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15. SpaceX Starship Milestones and Artemis Safety Risks Guest: Bob Zimmerman Summary: Reports on the upcoming 12th Starship test flight and Rocket Lab's military contracts. Zimmerman criticizes NASA's Artemis program for bypassing safety steps and risking lives with untested heat shields and life support. (16)1953

Near-death experience guest 1764 is Rev. Dr. Sunshine Frost who died and saw the future. Dr. Frost is a mystic, medium, and Near-Death Experiencer who teaches metaphysical spirituality grounded in direct experience.Dr. Frost's YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@SunshineFrostDr. Frost's Websitehttps://sunshinefrost.com/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_c8KysI2G9rAbNyD1dVd6g/joinCONTACT:Email: jeff@jeffmarapodcast.comAmazon Wish Listhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ATD4VIQTWYAN?ref_=wl_shareTo donate crypto:Bitcoin - bc1qk30j4n8xuusfcchyut5nef4wj3c263j4nw5wydDigibyte - DMsrBPRJqMaVG8CdKWZtSnqRzCU7t92khEShiba - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeDoge - D8ZgwmXgCBs9MX9DAxshzNDXPzkUmxEfAVEth. - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeXRP - rM6dp31r9HuCBDtjR4xB79U5KgnavCuwenWEBSITEwww.jeffmarapodcast.comNewsletterhttps://jeffmara2002.substack.com/?r=19wpqa&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistSOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmarapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmarapodcast/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jeffmaraP/The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect the opinions of the host.

Ever wonder why some contracting businesses grow into valuable companies while others stay stuck in survival mode? Many owners work long hours, generate leads, and push for growth, yet their business still depends completely on them. The real challenge isn't just getting customers it's building systems, leadership, and value that allow the business to scale and eventually sell. In this episode of The Better Than Rich Show, host Mike Abramowitz sits down with Lynn Wise, author of Build It, Grow It, Sell It: Nine Steps to a Thriving Contracting Business. With more than 40 years of experience owning and operating multiple successful service companies, Lynn shares practical insights for contractors who want to grow a business that doesn't rely on them every day. Lynn explains the common mistakes contractors make when trying to scale, especially around lead management, marketing accountability, and operational systems. He breaks down why many businesses spend thousands on marketing but still struggle to turn leads into scheduled jobs. According to Lynn, the problem is rarely marketing itself it's the lack of focus on lead management, systems, and follow-through. The conversation also dives into the long-term goal many owners overlook: building a business that has real transferable value. Lynn outlines how contractors can move from being a technician running a job to becoming a business owner leading a company. He shares how leadership, systems, and strategic planning help businesses grow sustainably while also preparing them for an eventual sale or transition. Whether you're a contractor, home service owner, or entrepreneur trying to build a company that runs without you, this episode offers practical strategies for creating a profitable and scalable business.  Timestamps [00:00] Introduction to Lynn Wise [01:20] The biggest problems contractors face with marketing and leads [03:40] Why businesses spend money on marketing but see poor results [06:10] The real issue behind lead conversion failures [09:05] Building systems that support growth [13:30] Transitioning from technician to business owner [17:10] Leadership and accountability in growing companies [22:15] Why many contracting businesses fail to scale [27:05] The importance of operational focus [32:40] Creating a business that can eventually be sold [38:10] Long-term planning for contractors [43:20] Final lessons from 40+ years in the trades  Key Quotes “Many contractors think they have a marketing problem when they actually have a systems problem.” “Leads don't grow businesses systems that convert leads grow businesses.” “The goal isn't just to run a business. The goal is to build a business that works without you.” “Contractors who focus on operations and leadership create companies that last.” “If your business depends entirely on you, you don't own a business you own a job.”  Key Takeaways Focus on converting leads before spending more on marketing. Build systems that allow your company to operate consistently. Shift from technician thinking to business owner leadership. Create processes that reduce dependency on the owner. Plan long-term so the business can eventually be sold or transferred.  Links Mentioned Build It, Grow It, Sell It – Nine Steps to a Thriving Contracting Business https://www.amazon.com Contractor in Charge https://www.contractorincharge.com Connect with Lynn Wise on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com   Email: Subject Line Options: Lynn, your episode is packed with wisdom. Your Better Than Rich episode just dropped. This conversation will help contractors everywhere.  

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, new central contracts for four Ireland players - but the future of one key internationals remains up in the air.Gerry Thornley on Ireland's attacking evolution during the Six Nations,Should England break the Cheika emergency glass and bring in a new head coach 18 months out from the World Cup?And Scott Bemand's Ireland future decided ahead of the Women's Six Nations.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the talking points from the world of sport following a St Patrick's Night full of Champions League action which saw Bodo/Glimt's fairytale run come to an end in Lisbon, Arsenal easing past Bayer Leverkusen, PSG inflicting more pain on Rosenior's Chelsea and Manchester City coming up very short against Real Madrid. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Every Bitcoin transaction needs to be verified on the blockchain. There is no central authority that does this, but Bitcoin's blockchain has run uninterrupted since 2009 and now carries a market capitalisation of $1.3 trillion, roughly 4% of US GDP. Its original promise was more radical: that we do not need a trusted intermediary to spend money, write contracts, or create finance. In the fifth LTI report, published today, Yackolley Amoussou-Guenou, Bruno Biais, and Sara Tucci-Piergiovanni ask how much of that promise has held. Bruno talks to Tim Phillips about blockchain's potential, its flaws, and its future.  It is a Nash equilibrium: if you believe others will follow the rules, it is in your interest to follow them too. On that foundation Bitcoin's ledger has been running continuously for 16 years. Smart contracts, pioneered by Vitalik Buterin's Ethereum, extend the logic to financial agreements. Decentralised finance promised to cut out rent-seeking intermediaries. Cryptocurrencies can step in where banks are broken or currencies have collapsed; in Lebanon, when bank accounts were frozen and payments stopped, businesses switched to crypto and kept operating. But the technology's libertarian origins may need to be sacrificed: As Bruno says, without transparency there is no trust, and transparency in this market may require regulation.The research behind this episode:Amoussou-Guenou, Yackolley, Bruno Biais, and Sara Tucci-Piergiovanni. 2026. "Can Blockchain Decentralize Money, Contracts, and Finance?" LTI Report 5. CEPR and Long-Term Investors@UniTo. Freely available to download at cepr.org. To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim, and Bruno Biais. 2025. "Can Blockchain Decentralize Money, Contracts, and Finance?" VoxTalks Economics (podcast). Assign this as extra listening. The citation above is formatted and ready for a reading list or VLE.About the guestBruno Biais is Professor of Finance at HEC Paris and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). His research spanning financial market microstructure, corporate finance, and the economics of blockchain has made him one of the leading economists working at the intersection of finance and decentralised technology. He has studied blockchain and cryptocurrency markets since their early years, and his theoretical models of consensus mechanisms and cryptocurrency valuation have shaped how economists understand the conditions under which decentralised systems can and cannot sustain themselves.Research cited in this episodeThe blockchain is a distributed ledger maintained by a network of nodes, each holding an identical copy of the record of ownership. When a transaction is submitted, all nodes verify it against the existing ledger and update their copies to reach consensus on the new state. No central authority manages this process; its stability rests entirely on the incentive structure built into the protocol.Nash equilibrium is a concept from game theory, named for the mathematician John Nash, describing a situation in which each participant's strategy is the best response to the strategies of all others; no individual has an incentive to deviate unilaterally. Biais and co-authors identify the Bitcoin protocol as a Nash equilibrium: if you believe others will follow the rules, it is in your own interest to follow them too. That self-reinforcing alignment of incentives, rather than goodwill or central enforcement, is why the blockchain has remained valid since 2009.Smart contracts are lines of code deposited on a blockchain that execute automatically when specified conditions are met: if X, then Y. Vitalik Buterin introduced them through the Ethereum platform, which offers a richer programming language than Bitcoin and allows users to hold collateral on-chain to guarantee the contract will pay out. Smart contracts underpin automated market makers, decentralised lending, and a wide range of financial applications that require no counterparty or intermediary to enforce the agreement.Oracles are third-party services that transmit data about real-world events to a blockchain, allowing smart contracts to respond to things that happen off-chain. A contract that pays out when a house burns, for example, requires an oracle to report that event to the network. Oracles introduce a point of fragility: the authenticity and accuracy of off-chain information must be established before the network accepts it, and that verification is more vulnerable to error and manipulation than the on-chain consensus mechanism itself.Front-running and miner extractable value (MEV) describe the practice by which technically sophisticated actors exploit the public visibility of pending transactions to extract profits at the expense of ordinary users. Because transactions on public blockchains are broadcast to all nodes before they are confirmed, an actor who sees a large pending purchase can execute the same trade first, drive the price up, and then sell at a profit once the original transaction goes through. The cost falls on the smaller trader. Biais notes that the barriers to entry and economies of scale in this activity have concentrated power in the hands of a small, technically skilled group, recreating the kind of intermediary rents that decentralised finance was designed to eliminate.Automated market makers are smart contracts that provide continuous liquidity for trading between two assets by holding reserves of both in a pool and setting prices according to the ratio of the reserves. A large purchase of one asset depletes that side of the pool and raises its price; a large sale depresses it. Automated market makers have become a central mechanism of decentralised finance, replacing the order-book systems used in traditional exchanges.Stablecoins are cryptocurrency tokens designed to maintain a fixed value relative to a conventional currency, typically the US dollar. They are issued by private entities that hold reserves intended to back the peg. Tether, the largest stablecoin by market capitalisation, holds its reserves in a mix of Treasury bills, Bitcoin, and precious metals; in 2021, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission fined Tether for misrepresenting those reserves and required it to disclose their composition, making this information publicly available for the first time. Dai is an algorithmically managed stablecoin that maintains its peg through over-collateralisation in cryptocurrency rather than conventional reserves.The Diamond-Dybvig model is a theoretical framework developed by Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig explaining why financial intermediaries that hold illiquid assets while issuing liquid claims are inherently vulnerable to runs. When enough depositors demand withdrawal simultaneously, the institution is forced to sell assets at a loss, making further withdrawals impossible and confirming the fears that triggered the run. Biais applies this logic to stablecoins: if enough holders attempt to redeem simultaneously, the issuer must sell its reserves in volume, driving down their price and potentially breaking the peg.Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are digital tokens issued and managed by central banks, distinct from both commercial bank deposits and private stablecoins. Biais distinguishes two potential use cases: retail CBDCs, which would allow individuals to hold central bank money directly, and wholesale CBDCs, which would facilitate settlement between large financial institutions. He regards the wholesale application as the more promising; a wholesale CBDC could enable fast, low-cost atomic settlement of cross-currency transactions between banks under central bank oversight, a significant improvement on current interbank settlement systems.MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) is the European Union's regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers, which came fully into force in December 2024. It requires licensing for issuers and service providers operating within the EU and imposes disclosure, reserve, and conduct requirements intended to align the sector more closely with the standards applied in traditional financial markets.Hayek's currency competition refers to the argument by Friedrich Hayek that competition between privately issued currencies would discipline monetary policy: users would switch away from currencies managed irresponsibly, and that threat would encourage better central bank behaviour. Biais applies this argument to cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in countries where the domestic currency has been mismanaged. He cites Nigeria, where sharp depreciation of the naira was accompanied by rising crypto adoption; over the following period, Nigeria's central bank raised interest rates and created a more transparent foreign exchange market. Biais suggests, tentatively, that the competitive pressure from crypto alternatives may have contributed to that improvement.More VoxTalks EconomicsDo stablecoins threaten financial stability? Stablecoins are digital tokens, pegged to a fiat currency. What could possibly go wrong? For one type of stablecoin the answer is: plenty, according to Richard Portes. In coin we trust Crypto investors make a lot of noise, but who are they, and do they behave differently to other retail investors?Do cryptocurrencies matter? Can cryptocurrencies be useful? Not just for crypto bro speculators, but as a shield against the depreciation of the official currency if a government is determined to pursue inflationary policies.

Monday, March 16, 2026 The Dominant Duo – Total Dominance Hour -Other-worldly wind in Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Basketball, Porter Moser returning to OU with NIL support, small buyout - shorter contracts, 5 seasons and more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early this year, following the deaths of Keith Porter, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents and the violent immigration raids on communities across the United States, 1,500 Google workers signed a new petition demanding the company cut contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).Justin Hendrix spoke to two of the employees who signed the petition about why they signed it, the environment inside the company, and how they think about the risk they face for speaking out.

My whole life, I've only know of one profession: Knight of the Cloth. There are Oaths to take. Oaths you should not break, cannot break. I took them before I could grow hair on my chin. The Divine Order taught me many things. Mostly how to fight with a sword and not embarrass myself in front of dignitaries. I can recite 9 different prayers for the morning, tell the difference between most devils and demons at a glance but I have no idea how to balance a budget. Contracts are a foreign concept, I was taught that my word was stronger than ironwood. I do not have the training, the brains nor the stomach for politicking. I've always hated the dishonesty of it all. But here I am, having to be dishonest to everyone because he is always listening and if he finds out what I have planned I would have died for no reason, like so many others before me.If you're still wanting to pledge for the Jarren's Outpost Board Game you can right here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's podcast focuses primarily on my reactions (for Dynasty Fantasy) to this week's Free Agency News. Additionally, a look at the RB Rooms, Contracts, & Investments for all 32 Teams. TIMELINE || FA Reactions -- 2:45 || Trades & Un-Trades -- 3:15 || QB Talk -- 6:45 || Alec Pierce & Michael Pittman -- 15:00 || Big Winner: Kenneth Walker III -- 17:45 || Likely -- 23:30 || RBs: Gainwell, (Linderbaum), Allgeier, & Etienne -- 25:30 || Wan'Dale & Evans -- 32:00 || Dobbins, Kolar, Dowdle + Daniel Jones Breaking -- 36:45 ||RB Rooms -- 44:30Endnotes + What's Next -- 01:02:15 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

We rank our top 15 best contracts in the league.Sam's rankings: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ranking-best-nba-contracts-jalen-brunson-deni-avdija-alperen-sengun/0:00 Intro1:56 Aaron Nesmith7:32 Nickeil Alexander-Walker11:57 Derrick White17:13 Neemias Queta22:46 Scotty Pippen Jr.27:26 Aaron Wiggins31:53 Isaiah Stewart36:10 Payton Pritchard39:12 Onyeka Okongwu43:11 Jaden McDaniels47:45 Ajay Mitchell55:19 Jabari Smith Jr.59:37 Alperen Sengun1:05:03 Jalen Brunson1:09:16 Trey Murphy1:15:01 Jalen Johnson1:17:14 Deni Avdija1:21:55 Honorable mentionsYou can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBS Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi's salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Today, Blair discusses the true 11:59 PM deadline for earnest money and option fee delivery and what really happens if either is delivered late under TREC rules.

In this episode, we sit down with real estate entrepreneur and investor Chauncey Pham to talk about how agents can stop chasing endless transactions and start building multiple income streams within the real estate industry. Chauncey shares how she went from getting her license just to fund family Disney trips to building a vertically integrated real estate business that includes house flipping, design, team leadership, and media. We also dive into her unconventional take on social media, why not every agent needs to be an influencer, and how creativity can unlock new revenue opportunities. If you're a real estate agent feeling stuck on the transaction treadmill, this episode will challenge the way you think about building wealth in real estate.Show Notes: How Chauncey Pham went from getting her real estate license to fund Disney vacations to building multiple income streams in the real estate industry.Why agents should stop chasing more transactions and instead learn how to make more money from every deal.Chauncey's approach to house flipping and budget-friendly design that stands out in a crowded market.Her honest take on social media for realtors, and why not every agent needs to be an influencer to succeed.Practical ways real estate agents can expand beyond sales into investing, partnerships, and other revenue opportunities.Resources & Links:Connect with our guest Chauncey Pham!Instagram @the_chaunceyshowJoin the Facebook Community: Moms in Real EstateMoms in Real Estate Referral Network: Find referral partners across the U.S.Apply to Be on the PodcastFollow along on Instagram @heykristencantrell & @momsinrealestateWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to our NewsletterBecome a SponsorCheck out our amazing sponsors: Your Tax Coach // Professional Tax Accountants. We're not just saving you money, we're changing lives! @‌yourtaxcoach‌The Real Time App // Simplifies real estate transactions for Realtors and their clients. Effortlessly manage documents, timelines, tasks, and vendors all in one seamless platform. Check it our HERECoffee & Contracts // Get a free week on content from Coffee & Contracts!Coffeecontracts.com use code MIRE for $20 off

Haroon Inam is the CEO of DG Matrix, which just closed a $60M raise backed by ABB and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to scale behind-the-meter power architecture for AI data centers. In this episode, he breaks down how a pre-scale startup wins deals measured in hundreds of megawatts, why channel partners became a balance sheet solution rather than just a distribution play, and the exact sequence he uses to move a nine-figure enterprise deal from disbelief to signed contract.Topics Discussed:Pivoting from fleet electrification to AI data center infrastructure after an inbound call from a major GPU manufacturerWhy utilities cannot solve AI data center power density and what "behind the meter" actually means for operatorsGo-to-market structure: direct enterprise, EPC partnerships, and large conglomerate channel dealsThe anatomy of a $50M to few-hundred-million dollar infrastructure dealUsing objection documentation as a structured closing motionBankability and insurability as enterprise sales blockers — and the white-label strategy to solve themManaging 24/7 operations across shifts without burning the core teamKey GTM Insights:Objection documentation is a closing system, not a soft skill. Most enterprise sales teams treat objection handling as something that happens in the room. Haroon runs it as a structured process: capture every objection, leave without reacting, return with methodical solutions. The deal follows the solved objections. This is particularly relevant when selling unproven technology into risk-averse infrastructure buyers who need to justify the decision internally. "My way of closing deals, Brett, is very simple. I close deals by objection handling. So when you listen to the objections from the customers, just note them down, don't freak out and come back and methodically solve those things in a solid fashion. And if there's a need, you'll get the order."The most common enterprise objection isn't price — it's scale proof. When buyers see the product, the reaction is positive. The blocker is deployment history. Buyers want to know if a startup can reliably deliver at gigawatt scale when it has only deployed at megawatt scale. DG Matrix's answer is pedigree transfer: aerospace-grade power electronics for Boeing aircraft and military programs. When you lack field scale, you redirect to adjacent evidence of engineering rigor in equally high-stakes environments. "We might have deployed a couple of megawatts, but we're not there yet. So then the objection is how do we know you'll be able to scale? ...We have to show them the pedigree of our screening that we do in the supply chain."Channel partners solve a balance sheet problem, not just a reach problem. The original GTM thesis was standard: go direct for enterprise, use channel for SMB. What surfaced in practice was that large buyers will not place nine-figure orders with a startup whose balance sheet can't absorb them — regardless of product quality. ABB and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are now investors, and the strategic value is that they can carry orders on their books while providing global deployment and service infrastructure. "A lot of large customers have large orders to give and we won't have a balance sheet that'll allow us to take an order like that, not in their eyes. So we then have to adjust where we find channel partners to carry the orders on their books."// Sponsors: Front Lines — Silicon Valley's leading Podcast Production Studio. We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. Mention you are a listener and get a 10% discount. www.FrontLines.io/Podcast-as-a-ServiceTopics DiscussedKey GTM Insights

Scott Stevenson is the Co-founder and CEO of Spellbook.Spellbook is an AI copilot for contract review and drafting, essentially “Cursor for lawyers.” They have 4,000 customers in 80 countries, and to my knowledge is the fastest growing AI company in Canada, and the largest company in the world built on a Microsoft Word plugin.Scott has been building in legal AI longer than almost anyone. We talk about why legal software was essentially untouched before LLM's, why the market is so hot right now, if it's sustainable, and how Spellbook navigates product differentiation compared to horizontal AI products like ChatGPT.We talk about why fine-tuning your own models was one of the biggest mistakes early AI companies made, how to build a network effect as a vertical AI product, and Spellbook's philosophy of “Don't sharpen your axe when the chainsaw is coming out tomorrow”.Spellbook spent a few years finding PMF before really taking off in 2022, and Scott shares their playbook for launching over 100 product experiments in three years, how to know when to lean in, and what it's been like scaling Spellbook post-PMF.Thank you to Numeral and Flex for supporting this episode.Try Numeral, the end-to-end platform for sales tax and compliance: https://www.numeral.comSign-up for Flex Elite with code TURNER, get $1,000: https://form.typeform.com/to/Rx9rTjFzTimestamps:(0:30) Spellbook: “Cursor for Contracts”(3:08) Building the world's largest Microsoft Word plugin(14:06) Why legal software was untouched before LLMs(18:32) $30 trillion moves through contracts annually(20:51) Why ChatGPT won't replace vertical tools(25:15) Fine-tuning was the biggest mistake in AI(30:00) Differences between pro and amateur gamers(37:38) Top-down vs. bottoms-up in legal AI(42:27) The long-tail of legal AI software(47:24) Building for models that don't exist yet(51:20) Skating where the puck is going(1:01:35) The legal bill that cost 50% of his bank account(1:09:33) Testing 100 landing pages in 3 years(1:14:06) The moment Spellbook hit PMF(1:19:17) Building new brands for each product experiment(1:23:10) Raising a Series B with a tweet(1:27:41) What Scott learned from Keith Rabois(1:31:16) Scott's favorite new AI toolReferencedSpellbook: https://www.spellbook.legal/Careers at Spellbook: https://www.spellbook.legal/careersPlaying to Win by David Sirlin: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Win-becoming-David-Sirlin/dp/1413498817Find the Fast Moving Water by NFX: https://www.nfx.com/post/find-the-fast-moving-waterSpellbook's case study with Replit: https://replit.com/customers/spellbookTwin: https://twin.so/Follow ScottTwitter: https://x.com/scottastevensonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottasBlog: https://blog.scottstevenson.net/Follow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/

Will and Alex take a look at yet another loss for the Raptors against an above .500 team. They then talk about the most unlikely 83-point game from Bam Adebayo and list the top 10 worst contracts in the league.#raptors #torontoraptors #nba #miamiheat #bamadebayoThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AEW just launched myAEW and I have opinions! Aaron Wolf's NJPW booking is a mess and somebody had to say it! Road Dogg is gone from WWE! I review CMLL La Noche de las Amazonas! And we round things out with the latest hirings, releases, and injuries making waves across the industry! Busy week. Let's get into it!RUNSHEET0:00:00 Intro0:01:53 The Launch of myAEW0:35:59 Aaron Wolf's Booking in NJPW1:04:22 Road Dogg Gone from WWE1:33:05 CMLL La Noche de las Amazonas Review2:11:33 Contracts, Hirings, Releases & Injuries

The NBA's largest contracts of all time! #nba Check out the TD3 merch: https://the-deep-3-shop.fourthwall.com/ Listen on Spotify!: https://open.spotify.com/show/3elbbqVumwqz8wlIdknsLW Listen on Apple Podcasts!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-3-podcast/id1657940794 Follow us on TikTok!: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedeepthree Follow us on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/thedeep3podcast/ Isaac's twitter: https://twitter.com/byisaacg Mo's twitter: https://twitter.com/Mojo99_ Donnavan's twitter: https://twitter.com/Dsmoot3D Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fred and Blake give their thoughts on some of the notable deals agreed upon throughout the NFL.

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John Maytham speaks to the Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, on his urgent calls to PRASA to take action against the alleged gang links tied to the central line contracts. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic, and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's edition of The Drive, Hart and Fitzy recap the moves made (and not made) by the Patriots on the first day of the NFL's legal tampering period, and they debate whether they'd prefer the team acquire Brian Thomas or A.J. Brown to supplement their WR room.

Send a textA cabinet star fell from grace, and the trail is as revealing as the headline. We break down how a $220 million advertising blitz that featured the secretary became the center of a contracting storm no-bid justifications, a vendor created days before an award, and a subcontractor linked to past campaign work. The Hill hearings were blistering, bipartisan, and precise, pressing on who approved the spend, whether the process was truly competitive, and why public messaging looked so much like a personal brand campaign. By the time the cameras cooled, the verdict from the White House was final: fired and shifted into a lesser diplomatic role.From there, we zoom out to what this saga teaches about Washington's math. Power is rented, not owned. When controversy outweighs usefulness, even friends keep their distance. We explore how institutions reward loyalty until they don't, how procurement rules are meant to guard taxpayers but bend under pressure, and why transparency around vendors and subcontractors is the only antidote to suspicion. The story isn't just about one official; it's a case study in how optics, money, and process collide in the capital.We also trace a quieter, more unsettling echo: the way America keeps circling back to the same foreign policy instincts it claims to resist. Campaigns promise restraint; governing reintroduces briefings, donors, and doctrines that pull leaders toward escalation. The lessons of Iraq costs, instability, and broken trust should be guardrails. Instead, they're too often footnotes. If ads can blur public interest with personal image, war talk can blur security with ambition. The fix isn't a savior; it's a system built on disclosure, conflict checks, and real accountability.Listen for the receipts, stay for the pattern recognition, and decide what accountability should look like now. If this breakdown resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who loves politics without the spin, and leave a review telling us where you stand. Support the show

In today's episode of Made to Dwell, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to grow on social media. We're talking real growth strategies, what happens behind the scenes with managers and contracts, how brand deals work, and the financial side of content creation most people never see.If you've ever wondered how influencers make money, when to hire a manager, how to negotiate brand deals, or what building a social media business actually looks like, this episode is for you.I share practical advice on growing as a Christian content creator, stewarding influence with excellence, and building a sustainable brand rooted in discipline and integrity.Topics include:social media growth strategies that work in 2026how brand deal contracts really functionhow influencers get paiddo you need a manager?faith and business as a Christian womanWhether you're an aspiring creator, an entrepreneur, or someone curious about the business behind influencing, this episode will equip you with clarity and confidence.

Healing doesn't just change how you feel.It quietly voids old agreements.In this episode, Denise explores the stage of emotional wholeness no one prepares you for — when the invisible contracts that once kept your relationships, roles, and systems stable simply expire.Not through confrontation.Through regulation.If you've felt friction without conflict…Distance without drama…Or grief without regression…This episode names what's happening.Read the original post:https://deniseglee.com/what-emotional-wholeness-makes-impossible/⸻If This Episode Hit Something Deeper…If you're tired of insight without real change, this is where we take it further.

April Fools' Day is traditionally a time to be on the lookout for light-hearted pranks and practical jokes. Mobile bill price increases are no joke, but every April, mobile contracts could increase by up to 7% with other networks – not with Tesco Mobile Ireland, however. As other mobile networks prepare to introduce annual mid-contract price increases, Tesco Mobile Ireland has today reaffirmed its commitment to No Annual Price Increases for all new and existing bill pay customers over the lifetime of a 24-month contract. Tesco Mobile was the first network in Ireland to commit to No Annual Price Increases in 2021, setting the standard for price stability in the market. Today, with almost 500,000 customers, it is Ireland's largest MVNO and continues to lead in delivering consistent customer value and price transparency. Against this backdrop, new research from Tesco Mobile Ireland of more than 1,000 consumers reveals growing mobile and utility "bill anxiety" among Irish consumers and a clear demand for greater stability in the market. When asked about bill predictability, 94% of consumers rated it extremely or very important, showing just how much consumers rely on stable costs to feel in control of their monthly mobile spend. In the survey's wider look at what influences provider choice, value for money and a reliable, high?quality network came through as the top considerations, with 43% choosing value for money as their main driver and 26% prioritising network quality. Tesco Mobile's renewed commitment to No Annual Price Increases directly addresses these expectations. Tesco Mobile customers can get great value, beyond just price. They get the same reliability and coverage of a big network but with the added value and service of Tesco, along with exclusive Clubcard Prices on phones, plans, points and rewards when they spend. Sean Nolan, Director of Online and Mobile, Tesco Ireland, commented, "People want a mobile provider they can trust, with great value and a network that won't let them down. Back in 2021, we promised no annual price increases, and we're sticking to that promise today. Keeping things fair and straightforward has brought more and more customers our way, and we're delighted to keep growing with them." The research also highlights the real emotional and financial consequences of mobile bill price uncertainty. Almost nine in ten (88%) consumers say they would shop around if their mobile provider introduced a price increase, while 30% say unpredictable bills make them trust their provider less. Beyond switching behaviour, mobile bill volatility is affecting household confidence. Six in ten consumers say unpredictable mobile costs undermine their financial confidence, or cause emotional strain, with 26% feeling less in control of their finances, and one in five (20%) reporting stress or anxiety. Many also say uncertainty impacts their everyday spending and budgeting decisions, underlining the wider ripple effect of mid-contract price hikes. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Spring bidding season is here, and if you want to grow your landscaping business, commercial contracts are one of the fastest ways to do it. In this episode, Brian shares practical strategies to help you win more commercial lawn care and landscaping bids this spring. From positioning your company professionally to understanding what property managers actually look for in a proposal, we break down the small details that can make the difference between winning the job and finishing second. Lawntrapreneur Academy (The #1 Resource for Starting, Growing and Scaling a Successful Lawn & Landscaping Company). - https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/  Granum Academy - Build The Team That Wins Spring: Register Book a Granum Demo (use BRIAN25 to save!): https://www.Granum.com/Brian LMN & Coffee - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89495679453?pwd=m0wKa6prJWrARKClJKolBaJjl00OYn.1 Coast Pay Fuel Card: www.CoastPay.com/Brian

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they examine new questions surrounding departing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's $220 million advertising spending, react to a weak February jobs report, and marvel at the cutting-edge missile technology that reportedly eliminated Ayatollah Khameini and many other top Iranian leaders.First, they continue digging into how the Department of Homeland Security spent nearly a quarter of a billion dollars on advertising. The scrutiny intensifies as details emerge showing that only a small number of contractors were considered for the work, many of them with personal connections to outgoing Sec. Kristi Noem.Next, they wince at the February jobs report, which shows a net loss of 92,000 jobs and the unemployment rate rising to 4.4 percent. Some experts note other key points, including that many of the job losses are in government. But Jim argues Republicans must avoid repeating a key mistake from the Biden era when it comes to the economy.Finally, Jim and Greg are fascinated by the Blue Sparrow missile used in the strike that killed Ayatollah Khameini and dozens of other Iranian leaders last weekend. The technology behind the weapon is remarkable, but Jim still has one important question.Please visit our great sponsors:Stop putting off those doctors' appointments and visit https://Zocdoc.com/3ML to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.Go to https://CoastPay.com/MARTINI to see how you can earn up to a $2000 credit.Download Noble Gold's free Wealth Protection Kit — visit https://NobleGoldInvestments.com/3ML to learn how to build lasting financial security.New episodes every weekday. 

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they examine new questions surrounding departing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's $220 million advertising spending, react to a weak February jobs report, and marvel at the cutting-edge missile technology that reportedly eliminated Ayatollah Khameini and many other top Iranian leaders. First, they continue digging into […]

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Most contractors think winning in government contracting means being the biggest, loudest, or cheapest. In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Ryan Atencio explains why some of the most successful federal suppliers are companies you've never heard of—and how they quietly generate billions by staying close to the customer. You'll learn why integrators and solution providers win by being physically present, saying "yes" more often, and making it easy for government buyers to get quotes fast. From $290K supply deals at 7–8% margins to becoming the single point of contact customers rely on, this episode breaks down why sales psychology, relationships, and convenience outperform technical expertise every time. Key Takeaways Why unknown contractors win billions by staying in front of customers How low-margin ($290K) deals create long-term GovCon leverage Why being the "one they call" beats competing on price or size If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/  Website: https://govcongiants.org/  Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding

Have you ever created a relationship contract with your partner? Are there unwritten agreements in your relationship that you're not sure how they got there? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony talks with Elizabeth Webb about relationship contracts, how unwritten contracts occur, how to avoid unwritten contracts, why you want to create consciously written contracts, and how to get started. To Find Out More About Elizabeth Webb, Click The Link Below: https://positivelyelizabeth.com/

In this episode of Overflow with Kimberly Snider, I sit down with Taisha, a brilliant lawyer and leadership strategist, to explore contracts… but not just the legal kind. We're talking about the unspoken agreements in your life — the hidden clauses that can quietly drain your energy, blur your boundaries, and shape how you show up every day.Many of us live by unspoken contracts that can drain our joy and energy.We dive into the power of negotiation, the importance of self-worth, and why revisiting your contracts — in work, partnerships, and life, is a radical act of self-care and empowerment. When you lead with clarity, you protect your energy, honor your values, and create agreements that actually serve you.Whether you're launching a new venture, entering a partnership, or simply want more confidence in the terms you live by, Taisha's insights will give you tools to:Spot hidden clauses that might be limiting your joy or successSet boundaries that protect your well-being and energyNegotiate from a place of confidence, self-respect, and clarityRevisit and redesign agreements to align with your evolving goals and valuesThis conversation is for anyone ready to live intentionally, lead boldly, and reclaim their time, energy, and peace of mind.Tune in and discover how to live by design, not default.Taisha Lewis Trotman Website: www.tlewislaw.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taishalewistrotman/p.s. With a love of horses, freedom, and the magnificent in life, this journal is more than pages... it is a daily invitation to dream boldly, rest fully, and live with purpose.

Welcome back to the show! Today we're diving into something that has the power to completely transform your business, and honestly, your life too. We're talking about network expansion and why consistently meeting new people is one of the most important habits you can build, especially as a mom running a real estate business.Over the years, I've talked to countless agents, week after week, year after year, and I've noticed a pattern. I've seen women who once had thriving businesses suddenly feel like everything slowed down. The leads dried up. The deals stopped flowing. And when we start unpacking why that happened, the answer almost always comes back to one simple question:How are you consistently meeting new people?And a lot of the time… there isn't a clear answer.Show Notes: The two critical questions every agent should ask: How am I consistently meeting new people? and How am I staying relevant after the connection?Creative and traditional networking strategies including open houses, community events, social media, and podcasting as a relationship-building tool.Why focusing on authentic relationships instead of sales tactics leads to long-term business growth.The importance of systems—CRMs, follow-ups, newsletters, and intentional social media engagement—to stay top-of-mind.How moms in real estate can build a successful business by focusing on one or two consistent lead-generation pillars instead of trying to do everything.Resources & Links:Join the Facebook Community: Moms in Real EstateMoms in Real Estate Referral Network: Find referral partners across the U.S.Apply to Be on the PodcastFollow along on Instagram @heykristencantrell & @momsinrealestateWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to our NewsletterBecome a SponsorCheck out our amazing sponsors: Your Tax Coach // Professional Tax Accountants. We're not just saving you money, we're changing lives! @‌yourtaxcoach‌The Real Time App // Simplifies real estate transactions for Realtors and their clients. Effortlessly manage documents, timelines, tasks, and vendors all in one seamless platform. Check it our HEREGet a free week on content from Coffee & Contracts!Coffeecontracts.com use code MIRE for $20 off

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"The life you want is not waiting for more effort. It's waiting for you to break the vow." Why do we keep repeating the same patterns in relationships, money, success, or self-worth, even after doing the inner work? In this powerful episode of SoulTalk Podcast, transformational teacher Kute Blackson reveals a hidden force shaping your life: unconscious vows formed in childhood. These invisible contracts were created as survival strategies when we were young; promises we made to stay safe, loved, and accepted. But years later, they can quietly control our decisions, sabotage our growth, and keep us repeating the same cycles. Kute uncovers five powerful unconscious vows that may be running your life without you realizing it from the vow of self-sacrifice to the vow of invisibility, and explains how they influence your identity, relationships, and success. More importantly, he shows you how to identify and release these hidden agreements so you can reclaim your freedom, step into your authentic power, and finally create the life your soul is calling you to live. If you've ever wondered why certain patterns keep repeating despite your best intentions, this episode will open your eyes to the deeper truth and give you the courage to rewrite your destiny. Timestamps (00:01:10) – Why we keep repeating the same life patterns (00:02:00) – Kute's personal story about playing small and his wake-up call (00:03:10) – Understanding the "Invisible Contracts" running your life (00:05:00) – Why you're not stuck because of lack of discipline (00:06:00) – How unconscious vows are formed in childhood (00:07:40) – Why these vows shape identity, behavior, and destiny (00:09:00) – Kute's personal breakthrough about success and loyalty to his father (00:11:45) – Vow #1: The Vow of Self-Sacrifice (00:14:20) – Vow #2: The Vow of Invisibility (00:15:30) – Vow #3: The Vow of Hyper-Independence (00:19:20) – Vow #4: The Vow of Struggle (00:21:30) – Vow #5: The Vow of Control (00:23:20) – Why affirmations alone don't break subconscious vows (00:24:40) – Step 1: Identify the repeating pattern in your life (00:25:40) – Step 2: Trace the origin of the vow in childhood (00:26:20) – Step 3: Name the vow and bring it into awareness (00:26:45) – Step 4: Release the vow and choose a new identity (00:27:40) – Breaking generational patterns and rewriting your future In This Episode You Will Learn Why repeating life patterns are not a lack of discipline or motivation. How childhood survival strategies become unconscious vows. The 5 invisible contracts that silently shape your decisions. Why success, love, or abundance can feel unsafe on a subconscious level. Practical steps to recognize and release limiting vows. How awareness and compassion can transform your identity and future Some Questions I Ask: What repeating patterns in your life might be connected to unconscious vows you made in childhood? Where in your life are you staying small, invisible, or holding yourself back to maintain love or approval? Have you developed hyper-independence as a way to protect yourself from disappointment or abandonment? In what ways might loyalty to your family, past, or identity be limiting your growth and success today? What new conscious choice or vow could you make today to align your life with your true purpose?   Get in Touch: Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com Get your free gift on: www.eightlevelsofgratitude.com   

Send a textIn this episode, Eric and Andy discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with the new year, focusing on revamping business practices, particularly in maintenance contracts and price book management. They emphasize the importance of marketing strategies for 2026 and navigating seasonal challenges in the HVAC and plumbing industries. The conversation also touches on equipment insights and future business plans, highlighting the need for adaptability in a changing market.TakeawaysIt's a good time to revamp our price book.Maintenance contracts keep your business going.You can keep an entire crew just doing maintenance.I need to prioritize starting over with my price book.Gone are the days of just relying on referrals.Marketing has to be a priority in 2026.The HVAC industry is banging right now.You can't backfill with frozen dirt.It's like a glacier out there.I hope I don't eat it on this sheet of ice.Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Meetings win government contracts. But you have to meet with the right individuals.In this episode we go over the 2 most important people in the government that you should meet-- as well as who you should avoid!Bonus: we're going over the three questions you can ask a government official to determine if they can help get your company on contract. If you're ready to start your career in government contracting, either:- selling to the government as a business- starting your own consulting company- work as an account executiveThen check out the GovClose one-year professional development program. https://www.govclose.com

NFL agent Ron Slavin joins the show. The Cowboys have restructured Dak and CeeDee's contract to free up cap space.

 Study start-up remains one of the most persistent bottlenecks in clinical trials—slowing site activation, delaying patient enrollment, and adding pressure across already stretched teams. In this episode of WCG Talks Trials, host Jamie Harper, Vice President of Site Solutions & Engagement at WCG, is joined by Stephanie Held, Associate Director of Coverage Analysis, and Jody Ingebritsen‑Howe, Director of Contracts & Budgets, to unpack why start-up timelines continue to stall and what can be done to improve them.Together, they explore how Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA) serves as the foundation for compliant and efficient study start-up, how downstream processes like budgeting, contract negotiations, and CTMS build are impacted by early decisions, and where “hidden” white space can quietly derail timelines.The conversation also highlights practical, actionable steps sites and sponsors can take today—from mapping end‑to‑end workflows to better equipping negotiators with the information they need.Looking ahead, the panel discusses how technology and AI may reshape study activation, while emphasizing the importance of human expertise and alignment across teams. Whether you're a site, sponsor, or CRO, this episode offers timely insights to help accelerate activation and reduce friction in an increasingly complex trial landscape.Host:Jamie Harper, vice president, Site Solutions & EngagementGuests:Stephanie Held, associate director, Coverage AnalysisJody Ingebritsen-Howe, director, Contracts & Budgets

Welcome to the Orange & Blueprints Podcast - your go-to spot for everything Houston Dash and women's soccer in the Bayou City!In this episode, Manny and Diego dive into everything surrounding the Houston Dash as the new season approaches. They start by breaking down the team's preseason loss to Dallas Trinity, analyzing what stood out, what needs improvement, and which players are already making an early impact. The conversation then shifts to the newly unveiled Houston Chronicles Kit, exploring the inspiration behind the design, the cultural significance it represents, and how it connects the club to the city in a bold and meaningful way. Manny and Diego also discuss the big contract news surrounding Avery Patterson, who has signed an extension that will keep her in Houston through 2028. They break down what this long-term commitment means for the team's future and why Patterson is such a key piece moving forward. Finally, they get into the growing rumors about a potential sale of the club and what a new ownership group could mean for the direction of the Dash.From roster chatter and league-wide storylines to big-picture Dash talk, we've got you covered. The new season is getting closer, and we're excited to ride it with you every step of the way. Stick around for all things Houston Dash and women's soccer—it's shaping up to be a fun one.—And much more!—Follow us at Bayou City Soccer!—BayouCitySoccer.net—@BayouCitySoccer on Facebook, IG, and Twitter—Hosts:@Mannyvela4 on X@duh_mart_media on IG—Again, BayouCitySoccer.net for everything.

Can the Rams restructure some contracts in order to create more in the cap space? Who would be the main guys to do that? What are the Rams needs ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft? LAST MAN STANDING. GUEST our LA Kings insider Sam Betesh comes in with the guys to talk about the latest news surrounding the Kings. Former Head Coach Jim Hiller was relieved from his duties. SHOP TALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enterprise IT spending is projected to reach $4.5 trillion by 2026, but this growth is concentrated in software, cloud services, and AI infrastructure for large organizations, according to HG Insights and Omdia research cited by Dave Sobel. The system integration market is positioned to approach $950 billion in 2025, with enterprises working with an average of 6.3 technology partners. A substantial surge in AI-optimized server sales, as reflected in Dell Technologies' reported 342% year-over-year increase in revenue for those systems, is reshaping supply chains and vendor dynamics, leading to shortages of DRAM, SSDs, and hard drives. Underlying this development are volatile component costs. DRAM prices have doubled quarter over quarter, and both Micron Technologies and Western Digital have indicated they are sold out for 2026. HP reports that RAM now constitutes 35% of new PC materials costs, up dramatically from 18% the previous quarter. Such cost shifts are creating downstream risks for managed service providers (MSPs) with fixed-price agreements, as the economic assumptions underpinning many contracts—stable hardware prices and predictable cloud costs—no longer hold. The episode also highlights an increase in application sprawl and a widening gap between IT budgets and other operational costs. A Torii report shows large enterprises use over 2,191 applications on average, with more than 61% bypassing formal IT approvals, resulting in unmanaged security and compliance exposure. Additionally, 80% of small businesses report rising energy costs that directly compete with IT budget allocations. Industry analysis from Jefferies and Boston Consulting Group signals that AI and automation are not viewed uniformly as productivity boosters and may compress revenue models in both Indian and domestic IT services sectors. The practical implication for MSPs is the urgent need to audit and reprice contracts related to hardware procurement and refresh cycles, clearly documenting and communicating current cost realities with clients. Dave Sobel stresses reframing device lifecycle extensions as a security risk rather than a cost-saving measure and warns against selling clients on speculative AI market projections. The advice is to focus on specific, scoped use cases and to structure agreements that accurately reflect volatility in component costs and the operational burden of application sprawl, ensuring financial and legal accountability as the IT services landscape evolves. 00:00 $4.96T IT Spend Surge Bypasses SMBs as AI Infrastructure Captures Enterprise Budgets 03:58 Dell's $43B AI Server Backlog Triggers DRAM Shortage, Repricing Downstream Hardware 05:52 AI Shrinks IT Services Revenue Model; MSPs Face Contested Implementation Role   This is the Business of Tech.    Supported by:

For years, I built a life that proved I could stand on my own.I worked hard in high school. I excelled in college. I climbed in corporate. I positioned myself to be self-sufficient, strategic, and stable. I didn't want to need anyone. And if I'm honest, I didn't want to need God beyond what felt reasonable.When I read Hannah's story, I filtered it through my own lens — strong woman, misunderstood pain, quiet endurance. I saw her grief. I saw the opposition. I saw the longing. But I missed the moment when Elkanah asked her, “Am I not more to you than ten sons?”It hit differently when I realized God was asking me the same question.In the midst of building, grinding, proving, and positioning… was He not enough? Was I trusting my resume more than His sovereignty? My network more than His provision? My effort more than His hand?The last two years of full-time entrepreneurship stripped away the illusion of control. Revenue shifts. Contracts end. Plans pivot. And in every uncertain moment, the question echoed again: Am I not enough? Is this not what you called me to?Hannah's breakthrough didn't come from striving harder to produce a child. It came when she turned her focus fully toward God in the middle of opposition. When she stopped looking left and right for affirmation and poured her heart out before Him. And in His timing, not hers, He moved. And He moved abundantly. God reminds us that dependence is not weakness. He reminds us that when we fix our eyes on Him instead of the noise around us, He is able to bless abundantly — even in ways that disrupt our original plans.He moves.He provides.He answers.Sometimes in direct opposition to what we thought we wanted — but always in alignment with what is good. So the question is, my friends, when everything else is stripped away, is He enough?Reference Scripture:1 Samuel 1:5–20Support the show

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What happens when you put yourself in a room full of creatives and actually commit to building something? In this episode of Better Call Daddy, I'm joined by Priscilla Mensah and my dad, Wayne Friedman, to talk about what we learned from our Creative Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at Houston Community College. We didn't just talk about ideas — we talked about execution. Sales. Contracts. Insurance. Separating personal and business finances. Sustainability. Mindset. The stuff people don't always glamorize. Priscilla Mensah and I share what it feels like to test your ideas in real time — and why showing up (even when you're unsure) is what really moves the needle. We talk about: • Why creativity without sales doesn't scale • The power of being in community with other builders • Learning from setbacks instead of hiding from them • Why every entrepreneur has to get comfortable with vulnerability And of course, Dad weighs in with wisdom about surrounding yourself with creative people who push you forward. If you've been sitting on an idea… this one's for you. Because you don't need to be famous to be powerful. You need to show up.

The relentless well of positivity that is Dunc'd On takes a look at the best contracts in the NBA in a number of key metrics, plus tell the story of what can be learned about team-building from these deals.   ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Indiana Pacers Tanking Jaylen Brown Dyson Daniels Giannis Antetokounmpo Team USA Lakers, Wizards Hornets, Thunder ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode reframes how we think about love and relationships by contrasting fragile, contract-style arrangements with the resilient, biblical model of covenant. Drawing from marriage research, Scripture, and decades of walking with couples in crisis, J. Warner Wallace explains why seeing marriage (and other key relationships) as covenants radically changes how you date, marry, and relate—whether you are single, engaged, or married.​ You'll hear why people who "love marriage" itself tend to have stronger, more sacrificial relationships, how your marriage (or singleness) is always preaching something to the watching world, and why thinking of relationships as contracts actually trains us to look for exit clauses instead of opportunities to serve. The episode unpacks the idea of a 100–0 covenant mindset—giving 100% with 0% demand in return—as an expression of a deeper covenant with Jesus, and shows how this posture can transform conflict, expectations, and long-term commitment. If this conversation is helpful, please subscribe or follow the podcast and take a moment to leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app so others can find it as well. You can also find and subscribe to the show by searching "Cold-Case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace" in your podcast platform of choice.​

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American diplomats descend on Munich for a high-stakes security conference, agreements between ICE and local law enforcement surged in the first year of President Trump's second term, and the U.S. Army paid nearly $2 million to a dubious company tied to an Islamic funding network. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2636 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Ethos - Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/WIRE Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Shopify - Sign up for your $1-per-month trial and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/morningwire - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices