Podcasts about competitors

How do you professionalize an unregulated industry across a vast country? Erika Godwin and Morag Wilcox share why they launched Canadian Pet Care Professionals, a membership built by and for Canada's pet care providers. They explain the “Verified Pro” approach, Canada-specific education (HR, legal, CRA), and a public directory designed to build trust with pet parents. We discuss shifting the mindset from “pet care is a luxury” to “professional care is a necessity,” and why turning competitors into colleagues helps everyone win. The conversation closes with how in-person events and a shared code of ethics can elevate standards from coast to coast. Main topics: Why a Canada-first organization Verified Pro directory & badge HR, legal, CRA education Competitors into collaborative colleagues In-person events & advocacy Main takeaway: “If we work together to raise the standard in the industry, it's better for all of us.” — Morag This is the heartbeat of professional pet care in Canada. When we collaborate, share resources, and uphold clear standards, pet parents get safer, more consistent care—and our businesses grow stronger. Verified credentials and Canada-specific education help build real trust with clients. Let's replace turf wars with teamwork and make “professional” the norm from coast to coast. About our guests: Erika Godwin — Co-founder of Canadian Pet Care Professionals; long-time industry supporter on the tech and marketing side. She builds websites and growth systems for pet businesses and co-founded ProPet Software, serving kennels, daycare, grooming, and training operations. Morag Wilcox — Co-founder of Canadian Pet Care Professionals and owner of York Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Walking in Newmarket, Ontario. With 25 years in the field and a multi-person team, she champions education, safety, and raising standards across Canada's pet care industry. Links: https://petcareprocanada.ca https://www.facebook.com/petcareprocanada https://www.instagram.com/petcareprocanada Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

Have you ever stopped yourself from posting, networking or asking for support… all because of your competitors?I see this all the time with local business owners. Instead of making decisions based on their best clients, they make decisions based on fear of what their competitors might think, see or copy.Competitor-based decisions don't fuel growth. They limit it.In this episode, I break down the 4 ways competitor-based decision making shows up and how it secretly holds you back from growing.From pulling back on content, to skipping networking events, to changing your prices or offers just to “keep up,” to even avoiding support and education opportunities - these are the decisions that are keeping you invisible.I'll show you how to shift out of this so you can grow your business with confidence faster.In this episode you'll learn:How focusing on your competitor stops you from marketing, networking, selling and growingHow to make business decisions based on your best clients (not your competitors) so you can grow faster.The mindset shifts that help you show up as the go-to in your city.Mentioned in this episode:Work with me inside The Localpreneur AcademyFollow me on Instagram @‌lesliepresnallDownload my Free Guide: How To Grow Your Local Instagram FollowingIf you're ready to grow your local business and bring in a steady stream of clients, you need to check out The Localpreneur Academy. Click here to join me inside.Rate, Review & Follow:“I LOVE listening to the episodes, especially since they're focused on local businesses and it's not just generic marketing advice.” If you love the show too, please leave a rating and review. This helps me reach more people just like you who want to reach more local people and create a business they love.

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Two service pros, same service, same price, same city… so why does AI recommend them and not you? Here's the truth. AI doesn't guess. It chooses the clearer, safer, more repeated name. This is where answer engine optimization (AEO) meets your daily reality as a service pro. In 2025, SEO alone won't save you. Generative engine optimization, AI discovery, and digital networking are now the trails that decide who gets chosen. In this episode of the Branding Momentum podcast, you'll learn how AI makes the tie-break between you and a competitor: • How to make your niche and specialty crystal clear so both AI search and humans know exactly what you do • Why consistency across LinkedIn, your website, podcasts, and transcripts teaches AI to connect the dots• Where to show up through digital networking—guest podcasts, collaborations, newsletters, articles, and communities—so your name travels further • Why one collaboration multiplies your visibility across feeds, YouTube clips, blogs, and transcripts faster than twenty solo posts in your own bubble If you've been visible but not chosen, this is the missing piece. I'm Veronica Di Polo, a marketing strategist based in Moraira, Spain, helping service-based business owners get leads with words that sell. _______________________  

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1161: Today we're talking about the end of the EV lease credit frenzy and how dealers and OEMs are adjusting. We'll also hit Hertz's big push into e-commerce with Tom Brady, and OpenAI's bold play to challenge TikTok with AI video.With the $7,500 EV lease credit gone, September's sales rush gave way to a new normal. Dealers say volume could dip at first, but manufacturers are adjusting incentives, production, and lease programs while retailers recalibrate inventory and ordering strategies.Ford CEO Jim Farley said he “wouldn't be surprised” if EV sales fall by half without the federal incentive.Like we covered a couple of days ago, GM and Ford are extending the lease credit through creative captive finance workarounds, while Hyundai is offering a $7,500 cash incentive on the 2025 Ioniq 5 and plans to cut 2026 model prices by up to $9,800.Dealer Andy Guelcher says “It was time for this to go away, and I think that [EVs] can stand on their own,” but he expects some near-term demand bumps.“Nobody wants to be in a position where we're stuck with a lot of inventory that's not moving,” said Dealer Ken Ganley.Hertz is going all-in on digital retail, launching a new e-commerce platform that lets customers browse, finance, and purchase used cars entirely online, positioning retail as its primary sales channel, according to CEO Gil West.The new HertzCarSales.com site has evolved from a catalog into a full-service e-commerce platform.The move builds on Hertz's August partnership with Amazon Autos, now covering all 45 Hertz Car Sales locations.Hertz has also expanded its Rent2Buy program to more than 100 cities, giving shoppers extended test drives before committing.A national campaign with Tom Brady debuts this week, promoting the simplicity of buying a Hertz vehicle.CEO Gil West called it “a major step forward in modernizing how we serve our customers.”OpenAI is betting AI-powered video can win the race for user attention, announcing Sora 2, a new social-media app for its AI video generator. Sora 2 lets users create HD video clips with audio from text prompts and upload themselves into AI-generated worlds.The TikTok competitor will include vertical feeds, algorithm-driven recommendations, and safeguards against endless doomscrolling.0:00 Looking back at the history of More Than Cars2:00 Intro with Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier2:30 The Big More Than Cars Launch5:33 Upcoming ASOTU Edge Webinar with Uber For Business6:22 How Dealers and OEMs are Responding To The End of the EV Tax Credit10:01 Hertz Goes All In On Digital Car Sales12:Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

On Part One of this episode of The Luke Branquinho Show, we go on location with CMA award-winning country star Cody Johnson - a former rodeo competitor turned chart-topper!

12 - Dom kicks off Wednesday with the top stories of the day, including the government shutdown, the Super Bowl halftime show selection backlash, and the Democrats' real agenda behind the shutdown. 1215 - Side - product/events with great branding 1220 - What are the voter registration numbers looking like in New Jersey? 1230 - Gloucester City Chief of Police Brian Morrell joins the program. Why did the department decide to charge the parents of juvenile criminals? How can people who have had their items stolen find them? How is the police department able to bring these charges legally? What kind of reactions do the parents have when they realize they've been charged for their children's misdeeds? 1240 - Does MAGA hate intellectuals? 1250 - The Dean of Decency confronts Mike Johnson on Trump's antics. Is she right or is she crossing a line? Your calls. 1 - Lt. Colonel Allen B. West rejoins us today as Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, made bold declarations yesterday as to what direction he is taking the military. Would Allen have conveyed that message in the same way as Hegseth? Has the standard for the military gone so far down that we need a rejuvenation like this? Should there be only one fitness standard for the military? Where will Allen be soon? 120 - More polling on the New Jersey gubernatorial race. Your calls. 130 - Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward joins us this hour. Is Matt Bradford really secretly running the state? Can we get a budget passed? Are schools being hurt or helped by the state's education initiatives? How good has Stacy Garrity been on the budget? Could a lot of this be resolved if the Governor's office opened better dialogue with the Treasurer's office? As a breast cancer survivor, how proud is she of this cancer-related bill going through legislation right now? How does Kim Ward feel about Philadelphia flying a Chinese flag at City Hall? 2 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins us to kick off the final hour. The conversation starts with a discussion on the Chinese influence in the US, as New Jersey toll roads are being sold to the Chinese and Philadelphia flies the Chinese flag at City Hall. Where has the country's moral compass gone? What is happening with the government shutdown? What does the Republican Party need to realize as it moves forward in its legislative duties? What does Jeff think about the murder on the light rail in Charlotte, as he has been outspoken on curtailing public violence? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - Humppa! 240 - Hanoi Jane speaks up about the lack of effort in Democrat politicians and how she is creating a PAC of Hollywood personalities to demand change through cash. 250 - The Lightning Round!

In this episode, Jaeden speaks with Cory Ondrejka, CTO of Smart News, about the impact of AI on news delivery and consumption. They discuss the launch of NewsArc, an AI-powered news app designed to provide balanced and personalized news experiences. Ondrejka explains how the app differs from traditional news aggregators by focusing on quality journalism and avoiding sensationalism. The conversation also touches on the challenges of news consumption in a polarized environment and the importance of delivering accurate information. Ondrejka shares insights on personalization, the role of AI in enhancing news quality, and the future of news consumption.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleVisit NewsArc: https://www.newsarc.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI in News02:40 The Role of AI in News Aggregation04:33 Exploring NewsArc's Unique Features08:04 Personalization and User Experience in NewsArc11:46 Balancing News Coverage and Political Polarization18:44 The Future of News Consumption26:04 Reflections on Competitors and Industry Challenges

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you tired of being ghosted by clients even after giving them exactly what they asked for? Most outdoor living pros, hardscapers, and landscapers sell features — patios, decks, fire pits — without uncovering the deeper pain their clients are trying to solve. And that's exactly why they lose jobs to competitors with weaker skills but stronger listening. In this episode, you'll learn:Why clients are twice as motivated by avoiding pain as they are by gaining pleasure.The exact questions that uncover hidden pain points and create urgency to buy.How shifting from “feature selling” to “pain solving” builds trust, closes more deals, and attracts premium clients. Hit play now to discover how to stop being replaceable and start winning more outdoor living projects with confidence and clarity.Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry.

Bre Smedley was an Elite HS and College Athlete before becoming a very successful VB Coach and Mindset Performance Coach working with Athletes, Coaches, and Parents! Bre shares her journey and some Mindset BEST PRACTICES on Wednesday Wisdom on The Educational AD Podcast!

Send us a textClaire's is back in the headlines after its latest bankruptcy and acquisition by Ames Watson, the firm behind Lids. Can a nostalgic mall brand really be turned around in today's retail environment?In this episode, we unpack Claire's challenges, the role of experience in modern retail, and what this deal signals for the future of malls.Timestamps:[07:15] What Made Claire's a Rite of Passage[10:22] Bankruptcy and the Ames Watson Acquisition[14:17] Who Ames Watson Is and Their Playbook[16:42] Lessons from Lids and Build-A-Bear[22:36] Claire's Second Bankruptcy Explained[25:20] Mall Traffic, Competitors, and Industry Headwinds[29:11] Can Claire's Become an Experience Business?Links mentioned in the episode:CNBC: ‘A broken business': The company behind the makeover of bankrupt retailer Claire'sInvest in Project Management Training for your teamGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

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In the face of rising competition from new brands, more demanding consumers and ever present cost pressures, it's not easy to run a successful brand.Thus it's not surprising that more brands are losing momentum or are stuck in slump that isn't being solved by changing creative directors, altering their DNA or adding new lines.In many cases, that's actually made things worse.To get a better understanding of what where brands are going wrong - and were a few are getting it right - I reached out to Glenn McMahon, a C-suite apparel industry executive who helps brands establish clear creative vision while driving  EBITDA growth and margin expansion.In this episode he shares where brands have gone wrong - and what leadership might do to get them back on track.  Glenn also talks about what he sees as a game-changing AI development that the industry can't afford to overlook.Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

Another Monday means it's time for another installment of our “5 Ways To Monday” series… This round, we're talking about how to tactfully market against your competitors. We're not talking about taking the gloves off and hitting below the belt–but we are talking about honestly and accurately measuring how YOU do vs. how your competitors do–and using that information to your advantage.

Send us a textSarah welcomes Sibel Osman to The Beyond Condition Podcast to share her journey as a Masters Bikini Competitor. Sibel is fresh off the stage, and we bring you this episode, as she reflects on everything that has delivered her to bringing her best physique to date during her 2025 season.Sibel has over 30 years of real life experience to bring to your ears. Bodybuilding is her passion, combining that with graft, means you'll understand why she is the perfect woman to shed light on competing in the Masters Categories. Expect eye opening, hard hitting truths.Discussions Include:*Master's Categories*Staying in Your Lane*Judges Feedback*Judging Criteria and Federations*The Different Phases of Bodybuilding*Muscle Growth*Relationship with Food*Peak Week*Stage Presentation and Posing*Amateur and Professional League*Mastering Posing and Routine for Different Federations Including NPC/ 2'Bro's, PCA, Fit X and UKUP*Attending Bodybuilding Shows*Sportsmanship*Overcoming Obstacles*Self Growth and Mindset*BereavementFind Sibel on Instagram @sopro1000Watch it here: https://youtu.be/9gNLhPZfuaITHE ULTIMATE SHOW DAY GUIDE E-BOOK: Purchase here Beyond Condition Coaching Application: Click here Find Sarah on Instagram: @sarahparker_bb

How do you outshine your competition without the ads and billboards? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT's amazing coaches, to share one way to make your practice stand out from the crowd. To learn how to find your unique value proposition to get patients through your doors, listen to Episode 948 of The Best Practices Show!Learn More About Adriana:Join Adriana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adriana.boothFollow Adriana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrimariebSend Courtney an email to learn more about ACT: courtney@actdental.com More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaDownload ACT's BPA app on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/best-practices-association/id6738960360Download ACT's BPA app on the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actdental.join&hl=en_USJoin ACT's To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/tttGet The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazinePlease leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218Episode Resources:Watch the video version of Episode 948: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videosRegister to ACT's BPA for their Differentiation tool: https://join.actdental.com/users/sign_in?post_login_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fjoin.actdental.com%2Fc%2Fpractice-coaching-tools%2Fdifferentiation-tool#emailRegister to ACT's BPA for their Creating a 6-Star Experience tool: https://join.actdental.com/c/practice-coaching-tools/6-star-experienceRegister for ACT's To The Top Study Club (October 17, 2025): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climb-with-us-register-for-october-17-2025-ttt-study-club-tickets-1218436780209?aff=odcleoeventsincollectionRegister for ACT's To The Top Study Club (October 24, 2025):

AI is changing the SEO game, and the smartest marketers are already taking advantage. In this video, I walk through AI SEO as a cost-effective way to boost performance, how AI is reshaping optimization, and why YouTube content ideas and A/B testing matter more than ever. I also dive into the future of SEO where AI sits at the center of digital marketing. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to $0.25 SEO Strategies (02:59) Leveraging AI for SEO Optimization (06:07) YouTube and Content Ideation (08:52) Conversion Optimization and A/B Testing (11:04) Future of SEO and AI Integration How to Connect: IG: / ericosiu X: / ericosiu

Arun Sundaram joins Morning Movers to preview Costco (COST) earnings which report after Thursday's close. He doesn't expect any surprises on revenue, but is looking for a membership fee revenue beat after the wholesaler increased its fees. Arun believes operating expenses will be the big wildcard after Costco extended the 1-hour early opening back in July for its Executive Members. He says investors could be wary of the company's valuation as it hovers below $1000 per share.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Burt Flickinger believes Costco (COST) has a much wider moat compared to peers like Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT). He adds that the company's cost-cutting measures will help levy tariff costs he expects Costco to pass onto vendors. Alex Coffey takes investors through the options front ahead of the company's earnings after hours Thursday.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism. Beyond short stature, people living with achondroplasia can experience serious health complications, including compression of the brainstem and upper spinal cord due to impaired development of the skull. Tyra Biosciences is developing a next-generation medicine to precisely target FGFR3, an overactive growth factor that causes achondroplasia. We spoke to Todd Harris, CEO of Tyra Biosciences, about the company's experimental once-daily, oral medicine for achondroplasia; what's known about it from studies conducted to date, and why he believes it will offer competitive advantages over existing therapies.

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When I sit down with product leaders who've spent decades shaping how Silicon Valley builds products, I'm always struck by how their career arcs echo the very lessons they now teach. Michael Margolis is no exception.Michael started his career as an anthropologist, stumbled into educational software in the late 90s, helped scale Gmail during its formative years, and eventually became one of the first design researchers at Google Ventures (GV). For fifteen years, he sat at the intersection of startups and product discovery, helping founders learn faster, save years of wasted effort, and—sometimes—kill their darlings before they drained all the fuel.In our conversation, Michael didn't just share war stories. He laid out a concrete, repeatable framework for product teams—whether you're a PM at a FAANG company or a fresh hire at a Series A startup—on how to cut through noise, get to the truth, and accelerate learning cycles.This post is my attempt to capture those lessons. If you're an early to mid-career PM in Silicon Valley trying to sharpen your craft, this is for you.From Anthropology to Gmail: The Value of Unorthodox BeginningsMichael's path to Google wasn't a linear “go to Stanford CS, join a startup, IPO” narrative. Instead, he started in anthropology and educational software, producing floppy-disk learning titles at The Learning Company and Electronic Arts. That detour turned out to be foundational.“Studying anthropology was my introduction to usability and ethnography,” Michael told me. “It gave me a lens to look at people's behaviors not just as data points but as cultural patterns.”For PMs, the lesson is clear: don't discount the odd chapters of your own career. That sales job, that nonprofit internship, or that side hustle in teaching can become your secret weapon later. Michael carried those anthropology muscles into Gmail, where understanding human behavior at scale was just as critical as writing code.Actionable Advice for PMs:* Audit your own “non-linear” career experiences. What hidden skills—interviewing, pattern-recognition, narrative-building—could you bring into product work?* When hiring, don't filter only for straight-line resumes. The best PMs often bring unexpected perspectives.The Google Years: Scaling Research at Hyper-speedMichael joined Gmail in 2006, when it was still young but maturing fast. He quickly noticed how different the rhythm was compared to the slow, expensive ethnographic studies he had done for consulting clients like Walmart.com.“At Walmart,” he explained, “I had to compress these big, long expensive projects into something faster. Gmail demanded that same speed, but at enormous scale.”At Google, the prime “clients” for his research were often designers. The questions he answered were things like: How do we attract Outlook users? How do we make the interface intuitive enough for mass adoption?This difference matters for PMs: in big companies, research questions often start downstream—how to refine, polish, or optimize. In startups, questions live upstream: What should we build at all? Knowing where you sit in that spectrum changes the kind of research (and product bets) you should prioritize.Jumping to Google Ventures: Bringing UXR Into VCIn 2010, Michael made a bold move: leaving the mothership to become one of the very first design researchers embedded inside a venture capital firm. GV was trying to differentiate itself by not just writing checks but also offering operational help—design, hiring, PR.“I got lucky,” he recalled. “GV had already hired Braden Kowitz as their design partner, and Braden said, ‘I need a researcher.' That was my break.”Working with founders was a shock. They didn't act like Google PMs. “It was like they were playing by a different set of rules. They'd say, ‘Here's where we're going. You can help me, or get out of my way.'”That forced Michael to reinvent how he showed value. Instead of writing reports that might sit unread, he had to deliver insights in real-time, in ways founders couldn't ignore.The Watch Party Method: Stop Writing ReportsHere's where the gold nuggets come in. Michael realized traditional reports weren't cutting it. Instead, he invented what he calls “watch parties.”“I don't do the research study unless the whole team watches,” he said. “I compress it into a day—five interviews with bullseye customers, the whole team in a virtual backroom. By the end, they've seen it all, they're debriefing themselves, and alignment happens automatically. I haven't written a report in years.”Think about that. No 30-page decks. No long hand-offs. Just visceral, shared observation.Actionable Advice for PMs:* Next time you run a user test, insist that at least your core team attends live. Skip the sanitized recap slides.* At the end of a session, have the team summarize their top three takeaways. When they say it, it sticks.Bullseye Customers: Getting Uncomfortably SpecificOne of Michael's most powerful contributions is the bullseye customer exercise.“A bullseye customer,” he explained, “is the very specific subset of your target market who is most likely to adopt your product first. The key is to define not just inclusion criteria but also exclusion criteria.”Founders (and PMs) often resist narrowing. They want to believe their TAM is huge. But Michael's method forces rigor. He described grilling teams until they admit things like: Actually, if this person doesn't work from home, they probably won't care. Or if they've never paid for a premium tool, they won't convert.Example: Imagine you're building a new coffee subscription. Your bullseye might be: Remote tech workers in San Francisco, ages 25-35, who already spend $50+ per month on specialty coffee, and who like experimenting with new roasters. If your product doesn't delight them, it won't magically resonate with “all coffee drinkers.”Actionable Advice for PMs:* Write down both inclusion and exclusion criteria for your bullseye.* Add triggers: life events that make adoption more likely (e.g., new job, new diagnosis, move to a new city).* Recruit five people who fit it exactly. If they're lukewarm, rethink your product.Why Five Interviews Is EnoughMichael swears by the number five.“After three interviews, you're not sure if it's a pattern,” he said. “By five, you hit data saturation. Everyone sees the signal. Any more and the team is begging you to stop so they can make changes.”For PMs under pressure, this is liberating. You don't need 100 customer calls. You need five of the right customers, observed by the right team members, in a compressed timeframe.Multiple Prototypes: Don't Ask Customers to ImagineAnother Margolis rule: never show just one prototype.“If you show one, the team gets too attached, and the customer can only react. With three, I can say: compare and contrast. What do you love? What do you hate? I collect the Lego pieces and assemble the next iteration.”Sometimes those prototypes aren't even original mockups—they're competitor landing pages. As Michael joked: “Have you tested your competitor's prototypes? No? Then you've left something out.”Actionable Advice for PMs:* When exploring value props, mock up three different landing pages. Don't ask “Which do you prefer?” Instead ask: “Which elements matter most, and why?”* Treat mild praise as a “no.” Only visceral excitement counts as signal.Founders, Stubbornness, and the Henry Ford TrapI pressed Michael on what happens when founders dismiss customer feedback by invoking Henry Ford's famous line about “faster horses.”He smiled. “The beauty of bullseye customers is it forces accountability. If you told me these people are your dream users, and they shrug, then you can't hand-wave it away. Either change your customer definition or your product.”This is a crucial lesson for PMs who work with visionary leaders. Conviction is necessary, but unchecked conviction can sink a product. Anchoring on bullseye customers creates a shared contract that keeps both egos and hypotheses grounded.Bright Spots > Exit InterviewsWhen teams ask him to interview churned customers, Michael often refuses.“There are a bazillion reasons people don't use something,” he said. “It's inefficient. Instead, I go find the bright spots—the power users who love it. I want to know why they're on fire, and then go find more people like them.”This “bright spot” focus helps PMs avoid premature pivots. Instead of chasing every no, double down on the yeses until you understand the common thread.Case Study: Refrigerated Medications and ZiplineTo illustrate, Michael shared a project with Zipline, the drone-delivery company. They wanted to deliver specialty medications. The core question: was speed or timing more important?Through interviews, the bright spot insight emerged: refrigeration was the killer constraint. Patients didn't care about “fastest possible” delivery in the abstract. They cared about not leaving refrigerated drugs on their porch.That nuance completely changed the product and infrastructure design.For PMs, the takeaway is that sometimes the decisive factor isn't the flashy benefit you advertise (“we're the fastest!”) but a practical detail you only uncover through careful listening.AI and the Future of ResearchWe couldn't avoid the AI question. Has it changed his process?“I worry about how AI is creating distance between teams and customers,” Michael admitted. “If my bot talks to your bot and spits out a report, you miss the nuance. The power of research is in the stories, the details, the visceral reactions.”That said, he does use AI for quick prototype copywriting and summaries. But he insists on live team observation for the real work.For PMs, the advice is to use AI as an accelerant, not a replacement. Let it write the rough draft of your landing page copy, but don't outsource customer empathy to a transcript.What PMs Should Do Differently TomorrowLet's distill Michael's 15 years of wisdom into actionable steps you can implement this week:* Define your bullseye. Write down exact inclusion, exclusion, and trigger criteria.* Recruit five. Stop at five, but make them exact matches.* Run a watch party. Get your designer, engineer, and PM peers in the virtual backroom. No observers, no insights.* Prototype in threes. Landing pages are cheap. Competitor screenshots are free.* Look for visceral reactions. Anything less than “Wait, can I get this now?” is a polite no.* Study the bright spots. Find your power users and figure out what makes them glow.* Compress cycles. The whole exercise—recruit, test, learn—should take days, not months.Quotes Worth RememberingTo make these lessons stick, here are five quotes from Michael that every PM should tape to their desk:* “I don't do the research unless the whole team watches.”* “A bullseye customer is the very specific subset of your target market most likely to adopt first.”* “After five interviews, you hit data saturation. Everyone sees the pattern.”* “If you show one prototype, the team gets too attached. With three, you collect the Lego pieces.”* “Mild encouragement is a polite no. Only visceral excitement counts as yes.”My Takeaways as a Coach and PMTalking to Michael reinforced something I've seen in my own career: product failure often comes not from bad execution, but from weak learning cycles. Teams don't test the right people, don't synthesize together, and don't act quickly on what they learn.Michael's methods aren't magic—they're discipline. They compress time, sharpen focus, and force alignment. Whether you're building the next Gmail or the next startup idea in a Palo Alto garage, these principles apply.If you're an early to mid-career PM, start by practicing on a small scale. Don't wait for your manager to bless a massive UXR budget. Run a five-person watch party with your next prototype. You'll be surprised at how quickly the fog lifts.ClosingIf this resonated and you're looking for deeper guidance, I also work 1:1 with PMs and executives on career, product, and leadership challenges. You can learn more at tomleungcoaching.com.And if you haven't yet, I'd love your input on my Future of Product Management survey. It only takes about 5 minutes, and by filling it out you'll get early access to the results plus an invitation to a live readout with a panel of top product leaders. The survey explores how AI, team structures, and skill sets are reshaping the PM role for 2026 and beyond. Let's ship greatness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit firesidepm.substack.com

DAY 10 SHOTOKAN KARATE: of a 30 day challengeEpisode Timestamps of topics:0-7 MINUTES Review ofthe morning and today's workout 7-10:28 Appendix page 180-181 Kihon Kata TaikyoshuShodan 10:29-17:49 Video Class #417:50-28 appendix pages; My practice space set up28- 44:50 Readings p. 28-35; 180-181 appendix pages.44:51-60 Talking aboutsome of the kung fu interests, and plans to practice, how I plan to practice inupcoming days.Day 10 completed workouts:Attempted Kihon Kata Taikyoshu ShodanVideo Class #4: https://youtu.be/3NpGh2_9BN4?si=XtDwz2Hb8ydvKEMq-         Warm ups, gedan barai, gedan barai/ oi zuki,gedan barai/ gyaku zuki, shuto uke/ gyaku zuki, cool down.Day 10 I plan to try at least a little of the Shi Heng Yi Onlineforms or the stretching warmups. 十三拳· Principles of Movement in Shaolin Kung Fu Forms Shi San Quanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNNPYeBmmXk连环拳 · Lian Huan Quan  Interlinked Boxing Form  Introduction · Part 1 of 3https://youtu.be/9HU_vZjQ4gI?si=kGTMY7S8O744LdMMBook readings Day 10/30 Appendix Page 180-181; 28-35. Link forpages:https://mega.nz/folder/j5xmFB7Y#6CEQ_b2rNbdS55CtHnJqIAPast readings:Book readings Day 9/30 Page 21-27. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/TxwFzBjB#Ra1fc8uxqV9WFKd_-KmrUQBook readings Day 3/30: Page 4-14. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/2gRQDYAT#Fo7bskz83XNrkSezxvhYgwBook readings Day 8/30: Page 14-18. Link for pages: (edited, added page15)https://mega.nz/folder/yxghVTAK#oy0tRknZXX6vrwSMepUf4QADDITIONAL LINKS:Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P. Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge to you! But Iwill get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totally optional BUTthank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently have this book, I have 1stedition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIKARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke Nagano Birthplace:Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ Local Dojo in USA,7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club, 2Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of Simple Concept andLogical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/⁠ZoomPrivate Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/⁠VideoCourses: ⁠https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/⁠Face-to-FaceLesson in Tokyo: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/⁠NAT HEARN⁠www.youtube.com/@nathearn⁠My Flexibility Program: ⁠nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme⁠

DAY 9 SHOTOKAN KARATE: of a 30 day challenge(Discussingpractice from the evening of Day 8 after recording and before completing Day 9training)EpisodeTimestamps of topics:0-8 min  Shi Heng Yi Online; Mulligan BrothersInterviews 8 mins  Repeated Shotokan 14 min  Listening 20:27  What I plan to learn today for day 9 32:31 readingsWhat I Planto Do for Day 9:End of class 3,skip class 4 until day 10 for morning warmup, class 5 as close as I cancomfortably get to Heian Shodan.(Full ShotokanPlaylist, Vids 1-8 are 9th Kyu White Belt https://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)(Notes: In thefull Shotokan playlist link above, vids 9 and onward are 8th Kyu Yellow Beltand so on. A total of 64 vids all the way to 4th Kyu Purple Belt). Day 9 and Day10 I plan to try at least a little of the Shi Heng Yi Online forms or thestretching warmups. MulliganBrothers Interviews:Shaolin Master-Number 1 Rule: https://youtu.be/SF7kUxgxbiI?si=DAywEmP8ANe0jlOkShaolin Master-How to Think Positively: https://youtu.be/tLdxKZRVvWU?si=-VWwQacETROw4mPsShi Heng YiOnline:Shaolin ChanGong Rou Quan  [demonstrated by Shi HengYi]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwKXEwO8AIc&t=106s连环拳· Lian Huan Quan  Interlinked BoxingForm  Introduction · Part 1 of 3https://youtu.be/9HU_vZjQ4gI?si=kGTMY7S8O744LdMMBookreadings Day 9/30 Page 21-27. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/TxwFzBjB#Ra1fc8uxqV9WFKd_-KmrUQPastreadings:Book readingsDay 3/30: Page 4-14. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/2gRQDYAT#Fo7bskz83XNrkSezxvhYgwBook readingsDay 8/30: Page 14-18. Link for pages: (edited, added page 15)https://mega.nz/folder/yxghVTAK#oy0tRknZXX6vrwSMepUf4QADDITIONALLINKS:Shotokan KarateBible beginner to black belt by Ashley P. Martin(The followingare affiliate links, at no extra charge to you! But I will get supported if youpurchase via my links, this is totally optional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1stedition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2ndedition: (I do not currently have this book, I have 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIKARATE DOJOWAKU ("Name: Yusuke Nagano Birthplace: Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ Local Dojo in USA, 7 Years @ Keio Mita KarateClub As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club, 2 Years @ Karate Dojo waKuStyle of Coaching: The Fusion of Simple Concept and Logical Breakdown").Zoom Group Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/⁠ZoomPrivate Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/⁠VideoCourses: ⁠https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/⁠Face-to-FaceLesson in Tokyo: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/⁠NAT HEARN⁠www.youtube.com/@nathearn⁠My FlexibilityProgram: ⁠nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme⁠

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1154: Ford gets creative to close Q3 with a subprime rate push on F-150s. New Jersey locks in fair pay for techs doing recall work. And Chick-fil-A jumps into the specialty drink race with a fresh new concept.Show Notes with links:Ford is making a bold push to close Q3 strong by offering promotional interest rates to subprime borrowers—an unusual but calculated move that underscores growing affordability challenges in the new vehicle market.The deal, ending this month, allows buyers with credit scores below 620 to access the same low rates typically reserved for prime borrowers.Ford is targeting this incentive to move more F-150 pickups, which now range from $39K to nearly $80K.With average monthly payments nearing $750 and interest rates at 6.4%, the brand sees affordability as a top barrier to closing deals.Extended terms of 72–84 months are increasingly common, and Ford's finance arm says only 3–4% of its 2024 loans qualify as “higher risk.”“We wanted to provide the opportunity to those with credit ratings that may not be perfect,” a Ford spokesperson said. “This could help offset rising monthly payments.”New legislation in New Jersey is giving dealership service departments a major boost—ensuring fair pay for recall and warranty work while holding automakers more accountable.The “Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act” takes effect April 2026.Manufacturers must reimburse at retail labor rates, not discounted warranty rates.Automakers must also pay 1.5% monthly of book value for any “stop sale” or “do not drive” recall units sitting on lots.Illinois saw an annual $249M increase in warranty payouts after passing similar legislation.“This legislation represents a critical step forward… and ensures that automakers fairly compensate those who fix their mistakes,” said NJ CAR President Laura Perrotta.Chick-fil-A is entering the specialty drink wars with a new concept called Daybright, a standalone beverage-focused brand launching near Atlanta later this fall.Daybright will feature smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and specialty coffees—no chicken sandwiches here.Operated by Chick-fil-A's innovation arm, Red Wagon Ventures, the concept joins earlier spin-offs like Little Blue Menu and Pennycake.The new brand enters a booming beverage space already being chased by McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Wendy's.Competitors like 7 Brew and Dutch Bros have seen triple-digit growth as Gen Z flocks to drink-first concepts.0:00 Intro with Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier1:07 Huge Launch Announcement at MoreThanCars.com2:20 ASOTU Edge Webinar TODAY at 2PM on Cost-Cutting3:10 Ford Offers Low Rates To Sub-Prime Buyers5:29 New Jersey MandJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Whatagraph has evolved from a bootstrap marketing reporting tool to a comprehensive marketing intelligence platform processing data from 12+ sources for marketing teams globally. With over $10 million in funding and a decade of iteration, the Lithuania-based company recently launched "Whatagraph 3.0"—a fundamental shift from pure sales-led to hybrid PLG motion. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Justas Malinauskas shares the technical and strategic decisions behind their transformation from agency tool to enterprise marketing intelligence platform, including their multi-agentic AI implementation and the SEO strategy that generates 500+ MQLs monthly. Topics Discussed: Technical architecture evolution from reporting automation to full-stack marketing intelligence Strategic pivot from sales-led to hybrid PLG/sales-led motion triggered by mission misalignment Advanced SEO methodology using competitor pain point analysis and search behavior reverse engineering AI implementation using multi-agentic systems rather than simple LLM integration Lithuania's bootstrap-first ecosystem and knowledge-sharing networks among unicorn companies Go-to-market evolution across three distinct phases over 10 years GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Engineer time-to-value as your primary PLG enabler, not feature breadth: Whatagraph achieved 5-minute time-to-value from data connection to dashboard generation—versus the industry standard of hours—by rebuilding their onboarding around AI-powered automation rather than manual drag-and-drop configuration. Justas notes this wasn't just UI optimization but fundamental product architecture changes: "It's basically a lot of knowledge from our last 10 years...we're able to build it like really multi-agentic platform which helps to build those things in steps, not just like drop something randomly." For PLG success, optimize your technical stack for immediate value delivery, not comprehensive feature exposure. Weaponize competitor technical limitations through content strategy: Rather than competing on generic "best marketing tool" keywords, Whatagraph dominated by creating authoritative content around specific competitor pain points. Their "Looker Studio being slow" content strategy captured high-volume searches from frustrated users by actually helping solve the problem while positioning their technical advantages. Justas explains: "The biggest problem was it's actually very slow...when we have everything in house we can make things like very quick and speedy compared to there." Target technical pain points your architecture inherently solves rather than fighting brand-to-brand keyword battles. Align your ICP strategy with your actual technical capabilities, not market perception: Whatagraph's shift to hybrid PLG wasn't market-driven but mission-driven. Justas realized their technical product could serve smaller organizations, but their sales-led approach artificially excluded them: "We were not empowering in the first place people, everyone to make those data driven decisions fast...we were not allowing everyone into the product even if our product was allowing to." Audit whether your go-to-market motion matches your product's actual technical capabilities and addressable market, not just your current revenue optimization. Build SEO moats through search behavior psychology, not keyword tools: Whatagraph's SEO dominance came from Justas thinking like customers in problem-solving mode rather than using standard keyword research. He reverse-engineered the complete buyer journey: "People go through a very much regular process...they search for a problem...find a blog post...find a product...competition...pricing...reviews...then actually buy the product." They attempted to own multiple touchpoints in this journey through strategic content placement across different domains. Map your customer's actual research psychology, not just search volumes. Implement freemium with full core functionality, not feature limitations: Whatagraph's new freemium tier includes their complete AI-powered report generation ("Whatagraph IQ") with only data source limitations, not feature restrictions. This approach lets small users experience the full product value while creating natural upgrade triggers as they grow. Justas notes: "All the core functionality...you're able to talk with your data within AI capabilities and ask questions about your data as you would pay a couple of thousands a month." Design freemium around usage scaling, not capability restrictions, to demonstrate full product value.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM   

We welcome Josh Thigpen to this episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast! Josh Thigpen is a professional strongman from Houston, Texas, whose incredible 20-year career has taken him to over 60 contests in 30 countries. A four-time World's Strongest Man competitor, Josh has earned 12 international podium finishes, held multiple world records, and achieved the legendary feat of holding the most weight ever by a human—600 pounds in each hand. At his peak, standing 6'5” and weighing 320 pounds, Josh was a dominant force in the sport. Today, he maintains a powerful 275-pound frame while continuing to inspire athletes worldwide. Beyond the competition platform, Josh has made a major impact as an author, penning 13 bestselling eBooks that have become essential resources for strength athletes. His works include The Cube Method for Strongman, The Grip Guide, Training Camp, The Complete Guide to Strongman, and Adventures of a Pro Strongman. These guides blend his deep competitive experience with practical, no-nonsense training strategies, making them a staple for anyone serious about strongman or strength training. Since transitioning from full-time competition, Josh has shifted his creative energy to the film industry. He is the creator, writer, actor, director, and producer of the indie fantasy web series Sword of Alentius—a passion project that merges epic storytelling with his larger-than-life presence. In addition to his own productions, Josh is acting in other film projects, further showcasing his versatility and creative drive. https://www.instagram.com/josh_thigpen/   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/ Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…   Save Up to 20% at Sleepme (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://sleep.me/tabletalk Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: TABLE TALK) :https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/  Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/  Get 10% OFF at Granite Nutrition (CODE TABLETALK): https://granitenutrition.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=Dave_Tate Support Massenomics! https://www.massenomics.com/ MASS Research Review - Use the discount code ELITEFTS20 to save 20% on your next monthly, yearly, or lifetime MASS Research Review membership plan. The discount lasts FOREVER!  https://massresearchreview.com/     SUPPORT THE SHOW    All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast.    elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/    elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html

Nissan collaborates with British technology firm Wayve to develop self-driving vehicles, demonstrating the technology in Tokyo with a Nissan Ariya equipped with advanced sensors. The company plans to introduce autonomous features to consumers by 2027, entering a market projected to reach two trillion dollars by 2030. Competitors such as Toyota, Honda, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Amazon, and Zoox are also investing in autonomous vehicle technology. Nissan faces financial challenges, including recent losses and international tariffs, and has appointed Ivan Espinosa as chief executive to lead a turnaround.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOTOKAN KARATE DAYS 6-8: of a 30 day challengeEpisode timestamps: Review of days 6&7, day 8 practice minutes 0-33Readings: p. 14-18. Starts near minute 33.Then talked about reflections and planning. Talked aboutbarriers.Day 6: only light stretching and light walking nearly 1mileDay 7: symptomatic, skipped, only massageDay 8: Readings p.14-18.Book readings Day 3/30: Page 4-14. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/2gRQDYAT#Fo7bskz83XNrkSezxvhYgwBook readings Day 8/30: Page 14-17. Link for pages:https://mega.nz/folder/yxghVTAK#oy0tRknZXX6vrwSMepUf4Q“Shotokan Karate Follow Along Class - 9th Kyu White Belt-Class #1”(Full Shotokan Playlist, Vids 1-8 are 9th Kyu White Belthttps://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)Class 2: https://youtu.be/rzuq28uVnK8?si=6mahKCnMJFJzwxODClass 3: https://youtu.be/gIQ4be2QT9k?si=f7Fh2vg3QuKv_FnN(Full Shotokan Playlist, Vids 1-8 are 9th KyuWhite Belthttps://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)(Notes: In the full Shotokan playlist link above, vids 9andonward are 8th Kyu Yellow Belt and so on. A total of 64 vids all the way to 4thKyu Purple Belt. On my stretching days I will do less reading and less videoguidance lessons). ADDITIONAL LINKS:Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P.Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge toyou! But I will get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totallyoptional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently have this book, Ihave 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIKARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke Nagano Birthplace:Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ Local Dojo in USA,7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club, 2Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of Simple Concept andLogical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/⁠ZoomPrivate Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/⁠VideoCourses: ⁠https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/⁠Face-to-FaceLesson in Tokyo: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/⁠NAT HEARN⁠www.youtube.com/@nathearn⁠My Flexibility Program: ⁠nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme⁠

Join Tom Fox as he welcomes back Mary Inman, a leading expert in whistleblower law and compliance, to discuss the dynamic landscape of whistleblowing in 2025. Mary shares her insights on the rise of whistleblowing, the impact of AI, and the evolving legal protections for whistleblowers. Key takeaways: –

SummaryIn this episode of the OPD podcast, Joe and Austin delve into the complexities of functional health, discussing the impact of social media on health anxiety, the dangers of fear-based marketing, and the importance of understanding the root causes of symptoms. They explore how stress and anxiety can exacerbate health issues and emphasize the need for mindfulness and acceptance in managing health. The conversation also touches on the unique challenges faced by competitors in the fitness industry and the significance of education in navigating the functional health landscape.TakeawaysFunctional health is often misrepresented on social media.Symptoms can be exacerbated by health anxiety and stress.Fear-based marketing can lead to unnecessary health concerns.Mindfulness practices can help regulate the nervous system.Understanding the root causes of symptoms is crucial for healing.Many health issues are secondary to stress and anxiety.Competitors in fitness may face unique health challenges.It's important to avoid echo chambers in health discussions.Temporary symptom relief is not a long-term solution.Education and understanding are key in functional health.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Video Format02:04 Exploring Functional Health and Its Misconceptions03:28 The Role of Symptoms and Health Anxiety05:26 The Impact of Social Media on Health Perception07:52 The Complexity of Health Issues and Treatment Approaches12:01 Understanding the Feedback Loop of Symptoms and Stress14:53 The Importance of Systemic Thinking in Health18:33 The Dangers of Fear-Based Marketing in Health22:01 Navigating Health Information and Testing24:49 The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in Health Management27:55 Temporary Solutions vs. Long-Term Health Strategies31:04 Navigating Variability in Health34:15 Understanding Stress and Anxiety Responses38:16 The Role of Mindfulness and Acceptance42:04 Breaking Free from Reliance on Supplements46:04 The Impact of Marketing on Health Perception50:43 Trust Issues in Health Coaching54:46 Identifying Stress as a Core Issue57:07 Functional Health for Competitors vs. General Population

This episodes been in the ice box since 2024 (tracked the week before SKY WARS was cancelled) it never saw the airwaves.  There's conversation references that date it.  "Pardon our mess".   We're at the pinnacle of the amateur and professional domestic pyro show competition season here in the United States with Sky Wars this week and Jamie, AJ, and Bo break down the designer competitive landscape across the PRO-AM and PRO divisions and make their winner predictions for this years event.   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!

SHOTOKAN KARATE DAYS 4&5: of a 30 day challengeMostly talking about being more strict and disciplined.Day 4: I only did weight lifting.Day 5: I finished class 2 vid. Learned knife hand block and stances as well as the review after the warmup. Then I did class 3, skipped that warm up and went up to hammer fist strike and reviewed knife hand block. Went up to Gedan Barai 3-2-1 step kihon timestamp 15:41.Global Martial Arts University: Class 2: https://youtu.be/rzuq28uVnK8?si=6mahKCnMJFJzwxODClass 3: https://youtu.be/gIQ4be2QT9k?si=f7Fh2vg3QuKv_FnNPAST DAYS:Day 2:Global Martial Arts University: “Shotokan Karate Follow Along Class - 9th Kyu White Belt -Class #1”(Full Shotokan Playlist, Vids 1-8 are 9th KyuWhite Belt https://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)(Notes: In the full Shotokan playlist link above, vids 9and onward are 8th Kyu Yellow Belt and so on. A total of 64 vids allthe way to 4th Kyu Purple Belt. On my stretching days I will do lessreading and less video guidance lessons). (Single Video of Class #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWB0Xehv23A&t=844s)Warm Up - 0:33Choku-Zuki (Straight Punches) - 12:04 Age Uke(Upper Block) - 18:44Gedan Barai (Downward Block) - 22:22Zenkutsu-Dachi (Front Stance) - 26:04 CoolDown - 28:51Day 3Book readings Day 3/30: Page 4-14. Linkfor pages: https://mega.nz/folder/2gRQDYAT#Fo7bskz83XNrkSezxvhYgw(Single Video of Class #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWB0Xehv23A&t=844s)(Single Video of Class #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzuq28uVnK8&list=PL59sCVifcXA1BJOQS9mRM5nzE5hsFjqY5&index=2)This is a Shotokan Beginner's Class with Warm Up, BasicKihon Drills and a Cool Down. In the class: Warm Up - 0:31Choku-Zuki (Straight Punches) - 8:25Gedan Barai (Downward Block) - 11:34Age Uke (Upper Block) - 16:36Dynamic Kihon Drill - 20:02I STOPPED TODAY AFTER LEARNING THIS DYNAMIC KIHON DRILL. ShutoUke (Knife Hand Block) - 25:21Tachikata (Stances) - 28:50ADDITIONAL LINKS:Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P.Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge toyou! But I will get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totallyoptional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently havethis book, I have 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIKARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke NaganoBirthplace: Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ LocalDojo in USA, 7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio MitaKarate Club, 2 Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of SimpleConcept and Logical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/⁠Zoom Private Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/⁠Video Courses: ⁠https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/⁠Face-to-Face Lesson in Tokyo: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/⁠NAT HEARN⁠www.youtube.com/@nathearn⁠My Flexibility Program: ⁠nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme⁠

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Jesse Zhang is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Decagon, the conversational AI platform for customer experience. As one of the fastest growing companies in the valley, they have raised over $230M at a last round price of $1.5BN. Prior to Decagon, Jesse founded Lowkey (acquired by Niantic), studied CS at Harvard, and worked at places like Google, HRT, Citadel, and Intel. AGENDA: 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Messages 03:43 Olympiad Mathematician to Startup Founder 05:34 Selling to Niantic and What I Did Differently the Second Time 07:16 Why 90% of Founders Build Companies the Wrong Way 12:19 Scaling to $50M ARR in 15 Months 31:31 Is the AI Talent War Out of Hand: How To Compete with Meta Pay Packets 32:38 Why Remote Work is Total BS 34:06 Competitors in AI Customer Experience: Sierra, Intercom and more 37:34 AI Market Predictions 44:56 Embracing Stress and Winning Culture 50:13 Quick Fire Questions: Most Underrated AI Founder, Biggest Changed Opinion      

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SHOTOKAN KARATE DAYS 2&3: of a 30 day challengeTimestamp approximation:Start- 8min Talking about barriers for today's practice9min-65min Reading (see Day 3 below after day 3 for the pages link)66min-88min talking about experiences of the past days and ending after the current day 3 exercise, explaining how the exercising has gone.Day 2:Global Martial Arts University: “Shotokan Karate Follow Along Class - 9th Kyu White Belt -Class #1”(Full Shotokan Playlist, Vids 1-8 are 9th KyuWhite Belt https://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)(Notes: In the full Shotokan playlist link above, vids 9and onward are 8th Kyu Yellow Belt and so on. A total of 64 vids allthe way to 4th Kyu Purple Belt. On my stretching days I will do lessreading and less video guidance lessons). (Single Video of Class #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWB0Xehv23A&t=844s)Warm Up - 0:33Choku-Zuki (Straight Punches) - 12:04 Age Uke(Upper Block) - 18:44Gedan Barai (Downward Block) - 22:22Zenkutsu-Dachi (Front Stance) - 26:04 CoolDown - 28:51Day 3Book readings Day 3/30: Page 4-14. Linkfor pages: https://mega.nz/folder/2gRQDYAT#Fo7bskz83XNrkSezxvhYgw(Single Video of Class #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWB0Xehv23A&t=844s)(Single Video of Class #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzuq28uVnK8&list=PL59sCVifcXA1BJOQS9mRM5nzE5hsFjqY5&index=2)This is a Shotokan Beginner's Class with Warm Up, BasicKihon Drills and a Cool Down. In the class: Warm Up - 0:31Choku-Zuki (Straight Punches) - 8:25Gedan Barai (Downward Block) - 11:34Age Uke (Upper Block) - 16:36Dynamic Kihon Drill - 20:02I STOPPED TODAY AFTER LEARNING THIS DYNAMIC KIHON DRILL. ShutoUke (Knife Hand Block) - 25:21Tachikata (Stances) - 28:50ADDITIONAL LINKS:Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P.Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge toyou! But I will get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totallyoptional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently havethis book, I have 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIKARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke NaganoBirthplace: Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ LocalDojo in USA, 7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio MitaKarate Club, 2 Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of SimpleConcept and Logical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/⁠Zoom Private Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/⁠Video Courses: ⁠https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/⁠Face-to-Face Lesson in Tokyo: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/⁠NAT HEARN⁠www.youtube.com/@nathearn⁠My Flexibility Program: ⁠nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme⁠

Still think you can "figure out CMC later"? Your competitors just implemented a systematic framework that cuts their IND timeline in half while you're still debating whether CMC matters.The founders who file INDs predictably aren't smarter than you. They just stopped gambling with ad-hoc CMC approaches and started executing proven systems. While you're wrestling with technical details in crisis mode, they built systematic advantages that turn regulatory complexity into competitive weapons.In this episode, host David Brühlmann delivers the complete five-step framework that transforms CMC from startup-killer into market advantage. This isn't theory. These are the exact systematic approaches helping founders file INDs in 10-12 months while competitors struggle with preventable delays.The strategic reality: Systematic CMC isn't about becoming a technical expert. It's about becoming strategically smart about expert partnerships and execution frameworks. Smart founders focus on "WHO not HOW," building the right team while maintaining strategic control.Three key takeaways that will transform your approach:Start Early, Think Strategically: Early, deliberate CMC planning isn't just for big pharma. Linking your product's clinical goals to quality, process, and regulatory milestones from day one eliminates expensive delays later. Smart founders build systematic CMC advantages while competitors treat it as an afterthought.Quality by Design as Competitive Weapon: Pinpointing critical quality attributes and mapping them to real patient outcomes creates scientific credibility that accelerates every downstream decision. This isn't regulatory box-checking. This is building the foundation that impresses investors, satisfies regulators, and prevents costly manufacturing surprises.Systematic Risk Management as Submission Insurance: A living, well-documented risk register can be the difference between confident IND filing and regulatory rejection. Poor risk tracking is cited by FDA and EMA as a recurring deficiency that leads to clinical holds and expensive delays. Don't become the cautionary tale.This five-step framework creates predictable execution that transforms CMC from crisis management into strategic capability. Instead of reacting to problems, you prevent them. Rather than scrambling under pressure, you scale smoothly from development to commercialization.Ready to bring structure and confidence to your own CMC program? Explore David's CMC dashboard via the link below , and catch his walkthrough to see the system in action.Solid CMC execution starts with the right conversation.Next step:De-risk CMC development and get decision-making guidance with a new AI platform that transforms CMC overwhelm into predictable development success (launching early 2026). Join the waitlist here: https://david-jkhjdoje.scoreapp.com

APOLOGIES BUT SPOTIFY MESSES UP MY FORMATTING!!!! SHOTOKAN KARATE  DAY 1: CHALLENGE 30 DAYS SEPT 15-OCT 15 2025(FREE PATREON EP “Discipline in aNew Practice”: https://www.patreon.com/posts/discipline-in-138914551?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link)DAY 1 NEW LESSON NEW CHALLENGE STARTS HERE! Global Martial Arts University: “Shotokan Karate Follow Along Class - 9th Kyu WhiteBelt - Class #1”(Full Shotokan Playlist, Vids 1-8 are 9th KyuWhite Belt https://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)(Notes: In the full Shotokan playlist link above, vids 9 and onward are 8th Kyu Yellow Belt and so on. A total of 64 vids all the way to 4th Kyu Purple Belt. On my stretching days I will do less reading and less video guidance lessons). Personal Goal: Learn Kihon Kata, learn general history and terminology, successfully lose 4 pounds of weight, continue 400mins per week of total exercising, decrease THC edibles.(Single Video of Class #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWB0Xehv23A&t=844s)Warm Up - 0:33Choku-Zuki (Straight Punches) - 12:04 Age Uke(Upper Block) - 18:44Gedan Barai (Downward Block) - 22:22Zenkutsu-Dachi (Front Stance) - 26:04 CoolDown - 28:51Book readings Day 1/30: Cover page through page 3. https://www.patreon.com/posts/pics-karate-gi-3-138983683?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkShotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P.Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge toyou! But I will get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totallyoptional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently havethis book, I have 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIWHAT HAVE I DONE TODAY TO REACH MY PERSONAL GOALS? Set goals, chose vids to watch, I did my main workout, sofar breakfast and lunch were healthy. WHAT WILL I DO NEXT?Create SMART goals/ refine personal goals. Finish Class #1.  (Sept. 15thbeginning a new training regimen extra resources).KARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke NaganoBirthplace: Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ LocalDojo in USA, 7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio MitaKarate Club, 2 Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of SimpleConcept and Logical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/⁠Zoom Private Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/⁠Video Courses: ⁠https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/⁠Face-to-Face Lesson in Tokyo: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/⁠NAT HEARN⁠www.youtube.com/@nathearn⁠My Flexibility Program: ⁠nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme⁠Interested in spirituality content? Check out my ep on thepod Theory and Theology: “World Peace? Checking out the Baha'i Faith beliefs(early experiences meeting Baha'i people and attending a cool service)” https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FLHPRvAXYiKgcxhu1P4bG?si=IEiSMpmqR3-RISCCf0_JfwCOPING WITH POLITICAL STRESS https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/theory-and-theology/episodes/Coping-with-Political-Stress-Chat-About-Personal-Choices-and-Limiting-Stressful-Consumption-of-World-Events-Content--Reading-page-1-4-Part-2-Bahai-The-Promise-of-World-Peace-e389gctAFFILIATESCOURSE CAREERS AFFILIATE LINK: https://account.coursecareers.com/ref/29926/COUPON DISCOUNT CODE FOR $50 OFF: IGZDVLGJSK

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Think you can crack the science first and worry about CMC when you "need it"? That's exactly how promising therapies die in regulatory limbo while patients keep waiting.Your breakthrough discovery means nothing if it's trapped in CMC chaos. While you're perfecting your molecular mechanism, competitors with inferior science but superior CMC strategy are racing past you to IND filing and ultimately, to patients.In this episode, I, David Brühlmann, your usual host, expose the dangerous delusion that's quietly bankrupting biotech startups: the belief that brilliant science automatically translates to successful drug development. Drawing from years of watching founders burn through millions because they treated CMC as an afterthought, I reveal why the smartest scientific minds often make the most catastrophic business decisions.Here's the hard truth you'll confront in this episode:The $50M Misconception: Why "CMC is just manufacturing" thinking destroys companies before they ever reach Phase II. While you're debating molecular targets, smart founders are building systematic CMC advantages that compress timelines and slash costs. The FDA doesn't care how elegant your science is if you can't demonstrate consistent, scalable manufacturing.The Brutal Mathematics of Delay: Systematic CMC approach: 10-12 months to IND, 85% hit timelines. "Figure it out later" approach: 15 months or more, and a much lower success rate. Every month you delay isn't just burning cash. If your therapy could help 10,000 patients annually, that's 833 people per month who don't get treatment because of preventable delays.Three Founder Myths That Kill Programs: The misconceptions about CMC being "basically just manufacturing," bringing in experts "when we need them," and CDMOs handling "the complicated stuff." Each myth leads to the same outcome: brilliant science trapped by business incompetence.Your Four-Action Emergency Protocol: Stop hoping CMC will work out. Start implementing systematic approaches. I give you four specific actions to execute this week, not someday when you're "ready," but right now while you can still prevent the crisis that kills 40% of biotech programs.The competitive reality: While you're listening to this episode, your biggest competitor just moved closer to IND filing. Maybe they completed process validation. Maybe they locked in analytical methods. The question isn't whether CMC matters. It's whether you'll master it before your competitors do.Next step:

AWS Morning Brief for the week of September 15th, 2025, with Corey Quinn. Links:Enforcing organization-wide Amazon S3 bucket-tagging policiesECS Exec is now available in the AWS Management ConsoleAWS Control Tower now supports Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)Introducing AWS CDK Refactor (Preview)Accelerate serverless testing with LocalStack integration in VS Code IDEAWS WAF now includes free WAF Vended Logs based on request volumeAWS recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) with Amazon ConnectIntroducing universal installers for AWS CLI v2 on macOS

Days left 0 END AND FINAL DAY OF FITNESS PROGRAM! WE DID IT!Law #38 The Ultimate Cheat Code Page 116My Next Fitness Steps (Sept. 15th beginning a newtraining regimen). [HEAR THE INTRO EP HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Vdcys6RcmHMsEpOyE0VjW?si=rXl1hxZyQx6yEREfEM-5cA][VIEW VID ABOUT SELF DISCIPLINE: https://mega.nz/file/b4BxTSCI#6-u6gg_Hgylhf30pgBSMuCfZIBo1tM5USDIiTHEsVkU]KARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke Nagano; Birthplace: Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ LocalDojo in USA, 7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio MitaKarate Club, 2 Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of SimpleConcept and Logical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: ⁠⁠https://karateintokyo.com/⁠⁠Zoom Private Lessons: ⁠⁠https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/⁠⁠Video Courses: ⁠⁠https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/⁠⁠Face-to-Face Lesson in Tokyo: ⁠⁠https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/⁠⁠NAT HEARN⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@nathearn⁠⁠My Flexibility Program: ⁠⁠nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme⁠⁠Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P.Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge toyou! But I will get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totallyoptional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently havethis book, I have 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIFINISHING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM:“Winners Only” by Matthew Davies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://winnersonlyfitness.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Book Copy:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://winnersonlyfitness.com/laws/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

New Fitness Planning Starting 9-15-25 SHOTOKAN KARATE (intro, see pod description for links and for details).Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P.Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge toyou! But I will get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totallyoptional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently havethis book, I have 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIMy Next Fitness Steps (Sept. 15th beginning a newtraining regimen).KARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke NaganoBirthplace: Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ LocalDojo in USA, 7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio MitaKarate Club, 2 Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of SimpleConcept and Logical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/⁠Zoom Private Lessons: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/⁠Video Courses: ⁠https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/⁠Face-to-Face Lesson in Tokyo: ⁠https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/⁠NAT HEARN⁠www.youtube.com/@nathearn⁠My Flexibility Program: ⁠nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme⁠FINISHING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM:“Winners Only” by Matthew Davies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://winnersonlyfitness.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Book Copy:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://winnersonlyfitness.com/laws/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(At the time of this current post, I still have yet to post the following: "Sunday 9/14/25. Days left 0 END AND FINAL DAY OF FITNESS PROGRAM! WE DID IT! Law #38 The Ultimate Cheat Code Page 116").

⚔️ Competitors aren't your enemies—they're your best teachers. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex reveals why studying your competition is one of the smartest moves you can make as an entrepreneur. Instead of wasting energy hating on competitors, Paul explains how to analyze their strengths, learn from their mistakes, and use their strategies as fuel to level up your own business. From turning their success into a free blueprint, to using their wins to expose your weaknesses, to innovating by improving what's already working—this episode shows you how to outplay the competition without reinventing the wheel.

My Next Fitness Steps (Sept. 15th beginning a new training regimen).Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P.Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge toyou! But I will get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totally optional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently havethis book, I have 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIKARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke NaganoBirthplace: Kawasaki, JapanBelt Grade: 2 DanAs a Competitor: 2 Years @ Local Dojo in USA, 7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate ClubAs a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club, 2 Years @ Karate Dojo waKuStyle of Coaching: The Fusion of Simple Concept and Logical Breakdown").Zoom Group Lessons:https://karateintokyo.com/Zoom Private Lessons:https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/Video Courses:https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/Face-to-Face Lesson in Tokyo:https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/NAT HEARNwww.youtube.com/@nathearnMy Flexibility Program: nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programmeFINISHING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM:“Winners Only” by Matthew Davies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://winnersonlyfitness.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Book Copy:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://winnersonlyfitness.com/laws/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We kick this one off AMA-style and with a tasty update: Buttered Maple Bacon Keto Brick is back as a seasonal drop this Sunday, the 14th, at noon Central. We talk fall vibes, pecan butter and chunks, and why the cacao-butter version hits just right. We also run through how we're leveling up the Natural State Savages show: bigger medals and trophies (plus a fun surprise), premium venue with dedicated dressing rooms and a backstage livestream, on-site shirt printing, top-tier vendors and a DEXA Fit tie-in, a smoother running order, and even family-friendly touches like getting the kids involved. My dad's smoking barbecue butts all night and Stan's grilling chicken, and judges' feedback will happen upstairs in a single session. Competitor registration closes Sunday the 21st so we can finalize bios and peak-week logistics; spectator tickets are on the same site.In the AMA, we cover a lot: sucralose isn't doomsday but we still lean to stevia/monk fruit; you don't need carbs to run if you're deeply fat-adapted (we reference our VO2 testing and staying mostly in Zone 3). For building, accept a reasonable body-fat window—about 12–15 percent for most guys—while pushing progressive overload. We reframe “cheat days” into on-plan free meals during non-prep phases. On a budget? Eggs, ground beef, and buying from local farmers still win, and bricks are cost-effective per calorie. Protein shakes are overrated versus real food, especially when isolates crank up GI issues. We close with a reverse-diet playbook (bump protein first, then fats, progress weekly, phase out refeeds as daily intake rises) and advice for perimenopause/menopause: eat enough, lift with intent, and prioritize muscle and bone.If this one sparks more questions, send them our way for the next AMA.Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ

Tools and Tactics to Outrank Local Competitors and Optimize Your Google Business Profile Discover actionable strategies for improving your local SEO through competitor analysis and Google Business Profile optimization. This episode explores how to use tools like Lead Snap and GMB Everywhere to uncover what top-ranking businesses are doing right, align your website and GBP categories for better visibility, and build a content strategy that fills ranking gaps in your market. Plus, learn how to boost local authority with backlinks, industry engagement, and AI-friendly content tactics that drive real-world results. What You'll Learn  How to identify what's working for top competitors in your local market using Lead Snap and GMB Everywhere Why aligning your GBP categories with website content is crucial for rankings Ways to create blog and service content that targets local ranking gaps and improves calls and traffic Want to beat your local competitors on Google Maps? Start by analyzing what they're doing  and then do it better. Get expert help building your GBP and content strategy by reaching out for a free local SEO consultation.   https://www.localseotactics.com/tools-for-competitor-analysis-gbp-content-strategy 

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