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What does it really take to grow a family business, build a trusted local brand, and compete in a market full of short-term competitors?In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney sits down with Angi Hess, Vice President and General Manager of Spas and More, to talk about family business, leadership, marketing, company culture, and the evolution of the health and wellness market.Angi brings more than two decades of retail experience, including 19 years in management focused on human resources, payroll, and P&L management. Around 2016, she transitioned into the day-to-day operations of Spas and More as her father's health began to decline.Founded by her father in 2006, Spas and More has grown into a three-generation family business serving customers across Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois.In this conversation, Adam and Angi discuss:• Transitioning from retail management into leadership of a family business• Building Spas and More into a recognizable local brand• Shifting the company's messaging from luxury products to health, wellness, and recovery• Expanding beyond hot tubs into swim spas, infrared saunas, and cold plunges• Competing against fly-by-night companies through trust, consistency, and local service• Using home shows and expos as a major customer acquisition channel• Managing advertising internally to stay connected to performance data• Understanding how economic and political uncertainty can affect consumer buying behavior• Expanding across a large multi-state territory while keeping delivery and service in-house• Creating a family-first company culture with competitive wages and employee benefits• Leading from the front and being willing to do any job required to support the teamAngi also explains why Spas and More made the decision to build its own brand rather than relying exclusively on the Master Spas name. By emphasizing in-house delivery, service, and long-term customer relationships, the company has been able to differentiate itself in a competitive market.She also shares how the business has evolved alongside changing consumer priorities, positioning hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, and cold plunges not simply as luxury purchases, but as investments in physical health, recovery, and mental well-being.

In this episode, Dr. Judith reveals why dissatisfaction can persist even in a “good life,” explaining that the problem often isn't wanting more but having too many competing desires pulling at once. She reframes the key question from “What do I want?” to “What part of me is doing the wanting?” noting desires can come from preference, real needs, fear, old wounds, comparison, absorbed expectations, or the soul's quieter pull toward truth, growth, and authenticity. Using examples like Angie avoiding conflict and Claire the caretaker, she shows how unrecognized contradictions can make relationships feel disappointing and turn unspoken needs into others' responsibility. She offers a practical exercise—“the desire beneath the desire”—to identify what we believe a want will give us and what belongs to circumstances versus inner attention, emphasizing awareness over suppression.00:00 Why Enough Feels Empty01:01 Wanting Is Human02:24 Who Is Wanting03:28 Midlife Wants Multiply05:57 Desire Levels Explained08:12 Divine Alignment09:05 Too Many Drivers11:40 Angie Conflict Example14:13 Relationship Contradictions17:19 Claire Caretaker Example20:16 Soul Perspective23:33 Prism Of Wants25:33 Desire Beneath Desire27:46 Weekly Invitation28:40 Closing And Next Week

VC experts on why Physical AI funding is heating up | E2333 This Week In Startups is made possible by: partner 1 - link partner 2 - link partner 3 - link   Today's show: Are we one step closer to data centers in space? Katelin Holloway of Seven Seven Six and Paige Doherty of Behind Genius Ventures break it down what it would take. Plus investor interest is surging in Physical AI companies. Paige explains why she backs applications of physical AI over general-purpose robotics, and how her thesis on multimodal AI led to the largest check she's ever written. We then dive into the Pentagon's rollout of ChatGPT Mil and Grok for Government. And Katelin gives us her insight into how VCs are investing in Europe and the regulations behind the scenes. Guests: Katelin Holloway on X: https://x.com/katelin_cruse Seven Seven Six: https://sevensevensix.com/ Paige Doherty on X: https://x.com/paigefinnn Behind Genius Ventures: https://www.behindgeniusventures.com/ Full Transcript and Summary, powered by Plaud https://web.plaud.ai/s/pub_772dbc9f-cd78-4de7-911e-8d3ee2883fbb::AF3ncHtIZkSyKKL-K-XUZBAUBEdoQQBEGCQSsja3gXsll8Dm6-Xbrrlhk7g8U-xwIW9kHyYwaB0dBuoC Related Links: Department of War adds ChatGPT Mil and Grok for Government: https://fortune.com/2026/09/01/pentagon-chatgpt-grok-government-military-ai-members-pete-hegseth-defense-department/ OpenAI for Government: https://openai.com/global-affairs/introducing-openai-for-government/ Starshield — SpaceX's government/defense arm: https://www.spacex.com/starshield/ UN work on LAWS (Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems): https://disarmament.unoda.org/the-convention-on-certain-conventional-weapons/background-on-laws-in-the-ccw/ European Commission designates ChatGPT a VLOSE: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commission-designates-chatgpt-reddit-roblox-under-digital-services-act Commission press release: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1772 Euronews on why a chatbot that searches the live web counts as a search engine: https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/31/eu-places-chatgpt-reddit-and-roblox-under-strictest-digital-safety-rules Entrepreneur First: https://www.joinef.com/posts/introducing-the-bridge/ Henrick Johansson, the European VC persona: https://x.com/compliantvc Starcloud — orbital data centers: https://www.starcloud.com/ Starcloud raises $250M at a $2.3B: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260821884035/en/Starcloud-Raises-$250-Million-at-$2.3-Billion-Valuation-to-Scale-AI-with-Orbital-Data-Centers "From Sputnik to Starship: Estimating the experience curve of space launch technology" https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/5/7/pgag217/8732400 Cambridge Bennett Schoo: https://www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/blog/is-space-trade-the-next-global-transport-revolution/ Crunchbase News: physical AI startups raised $47.4B across 521 deals in H1 2026: https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/physical-ai-funding-startups-robotics-aerospace-h1-2026/ Crunchbase News on record defense-tech funding: https://news.crunchbase.com/defense-tech/startup-venture-funding-all-time-record-ai-anduril/ Jensen Huang's prediction: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/executive-insights/ Zipline: https://www.flyzipline.com/ Nox Metals: https://www.noxmetals.com/ CNBC: Anthropic changes its data retention policy: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/01/anthropic-data-retention.html Bloomberg on the plan to let enterprises hold the 30-day window: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/anthropic-plans-to-change-data-retention-policy-for-advanced-ai Plaud — sponsor; the wearable AI note-taker → **https://plaud.ai/twist** (code TWIST for 10% off) Harmonic: https://harmonic.ai/ Timestamps: 0:00 Why making it to Fund IV is when it gets real 9:24 Pentagon rolls out ChatGPT Mil and Grok for Government 10:49 Sentry - Your team should be focused on shipping features — not chasing down bugs. New users can get $240 in free credits when they go to https://sentry.io/twist and use the code TWIST 11:53 Paige on defense tech and three years at Northrop Grumman 13:40 Katelin: The bottleneck used to be winning the contract, now it's surviving one 16:13 Autonomous weapons, robot dogs, and the Boston Dynamics conversation in Paris 19:07 Lightfield - Name one person who's ever enjoyed updating a CRM. Exactly. Lightfield's AI agent does it for you — it even prospects and books your meetings. Used by thousands of startups. Free at https://lightfield.app 22:03 EU designates ChatGPT a "very large online search engine" under the DSA 24:54 Katelin's contrarian take: Europe is undercapitalized 29:56 Odoo - The all-in-one business platform. Your first app is free! Get started today at https://Odoo.com/twist 31:07 Starcloud raises $250M at a $2.3B valuation 53:06 Competing with Elon: the single point of failure for the whole space economy 57:49 Physical AI raised ~$47B in the first half of 2026 1:03:42 Jason's Zipline regret and the death of "hardware is hard" 1:07:07 Is "unc" a compliment? 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This episode unpacks the potential purposes and implications of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's recent surprise trip to Moscow.   Host: James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR   Guest: Stephen Sestanovich, George F. Kennan Senior Fellow for Russian and Eurasian Studies, CFR   We Discuss: What is actually known about CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unannounced trip to Moscow, and how the visit became public. Whether Ratcliffe's conspicuous arrival by military aircraft across the Latvian border suggests the publicity was deliberate rather than a failed attempt at secrecy. Competing explanations for the visit's purpose, from warning Russia against escalation to sending a message on Iran. How unusual it is for a CIA director to make such a trip, and how it compares to Bill Burns's 2021 visit to Moscow. How the intended audiences for the visit may include not just the Kremlin but also Russian and European elites, as well as the U.S. Congress as it weighs a new Russia sanctions bill. Whether the trip is part of an effort to relieve domestic political pressure on Donald Trump, who faces demands to get tough on Russia.  How the Trump administration has struggled to reconcile firmness toward Russia with openness to diplomacy, including ambiguity surrounding the Alaska summit and a proposed tripartite summit.   Mentioned on the Episode:   Vladimir Putin, with Nataliya Gevorkyan, Natalya Timakova, and Andrei Kolesnikov, First Person: An Astonishingly Frank Self-Portrait by Russia's President Vladimir Putin, PublicAffairs   Barak Ravid, “CIA Director Ratcliffe Floated Trump-Putin-Zelensky Summit During Moscow Visit, Sources Say,” Axios   “Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (S.1241),” U.S. Congress   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/the-cia-directors-not-so-secret-trip-to-moscow   Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribeDisinformation about clean energy is showing up everywhere — online after every blackout, at county commission meetings about siting new projects, in regulatory dockets stuffed with fake comments. GoodPower, which combines a C3 education arm with a C4 advocacy arm, is trying to fight back with a network of thousands of content creators, rapid-response campaigns around storms and grid failures, and an AI tool that detects manufactured public comments. I talk with CEO Leah Qusba about what they've tried, what they've measured, and what actually works.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction03:06 – What the disinformation claims, and who spreads it05:57 – From Action for the Climate Emergency to GoodPower08:38 – Building a creator network in non-political verticals14:17 – Competing with talk radio and Fox News18:26 – Winter Storm Fern and the rapid response system23:26 – Measuring whether a deployment actually worked27:24 – Pre-bunking and the 80-county experiment33:18 – Getting people off the couch and into the room38:10 – AI agents and where human judgment sits42:05 – Keeping the C3 and the C4 distinct47:13 – Battery fires, Moss Landing, and talking to fire chiefs50:54 – TrueVoice and manufactured public comment56:13 – Whether AI will overwhelm the comment process58:11 – The best messages that actually land1:04:22 – Super PACs, budgets, and what comes next

Prime retail space is hard to find. How does solidcore keep growing?Solidcore is scaling fast. The boutique fitness brand will have approximately 190 locations open by the end of the month, up from about 85 when Josh Rainey joined the company. It expects to reach roughly 240 locations by the end of next year.The demand is there. The real estate is the harder part.Josh, senior director of real estate and growth at solidcore, joins Chris Ressa to explain what it takes to expand a national fitness concept when nearly every growing retailer wants the same 1,800- to 3,000-square-foot spaces.Solidcore is pursuing high-quality real estate across tier-one and tier-two markets, but it does not rely on one property type. The team studies how customers move through each trade area, what conveniences they expect, and which destinations already fit their routines. A street-front studio may work in New York. Surface parking could be critical in Texas. A grocery-anchored center can win when it offers the right mix of food, services, and daily traffic.The larger lesson is that good real estate is not defined by a category. It is defined by the customer.Josh also shares how solidcore doubled the size of a high-performing Chelsea studio by taking over the adjacent space. The expansion required the brand to revisit its lease, navigate a landmarked New York City building, and connect the two studios while closing for only 72 hours. What began as an unusual solution has become a model solidcore plans to replicate.The conversation goes beyond finding available boxes. It examines how co-tenancy reinforces customer habits, why convenience changes from market to market, and how a retailer's lease priorities evolve as the company matures.For landlords, retailers, and investors, solidcore's growth offers a clear takeaway: winning locations come from understanding how people actually use a place—and creating enough value to make them return.What You'll HearHow solidcore grew from approximately 85 studios to nearly 190 locationsWhy the 1,800- to 3,000-square-foot range has become one of retail's most competitiveHow solidcore evaluates street retail, grocery-anchored centers, lifestyle projects, and freestanding locationsWhy customer behavior matters more than adhering to one preferred property typeHow food, beverage, and complementary co-tenants can reinforce a seven-visit-per-month fitness routineWhy parking expectations in Texas are different from those in Los Angeles or MiamiWhat the shift toward services, wellness, and specialized fitness means for retail real estateHow solidcore doubled the size of a successful Chelsea studioWhat a growing retailer can gain by reopening and restructuring an existing leaseWhy reliable rent payments, reinvestment, and a clear growth story matter to landlordsChapters00:00 — Welcome to Retail RetoldChris introduces Josh Rainey, senior director of real estate and growth at solidcore.01:02 — Building a career in retail real estateJosh shares how an early fascination with places and development led him to the retailer side of the business.03:16 — Solidcore's growth storyThe brand has grown from approximately 85 locations to nearly 190, with more expansion ahead.05:10 — Where fitness spending is movingJosh explains why consumers continue to invest in health, wellness, services, and specialized workouts.06:15 — Why boutique fitness keeps fragmentingSmaller classes, specialized formats, recovery, and flexibility are reshaping the fitness landscape.09:40 — Competing for retail's most wanted spaceSolidcore's preferred size range puts the brand in direct competition with many other expanding concepts.11:14 — Choosing the right type of real estateStreet retail, lifestyle centers, grocery-anchored properties, and freestanding buildings can all work under the right conditions.13:34 — Co-tenancy that strengthens a routineJosh breaks down how food, beverage, and complementary brands can make a center more valuable to solidcore customers.15:00 — Convenience changes by marketParking, transit, access, and local expectations influence what makes a location viable.17:40 — The Chelsea expansion storyA high-performing studio needed more capacity, so solidcore looked through the wall instead of across the market.20:46 — Renegotiating for growthThe brand blended the expanded premises into one lease while updating language that no longer matched its standards.23:08 — Connecting two studios in 72 hoursSolidcore kept disruption to a minimum while creating a contiguous dual-studio location.24:38 — A new brand and a larger ecosystemJosh previews solidcore's next concept and the company's ambition to capture more of the customer's wellness spending.25:32 — Retail rapid fireJosh makes the case for bringing back Burdines and Sharper Image—and admits where Chris would find him at Target.

“We need to lower our prices.” I'm hearing this more and more because of how cutthroat it feels right now.  But before you do that, you need to see the math. Because a tiny drop in price can have a serious impact on your bottom line. And the good news? The opposite is true, too.   That's why some roofers are actually increasing prices right now instead of dropping them. You'll see why in this new video.   Plus, I'll show you: How much a 2% price change can impact your bottom line. Why losing a job over price doesn't necessarily mean you're too expensive. The 4 numbers that can create significant growth for a roofing company without any more leads. If you've felt pressure to lower your prices just to keep up with the competition, watch this before you change anything. Watch: Dropping Prices to Compete? I Ran the Math. It's Brutal. P.S. This is exactly the kind of thinking we're bringing into the Roofing STRONG Alliance™. Competing in today's market means learning to play a smarter game, and that's what we are doing together inside the Roofing STRONG Alliance™: https://rsa.pro/=============Join The Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ (RSA): https://rsa.pro/Exclusively available to The TAMKO Edge® Certified Contractors at no additional cost.FREE Starter Membership (RSA): https://rsa.pro/freePODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fSQievSpotify: https://bit.ly/3eMAqJeFOLLOWFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInThe views and opinions expressed are based on Adam's long tenure and personal experiences as a roofing service consultant prior to coming to TAMKO. As such, his views are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice regarding insurance, financing, legal matters, compliance, or business transactions. Communication techniques demonstrated are intended solely to help contractors better understand and serve homeowners — not to encourage manipulative, deceptive, or high-pressure sales practices. Contractors must ensure their sales and business practices comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including consumer protection, telemarketing, lending, and employment laws. Pricing, revenue, and performance examples are illustrative only and are not guaranteed. Third-party claims cited have not been verified by TAMKO. Viewers are encouraged to consult qualified professionals before applying these concepts or making any decisions related to their business operations.Content produced on or before 5/13/26 was previously produced by The Roof Strategist, TAMKO Building Products LLC makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or applicability to current products, programs, or operations.

Are you actively creating sales opportunities, or are you waiting for business to come to you?While traveling through Greece and Albania, Ace noticed something that reminded him of a lesson he's learned throughout his career in sales and business: the people who generate business don't sit behind the counter and wait.They activate it.In this video, Ace breaks down what it means to become an "activator" in sales and how salespeople can create more opportunities using the resources already around them.From organizing and reworking old leads to reaching out to your network, using social media, sending emails and texts, asking for referrals, and finding new ways to get in front of prospects, there are opportunities everywhere when you're willing to create the activity.If you're in sales, business development, or entrepreneurship, this is a mindset you can immediately apply to your own pipeline.Topics Covered:• How to generate more sales• Creating your own sales opportunities• Sales prospecting• Lead generation• Building a sales pipeline• Following up with old leads• Sales activity and execution• Competing in today's sales market• Sales mindset• Business developmentSupport the show⚡READY TO BUILD A REAL CAREER IN SALES, MORTGAGES, OR LEADERSHIP?Apply here and choose your track. Already happy with your career? Grab the standalone products and trainings anytime inside the shop.

The players awaken in high spirits, but any sense of relief is short-lived as paranoiacontinues to ripple through the manor. With the endgame drawing closer, loyalties aretested and even the strongest alliances begin to show signs of strain.As suspicion intensifies, several players quietly work to shape the next vote, sharingtheories, sounding out allies and setting their sights on potential targets. But withsecrets proving increasingly difficult to contain, attempts to control the game threaten tocreate fresh divisions within the group.The latest mission puts the players' accuracy to the test as they take aim at a series ofurns, with the chance to add thousands of dollars to the prize pot. There is also anopportunity to gain valuable protection, raising the stakes even further as players weighup their own survival against the needs of the group. Back at the manor, battle lines begin to form ahead of a tense Roundtable showdown.Competing accusations throw the room into uncertainty as players desperately try toseparate fact from manipulation.With confidence beginning to crack and the balance of power hanging by a thread,every vote matters. And as another dramatic night approaches, the remaining playersare forced to consider just how well they really know the people sitting beside them. The show would be no fun without your help so comment and find out more here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/faithfulto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/faithfulto⁠⁠ Also help with the show here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/faithful⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to our sponsor Quince: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/faithfulto⁠⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do patients see your med spa as truly different, or just another option to compare on price? In this episode, I break down the commodity med spa problem and why personalized care, patient education, and customized treatments aren't enough to create differentiation. I share how copying competitors, relying on discounts, and building a menu around one-off services can make your practice easier to price shop. Tune in to learn how to create a unique position, proprietary offers, and a category-of-one experience that makes your med spa stand out for something more than price.HIGHLIGHTSThe signs your med spa has become a commodity.Why “personalized care” isn't real differentiation.How copying competitors makes you easier to price shop.The problem with building your menu around one-off services.Why competing on price requires a completely different business model.How a proprietary menu helps you become a category of one.What Drybar and FedEx can teach you about positioning.RESOURCES + LINKSBuild a signature package with Ask Heather AI - https://heatherterveen.com/build/Create your own signature menu using Ask Heather AI - watch how HERE!Turn every consult into a 10K sale with Heather AI! Learn more about The Med Spa Advantage HEREFOLLOWHeather: @heatherterveenWebsite: heatherterveen.com

Most health experts who take insurance have been told the same thing. If you want to make real money, drop insurance and start selling high-ticket cash pay programs. I like a good cash pay program. I also think that advice gets applied to practices where it makes very little sense. This episode is a real coaching conversation with my client Angelina, who owns an established, heavily insurance-based dietitian practice in Ohio. She has clients, she gets referrals from gastroenterology groups, and her reimbursement rates are solid. The most important question for her business was never whether to blow up a working model. It was how to make that model more profitable, more differentiated, and less dependent on adding sessions to her calendar. We build a hybrid offer in real time, where insurance covers the clinical sessions and the client pays separately for the testing, messaging access, and resources insurance was never going to cover. We get into pricing, continuity, boundaries around access, and how to position a practice so the big insurance-based platforms stop being competitors at all. If the only two options you've been given are more 1:1 sessions or stop taking insurance, this conversation gives you a third option that's got serious potential. Timeline Highlights [00:00] – Why "stop taking insurance" is the wrong first move for an established practice [08:16] – Angelina's setup: buying a twenty-year-old insurance-based practice in Ohio [12:57] – How a hybrid offer works and what the cash portion actually pays for [15:51] – Competing with Nourish, Fay, and BerryStreet without competing on price [20:44] – Naming the specific result: healing IBS and IBD instead of managing symptoms [29:08] – Building a low-ticket continuity offer so clients don't disappear at month four [33:10] – What belongs on the cash-pay side: testing, meal plans, supplements, portal resources [37:40] – Pricing the hybrid when insurance already covers part of the total [42:44] – Why graduating every client costs you revenue and costs them results [48:40] – Setting messaging boundaries before you need them [55:45] – SEO, GEO, and Google reviews for a practice built on local referrals [1:04:41] – Doubling income without adding a single session Top Quotes from the Episode "You can't out-price a company with venture funding and insurance leverage. The move is to build something they aren't even offering." "Nobody stands in a parking lot deciding between McDonald's and a good gourmet burger. Those aren't the same product, and your practice shouldn't be the same product as a platform handing out free sessions." "Insurance teaches people to buy an hour of your time. A signature offer teaches them to buy a result." "The cash portion of a hybrid offer covers everything insurance was never going to pay for, which is usually the part that creates the outcome." "Not everyone wants to be graduated. I've worked with the same trainer for eleven years because I like having the help, and your clients are no different." "People overstuff their deliverables and then spend years on the hook for all of it. The better question is what's the least amount of support someone needs to get what they came for." "Set the boundary before you need it. Renegotiating access after someone has already crossed the line is a much harder conversation." "This model lets you earn twice as much from the same number of sessions, or keep the income steady and cut your session load in half." Links & Resources Take the CEO Type Quiz Practice Better (EHR, client portal, messaging, program delivery) If this one landed, follow the podcast, leave a review, and send it to a practitioner who's been told insurance is the reason they aren't making enough.

The guys break down the arrival of Broderick Jones and his immediate battle for the starting right tackle position with Terrence Steele. They also analyze Bill Barnwell's latest NFL projections for the upcoming season and dive into internal station history during a special "Ask Us Anything" segment.

The most fulfilling kind of success has less to do with what you build for yourself and more to do with what you're able to give to others.Our guest today is Joe Daly, founder of Daly Goods, a custom leather goods company rooted in Waco, Texas. Born in Minnesota, Joe met his wife in Missouri before eventually putting down roots in the Lone Star State. Behind his craftsmanship is a deep commitment to helping people give meaningful gifts while using his business to model radical, intentional generosity.In this episode, host Kevin Prewett sits down with Joe to trace his journey from managing complex operations and inventory to taking the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. Joe shares how a simple leatherworking kit grew into a thriving brand, along with the operational challenges, pricing decisions, and patience required to build a physical product business centered on quality.Together, they explore the deeper purpose behind building a values-driven venture. Joe shares how shifting the focus from profit margins to serving others can redefine success, offering a refreshing perspective on business as a vehicle for generosity, stewardship, and lasting legacy.Key TakeawaysThe Ultimate Life Strategy. True fulfillment stems from active generosity, creating an impact that revenue alone can never achieve.Mastery Begins with Patience. Building a quality product requires embracing steep learning curves and committing to continuous refinement.Evolve Beyond Trial and Error. Scaling beyond a hobby demands transitioning from casual experimentation to repeatable systems and operational structure.Value Over Price Tag. Competing on price is a race to the bottom; focusing on craft and connection justifies premium positioning.Serve First, Sell Second. Reframing sales as genuine problem-solving builds deep customer loyalty that advertising cannot buy.Embrace Purposeful Stewardship. Treating a business as a platform for service fundamentally improves leadership, culture, and community impact.Listen to the EpisodeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risingtidestartups Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-tide-startups/id1330525474 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eq7unl70TRPsBhjLEsNZR Website: https://risingtidestartups.com/Connect with Joe DalyWebsite: https://dalygoods.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalygoodsco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-daly-67b31928/Closing Thought "It really is more blessed to give than receive. Ff you want to live a good life, be generous. That's the ultimate 'life hack.' And it's not a hack—it's just true." — Joe DalySponsor ShoutoutsNaviqus Virtual Services - Hassle-free administrative support services that are efficient, affordable, and tailored to your needs. Check out https://naviqus.com now to jumpstart your business for 2026!Podbrand Media - Have you ever considered starting your own podcast for your company or brand?  Podbrandmedia.com can help.   

Matt Armanino traded a law career and a stint at PeopleSoft for the CEO seat at Armanino, a top-20 firm he once never imagined joining. He tells Randy on Episode 284 of The Unique CPA that nearly two decades later, he's steering almost 3,000 people through what he considers the largest technology shift of his lifetime. Focusing on AI's effect on billable hours, Matt explains why his firm shifting to value billing years ago, long before generative AI made it an absolute necessity. Culture, he says, is the real differentiator once technical knowledge becomes cheap, and Matt traces Armanino's "build anything" philosophy back to a Peter Drucker quote and a Pat Lencioni exercise that took a full day to answer one question: "Why does Armanino exist?" Curiosity as a career advantage and a firm-wide bet on becoming indispensable rather than replaceable round out a discussion about what accounting looks like once knowledge stops being scarce and you have to differentiate yourself more than ever. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

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Some days it feels like there's a ton of different voices in your head—each one saying something different. Which do we listen to? One says, "Do this," while another says, "No, stay here," and then guilt, fear, or another emotion gets added to the mix. In this episode, we're talking about where those competing thoughts and emotions can come from and how to make sense of them without automatically believing, obeying, or shutting them down. We'll look at the different parts of our inner experience, why emotions, predictions, beliefs, and needs aren't all the same thing, and how our past experiences can influence what feels loudest in the moment. Most importantly, we'll talk about what it looks like to bring all of those voices before the Holy Spirit, allowing them to be heard without allowing them to lead. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why It Can Feel Like You Have Conflicting Voices Inside [02:00] Understanding the Different Parts of Your Inner Experience [05:00] Emotions, Predictions, Beliefs + Needs Aren't All the Same [08:00] When Your Past Experiences Get Loud [10:00] Bringing Your Inner Noise to God Instead of Shutting It Down [14:00] Letting Every Voice Have a Seat—but Not the Head of the Table [17:00] Knowing What to Process With God + What to Bring to Someone Else [20:00] Taking Your Thoughts Captive Under the Authority of Christ RESOURCES: Emotional Confidence Club This month's Emotional Confidence Club topic goes deeper into how to make sense of the different voices inside, what to do when one voice gets especially loud, and how to discern what God may be asking you to do. The club takes these concepts beyond learning and helps you actually practice them in real-life situations alongside other Christian women. Learn more: AliciaMichelle.com/club RELATED EPISODES: Ep 374: 5 Types of Emotional Overwhelm—Which Are You Experiencing? Ep 373: What Is Emotional Regulation (And Why It's More Than Calming Yourself Down)  Ep 372: Why Managing Overwhelm Is Where Emotional Healing Begins  Send us Fan Mail

Ryan Sewell and Mike Bockino are two of the best routesetters in the world. Together they have almost 50 years of routesetting experience for countless USA Climbing events and World Cups.Today, they join Josh and Carlo to discuss the level of international events and the current direction of competition routesetting. They also debate Josh and Carlo's controversial opinions on the WC scoring system from Good Temps #16.*Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):*- Is crimping bolt holds and behind volumes cheating?- How important is getting a route setting certificationJoin Patreon: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HEREVisit our podcast page: HERE

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In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the latest CTE findings and the Cowboys' expectations heading into the season after missing the playoffs the last two years. Finally, we discuss the pain in the ass that is remodeling your house.

Our guest today Will Potter's new book, Little Red Barns, started as a tale about censorship in journalism around industrial agriculture, but became something much bigger: a 10 year investigation look at how factory farming, an ages old mythos of family farms, and the rise of authoritarian politics have all worked in tandem to produce social, economic, and ecological disaster.Will is an investigative journalist and author of Green Is the New Red. In this conversation, we talk about what he found writing Little Red Barns, from the industry's efforts to keep cameras out of factory farms to what that secrecy is really protecting.In this episode, we explore: The story of the “little red barn” that masks a darker truth about industrial agriculture What led Will to spend a decade investigating factory farms and how the project grew beyond ag gag laws How ag gag laws work, and how they've been used to prosecute journalists and whistleblowers Competing visions for what comes next: What role animals play, and should play, in our food system How Will connects factory farming to the broader rise of authoritarian politicsMore about Will:Will Potter is an award-winning investigative journalist and TED Senior Fellow who exposes political repression and the erosion of civil liberties. His reporting and commentary have appeared in The Washington Post, Foreign Policy, and Rolling Stone, and has helped overturn prosecutions and challenge censorship laws. He has been invited to testify before the U.S. Congress, the Australian Parliament, and the Council of Europe, advocating for protest rights and press freedom. His landmark book Green Is the New Red revealed how governments and corporations have labeled nonviolent activists as “terrorists.” Counter Terrorism Unit surveillance documents described it as “compelling and well-written.” His new book, Little Red Barns, is the result of a 10-year investigation into factory farms and rising fascism, and was recently named one of Publishers Weekly's most-anticipated releases and a starred review.Will's journalism and scholarship have been heavily influenced by growing up in the hardcore punk scene, and he has collaborated with bands including Rise Against. He was previously a Knight-Wallace Fellow and visiting professor at the University of Michigan, and was named the distinguished journalist-in-residence at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas.————-Agrarian Futures is produced by Alexandre Miller, who also wrote our theme song. This episode was edited by Drew O'Doherty.

In the 1,004th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz welcome Garrett Adelstein to the show to talk about his upcoming poker book, Beneath the Cards, which will release on September 1. The new poker memoir discusses Garrett's life as a whole, which of course includes the highly controversial and divisive Jack-Four cheating allegations from the Hustler Casino Live (HCL) stream involving Robbi Jade Lew. Garrett opens up about the situation, including the immediate aftermath, how it has impacted his life, and how he feels about it all now. Plus, what may happen when the book drops and reopens that can of worms. According to Garrett, he has some previously unreleased circumstantial evidence that may change a few people's minds. This show is the perfect way to set the stage before the explosive new book hits the shelves, so don't miss your opportunity to hear from the man himself. Oh, and you can preorder your copy of the book on Amazon here. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 00:25 | Garrett Adelstein joins 01:30 | Why write a book? 03:45 | The infamous J4 hand 09:15 | How does Garrett feel about the reactions? 11:30 | What else is in the book? 14:00 | Mike's interaction with Garrett 17:45 | Competing on Survivor 22:30 | Self-improvement 24:15 | WPT Seoul & WPT Global 25:12 | Creating the audiobook  28:45 | What's next? 33:09 | Upcoming documentary-style video 35:45 | Get your copy of Beneath the Cards

In the latest episode of Executive Function, Brett sits down with Jay Parikh, Executive Vice President of CoreAI at Microsoft. Before joining Microsoft, Jay spent over a decade as Facebook's global head of engineering, scaling the company from a few hundred engineers to billions of users, then ran the cybersecurity company Lacework as CEO through its acquisition by Fortinet. In this conversation, he breaks down the five ingredients of great engineering leadership, discusses why he'd rather run two competing bets in parallel than forecast a winner, and explains why company culture remains more important than ever for teams to get right. In today's episode, we discuss: The five ingredients that separate excellent engineering leadership from the rest How to protect your team from large shifts in public perception The mindset shift organizations need to maintain speed at scale How every layer of the organization needs to stay connected to the customer Why Jay runs "brain trusts" of senior ICs with zero managers in the room References Akamai: https://www.akamai.com/ AWS: https://aws.amazon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ George Conrades: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeconrades/ Mark Zuckerberg: https://x.com/finkd Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/ Paul Sagan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sagan-59654a1/ Tom Leighton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tleighton/ Where to find Jay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayparikh/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/jayparikh Where to find Brett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson Where to find First Round Capital Website: https://firstround.com/ First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:36 How leadership changes through exponential growth 02:21 The five ingredients that define excellent engineering leadership 07:51 What actually drives culture at a company as it scales 12:05 The physics behind why everything slows down at scale 18:57 The fastest team of Jay's career, and why size mattered 22:44 Why every team should think like an FDE 26:20 Managing a team through wild swings in public perception 29:07 What's different about leading through the steepest S-curve moments 33:58 Why onboarding well means going slow to go fast 37:41 Is AI actually new, or is history just repeating? 41:35 What actually counts as a "big bet" worth taking 45:01 The concrete big bets that reshaped Facebook's entire technology stack 47:35 Why vertical integration keeps being the right call as companies scale 51:46 How being a startup CEO reshaped Jay as a leader 1:01:26 Why Jay overruled Zuckerberg's instinct to skip efficiency

Dane Moore covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for Blue Wire Podcasts. He joins Chad via the John Schuster Coldwell Banker Hotline to talk about the Timberwolves' acquisition of Jonathan Kuminga for their open power forward position. Chad and Dane chat about what this means for the organization, for Anthony Edwards and what needs to happen for this new grouping to be successful. Chad worries about buy in for team defense from the gifted players they've gathered for this year's campaign.

On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish visits with Virginia head coach Ryan Odom ahead of year two in Charlottesville. GP and Ryan discuss the returning talent, last year's 30-win season, a very aggressive schedule and plenty more.(0:00) Intro + let's talk Virginia(1:45) Ryan Odom joins the show!(2:15) Thijs de Ridder is back and Ryan has plenty of retention(5:45) Chance Mallory will have a big-time role this season(7:00) Assessing talent coming from mid-major basketball(9:30) Roster Breakdown: the group tasked with following up a 30-win season(11:45) A tougher non-conference schedule & scheduling philosophy(14:00) Competing against teams with deep pockets like Duke & Louisville(20:45) Ryan's careerTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 1164 Today I do not want you trying to be number one, okay? I don't want it anymore. Wait till you hear what this is all about. AI Hacks - https://www.screwthecommute.com/aihacks SEO in 2026 - https://legacy.sba.gov/event/86695 AI Search Visibility - https://www.searchenginejournal.com/sejlive-august26/ How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars See Tom's Stuff – https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates 00:23 Tom's introduction to Don't Try To Be Number One 02:00 Do not waste money on Search Engine Optimization 04:42 You want AI to say "Here's the company I recommend" 06:28 Competing for Rankings vs Recommendations Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ Screw The Commute Podcast Producer - https://screwthecommute.com/larryguerrera/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ This is the shopping cart system Tom uses! Kartra - https://screwthecommute.com/kartra/ Copywriting901 - https://copywriting901.com/ Become a Great Podcast Guest - https://screwthecommute.com/greatpodcastguest Training - https://screwthecommute.com/training Disabilities Page - https://imtcva.org/disabilities/ Tom's Patreon Page - https://screwthecommute.com/patreon/ Tom on TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@digitalmultimillionaire/ Email Tom: Tom@ScrewTheCommute.com Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes One Person Opportunities - https://screwthecommute.com/1163/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/

Why isn't Amber at Kroger with Tony. Why do the other stations get better things than Tony. Today’s Popcorn Moment: Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin smears as a "psychotic dictator." Marketplace on hiatus until we figure things out. Competing restaurant promotions in Indy. SpaceX puts $100 Billion into Louisiana. What can Indiana do to attract investment? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony's live from Noblesville. 200,000 face Visa revocations. If we aren't going to put the squeeze on China when dealing with Iran, then what are we doing? Dolly Parton dead at 80. Why in the world does it take two weeks to get the power back on in Northwest Indiana? Why isn't Amber at Kroger with Tony. Why do the other stations get better things than Tony. Today’s Popcorn Moment: Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin smears as a "psychotic dictator." Marketplace on hiatus until we figure things out. Competing restaurant promotions in Indy. SpaceX puts $100 Billion into Louisiana. What can Indiana do to attract investment? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooklyn is the team nobody wants to draw, New Jersey may have made the wrong pick, and St. Louis looks like a machine built to steamroll the bracket. If you care about the MLP playoff picture, this is the episode that makes the whole weekend feel bigger. Nico and Zane break down the biggest decisions heading into New York, including the shocking New Jersey vs. Brooklyn matchup choice, whether lineup changes are coming, and why the Shock, Fives, and Flash all have very different paths to the title. They also rank every possible finals matchup and explain which championship pairing would be electric, which would be a letdown, and why this postseason could finally deliver the rivalry pickleball has been waiting for. Then Grayson Goldin joins the show for one of the most powerful comeback stories in pro pickleball. Six months after suffering two strokes and losing his ability to speak, Grayson returns to the court and wins gold in Shenzhen, describing the fear, the recovery, the rehab, and the mental battle behind getting his game and his voice back.

Show Highlights: Three questions to radically self-assess differentiation in co-ops. [02:49] Why does brutal honesty matter to clarify market position? [07:17] The power of fostering intrapreneurship within co-ops. [10:06] Competing with other co-ops vs. specialized businesses. [12:44] A case study of co-op collaboration and benefits realized. [17:07] A startup-like store renovation that built a rural market. [23:43] Traits from varied professional cultures that can improve co-ops. [29:46] Why Mike values decisive leadership learned in the police force. [40:36] How photography decommoditized with lessons for ag services. [42:45] Thriving in digital disruption and customer value shifts. [45:36] Communicate and capture diverse value as ag co-ops. [51:42] Find out more about Central Prairie Cooperative by visiting https://www.cpcoop.us/. To connect with Mike Corbus, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-corbus-2a3339169/?skipRedirect=true. If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

In this episode of The Association Insights Podcast powered by OnWrd & UpWrd, host Colleen Gallagher sits down with David Whited, Principal, Research & Strategy at Highland, to explore how associations can move beyond providing products and services to become essential career partners for their members.David shares why strong resources alone aren't enough—and how associations can create greater value by understanding where members are in their careers, anticipating what they need, and showing up at the moments that matter. 

Growing In God Podcast Program Number: GIG #316 Title: A House Divided Will Not Stand   Web Description: No nation will stand if its people are divided. And we have to be honest with the fact that this nation is in trouble because of the divisiveness that is happening in our society. Competing ideologies that want to reshape our society are dividing people into groups that function as separate countries within this country. We as Christians need to repent of our own divisiveness, make our voices heard, and pray for His heavenly Kingdom to come here on this earth.   Show Notes: It should be a great concern to everyone that this country has become so fractured and divided. Division weakens us and prevents us from moving forward. We read in the Scriptures how nations are destroyed because "every man's sword will be against his brother." Daniel also describes the last earthly kingdom as iron mixed with clay, elements that do not adhere together. We see this happening as fractional groups unite so they can achieve their separate goals. For example, LGBTQ activists and Islamists come together to push their agendas. But like iron and clay, their agendas are completely incompatible.   Our country has had truly effective unity under our Constitution. But Islamists in this country do not want to be under the Constitution of the United States. They want a separate government with their own set of laws and their own jurisprudence. And their stated goal is to bring everyone under Islam. Similarly, Socialists and Communists are aggressively campaigning for seats of power in government with the goal of changing the Constitution and imposing a different system of government. All these ideologies use the freedoms offered by the Constitution to tear apart our society.   Of all people, Christians should know that a house divided itself against itself cannot stand. Christ directed us to pray for His Kingdom to come in the earth, and we have the spiritual weapons to bring down strongholds. We should be bringing down this stronghold of division. But sadly, Christians are part of the problem rather than the solution when it comes to division. There are churches who focus on LGBTQ activism. There are churches who promote abortion. There are churches who want the destruction of Israel. We should get out of being churches separated by agendas and focus on being the spiritual Body of Christ that God can use to accomplish His purpose in the earth.   Key Verses:   •       Daniel 9:25. "He will intend to make alterations in times and in law." •       Matthew 6:10. "Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." •       John 18:36. "Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not of this world.'" •       Mark 3:25. "If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand." •       2 Corinthians 10:4. "The weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses." •       Ezekiel 38:21–22. "Every man's sword will be against his brother." •       2 Chronicles 20:22–23. "They helped to destroy one another." •       Daniel 2:40–44. "They will not adhere to one another, even as iron does not combine with pottery."   Quotes:   •       "When what is being done—and what is being demanded to have the freedom to do—is to have a society that exists alongside another society, that's not freedom of religion." •       "In the Constitution, there's nothing that provides for the right of a country to establish a simultaneous country within the borders of the United States." •       "It's not a matter of fighting flesh and blood. It's a matter of the power of God's Kingdom coming to earth. And that's what we're praying for." •       "What we're looking for—what we're initiating—may be initiated in the Spirit, but we cannot forget that what we're crying out to God for is the manifestation in the physical plane of this world."   Takeaways:   1.    We must be bold to speak the truth concerning Islam and other ideologies that seek to undermine our Constitution and divide us into separate forms of government or into a society that is opposed to God's Kingdom. 2.    Division in Christianity weakens us and limits the effectiveness of our agreement and authority in intercession for God's Kingdom in the earth. 3.    We are not here as merely earthly people engaged in worldly ideologies. Neither are we just heavenly people with no concern for the earth. But we are here to pray for the heavenly Kingdom of God to be manifested in the physical earth.

Thomas More University Head Wrestling Coach Jason Russell joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 475!Coach Russell is entering his 10th season leading the Saints and has guided Thomas More Wrestling through one of the more unique journeys in college wrestling — from NCAA Division III to the NAIA and ultimately into NCAA Division II and the G-MAC.In this episode, Coach Russell takes us through his wrestling origin story, his path into college coaching, building Thomas More into a nationally competitive program, and the challenges and opportunities that came with transitioning between divisions.We get into NCAA Division II wrestling, college wrestling recruiting, the transfer portal, high school wrestler development, Ohio and Kentucky wrestling, scholarships, program culture, U23 competition, the Midlands Championships, and what Thomas More looks for in future Saints.Coach Russell also explains why recruiting isn't just about state titles and rankings. His philosophy centers around finding athletes who genuinely love wrestling, want to compete, and want to develop.We also discuss the modern transfer portal and why Coach Russell believes elite college wrestling programs need a combination of high-level high school recruits, developmental athletes, and selective transfer additions.Coach Jason Russell / Thomas More Highlights

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Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!! In the late 1980s, a tiny startup called Qualcomm kept losing massive trucking contracts — not to better technology, not to a cheaper product, but to something that didn't even exist. Their competitor was selling a promise, a delay, a ghost. And Qualcomm almost died for it. In this episode of Business Conversations with Pi and Piette 2.0, PI and Piette answer a listener's ultimate founder anxiety question from tuepodcast.net/askpi: "How do I compete in a saturated market against big, well-funded competitors?" The answer draws from Y Combinator archives, Forbes strategy pieces, startup veterans, and some of the most instructive David vs. Goliath business stories ever told — from Instacart vs. Amazon to Zappos vs. every retail giant in existence. The conclusion? Your biggest competitive advantage isn't your brilliance. It's their comfort. What You'll Learn: Why obsessing over your competitor's every move is the single biggest strategic error a founder can makeThe race car driver analogy that explains why looking at the wall means hitting the wallThe Justin.tv story: how copying a competitor's feature caused two companies to waste their own runway simultaneouslyWhy vaporware is a psychological weapon — and how Qualcomm survived itWhy competing on price against a well-funded Goliath is always a death sentenceThe Willie Keeler "hit them where they ain't" strategy and the blue ocean approachHow Maxim Integrated built a billion-dollar company by serving the customers giants couldn't afford to bother withHow Prego's extra chunky sauce discovered a hidden one-third of the American market that nobody was servingHow Absolut Vodka carved out a premium niche in a market where the product is legally identical to every competitorWhy Zappos and Digi-Key weaponized speed and customer service to outmaneuver corporate giantsThe 100X rule: why being 30% better isn't enough — and how Instacart solved the avocado problem Amazon couldn'tHow Cruise beat Google's decade-long self-driving head start by seeking out the hardest problems on purposeTimestamps: [00:00:00] – Introduction & The Listener Question[00:01:00] – Qualcomm vs. a Product That Didn't Exist: The Opening Hook[00:02:30] – The Classic Goliath Problem: How Every Ambitious Founder Gets Here[00:03:00] – The Race Car Driver Analogy: Why Looking at the Wall Means Hitting It[00:04:00] – Justin.tv (Later Twitch) and the Corporate Imposter Syndrome Trap[00:05:00] – The Blind Leading the Blind: When Both Competitors Are Copying Each Other's Mistakes[00:06:00] – The Theater Set Illusion: Why Your Competitor's PR Is Just Duct Tape and Panic[00:06:30] – Markets Support Multiple Winners: The Regional Bank Reality Check[00:07:00] – Stop Watching Competitors — Start Watching Alternatives[00:07:30] – Qualcomm's Full Story: Fighting Vaporware With a Real Product[00:08:30] – The Pork Chop Joke: Why Competing on Price Is the Fastest Way to Die[00:09:30] – Hawaiian Airlines vs. Southwest: How Well-Funded Giants Use Cross-Subsidization to Destroy You[00:10:30] – Willie Keeler's "Hit Them Where They Ain't" — The Blue Ocean Approach[00:11:00] – Maxim Integrated: Building a Billion-Dollar Empire on the Long Tail Nobody Else Wanted[00:12:30] – Howard Moskowitz and Prego's Extra Chunky Sauce: Finding the Hidden Cluster[00:13:30] – Absolut Vodka: Competing on Packaging When the Product Is Legally Identical[00:14:00] – The Meatball Shop & Bonobos: Do One Thing, Own It[00:14:30] – Weaponizing Speed and Customer Service: Your Two Asymmetrical Advantages[00:15:30] – Digi-Key: $2 Billion in Revenue With Zero Salespeople[00:16:30] – Zappos: How Human Customer Service Creates Loyalty Corporate Advertising Can't Buy[00:17:30] – The Psychology of the Sale: Addressing Hopes, Fears & Structural Tension[00:18:30] – What Happens When the Giant Wakes Up? The 100X Rule[00:19:30] – Instacart vs. Amazon: Why a Trillion-Dollar Company Couldn't Pick the Right Avocado[00:20:30] – Cruise vs. Google: Beating a 10-Year Head Start by Seeking the Hardest Problems[00:21:30] – Full Playbook Summary & the Final Provocative Thought[00:23:00] – Submit Your Question & Wrap-UpCompanies & Stories Referenced: Qualcomm / Omnitracs, Justin.tv (Twitch), Shelby.tv, Maxim Integrated, Prego (Howard Moskowitz), Absolut Vodka, The Meatball Shop, Bonobos, Digi-Key, Zappos, Instacart vs. Amazon, Cruise vs. Google, Southwest vs. Hawaiian Airlines Submit Your Question:

Titans rookie RG Fernando Carmona Jr. joined 3HL after training camp practice to talk his competition for a starting spot, his relationship with the Titans OL room, his journey to football and more! For More coverage of 3HL follow us here:https://x.com/brentdoughertyhttps://x.com/TheRonSlayhttps://x.com/DawnDavenportTNhttps://x.com/jmbonanno13https://x.com/3HL1045https://x.com/1045TheZonePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3hl/id1103395659 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1045thezone/I Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3hl/ https://www.instagram.com/brentdougherty3hl/ https://www.instagram.com/theeronslay/ https://www.instagram.com/dawndavenporttn/ https://www.instagram.com/1045TheZone/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1045thezonehttps://www.tiktok.com/@3hl1045 #1045TheZone #TennesseeTitans #NFLFootball #Titans #NFLFootball #TennesseeVols #NashvilleSCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boards have become a unique discipline and culture within climbing, so we created a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in board climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans and board lovers: Michael Rosato and Quinn Spadafora from Tension, and Joshua Horsley the host of Testpiece.*Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):*- How you can attend Board Lords- Was there a 3rd climb prepared for Bord Lords 10?- Michael's favorite Tool song - Quinn's favorite LCD soundsystem songSHOW NOTES:Board Lords 10 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiDRMWvjTD0TensionBoardClub Vol. 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6f4QFSdhsIJoin Patreon: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HEREVisit our podcast page: HERE

Ann Berry is joined by Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4, to discuss how the company grew from processing payments for small businesses to powering transactions across restaurants, hotels and stadiums. They also delve into Shift4's approach to AI, its acquisition strategy and why investors have grown more skeptical of the payments sector. 00:00 Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4, joins01:16 Shift4's origin story03:49 Building the restaurant technology suite06:19 Shift4's verticals07:29 Revenue split08:58 Competing with Toast and other point-of-sale players12:33 Tax-free shopping and Middle East travel disruption15:18 Global Blue acquisition and international expansion17:29 Shift4's AI investment strategy20:54 The "Jack and Coke problem" and proprietary data23:53 Discussing Shift4's stock28:24 Outro and upcoming episodes After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.com Follow UsX: https://twitter.com/AfterEarningsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarningsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/ Reach OutEmail: afterearnings@morningbrew.com $FOUR

Padres Assistant General Manager Josh Stein joined Ben & Woods on Friday morning for The Management Report! Listen here as Josh discusses the Padres turning their season around over the last couple of months, what factors they consider when discussing promoting a top prospect, updates on Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta, and MUCH more!

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When customers can buy the same products from dozens of retailers, your Shopify store needs to give them a reason to choose you.In this episode, Nick is joined by Alan Dowell from Escentual, an online beauty retailer specialising in fragrance, skincare and cosmetics, to discuss how brands can differentiate in crowded markets, build customer trust and turn more first-time buyers into loyal customers.Learn more about Escentual:https://escentual.com/Connect with Alan Dowell on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dowell-alan/They reveal why many ecommerce brands struggle despite selling great products, how removing friction can improve conversion rates and why the best brands focus on customer experience rather than competing purely on price.You'll learn:How to differentiate when competitors sell the same productsWhy customer education, reviews and trust signals drive conversionsHow removing unnecessary friction can improve the buying journeyWhy having too many Shopify apps could be slowing your store downHow testing, personalisation and retention create long-term growthWhy mobile-first experiences are essential for ecommerce successThe episode also covers how removing 70+ Shopify apps improved conversion rates, why brands should test instead of assume, and how better customer communication can create stronger loyalty and repeat purchases.In this episode:(00:00) - Competing when everyone sells the same products(01:21) - How Essential differentiates its ecommerce experience(02:42) - Removing friction from the customer journey(05:48) - Why A/B testing beats assumptions(08:47) - The 70+ Shopify apps problem(11:41) - Why too many improvements made performance worse(12:20) - From 3.8% to 5.5% conversion rate(15:50) - Testing your store like a real customer(20:02) - Turning first-time buyers into loyal customers(25:00) - Customer data, loyalty and segmentation(30:00) - Revenue vs vanity metrics(32:28) - Turning winning tests into growth(40:13) - Final takeawaysFollow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice every Tuesday and Friday.Exclusive listener offers:Ships-A-Lot - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks.https://info.shipsalot.com/winning-with-shopifyInventory Planner - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp.https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcampOmnisend - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND.https://www.omnisend.com/wws/Yoast - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS15.https://yoast.com/product/yoast-seo-shopify/506 - Extended 30-day free trial on any of their three Shopify apps with code WWS.https://www.506.io/wwsAbout Winning With ShopifyWinning With Shopify is powered by Spec Digital, a PPC & SEO agency helping ecommerce brands grow through performance marketing.https://spec.digital/

With a growing young population, vast natural resources, and emerging technology hubs, countries across Africa have become key sites for diplomatic competition between the United States and China. Focusing on Ethiopia, Maria Repnikova examines the ambitious and disjointed display of Chinese diplomatic influence in Africa, developing a new theoretical approach to understanding China's practice of soft power, identifying the core mechanisms as tangible enticement with material and experiential offerings, promotion of values, visions, and governance practices, and censorial power over the production and dissemination of China narratives. Through in-depth field work, Dr. Repnikova builds a picture of the uneven implementation and reception of this image-making, in which Chinese messengers can improvise official agendas, and Ethiopian recipients can strategically appropriate and negotiate Chinese power. Contrary to popular claims about China replacing the West in the Global South, her study reveals the successes, inconsistencies, and limitations of Chinese influence, as well as the ever-present shadow of the West in mediating soft-power encounters.  In an interview conducted on July 26, 2026, Maria Repnikova joins Xiaoyu Pu to discuss China's soft power in Africa.   About the program: https://www.ncuscr.org/event/competing-for-soft-power-chinas-image-making-in-africa/

She smiles to your face and competes behind your back. And you felt it, didn't you?That friend who loves you when you're struggling, but gets weird when you're winning. Who copies your business, your style, your manners - but would never admit she watches your every move.In this raw episode, I'm exposing the frenemy dynamic that every successful woman faces but no one talks about. How to spot a monitoring spirit in your friend group, why your elevation triggers their jealousy, and why you MUST cut them off to protect your Quality Queen era.This isn't about being mean. This is about being WISE. Your circle is your net worth.If you've ever lost a friend because you started winning - this episode is going to make you feel so seen, so validated, and so powerful.IN THIS EPISODE:The 5 signs she's a frenemy, not a friend (and why you've been ignoring them)Why jealous friends are more dangerous than enemiesWhat "monitoring spirits" really are and how they block your blessingsWhy you feel guilty for outgrowing people who secretly prayed on your downfallHow to detach, disappear, and build your soft life in private - without the guiltThis episode will make you audit your entire circle. Listen with a notebook and an open heart.Share this with the friend who ALWAYS claps for you. She deserves to know she's real.Follow @qualityqueencontrolpodcast - New episodes every week.

Fresh listener questions are on the table this week. Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson tackle whether small builders can realistically compete with industry heavyweights, what the AI agent wave actually means for the future of SaaS, and whether mixing your personal social presence with your business is a smart move or a mistake.Key Takeaways00:11 – Competing in a market dominated by big players04:40 – Is AI really the end of SaaS as we know it?15:52 – When it makes sense to build versus buy17:43 – Personal social accounts and promoting your businessLinks and ResourcesRecord a video question for the podcastWatch The REWORK podcast on YouTubeBasecamp is the no-nonsense project management system. Sign up for free at Basecamp.comHEY is a fresh take on email. Sign up for a 30-day free trial at HEY.comFizzy is a modern spin on kanban. Sign up for free at fizzy.doBooks by 37signalsJason Fried on XDavid Heinemeier Hansson on X

Send us Fan MailColorado is known as a hotbed for running talent, and here's an emerging star who accomplished something pretty extraordinary this summer. With cross country season upon us – my team's first meet is this weekend – I want to introduce you to Golden High School's Jackson Ferguson. Jackson had a very, very solid year as a sophomore, including finishing fourth at the State 5A Cross Country Championships, notching a 5K PR of 14:49.33 while finishing 12th at the Nike Southwest Regional cross country meet, and lowering his time in the 3200 meters by 30 seconds from his freshman year to 9:11.09 and placing second at the State track meet. Jackson parlayed all of that to be chosen for a spot on the USA team at the International U18 Mountain Racing Cup, a 4.6K competition in Gagliano del Capo in southern Italy on a rugged course with 191 meters of vertical gain that had many others at times hiking with their hands on their thighs. Competing against teams from 16 other countries, and despite getting knocked down in the first 100 meters, 16-year-old Jackson came away with the victory. Oh, did I mention that this was Jackson's very first trail race? Jackson then parlayed that into another big win, notching the gold medal at the National High School Trail Championships in Salida, CO by 28 seconds in a very strong 31:39 for 5.4 miles. Jackson is a super nice guy who does a great job talking about this rather unique first international racing experience, as well as what it was like to duke it out this year with some of the big names in Colorado high school running, and what his hopes are for his next couple of years of high school and beyond. Jackson FergusonInstagram @jackson_fergyBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook and LinkedIn Bill StahlInstagram and Threads @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman PodcastSubscribe to our Substack for my archive of articles of coaching tips developed from my more than three decades of experience, wild and funny stories from my long coaching career, the wit and wisdom of David, and highlights of some of the best WASP episodes from the past that I feel are worthwhile giving another listen.Search either We Are Superman Podcast or @billstahl8Register for the American Heroes Run: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=133138

Coach Dax Charles, Head Wrestling Coach at Colorado State University Pueblo, joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 474!Entering his 18th season leading CSU Pueblo Wrestling, Coach Charles has spent decades building, rebuilding, and carrying forward the tradition of ThunderWolves wrestling. A former NCAA Division II National Champion, three-time All-American and NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall of Famer, Charles has coached national champions, national finalists, All-Americans, national qualifiers and RMAC champions during his career.In this episode, Coach Charles breaks down what he looks for when recruiting NCAA Division II wrestlers, why relationships and character matter more than recruiting services, and the four standards every wrestler in his program is expected to live by: go to class, come to practice, stay out of trouble and win.We also dive into Coach Charles' journey from Louisiana football player to national champion wrestler, training around elite wrestlers and judo athletes, the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete, and how his coaching philosophy has evolved from the old-school grind toward smarter training designed to peak athletes for the postseason.Coach Charles also tells the story of returning to CSU Pueblo to rebuild the wrestling program, carrying on the legacy of legendary coach Doug Moses, developing young men beyond wrestling, and why he believes Division II athletics can give student-athletes something they can carry for the rest of their lives.Plus, we look ahead to the 2026–27 CSU Pueblo Wrestling season, including returning national qualifiers, young talent to watch and why Coach Charles believes the ThunderWolves are positioned to make a jump in the RMAC.Whether you're a high school wrestler, college recruit, parent, coach or NCAA wrestling fan, this conversation is packed with insight on recruiting, development, discipline, leadership and building a championship culture.Topics include:NCAA Division II Wrestling • CSU Pueblo Wrestling • RMAC Wrestling • College Wrestling Recruiting • Wrestling Scholarships • Multi-Sport Athletes • Coaching Philosophy • Championship Culture • Doug Moses • Colorado Wrestling • Student-Athlete Development • NCAA Wrestling

What happens when you stop chasing finish lines and start chasing experiences? In this episode of Run the Riot, I sit down with Josh Sprague, founder of Orange Mud, for a conversation about ultrarunning, adventure racing, hydration, fueling, gear, strength, and why our relationship with endurance sports can change over time. Josh started Orange Mud after getting frustrated with the hydration options available to endurance athletes. His philosophy was simple: innovation from frustration. If he couldn't find the gear he wanted to use, he'd build it himself. That same willingness to experiment has followed Josh through hundreds of endurance events, including ultramarathons, adventure races, triathlons, mountain bike races, gravel events, and multi-day adventures. We get into some practical stuff every ultrarunner can use. Josh shares why he developed a habit of drinking every 15 minutes, how he measures exactly how much fluid he's getting from a hydration bladder, why he tests different flavors of the same nutrition product, and why he'll intentionally train with warm fluids before a hot race. We also talk about training your gut for ultra racing. Josh has learned the hard way that race day isn't the time to suddenly start eating everything that looks good at an aid station. If you plan to eat quesadillas, pizza, pickles, or other real food during your ultramarathon, you'd better find out during training how your stomach handles it. Of course, Josh also tells one of my favorite fueling stories I've heard in a while: carrying a Meat Lovers pizza around during an adventure race and eventually using it to fuel a charge up and over a mountain. But my favorite part of our conversation may be what happens when we move beyond training and racing. After years of chasing bigger distances and checking races off his list, Josh has found himself wanting something different. He wants to experience the adventure. We talk about the pressure of Strava, skipping time with friends because the training plan says you need to do intervals, stopping to look for arrowheads, and learning that not every run needs to produce an impressive number. Josh even tells the story of running right beside the Queen Mary during a race without ever noticing the enormous ship. There's probably a lesson in there for all of us. Don't get so focused on the finish line that you miss where you are. We also talk about Josh's simple challenge of completing at least 500 push-ups every week. What started as a small goal has now lasted more than a year, and Josh believes the added strength has made a noticeable difference in his running, cycling, paddling, and overall health. And somewhere along the way, we manage to talk about copperheads, Taco Bell, gas-station food, pickles, a 100-mile bike ride that was supposed to be 30 miles, and an incredible experience Josh had with his late golden retriever, Lady, during a 720-mile bike race. It's a fun conversation with a guy who understands that sometimes the best adventures are the ones that don't go according to plan. In This Episode How Josh started Orange Mud Innovation from frustration Adventure racing and ultrarunning Drinking every 15 minutes during endurance events Measuring your hydration rate Sodium and electrolytes for long races Training your gut for race-day nutrition Liquid calories versus real food Pizza as adventure-race fuel Why pickles can be so good during an ultra Josh's favorite trail race His incredible experience with Lady during a 720-mile bike race Competing versus experiencing The Strava trap Staying adventurous as we get older Josh's 500-pushup-per-week streak Why ultrarunners need strength training Connect with Josh Orange Mud:https://www.orangemud.com/ Run the Riot Coaching Have a big ultrarunning goal but aren't sure how to put all the pieces together? I coach runners preparing for their first or furthest ultramarathon with individualized training, accountability, race strategy, and guidance along the way. Learn more:http://www.theriot.run/coaching Thanks to Mount to Coast for supporting the Run the Riot Podcast. I've been training in the R1 road shoe and T1 trail shoe and have been impressed with their comfort and durability over the miles. Use code RIOT10 to save 10% on your order. If you enjoyed the conversation, follow the podcast and share this episode with another runner who needs to hear it. #runtheriot #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #trailrunning #trailrunner

What happens when a church leadership team begins to slowly drift? The warning signs may be subtle—but over time, they can damage trust, create division, and undermine the health of the entire church. In this interview, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com sits down with Chris Sonksen, founding pastor of SouthHills Church and founder of ChurchBOOM, to uncover six subtle behaviors that can tear leadership teams apart—and what senior pastors can do before small issues become major problems. Chris shares practical wisdom on how to recognize leadership drift, including pride in your leadership team, artificial harmony in lieu of true loyalty, the danger signs of isolation, when a critical spirit replaces a constructive one, and the gradual shutdown of a leader on your team. Leaders will gain wisdom in managing tensions while mindfully building towards a healthy church that can thrive. 

Learn how to save for a home, pursue FIRE, and quiet money anxiety when every goal feels urgent at once. What does it really take to balance saving for a first home, building toward early retirement, and spending without guilt — when every goal feels like it needs to come first? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola sit down with listener Hana from Portland, a super-saver putting away over $4,000 a month who still worries she's falling short. They dig into how much she actually needs for a down payment and closing costs, what makes a home a money pit rather than a sound investment, how to prioritize competing goals like the HSA, 401(k), Roth IRA, and house fund, and what it really takes to hit FIRE in 15–20 years — plus the money anxiety that makes even high savers second-guess every dollar they spend on fun. See how far your homebuying budget could take you with NerdWallet's free home affordability calculator: https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/calculators/how-much-house-can-i-afford  Buying a home? Estimate the closing costs for a house of any value with this calculator: https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/calculators/closing-costs  Mortgage Closing Costs: How Much You'll Pay https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/learn/closing-costs-mortgage-fees-explained  First-Time Home Buyer Loans and Programs: A Beginner's Guide https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/learn/programs-help-first-time-homebuyers  Want us to review your budget? Fill out this form — completely anonymously if you want — and we might feature your budget in a future segment! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK53yAufsc4v5UpghhVfxtk2MoyooHzlSIRBnRxUPl3hKBig/viewform?usp=header Smart Money's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@nerdwalletsmartmoney To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. *The show notes were created with the assistance of AI. They have been reviewed by our editorial team for accuracy and quality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – As American attitudes shift, the friction between capitalism and socialism is becoming more visible. Some citizens see socialism as a path to fairness and stability; others view it as a threat to freedom and prosperity. The truth is that adopting either system would fundamentally reshape American life—from the way we work and learn to the choices we...

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes for a candid chat about a goal I never thought I'd consider: competing in a bodybuilding show. I break down what changed my mind, how I'm overcoming past fears around body image and subjective judging, and why I decided to hire a coach for my current building phase. I also talk about the power of taking things one step at a time without needing to commit to the end result right away. Tune in to hear where I'm at in my training, how I'm targeting specific physique goals, and what's next on this journey!Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/414Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:bicepsafterbabies.com/watchmycut