Podcasts about Competition

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Bobby Marks to react to what became a great NBA All-Star Game including why it worked so well this year. Plus, Kawhi's sensational performance and what the Clippers are doing going forward. Finally, we discuss NBA commissioner Adam Silver's extremely consequential press conference with major updates on a variety of topics like tanking and what the league may be looking into to fix it and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We live in a software ecosystem to help give us an edge.    If you're not using artificial intelligence to help give you the edge, and are only using IG, FB, or LinkedIn and not plugging in the software tool............shit..........   You're falling behind.    You gotta get plugged into every single tool you can to give you the competitive advantage.    There are bigger businesses with bigger budgets that are going to run the rates up on you.    Get leads from places they can't see.    Grab your market share and run the score up on these mfkrs.    The only competition you have is yourself.    Run hard.    About the ReWire Podcast   The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential.    Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at ⁠⁠https://www.jointheapex.com/⁠⁠   Rise Above

The AI revolution is accelerating faster than most people realize, but major institutions aren't accounting for it in their economic projections. While the CBO just added $1.4 trillion to this decade's deficit forecast, they completely missed the potential disruption from artificial intelligence.

SUMMARY In this episode, Sensei Ronnie Cimorosi shares his journey into martial arts, starting from his first encounter with martial arts at a VA hospital in 1984. He discusses the profound influence of his sensei, Grandmaster Toby Cooling, and emphasizes the importance of respect, etiquette, and community in martial arts training. Sensei Cimorosi reflects on his teaching philosophy, the legacy he aims to uphold, and the personal growth he witnesses in his students. Through heartfelt stories, he illustrates the impact of martial arts on life and the values he strives to pass on to future generations. He discusses the role of competition in building respect among peers and how martial arts has helped him overcome personal challenges, including health issues. Looking to the future, he expresses hope for the next generation of martial artists and the legacy of his teachings.     TAKEAWAYS Sensei Cimorosi started martial arts in 1984 after witnessing a confrontation at work. His first sensei was Grandmaster Toby Cooling, who passed away in 2022. He emphasizes the importance of dojo etiquette and respect in martial arts training. He believes that martial arts is not just about fighting but about building a community and family. He feels a strong obligation to his students and the legacy of his sensei. His teaching philosophy is influenced by his sensei's natural ability to teach in any situation. He values the personal growth of his students over trophies and accolades. He aims to pass on the values and integrity taught by his sensei to the next generation. He shares a touching story about his sensei's support for a student recovering from a stroke. Teaching is about more than just martial skills; it's about instilling values. Competition can foster respect and recognition among martial artists. Martial arts can provide a sense of purpose and community. Overcoming adversity through martial arts can lead to personal growth. Building a legacy through the success of students is a key goal. The future of martial arts lies in nurturing the next generation.

Justin Moon leads the open source ai initiative at the Human Rights Foundation.Justin on Nostr: https://primal.net/justinmoonHuman Rights Foundation: https://hrf.org/program/ai-for-individual-rights/Easy Open Claw Deployment: https://clawi.ai/EPISODE: 191BLOCK: 936962PRICE: 1473 sats per dollar(00:01:35) Justin Moon and early show memories(00:03:52) OpenClaw(00:04:16) Agents change how we use computers(00:07:07) OpenClaws light bulb moment(00:09:25) Agents as UX glue for Freedom Tech(00:10:00) HRF AI work, self-hosting breakthrough, and running your own stack(00:12:50) AI simplifies hard Bitcoin UX: coin control, backups, photos(00:14:22) OpenClaw + OpenAI: does it matter?(00:16:01) AI leverage for builders: open protocols win(00:19:22) Positive feedback loop: agents and open protocols(00:20:14) Costs vs privacy: local models, token spend, and KYC walls(00:23:15) Local hardware economics and historical parallels(00:27:20) Will capability gaps narrow? Mobile and on-device futures(00:29:56) Cutting-edge vs private setups; data lock-in and training moats(00:31:53) Competition, regulation risks, and hidden capabilities(00:34:05) Chinas open models: incentives, biases, and global adoption(00:38:56) American and European open models; Big Tech dynamics(00:40:56) Apple, hardware positioning, and agent UX form factors(00:42:48) Googles advantage: data, integration, and vertical stack(00:44:32) Acceleration ahead: productivity leaps and societal shifts(00:45:21) Jobs, layoffs, and disruptive labor realignment(00:47:55) From global commons to gated neighborhoods: bots and slop(00:50:21) Nostr as local internet: webs of trust and bot filters(00:51:57) Cancel culture contagion and shrinking public square(00:54:59) Demographic decentralization and small-town resilience(00:55:00) Lean platforms: X/Twitter staffing as canary(00:56:59) Universal high income: incentives and realism(00:58:48) Prepare your household: seize tools, avoid flat feet(01:01:01) Marmot DMs over Nostr: agents need open messaging(01:03:11) Building Pika: encrypted chat and voice over Marmot(01:07:00) Generative UI and real-time media over Nostr(01:10:07) APIs, bans, and why open protocols become the convenient path(01:14:02) Future gates: Bitcoin paywalls, webs of trust, or dystopian KYC(01:17:19) Getting started: try OpenClaw safely and learn by play(01:22:14) Agents, Cashu, and Lightning UX: bots as channel managers(01:25:10) Federations run by machines? Enclaves and AI guardians(01:27:50) Maple, Vora, and bringing self-sovereign AI to mainstream(01:29:00) Security kudos and caveats; Coinbase and cold storage(01:30:02) Justins education plan and upcoming streamsmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

A Utah mom & her tween daughter are found dead, after being a no show at a cheer competition while visiting Vegas. Officials are calling it a murder-suicide. A Florida mom is charged in the shocking death of her son; the bone-thin boy was found in a bag, tossed like trash in a river. Plus, a mom who tatted her tots, finds her freedom cuffed. Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Bobby Marks to react to what became a great NBA All-Star Game including why it worked so well this year. Plus, Kawhi's sensational performance and what the Clippers are doing going forward. Finally, we discuss NBA commissioner Adam Silver's extremely consequential press conference with major updates on a variety of topics like tanking and what the league may be looking into to fix it and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Vince talks with Ray Huang, VP of Marketing at Canopy Connect, about category creation, defining new market language, and building momentum around immaterial but critical processes like insurance intake. Ray explains how Canopy Connect simplifies insurance data intake, why establishing clear terminology matters for both customers and competitors, and the strategic mindset behind positioning a company in a nascent category. They also discuss the parallels between category creation in insurance tech and other emerging spaces like branded podcasting — where messaging confusion creates drag on adoption. A rich conversation for founders, marketers, and builders thinking about how to make people understand what they do, not just like it.Guest BioRay Huang is Vice President of Marketing at Canopy Connect, an insurtech company focused on streamlining the insurance intake experience for agencies and customers alike. With years of startup experience and a deep understanding of what makes category positioning resonate, Ray leads Go‑to‑Market strategy, messaging, and the effort to define an emerging space in insurance technology that didn't have a name — until now.TakeawaysProblem first, product second: The best solutions solve real, felt pain — not imagined ones. Canopy Connect emerged from an actual agent's nightmare intake process.Category creation matters: Giving a name to the task you solve (insurance intake) helps customers articulate what you do — and increases adoption and advocacy.Terminology influences adoption: When competitors start using your category language, it validates that the category has traction.Competition is healthy: You want alternatives in the category because it proves market demand — not that you're alone.Naming matters: Clear, concrete terms (“insurance intake platform”) outperform fuzzy marketer language that sounds cool but doesn't convey meaning.Category leadership strategy: You don't have to be the only player — just the one that sets the rules and becomes the default first choice.Clear messaging accelerates growth: Shared language helps SEO, sales conversations, customer success, and overall brand momentum.Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Ray Huang 00:23 – What Canopy Connect Does 01:00 – The Problem of Insurance Intake 03:10 – Origin Story: How Canopy Connect Started 04:49 – Scaling Connections: From 30 to 300 Carriers 06:06 – Category Challenges & Messaging 06:22 – Defining a New Category: “Insurance Intake” 08:48 – Borrowing Language & Building Terminology 10:07 – Framing Alternatives and Competitive Landscape 11:14 – Why “Fluffy” Category Names Fail 12:00 – Competitors & The Status Quo as Alternatives 14:47 – Rules of Category Positioning 15:16 – The Realities of Buyer Evaluation 17:23 – Market Reaction & Terminology Adoption 18:50 – Competitive Structures (CRM Analogy) 20:31 – Importance of Shared Terminology 21:38 – How to Connect With RayLinkedInConnect with Ray HuangFuture Fuzz Host – Vince Quinn

Ep. 378: Berlin 2026 with Jordan Cronk – Rose, Everything Else Is Noise, Dust, Doggerland, Tristan Forever Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. As the 2026 Berlinale continues, I continue my series of episodes covering highlights. This time I sit down with critic and curator Jordan Cronk, founder of Acropolis Cinema in Los Angeles, and we certainly made the most of our time! Titles discussed hail from across the festival's sections (Competition, Panorama, Forum) and include: Rose (directed by Markus Schleinzer), Dust (Anke Blondé), Everything Else Is Noise (Nicolas Pereda), Doggerland (Kim Ekberg), and Tristan Forever (Tobias Nölle and Loran Bonnardot). Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

The Battle Is The Lord's | Kingdom Come Week 5February 8, 2026Message by Pat Hood [Lead Pastor] Scripture References & Sermon Points1 Samuel 17:1-58The Enemy Wants to Destroy YouYour Idols Won't Save YouThe Lord Won't Fail You 

Covenant or Competition? | Kingdom Come Week 6February 15, 2026Message by Kyle Goen [Riverdale Campus Pastor] Scripture References & Sermon Points1 Samuel 18:1-16Covenant RelationshipsCompeting Relationships 

Covenant or Competition? | Kingdom Come Week 6February 15, 2026Message by Ryan Garrett [Stewarts Creek Campus Associate Minister] Scripture References & Sermon Points1 Samuel 18:1-16Covenant RelationshipsCompeting Relationships 

Host Pete Deeley welcomes listeners back to The Jujitsu Mindset, promotes Submission Coffee, the JiujitsuMindset.com store, and a Jiujitsu Mindset Online Academy kids class for ages 7–12, then interviews professor Eddie Fyvie. Fyvie describes growing up in a rough upstate New York neighborhood with a single father in AA, being bullied, and finding direction through sports. He recounts starting peewee wrestling after being drawn to a pro-wrestling ring, using a double-leg takedown and cradle on a neighborhood bully, then discovering UFC 1 and Royce Gracie, which cemented his commitment to grappling and led to enthusiastic early training in 1998 via a club learning from videotapes rather than formal instruction. Fyvie discusses how early exposure to adversity created numbness and forced maturity, and he outlines his view that being "reasonable" relates to one's relationship with force; he also explains how jiu-jitsu can provide controlled "gradient exposure" to stress for resilience without overwhelming students. He contrasts jiu-jitsu skill acquisition with other sports due to close contact and stress as a barrier to learning, and he comments on the shift from self-defense contexts to skill-versus-skill rolling. On competition, Fyvie says his perspective has changed: he supports competing only as a personal choice, noting potential negatives and that some students—especially kids—can be overwhelmed and quit after tournaments. His most memorable fight is his first MMA bout in Atlantic City at Boardwalk Hall against Jim Miller, describing the surreal reality of the moment, the perceived danger, and the crowd's hostility. He distinguishes different "tranches" of violence (kids, adults, law enforcement, military, MMA) and calls MMA psychologically strange because it involves willful violence without a direct cause. Fyvie explains that after leaving ownership of his academy, he is now teaching full-time in a new business, and he began a focused inquiry into why people quit, plateau, lose motivation, or feel confused—teaching 40–50 classes a week and turning insights into long-form writing. He introduces his book "Understanding Jiu-Jitsu," describes writing as clarifying and therapeutic, and notes topics such as belt imposter feelings and older beginners questioning their place. He discusses the importance of language and communication for teaching and understanding, shares that he disliked school but read extensively (including Russian literature), and recounts a pivotal moment teaching law enforcement: realizing techniques might be used immediately in real encounters and feeling heightened responsibility. Fyvie directs listeners to eddiefyvie.com and his Substack, where he plans to publish an article a day for a year, and he and Deeley close with an invitation to continue the conversation in a future episode.   00:00 Welcome Back + JiuJitsu Mindset Updates (Submission Coffee, Kids Academy) 01:03 Meet Professor Eddie Fyvie: A Mind-Body Commitment to Jiu-Jitsu 02:10 Growing Up Tough: Finding Direction Through Sports 04:05 1998 Training Scene: Learning from Tapes, Fighting Mentality, and Early Wrestling 05:33 The 'Superpower' Moment + Discovering UFC 1 & Royce Gracie 08:42 Maturity Under Pressure: Numbness, Force, and Becoming 'Reasonable' 11:25 Parenting & Stress Inoculation: Teaching Resilience the Safe Way 14:30 Why Jiu-Jitsu Is Different: Closeness, Stress Barriers, and Skill-vs-Skill Learning 18:27 Competition in Development: When It Helps—and When It Hurts 20:49 Most Memorable Moment Tease: The First MMA Fight as a Culmination 21:31 First MMA Fight Reality Check: Walking Out to Face Jim Miller 22:45 When the Crowd Turns: Fear, Pressure, and 'What Am I Doing Here?' 23:59 Different Kinds of Violence: Kids, Street Fights, Military, and MMA 25:50 Why MMA Is Psychologically Strange: Manufactured Animosity & Fighting Without Cause 28:16 From Fighter to Writer-Teacher: Leaving the Academy & Going All-In on Teaching 28:45 The Black Belt Question That Sparked a 3-Year Deep Dive (and a Book) 30:57 Why People Quit Jiu-Jitsu: Plateaus, Motivation, Belts, and Unspoken Emotions 33:22 Love of Language: Communication as the 'Universal Solvent' 38:04 Teaching That Matters: The Moment a Cop Used Last Week's Takedown 40:33 Where to Find the Book & Substack + Closing Thoughts

The pace of AI model releases is becoming almost impossible to follow. In just two weeks we saw GPT-5.3-Codex, GPT-5.2 updates, Gemini 3 Deep Think upgrades, Claude Opus 4.6 with a 1M context window in beta, Qwen3-Coder-Next, GLM-5, MiniMax M2.5, Cursor Composer 1.5, and even Kimi 2.5 just outside the window. This isn't a quarterly product cycle anymore - it's a daily arms race. In this episode Matt and Mike break down what this acceleration means for developers, open source, frontier labs, and the broader industry. Are we witnessing healthy innovation, or unsustainable velocity? At what point does this stabilize - if it ever does? If you're trying to build, learn, or compete in AI right now… this conversation is for you. ‍Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-competition-is-out-of-control

Welcome to Exponential View, the show where I explore how exponential technologies such as AI are reshaping our future. I've been studying AI and exponential technologies at the frontier for over ten years. Each week, I share some of my analysis or speak with an expert guest to make light of a particular topic. To keep up with the Exponential transition, subscribe to this channel or to my newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ ----In this episode, I'm joined by Jaime Sevilla, founder of Epoch AI; Hannah Petrovic from my team at Exponential View; and financial journalist Matt Robinson from AI Street. Together we investigate a fundamental question: do the economics of AI companies actually work? We analysed OpenAI's financials from public data to examine whether their revenues can sustain the staggering R&D costs of frontier models. The findings reveal a picture far more precarious than many assume; we also explore where the real infrastructure bottlenecks lie, why compute demand will dwarf energy constraints, and what the rise of long-running agentic workloads means for the entire industry. Read the study here: https://www.exponentialview.co/p/inside-openais-unit-economics-epoch-exponentialviewWe covered: (00:00) Do the economics of frontier AI actually work? (02:48) Piecing together OpenAI's finances from public data (05:24) GPT-5's "rapidly depreciating asset" problem (13:25) Why OpenAI is flirting with ads (17:31) If you were Sam Altman, what would you do differently? (22:54) Energy vs. GPUs; where the real infrastructure bottleneck lies (29:15) What surging compute demand actually looks like (33:12) The most surprising finding from the research (38:02) The race to avoid commoditization (43:35) Agents that outlive their models  Where to find me: Exponential View newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem  Where to find Jamie: https://epoch.ai or https://epochai.substack.com Where to find Matt: https://www.ai-street.co  Production by supermix.io and EPIIPLUS1 Production and research: Chantal Smith and Marija Gavrilov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Brainstorm, Brett, Nick, and Sam are joined by Frank Downing to discuss the current state of the Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) industry, exploring whether it is dead or simply undergoing a transformation due to AI advancements. They delve into the competitive landscape, pricing power, and the challenges faced by traditional SaaS companies. The discussion also touches on the innovator's dilemma in the context of AI and how it affects companies' willingness to disrupt their own business models. Finally, they examine the dynamics of the crypto market and the shift towards institutional adoption.If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn't mean we don't have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we're sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Wolf.financial, and sponsored by Public. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we'll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK's quick takes on what's going on in tech today.Key Points From This Episode:AI is reshaping the SaaS landscape.Competition in SaaS is increasing due to new entrants.The innovator's dilemma remains a challenge for established firms.Crypto markets are maturing with institutional interest.To learn more about WOLF: https://wolf.financialTo learn more about Public: https://public.com/

Join Lionel for a chaotic "Ventilation Friday" on The Other Side of Midnight! In this wild ride, Lionel embraces the absurdities of aging—from dilated pupils and "welder's glasses" to the joys of Medicare—and declares war on men who wear backpacks with suits. We dive deep into the Nancy Guthrie investigation, questioning whether it's incompetence or a conspiracy, and explore the "obscure world of obscure sports," featuring everything from the Alaskan Ear Pull to headless goat polo. Plus, listeners chime in with bizarre confessions about grandma's dentures, prison pool hustling, and a brothel visit just to say "thank you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seniors of the cheer and dance teams (Thea, Lilly, and Caroline), discuss exploring their journeys, the challenges they face, and the camaraderie that develops through their shared experiences. The conversation delves into the physical and mental demands of their sports, the pressures of performance, and the importance of support systems. The guests share memorable moments, discuss the role of music in their routines, and reflect on their aspirations for the future. 00:00 Introduction to the Cheer and Dance Teams 03:02 Journey into Cheer and Dance 05:59 The Dynamics of Competition vs. High School Performance 08:59 Behind the Scenes: The Chaos of Preparation 11:54 The Physical Demands of Cheer and Dance 14:58 The Pressure of Performance 17:54 Mental Health and Support Systems 20:48 Finding Balance and Avoiding Burnout 24:08 Memorable Moments in Cheer and Dance 26:52 Music and Dance: The Perfect Pair 30:04 Future Aspirations and Closing Thoughts Presented by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

Welcome back to another After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast.Recorded at SHOT Show 2026, I sit down with Brian Williams — better known as the Unicorn Chief. From SWAT operator to Chief, a stint in City Hall, and back to policing, Brian's career has given him a perspective that most people in the profession never get. He's seen leadership from the street, the admin side, and the political layer in between.In this conversation, we dig into police culture, mentorship, accountability, and why standards in training actually matter. As a USPSA Grandmaster, Brian doesn't just preach performance — he lives it. If he's not in the office handling the administrative side of the job, he's on the range sharpening his edge and pushing others to do the same.Brian is direct. He doesn't sugarcoat. He's not interested in protecting feelings — he's interested in protecting the mission. Sit back and enjoy this After Dark episode with the Unicorn Chief, Brian Williams.Timestamps:00:00 Intro08:38 Brian's Career18:52 Leadership Path28:42 Public Perception40:03 Leadership Struggles48:16 City Management01:04:53 Leadership Defined01:14:07 Accountability Crisis01:22:27 Mentorship01:27:21 Training Challenges01:42:57 Competition & Standards01:55:09 Execution Mode02:02:09 Self-CareRed Dot Fitness Train Online: http://rdftrainonline.com/Online Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/

Happy Valentine's Day Weekend! Need to Outperform Your Competitors in 2026? Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS delivers an insightful masterclass on outperforming your competition through applied and actionable SEO marketing tactics. The discussion covers the critical distinction between direct and indirect competitors, strategic approaches to competitive analysis using tools like SimilarWeb.com and SparkToro.com, and the importance of focusing on long-term performance over short-term rankings.Favour emphasizes the value of understanding customer intent, the difference between pre-purchase and post-purchase behavior, and how to leverage both Google search and social media platforms like Instagram for comprehensive market visibility. 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What is the difference between direct and indirect competitors?Direct competitors are businesses that offer the same products or services within your niche or market. They target the same customer base and operate in similar ways. For example, if you sell red roses, other florists selling red roses are your direct competitors.Indirect competitors are businesses that offer different products or services but satisfy the same customer need or compete for the same market share. Using the flower example, supermarkets and farmer's markets selling flowers would be indirect competitors to a specialized florist.2. How do I find out who my competitors are?Favour recommends using several competitive analysis tools:SimilarWeb: For website traffic and audience insightsSocialBlade: For social media analytics and competitor trackingSparkToro: For audience intelligence and content discoveryYou can also identify competitors by searching for your target keywords on Google and seeing which businesses rank for those terms. Consider both national, international, local, and regional competitors depending on your market scope.3. Should I focus on Google or Instagram for my business?According to Favour, Google is the most unsaturated platform because it's based on search intent—people actively looking for specific solutions. Instagram is a feed-based platform better suited for brand awareness and showcasing visual results (before/after transformations, product demonstrations).Best approach: Use both strategically. Google captures pre-purchase intent (people researching solutions), while Instagram provides post-purchase validation and builds brand awareness. Having a website connected to your Instagram profile adds credibility and improves your off-page SEO.4. What's more important: ranking or performance?Favour emphasizes that performance is more important than ranking. Rankings fluctuate constantly (like stock prices or gas prices), but performance focuses on long-term outcomes:How quickly can you serve customers?What value do you provide beyond just appearing in search results?Can customers find your information when they need it?Anyone can rank with AI-generated content today, but what makes your business different is the experience, speed, and value you deliver to customers.5. How do I approach SEO if I have no competition in my field?When you're in a niche market with little to no competition, Favour suggests:Reverse engineer your success: If you're getting traction on Instagram, create corresponding website content (10 Instagram posts = 10 website articles)Focus on search volume: Research if there's search demand on Google for your servicesBuild credibility: Having a website validates your business more than social media aloneCreate content ecosystems: Connect your social media to your website through embedding posts and cross-linking6. Why is having a website important if I already have Instagram?A website provides business validation and credibility. As Favour's example illustrated: if three businesses offer the same service but only one has a website, customers will trust the one with a website because it demonstrates investment in human resources, infrastructure, and long-term commitment.Additionally, a website enables off-page SEO—when your Instagram links to your website, you're building relationship models between platforms that improve your overall search visibility.7. What is pre-purchase vs. post-purchase intent?Pre-purchase intent: Customers researching before buying (e.g., reading Amazon reviews, comparing products on Google)Post-purchase intent: Customers who already bought and need guidance (e.g., watching YouTube tutorials on how to use an air fryer they purchased)Understanding this distinction helps you create appropriate content for each stage of the customer journey. Google and review sites capture pre-purchase intent, while platforms like YouTube and Instagram serve post-purchase needs.8. Should I run ads if people can't find my business organically?Favour advises: Don't run ads first if people can't find you organically. If the answer to "Will they find my business without ads?" is no, then focus on building organic visibility first through SEO and content creation.If people can already find you organically, then running ads becomes more cost-effective because you're amplifying existing brand awareness rather than starting from zero.9. What are applied SEO marketing tactics?Applied SEO refers to search everywhere optimization—not just optimizing for Google, but creating a comprehensive presence across all platforms where customers might search:Google searchInstagram searchYouTube searchSocial media platformsReview sitesLocal directoriesIt's about understanding customer behavior across multiple touchpoints and ensuring your business is discoverable wherever customers are looking.Additional Resources MentionedSimilarWeb: Competitive website analyticsSocialBlade: Social media statistics and trackingSparkToro: Audience research and insightsChatGPT: AI content generation tool (mentioned in context of ranking vs. performance)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carl and Zinno are joined by Steve Koonin as they discuss the latest on the Hawks and the NBA dealing with teams tanking.

Jeff and Andy look at who else should be in this hypothetical all-time three point competition.

Jeff Thomas gives Jeff and Andy a lesson on curling, as well as the guys look at an all-time Cavaliers all-star weekend.

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The Second Act Executive delivers a powerful, strategic recalibration for leaders navigating their second act.This episode, titled The Alpha Frequency, is not about hustle. It is about infrastructure. It is about authority. It is about aligning capital, clarity, and confidence at a stage of life where preservation, positioning, and legacy matter more than applause.Hosted by a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, licensed real estate professional, author, and mother, this episode unpacks:• The evolution of Wolf Vibrations, LLC — from its early aesthetic wellness roots to the successful expansion of B Wellness Center with Nikki B Wellness• The strategic alignment with Pinnacle Advisement Group, expanding into mortgages, lending, tax structuring, and executive private practice transitions• The 360° Market Mastery Kit featuring Jim Cramer's How to Make Money in Any Market• Deep dives into AMD, Microsoft, Apple, and Palantir — with infrastructure-level analysis for mature investors• The philosophy behind Peter Thiel's Zero to One and why competition is a distraction for legacy builders• High-functioning low self-esteem and financial autonomy for women over 50• A direct acknowledgment of financial abuse dynamics and the importance of asset control• The distinction between emotional courage and financial preparedness• A reminder that Waking Up and Walking Away: A Roadmap to Freedom by Tawnie Wolf exists as a resource for those rebuilding autonomy• The assisted living crisis, elder advocacy, and why presence is a form of protection• The shift from hustle culture to authority culture in your 50s and beyondThis is a structured, strategic conversation about becoming the monopoly of your own life.It is about transitioning from employee to architect.From reactive to intentional.From earning to preserving.From being blessed to being a blessing.The podcast is The Second Act Executive.This episode is The Alpha Frequency.Come hell or high water, the second half of your life belongs to you.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Beneath the Bunker: A Secret Competition Sparks Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hideg tél elcsendesült a felszínen, miközben odalent az alacsony fényű bunker falai között izgatott suttogások visszhangoztak.En: The cold winter quieted on the surface, while excited whispers echoed within the low-lit walls of the bunker below.Hu: A beton szürke, komor.En: The concrete was gray, grim.Hu: Az iskolai titkos verseny minden évben itt zajlik, elrejtve a kíváncsi tekintetek elől.En: The school's secret competition took place here every year, hidden from prying eyes.Hu: Eszter és András egymás mellé kerültek, egy csapatban, a kihívások tengerében.En: Eszter and András found themselves teamed up, navigating a sea of challenges.Hu: Eszter a csapatmunka higgadt építője, belül rejtve egy pillangókat rebbentő titkot: évek óta szerette Andrást.En: Eszter was the calm builder of teamwork, hiding within her a secret that made butterflies flutter: she had loved András for years.Hu: Most, a verseny napján, szívében ott lüktetett a vágy, hogy megszerezze András elismerését.En: Now, on the day of the competition, her heart pulsed with a desire to earn András's admiration.Hu: Ezzel szemben András, csupa magabiztosság, céltudatosan haladt előre.En: In contrast, András, full of confidence, moved forward with determination.Hu: Azt akarta, hogy ők nyerjenek.En: He wanted them to win.Hu: Hosszú folyosókon keresztül, nehéz kapuk mögött, Eszter és András a feszültség szikrázó szálán egymásba kapaszkodtak.En: Through long corridors and behind heavy doors, Eszter and András clung to the sparking thread of tension between them.Hu: Az első feladathoz érve András azonnal nekilátott a tervének.En: Reaching the first task, András immediately set to work on his plan.Hu: Gyors volt, talán túlságosan is.En: He was quick, perhaps too quick.Hu: Eszter aggodalma növekedett.En: Eszter's worry grew.Hu: "Mi lenne, ha hibázunk?" gondolta.En: "What if we make a mistake?" she thought.Hu: - Vigyázzunk, András - szólt csendesen, de András éppen rájuk mosolygott, biztosítva, hogy minden rendben lesz.En: "Let's be careful, András," she said quietly, but András simply smiled at them, assuring her that everything would be fine.Hu: Újabb kihívás érkezett.En: A new challenge arrived.Hu: Ez egy bonyolult kirakós.En: It was a complicated puzzle.Hu: András ötlete hallatán Eszter ráébredt, hogy talán most jött el az idő változtatni.En: Hearing András's idea, Eszter realized that perhaps the time had come to make a change.Hu: A percek fogytak, a feszültség növekedett.En: The minutes dwindled, and the tension grew.Hu: Őszintén kételkedett András logikájában, de fejben már kész volt saját megoldására.En: She sincerely doubted András's logic but was mentally prepared with her own solution.Hu: Egy gyors pillantást vetett András arcára.En: She cast a quick glance at András's face.Hu: Határozottság ült meg benne, de Eszter érezte, hogy az ő megérzései most a helyesek.En: Determination was etched on it, but Eszter felt that her instincts were now correct.Hu: Egy döntő pillanatban Eszter csendben módosított a megoldáson.En: In a decisive moment, Eszter quietly adjusted the solution.Hu: Az idő szoros volt, de a darab a helyére került.En: Time was tight, but the piece fell into place.Hu: A kattanás zaját követte az elszánt tekintetük összekapcsolódása.En: The click was followed by the connection of their determined gazes.Hu: Nyertünk!En: We've won!Hu: A bunker belsejében hirtelen hangos örömkiáltás tört fel.En: An outburst of loud joy erupted suddenly inside the bunker.Hu: Bár a verseny végeztével Eszter még nem tudta mondatokba önteni érzéseit András iránt, a győzelem felett érzett közös öröm új kaput nyitott köztük.En: Although after the competition Eszter still couldn't put her feelings for András into words, the shared joy over the victory opened a new door between them.Hu: A siker pillanatában Eszter rádöbbent, hogy többé nincs szüksége András elismerésére; saját erejének tudatában volt.En: In the moment of success, Eszter realized she no longer needed András's approval; she was aware of her own strength.Hu: A bunker falai között már csak a barátságos csend ül, miközben odakint a tél szelídül.En: Only a friendly silence remained within the bunker walls as outside, winter softened.Hu: Eszter megtalálta saját hangját, saját útját.En: Eszter had found her own voice, her own path.Hu: András és ő másképp néznek egymásra, egy hallgatólagosan megerősített szövetséggel, melyet a közös győzelem erősített meg.En: András and she now looked at each other differently, with a tacitly reinforced alliance, strengthened by their shared victory. Vocabulary Words:quieted: elcsendesültconcrete: betongrim: komorprying: kíváncsiteamed: egymás mellé kerülteknavigate: kapaszkodtakcalm: higgadtflutter: rebbenadmiration: elismerésdetermination: céltudatosságcorridor: folyosóhectic: feszültségsincere: őszintedoubt: kételkedikdecisive: döntőadjusted: módosítotttight: szorosetched: ült megoutburst: kitöréscollapse: összekapcsolódásrealize: rádöbbenapproval: elismeréswhisper: suttogáspuzzle: kirakóscomplicated: bonyolultinstinct: megérzésreinforce: megerősítettalliance: szövetségreveal: fedi felunderestimated: alábecsült

If you feel like you're doing everything right in your bikini competition prep or fitness journey training hard, eating “clean,” hitting your steps — but your body isn't changing then this episode is for you!  In this week's episode of Bikinis After Babies, we're breaking down the most common bikini prep and fat loss mistakes women make and exactly how to fix them so you can start seeing the progress you've been working so hard for.In this episode, we cover:1. Training Hard… But Not Training Smart → You might be showing up consistently, but if you're not training with progressive overload and real intensity, your body has no reason to change.2. Underestimating sleep + stress → If your sleep is inadequate, overstimulated, overtraining, and stressed out… your body will fight fat loss.  Recovery isn't optional in prep/fat loss. It's part of the plan.3. Inaccuracies in nutrition → You can eat clean foods and still eat too many calories.And yes… almond butter can stall your prep faster than a slice of cake. Food quality matters, but calorie intake still drives fat loss.4. Ignoring biofeedback → Digestion, cycle changes, inflammation, water retention, stress… these matter more than most women realize.  The scale doesn't always tell the truth — your biofeedback does.5. Comparing your journey to someone else's → The fastest way to ruin your progress is to copy another person's plan without knowing their body, metabolism, or history. Comparison creates panic decisions — and panic decisions ruin physiques.Your results aren't stalled because you're not capable. They're stalled because you're repeating patterns that don't match your goal physique….because most stalled results aren't caused by bad genetics or a broken metabolism. They're caused by small, repeated mistakes that add up over time… and keep you stuck in the same physique year after year.We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!Launched in 2009, what was the first cryptocurrency ever created?Which team just set a record for most Field Goals in a Super Bowl and for two extra points what was the name of the kicker?Though it may seem illogical, who directed three men and a baby?How many karats of gold represents 50% purity?What is a group of zebras called, a name that Ricahrd Gere can halfway get behind?The Hyaline cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that is in several parts of the body, but forms the lower two-thirds of what body part?"Yes, she thought, laying down her brush in extreme fatigue, I have had my vision." - is the last line of which Virginia Woolf novel?Which major consumer product was the first to be publicly unveiled via a Super Bowl commercial in Apple's now‑legendary “1984” ad?Fair-skinned Greek goddess Selene was the personification of which celestial object?Located in the Uffizi, what is the title of Botticelli's painting whose name means "spring" in Italian?Who was the first black woman to win an Lead Actress Emmy for her role in "How to Get Away with Murder"?Which was the first Disney Princess to have a tattoo?A park ranger stated "There is significant overlap between the most intelligent bears and least intelligent humans" to explain the difficulty of making what invention?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!Quiz, trivia, games, pub+trivia, pub+quiz, competition, education, comedy

Tiffany Yeh, MD is the CEO and Co-Founder of Eztia Materials, a climate-tech venture developing energy-efficient cooling materials to protect people from extreme heat. With a mission to advance hard tech solutions at the climate-health nexus, Tiffany draws on her unique background as a physician, engineer, and public health advocate to build technologies that improve global health in a warming world.(01:13) - Dr. Ye's Background & Inspiration (01:52) - The Heat Challenge(05:20) - Singapore and the Power of Cooling(06:32) - Why Construction Has Been Slow to Adapt (07:22) - The Human Factor(08:14) - HydroVolt Technology(09:29) - Business Model, Distribution & Competition(11:19) - Worker Comfort (15:32) - Hidden Productivity Crisis Brewing(18:18) - Feature: Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate 2026 in Vegas on Sep. 22-24 (19:21) - The Secret Sauce Behind HydroVolt (20:31) - Prototyping & Real-World Applications (21:32) - Measuring Impact & ROI (23:34) - Pitching to VCs & Investors(25:31) - Product Roadmap(29:08) - Collaboration Superpower: Lionel Messi

"Sometimes, the world feels louder, and it seems like chaos is everywhere, but it's in these moments we need to remember the power of stillness."In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession dives into the importance of staying grounded and connected to truth amidst a chaotic world. She explores how external distractions, fear, and division often trigger our nervous system into a defensive state, making it harder to maintain unity and peace.Rebecca explains how in today's divisive climate, it's crucial to resist the urge to react and instead cultivate a regulated, calm response. She shares insights on how staying connected to God, your purpose, and your community can help maintain inner peace, even when the world feels unstable. This episode provides listeners with practical strategies to remain connected to one another and avoid the disconnection that chaos can bring.In this episode, you'll learn:How chaos and division in the world can trigger fear and disconnection in your nervous systemThe importance of staying grounded and regulated to maintain unity and peacePractical strategies for using your unique gifts to connect with others and avoid division in challenging timesThings to listen for:(00:00) Introduction(01:33) Winter reflections and emotional regulation(03:51) The need for unity in a chaotic world(05:22) Staying grounded amid fear and reactivity(07:09) Truth, discernment, and real connection(08:50) Prayer and stillness in uncertain times(12:42) Using gifts and talents for unity(15:18) Competition versus collaboration in culture(17:44) Regulation, reflection, and response(21:21) Personal reflection and the purpose of the podcastConnect with Rebecca:https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/Get tickets for Stand Tall in Your Story (March 12): https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/

Shiur given by Rabbi Raphael Vilinsky at Night Seder Thursday Night. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Want to steal my Objection Handling Cheat Sheet? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, I recap my experience running a fiber blitz and share one major realization: the friction is the same everywhere.No answers. Competition. Excuses. Doubt. Demotivation. Cancellations. Grass-is-greener syndrome.No matter what you sell — pest, fiber, solar, alarms — you will face the same emotional battles. The industry changes. The discomfort doesn't.I break down how to counter each of these challenges, why switching opportunities often just resets your growth, and how real progress comes from planting your feet and growing where you are.If you've ever questioned your product, your company, or yourself during a tough stretch, this episode will remind you that what you're feeling isn't special — it's normal. And the reps who win aren't the ones who avoid friction. They're the ones who stay long enough to master it.Hope you enjoy.

Alex Naddour is an Olympic bronze medalist, former American artistic gymnast, and a BJJ Blue Belt under Alex Martinez.Alex was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and part of the bronze medal team at the 2011 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Naddour was an alternate for Team USA at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He also won a bronze medal in the pommel horse individual event competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.Watch & Listen ➡️ linktr.ee/TheBJJFoxcastThank you to our sponsors! Click the

Competition is the crucible where boys become kings.And avoiding challenge keeps you spiritually soft.Step into the arena.Spiritual men who avoid competition stay weak and ineffective in the real world. When you have showed up for something consistently and given it your all, it changes your heart. Shows you how to care. Jiu-jitsu, weightlifting, business teach you about consciousness faster than meditation ever could. For me, jiu-jitsu is extremely calm now. Everyone's spazzy as a white belt. But nowadays it's smooth, not stressful. I get into amazing vibrations. You learn about your insecurities, your fears. The only way you get stronger is through the arena.The best of the best—always filled with humility. Even if they're aggressive, there's always humility to the ones on top Mount Rushmore. Competition isn't about hurting others. You want to inspire the people watching you. When you go hard, it teaches you how to let off the pedal. Those go hand in hand. When you double down and say "I'm gonna do it even if I'm scared"—your courage muscle. Sacred competition versus toxic competition? The frequency you're emanating. Real competitors: fully present, not worrying, doing their best.This episode reveals why spiritual men avoiding competition stay weak, how jiu-jitsu/weightlifting/business teach consciousness, and the difference between toxic and sacred competition. You cannot transcend ego by avoiding the battlefield. Listen if you're ready to let competition burn away everything that isn't real.New episodes out every Monday and Thursday at 10 AM Eastern Time Get The Book - https://go.justinegliskis.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=book_funnelEmail hey@justinegliskis.com to get in contact with meDiscover a podcast designed for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, offering insights on stress management, health and wellness, and overcoming imposter syndrome, while emphasizing work-life balance, energy alignment, and inner peace; explore topics like burnout recovery, business automation, scaling a business, business growth strategies, client management, mental resilience, overcoming anxiety, and achieving clearer thinking for sustainable success, using the blade of awareness, solving emotional dysfunction and unveiling the trickster within. Experience transformative solitude for entrepreneurs who seek to overcome loneliness while embracing spiritual isolation as a pathway to energy alignment and emotional clarity; learn to thrive alone and awaken in solitude through purposeful mental reset practices that cultivate an abundance mindset and build emotional resilience rooted in inner peace and deep self-inquiry, enabling mindful business growth through productivity that flows from peace rather than pressure, offering essential burnout recovery and healing alone strategies with specialized alignment coaching focused on deep listening skills that unlock success in silence and develop a resilient entrepreneur mindset capable of sustainable achievement.

Send a textEver wondered what it takes to turn a neighborhood pizza joint into a James Beard semifinalist in just one year? You're about to find out. Ryan O'Hara, the new owner/chef of Pizza Grace, joins us on The Hot Slice podcast to spill the sauce on his wild journey. O'Hara went from fine dining and ice cream making to pizzeria ownership. We chat about keeping the legendary 25-year-old starter (its name is Frank!) alive while shaking up the menu with natural wines and elevated hospitality.Ryan gets real about the pushback he faced when rebranding an existing business and why serving “good pizza” just isn't enough to earn a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Ready for some serious restaurant ownership inspiration? Let's dig in! Show Notes:Pizza Grace: https://www.pizzagrace.com/ Are you a Pizzeria to Watch?  We are looking for standout pizzerias to feature in our 2026 Pizzerias to Watch in our May issue of Pizza Today. If you would like to be considered, complete our questionnaire for inclusion.  https://pizzatoday.com/pizzerias-to-watch-questionnaire/    Countdown to Pizza Expo  As Pizza Expo approaches, we are preparing for the biggest and best Pizza Expo yet. A couple things of note. Competition spots are filling or are on waitlists, signed up now for remaining competition spots.  Register now for Pizza Expo 2026.  

Llion Jones cowrote "Attention Is All You Need," the seminal paper that introduced the transformer — the architecture that launched the generative AI revolution. Now he warns that the industry that grew out of this breakthrough is stifling the next one. Learn why the current corporate arms race is killing true innovation and how we can get back to bold exploration.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Judy Dempsey and Thaddius Mart. The guests analyze global economic anxiety, Macron's push for EU strategic autonomy, and rising US-EU tensions regarding digital regulation, hate speech, and technological competition.1849 BRUSSSELS

(00:00) — Getting started: Early interest and a high school health pathway with real certifications(01:35) — Small border town roots: Del Rio, one high school, and limited options(02:35) — Finding a “seed”: Family illness, cancer curiosity, and early research(03:40) — Choosing a college: Looking for rigor, research, and premed support(05:54) — Where guidance came from: Personal research and professional advising(07:35) — Plugging in: Using a premed society to meet advisors and med schools(08:18) — Competition culture: Staying in your lane amid big‑school premed vibes(10:13) — Toughest premed shift: Independence, rigor, and learning to use office hours(11:24) — College to med school: Fire‑hydrant learning and lingering imposter syndrome(13:15) — Asking for help earlier: Seeing peers model it and dropping the pride(13:55) — Biggest time waste: Grind culture and recopying notes vs smarter study(15:15) — How hard to push: Pulling back without tanking performance and pressure talk(19:00) — Pomodoro explained: Focus blocks, real breaks, and building stamina(21:10) — Study tools: Anki, YouTube resources, and iPad drawings for anatomy(22:40) — Sciences reality: Hating Gen Chem, loving visual organic chemistry(25:06) — Getting through hard prereqs: Treating them as a rite of passage(26:00) — App strategy: Using campus visits to set the bar and plan experiences(27:10) — Interviews: First invite joy, MMI's lack of feedback, and virtual hiccups(30:27) — Acceptance: Texas pre‑match call and the relief of a safety net(31:58) — No backup plan: Optimism, gap‑years okay, but eyes on the prize(33:30) — Support in med school: Family, friends, and “trauma bonding” with classmates(34:19) — Hardest part: Setbacks and remembering your why(35:10) — Most surprising: Intensity you can't grasp until you're in it(35:49) — Final advice: Return to your why and stop comparingKaylah, a fourth-year medical student, traces her path from a small border town in Del Rio, Texas to medical school by leaning into curiosity, community, and smarter studying. In high school, a career and technical education program let her earn healthcare certifications that sparked real clinical interest. As an undergrad at Texas A&M, she sought academic rigor and built-in research while learning to ask for help sooner—through office hours, professional advising, and a premed society that brought advisors and medical schools to campus.She shares the toughest moments too: a rocky transition to college, being humbled by General Chemistry (but loving visual organic chemistry), and navigating a competitive premed culture by staying in her own lane. Inside medical school, she talks imposter syndrome, the fire‑hydrant pace of learning, and how Pomodoro, Anki, and visual tools on her iPad kept her grounded. She opens up about the stress of MMIs and virtual glitches, the relief of a Texas pre‑match call after three interviews, and the power of friends and family when things get heavy.If you're weighing how hard to push versus how smart to study, or how to keep your “why” front and center, Kaylah's candid reflections will help you recalibrate.What You'll Learn:- How to plug into advising and support even at large schools- Ways to manage competition by staying in your lane- Smarter study methods: Pomodoro, Anki, and visual learning- Handling MMIs when there's no feedback or affirmation- Keeping your why alive through setbacks and intensity

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Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker discuss Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' 29-13 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, including how the narrative around Darnold shifted in the lead up to and aftermath of the game. Then, they open the mailbag to answer listener questions about the Vikings' GM search, competition for J.J. McCarthy and some up-and-coming players the team could look to for bigger roles in 2026.

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Dr. Americus Reed, II, Wharton Professor of Marketing, breaks down the strengths, themes, and competitive dynamics of this year's Super Bowl ads, including the role of nostalgia, humor, artificial intelligence, and long-term brand storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Tebogo Makube, Acting Deputy Director-General of Sectors at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition about South Africa’s Critical Minerals Strategy and Implementation Plan. With global demand for minerals such as lithium, manganese and rare earths accelerating, South Africa is positioning itself not just as a supplier of raw materials, but as a key player in beneficiation, manufacturing and strategic value chains. The DTIC plays a central role in shaping industrial policy, attracting investment and ensuring that the country’s mineral wealth translates into jobs, growth and long-term competitiveness. In other interviews, Lindiwe Sebesho, Managing Director of Remchannel talks about shifting trends in employee pay and benefits. The 2025/2026 Remchannel survey shows sign-on bonuses, 13th cheques, and paid maternity leave declining, while wellness and targeted financial support remain priorities. Hybrid work rules are tightening, reflecting a focus on measurable productivity and performance. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Hoyer joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to share his takeaways from the Super Bowl and break down Ken's assertion that any quarterback could have lead the Seahawks to a victory. He also discussed David Njoku's decision to become a free agent, why he likes the hiring of Todd Monken, as well as who he thinks will be the week 1 starter will be.

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