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What if the thing standing between you and your best business year has nothing to do with your strategy, your niche, or your packages?What if it's five simple daily habits that take less than an hour total, and most service providers are skipping them completely?I ran a 30-day Standards of Excellence Challenge inside Strategist Society at the start of 2026, and y'all, the results completely blew my mind. Students went from zero clients to three clients in 30 days. Others booked their first VIP days. Some revived contracts they thought were dead in the water. And all of it came from five non-negotiable daily habits.I've been doing these habits for two years. I know the Strategist Society members who do them consistently get the best results. But this was the first time we'd ever run a 30-day challenge around them, and now I'm taking you behind the scenes so you can implement them too.These are the Standards of Excellence, and today I'm breaking down all five.In this episode:The episode teaches five simple daily habits (“Standards of Excellence”) that improve mindset, consistency, and business growth.Consistent daily actions matter more than complicated strategies for building a successful business.Daily client conversations and outreach are the primary drivers of predictable revenue growth.Repeating small habits creates identity and mindset shifts that help business owners show up more confidently.Sustainable habits designed for busy service providers produce long-term momentum without burnout.Resources & Links:Ready to scale past $10K months? Learn about Strategist Society: https://thestrategistsociety.comJust getting started as a service provider? https://conversionsforclients.comFollow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serve-scale-soar/id1477998650Follow Brandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandimowlesFollow Brandi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brandiandcompany

Love is not a feeling.  It's a daily choice, a habit practiced proactively.   Summary What if intimacy isn't built in the big moments, but in the small ones you almost miss? In this episode, we explore the idea of bids for connection, the everyday ways we reach for each other through a question, a touch, a story, or even a glance across the room. We talk about what happens when those bids are noticed and met with kindness, and what slowly unfolds when they are ignored. You'll hear how responsiveness, presence, and emotional generosity shape trust, passion, and long-term happiness more than grand romantic gestures ever could. If you want a stronger, closer relationship, this conversation will help you see the simple choices that build intimacy over time. Couple Discussion Questions What are some small bids that you make that I may not always notice? What is one simple way we could turn toward each other more consistently this week? Key Takeaways Bids are everyday requests for connection. They can be verbal or nonverbal, big or small, serious or playful. Turning toward builds trust and intimacy. Consistent responsiveness creates emotional safety and closeness. Ignored bids create distance over time. Missed or rejected bids often lead to frustration, criticism, and disconnection. Vulnerability grows through small, repeated moments. Clear, honest bids and kind responses strengthen intimacy more than grand gestures.   Resources https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/the-case-for-centering-your-life-around-romantic-love https://therapygroupdc.com/therapist-dc-blog/bids-for-connection-why-small-gestures-matter-in-relationships/ https://www.gottman.com/blog/want-to-improve-your-relationship-start-paying-more-attention-to-bids/ MFP Guide to Communication  https://messyfamilyproject.org/guide/communication/

If you feel invisible, you may not be touching your database enough.   On this live call-in episode of Stay Paid, we tackle three powerful business challenges: burnout from doing everything yourself, why listings aren't selling (hint: it's not your marketing), and how to stay top of mind in a competitive market.    From the "treadmill stage" of business to the hard pricing conversations most agents avoid, this episode breaks down practical strategies for leverage, buyer generation, and building referral momentum. If you want to grow without burning out, price listings properly, and create consistent touchpoints that drive referrals, this episode is packed with actionable advice.  

Jeremy Zakis analyzes the Australian men's T20 cricket team's poor cohesion and experimental failures while highlighting the consistent, professional success of the national women's team.1935

304: Declutter Your Digital Chaos: Organizing Files for Productivity On the podcast today is Tracy Hoth, a life coach and professional organizer with over 16 years of experience. Tracy helps coaches and business owners transform their busy, cluttered operations into organized, CEO-level businesses—so they can calmly make more money while working fewer hours. Her specialty is stepping in to organize digital files, systems, and workflows so you can finally focus on the work that matters most. I'm excited for you to hear this conversation and learn how organization can create both clarity and profitability in your business. Topics Mentioned: Digital Organization Structured Systems for Executive Function Overcoming Resistance to Change Key Thoughts:  Personal identity and past experiences can influence one's ability to stay organized. Structured systems support individuals with executive function challenges. Consistent systems build organizational skills. Simple file structures and organization of bookmarks streamlines operations. Understanding the root of resistance, such as lack of time or energy, is crucial for change. Sort and purge before making decisions.     Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams   Contact Tracy: Email: tracy@simplysquaredaway.com Instagram: @tracyhoth LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tracyhoth/ Website: simplysquaredaway.com   References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions

UK streaming services face new accessibility rules under the 2024 Media Act, requiring Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and others to meet minimum standards for audio description, subtitles, and signed content. Steveen Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the UK's updated approach to on-demand accessibility, now overseen by Ofcom. The 2024 Media Act extends broadcast standards to major streaming platforms with 500,000+ users, establishing minimum requirements of 80% subtitled content, 10% audio described, and 5% signed programming. They discuss the delayed rollout—consultations through 2026, enforcement by 2027, and a four-year compliance period—sparking debate over why services need so long to implement features that largely already exist. RNIB's Sonali Rai joins to explore industry challenges including resource allocation, content discoverability, and metadata issues that prevent audio description from “travelling” across platforms. The conversation also covers: The potential global impact of UK regulation. Calls for higher AD thresholds and consistent accessibility. The role of AI in future audio description. Accessibility gaps on social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Subscribe to Double Tap for more in-depth conversations on accessible technology and media. Share your thoughts via email at feedback@doubletaponair.com or WhatsApp at +1 613-481-0144. Relevant Links RNIB: https://www.rnib.org.uk Inside Access Live: https://insideaccess.live Ofcom Media Act 2024: https://www.ofcom.org.uk Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What separates high performers from everyone else? It's not talent. It's not intelligence. It's not even experience. It's consistency. In this episode, Chris and Melissa unpack why consistency might be the single greatest differentiator in business, parenting, marriage, health — and life. Chris shares something he teaches in sales leadership: the highest performers are consistently coachable, consistently curious, and consistently willing to refine their craft. Ironically, it's often lower performers who assume they've "already figured it out." The best stay students. That conversation led to a bigger family reflection. For 2026, the Smith family chose a single word to guide their year: Consistent. Not because they were failing — but because they recognized that almost every area of growth depends on sustained effort. Health goals. Marriage habits. Business development. Family routines. Spiritual practices. None of them collapse because of lack of knowledge. They collapse because of inconsistency. Chris shares a powerful quote their son Tanner selected: "Success isn't owned, it's rented — and the rent is due every day." That line captures the heart of this episode. Everyone can be disciplined for a week. Most can push for a month. Few can sustain effort once excitement fades. They explore some of the biggest threats to consistency: Busyness Boredom Short-term motivation Missing once and quitting altogether One powerful reframe that surfaces: Motivation is unreliable. Vision is sustaining. When you attach your habit to a bigger identity — to the kind of parent, partner, leader, or human you want to become — consistency stops being about willpower and starts being about alignment. Chris shares how coaching basketball didn't stay alive because it was exciting every day. It stayed alive because the vision expanded. It became about mentorship, leadership, and impact — not just a sport. The takeaway is simple but demanding: Anything worthwhile requires showing up after the novelty fades. And the moment you stop expecting it to feel exciting all the time is the moment you actually grow. The real question they leave listeners with: What in your life deserves long-term consistency — even if it isn't always thrilling? Because the difference between who you are and who you want to become may simply be how long you're willing to stay consistent. LINKS: All Links Family Brand!  stan.store/familybrand familybrand.com/quiz familybrand.com/retreats.   Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 – Pepper makes a guest appearance! (Our fam dog) 01:00 – The three traits of high performers: coachable, curious, consistent 02:30 – The myth of "experience" without growth 03:30 – Why curiosity matters 04:30 – Introducing the 2026 family word: Consistent 05:30 – How the Smith family chooses a word of the year 07:00 – Scripture and quote for 2026 08:00 – The great divider: consistency 09:30 – "We were doing so good at…" 10:30 – What derails consistency: busyness and boredom 12:30 – The 90-day drop-off pattern 14:30 – Where does motivation come from? 16:00 – Obsession and high performance 17:30 – Vision sustains consistency 19:00 – Anything worthwhile requires grit 20:00 – Practical takeaway: what needs consistency in your life?

Patanjali speaks of practice as a means to stilling the mind. Consistent practice is the key.

Do you strive to build healthy relationships in your life—the kind rooted in clarity, boundaries, and mutual respect? If so, here's a question we often overlook: Are you giving that same care and intention to your relationship with money?In today's episode, “You're Already in a Relationship With Money — Is It a Healthy One?” host Jacquette invites listeners to rethink how they engage with their finances. She breaks down why every healthy relationship—money included—needs clear expectations, well‑placed boundaries, and a foundation that can actually sustain you. Because financial decisions aren't purely logical, but are shaped by emotions, habits, and the stories we carry, Jacquette encourages you to pay attention to the health of your relationship with money, the quality of your choices, and how you interpret the results.Healthy doesn't mean perfect. It means functional, supportive, and aligned with who you're becoming. So don't let past skepticism about “having a relationship with your money” keep you from creating better outcomes. You're already in one—this episode helps you make it a healthier, more empowering one.Clarity: Money Clarity | 5 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself — Jacquette TimmonsWant More? Check Out:www.jacquettetimmons.comwww.jacquettetimmons.com/digital-productswww.instagram.com/jacquettemtimmonsBuyMeACoffee.com/JacquetteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes Jacqui Bryan for a thoughtful exploration of social jet lag, a growing phenomenon impacting wellness, especially for cancer survivors and caregivers. Together, they focus on how circadian misalignment between work, social commitments, and biological rhythms can disrupt sleep, influence nutrition, and increase disease risk, including the development of chronic inflammation. Saranne shares her own experiences, drawing on energy from social interactions and routine challenges, while Jacqui brings a scientific perspective, detailing the importance of maintaining healthy schedules. The conversation weaves humor, practical tips, and an encouraging call to awareness as they discuss actionable strategies for improving sleep hygiene and self-care, paving a path for healthier living and recovery for those facing cancer, including Stage IV. Jacqui Bryan is a certified health coach, functional medicine expert, whole health educator, and registered nurse. With over twenty years as a cancer survivor and extensive experience helping individuals improve their routines, Jacqui delivers evidence-based insights into sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle approaches for healing and wellness. Her deep understanding of circadian rhythms and holistic health makes her a knowledgeable guide for listeners seeking scientifically informed, realistic advice. "The more misaligned these clocks are, the higher our odds are of developing certain diseases." ~Jacqui Bryan Today on Beating Cancer Daily:·     Social jet lag stems from mismatches between work, social, and biological clocks, impacting sleep and overall health·     Consistent routines for sleep and eating help regulate circadian rhythms and support healing·     Screen time and blue light exposure at night can suppress melatonin production, making sleep more difficult·     Chronic social jet lag is linked to inflammation and increased risk of psychiatric, metabolic, and chronic illnesses·     Physical activity and exposure to natural light during the day help restore and support healthy circadian rhythms·     Heavy meals, alcohol, caffeine, and even chocolate close to bedtime can disrupt sleep quality·     Keeping a self-care schedule and journal can boost motivation by linking behaviors to positive feelings·     Self-awareness and habit stacking are practical ways to implement gradual change, improving daily wellness for cancer survivors and caregivers Resources Mentioned:ComedyCures Foundation ComedyCures free laugh line: 1-888-8 HA HA HA HA Guest Contact Information: Jacqui Bryan 2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 140 countries across 7 continents and features over 400 original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. 

Welcome to the Angel Mystic Podcast. In this episode, I'm talking directly to spiritual, intuitive women who feel like their income goes up and down no matter how gifted, heart-led, or devoted they are to their work. If you've ever wondered why consistent money feels so hard, this conversation is for you.I want to start by saying something that might be exactly what you need to hear. There is nothing wrong with you. If your income fluctuates, it doesn't mean you're bad at business, out of alignment, or being tested by the Universe. It also doesn't mean you need another healing or fixing. The real reason is far simpler and far more compassionate. Spiritual women were never taught how to build something sustainable.In this episode, I explore why visibility feels unsafe, why consistency can feel exhausting, and how fear often disguises itself as intuition. I talk about the hidden reasons spiritual women undercharge, overgive, and end up resenting businesses they once loved. I also share why “pay what you want” models often create instability rather than abundance, and how charging properly is not greed, but a foundation for service, stability, and impact.Toward the end of the episode, I invite you into a simple self-reflection exercise to help you identify where inconsistency is really coming from, without judgement or shame. I also share details about the Abundant Business Course, which is designed to bring together mindset, structure, strategy, and spirituality so you can finally create steady, sustainable income in a way that feels aligned.I close the episode with an Angel card reading for the week ahead, offering guidance around manifestation, support, release, nature, health, and standing in your truth. If you recognised yourself anywhere in this episode, know this: you are not failing, you are evolving.Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you usually listen to the Angel Mystic - just search Angel Mystic Podcast and you'll find it.Host Bio:Amanda Tooke renowned Spiritual Teacher and NLP Manifestation Coach is the host of the Angel Mystic Podcast. With a passion for helping women experience happiness and fulfilment by connecting with their Angels, manifesting their desires, so they can live with daily ease and flow for an abundant life. Her engaging storytelling and valuable insights make her podcast a captivating listen. As she shares her own stories, interviews inspiring guests and answers your questions around Angels, Spirituality and Manifesting. LINKS Doors are open to ABC – The Abundant Business Course – Find out more here - https://hi.theangelmystic.co.uk/abc If you are interested in finding out more about 1:1 Coaching, drop me an email to – hello@theangelmystic.co.uk Spiritualversity Doors are OPEN NOW. Join for just £25 per year! - https://hi.theAngelmystic.co.uk/spiritualversity Join Amanda's online communities: Free Community Group on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AbunManInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/theAngelmystic/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@theAngelmysticYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AmandaTookeTheAngelMystic The Angel Mystic Shop - https://hi.theangelmystic.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene interviews Jay Patel, fund manager at Proptex and a real estate entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience across residential rehabs, foreclosures, commercial properties, assisted living facilities, and more. Jay shares how a major loss in the stock market after 9/11 shifted his focus permanently toward real estate, where tangible assets, predictable comps, and strategic leverage offered more control and long-term stability. Jay explains why buying right is everything in real estate, how disciplined underwriting separates professionals from hobby investors, and why leverage—when used properly—can dramatically amplify returns. He also discusses the dangers of overexposure to a single asset type, the importance of diversification even within real estate, and how tax strategy and depreciation play a crucial role in compounding wealth. The conversation also dives into retirement strategy, the power of consistent double-digit returns, and why preservation of capital becomes more important than chasing "sexy" returns over time. Jay outlines how structured funds can offer diversification, liquidity, and steady income while eliminating the day-to-day burden of property management. In this episode, you will hear: How Jay transitioned from stock trading to full-time real estate after 9/11 Why foreclosures can be powerful—but only with proper due diligence The difference between amateur and professional real estate investing How leverage can turn modest appreciation into significant equity growth Why diversification within real estate matters just as much as diversification across asset classes The role of depreciation and tax strategy in long-term wealth building How consistent 10–11% returns can outperform higher-risk strategies over time Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover these conversations and supports the show's growth. Supporting Resources Connect with Jay: Website: https://proptex.com/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaypatelproptex  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proptexfunds/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaypatel-mls/  Connect with Jonathan: Website - www.streamlined.properties  YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos  Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene  Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties    Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/streamlinen​j Bigger Pockets -  www.biggerpockets.com/users/jonathangreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties  Email - info@streamlined.properties   This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.

Carl and Mike are joined by Brian Oliver as they discuss the latest on the Hawks and why Jonathan Kuminga can provide the Hawks with consistent shooting from the wing

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Chris Cieslak, CEO of BladeBug, joins the show to discuss how their walking robot is making ultrasonic blade inspections faster and more accessible. They cover new horizontal scanning capabilities for lay down yards, blade root inspections for bushing defects, and plans to expand into North America in 2026. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Welcome to Uptime Spotlight, shining Light on Wind. Energy’s brightest innovators. This is the Progress Powering Tomorrow. Allen Hall: Chris, welcome back to the show.  Chris Cieslak: It’s great to be back. Thank you very much for having me on again.  Allen Hall: It’s great to see you in person, and a lot has been happening at Blade Bugs since the last time I saw Blade Bug in person. Yeah, the robot. It looks a lot different and it has really new capabilities.  Chris Cieslak: So we’ve continued to develop our ultrasonic, non-destructive testing capabilities of the blade bug robot. Um, but what we’ve now added to its capabilities is to do horizontal blade scans as well. So we’re able to do blades that are in lay down yards or blades that have come down for inspections as well as up tower. So we can do up tower, down tower inspections. We’re trying to capture. I guess the opportunity to inspect blades after transportation when they get delivered to site, to look [00:01:00] for any transport damage or anything that might have been missed in the factory inspections. And then we can do subsequent installation inspections as well to make sure there’s no mishandling damage on those blades. So yeah, we’ve been just refining what we can do with the NDT side of things and improving its capabilities  Joel Saxum: was that need driven from like market response and people say, Hey, we need, we need. We like the blade blood product. We like what you’re doing, but we need it here. Or do you guys just say like, Hey, this is the next, this is the next thing we can do. Why not?  Chris Cieslak: It was very much market response. We had a lot of inquiries this year from, um, OEMs, blade manufacturers across the board with issues within their blades that need to be inspected on the ground, up the tap, any which way they can. There there was no, um, rhyme or reason, which was better, but the fact that he wanted to improve the ability of it horizontally has led the. Sort of modifications that you’ve seen and now we’re doing like down tower, right? Blade scans. Yeah. A really fast breed. So  Joel Saxum: I think the, the important thing there is too is that because of the way the robot is built [00:02:00] now, when you see NDT in a factory, it’s this robot rolls along this perfectly flat concrete floor and it does this and it does that. But the way the robot is built, if a blade is sitting in a chair trailing edge up, or if it’s flap wise, any which way the robot can adapt to, right? And the idea is. We, we looked at it today and kind of the new cage and the new things you have around it with all the different encoders and for the heads and everything is you can collect data however is needed. If it’s rasterized, if there’s a vector, if there’s a line, if we go down a bond line, if we need to scan a two foot wide path down the middle of the top of the spa cap, we can do all those different things and all kinds of orientations. That’s a fantastic capability.  Chris Cieslak: Yeah, absolutely. And it, that’s again for the market needs. So we are able to scan maybe a meter wide in one sort of cord wise. Pass of that probe whilst walking in the span-wise direction. So we’re able to do that raster scan at various spacing. So if you’ve got a defect that you wanna find that maximum 20 mil, we’ll just have a 20 mil step [00:03:00] size between each scan. If you’ve got a bigger tolerance, we can have 50 mil, a hundred mil it, it’s so tuneable and it removes any of the variability that you get from a human to human operator doing that scanning. And this is all about. Repeatable, consistent high quality data that you can then use to make real informed decisions about the state of those blades and act upon it. So this is not about, um, an alternative to humans. It’s just a better, it’s just an evolution of how humans do it. We can just do it really quick and it’s probably, we, we say it’s like six times faster than a human, but actually we’re 10 times faster. We don’t need to do any of the mapping out of the blade, but it’s all encoded all that data. We know where the robot is as we walk. That’s all captured. And then you end up with really. Consistent data. It doesn’t matter who’s operating a robot, the robot will have those settings preset and you just walk down the blade, get that data, and then our subject matter experts, they’re offline, you know, they are in their offices, warm, cozy offices, reviewing data from multiple sources of robots. And it’s about, you know, improving that [00:04:00] efficiency of getting that report out to the customer and letting ’em know what’s wrong with their blades, actually,  Allen Hall: because that’s always been the drawback of, with NDT. Is that I think the engineers have always wanted to go do it. There’s been crush core transportation damage, which is sometimes hard to see. You can maybe see a little bit of a wobble on the blade service, but you’re not sure what’s underneath. Bond line’s always an issue for engineering, but the cost to take a person, fly them out to look at a spot on a blade is really expensive, especially someone who is qualified. Yeah, so the, the difference now with play bug is you can have the technology to do the scan. Much faster and do a lot of blades, which is what the de market demand is right now to do a lot of blades simultaneously and get the same level of data by the review, by the same expert just sitting somewhere else.  Chris Cieslak: Absolutely.  Joel Saxum: I think that the quality of data is a, it’s something to touch on here because when you send someone out to the field, it’s like if, if, if I go, if I go to the wall here and you go to the wall here and we both take a paintbrush, we paint a little bit [00:05:00] different, you’re probably gonna be better. You’re gonna be able to reach higher spots than I can.  Allen Hall: This is true.  Joel Saxum: That’s true. It’s the same thing with like an NDT process. Now you’re taking the variability of the technician out of it as well. So the data quality collection at the source, that’s what played bug ducts.  Allen Hall: Yeah,  Joel Saxum: that’s the robotic processes. That is making sure that if I scan this, whatever it may be, LM 48.7 and I do another one and another one and another one, I’m gonna get a consistent set of quality data and then it’s goes to analysis. We can make real decisions off.  Allen Hall: Well, I, I think in today’s world now, especially with transportation damage and warranties, that they’re trying to pick up a lot of things at two years in that they could have picked up free installation. Yeah. Or lifting of the blades. That world is changing very rapidly. I think a lot of operators are getting smarter about this, but they haven’t thought about where do we go find the tool.  Speaker: Yeah.  Allen Hall: And, and I know Joel knows that, Hey, it, it’s Chris at Blade Bug. You need to call him and get to the technology. But I think for a lot of [00:06:00] operators around the world, they haven’t thought about the cost They’re paying the warranty costs, they’re paying the insurance costs they’re paying because they don’t have the set of data. And it’s not tremendously expensive to go do. But now the capability is here. What is the market saying? Is it, is it coming back to you now and saying, okay, let’s go. We gotta, we gotta mobilize. We need 10 of these blade bugs out here to go, go take a scan. Where, where, where are we at today?  Chris Cieslak: We’ve hads. Validation this year that this is needed. And it’s a case of we just need to be around for when they come back round for that because the, the issues that we’re looking for, you know, it solves the problem of these new big 80 a hundred meter plus blades that have issues, which shouldn’t. Frankly exist like process manufacturer issues, but they are there. They need to be investigated. If you’re an asset only, you wanna know that. Do I have a blade that’s likely to fail compared to one which is, which is okay? And sort of focus on that and not essentially remove any uncertainty or worry that you have about your assets. ’cause you can see other [00:07:00] turbine blades falling. Um, so we are trying to solve that problem. But at the same time, end of warranty claims, if you’re gonna be taken over these blades and doing the maintenance yourself, you wanna know that what you are being given. It hasn’t gotten any nasties lurking inside that’s gonna bite you. Joel Saxum: Yeah.  Chris Cieslak: Very expensively in a few years down the line. And so you wanna be able to, you know, tick a box, go, actually these are fine. Well actually these are problems. I, you need to give me some money so I can perform remedial work on these blades. And then you end of life, you know, how hard have they lived? Can you do an assessment to go, actually you can sweat these assets for longer. So we, we kind of see ourselves being, you know, useful right now for the new blades, but actually throughout the value chain of a life of a blade. People need to start seeing that NDT ultrasonic being one of them. We are working on other forms of NDT as well, but there are ways of using it to just really remove a lot of uncertainty and potential risk for that. You’re gonna end up paying through the, you know, through the, the roof wall because you’ve underestimated something or you’ve missed something, which you could have captured with a, with a quick inspection.  Joel Saxum: To [00:08:00] me, NDT has been floating around there, but it just hasn’t been as accessible or easy. The knowledge hasn’t been there about it, but the what it can do for an operator. In de-risking their fleet is amazing. They just need to understand it and know it. But you guys with the robotic technology to me, are bringing NDT to the masses  Chris Cieslak: Yeah.  Joel Saxum: In a way that hasn’t been able to be done, done before  Chris Cieslak: that. And that that’s, we, we are trying to really just be able to roll it out at a way that you’re not limited to those limited experts in the composite NDT world. So we wanna work with them, with the C-N-C-C-I-C NDTs of this world because they are the expertise in composite. So being able to interpret those, those scams. Is not a quick thing to become proficient at. So we are like, okay, let’s work with these people, but let’s give them the best quality data, consistent data that we possibly can and let’s remove those barriers of those limited people so we can roll it out to the masses. Yeah, and we are that sort of next level of information where it isn’t just seen as like a nice to have, it’s like an essential to have, but just how [00:09:00] we see it now. It’s not NDT is no longer like, it’s the last thing that we would look at. It should be just part of the drones. It should inspection, be part of the internal crawlers regimes. Yeah, it’s just part of it. ’cause there isn’t one type of inspection that ticks all the boxes. There isn’t silver bullet of NDT. And so it’s just making sure that you use the right system for the right inspection type. And so it’s complementary to drones, it’s complimentary to the internal drones, uh, crawlers. It’s just the next level to give you certainty. Remove any, you know, if you see something indicated on a a on a photograph. That doesn’t tell you the true picture of what’s going on with the structure. So this is really about, okay, I’ve got an indication of something there. Let’s find out what that really is. And then with that information you can go, right, I know a repair schedule is gonna take this long. The downtime of that turbine’s gonna be this long and you can plan it in. ’cause everyone’s already got limited budgets, which I think why NDT hasn’t taken off as it should have done because nobody’s got money for more inspections. Right. Even though there is a money saving to be had long term, everyone is fighting [00:10:00] fires and you know, they’ve really got a limited inspection budget. Drone prices or drone inspections have come down. It’s sort, sort of rise to the bottom. But with that next value add to really add certainty to what you’re trying to inspect without, you know, you go to do a day repair and it ends up being three months or something like, well  Allen Hall: that’s the lightning,  Joel Saxum: right? Allen Hall: Yeah. Lightning is the, the one case where every time you start to scarf. The exterior of the blade, you’re not sure how deep that’s going and how expensive it is. Yeah, and it always amazes me when we talk to a customer and they’re started like, well, you know, it’s gonna be a foot wide scarf, and now we’re into 10 meters and now we’re on the inside. Yeah. And the outside. Why did you not do an NDT? It seems like money well spent Yeah. To do, especially if you have a, a quantity of them. And I think the quantity is a key now because in the US there’s 75,000 turbines worldwide, several hundred thousand turbines. The number of turbines is there. The number of problems is there. It makes more financial sense today than ever because drone [00:11:00]information has come down on cost. And the internal rovers though expensive has also come down on cost. NDT has also come down where it’s now available to the masses. Yeah. But it has been such a mental barrier. That barrier has to go away. If we’re going going to keep blades in operation for 25, 30 years, I  Joel Saxum: mean, we’re seeing no  Allen Hall: way you can do it  Joel Saxum: otherwise. We’re seeing serial defects. But the only way that you can inspect and or control them is with NDT now.  Allen Hall: Sure.  Joel Saxum: And if we would’ve been on this years ago, we wouldn’t have so many, what is our term? Blade liberations liberating  Chris Cieslak: blades.  Joel Saxum: Right, right.  Allen Hall: What about blade route? Can the robot get around the blade route and see for the bushings and the insert issues? Chris Cieslak: Yeah, so the robot can, we can walk circumferentially around that blade route and we can look for issues which are affecting thousands of blades. Especially in North America. Yeah.  Allen Hall: Oh yeah.  Chris Cieslak: So that is an area that is. You know, we are lucky that we’ve got, um, a warehouse full of blade samples or route down to tip, and we were able to sort of calibrate, verify, prove everything in our facility to [00:12:00] then take out to the field because that is just, you know, NDT of bushings is great, whether it’s ultrasonic or whether we’re using like CMS, uh, type systems as well. But we can really just say, okay, this is the area where the problem is. This needs to be resolved. And then, you know, we go to some of the companies that can resolve those issues with it. And this is really about played by being part of a group of technologies working together to give overall solutions  Allen Hall: because the robot’s not that big. It could be taken up tower relatively easily, put on the root of the blade, told to walk around it. You gotta scan now, you know. It’s a lot easier than trying to put a technician on ropes out there for sure.  Chris Cieslak: Yeah.  Allen Hall: And the speed up it.  Joel Saxum: So let’s talk about execution then for a second. When that goes to the field from you, someone says, Chris needs some help, what does it look like? How does it work?  Chris Cieslak: Once we get a call out, um, we’ll do a site assessment. We’ve got all our rams, everything in place. You know, we’ve been on turbines. We know the process of getting out there. We’re all GWO qualified and go to site and do their work. Um, for us, we can [00:13:00] turn up on site, unload the van, the robot is on a blade in less than an hour. Ready to inspect? Yep. Typically half an hour. You know, if we’ve been on that same turbine a number of times, it’s somewhere just like clockwork. You know, muscle memory comes in, you’ve got all those processes down, um, and then it’s just scanning. Our robot operator just presses a button and we just watch it perform scans. And as I said, you know, we are not necessarily the NDT experts. We obviously are very mindful of NDT and know what scans look like. But if there’s any issues, we have a styling, we dial in remote to our supplement expert, they can actually remotely take control, change the settings, parameters.  Allen Hall: Wow.  Chris Cieslak: And so they’re virtually present and that’s one of the beauties, you know, you don’t need to have people on site. You can have our general, um, robot techs to do the work, but you still have that comfort of knowing that the data is being overlooked if need be by those experts.  Joel Saxum: The next level, um, commercial evolution would be being able to lease the kit to someone and or have ISPs do it for [00:14:00] you guys kinda globally, or what is the thought  Chris Cieslak: there? Absolutely. So. Yeah, so we to, to really roll this out, we just wanna have people operate in the robots as if it’s like a drone. So drone inspection companies are a classic company that we see perfectly aligned with. You’ve got the sky specs of this world, you know, you’ve got drone operator, they do a scan, they can find something, put the robot up there and get that next level of information always straight away and feed that into their systems to give that insight into that customer. Um, you know, be it an OEM who’s got a small service team, they can all be trained up. You’ve got general turbine technicians. They’ve all got G We working at height. That’s all you need to operate the bay by road, but you don’t need to have the RAA level qualified people, which are in short supply anyway. Let them do the jobs that we are not gonna solve. They can do the big repairs we are taking away, you know, another problem for them, but giving them insights that make their job easier and more successful by removing any of those surprises when they’re gonna do that work.  Allen Hall: So what’s the plans for 2026 then? Chris Cieslak: 2026 for us is to pick up where 2025 should have ended. [00:15:00] So we were, we were meant to be in the States. Yeah. On some projects that got postponed until 26. So it’s really, for us North America is, um, what we’re really, as you said, there’s seven, 5,000 turbines there, but there’s also a lot of, um, turbines with known issues that we can help determine which blades are affected. And that involves blades on the ground, that involves blades, uh, that are flying. So. For us, we wanna get out to the states as soon as possible, so we’re working with some of the OEMs and, and essentially some of the asset owners.  Allen Hall: Chris, it’s so great to meet you in person and talk about the latest that’s happening. Thank you. With Blade Bug, if people need to get ahold of you or Blade Bug, how do they do that?  Chris Cieslak: I, I would say LinkedIn is probably the best place to find myself and also Blade Bug and contact us, um, through that.  Allen Hall: Alright, great. Thanks Chris for joining us and we will see you at the next. So hopefully in America, come to America sometime. We’d love to see you there.  Chris Cieslak: Thank you very [00:16:00] much.

Episode 627 Schedule a one on one free coaching call, click here or visit LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com. Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, Carl White sits down with Kevin Gillespie to tackle one of the most misunderstood tools in a loan officer's business: the CRM. They unpack why so many LOs either hide inside their CRM to avoid making calls or ignore it altogether, and how both extremes quietly cost them deals every single month. They break down the biggest mistakes loan officers make, including expecting automation to replace conversations, letting their database go stale, overcomplicating campaigns, and promoting the company brand while forgetting that people refer people, not logos. Carl shares why the CRM should support your calls, not substitute for them, and how simple systems beat fancy setups every time. You will also hear the math behind why every 100 contacts in your database can be worth 12 loans a year, how "octopus marketing" keeps you top of mind across multiple channels, and why retargeted ads to your database and referral partners can dramatically increase your visibility for just a few dollars a day. If you are a loan officer or branch leader who wants to stop overthinking your CRM and start turning it into a predictable income machine, this episode lays out a simple, practical game plan you can implement immediately. If you are a branch manager or owner who wants help building a branded, attraction-based marketing system that actually drives production, learn more at ProfitDrivenPlan.com.

After 35+ years of closing deals across industries, Corey Kupfer shares the practical strategies that separate deals that close from deals that die in the final stretch. This remastered solocast from the early days of DealQuest delivers timeless advice on getting deals across the finish line. In this solocast episode of the DealQuest Podcast, host Corey Kupfer breaks down the critical factors that determine whether your deal actually closes or falls apart at the last minute. Drawing from decades of experience as an M&A attorney, entrepreneur, and dealmaker, Corey addresses the mental traps, preparation gaps, and emotional triggers that derail otherwise successful transactions. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: In this episode, you'll discover why mentally closing a deal before it actually closes is the biggest mistake dealmakers make, and how "spending the money in your mind" sabotages your focus and negotiating position. Corey explains the concept of pre-due diligence and why preparation before the LOI stage prevents deals from falling apart during buyer scrutiny. You'll learn how to identify your true bottom line and get total clarity on what's acceptable and what's not. The episode covers how ego and emotional attachment blow deals that would otherwise succeed, the strategic balance of bringing in key stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality, and how to keep deal momentum alive through consistent engagement with your professional team. WHY DEALS DIE: Most deals don't fall apart because of bad terms or major due diligence discoveries. They fall apart because someone mentally checked out too early. The moment you sign the LOI and start treating the deal as done, you stop focusing on the critical work still required. You stop keeping your due diligence clean. You stop maintaining pace. You stop staying hungry for the close. The other side senses this shift, issues arise that could have been managed, and momentum dies. PRE-DUE DILIGENCE PREPARATION: One of the best ways to ensure deals close is preparation that happens before negotiations even heat up. If you're selling your company, experienced advisors know what buyers will examine. If you're raising capital, they know what investors will scrutinize. The goal is to be fully prepared and looking great before their team starts asking questions. Many deals fall apart during due diligence because sellers haven't done this preparation work. When there's smoke, buyers think there's fire. One issue makes them worry about ten others they haven't found yet. TRUE BOTTOM LINE CLARITY: This connects to a fundamental negotiating principle from Corey's Authentic Negotiating book. You need total clarity on exactly what's acceptable and what's not acceptable to you. When things shift unexpectedly, whether the economy changes, due diligence reveals issues, a key employee leaves, or you lose a major client, that foundation of clarity determines whether you navigate the disruption or let it derail everything. If you don't know your true bottom line, these disruptions can easily prevent you from ever reaching closing. MANAGING EGO AND ATTACHMENT: As deals progress, watch for ego and emotional attachment on both sides. When the other party raises issues close to closing, you need clarity to analyze whether those issues actually matter versus reacting because you feel triggered. Sometimes people blow deals not because the terms became unacceptable, but because they got tired, frustrated, or insulted. Don't let triggering emotions destroy a deal that could be very good or lucrative for you. STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT: Deals can fail at the last minute because the principals assume alignment that doesn't exist. They go to key employees, minority owners, or investors expecting buy-in and discover it isn't there. The balance between confidentiality and getting necessary stakeholder alignment requires strategic thinking. Especially if you're selling your company, you have to weigh not being seen as "in play" on the marketplace and not having employees get spooked against the risk of bringing key folks in too late. MAINTAINING MOMENTUM: Work closely with your team and professionals to keep the pace of the deal moving forward. Deals die when people lose interest or momentum simply fades. Consistent engagement, timely responses to information requests, and staying available to work through inevitable issues keeps deals on track. Perfect for business owners preparing to sell, executives pursuing acquisitions, entrepreneurs raising capital, and anyone involved in transactions who wants to understand why deals succeed or fail in the final stretch. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/how-to-close-deals FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps [00:00] - Introduction to the remastered episode series and podcast growth [01:30] - Setting up the solocast on how to close deals [02:00] - The biggest mistake: mentally closing deals before they're actually closed [03:15] - Why "spending the money in your mind" sabotages your deal [04:00] - The deal is not closed until it is closed: maintaining focus through closing [04:45] - Pre-due diligence preparation as your secret weapon [05:30] - How preparation upfront prevents deals from falling apart [06:15] - The true bottom line concept from Authentic Negotiating [06:45] - Why clarity on objectives helps navigate unexpected disruptions [07:15] - Watching your ego and attachment as deals progress [08:00] - Recognizing when you're triggered versus making clear-headed decisions [08:45] - Making sure stakeholders are aligned before closing [09:15] - Balancing confidentiality with getting necessary buy-in [09:45] - Maintaining deal momentum through engagement with your team Host Bio: Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker with more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Show Description: Do you want your business to grow faster? The DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer reveals how successful entrepreneurs and business leaders use strategic deals to accelerate growth. From large mergers and acquisitions to capital raising, joint ventures, strategic alliances, real estate deals, and more, this show discusses the full spectrum of deal-driven growth strategies. Get the confidence to pursue deals that will help your company scale faster. Related Episodes: Episode 366 - Jodi Hume on Exit Planning and Founder Clarity Episode 330 - Pete Mohr on Business Transitions and Stakeholder Alignment Episode 337 - Jonathan Gardner on Cross-Cultural Deals and Due Diligence Episode 324 - Sejal Lakhani-Bhatt on Tech Due Diligence in M&A Episode 332 - John Martinka on Financial Due Diligence Best Practices Follow DealQuest Podcast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ Website: https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Keywords/Tags: how to close deals, deal closing strategies, M&A closing process, due diligence preparation, letter of intent, deal negotiation, business acquisition, deal momentum, stakeholder alignment, pre-due diligence, authentic negotiating, true bottom line, deal mindset, transaction management, merger and acquisition, capital raising, joint ventures, business sale preparation, negotiation strategy, dealmaking

Most guys don't lack potential.. they lack self trust.Every broken promise to yourself chips away at your identity.In this episode, I break down: What self trust actually is The silent killer destroying your confidence How to build it 1% at a time A 30 day challenge to rediscover your identity You don't need more motivation.. You need more proof. Consistent promises kept aligned with who you want to become.Become the man who keeps his word

Your team doesn't fail because they don't care. They fail because you broke the rhythm.Strong operations run on a rhythm.Cadence, not urgency.Regular meetings.Consistent reporting.Predictable check-ins.That's not bureaucracy.That's stability in a volatile environment.Cadence reduces cognitive load.People stop guessing.They know when decisions are made.They know when issues get reviewed.They know when priorities reset.When cadence breaks, chaos fills the gaps.And humans fill gaps with stories.Usually bad ones.Usually wrong ones.That's how culture erodes without anyone “doing” anything.When everything feels urgent, nothing is truly important.That's the whack-a-mole manager.Everything is a priority.So nothing gets finished.The team gets worn down.The operator gets reactive.The outcomes get mediocre.What does cadence look like in multifamily operations?It means your team can predict the week.Daily huddle for blockers.Weekly scorecard for KPIs like occupancy, delinquency, traffic, renewal pace, work order aging.Monthly priorities reset tied to NOI, resident experience, and asset plan.Here's the tip you can run today.Pick three outcomes for the day.Not ten tasks.Three outcomes.Do the three.Repeat tomorrow.If something carries over, it earns a slot the next day.That forces trade-offs.That forces focus.Your onsite team doesn't need more motivation.They need fewer competing signals.Cadence is how you give it to them.Build your cadence this week. Put it on the calendar. Protect it like rent roll, because your rhythm is what keeps your team out of chaos.MultifamilyCollective Blog: https://www.multifamilycollective.comThe Daily Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3YI6BDaHosted by: https://www.multifamilymedianetwork.com

Episode 441 | The “Fun Instructor” Problem: How to Keep Culture Consistent Across Staff Podcast Description In Episode 441 of School Owner Talk, Duane Brumitt and Shihan Allie Alberigo dig into a problem that quietly wrecks culture in a lot of schools: when expectations change depending on who's teaching. You've seen it. One instructor has kids lined up, focused, and respectful. Another instructor has kids talking over them, climbing on them, and pushing boundaries. Then the owner walks in, corrects it, and suddenly you're the “bad guy.” This episode breaks down why that “fun instructor” dynamic isn't really about fun—it's about inconsistency. Duane and Allie share practical ways to protect your standards without killing the vibe: non-negotiables, class “formatting,” coaching frameworks like friendly, firm, and fair, and what to do when an instructor (or a family) simply won't align. Key Takeaways This isn't anti-fun. Fun is necessary. The problem is when “fun” turns into unclear boundaries and mixed expectations. Kids don't follow rules—they follow patterns. If standards change by instructor, students learn to test the room. Inconsistency creates a subculture. Over time you end up with “two schools in one,” which confuses parents and hurts retention. Most “fun instructor” issues come from avoidable causes: wanting to be liked, avoiding conflict, unclear standards, lack of training, and no shared scripts. A simple coaching framework helps: Duane's “3 F's” for staff—friendly, firm, and fair. Standards have to be visible and enforced. Small details (bowing correctly, line-up, yes sir/no sir, sitting posture) create the bigger culture. Parents often won't help with standards unless you make it easy—and enforce it. If you don't hold the line, the standard becomes optional. Systems beat speeches. Duane shares how he uses “responsibility strikes” with automated parent communication to reinforce preparedness. Sometimes it's not fixable. If you've trained, coached, and supported an instructor and they still won't operate inside the framework, you may need to let them go. Action Steps for School Owners Define the real problem in one sentence. It's not “my instructor is too fun.” It's: standards change depending on who's teaching. Pick 3–5 non-negotiables for the next 30–90 days. Keep it tight and specific. Examples from the episode: How students line up How students bow (respectful bow, not sloppy) Yes sir / no sir (or your school's equivalent) Sitting posture standards Eye contact / attention stance Standardize your class “formatting.” Allie compares this to coding: if you leave holes, the whole system breaks. Decide how students enter, sit, line up, transition, and reset—then teach it the same way every class. Train your staff on a shared behavior framework. Use Duane's “friendly, firm, and fair” as a simple coaching language: Friendly (not their friend) Firm (clear boundaries) Fair (consistent standards) Fix “huddling” and “hovering.” Duane's rule: assistants shouldn't cluster together. Place staff on opposite ends of the room (or corners) so the whole class is covered. Create a real follow-through system for responsibility. Duane's example: responsibility strikes within a testing cycle (with parent communication each time). Whether you copy that exact system or not, the principle is the same: standards must have consequences. Coach privately, not publicly—and use video when possible. Video review removes emotion and shows what's actually happening. Give tools and scripts, not vague criticism. Get staff buy-in by involving them. Duane's suggestion: ask instructors to write down 10 non-negotiables, then discuss as a team and agree on the top 5–10 to run for the next quarter. Ask the “same school” question. If a parent watched three different classes with three different instructors this week… would it feel like the same program? Know when it's time to part ways. If an instructor won't align with the culture after coaching and support, letting them go protects your sanity, your staff, and your student body. Additional Resources Mentioned “Friendly, firm, and fair” (Duane's staff coaching framework) Class “formatting” (Allie's term for standardizing transitions, posture, and protocols) Responsibility strikes vs. attitude strikes (Duane's standards + accountability system) Huddling and hovering (Duane's terms for staff clustering instead of covering the room) Core principle: “Your culture is whatever you allow repeatedly.”

Mechanical eating refers to eating on a consistent schedule, usually every three to four hours, regardless of hunger cues. It is commonly introduced in early eating disorder treatment to stabilize nourishment and interrupt restriction or binge cycles. In this episode, Dr. Marianne explains how mechanical eating creates physiological rhythm in a body that has experienced disruption. Eating disorders affect digestion, blood sugar, hormones, and nervous system regulation. Mechanical eating restores predictability and reduces biological chaos. Lifelong recovery invites a deeper question. Is structure still serving you years into recovery, or has it become rigid? How Mechanical Eating Supports Your GI System, Blood Sugar, and Mood Mechanical eating is not just about timing. It directly supports digestive health, metabolic stability, and emotional regulation. Regular nourishment helps the gastrointestinal system relearn movement and tolerance after restriction. It can reduce bloating, reflux, constipation, nausea, and abdominal pain that often occur when eating patterns have been irregular. Mechanical eating also stabilizes blood sugar levels. Long gaps without food can lead to shakiness, irritability, brain fog, dizziness, and intense urgency to eat. Consistent intake smooths those fluctuations and supports steady energy throughout the day. Because the brain depends on adequate fuel, mechanical eating also improves mood regulation. Anxiety, irritability, and low mood often intensify when nourishment is inconsistent. Stabilizing blood sugar reduces these physiological stress responses and creates a more regulated emotional baseline. For many people, these benefits make mechanical eating a powerful and supportive tool. When Mechanical Eating May Stop Fitting Lifelong eating disorder recovery requires flexibility. A strategy that was essential in early recovery may need to evolve over time. Mechanical eating can become rigid if the clock replaces internal cues entirely. Some people experience anxiety if eating times shift. Others notice that hunger cues remain muted even after years of structure. For neurodivergent individuals, strict schedules may conflict with executive functioning variability, sensory sensitivities, or fluctuating energy. This episode explores how to recognize when mechanical eating is supportive and when it may need to be adapted. Recovery is not about perfect adherence. It is about building a sustainable, compassionate relationship with food and body over time. Who Mechanical Eating Helps Most in Long-Term Recovery Mechanical eating often benefits people who need predictable physiological regulation, reduced decision fatigue, and steady nourishment despite unreliable hunger signals. It can be especially helpful during stress, illness, life transitions, or periods of emotional overwhelm. Rather than seeing mechanical eating as a permanent rule, Dr. Marianne reframes it as a flexible tool that can be used when needed and modified when necessary. Lifelong recovery allows room for adaptation. ARFID, Selective Eating, and Mechanical Eating For individuals with ARFID or selective eating, mechanical eating alone is often not enough. Sensory sensitivity, fear of aversive consequences, and low appetite require neurodivergent-affirming and sensory-attuned approaches. Dr. Marianne's ARFID and Selective Eating Course provides structured, trauma-informed, and liberation-centered support for people who need more than traditional eating disorder recovery tools. In the course, she addresses nervous system regulation, sensory safety, and realistic long-term change. Learn more about the ARFID course and therapy options at drmariannemiller.com. Related Episodes Intuitive vs. Mechanical Eating: Can They Coexist? on Apple & Spotify. Orthorexia, Quasi-Recovery, & Lifelong Eating Disorder Struggles with Dr. Lara Zibarras @drlarazib on Apple & Spotify. The Truth About "High-Functioning" People With Lifelong Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Understanding Harm Reduction: Why "Full Recovery" May Not Be the Goal for Lifelong Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Key Topics Covered in This Episode Mechanical eating in lifelong eating disorder recovery Chronic eating disorders and long-term recovery GI system healing and digestive regulation Blood sugar stabilization and binge-restrict cycles Mood regulation and nervous system safety Neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder treatment ARFID and selective eating support If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone navigating long-term eating disorder recovery. And if you are looking for therapy or structured support grounded in liberation, sensory attunement, and autonomy, visit drmariannemiller.com to learn more about working with Dr. Marianne Miller. Take gentle care of yourself.

"You can never outperform your self-image."  Most people don't have a health problem. They have a metabolic problem. And it's not random — it's built from daily habits. The real shift starts with ownership. Change how you see yourself, clean up what you eat, create space between meals, move your body, and protect your sleep. The body is designed to heal — but only if you stop overwhelming it.  Ben Azadi shares how hitting rock bottom forced him to rebuild from the inside out. After losing 80 pounds, he spent nearly two decades helping others reverse metabolic dysfunction through simple principles: single-ingredient foods, strategic fasting (18:6 daily, occasional 24-hour resets), 90 minutes of REM and deep sleep, daily walking, and eliminating inflammatory seed oils.  This isn't about perfection. It's about alignment. Small shifts. Consistent action.  If you've been chasing symptoms, this conversation reframes the game — and puts the control back in your hands.  Learn more & connect:   Book: Metabolic Freedom by Ben Azadi  https://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  Also in this episode:  Book: Good Energy by Casey Means & Callie Means  Nutritional course by Max Lugavere  MAHA: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  You're invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you're there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books. 

Access your free IFS guided meditations at exploreifs.comIn this session, Tim Fortescue explores the importance of setting intentions and the practice of returning in the context of internal family systems (IFS) work. He emphasizes the impact of intention on the inner climate and the significance of consistent presence in building relationships with our parts.TakeawaysSetting intentions shapes the inner climate and influences the relationship with our parts.Consistent presence and returning create real internal shifts and build durable relationships with our parts.

Severe gum disease reflects chronic inflammation and strongly links to broader health risks, including heart disease and diabetes, not just tooth loss Older adults with low dietary lycopene intake face a much higher risk of advanced gum disease compared to those who consume adequate amounts Cooked tomatoes paired with healthy fats improve lycopene absorption and support gum tissue resilience Smoking, frequent sugar intake, and ultraprocessed foods accelerate gum damage by feeding harmful bacteria and impairing blood flow to oral tissue Consistent whole-food nutrition, gentle daily oral care and mineral support strengthen gums from the inside out and lower long-term disease risk

Good intentions aren't enough for lasting change. Learn to build systems that turn health goals into consistent action during your midlife transformation.  Set goals but struggle to follow through? This video teaches midlife women how to build systems turning intentions into consistent action—crucial for managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms through lifestyle. Learn why willpower and motivation fail women over 40 and discover systems thinking that creates automatic success in fitness, nutrition, and wellness practices. Perfect for women who set goals repeatedly but struggle with implementation, consistency, or maintaining progress long-term. Includes practical frameworks for habit stacking, environment design, routine building, and creating systems around meal planning, exercise scheduling, and self-care practices. If you want to take this work deeper, grab my book The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness. ✨ It's the roadmap midlife women are using to lead themselves powerfully in the health arena and beyond. Available now at https://theconsistencycode.com 

In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter speak with Toby Espinosa, VP of Ads at DoorDash. Toby shares how DoorDash built one of the fastest-growing retail media networks, and why the next phase of growth depends on making performance comparable across platforms, partners, and budgets.They unpack the tension between local trade dollars and national media budgets, how CPG organizations split ownership between sales and marketing, and what it takes to unlock both. Toby also explores how AI can accelerate integrations, lower the cost of connecting data, and raise the bar for targeting and outcomes across commerce media.Key takeawaysNational media budgets scale when incrementality is clear and performance is standardized.The biggest growth unlock comes from aligning trade and media dollars around shared outcomes.Consistent, comparable reporting builds trust and drives long-term investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building powerful AI workflows and teammates doesn't require a dev team or a PhD in prompt engineering — but it does require knowing where to start and how to connect the pieces.In this hands-on session, we'll show you how to go from a blank screen to a fully functional AI system using real tools, real prompts, and real business use cases. You'll get a demo of how to generate workflow and AI teammate ideas — and learn how to customize them to fit your team's exact needs.We'll also walk through how to create connected GPTs with smart prompt structures, use ⁠ @mentions ⁠ for chaining them, and show real examples.Joining us is Liza Adams, an enterprise strategy leader and former VP of Marketing with deep experience in GTM, AI transformation, and scaling AI initiatives inside global organizations. She'll share how business leaders can adopt these systems, spark innovation across teams, and lead with clarity in an AI-driven future.Resources Mentioned: AI Teammates Reference GuideHuman+AI Workflows Reference GuideThe End of Hand-offs: How AI Teammates Work TogetherInteractive Human+AI Workflow AppCase Study with Cross-functional Workflows & ResultsCase Study of Human+AI Org TransformationTemplate to create AI teammate instructionsAbout Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

The Year of the Extraordinary - Part 8 February 22nd 2026 - Sunday Morning

After 25 years and roughly 25 trips across the Atlantic — including one where he ran out of money and had to beg his parents from a London phone box and another that ended with a $1,200 phone bill — Jonathan Thomas has learned how to travel Britain without going broke. In this special bonus episode, he introduces the completely rewritten third edition of 101 Budget Britain Travel Tips, walks through what's new (including 30–40 tips that have never been in the book before), and reads 10 of his favorite tips covering everything from the mandatory new Electronic Travel Authorization to the airport drop-off fee that cost him £140, why you don't need an Oyster card anymore, and the supermarket meal deal hack that saves his family hundreds every trip. Whether you're planning your first visit or your twentieth, this is the episode to listen to before you book. Links 101 Budget Britain Travel Tips, 3rd Edition — Anglotopia Store product page (paperback, ebook pack, and bundle with 101 London Travel Tips) 101 Budget Britain Travel Tips on Amazon — Paperback, Kindle, and Audible audiobook 101 London Travel Tips — Companion book (link to store page and/or Amazon) 101 Budget Britain Travel Tips + 101 London Travel Tips Bundle — Anglotopia Store UK ETA Official App — iOS App Store / Google Play (official UK government app, not third-party services) Royal Oak Foundation — royaloak.org (US membership for free National Trust admission). Friends of Anglotopia Club — Anglotopia membership for early podcast access and exclusive content Previous Anglotopia Podcast Episode on the UK ETA Takeaways This is a complete rewrite, not just an update. The 3rd edition has 30–40 brand new tips never in the book before, the free attractions lists have been consolidated into a master appendix by country, and the book is roughly twice as thick as the previous edition. The UK's Electronic Travel Authorization is now mandatory. As of February 24, 2026, it is being strictly enforced. If you don't have one, you're not boarding the plane. Use the official UK government app — it costs £16. Anyone charging more is a third-party service skimming money. Airport drop-off fees can sting you badly. Jonathan got hit with a £140 total charge (£100 penalty + £40 rental car processing fee) for forgetting to pay the Heathrow drop-off fee within 24 hours. The cameras scan your license plate and the bill goes to the rental car company. You don't need an Oyster card anymore. Contactless credit/debit cards now work on London's entire transport network with the same daily fare caps. Just tap in and tap out — it settles up at the end of the day at no more than about £7–8. Book trains up to 12 weeks out to save money. A same-day journey can cost 4–5 times more than one booked a month or two in advance. Jonathan recommends open tickets for flexibility since trains are frequently late or cancelled. Never pay in US dollars at a British cash register. Dynamic currency conversion is a legal scam — the merchant's bank sets the exchange rate and skims money. Always pay in pounds and let your credit card convert at the interbank rate. Supermarket meal deals are one of Europe's best budget secrets. Lunch deals (sandwich + drink + snack) run £3–4. Dinner deals for two with a main, side, dessert, and wine cost £10–15. Jonathan's family hits the grocery store as one of their first stops every trip. Join Royal Oak, English Heritage, and Historic Houses before your trip. A Royal Oak Foundation membership (under $100/year) gets you free entry to all National Trust properties. English Heritage has an overseas visitor pass. Historic Houses membership covers ~300–400 privately owned stately homes including Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey). Premier Inn is the budget traveler's best friend. Consistent quality, breakfast included, advance rates from £35/night. Not glamorous, but reliable and spread across hundreds of locations near major cities and attractions. Budget travel isn't about suffering — it's about spending smart. The book's philosophy is to save money on the things that don't matter (airport snacks, dynamic currency conversion, overpriced afternoon tea) so you can spend more on the things that do (comfortable lodging, rental cars, experiences, souvenirs). Soundbites "We came home and got our phone bill the next month — we had a $1,200 phone bill from all of our adventures in Britain. And we didn't know. This is 2008, 2009 — we just didn't know." — Jonathan on the expensive lessons that inspired the book. "Budget travel isn't about suffering. It's about spending money on the things that matter and refusing to waste money on the elements of your trip that you don't need to." — Jonathan on the book's core philosophy. "A family of four could easily spend $10,000 on a one to two week trip to Britain without even trying. Our philosophy with this book is that it doesn't have to cost that much." — Jonathan on why the book exists. "There's a new rule for visiting Britain and many Americans still don't know about it. If you don't have the ETA and you show up at the airport, you're not going." — Jonathan on the mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization. "Anyone charging you a fee more than 16 pounds to do this is ripping you off. You do this yourself. Use the official app." — Jonathan on avoiding third-party ETA services. "Making it easier to drop my wife off with the bags at the terminal cost us 140 pounds. We were not amused." — Jonathan on his personal airport drop-off fee disaster. "You don't need to buy the Oyster card in advance. You don't need to buy it when you get there. Just use your credit card as long as you have tap on it." — Jonathan on contactless fare caps replacing the Oyster card. "Do not pay in US dollars. Never pay in US dollars. You're overpaying. Pay in pounds." — Jonathan on the dynamic currency conversion scam. "We did the Fortnum & Mason high tea and it was 85 pounds per person, which is absurd. You can get an afternoon tea for half that or a third of that in many other places." — Jonathan on saving money on afternoon tea. "I had to make a panicked phone call to my parents from a London phone box begging for them to deposit my paycheck early so that we could have money to finish our trip." — Jonathan on running out of money as a 21-year-old traveler. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Angletopia Podcast 00:49 The Evolution of Budget Travel Tips 03:07 Understanding the New Travel Landscape 07:33 Key Tips for Affordable Travel in Britain 14:37 Exploring the Book's Structure and Content 18:47 Essential Travel Tips for Visiting Britain 27:38 Navigating Currency and Payment Options 29:28 Accommodation Insights for Budget Travelers 31:23 Dining and Food Tips for Travelers 36:41 Conclusion and Book Availability 40:39 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4

Episode 626 If you are ready to stop guessing and actually see what is inside the membership before you decide anything, head over to GetMoreLoans.com and just tell the team to walk you around and show you everything, especially how Dialed In works, so you can make an informed decision after you have looked behind the door. Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, Carl shares a simple truth that most loan officers overlook: practice pays. He tells the story of a recent Dialed In session where members celebrated multiple contracts, closings, and refis, and explains why those wins were not the result of motivation, luck, or secret lead sources. Carl breaks down how consistent roleplay and scripting build real confidence before you ever pick up the phone, so you stop winging conversations and start sounding clear, certain, and professional. He makes the case that the conversations you practice today turn into the paychecks you cash next week. If you are tired of stumbling through calls and hoping it works out, this episode is a reminder that the basics done at a higher level create extraordinary results.

In your experience as a nonprofit L&D leader, has telling people what to do and forcing them to comply ever led to the behavior change you were looking for? Unfortunately, this doesn't work for two-year-olds, 52-year-olds, or those who work at your nonprofit.In this episode, I talk about how  it's culture, not compliance, that drives consistent performance, and that if we want to create change in our organization, we have to influence the culture around us. Tune in for practical ways to nurture and build on your nonprofit's existing culture for the best results over time.▶️ Why It's Your Nonprofit's Culture (Not Compliance) That Drives Consistent Performance▶️ Key Points:0:00:00 Understanding culture and how to nurture it0:06:30 Establishing shared strategic goals0:09:15 Creating and strengthening shared practices0:10:06 A practical starting point to shape cultureResources from this episode:Catch up with my interview with Julie Winkle Giulioni.Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collectiveWas this episode helpful? If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review!

Jane and Fi are reunited, but they're in new, cosier surroundings… They cover milk-bottle glasses, moving schools, Wuthering Heights, three-legged cats, children in restaurants, and who sat on the lesbians. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. You can listen to our 'I'm in the cupboard on Christmas' playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1awQioX5y4fxhTAK8ZPhwQIf you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producers: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is positive psychology real science… or just another version of “just think positive” that ignores real stress?In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman sits down with positive psychology expert Diane Lang to explore what the research actually says about gratitude, resilience, mindset, and positive aging.If you are raising kids, juggling work, navigating midlife changes, or feeling stretched thin, you may have wondered whether practices like gratitude really make a difference. Is it toxic positivity? Or is there measurable science behind it?This conversation breaks down:The difference between positive psychology and forced positivityWhy we need three positive emotions to balance one negativeHow gratitude rewires the brain over timeThe role belief systems play in midlife transitions and agingWhy lifestyle and mindset influence longevity more than we thinkPositive psychology does not deny grief, anxiety, or depression. It works alongside therapy, medication, and traditional treatment to build emotional resilience and long-term wellbeing.For moms navigating stress, perimenopause, identity shifts, and the invisible load of family life, this episode offers practical, research-backed habits that are realistic, free, and sustainable.THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Positive psychology is evidence-based and practical. It strengthens resilience without dismissing pain. It is about building emotional capacity, not pretending everything is fine.2. Gratitude and kindness shift your brain over time. Consistent daily practices improve sleep, mood, and stress recovery by retraining your negativity bias.3. Positive aging starts with mindset. Genetics play a role, but lifestyle, belief systems, relationships, and daily habits have significant influence over how we age physically and emotionally.Connect with Diane: https://dianelang.org/ If this episode challenged your thinking or shifted your perspective, share it with another mom who may need it.Because the more good we train our brains to notice, the more grounded we become.In a world where you are free to be anything, you are always free to be mindful.Send a textSupport the show120 COPING SKILLShttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskillsGET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindfulUse this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.LET'S STAY CONNECTED:

Bruno too The Role of Perception in Self-HealingThis deep dive reveals that perception is intertwined with The expert underscores that Building on decades of experience, the key takeaway is that Today, consider incorporating one of these techniques into your routine:Visualize a scene where you "walk through" your body, identifying key organs.Play a vibrational sound recording aiming at specific brain areas.Use color-coded notes to connect anatomy with energetic qualities.The journey toward better perception and health is ongoing, but with consistent practice, you'll find yourself more attuned to your body's signals and more empowered to influence your wellness.Certain frequencies and tones can stimulate specific brain regions, promote relaxation, or energize tissues. Vibrational tools and recordings can be used to target areas needing healing or mental clarity.Yes, by increasing awareness of internal states, perception training enables individuals to detect early signs of imbalance, apply targeted techniques, and harness the body's innate healing abilities.Consistent practice amplifies benefits, but even brief daily sessions can gradually rewire perception, promote relaxation, and improve health outcomes.Begin by visualizing familiar spaces, using simple sound recordings, or practicing focused breathing combined with tonal or vibrational cues. Over time, incorporate more complex visualization and sensory integration.[IMAGE: Diagram showing the brain regions discussed, such as the hypothalamus, cerebrum, and brain stem, with labels for clarity][INTERNAL LINK: For more on energy healing techniques, check out our guide to vibrational therapy][EXTERNAL LINK: Neuroscience insights on perception and health from reputable research sources]self-healing abilities. Our body and mind are naturally predisposed to recover, but often our awareness limits us. By training perception—through visualization, sound, or memory techniques—we can better detect, respond to, and guide our healing processes.training the perception system isn't just theoretical; it's a practical skill, like learning a language or instrument. The more you practice, the more aligned your mental and physical states become, unlocking potential for greater health, clarity, and resilience.Final Thoughts: Applying These Insightsperception is a powerful tool you can cultivate to enhance wellness. Whether it's through memory palace visualization, vibration training, or active listening, these methods are accessible and customizable.FAQs About Perception, Memory, and HealingWhat is a memory palace, and how does it help in health practices?memory palace is a mental visualization technique that involves placing information within familiar spatial environments. It helps improve recall, focus, and awareness of bodily and energetic information, facilitating better self-healing and understanding.How do sound vibrations influence our body and mind?Can perception training really improve physical health?Is it necessary to practice daily to see benefits?How do I get started with perception and vibrational techniques?Ready to deepen your understanding of perception's role in health? Explore more resources, try the techniques shared, and join a community of mindful practitioners dedicated to holistic wellness.

There's a big difference between wanting consistent cash… and actually having a business that's built to create it.So many spiritual business owners say they want stability, sustainability, predictable income – but they're trying to create that without actually changing anything about how their business is operating.And it just doesn't work like that.In this episode of the Feminine Fire Podcast, I'm breaking down why you're stuck in inconsistent cash months – and what actually needs to shift if you want to build a business that creates stable, sustainable income in 2026.Because scaling a spiritual business isn't about working harder or doing more. It's about building strategically – and being brave enough to let go of what's no longer aligned.If you're done starting from scratch every month and ready for aligned business growth that feels steady and sustainable, this episode is for you.Want more?Work with me: Spiritual Business MistressmindConnect with me on Instagram @bec_cuzzilloDownload my FREE Guide: Your Money Making Strategy PlaybookWebsite: www.beccuzzillo.com

Episode #370 – Why "Just Be Consistent" Isn't an Email Strategy Anymore "Just be consistent" is one of the most common pieces of email marketing advice - and in 2026, it can quietly become a trap when it's misunderstood. For years, consistency meant momentum, visibility, and growth. But today, many founders are stuck sending emails out of obligation instead of intention - and that pressure often leads to weaker engagement, burnout, and unpredictable results. In this episode, I break down the difference between mechanical consistency (sending just to maintain a schedule) and strategic consistency (building predictable trust without adding noise to the inbox). Instead of chasing weekly streaks, I'll walk you through the real shift happening in modern email marketing - where success is driven by signals, not schedules. You'll learn: Why "send every week" can backfire when applied without strategy The difference between mechanical consistency and strategic consistency How forced frequency creates repetitive messaging and weaker engagement signals The four key signals that should determine your email cadence today: Audience readiness Message strength Lifecycle infrastructure Engagement stability How mature brands maintain presence without burning out their list — or themselves Strategic consistency isn't about never skipping a send. It's about showing up in ways that build trust, maintain deliverability, and support long-term revenue growth. Work with Joy Joya: https://joyjoya.com

Kirsten Roldan shares why sales can feel unpredictable even when you're working hard and showing up consistently online and explains how building a deeper relationship with your audience can create steadier, more reliable income. She breaks down how email allows you to stay connected in a more personal way, guide potential clients toward a decision, and make sales without constant pressure to post or launch. If you want a calmer, more sustainable path to growth, this episode offers a powerful perspective on what really drives results.

If you're still bouncing between $500 jobs, $800 gigs, and random custom proposals… and you're wondering why $10K months feel out of reach… this episode is for you.Because hitting consistent $10,000 months is not about grinding harder. It's about operating in the right business model.Our businesses & the creatives we've coached who consistently hit $10K, $15K, even $30K+ months all have one thing in common - we've all chosen a model that is proven to work.In Episode 272 - 4 Business Models That Do $10K/Mon+ (Copy These), we break down the exact four models that are working right now in 2026 and help you figure out which one fits your personality and goals.1. The Retainer Model - predictable monthly income, higher lifetime client value, and why the attention economy makes this powerful right now2. The Campaign Model - high ticket one off projects for creatives who thrive on variety, pitching, and production3. The Productized Offer Model - clear scope, clear price, clear outcomes that make selling easier4. The Service Stacking Model - how to turn $3K invoices into $15K+ deals by becoming a strategic partner, not just a vendorIf you've been feeling stuck in inconsistent income or unsure what direction to take your business this year, this episode will give you clarity.SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER: Our $10K per Month Creator Workshop is back — happening next Wednesday, February 25th at 4:30pm PST.In this free, live workshop, we're breaking down what's actually working right now to build a creative business that consistently clears $10,000 per month — whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, content creator, or social media manager.We'll cover:- The four stages every creative business moves through on the way to six figures- How to build offers that scale to $10K+/mo- How to price your work to maximize every job in 2026- How to increase demand so you're not relying on hope or referralsIt's the exact framework we use in our own business day to day, and the workshop is live, free, and interactive with plenty of time for Q&A. Spots are capped.Register here: [www.creativrise.com/workshop](http://www.creativrise.com/workshop)---If you're ready to stop operating on scattered projects and start building a scalable model, our 6-week Mastermind is your next step.Round 15 starts March 15th, and applications open to the waitlist on February 25th.Inside, we help you choose the right business model for your personality, build high-value offers around it, price it properly, and actually execute on it. Not theory. Implementation.If you're a photographer, filmmaker, content creator, or social media manager in the wedding or brand space and you're serious about building a six-figure foundation, there are only 35 spots available.Join the waitlist now to get early access when applications open and watch real client stories at[www.creativrise.com](http://www.creativrise.com/)Follow Along:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@creativrise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joeyspeers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@christyjspeers⁠

Trust is essential in every dental practice. But blind trust? That's where financial leaks begin. In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with certified fraud examiner Julie Rentz to uncover how embezzlement happens in dental offices, the red flags most doctors miss, and the simple systems that can prevent thousands in lost revenue. Embezzlement in dentistry is more common than most practice owners realize, and it rarely starts with obvious theft. It starts with blind trust, lack of oversight, and small process gaps that quietly grow over time. Julie Rentz, a Certified Fraud Examiner and forensic specialist, shares what she has seen inside dental practices and explains why small teams, divided attention, and undefined systems create vulnerability. She breaks down how adjustments become the "black hole" of dental accounting, how repeated "mistakes" can signal intentional fraud, and why refunds and credits are often overlooked risk areas. This episode shifts the focus from reacting to fraud to proactively preventing it. If you want stronger financial controls, cleaner systems, and more confidence in your numbers, this conversation is a must-listen.   What You'll Learn Why blind trust is the number one tool an embezzler uses Behavioral and operational red flags dentists often miss Where revenue cycle risks most commonly occur Why adjustments are the "black hole" of dental accounting How to tell the difference between a mistake and fraud Why reconciling PMS deposits to bank statements matters How refunds and credits can expose your practice Best practices for handling cash securely Why consistent oversight protects your revenue   Key Takeaways 00:56 Introduction and episode overview 03:05 Why dentistry is a target for embezzlement 07:48 Behavioral red flags and blind trust 09:38 Revenue cycle risk areas 13:47 The black hole of adjustments 15:00 Auditing and defining adjustments 17:04 How often to audit reports 18:38 When a mistake becomes fraud 20:54 Proactive fraud prevention strategies 22:00 Refunds and credits as hidden risks 25:10 Cash handling best practices 27:51 The power of consistent oversight 30:54 Lightning round Q&A 35:29 How to connect with Julie   Connect with Julie Email: julie@verifindforensicsolutions.com Phone: 983-208-4613 Website: VerifindForensicSolutions.com

Olivia Zhang is a Harvard University student, TEDx speaker, and the founder & CEO of Cancer Kids First, the world's largest youth-led cancer nonprofit. She launched the organization at just 14 years old after losing her grandfather to cancer — and has since mobilized over 43,000 volunteers across 80 countries, raised more than $650,000, and supported 15,000+ pediatric cancer patients globally. In this powerful episode of the Travis Makes Money, Olivia shares how personal loss became purpose, how social media helped scale her mission, and why “delusional optimism” might be your greatest entrepreneurial advantage. On this episode we talk about: How Olivia turned childhood grief into a global nonprofit movement Building impact with volunteers instead of relying on massive funding Using TikTok and content creation to scale a mission fast Overcoming imposter syndrome through action and evidence Why persistence beats credentials when building something meaningful Top 3 Takeaways Every post is a lottery ticket. Consistent content creation can completely change the trajectory of your life or business. Confidence is built through evidence. Taking action — even when scared — creates proof that you're capable. Persistence beats talent. Success often comes down to who's willing to hear “no” 170 times before getting a yes. Notable Quotes “You have to be crazy enough to believe you can do it — and crazy enough to do everything in your power to make it happen.” “I keep a ‘worth folder' on my phone with messages from people we've helped. That's how I fight imposter syndrome.” “Most people stop after three emails. I sent 170.” Connect with Olivia Zhang: Instagram: @oliviazhangofficial Website / Nonprofit: https://cancerkidsfirst.org Book: YOUth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I'm diving into the Consistent CEO — the steady, relationship-driven leader who builds trust over time, delivers with integrity, and keeps showing up long after the trend-chasers burn out. If you're the person who does what you said you'd do, week after week, and your clients stay for years because they know they can count on you, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. But I'm also asking the question that matters if you're this type: Is your consistency building momentum… or just keeping you safe? We're talking about the difference between strategic consistency and fear-based stagnation, why "playing it safe" can quietly shrink your business in a fast-moving market, and how to channel your steadiness toward growth — without burning everything down in the name of change. Timeline Highlights [00:00] - Why the Four CEO Types series exists (and why mainstream advice isn't built for everyone) [02:38] - Introducing the Consistent CEO + the core question: growth momentum or staying safe? [04:28] - The Consistent CEO wiring: relationship-focused + slow-paced decision-making [05:00] - Your superpower: reliability, routine, and trust that compounds over time [10:15] - Why dependable leaders win in a low-trust market (2025/2026 and beyond) [20:47] - The blind spots: when steadiness turns into stagnation and "accommodate-first drift" [32:39] - Strategic consistency vs fear-based stagnation (and how to tell the difference) [35:05] - Practical game plan: boundaries in offers, bolder positions in messaging, more structure in sales [43:44] - Example story: Steph Gaudreau and the "alignment adjustment" that restored growth [47:21] - The key takeaway: channel steadiness toward growth, not just safety Top Quotes "Your steadiness and consistency is such a big asset… but is your steadiness building towards something bigger? Or is it just keeping you safe?" "We need to talk about the difference between strategic consistency and fear-based stagnation." "We're in a low trust era… and as somebody who is consistent, you're able to build trust that compounds over time." "Steadiness can be the safety mechanism… and in a very volatile world, it can actually drive you into hiding." "The work you're needing to do is channeling that steadiness toward growth instead of just safety." Links & Resources Take the CEO Type Quiz Mentioned example/interview: Steph Gaudreau If this episode helped you reframe your steadiness as a true advantage, please follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend—especially someone who's "slow and steady" and needs a path to grow without burning it all down!

Learn how to sustain your manifestation energy after the initial wave of inspiration passes. In this session, we talk about the "longevity" of creation, the phase where real manifestation happens through sustainable, long-term practices. As we celebrate the Lunar New Year and enter the high-propulsion energy of the Year of the Fire Horse, Robyn and Colleen Benelli explore how to navigate the "gestation period" of your goals with grace and compassion. Saturn and Neptune conjunct in Aries on February 20th and after, guides your vision into form.  Discover how to Reiki your goal directly, break down large visions into micro-goals, and move from "outcome-focus" to "emotional frequency." Whether you are feeling the exhaustion of big energetic shifts or looking for the "next step" in your spiritual practices, this teaching provides practical, grounded tools to keep your momentum alive.

Posting content but not booking sales calls? This episode breaks down why information alone no longer converts, and shows how to turn content into a predictable client-booking machine. You'll learn how to build a simple content ecosystem, follow a weekly cadence that hits real psychological triggers, and use strategic campaigns with clear hooks and calls to action to move strangers from passive viewers to booked calls, without needing a massive audience.   "So connection is going to be what attracts the right people to you. It's going to be content that resonates with people."   What You'll Learn: Information is a commodity—strategy is what drives conversions: What separates content that converts is how it's structured, sequenced, and tied to a clear outcome, not how much information you give away. You need an ecosystem: social platform, email list, and long-form content working together: A strong ecosystem uses social media for discovery, email for ownership and nurturing, and long-form content for deeper trust and binge consumption. Consistent content should follow four roles: connection, influence, authority, conversion: Each type serves a different psychological purpose—connection builds resonance, influence shifts beliefs, authority establishes expertise, and conversion content tells people exactly what to do next.  Trust is built faster when people consume ~7 hours of your content across multiple touchpoints: Buyers don't convert after one post—they convert after repeated exposure. Short, focused campaigns with strong hooks and clear CTAs are what actually book calls: Calls get booked when content shifts from passive posting to intentional promotion.      Connect with Jason Meland: Email: jason@goliveonlinemastermind.com Website: https://www.growmyvisibility.com/ Instagram: @coachjasonmeland Facebook: Jason Meland - In Demand Coach LinkedIn: Jason Meland

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In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Deanna Hansen, fascia therapy expert and creator of a global fascia decompression method. Together, they explore how fascia acts as the body's communication system and why compression, not damage, is often the true driver behind chronic pain, stiffness, and accelerated aging. Deanna shares her personal journey from athletic therapy to fascia-focused healing and explains how breathing, alignment, and decompression can dramatically improve pain, mobility, posture, and overall well-being. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with chronic pain, poor posture, restricted breathing, or age-related body changes and for practitioners looking to understand the body beyond muscles and joints.

Chronic stress keeps cortisol elevated, which disrupts sleep, slows physical recovery, blunts training progress, and prevents your body from fully resetting day to day Clinical research shows ashwagandha consistently lowers cortisol, helping shift your body out of constant defense mode and back into repair and recovery Benefits extend beyond stress relief, including improvements in sleep quality, energy stability, hormonal balance, endurance capacity, and post-exercise recovery Ashwagandha works best when paired with stress-lowering habits like consistent sleep timing, appropriate exercise volume, and steady blood sugar from adequate carbohydrate intake Consistent daily use over eight weeks or longer aligns with the strongest improvements, allowing stress signaling to calm so performance and resilience rebuild naturally

Megan chats with Megan Flatt about building a weekly planning system that actually works and helps you finish your most important work. Megan Flatt is the founder of Let's Collective, a business strategy firm helping entrepreneurs achieve more revenue, time, and fulfillment, without the hustle. Megan is also the author of Focused: Reclaim Your Time, Ditch Overwhelm, and Do Less Better, where she blends research and practical strategies to help people do less, better. When she's not strategizing, Megan can be found with a stack of romance novels, a fresh set of office supplies and usually a latte. Learn more at letscollective.co If your weeks feel full but your biggest goals keep slipping, this episode gives you a repeatable planning process that protects your time, your energy, and your priorities even during busy or disruptive weeks. Weekly planning saves time, not wastes it: Intentional planning prevents task jumping and reactive work. Your calendar is the container, not your to-do list: You can only commit to what realistically fits. Set work hours before setting tasks: Clear boundaries reduce guilt and increase focus. Brain dumps clear mental clutter fast: Getting tasks out of your head improves decision-making. Buffer time is nonnegotiable: Planning 100 percent of your time guarantees burnout. Progress beats perfect weeks: Consistent review and adjustment is the system. Connect with Megan Flatt Website | Instagram