Podcasts about competitiveness

What does the future of industrial policy in America look like, and what state capacity investments are needed to get there? How does China factor into the future of the U.S. semiconductor industry? And what do government affairs offices at large technology firms actually do? To explore these questions, we're concluding our CSIS Chip Chat series with Bruce Andrews. Bruce has had a long career on Capitol Hill, led government affairs for Ford, served as Deputy Secretary of Commerce under President Obama, and most recently headed government affairs at Intel. He's now a fellow at CSIS. We discuss… The decline of bipartisanship and how to bring expertise back to Capitol Hill, The case for a new “Department of Competitiveness”  Industry's role in policymaking and what it took to get semiconductor manufacturers on board with the CHIPS Act, Why Silicon Valley suddenly became interested in politics, How to optimize industrial policy in a stick-focused political environment. Outro music: Moon River, Frank Ocean 2018 (YouTube Link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cleveland sports beat reporter Daryl Ruiter joins Afternoon Drive to break down the Cavaliers second round exit to the Indiana Pacers. He thinks the team needs "bulldogs" and that the rest of the roster needs to meet Donovan Mitchell's competitive level.

What does the future of industrial policy in America look like, and what state capacity investments are needed to get there? How does China factor into the future of the U.S. semiconductor industry? And what do government affairs offices at large technology firms actually do? To explore these questions, we're concluding our CSIS Chip Chat series with Bruce Andrews. Bruce has had a long career on Capitol Hill, led government affairs for Ford, served as Deputy Secretary of Commerce under President Obama, and most recently headed government affairs at Intel. He's now a fellow at CSIS. We discuss… The decline of bipartisanship and how to bring expertise back to Capitol Hill, The case for a new “Department of Competitiveness”  Industry's role in policymaking and what it took to get semiconductor manufacturers on board with the CHIPS Act, Why Silicon Valley suddenly became interested in politics, How to optimize industrial policy in a stick-focused political environment. Outro music: Moon River, Frank Ocean 2018 (YouTube Link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janis Taukacs is a seasoned tax advisor and partner at Sorainen law firm, where he leads the tax and customs practice. He has nearly 30 years of experience across the Baltics and internationally. Known for his deep expertise in corporate taxation, international structuring, and tax dispute resolution, Janis is also a passionate content creator, running the “Tax Stories” blog and podcast. Through his work, he bridges complex legal frameworks with practical insights for founders, investors, and global businesses navigating tax systems.On this episode we talk about:Baltic Tax Systems ExplainedOpportunities and Risks of Distributed Teams and Remote SetupsGlobal Trends in Digital and Corporate TaxationSuccession Planning and Tax Structuring for ExitsThe Hidden Power of Content for Professionals==If you liked this episode or simply want to support the work we do, buy us a coffee or two, or a hundred, with just a few clicks at: https://buymeacoffee.com/pursuitofscrappinessFind all episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/===============Support the show

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This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Dr. Tracy Gapin. If you've ever wondered how to truly optimize your health, performance, and longevity as a high-achieving entrepreneur, executive, or athlete—Tracy is the doctor you want to know. He's a board-certified urologist with over 25 years of experience who made a bold pivot from traditional medicine to founding the Gapin Institute—a premier performance health facility helping elite performers achieve more by mastering their biology. Dr. Gapin is a trailblazer in the field of men's health optimization, combining cutting-edge diagnostics, epigenetics, hormone therapy, and wearable tech to deliver personalized, measurable results. He's the bestselling author of Male 2.0 and Codes of Longevity, a frequent speaker at top biohacking events like Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference, and has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine and on NBC. Tracy's mission is to redefine what's possible for men's health—not just to live longer, but to live better, sharper, and more fulfilled at every stage of life. After going through my recent experience, I learned about how to further optimize my health and feel it's very important to help you do the same and Tracy is the guy to do it www.GapinInstitute/Launch Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal      

CeADAR, Ireland's Centre for AI, and quantum computing (QC) company Equal1 are combining their expertise to help give Ireland a competitive edge in the evolving world of AI-QC platforms. This week, they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together on the establishment of a national Edge AI and Quantum Computing testbed to enable Ireland to develop and deploy AI-QC platforms and services. The collaboration aims to promote the importance of AI and QC in Ireland and Europe for matters of strategic importance, global competitiveness, and technical research and innovation. Quantum Computing has the potential to solve complex problems that are beyond the abilities of traditional computers, but its development has presented challenges over issues including scalability and cost. However, Equal1 announced last month that it had built Bell-1 - Ireland's first quantum computer - using a silicon-based quantum server that eliminates cost and complexity barriers to the adoption of quantum computing. The company said Bell-1 marks the beginning of Quantum Computing 2.0 - the shift from experimental machines in research facilities to practical quantum solutions that businesses can harness to solve complex problems in far less time than traditional computing. As well as creating the AI-QC infrastructure needed to underpin the development of advanced technology platforms, CeADAR and Equal1 will jointly develop funded RDI proposals to progress the national Quantum-AI ecosystem. Quantum-AI is expected to lead to the development of new AI models that will have a transformative impact on multiple business sectors. CeADAR's CEO, Dr John Lonsdale said: "CeADAR's remit is to work with Irish businesses to help them understand and leverage the benefits of AI and machine learning. The fusion of AI and Quantum Computing will lead to transformative change across multiple sectors, and it is our mission to ensure that Irish businesses are well positioned to understand and adapt to the changes that are coming our way. By collaborating with Equal1, CeADAR will be able to create a framework and ecosystem for the development and adoption of Quantum AI." Equal1's CEO, Jason Lynch said: "Equal1 is excited to further strengthen our collaboration with CeADAR - we believe this partnership will position Ireland at the forefront of the intersection between Quantum and AI. By working closely with CeADAR, we aim to create a platform that makes quantum computing accessible for Irish businesses and researchers as they explore the potential of Quantum Computing and AI to have a transformative impact across a range of application use cases and industry sectors." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android.Making Europe's industry more efficient can have big benefits: cutting energy consumption, boosting productivity, providing international market advantages and allowing companies to hit green goals. There are low hanging fruits that industries can take advantage of, but there needs to be more awareness and a shift in thinking towards efficiency as something that is strategic for companies to invest in to really drive efficiency gains.On this episode of Watt Matters, Clemens Rohde and Lisa Neusel from the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research join the Watt Matters team to discuss the benefits of efficient industrial efficiency, the technology needed to achieve it and how this should be reflected in policy.Even if you have energy efficient technologies, you need to use them efficiently, Rohde says. Please share your thoughts in the contribution section on the FORESIGHT app. Enjoy the show!Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Haley Perlus (@drhaleyperlus) is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers apply the mental strategies of elite athletes to reach peak performance. With a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and certifications in coaching, fitness, and nutrition, she transforms high-stress environments into arenas for success. A former high level ski racer, her expertise has been sought after by top athletes, Fortune 500 companies, and top executives looking to master mental resilience, sustain focus under pressure, and turn obstacles into opportunities.  She is the author of Personal Podium: How to Use Your Mind to Maximize Your Potential, which distills the psychological strategies of world-class performers into practical techniques for business and personal growth. Her insights have been featured on Oprah, ESPN, Thrive Magazine, and Beachbody, and she has spoken for companies such as Marriott and Starbucks. In our chat today, we discuss how so many important psychological qualities are skills that can be developed, how to show yourself grace in the process without letting yoruself off the hook, and so much more. Connect with her at www.DrHaleyPerlus.com.  BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John, Jerry or both come to your school, club or coaching event? We are booking Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 events, please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com to set up an introductory call. BECOME A PREMIUM MEMBER OF CHANGING THE GAME PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST If you or your club/school is looking for all of our best content, from online courses to blog posts to interviews organized for coaches, parents and athletes, then become a premium member of Changing the Game Project today. For over a decade we have been creating materials to help change the game. and it has become a bit overwhelming to find old podcasts, blog posts and more. Now, we have organized it all for you, with areas for coaches, parents and even athletes to find materials to help compete better, and put some more play back in playing ball. Clubs please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com for pricing.  PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS! Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our Premium Membership, with well over $1000 of courses and materials. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will be granted a Premium Changing the Game Project Membership, where you will have access to every course, interview and blog post we have created organized by topic from coaches to parents to athletes. Thank you for all your support these past eight years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

About Ken Schmidt:Ken Schmidt is one of the business world's most in-demand executive advisors and speakers, driven by the acclaim he earned leading Harley-Davidson Motor Company's against-all-odds turnaround in the 1990s from the brink of financial ruin to global dominance. He's the author of Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance, the host of the Tailgating with Geniuses podcast, and co-founder of Torque Sessions Leadership Training. Ken's success, unconventional business approach, and playful outspokenness led him to consulting assignments with household-name brands and transformed him into a highly requested speaker with more than 1,200 keynotes presented globally to date. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Ken Schmidt discuss:Human-centered brand differentiationEmotional connection as a competitive edgeReframing traditional marketing strategiesBusiness transformation through customer feedbackThe power of language in brand identity Key Takeaways:Harley-Davidson's resurgence came from abandoning a product-focused mindset and embracing a strategy centered on emotional connection, human interaction, and delivering consistent delight.By directly asking riders one powerful question—“What do we have to change on this motorcycle to convince you to buy it?”—Harley created a fast, impactful loop between feedback and product innovation.The company aligned its brand around three key questions—what are people saying about us, what do we want them to say, and what are we doing to get them to say it—shaping its message and behavior for lasting impact.Harley proved real customer loyalty is built not on specs or price, but on small, repeated experiences that make people feel seen, valued, and emotionally tied to the brand. "What makes a business attractive is when it is known for who it is rather than what it is.” — Ken Schmidt Connect with Ken Schmidt:  Website: https://kenspeaks.com/Torque Sessions: https://www.torquesessions.com/Book: Make Some Noise: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Some-Noise-Unconventional-Dominance/dp/150115561XShow: Tailgating With Geniuses: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tailgating-with-geniuses/id1576378423LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-schmidt-5b08115/ See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

In this raw and revealing episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Rich Ruela—a union framer with experience on high-rise crews, running his own business, and working alongside family—to talk about the real-life challenges that don't get covered in any site safety manual.Rich opens up about:

We conclude our April series of conversations with San Antonio's leading mayoral candidates as Bob sits down with Rolando Pablos—a businessman, attorney, and former republican Texas Secretary of State—to discuss his campaign, priorities, and vision for the city. Pablos shares his personal and professional background, shaped by his experience as an immigrant and his decades of public and private sector leadership. The conversation examines key issues facing San Antonio, including the city's persistent poverty rates, workforce development, economic competitiveness, and the challenges of attracting new businesses. Pablos addresses concerns about partisanship, his approach to relationships with state and federal officials, and his proposals for increasing transparency and accountability at City Hall. This episode explores: Pablos's views on San Antonio's economic development and what's needed to attract companies and jobs The city's historical and systemic poverty, and the role of education and workforce training in addressing it Relationships with Mexico, free trade, and why maintaining strong binational partnerships is key for San Antonio's future How Pablos would approach issues such as Project Marvel, affordable housing development, and infrastructure challenges The future of local government and the role of nonpartisanship and outside money in city elections It's a substantive look at where San Antonio stands, what's at stake in the mayoral race, and how leadership could shape the city's next chapter. -- --  RECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:

In this episode, CJ sits down with Rob Paterson, CFO of Employment Hero, to talk about smart growth, why not all revenue is good revenue, and Australia's startup scene. They start by discussing when to turn down growth opportunities and which financial metrics are more distracting than helpful. Rob explains the challenges of holding people accountable when you are a growth CFO and how to be a Chief Reality Officer instead of a “CF-No”. He offers a view into the Australian startup ecosystem, highlighting what sets it apart, the challenges local founders face, and why global expansion from day one is a must. Rob also outlines his approach to forecasting and cost control, including how he applies the 80/20 rule to revenue, before sharing a wild fraud story from his auditing days.If you're looking for an ERP head to NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and get the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning.—SPONSORS:Vanta's trust management platform takes the manual work out of your security and compliance process and replaces it with continuous automation. Over 9000 businesses use it to automate compliance needs across over 35 frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Centralize security workflows, complete questionnaires up to five times faster, and proactively manage vendor risk. For a limited time, get $1,000 off of Vanta at vanta.com/metrics.Tropic is an intelligent spend management solution that consolidates your spend data and processes into one unified offering, enabling insights and decisive action. From spotting hidden optimization opportunities to automating painful procurement workflows and giving you the best market data to turn vendor negotiations in your favor, Tropic combines smart insights with real human expertise to keep you ahead of the curve. Visit tropicapp.io/mostlymetrics to learn how.NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than 40,000 companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform, head to NetSuite https://netsuite.com/metrics and get the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning.Planful is a financial performance management platform designed to streamline financial tasks for businesses. It helps with budgeting, closing the books, and financial reporting, all on a cloud-based platform. By improving the efficiency and accuracy of these processes, Planful allows businesses to make better financial decisions. Find out more at www.planful.com/metrics.Subscript is a modern billing and revenue recognition platform designed for SaaS finance teams that need flexibility and accuracy. From automated invoicing and dunning to compliant, transparent revenue recognition and real-time analytics, Subscript eliminates manual work, reduces errors, and gives you a single source of truth for all your financial data. Book a free demo at subscript.com.Rippling Spend is a spend management solution that handles your entire company's spending in one unified system. It enables you to bring your corporate cards, expense management, bill pay, and more into one place to achieve real-time visibility and uniquely granular control with automated policy controls across every type of spend. Get a demo to see how much time your org would save at rippling.com/metrics.—FOLLOW US ON X:@cjgustafson222 (CJ)—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Preview and Intro(02:18) Sponsor – Vanta | Tropic | NetSuite(07:06) Not All Revenue Is Good Revenue(14:09) Metrics: Overrated and Underrated(16:14) Sponsor – Planful | Subscript | Rippling Spend(20:18) Lifetime Value (LTV)(20:11) Vertical and Horizontal P&L(21:27) Chief Reality Officer: Holding People Accountable(24:37) Staying Approachable as a CFO(26:04) The Australian Startup Ecosystem(27:28) What Sets Australian Startups Apart(29:39) Going Global on Day One(31:47) The Remote-First Superpower(32:52) Competitiveness and Tall Poppy Syndrome(35:24) Mastering the 80/20 Rule(39:17) Building Strong Management(41:32) Long-Ass Lightning Round: The Fraud Story(46:10) Finance Software Stack(47:06) Craziest Expense Story Get full access to Mostly metrics at www.mostlymetrics.com/subscribe

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. joins in on this episode of Combo's Court. He reflects on achieving his career-high earlier in the day, the challenges of finding his role as a versatile player, and how his journey to the pros shaped him. He shares insights on adjusting to the NBA's fast-paced game, learning from Coach Spoelstra, and the impact of mentors like Rob Fodor on his development. Jaime also shares a Jimmy Butler story. This conversation dives deep into Jaime's growth and mindset. Don't miss his incredible story, basketball wisdom, and what fuels his drive to keep excelling on and off the court! USE CODE COMBO ON PRIZEPICKS! Appreciate the continued support! Sign up on PrizePicks using the promo code “Combo” Make a deposit of $5 or more and receive $50 instantly here: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/COMBO

Preview: Colleague Judy Dempsey in Berlin observes that Germany needs a new plan on trade and competitiveness. More later. 1890 SAXONY

En nuestro episodio 443 conversamos con Ana Maiguashca Head of Private Council for Competitiveness en Consejo Privado de Competitividad sobre:+ Cómo la falta de infraestructura del cuidado afecta el desarrollo.+ Por qué tantos jóvenes estudian lo que no necesitamos.+ El rol de Talento Humano en el futuro del trabajo.+ Los ciclos de pobreza que se repiten generación tras generación.+ Preparar al talento de hoy para los desafíos de mañana.+ Cómo cambiar el país y qué oportunidades que debemos aprovechar. Únete a la cohorte #7 de la Academia Hackers del Talento Latam aquí: ⁠www.hackersdeltalento.com/academia-hackers-del-talento

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android.China is the world's biggest emitter but also a key driver of the energy transition. The country is responsible for the biggest renewables rollout but also commissioned 70% of new coal capacity in 2024.The country has also been accused of unfair practices, with markets like the European Union and the United States placing tariffs on its goods. There are also fears that the EU could lose its competitive edge in producing certain technologies to China.On this episode of Watt Matters, Belinda Schäpe from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, author of China's Climate Transition: Outlook 2024, joins the Watt Matters team to discuss China's role in the global energy transition and how to navigate geopolitical challenges in this.Enjoy the show!Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another episode of The Misfit Entrepreneur.  Before I jump in, if your new to this watching the show on YouTube, hit the subscribe button below, give this video a like and comment as well; we do our best to respond to all comments as timely as possible. Yes, I'm back. It's been a couple of weeks since I released a new episode, and today's show is a little different—but maybe one of the most important I've ever done. Why? Because over the last five weeks, I've been on a journey—a journey of healing, of physical and mental challenge, of patience, and of rediscovery. And I want to share some of the incredible lessons I've learned along the way. You may or may not know, I had a pretty major setback with my back. A disc extrusion at L3-L4 compressed a nerve and literally made it so I couldn't stand, walk, or sleep without pain. I went from top-tier Ironman athlete—training 15 to 20 hours a week—to someone who couldn't even put on socks without pain shooting down my leg. And I want to be honest—it was humbling. It shook me. But in that experience, I found a deeper level of discipline, resilience, and focus than I've ever tapped into before. And that's what I want to talk about today. Because the lessons I've learned in healing my body translate perfectly to building a business, growing a team, and leading in life. Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

Lindsay Guzowski is the CEO and founder of The Crucible, a company transforming how private equity and venture firms assess and develop leadership at their portfolio companies using scientifically validated, bias-tested tools. A visionary entrepreneur, she co-founded a plumbing company that grew from a $40,000 investment into a multi-million-dollar enterprise acquired for over $20 million. With degrees from Dartmouth College, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, Lindsay blends expertise in sociology, finance, and management. Since founding The Crucible in 2020, she has earned multiple industry awards, all while being a devoted mother to her competitive go-kart-racing son.

Find out about the critical role that the circular economy can play in the shift to renewable energy, pairing the EU's decarbonisation agenda with economic competitiveness and material security.In this episode, host Seb hears from Ke Wang from the World Resources Institute (WRI) about:Why the circular economy is important in the energy transitionHow this is fundamentally driven by economics and competitivenessExamples of what it looks like in practiceIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review or a comment on Spotify or YouTube. Your support helps us to spread the word about the circular economy.Learn more:Read Ke's paper More Than Ore: The Pivotal Role Recycled Copper Can Play in the Energy TransitionWant to find out how this topic applies in regions outside of Europe? Read the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's recent publication on the circular economy as a triple play opportunity for China.

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android.Today's uncertain geopolitical context and the economic power of the United States, China, and others mean Europe must find new ways to collaborate and compete in the global economy. By doing so, European countries can create jobs, ensure growth, and, equally importantly, decarbonise.In late February 2025, the European Commission produced its Clean Industrial Deal. As the name suggests, it is a blueprint to achieve these goals by increasing efforts to decarbonise as well as boost productivity—particularly in the high-carbon-emitting, energy-intensive heavy industrial sector. On this first episode of the series, the Watt Matters team is joined by Phuc-Vinh Nguyen, head of the Jacques Delors Energy Centre, an independent think tank providing decision-makers with insights on energy transition issues. This conversation examines what exactly competitiveness means and why it matters to Europe and to society's decarbonisation efforts.Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the heart of unpaid care work in Mexico lies a paradox: The labor sustains the economy, even as it creates barriers to women joining the workforce. All told, the value of uncompensated domestic labor in Mexico amounts to more than 26 percent of GDP, outpacing both the manufacturing sector and trade, according to the country's statistics agency. Yet roughly 20 million Mexican women are not employed because they are busy providing that unpaid labor. Now, a push to build a national care system seeks to recognize and rebalance that work by creating a network of services covering care for children, people with disabilities, the elderly - and the caretakers themselves. President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first woman head of state, created a Women's Secretariat that, among other tasks, is charged with building the system. And earlier this month, one of the country's main opposition parties said it would introduce an initiative enshrining the right to care in the Constitution. But the devil is in the details, and building a national care system will take time and resources. Can Mexico get there? The effort to recognize "the right to care, to be cared for, and care for oneself" is not new in Latin America. From the 2007 Quito Consensus on through multiple regional women's summits since then, it has been a focus of attention, and several Latin American countries have taken steps to develop care systems. In 2015, Uruguay became the first country in the region to make such a system law, while others - from Costa Rica to Colombia to Chile - are developing national systems with services ranging from early education programs and job training for people with disabilities, to day centers where the aging can get care and socialize. Beyond care delivery, another goal is to close gender gaps: Across the region, women spend almost triple the amount of time that men do on unpaid domestic and care work. Nowhere in Latin America is that gap between men and women bigger than in Mexico, where women devote, on average, 43 hours a week to unpaid labor - the highest in the region. "If we really want to work at guaranteeing substantive equality, we have to make progress in removing the care burdens that still fall on women," says Martha Tagle, a former federal deputy with the Citizen's Movement, or MC, party, in an interview. Those burdens come with an economic cost, creating a stubborn obstacle to getting women into Mexico's workforce. Over the past decade, Mexican women's labor participation grew by just 3 percent to 46 percent, lagging men's participation by 30 points. At that rate, it will take 56 years for the country to catch up to the OECD average of 67 percent when it comes to women in the workforce, according to the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness, or IMCO, think tank. But closing the gap faster would come with a bonus: IMCO estimates that Mexico's GDP would be 3.7 percent higher if it hit the OECD average by 2035. As Mexico faces the headwinds of U.S. tariff threats and stagnant growth, closing the workforce gap represents an economic opportunity. For that reason alone, a care system is "fundamental," says Odracir Barquera, CEO of the Mexican Automotive Industry Association and previously an adviser to a Mexican senator on women's economic inclusion. "The problem is that the proposal has to be accompanied by resources … because one part can be supplied by the employer, but the other part needs to involve state infrastructure." Some steps toward laying the foundation for that infrastructure have been taken. When Sheinbaum was sworn in as president in October 2024, her inauguration speech included a pledge to implement a national care system through existing health and social service agencies, starting with a dozen childcare centers for day workers and factory employees in the border city of Ciudad Juarez starting later this year. The plan is to subsequently expand these centers to other cities. But financing and access remain open qu...

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Josiah "JJ" Hartling. If you've ever wanted to understand the mindset and strategy behind sustained high performance, JJ is the guy to learn from. He is the author of Stride and the founder of Compel Global, where he helps leaders and organizations harness their full potential through intentional action and discipline. But what really caught my attention is JJ's philosophy on the power of relentless momentum. In Stride, he talks about how small, consistent actions—taken daily—are what separate the extraordinary from the average. He shares how elite performers don't just wait for inspiration; they create it through habits and systems that keep them moving forward, no matter the obstacles. As he puts it, “Success isn't about speed—it's about stride. The right rhythm, maintained over time, beats raw talent every time.” That quote alone got me fired up to have him on the show. To see the full show notes and Misfit 3 for this episode, go to www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com. Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

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The European Union has long talked about reducing the bureaucratic burden on businesses. In the current EU mandate, there has also been a lot of emphasis on competitiveness – putting Europe's industries, large or small, in a better position to rival the likes of American or Chinese industries. 

In a women's football special of The Football Reporters, Emily, Tom and Jeff wonder if Chelsea's dominance is in danger of making England's WSL a two-tier league, and preview their four clashes with Manchester City in the space of 12 days. Jeff shares his NWSL ambition rankings with the start of the 2025 season imminent, and the trio wonder if FIFA's plans for two new international women's club tournaments are going to push players past the limit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Freedom to Rise, we dive into the data that shapes Tampa Bay's future. Each year, the Tampa Bay Partnership and the University of South Florida's Muma College of Business, with support from the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and United Way Suncoast, release the Regional Competitiveness Report and Tampa Bay eInsights. These reports provide key insights into economic trends, affordability, education, and the talent pipeline across our region.This year's findings highlight successes and challenges, and joining Bronwyn to lead the conversation is Sarah Burgoyne, the new Senior Director of Research and Public Policy at the Tampa Bay Partnership. Sarah brings a fresh perspective to the data that drives change.

Welcome to another solo edition of the Misfit Entrepreneur! I want to talk about something that I've mentioned a number of times on the show, but most people overlook—and that's sitting down to ask themselves, “What do I truly want?” I've had more people reaching out asking me for my thoughts on how they better design their life and find true meaning and purpose. I think people are starting to realize that too often, we chase results without really knowing our own core values. And if you're not clear on what you believe in, you're not going to get what you want. So, in this episode, we are going to dive deep into how building your very own “personal operating system” can change your life. We'll look at why knowing your core principles matters, how I built mine, and I'll give you a simple five-step process to do this for yourself. To see the full show notes and Misfit 3 for this episode, go to www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com. Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

In this episode of "The Money Lap," hosts Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill delve into the latest motorsports action, focusing on the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, IndyCar, Formula 1 testing, and MotoGP. They discuss the chaotic start and strategic nuances of the NASCAR race at Circuit of the Americas, highlighting key incidents and driver performances. The hosts also touch on the physical demands of racing, particularly cockpit temperatures. Listener feedback, including humorous reviews and merchandise ideas, adds a light-hearted touch. The episode wraps up with reflections on driver development, racing dynamics, and the psychological aspects of the sport. Leave us a voicemail! https://moneylap.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:32 - PR Lap 13:46 - NASCAR Cup Series Race at COTA 14:11 - The New Layout Scorecard 17:40 - Chastain vs Cassill Incident Reflection 19:12 - The Chaos of COTA Turn 1 24:34 - Kyle Busch's Performance 28:45 - William Byron's Respectful Racing 29:08 - Shane Van Gisbergen's Struggles 32:51 - Connor Zilisch's Cup Series Debut 39:03 - Tech Pro Barriers at COTA, More Track Limits Controversy 49:10 - Points Standings Early in the Season, Notables a Race Behind 55:49 - Xfinity Series Lookback 59:01 - Competitiveness of the Race 1:01:13 - Storytelling in Broadcasting 1:02:18 - Alpha Prime Team Challenges 1:03:17 - Brandon Jones' Performance 1:05:24 - Mid-Pack Incidents 1:07:08 - Chris Wright's Struggles 1:13:36 - F1 Monaco Race Changes 1:15:20 - F1 Pre-Season Testing Insights 1:21:38 - IndyCar Season Kickoff 1:23:44 - IndyCar Coverage and Ratings 1:25:30 - MotoGP Season Start 1:29:17 - Upcoming MX-5 Cup Documentary 1:30:08 - Outro (Timestamps are a rough timing and may require a little scrubbing to find the start of the topic) The Money Lap is the ultimate motorsport show (not a podcast) with Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill professional racecar drivers and hilarious hosts taking you through the world of motorsports. Covering NASCAR, F1, Indycar, and more, they'll provide the scoop, gossip, laughs, and stories from the racing biz. With over 1100 unique products currently in stock, Spoiler Diecast boasts one of the largest inventories in the industry. We are NASCAR focused, offering a wide range of diecast and apparel options. But that's not all. We've expanded our catalog to include diecast for dirt/sprint cars, Indycar, and F1. As passionate racing fans ourselves, we're constantly growing our offerings to cater to different forms of racing. Use promo code "moneylap" for free shipping and 5% off all orders. https://www.spoilerdiecast.com/ Copyright 2024, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

A provincial tuition freeze and a federal cap on foreign student visas are squeezing the funding available for Ontario's post-secondary institutions, particularly colleges. Layoffs and program cuts have become common as a result, meaning less choice for students. So if higher education is in crisis, why is it not a bigger campaign issue for Ontario's political parties ahead of the election? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Dave Rosenberg. If you have ever wanted know what it means to be radically accountable, Dave is the guy to learn from. He is a former F-14 naval officer (think Top Gun) who founded Locked On Leadership, a premier leadership development firm who has worked with well over 100 organizations helping them to learn what it means to lead and build high performing teams. If that is not enough, he is also a multiple black belt across several martial art disciplines. One thing that really cause my attention was that during his time in the military, Dave had a lot of leadership roles, but in one role he spent over 100 days leading a team of sailors during preparations for Desert Storm. As he says, “That was one of the most intense leadership experiences of my life. Morale was a constant challenge, and I quickly learned that motivation wears off, but inspiration lasts. The right words at the right time made all the difference in keeping my team focused, engaged, and mission-ready.” It was this quote that really peaked my interest to have him on the show. ​www.LockedOnLeadership.com To see the full show notes and Misfit 3 for this episode, go to www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com. Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

In this episode, I explore unhealthy competitiveness and how it can be destructive. Particularly, when it leaves you constantly comparing and not feeling good enough. I hope that you enjoy it.   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Mo Ahmed. Mo is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years in AI and Cloud Computing experience. He has built and sold multiple successful companies for multiples of 10x plus and has helped founders secure over $30M in funding. Mo is also the author of Inside-Out Entrepreneurship which goes deep into the mental resilience and endurance of the entrepreneur journey. With AI moving incredible fast and opportunities everywhere, I thought it would be great to have Mo on to get his take and have him share the best lessons from his journey. boundlessfounder.co/ To see the full show notes and Misfit 3 for this episode, go to www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com. Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal    

2025 8th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum | Fleet Competitiveness in the Energy Transition Era: Fuel Choices, Upgrades & Renewal Strategies The event highlighted the significant role of Cyprus as a maritime, energy and logistics hub and as an investment and business destination. The Forum featured major international speakers and delegates and local leaders offering an exchange of ideas on critical industry topics, such as developments and trends in the major shipping, financial, and capital markets, issues pertaining to geopolitical and regulatory developments, and technical and commercial fleet management. Moderator: Dr. John Kokarakis, Technical Director, SEEBA Zone – Bureau Veritas Panelists: • Ms. Alkistis Kyriakopoulou, Chief Business Officer – DeepSea Technologies • Mr. Konstantinos Stampedakis, Co-Founder & Managing Director – ERMA FIRST GROUP • Mr. Aristides Pittas, Chairman & CEO – Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) & EuroDry Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDRY) • Mr. Philippos Philis, Chairman & CEO – Lemissoler Navigation Co. Ltd • Dr. Loukas Barmparis, President – Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SB) The Forum took place under the Auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus and the Shipping Deputy Minister to the President and in cooperation with the Cyprus Union of Shipowners, which is also the Lead Sponsor. The event was also supported by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the other major stakeholders of the Cyprus maritime cluster. Columbia Plaza - Limassol, Cyprus Tuesday, February 18, 2025 More Info: https://shorturl.at/kFzlb #ShippingIndustry #MarineIndustry #ShippingLeadership #MaritimeExperts #Cyprus#Forums #Capitallink

It's All-Star weekend for the NBA and a week off for the Celtics. Chud and Doug preview All-Star weekend and take a long distance view of the entire NBA, separating contenders from pretenders, tiering every team in the league, and making fun of plenty of people and teams along the way.Follow the show on Twitter/X:@ChuddysCorner@KingChuddy@Doug_Outs@_nickpirainoSHOP OUR STORE at ChuddysCorner.com/storeLeave us a voicemail at ChuddysCorner.comLike, subscribe, and rate the podcast!00:00 All-Star Game Overview05:01 New Format and Team Breakdown08:40 Competitiveness and Rivalries12:05 Three-Point Contest Insights17:21 Dunk Contest Dilemma21:43 Innovative Dunk Contest Ideas27:29 Analyzing the Eastern Conference Contenders39:19 The State of the Western Conference42:07 Assessing the Nuggets and Thunder's Championship Potential45:07 Western Conference Dynamics and Betting Odds48:01 The Competitive Landscape of the Western Conference57:47 Final Thoughts on the Season and Playoff Predictions

2-13 Marc Spears discusses how the All-Star game competitiveness waned so much that changes were forced by the NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2-13 Marc Spears discusses how the All-Star game competitiveness waned so much that changes were forced by the NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is MC Laubscher. MC is the founder of Producers Wealth, a firm helping business owners in all 50 states in the United States implement and execute advanced alternative wealth strategies. He is also the creator & host of the top-rated business and investing podcasts Cashflow Ninja, Cashflow Investing Secrets, and Cashflow Ninja Banking which have been downloaded millions of times and listened to in over 180 countries. M.C. is a best-selling author and has written The 21 Best Cashflow Niches™, The 21 Most Unique Cashflow Niches™, The 21 Best Cash Growth Niches™, The 21 Next Level Cashflow Niches™and Get Wealthy for Sure™. And if that is not enough, he is a member of the Forbes Finance Council and The Million Dollar Round Table, a peer group for the top 1% of financial professionals worldwide. What I like about MC is that he is an entrepreneur who chose to do business in the financial space and I'm excited for him to share what he's learned along his journey! producerswealth.com/misfit/​ To see the full show notes and Misfit 3 for this episode, go to www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com. Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

Rebecca Christie, senior fellow at Bruegel, joins Double Take to discuss European market dynamics, navigating through economist Mario Draghi's report on the future of European competitiveness.

Alexander De Croo  became Belgium's prime minister in October of 2020. It's a relatively small country, with about 12 million inhabitants—slightly less than the city of Los Angeles—but it's very much the face of Europe with the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, and NATO all calling Brussels home. Prime Minister De Croo, who saw the country through the COVID pandemic, says that the geopolitical and economic upheavals already being instigated by the “America first” ethos of President Donald Trump will present another stiff test for the leadership of not only his country but the EU. In this episode of HKS PolicyCast with host Ralph Ranalli, De Croo says the key to Europe not just surviving that challenge but also thriving will depend on its ability to raise its level of economic competitiveness significantly in the coming decades. While still a powerful trading bloc, the EU's economic growth has been slowing since the year 2000 and it's an also-ran to the US and China in the vital tech sector, with only four of the world's top 50 tech companies being based in Europe. It's also facing the challenge of long-term demographic trends—by 2040 the EU's workforce is projected to shrink by 2 million workers a year. So, as the US retreats from global leadership on fronts ranging from the green energy transition to human rights, De Croo says Europe must make urgent economic policy changes to maintain both its values and its status a leader on the world stage. Programming note: As this discussion was being recorded, a coalition of five parties—led by the separatist New Flemish Alliance and not including Mr. De Croo's center-right Open VLD party—agreed to form a new government, effectively ending his tenure as prime minister.Alexander De Croo's Policy Recommendations:Eliminate excessive corporate reporting systems like CSRD (the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) that add bureaucratic burdens to businesses without improving corporate behavior.Implement a non-permanent migration system that allows young people to study in Europe and stay for a set period of time, after which they are required to return to their home countries.Maintain Europe's openness to the world while protecting core European interests, and act assertively in areas—trade, climate sustainability, development, diplomacy—where the EU is already a global leader.Episode Notes:Alexander De Croo is the outgoing Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, a post he held beginning in 2020. De Croo has had a long career in politics and business, including numerous ministerial posts. As Minister of Finance, he helped create a framework for a major European recovery package. As Minister of Pensions, he carried out Belgium's first pension reform package in recent history and was involved in setting up a Pension Reform Commission. As Minister of Development Cooperation, Digital Agenda, Telecom and Postal Services, he promoted measures to strengthen human rights, enhance local economic growth in partner countries, and maximize the economic potential of the digital economy. He spent his early career as a businessman and entrepreneur, and in 2006 he founded his own company, Darts-ip, an intellectual property consulting firm that now operates around the world. He started his political career in 2009, running unsuccessfully for a seat in parliament but winning the chairmanship of the center-right Flemish political party, Open Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten (OpenVLD). He holds an MSc in business engineering from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Communications and Public Affairs is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an BA in Political Science from UCLA and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University.Administrative support for PolicyCast is provided by Lilian Wainaina. Design and graphics support is provided by Laura King and the OCPA Design Team. Social media promotion and support is provided by Catherine Santrock and Natalie Montaner and the OCPA Digital Team. Editorial support is provided by Nora Delaney and Robert O'Neill of the OCPA Editorial Team. 

Do you ever feel a stab of envy or anxiety when someone else gets something you want? Maybe you want to be happy for them, but deep down, their success makes you feel like you're falling behind. If so, you're not alone—this is what happens when we've been trained to believe there's only room for one of us at the top.In this episode, I'm digging into the historical and societal roots of this mindset and sharing thought-hacks to help you break free. You'll learn how to loosen perfectionism's grip, stop seeing success as a zero-sum game, and shift into a mindset of true abundance—where you can actually celebrate others and yourself at the same time.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: http://unfuckyourbrain.com/380

Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. To see the full show notes and Misfit 3 for this episode, go to www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com. Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

The European Commission unveiled its “Competitiveness Compass” on 29 January – the Commission's new economic doctrine, aimed at making regulations simpler, lighter and faster. The Compass lends on three dimensions of Mario Draghi's “the future of European competitiveness” report in September 2024 – (1) closing the innovation gap, (2) decarbonisation, and (3) increasing energy security, and offers five enablers, (1) the simplification of the regulatory environment, (2) the merits of the Single Market, (3) financing through a Savings and Investments Union, (4) promoting skills and jobs, and (5) strengthening coordination on policy execution. In this week's podcast, Ehsan Khoman, Head of Research – Commodities, ESG and Emerging Markets (EMEA), contextualises the sustainability reverberations of this blueprint “Competitiveness Compass” report and what corporates and investors should anticipate as key watchpoints in the coming months ahead.

This week's Misfit Entrepreneurs are Robert and Kay Lee Fukui. Robert and Kay are former fortune 500 standouts, who saw an opportunity to help married entrepreneurs and business owners create harmony between the rigorous demands of building a business and maintaining a healthy, happy thriving marriage. Their company, Couples by Design teaches entrepreneurs and business owners and their spouses how have it all – a thriving business and marriage by helping them better understand themselves, each other, and how to support each other in business and at home. We all know the challenges of being responsible for a business and working to maintain a good environment at home, but the stats don't lie. Some estimates suggest that up to 48% entrepreneurs get divorced. That is way too high and a big problem, because speaking from experience, it is a lot easier to succeed as an entrepreneur, when you have good support at home from your spouse. So I had to have Robert and Kay on the show to share how you can thrive in this area of your life. marriedentrepreneur.co/misfit Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

Michigan’s Economic story and what’s next for the state.We begin our fifth season by connecting with longtime podcast supporter and returning guest, Quentin Messer Jr., Chief Executive & Economic Competitiveness Officer at MEDC. In this episode he discusses the Make it in Michigan strategy, gives us a preview of what is to come for the state, and he shares a Detroit Lions metaphor you won’t forget. 

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Matt McLean. Matt is the founder of Uncle Matt's Organic, which he founded in 1999 with three acres in his Dad's backyard. Uncle Matt's is now the largest organic orange juice brand and the number one selling OJ and grapefruit juice in the U.S. with a full line of organic beverages sold nationwide in over 20,000+ stores. And it's darn good because I drink it just about every day! Starting aa brand from the ground up and growing it to be the largest in it's space is no easy feat, so I've asked Matt to come on and share the story of how he did it and the lessons he's learned along the way. www.unclematts.com/ Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

German December producer price inflation is due. This is not normally a major market concern, but as trade taxes and relative competitiveness become more of an issue, this is something investors might pay more attention to. German producer prices moved out of deflation in November.

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Jason Yarusi. Jason is a Private fund manager of over $300 million dollars in commercial real estate. Since 2017 his company Yarusi Holdings has amassed over 3000 apartment and commercial real estate units. Jason has built and exited multiple companies: construction, restaurants, a brewery and multiple large apartment communities. He is also the host of the Live 100 Podcast and runs the 7 Figure Multifamily Mastermind. Needless to say, Jason is one well-rounded entrepreneur and I love his Live 100 concept, so I had to have him on. www.jasonyarusi.com/ Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Ted Pryor. Ted has had one heck of a Misfit Entrepreneur journey. From 1982 to 1987, Ted was the middleweight kickboxing champion of the world. But behind the scenes, he was a key player in the biggest marijuana trafficking operation in American history. After a stint in prison, he re-emerged and became wildly successful in business, eventually founding Children of America, a company dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and education with more than 60 locations across 15 states. In addition to that, Ted is an actor, producer, and just released his latest books, Three-Time World Champ: The Death-Defying True Story of a Kickboxer Turned Drug Smuggler . . . Turned Business Icon. I excited for Ted to share his story and lessons learned from his entrepreneur journey. tedpryor.com/ Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

The holidays is a time of reflection and relaxation. It's a time to kick your feet up and chill with friends and family while enjoying a nice, toasty fire as you sip on a mug of warm cocoa and cherish some much needed peace and quiet. Unless you're us. If you're us, you want to make sure to squeeze in just one more episode of Constellation before the new year. Because, hey, we love you. This week, Lord Cognito starts things off by reminding us that we should be comfortable with our sensitive sides. In fact, Cog encourages us to discuss the things that make us cry. From movies and music to memories and missing our loved ones, there isn't a dry eye in the house as the gang talks about all the things that trigger those tears. Next, Dagster discusses his competitiveness, and he challenges his podcast pals to do the same. What's the one thing that brings out that cutthroat quality inside each of us, driving us to be the best and possessing us to claim victory at any cost? Furthermore, who are the rivals that keep us on our toes? Finally, Ben shares his feelings about Daylight Savings Time. We won't give too much away, but let's put it this way: Daylight Savings Time is lucky it isn't a living, breathing thing because Ben would have murdered it in cold blood years ago. Cog and Dagan also briefly share their feelings while mainly letting Ben vent angrily. Hey Daylight Savings Time, I would stay away from the Pittsburgh area until this whole thing blows over. Just sayin.' Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:19:55 - Tearjerkers 0:54:18 - Competitiveness 1:37:44 - Daylight Savings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices