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We spend a lot of time asking how brands can be memorable. We spend almost none asking what happens when the memory is the product.Agility gets talked about as moving fast with new tools. It's really the ability to change repeatedly without losing what makes you recognizable — and that gets harder when what you sell is something a customer plans to keep for twenty years.Today, we're going to talk about:- Why designing for permanence is a strategic choice, not a nostalgic one- Getting specific about what AI is actually doing inside a creative product — and where the customer stays the author- What has to hold steady across a brand as volume, automation, and channels all multiplyTo help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Andrew Laffoon, CEO & Co-Founder at Mixbook.About Andrew LaffoonAndrew Laffoon is the CEO and co‑founder of Mixbook, a leading photo storytelling platform that helps people transform meaningful moments into beautifully crafted memories. Since founding the company in 2006, he has led Mixbook's growth into a creative technology platform that makes it easier for people to tell, preserve, and share their stories.Andrew brings nearly three decades of experience in software development, product design, and entrepreneurship. His career began in the earliest days of the web, when he founded a web consultancy while still in high school. Prior to Mixbook, he built deep, cross‑functional expertise across engineering, design, operations, and go‑to‑market leadership.In addition to his entrepreneurial work, Andrew has been deeply engaged in education and community leadership. He has served as a Lecturer at UC Berkeley's Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology since 2012 and was a member of the UC Berkeley Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) Advisory Board from 2015 to 2025. He is also the Founding Board Chair of the Bay Area Center for Faith, Work and Tech, helping explore the intersection of purpose, vocation, and innovation.Andrew Laffoon on LinkedIn---------- Resources ---------- MixbookThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. The hardest part of martech right now is telling which tools are actually earning their keep. That's the question running through the MarTech Summit Boston agenda on October 27. We're attending MarTech Summit Boston on October 27 as a media partner. If you want to join, the code AGILE15 saves you 15%. We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! Need to evaluate martech, AI, or CX platforms and don't know where to start? The Agile Brand Guide List is now in beta. We're building the most useful, free-to-use, and up-to-date way to assess what truly matters when evaluating platforms. Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit!Chaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other GenAI tools. Learn more at trychaser.com and use code AGILEBRAND for a 3-month free trial (normal trial is 14 days).Start building your own apps with Replit and get $20 off.Enjoyed the show? Tell us more and give us a rating so others can find the show.Connect with Greg on LinkedInDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter, and check out Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology.The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On September 20th, 2026 Kris challenged us to move beyond simply following principles and learn what it means to be led by the presence of God. What happens when following Jesus doesn't fit neatly into our understanding of right and wrong? And have we sometimes made God easier to understand by interpreting Scripture through our own experiences, culture, and assumptions? Through the lives of Daniel, Esther, Peter, and even the leadership of Jesus Himself, Kris explores the tension between biblical principles and an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. Jesus taught principles, but He ultimately lived by what He saw the Father doing. Discover why knowing the Bible is meant to lead us into relationship with its Author. Walking with God requires faith, discernment, intimacy, and the courage to follow Him even when we don't fully understand. Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton-ministries/Book About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.
When did taking care of ourselves become another job?On today's episode, we welcome Danielle DuBoise, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Sakara — one of the pioneering companies behind the modern food-as-medicine movement. Danielle and her childhood friend and Co-Founder Whitney Tingle launched Sakara in 2012, building it from a small meal-delivery startup into one of the most recognizable names in wellness, with plant-based meals, functional foods, supplements, and wellness programs.In this episode, Danielle shares how her own health journey led to Sakara, what she understood about food and wellness before much of the industry caught up, and how her thinking has evolved along the way. We also get into protein obsession, diet culture disguised as “wellness,” supplement overload, gut health, and whether all of our tracking, optimizing, and biohacking is actually making us healthier. Danielle also shares what it takes to build and protect a mission-driven brand in an increasingly crowded category.If you're interested in nutrition, wellness, entrepreneurship, brand building, or simply finding a healthier and less complicated relationship with food — this one's for you. Tune in now on The Kara Goldin Show.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: Theresa Bourgeois - Public policy and communications expertThe Reverend Peter Cook - Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Principal and Co-Founder, Faith Beyond Religious Nationalism. Nic Rangel - Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York.
The following article of the Infrastructure industry is: 'The Hidden Energy Cost of Peak Demand' by Alejandro Fajer, CEO & Co-Founder, Quartux Mexico.
BJ serves as Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Kinect Real Estate Partners and as Chief Executive Officer of American Capital Group (ACG), the firm's affiliated operating platform. With more than two decades of experience in the real estate sector, Mr. Kuula's expertise spans various domains including design, development, construction, acquisition, property management, asset management, and finance. His notable career achievements encompass $2 billion in real estate development, $1.5 billion in value-add acquisitions, and nearly $4 billion in real estate finance. BJ is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue, where he leads the Revenue Development Committee. He was nominated for Globe St.'s Top 50 under 40 in Commercial Real Estate in 2021. BBA, University of San Diego; MBA, University of Washington Foster School of Business. In this episode, Karen and BJ discuss: Success Story of BJ Commit to Get Leads Be forward-facing in the community and create connections as you go. Put yourself out there and don't be afraid to ask. Consult to Sell Reaching investors starts with thought leadership. Connect to Build and Grow Look for overlooked areas in your field. You can make an impact in those areas, especially when they touch your heart. Success Thinking, Activities and Vision You can't fall in love with real estate, and you can't outrun the capital markets. Invest the right way, not just to create activity. Sweet Spot of Success "Be ambitious enough to pursue opportunities others don't see, be disciplined enough to walk away when the numbers don't work, and be patient enough to still be standing when the best opportunities arise." - BJ Kuula Connect with BJ Kuula: Website: https://kinectrep.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinect-real-estate-partners/home/ About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Looking to up level your success? DM Karen to schedule a mini-session to see how Up Level Coaching can help you love the life you have as you create and co-create the life of your dreams! Here's to your success in business and in life! Connect with Karen Briscoe: Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Instagram: @5_minute_success LinkedIn: Karen Briscoe 5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to the 5 Minute Success Podcast Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues! Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Dr. Columbus Batiste, a board-certified interventional cardiologist, lifestyle advocate, and the Co-Founder of Healthy Heart Nation. They discuss the link between stress and chronic illness, overcoming distrust of scientists and medical professionals, and how we build nutritional resiliency. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.
What happens when a former NASA engineer decides to stop working within the system and start building the future of it?In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, Taryell Simmons sits down with De'Schzunell “DJ” Catlin, former NASA Flight Research Engineer and Co-Founder and CEO of Osoosi, to explore his journey from aerospace engineer to technology entrepreneur.DJ shares what it takes to build an aerospace AI startup in an industry where safety, trust, precision, and innovation matter. The conversation explores Osoosi's work around real-time cockpit intelligence, Artificial Pilot Awareness, the Halo AI Copilot, and a future where artificial intelligence enhances human decision-making rather than simply replacing it.DJ also opens up about making the mindset shift from engineer to CEO, navigating entrepreneurship as a Black founder in aerospace and AI, and why greater representation matters in the industries shaping our future.This conversation is for entrepreneurs, engineers, innovators, and anyone who has ever looked at an industry and wondered, “Is there a place for someone like me?”The bigger message: You don't have to wait for permission to enter the future. You can help build it.What You'll LearnHow DJ's aerospace journey led him to NASA and eventually entrepreneurshipWhat it takes to transition from engineer to startup founder and CEOThe challenges of developing AI technology for a high-stakes industry like aviationHow Osoosi approaches Artificial Pilot AwarenessThe vision behind the Halo AI CopilotWhy human-machine collaboration matters in the future of aviationHow entrepreneurs build trust and credibility in complex industriesLessons from building an aerospace technology startupDJ's experience navigating aerospace and AI as a Black founderWhy representation matters in emerging technology industriesAdvice for young Black engineers, innovators, and entrepreneurs entering spaces where they may not see themselves representedKey TakeawayThe future doesn't have to be human versus machine.It can be human with machine.And as artificial intelligence transforms industries like aviation, Black entrepreneurs and innovators have an opportunity not only to participate in that future—but to help build it.Resources & MentionsOsoosi: Osoosi.comTopics discussed: Aerospace AI, aviation technology, NASA, Artificial Pilot Awareness, Halo AI Copilot, human-machine teaming, artificial intelligence, aerospace entrepreneurship, Black tech founders, engineering, startup leadership, and innovation.Episode ContributorsHost: Taryell SimmonsGuest: De'Schzunell “DJ” CatlinFeatured Company: OsoosiMusic: Will MakerProduction: RISE Urban Nation
FIFA covered every brand logo at the World Cup stadium, including Levi's. Jordan Koene, CEO and Co-Founder of Previsible, explains why the blackout backfired for the league and worked in Levi's favor. Koene breaks down how brand recognition functions as an AEO signal, and how Levi's silhouette logo became a case study in owning your brand identity when competitors try to erase it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3 takeaways from my talk with CEO Fabian Calvo - BoomRx: Keep going. Fabian hit $48M in revenue. Not fast. Not easy. But he kept going. Pick partners you like. When things get hard, you get closer, not distant. Take care of yourself first. Meditation. Fitness. Family. The oxygen mask goes on you before anyone else. --- Fabian Calvo is a longevity industry executive and pharmaceutical supply chain strategist who has built, scaled, and led multiple companies across the compounding pharmacy, API sourcing, and clinic fulfillment ecosystem. He currently serves as Interim CEO and Member of the Board at WellSync Rx, a longevity medicine and strategic sourcing company based in Los Angeles. Fabian is also Co-Founder of four interconnected ventures that span the pharmaceutical supply chain: Gatlan (2022) — A longevity medicine platform based in Los Angeles NuCare API (2023) — An active pharmaceutical ingredient sourcing company based in Orange County, California BoomRx (2024) — A pharmacy portal and technology platform for physician practices, based in Tampa, Florida ProRx Pharma (2024) — A 503B outsourcing facility based in Exton, Pennsylvania Together, these companies form an integrated infrastructure for longevity medicine from raw ingredient sourcing to compounding to clinic fulfillment — giving Fabian a rare end-to-end view of the pharmaceutical supply chain. His work extends into regulatory and policy engagement. Fabian has participated in direct discussions with FDA leadership, including meetings with Dr. Martin Makary, on issues ranging from peptide reclassification (the recent Category 2 to Category 1 transition) to the SAPIR initiative — the federal effort to reshore active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing to the United States. At BoomRx, Fabian is helping build what he calls "the only pharmacy portal a physician practice needs" — a technology platform that consolidates multi-pharmacy workflows into one system with flat-rate shipping to all 50 states, live tracking, access to 300+ medications (many with extended Beyond-Use Dates), and best-rate pricing. Outside of his operating roles, Fabian advises elite founders, executives, and high-net-worth individuals on longevity and performance optimization. He publishes Long Live, a weekly newsletter on the intersection of longevity, performance, and what he sees from inside the supply chain. He is based in Los Angeles County, California. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Fabian Calvo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabianjcalvo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-calvo-875633244 *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.
Welcome to Episode 327 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I'm joined by Elizabeth Horn, Executive Director of 2M Foundation and a longtime advocate, innovator, and mother to her daughter Sophia, who was diagnosed with autism in 1997.For nearly three decades, Elizabeth has been asking some of the biggest questions in autism: What is actually happening with our kids? And how can we know if what we're doing is actually helping?Now, advances in artificial intelligence may make it possible to explore those questions in entirely new ways.Elizabeth is helping develop Count.AI, a platform designed to bring together years of information about an individual child, including labs, health records, wearable data, parent observations, and more.The goal is to make information that has historically been scattered or invisible easier to see, track, and learn from over time.We discuss why every child is an N-of-1, how AI may help identify patterns that humans simply cannot see, and why parents taking greater ownership of their child's health information could represent a major shift in how families navigate this journey.Elizabeth also shares what she believes could become possible over the next five years as AI, longitudinal data, and the collective experiences of families begin to converge. The secret this week is… There's POWER in Your Child's Health Data You'll Discover:Why AI Could Help Parents Connect Previously Invisible Dots (9:56)Why What Works Best Is What Works For Your Individual Child (14:39)How Count.AI Brings Years Of Health Information Together (19:32)Why Owning Your Child's Health Is A Critical Paradigm Shift (26:36)What Could Be Possible Within Five Years (40:09) About Our Guest:Elizabeth Horn is Executive Director of 2M Foundation and a longtime health journey advocate, entrepreneur, innovator, and Silicon Valley marketer. She is Co-Founder and LP of Autism Impact Fund, Co-Founder of ChARM Health, Co-Founder of Brain Foundation, and Producer/Director of IN OUR OWN HANDS: How Patients Are Reinventing Medicine. Her daughter Sophia was diagnosed with autism in 1997, beginning a nearly three-decade journey of searching for better ways to understand each child's individual biology, health data, and needs.https://2mfoundation.org/about-us/ References in this Episode:The COUNT.ai Project - Join the Beta2M Foundation Additional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.
High-quality care only improves outcomes when patients can access it, navigate it, and complete the next step in their care journey. In this episode, I speak with Todd Gottula, Co-Founder and CEO of Clarify Health Solutions, about his personal experience navigating a serious back injury and how it reinforced the importance of timely access to care. Todd shares how Clarify Health uses nationwide claims data, AI-enabled insights, and outcome-based partnerships to help health systems identify where patients are leaving their networks or facing barriers to care. He also discusses Clarify Meridian, which supports physician activation, and Arrival, a patient activation solution designed to help more patients complete specialty referrals and receive the care they need. Tune in to learn how better data, patient engagement, and aligned incentives can help health systems improve access and outcomes! Resources: Connect with and follow Todd Gottula on LinkedIn. Follow Clarify Health Solutions on LinkedIn and explore their website.
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Scott Taylor, Senior Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Success, LIM CollegeIn this episode, part of our Across Education Series powered by Nemonx, YOUR cohost is Shadi Figuli, CEO & Co-Founder, NemonxYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does New York City's oldest fashion school get 96% of graduates working in the industry within 6 months through 3 required internships?Why does eliminating the administrative burden for success coaches let them see 85% of students on academic intervention within the first 5 weeks?What makes the first year the momentum year when getting students through it means they get their bearings & ultimately succeed?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed? Well, we have an app for that!Join EdUp Leadership!
How can architects leverage their lateral thinking beyond traditional design practice to drive value in construction technology, entrepreneurship, and business leadership?In this episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee explores the power of alternative career paths in the AEC industry and how architectural training prepares designers for executive leadership outside traditional practice. Evelyn sits down with Daron Pardine, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Primera Works, a technology company focused on asset intelligence for the physical world, combining reality capture, data processing, and digital intelligence to create verified records of physical assets. Its services include LiDAR documentation, BIM models, CAD drawings, digital twins, and 360° visual records for owners and enterprises. Daron shares his journey from an architectural engineering background to leading operations across mega-construction projects and emerging technology companies.Daron reflects on growing up in West Virginia in a family of makers, combining an early aptitude for math, science, and art into an architectural engineering degree at Fairmont State before earning his Master of Architecture at Virginia Tech. Graduating into the Great Recession, he began his career at Spectrum Design and Studios Architecture before a deep curiosity about industry economics, specifically where project money comes from, led him to New York City and the real estate development side. Daron then spent nine years at Turner Construction, managing Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), BIM, and field operations on projects exceeding $2.1 billion, followed by a role at Hexagon, the Swedish software and sensors conglomerate.The conversation dives into what it takes to transition from design to business execution, highlighting the critical shift from endless design iteration to firm, decisive action. Daron unpacks the operational realities of co-founding a startup, managing the heavy cognitive load of entrepreneurship, and addressing the massive data gaps that building owners face regarding their existing facilities. He advocates for architects to recognize their immense, undervalued skill set in lateral problem-solving, urging more practitioners to take seats at the business table while keeping humanistic values at the center of technological advancement."Architects are by large extremely undervalued and much, much more capable than they give themselves credit for. The profession gives you a skill set and a versatility in the broader market that you should start applying." - Daron PardineThis episode serves as a powerful reminder that an architectural education equips professionals with an exceptional toolkit for adaptive problem-solving across the broader built environment. By embracing curiosity, taking risks, and applying spatial thinking to business challenges, designers can redefine their value and expand their influence far beyond the drafting board.Guest:Daron Pardine is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Primera Works, a multidisciplinary reality capture firm that utilizes advanced scanning tools, software, and VDC workflows to deliver BIM models, drawings, and spatial analytics for architects, owners, and constructors. Born and raised in West Virginia, Daron earned his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Fairmont State University and his Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech. Over his career, he has managed VDC, MEP operations, and field supervision for Turner Construction on $2B+ mega-projects, served as a consultant for Hexagon, and led operations across construction tech and startup ventures.This episode is especially for you if: ✅ You are an architect or AEC professional curious about exploring alternative career paths in construction technology, real estate, or tech leadership.✅ You want to understand how skills developed in studio, like lateral thinking and complex synthesis, translate directly to business operations and entrepreneurship.✅ You are interested in reality capture, BIM modeling, and how "digital alchemy" solves critical data gaps for building owners and design teams.✅ You want practical advice on overcoming the fear of risk, stepping out of traditional practice, and managing the cognitive load of founding a startup.✅ You believe architects need to better communicate their value, step into business roles, and help shape the future of tech integration in AEC.What have you done to take action lately? Share your reflections with us on social and join the conversation.
Day Break | Jobs, Voter Fraud & the AI Wild West --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:12 – Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment. Kerpen discusses the state of the U.S. economy and the competing indicators Americans are seeing in the economic data. He examines growth, inflation, consumer costs, employment, interest rates, and whether the broader numbers match what families and businesses are experiencing on the ground. 28:10 – Jim Malackowski, Chairman and Co-Founder of AIQA Global. Malackowski discusses concerns being raised by AI insiders about how rapidly artificial intelligence systems are advancing and the need for independent evaluation. He examines who is responsible for testing AI systems, how outside auditing could identify risks and weaknesses, and why independent oversight may become increasingly important as AI is deployed across critical industries. 38:15 - Monologue 57:26 – Jonathan Dever, former Ohio State Representative, retired attorney, former CEO of Commercium Financial, Chief Operating Officer of Proximity, Inc., and author of the forthcoming Grift trilogy. Dever discusses the growing cost of servicing the national debt and the implications for federal taxpayers. He examines how higher interest expenses can consume a larger share of federal revenue, potentially putting greater pressure on taxes, spending, and the federal budget. 1:06:22 – Tom Morrison, former Illinois State Representative. Morrison discusses why Americans interested in changing government policy may want to consider running for local or state office themselves. He walks through the practical side of becoming a candidate, including choosing an office, understanding the filing process, building community support, campaigning, and what prospective candidates should know before jumping into a race. 1:16:31 - Monologue 1:25:36 – Kurt Avery, founder of Sawyer, a company specializing in outdoor protection products since 1984. Avery discusses hurricane safety and the steps families can take before severe weather strikes. He covers emergency preparedness, safe drinking water, essential supplies, evacuation planning, and practical ways to make households more resilient during storms and extended outages. 1:35:53 – Scott McKay, political writer, editor, publisher, novelist, contributing editor at The American Spectator, publisher of The Hayride, and author of The Necessary Men. McKay discusses what a post-communist Cuba could potentially look like and the political and economic challenges that could accompany a major transition. He examines questions surrounding governance, private enterprise, relations with the United States, the Cuban diaspora, and rebuilding institutions after decades of communist rule. 1:44:53 – Troy Anderson, investigative journalist, author, founder and President of Inspire Literary Group, and founder of Prophecy Investigators and Battle-Ready News. Anderson discusses themes from his work connecting current political events involving President Trump with biblical prophecy. He examines the “Ten Kings” prophecy, the Book of Revelation, and his interpretation of how contemporary geopolitical developments could relate to biblical descriptions of the end times. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA
Revenue Generator Podcast: Sales + Marketing + Product + Customer Success = Revenue Growth
FIFA covered every brand logo at the World Cup stadium, including Levi's. Jordan Koene, CEO and Co-Founder of Previsible, explains why the blackout backfired for the league and worked in Levi's favor. Koene breaks down how brand recognition functions as an AEO signal, and how Levi's silhouette logo became a case study in owning your brand identity when competitors try to erase it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Responsible growth requires more than opening new locations, increasing revenue, or expanding into new markets. Growth has to strengthen the business, not simply make it bigger. That distinction becomes increasingly important as a company moves beyond its original founders and locations. What worked when the business was small may become too expensive, too complicated, or simply ineffective at scale. Leaders have to recognize those changes early enough to adapt without abandoning the qualities that made the company successful. Don Varady, CEO and Co-Founder of Clean Eatz, understands that evolution firsthand. What began as a small healthy-food café eventually developed into a franchise organization with more than 120 locations. The path was anything but perfectly mapped out. It involved starting over, taking significant risks, entering franchising without years of industry experience, making mistakes, changing the model, and becoming increasingly disciplined about how the company grows. That experience points to an important reality for any entrepreneur: responsible growth is not about having every answer before you begin. It is about building the ability to make better decisions as the business becomes more complex. Build the Business Around What Customers Value Clean Eatz did not begin with a master plan to create a national franchise system. Don and his wife and co-founder, Yvonne, were initially focused on building a healthy-food concept that served their local community. As the business developed, they found additional ways to serve customers. Today, the Clean Eatz model includes dine-in and carryout business, third-party delivery, rotating weekly meal plans, grab-and-go meals, catering, and marketplace products. A sister company also provides shipped meals and serves additional accounts outside traditional franchise territories. Those revenue streams matter, but the larger business principle is even more valuable. Growth can come from understanding what customers already value and finding additional ways to provide it. The grab-and-go component is a good example. It originated as a practical solution for excess food. Instead of allowing usable ingredients to go to waste, meals were prepared and frozen. Over time, that simple operational solution became another revenue stream and an important source of variety and convenience for customers. Responsible growth often develops this way. Leaders pay attention to what is happening inside the business, identify opportunities that fit the customer, and turn successful ideas into repeatable parts of the model. The key is alignment. Adding revenue streams simply because they might produce additional sales can create unnecessary complexity. The strongest opportunities reinforce the value the company already provides. Be Willing to Change What Used to Work One of the more difficult responsibilities of leadership is recognizing when yesterday's successful model no longer fits today's business environment. Clean Eatz faced that challenge with its restaurant prototype. Don explained that a model the company had used successfully for years eventually became less attractive as construction costs increased and real estate became more expensive. Rather than continuing to force the existing approach, the company began moving toward a tighter, smaller footprint that could reduce equipment and development costs for franchisees. That is responsible growth in practice. A strategy does not have to be a failure before it deserves to be reconsidered. Economic conditions change. Customer expectations change. Technology changes. Labor markets change. Real estate changes. What produced strong results five years ago may create unnecessary friction today. Leaders can become emotionally attached to systems they created, particularly when those systems were once successful. But scaling requires separating the principle behind the business from the specific way it has always been executed. The goal is not to protect the old model. The goal is to protect the business. For Clean Eatz, that means continuing to evaluate how locations are developed and how franchisees are positioned for success. Don also emphasized the importance of site selection before a franchisee signs on the dotted line, along with using newer tools, including AI, to improve vetting and decision-making. Technology can make those decisions more informed, but the objective remains fundamentally human: put the right people into better situations where they have a stronger opportunity to succeed. Growth Depends on the Right People As organizations grow, leadership decisions become increasingly important because the founder can no longer personally execute every part of the business. Don acknowledged that choosing the right people around him has produced some significant lessons. Some hires worked extremely well. Others did not. Over time, those experiences helped clarify what to look for and what to avoid when building the team. This challenge is especially important in franchising. A growing franchise brand may be tempted to view every qualified candidate as another opportunity for expansion. But adding locations without properly evaluating the people responsible for operating them can create problems that affect the entire system. Ford pointed out during the interview that strong franchise organizations often think about awarding franchises rather than simply selling them. The distinction matters because the relationship should involve mutual evaluation. The franchisor needs to determine whether the candidate has the characteristics, commitment, resources, and willingness to follow the system required to succeed. Don's experience has made responsible franchisee vetting an increasingly important part of Clean Eatz's growth strategy. After years of seeing what works and making mistakes along the way, the company now has more experience and better tools available to evaluate prospective franchisees and potential locations. More growth is not automatically better growth. The wrong hire, franchisee, location, or expansion decision can consume resources that could have been invested in stronger opportunities. Responsible growth requires leaders to become increasingly selective as the stakes get higher. Keep Adapting Without Losing the Foundation There is a natural tension in a growing company. The organization needs consistency, but it also needs the ability to change. Too much change can make a business difficult to replicate. Too little change can leave it operating with systems and assumptions that no longer make sense. Clean Eatz's journey demonstrates how those two priorities can coexist. The company has evolved its restaurant model, developed multiple revenue streams, expanded its franchise system, and built a second business around meal distribution. At the same time, the underlying focus on healthy food, convenience, customer experience, and the fitness and wellness community has remained central to the brand. That balance is essential to responsible growth. Leaders need to understand which parts of the business are foundational and which are simply methods of delivering the result. Methods should evolve when better options become available. The foundation should remain clear enough that customers, employees, and partners still understand what the company stands for. The same principle applies to leadership itself. Experience should make leaders more confident, but it should also make them more aware of how much can go wrong. Don's advice to other entrepreneurs reflects that experience: "Trust your gut." He explained that mistakes will happen, but experience develops instincts that leaders should not ignore. Instinct should not replace information, due diligence, or accountability. It can, however, become an important signal when years of experience are telling a leader that something does not fit. Responsible growth combines both. Use better information. Build stronger systems. Ask harder questions. Surround yourself with capable people. Then be willing to act when experience tells you something needs to change. Join Fordify LIVE every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Central across your favorite social media platforms and catch the replay on The Business Growth Show Podcast for more conversations with today's leading business experts, entrepreneurs, and growth-minded leaders. About Don Varady Don Varady is the CEO and Co-Founder of Clean Eatz, a healthy food and meal plan concept he built alongside his wife and co-founder, Yvonne. Without traditional restaurant backgrounds, they turned an early café concept into a growing business focused on convenient, healthy food and a strong customer experience. Today, Clean Eatz has more than 120 locations and a business model that includes cafés, weekly meal plans, grab-and-go offerings, catering, marketplace products, and meal delivery. Don continues to lead the company's growth with an emphasis on responsible expansion, stronger franchisee vetting, smarter site selection, and adapting the business model as market conditions evolve. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator who has generated more than a billion dollars in sales worldwide by helping businesses attract loyal customers, increase visibility, and accelerate growth. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored eleven books, earned three U.S. patents, and advised organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. A recognized expert in business growth, customer acquisition, leadership, franchising, marketing, and AI-driven business strategies, Ford helps business owners and leaders identify opportunities, improve performance, and achieve sustainable results. Learn more at ProfitRichResults.com and watch Fordify LIVE at Fordify.tv.
Emmy Award-winner Scott Greenberg is Co-Founder of the audience simulation platform Chronicle Media. Founded in 2025 and backed by Patron, Point72 Ventures, Z Ventures, Sands Capital and other prominent investors, Chronicle automates social growth for top global content creators, brands, studios and network partners. The company's AI platform leverages frontier audience simulation models to discover the largest fanbase on social media and drives rapid growth through new viewer engagement, content optimization, channel management, conversion and ROAS monitoring. From 2009 to 2023, Scott was Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the animation studio Bento Box Entertainment, where he oversaw all business and operational facets of the company that was acquired by Fox Entertainment in 2019 and produces Prime Video's hit musical comedy “Hazbin Hotel,” “Paradise PD” for Netflix, Apple TV's “Central Park” and “Bob's Burgers” and “Krapopolis” for Fox. Scott also co-founded and served as CEO of Blockchain Creative Labs (BCL), which marked Fox's entrance into the next-gen space. Moreover, he spearheaded Bento Box's international expansion by partnering with Australia-based Princess Pictures to launch Princess Bento Studio and crafting a multi-year production services agreement with Boulder Media in Dublin, Ireland.Ollie Lewis is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of the audience simulation platform Chronicle Media. Founded in 2025 and backed by Patron, Point72 Ventures, Z Ventures, Sands Capital and other prominent investors, Chronicle automates social growth for top global content creators, brands, studios and network partners. The company's AI platform leverages frontier audience simulation models to discover the largest fanbase on social media and drives rapid growth through new viewer engagement, content optimization, channel management, conversion and ROAS monitoring. Prior to Chronicle Studios, Ollie was formerly an executive in the unicorn startups Rebellion Defense and Improbable, and a technology leader in the UK government.
Join Kevin Diamond, Co-Founder and CEO of LumiCup, for a masterclass on how agile startups can disrupt entrenched industries without blowing through massive venture rounds. While legacy beverage and packaging conglomerates pour tens of millions of dollars into heavy manufacturing and traditional R&D to create eco-friendly alternatives, single-use plastics still dominate venues and events. Drawing on more than 20 years of technology and retail executive leadership—including Chief Digital Officer at PLBY Group, CTO at The Black Tux, and senior tech roles at Forever 21 and Nordstrom—Kevin breaks down how LumiCup engineered an ultra-lightweight, endlessly recyclable aluminum cup that outperforms heavily funded competitors, all while leveraging AI to run an ultra-lean operational stack.
With fresh graduates in Singapore facing a tougher job market, is entrepreneurship a realistic alternative - or a much bigger risk than it appears? Lance Alexander speaks with Adrian Yeo, Director & Co-Founder, Feel Fresh , about choosing entrepreneurship over a full-time job, starting a business with a secondary-school friend and building an oral-care brand without external funding. Adrian shares why he became an entrepreneur, the personal story behind Feel Fresh, the financial risks involved and the toughest lessons from running a business. Plus, what should students and fresh graduates test before taking the plunge, and how can they tell whether entrepreneurship is right for them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI can make marketing faster and more efficient, but only if the foundation underneath it is solid. In Part 2, Reid continues his conversation with Scott Hill, CEO and Co-Founder of PERQ, to discuss how AI is changing multifamily marketing, from reporting and attribution to team efficiency, technology development, and the way prospects discover properties.The conversation also explores the future of point solutions versus end-to-end platforms, responsible AI adoption, quality assurance, and the growing influence of AI search on the renter journey. As prospects gain faster ways to narrow their options, Scott and Reid unpack what that could mean for property websites, lead flow, and the marketers working to make sure their communities are visible wherever renters choose to search.
Do you have an idea that keeps coming back to you, but you're still wondering if it's worth pursuing? In this episode, I sit down with Siffat Haider, co-founder & co-CEO at Arrae. Siff shares how she went from researching health and wellness for herself to creating a supplement company with her husband, why she focused on building an incredible product before anything else, and how gifting, word of mouth, and community helped Arrae grow organically. We also talk about raising capital, choosing investors you actually want to partner with, building a team, tracking your marketing, and why focusing on profitability earlier matters. Get ready to take your idea seriously, start small, and build something you're proud of. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Monarch Money - Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Indeed - Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Momentous - If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to http://livemomentous.com and use code EARN for up to 35% off your entire first order. SmileSet - Listeners of our show get an additional 35% discount when they go to http://SMILESET.com/earn. Faire - Sign up today and get 50% off your first wholesale order, up to $100 at http://faire.com/Happy50. Terms may apply. Life at the Speed of Play - Go to http://getmarksbook.com/earn to get two copies for the price of one—one for you and one for a friend. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Siffat Haider, the Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Arrae. 06:15 What sparked your decision to start a podcast? 14:30 How to take action on an idea even when you don't have experience or a network. 23:30 What does the 2 year journey to launch a supplement brand really look like? 30:00 How gifting and word of mouth can turn early customers into powerful advocates. 33:30 When is the right time to start hiring and delegating in your business? 40:30 The strategies that helped Arrae build a powerful email list. 47:45 How raising capital takes you away from daily business operations. 55:15 Why you should start tracking your marketing metrics earlier. 01:03:00 What should you do when an idea keeps “poking” at you? RESOURCES Listen to Siff's “The Dream Bigger Podcast” HERE! Get your Arrae products HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Siff: @siffhaider
Water is one of agriculture's most critical inputs, but access to clean, reliable water is becoming increasingly complicated and expensive. Rising treatment and pumping costs, water quality concerns, changing regulations, and growing competition for available supplies are forcing farmers and ranchers to think differently about how water is treated, used, and reused.In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Kevin Gast, Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman of VVater, about the company's electricity-based approach to water treatment and what it could mean for agriculture.Kevin explains how VVater's Farady Reactor uses low-energy electric fields as part of a treatment system designed to address microorganisms and other contaminants without relying on the filters, membranes and chemical inputs commonly associated with traditional water treatment systems. He discusses where the technology could fit into irrigation, greenhouse production, livestock operations and agricultural water reuse.The conversation also examines the economics. Kevin explains VVater's approach to reducing ongoing treatment costs, recovering and reusing a greater percentage of available water, retrofitting existing infrastructure, and offering a Water-as-a-Service model that can reduce the upfront capital burden for qualifying operations.Chrissy and Kevin also discuss competition for water from data centers and growing communities, why onsite water reuse could become increasingly important, and how alternative water sources could help reduce pressure on aquifers and other freshwater supplies.Looking ahead, Kevin believes agriculture will increasingly need to treat water as a resource that can be cleaned, recovered and reused rather than used once and discharged. For farmers and ranchers, that could turn water treatment from another operating expense into a tool for protecting access to one of the farm's most valuable inputs.Learn more about VVater at VVater.com.Send us Fan MailSchedule a demo today at ecorobotix.com Introducing FarmNewsDaily.com - your source for agriculture news!Subscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com
Santiago Castineira has quite the background in international living. He was born in Argentina, but grew up in Spain, then moved to Sweden, San Francisco, and now llives in Germany. He did his grade school and university in Spain, but his masters program across Sweden, San Francisco, and Germany. He's worked in startups, bigger companies, and eventually founding and is leading his own. Outside of tech, he is a Dad of 3 kids, so he stays quite busy when he isn't working. He loves endurance sports, running half marathons and long distance biking.Santiago and his team were well aware of the fact that tens of thousands of new vulnerabilities are published every year. While security teams were drowning, the rise of automated coding agents were starting to ship code faster and faster. He and his team realized that there needed to be an agent driven platform, designed to evaluate and secure your system like a senior security engineer. This is the creation story of Maze. Linkshttps://mazehq.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiagocastineira/ Current Sponsors: Tiger Data Protected Harbor Render Fitnexa Perplexity Entelligence Checkout our Stacklist! https://stacks.codestory.co/ Hosted by Noah Labhart | Technical Founder & Startup Mentor. Our Sponsors:* Check out Granola and use my code granola.ai/CODESTORY for a great deal: https://granola.ai* Check out Perplexity and use my code CODESTORY for a great deal: https://www.perplexity.aiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
eBay's SEO strategy needs to adapt for AI-driven search. Jordan Koene, CEO and Co-Founder of Previsible and former Head of SEO and Content Development at eBay, explains where he'd focus first. He prioritizes fixing eBay's authority problem by narrowing focus to core categories like collectibles, then optimizing content to win visibility in AI search responses rather than competing to be everything to everyone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! In this episode, we sit down with Charity Hill and Steve Sheldon, Co-Founders of Epic Entertainment, to celebrate nearly a decade of creating unforgettable experiences in the world of live events. Charity and Steve take us behind the scenes of Epic Entertainment's journey, reflecting on the company's beginnings, the events that helped shape its identity, and the lessons they've learned along the way. We talk about some of the standout projects they've worked on, the challenges that come with bringing ambitious ideas to life, and what it takes to create an event that truly connects with an audience. We also dive into their philosophy surrounding event creation from developing an initial concept to building an immersive experience that leaves a lasting impression. What makes an event memorable? How do you balance creativity, storytelling, logistics, and the expectations of an audience? And after nearly 10 years in the industry, how has their approach evolved? Follow us on Social Media: @themeparkduo Follow UUOP: www.uuopodcast.com Check out our Shirts: Teepublic.com
Our guest is STASI ELDREDGE, co-founder of Wild at Heart with her husband John Eldredge. Stasi speaks to and impacts women around the world, and is a best-selling author of multiple books, including Captivating and her most recent The Ladder of Love. We discuss having a consecrated space, identity, awakening, walking with Jesus, and much more. Plus, 7 Keys to a Great Conference. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the full list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: REGENT BANK – connect with the team at https://www.regent.bank/. Regent Bank is one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the country, uniquely positioned as a faith-based bank with a clear purpose: "To show God's love to employees, clients, and communities." Regent Bank stands out in the banking industry, with both a dedicated prayer team and a specialized department focused exclusively on serving faith-based organizations. All nonprofit clients are offered completely free banking services, along with highly competitive interest rates and access to specialized support across multiple financial areas. Find out more at http://regent.bank. And CHRISTIANBOOK.COM – visit http://christianbook.com. Since 1978, Christianbook.com has been a trusted resource for churches, ministry leaders, and Christian families. With more than 500,000 products, you'll find resources for every area of life and ministry. And their GiveBack Program allows your church or nonprofit to receive 4% back on eligible purchases. Make the purchases you're already making work for your ministry. Visit http://christianbook.com today.
Today on Notable Leaders Radio, I sit down with Noemi Beres, Co-Founder of Podcast Connections and a master organizer who helps entrepreneurs land high-quality podcast interviews to build authority and grow their businesses. Growing up as an only child in a small town in Hungary, Noemi learned early on from her parents that hard work, persistence, and consistency are the real drivers of success. After starting her career in Denmark and Ireland, she made the bold leap into entrepreneurship in 2007 despite having no formal background in sales or marketing. When personal tragedy struck in 2019, followed by the loss of her business during the 2020 pandemic, Noemi chose to push forward, rebuilding her life and launching a thriving podcast booking agency from scratch. Throughout our conversation, Noemi shares why relationships must always come before results, how leaning into art helped her navigate profound grief, and why every leader needs a "just keep going" mindset. In This Episode, We Discuss Pivot Through Crisis with Unshakable Resilience When sudden loss or market disruptions threaten your livelihood, forward momentum becomes essential. Noemi opens up about losing her father, grandmother, and business in rapid succession during 2019 and 2020, and how choosing action over dwelling on the past allowed her to rise from the ashes. Prioritize Relationships Over Results True business growth happens when you lead with heart and generosity. As an active member of the Go-Giver community, Noemi explains how building genuine, trust-based connections creates far more meaningful impact than chasing quick transactions. Embrace Storytelling and Authentic Guesting Great podcasting relies on presence, vulnerability, and active listening. Noemi breaks down what makes an extraordinary podcast guest, highlighting how sharing real human stories creates a ripple effect that helps listeners feel seen, understood, and inspired. Build Your Life on Hard Work and Consistency Success is rarely an overnight phenomenon. Noemi reflects on how her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her from an early age, demonstrating that persistent effort and daily showing up ultimately unlock long-term achievements. A Final Reflection Our circumstances may shape our story, but they don't have to determine the ending. The moment we choose to keep moving forward despite fear, tragedy, or uncertainty is the moment we step back into our own power. With persistence, genuine kindness, and a commitment to serving others, we can rebuild from any setback, cultivate deep connections, and turn our greatest challenges into lasting impact. Carry This Forward Notice What story or past setback are you holding onto that might be keeping you from taking your next step forward? Reflect Where in your business or personal life can you shift your focus from seeking results to building genuine, heart-centered relationships? Act What is one small, consistent action you will take before tomorrow to keep moving toward your goals, regardless of current challenges? Resources Go Giver Series https://me-l.co/7vknxkxd Connect with Noemi Website: Podcast Connections Email: noemi@podcastconnections.co LinkedIn: Noemi Beres Instagram: @noemi_beres_ Guest Bio Noemi Beres is the Co-Owner of the Podcast Connections podcast booking agency. She helps entrepreneurs and business owners to get booked on high-quality podcasts to build their authority and grow their business. She started working in online marketing in 2007. Noemi has a Master's Degree in Danish Literature and Language; she is a linguist, content creator, and "master organizer". In her free time, she loves making hand-sewn collages on canvas and playing on her hang and frame drum. She is also a walker.
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eBay's SEO strategy needs to adapt for AI-driven search. Jordan Koene, CEO and Co-Founder of Previsible and former Head of SEO and Content Development at eBay, explains where he'd focus first. He prioritizes fixing eBay's authority problem by narrowing focus to core categories like collectibles, then optimizing content to win visibility in AI search responses rather than competing to be everything to everyone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of the Established Podcast, Steve Johnson, co-founder and general partner at Seguin Ventures, joins Frank Gruber, host of the podcast and Co-CEO at Established and Managing Partner at Established Ventures, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, venture capital, artificial intelligence, fundraising, and what separates exceptional startups from the rest. Steve is a tech executive, entrepreneur, and investor who has been involved with nine early-stage companies, multiple exits, and two IPOs. Today, he invests from pre-seed through Series A, primarily in AI-native software companies. Steve shares lessons from his experience as an operator and investor, including how to recognize big market opportunities, why timing matters, and what he looks for in founders. Drawing on companies including Hootsuite, he discusses the importance of being scrappy, executing when resources are limited, and finding the right "wave" for a startup to ride. The conversation also explores today's venture capital environment and the massive impact of AI. Steve discusses why AI-native software, vertical applications, robotics, and physical AI are attracting significant investment, while explaining why founders may need to focus more narrowly and build stronger defensibility as software becomes easier to create. Frank and Steve also dig into fundraising, including what investors look for at the pre-seed and seed stages, how founders should think about valuations and dilution, the importance of investor fit, and common red flags such as unclear pitches, unrealistic assumptions, and failing to understand the competitive landscape. Finally, Steve looks ahead at the rapidly evolving AI market, drawing lessons from the dot-com era and discussing why founders should focus on real problems, revenue, focused markets, and building a strong financial "war chest" while the fundraising environment is favorable. Learn more about Steve Johnson and Seguin Ventures at: https://seguinventures.com Get Involved! Founders, investors, startup teams, entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs), and innovators, we invite you to join the Established Network, our digital hub where creativity, capital, and collaboration collide. https://established.network Watch the episode on the Established YouTube Channel at: https://soty.link/ESTYouTube Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us Subscribe to the Established podcast: https://theestablishedpodcast.com/ Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level. Check out Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. Check out Established at: www.established.us Connect with us on X, formerly Twitter: @EstablishedUs Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/established.us
"Yeah, but what do I actually say to my boys?" If Part One of this series reframed how we see the boys in our lives, Part Two is about what comes next: the words. In Part Two of this special three-part series, Pop Culture Parenting and The Man Cave move with you from understanding to language. Billy is sharing the clinical insight behind why certain approaches work alongside the most valuable insights from his in-clinic experience. From The Man Cave, Al Green, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer, and Callum Goodes, Director of Content and Digital Engagement, bring what they've learnt from thousands of conversations with boys. We're releasing the pressure you feel for every talk to have to "work", supporting you to see why small conversations matter more than big ones, and giving you what to say when a boy shuts down. Parents don't need perfect words. Boys remember repeated safety. If you haven't heard Part One yet, start there! The Man Cave is opening its doors to parents, with sessions that let you experience the work first-hand and take home tools to try with your boys. Register your interest here: https://themancave.life/pop-culture-parenting/ Follow: The Man Cave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themancave_aus/ Pop Culture Parenting on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureparenting/ Guiding Growing Minds: https://www.instagram.com/guidinggrowingminds/
Brendan Farnand, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at Knak, joins the podcast to talk about his marketing career at IBM and Trend Micro and the recurring challenge of turning campaign ideas into executed assets. Farnand argues email remains a highly effective, owned channel, potentially becoming even more important in the AI era, but B2B teams often “settle” for outdated templates due to technical complexity and bottlenecks. He discusses balancing marketer creativity with brand and regulatory compliance, and balancing brand consistency with conversion on landing pages through cross-team alignment and testing. Farnand says “conversion” and gating practices are still being redefined, making experimentation critical, but testing is hindered by the chaotic “messy middle” between ideation and execution platforms. He cautions against fully agentic marketing that creates undifferentiated “AI slop,” advocating intentional human/AI balance and continuous learning. About Knak Knak is the agentic production layer for enterprise marketing. It's the system between creative brief and send, where your team and AI build on‑brand campaigns that are more personalized, more tested, and live in days. About Brendan Farnand Brendan is the Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at Knak, where he's on a mission to revolutionize the way marketing teams produce campaigns. A seasoned expert in demand generation, customer experience and all things MOps, Brendan is passionate about empowering marketers with agentic solutions that unleash creativity, speed up execution, and drive real results. With a keen sense of innovation, he empowers brands to develop high-impact campaigns that drive meaningful revenue - without roadblocks. Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:37 Why Knak Exists 02:33 Email Isn't Dead 05:57 What Makes Emails Good 09:34 Freedom vs Brand Control 12:17 Landing Pages and Testing 14:42 Gating Content and Conversions 17:09 The Messy Middle Bottleneck 20:08 Can AI Build Everything 24:41 Enterprise Production Reality 27:26 Customer Obsession at Knak 30:04 Future of AI Marketing 34:35 Career Advice for Marketers 35:57 Best Advice Received 36:54 Where to Learn More 37:48 Closing Thanks Quotes “Even if you do get ChatGPT to generate you an on-brand, perfectly coded email, good luck — there's many more steps to go through in an enterprise before you can actually go to market with the campaign.” Brendan Farnand, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at Knak. “What's really important for every enterprise organization today is to sit down and have the discussion: where should humans be involved, and where should agents be doing the work?” Brendan Farnand, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at Knak. “Really listen to your customers, listen to the market, listen to the people around you… before you speak your mind, just listen and learn.” Brendan Farnand, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at Knak. Follow Brendan: Brendan Farnand on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanfarnand/ Knak website: https://knak.com/ Knak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knak-/ Follow Mike: Mike Maynard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemaynard/ Napier website: https://www.napierb2b.com/ Napier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/napier-partnership-limited/ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to our podcast for more discussions about the latest in Marketing B2B Tech and connect with us on social media to stay updated on upcoming episodes. We'd also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Want more? Check out Napier's other podcast - The Marketing Automation Moment: https://podcasts.apple.com/ua/podcast/the-marketing-automation-moment-podcast/id1659211547
Armando Cardenas is the Co-Founder and Roaster at Quail Street Coffee Roasters in Escondido, CA. The garage-based roasting company is almost to their seven year anniversary. Cardenas opens up about his entrepreneurial motivation, why the name is so important to him, the vulnerability that comes with going all in, and why he's glad he didn't do more research before launching his business.Find online: quailstreetcoffeeroasters.com • https://www.instagram.com/quailstreetcoffeeroasters/For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/BUY: Yeah, No...Yeah Coffee. A Relative Coffee Co x Coffee People collaborations: https://relativecoffeeco.com/products/yeah-no-yeahThe reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link). https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roastAlso check out our affiliate partnerships with:Baratza - https://baratza.pxf.io/vNXdyvHydroflask - https://hydro-flask.pxf.io/nL0VY7Bookseats - https://bookseats.pxf.io/VOjojOMERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to! Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Scott Ohsman of Always Off Brand and I recorded our Slightly Off Commerce collaboration at Shoptoberfest in Nashville, and two of our guests came at the same business from opposite sides of the Atlantic. Timo Weltner co-founded NETFORMIC in Germany, where it has been a Shopware partner for years. Tom Sieger runs the United States side.We cover why regulated industries have to solve complexity in the data model before the storefront, how a pricing engine built on a product information system found two ways a customer was losing money, and what a European engineering mindset changes in a sales conversation.Guests: Tom Sieger, Partner, NETFORMIC USA, and Timo Weltner, CEO and Co-Founder, NETFORMIC GmbH.The B2B Commerce Trends and Opportunities Report, written and researched by Content Cucumber and presented by Shopware, is free at contentcucumber.com.
A special episode with CampusESP.Figuring out when, how, and about what to engage parents has been a vexing challenge for many of us. From limitations (not having parent contact information) to the awkard dance of not wanting to step in front of the student, colleges have often defaulted toward stepping back.Today's guest tells us: step forward!Guest: Dave Becker, Co-Founder and CEOLearn more at campusesp.com
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Co-Founder of Advocates Protecting Children Maria Keffler joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the cult of transgenderism, the flawed science used to push the ideology, and how children become susceptible to its message.You can find Keffler's book Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult, here.The FDRLST Media Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.
On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Co-Founder of Advocates Protecting Children Maria Keffler joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the cult of transgenderism, the flawed science used to push the ideology, and how children become susceptible to its message. You can find Keffler's book Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child […]
Yaniv Tal grew up in the Bay Area in the 90's with parents who were engineers. They were both in electrical engineering, specifically digital/signal processing. He really saw the internet sport up into a massive thing. He studied the hard sciences (electrical engineering, math and physics), and his first job out of college was at HP, doing board b ring up for printers. Outside of tech, he is recently married, having a lovely wedding on a beach in Mexico. When asked "what do you do for fun?", he can't answer it, cause he is a bit of a workaholic and loves what he does. But, he does make sure he spends quality time with his new bride. In 2017, Yaniv founded a protocol called The Graph, one of the core web3 protocols. After many years on this journey, he started to have a vision around the world's broader knowledge in a decentralized, verifiable way. Eventually, he and his team set out to launch a a solution around this vision, designed to solve fragmentation of knowledge, vulnerable to centralization, silos and misinformation. This is the creation story of Geo. Linkshttps://geobrowser.iohttps://thegraph.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanivtal9/ Current Sponsors: Tiger Data Protected Harbor Render Fitnexa Perplexity Entelligence Checkout our Stacklist! https://stacks.codestory.co/ Hosted by Noah Labhart | Technical Founder & Startup Mentor. Our Sponsors:* Check out Granola and use my code granola.ai/CODESTORY for a great deal: https://granola.ai* Check out Perplexity and use my code CODESTORY for a great deal: https://www.perplexity.aiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Who studies law but then forgets to apply for any graduate jobs because they've started blogging about web design and javascript? Cameron Adams, the billionaire co-founder of design app Canva. He did eventually land a coveted job at Google (thanks to that blogging), but failure on its Google Wave project ' led to an introduction to Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht, whose vision for making design accessible to everyone became Canva. In this interview, Cameron Adams reflects on the twists, setbacks and connections that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, and why he doesn't fear AI in th edesign process. Presented by Leanna Byrne. Produced Victoriya Holland and Huma Shah.
This episode is sponsored by BEAM Minerals. BEAM Minerals - Get 20% off your first order at https://beamminerals.com/FLIPPING50 with code FLIPPING50. Could you be mineral deficient in menopause without realizing it? That everyday fatigue, lower energy, or feeling like you're just not quite yourself may be easy to chalk up to aging or menopause—but what if there's another piece to the puzzle? We're talking about the “hidden hunger,” the difference between supplementation and replenishment, and how mineral needs can vary from person to person. By the end of this episode, you may be looking at those subtle midlife changes differently—and asking a very different question: Could you be mineral deficient in menopause? My Guest: Caroline Alan is a health survivor, mineral expert, and educator passionate about helping people better understand cellular health. After a demanding career left her physically and mentally depleted, Caroline's own health journey led her to discover the power of plant-based minerals and sparked a deep dive into microbiology, cellular biology, soil science, and human physiology. Today, as Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals, Caroline—affectionately known as “The Mineral Geek”—makes complex science simple and actionable, helping people understand minerals, hydration, energy, detoxification, and overall vitality. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:18:17] Why aren't we getting enough minerals from food anymore, even when we're eating well? [00:21:10] Can filtered or distilled water contribute to mineral depletion and affect hydration? [00:23:16] What's the difference between minerals and electrolytes, and why does mineral balance matter? [00:25:53] If mineral needs vary from person to person, how does the body determine what it needs? [00:33:55] How does glyphosate contribute to mineral depletion? [00:38:20] Which signs and symptoms of mineral depletion might women mistake for normal aging or menopause? [00:43:40] Can you test your mineral levels before deciding whether you need supplementation? Connect with Caroline: Website - Beam Minerals Instagram - @carolinealan.official and @beamminerals Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Can Shorter Sets Build Strength After Menopause? New Research on Reps, Power & Fatigue More Like This - Are Your Hormones Aging You Faster? Midlife Lab Tests & Toxins You Need to Know Resources: Book an Ultimate Assessment with Debra! Get your HALO Method and Longevity Strategy at $497, instead of $997 rate. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Get your free "The Mineral Reset" eBook by Caroline Alan. Find out if you are mineral deficient in this quiz.
How do you repair an industry that's steadily lost relevance with younger consumers? If you're the founders of Wonderwerk, you go where they live and breathe – and throw a party. Founded in 2017 by longtime friends Issamu Kamide and Andrew Lardy, Wonderwerk was built around a simple idea: make wine that speaks to how millennial and Gen Z consumers actually drink. Now, following a national relaunch and with a growing portfolio of flavor-forward natural wines, Issamu joins us to share how Wonderwerk has challenged category conventions, used culture and community to build the brand, and turned consumer behavior into a roadmap for innovation. Show notes: 0:20: Issamu Kamide, Co-Founder, Wonderwerk – On location in San Francisco, Issamu discusses the brand's origins at a Los Angeles rave and Wonderwerk's focus on flavor-forward wines, playful packaging and one-liter bottles. He explores what wine can learn from craft beer, RTDs and brands such as Fishwife and Graza, the opportunity he sees between BuzzBallz and Caymus, and Wonderwerk's $20–25 price sweet spot. Issamu also discusses the company's music festival and event strategy, including its participation in 10–20 events per month, and how direct consumer engagement informs product development. He explains the thinking behind the brand's "Big Orange" wine and why Wonderwerk focuses less on ratings and appellations and more on whether a wine looks good, tastes good and is affordable. Issamu closes with Wonderwerk's recent growth, including nearly 40% year-over-year growth, and his perspective on the future of natural wine and the need for wine brands to better understand changing consumer culture. Brands in this episode: Wonderwerk, Fishwife, Graza, BuzzBallz, Caymus
"In truth, we prove statistically how little funding is needed to create a real impact." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, TNR Training Workshop Presented by Neighborhood Cats, and Jessica Dolce, Compassion Fatigue + Grief Educator. Daniel Leung got into TNR the way many of us do. He worked on a farm in college, ignored his manager's warning never to feed the stray cats, and soon had dozens of them. A local TNR group came in to help, Daniel started volunteering with them, and he kept doing the work, first in Maryland and later with a large colony at a New Jersey hotel while he was traveling as a respiratory therapist during COVID. Then a trip to Penang, Malaysia, changed everything. On an island that may be home to 70,000 to 100,000 stray cats, he saw cats at every market stall and on every street. After several years volunteering with local groups, Daniel felt the system was stuck, so he started something new. Cats of Penang began as a small grassroots effort and has grown into Catsoterra, which is built around the problems local caretakers kept running into: no government support, high costs and prices nobody would disclose. Daniel negotiated fixed rates with partner clinics and pre-funded the surgeries. He also built an online dashboard where volunteers book appointments, track outcomes and map where the cats come from. Volunteers pay an annual membership of 60 ringgit and can bring in as many cats as they need all year. So far, nearly 900 cats have been sterilized for about US$14,000. Stacy and Daniel talk about what scale really requires. That includes the veterinary shortage in Malaysia, the cultural habit of letting owned cats roam, and why a 10-year plan matters when you're trying to move a whole island's numbers. They also get into apathy, business partnerships and Stacy's vision of a "cat church" in every town where neighbors help one another care for community cats. Daniel's message to the field is to get out of the old models and let the data make the case. Press Play Now For: How a college job on a farm led Daniel to TNR Why returning cats is a service to the neighbors who care about them How Catsoterra brought costs down by negotiating fixed clinic rates and pre-funding surgeries The booking dashboard and geo-mapping that turn TNR into data governments can use An annual membership model where every ringgit goes straight to the clinic Malaysia's veterinary shortage and why TNR at scale is "a numbers game" Owned cats, indoor/outdoor culture and the vacuum effect Stacy's "cat church" idea: neighbors pooling resources for community cats Working with businesses, from a cat food sponsor to Stacy's early days with the Chamber of Commerce Resources & Links Catsoterra Cats of Penang on Instagram Windsor Animal Hospital Penang (Catsoterra's clinic partner)
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Search optimization terminology is splintering into competing acronyms. Jordan Koene, CEO and Co-Founder of Previsible, previously led SEO and content strategy at eBay and served as CEO of Searchmetrics before building a practice that prepares enterprise brands for AI-driven discovery. He and the host debate which term survives the next five years: SEO, GEO, or AEO. Koene argues SEO endures because search behavior persists even as the underlying engines shift from Google to LLMs, while the host draws a sharper line between optimizing for traditional search engines and engineering content for AI answer consumption.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What if your ability to lead under pressure has less to do with having all the answers and more to do with how your nervous system responds?In this episode, Christina sits down with Alan McLaren to explore the connection between leadership, emotional intelligence, and nervous system regulation. They unpack what really happens when we're under pressure and how becoming more self-aware can change the way we communicate, build trust, and lead others.Alan shares practical insights on how leaders can reprogram their responses to high-pressure situations, create stronger human connections, and move beyond simply managing people to truly understanding them.If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or high achiever who wants to perform at a high level without losing connection, trust, or yourself in the process, this conversation is one you'll want to hear. About Alan McLaren Alan McLaren is Co-Founder of STRATA where he works with CEOs and senior executives on their Leadership Signal: how they are experienced in the rooms that carry consequences.His work focuses on what happens when pressure changes how a leader lands and why important decisions can stall even when the strategy is sound. By helping leaders surface and calibrate the patterns that show up under pressure, Alan helps them build trust faster, create stronger alignment and move consequential decisions forward with less friction.Alan is a five-time CEO and former International Chair of YPO. He has worked with more than 600 CEOs across 18 countries.Connect with Alan on LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a comment on iTunes CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA!InstagramLinkedInChristinalecuyer.comBook a Free Clarity CallBook Christina For Your Next Workshop
Are you ready to rumble?!? Very few topics seem to provoke as much heated debate as power pop - what (and who) is power pop? This week, we dare tackle our Top 5 Power Pop Songs of the '90s. Raise your pitchforks! Nah, we're not worried...because, truth be told, power pop during the decade would have looked drastically different without our Third Lad this week, Dean Brownrout. As the co-founder of the crucial indie label Big Deal, Dean is responsible for releasing some of the greatest power pop records of the era, including The Wondermints, Gladhands, The Vandalias, the indispensable four volume compilation series Yellow Pills, and many more. Dean recounts his quarter century's worth of adventures in the music business in his witty, nostalgic, honest memoir No Big Deal (Guernica Editions Inc.). From his beginnings promoting metal and hardcore shows to running pivotal labels, No Big Deal offers a revealing glimpse into the triumphs, tribulations, and tragedies of the last of the record industry's glory days. No big deal, eh? It's a REALLY big deal 'round these parts, buddy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's guest is a dominating force in Royals history, whose big-game command was a defining factor in the golden era of Kansas City baseball. I'm joined by the legendary Bret Saberhagen, and while you may know him as the 1985 World Series MVP and two-time Cy Young Winner, today he is focused on a legacy that extends beyond the ballpark. Now he is the President and Co-Founder of SabesWings, the foundation helping cancer patients cover the financial burden of the fight of their lives. It's a powerful extension of the kind of player he has always been…one who gives his best when it matters most, on and off the field. Website: https://www.sabeswings.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretsaberhagen/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BretWilliamSaberhagen/ Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O4JNgSfma7Q
In this episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris Vallotton sits down with his wife, Kathy, for an honest and humorous conversation about the lessons they've learned through 51 years of marriage. They talk about how dating has changed, why love has to become more than a feeling, and how commitment carries a relationship through difficult seasons. Kris and Kathy also open up about losing nearly everything financially, navigating conflict without turning against each other, and what they learned raising their children along the way. Whether you're single, dating, married, or raising a family, this conversation is full of practical wisdom on communication, commitment, forgiveness, and building relationships that last. Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ X: https://x.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.
In this message from September 13th, 2026, Kris Vallotton challenges the Church to think bigger, live with a royal identity, and embrace Jesus' commission to disciple nations. What would change if we stopped building only for our lifetime and started laying foundations for generations we may never meet? What if God is calling us to build something that will still be transforming the world hundreds of years from now? Through the stories of Moses, Abraham, the early Church, and the builders of historic cathedrals, Kris explores what it means to become a “master builder.” Someone willing to lay a foundation that others will build upon. Discover why thinking like royalty, embracing legacy, and letting go of what worked in a previous season may be essential for where God is taking us next. We aren't just building for today—we're building for generations to come. Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton-ministries/Book About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.