand voice. That's their credibility. Now it's about helping customers harness that voice data to power AI.” On the second panel, Arnold addressed a recurring challenge: UCaaS as a commodity. As major players like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and RingCentral dominate the landscape, differentiation has become more difficult. “If all MSPs are selling the same thing, they risk becoming arms dealers—no value, no margin,” he said. Arnold encouraged MSPs to think beyond unified communications and adopt a more holistic, strategic view, where AI is integrated across workflows, departments, and functions—far beyond the contact center. “AI isn't waiting for you to catch up. It's creating new ways of working,” he said. “There's a real risk of being left behind if MSPs don't evolve. A new generation of AI-centric MSPs will emerge—those who know how to sell it, implement it, and build strategy around it.” Reflecting on his first time attending the CCA's Cloud Connections event, Arnold noted the strong value of its focused community. “It's big enough to meet new people, but small enough to build real relationships,” he said. “It's not a trade show—it's a learning and collaboration environment.” Learn more about Jon Arnold and J. Arnold & Associates at: www.jarnoldassociates.com

 THE FUTURE OF THINGS: AI as a new material for Design. On Saturday, Apr 5, chairs from the Design Division at CCA co-moderated an insightful panel discussion that explored the transformative role of design in shaping the future of products, services, and systems enabled by generative, agentic, and distributed physical AI. Moving beyond the conventional focus on AI as a set of tools for designing, our expert panelists discussed how designers can reimagine and craft the next generation of "things"—from rethinking transportation and healthcare to reinventing how we cook, shop, communicate, entertain, and/or safeguard our communities from natural disasters. This conversation highlighted design's power to envision future lifestyles, steer technological evolution, and generate lasting value for communities and our planet.Panelists:Lauren Bedal / ArchetypeAI - Design, Product LeadTim Belonax / Anthropic - BrandTJ McLeish / CCA MDes Faculty + AI ExpertKarl Willis / Autodesk - Senior Research ManagerModerators:Justin Lokitz, DMBA and Elena Pacenti, MDes

Mike Blumenthal, Executive Director of Cannabiz Credit Association Listen to a discussion at the Necann Boston 2025 event about the challenges of credit and payment reliability within the cannabis industry. Guests introduce the Cannabiz Credit Association (CCA), a centralized system that aggregates payment histories and credit data of cannabis businesses nationwide. The CCA helps companies assess who pays their bills on time, improve accountability, and reduce bad debt through credit risk scoring and industry-wide transparency. The conversation also touches on how the CCA system benefits leasing companies, cultivators, and brands by providing trustworthy credit information and encouraging timely payments.

Cloud Connections 2025 Podcast with David Duffett “It's not just a potato—it's a globally distributed core of telephony goodness,” says David Duffett, Simwood. As the Cloud Connections 2025 event wrapped up in sunny St. Petersburg, Technology Reseller News publisher Doug Green sat down with David Duffett, corporate ambassador for Simwood, in a conversation that was equal parts innovation and, yes, potato. Simwood's unique term “the potato,” coined by CEO Simon Woodhead, refers to the homogenous, globally distributed core of Simwood's network. “It looks a bit like a potato,” said Duffett, “but it's packed with telephony goodness—at the edge, everywhere.” At the Cloud Communications Alliance's inaugural Solution Showcase, Duffett demonstrated Conversational AI powered by Simwood, launching a live voice assistant named Karina on stage. Within minutes, the team built an intelligent assistant that fielded live calls, answered questions about CCA membership, and even joked about starting a Joe Marion fan club. “She asked if we wanted badges,” Duffett laughed. Simwood's AI implementation stands out for its ease of deployment and carrier-agnostic integration. Through Bring Your Own Carrier, even customers on other platforms can transit through Simwood's network to access conversational AI. But the real future, Duffett revealed, lies in Contextual AI—where AI assistants can seamlessly pass contextual information from one touchpoint to another. “We're eliminating the need for callers to repeat themselves,” he said. “Your credit card info doesn't need to be entered twice.” Simwood continues to support both enterprise customers and channel partners, including MSPs and hosted PBX providers, offering everything from AI tools to Teams integration—all through the potato. Learn more at: www.simwood.com blog.simwood.com

Send us a textIn today's cerebral Daily Ops Brief, Peaches breaks down the Defense Department's latest dumpster fire: whether to park Space Command's shiny new paradigm shift in Colorado or Alabama. Also, some genius of the Military Industrial Complex just texted the entire Internet our plans for Houthi rebels. Throw in DEI purges, child care collapse, and a disgraced AFSOC leader, and you've got a government that's firing on no cylinders.We cover real estate speculation, government hiring freezes that move slower than molasses in formation, and why Canada's aircraft shopping spree might be a Costco mistake.

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FRW and get on your way to being your best self. Let's get the “duh” out of the way: with copywriting training you can become a copywriter. But, when you have copywriting skills, there are so many other career and job possibilities. On today's episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Kate and I are first sharing some of the new-fangled job titles to look out for besides “copywriter.” But then, the part that I would encourage you to stick around for, we're talking about all the doors that you open when you learn how to write copy. Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students prove time and time again that there are unlimited possibilities for copywriters. Carli is a social media manager.Adele is a communications director.Sunny is a marketing strategist.And Kate herself is our marketing manager in addition to writing copy for her other clients! (If you haven't, check out their stories and so many others on the CCA student stories playlist >) If you're ready to explore your career options, listen now! --------------- Mentioned in the Episode Ep. 20: Changing Careers to Become a Copywriter – Adele's StoryEp. 103: Becoming a Social Media Copywriter & Manager—Carli's StoryEp. 44: Transitioning out of the Military and Building a Copy Career – Tyler's StoryEpisode 218: Copywriting Opens Doors to Career Opportunities – Sunny's StoryEp. 4: Meet Our Head Copy Coach, Kate Related Links Which Work-From-Home Writing Jobs Are Real?How to Draw Copywriting Work Opportunities to YouEp 142: On-Staff vs. Freelance Copywriting: Which is Better? --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

How do investors, analysts, and companies decide what a business is really worth? In this deep dive episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we unpack the fundamentals of corporate valuation—from enterprise value vs. equity value to the tools used by top professionals.You'll learn how to use DCF analysis, comparable company analysis (CCA), and precedent transactions to value a company—and how FP&A teams use these skills internally to guide smart decisions. We also explore the human side of valuation, how Warren Buffett thinks about “intrinsic value,” and why these concepts matter in your life and career. Whether you're in investment banking, FP&A, or just curious about how valuation works, this episode breaks it all down.

Beyond The Claim Podcast #005 – Featuring Zulfiya Forsythe In this episode of Beyond The Claim, Vince Perri sits down with Zulfia Forsythe, the CEO of Omadly Group, to talk about one of the most urgent topics in business today: how AI is reshaping operations, careers, and entrepreneurship. We dive deep into: - Why AI is only as good as its user (and how you can master it) - The growing economic gap AI will cause (and how to avoid falling behind) - Common mistakes businesses make when implementing AI - How Zulfia helps businesses automate systems and streamline operations - The future of AI agents, operational automation, and personal productivity If you want to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world, this episode is a must-watch. ►

On today's program, Bob Jones University President Josh Crockett announced this week that he may be transitioning into a different role—he's served as president of the school for less than a year. We'll have details. Faith Life Church in Ohio is facing backlash after sexual abuse allegations prompt further scrutiny into some of its financial and governmental practices. We'll take a look. Plus, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School is moving to Canada after agreeing to be acquired by another university. But first, Pastor Rodney Finch's Calvary Chapel Cary has sold its 9.8-acre church property in Apex, North Carolina — and this time, it's for real. Finch, whose rocky tenure at Calvary Chapel Cary tested the limits of the Calvary Chapel Association's (CCA) ability to reign in misbehaving pastors, had previously put the church up for sale in secret. After his board and congregation found out in July 2024, Finch withdrew the listing, but the damage was done. He announced his resignation in August, then rescinded his resignation less than two months later due to a dispute over retirement pay. He removed the pastors who were slated to replace him and set up a new church board. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Tony Mator, Kim Roberts, Jessica Eturralde, Bob Smietana, Adam Macinnis, Marci Seither, Brittany Smith, Christina Darnell—and you, Warren. A special thanks to byFaith Online for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you. MANUSCRIPT:   FIRST SEGMENT Warren: Hello everybody. I'm Warren Smith, coming to you this week from Charlotte, North Carolina. Natasha: And I'm Natasha Cowden, coming to you from Denver, Colorado, and we'd like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast. Warren: On today's program, Bob Jones University President Josh Crockett announced this week that he may be transitioning into a different role—he's served as president of the school for less than a year. We'll have details. And, Faith Life Church in Ohio is facing backlash after sexual abuse allegations prompt further scrutiny into some of its financial and governmental practices. We'll take a look. And Trinity Evangelical Divinity School is moving to Canada after agreeing to be acquired by another university. Natasha: But first, Pastor Rodney Finch's Calvary Chapel Cary has sold its 9.8-acre church property in Apex, North Carolina — and this time, it's for real. Warren: Finch, whose rocky tenure at Calvary Chapel Cary tested the limits of the Calvary Chapel Association's (CCA) ability to reign in misbehaving pastors, had previously put the church up for sale in secret. After his board and congregation found out in July 2024, Finch withdrew the listing, but the damage was done. He announced his resignation in August, then rescinded his resignation less than two months later due to a dispute over retirement pay. He removed the pastors who were slated to replace him and set up a new church board. Natasha: As MinistryWatch reported, the church then closed its doors late last year and began liquidating assets through estate sales. Now, the entire three-lot property, which includes two buildings totaling about 40,000 square feet, has been sold for $7 million. Warren: According to a deed filed with Wake County, the church was purchased on February 21 by a local LLC called LIWSP Apex, whose articles of organization indicate it was formed just two days prior. In a letter of no objection by the state assistant attorney general's office, the buyer is identified as Longleaf Industrial, LLC, a real estate development company owned by former NHL hockey player Tim Brent. Calvary Chapel Cary board member Steve Youell, a real estate agent in Florida, confirmed to MinistryWatch that the church sold for $7 ...

Cloud Communications Alliance Preview | Technology Reseller News Podcast “It's not just a deterrent—it's a disincentive. We make robocalls so expensive, scammers stop calling.” — Michael Gough, ICA, Intelligent Communications Assistant. With the Cloud Connections Conference just days away (April 14–16 in St. Petersburg), both the Technology Reseller News and Cloud Communications Alliance communities are tuning in. On this special joint podcast episode, Doug Green, publisher of TR News, welcomed Michael Gough, CEO of ICA, one of five handpicked presenters in the upcoming CCA Solutions Showcase. And what Michael brought was more than just a preview—it was a live demonstration of how ICA is changing the game in communications security. One Platform to Block Them All “Too many robocalls. Too much spam. Too many scam texts,” said Gough. “Branded calling helps, and STIR/SHAKEN helps—but only a little, and only sometimes.” ICA's platform changes that by combining behavioral analysis, graph neural networks, and a cross-channel approach to stop spam across voice, SMS, email, and social media—without invading user privacy. In a live demo, Gough showed how ICA's digital assistant traps and stalls bad actors with lifelike conversations. “We call it scam the scammer,” he said. “They waste time, lose money, and stop calling.” A Better Call Experience—Everywhere Unlike legacy solutions, ICA works across all major communications platforms. The system distinguishes between contacts using relationship signals—like shared social media links or known contacts—and then filters calls accordingly. In a second demo, Gough showed how ICA intelligently handled a call from a trusted contact, verifying the reason for the call and sending a message when the recipient wasn't available. “It's seamless for the people you know and smart for the ones you don't,” Gough explained. Looking for Partners At Cloud Connections, ICA is actively seeking three new partners to integrate its technology. “This isn't vaporware,” Gough said. “We're already live. We're just looking to scale.” That's the power of CCA's event model, Doug Green noted. “This isn't a trade show. It's a connections event—and ICA is a perfect example of what happens when innovation meets the right audience.” Learn More Don't miss Michael Gough's live demo on April 15 at the Cloud Connections Conference. For more information or partnership inquiries, visit myica.ai. #CloudConnections #CloudCommunicationsAlliance #RobocallDefense #SpamPrevention #AI #GraphNeuralNetworks #CommsSecurity #MichaelGough #ICA #VoiceAI #TechnologyResellerNews #CloudSecurity

In this episode of From A to Arbitration, Cole and Mallory, stepping in for Corey, provide a detailed summary of the Nolan arbitration decision. They begin by clarifying that the effective dates for LMOU implementation is from May 27th to June 26th. They then proceed to summarize key changes across various articles, including non-discrimination (adding pregnancy), no layoff provisions (retained), salaries and wages (with increases of 1.3%, 1.4%, and 1.5% and a $1,000 one-time increase for Step P employees), COLAs (retroactive), back pay details, CCA pay adjustments, and modifications to carrier pay tables (eliminating certain steps in Table 2). A significant portion of the discussion focuses on Article 8, detailing changes to work schedules, the right to refuse overtime beyond twelve hours or sixty hours per week without disciplinary action, and the establishment of new overtime designation lists. They also cover the new employee retention and mentoring program (NERP), including provisions for training, initial assignments, and limitations on new employee work locations. The discussion emphasizes practical implementation strategies for members and emphasizes the need for shop stewards and branch presidents to ensure compliance with the new provisions. Cole and Mallory also explain crucial language changes and detail specific considerations for grievances and potential conflicts, emphasizing proactive measures for members to take advantage of new rights and avoid potential abuse of power by management. They also address various questions raised in advance and provide clarifications on important dates and details. A significant theme throughout the episode is the importance of education and proactive strategies for handling the new contract provisions, and the need for vigilance from union members to prevent potential abuses of power from management. https://fromatoarbitration.com/fatas-2023-2026-nalc-national-agreement-guide/ https://www.fromatoarbitration.com/

Beyond The Claim Podcast #003 – Featuring Moses Thien Scaling Predictable Revenue: The Perfect Growth System with Moses Thien Want predictable revenue and business growth? This episode of Beyond The Claim features Moses Thien, founder of Perfect Growth System, as he breaks down how businesses can scale with trackable marketing, automation, and AI-driven strategies. Moses shares his incredible journey—from struggling to find a job in Canada to mastering digital marketing and helping businesses grow from $1M to $15M! If you're tired of inconsistent revenue and wasting money on bad marketing, this episode is packed with actionable insights to transform your business.

Come with us to Houston, Texas, to talk saltwater fishing, conservation, philosophy and life with Pat Murray, former light tackle fishing guide and President of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). Pat is the author of Pat Murray's No-Nonsense Guide to Coastal Fishing and the just-published It's More than Fishing, from Texas A&M University Press. He's also the publisher of TIDES magazine, and an award-winning outdoor writer and reporter. CCA was founded in 1977 to address the drastic commercial overfishing of redfish and speckled trout along the Texas Gulf Coast. The battles were fought on the water, in the statehouse, and wherever fishermen gathered to demand change before the fisheries were lost forever. That battle was won. New challenges, and new successes, abound. The CCA now has over 125,000 members, with 224 local chapters across all three US coasts. “We work to protect not only the health, habitat and sustainability of our marine resources, but also the interests of recreational anglers and their access to the resources they cherish.”    --- The Podcast & Blast with Hal Herring is brought you by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and presented by Silencer Central, with additional support from Decked, Dometic, and Filson.  Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for your wild public lands, waters, and wildlife to be part of a passionate community of hunter-angler-conservationists.  BHA. THE VOICE FOR OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE. Follow us: Web: https://www.backcountryhunters.org Instagram: @backcountryhunters Facebook: @backcountryhunters

The CCA Corner sits down with Leo, a newly elected steward and CCA. They discuss their experience and share what made them want to become a steward.

Send us a textDescription: This series explores the rich history of Indiana University basketball, focusing on key eras, legendary players, and unforgettable moments that have defined the program's legacy.Episode 1: "The Knight Era Begins: Assembly Hall, the '70s, and a New Brand of Basketball"SEO Title: Hoosier Hysteria: Knight's Takeover - Building a Dynasty at Indiana BasketballSummary: This episode examines the arrival of Bob Knight at Indiana and the opening of Assembly Hall [1]. It details how Knight implemented his unique system, emphasizing defense and a slower pace, a shift from the previous run-and-gun style [2]. The episode will cover the challenges the team faced in its early years, along with key players such as Steve Downing and the team's first Big Ten title [3-5]. We'll discuss the 1973 Final Four run and how the team was built for future success [6]. The episode concludes with the team's controversial decision to boycott the CCA tournament, and how it became a key point for future success [7-9].Monologue Focus: The host will discuss the cultural impact of Knight's arrival, how the new arena changed the fan experience, and explore the specific details of the coaching strategy from that era that laid the foundation for future championships.Episode 2: "Undefeated and Unforgettable: The Perfect Season of '76 and Beyond"Title: Hoosier Hysteria: The Perfect Storm - Indiana's 1976 Undefeated SeasonSummary: This episode centers on the legendary 1975-76 Indiana Hoosiers, who achieved a perfect 32-0 record [10, 11]. It details how the team responded to Scott May's injury, the team's dominant performance throughout the season, and the nail-biting finish against UCLA [12-14]. The episode includes discussions of key players like Kent Benson, and Quinn Buckner [15, 16]. The episode also covers the team's run to the championship and their impact on Indiana basketball [11]. It touches on the 1979 NIT Championship run, and the 1981 championship team, and some of the key players and their contributions to these eras of Indiana Basketball [17, 18].Monologue Focus: The host will analyze what made the 1976 team so dominant, explore the impact of the team on the fans and community and reflect on the enduring legacy of this team's perfect season and the program's consistent achievements in the following years.Episode 3: "The 1981 Team: Bridge from Perfection"Title: Exploring how the legacy continued from the perfection of 76 to a bridge towards the modern era. Summary: This episode will explore the rise of a new team with stars like Mike Wodson and Isaiah Thomas bringing together a new group of players that would continue the dominance in the form of tournament appearances, Big Ten Championships and eventually another National Championship. Monologue Focus: The host will discuss the impact of Isaiah  on Indiana basketball, analyze the teams resilience and perseverance. Episode 4: "The Shot and the Legacy: 1987, Damon Bailey, and the Modern Era"Title: Hoosier Hysteria: The Shot & Beyond - Indiana's Basketball Legacy Through the late Support the showSupport the Pod or Binge the Entire Season Now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1269236/support https://youtube.com/@IconicSeasons Connect on Social https://www.instagram.com/ncaaiconicseasons/

Call up the Michaels and bust out as many classroom gimmicks as you can because Did I Do That? is wrapping up our trip to the Old Bay (aka San Francisco) by going back to school. The legendary Bob Aufuldish (partner at Aufuldish & Warriner and Professor of Design at CCA) joins Sean in Bob's San Anselmo studio to talk about designer golfballs, the challenge of being taken seriously as a young professor, and typeface impulse buys.Bob's long-time practice with his wife and partner Kathy Warinner, Aufuldish and Warinner, can be found online at aufwar.com. You can find the interview Bob did a few years back for AIGA SF with fellow CCA professor Eric Heiman on the AIGA SF website—that article expands on a few of the stories we talked through here and is a ton of fun! You can buy Bob's type work as FontBoy on MyFonts, or just check out the (lovely but frozen in amber) FontBoy website at fontboy.com.This episode was recorded February 1, 2025 in Bob's studio in the wilds of Marin, in beautiful San Anselmo, California. Thank you so much to Bob and Kathy for hosting me (and letting me scarf down so many of their Trader Joe's cookies while I was out there)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FRW and get on your way to being your best self. Do it! Just do it!" That's often what I find myself yelling at my computer screen when I don't want to do the task that I know I need to do. Now, I'm the first to admit that I'm not the most productive person in the world. But there are a few tactics that I use to get stuff done—even when I'm not having my best day. On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Kate and I are sharing our best tips for how we get work done when we are dragging our feet and would much rather stay on the couch. If you're avoiding certain tasks, listen to this episode now and you'll come away with tactics you can immediately use to do the things you need to do. --------------- Mentioned in the Episode Get Things Done Book3 Simple Tools To Help You Stop Procrastinating and Start Doing with Megan Sumrell (note: must be logged into the CCA to access)Episode 158: Set Your Future Self Up for Success Right NowStaying Productive When I'm Unmotivated: Pomodoro Technique5 Tips for Getting Down to Your Copywriting Work4 Productivity Tactics Related Links Daily Habits of the Most Successful Writers & CreativesAmp Up Your Copywriting Productivity With Ultra SchedulingWhen You Need to Get Down to Work: The 5 Second Rule5 Ways Super-Productive Copywriters Start Their Days4 Tools to Stay On Top of Your To-Do ListStaying Productive While Working From HomeThe System Copywriters Need to Efficiently Get Work Done --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here 

Robert Perry is one of the most prolific, sucessful, and iconic sailboat designers of the modern age. He is known for designing the Valiant 40, Tayana 37, Tashiba 36, Baba 35, and many many more. His knowledge of sailboats is extensive to the point of making him a national treasure.  We talk about older crusing boats ideal for beginning cruisiers, ie: good boats for beginning offshore sailors, CCA and IOR rules, design elements, the Dufour Arpege, selling my first boat, John Vigor's book "20 Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere," Alberg sailboats, chainplates, Albin Vega 27, small boats vs big boats, Contessa sailboats, Cape Dory sailboats, Pearson Triton, Allied Seawind, Southern Cross sailboats, foam-cored hulls, Westsail 32, the birth of recreational offshore cruising, the Mini Globe Race, sailboat statistics and ratios like sail area to displacement and ballast to displacement, different ballast types, overhangs, interiors, modern production offshore boats, the Carbon Cutter, consulting, the Norseman 447, hard dodgers, andmore.

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FRW and get on your way to being your best self. You know that with copywriting training you can become a copywriter. (Duh!) But did you know copywriting can open doors to so many other career opportunities?  Kate and I got to sit down with CCA student Sunny to hear how (spoiler!) she went from designer to copywriter to marketing strategist. Sunny went to school for graphic design … but didn't love design. As some of her clients asked her if she could write copy, Sunny said, “Sure!” But realized two things: She enjoyed copywriting more than design.If she was going to offer copywriting services to clients, she needed more formal training. In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Sunny shares her story and tips for other copywriters, including how within 3 months of joining the CCA she was able to quit her serving job, what she's charging clients, and how she feels copywriting helps with all areas of her life. --------------- Mentioned in the Episode Sunny's portfolio: solcopy.ca Related Links BONUS Laser Coaching: Why Copywriting is a Recession-Proof JobEp. 175: Career Resolutions to Make Right NowEp. 110: What's Your Copywriting Career Path? --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here