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In Today's WINNING Word of The Day, Coach JC shares with you the power of GOD-WORTH and how it effects your self-worth. Coach JC | Life Coach | Motivation | Personal Development| Business| Win All Day | Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker COACH JC IS THE FOUNDER OF THE WIN ALL DAY MOVEMENT. A performance company that has become recognized for Building WINNERS & WINNING Teams through Personal Development to achieve Peak Performance! We Do This Through... Coaching, Consulting, Training & Curriculum We Specialize In... Human Performance, Personal Development, Leadership, Mental Performance & Personal Branding. We Serve... Corporations and Organizations Athletes and Athletic Teams First Responding Agencies Entrepreneurs Coach JC is recognized as a passionate coach and advisor to high performers (CEO's, Business Owners, Pastors, Pro Athletes, and First Responders) when it comes to living a life of purpose, leading with passion and WINNING in life! It didn't start there... After throwing away his college basketball career, ending up over $400k in debt, suicidal, in the fight of his life, in a custody battle to see his daughter and be a dad coach JC was able to create a new story for his life.   He now has empowered thousands of people to WIN in life through his 6 books, professional speaking, podcasts, coaching, social media, and the WIN ALL DAY movement. As an entrepreneur Coach JC has launched 5 companies and a non-profit within the personal development and business arena all based around his PERSONAL BRAND and serving others. He has been recognized as a 30 under 30, 40 under 40, The Best of The Best, and The Young Entrepreneur of the year.  Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose driven, passion filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of The Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest that is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC   Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month.   Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at  www.CoachJC.com    Learn more about what we do at www.WINALLDAY.co If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com  right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.

Send us a textSome stories punch through the noise because they're real, a little rough, and full of heart. Adam Bilinski's path runs from a single mom's sacrifice and a grueling work ethic to a flagpole accident that nearly ended his chance to be a dad—then into the high-pressure world of New York tech hiring, where process and people beat buzzwords. Along the way, he learned what actually scales at home: respect for everyone, a clear standard for work, and an attitude that lifts the room without faking optimism.We dig into the moments that shaped him: summer jobs where five minutes late meant go home, the teacher who told him he belonged in New York after watching him negotiate for a busload of classmates, and the career breakthrough that came from obsessing over value rather than volume. Then we connect those lessons to fatherhood. Adam and his wife raise two very different sons with the same core rules—mutual respect, consistent effort, and financial literacy. When culture clashes with values, they choose values, even if it means changing schools.The emotional playbook is as practical as it is kind. Adam calls himself a realist with a good attitude, teaches his kids to notice who adds or drains energy, and lives by the saying " This too will pass." He swapped lectures for listening—do you want me to listen or solve?—and watched trust deepen. Professionally, he explains how Randstad Digital wins with delivery, talent, and repeatable processes, and why integrity outlasts shortcuts in a crowded market. If you're a parent, leader, or both, you'll walk away with simple habits that compound: respect everyone, choose your attitude, save first, serve others, and keep showing up.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more parents and leaders can find us. Your support helps these conversations reach the people who need them most.Support the showPlease don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

In this conversation, Laura welcomes Kamilah Martin, Founder & CEO of Katalyst.  Given the recent stats about Black women exiting the workplace in staggering numbers, Laura & Kamilah explore consulting as an option for Black women in transition. The discussion also touches on the importance of community and support in navigating these transitions. Kamilah Martin shares her journey from a traditional career path to becoming a leader in consulting and entrepreneurship. She discusses the challenges and rewards of stepping into one's full power, the importance of self-discovery, and the role of consulting as a gateway to liberation.  About Kamilah Kamilah is the visionary founder and CEO of Katalyst, a consulting, coaching, and lifestyle company reimagining what freedom, wellness, and leadership look like for women of color in business. Through Katalyst, she leads a global ecosystem that includes an award-winning membership community, transformative retreats, and a consultant referral network that connects mission-driven organizations with experienced independent talent. With nearly two decades of leadership experience, Kamilah has built Katalyst into a home for women of color stepping out of traditional 9-5 roles into consulting and entrepreneurship—helping them thrive with clarity, confidence, and community. Connect with Kamilah LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/kamilahmartin IG: @katalystconsult Website: katalystconsult.com   BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the January  sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here Download the Black Woman Leading Career Journey Map - https://blackwomanleading.com/journey-map/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Follow BWL on LinkedIn Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

In Today's WINNING Word of The Day, Coach JC shares with you how you must learn how to lead your emotions and not be led by them to win. Coach JC | Life Coach | Motivation | Personal Development| Business| Win All Day | Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker COACH JC IS THE FOUNDER OF THE WIN ALL DAY MOVEMENT. A performance company that has become recognized for Building WINNERS & WINNING Teams through Personal Development to achieve Peak Performance! We Do This Through... Coaching, Consulting, Training & Curriculum We Specialize In... Human Performance, Personal Development, Leadership, Mental Performance & Personal Branding. We Serve... Corporations and Organizations Athletes and Athletic Teams First Responding Agencies Entrepreneurs Coach JC is recognized as a passionate coach and advisor to high performers (CEO's, Business Owners, Pastors, Pro Athletes, and First Responders) when it comes to living a life of purpose, leading with passion and WINNING in life! It didn't start there... After throwing away his college basketball career, ending up over $400k in debt, suicidal, in the fight of his life, in a custody battle to see his daughter and be a dad coach JC was able to create a new story for his life.   He now has empowered thousands of people to WIN in life through his 6 books, professional speaking, podcasts, coaching, social media, and the WIN ALL DAY movement. As an entrepreneur Coach JC has launched 5 companies and a non-profit within the personal development and business arena all based around his PERSONAL BRAND and serving others. He has been recognized as a 30 under 30, 40 under 40, The Best of The Best, and The Young Entrepreneur of the year.  Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose driven, passion filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of The Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest that is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC   Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month.   Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at  www.CoachJC.com    Learn more about what we do at www.WINALLDAY.co If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com  right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.

This episode of The Mobilized Church Podcast explores the rhythms every follower of Jesus experiences in life. Kris and Ken talk about how God forms us through both mountain seasons of clarity and valley seasons of pressure. They unpack biblical examples, real-life stories, and practical steps that help people stay faithful, hopeful, and mission-minded no matter what season they are in. The conversation centers on spiritual formation, discipleability, healthy relationships, and how God uses every season to shape us into people who can carry His presence into everyday life.

Send us a textGetting into consulting as an MBA1 isn't luck – it's strategy. In this episode, Katie Neff – Management Consulted's Black Belt Advisor – walks through the exact roadmap to land an MBB consulting internship.With McKinsey, Bain, and BCG internship applications due November 13, now is the moment to take action. From crafting a standout consulting resume to building a smart networking plan and mastering case prep, Katie breaks down what separates successful candidates from the rest.Additional Resources:Prep smarter with our Black Belt program — includes digital assessment practice tests for MBBBuild a standout, MBB-ready resume using our free Consulting Resume TemplateSharpen your skills with our 600+ Case Library and master the 10–40 case rule Katie covers in this episodePartner Links:Learn more about NordStellar's Threat Exposure Management Program; unlock 20% off with code BLACKFRIDAY20 until Dec. 10, 2025Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

In this episode of Mining Minds, we sit down at the Mine Safety & Health Conference with returning guest Diane Watson — a respected safety professional, MSHA veteran, and industry leader dedicated to improving safety culture across mining. Originally featured on Episode #93, Diane returns to share her passion for connecting people, fostering communication, and ensuring the next generation of miners understands the "why" behind safety. From her start as a haul truck operator to her time with MSHA and now as the founder of Silverado Compliance Solutions, Diane talks mentorship, accountability, leadership, and the challenges of evolving safety standards in a fast-changing industry. Catch both of Diane's episodes on all major podcast platforms.   Event Sponsor: Safety First Training and Consulting   Episode Sponsors:  Safety First Training and Consulting JSR Fleet Performance Liebherr Minining   Chapters:    02:24 Reconnecting with Diane Watson: From Episode #93 to Now 06:04 Passing the Torch: Mentorship and Losing Industry Knowledge 08:43 Communication, Culture, and the Importance of "Why" 10:48 Compliance vs. Culture: Turning Rules into Conversations 13:20 From MSHA to Silverado Compliance Solutions 16:27 Teaching Supervisors: The Role of Responsibility and Accountability 19:30 Defining "Agents of the Company" and Ownership in Safety 23:11 Building Relationships with Inspectors and Regulators 34:19 Technology, AI, and the Future of Mine Safety Standards 37:10 The Human Element: Mental Health and Worker Connection 40:42 Big Companies, Bigger Culture — Keeping People First 50:06 Integrity in Consulting and Working with Purpose 53:18 Collaboration, Community, and What Keeps Diane Motivated

Healthy Practitioner, Healthy Business: The Future of Podiatry Practice Running a podiatry clinic shouldn't come at the expense of your health, happiness, or home life. Yet far too many practitioners are running on empty, juggling long hours, heavy patient loads, and the constant pressure to keep their businesses afloat. In this week's episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I spoke with Daniel Monteleone, the owner of Proactive Health and Movement in Geelong, Victoria. Daniel's outlook is refreshing: he's built a business model that values wellbeing just as much as revenue, proving that a healthy practitioner really does lead to a healthy business. Check Out My Upcoming Events  Listen in as we unpack Daniel's 25-hour consulting week, his philosophy on mentoring and trust, and how prioritising practitioner health first has fuelled nine years of business growth and team loyalty. This episode is a must-hear for any podiatrist ready to step off the treadmill and design a practice that supports their life, not drains it. If you enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with your friends. If you love this podcast show, leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts would be fantastic. At almost 350,000 downloads and only 41 Reviews, there's room for a few more.  If you're looking for a speaker for an upcoming event or a facilitator to run a pre-conference workshop, please visit my Speaker Page to see the range of topics I cover. Looking for A Little Business Guidance?  A podiatrist I spoke with in early 2024 earned an additional $40,000 by following my advice from a 30-minute free Zoom call.  This was probably the best 30-minute investment of their lives. Think about it: you have everything to gain and nothing to lose, and it's not a TRAP. I'm not out to get you; I'm here to help you.  Please follow the link below to my calendar and schedule a free 30-minute Zoom call. I guarantee that after we talk, you will have far more clarity on what is best for you, your business and your career. ONLINE CALENDAR Business Coaching & Mentoring I offer three simple coaching options: Regular Monthly Coaching Sessions (one or two calls per month). Hourly Sessions – Book them as you need them. (Most Popular) On-Site Clinic Training (Full-Day Event) – Your team will love it.   But let's have a chat first to see what best suits you. ONLINE CALENDAR Facebook Group: Podiatry Business Owners Club  Have you grabbed a copy of one of my books yet?  2014 – It's No Secret There's Money in Podiatry  2017 – It's No Secret There's Money in Small Business  

In Today's WINNING Word of The Day, Coach JC shares with you how Your miracle needs movement! Coach JC | Life Coach | Motivation | Personal Development| Business| Win All Day | Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker COACH JC IS THE FOUNDER OF THE WIN ALL DAY MOVEMENT. A performance company that has become recognized for Building WINNERS & WINNING Teams through Personal Development to achieve Peak Performance! We Do This Through... Coaching, Consulting, Training & Curriculum We Specialize In... Human Performance, Personal Development, Leadership, Mental Performance & Personal Branding. We Serve... Corporations and Organizations Athletes and Athletic Teams First Responding Agencies Entrepreneurs Coach JC is recognized as a passionate coach and advisor to high performers (CEO's, Business Owners, Pastors, Pro Athletes, and First Responders) when it comes to living a life of purpose, leading with passion and WINNING in life! It didn't start there... After throwing away his college basketball career, ending up over $400k in debt, suicidal, in the fight of his life, in a custody battle to see his daughter and be a dad coach JC was able to create a new story for his life.   He now has empowered thousands of people to WIN in life through his 6 books, professional speaking, podcasts, coaching, social media, and the WIN ALL DAY movement. As an entrepreneur Coach JC has launched 5 companies and a non-profit within the personal development and business arena all based around his PERSONAL BRAND and serving others. He has been recognized as a 30 under 30, 40 under 40, The Best of The Best, and The Young Entrepreneur of the year.  Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose driven, passion filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of The Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest that is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC   Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month.   Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at  www.CoachJC.com    Learn more about what we do at www.WINALLDAY.co If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com  right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.

Today, I'm joined by Brian Le Gette, founder & CEO of Ammortal.   A wellness technology company, Ammortal's immersive recovery chambers combine PEMF, red light, molecular hydrogen, breathwork, and meditation into a single therapeutic experience.   In this episode, we discuss building the future of regenerative wellness tech.   We also cover: Raising a Series A and scaling commercially Developing the product, pricing model, and partnerships Stacking cellular repair modalities with mind-body integration   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast   Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe   Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    Website: www.ammortal.com  Locations: www.ammortal.com/locations  Commercial Inquiries: sales@ammortal.com   Partnerships: brian@ammortal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ammortal_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ammortals    -   The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities.   Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co  Investments: https://capital.fitt.co   Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction (01:20) Brian's background and entrepreneurial journey (02:40) What is Ammortal and the one-of-one category (02:55) The core modality stack and protocol design (05:10) Origin story (06:30) Positioning beyond wellness buzzwords (09:00) Why "tech doesn't heal—it aids self-healing" (11:30) Target customer: optimization-focused consumers (14:30) Distribution strategy (18:00) Pricing models and commercial partnerships (21:15) The experience design and musical cocoon concept (23:30) Education and onboarding for new users (25:30) Customer outcomes and use case versatility (27:35) Landing on "chamber" as the product descriptor (29:05) Long-term vision and R&D philosophy (31:15) The collaborative model for wellness innovation (32:45) Raising a Series A and scaling commercially (34:10) Conclusion

What if "consulting" in mental health meant more than just placement? In this episode Will speaks with Amanda Thomas, founder of Cobalt Family Consulting, about how she and her team are reimagining therapeutic consulting for families navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Their clinically informed, team-based approach blends therapy, coaching, and systems navigation to meet families where they are—often before residential or wilderness treatment becomes necessary. Drawing on her deep background in wilderness therapy and outdoor leadership, Amanda shares how Cobalt bridges the gap between traditional mental health care and the evolving needs of families today. Together, she and Will explore the growing demand for concierge-style support, the lessons outdoor work brings to modern practice, and how this next-generation model is changing the way families find help and hope. To check out Cobalt Family Consulting- try their website- https://www.cobaltfamilyconsulting.com/ This podcast is supported by White Mountain Adventure Institute (wmai.org), offering adventure inspired retreats for men.    

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES. In this episode, Public Health Consultant and CEO of Jenkins Public Health Consulting, Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES, shares her 20-year journey from local health educator to entrepreneur.She dives into the importance of chronic disease prevention, how mindset and mentorship shape career growth, and why nonprofits can offer stable, impactful opportunities. Brittaney also opens up about balancing motherhood, leadership, and purpose-driven work.Tune in for actionable advice on career advancement, consulting, and creating meaningful impact in public health.

Founded as Farmer's State Bank in the small town of Arnegard, North Dakota, First International Bank & Trust has grown to serve rural and urban communities across Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. In this episode, it's all about family as Kathy & Dardy welcome fourth generation family CEO Peter Stenehjem to share how his family has kept banking in their bloodline for over 115 years.Connect with Versique

In Part 2, Kerri moves from revelation to application. After realizing in Part 1 that devotion to people had begun to override devotion to God, this episode lays out a simple, repeatable rhythm for leading in alignment: Structure, Stewardship, and Spirit. You'll hear how Kerri redesigned her days (and her boundaries) to create peace, stop over-functioning, and make decisions from listening instead of pressure. If you've been craving handles, this is the “how.”What You'll LearnWhy structure isn't control—it's clarity (and how order creates peace)How to care without carrying: stewardship vs. self-sacrificeA 60-second Devotion/Discernment Pause to filter every new yesHow to design a 5-hour workday rhythm that protects your callingThe dance of Flow & Form—letting Spirit fill the structure you setPractices From the Episode (use this weekly)1) The Weekly Structure CheckWhat person or project is tempting me to break my own structure?What boundary keeps this holy?2) The Stewardship ReframeHave I equipped them?Have I modeled integrity?Have I prayed before acting? → If yes, release the outcome.3) The Devotion/Discernment Pause (60 seconds)Does this yes honor God or my image?Will this yes require me to become someone I'm not?What boundary keeps this yes holy? → If peace follows, move. If pressure follows, pause.Morning Breath Prayer:“Lord, let me serve through structure, stewardship, and Spirit today. Let every yes be holy and every no be peaceful.”Reflection PromptWhere do you need more form right now? Where do you need more flow?Journal or pray through both—and choose one boundary you'll honor this week.Resources & Next StepsMissed Part 1? Start with Part 1: When Devotion Needs Discernment.Learn more about Kerri's work at Salt & Light Advisors at saltandlightadvisors.com.Learn more about the NAD+ supplement that Kerri swears by for feeling great. Go to https://rhonutrition.com/kerriroberts and get 15% off any product. Connect with KerriInstagram: @kerrimrobertsSpeaking & Consulting inquiries: kerrimroberts.com/speakingTL;DRThis is the practical one. Structure keeps you faithful. Stewardship keeps you humble. Spirit keeps you free. Put them on repeat.Support the show

Send us a textEpisode-148In this episode, we unpack the myth, separate inspiration from evidence, and explain why phonics, though imperfect, remains the most equitable and effective foundation for teaching all children to read, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.In this episode, we unpack the myth, separate inspiration from evidence, and explain why phonics, though imperfect, remains the most equitable and effective foundation for teaching all children to read, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.Article discussed:https://open.substack.com/pub/daviddidau/p/the-dyslexia-miracle-school-is-no?r=6k3ev&utm_medium=ios

The crew discusses Equinor's significant investment in Ørsted, while Ørsted denies plans to merge. They also cover Jupiter Bach's new plant in Colorado and the upcoming Wind Operation and Maintenance Australia 2026 event. Register for ORE Catapult's UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight!Learn more about Composite Inspection and Consulting! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update 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 Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! You are listening to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by build turbines.com. Learn, train, and be a part of the Clean Energy Revolution. Visit build turbines.com today. Now, here's your hosts. Allen Hall, Joel Saxon, Phil Totaro, and Rosemary Barnes.  Allen Hall: Welcome back to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I'm your host, Allen Hall in the queen city of Charlotte, North Carolina. I have Rosemary Barnes in Australia who has, uh, been doing a little bit of travel. Joel is back in Austin, Texas. Man, I feel like everybody's been traveling a lot and so is Yolanda. The Yolanda has been on the road quite a bit and we have a really interesting week in wind energy. Particularly over in Denmark and Norway, and if you've been following the news there, uh, as we all know, Ecuador had a pretty big investment into Sted several months ago where they put in about two and a half [00:01:00] billion dollars to buy 10% of Sted to help write the ship a little bit, and then. A c basically last month, right Joel? It was about last month where they, they spent about a billion dollars for the right rights issue, uh, to keep that stock moving, right, and or, and need more cash. And that's how they raised it. That's a total investment, about three and a half billion dollars. That's a lot of money for anybody to be spending at this moment, and Ecuador is thinking this is a pretty good bet. That's great and they wanna work closer with Ted. And the talk is that Ecuador wants a boar seat with Ted Joel. Is there any chance that is going to happen?  Joel Saxum: Well, it was, it's interesting that they brought that up as well, right? Because the initial buy-in, you know, back I think six, nine months ago or whatever it was, they specifically said in their press release, we are not trying to get a board seat. We don't want to have [00:02:00] control over this, yada, yada, yada. But then when the rights issue came out, and I think it was the, the TED stock dropped like 30% or something that day. Um, they threw more cash in, they got a little bit more power. But it's like anything, right? Once, once you've got, uh, quite a bit of money invested and you have a, have pretty heavy percentage of us of whatever that investment may be, it can be. Half ownership in a car, I don't care. You want to have a little bit more say about what happens with your money and what the results can be based on strategic decisions. And if you've, you know, been watching Ted's decisions. Now they've been at the, the whim of government policies and stuff for the last few years, but they've also mistepped a little bit on a couple of them. Uh, so you can see EOR wanting to get in there to protect their investment a little bit. The, in the funny thing to me here, and, um, Rosie, you spent a ton of time up in Denmark, is the, the, the back and forth between the Norwegians and the Danes about, oh, you're, you're just our [00:03:00] little brother. You're our, oh, you're our distant cousin, da da da da. How they were kind of all at one point in time, a lot, you know, a lot closer. There was what was called the, um, the calmer Union, I think it was. And that was the Danes, Norwegians,

In Today's WINNING Word of The Day, Coach JC shares with you how FAITH IS COURAGE IN ACTION! Coach JC | Life Coach | Motivation | Personal Development| Business| Win All Day | Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker COACH JC IS THE FOUNDER OF THE WIN ALL DAY MOVEMENT. A performance company that has become recognized for Building WINNERS & WINNING Teams through Personal Development to achieve Peak Performance! We Do This Through... Coaching, Consulting, Training & Curriculum We Specialize In... Human Performance, Personal Development, Leadership, Mental Performance & Personal Branding. We Serve... Corporations and Organizations Athletes and Athletic Teams First Responding Agencies Entrepreneurs Coach JC is recognized as a passionate coach and advisor to high performers (CEO's, Business Owners, Pastors, Pro Athletes, and First Responders) when it comes to living a life of purpose, leading with passion and WINNING in life! It didn't start there... After throwing away his college basketball career, ending up over $400k in debt, suicidal, in the fight of his life, in a custody battle to see his daughter and be a dad coach JC was able to create a new story for his life.   He now has empowered thousands of people to WIN in life through his 6 books, professional speaking, podcasts, coaching, social media, and the WIN ALL DAY movement. As an entrepreneur Coach JC has launched 5 companies and a non-profit within the personal development and business arena all based around his PERSONAL BRAND and serving others. He has been recognized as a 30 under 30, 40 under 40, The Best of The Best, and The Young Entrepreneur of the year.  Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose driven, passion filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of The Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest that is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC   Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month.   Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at  www.CoachJC.com    Learn more about what we do at www.WINALLDAY.co If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com  right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.

Michael Sutton was a university student looking to pay tuition when he and a buddy spotted an overlooked problem: dirty grills. With zero experience and just pure hustle, they started knocking on doors. After landing five sales on their very first day, they hit a critical snag—they had no idea how to actually clean a grill. That first job was an "eight-hour disaster," forcing them to learn on the fly.Instead of quitting, Michael turned that grueling summer job into Grill Hero, a rapidly expanding franchise model for grill cleaning. He learned the hard way about the power of door-to-door sales and why employees are crucial for quality control over contractors. After a $10,000 university startup grant and a failed attempt at corporate expansion, Michael pivoted to the franchise model that became the key to his scaling.In this interview, Michael shares with Ryan Atkinson his playbook for turning a simple idea into a scalable home service business. He details the startup costs, his high-value pricing strategy (averaging $315/job), and how his franchisees are set up as managers from day one. This is a masterclass in entrepreneurship and building a real-world brand.Takeaways:- Sell your service before you have perfected it. Michael and his partner secured five sales on their first day of door-knocking before they even knew how to clean a grill.- Embrace early failures as a necessary learning curve. Their first cleaning was an "eight-hour disaster," but that failure was essential for iterating and developing a workable process.- Leverage your unique attributes. As 18-year-old entrepreneurs, they used their youth as a "superpower" to build rapport, gain trust, and get support from customers and mentors.- For a home service business, door-to-door sales are an invaluable way to get your first 100 customers, build personal relationships, and get direct feedback to refine your service.- The employee model is superior to the 1099 contractor model for a service business that depends on quality control, accountability, and building a strong brand culture.- When scaling, a franchise model can be far more effective than corporate expansion. It allows for deeper market penetration by leveraging a local owner's investment and focus.- Build your franchise model so that owners are "managers from day one." Their primary job should be sales, marketing, and operations, not doing the manual labor themselves.- A premium brand justifies premium pricing. By building a reputation as the most trusted name,- Grill Hero raised its prices from $60 to an average of over $315 by targeting high-end customers.- Look for simple, overlooked problems. Grill Hero found success by being a "first mover," offering a practical service that many people needed but no one else was offering.- Recognize your limitations and hire to fill the gaps. Michael's most significant recent growth came from hiring an experienced CEO, which allowed him to focus on his strengths.Tags: Home Services, Service & Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Startup, Grill CleaningResources:Grow your business today: https://links.upflip.com/the-business-startup-and-growth-blueprint-podcast Connect with Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mikesutton7/

In this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, Deb Coviello welcomes back Todd Wilkowski, a seasoned fractional general counsel and trusted advisor to family-owned and closely held businesses. Together, they explore the evolution of the fractional executive model, the importance of building relationships over transactions, and how proactive legal and business strategies can empower small and medium-sized businesses. Todd shares personal stories, the VROOM framework, and insights on collaboration, risk, and the future of work in the age of AI. Episode Highlights: 02:00 – Todd shares his unique background, from Air Force officer to trusted legal advisor, and the value of diverse experiences. 21:00 – The rise of the fractional executive model: why relationships, not transactions, are the future for business advisors. 33:00 – Introducing the VROOM framework: Value, Relationship, Resources, Responsiveness, Relevancy, and Measurability for client success. 45:30 – Embracing AI and collaboration: how technology and human connection are shaping the next era of business leadership. Todd is a trusted advisor and outside general counsel for private, closely held, and family-owned businesses. A former Air Force officer and experienced construction law attorney, he brings a unique perspective to risk management, compliance, and strategy. Before joining Frost Brown Todd, he spent seven years as General Counsel for Baker Concrete Construction, overseeing all legal and enterprise risk functions. Todd provides practical, strategic counsel on contracts, disputes, HR, and governance, helping companies strengthen operations and seize growth opportunities. His proactive, business-minded approach helps clients manage risk, plan for succession, and position their organizations for long-term success. Company Website: https://frostbrowntodd.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-wilkowski-8802286/ For more information about my services or if you just want to connect and have a chat, reach out at: https://dropinceo.com/contact/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optimizing Software Development in Non-Tech Enterprises: Lessons from Nate Amidon of Form100 ConsultingIn this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Nate Amidon, Founder and CEO of Form100 Consulting and Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserves. Nate shares how his background in both military leadership and enterprise consulting informs his approach to optimizing software development in non-tech organizations. From process mapping to team structure, he offers practical strategies for business leaders looking to improve efficiency, clarity, and scalability in their software operations.Optimizing Software in Non-Tech EnvironmentsNate explains that many organizations—manufacturers, service providers, and consumer brands—struggle with software development because it's not their core business. These companies often lack visibility into progress, rely on legacy processes, and face alignment issues across teams. His firm, Form100 Consulting, helps such enterprises identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and adopt lean, agile, and AI-driven practices that improve delivery speed without sacrificing quality.By mapping out the current workflow, teams can uncover where time and resources are being lost. Nate emphasizes focusing on the true constraint rather than over-optimizing non-critical steps. He also warns against chasing “shiny object” tools or AI solutions that don't solve the underlying process issues. Instead, organizations should apply AI incrementally to enhance existing systems.Drawing from his Air Force experience, Nate advocates for small, mission-focused teams—6 to 9 people—that communicate effectively and make decisions quickly. He stresses that sustainable improvement requires governance, ownership, and regular review. Ultimately, success comes from aligning teams, measuring progress, and committing to continuous improvement—much like in a high-performing military unit.About Nate AmidonNate Amidon is the Founder and CEO of Form100 Consulting, a firm that helps non-software-first enterprises optimize their software development processes. A Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, Nate combines military leadership principles with enterprise strategy to help teams increase alignment, efficiency, and long-term performance.About Form100 ConsultingForm100 Consulting partners with major enterprises—including Hershey, Boeing, Rite Aid, and Alaska Airlines—to modernize software development practices through process improvement, agile adoption, and data-driven transformation. The firm's mission is to bring structure, clarity, and sustainable efficiency to organizations where software is a critical enabler—not the core product.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeForm100 Consulting WebsiteNate Amidon LinkedIn ProfileKey Episode HighlightsCommon software challenges in non-tech companiesHow to identify and fix bottlenecks in development workflowsThe value of lean and agile principles for non-software teamsIncremental, ROI-focused AI integrationBuilding and scaling small, high-performing teamsApplying military leadership lessons to software developmentConclusionNate Amidon's insights bridge the gap between military precision and corporate innovation. By mapping processes, focusing on constraints, and scaling teams thoughtfully, businesses can transform software development from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage. His pragmatic, data-driven approach helps leaders cut through...

Show Notes: Samora Wolokolie talks about his dual roles as a CPA and attorney in Monrovia, Liberia. Samora lists his credentials: chartered accountant, certified public accountant, certified forensic investigation professional, certified fraud examiner, certified tax practitioner, and lawyer, and  details his academic background. He is also an associate professor at the University of Liberia where he teaches all levels of accounting. Samora also teaches at other universities and holds degrees from  Cuttington University, and Chariot University. He talks about his career path, including working with Deloitte in 2000, then moved to PKF Liberia and Baker Tilly, where he qualified as a chartered accountant in 2014.  Serving as Liberia's Deputy Minister of Finance for Fiscal Affairs Samora served as Liberia's Deputy Minister of Finance for Fiscal Affairs from 2018 to 2024, managing the national budget and growing it from $600 million to $800 million. When asked about the major sources of revenue for the Liberian government, Samora explains that over 80% of the government budget comes from domestic revenue, with the rest from donors like the IMF, World Bank, and European Union. He details the importance of conducting audits and meeting benchmarks to access external resources, and shares a few examples of how this works. Samora discusses his role in developing revenue policies and regulations, focusing on domestic resource mobilization to grow the budget to $1 billion. He highlights the challenges and strategies needed to achieve this goal, including tax policies and revenue measures. He goes on to explain the structure of the companies he currently works for, his roles there, and how it focuses on both accounting and legal issues.  Major Industries and Economic Potential in Liberia The conversation turns to the main industries in Liberia. Samora describes Liberia as an input-driven economy with significant potential in mining, forestry, and infrastructure development. He mentions the mining sector's potential, including gold, iron ore, and diamonds, and the involvement of companies like ArcelorMittal. Samora also discusses the forestry sector's potential, including logs and the Kimberley Process. He emphasizes the government's efforts in infrastructure development, particularly road construction and building maintenance. He goes on to talk about investment potential and licensing, shipping, and exporting. Consulting and Legal Processes in Liberia  Samora talks about the process of hiring independent consultants in Liberia. He advises talking to an attorney and a CPA. He recommends checking with the Liberian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Liberian National Bar Association for licensed professionals. Samora explains the distinction between attorneys and counselors at law in Liberia, and recommends dealing with firms to ensure coverage through professional liability and insurance coverage. He goes into detail on the importance of following processes and doing due diligence and background checks when hiring consultants.  Taxation and Labor Law Considerations for Foreign Companies Focusing on the tax implications for foreign companies hiring consultants in Liberia, Samora explains the withholding tax rates for resident and non-resident taxpayers, including the 10% and 15% rates for ordinary companies and the 6% rate for mining operations. He clarifies the concept of resident and non-resident status based on the number of days spent in Liberia. Samora discusses the importance of understanding labor law considerations, including contracts, occupational health and safety, and long-term employment. He also explains the tax brackets and Social Security tax obligations for foreign companies, employees and independent contractors, in addition to labour laws and health and safety laws in Liberia. Insurance Requirements for Firms in Liberia. Samora advises firms to have professional liability insurance to cover potential transgressions. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring payments pass through formal financial institutions to avoid money laundering issues. Samora suggests using bank-to-bank wire transfers or prepaid cards for payments to consultants, and he reiterates the importance of due diligence and background checks when hiring consultants in Liberia. Timestamps: 04:11: Revenue Sources and Management in Liberia  09:38: Major Industries and Economic Potential  20:04: Consulting and Legal Processes in Liberia  27:08: Taxation and Labor Law Considerations 36:50: Insurance and Payment Methods  Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atty-samora-p-z-wolokolie-ph-d-cfe-ca-cpa-fcfip-l-l-b-67315438/ Alliance CPA Inc:  https://alliancecpainc.com/ TORCH Professional Consultancy Inc:  https://topcinc.com/   Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.  

Well, y'all are in for a treat today. My guest, Dr. Jason Branch, brings some serious fire and fresh perspective to this conversation. He's been in the counseling world for over two decades, as a clinician, educator, and entrepreneur, and what I love most about him is how real he gets about the struggles we all face in private practice: imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and finding the courage to just keep showing up. Jason has an incredible way of using analogies that stick: salamanders, gators, and what he calls being D.U.N. - doing things that are different, uncomfortable, and new. It's all about stepping into growth, setting healthy boundaries, and remembering that we're not impostors... we're learners. So if you've ever doubted yourself or wondered whether you belong in the room, this episode is going to challenge and inspire you. Let's dive into this conversation with Dr. Jason Branch. In This Episode, We Talk About: Understanding imposter syndrome in private practice The "Salamander vs. Gator" analogy for growth and boundaries How vulnerability helps us become better therapists and leaders Being D.U.N.—Different, Uncomfortable, and New Overcoming perfectionism and impatience The power of consistency, curiosity, and celebration Embracing authenticity and confidence in your private practice journey Resources Mentioned In This Episode  Read the show notes here Watch on YouTube  Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network Profit First for Therapists Workbook Meet Dr. Jason Branch Dr. Jason Branch brings over two decades of expertise in the mental health and counseling profession, transforming lives and advancing the field through his work in higher education, community mental health, city government, corporate settings, and substance abuse treatment facilities. As the Founder and CEO of J. Branch and Associates, a dynamic virtual clinical group practice, Dr. Branch leads a team dedicated to providing high-quality therapy services to adults, couples, and families across Georgia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Website Facebook Instagram YouTube 3 Parallels Podcast with Dr. Jason Branch Gator Music Playlist

Bill Diggons, managing partner at Qittitut Consulting (yes, named after a fast-growing, healthy Inuit bear), shares 24 years of pricing wisdom earned across 182 projects in 57 countries. A disciple of pricing legend Tom Nagle and former oil industry marketer at Schlumberger and Halliburton, Bill reveals why single-column bids are leaving 3-5 margin points on the table and how tiering transforms B2B pricing. From Wagyu beef pricing psychology to semiconductor de-specification strategies, Bill and Mark debate whether prices should be easy or hard to compare, why "Boss Hog" beats techno-nerd names, and the counterintuitive power of ending prices in odd numbers instead of zeros. Plus, why Bill charges $5,000 extra just to read client contracts.   Why you have to check out today's podcast: Discover why tiering consistently delivers 3-5 margin points minimum—and how three-column bids with strategic naming force buyers to make trade-offs instead of price comparisons. Learn the "no zeros" pricing rule that generated $8 million in three months by making prices look carefully calculated rather than negotiable. Master the art of non-compliant RFP responses with alternatives that disrupt tender processes and win on value instead of lowest price.   "Not profound, but no zeros on the quote. It's so often that we can get half a margin point just out of stuff like that. And then beyond that, try some naming and tiering because it's going to work for you." – Bill Diggons   Topics Covered: 02:09 - The Qittitut Origin Story: Why a Dancing Bear Beat "Bill & Bob's Consulting". 05:39 - What is Tiering? Moving Beyond Single-Column Bids. 10:07 - The Restaurant Menu Masterclass and Boss Hog's Emotional Appeal - How to Decide What Features Go in What Tiers. 19:02 - Responding to RFPs with Tiered Alternatives and Non-Compliant Bids. 20:02 - The Power of "Networking Best Practices Meeting" vs. "Presentation". 26:23 - Final Advice: No Zeros on the Quote (And Why It Generated $8 Million). 28:12 - Contacting Bill and Why He Charges $5,000 to Read Contracts.   Key Takeaways: "Tiering to me is having at least a three-column bid, naming the columns, and then having some names on the products or services to imply added value. Whenever we've introduced this, it always results in three to five margin points minimum." - Bill Diggons "I demand the right to segment that price to the outcome, the value the buyer gets. Even though the variable cost of the motor is identical, I want to be able to sell it at an economy price in a benign environment and at a premium price in an extreme environment because I put billions of dollars into creating this thing." - Bill Diggons   People / Resources Mentioned: Tom Nagle: Author of "Strategy and Tactics of Pricing" - pricing authority who transformed Bill's approach in oil and gas. Schlumberger: Oil company where Bill worked in marketing. Halliburton: Oil company in Bill's background. QSales: Where Bill was practice leader for 20 years. A.T. Kearney, McKinsey, Deloitte: Consulting firms mentioned in the RFP rejection story where Bill's price was "too low". Starbucks: Referenced for tall, grande, venti tiering strategy. iPhone/Apple: Used as two examples - 99-cent pricing psychology AND customers not comparing to Huawei when upgrading. Huawei: Mentioned as iPhone competitor that iPhone users ignore when upgrading.   Connect with Bill Diggons: Company: https://www.qittitut.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billdiggons/  Email: bill@qittitut.com   Connect with Mark Stiving: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/ Email: mark@impactpricing.com  

When a crisis strikes, leaders have two choices: react (and possibly make mistakes) or respond with strategy, clarity, and confidence. This week, we're joined by Tara Goodwin, founder of Goodwin Consulting and one of Boston's top crisis communications experts. For more than 30 years, Tara's helped CEOs, public figures, and global brands manage high-stakes reputation challenges—from Fortune 500 energy companies to Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and Aerosmith's Joey Kramer. She's a sought-after international speaker and Vistage workshop leader, a trusted media voice featured in Business Insider, and the author of a forthcoming book on how to lead through the toughest moments of your career.In this conversation, Tara shares the secrets of staying calm when the world's watching—why speed can be the enemy of accuracy, how to turn internal chaos into clear communication, and what every leader should do before the crisis hits. If you care about reputation, leadership, and the stories that define us—this episode is for you. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how the news gets made and strategies for publicity that drive business goals.  Host ⁠⁠Jody Fisher⁠⁠ is the founder of Jody Fisher PR and works with clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ at @ThePRPodcast. The PR Podcast: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePRPodcast/Twitter - https://x.com/ThePRPodcast1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprpodcast_/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theprpodcast Tara Goodwin: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taragoodwin1 Goodwin Consulting:Website - https://goodwin-consulting.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/goodwinconsultingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/GoodwinGroupPR

Fitt Insider: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Today, I'm joined by Jared Pobre, founder & CEO of Caldera + Lab.   Launched in 2019, Caldera + Lab is revamping men's medicine cabinets with proprietary premium skincare formulas specifically engineered for guys.   In this episode, we discuss building a biotech-driven men's personal care brand.   We also cover:   Targeting the longevity-minded male consumer Prioritizing proprietary R&D over repurposed formulas Developing distribution strategies and hospitality partnerships   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcastSubscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribeFollow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Caldera + Lab's Website: www.calderalab.com  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/CalderaLab/page/2A608586-7E58-411C-8057-FFD688968227   -   The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities.   Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/  Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/  Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/    Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:08) Jared's background and Caldera + Lab overview (01:33) The evolution of men's skincare since 2016 (03:02) Formulation differences: women's vs. men's skincare (04:32) Custom formulations vs. menu-based co-manufacturing (06:24) Pioneering proprietary ingredients for men (08:00) Building the brand with bootstrapped resources (10:30) Clinical studies and efficacy testing (13:00) Customer acquisition and finding product-market fit (15:30) DTC and Amazon as core distribution channels (17:45) Storytelling and messaging strategy (21:53) Balancing scientific credibility with consumer messaging (23:12) Targeting the longevity-minded male consumer (25:11) Retail expansion strategy and Series A funding (26:15) Country clubs, luxury hotels, and hospitality partnerships (27:26) Product roadmap (28:49) Conclusion  

Dr. Pedro Barata and Dr. Aditya Bagrodia discuss the evolving landscape of testicular cancer survivorship, the impact of treatment-related complications, and management strategies to optimize long-term outcomes and quality of life. TRANSCRIPT:  Dr. Pedro Barata: Hello and welcome to By the Book, a podcast series from ASCO that features engaging conversations between editors and authors of the ASCO Educational Book. I'm Dr. Pedro Barata. I'm a medical oncologist at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and associate professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. I'm also an associate editor of the ASCO Educational Book. We all know that testicular cancer is a rare but highly curable malignancy that mainly affects young men. Multimodal advances in therapy have resulted in excellent cancer specific survival, but testicular cancer survivors face significant long term treatment related toxicities which affect their quality of life and require surveillance and management. With that, I'm very happy today to be joined by Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, a urologic oncologist, professor, and the GU Disease Team lead at UC San Diego[KI1]  Health, and also the lead author of the recently published paper in the ASCO Educational Book titled, "Key Updates in Testicular Cancer: Optimizing Survivorship and Survival." And he's also the host of the world-renowned BackTable Urology Podcast. Dr. Bagrodia, I'm so happy that you're joining us today. Welcome. Dr. Aditya Bagrodia: Thanks, Pedro. Absolutely a pleasure to be here. Really appreciate the opportunity. Dr. Pedro Barata: Absolutely.  So, just to say that our full disclosures are available in the transcript of this episode.  Let's get things started. I'm really excited to talk about this. I'm biased, I do treat testicular cancer among other GU malignancies and so it's a really, really important topic that we face every day, right? Fortunately, for most of these patients, we're able to cure them. But it always comes up the question, "What now? You know, scans, management, cardio oncology, what survivorship programs we have in place? Are we addressing the different survivorship piece, psychology, fertility, et cetera?" So, we'll try to capture all of that today. Aditya, congrats again, you did a fantastic job putting together the insights and thoughts and what we know today about this important topic. And so, let's get focused specifically about what happens when patients get cured. So, many of us, in many centers, were fortunate enough to have these survivorship programs together, but I find that sometimes from talking to colleagues, they're not exactly the same thing and they don't mean the same thing to different people, to different institutions, right? So, first things first. What do you tell a patient perhaps when they ask you, "What can happen to me now that I'm done with treatment for testicular cancer?" Whether it's chemotherapy or just surgery or even radiation therapy? "So, what about the long term? What should I expect, Doctor, that might happen to me in the long run?" Dr. Aditya Bagrodia: Totally. I mean, I think that question's really front and center, Pedro, and really appreciate you all highlighting this topic. It was an absolute honor to work with true thought leaders and the survivorship bit of it is front and center, in my opinion. It's really the focus, you know, we, generally speaking should be able to cure these young men, but it's the 10, 15, 20 years down the way that they're going to largely contend with. The conversation really begins at diagnosis, pre-education. Fortunately, the bulk of patients that present are those with stage one disease, and even very basic things like before orchiectomy, talking about a prosthetic; we know that that can impact body image and self esteem, whether or not they decide to receive it or not. Actually, just being offered a prosthetic is important and this is something, you know, for any urologist, it's kind of critical. To discussing fertility elements to this, taking your time to examine the contralateral testicle, ask about fertility problems, issues, concerns, offer sperm banking, even in the context of a completely normal contralateral testicle, I think these things are quite important.  So if it's somebody with stage one disease, you know, without going too far down discussing adjuvant therapy and so forth, I will start the conversation with, "You know, the testes do largely two things. They make testosterone and they make sperm." By and large, patients are going to be able to have acceptable levels of testosterone, adequate sperm parameters to maintain kind of a normal gonadal state and to naturally conceive, should that be something they're interested in. However, there's still going to be, depending on what resource you look at, somewhere in the order of 10-30% that are going to have issues. Where I think for the stage one patients, it's really incumbent upon us is actually to not wait for them to discuss their concerns, particularly with testosterone, which many times can be a little bit vague, but to proactively ask about it every time. Libido, erectile quality, muscle mass maintenance, energy, fatigue. All of these are kind of associated symptoms of hypogonadism. But for a lot of kids 18-20 years old, it's going to be something insidious that they don't think about. So, for the stage one patients, it absolutely starts with gonadal function. If they are stage two getting surgery, I think the counseling really needs to center around a possibility for ejaculatory dysfunction. Now, for a chemotherapy-naive, nerve-sparing RPLND, generally these days we should be able to preserve ejaculatory function at high volume centers, but you still want to bring that up and again kind of touch base on thinking about sperm banking and so forth before the operation, scars, those are things I think worth talking about, small risk of ascites. Then, I think the intensity of potential long term adverse effects really ramps up when we're talking about systemic therapy, chemotherapy. And then there's of course some radiation therapy specific elements that come up. So, for the chemotherapy bits of it, I really think this is going to be something that can be a complete multi-system affected intervention. So, anxiety, depression, our group has actually shown using some population resources that even suicidality can be increased among patients that have been treated for germ cell tumor. You know, really from the top down, tinnitus, hearing changes, those are things that we need to ask about at every appointment. Neuropathy, sexual health, that we kind of talked about, including ED (erectile dysfunction), vertigo, dizziness, Raynaud's phenomenon, these are kind of more the symptoms that I think we need to inquire about every time. And what we do here and I think at a lot of survivorship programs is use kind of a battery of validated instruments, germ cell tumor specific, platinum treated patient specific. So we use a combination of EORTC questions and PROMIS questions, which actually serves as like a review of systems for the patient, also as a research element. We review that and then depending on what might be going on, we can dig into that further, get them over to colleagues in audiology or psychology, et cetera.  And then of course, screening for the hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome with basically you or myself or somebody kind of like us serving, many times it's the role of the PCP, just making sure we're checking out, you know, CBC, CMP, et cetera, lipid parameters to screen for those kind of cardiac associated issues along with secondary malignancies. Dr. Pedro Barata: So that's super comprehensive and thorough. Thank you so much. Actually, I love how you break it down in a simple way. Two functions of the testes, produce testosterone and then, you know, the problem related to that is the hypogonadism, and then the second, as you mentioned, produce sperm and of course related to the fertility issues with that.  So, let's start with the first one that you mentioned. So, you do cite that in your paper, around 5-10% of men end up getting, developing hypogonadism, maybe clinical when they present with symptoms, maybe subclinical. So, I'm wondering, for our audience, what kind of recommendations we would give for addressing that or kind of thinking of that? How often are you ordering those tests? And then, when you're thinking about testosterone replacement therapy, is that something you do immediately or are there any guidelines into context that? How do you approach that? Dr. Aditya Bagrodia: So, just a bit more on digging into it even in terms of the questions to ask, you know, "Do you have any decrease in sexual drive? Any erectile dysfunction? Are your morning erections still taking place? Has the ejaculate volume changed? Physically, muscle mass, strength? Have you been putting on weight? Have you noticed increase in body fat?" And sometimes this is complicated because there's some anxiety that comes along with a cancer diagnosis when you're 20, 30 years old, multifactorial, hair loss, hot flashes, irritability. Sometimes they'll, you know, literally they'll say, "You know, my significant other or partners noticed that I'm really just a little bit labile." So I think, you know, there's the symptoms and then checking, usually kind of a gonadal panel, FSH, LH, free and total testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin, that's going to be typically pretty comprehensive. So if you've got symptoms plus some laboratory work, and ideally that pre-orchiectomy testosterone gives you some delta. If they started out at an 800, 900, now they're 400, that might be a big change for them. And then, when you talk about TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) recommendations, you know, Pedro, yourself, myself, we're kind of lucky to be at academic centers and we've got men's health colleagues that are ultra experts, but at a high level, I would say that a lot of the TRT options center around fertility goals. Exogenous testosterone treats the low T, but it does suppress gonadal function, including spermatogenesis. So if that's not a priority, they can just get TRT. It should be done under the care of a urologist, a men's health, an endocrinologist, where we're checking liver chemistries and CBCs and a PSA and so forth. If they're interested in fertility preservation, then I would say engaging an endocrinologist, men's health expert is important. There's medications even like hCG, Clomid, which works centrally and stimulate the gonadal access. Niche scenarios where they might want standard TRT now, and then down the way, 5, 7 years, they're thinking about coming off of that for fertility purposes, I think that's really where you want to have an expert involved because there's quite a bit of nuance there in recovery of actual spermatogenesis and so forth.  To kind of summarize, you got to ask about it. Checking it is, is not overly complicated. We do a baseline pre-orchiectomy and at least once annually, you can tag it in with the tumor markers, so it's not an extra blood draw. And if they have symptoms of course, kind of developed, then we'll move that up in the evaluation. Dr. Pedro Barata: Got it. And you also touch base on the fertility angle, which is truly important. And I'm just curious, you know, a lot of times many of us might see one, two patients a year, right, and we forget these protocols and what we've got to do about that.  And so I'm interested to hear your thoughts about when you think about fertility, and how proactive you get. In other words, who do you refer for the fertility clinic, for a fertility preservation program? You know, do all cases despite getting through orchiectomy or just the cases that you're going to, you know you're going to seek chemotherapy at some point? What kind of selection or it depends on the chemo, like how do you do that assessment about the referral for preservation program that you might have available at UCSD? Dr. Aditya Bagrodia: Yeah, I mean I feel really fortunate to sit on the NCCN Testis Cancer Guidelines. It's in there that fertility counseling should be discussed prior to orchiectomy. So 100% bring it up. If there are risk factors, undescended testicles, previous history of fertility concerns, atrophic contralateral testicle, anything on the ultrasound like microlithiasis in the contralateral testicle, you kind of wanna get it there. And then again, there's kind of niche scenarios where you're really worried, maybe get a semen analysis and it doesn't look that good, arrange for the time of orchiectomy to have onco-testicular sperm extraction from the, quote unquote, "normal" testis parenchyma. You know, I think you have to be kind of prepared to go that route and really make sure you're doing this completely comprehensively.  So pre-orchiectomy all patients. Don't really push for it too hard if they've got a contralateral testicle, if they've had no issues having children. There's some cost associated with this, sperm banking still isn't kind of covered even in the context of men with cancer. If they've got risk factors, absolutely pre-orchiectomy. Pre-RPLND, even though the rates of ejaculatory dysfunction at a high-volume center should be low single digits, I'll still offer it. That'd be a real catastrophe if they were in that small proportion of patients and now they're going to be reliant on things like intrauterine insemination, where it becomes quite expensive.  Pre-chemo, everybody. That's basically a standard these days where it should be discussed and it's kind of amazing currently, even if you don't have an accessible men's health fertility clinic, there are actually companies, I have no vested interest, Fellow is one such company where you can actually create an account, receive a FedEx semen analysis and cryopreservation kit, send it back in, and all CLIA certified, it's based out of California. The gentleman that runs it, is a urologist and very, very bright guy who's done a lot of great stuff for testis cancer. So, even for patients that are kind of in extremis at the hospital that kind of need to get going like yesterday, we still discuss it. We've got some mechanisms in place to either have them take a semen analysis over to our Men's Health clinic or send it off to Fellow, which I think is pretty cool and that even extends to some of our younger adolescent patients where going to a clinic and providing a sample might be tricky.  So, I think bringing it up every stage, anytime there's an intervention that might be offered, orchiectomy, chemo, surgery, radiation, it's kind of incumbent on us to discuss it. Dr. Pedro Barata: Gotcha. That's super helpful. And you also touch base on another angle, which is the psychosocial angle around this. You mentioned suicidal rates, you mentioned anxiety, perhaps depression in some cases as well as chronic fatigue, not necessarily just because of the low testosterone that you can get, but also from a psychological perspective. I'm curious, what do the recommendations look like for that? Do these patients need to see a social worker or a psychologist, or do they need to answer a screening test every time they come to see us and then based on that, we kind of escalate, take the next steps according to that? Do they see a psychologist perhaps every so often? How should that be managed and addressed? Dr. Aditya Bagrodia: It's an excellent question and again, these can be rather insidious symptoms where if you don't really dig in and inquire, they can be glossed over. I mean, how easy to say, "Your markers look okay, your scans look okay. See you in six months," and keep it kind of brief. First off, I think bringing it up proactively and normalizing it, that, "This may be something that you experience. Many people do, you're not alone, there's nothing kind of wrong with you." I also think that this is an area where support groups can be incredibly useful. We host the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation support group here. They'll talk about chemo brain or just like a little bit of an adjustment disorder after their diagnosis. Support groups, I think are critical. As I mentioned, we have a survivorship program that's led by a combination of our med oncs, myself on the uro-onc side, as well as APPs, where we are systematically asking about essentially the whole litany of issues that may arise, including psychosocial, anxiety, depression, suicidality. And we've got a nice kind of fast path into our cancer center support services for these young men to meet with a psychologist. If that isn't going to be sufficient, they can actually see a psychiatrist to discuss medications and so forth. I do think that we've got to screen for these because, as anticipated from diagnosis, those first 2 years, we see a rise. But even 10, 15 years out, we note, compared to controls, that there is an increased level of anxiety, depression, suicidality that might not just take place at that initial acute period of diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Pedro Barata: Really well said. Super important.  So I guess if I were to put all these together, with these really amazing advances in technology, we all know AI, some of us might be more or less aware of biomarkers coming up, including microRNA for example, and others, like as I think of all these potential long term complications for these patients, look at the future, I guess, can we use this as a way to deescalate treatment where it's not really necessary, as a way to actually prevent some of these complications? Like, how do we see where we're heading? As we manage testicular cancer, let's say, within the next 5 or 10 years, do you think there's something coming up that's going to be different from what we're doing things today? Dr. Aditya Bagrodia: Totally. I mean, I think it's as exciting as a time as there's ever been, you know, maybe notwithstanding circa 1970s when platinum was discovered. So microRNAs, which you mentioned, you know, there's a new candidate biomarker, microRNA-371. We are super excited here at UCSD. We actually have it CLIA-certified available in our lab and are ordering these tests for patients kind of in their acute stage, you know, stage one and surveillance, stage two, post-RPLND, receiving chemotherapy. And essentially this is a universal germ cell tumor specific biomarker, except for teratoma, suffice it to say 90% sensitive and specific. And I think it's going to change the way that we diagnose and manage patients. You know, pre-orchiectomy, that's pretty straightforward. Post-orchiectomy, maybe we can really decrease the number of CT scans that are done. Maybe we can identify those patients that basically have occult disease where we can intervene early, either with RPLND or single cycle chemo. Post-RPLND, identify the patients who are at higher risk of relapse that may benefit from some adjuvant therapy. In the advanced setting, look at marker decline for patients in addition to standard tumor markers. Can we modulate their systemic therapy?  So, the international interest is largely on modifying things. There's really cool clinical trials that we have for stage one patients, that treatment would be prescribed based on a post-orchiectomy microRNA. I think the microRNAs are really exciting. Teratoma remains an outstanding question. I think this is where maybe ctDNA, perhaps some radiomics and advanced imaging processing and incorporating AI may allow us to safely avoid a lot of these post-chemo RPLNDs. And then identification using SNPs and so forth of who might be most susceptible to some of the cardiac toxicity, autotoxicity and personalizing things in that way as well. Dr. Pedro Barata: Super exciting, right, what's about to come? And I agree with you, I think it's going to change dramatically how we manage this disease.  This has been a pleasure sitting down with you. I guess before letting you go, anything else you'd like to add before we wrap it up? Dr. Aditya Bagrodia: Yeah, first off, again, just want to thank you and ASCO for the opportunity. And it's easy enough to, I think, approach a patient with the testicular germ cell tumor as, "This is an easy case. We're just going to do whatever we've done. Go to the guidelines that says do X, Y, or Z." But there's so much more nuance to it than that. Getting it done perfectly, I think, is mandatory. Whatever we do is an impact on them for the next 50, 60, 70 years of their life. And I found the germ cell tumor community, people are really passionate about it. If you're ever uncertain, there's experts throughout the country and internationally. Ask somebody before you do something that you can't undo. I think we owe it to them to get it perfect so that we can really maximize the survivorship and the survival like we've been talking about. Dr. Pedro Barata: Aditya, thanks for sharing your fantastic insights with us on this podcast. Dr. Aditya Bagrodia: All right, Pedro. Fantastic. Appreciate the opportunity. Dr. Pedro Barata: And also, thank you to our listeners for your time today. I actually encourage you to check out Dr. Bagrodia's article in the 2025 ASCO Educational Book. We'll post a link to the paper in the show notes. Remember, it's free access online, and you can actually download it as well as a PDF. You can also find on the website a wealth of other great papers from the ASCO Educational Book on key advances and novel approaches that are shaping modern oncology.  So with that, thank you everyone. Thank you, Aditya, one more time, for joining us. Thank you, have a good day. Disclaimer: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. Follow today's speakers:         Dr. Pedro Barata  @PBarataMD   Dr. Aditya Bagrodia @AdityaBagrodia Follow ASCO on social media:         @ASCO on X (formerly Twitter)         ASCO on Bluesky        ASCO on Facebook         ASCO on LinkedIn         Disclosures:      Dr. Pedro Barata:  Stock and Other Ownership Interests: Luminate Medical  Honoraria: UroToday  Consulting or Advisory Role: Bayer, BMS, Pfizer, EMD Serono, Eisai, Caris Life Sciences, AstraZeneca, Exelixis, AVEO, Merck, Ipson, Astellas Medivation, Novartis, Dendreon  Speakers' Bureau: AstraZeneca, Merck, Caris Life Sciences, Bayer, Pfizer/Astellas  Research Funding (Inst.): Exelixis, Blue Earth, AVEO, Pfizer, Merck   Dr. Aditya Bagrodia: Consulting or Advisory Role: Veracyte, Ferring  

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Practical Ways to Feel Better On this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt does another solo show. Kelli shares more tools for your mental wellness. She adds more recommendations that might be helpful for your mental health.  Little bit about Kelli's story from her:  I thought it would be great to do another solo show and share some more simple tools to use if you're someone who experiences depression, anxiety or another mental health challenge. Giving you lots of tools that you can use or share with your loved ones. I help make the hard conversations easy about mental health, substance abuse and suicide. Short bio: Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, Warrior for Mental Health, and CEO/Founder of Make Mental Health Matter, a nonprofit born from heartbreak and built to save lives. After losing her sister to suicide in 2017, Kelli dedicated her life to helping others have the hard conversations about mental health, substance use, and suicide before it's too late. A TEDx and keynote speaker, Kelli is also an ICF ACC certified NLP Coach, Mental Health Educator, and Author. She holds a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Psychology, along with advanced certifications in NLP Training and Consulting through Worldwide Institutes of NLP. She is certified to teach Adult, Youth, and Teen Mental Health First Aid, and is an ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Trainer Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Make Mental Health Matter show is dropping? Sign up for the Make Mental Health Matter newsletter for special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today! Need more resources? www.makementalhealthmatter.org  https://linktr.ee/makementalhealthmatter

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NLW shares 13 lessons from the consulting industry that expose how AI disruption really happens—not through mass extinction, but through transformation. From collapsing delivery costs and shifting client expectations to new capabilities and challenger firms on the rise, this episode explores why consulting is the perfect case study for understanding the future of work in the age of AI.Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility into reality. Tune into the new KPMG 'You Can with AI' podcast and unlock insights that will inform smarter decisions inside your enterprise. Listen now and start shaping your future with every episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kpmg.us/AIpodcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rovo - Unleash the potential of your team with AI-powered Search, Chat and Agents - ⁠https://rovo.com/⁠AssemblyAI - The best way to build Voice AI apps - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.assemblyai.com/brief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blitzy.com - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blitzy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to build enterprise software in days, not months Robots & Pencils - Cloud-native AI solutions that power results ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://robotsandpencils.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://besuper.ai/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Interested in sponsoring the show? sponsors@aidailybrief.ai

Something New!For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP225 In episode 225, Coffey talks with Monica Lloyd about navigating organizational change with transparency, stability, and human-centered strategies.  They discuss how AI, workforce demographics, and economic uncertainty are reshaping leadership expectations; how transparency and vulnerability build trust during change; how leaders can create stability and clear communication systems in uncertain times; how organizational values and culture can anchor teams through disruption; the impact of AI on jobs and workforce planning; rethinking career paths and talent retention in the age of automation; training middle managers to communicate consistent messages; building engagement through recognition and behavioral insight; and how HR must evolve into the science of human behavior and change management.  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for one hour of recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Monica Lloyd is the founder of People Forward®, a consulting firm on a mission to create workplaces people love. A recognized thought leader and top-rated speaker, she's known for blending sharp business strategy with contagious energy that inspires leaders and teams to raise their game.   As an expert contributor to the Forbes HR Council, Monica brings both credibility and a fresh perspective to the national stage, challenging audiences to rethink how work should feel and how organizations can truly thrive. Her style is equal parts strategist, motivator, and innovator who never shies away from tough conversations, but always keeps people at the center.  Whether she's guiding executives through organizational transformation, sparking inspiration from the stage, or hosting her People Mavens podcast, Monica's work is rooted in one simple belief: the best business strategy is people strategy.  Monica Lloyd can be reached at https://www.peopleforward.us https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonicalloyd/   About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week.  Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives: Explain how transparency and vulnerability strengthen leadership credibility during times of change. Identify methods to create organizational stability and clear communication in uncertain conditions. Describe strategies for adapting workforce planning and career development in response to AI-driven transformation.  

In this episode of Reflections from The Three Bells, Hilary Knight explores how WEIRD bias shapes AI – and how artists are challenging algorithmic monoculture with radical acts of cultural imagination.External references: “The Weirdest People in the World?” – Henrich, Heine, and Norenzayan (2010)Stephanie Dinkins – Not The Only OneAmeera Kawash – Tatreez GardenMinne Atairu – Artist using AI to speculate on looted Benin Bronzes and postcolonial memory.“Reimagining Looted Artworks Using AI” – Art in America Article profiling Minne Atairu's work with AI and the politics of restitution.Nick Couldry & Ulises A. Mejias – The Costs of Connection A foundational text on data colonialism and digital power structures.Google AI Glossary for African Languages: Google's initiative to improve AI access and inclusion across African languages.About the host:Hilary Knight  is a creative leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategy, innovation, and digital transformation for cultural organisations worldwide. Currently a Senior Associate with AEA Consulting, she has held senior roles at the BBC, Channel 4, Film4, and Tate, where she led pioneering initiatives that embedded digital thinking and expanded audiences. + 

In this episode, Lauren Lewis sits down with Candice Miller, Founder and Principal of Miller Advisory Group, to unpack her journey from finance and law firm operations to building a thriving business development consultancy for legal professionals.Candice shares how she found her niche helping law firms modernize their operations, use data more strategically, and adapt to emerging technologies like AI — all while keeping people at the center. From learning to say “no” to defining your value, her story is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone navigating growth in a changing industry.Together, Lauren and Candice discuss:The pain points of defining your services and learning where not to spend your timeHow collaboration and trusted partnerships fuel growthWhy AI is shaking up the legal world — and how to embrace it responsiblyThe power of data hygiene, business intelligence, and smarter systemsWhy business development starts with self-awareness and behavior changeHow mentorship and community involvement can reshape livesCandice also opens up about her passion for giving back through Big Brothers Big Sisters, sharing how mentorship is transforming lives and building stronger communities.From law firms to leadership lessons, this episode is all about finding clarity, focusing your energy, and leading with heart.

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In this episode, Kris unpacks Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 3 and explores how true freedom comes “where the Spirit of the Lord is.” Transformation isn't just about revelation—it's about discipleability. When we're willing to let the Spirit probe, convict, and tension us toward Jesus' better way, the veil lifts and His glory changes us. Kris also shares what happens when that freedom starts reshaping church culture—from quiet transparency in discipleship groups to public renewal that's contagious.

Episode Summary In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, we dive into a powerful conversation with Nate, CEO of Form 100 Consulting, an agile technology firm that hires military veterans. Together, we explore what it really means to focus on core competencies in a world obsessed with chasing trends—especially when it comes to artificial intelligence. Focusing on What Matters Nate emphasizes the danger of business “fluff”—initiatives that look exciting but distract from the organization's core mission. We discuss how easily companies get pulled off track by AI hype and lose sight of what actually drives value. Both of us agree that clarity of mission and disciplined execution are what truly sustain success. AI Implementation: Systems Before Software We unpack why so many organizations fail at AI implementation. The core issue? Automating broken systems. Before adding automation, leaders must first understand workflows, engage the people doing the work, and align process improvements with clear outcomes. The discussion also explores lean methodology and how technology should enhance human capability—not replace it. Automation and Efficiency Our conversation turns to how automation affects staffing and productivity. I share insights from past downturns where organizations reduced teams but maintained output through smarter workflows. We agree that while automation can remove jobs, it can also elevate roles and help businesses grow—if it's done with purpose. We also highlight the risk of knowledge loss as experienced workers retire, reminding leaders that efficiency must never come at the cost of wisdom. Adaptability and Incremental Progress We examine why even major corporations, including Fortune 500 giants, struggle to survive. Nate and I discuss the importance of adaptability, addressing constraints, and embracing incremental progress—especially when integrating AI. True transformation happens step by step, not through one big innovation. Data-Driven Growth Without the Paralysis I share an example of a client stuck in “analysis paralysis” due to too much data. The takeaway: data should serve decision-making, not dominate it. We explore how to build centralized systems that streamline insights and connect back to strategy. I also reference General Motors' missteps in the 1980s as a lesson on the risks of ignoring core strengths in the pursuit of diversification. Balancing Planning and Action We discuss the challenge of overplanning versus underplanning. Nate explains that effective leadership requires making informed decisions without having every answer. This means building psychological safety within teams, encouraging learning through mistakes, and avoiding “level one thinking”—where leaders react rather than anticipate. Consulting Insights and Shared Experiences Nate shares insights about his work at form100consulting.com, helping organizations improve execution and agility. I reflect on my own consulting journey with small businesses and nonprofits, from psychotherapy practices to after-school LEGO robotics programs, and the lessons I carried from my time in the Air Force into business leadership. Human Connection in the Age of Automation We close with a conversation about marketing and human connection. Both of us agree that while digital platforms like LinkedIn have become saturated with automation, audiences are craving authenticity. The future of business belongs to those who bring back the personal touch—conversations, community, and genuine connection.

This episode is a re-air of one of our most popular conversations from this year, featuring insights worth revisiting. Thank you for being part of the Data Stack community. Stay up to date with the latest episodes at datastackshow.com. This week on The Data Stack Show, Ryan Dolley joins Eric and John to discuss his unique journey from playwriting to leading product strategy in the data industry. The conversation explores the evolution of business intelligence (BI), the growing influence of AI on analytics, and the shifting skill sets required for data professionals. Key topics include the challenges of adapting to rapid technological change, the importance of embracing engineering practices in BI, and the need for continuous learning. Listeners will gain insights into how AI is transforming data roles, why storytelling remains central to analytics, practical advice for thriving in a fast-changing industry, and so much more. Highlights from this week's conversation include:Ryan's Journey: From Playwriting to Data (1:05)Making a Living as a Playwright (3:02)Transitioning to BI: Night School and First Data Jobs (4:12)Storytelling and Data: The Art of BI (6:22)Early BI Work: Data Warehouses and PDF Reports (8:33)Moving from Utilities to Consulting (13:03)Building vs. Implementing: Product Strategy Lessons (16:37)The AI Shift in BI and Analytics (18:41)Automation Anxiety: The Human Side of Data Change (22:16)The Evolving Role of BI Experts (25:18)Adapting to Change: Learning Code and Experimentation (29:34)AI and the Future of Embedded Analytics (33:38)Capturing Intent: The Value of Modern BI Interfaces (37:03)Bridging the Data and Software Engineering Gap (39:13)The Historical Divide: Data vs. Software Engineering (43:06)Organizational Challenges: Where Does BI Belong? (46:05)Reflections on Self-Service BI and Value (48:46)If Not Data: Ryan's Alternate Career Paths (49:04)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (50:17)The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it's needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this slightly tardy Halloween episode, a tale of a spooky airport. I also finish my discussion with Louise Cullinan on Critical Incident Response. Here are the links to Lou's websites if you want more information: https://airlineincidentresponse.com/ https://icisf.org/   If you are interested in watching the video of this two part series you can find "On Condition" on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fQLuaiCJMolPo8Es47Jei4yJ9TVgNHH   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting  

Episode 208 of Cool Culture CornerIs DEI dead? Is merit now leading the way? Let's pontificate on what is best for the culture of business today.Learn more about Bator Training & Consulting as well as Break Ice Marketing at https://www.btcinc.net/marketing or contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net.

In Today's WINNING Word of The Day, Coach JC shares with you the power of STANDARDS. Goals are what you want. Standards are what you will not live below. When your standards rise, your results follow - because your identity demands it! Coach JC | Life Coach | Motivation | Personal Development| Business| Win All Day | Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker COACH JC IS THE FOUNDER OF THE WIN ALL DAY MOVEMENT. A performance company that has become recognized for Building WINNERS & WINNING Teams through Personal Development to achieve Peak Performance! We Do This Through... Coaching, Consulting, Training & Curriculum We Specialize In... Human Performance, Personal Development, Leadership, Mental Performance & Personal Branding. We Serve... Corporations and Organizations Athletes and Athletic Teams First Responding Agencies Entrepreneurs Coach JC is recognized as a passionate coach and advisor to high performers (CEO's, Business Owners, Pastors, Pro Athletes, and First Responders) when it comes to living a life of purpose, leading with passion and WINNING in life! It didn't start there... After throwing away his college basketball career, ending up over $400k in debt, suicidal, in the fight of his life, in a custody battle to see his daughter and be a dad coach JC was able to create a new story for his life.   He now has empowered thousands of people to WIN in life through his 6 books, professional speaking, podcasts, coaching, social media, and the WIN ALL DAY movement. As an entrepreneur Coach JC has launched 5 companies and a non-profit within the personal development and business arena all based around his PERSONAL BRAND and serving others. He has been recognized as a 30 under 30, 40 under 40, The Best of The Best, and The Young Entrepreneur of the year.  Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose driven, passion filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of The Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest that is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC   Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month.   Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at  www.CoachJC.com    Learn more about what we do at www.WINALLDAY.co If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com  right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.

Today, I'm joined by Jared Pobre, founder & CEO of Caldera + Lab.   Launched in 2019, Caldera + Lab is revamping men's medicine cabinets with proprietary premium skincare formulas specifically engineered for guys.   In this episode, we discuss building a biotech-driven men's personal care brand.   We also cover:   Targeting the longevity-minded male consumer Prioritizing proprietary R&D over repurposed formulas Developing distribution strategies and hospitality partnerships   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcastSubscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribeFollow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Caldera + Lab's Website: www.calderalab.com  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/CalderaLab/page/2A608586-7E58-411C-8057-FFD688968227   -   The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities.   Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/  Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/  Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/    Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:08) Jared's background and Caldera + Lab overview (01:33) The evolution of men's skincare since 2016 (03:02) Formulation differences: women's vs. men's skincare (04:32) Custom formulations vs. menu-based co-manufacturing (06:24) Pioneering proprietary ingredients for men (08:00) Building the brand with bootstrapped resources (10:30) Clinical studies and efficacy testing (13:00) Customer acquisition and finding product-market fit (15:30) DTC and Amazon as core distribution channels (17:45) Storytelling and messaging strategy (21:53) Balancing scientific credibility with consumer messaging (23:12) Targeting the longevity-minded male consumer (25:11) Retail expansion strategy and Series A funding (26:15) Country clubs, luxury hotels, and hospitality partnerships (27:26) Product roadmap (28:49) Conclusion  

The future of the car business isn't coming… it's already here. And it's driven by artificial intelligence! Join Sean V. Bradley, President of Dealer Synergy, as he explores how AI is transforming every corner of the automotive industry. In this powerful episode, Sean is joined by two industry leaders: Yuriy Demidko from Fox Motors and Tasso Roumeliotis, Founder and CEO of Numa. Together, they pull back the curtain on the real impact of AI inside today's dealerships, from sales and service to communication and customer experience! "If you don't embrace some level of AI in certain pieces of your process, you will just fall behind really, really quickly." - Yuriy Demidko You'll hear how Fox Motors is strategically implementing AI to streamline service operations, enhance communication, and create more meaningful connections with customers, while Numa's cutting-edge technology is helping service advisors do more with less, resolving communication gaps that once slowed dealerships down! "Imagine what it will save you in the long term. Having cleaned up data, not just hoping and praying that your marketing is working properly." - Yuriy Demidko This isn't just theory, it's what's actually happening inside some of the nation's most forward-thinking stores. Whether you're a dealer principal, manager, or salesperson ready to embrace the next era of retail automotive, this episode will open your eyes to how AI is not replacing people, it's empowering them!

In Today's WINNING Word of The Day, Coach JC shares asks you one simple but powerful question - what is your goal? What does winning look like to you? Coach JC | Life Coach | Motivation | Personal Development| Business| Win All Day | Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker COACH JC IS THE FOUNDER OF THE WIN ALL DAY MOVEMENT. A performance company that has become recognized for Building WINNERS & WINNING Teams through Personal Development to achieve Peak Performance! We Do This Through... Coaching, Consulting, Training & Curriculum We Specialize In... Human Performance, Personal Development, Leadership, Mental Performance & Personal Branding. We Serve... Corporations and Organizations Athletes and Athletic Teams First Responding Agencies Entrepreneurs Coach JC is recognized as a passionate coach and advisor to high performers (CEO's, Business Owners, Pastors, Pro Athletes, and First Responders) when it comes to living a life of purpose, leading with passion and WINNING in life! It didn't start there... After throwing away his college basketball career, ending up over $400k in debt, suicidal, in the fight of his life, in a custody battle to see his daughter and be a dad coach JC was able to create a new story for his life.   He now has empowered thousands of people to WIN in life through his 6 books, professional speaking, podcasts, coaching, social media, and the WIN ALL DAY movement. As an entrepreneur Coach JC has launched 5 companies and a non-profit within the personal development and business arena all based around his PERSONAL BRAND and serving others. He has been recognized as a 30 under 30, 40 under 40, The Best of The Best, and The Young Entrepreneur of the year.  Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose driven, passion filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of The Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest that is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC   Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month.   Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at  www.CoachJC.com    Learn more about what we do at www.WINALLDAY.co If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com  right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.

Welcome to a new episode of the Future Generations Podcast, where Dr. Stanton Hom sits down with James Li, a courageous content creator and citizen journalist who transitioned from management consulting to online media. In this compelling conversation, Li shares his journey of breaking through traditional media barriers, discussing how he emerged as a transparent and rapid information disseminator during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in independent media, truth-seeking, and understanding the challenges of modern journalism, offering insights into how individual creators can challenge institutional narratives.   Highlights: "I'm never going to lie to you, I'm always going to try to give you the information as I see it."   "I can't continue to contribute to this, even though that was a job making me a lot of money."   "It's up to people, just regular citizen journalists or doctors who are courageous enough to speak the truth."   "I like to leave at the end of my videos an open-mindedness."    "If I have the opportunity to do something different and still continue to support myself, I'm going to try to do it."   Timestamps:   01:10 Introduction  03:15 Transition from Management Consulting 06:58 Big Pharma Consulting Revelation 09:35 Censorship Discussion: Israel-Palestine Issue 14:23 Charlie Kirk Assassination Discussion 22:32 Military and Societal Surveillance 36:24 Digital ID and Control Mechanisms 48:52 Lobbying and Political Influence 54:43 Advice on Maintaining Humanity 1:02:58 Finding Shared American Values   Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/    Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc  Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/    Links:    https://www.thehivemethod.co/ https://www.instagram.com/thehivemethod.co   About:   James Li is a political analyst, media strategist, and creator. His sharp, accessible commentary covers war, tech, propaganda, censorship, and geopolitics. With a fast-growing audience and zero interest in sugarcoating, James is part of a new wave of digital dissidents forcing a real conversation in the algorithm age. The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. If you are interested in breaking free from the system, please visit www.foodforestabundance.com and use code "thefuturegen" to receive a discount on their incredible services.   Show your eyes some love with a pair of daylight or sunset (or both!) blue-light blocking glasses from Ra Optics. They have graciously offered Future Generations podcast listeners 10% off any purchase. Use code FGPOD or click here to access this discount, and let us know how your glasses are treating you!   One of the single best companies whose clean products have supported the optimal wellness of our family is Earthley Wellness. Long before there was a 2020, Kate Tetje and her team have stood for TRUTH, HEALTH and FREEDOM in ways that paved the way for so many of us. In collaboration with this incredible team, we are proud to offer you 10% off of your first purchase by shopping here.   Are you concerned about food supply insecurity? Our family has rigorously sourced our foods for over a decade and one of our favorite sources is Farm Match and specifically for San Diego locals, "Real Food Club PMA". My kids are literally made from their maple breakfast sausage and the amazing carnitas we make from their pasture raised pork. We are thrilled to share 10% off your first order when you shop at this link.   Another important way to bolster food security is by supporting local ranchers. Our favorite local regenerative ranch is Perennial Pastures. They have the best nutrient-dense meats that are 100% grass-fed and pasture-raised. You can get $10 off of your first purchase when you use the code: "FUTUREGENERATIONS" at checkout. Start shopping here.  

In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the current state of the MBA admissions season, with interview invites continuing to roll out. This upcoming week, Oxford / Said has its Stage 3 application deadline, INSEAD has its Round 2 application deadline and Washington / Olin is scheduled to release its Round 1 decisions. Graham highlighted the upcoming deferred enrollment webinar series, signups for all these events are here, https://www.clearadmit.com/events The next livestream AMA with Alex and Graham is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25; here's the link to Clear Admit's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/cayoutubelive. We then had a deep-dive discussion covering Wharton's Team-Based Discussion topic and how to best prepare. These interviews will be hosted by Wharton, virtually, over the next two weeks. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected two ApplyWire entries: This week's first MBA admissions candidate is an entrepreneur with 11 years of work experience. They also have a super GRE score of 337. This week's second MBA applicant is an engineer with a great GPA of 3.8 and strong GRE score of 333. They want to transition from consulting to finance. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!