Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Davidson

-Bro. Chris Davidson

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Davidson, longtime publisher of Hot Boat Magazine and current publisher of Speedboat Magazine, to reflect on nearly four decades in the performance boating industry. Chris shares his unique journey—from collecting Elvis memorabilia to shaping the voice of high-performance boating media. He discusses the early days of Hot Boat, his family's deep roots in the boating world, and the magazine's pivotal 1989 sale to Larry Flynt's LFP Inc., which transformed it into a nationally recognized publication. Chris also opens up about personal challenges, including a shocking betrayal by his brother Darren in 2006 that led to a hostile takeover of the magazine—and ultimately inspired Chris to launch Speedboat Magazine, now the last remaining print publication in the performance boat world. Throughout the conversation, Chris emphasizes the importance of teamwork, loyalty, and personal connections. He talks about how building relationships in the industry with people like Bob Leach of Eliminator Boats and Ed Borges of Eddie Marine helped him to keep his magazines moving forward. Chris credits much of his success to a trusted crew of contributors, including Kevin Spaise, Jim Wilkes, Greg Shoemaker, Fernando Escovar, and Brett Bayne. It's a candid, behind-the-scenes look at a legacy shaped by passion, perseverance, and the power of relationships. You can follow Speedboat Magazine on Instagram @speedboatmagazine_sb.mag and Facebook @Speedboat Magazine View Speedboat online and subscribe www.speedboat.com Visit our website at www.powerboattalk.com View the video for this episode: www.youtube.com/@powerboat_talk Follow us on Instagram @powerboattalk and Facebook @Powerboat Talk Contact me: powerboattalk@gmail.com  

Emmaus Church Podcast Pastor Chris Davidson, Merkinch Free Church, Inverness, Scotland

Welcome to this week's episode of the FeedCast! This week we are joined by Chris Davidson our raw material expert. Chris will dive deep into the latest market trends, sharing his insights and expertise. In this episode, Chris will break down what is happening in the market, the poor planting conditions over Europe and discuss commodities such as Wheat, Maize and Soya. Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear our experts chat about what is driving the market right now! And as always if you have any questions, reach out to your sales representative or contact us in the office! *Please also have a look at the disclaimer in the notes of wherever you have downloaded the podcast from.Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Material Expert. This episode is going to heavily focus on NovaPro and Vivergo Distillers which have been moving in volume in the last 3 to 4 weeks. This has been driven by the move towards lower carbon footprints and the fact both products have finally made themselves attractive in the forward winter market. Chris also talks through what is going on in the market in regards to Russia and Ukraine and touches on what is happening with proteins.  Have a listen to hear Chris talk more in-depth on these topics and what else is happening in the market!As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries.Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

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The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Material expert.Chris starts by discussing where we are with the different markets and how generally we are seeing the same themes across all commodities. This being due to lack of demand and general harvest pressure meaning the supply side feels comfortable at the moment.Moving onto proteins, the US crops are progressing earlier and looking better than last year. In regards to Soya, the sentiment generally isn't positive at the minute, with a further downside looking likely. Have a listen to hear Chris talk more in-depth on these topics and what else is happening in the market!As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries.Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Material expert and Laura Hana from our Procurement team.Chris starts by discussing the cereal markets where we have seen a continued decline, this is predominantly being driven by the Eastern European harvest.Laura then moves onto the fact that as it is looking like a short term downside, customer wise we are seeing people begin to take some cover as far out as October 25 on products such as Sodawheat, Biscuit and Bread.The team talk through the EUDR legislation and what the impacts will be. With the uncertainty surrounding the EUDR it would be worth looking at alternative products to Soya such as Rapemeal, NovaPro and Expeller.Have a listen to hear the team talk more in-depth on these topics and what else is happening in the market!As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries.Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

After Chris' report this week, Will and Ben are joined by Paul Macer, Principal Consultant at Kite and Chris Davidson, Head of Procurement at AB Agri, to discuss milk flows, feed markets & the current forage positions across the country. Milk this spring was slightly lower than usual/predicted, so Paul discusses how outlook is looking now and into the autumn. With all first cuts now in the clamp & second cut completed or underway, Paul outlines what the quality and quantity is looking like and how the cash flow situation has impacted inputs, plus how farmers can look ahead to try and mitigate some for these extreme weather situations in the future in terms of feed and forage stocks. Chris gives us an overview of broader feed markets and along with the weather, what has been driving changes including the ongoing impact of the Russia/Ukraine war on exports of feed and touches on the incoming EU regs on soya with what impact this may have on UK farmers.Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.

Find Chris on LinkedInWestRock SustainabilityGet the dopest Packaging shirts at www.packagingfashion.comBook a demo with SpecrightBook a demo with Trayak (LCA's on demand!)SmartSolve has water soluble label and paper materials. Learn more!The Scrapp App is going to revolutionize home and corporate recycling. Download for your device today!Meyers Sustainable Packaging Guide eBookLabl - NEWEST sponsor and much more to come! eCommerce companies NEED to see what they're doing.About the Guest(s):Chris Davidson is the Vice President of Sustainability at WestRock, one of the world's leading packaging companies. With a career deeply rooted in the forest products and packaging industry, Davidson has climbed the ranks from a forester managing land resources to spearheading sustainability directives at a global level. In his current role, he expands on WestRock's commitments to sustainability, with a significant focus on innovating alternatives to plastic packaging and reducing the company's carbon footprint.Episode Summary:Welcome to an engaging episode of the People of Packaging podcast featuring the knowledgeable Chris Davidson, VP of Sustainability at Westrock. Your host, Adam Peek, navigates a riveting discussion around the evolution of paper-based packaging solutions and the industry's push towards eco-friendly alternatives. Davidson and Peek touch upon the company's innovative strides in replacing single-use plastics and their recent achievements in carbon emission reductions.In the course of the podcast, Davidson elaborates on WestRock's sustainability pillars centered on serving communities, prioritizing the planet, and creating innovative solutions for customers. Highlights of WestRock's portfolio, such as CanCollar®, a paperboard solution replacing plastic rings, and EverGrow™, a sustainable alternative for produce containers, reinforce the company's dedication to green initiatives. The conversation underscores the adaptability of the packaging industry during the pandemic, demonstrating heightened consumer awareness and corporate responsibility towards sustainable practices.Key Takeaways:* Chris Davidson discusses the shift in operations and focus on sustainability for WestRock during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting an increase in e-commerce and paper packaging demand.* WestRock's innovation in sustainable packaging includes CanCollar®, an eco-friendly substitute for plastic can rings, and EverGrow™ for produce, strengthening the company's eco-conscious portfolio.* Consumer familiarity with recycling paper products helps drive the adoption of paper-based packaging solutions, showcasing the practical and environmental benefits.* Davidson emphasizes WestRock's ongoing commitment to decarbonization, including the partnership with Éngie through virtual power purchase agreements to reduce scope 2 emissions.* The podcast reveals the potential for further innovations with WestRock's adaptable packaging machinery and automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency.Notable Quotes:* "The way you described it, you know, it's true. You know, paper cannot do everything. Plastic has its place and is much better than paper in some situations."* "…and then others who are just like, well, I don't really understand this whole recycling. Probably I should just throw it away. But as you said, if it's a can, if it's paper, most people go, yeah, this is going to be recycled. I'll put it in."* "We're happy to work with folks. We've done many, I guess you could call them sort of Kaizen kind of events where we've brought in folks and we've talked about an issue, a problem that they're having, and we're able to help them…"Resources:Tune in to the full episode to hear the comprehensive discussion on the strides being made in the packaging industry towards sustainability, and stay up to date with the People of Packaging podcast for more insightful conversations. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.packagingisawesome.com/subscribe

The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Materials expert. Chris kicks of the podcast by discussing how cereals continue to be the biggest mover over the last few weeks. The amount of material coming out of the black sea is having a big impact on the market. Chris discusses the situation in Ukraine, as well as being able to export to the EU they have made great progress with their exports out of Odessa. They are now back to pre-war levels, meaning they now have their old markets and new European markets to supply. Moving onto mid proteins, distillers is fast becoming the best source of mid proteins and a potential buy. NovaPro continues to grow in terms of volume and demand as it is performing really well in the farms and blending sites it is in. There is also a growing demand because it ticks all the boxes regarding sustainability, deforestation and carbon foot printing. Have a listen to hear Chris talk more in-depth on these topics and what else is happening in the market!As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries. Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Materials expert and Chris Pickles our Blends Raw Material buyer.  Chris P starts the podcast by talking through the downside we have seen over the last few days with Wheat.  Chris D then moves onto discussing Soya and how it has reacted in the market. Chris touches on the availability of Soya and how we are going to be able to use it in the future.  On the mid protein side of things, there is a risk that as Erith starts to sell its position, prices start to increase which we have seen in the May/Jun/Jul period already. This will then drive demand back to Liverpool which could see the May/Jun/Jul period get quite tight on availability for Rape.  On the Distillers front we are still looking at poor availability from a UK point of view going into the summer. There is spot Vivergo available which is looking good value in comparison and it's worth noting that Imported Maize looks great value price wise compared to where it has been the last few years.  Have a listen to hear the team talk more in-depth on these topics and what else is happening in the market! As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries.Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Materials expert. Chris introduces our first podcast of 2024 by discussing which products are currently moving in the market. Chris starts with the mid proteins as this is where we are currently seeing the most interest, this is largely driven by Rapemeal where we have seen prices falling steadily. Soya prices have fallen probably more so than Rapemeal but still don't look attractive in comparison. Moving onto Soya, as the rain has increased across Brazil and Argentina the downside projections have stabilised in Brazil and we are seeing a slightly higher view in Argentina. The USDA report we saw last week did drop the Brazilian crop but only by 4 million tonnes down to around 157.With Rape falling there has been a lot of up take of NovaPro for the summer, as it looks great value and is another opportunity to build to some protein cover. Have a listen to hear Chris talk more in-depth on these topics and what else is happening in the market!As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries.Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

- Bro. Chris Davidson

The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Material Expert. Chris starts by discussing what has been happening within the markets particularly regarding Soya and what that looks like going forward. Chris also talks about the election that has taken place in Argentina. Moving onto wheat, the demand for EU wheat is still relatively poor. Russia is still the main exporter and the cheapest on the market. Although prices are starting to firm and the cost of exporting is starting to increase, it hasn't yet filtered through to an increase in EU exports. On the mid proteins, the Rapemeal prices on the nearby have increased dramatically. So certainly on the nearby it's going to be difficult to see any downside this side of Christmas as the demand increases.  Have a listen to hear Chris' thoughts on these topics and what else is happening in the market!As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries. Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

- Bro. Chris Davidson

The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Material Expert and Laura Wildash our Straights Trader. Chris starts by discussing the situation in the US and how it is affecting the market particularly Soya. Chris also mentions how there is potential for the weather in Brazil to present yield cuts.  Laura discusses how the Soya move has now filtered through to the Rapemeal with spot and winter Rapemeal up £15-£20 a tonne. On the protein side of things, Distillers are still looking really good value particularly against Rape. So for those with gaps, Wheat Distillers out of Vivergo is a great thing to look at whilst we still can. The cereal markets still remain fairly quiet and whilst the markets did try to break through, it failed and bounced back up again. It is very much a waiting game when it comes to cereals at the moment meaning there is much more upside risk than downside. Laura touches on the fact that Christmas is only 7 weeks away so it's worth looking at what you may need over the festive period with the extra bank holidays! Have a listen to hear Chris and Laura's thoughts and what else is happening the market!Take a look at our Christmas order dates to make sure you secure your delivery slots:For all products (excluding Performance Products) If you need your order to arrive between 11th December and 5th January you must order by Monday 4th December. Any orders taken later than the 4th December may not be delivered on your required date.Performance ProductsAny pre-Christmas deliveries must be ordered by Friday 24th November.Any early January deliveriesmust be ordered by Tuesday 5th December.As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries. Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Material Expert. Chris starts by discussing Soya and how it compares to other commodities in the market alongside how the weather and currency is affecting prices. Moving on to the mid proteins, the increases have been a lot more tame. Rapemeal has struggled to keep up due to poor demand across Europe and Chris touches on the scare in the week of the force majeure of a crush plant. There is still a good supply in the UK on distillers and NovaPro is looking exceptional value especially with the Soya rally. On the cereal side of things, Chris talks about the US exports and how the US has the potential to have a much better level of exports going forward.  Have a listen to hear Chris' thoughts on these topics and what else is happening in the market! As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries. Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Material expert. Chris starts by discussing the events that have taken place in Israel and how this adds another layer of complexity when it comes to the markets. Throughout the podcast Chris talks about the different areas of risk that we are currently facing including the southern hemisphere weather and how it impacts different commodities.  On the mid protein side of things it's a fairly similar story to what we have been seeing previously regarding lack of nearby demand and how it is keeping prices supressed. We are continuing to see problems with supply of Erith Rapemeal, where we are roughly looking at a week to 10 day lead time.  Chris discusses the new product that has been created on the UK Sugarbeet front, which is here to compete with imports and Soyahulls. It is looking pretty good value in the fibres market and is attracting significant interest. Novapro continues to move strongly as an alternative to Soya and is continually filling the gap.  Have a listen to hear Chris' thoughts on these topics and what else is happening in the market! As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries. Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

- Bro. Chris Davidson

The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Material Expert. This episode has been delayed in order to wait for the release of the September USDA report. Chris dives into the USDA report, discussing what the end stocks are looking like in the US and around the world before going on to discuss what this will mean for prices. The mid-proteins are seeing some pressure on price, driven by lack of demand during this late summer period. Availability of distillers remains good, with strong production of product from Vivergo. As we move into winter, mid-proteins look good value and will likely get harder to source once winter demand kicks in.Overall, our view hasn't particularly changed after the USDA report. Soya harvest is weeks away and could add some pressure, whilst cereals and mid-proteins have gone through a period of relatively strong availability at harvest but are moving the other way. The risk of things changing in Russia/Ukraine remains constant and could happen instantaneously. Have a listen to hear Chris discuss these topics in-depth!  As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries. Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

Today we have a special guest joining us, Chris Davidson, an expert in digital marketing and customer engagement. Together, we will explore the shifting landscape of customer expectations and discuss how businesses can adapt their approach to meet these evolving needs. Chris draws parallels to historical shifts like the arrival of personal computers, highlighting the potential benefits AI can bring to professionals in performing their jobs more efficiently. We also touch upon the findings from Chris' annual digital footprint survey, uncovering common issues with websites and strategies to overcome them.Join us as we dive into the world of digital engagement, unearthing insights and strategies to navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. Get ready to move, crush, and count your way to success in the engage age. Let's get started!

- Bro. Chris Davidson

The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by Chris Davidson our Raw Material Expert. Chris starts by discussing what is happening in the Cereal markets in regards to Harvest. Also touching on the recent concerning events that have taken place in both Ukraine and Russia and how this will affect exports in the future. Moving onto the protein side of things, we are sat waiting for the US harvest to get here. We remain relatively tight from a supplier point of view after the low South American crop this year. It's a waiting game in regards to the weather as we head towards harvest. Rapemeal is feeling relatively comfortable at the minute, seed availability seems fine and crushing is beginning to improve. We are still tight on nearby availability particularly in the south but it is gradually easing off. On the distillers side of things, we are still waiting on prices from Vivergo for the winter but we are seeing some competitive offers for the imported products as well as the Ensus product. Almost weekly, we are seeing escalations in some shape or form and there will come a point where markets start to price in risk. Right now there is readily available wheats but as we start to move into Sept/Oct and move away from those harvest points, the focus comes down to what happens if we can't get all of the material out of Ukraine that's been produced. As always get in touch with your sales representative or contact us in the office if you have any queries. Have a listen to hear Chris discuss these topics in-depth!Legal Disclaimer:Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of AB Agri or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of AB Agri. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of AB Agri.

Chris Davidson, pastor of Merkinch Free Church, spoke at our 20schemes Weekender March 2023 on the importance of God's Church. All the talks from the Weekender were based on Garrett Kell's book 'Church: Do I Have To Go?' from the First Steps series, available to buy from 10 of Those. Explore our work to plant churches in schemes across the West of Scotland at the link below: 20schemes.com/west

Our guest today is Chris Davidson. Chris is an entrepreneur, consultant, and community leader who believes in free market capitalism, small government, and the US Constitution, and to that end is a Project Manager on a major fundraising campaign to support The Second Amendment Foundation. 1) Recently Amazon cancelled their Smile program that many of us who are affiliated with non-profits relied on for donations and financial support. Being in Pro-2A Advocacy unfortunately automatically blocks a lot of avenues for not only outreach but also for fund-raising. But, you are working on something big for the SAF. Tell us about that. 2) You wear many hats, and among those is the Founder & Lead Strategist for Orca Strategies, LLC. Tell us about some of the work you have done under that umbrella. - helped your home state of Virginia flip from blue to red in Glenn Youngkin's historic victory over the heavily favored former governor Terry McAuliffe. 3)  You have been named in the “Top 40 Under 40”, you have grown your local Chamber of Commerce as their President, and you have hosted various startup competitions including “Virginia Shark Tank”. You are clearly someone who works to empower individuals to break out of their old habits and forge new paths to personal success. How does that tie into your latest project with SAF? 4) How do people begin supporting this freedom-oriented manufacturer of American Made products and have the convenience of monthly set-and-forget shipment of household goods? www.PatriotHousehold.com/GFR

Our interview with Chris Davidson concludes with a look at the difficult conversations we have with our clients. These include those times when we need to provide a technical reality check to their wants and needs. They know their business and the problems they want to solve. However, we (as technical experts) understand how technology can be leveraged for their solution. In fact, they are counting on us to help them navigate what is real and what is realistic, given the constraints they have. Embracing Difficult Conversations With Clients It is hard to talk to a customer in a manner that can cause you to lose business or cause them to walk away. However, that is often the best approach to take. Honesty and being a sounding board that helps a customer decide on project feasibility before you even start are valuable skills. A customer that you turn away for the right reasons will always lead to better matches and big wins in the future. That is where those of us steeped in IT knowledge can shine. We provide a guided journey through the dangerous waters of technology projects. About Chris He started working in IT 40 years ago. That was before the term 'information technology' existed. As IT developed rapidly, he became deeply interested in how businesses used it to communicate more effectively with their clients. That led to starting Active Presence in 2002. Since then, he has launched various products and services to help improve business websites. He has most recently condensed that experience into a combined book & toolkit called "Why Your Website Doesn't Work - How to get your message right, focus your website, and stop losing business." Learn More Check Out More From Chris at: https://chrisdavidson.co.uk/ This is the home page of his website. Visitors can click the button to take the (free) Website Effectiveness Assessment. They get an overall percentage score for their website on-screen - no sign-up is required. Then, they can download a detailed report if they want.

This episode starts a new discussion with author and technologist Chris Davidson as we dive into technology and disruptions. We look at how IT has evolved and the recent big steps that emerged from disruptive times. He has a few decades of experience in the IT world and a unique perspective on how we got here and where we are going. Technology and Disruptions - Pandemic Lessons The recent pandemic launched several software platforms, including Zoom. There is a link between the growth of technology and disruptions that was made very clear during that time. Of course, it is not all smooth sailing. There are bumps and sometimes even canyons along the way. Chris shares some stories about what he witnessed and some incredibly public "ah-ha" moments for technology companies. Pervasive technology also often needs tight security. About Chris He started working in IT 40 years ago. That was before the term 'information technology' existed. As IT developed rapidly, he became deeply interested in how businesses used it to communicate more effectively with their clients. That led to starting Active Presence in 2002. Since then, he has launched various products and services to help improve business websites. He has most recently condensed that experience into a combined book & toolkit called "Why Your Website Doesn't Work - How to get your message right, focus your website, and stop losing business." Learn More Check Out More From Chris at: https://chrisdavidson.co.uk/ This is the home page of his website. Visitors can click the button to take the (free) Website Effectiveness Assessment. They get an overall percentage score for their website on-screen - no sign-up is required. Then, they can download a detailed report if they want.

Where do you start when fixing your website? What is the purpose of your website and how can you make it work for you? Episode 137 (Chris is based in the UK) In this conversation with Chris Davidson we explore: Why your website might not be working How to test the results of your website How to sharpen your target focus How to leverage content on your website Guidelines to boost the power of your site blog Advertising or SEO which to follow and why About Chris Davidson: Chris is a highly experienced engineer and consultant, who started working in the IT sector more than 40 years ago. He specializes in website tools and services for SME service-oriented companies, and is the author of 'Why Your Website Doesn't Work'. Learn more about Chris Davidson and his services at https://www.activepresence.com/   Why Your Website Doesn't Work ----- Excerpts from this conversation with Chris Davidson 02:24 The biggest reason is weak target focus. That's the biggest reason there isn't a strong focus on exactly what their intended, perfect customer or client is. And that means that there then isn't enough information about any product or service they're selling. There can't be because they haven't got in mind a clear idea of who their their perfect client is. Now, this is making an assumption, of course, that all the other underlying foundations are in good shape. They may be they might not be you know that you can't tell from looking at a house, whether the foundations are in good shape. That's why you have it surveyed before you buy it. So there is a number of steps that one could go through a number of tears, five, in fact, but the biggest issue, the biggest issue is this weak target focus, weak target focus, and let's come back to those tears in a moment. But first, let's have a clear understanding of what you mean by weak target focus people. So people come to my website, and I'm offering coaching for executive presentations. What's wrong with that? Yeah, so there's nothing wrong with that, George, that is, that is okay. You know, that is your intended message, no pun intended. That is your intended message, isn't it? That you offer presentation training for executive? Okay, that's clear. That's clear. But I might say, Well, what sort of markets, George do your, most of your clients from? And you might respond by saying, Oh, they're spread across all these sectors? Or you might say, well, actually, Chris, you know, 80% of my business comes from the finance sector for just for the sake of example, right? And then I might say, Well, if that's the case, George, why don't you just go all out and say, I do executive presentation coaching for finance executives, because if you then focus all of your marketing efforts on that particular that niche, you're going to get the other 20% Anyway, they're gonna get caught up in the wake of the passing ship and dragged along and you can decide whether you Want to service them how you want to service them as and when they arrive. But the sharper you make the point, the deeper it's going to dig in. So I think that would be the point I would make to anybody out there, I would just come back to them and say, look, what is your intended message? And who is it really for? Is it really cross sector? Or, actually is 80% of your business coming from SME sized businesses? Okay, in what sector? Well, most of its in most of it actually thinking about his professional services? Okay, well, then let's just do that. It's very rare that you're gonna come across somebody who is genuinely so spread out that they're picking up business equally from all sectors, you know, it doesn't happen that way. Because, you know, people get referred to one another. And what have you is that always there's a, there's always, if you dig into the numbers, there's always a sector in the lead somewhere. And why not just focus on that. ----- ----more---- Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in executive communication skills. That includes conversation and presentation. He's fascinated by way we communicate and influence behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/   For weekly tips to improve your presentations visit https://toroktips.com/        

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Paul and Jarrad are back from a wilderness survival seminar and they will share their after-action thoughts with us. Do you know the top 3 priorities for surviving out in the wild? During our Duracoat Finished Firearm segment, we will discuss corrosion resistance and the idea of marine firearms. For our Brownells Bullet Points Professor Paul will offer some advice regarding training with your gear. Finally, for our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters, we consider the failed strategy of defense. Should we take advice from those who would put our lives in danger? Can one punch kill you? Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you've got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Send an Email Send a Text Call Us Enjoy the show! And remember…You're a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE [0:05:25] DuraCoat Finished Firearms - DuraCoat University TOPIC: Marine Finish Gun or Duracoat? Huge thanks to our Partners:SDS Imports | Brownells | CrossBreed | Duracoat Firearm Finishes | Hi-Point Firearms How to Rack Your Weights Video - juxxi.com/video/ [0:28:05] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com TOPIC: Until You Train with Your Gear, You Really Don't Know What it's All About Read the ARMED Project article Brand New L.M.I.T. Kits, available NOW - www.PocketLifeSaver.com [0:45:55] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com TOPIC: Former Australian surfer Chris Davidson dies after being punched outside pub www.cnn.com/2022 Never Throw the First Punch: the Failed Strategy of Defense www.studentofthegun.com [0:55:45] Wilderness Survival After-Action Surviving for 72 Hours with Nothing If you can survive for that long, you'll be found as long as you tell someone where you're supposed to be. Boiling Water will Kill Most Harmful Pathogens FEATURING: CNN, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: SDS Imports, Brownells Inc, CrossBreed Holsters, DuraCoat Firearm Finishes, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: Juxxi, Parler, MeWe.com, Gettr, iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr SOURCES From www.studentofthegun.com: To depend strictly upon defense means that there is not enough strength of purpose in your heart. -Sun Tzu, The Art of War, Book Four Never throw the first punch and Fire only if fired upon are two pieces of pseudo-tactical advice thrown out so often that people now merely parrot the phrases without ever thinking about what they mean. When examined at the basic level the advice is given by those who will not be involved in the conflict. Parents tell their kids “never throw the first punch” and Military Officers issue orders for their troops to “fire only if fired upon”. In both of the previous examples, the parent or the military officer, neither party is likely to be in actual physical jeopardy when their advice is applied. Nonetheless, telling others to exercise restraint, even to the point of putting them in harm's way, is on the face both reasonable and civilized. In a perfect world, the first punch doesn't maim you and the first incoming rounds don't kill you. Thus, exercising restraint puts one on the moral high ground. However, is this strategy valid or does it simply embolden and enable the aggressor? (Click Here for Full Article)

In today's show David and Chas reflect on the life of Chris Davidson and ponder where to define the boundary line for living on the edge in their own lives. They then analyze Kanoa's backstab of Slater, acknowledge El Salvador's climb up surf nation rankings, marvel at Ziff's rise up Fortune's billionaire rankings, and offer decisive rationale for why you should make your bed every morning. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#167 Será mesmo melhor queimar do que desparecer lentamente, como dizia Neil Young? No Boia 167, o Trio Ternura dos podcasts de surfe, Júlio Adler, Bruno Bocayuva e João Valente, lamentam a estúpida e prematura morte do genial australiano Chris Davidson, e ponderam os paradoxos e incoerências da romantização dos estilos de vida mais desregrados do surfe. Não é uma conversa alegre, mas é necessária. O objetivo não é responder e sim, questionar. O episódio é assombrado por esse e outros fantasmas, começando com a música do funkeiro de um disco só, Ike White, preso por assassinato, numa história que vale a pena escutar e um som que vale mais do que a pena ouvir. Convidamos o bem-humorado e criativo diretor Bruno Zanin para jogar luz na ida precoce do Kalani David. Citamos Tom Curren escrevendo sobre Davo e escutamos Renato Hickel e Fabinho Gouveia, companheiros de Tour por muitos, longos e memoráveis anos, relembrando o cara que ficou com a fama de Melhor Bebedor do Tour, um título que agora surge revestido de tragédia. E como um urubu só não faz um funeral, ainda relembramos os saxofonista Pharaoh Sanders, expoente máximo do spiritual jazz, que também nos deixou por esses dias. Ou como diria Nietzche, por detrás do seu bigodão: Temos a arte para não morrer da verdade. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boia/message

As the surfing world processes the sudden death of North Narrabeen icon Chris Davidson, killed in an altercation outside a bar on the NSW Mid-North Coast, we reach out to Davo's lifelong mate Nathan Hog Hedge to discus the magic and the madness of one of Australian surfing's most electrifying and troubled talents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the ISA World Surfing Games, The Olympics, The Solento Surf Festival, commentating and hanging out with Kelly Slater, the tragic deaths of Kalani David, Chris Davidson, and Adam Merriman. In brighter news, the boys talk to Brock Crouch about living his best life, discuss the 2023 WSL Championship Tour schedule, Nicole Hause road to pro, Lizzie Armanto ”Onward”, Louie Lopez, “Again And Again”, Austyn Gillette has some new music out, it's really nice, we take tons of questions, go off on many tangents, and keep the ad block to a respectable 13 minutes. Presented By: Pedal Electric @pedal.electric Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Herschel Supply Co. @herschelsupply BN3TH @BN3THApparel NanocraftCBD @nanocraftCBD Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Hansen Surfboards @hansensurfboards Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea YewOnline.com @yewonline New Greens @newgreens Diecutstickers.com @diecutstickersdotcom

They have been dubbed "cosmetic cowboys" and now the federal government is reining them in. Antoinette Lattouf talks to investigative journalist Adele Ferguson about the numerous patients that have spoken out about the painful and permanent damage they have suffered due to poor practices in Australia's cosmetic surgery industry. And their stories have not been in vain.  Health ministers across the country have now agreed to a series of reforms to clean up the sector to ensure doctors providing cosmetic procedures are appropriately qualified and working to the highest health and safety standards. Headlines: - NSW still on flood watch - Former surf star Chris Davidson dies after an alleged one punch attack - Perth man behind bars in Bali for alleged drug smuggling - Woman hit by rollercoaster at Melbourne Royal Show - It's been a mega weekend of sport Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking down GCRS and th short track racing world. Davidson Electric 125 SRL National preview. Bubba Pollard & Chris Davidson join.

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This week, TravelPulse Executive Editor Eric Bowman discusses the top trending news in the industry, including air travel woes, big cruise news and so much more. Later in the show, Bowman interviews Chris Davidson, Executive Vice President of MMGY Travel Intelligence. Davidson shares insights into MMGY's recent summer edition of the Portrait of the American Traveler as well as how the lifting of the pre-departure testing rule to enter the U.S. is impacting traveler's decision-making. The interview with Davidson begins at the 14:40-minute mark. Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Memorial Day Classic weekend at Mobile International Speedway. Chris Davidson joins. Rodney Rodriguez Hosts.

Tommy Praytor talks all things racing and is joined by 9 year old racer Jackson Houk, MRN's Dave Moody who talks NASCAR Hall of Fame, Chris Davidson will preview the PLM return to 5 Flags Speedway and "The Moose" Thomas Praytor wraps it up! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wnsp/support

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    Northwestern librarians have been offering help to students and faculty for about as long as the university has been functioning, but they have many other roles that often go unnoticed by most on campus. Jason Kruse, Chris Davidson and Rachel Cole, all librarians based in University Library, discuss the underutilized services in the... The post NU Declassified: Shelving the rumors on campus librarians appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

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The catacomb of core has been prized open revealing the walking hellman himself, Chris Davidson. The North Narrabeen hmmmmmaniac joins fellow Rip Curl Search stalwart and Bonnie Hills World Tour battler, Darren O'Rafferty on the mike. Occy makes his debut as the quiz master on everyone's favourite gameshow, OCC or NOT! Port Mac prodigy, Matt Banting, rounds out the show bringing us up to speed on his recovery from a radical run of injuries.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's episode we will be unpacking how the power of values can inspire you for a major comeback to pivot upwards in your personal life and business. You will discover key insights such as:+ Values+ 3 secret sauces to business expansion+ What it means to be values aligned+ Much more... Our guest is Chris Davidson, is not only a successful DJ he is also a very successful entrepreneur with over 10 years and more of experience in the entertainment/ events/ music industry. He has built a name for himself in the Australian wedding industry and after launching Savvy Entertainment in 2006 he has elevated and built a strong team of entertainers from MC's, DJ's, Photobooths, video and photography. Savvy Entertainment has been nominated yearly as a finalist and winner in the Disc Jockey category in 2017 & 2019 at the Australian Bridal Industry Awards (ABIA) which has tremendous achievement with some of the country's top companies amongst the mix. DJ Savvy loves his clients and does whatever it takes to ensure they have an amazing event. DJ Savvy has played globally in New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Japan, USA (Brooklyn) and Singapore.Here are the links below to connect with Chris Davidson: Website: https://www.savvyentertainment.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvy_entEmail: hello@savvyentertainment.com.au Support the showThank you for listening and we value your support on our podcast show. For events/ collaboration/ media - send us an email at teamthrive@gezperez.comFor sponsorship opportunities and business shoutout promos - send us an email at teamthrive@gezperez.comMore information: https://gezperez.com/about