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The cybersecurity company saw its stock shoot up 10% on Friday. Is that dumb luck or something more? (00:21) Andy Cross and Asit Sharma discuss May's market bounce, plus earnings from ZScaler and Ulta Beauty. Companies discussed: ZS, NOW, ULTA, ELF Host: Andy Cross Guest: Asit Sharma Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview withMark Chalmers, President & CEO of Energy Fuels Inc.Marty Tunney, COO of IsoEnergy Ltd.Recording date: 30th May 2025The uranium sector stands at a critical inflection point where mounting supply constraints intersect with unprecedented political support and surging nuclear demand, creating compelling conditions for sustained price appreciation and outsized returns for positioned investors.*Supply-Demand Fundamentals Favor Higher Prices*A fundamental supply shortage looms as existing high-grade uranium deposits deplete while replacement projects face significantly higher development costs. Energy Fuels CEO Mark Chalmers warns that future supply sources remain uncertain: "I don't know where it's going to come looking out five or 10 years because some of the best deposits are being mined right now and they're depleting themselves." The replacement cost dynamics are stark—new uranium production must cover exploration, permitting, infrastructure development, mining, and reclamation costs at price levels far exceeding historical norms.Current spot prices around $60-70 per pound remain well below the $100+ incentive pricing required to trigger meaningful new production. This creates a supply response lag that could persist for years even after prices reach incentive levels, given the extended timelines required for uranium project development and regulatory approval.*Political Tailwinds Accelerate Market Dynamics*Uranium benefits from rare bipartisan political support driven by energy security and decarbonization imperatives. Recent executive orders from the Trump administration targeting critical mineral supply chains reinforce government commitment to domestic uranium production. As Chalmers notes: "The ongoing support by both parties actually for nuclear power and reestablishing our ability to mine and produce nuclear power, including small modular reactors is gaining momentum."The Russian uranium ban, formally taking effect in 2028, will remove a significant supply source from Western markets. Industry leaders expect accelerated implementation due to geopolitical tensions, compressing the timeline for supply shortfalls. Simultaneously, China's aggressive nuclear expansion creates additional demand pressure, with the capability to construct reactors in 18 months versus multi-year Western timelines.Established Producers Positioned to BenefitMarket dynamics increasingly favor proven producers over development-stage companies. Many newer uranium companies have overcommitted on delivery contracts while struggling with operational challenges.  Infrastructure advantages amplify competitive positioning. Energy Fuels' White Mesa Mill serves as the primary conventional uranium processing facility in the United States, creating a strategic bottleneck that generates high-margin toll processing revenue. Companies without processing access face limited options, as IsoEnergy's Marty Tunny explains: "If you don't have access to the White Mesa Mill and you're a conventional hard rock miner in the USA, you don't have anywhere in the next 5 to seven years to process your ore."*Technical Advantages Emerge*Recent operational challenges at in-situ recovery operations highlight advantages of conventional hard rock mining methods. Conventional mining offers greater operational control, cost predictability, and flexibility compared to ISR techniques. This technical differentiation becomes increasingly valuable as the industry recognizes that uranium mining complexity exceeds that of other commodities.*Investment Implications*The uranium investment thesis centers on classic supply-demand imbalance amplified by geopolitical factors and infrastructure constraints. Companies with existing production capabilities, processing facilities, and proven operational track records appear positioned to benefit disproportionately from emerging market dynamics. The combination of political support, supply constraints, and rising demand creates conditions for sustained higher uranium prices, particularly benefiting North American producers with strategic infrastructure assets and established utility relationships.Learn more: https://cruxinvestor.comSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Jan van Eck is the CEO of vanEck, an investment management firm that takes a self-proclaimed “macro approach” to investing. Ricky Mulvey caught up with van Eck for a conversation about: The future of Social Security, de-dollarization, and demand for gold. Opportunities in China, India, and Brazil. What falls into Jan's “hated things” bucket. Companies discussed: TSLA, NSE: BHARTIARTL Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Jan van Eck Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Clay is joined by Tim Koller to discuss all things valuation. Tim is the lead author of Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies which is the #1 best-selling guide to business valuation. This book—now in its eighth edition—has sold more than one million copies, and is used as a textbook at top business schools such as Wharton School, University of Chicago, MIT, INSEAD, Tuck School of Business, and Northwestern University. As a Partner at McKinsey & Company, Tim combines broad cross-sector experience with decades of service to clients in value creation, corporate strategy, capital-markets issues, and M&A transactions. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - How companies create shareholder value. 05:13 - The common misconceptions related to creating shareholder value. 13:54 - How managers should think about return on invested capital. 28:08 - Why it's so common for managers to not take a long-term approach. 33:16 - How return on invested capital impacts a company's valuation. 46:30 - How Tim thinks about the vast differences in returns we've seen in the US relative to Europe. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join the exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Mastermind Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Tim's book: Valuation. McKinsey's website. McKinsey's insights: McKinsey on Finance. Related Episode: TIP577: Valuation Masterclass w/ Aswath Damodaran. Follow Tim on LinkedIn. Follow Clay on LinkedIn & X. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Study Billionaires Starter Packs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow our official social media accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Finance Tool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy exclusive perks from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠favorite Apps and Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠best business podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠SimpleMining⁠ ⁠Hardblock⁠ ⁠AnchorWatch⁠ ⁠DeleteMe⁠ ⁠Fundrise⁠ ⁠Vanta⁠ ⁠The Bitcoin Way⁠ ⁠Unchained⁠ ⁠CFI Education⁠ ⁠Onramp⁠ ⁠Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rating and review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://premium.theinvestorspodcast.com/ Support our show by becoming a premium member! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Americans are feeling better about the economy. What's that mean for stock investors? (00:21) David Meier and Asit Sharma discuss: - Why Americans are feeling better about the economy. - The headwinds facing Okta, and fundamentals for long-term investors to watch. - A retail round-up including Abercrombie & Fitch and Pinduoduo. (19:11) Former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, Klaus Kleinberg, discusses his book, “Leading to Thrive: Mastering Strategies for Sustainable Success in Business and Life” and finding companies with sustainable competitive advantages. (32:03) David and Asit discuss Southwest implementing baggage fees and two radar stocks: SentinelOne and SoundHound AI. Companies discussed: CRM, INFA, OKTA, ANF, PDD, TJX, BBY, OTC: SIEGY, AA, LUV, SOUN, S Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: David Meier, Asit Sharma, Klaus Kleinfeld Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public crypto treasury companies are in the news right now. Just this week, Sharplink Gaming announced a $425 million raise to create an Ethereum treasury vehicle, backed by Consensys. Meanwhile, Trump Media said it will buy $2.5 billion worth of bitcoin. And in a headline grab, GameStop revealed a $500 million Bitcoin purchase. There's even a newly launched XRP treasury company backed by Saudi royal capital. But why are these vehicles suddenly the structure of choice for accessing crypto exposure? What kinds of assets are best suited for them? And are they safe or a ticking time bomb? Pantera Capital's Cosmo Jiang joins Unchained to unpack: The structures and strategies behind these companies Why Solana is appearing more than Ethereum (and what that says) How XRP's brand power could matter more than its adoption The risks these vehicles pose to investors and to markets Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Bitkey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off Focal by FalconX Guest Cosmo Jiang, General Partner and Portfolio Manager for Liquid Strategies at Pantera Capital Links Previous coverage of Unchained on bitcoin treasury companies: Why Twenty One Capital Is More About Volatility Than Bitcoin Twenty One Aims to Buy as Much Bitcoin as Possible. Can It Succeed? Unchained:  Trump Media Confirms $2.5B Capital Raise to Buy Bitcoin Consensys Leads $425M Raise for SharpLink Gaming's ETH Treasury Plans The Block: GameStop buys 4,710 bitcoin for corporate treasury: filing CoinDesk: VivoPower Raises $121M to Launch XRP Treasury Strategy With Saudi Royal Backing Bloomberg:  Cantor's $2 Billion Bitcoin-Backed Lending Arm Makes First Deals The Stock Market Loves Bitcoin Timestamps:

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com/podcastIf you think just applying is enough, it isn't. Everyone wants the six-figure med device job, but most people have no idea what it actually takes to get there. Learn the hard truths about breaking into the industry. Why most candidates fail, what top companies are really looking for, and how to become the kind of person they feel lucky to hire.Key TakeawaysUnderstand that medical device sales isn't like a regular job where you apply and get hired after a couple of interviews. You're going up against experienced professionals and even current reps who want a better gig.Make sure you show up like a professional. Being chill might work with your friends, but it won't land you a six-figure job talking to surgeons and execs. No jeans and T-shirts at interviews. No “lit” or “dog” in conversations.Knowing someone in the industry might get you an intro or a first-round interview, but it won't carry you through the whole process. You still have to earn it. Every company is different, and connections alone won't cut it.You've got to level up your mindset. Don't chase the six-figure job thinking money alone will solve everything. You need to become the kind of person who deserves that paycheck. Companies would feel lucky to hire you.Age doesn't matter as much as how prepared and professional you are. Maturity, attitude, and consistency are what win the job, not your resume alone.00:00 - Start01:12 - EXPECTATION #103:30 - EXPECTATION #205:15 - EXPECTATION #307:34 - EXPECTATION #4

David Harrell, editor of Morningstar's DividendInvestor newsletter, talks about the dividend stocks that earned a spot on the newsletter's annual Dividend Growers list. Harrell also discusses how to approach dividend investing.What Qualifies a Dividend Stock to Be on the DividendInvestor's Annual Dividend Growers List?13 Elite Companies With Fast-Growing DividendsThis part of the episode includes a correction: In an earlier version of this podcast, a section about companies included on the DividendInvestor's DividendGrowers list and a follow-up question about companies that weren't included was inadvertently cut during production. The episode has been updated to restore this information.Why These Companies Failed to Make the Dividend Growers List in 2025Which Companies Were ‘Near Misses' for the Dividend Growers List?Why Are Higher-Yielding Dividend Stocks Absent?Why Dividend Growth Investing Can Benefit Investors With a Longer Time Horizon  Is Double-Digit Dividend Growth Sustainable for Companies?Which Companies Are on Track to Appear on Next Year's Dividend Growers' List? What Investors Need to Know Before Investing in Dividend StocksUndervalued Dividend Growers Stock Picks Read about topics from this episode.  Subscribe to the Morningstar DividendInvestor newsletter.Stocks With 5 Years of Double-Digit Dividend Increases7 Undervalued Stocks that Just Raised Dividends10 Top-Performing Dividend StocksWhat You're Getting Wrong About Dividend InvestingThe 10 Best Dividend StocksThese Dividend Aristocrats Provide Appealing Consistency for Investors What to watch from Morningstar. The Stock Strategies That Are Paying Off in 2025Worried About Inflation? What to Know Before Buying TIPS ETFsMarket Volatility: The Trade Deals That Could Calm Wall StreetBerkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting Could Reveal Its Future PlansRetirees: Here's How to Tweak the 4% Rule to Protect Your Nest Egg Read what our team is writing:David HarrellIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/

We start with FTSE 250 retailer Pets at Home (PETS), whose veterinary arm is now making more than the retail business. Mark Robinson unpacks why this may be, the outlook for the year ahead and the valuation case.Our cover feature on 25 years of volatility is next. Julian Hofmann shares a quick recap of the more serious issues investors have dealt with over this period, the lessons learnt and more. Last up, BT (BT). The business's revenue declined year-on-year, but both Ebitda and normalised free cash flow were on the rise. Dan Jones and Mark Robinson unpack what's been going on at the company. Timestamps1:25 Pets at Home14:31 25 years of volatility23:14 BTMore on these topics Pets at Home boosted by higher-margin vet servicesInvesting lessons from the past 25 yearsBT's rationalisation boosts cash flows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inaugural episode of the Cy Kellett show, Cy sits down with Nick Madden of Sent Ventures and Red Door Escape Rooms to discuss how to direct ethical, Catholic companies in our world today. To watch the entire episode visit the Cy Kellett Show YouTube Channel Please support our mission by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Topics Covered: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Red Door Escape Rooms 07:43 Thinking Creatively About Business 11:00 Harvard Almost Broke My Faith 23:50 Encountering the Person of Jesus 29:50 Temptations in Running a Business 38:40 The Workplace is The New Evangelization 43:50 Connecting Catholic Businesses with Sent Ventures 52:50 Being a Witness to the Faith in Your Workplace

$24 billion of free cash flow in a single quarter is no small feat. If Nvidia can keep that pace, it may actually be trading at a reasonable price. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Mary Long discuss: - Market relief about the latest in Trump's trade saga. - A rose and a thorn from Nvidia's latest report. - Another trade-related announcement that affects the semiconductor supply chain. Companies discussed: NVDA, CDNS, SNPS, SIEGY Host: Mary Long Guest: Tim Beyers Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I'm talking with journalist Megan Greenwell about her new book Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream. It comes out June 10th. It's fantastic and maddening in equal measure. I highly recommend it. In this episode, we discussed the genesis of Megan's interest in the subject and its genesis in media — including her time as editor-in-chief of the website Deadspin, which underwent a very public PE takeover of its parent company. We also talk a lot about the healthcare industry, another major pillar of Megan's book. I'm excited to hear what you think of this one. Links:  Bad Company | HarperCollins Private equity bought out your doctor and bankrupted Toys ‘R' Us | Decoder Private equity Is gutting America — and getting away with it | NYT I was fired from Deadspin for refusing to ‘stick to sports' | NYT Will private equity be the next ‘Big Short'? | Marketplace The profit-obsessed monster destroying American ERs | Vox Why your vet bill is so high | The Atlantic The investment firms leave behind a barren wasteland' | Politico Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. Our editor is Ursa Wright.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 593: Neal and Toby dive into Nvidia's Q1 earnings which topped expectations but came with a warning from CEO Jensen Huang. Then, companies are looking to cash in on Bitcoin's rising price as it looks to build crypto reserves. Also, consulting firms are experiencing a world of pain as cut backs on federal spending have led to mass layoffs. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on NYC's congestion pricing, the New York's Knicks, and the Birthday Effect. Finally, the US Court of International Trade just blocked Trump's reciprocal tariffs.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD  Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Check out more Maxinomics videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Maxinomics Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 205 of the Payne Points of Wealth, Bob, Ryan & Courtney dive deep into how the current economic environment is affecting your personal finances. We start by exploring what the stock market is really telling us about Trump's Tariff War, The Big Beautiful Bill's impact on our nation's growing deficit, and what rising interest rates signal about the health of the US economy. And wow, are these factors affecting the financial markets? What does it all mean for your investment portfolio? Next, we shift our focus to the global productivity boom. Companies around the world are becoming more efficient, leveraging technology and innovation to drive growth. We discuss the key drivers behind this productivity surge and its implications for where you should consider positioning your assets for the longer term. This week's The Tipping Point, we conduct a financial autopsy on a portfolio Ryan and Courtney recently reviewed. We uncover the hidden pitfalls that many investors face, including: Extremely high and hidden fees: How these fees can erode your returns over time. Extreme overlap of funds: The dangers of holding multiple funds that invest in the same stocks, particularly in the technology and AI sectors. Lack of consistent income: The importance of diversifying your portfolio to ensure a steady income stream. Underperforming mutual funds: Why most expensive mutual funds fail to beat their benchmarks and what you can do about it. Join us as we unravel the current issues affecting your financial life and provide real-world insights to help you navigate the economic waves and optimize your wealth strategy. Whether you're retired, saving for the future, or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable steps to guide you on your path to financial independence.

00:00:00 - Discussion about AI Songs and Naked Man in Shed The episode opens with technical hiccups and updates on new AI song packs created by the hosts. They discuss a bizarre news story about a naked man found in a Lowe's display shed with Vaseline and a telephone, inspiring a new AI song called "Don't Look in the Shed." 00:10:00 - Alex Jones Clips and Jeremy Renner Teaser Debut of the AI song “Don't Look in the Shed,” filled with humorous and grunge-inspired lyrics. A roundup of Alex Jones' wildest clips of the week. A Steven Seagal-style preview introduces upcoming topics: Jeremy Renner's near-death experience, DMT entities, haunted dolls, Ohio marijuana legislation, AI homework tools, and alien spheres. 00:20:00 - Jeremy Renner's Spiritual Awakening Renner shares how his near-death accident changed his view on life, describing a peaceful, out-of-body experience. Emphasis on spiritual growth and valuing love over material things. Conversation shifts toward DMT as a possible bridge to the afterlife. 00:30:00 - Guide to DMT Entities Breakdown of various DMT entities reported by users: machine elves, clowns, angels, demons, reptilians, and spirit guides. Speculation about whether these entities exist outside the mind or are purely internal hallucinations. Stats from research showing most users encounter intelligent, often benevolent beings. 00:40:00 - Machine Elf Queen and Reptilians Vivid account of a user's encounter with a voluptuous, green-skinned machine elf queen. Discussion about insectoid and reptilian entities during DMT trips that resemble alien abductions. Stories blur lines between alien encounters and psychedelic experiences. 00:50:00 - Jesus, Pets, and the Afterlife on DMT Encounters with “Space Jesus,” dead pets, and deceased relatives during DMT trips. Some users describe transformative emotional healing and major life changes. Link made between DMT visions and alien abduction experiences involving spirits of the dead. 01:00:00 - Alien Sphere Found in Colombia Analysis of a metallic orb recovered in Colombia, believed by some to be alien. Sphere has no welds, strange engravings interpreted using AI, and alleged circuitry inside. Theorized as a surveillance drone or part of an ancient defense grid. 01:10:00 - Haunted Dolls and Giant GPS Genitals Panic over the haunted doll Annabelle going missing is debunked. Review of GPS "penis art" created by fitness enthusiasts running elaborate routes. Consideration of whether this qualifies as performance art or absurdist satire. 01:20:00 - Harvard Body Part Trafficking Network Ongoing story of stolen human remains from Harvard Medical School's morgue. Deep dive into how parts were sold and how widespread the black market really is. Compilation of previous similar stories from 2019 to present. 01:30:00 - DIY Crosswalk Hero Arrested A man in Virginia paints his own crosswalk for pedestrian safety but is arrested. Discussed alongside other vigilante efforts like pothole filling and guerrilla street art. Commentary on local government inefficiency and citizen action. 01:40:00 - Japan Cracks Down on Baby Names Japan enacts new laws banning eccentric names like Pikachu and Caesar. Aimed at protecting children's well-being and social integration. Also covered: passenger attempts to open plane door mid-flight, prompting emergency landing. 01:50:00 - Kansas City: Global Capital of Dog Semen Kansas City is revealed to be the number one global hub for the storage and transportation of dog semen. The region is part of the Animal Health Corridor, which stretches from Manhattan, Kansas to Columbia, Missouri, home to 56% of the U.S. animal health diagnostics and pet food sales. Companies in the corridor conduct R&D and manage massive semen storage for horses, pigs, cattle, dogs, and more.   Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, HD Buttercup's sudden closure and whether the design industry needs more critics. Later, Lauren Hudson of The Wells Companies joins the show to talk about why she acquired Vermilion Rugs.This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Crate & BarrelLINKSThe Wells CompaniesBusiness of Home

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternative Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Nathaniel Rogoff, Co-Founder, Hall Street Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in high-growth food and beverage companies leveraging the relationships the firm built through Hall Street's 3PL business, a 100+ year old cold storage and logistics hub in Brooklyn.  Nathaniel shares his outlook for investing in the food & beverage space, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.    

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Matt & David are joined by Yowana for a special episode of hot takes only: Buy/Sell and This or That! We put ourselves on the hot seat here–no gray area, no middle ground. We pick between, and argue over EVA midsoles, $500 shoes, long run days, soft vs. firm midsoles, and much more.Yowana is the founder of Supwell Running, place where hobby joggers come to get better. They're about mileage, putting in the work daily and being consistent. They're also about shenanigans, looking out for each other and passing on the best running shoe deals. Be sure to check them out on Instagram and YouTube!Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/This episode is sponsored by our friends at Running Warehouse. You can find all of our comfort picks from today's episode at runningwarehouse.com.Chapters0:00 - Intro10:32 - Buy/sell: Companies should make fewer shoe models17:56 - No more EVA shoes26:26 - 500 shoes36:33 - Puma is a top 3 running shoe company right now43:48 - Reviewing shoes has made me a better runner50:06 - This or That: Saturday or Sunday long runs55:12 - Saucony Endorpin Trainer or Puma Deviate Nitro 31:00:05 - Midsoles: soft & bouncy or firm & responsive1:03:43 - Reviewing long distance shoes or short distance shoes1:07:54 - If you were going to build your ideal super shoe, how would you do it?1:18:42 - Wrap-up

Economic uncertainty looms large over the manufacturing landscape as tariffs, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions reshape global supply chains. The slight contraction in Q1 economic growth masks an underlying reality - demand remains relatively stable, but manufacturers face difficult decisions about where and when to invest in new capacity. I unpack this and so much more with IPC Chief Economist, Shawn Dubravac.Tariff uncertainty has become a permanent feature rather than a temporary disruption. What began as a negotiation tactic appears to be transforming into a long-term strategic tool, with 10% tariffs likely representing the floor rather than a temporary measure. This new normal is driving dramatic shifts in manufacturing locations, with smartphone imports from India to the US jumping from 12% to 28% in just one year as companies diversify away from China. According to IPC sentiment data, 17% of electronics firms are actively seeking new manufacturing capacity in the US, with others looking toward Mexico, Europe, and Southeast Asia.Two sectors stand out as bright spots amid the uncertainty. Defense spending in Europe has surged in response to ongoing geopolitical tensions, creating substantial opportunities for manufacturers serving this market. Simultaneously, we're witnessing unprecedented investments in AI infrastructure, particularly in the Gulf region, where massive data center projects are being announced. These twin forces of defense and AI are creating pockets of high growth even as traditional electronics sectors face headwinds.Companies that can build agility into their global operations while positioning themselves in these growth sectors will find themselves well equipped to navigate the challenging landscape. Rather than waiting for clarity that may never arrive, successful manufacturers are developing strategies to thrive amid ongoing uncertainty. Listen now to gain crucial insights into where the electronics manufacturing industry is headed for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.EMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com) You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.

This podcast episode meticulously explores the intricate tapestry of influences that shape an artist's journey, particularly delving into the experiences of a prominent figure within the hip-hop landscape. The discussion pivots around the duality of growing up amidst iconic cultural figures, which the speaker describes as both a blessing and a challenge, necessitating a departure from familiar surroundings to truly establish one's artistic identity. We reflect on the speaker's formative encounters with legendary artists and the profound impact of familial connections, particularly in relation to the Sugar Hill Gang and the broader New Jersey music scene. Furthermore, we contemplate the evolving dynamics of women in battle rap, acknowledging the burgeoning recognition and platforms available to female artists, while also addressing the persistent disparities in treatment compared to their male counterparts. This episode serves as a compelling narrative of resilience, ambition, and the multifaceted nature of artistic development in an ever-changing industry.Takeaways: The influence of family in the music industry can significantly shape one's career trajectory. Growing up in a culturally rich environment exposes individuals to various artistic influences. Recognition in the music business often requires stepping outside one's comfort zone and familiar surroundings. It is essential for artists to maintain their individuality while navigating industry expectations. Women in the rap game face unique challenges but can achieve success through perseverance and innovation. Collaboration between different entertainment sectors, such as music and television, can create new opportunities for artists. Companies mentioned in this episode: Lucky Luciano Sugar Hill Gang Naughty by Nature Missy Elliott Lil' Kim Jodeci Mary J. Blige Babs Bunny Queen of the Ring Cult Individuality

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Tiff and Kristy discuss how to best support patients during limited exams, including centering your own team's frame of mind, creating proper triage protocol, building trust through communication, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Tiffanie (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We are back today with some really, really exciting things. We speak to the doctors, we speak to the team side, and we really want that to come together in today's podcast. We've got a lot of information for you doctors, but then we've also got a lot of information for you to pass off and train your team members on or pass off this podcast, and we will help train your team members on this space just here within this podcast even.   Jam-packed with a ton of information. It's for everyone. Team members, if you're here listening and your doctor's not a listener, vice versa, send it on over because I do think this is going to be some great information for everyone to start implementing right away. So you guys, I have Kristy here with me today. You know her, you love her. I know her, I love her. There's just no one on this earth that will meet her and not love her. So Kristy, you are just an amazing human being. are an excellent coach.   and consultant. You've been doing this for many years and I am just constantly impressed by you and how you really work so well with doctors and especially team members. I've seen you really diffuse a lot of situations, handle with care, and you constantly make people feel seen and feel heard. So thank you for being here with me today, Kristy. And really before we pop into this, I'm going to   I like to surprise you and Dana. Dana will tell you I do this a lot. So something pops into my head and I'm like, actually, that's gonna be really great. I think before we even get started on this, you guys, so that you know, we're gonna be really, we're gonna be talking about how to really, really maximize a limited or an emergency exam and how to enlist the team to support and getting the most out of it for yourself and for your patients. So before we get started, Kristy I would love for you to share with everyone here today and myself.   on a couple of ideas or maybe even tools, I don't know, but how do you do so well at presenting yourself for other people to be able to feel so comfortable and the ability to allow people to be able to feel vulnerable in your space to be able to learn and to be able to make changes and impart changes with practices? Like, how is that?   I know it's a natural tendency of yours, but if there's anything you can help doctors and team members really learn on how to show up so that they can do that too, I guess is what I'm asking.   Kristy (02:35) I suppose you're right. I think it does come natural to me. I'm a pretty great listener yet. Also, I think it's very important to validate people where they're at and never make them feel small. You know, Tiff, I do not like being in the limelight, but I get a lot of thrill out of watching other people's growth or really watching them and seeing their brilliance within them and making that shine, bringing it out.   I suppose I look again, it's meeting them where they're at, showing them maybe something different than they even thought possible for themselves and just touching on their brilliance. It's okay if we don't know everything right now, but dang, together we're gonna grow and we're gonna do this. So really just partnering with them and making them feel safe in that space, know, treating them like I would have wanted to be treated too. So, yeah.   Tiffanie (03:30) Yeah, thank you. Thank you. And it sounds like   for implement implementation tools, it's really seeing people and acknowledging.   what it is that they're doing. if you've got a front office team member and you're like, gosh, like we've got 99 % of our patients confirmed for tomorrow, acknowledging that like, how did you do that? And really, like you said, partnering, I love that you use that word use it often, really partnering with that person and celebrating some of the things that they're doing really well. But also acknowledging there may be space for growth, we might have 99 % confirmations, but maybe we have   three, four, five hygiene openings on the same day. So acknowledging spaces that are going really well, but also that there is growth in everyone to be found and how do we layer on top of what we're doing really well already to create change in all of the areas to get the results we're after. Yeah? Yeah, yeah. So I love that theory and idea and I love how you do handle that. I think it's key and   Kristy (04:28) You nailed it.   Tiffanie (04:36) imparting any kind of change or any kind of just updates even, right? Like handbook updates, like all of those pieces that are scary to go back to your team and say, hey, we're going to change this, we're going to do it differently, because human nature says, no, keep doing it the same. Even if it's not working, this is comfortable. So I want to stay here with what I already know. So really being able to have that candor and be able to have those conversations and utilize communication really well to be able to impart the   the changes is going to be key. And then acknowledging once that change has happened, that it's working or not. So making sure we're tracking the results, but then also acknowledging the work that's being put in. think, Kristy, that's something you do really well is going back and saying, gosh, this is what we did. Look at how amazing these results are. This is what you guys put in. This is why it's working. And going back and re-acknowledging the steps that it's taking to do that.   Huge massive kudos to you, Kristy. I know you don't love the spotlight, but we're on a podcast, so your spotlight is always with me. I do think that really flows right into being able to maximize the limited exam.   Kristy (05:43) Yeah.   Tiffanie (05:52) There's so many spaces, there's so many spaces of growth, there's so much space of support for the team to give to the patient and to the doctor. And then also, I think everything you just said, Kristy, for team members, for doctors and team members to utilize, this works hand in hand with our patient base as well. With anyone, you guys take this home to your family and just be shocked at how amazing your kids' rooms will look if you utilize those communication tools and really acknowledge them for.   picking up that one stuffed animal when there's 15 more, like great, like let's get these other ones. So let's figure this out. Like really take these tools to any space of life, but it goes hand in hand with our patient communication as well. And the emergency slash limited exam space can be really tense for both of you. And it's a vulnerable space. Dentistry is a vulnerable space for patients anyways, but then knowing that gosh.   100 % something is wrong. Like, I'm stressed. I don't I'm stressed about cost. I'm stressed about what this is going to be. Is my tooth savable? Is it going to hurt? maybe it hurts now. There's so much emotion wrapped around these appointments that we've really got to handle them with care, love, candor, all of those spaces. Like Kristy like how is Kristy, put that in your head, what will Kristy do? How Kristy handle this this communication?   And how can your team support you in getting the best results and outcome for your patients? And Kristy, you and I were just chatting right before this and really talking about like the triage, incoming call, because we always say everything, right? Everything starts with the call. But how can that, in your opinion, Kristy, how can the front office team member taking that phone call, how can they support?   the back office dental assistant's hygienist doctor in that appointment. What's that first step look like for them to truly support this patient in getting the best care possible?   Kristy (07:47) I love how you talked about the limited exam in the very beginning and opportunity. think number one, that's where we need to go. And also you mentioned about supporting them. They need us. And many times, I mean, you've been in the practice just like I have. You've been an assistant too when that limited exam has messed up your day and it just, you know.   Again, it maybe didn't make for a real positive day, but truly I think taking a step back and looking at it a little bit differently, really we all got into dentistry at the heart of it for some reason to care for other people. And yes, while it may mess up our day, those people truly are the ones that need us, probably the most, right? And so taking that step back and putting that frame of mind,   when that phone call comes in. And like you said, also triaging it, right? Sometimes it truly isn't the emergency that the patient thinks it is. So having a set protocol or questions that we can ask on the front, you know, I'll share with you. I love the, a scale of one to 10, how bad is it hurting today? And on that same scale of one to 10, you know, have you taken anything for it and where does it land when you take something on that same scale?   Because if they're at a nine for pain, but they take something and it subsides to a five, I may have a little bit of time to get them in and not necessarily mess up my schedule, right? But if it's a nine and nothing's helping, know, yeah, we got to find the best, worst, worst, best time, however you say that, to put them in. But really, it's an opportunity to make a difference for them and truly do what we-   Tiffanie (09:34) I'm sorry.   Kristy (09:44) What we love to do is care for people, right? And hopefully make a different outcome for them. So on the first call, we can make a difference. We can triage it to also help the best, but also take great care of the patient.   Tiffanie (09:58) Absolutely. Yeah, I agree. And that triage you guys I would I would create I mean, I have them we can send them to you Hello@TheDentalATeam.com just ask us for them. I would create an intake card, an intake form. And what I used to do actually, when I was in the in the front office at my dental practice, I had it on like a sticky note or a card, it was laminated and it was up by my computer so that I would ask those questions and what I would do and what I encourage team members to do.   is to throw it into the notes section of the appointment. So how long has it hurt? Like Kristy said, on a scale of one to 10, what would you rate your pain today? Are you taking anything for it over the counter or otherwise? Have you ever had this looked at before? Is this the first time that this has occurred? And really, and what is it? What area of the mouth? What is happening? What are your symptoms?   And then now we can, that's a triage to be able to say, okay, where does this appointment go? I do have to say there are so many practices, so many dentists that reach out and they're like, Tiff, Kristy, Kiera, Dana, Britt, like on my schedule is nuts. And I can think of a doctor in specific that one of our first calls, he's like, Tiff, I have like 10 limited appointments a day.   And my if you called me today to schedule my limited availability is two weeks out. And I was like, what? That's wild. Like there's I have so many questions right now. Like, why are patients not getting treatment done? Are these new patients? It's so many questions like that is wild to me. And that's the extreme but I definitely have doctors who are like, hey, I've got I've got limited emergency exams air quotes there if you're listening in the car that are coming in and it's like, well, I had a filling done a week ago and it's still high. Okay.   we didn't triage then to figure out what the actual quote unquote emergency is. That's an office visit y'all. Like that's a, you know what, great, let's get you in where we can to get that adjusted. But I'm saving this spot here for someone who's in pain because they have a toothache, right? And I get you, I hear you team members, a high filling is going to cause pain.   Yes, get them in. Don't make them wait a week. Don't make them wait two weeks. Get them in. But the patient who calls if their face is swollen or their tooth has fractured or they just got into an accident.   I had a kid that fell at baseball practice and knocked his tooth out or broken. These, guys, how are we getting these patients in? So being able to triage that and asking the right questions ahead of time is gonna help you to manipulate the schedule accurately and really, like Kristy said, get those patients in where they need to be seen. And I have oftentimes myself taken phone calls that a patient is like...   You don't understand, I gotta get in and I'm like, okay, great. Like, let's talk through this. Let's let's talk about what you've got going on. And I'm like, okay, like it's 355. And you're all you're gonna survive. Let's get you in at 8am. Let's get you in at 9am with the doctor, we're going to be ready for you. We're going to be able to do treatment, we're going be able to do something to get you out of pain tomorrow.   let's get you in in the morning, right? Because it's like, okay, on the scale of I know dental emergencies, the person calling me doesn't have that same scale. And so to them, what they are experiencing is massive. But when the grand scheme of things to ask a team to stay late, probably not, and you can survive until tomorrow morning, right? So you get to triage these things and make the best schedule for you all.   and then also prep the team, you guys. I mentioned at the beginning that I'm putting all of those things in the appointment notes because I then want my dental assistant to be able to say, my gosh, Kristy.   Kristy (13:37) Thank   Tiffanie (13:49) Come on back, like let's get you taken care of. And then on the walk even, used to, as a dental assistant, I'd be like, Kristy, gosh, how are you feeling it? From the notes here, it looks like that upper right tooth is really bothering you. How are you doing? And I'm sitting Kristy down and I'm putting her bib on and I'm like, tell me more about it. It looks like you're taking ibuprofen and it's kind of reducing it. Have you tried anything else? Like now we're in conversation and Kristy, how does it feel on the other side to be like, my gosh, great.   They already, they took the information yesterday and now we're actually, we're in conversation about it. And Kristy, from your point of view, how does that conversation utilizing the information, which caveat you guys, if your front office team is putting the information in there and you're not using it, they're gonna stop putting it in there. And then you're gonna be upset that it's not in there. So make sure you're using it. But Kristy, from the patient standpoint and from your point of view, your perspective, how do you feel that conversation?   lands for the patient in respect to going back to what we talked about earlier with the communication. How does that help that open that space in those lines?   Kristy (14:54) Yeah, I love that you bring that up because it is a true opportunity to make a huge difference and it really does elevate the patient's level of trust and we have to remember that those patients coming in on emergency are probably even a little higher level of anxiety than just the normal dental patient, right? Almost every person coming to the dental office, even if they don't mind it, have some level of anxiety.   And your limited exams or your limited emergency patients definitely probably are ratcheted up another level. being heard is huge in, you know, diminishing that anxiety and, or at least lessening it, right? And then just elevating that level of trust so that when you guys do diagnose something, figure out what's going on.   they're more likely to say yes to the treatment because you validated them, you heard them. How many times do we call the doctor's office, because we have to get in for a sore throat, and you go through every person and you think, why did I just tell the last five people? Because nobody listened to me. Everybody walked in and said the same thing. So I agree with you, Tiff, that is so huge. And I'm gonna even like maybe plant another seed of opportunity that if ever,   We talk about handoffs all the time with our clients, right? If ever you can have a new patient limited come in and the admin team walks them back and hands it off and gives them that information, wow, knock it out of the park. They're already like, whoa, this is very different than I've ever experienced. And they listened from the first phone call, right?   Tiffanie (16:41) Yeah, yeah, I love that that elevated experience is what we're always after. And it's that concierge style. I know. I just got back from vacation. So it's super fresh for me and everybody. My boyfriend works for a company that is an incredible company and they have these trips that you can earn. And he he earns them. He's an incredible worker. And these trips are just incredible. And there I was sitting with someone and he said, gosh, it's so cool.   companies don't do this. Companies don't do things like this. Like he's like, my company got me the Calm app for a year. And I was like, well, bro, I love the Calm app and that $80. Like I hear, I hear why that would be great. But side note to that, you're right. Companies don't do this as like a bonus structure as an incentive, right. But what actually sticks out to me is not just the trip, right, because we can get myself   Kristy (17:15) Just what?   Tiffanie (17:32) to London somehow, some way I can get myself to London. What I can't and won't do is go the extra mile to have a tour agency right there scheduling everything. At my beck and call, I had someone that would tell me what the schedule was. The concierge members would schedule dinners for us. The show that I wanted to see, I could tell them to schedule it. That's the level.   of difference for me, because we can get ourselves anywhere, but going on a vacation like that, that the company set up so many spaces that you don't have to think about anything, is what makes these trips exciting to me, right? Yes, I acknowledge they're really cool, but what's cool about them is the level of service that we get at every step of the way.   Dental offices are on every corner, sometimes two or three in the same parking lot, you guys. Your concierge, your level of service that you're providing to the patients is what makes it stick. That's what you're here for and that's what's gonna make you feel the best. So I totally agree. What can we do for these patients to level it up that much more? And really to maximize those appointments, I know from...   me saying it from Kristy saying like do these things it sounds like more but it actually decreases the amount of time spent because you've you've quickly and easily created a relationship with a human and they're ready to then move forward to the next step they trust you the relationship is there they're hearing you because they felt heard and they're ready to push forward so even that concierge style on that first phone call and maybe even saying like gosh you know what   We've got this space to look at. I have an idea. What if we bring you in and we look at everything with a high focus on this area because my gut says if this is happening there, this isn't the only spot that's going to be troublesome. And I would rather give us the opportunity to catch it ahead and be proactive than wait for another call like this where you're in pain. So let's get you scheduled and let's get you scheduled for   a full exam and x-rays with a high focus on this area. I've just converted a limited exam into a comp exam. That's maximizing an emergency appointment. If I didn't convert it over the phone, dental assistant, hygienist, whoever's getting this limited exam, we're doing the same thing. Hey, I have an idea. Let's maximize your time here.   Let's be proactive and let's make sure there's nothing else in there that's going to pop up like this because I don't think you want to be in pain like this again, I venture to say. Let's make sure that everything else is taken care of as well with a high focus on this today. So making sure we're maximizing your time, the patient's time and your time and creating more value out of a very seemingly simple appointment. But it takes knowing what the patient is coming in for.   passing that information off, passing that information off to the doctor correctly, and making sure that everything that we're getting from the patient, all that information is being used. That's how you make those appointments maximized and how you efficiently and effectively use your time wisely. You guys know, if you've listened to anything at all, Kara always says, efficiency is my jam. It will be on my headstone, on my grave. That is locked in stone.   Kristy (21:00) you   Tiffanie (21:04) Listen to me when I save. This is how I personally have saved time and built stronger relationships very quickly with my patients in office and watched and trained practices to do it forever. So build that protocol and you guys, doctors, that protocol of information, the triage that we're gathering, it's based on the information that you want.   when you're gonna sit down and talk to that patient. What are the questions you are going to ask that patient that they can gather, your support team can gather the information ahead of time and give it to you, saving you that time and you can jump into relationship and diagnosis. What are those things that you want to know? Allow them to build that intake form, that triage form.   team members, support the doctor in utilizing that form, and support the whole team in scheduling properly based off that triage, and that's gonna be huge for you. And if you schedule optimally, you know what you're scheduling for, you guys, can probably even pop in some same day treatment very frequently, very often because you're already prepped. As a dental assistant, Kristy, there were so many times where I'd see an emergency, and I'm like, or I'd see an emergency of a patient that had been in and had a...   filling or a crown or whatever diagnosed on that tooth already. So I already had a pack ready to go so that when Doc confirmed what that treatment was, even a new patient saying this is my pain, like as a dental assistant, I'm like, okay, these are probably the two, three things that he's potentially diagnosing. Let me have these things prepped and ready for quick grab in case we can move forward with treatment today. And then I'm talking to my patient about that. Like, gosh, you know what?   Typically when I see this, I already know, I know what the options are, right? Typically when we see this, I usually see doctors say things like this.   I'm preheating and prepping that patient for what the doctor may come in and say. Again, doctors building that relationship. That's that co-diagnosis space. And dental assistants, do not do yourselves the disservice of thinking that you can't do that. It is not just for hygiene. Hygienists cannot diagnose. You cannot diagnose. But both of your positions can co-diagnose and support the patient and the doctor in moving forward with treatment.   So triage, make sure you've got something really easy for them to utilize. Implement it, get your hand off straight, you guys. Probably practice them, I love role playing those. And work to maximize your time by utilizing these systems, but also by saying, hey, let's get your whole mouth taken a look at today. We don't have to do everything, I don't even have to show you everything. I just need to know what's going on there and get a treatment plan so that we can move forward. I digress.   And I think, Kristy, I really feel like all of those spaces go straight back to the first conversation we had today of really opening up that communication and making those changes for the team, but also for the patients. And one thing I want to highlight before we finish, something I loved doing as a dental assistant for my, especially for my emergency patients, but any patients, something I loved doing, you guys, was really saying like, gosh, I know that this is rough for you, or know you've got, you know, this is   this might be overwhelming for you. But I want to highlight some things that are going really well. Two, one, you're here. You walked through my front doors. And my patients with the highest anxiety would cry when I would say that. I would say you're here, you're here with me. I'm not going to let you down. And I'm going to be here for the long haul. So number one, you're here. Number two, you're ready to take a proactive step. And again, I'm here for you. So just   Again, that relationship, being in relationship and Kristy, that goes back to like acknowledging. That's hard for a lot of patients walking through that door. It's hard. And when they're scared, gosh, I've had patients that they're like, no, I haven't been to the dentist since I was 12 and they're 42. I'm like, well, congratulations, here we are. And you've still got a lot of teeth in your mouth after 30 years. Like that's huge. So let's take a look. But Kristy.   I think we've given them a ton of information on how to maximize a limited exam appointment. What do you feel like if they could take one step today? Doctor might be listening to this, maybe it's Saturday or Tuesday night. What's one thing that our doctors listening today can do to get this process started for their practice?   Kristy (25:37) Yeah, again, going back to what you said, really dialing into those questions and also, know, doctors remembering back when they very first started, they welcomed a lot of a limited exams, right? Like we wanted them. We used to cheer when we'd have them because we knew it was putting something in the chair and more than likely they had other things going on. So challenging them to kind of reframe it and look at it in that direction.   The other thing with doctors too, for limited, maybe when they come to morning huddle, they scan the schedule and see if I had to have an emergency today, where's the best time to put it? Because that's the other thing too, Tiff, when people call in and front office doesn't know where to put it and then they put them on hold forever because they gotta find somebody, identify those times, go through your questions that you would ask. And honestly, I also say doctors,   I know this is hard for you because you walk in the room and you kind of take charge, but be the guest in the room. Acknowledge the patient is sitting there. It'd be weird if you didn't, but then quickly turn to your assistant and let them hand off to you. Give them that space to do that. And like you said, it truly will save time because patient doesn't have to repeat themselves. And for the team members, you don't have to be afraid of leaving anything out. All you have to say is, hey,   May I share with Dr. Smith everything that we talked about, right? And then turn to the patient. Was there anything that I forgot or anything you want to add? Then you don't ever have to be afraid. You can feel confident. And if they speak more, so be it. You know what I mean? But those would be my tips there.   Tiffanie (27:23) Yeah, I love it. And I think we wrap on that. So go do those things. Go create the best process possible for your patients and for your team. If it's working for your team, it works for your patients and your flow is great. And guess what? We hit goals and patients are happy and satisfied and teams happy. So go do all the things you guys. Thank you so much for listening. Kristy, thank you so much for being here and letting me surprise you and put you in the spotlight for so many things. So thank you for that. And you guys.   As always, drop us a five star review, let us know if this was great information, how much you loved it, and allow others to find it as well. Share with your friends, your coworkers, your doctors, if your team member's here, and doctors with your team members if you're a doctor here. So share with everyone, we wanna make sure that these protocols really get put into place, and if you need help with any of it, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. We are always here to help, and just so you know, when those do come in, I said it before, they do come to us consultants, so you are getting actual information, reliable.   And we are here to help. So thank you everyone and go have a great rest of your day.  

Summary: In this podcast episode, Rhona Pierce interviews Cynthia Abbot Kerr, founder and CEO of WellPay AI, discussing her journey in the compensation industry, the complexities of pay transparency, and the impact of AI on compensation strategies. Cynthia shares insights on the importance of transparency in pay, the challenges of decision fatigue in compensation, and her transition from HR executive to entrepreneur. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of compensation and the role of technology in shaping future strategies.Takeaways:TakeawaysHer early career experiences sparked Cynthia's passion for compensation.WellPay AI aims to simplify compensation strategies using technology.Compensation is often misunderstood as an easy process, but it is complex.Pay transparency is becoming essential in modern workplaces.AI can significantly speed up compensation processes and decision-making.The human element in compensation decisions is crucial.Companies need to embrace pay transparency to build trust.Cynthia emphasizes the importance of educating employees about pay structures.Entrepreneurship changes how people perceive and interact with you.Ignoring naysayers can lead to success in business.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to WellPay AI and the Podcast01:53 Cynthia's Journey in Compensation and Technology06:01 The Complexity of Compensation and Pay Transparency12:06 AI's Impact on Compensation Strategies14:58 Transitioning from HR Executive to Entrepreneur18:54 Lessons Learned as a Founder    

Maintaining Consistent Customer Service Standards Across Every Location  Shep interviews Ray Titus, CEO of United Franchise Group (UFG). They discuss embracing change, balancing creativity and standards, and maintaining consistency across over 1,800 franchises in over 80 countries.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can businesses maintain consistent customer service across different industries?  How does staff training influence customer satisfaction?  How does community involvement enhance customer loyalty?  Can one employee's actions shape the reputation of an entire franchise network?  How does embracing technological change improve customer experience?  Top Takeaways:    Different types of businesses may require different standards when it comes to their products and procedures. However, customer experience standards like being easy to do business with and maintaining excellent customer communication can be applied to any industry.   Delivering a consistent level of service helps customers know what to expect, no matter which location or brand they visit. It's this consistency that builds trust and a strong reputation over time.  Every business and leader must be receptive to change, whether it is new technology, rising customer expectations, or new regulations. Companies need to keep learning and adapting to thrive.  Every employee, from new hires to experienced managers, represents the entire brand and all its locations the second they interact with a customer. Every person in the company must be trained and equipped to be the "CEO of the Moment" because a single moment can make or break the brand's reputation.   Becoming involved in the local community allows brands to stand out and build loyalty. This could mean supporting Little League teams, participating in school events, or helping with local charities. Customers appreciate it when brands support the causes that they care about. When a brand becomes "the most popular person in town," people will go out of their way to support it.  Training isn't something you did. It's something you do continuously and consistently. It isn't just about teaching people how to do their jobs. It's about sharing company values, customer service best practices, and keeping up to date with the standards for each type of business.  Examine every touchpoint in a customer's journey and try to make it the best in the world. Businesses can set themselves apart by making little improvements in each interaction that add up to an unforgettable experience for customers.  Plus, Shep and Ray talk about Will Guidara's concept of "unreasonable hospitality" that can be applied to all businesses, in every industry. Tune in!  Quote:   "Your employees must understand that what they say and do impacts others. When they interact with a customer, they represent not just themselves but the entire organization's reputation."  About:    Ray Titus is the CEO of United Franchise Group (UFG), a global leader in franchising. UFG and its affiliated brands currently have a presence in over 80 countries, with a network of over 1,800 franchise locations worldwide.      Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the ‘this' in your business? Neil Waller is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Whalar Group. They're a global creator company. Whalar have done as much as anyone, and more than most, to catalyze the creator economy. And as you'll hear, it was inspired by a conversation with and an unforgettable provocation from Sir John Hegarty. But behind their success lies a characteristic that I find is often underappreciated and therefore in short supply, among most creative leaders. Commitment. I've mentioned before on this podcast that we've developed a diagnostic tool that can tell, is your company deliberately unlocking creativity or just hoping that it shows up? One of the gaps that shows up over and over again is a leader's commitment to the company's goals. Companies and leaders say one thing and then often do another. But when you find leaders that are truly committed to building a business that delivers world class creative thinking and answers, then how fast they can do that suddenly becomes an incredibly valuable conversation To create is to learn. And the faster we can do both, the better your business and the world becomes. So what's the ‘this' in your business? And how committed are you to making it happen?

The principal focus of this podcast episode is the journey of a musician who transitioned from a conventional church setting to a prominent role within Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Throughout the conversation, I elucidate the transformative experiences that shaped my musical and spiritual identity, particularly during a pivotal period in my life when I relocated to Dubai to pursue music. This narrative encapsulates the dichotomy between the structured environment of traditional worship and the dynamic, performance-oriented atmosphere I encountered in my new role. Additionally, I reflect on the challenges and triumphs associated with my personal evolution, including the profound impact of returning home and re-establishing my career in music. Ultimately, this episode serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability required to navigate the complexities of life and artistry within a faith-based context.Takeaways: The worship leader at Elevation Church performs live, creating an intense and dynamic atmosphere across multiple campuses. The speaker recounts a significant life change at age 30, including an unexpected experience in the Middle East. Transitioning from church to a more mainstream music scene provided a unique evolution in the speaker's musical journey. The speaker's personal journey illustrates the challenges and rewards of pursuing one's passion amidst life's obstacles and changes. The audition process for Elevation Church was a pivotal moment that transformed the speaker's career and creative direction. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being grounded in one's faith while navigating the complexities of the music industry. Companies mentioned in this episode: Elevation Church Walmart London Drugs McKesson Canada

In this episode of the Chad and Cheese Podcast, the boys interview Dr. Poornima Luthra, a TEDx speaker, associate professor at Copenhagen Business School, and author specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Dr. Luthra discusses her upcoming book, Can I Say That?, which explores the backlash against DEI initiatives, rooted in her 18 years of academic research in talent management and HR. Key Points: Background and Motivation: Dr. Luthra's interest in DEI stems from her PhD research and personal experiences with social inequities as a woman of color. Her work focuses on creating fairer organizational environments. DEI Backlash: She observes a global backlash against DEI, particularly amplified in the U.S., with ripple effects in Europe. Companies face pressure to remove DEI training and terminology, especially those with U.S. federal contracts. Fear as a Core Issue: Dr. Luthra identifies fear as the root of resistance to DEI, manifesting in five forms: fear of change, fear of getting it wrong, fear of personal consequences, discomfort with bias, and fear of ineffective actions. These fears affect all groups, not just dominant ones. Zero-Sum Misconception: The backlash is fueled by a zero-sum view where advancing marginalized groups is seen as diminishing others' advantages. Dr. Luthra critiques the focus on quotas over systemic and cultural change, which perpetuates this mindset. Diversity Paradox: Diversity alone doesn't guarantee positive outcomes like retention or morale without equity and inclusion. Resistance to DEI can increase job dissatisfaction and insecurity, particularly for marginalized groups. Meritocracy Myth: Dr. Luthra challenges the notion of meritocracy, noting that perceptions of merit are biased by social conditioning around gender, race, and other factors. True meritocratic systems require dismantling these biases. Corporate Responses: While some companies abandon DEI, others, like Costco, maintain commitments, aligning with customer and employee values. Share price drops for companies retracting DEI efforts suggest market consequences. Allyship: Dr. Luthra emphasizes allyship through introspection, curiosity, humble acknowledgment of privilege, empathetic engagement, vulnerable interactions, and courageous responsibility. Her book aims to guide everyone in overcoming fears to engage with DEI effectively. Book Promotion: Can I Say That? is a workplace-focused guide for bridging divides and addressing DEI fears, aimed at both supporters and skeptics. It releases in May 2025 (June/July in the U.S.) and will be available on Amazon and other platforms. The episode blends humor, critical analysis, and practical insights, urging listeners to rethink DEI approaches and commit to systemic change despite resistance. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Poornima Luthra 02:31 - The Personal Journey into DEI 04:01 - Global Perspectives on DEI Backlash 05:27 - Understanding Fear in DEI Resistance 11:21 - The Zero-Sum Game of DEI 17:49 - The Impact of Resistance on Workplace Dynamics 21:10 - Meritocracy vs. DEI: A Flawed Concept 24:56 - Corporate Responses to DEI Challenges 27:37 - The Role of Allyship in DEI 31:57 - Promoting the New Book: Can I Say That?

VCCP London's chief executive Andrew Peake is the special guest in the studio, joining Campaign's creativity and culture editor Gurjit Degun, deputy editor Gemma Charles and features editor Matt Barker.Andrew explains why VCCP are moving out of their home in London's Victoria after 23 years and heading over to Fitzrovia, prompting a conversation among the quartet around the role that offices – and crucially, office cultures – have to play in attracting talent.That then leads to further chat about socio-economic factors, career development and other motivating factors that come into play when choosing to work for a particular agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittany keeps looking at a new couch online, and every time she goes to buy it she sees an option to "Buy Now, Pay Later," which made her wonder...should she? Here's what she found:Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans have become one of the go-to ways to get access to credit fast. Companies like Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay make buying big purchases relatively easy by allowing people to pay in installments over time. But some Americans have taken to using this method for everyday items like groceries, and when BNPL service providers like Klarna partners with DoorDash so customers can "eat now, pay later"... it feels like a debt trap waiting to happen. And that's just scratching the surface.This... is Money Troubles.And for the past few weeks we've been looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make ends meet... and what it says about how our culture views labor, basic needs, or even our favorite pastimes.In this final episode, NPR Life Kit's Andee Tagle and author Malcolm Harris join Brittany to get into why Buy Now, Pay Later has become so popular and how 'cheap credit' may be another lifestyle subsidy for a new generation.You can hear more of Andee's and Life Kit's reporting on Buy Now, Pay Later here.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Scott Swift has stepped in to shield his daughter after Blake’s legal team allegedly threatened to leak private messages if Taylor didn’t publicly support her in the Justin Baldoni court battle. Britney Spears is no longer welcome on several luxury private jet services. Duke of Sussex has been quietly reaching out to old friends from his pre-Meghan life. Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the e-commerce marketing podcast, host Arlen Robinson speaks with Satej Sirur, CEO of Rocketium, about the transformative impact of AI on ad creatives. They discuss Satej's journey from Microsoft and AWS to founding Rocketium, the challenges brands face in ad creation, and how AI tools streamline the creative process. The conversation highlights real-world applications, such as Colgate's experience with Rocketium, and explores the future of AI in creative production. Key Episode Takeaways: AI is fundamentally changing how brands create ad content. The need for multiple versions of ad creatives is crucial. Traditional creative processes are often fragmented and inefficient. Automation is essential for scaling ad production. AI tools can significantly reduce the time needed for creative tasks. Real-time analytics are now possible with AI integration. Brands can adapt their content for various platforms quickly. The future of creative production will heavily involve AI. Companies are becoming more open to using AI technologies. The combination of AI and SaaS is the future of creative solutions. For show transcript highlights, past guests, and more, visit: https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com Or on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@ecommercemarketingpodcast  Twitter: https://x.com/emarketpodcast  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ecommercemarktingpodcast  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/emarketingpodcast/  Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more. Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

I've been asked this question a lot lately…“Why didn't network marketing EXPLODE from the pandemic and recession, like so many expected? Why are we seeing declines instead of massive growth?”Let's get into it…There's no single reason — it's a combo of things. Yes, the pandemic created a surge for many companies in 2020–2021. But what people don't talk about is that growth was artificial.It was more of a sugar rush than it was sustainable momentum. People were home.They had more time.More stimulus checks.Ecommerce in general saw record-breaking numbers.But then what happened?Life returned to “normal,” attention spans shrank, wallets tightened, and expectations changed.Here's what I believe are the top reasons we've seen double-digit declines across many product-based companies:1. Artificial Pandemic BumpMany companies grew from a moment, not a movement. Growth wasn't built on deep belief or long-term behavior—it was built on convenience and timing.2. Lack of InnovationA lot of companies got lazy during the good times. They stopped innovating. Compensation plans didn't evolve. Products didn't stay ahead of the curve. Messaging got stale. And when consumer priorities shifted, companies weren't ready. This is a GENERALIZATION. I know many of you did evolve.3. We're in the “Options Era”Let's say someone used to buy 100 things. Now their budget forces them to cut back. 10–30% of those go first. Did your product make the cut?Uber. Airbnb. Affiliate. Creator economy. Ecom dropshipping. All legit options now. If we don't create real, unique value, we lose.Those options weren't avail in 2008.4. Poor Customer RetentionMost companies still don't do a great job reselling the customer after the sale. The fortune isn't just in the follow-up—it's in the retention experience.5. False ExpectationsPeople heard “work from home” and thought “easy income.” They weren't ready for rejection, consistency, and leadership development. So they quit early.Lazy on Leadership DevelopmentWe stopped developing leaders because it was so easy!Companies and leaders have been back in the trenches. Some for the last 2 years but you don't just plant a seed and expect a tree to grow the next day. It takes time to see the fruits of your labor. We are starting to see some of those results already and we will continue to see more. This is the WEEDING out season.Listen up—go to www.rankandbanksystem.com right now. Why? Because if your network marketing check isn't where you want it, this is the fix. It's my 30-day Rank & Bank System—daily trainings from me, daily challenges that actually move the needle, and accountability that keeps you in the game. Here's the kicker: it's got a 100% money-back guarantee. You follow the system, show up for 30 days, and if your check doesn't grow, you pay nothing. Zero risk. Most programs drown you in fluff—this one's built to get you results fast, without the overwhelm. I've taken people from $400 a month to millions (not normal but possible) with this exact framework. You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain—go to www.rankandbanksystem.com and lock it in before you miss out. Let's make your bank account match your hustle.

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“ Companies have spent a lot of time and money creating really great user experience for humans. And now there's kind of this race to create a really good experience for AI agents.” Erik Reppel, head of engineering for the Coinbase Developer Platform, joins to explain why the x402 open payment standard he helped create might plug one of the oldest holes in the internet, and how the protocol could revolutionize commerce—with the help of cryptocurrency and AI. The BetaKit Podcast is presented by OVHcloud, the global cloud provider trusted by innovators worldwide. OVHcloud offers transparent, sovereign cloud solutions designed to help you build on your own terms—without vendor lock-in or hidden fees. With over 80 services available, you can build and scale your infrastructure confidently, knowing your data is hosted in Canada and supported by 44 data centres globally. Visit ovhcloud.com to get started with trusted cloud built for scale. Related links: x402: An open standard for internet-native payments A primer on the decentralized finance stack Coinbase Canada CEO pushes for crypto-friendly government just as company reveals hack that could cost up to $400 million USD

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, former Fortune 500 CEO Klaus Kleinfeld unpacks the real reason leaders—and their teams—burn out: a failure to manage energy, not time. Learn how elite performers stay in their “performance zone” by practicing micro-recharge habits like walking or breathing, why downtime is actually productive time when used intentionally, and how purpose acts as a laser, focusing scattered effort into transformative leadership. From saving lives with medical tech to turning around billion-dollar companies, Kleinfeld shows how understanding your energy dynamics—shifting between survival, performance, and recovery—can help you lead through crisis, make high-stakes decisions, and inspire lasting change.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/7jDCQWtsoiI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/klaus-kleinfeld-ceo-of-siemens-fortune-500-ceo/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ItD1wDCVr5VUZxiGhpZLK ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you want to own best-in-class companies, you need to own stocks with a high sticker price. Motley Fool Co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker, David Gardner, joined Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about how he thinks about valuation. They discuss: - Palantir's current valuation, and what investors should prepare for. - The value of paying up for “top dogs” and holding on to them for long periods of time. - Tesla's surprising performance over the past year. Companies discussed: PLTR, MELI, TSLA, SHOP, NFLX, AMZN, NVDA, AXON, ISRG Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: David Gardner Engineer: Rick Engdah Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.l Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Kyle Grieve chats with James and Abigail Zimmerman about the strength of growing and sustainable cash flowing businesses; the importance of strong balance sheets; how they navigate their circle of competence, and the steps they take to expand it; why simplicity is so important in an age of complexity, how they use cash as a boost, and not a drag on returns, and much more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:28 - How communities—public and private—can spark better investment ideas. 07:06 - Why free cash flow yield is their north star metric. 10:09 - How to tell if value drivers are simple or deceptively complex. 14:00 - Why staying inside your circle of competence protects your downside. 19:22 - How “Fort Knox” balance sheets help survive any market storm. 28:23 - Key signals that suggest a business can sustain high ROIC. 32:56 - What truly shows management is aligned, not just insider ownership. 43:25 - The hidden risks that make many retailers dangerous investments. 53:07 - How an equity-bond lens helps compare all asset classes. 01:06:39 - When to double down on winners. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join the exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Mastermind Community⁠⁠⁠⁠ to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Read about The Magic Formula here. Check out Value Investors Club here. Check out SumZero here. Check out MOI Global  here. Follow Kyle on ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠.  Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠We Study Billionaires Starter Packs⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow our official social media accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: ⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Finance Tool⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy exclusive perks from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠favorite Apps and Services⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠best business podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our ⁠⁠⁠⁠sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠: SimpleMining Hardblock AnchorWatch Unchained Fundrise DeleteMe CFI Education The Bitcoin Way Vanta Onramp Indeed Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠rating and review⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://premium.theinvestorspodcast.com/ Support our show by becoming a premium member! ⁠⁠https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Another call with Peter Wilson discussing how to prepare for Court and self defence in these dangerous times. #commonlaw #natural law #sovereignityAbout my Guest:Ex Royal Navy gunner and armourer, turned professional fighter. Owned and ran own martial arts gym for about 30 years. Always been aware of something not being right in the world, went deep into it after losing over £1million of property in 1 week including own home. So been up and been down even living in a car for a while with his wife Janine and 4 dogs. ---Awakening Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts  ⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠ ------------------What we Discussed: 00:45 Where did the Name Checkmate the Matrix come from08:20 Social media Attacks17:00 How to Protect yourself with uprise in Crime 18:50 You are going to be the Bodyguard of You22:00 Weapons to protect you28:10 Attackers do not want to be identified29:40 How do we Create Proper Legal Files33:20 A case against a local council34:20 Acting as a Trustee instead of a McKenzie friend38:30 Council woman claiming she underdtood the law44:00 Council Create their own Rules46:50 The File Needed for Court50:10 3 Copies of the Files needed for Court53:40 Are they allowed to Redact information on the documents 58:45 Getting video recordings after a Data Request1:03:00 Choose your Battles1:06:00 You must always reply to Registed Letter1:09:00 The Companies wait untill the last day to submit a claim1:11:00 AIB Bank did illegal activities1:13:00 The Pigeons must be in small groups and injected1:15:50 Chicken Farm destroyed1:17:00 Wild Cows in the UK1:21:00 Coal Mined in Australia sent to Japan then to UK1:23:00 The Peat in Ireland imported after closing Peat bogs1:23:00 Amazon trees cut for Climate change event1:23:45 The Stupidity of the Climate Change Activists1:26:25 Trying to catch Mc Donalds customers that dump packaging How to Contact Peter:  https://www.claimyourstrawman.com/ https://checkmatethematrix.com/?linkId=lp_513119&sourceId=roy&tenantId=checkmate-the-matrix https://linktr.ee/PeterWilsonReturnToDemocracy  ------------------------------More about the Awakening Podcast:All Episodes can be found at www.awakeningpodcast.org My Facebook Group Mentioned in this Episode https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572386459383 Awakening Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts  ⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠ Our Facebook Group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/royawakening #checkmatethematrix #ucc #peterwilson #trustee

Logan sits down with Jeffrey Katzenberg, Hollywood legend and co-founder of DreamWorks, and Sujay Jaswa, former CFO of Dropbox - together, the duo behind WndrCo. They talk about building enduring companies, bridging tech and media, and what makes a great CEO partnership. The conversation also touches on storytelling as a business superpower and lessons from scaling at different stages. Whether you're a founder or a media nerd, there's something here for you. (00:00) Intro (04:26) The Genesis of the Partnership (13:06) Building and Investing in Companies (20:27) The Team and Their Roles (26:52) Decision-Making Process (33:25) Balancing Dreams and Skepticism (35:06) The Dynamics of Partnerships (37:25) Transitioning to Tech (38:45) Cultural Differences in Industries (41:26) The Value of Failure and Success (44:37) Excitement in Emerging Technologies (48:23) The Venture Capital Game (56:42) The Dropbox Talent Network (01:01:20) AI's Impact on Media and Creativity (01:06:18) Transitioning to CG Animation at DreamWorks (01:08:39) Embracing Change in the Intelligence Revolution (01:11:52) The Role of AI in Enhancing Productivity (01:14:11) Building a Consumer Cybersecurity Business (01:23:49) The Mission to Protect Children Online (01:35:17) Reflections on Partnership and Innovation Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA

Turnarounds take longer than investors like to imagine. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Nike's return to Amazon. - The fundamentals and risks of investing in turnaround stories. - A fitness company with a potentially brighter future. Then, Motley Fool CIO, Andy Cross, and Senior Analyst, Asit Sharma, interview PubMatic CEO Rajeev Goel about trends in digital advertising and his company's future. Members of any Motley Fool service can access the whole conversation here: https://www.fool.com/premium/4056/coverage/2025/05/15/pubmatic-ceo-rajeev-goel-interview?_gl=1*wfzp4p*_gcl_au*MTE4NzAwNDAyMS4xNzQ3OTM0ODk3*_ga*MzY5MTIzMDUyLjE3NDc5MjMyNTM.*_ga_B6G4KMLCV0*czE3NDc5MzQ4OTckbzMkZzEkdDE3NDc5MzkzODQkajU1JGwxJGgzMjk1NDE2NDEkZEpJOEZWXzVabC1XWnV6ZHBicHZxZ0pmcXBubWdVRElrcmc. Companies discussed: NKE, CMG, UHC, BA, PTON, PUBM Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jim Gillies, Andy Cross, Asit Sharma, Rajeev Goel Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In one direction, there's digital. In the other, there's a treasure hunt. (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: - Target's off-the-mark results. - Lessons from TJX Companies' under-the-radar CEO. - What caused David to do a double-take when listening to Palo Alto's earnings call. Then, (17:05), Morgan Housel joins Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross for a conversation about investment decisionmaking and the psychology of spending money. Companies discussed: TGT, TJX, WMT, PANW Host: Mary Long Guests: David Meier, Andy Cross, Morgan Housel Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the weekend, President Trump told retailers to “eat the tariffs” after Walmart warned of price hikes spurred by the trade war. Across the country, retailers are making tough calls when it comes to tariff costs. So why is Home Depot in a better position to keep prices stable than Walmart? Also in this episode: stablecoins inch closer to bank distribution, turbine backlog slows energy sector growth and we get some advice on what to buy before more tariffs kick in.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org and consider making an investment in our future. 

Elon Musk is committed to Tesla for at least five more years. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Investing in companies with a singular leader. - Earnings results from Home Depot. - A listener's suggestion to create a “laziness” stock basket. Then, (17:04) Robert Brokamp answers listener questions about Roth IRAs and dividend investing. Companies discussed: TSLA, TTD, HD, DASH, UBER, DPZ, AMZN, WMT, NFLX, LYFT Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Jason Moser, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott MacKenzie hosts Paul Jackson on the Industrial Talk Podcast, highlighting the renaissance in the industry and the importance of innovation, collaboration, and education. Paul Jackson, CEO of Method.me, discusses their no-code CRM platform designed for small businesses, particularly those using QuickBooks. Jackson shares a case study of a custom medical cabinet manufacturer who used Method.me to streamline their estimate process, saving time and costs. He emphasizes the potential of no-code solutions to adapt to business changes and predicts AI integration for future customization. Jackson also mentions the challenges of ERP systems and the importance of adopting technology to avoid business plateaus. Action Items [ ] @Scott MacKenzie - Consider attending the Boston ME Device conference in September 30 - October 1, 2025, as it may be relevant for businesses in the medical manufacturing industry. [ ] Reach out to Paul Jackson at method.me/industrial-talk to learn more about the platform and how it could benefit your business. [ ] Explore the evaluation process and checklist that method.me provides to help businesses determine their software needs. Budget Custom estimate screen for a client cost $1,500. Method is cheaper and less time-consuming than ERP solutions. Competition ERPs were mentioned as complex and costly alternatives. Excel and pen/paper are common alternatives used by 62% of Method's customers. SOS inventory mentioned as complementary solution for stronger inventory management. Objections Cost might be a shock for those not used to custom solutions. Biggest competition is not using anything, relying on Excel or pen and paper. Adoption of technology versus current practices can be challenging for small businesses. Small business owners often become bottlenecks, struggling to automate processes. Need Custom medical cabinet manufacturer struggled with complex estimation process. Owner became bottleneck for company growth due to manual processes. Businesses struggle to adopt technology, often using Excel or pen/paper. Companies hit roadblocks when scaling, needing customizable software solutions. Sentiment The tone was overwhelmingly positive, with Scott expressing excitement about the solution. Paul shared success stories and benefits of Method's no-code platform enthusiastically. Scott described the conversation as "great" and the solution as "impressive". Outline Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Speaker 1 introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and innovations. Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners and highlights the importance of industrial professionals, encouraging them to own their achievements. Scott MacKenzie discusses the current renaissance in the industry and the excitement surrounding new technologies and solutions. Scott MacKenzie mentions his upcoming book, which will provide strategies for solving pain points in the industry, and encourages listeners to download it. Introduction of Paul Jackson and Method.me Scott MacKenzie introduces Paul Jackson, founder and CEO of Method.me, a CRM platform designed for small businesses. Paul Jackson's background is briefly discussed, including his experience in running a service business and his transition to software development. Scott MacKenzie emphasizes the importance of educating, collaborating, and innovating in the...

Over the weekend, President Trump told retailers to “eat the tariffs” after Walmart warned of price hikes spurred by the trade war. Across the country, retailers are making tough calls when it comes to tariff costs. So why is Home Depot in a better position to keep prices stable than Walmart? Also in this episode: stablecoins inch closer to bank distribution, turbine backlog slows energy sector growth and we get some advice on what to buy before more tariffs kick in.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org and consider making an investment in our future. 

Downgrades sound scary, but the U.S. is still the best place for investors to put money to work. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Moody's downgrading U.S. debt, and why it's somewhere between a symbolic and substantial update for investors. - Whether the downgrade and “Sell America” thinking means international investors are rethinking “there is no alternative” (TINA) to the U.S. - Coinbase joining the S&P 500, and crypto's continued march towards legitimacy. (16:16) Restaurant industry expert and Principal at Technomic David Henkes joins Ricky Mulvey to talk through why more consumers are brown-bagging it for lunch, and what successful restaurants are getting right. Companies discussed: WMT, COIN Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, David Henkes, Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices