Podcasts about competitors

https://www.gethookd.ai/#why-choose-gethookdAs much as 95% of market researchers now use AI in their workflows. Discover how AI ad intelligence tools help e-commerce brands spy on competitors, validate creatives pre-launch, and boost Facebook ROAS with automated insights and execution. GetHookd LLC City: Miami Address: 40 SW 13th street Website: https://www.gethookd.ai/

I ranked 28 different guards in Jiu-Jitsu from F Tier to SS Tier based on real effectiveness at the highest levels of grappling.Which guards are actually worth learning… and which ones are a complete waste of time?In this video I break down the best guards in Jiu Jitsu, the most overrated guards, and the positions that still dominate modern gi and no-gi competition.⚠️ Some of these rankings may make you mad.Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor's Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp0:00 Intro0:16 I Ranked Every Guard in Jiu-Jitsu3:32 Criteria for the Tier List9:21 Quarter Guard12:17 Donkey Guard / Reverse Closed Guard17:04 X Guard20:06 Lockdown22:55 Knee Shield23:54 Coyote Guard25:50 Deep Half Guard28:04 K Guard29:31 Single Leg X Guard (SLX)33:03 Seated Guard (Sit-Up / Koala Guard)34:12 Reverse De La Riva (RDLR)35:35 De La Riva (DLR)37:32 Spider Guard39:38 Collar Sleeve Guard41:16 Lapel Guards (Overview)41:40 Shallow Lapel Guards (early lapel / lapel lasso / lapel spider)43:53 Deep Lapel Guards (worm / squid / etc.)47:27 Hybrid Lapel Guards (lapel added to no-gi guards)50:24 Open Guard (Disconnected)51:25 50/50 Guard53:45 Rubber Guard55:22 Williams Guard56:52 Shin-on-Shin57:28 Inverted Guard59:23 Smashed Half Guard1:01:15 Turtle Guard1:02:49 Lasso Guard1:03:33 Butterfly Guard1:05:05 Octopus Guard1:08:48 Closed Guard1:11:34 Final Tier List Recap (bottom to top)1:16:19 SS Tier Reveal + Wrap Up

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ARN Media, the radio company behind KIIS and Gold FM, has seen its share price jump over 5% after the fallout of The Kyle and Jackie O show. Audible, Amazon's audiobook giant, has launched a cheaper subscription plan for the first time as it faces a major threat from Spotify. Australia's major airports are made over $400 million in profit from carparking alone in 2025. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.__See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Silver & JD catch up with NFL Network analyst Charles Davis to talk about various NFL draft prospects who might be available for the 49ers at pick No. 27. Keeping it in the NFL Network family, Chris Rose stops by later on to weigh in on Kyler Murray's impending release from the Arizona Cardinals and why the Giants will regret not going after Framber Valdez during MLB free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Ultra Marathon runner does her best to destroy Kenzie. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our 200th episode, we talk with Manufacturing Happy Hour host Chris Luecke about what authentic marketing looks like for manufacturers today. We cover how small teams can create consistent, meaningful content without overcomplicating it and why platforms like LinkedIn still matter. The episode also explores how digital engagement can lead to stronger real-world connections.Register for PACK EXPO International today!

With recent dissatisfaction around Roblox's chat and safety changes, Adam and Fedor explore if alternatives like Fortnite's UEFN or Polytoria could ever take its crown. They break down the "identity crisis" holding UEFN back and the chicken-and-egg problem facing smaller nostalgic platforms.Episode 19Sources:- Fortnite Going All-In on UGC but Chasing Roblox: https://www.platformaeronaut.com/p/fortnite-going-all-in-on-ugc-but- Unreal Engine GDC 2025 Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF1Q7FDBfGw- Polytoria: https://polytoria.com/home- Polytoria Documentation: https://docs.polytoria.com/- Reddit: Why Polytoria (and every other Roblox clone) is doomed to fail: https://www.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/1qw67t6/why_polytoria_and_every_other_roblox_clone_is/Hosts:- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam- Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly----------------------------Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.ukBeyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.----------------------------Chapters:(00:00) Intro(01:29) Exploring UEFN as an Alternative(08:08) Fortnite's Identity Crisis(15:45) Discovery Problems on UEFN(23:43) Fortnite vs Roblox by the Numbers(27:13) Polytoria: The Hobbyist Alternative(34:45) The Cost of Running a UGC Platform(41:39) Will AAA Studios Build a Competitor?(47:07) Outro

A story about destroying your own work—and creating what lastsThis episode is for sales-led SaaS founders who suspect their product is slowly becoming a custom shop—and don't know how to stop it.Bassem Hamdy, CEO and Co-Founder of Briq, has spent 25 years in construction technology—three software revolutions, three companies.He says Briq found product market fit every 24 months. Each time meant tearing something down to build the next version.Each time, the same thing triggered the rebuild — the company had started solving for individual customers instead of the market.And this inspired me to invite Bassem to my podcast. We explore why the instinct to please your biggest customers creates exactly the kind of fragility that kills companies. Bassem shares hard lessons about killing a product he spent two years building, the moment his QA team exposed how far the company had drifted, and why domain expertise—not platform size—determines who wins in vertical AI.We also zoom in on two of the 10 traits that define remarkable software companies: – Acknowledge you cannot please everyone – Master the art of curiosityBassem's journey proves that remarkable companies refound themselves before the market forces them to.Here's one of Bassem's quotes that captures what happens when a company starts drifting:"Software is like jello. You slap that thing, it's going to shake the hell out of it. So the moment you inject that code, that's client specific, you're pooched."By listening to this episode, you'll learn:Why saying yes to customers can turn your product into something nobody else wantsWhen to check whether your team is building a product or managing client ticketsWhy deep domain expertise matters more than platform size in the age of AIHow one metric—revenue per employee—changes every decision a CEO makesFor more information about the guest from this week: Guest: Bassem Hamdy, CEO and Co-Founder of Briq Website: briq.com

Hour 2: Silver & JD catch up with NFL Network analyst Charles Davis to talk about various NFL draft prospects who might be available for the 49ers at pick No. 27. Keeping it in the NFL Network family, Chris Rose stops by later on to weigh in on Kyler Murray's impending release from the Arizona Cardinals and why the Giants will regret not going after Framber Valdez during MLB free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Ultra Marathon runner does her best to destroy Kenzie. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with another player who was traded from St. Louis to Boston, Willson Contreras, who offers an honest assessment of how he wants to be viewed by opponents and teammates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have a marketing question? Text it here!Families are choosing your competitor… before you ever speak to them.Not because your competitor is better, but because they look better online.In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact moment this hit me:A family tried to cancel a visit after reading one online review…and my sales manager saved the move-in by simply asking why.Here's what I want you to take away today:I break down the 3 P's of online presence that help families trust you before they ever pick up the phone:Profile: Your Google Business Profile is your digital front door. If it's incomplete, you're invisible.Proof: Reviews are the new referral source — and families trust them more than your brochure.Presence: Your social media doesn't need to be viral — it needs to look alive and real.Why this matters for small/residential owners? You don't get unlimited “first impressions.”This Episode is For You If: You've been feeling like, “People aren't calling like they used to…”This episode will show you an area to exam where the friction may be and how to plug it.Listen to Day 17 of the 21 Days All Things Senior Living Marketing series and tighten your online presence so families can choose you.Resources:Momentum Marketing Bootcamp is starting soon! - Join the waitlist at startwithoccupancy.com/programsTake what you need. Share what helps. Come back for more.

Alex Weber, award-winning speaker, author of “Fail Proof,” and two-time host and competitor on American Ninja Warrior, delivers an inspiring conversation on leadership, resilience, and personal growth. He shares his journey from athlete to coach to entertainer and offers insights on overcoming self-doubt, managing imposter syndrome, embracing authenticity, and performing in high-pressure moments. Viewers and listeners will walk away with actionable steps to elevate both their life and career.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with another player who was traded from St. Louis to Boston, Willson Contreras, who offers an honest assessment of how he wants to be viewed by opponents and teammates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is officially 100 days until the start of the FIFA World Cup - and the countdown is well and truly on!Angelina Kelly and Sam Matterface break down some of the biggest talking points both on and off the pitch in the build up to the greatest sporting tournament on earth. They discuss England's road to the World Cup final, what Thomas Tuchel needs to do to get them there and debate which players could miss out on a seat on the plane before turning their attention to the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States and how that could impact the tournament.The countdown is on. Where else would you rather be than tuning into talkSPORT?YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTProduced by: Daniel KaneEdited by: Daniel KanePhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Off the Mats Podcast, I sit down with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt and Philadelphia Phenoms owner Lauren Barone for a conversation about competition, leadership, and building something bigger than yourself in the evolving world of professional grappling. Lauren opens up about her early jiu-jitsu journey, the moment she realized she belonged on the mats, and how competing at blue belt has shaped her mindset and identity. We also dive into her role as a franchise owner in the Professional Grappling Federation, breaking down how the opportunity came about, the risks of stepping into ownership, and what team based grappling offers that traditional tournaments don't. From balancing athlete life with executive decisions to discussing visibility in women's jiu-jitsu and the future of sustainable pay and structure for competitors, this episode explores what it really means to lead in a growing sport. Beyond the mats, Lauren shares how discipline carries into everyday life, how she defines herself outside of jiu-jitsu, and even how her love of horror and sci-fi influences her personality and perspective. This conversation is for grapplers, entrepreneurs, competitors, and anyone trying to reconcile identity with ambition. Be sure to check out https://www.patreon.com/cw/phillyphenoms for team updates and info and head to Instagram and follow @phillyphenoms

Discover how massive ad libraries let eCommerce marketers spy on competitors and use AI to turn winning creatives into high-performing campaigns in minutes. Speed, data, and smart testing are changing the game, experts say.Info: https://www.gethookd.ai/#key-features GetHookd LLC City: Miami Address: 40 SW 13th street Website: https://www.gethookd.ai/

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how real time data intelligence and website monitoring give businesses a powerful edge by detecting competitive moves, regulatory changes, and pricing shifts the moment they happen. Our guest is Eric Do Couto, Head of Marketing at Visualping, the website change detection platform trusted by over 2 million users and a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Eric shares lessons from scaling a global B2B SaaS platform and explains how SMEs can turn monitoring into actionable intelligence. Key Highlights Scaling B2B SaaS: How Visualping grew from early adopters to millions of global users.   SME Competitive Intelligence: Practical ways small businesses can monitor competitors without overload.   Dogfooding Intelligence: How Visualping uses its own platform internally for market insight.   AI Powered Monitoring: How AI filters signal from noise to surface changes that matter.   Momentum and Vision: What recent G2 recognition signals and what's ahead for Visualping in 2026. Special Thanks to Our Partners: UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA Google: https://www.google.ca/ A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/ ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspx For more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

In this episode of The IT Experts Podcast, we take you inside our Client Intensive Event and lift the lid on what really happens when ambitious MSP owners come together to build better businesses.     This was our January 2026 Client Intensive Event, and it was the biggest room we have ever had. Over 60 MSP owners and team members gathered for two full days of structured thinking, planning, challenge, and collaboration. It was not a sit back and listen type of event. It was designed to stretch thinking, raise standards, and help every single business owner leave with clarity and a refreshed 16-week plan.     The Client Intensive Event is a core pillar of the MSP Scale System. Three times a year, our clients step away from their day-to-day operations and immerse themselves in focused work on the business. The structure is deliberate. We expand thinking through expert led sessions, then channel that insight into practical planning, peer discussion, and clear next steps. Every attendee leaves with an updated 16-week roadmap built around their own business priorities.     The theme this time was business maturity. We explored three key areas that underpin sustainable growth. Structural maturity, team and people maturity, and operational maturity. These are not theoretical concepts. They are the foundations that determine whether your MSP can grow with confidence or remains fragile beneath the surface.     On the structural side, we focused on governance and risk. Many MSP owners are strong technically and commercially, yet have never formally considered how governance protects value. We explored how to build a practical risk register, how to identify exposure across legal, supplier, regulatory and client concentration risks, and how to put simple mitigation in place. For several business owners, this created real light bulb moments. Scaling with confidence requires knowing your ducks are in a row. When you understand your risks, you make stronger decisions and protect long term value.     On the people side, we explored what makes a cohesive team. It is not only about systems and processes. It is also about how people feel inside the business. Trust, accountability, the ability to have difficult conversations, and clarity of expectation all drive performance. When those elements are weak, leaders experience frustration, repeated questions, slow decision making, and high staff turnover. The Client Intensive Event created space for honest reflection. Several owners recognised that team dysfunction often starts with leadership behaviour. That awareness is powerful. When leaders change how they show up, teams respond.     Operational maturity formed the third pillar. We examined how margin is often lost in operations rather than in finance. By connecting systems properly and using accurate data from sales, service, projects and finance, MSP owners gain visibility over efficiency and profitability. We drilled into practical examples around help desk structure and the dispatcher role, helping owners see where small operational refinements can unlock meaningful financial impact. For one new client, this approach has already uncovered significant hidden profit within their first 60 days.     Beyond the structured content, what continues to define every Client Intensive Event is the community. Observational learning is a powerful force. When MSP owners hear peers tackling similar challenges, sharing openly and supporting one another, confidence rises quickly. Trust builds. Relationships deepen. Competitors become collaborators in the pursuit of higher standards. The energy in the room this time reflected a step change in maturity across the community.     One of the most rewarding moments came when we stood at the front for a group photograph and realised how far the community has grown. What started with a simple vision to help more MSP owners scale with confidence has become a room full of experienced leaders committed to doing business better. That growth is not measured only in revenue. It is measured in confidence, clarity and ambition.     The Client Intensive Event always concludes with a rebuild of each owner's 16-week plan. Ideas are distilled. Priorities are clarified. Actions are documented. This discipline ensures that inspiration turns into implementation. It prevents overwhelm and replaces it with focused progress.     If you are serious about building a business that works for you rather than you for it, stepping into a structured environment like a Client Intensive Event can transform the way you think about growth. Business maturity is not accidental. It is developed deliberately, one focused cycle at a time.     At The MSP Growth Hub, our mission remains simple. Help MSP owners accelerate success and scale with confidence. The Client Intensive Event is one of the most powerful ways we do that.    Make sure to check out our Ultimate MSP Growth Guide, a free guide that walks you through a proven process to take your MSP from stuck to scalable, without working even more hours. It's 44 pages rammed with advice, insights and inspiration to help you decide what support is available to you now if you want to grow and scale your business. Click HERE to get your copy.    Connect on LinkedIn HERE with Ian and also with Stuart by clicking this LINK    And when you're ready to take the next step in growing your MSP, come and take the Scale with Confidence MSP Mastery Quiz. In just three minutes, you'll get a 360-degree scan of your MSP and identify the one or two tactics that could help you find more time, engage & align your people and generate more leads.  OR   To join our amazing Facebook Group of over 400 MSPs where we are helping you Scale Up with Confidence, then click HERE  Until next time, look after yourself and I'll catch up with you soon!   

The countdown has begun leading up to Canada Reads. The books have been picked, the panelists are strategizing and, every week, The Next Chapter will help you get to know the new author and panelist pairs. The first powerhouse team includes popular BookToker and podcaster Morgann Book, and debut romance author Joss Richard. Morgann will champion Joss's book, It's Different This Time. Plus, former Canada Reads author Samantha M. Bailey answers the Proust Questionnaire.Books discussed on this week's show include:It's Different This Time by Joss RichardHello, Juliet by Samantha M. BaileyCheck us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

What actually makes someone stay? In Part 2, Mike Lejeune and Jonathan Whistman move from hiring strategy to leadership execution — how to deeply care, coach hard, and build an identity people won't walk away from. Jonathan shares practical examples of: Recruiting the spouse Earning the right to have difficult conversations Designing onboarding that shapes identity Creating championship-level rituals inside organizations This conversation goes beyond retention strategies — it's about building people. In This Episode: How to show people they matter (beyond surface-level care) Why leaders must earn the right to deliver hard feedback How to coach performance tied to personal identity Identity rituals that cement belonging Why champions don't need micromanagement — they need standards Key Takeaways: People stay where they feel seen and developed. Difficult conversations only work when trust is established. Identity is stronger than compensation. Leaders must raise their benchmark before raising expectations. Next Steps: Have one deeper conversation this week that goes beyond KPIs. Evaluate your onboarding — does it shape identity? Raise your standard — and communicate it clearly. Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanwhistman/

What makes someone truly unrecruitable? In Part 1 of this conversation, Mike Lejeune sits down with Jonathan Whistman, CEO of WhoHire and author of Unrecruitable: How to Build a Team Your Competitors Can't Steal. Jonathan has built and sold companies, authored The Sales Boss, and now helps organizations use data and identity-driven leadership to build high-performance teams that competitors can't poach. This episode challenges conventional thinking about hiring, retention, and culture. In This Episode: Why every business is actually in the human business The biggest mistake leaders make in hiring Why "gut instinct" fails more often than we admit The Think–Feel–Act framework for engineering culture Why identity determines whether someone stays or leaves The real math behind finding top 5% performers Key Takeaways: Culture doesn't happen accidentally — it can be engineered. If you want different behavior, shape thinking first. Hiring is not an administrative task — it's a half-million-dollar decision. People don't leave jobs. They leave environments that don't fit their identity. Next Steps: Audit your hiring process — are you using data or gut? Define clearly: What do you want your people to think about your organization? Share this episode with a leader who is struggling with retention. Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanwhistman/

https://www.gethookd.ai/blog/alternative-to-facebook-ads-library-how-ai-can-transform-your-ad-strategyTired of Meta's clunky Ad Library? Discover why e-commerce marketers are switching to AI-powered spy tools that reveal competitor strategies, accelerate creative testing, and turn intelligence into profitable campaigns - faster than ever before. GetHookd LLC City: Miami Address: 40 SW 13th street Website: https://www.gethookd.ai/

I brought a mic to open mat at ISAJJx (The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show Experience) and asked one simple question:“What's your hottest jiu-jitsu take?”That's it. That was the mistake.What started as a chill open mat at Headnod HQ turned into a full-blown mat-side debate about everything we pretend not to care about in jiu-jitsu… but absolutely care about. From disgusting mouthpiece etiquette to gym owner capitalism, from guard pullers to hoverers, from “flow rolling” lies to the eternal BJJ vs AJJ identity crisis, nothing was safe.We've got black belts calling people out, gym owners confessing what actually annoys them, competitors admitting the stress nobody talks about, and at least one take that was so hot it didn't survive the edit.This episode is raw, live, and exactly what jiu-jitsu sounds like when you stop pretending it's polite.If you train, you'll recognize every personality in this video.If you don't train, you'll question why we do this to ourselves.Welcome to open mat with a microphone.Subscribe for more jiu-jitsu culture, comedy, and the stuff people only say when the round timer's off.Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor's Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

It's not just a show. It's an experience.In this episode of Lais & The Coach, we welcome back Brian Cannone, from WBFF Fitness Atlantic and one of the most respected promoters in the industry.From high school auditoriums to Mohegan Sun's world-class stage, Brian shares what it really takes to build a competition that stands the test of time — and why so many competitors miss the bigger picture.We talk about:Why placing doesn't define your transformationThe difference between chasing titles and building legacyHow coaches shape competitor experiencesWhy transformation may be the future of the industryWhat it takes to create a stage people actually want to return toIf you've ever considered stepping on stage — or if you've competed and walked away unsure — this conversation is for you.Because the real win isn't the trophy.It's the body, confidence, and experience you take home on Monday.

When Tony Xu cofounded DoorDash 13 years ago, he was rejected by more than 100 investors. Today, it's a $70B+ behemoth dominating the delivery industry. Tony joins SPC General Partner Aditya Agarwal to reveal how DoorDash won the delivery war and answer the burning question of whether AI agents pose a threat to his company. He also shares why customer obsession became the company's guiding principle, the challenges of digitizing the physical world, and how startups today can build competitive advantages in the age of AI. Tony Xu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xutony/ Aditya Agarwal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/South Park Commons: https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/Apply to SPC: https://www.southparkcommons.com/applyChapters:(00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Becoming a founder(00:11:48) - Implementing AI and customer obsession (00:18:22) - Is AI a threat to DoorDash? (00:21:29) - Digitizing the physical world(00:25:31) - Company culture and values (00:31:33) - Tony's unpopular business opinion (00:37:42) - How to stay curious and motivated (00:39:31) - Preparing children for the new age (00:42:47) - Audience Q&A

What's up everyone! This week I'm sitting down with Chris Burandt—yeah, THE Chris Burandt. X Games gold medalist, backcountry snowmobile legend, and someone I've looked up to since the original Schooled videos dropped. If you grew up watching extreme snowmobiling, you know exactly who this guy is. But what a lot of people don't know is that Chris is also a serious elk hunter who's been chasing bulls with a bow for over 25 years. This conversation is incredible because we dive deep into what it takes to master a craft—whether that's throwing backflips at X Games or stalking a giant public land bull for 20 straight days. Chris breaks down his journey from hating hunting as a kid (sitting in the cold while his dad napped) to becoming obsessed with bowhunting after reading Cam Hanes' book and having his mind blown on his very first day in the woods. We talk about the parallels between high-level snowmobiling and elk hunting, why both require you to get comfortable being uncomfortable, and how Chris's ability to read terrain from a snowmobile gives him a massive advantage when hunting big country. He also gets brutally honest about the mistakes he's made—including missing a giant bull at 46 yards after spending an entire season prepping for that exact moment, and what he learned from it. One of the most fascinating parts of this episode is Chris talking about spending 20 days hunting ONE bull on public land in Colorado without making a single call until the moment he shot. We break down the chess match, the patience required, and whether he should've been more aggressive. This is a masterclass in strategic hunting, mental preparation, and the sacrifice required to be a true 10-percenter. If you want to hear from someone who's mastered pressure situations at the highest level and is now applying that same intensity to archery elk hunting, this episode is for you. Chris is real, humble, and just getting started in this game—and that makes his perspective incredibly valuable. Sponsors Tricer - I run Tricer gear, and for good reason. They just dropped the updated AD and BC tripods with new TriTech technology—smaller diameter center post, packs down smaller, couple inches shorter, and a cleaner top. Drew is constantly innovating and pushing the limits on what a tripod system can do. From tripods to bino mounts, panheads, and bipods, Tricer makes gear that's fast, light, and simple. Head to tricer.com and use code TRO to save 10% at checkout. Stone Glacier - If you're a mountain hunter, you know gear weight matters. Every ounce counts when you're grinding up and down mountains all day. Stone Glacier was built by Kurt, a legit mountain sheep hunter who designed minimalist, lightweight gear that actually holds up in the nastiest conditions. No gimmicks, no BS—just mountain gear built by mountain hunters. Whether it's packs, sleeping bags, or shelters, they've got you covered. Check them out at stoneglaciergear.com and use code TRO at checkout. OnX Hunt - We didn't have an OnX ad in this episode, but if you're not using OnX, you're missing out on the most essential hunting tool out there. Detailed maps, property boundaries, offline access, and now weather data that takes topography into account. Become an Elite member at onxmaps.com and use code TRO to save 20%. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro: Meeting a childhood hero 04:15 - Why Chris kept elk hunting separate from his snowmobile career 08:30 - Growing up hating rifle hunting with his dad 12:20 - Reading Cam's book and the first day bowhunting (running at a bull) 18:45 - The path from beginner to deadly: Steps 1-5 24:10 - Signing up for Mountain Tough and learning you have to train 28:50 - Giving up three hunting seasons to guide for experience 33:20 - Why 10% of hunters kill 90% of the elk 37:40 - Reading terrain like a snowmobile rider vs. a hunter 42:15 - Hunting one mountain vs. bouncing around 46:30 - The 2023 hunt: Drawing a dream tag and going all in 51:00 - Missing the giant bull at 46 yards and what he learned 55:20 - The mental difference between X Games pressure and elk hunting 59:45 - 20 days hunting one bull without calling 1:03:30 - Should he have been more aggressive? Tactics breakdown 1:06:15 - Advice for new bowhunters and closing thoughts Three Key Takeaways Guiding for Experience is Underrated - Chris gave up three of his own hunting seasons to guide on private land, not for the money, but for the reps. Being around elk every single day, getting multiple "at bats" in a season instead of hoping for one opportunity on public land, accelerated his learning curve by years. If you want to get better fast, find ways to be around elk as much as possible—even if it means helping friends on their hunts or volunteering to pack out. Control the Controllables, Then Trust the Process - Chris went all-in preparing for his 2023 dream tag—quit drinking, worked out every day, scouted relentlessly, dialed his gear—but he neglected shooting practice. He had a 46-yard shot on a giant bull and missed because he split the wrong pins. His lesson: You can do 99% of it right and still fail if you don't master the fundamentals. Shooting your bow consistently, year-round, is non-negotiable if you want to capitalize when the moment comes. Reading Terrain Like a Snowmobiler Gives You a Massive Edge - Chris's ability to see mountains on a macro level (from snowmobiling hundreds of miles and connecting drainages) gives him a huge advantage over hunters who think micro. Most hunters pick a trailhead and hunt one drainage. Elite hunters understand how the entire mountain system works—where elk can move between basins, what routes they'll take, and how to cut them off. If you want to be a 10-percenter, stop thinking small and start hunting the whole mountain.

Send a textShow Day: A Celebration of YouShow day is all about you. You have dedicated countless hours to prepare for this moment and have likely overcome numerous challenges along the way.Staying authentic to yourself and recognising that show day can pass by in the blink of an eye allows you to fully embrace the experience and showcase your best performance on stage. Remember, this is your time to shine.Gaining an understanding of what helps maintain your peace and enhances your ability to manage your thoughts on show day necessitates self-awareness and the confidence to prioritise what benefits you.While it's important to appreciate the support you receive, effective communication remains essential.Enjoy the show!Watch it here: https://youtu.be/9-oJpa5tw1IFind Sarah on Instagram: @sarahparker_bb THE ULTIMATE SHOW DAY GUIDE E-BOOK: Purchase here Beyond Condition Coaching Application: Click here

Nick Raich and Jamie Meyers break down Home Depot (HD) earnings as the stock moves higher in Tuesday's session. Nick, whose firm has HD as a core holding, says the market was “pleasantly surprised” by the report and there are no signs of recession based on their numbers. Lower rates could boost the stock this year. Jaime is also encouraged by the results, noting big-ticket items saw an increase. He thinks they're separating themselves from competitors through their pro segment and says its AI adoption is adding strength.======== 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 – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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If you've only sold sexy products with cool demos and unique features, you're probably missing the fundamentals that separate good salespeople from great ones. Marcus Chan, CEO of Venli Consulting and recent guest on the Sales Gravy podcast, learned to sell in the trenches of commoditized selling: uniforms, facility services, telecom. Industries where you're locked in multi-year contract cycles, competing against five other vendors who offer the exact same thing, and selling at two to three times the market price. "In order to get really, really good at selling in the commoditized market, where price seems to be the only factor... you have to learn how to get really good at the sales process," Chan explains. "You have to be able to take someone who has what I call a latent pain—pain they don't realize—get them to active and create urgency to move." No flash. No sizzle. Just selling. And that's exactly why it works. The First-to-Market Delusion Chan was talking with a client recently. They've closed $5 million in revenue in 12 months. Apple, Fortune 500 companies, massive wins. They're first to market in a brand new category. Zero competitors. Their sales team is flying high. "That's fantastic," he told them. "Now what's your plan for when competitors show up in three years?" Silence. Here's what happens: you get drunk on the product. You don't have to build real sales skills because the product does the heavy lifting. Then the market matures. Competitors launch. Your "unique" features become nothing new. Most teams operate under the belief that they're different. They talk about their proprietary technology, their best-in-class service, and their innovative approach. Meanwhile, buyers are looking at five vendors saying the exact same things. This isn't just true for uniforms and telecom. It's true for SaaS, consulting, financial services. Any market that's been around longer than 18 months gets commoditized fast. The question isn't whether you're in a commoditized market. The question is whether you know how to sell when you are. What Commoditized Selling Actually Teaches You When Chan was selling uniforms at three times the competitor's price to buyers locked into five-year contracts with other vendors, he had nothing to lean on except process. He couldn't say, "Look at this cool new feature." The uniforms were uniforms. Same fabric. Same colors. Same everything. He had to learn three skills most salespeople never develop: Moving buyers from latent pain to active pain. Most buyers don't think they have a problem. They're comfortable. They're "fine" with their current vendor. Your job is to help them realize what they're losing by staying put, and make it real enough that they care. Creating urgency when the status quo is locked in. When a buyer is in year three of a five-year contract, there's zero natural urgency. You have to create it. You have to make the pain of waiting worse than the pain of switching. Navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles without a product demo to fall back on. You need the operations manager, the finance team, and the C-suite to all agree that switching vendors is worth the headache. And you need to do it without any bells and whistles to distract them from the hard questions. The Hidden Advantage Nobody Talks About Mastering commoditized selling makes everything else easier. Learn to sell uniforms at a premium price, and differentiated products become simple. The hard skills transfer—objection handling, stakeholder navigation, urgency creation. But the real value is that your process becomes your product. In commoditized markets, you compete on how you sell. Your discovery process. Your ability to diagnose the real problem. Your consultative approach. The way you make the buyer feel heard and understood. That's what buyers remember and what separates you from the five other vendors in their inbox. Stop Hiding Behind Your Product Chan sees it all the time with sales teams from "sexy" industries. They lead with features because they can. They lean on their demo because it works. They let the product do the selling. Until it doesn't. Because eventually, every market commoditizes. Your competitor launches the same feature. Buyers stop caring about your "innovative solution" and start asking about price. The salespeople who win in commoditized markets win because of process, not product. They've mastered diagnosis, urgency, and navigating complexity when there's nothing shiny to distract the buyer. A Commoditized Market Is the Best Sales Training Ground If you're selling in a commoditized market right now, congratulations. You're getting an education most salespeople never get—how to compete when you're "just another vendor," how to create value when the product doesn't, how to win on process instead of features. Sell commodities at premium prices to buyers locked into competitor contracts, and you can sell anything. Master the fundamentals where there are no shortcuts, and those fundamentals become automatic. Move to a market with actual differentiation, and you don't just have a good product—you have a good product and the skills to sell it. Winning in Commoditized Selling The best training ground for sales isn't the hottest SaaS company or the coolest startup. It's the "boring," commoditized industries where the product doesn't do the work for you. Where you have to diagnose the problem, create urgency, and navigate complexity without flash to hide behind. The skills you build when nothing else can save you? Those are the skills that make you unstoppable everywhere else. -- If you want to sharpen the fundamentals that win in any market, start with prospecting. Download the free Seven Steps Prospecting Sequence Guide and build a process that creates urgency and fills your pipeline on purpose.

Also, both of you should try to think of a time when you had to pick a focus in your own jiu-jitsu journey and what the result wasYou're training a lot. You know the names of the positions. You've watched the instructionals. You've saved the Instagram clips.And somehow… you still feel like you kind of suck at everything.That usually doesn't mean you're bad at jiu-jitsu. It means you're training randomly.In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show, I'm joined by Bryce and Bryan Allen (the Allen Bros), and we break down how to stop guessing what to work on and start training with a real focus—even if you don't control what your gym is teaching that week.We talk about how to choose the right thing to train when there are a million options online, how to let your rounds organically reveal what actually needs work. We dig into why “did I win?” is a terrible metric for improvement, and how to build real self-coaching skills so you keep getting better no matter where you train.If you've ever thought, “I've learned everything… but I'm not good at anything,” this episode will help you fix that.Stop wasting rounds. Train what actually matters.I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience:  https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo")Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor's Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

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In "The Career Accelerator: Why Leaders Choose TMSA", Joe Lynch and Jennifer Karpus-Romain, Executive Director at the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA), discuss how specialized community and education drive logistics success. Growth follows connection.  About Jennifer Karpus-Romain Jennifer serves as the Executive Director at the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) and as an adjunct professor at Cuyahoga Community College teaching social media. Previously, she was Director of Marketing for Faye, a software integration firm, and has also held roles in the publishing and marketing industries, and managed her own content and publishing firm. Karpus-Romain has her Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University and received her MBA from Capella University. About Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA) Sales and marketing professionals in the logistics and transportation industry come to the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA)as the place to learn, to grow, to have fun together and to make lasting connections. Members enjoy access to live events, virtual forums and exclusive member-only benefits.  The association was founded in 1924 and has gone through many names and iterations throughout the years, but it's mission to be the resource for its members has never changed. Key Takeaways: The Career Accelerator: Why Leaders Choose TMSA In "The Career Accelerator: Why Leaders Choose TMSA", Joe Lynch and Jennifer Karpus-Romain, Executive Director at the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA), discuss how specialized community and education drive logistics success. Growth follows connection. A Century of Evolution: The TMSA isn't a "new kid on the block." Founded in 1924 (originally focused on railroad advertising), the association has spent over 102 years evolving alongside the industry. While the name has changed to reflect modern logistics, its core mission—to be the premier resource for sales and marketing professionals—has remained constant. The New "Track-Based" Educational Model: To provide better ROI, the TMSA has moved away from a one-size-fits-all approach. They now offer five distinct tracks: 1. Company Leader, 2. Sales Leader, 3. Sales Practitioner, 4. Marketing Leader, 5. Marketing Practitioner The Track-Based approach ensures that whether you are a solo marketer or a VP of Sales, you are networking and learning with peers facing your specific daily challenges. "Human First" Leadership in an AI World: Jennifer emphasizes that while tools like ChatGPT (which she humorously calls "Atlas") are vital for efficiency—especially for small teams—the human element is the true differentiator. In an era of automated emails and AI-generated content, leaders choose TMSA to learn how to keep their brand voice authentic and human. The "Tech Mic Drop" & AI Showdown: Rather than traditional, dry keynotes, the upcoming Elevate Conference (June 7–9 in Denver) features a technology showdown. Competitors must present real-world results and efficiencies rather than just sales pitches. This helps members cut through the "noise" of the saturated logistics tech market. Bridging the Sales and Marketing Gap: A major theme of the interview is the "merger" of sales and marketing (or "Smarketing"). Jennifer points out that marketing should be creating "sales enablement" content—like simple infographics—that salespeople actually use, while sales should be providing feedback on lead quality to create a unified revenue-generating engine. Real Insights from Shipper Panels: One of the highest-value segments of their events is the Shipper Panel. Jennifer explains that they bring in actual big-name shippers who give "brutally honest" feedback. This is a rare opportunity for sales and marketing teams to hear exactly how shippers want to be approached—and more importantly, what "cringe-worthy" tactics to avoid. Professional Development as a "Career Accelerator": For "teams of one" or those in "flyover states," TMSA provides a sense of community. Beyond just learning, it offers leadership opportunities through committee work that professionals might not get at their day jobs. Jennifer views the association as a place to "sharpen the sword" so members are ready when market conditions (like the recent freight recession) finally turn around. Learn More About The Career Accelerator: Why Leaders Choose TMSA Jennifer Karpus-Romain | Linkedin TMSA | Linkedin TMSA homepage TMSA membership page TMSA ELEVATE Event Page TMSA Membership Page that highlights Tracks Elevating Transportation Sales and Marketing with Jennifer Karpus-Romain | The Logistics of Logistics TMSA Key Takeaways with Jennifer Karpus-Romain | The Logistics of Logistics Building a Freight Sales & Marketing Community with Jennifer Karpus-Romain The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

In this episode of Inside Scoop, hosts Alex Dingman and Jeff Doss provide a deep dive into the recent Memphis Open and look ahead to the Compete Nationals on the West Coast. The episode is packed with tournament results, martial arts history, and a fun segment on the best "Kiyah" (yell) moments in sport karate.

In this episode of Essential Ingredients, Justine Reichman speaks with Gita, founder of gutBFF, about the importance of gut health and plant diversity in our diets. They discuss Gita's personal journey with health challenges, the role of food in wellness, and the entrepreneurial challenges she faced while launching her product. The conversation also touches on sustainability, consumer trust, and the growing awareness of nutrition, particularly among women. Gita emphasizes the need for more accessible information and the potential of the digital age to influence healthy eating habits.   Takeaways Gut BFF aims to simplify plant diversity in diets. 30 different plants are needed weekly for optimal gut health. Plant diversity includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Small steps can lead to significant health improvements. Food can be a preventative measure against diseases. Women are increasingly aware of nutrition's role in health. The digital age provides access to valuable health information. Entrepreneurship requires grit and adaptability. Building consumer trust is essential for success. Sustainability and waste reduction are important in food production.   Sound bites "Food is the first line of defense." "Every bite better be good for your body." "Entrepreneurship is a grit game."   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gut Health and gutBFF 01:02 The Importance of Plant Diversity 05:19 Personal Journey and Health Transformation 08:37 The Role of Food in Health and Wellness 10:03 Women and Nutrition Awareness 12:06 Digital Age and Access to Information 14:35 Entrepreneurial Journey and Challenges 18:48 Market Research and Competitors 21:16 Global Perspectives on Food and Nutrition 25:42 Sustainability and Waste Reduction 29:41 Building Trust with Consumers 32:18 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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In a world obsessed with visibility, there's a quiet exhaustion rising beneath the surface. Everyone is talking about personal branding. Stand out. Be visible. Polish your message. Optimize your strategy. But what if the reason your marketing feels heavy isn't because you lack a better brand… What if it's because you've outgrown the identity you've been performing? In this episode of Your Passion, Purpose & Personal Brand, we name what most high achievers feel but rarely say out loud: personal branding has quietly become performance. And performance is exhausting. This isn't about abandoning marketing. It's about rebuilding it from the only place that actually sustains trust. That's identity. If something inside you knows you've been performing confidence… curating authority… shaping yourself to stay promotable… this conversation will feel like relief. We're going upstream - beyond websites, logos, funnels, and visibility and into the deeper truth: Your identity is the strategy. Your presence is the brand. Your realness is the marketing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Personal branding has become a socially acceptable mask for many high performers. When identity is unclear, branding turns into performance. When identity is clear, your brand becomes an amplifier. Identity-led marketing creates resonance instead of volume. When identity leads, aligned clients become magnetic — not forced. Competitors become irrelevant when you operate from a truth that cannot be replicated. CONNECT WITH LISA LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/  WEBSITE: https://lisamcguire.com Beyond the Transaction Mastermind -  Apply to join the group: https://beyondthetransactionmm.com/register Sign up for Lisa's "so much more" newsletter: https://www.thediyframework.com/so-much-more-subscribe  Freedom Reset: Your Next Steps to Realignment  Register: https://go.lisamcguire.com/freedom-reset  Human Design Masterclass Waitlist: https://go.lisamcguire.com/human-design-masterclass-waitlist  Ideal Client Workshop Waitlist: https://go.lisamcguire.com/ideal-client-workshop-waitlist-icww785155  Get your free Human Design Bodygraph: https://lisamcguire.com/get-your-free-chart/ 

Introduced by our very own Andreas Munk Holm, this EUVC Live at GoWest series spotlights the thought leadership of policymakers, institutional investors, GPs, corporates, and public capital leaders around one defining question:How does Europe mobilise its own capital to secure its technological future?Across the sessions, one theme emerges repeatedly:Europe does not lack talent.It does not lack innovation.It does not lack savings.It lacks coordination.ShareIn The Case for a United European LP Strategy, Philippe Tibi (The Tibi Initiative, French Ministry for the Economy, Finance and Recovery; Professor at École Polytechnique Paris) lays out the macroeconomic argument.Europe holds over €35 trillion in household assets.Yet European champions too often scale under foreign ownership with foreign upside.The issue is not capital scarcity.It is capital allocation.Tibi's prescription is direct:Mobilise pension funds and insurers to treat venture and technology as core asset classes, not alternatives, but necessities.For returns.And for sovereignty.In The Path to a United European LP Strategy, Chris Elphick (BVCA) and Philippe Tibi discuss how this mobilisation is playing out in practice.The obstacles are structural:regulatory conservatismfragmented mandatescultural risk aversionlimited cross-border coordinationInstitutional allocations to venture remain near zero in many jurisdictions.Reform is not optional.If Europe wants to capture more of the value it creates, institutional capital must move.Succeeding in Venture as a Long-Term Capital Investor shifts from policy to portfolio construction.Christina Brinck (Volvo Group VC), Daniel Keiper-Knorr (Speedinvest), and Joe Schorge (Isomer) explore how to underwrite European venture in a fragmented but maturing ecosystem.Recurring themes include:diversification across cyclespower-law return dynamicspatience as a structural advantagestrategic alignment with industrial directionFrom pension capital to corporate balance sheets, venture is positioned not as optional exposure.But as essential infrastructure for participating in technological transformation.The conversation then turns to public capital as ecosystem infrastructure. In The Role of Public Capital in European Venture Outcomes, Michiel Scheffer (European Innovation Council) explains how the EIC has funded hundreds of deep-tech companies and attracted private capital at scale.The EIC has funded hundreds of deep-tech companies and attracted private capital at scale.Public capital, he argues, is not distortion.It is market completion.Especially in:deep techunderserved geographiesgrowth-stage financing gapsWhen private markets hesitate, public capital can anchor.Not to replace the market.But to enable it.In Catalyst or Competitor? Why the European Investment Fund Exists and How It Shapes Venture, Adem Yakisirer outlines how EIF has backed more than 1,600 fund managers and built a financing continuum from pre-seed to pre-IPO.EIF operates as:anchor investorcountercyclical stabiliserecosystem architectIn the following fireside Q&A, in which Adem is joined by Mia Grosen (Venture Partner in Catalyst or Competitor, Superseed) and Andreas Munk Holm, the tone becomes candid.Questions surface:Is Europe becoming too dependent on public anchors?Does institutional backing signal quality — or create complacency?How should sovereignty, defence, and deep tech priorities shape private capital behaviour?EIF strengthens the ecosystem.But it also becomes its gravitational centre.Across all sessions, the conclusion converges.Europe's constraint is not innovation.It is capital coordination.From LP mobilisation to cross-border collaboration.From private portfolio construction to public market-building.If Europe wants technological sovereignty and long-term competitiveness, capital must move:With intent.With alignment.With scale.

You'll discover how comfort and complacency quietly drain your momentum, hindering your growth until you deliberately challenge these subtle threats.Top 3 Highlights:You'll see how comfort often acts as a hidden competitor, stopping your personal and professional stretching.You'll recognize that complacency can disguise itself as stability, leading to your stagnation when unchecked.You'll learn that momentum is fragile; identifying and addressing subtle threats is crucial to maintaining yours.Episode Navigation:00:00 Identifying Quiet Threats to Growth03:25 Comfort: A Hidden Competitor06:03 Challenging Comfort and Complacency08:41 Momentum's Fragility and PotentialTake Action:Identify one comfort you've mistaken for safety and decide if it's protecting you or holding you back.Share This Episode:“Is comfort killing your growth?

If you're hiring cleared talent, you already know the market is moving fast—AI, clearance timelines, technical recruiting pressure…Today we're breaking down why ClearanceJobs Connect West is the event recruiters should prioritize this year. Tune in to learn about Connect West in one word and what kind of recruiter gets the most value from attending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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Send a textIn this episode Thomas' guest engages in a deep conversation, exploring his journey from a competitive athlete to a successful instructor and business owner. He shares insights about the transition from being a self-focused competitor to a mentor who prioritizes the growth of others. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, discipline, and the willingness to face challenges, drawing from his own experiences of moving to the United States and adapting to a new environment. Here is The RŌL Radio with an entrepreneur, 2023 World champion, and the owner of Risecore Jiu-Jitsu, Johnatha Alves.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1600 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/johnatha/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/risecorejiujitsu/?hl=enhttps://www.skool.com/johnatha-alves-2392/about?Episode Highlights:3:46 Finding a Passion for Your Work6:30 Shifting from a Competitor to a Coach11:54 Finding a Path Beyond Expectations23:14 Facing Your Fears29:35 Johnatha's Journey37:50 The Struggles of Moving to the US54:46 The Price of SuccessSupport the show

This is the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house, work together, and have their lives taped. Find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real…. The Real World. Eric Nies steps Behind The Rope. Mr. Eric Nies was part of the granddaddy of all of reality TV, the original Real World, New York, Season One. THE show that changed, introduced, formed and revolutionized Reality TV. With no prior reality show to look to, we discuss how that makes the Real World, New York, Season One possibly the most authentic reality TV show ever. Eric discusses his hesitations to do certain things not knowing how the final product would turn out and the influence of producers and editing back then. Eric discusses what MTV was like back in the day when it played music all day and how he thought the Real World would maybe be a little show that a few people watched. On that note, we talk about how life suddenly changed once the show aired and became a blockbuster of supreme magnitude. We discuss his house mates Julie, Norman, Heather, Kevin, Becky and Andre and who he keeps in touch with today. He explains how once the Real World ended he was offered the gig as host of Club MTV, which led to MTV's The Grind (also featuring a pre RHOBH Camille Grammer), which led to The Grind Workout Videos, which led to a long career as both a Competitor and Host of the classic MTV juggernaut The Challenge. He had movie offers, modeling offers and who could forget that Bruce Weber photoshoot book he was in with his brother (Google It). Being the hot commodity in town, no one said no. Money, fame, booze, drugs, women, anything at his fingertips that he wanted, Eric seemingly had it all. Until he didn't. With an addictive personality, Eric finally hit rock bottom and had his “aha" moment when he realized he needed to transform his life. Eric and David discuss the aftermath of being in the spotlight, how fame is possibly the most addictive drug of all, the highs and lows of the entertainment business and how to navigate it successfully and come out the other side. @nies.eric @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: GROW THERAPY - GrowTherapy.com/VELVET (Whatever Challenges You're Facing, Grow Therapy Is Here To Help QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices