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Episode 685 Join Carl White, Jim Reed, and the community at the next LIVE event in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Grab your spot at MastermindRetreats.com. Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White and Jim Reed. In this episode, Carl White and Jim Reed talk about what loan officers should be focused on right now to build a stronger business, create more opportunities, and prepare for the year ahead. Carl and Jim break down four areas they believe deserve consistent attention: going deep with 10 to 20 referral partners, staying visible with a much larger group of agents, getting intentional about your money, and creating clear goals with a simple business plan. They also share their own experiences with building wealth and why making money is only part of the equation. Carl explains why money should be viewed as a vehicle for solving problems and fulfilling dreams, while Jim shares why earning, saving, investing, and simply paying attention to your finances can make such a significant difference over time. The conversation also turns to implementation. Carl and Jim explain why the people who see results fastest are often the ones who take action quickly, follow a proven model before trying to improve it, and focus on a small number of priorities they know they will actually complete. Plus, they discuss why having at least three sources of leads can help loan officers navigate changing markets and share the story of one loan officer who recently went from closing one or two loans per month to five or six by getting back to the plan and doing the work. If you want to head into the coming year with more clarity around your production, referral partners, finances, and goals, this episode will help you identify what deserves your attention and start putting a plan into action.

The conversation you have been avoiding is the one that is costing your relationship the most. We tell ourselves that staying quiet is the kind thing — that silence protects the people and connections we care about. But research tells us something different. Avoidance is not kindness. It is distance. In this solo episode, Laura breaks down four types of difficult conversations that show up in our professional and personal lives — feedback conversations, boundary-setting conversations, repair conversations, and courageous truth-telling — and gives you a practical strategy for each one. She also names something that most general advice on this topic misses entirely: for Black women, speaking up carries a real and documented cost. And so does staying silent. The question is not whether there is a cost. The question is which cost you are choosing to pay, and which relationships and values you are honoring with that decision. Whether you are a formal leader or someone with influence over people, processes, or culture, this episode is your reminder that it is your job to go first. In this episode: Why we avoid difficult conversations and what the research actually says about the cost — especially for Black women The four types of difficult conversations and a practical strategy for each one How to prepare your nervous system before you lean in, and why regulation is the foundation that makes every strategy actually work Resource mentioned: S8E16: Setting Boundaries with Clarity and Confidence - https://blackwomanleading.com/s8e16-setting-boundaries-with-clarity-confidence/ Download the companion guide: Leaning In: My Difficult Conversations Planner - https://blackwomanleading.com/difficult-conversations-planner/ About Laura Laura Knights is the Creator of Black Woman Leading® and host of the podcast. She is an executive coach, speaker, facilitator, and licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience creating personal and professional development programs that have touched leaders worldwide. Her expertise and background in business, human resources, adult education, and social work uniquely equip her to teach others how to deal with both the "head work" and "heart work" required to succeed at work and in life.  She is the Founder and CEO of Knights Consulting LLC,  a leadership development consultancy that provides customized training and coaching programs to create more confident leaders and high-performing teams. Black Woman Leading® is a research-backed initiative which offers leadership development programming, a podcast, and an annual conference for Black women professionals. Black Woman Leading® is an initiative of Knights Consulting LLC. Learn more at blackwomanleading.com. BWL Resources: Join Black Woman Leading, The Collective - a membership community.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/the-collective/ Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com   Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today!   Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0    Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg    Take the free Future-Ready Leader Assessment - https://futureready.blackwomanleading.com/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

Episode 684 Join Carl White, Jim Reed, and the community at the next LIVE event in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Grab your spot at MastermindRetreats.com. Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Jim Reed. In this episode, Jim Reed sits down with loan officer Mike Graber to talk about why a challenging mortgage market can actually create some of the biggest opportunities for growth. Mike shares why agents are looking for loan officers who bring energy, ideas, and solutions instead of joining in on the negativity. Jim and Mike break down how loan officers can strengthen agent relationships, create more opportunities through education, and stay in front of more referral partners without trying to build a deep relationship with every single one. They also discuss the importance of getting back to the fundamentals, including consistent prospecting, following up with pre-approved borrowers, tracking agent relationships, and using simple text messages to start conversations that lead to business. Mike shares how implementing proven strategies instead of making excuses helped him grow his production significantly, along with the role trust, consistency, and being willing to fail played in that growth. Plus, Jim and Mike lay out what they would do if they suddenly found themselves with an empty pipeline, including calling agents, expanding product knowledge, reconnecting with old leads, and getting their mindset back where it needs to be. If your production has slowed down or you are wondering where the opportunities are in today's market, this episode will give you practical ideas for getting back into conversations and creating momentum.

Episode 683 Join Carl White, Jim Reed, and the community at the next LIVE event in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Grab your spot at MastermindRetreats.com. Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White and Jim Reed. In this episode, Carl White and Jim Reed tackle a mistake that can quietly cost loan officers production: confusing social media attention with actual business. Carl shares the story of a loan officer who built an audience of more than 17,000 followers, yet generated just 22 real files from that attention over a year and a half. It led to an important realization: followers and visibility are not the same thing as a pipeline. Carl and Jim break down why relationships, conversations, follow-up, asking for the business, and doing the daily prospecting work still need to come first. They also explain where social media can fit into a successful mortgage business and how paid advertising can support the conversations you are already having with your database and agent partners. They also share why investing in yourself, learning from people who are actively producing, and building the right foundation can deliver a much greater return than chasing the latest shortcut. If social media has been taking up more of your time without producing the closings you expected, this episode will help you rethink where it belongs in your business.

Middle management may be the hardest seat in any organization: accountable to the leaders above you, responsible for the team below, with authority that is real but limited. And roughly 80 percent of an organization's people are led from that exact seat. Kelli King-Jackson, an executive coach with more than 800 hours coaching Black women in predominantly white spaces, joins Laura to reframe the middle as one of the most powerful positions in an organization, once you learn to influence rather than simply manage. She breaks down the real difference between influence and manipulation, how to manage up by understanding what your leaders actually care about, how to build trust with your team by "sharing the code," and what introversion, neurodiversity, and AI all mean for the way Black women lead from the middle right now. In this episode: Why the middle is uniquely hard, and uniquely powerful, for Black women, and how to stop experiencing it as only a squeeze Influence versus manipulation: managing up by learning how your leaders are persuaded, and translating for the team below Building trust downward by "sharing the code," plus what introversion, neurodiversity, and AI now require of leaders in the middle   About Kelli Kelli King-Jackson is the founder of Kelli King-Jackson, LLC, a social impact firm focused on coaching, leadership assessments, strategic advising, and facilitation. With more than 25 years of experience across nonprofits and philanthropy, she has coached Black women and femmes leading in predominantly white spaces for over 800 hours. Kelli is an ACC‑level coach, a 21/64 certified philanthropic advisor, and co‑founder of The Bayou Collective in Houston.   Connect with Kelli Website: https://www.iamkelli.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkingjackson   BWL Resources: Join Black Woman Leading, The Collective - a membership community.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/the-collective/ Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com   Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today!   Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0    Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg    Take the free Future-Ready Leader Assessment - https://futureready.blackwomanleading.com/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

Deme Jackson had the receipts: an HBCU grad, a decade advising C-suite leaders, a nonprofit founder. And still, after repeated layoffs and real workplace trauma, her confidence had fallen behind her competence. In this episode, she and Laura name a gap so many high-achieving Black women live in: you can have done all the work and still not feel like the woman your résumé describes. Deme shares how a toxic corporate experience chipped away at a confidence she once took for granted, how a trusted coach reminded her she did not need to relearn confidence but catch up to it, and how community, visibility, and radical self-work helped her rebuild. She also opens up about founding the Lotus Club and turning her own healing into a lifeline for other Black women navigating workplace trauma. In this episode: The difference between self-esteem and self-confidence, and why layoffs and toxic workplaces damage both How a trusted mirror in community helped Deme catch up to the confidence that never actually left Closing the gap between skill and confidence, and what it means to be bold before you fully feel ready, her Bloom Boldly season   About Deme Deme Jackson is a communications executive, strategist, and entrepreneur whose career began on a production set. She spent her early career in film and television production before pivoting into strategic communications, where she has spent over a decade advising C-suite leaders and leading crisis communications for notable brands including the City of Dallas, Motel 6, Chili's, and Drybar. In addition to serving as a Public Information Officer for one of the top 10 municipalities in the country, she founded F.U.E.L., the city's first Young Professionals Employee Resource Group. That experience, paired with her own encounters with being overlooked and undervalued as a Black woman in the workplace, led her to found The Lotus Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting Black women navigating workplace trauma through healing, empowerment, and community. Deme also founded Deme & Co., a boutique communications consultancy serving executives, entrepreneurs, and public figures. She is a 2025 recipient of the Pearl C. Anderson Rising Star Award and a proud Clark Atlanta University alumna. Outside of work, she's an avid cook and collector of African American cookbooks, a hobby that reflects her love of storytelling and preserving culture through food. Connect with Deme Website: http://www.thelotusclub.co Instagram: @bloomwithtlc, @astoldbydeme LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demejackson/   BWL Resources: Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0  Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg  Take the free Future-Ready Leader Assessment - https://futureready.blackwomanleading.com/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

At a career crossroads, by choice or by circumstance? Natina Hill, affectionately known as the Pivot Muse, joins Laura with a real strategic framework for making your next move, especially urgent in a moment when over 600,000 Black women have been economically impacted and AI is reshaping what our skills are worth. A serial entrepreneur, ed-tech founder, and self-described polymath, Natina is candid that she is one of the 600,000, having lost significant contract income to the DEI rollback. She and Laura walk through the pivot she teaches: start with the heart work of naming the grief and fear (because fear restricts movement), then move to the head work of taking honest inventory of your mastered skills, skill-stacking them into new roles, and using AI tools as your free personal strategist. It is a grounded, hopeful, practical roadmap for anyone who got the rug pulled out and wants to turn this season into a strategic one. In this episode: Why every strategic pivot starts with a mindset shift, and how to sit with the grief of a layoff before you try to move (heart work before head work) The inventory-and-skill-stacking method: naming what you have mastered over your career, and what actually energizes you, then repurposing it into your next role How to use AI as a free strategist to research how your industry is changing, translate your experience, and find the roles you are missing, plus how to protect your kids by learning it yourself   About Natina Natina Marie Hill is affectionately known as the pivot muse, a perfect name to describe her life and career journey. She attributes her success to learning how to strategically navigate in and out of life's most challenging and rewarding situations. She's a Rochester, New York native and an Atlanta transplant since 2000. Although she's ventured down many paths, her career has been rooted in business and tech advocacy. Hill is the EdTech Founder of AI STEAM Lab and Future Hackathon™, innovation labs supported by Microsoft that advances AI literacy and fluency in underserved communities. With more than 25 years of experience and through her nonprofit organization, Hill Innovation Learning Labs Foundation, she is developing training and workforce development solutions to help individuals and organizations thrive in a digital world by confidently navigating emerging technologies and preparing for the future of work. Hill is also a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and creative. She owns Hill Consulting & Strategy Firm, PenHaus Media, and melanin muse®, where she directs and produces everything from films, global travel journeys, to large conferences. Hill is proud to serve as an advisory board member for the Women Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project (WEOP).   Connect with Natina Website: https://aisteamlab.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/natinamariehill/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natina.marie   BWL Resources: Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0  Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg  Take the free Future-Ready Leader Assessment - https://futureready.blackwomanleading.com/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

Episode 675 Schedule a one on one free coaching call, click here or visit LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com. Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White and Jim Reed. In this episode, Carl White and Jim Reed talk about the importance of having a strong "why" behind the work you do and why that purpose can help you stay consistent when motivation fades. Carl shares an exercise he uses at live events that asks loan officers to imagine what an extra $200,000 in annual income could make possible, not just for themselves, but for their spouse, family, community, or causes they care about. He and Jim explain why making a promise to someone else can create a much stronger level of accountability than simply setting another personal goal. They also discuss how consistent prospecting, the right conversations, and accountability can turn those goals into real action. If you've ever struggled to stay consistent with the activities you know you should be doing, this episode will help you connect those activities to a reason that matters. If you want to join Carl White, Jim Reed, and the community at the next LIVE event in Clearwater Beach, Florida, grab your spot early at MastermindRetreats.com.

Most money advice is tactical: budget this, invest that. Dr. Billina Shaw brings something almost no one else does, a psychiatrist's lens. A Yale-educated, triple board-certified psychiatrist turned financial wellness strategist, she joins Laura to go underneath the numbers to the behavioral and psychological roots of how we relate to money. Fresh off her own pivot, laid off from a federal role and ninety days into full-time entrepreneurship, Billina gets vulnerable about discovering that her own anxiety wasn't about the bills, it was about worth and identity. She and Laura name financial trauma and how it shows up, especially for Black women carrying the "slave and save" mentality, and walk through her Aligned Health and Wealth framework: aligning with purpose, identifying with abundance, abolishing limiting beliefs, and acting with authority. A grounding, judgment-free conversation about building wealth from the inside out. In this episode: What financial trauma is, the three forms it takes (history, household, and her story), and how it quietly drives overspending, hoarding, and avoidance Why budgeting alone never fixes it, and how positive reinforcement and abundance, not shame, actually change our relationship with money The Aligned Health and Wealth framework, and why disentangling your worth from your work is the first inside-out move   About Dr. Billina Dr. Billina Shaw is a Yale-educated, triple board-certified psychiatrist turned financial wellness strategist who helps women build aligned wealth from the inside out. Through her coaching practice, Freely Flourish Financial™, she draws on her behavioral health expertise and signature framework to help high-achievers untangle the beliefs and behaviors holding back their personal growth and that of their wallets. A physician and former federal behavioral health Senior Medical Advisor, she brings rare depth to a simple idea: true prosperity starts with alignment.   Connect with Dr. Billina Website: www.freelyflourishfinancial.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-billina Instagram: @drbillina   BWL Resources: Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat. June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL. Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube. Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0 Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg Take the free Future-Ready Leader Assessment - https://futureready.blackwomanleading.com/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/ Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/ Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

Neuroscience strategist Keyshawn Hughes joins Laura to explain what's actually happening in the brain when we communicate, and why so many of us feel more connected online yet lonelier than ever. The founder of Neuro Savvy Leadership breaks down her memorable framing of a world running on "dopamine hits" while starving for "oxytocin drips," the slow, in-person bonding that real relationships require. She and Laura explore how threat and reward show up in our tone and body language, what happens neurologically when Black women go silent or shrink in unsafe rooms, and how to build the self-awareness and strategy to communicate with confidence. A fascinating, practical bridge between brain science and everyday connection. In this episode: Dopamine hits versus oxytocin drips: why digital busyness leaves us lonely, and how to rebuild real connection What fight, flight, freeze, and fawn look like at work, and how to move out of them safely Practical tools to communicate clearly and advocate for yourself without shrinking or over-explaining   About Keshawn Keshawn Hughes, M.S. is a NeuroLeadership Strategist, Executive Coach, and Founder of NeuroSavvy® Leadership, equipping HR and corporate leaders with neuroscience-backed tools to boost productivity, retention, and engagement. With a Master's in Strategic Communication, she has facilitated over 400 leadership engagements since 2021, helping organizations build thriving cultures. Keshawn's upcoming book, NeuroSavvy® Storytelling, shares strategies that move people to believe, align, and take action. Based in Atlanta, she brings the same heartfelt approach to life with her husband and child who inspire her daily.   Connect with Keshawn Website: http://www.keshawnhughes.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeuroLeaderKHughes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keshawnhughes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keshawnridgelhughes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keshawnhughes1576   BWL Resources: Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0  Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg  Take the free Future-Ready Leader Assessment - https://futureready.blackwomanleading.com/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

What does it take to lead well when the ground will not stop shaking? In this solo episode, Laura introduces the Future-Ready Leader Model, a tree-based framework for leading from the inside out, through your roots, your trunk, and your branches. Roots. Your internal foundation: Self-awareness, emotional regulation, values, and grounding. Trunk. Your strategic positioning: The clarity and intentional choices that keep you standing. Branches. Your expansive impact: The influence, relationships, and reach beyond your role. You were not designed to only lead when things are easy. Future-ready leadership is not about becoming someone different. It is about going deeper into who you already are, and growing anyway. "You can have the most impressive branches in the room. But if your roots are shallow, one hard wind takes you down." Take the free Future-Ready Leader Assessment. Fifteen questions, about five minutes, and you get your profile, your scores across all three dimensions, your strengths, your growth edge, and three next steps.   https://futureready.blackwomanleading.com/    About Laura Laura Knights is the Creator of Black Woman Leading® and host of the podcast. She is an executive coach, speaker, facilitator, and licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience creating personal and professional development programs that have touched leaders worldwide. Her expertise and background in business, human resources, adult education, and social work uniquely equip her to teach others how to deal with both the "head work" and "heart work" required to succeed at work and in life.  She is the Founder and CEO of Knights Consulting LLC,  a leadership development consultancy that provides customized training and coaching programs to create more confident leaders and high-performing teams. Black Woman Leading® is a research-backed initiative which offers leadership development programming, a podcast, and an annual conference for Black women professionals. Black Woman Leading® is an initiative of Knights Consulting LLC. Learn more at blackwomanleading.com.   BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the August sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0  Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg  Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

Episode 669 Schedule a one on one free coaching call, click here or visit LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com. Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, Carl White sits down with Brandon Hutcheson to explore a simple phrase that can transform the way loan officers lead their business: "Clear is kind." Together, they discuss why clarity is one of the most overlooked leadership skills and how becoming more intentional with your communication can strengthen relationships with referral partners, borrowers, and team members alike. Brandon shares why too many loan officers approach real estate agents with a predetermined pitch instead of genuine curiosity. Rather than leading with products, tools, or presentations, he explains why asking thoughtful questions, understanding an agent's goals, and listening more than talking creates stronger partnerships that lead to more referrals over time. Carl also shares the surprising results from an AI outreach experiment that reinforced the power of building relationships before making an offer. They also dive into leadership inside your own business, discussing why many loan officers struggle after hiring their first team members. Brandon explains how unclear expectations create unnecessary frustration and why defining a few key responsibilities can dramatically improve both performance and accountability. If you're looking to become a better leader, build stronger referral relationships, and communicate with greater confidence, this episode will show you why clarity isn't just good leadership. It's one of the fastest ways to grow your business. If you want to join Carl White, Jim Reed, Brandon Hutcheson, and the community at the next LIVE event in Clearwater Beach, Florida, grab your spot early at MastermindRetreats.com.

After nearly 30 years in public service, Dawn Pinnock stepped into an entirely new sector as president and CEO of the Center for Urban Community Services, and had to rebuild something she had spent decades earning: her professional relationships. In this episode, she and Laura break down what it takes to recalibrate how you connect when you are deeply established in one world and starting fresh in another. Dawn shares the exact process she used, taking honest stock of her track record, gathering candid feedback from longtime supporters and even former opponents, and turning those themes into a story she could lead with. It is a masterclass for anyone pivoting, by choice or by layoff, who worries the social capital they built no longer counts. In this episode: Why being "known but not networked" is a real distinction, and how to translate a strong reputation into new rooms Dawn's first-90-days playbook: honest self-assessment, feedback focus groups, and positioning yourself as a learner who still brings value How the relationships you build internally with your team become the springboard for the ones you build outside About Dawn Dawn M. Pinnock has spent nearly 30 years in public service driving change. As President and CEO of the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), she leads one of the city's most effective social service organizations, supporting over 50,000 people each year on their path to housing stability and long-term well-being. Before joining CUCS, she served as Commissioner of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). In this role, she created the city's first community-based hiring model, advanced family-forward policies for more than 320,000 employees, managed 22 million square feet of city-owned and leased office space, and made New York greener through fleet electrification and large-scale energy efficiency upgrades. Pinnock serves as a Trustee and adjunct professor at Metropolitan College of New York, and in 2026 was appointed to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Commission on Government Efficiency, a newly formed Charter Revision Commission tasked with modernizing city government. Connect with Dawn Website: https://www.cucs.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cucs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cucs_nyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUCSnyc   BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the August sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0  Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg  Download the free Black Woman Leading Career Reset Kit - https://blackwomanleading.com/career-reset-kit/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

Fear never fully goes away, so what if the goal was never to get rid of it? Caressa Bell, a Gulf War veteran, former Fortune 50 executive, and author of Manufactured Fearlessness, joins Laura to reframe fearlessness as something you build, not something you're born with. Drawing on the moment she deployed to war with a newborn at home, Caressa shares how "moving even when you're not ready" became the practice that carried her through a military career, two decades in corporate leadership, and the leap into entrepreneurship. She and Laura dig into leading yourself before you lead others, reading what's really happening "beyond the veil" in a room, and why so many of us are far more ready than we let ourselves believe. A galvanizing conversation for any Black woman standing at the edge of a bold move. In this episode: Why fearlessness is manufactured: how to feel the fear, look back at everything you've already done afraid, and move anyway "Beyond the veil": reading the unspoken dynamics in a room so you can lead and position yourself strategically Why you have to lead yourself first, and how knowing your gifts and triggers is the foundation for leading others   About Caressa Caressa Bell is an Executive Strategist, Leadership & Transformation Coach, Gulf War Veteran, and former Fortune 50 Executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning military service, corporate transformation, and entrepreneurship. Throughout her career, she has led billion-dollar portfolios, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, and teams of more than 200 professionals. Today, through her work, speaking, and upcoming book Manufactured Fearlessness: Own Your Leadership, Own the Room, she helps leaders build the courage, clarity, and confidence to Lead Yourself. Lead Others. Leave a Legacy. Connect with Caressa Join the waitlist for Caressa Bell's upcoming book, Manufactured Fearlessness: Own Your Leadership, Own the Room, and be the first to receive launch updates, exclusive content, and release announcements: https://www.iamcaressabell.com/manufactured-fearlessness Website: http://www.iamcaressabell.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caressabell/  Instagram: @claritywithcaressa   BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the August sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0  Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg  Download the free Black Woman Leading Career Reset Kit - https://blackwomanleading.com/career-reset-kit/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

AC Bio Clean's new case study shows how Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach achieved 18% energy savings with a simple probiotic AC coil cleaning SOP. Uniquely designed for hotel engineers and GMs, it demonstrates an easy way to overcome challenges with zero downtime and strong ROI. AC Bio Clean City: Miami Address: 1101 Brickell Ave South Website: https://www.acbioclean.com Phone: +1-305-422-1811 Email: info@acbioclean.com

Cam Cooksey is back from a month of travels (Deadwood, the Lupos for the 4th, then Clearwater Beach) and still on island time, sunburned and peeling, but ready for a good time. He kicks off with a fun first: paying for a Steak 'n Shake 1776 meal with Bitcoin Lightning, then eases into a warm, patriotic celebration of America's 250th. Expect Cam's signature positive spin on the news. He covers Trump's endorsement jab at Amy Klobuchar, the fight for AI and data center dominance against China, and a cryptic look at public private partnerships in national defense (with General Raisin Cain and a Pennsylvania "arsenal of freedom" speech). There's a throwback TikTok flex, a nostalgic Trump tribute video, and a closing MAHA reflection arguing America could feed every family real food, and maybe the world, on a fraction of its farmland. Faith, abundance, and coexistence tie it all together. The American of the Week returns next week.

Starting a new role is one of the most pivotal, and most vulnerable, moments in a career. Dr. Ciera Graham joins Laura with a clear, intentional framework for building and activating a strong professional reputation from day one. Drawing on her own journey, Ciera unpacks how to make a strong first impression, build the right relationships early, and manage your visibility and narrative so the right people understand your value. Whether you are stepping into a new job, a new team, or a new level, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for establishing credibility on purpose. In this episode: How to make a strong first impression and establish credibility in a new role Building the right relationships and networks early, before you need them Managing your visibility and reputation so your value is seen   About Dr. Ciera Dr. Ciera Graham is an experienced higher education professional, business owner, and an accomplished career coach. She received her bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's in Community Counseling from Washington State University, and a PhD in Sociology in August 2015 at the University of Cincinnati.  Dr. Graham has been described as tenacious, innovative, forward thinking, impeccable executor a leader who leads with gratitude, and someone empowered to create a win-win situation for everyone she meets. She owns her own business, Dr. C Graham Consulting in which she provides career consulting services to entry to mid-level professionals.  She has over 15 years of experience in the career development and coaching space.  Her specialty is helping millennials and Gen Zers assess their skills, define their strategy, and engage in storytelling to ultimately secure and succeed in the job of their dreams. She also was invited by the CEO of Career Contessa to join their exclusive coaching network, a title only given to the top career coaches in the country. She is a past career columnist for Career Contessa, Best Colleges, The Seattle Times and the Everett Herald, and current contributor to the University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education department. She enjoys writing on topics focused on career and leadership development for Black women and navigating the workforce as a millennial. She has appeared on the following podcasts: Career Contessa, Your Career GPS, and Find your Dream Job.  Connect with Dr. Ciera Website: http://cieragraham.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcieragraham/ Instagram: @drcgrahamconsulting   BWL Resources:   Now enrolling for both the August sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0  Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg  Download the free Black Woman Leading Career Reset Kit - https://blackwomanleading.com/career-reset-kit/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner review the July 8th edition of AEW Dynamite Beach Break from Clearwater Beach, Fla. They review Kenny Omega winning his second AEW World Championship. All In main event is set with Omega vs. Ospreay to headline Wembley. What does this mean for MJF? Fletcher wins the International Title clean from Takeshita before he leaves for the G1 Climax. News on Jim Ross needing brain surgery. And more conversation on Brawl in the Ballpark than you will get anywhere else! All this and more, including the always appreciated email and trivia from Zach based on old PW Torch contributor reviews.Send your thoughts and questions to allelitecc@gmail.comFor more, check out Gregg's Dynamite Hits & Misses column on PWTorch.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Welcome to Season 9 of Black Woman Leading, the podcast!  This podcast is an extension of the Black Woman Leading programs and events.  In this opener, Laura sets the table for a new season built entirely around relationships, the full ecosystem of connections that either sustain us or drain us as leaders.  Coming out of Season 8's work on joy and wholeness, she frames this season as what we build from that grounded place: authentic relationships with ourselves, our teams, our communities, and the people in our personal lives who make our leadership sustainable.  At the heart of the season is one question. How do we cultivate and curate relationships that do not require us to decenter our own experience, abandon our values, or shrink ourselves to belong?  Laura shares where the season is headed and why real relationship, the kind that fuels great leadership, always starts with a grounded, boundaried, fully present you.  About Laura Laura Knights is the Creator of Black Woman Leading® and host of the podcast. She is an executive coach, speaker, facilitator, and licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience creating personal and professional development programs that have touched leaders worldwide. Her expertise and background in business, human resources, adult education, and social work uniquely equip her to teach others how to deal with both the "head work" and "heart work" required to succeed at work and in life.  She is the Founder and CEO of Knights Consulting LLC,  a leadership development consultancy that provides customized training and coaching programs to create more confident leaders and high-performing teams. Black Woman Leading® is a research-backed initiative which offers leadership development programming, a podcast, and an annual conference for Black women professionals. Black Woman Leading® is an initiative of Knights Consulting LLC. Learn more at blackwomanleading.com.   BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the August sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0  Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg  Download the free Black Woman Leading Career Reset Kit - https://blackwomanleading.com/career-reset-kit/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

Who are you being as a leader right now, and did you ever actually choose her? In this solo episode, Laura opens Season 9's work on the relationship with yourself by guiding you through a leadership identity audit. This is not about casting a vision for who you want to become. It is an honest, present-tense look at who you already are. Most of us never consciously designed our leadership identity. We built it in survival mode, in rooms that required it, and we kept performing it long after the room changed. The audit gives you a simple framework to examine what you are carrying, tell the difference between what still serves you and what is just familiar, and reclaim the choice of who you lead as now. In this episode: Why an identity audit is different from vision or goal-setting, and why that distinction matters The three audit questions: what you built to survive, what is still true versus just familiar, and what you are ready to release How honesty with yourself becomes the foundation for every other relationship you cultivate this season   About Laura Laura Knights is the Creator of Black Woman Leading® and host of the podcast. She is an executive coach, speaker, facilitator, and licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience creating personal and professional development programs that have touched leaders worldwide. Her expertise and background in business, human resources, adult education, and social work uniquely equip her to teach others how to deal with both the "head work" and "heart work" required to succeed at work and in life.  She is the Founder and CEO of Knights Consulting LLC,  a leadership development consultancy that provides customized training and coaching programs to create more confident leaders and high-performing teams. Black Woman Leading® is a research-backed initiative which offers leadership development programming, a podcast, and an annual conference for Black women professionals. Black Woman Leading® is an initiative of Knights Consulting LLC. Learn more at blackwomanleading.com.   BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the August sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0  Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg  Download the free Black Woman Leading Career Reset Kit - https://blackwomanleading.com/career-reset-kit/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

Mecca Anderson joins Laura to challenge the assumptions we carry into our personal and professional relationships. Too often we operate on autopilot, repeating old patterns and making unintentional missteps that quietly cost us trust, connection, and opportunity. Mecca shares her own leadership story and her approach to rewiring how we relate to the people who shape our lives and careers, from being more intentional about the connections we build to noticing the small habits that get in our way. It is a candid, practical conversation about relating to others, and to ourselves, with more awareness and less default. In this episode: The common, unintentional relationship mistakes that quietly undermine trust and connection How to move from autopilot to intention in both personal and professional relationships What it looks like to rewire long-held patterns and show up differently   About Mecca Professor Mecca Anderson is a lawyer, law professor, and speaker with more than 15 years of experience spanning civil litigation, criminal prosecution, judicial clerkships, legal entrepreneurship, and appellate practice. She began her legal career clerking at the Supreme Court of Georgia before building a career representing injured clients, teaching future lawyers, and serving communities across Georgia. She currently focuses her practice on personal injury litigation as Of Counsel with Maxwell Tillman + Coleman. Whether advocating for injured clients, teaching future lawyers, speaking to audiences, or mentoring professionals, Professor Anderson explores the intersection of relationships, professionalism, leadership, and human behavior, helping others build careers and lives grounded in trust, purpose, and meaningful connection.   Connect with Mecca Website: https://www.johnmarshall.edu/facultystaff/mecca-anderson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mecca-anderson/ Instagram: @mecca.profesquire and @professormec TikTok: @professormec   BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the August sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today!  Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0  Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg  Download the free Black Woman Leading Career Reset Kit - https://blackwomanleading.com/career-reset-kit/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

Dr. Kiki Ramsey brings a positive psychology lens to one of the most important relationships we have: the one with ourselves. In this conversation, she and Laura explore what it means to create your own happiness rather than waiting on circumstances, titles, or other people to deliver it. Kiki shares her leadership journey and the science-backed practices that help Black women cultivate joy as a discipline rather than a destination. It is a grounding, hopeful conversation about tending to your inner life with the same intention you bring to your goals. In this episode: Why happiness is something you build, not something you wait for Positive psychology practices for cultivating joy in everyday leadership How a strong relationship with yourself becomes the foundation for everything else   About Dr. Kiki Dr. Kiki Ramsey is a renowned Positive Psychologist, ICF Master Certified Career Coach, International Keynote Speaker and Best Selling Author. With a commitment to making a positive impact in the world, Dr. Kiki founded The Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute (PPCaDI), a leadership development firm that specializes in diversity and leadership coaching and training. Dr. Kiki is known for her innovative approach to coaching, and DEI called Positively Diverse Leadership, which is an evidence-based approach rooted in positive psychology that fosters the intentional use of strengths to help leaders build better working relationships and communication skills to become more inclusive leaders. This unique approach allows Dr. Kiki to help leaders and organizations create more inclusive and happy work cultures that foster belonging for all. As a leader in her field of positive psychology and DEI, Dr. Kiki has worked with a diverse range of clients, including top-level executives in Fortune 500 organizations and business owners, coaching and delivering keynote addresses for corporations, conferences, and events around the world. Dr. Kiki's dedication and expertise have earned her the recognition of being named Top 50 Women Leaders in Georgia in 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Women We Admire.   Connect with Dr. Kiki Website: http://www.ppcadi.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkikiramsey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkikiramsey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiki.ramsey/   BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the August sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat.  June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL.  Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0  Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg  Download the free Black Woman Leading Career Reset Kit - https://blackwomanleading.com/career-reset-kit/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com  Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/  Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading  Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts  Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

I took my 8-year-old daughter, Elle, on a two-night work trip to Clearwater Beach, and it turned into the sweetest little mother-daughter getaway. I'm sharing all about our stay at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, the bunk bed room, pool days, gorgeous beach, sunset dinners, and what it was like bringing one kid along for the ride - plus Elle joins the pod to share her very honest review!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Keyboard Clicker Fidget: https://amzlink.to/az0VtQQAhNptH- Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach- Sandwich: A Novel by Catherine Newman- Give Kids the World- Restaurants: Ocean Hai, Dock's, Crabby's- Pier 60- Lemonade Mouth movie on Disney+- Clearwater Marine Aquarium

For the second time “teen takeover” in the Tampa Bay region has ended in arrests. A Polk County teen is facing an attempted murder charge after an incident at Clearwater Beach just over a week ago.Could social media be the key to keeping teens out of trouble?We also talk with the local architect undertaking the renovation project for the Jackson House in downtown Tampa.Also, does Hillsborough County need a new courthouse annex?And what does your book stack look like this summer?Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3

Ryan talks to Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector about the city's response to the Clearwater Beach “teen takeover,” including public safety measures and enforcement plans. They also discuss the potential impact of Florida's proposed property tax amendment on Clearwater residents and local services, along with updates and public questions surrounding Cleveland Street Alliance redevelopment plans tied to downtown projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss the arrest of a 16-year-old in connection with a shooting during a Clearwater Beach “teen takeover,” including details of the investigation, the police response, and concerns from officials about recurring large unsupervised gatherings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss the arrest of a 16-year-old in connection with a shooting during a Clearwater Beach “teen takeover,” including details of the investigation, the police response, and concerns from officials about recurring large unsupervised gatherings.

Ryan talks to Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector about the city's response to the Clearwater Beach “teen takeover,” including public safety measures and enforcement plans. They also discuss the potential impact of Florida's proposed property tax amendment on Clearwater residents and local services, along with updates and public questions surrounding Cleveland Street Alliance redevelopment plans tied to downtown projects.

//The Wire//2300Z June 1, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: MASS WAVES OF MIGRANT CRIME REPORTED THROUGHOUT EUROPE. UNITED STATES CONDUCTS ADDITIONAL TARGETING OF IRAN, IRANIANS RESPOND BY TARGETING KUWAIT AGAIN. STABBING ATTACK REPORTED ON TRAIN IN ATLANTA. HENRY NOWAK MURDER BODY CAM FOOTAGE RELEASED.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Persian Gulf: Over the weekend, more mutual targeting efforts continued throughout the region. The targeting efforts began after an unidentified drone entered Iranian airspace, which was downed by the Iranians. Around the same time, the United States conducted an airstrike on the radio tower at the Iranian base on Sirik Island in the eastern Persian Gulf. An unidentified location in Gerak was also struck as well, which CENTCOM claims was serving as a drone launch site. After this wave of attacks, the Iranians launched two ballistics missiles toward the airbase that the attack was launched from, which they claim was Ali Al Salem Airbase in Kuwait. CENTCOM claimed that both missiles were intercepted. After the tit-for-tat targeting efforts were conducted on Saturday and Sunday, the United States and Iran continued their targeting efforts this morning. One merchant vessel (the MSC SARISKA V) was struck by an Iranian munition in the northern Persian Gulf, off the coast of Kuwait. Several hours after this first strike, the SARISKA reported being hit by a second munition, which caused a fire.Strait of Hormuz: Following the suspected mine detection off the coast of Oman that was reported on Friday, Omani Naval forces made visual contact with the mine, confirming it's coordinates at grid: 40RDQ3450820703. The mine appears to be a Maham-1 type device, a moored contact mine domestically produced within Iran.Lebanon: This afternoon President Trump stated on his social media accounts that he conducted a phone call with Prime Minister Netanyahu, which resulted in Israeli forces halting their advance to Beirut.Analyst Comment: It is extraordinarily unlikely that the advance has actually stopped, however the reference to Beirut itself is odd because the IDF is currently nowhere near the city and there was no indication that they were headed there anyway (the invasion has so far been confined to mostly the areas near the Israeli border, with the main line of advance crossing the Litani a few days ago). It would be no surprise whatsoever if the Israelis actually did want to occupy the entirety of Lebanon (as this has been stated by politicians many times). However, aspirations are harder to achieve on the battlefield and the IDF has been getting hit hard by FPV drones for weeks. Likewise, the large-scale bombing of Beirut has been the main retaliatory measure for these FPV drone attacks, and regardless of President Trump's phone call, the war continues as before. About 20 minutes after President Trump's post, Hezbollah launched rockets and Israeli forces bombed targets in Lebanon again, with neither side expressing interest in halting the fighting.France: Mass civil unrest broke out over the weekend, following the UEFA Champions League soccer match resulting in a win for France. Large scale riots were reported throughout Paris, which carried on into Sunday evening. Dozens of assaults were reported, including some reports of individuals being dragged from their vehicles by mobs of migrants and assaulted.Austria: Yesterday a woman was attacked by an unidentified assailant on a train in Vienna. Local witnesses state that a woman of foreign origin attacked a local Austrian woman in an unprovoked attack while on the subway. No arrests have been made so far regarding this attack.Germany: This morning a migrant mob attack was reported in the small town of Tuttlingen. The mob attack was reported in the vicinity of a bus stop in the town, and resulted in a mob attempting to beat a man to death in the street. The status of the victim remains unclear.Analyst Comment: Extreme levels of violence have become very common in small European towns, even quaint villages tucked away in the foothills of the Alps. Many of these towns are now serving as an above-ground railroad of sorts, funneling migrants en masse northward into Germany. Tuttlingen has become one of these such towns. The bus stations at many of these villages are now effectively no-go areas for many locals, as large volumes of migrants tend to congregate at the facilities as they are transported by NGOs throughout the continent.United Kingdom: This afternoon the bodycam footage of the murder of Henry Nowak was leaked. The footage is worse than what was described in court, and has already resulted in increased calls for police accountability regarding this case.Analyst Comment: While everyone is rightfully calling for police accountability in this case, it is important to remember that people who directly caused the murder are still free. Only the murderer and the chief accomplice (Digwa's mother) were convicted. Per the official press release from the Southampton Constabulary, two other people were arrested that night; Digwa's family members that even the police have admitted lied on the night of the attack, causing the delay that contributed to Nowak's murder. These two other family members have not been charged with any crime.-HomeFront-Georgia: Over the weekend another subway murder was reported in Atlanta. Local authorities state that one assailant stabbed a woman to death on a MARTA train in the vicinity of Oakland City station. The victim died at the scene, and locals claim it was an unprovoked random stabbing attack. The suspect has been identified as John Elijah Matthews, who was arrested at the scene shortly after the murder.Florida: A street takeover mob attack was reported in Clearwater Beach over the weekend. One individual shot another individual during a street confrontation on Coronado Drive, wounding one person.Analyst Comment: Other than the shooting, roving bands and mobs swarmed through Clearwater over the weekend, which is likely to get the attention of much more substantial crowd-control efforts due to this area being a very big vacation area at the height of tourism season.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In the Middle East, a pattern is beginning to emerge with regard to American targeting efforts in the region. CENTCOM is now conducting "self-defense" strikes on targets that are really stretching the definition of "self-defense", as per all prior CENTCOM targeting guidance. CENTCOM is claiming that since a radio tower was used at some point to support a drone strike, they can strike it in self-defense. The drones that are being launched by the Iranians throughout the region are very likely not being controlled from Sirik Island, but this outpost is probably being used by forward observers. This site was also probably used as a radio base to communicate with merchant shipping, and issue notices from the Iranians via radio.More broadly, these more recent targeting efforts also serve as an indicator for what the United States might be trying to do at a more strategic level. Within the past few days, the United States has twice launched offensive targeting efforts, while claiming to conduct a strike under "self-defense" criteria. This has now slipped into more of a "mowing the lawn" approach to targeting Iranian infrastructure, whereby every couple of days the US bombs something, then the Iranians counterattack, and the US clutches pearls and pretends like CENTCOM didn't start it in the first place. How long the Iranians will put up with this is purely up to them, but they also know that these smaller targeting efforts by the United States are probably intended to provoke a knee-jerk reaction and re-ignite the large-scale bombings of the war. Right now, the Iranians have a very powerful position, so they might not want to jeopardize kicking things off again based on a handful of strikes, but that option is always on the table. How things progress from here is anyone's guess, but every bomb that lands in Iran, and every missile that lands at an American base, is another step farther from the negotiating table.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss the fallout from Sunday evening's teen takeover on Clearwater Beach, including business owners reporting thousands of dollars in lost revenue and law enforcement successfully preventing a similar gathering in Wesley Chapel.

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss the fallout from Sunday evening's teen takeover on Clearwater Beach, including business owners reporting thousands of dollars in lost revenue and law enforcement successfully preventing a similar gathering in Wesley Chapel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 651 Schedule a one on one free coaching call, click here or visit LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com. Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, Carl White sits down with Jim Reed to unpack a mistake that costs loan officers more deals than they realize: overwhelming clients with too many choices. They discuss why confused buyers often delay decisions, how too much information can create uncertainty, and why the best loan officers focus on clarity instead of complexity. Jim shares his philosophy of presenting simple, well-thought-out options rather than overwhelming borrowers with every possible scenario. Together, he and Carl break down how face-to-face conversations, whether in person or on Zoom, create stronger relationships, uncover hidden concerns, and help borrowers move forward with confidence. They also discuss why reading body language, asking better questions, and knowing when to stop talking can dramatically improve conversion rates. If you've ever felt the need to prove your expertise by giving borrowers more information, more options, or more data, this episode offers a different approach. Sometimes the fastest way to help people make great decisions is to simplify the process, build trust, and guide them toward the next best step. If you want to join Carl White, Jim Reed, and the community at the next LIVE event in Clearwater Beach, Florida, grab your spot early at MastermindRetreats.com.

Katie Sommers has an interesting story about something that went on at Clearwater Beach over the weekend & so much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan, Dana, Nathalie Rodriguez, and Chris Trenkmann discuss South Florida cities honoring fallen service members on Memorial Day, including large holiday crowds boosting Clearwater Beach businesses, reactions to Trump's comments about military losses, and Ryan's frustration with the phrase “Happy Memorial Day.”

Ryan, Dana, Nathalie Rodriguez, and Chris Trenkmann discuss South Florida cities honoring fallen service members on Memorial Day, including large holiday crowds boosting Clearwater Beach businesses, reactions to Trump's comments about military losses, and Ryan's frustration with the phrase “Happy Memorial Day.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 260 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast!This week, Tom and Jon cover personal updates, theme park news, the latest Halloween Horror Nights speculation map, and a listener-driven main topic built around Chris's Orlando vacation planning questions.In The Queue, Jon talks about breakfast at Topolino's Terrace, Tom talks about Easter weekend at the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, another visit to 3 Daughters Brewing Clearwater Beach, a stay at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, and seeing Helloween at House of Blues.In the news, the guys discuss the passing of Buddy the Gator at Gatorland, changes coming to SeaWorld Orlando's Expedition Odyssey, CityWalk updates at Universal Orlando, the return of free beer at SeaWorld, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin reopening, and the latest timing for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.In the Rumor Report, Tom and Jon discuss the latest Halloween Horror Nights speculation map and what it could mean for this year's event.Then in the main topic, Tom breaks down a long list of practical vacation-planning questions from listener Chris, including SeaWorld hotel perks, Quick Queue strategy, All-Day Dining timing, Aquatica logistics, ticket rules, Universal hotel strategy, Gatorland discounts, and more. It's a useful discussion not just for Chris, but for anyone trying to plan a smoother Orlando theme park vacation.Whether you're plotting your rope drop, planning your first meal, decoding HHN rumors, or just trying not to get soaked on Journey to Atlantis, this episode is packed with practical tips and current updates.Listen now and keep making memories.

If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids, talk to us: http://strsecrets.com/applyIf you want us to review your listing, org chart, pricing or anything related to STR business, join here:➡ https://www.facebook.com/groups/STRentalsecretsMost STR companies obsess over guest reviews.Blue Gems obsesses over owner profitability.And they grew to 180 properties under management doing it.In this episode, recorded live at the Freedom Factory in Beverly, MA, E and Chris sits down with Aidan Groll — co-founder of Blue Gems Management, one of Florida's fastest-growing STR companies. Aidan and his partner JB manage 180+ properties across Orlando and Clearwater Beach with a 36-person team — and grew almost entirely through organic relationships, not paid ads.In this episode Aidan breaks down:- How he went from a corporate accounting job to buying his first duplex in March 2020- How a 400 sq ft backyard ADU made $50K in its first year and convinced him to go all in on STRs- Why Blue Gems puts owners 70% over guests — and how they pitch that to new clients- Their full org chart at 180 units: 14 in maintenance, 7 in guest experience, 3 in sales and more- Why they do ALL maintenance in-house — and why speed was the deciding factor- How they automated 70% of guest communication with AI in the last year- Their 7-day contract-to-live-listing goal and how they hit it consistently- How they choose markets based on regulatory stability — not just cash flow- Why they shut down their podcast and social media for 2+ years to focus on growth- Their plan to reach 350-400 units through acquisitions of smaller operators- The Valley of Disappointment — and why most people quit right before it gets good- Aidan's #1 secret to STR success: patienceThis is a masterclass in building a real, scalable STR management business.---About Aidan Groll:Aidan Groll is the co-founder of Blue Gems Management, an Orlando-based vacation rental management company that has grown to oversee 180+ properties across Florida. Originally a real estate investor with a background in corporate accounting, Aidan and his business partner JB pivoted to short-term rentals in late 2021 — building their own management infrastructure before opening to third-party clients in early 2023. Since then, Blue Gems has scaled to a 36-person team with full in-house maintenance operations, serving property owners across Orlando and Clearwater Beach.Time Stamps:0:00 - intro0:54 - Introducing Aidan Groll and Blue Gems Management1:28 - What Blue Gems Does Differently (Owner-First Philosophy)4:14 - The Real Cost of Building This Business5:08 - Aidan's Origin Story: From Accounting Job to House Hacking in 20207:54 - The $50K ADU That Changed Everything9:10 - Scaling to 180 Properties: How Blue Gems Grew Without Paid Ads10:46 - The Contrarian Take: Why They Don't Chase 5-Star Reviews13:46 - How to Pitch the Owner-First Model to New Clients18:26 - Inside the Org Chart: 36 People, 180 Properties20:08 - Why They Do All Maintenance In-House25:38 - How AI Automated 70% of Guest Communication29:54 - From Signed Contract to Live Listing in 7 Days31:18 - How to Choose Markets Based on Regulatory Stability36:49 - Why Aidan Is Selling His Portfolio to Bet on the Management Company40:41 - The Real Cost of Building This Business43:59 - The Future: 350+ Units and Acquiring Smaller Operators47:15 - Aidan's #1 Secret to STR SuccessConnect with Aidan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidangroll/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidan-grollEmail: aidan@bluegems.group

If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids, talk to us: http://strsecrets.com/applyIf you want us to review your listing, org chart, pricing or anything related to STR business, join here:➡ https://www.facebook.com/groups/STRentalsecretsMost STR companies obsess over guest reviews.Blue Gems obsesses over owner profitability.And they grew to 180 properties under management doing it.In this episode, recorded live at the Freedom Factory in Beverly, MA, E and Chris sits down with Aidan Groll — co-founder of Blue Gems Management, one of Florida's fastest-growing STR companies. Aidan and his partner JB manage 180+ properties across Orlando and Clearwater Beach with a 36-person team — and grew almost entirely through organic relationships, not paid ads.In this episode Aidan breaks down:- How he went from a corporate accounting job to buying his first duplex in March 2020- How a 400 sq ft backyard ADU made $50K in its first year and convinced him to go all in on STRs- Why Blue Gems puts owners 70% over guests — and how they pitch that to new clients- Their full org chart at 180 units: 14 in maintenance, 7 in guest experience, 3 in sales and more- Why they do ALL maintenance in-house — and why speed was the deciding factor- How they automated 70% of guest communication with AI in the last year- Their 7-day contract-to-live-listing goal and how they hit it consistently- How they choose markets based on regulatory stability — not just cash flow- Why they shut down their podcast and social media for 2+ years to focus on growth- Their plan to reach 350-400 units through acquisitions of smaller operators- The Valley of Disappointment — and why most people quit right before it gets good- Aidan's #1 secret to STR success: patienceThis is a masterclass in building a real, scalable STR management business.---About Aidan Groll:Aidan Groll is the co-founder of Blue Gems Management, an Orlando-based vacation rental management company that has grown to oversee 180+ properties across Florida. Originally a real estate investor with a background in corporate accounting, Aidan and his business partner JB pivoted to short-term rentals in late 2021 — building their own management infrastructure before opening to third-party clients in early 2023. Since then, Blue Gems has scaled to a 36-person team with full in-house maintenance operations, serving property owners across Orlando and Clearwater Beach.Time Stamps:0:00 - intro0:54 - Introducing Aidan Groll and Blue Gems Management1:28 - What Blue Gems Does Differently (Owner-First Philosophy)4:14 - The Real Cost of Building This Business5:08 - Aidan's Origin Story: From Accounting Job to House Hacking in 20207:54 - The $50K ADU That Changed Everything9:10 - Scaling to 180 Properties: How Blue Gems Grew Without Paid Ads10:46 - The Contrarian Take: Why They Don't Chase 5-Star Reviews13:46 - How to Pitch the Owner-First Model to New Clients18:26 - Inside the Org Chart: 36 People, 180 Properties20:08 - Why They Do All Maintenance In-House25:38 - How AI Automated 70% of Guest Communication29:54 - From Signed Contract to Live Listing in 7 Days31:18 - How to Choose Markets Based on Regulatory Stability36:49 - Why Aidan Is Selling His Portfolio to Bet on the Management Company40:41 - The Real Cost of Building This Business43:59 - The Future: 350+ Units and Acquiring Smaller Operators47:15 - Aidan's #1 Secret to STR SuccessConnect with Aidan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidangroll/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidan-grollEmail: aidan@bluegems.group

Clearwater Beach hosts the annual Sugar Sand Festival beginning Friday (March 27th) and running through Sunday, April 12th at Pier 60. Eighteen artists from around the world will create sand sculptures in a 24,000 square foot enclosures. We speak with the Festival's Chief Operating Officer, Charissa Shatanoff, about this year's event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cindy and Ali break down everything you need to know about the ReliaQuest Bowl Tour. From soaking up the sun at Clearwater Beach to the magic of Disney, they share what makes this trip unforgettable. And of course, they dive into the highlight of it all — performing live at Raymond James Stadium during the ReliaQuest Bowl Game Halftime Show.Curious what the experience is really like? They cover the ins and outs, behind-the-scenes details, and why this tour is such a standout opportunity for dancers and teams.Plus, don't miss details on the Coaches VIP Tour happening in August — a FREE preview trip that lets coaches experience everything included in the official Bowl Game Tour.Ready to learn more? Check it out here: https://www.justforkix.com/danceclasses/performance/reliaquest-bowl/

Host John Beckner is joined by Elise Damman, PharmD, director of program development at NCPA, for a behind-the-scenes look at NCPA's Multiple Locations Conference, taking place Feb. 18-21 in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Tune in to learn what attendees can expect on-site and the key takeaways pharmacy leaders will bring home.  Learn more and register for our Multiple Locations Conference: https://ncpa.org/multiple-locations-conference

Greg Wolf has been firing up Tampa Bay Lightning fans for 19 years as their In-Game Host. Wolfie has been the In-Game Host for USF Football and Basketball for 11 years, not to mention all his other big time events he’s done like the NHL All Star Games and NHL Winter Series and more. How he got started, how he transitioned into performing on the National Stage and how long he wants to keep doing this! Rock’s got stories on how much he’s enjoyed being around college football more, how he’s loving Hosting Radio Shows on WDAE and spending Thanksgiving on Clearwater Beach with his family This episode is brought to you by Lipton Window and Door of New Port Richey. Lipton is Tampa Bay’s Premier Window and Door Contractor. Visit their showroom or Lipton will come to your home or job site! They have a fully trained staff, offer a factor-backed warranty and they can be reached at 727-372-2455. And be sure to tell them that you heard about them on The Rock Stops Here Podcast. Follow Rock Riley on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Make sure to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio! The post In Game Host Lightning/NHL All Star Games/USF Football & Basketball Greg Wolf & Rock’s Stories appeared first on Radio Influence.

A major Clearwater Beach business is caught in a “Succession”-style family feud, creating turmoil behind the scenes as legal and financial tensions spill into public view. Tampa Bay Business Journal Editor-At-Large Ashley Kritzer joins us with the details on that and Big Storm Brewing's latest big problems.

A major Clearwater Beach business is caught in a “Succession”-style family feud, creating turmoil behind the scenes as legal and financial tensions spill into public view. Tampa Bay Business Journal Editor-At-Large Ashley Kritzer joins us with the details on that and Big Storm Brewing's latest big problems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something powerful happened last week.Over 200 investors packed the room in Clearwater Beach for our 10th Anniversary Mastermind.In 3 days, we raised $111,000 for the 7 Figure Foundation, handed out First Deal, 7 Figure, and even 8 Figure Awards.We shared strategies from some of the biggest names in the game, like Phil Green, one of the top flippers in the country.The energy was insane.Today, I am breaking down the biggest lessons from the event, the mindset breakthroughs, the systems top operators are using right now, and the one thing every investor needs to master going into 2026.People at that event made decisions that will change the next decade of their lives.They walked in as investors and walked out as business owners.That shift changes everything.And, if you don't want next year to look exactly like this one...CLICK HERE to Book an Implementation Call >> We'll build your strategy together so you can scale the right way and move fast.Catch you later!LINKS & RESOURCES1,000 FREE Seller LeadsGet your first 1,000 seller leads FREE from our partner BatchLeads and start closing deals immediately. CLICK HERE: http://leads.getbatch.co/mztQkMr7 Figure Flipping UndergroundIf you want to learn how to make money flipping and wholesaling houses without risking your life savings or "working weekends" forever... this book is for YOU. It'll take you from "complete beginner" to closing your first deal or even your next 10 deals without the bumps and bruises most people pick up along the way. If you've never flipped a house before, you'll find step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know to get started. If you're already flipping or wholesaling houses, you'll find fast-track secrets that will cut years off your learning curve and let you streamline your operations, maximize profit, do MORE deals, and work LESS. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDSh0 7 Figure RunwayFollow a proven 5-step formula to create consistent monthly income flipping and wholesaling houses, then turn your active income into passive cash flow and create a life of freedom. 7 Figure Runway is an intensive, nothing-held-back mentoring group for real estate investors who want to build a "scalable" business and start "stacking" assets to build long-term wealth. Get off-market deal sourcing strategies that work, plus 100% purchase and renovation financing through our built-in funding partners, a community of active investors who will support and encourage you, weekly accountability sessions to keep you on track, 1-on-1 coaching, and more. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDLL0 7 Figure Real Estate Ready RoomUse this proven blueprint to launch and grow your real estate investing business. Step-by-step video course takes you through everything you need to know… and we'll jump on WEEKLY workshops to break down each step with you LIVE! Think of it like getting a master's degree in tactical real estate investing for a fraction of the cost. CLICK HERE: https://7figureflipping.com/ready Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram: @7figureflipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most flippers stay stuck doing $25/hour work.Running to Home Depot. Babysitting contractors.But scaling to 500 flips requires $1,000/hour decisions.J. Scott has written 5 books, co-hosted the BiggerPockets Business Podcast, and built a flipping business most people only ever dream about.We're unpacking the current market landscape heading into 2026. Plus, the mindset that changed everything for him, how he prepares for downturns, and how you can protect your portfolio even if values fall 25%.No matter what the market does, if you don't have the right strategies or the right people, you're putting yourself at risk.That's why we asked J. Scott to speak at our upcoming 10th Anniversary Mastermind in Clearwater Beach, Florida on November 6th & 7th.He's breaking down exactly what's happening in the market right now and how to leverage it for bigger wins.This is the same kind of information that helped Bill Allen go from 2 deals a year to over 200.And it's what dozens of others in this community have used to scale faster.It's not just the sessions. It's the conversations in the hallways. The connections. The deals that only happen when you're in the room with people who've already figured it out.This is the fastest way to get the edge.CLICK HERE to Request Your InvitationCatch you later!LINKS & RESOURCES1,000 FREE Seller LeadsGet your first 1,000 seller leads FREE from our partner BatchLeads and start closing deals immediately. CLICK HERE: http://leads.getbatch.co/mztQkMr7 Figure Flipping UndergroundIf you want to learn how to make money flipping and wholesaling houses without risking your life savings or "working weekends" forever... this book is for YOU. It'll take you from "complete beginner" to closing your first deal or even your next 10 deals without the bumps and bruises most people pick up along the way. If you've never flipped a house before, you'll find step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know to get started. If you're already flipping or wholesaling houses, you'll find fast-track secrets that will cut years off your learning curve and let you streamline your operations, maximize profit, do MORE deals, and work LESS. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDSh0 7 Figure RunwayFollow a proven 5-step formula to create consistent monthly income flipping and wholesaling houses, then turn your active income into passive cash flow and create a life of freedom. 7 Figure Runway is an intensive, nothing-held-back mentoring group for real estate investors who want to build a "scalable" business and start "stacking" assets to build long-term wealth. Get off-market deal sourcing strategies that work, plus 100% purchase and renovation financing through our built-in funding partners, a community of active investors who will support and encourage you, weekly accountability sessions to keep you on track, 1-on-1 coaching, and more. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDLL0 Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram: @7figureflipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 584 Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, Carl sits down with veteran loan officer Kurt Nielsen to show how you can expand your territory without packing a moving box, using smart delegation, a local presence partner, and consistent communication to serve clients across time zones. Kurt shares how he lives in Puerto Rico while originating primarily in Hawaii, why answering the phone in real time still beats voicemail every day, and how weekly database touches and realtor value plays like marketing their listings keep him top of mind. You will hear the simple three-highlighter exercise that forced Kurt to delegate everything outside his money-making, skill-matching, enjoy-doing lane, plus the “write small checks to cash big checks” mindset for hiring a daily success plan caller and setting up an office across from top agents. Carl and Kurt talk about when an occasional in-person visit helps, when a Zoom coffee works better, and why today's buyers and agents care more about speed, clarity, and execution than your zip code. If you want a clear roadmap to build a multi-market footprint like this, grab your seat at the live 2-day event in Clearwater Beach this October by visiting MastermindRetreats.com.

Bonus Book Review: Why How to Be a More Efficient Radiologist Belongs on Your ShelfHost: Matt Covington, MD Twitter: @mfcovington @radrevpodcastEpisode Type: Bonus ReviewIn radiology, efficiency is everything.In this episode, Dr. Matt Covington dives into How to Be a More Efficient Radiologist: A Guide to Practice, Reporting, and Workflow Optimization by Long H. Tu, MD, PhD, and collaborators. If you've ever felt stuck in slow, clunky workflows or wondered how to get home by 5 without compromising quality, this book may be the best $20 (on Amazon at time of episode posting) you'll spend this year.Whether you're a radiology resident learning the ropes, a seasoned attending looking for marginal gains, or a program director building a curriculum—this book delivers practical tools to help you thrive, not just survive.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why technical skill is only the starting point—and how efficiency is what separates great radiologistsReal-world upgrades for PACS navigation, dictation habits, and workstation ergonomicsHidden tools (AutoHotKey, structured search patterns, macro optimization) that can shave time off each studyHow this book can change your daily life in the reading room

Early one morning in 1948, a phone call woke up the police chief in the small town of Clearwater, Florida. The caller said he'd seen something strange at the beach. Residents had found an odd set of footprints in the sand, and a rumor began circulating that Clearwater Beach had a sea monster. Listen to other episodes of This is Love at https://thisislovepodcast.com/. This episode was first released in 2020. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, special merch deals, and more. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices