Podcasts about Convenience

On the Record with Christian Briggs – Think Amazon-scale automation, autonomous ride fleets, and robot prep lines that never call in sick. Briggs explains why this isn't a short-lived boom: trillions are being invested into chips, servers, and mega data centers to digitize everything from business processes to money itself. So what happens to people? Briggs is blunt: 100+ million jobs in the U.S. alone are at risk in the next few years...

I hate carrying my wallet. Not because I'm a prickle pockets —I swear I'll always buy my round!— but because at heart, I'm an optimiser. I don't want something else to remember, a bulge in my back pocket. I want to be able to do everything with the least baggage possible. My wallet has four cards. Just four. Bank card, credit card, driver's license, and my TVNZ access card. Until two weeks ago, I needed a card to get into the Newstalk ZB offices as well, but not anymore. We've moved to a digital swipe system, an app on our phones. Very 2025. I don't carry cash. My wallet has nowhere to put it. Except for the $2.40 in change in the centre console of the family Corolla, I don't have any cash whatsoever. I barely use my physical debit and credit cards; I just pay for everything with my phone. For the best price I still need a real card for the bus, although they've recently changed the system so that in a pinch I can pay with my phone. My library card is digital. Concert tickets are digital. Auckland FC, Air New Zealand – it's all on my phone. If all goes well with the Government's rollout, in a few months we should be able to access digital driver's licenses. In the US they've now gone one step further. As of this week, American citizens with either Google or Apple phones can upload their passports to their devices and store them in digital wallets. The systems scan your passport and then read the little chip. They compare the photo page with a biometric scan of your face. You can use it as ID for domestic travel and although you still need a physical passport for international flights, surely it won't be long until your digital ID does that too. I know what you're thinking. Digital passports, bank cards, driver's licenses. Digital swipe cards for getting into the office. What could possibly go wrong?! And I agree with you! The more that our vital ID and payment systems go digital, the more vulnerable many of these systems might be to failure, power outages, coding errors, or hacking. At least for the near future, there will be traditional options. They're not scrapping plastic driver's licences just yet. But all things being equal, I reckon 2026 might be the last year of my life in which I actually need to carry a wallet. I'm going to be first in line for a digital driver's licence. A year from now, everything I need from my cards I should be able to do my phone. And while I know there are risks, I know it's a single point of failure, I know it'll be even more of a disaster if I accidentally lose my phone. Truthfully my concerns are drowned out by an even stronger impulse. Sure, there are security concerns. But man, just think of the convenience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't have a marketing problem. You have an attention problem. Period. It's time to stop thinking your quality work is enough - the best contractor doesn't win, the best known one does. Joey Yak of Content 4 Contractors breaks down the mindset you need to dominate your local market with video, including his "Zone Method" (Personal, Experience, Expert) and the C4 strategy (Creativity, Consistency, Communication, Convenience). If you're tired of waiting on referrals, it's time to build a brand that makes you locally famous. https://content4contractors.com/This is your blueprint to building the creative department your business needs.============================================================Our new mini-course The Contractor's Code to FINALLY Cracking $1M just launched! Click Here to Reserve Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

In this podcast episode, Vulcan (aka Coach House) discusses the impact of modern conveniences on our capabilities and daily lives. He explores how technology, while beneficial, can lead to a decline in physical fitness, social interactions, and problem-solving skills. The conversation emphasizes the importance of auditing personal capabilities and being prepared for unexpected situations, ultimately questioning whether our reliance on convenience makes us more fragile.TakeawaysConvenience can lead to a decline in physical capabilities.Technology is a double-edged sword; it can enhance or hinder our skills.Social interactions are diminishing due to reliance on technology.We should regularly audit our personal capabilities.Being prepared for unexpected situations is crucial.Micro conversations with strangers enrich our lives.Functional fitness is essential for maintaining utility in daily life.The mind is our most powerful tool for problem-solving.Modern conveniences can create a false sense of security.We must reflect on what conveniences we take for granted.TitlesThe Tyranny of Convenience: Are We Losing Our Capabilities?Navigating Modern Life: The Impact of Technology on UsSound bites"What are we losing?""It's a thinking exercise.""What if it goes away?"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Convenience and Capabilities02:48 The Tyranny of Convenience05:53 Technology and Its Impact on Daily Life08:42 Social Interactions and Micro Conversations11:34 Functional Fitness and Utility14:17 Auditing Personal Capabilities17:26 Preparedness and Problem Solving20:12 The Fragility of Modern Life23:07 The Importance of Physical Activity25:46 Conclusion and Reflection on Convenience

On today's podcast episode, we discuss why 7-Eleven is opening more stores even as foot traffic falls, explore its next engine of growth, and consider some bold moves that could help future-proof the convenience store giant. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst Blake Droesch, and Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-japan-s-konbini-culture-america-s-convenience-crisis-7-eleven-s-next-move-reimagining-retail   © 2025 EMARKETER   Nielsen is a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their global audiences—now and into the future. Learn more at www.nielsen.com

Join Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they sit down with Stephanie Perdue, VP of Brand Marketing at Chipotle Mexican Grill, to discuss how the fast casual leader is navigating industry challenges. Learn about Chipotle's accelerated menu innovation strategy, including fresh sauces made daily and the new Build Your Own meal for groups. Discover how they're winning back Gen Z through gamification, the Chipotle U rewards program, and transparent food storytelling. Stephanie shares insights on digital transformation with 38% of sales now digital, AI initiatives empowering crew members, and the strategic roadmap for 2026 amid industrywide headwinds.#FastCasual #RestaurantIndustry #ChipotleEpisode Highlights0:00 - Intro & fast casual overview0:19 - Economic shifts & traffic decline0:46 - Guest: Stephanie Perdue, VP of Brand at Chipotle1:17 - Rise of “micro meals” & snacking trend3:10 - How fast casual brands are adapting4:20 - Gen Z habits & fewer restaurant visits5:12 - Inside Chipotle's marketing & menu innovation7:46 - Gen Z's love for bold flavor & customization8:00 - New family meal concept & digital ordering10:05 - Convenience for families & busy lifestyles12:00 - Connecting with Gen Z through rewards & authenticity13:49 - Balancing quality, value, and rising costs14:38 - Using creators to highlight real ingredients15:55 - Portion size debate & customer perception17:34 - Rewards, nutrition goals & app experience19:46 - Listening to customers & TikTok hacks20:30 - New sauces & flavor innovationGet Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory

Is AI a bubble—or the foundation of a new economy? Christian Briggs says it's the latter. In this blunt briefing, he shows how AI software and physical robotics are already displacing human labor at scale—from Amazon-style fulfillment and autonomous fleets to fast-food prep lines, customer support, and even clinical/legal workflows. This isn't a blip: trillions are flowing into chips, servers, and mega data centers to digitize everything from business processes to money.That's where the risk accelerates. Briggs unpacks the tokenization of assets (homes, cars, equities) via smart contracts and centrally controlled digital money. Europe is capping cash and funneling transactions into programmable rails; third-party “keys” can determine whether you can move or sell what you “own.” The pitch is “efficiency, safety, convenience.” The reality: your financial autonomy can be switched off.What to do? Briggs offers an actionable playbook:Own the rails (chips, cloud, AI infra, automation)—but hedge outside the grid.Favor self-custodied hard assets (not tokenized IOUs).Diversify custody, learn how keys and tokenized titles work, and avoid single points of failure.Re-skill into roles that orchestrate, secure, or govern AI—rather than those AI replaces.AI isn't hype—it's a hard reset. If you embrace the upside and guard against centralized choke points, you can thrive. If you don't, someone else will decide when—and whether—you can spend, move, sell, or work.

Everything is tracked. Nothing is owned. Houses come with fifty-year mortgages. Cars report back to their manufacturers. Every song, show, and tool lives behind a subscription. Convenience replaced ownership, and people became products.Attention is currency. Phones feed dopamine addictions. Dating apps turn connection into microtransactions. “Buy Now, Pay Later” schemes and payday loans keep the working class chained to debt while tech companies and banks harvest data and profit.It's cyberpunk without the heroes: high tech, low life. The only real resistance left is to unplug, own what you can, and stop feeding the machine.Here's the LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/caffcx

Send us a textWelcome to the Damn Dude Podcast!This is Season 5, Episode 5!- #75Hard- Relationship with Weed-When things are too convenient and Convenience becomes King!- When convenience is King, we miss out- Engaging in Counter Practices- Do you or have you ever practiced counter practices?- No Doom and Gloom- Don't let the BS, BS you!LOVE ALLRemember to say 3 things you're Grateful for every morning and every night!- Available on all major platforms!@RealCaliforniaCal@DamnDudePodcasatAvailable on all major platforms: https://damndudepodcast.buzzsprout.com/- Apple Podcasts- Buzzspout- Spotify- Audible- Google Podcasts- Amazon Music- iTunes- Stitcher- iHeart Radio- TuneIn + Alexa- Podcast Addict- PodChaser- Pocket Casts- Deezer- Listen Notes- Player Fm- Podcast Index- Overcast- Castro- Castbox- Podfriend- YouTubeDaaaaaaamn Duuuuuude!!!!!Be sure to leave a 5 Star written review on Apple Podcast/Listen Notes! :)If you love and support the movement and the show, please feel free to make a donation to the Damn Dude Podcast!(link below)Much Love, Love All.#WeCleanPlanet Info:https://www.wecleanplanet.com/To Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=sebastian%40wecleanplanet.com&item_name=Unite+and+Empower+Community+Leaders+for+a+CleanPlanet¤cy_code=USD&source=urlTo Donate to the Damn Dude Podcast:CashApp: $DamnDudePodcastSupport the showIG: @RealCaliforniaCal

Kroger and Target are providing some relief for grocery shoppers in November. Convenience store and fuel operator GPM is partnering with Bitcoin Depot. And young Americans are finding a new ally in artificial intelligence to help stretch their Thanksgiving dollars.

In this podcast, Coach House/Vulcan discusses the concept of 'The Tyranny of Convenience,' exploring how modern technology and conveniences have led to a dependency that may hinder our ability to navigate challenges. He reflects on personal experiences, the importance of preparedness, and the need for self-reliance in a world where convenience is often taken for granted. The conversation emphasizes the significance of having a plan B and being physically and mentally prepared for unexpected situations.TakeawaysThe reliance on convenience can lead to a lack of preparedness.Understanding navigation without technology is crucial.Physical fitness is essential for handling emergencies.Community events can foster fitness and preparedness.Having a plan B is vital for unexpected situations.Self-reliance is a key component of survival.Technology should enhance, not replace, our skills.Awareness of surroundings is important for safety.Convenience can become a liability if over-relied upon.Taking small steps today can lead to greater preparedness tomorrow.TitlesThe Tyranny of Convenience: Are We Too Dependent?Navigating Life: The Importance of a Plan BSound bites"What's Your Plan B?""What happens if it goes away?""Today is day one, not one day."Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Tyranny of Convenience02:48 The Impact of Technology on Daily Life05:42 Navigating Without Technology08:42 The Importance of Physical Preparedness11:22 Contingency Planning and Plan B14:12 Community Fitness and Responsibility17:08 Self-Reliance and Basic Skills19:54 The Challenge of Convenience22:43 Practical Exercises for Preparedness25:53 Conclusion and Call to Action

My guest today is Chris Boettcher, co-founder of Boettcher Health. Chris has a rule: if a health plan isn't sustainable, it's not worth doing. Today, he breaks down how to build a health system that actually lasts. We talk about the myth of willpower, how modern food and medicine created dependency, and how to design a life that actually supports your body. Please enjoy this conversation with Chris Boettcher. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:00:24) The Battle Against Big Pharma and Big Food (00:01:47) Personal Health Journey (00:02:47) Balancing Health with a Busy Lifestyle (00:04:38) Convenience of Healthy Eating (00:05:49) Decision Fatigue and Willpower (00:08:12) The Role of Accountability in Health (00:10:57) The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs (00:13:23) The Value of Body Scans and Tech in Health (00:17:48) Social Media and Authenticity (00:21:03) Client Demographics and Business Philosophy (00:33:05) Popular Health Trends: Keto and Intermittent Fasting (00:35:40) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast, Melissa Moore chats with Paul O'Hea, pharmacist and co-owner of Inish Pharmacy Group and Isabel Hughes, head of marketing at Autoaddress. Together, they explore how teamwork, technology and trust shape modern retail; from maintaining a human touch in pharmacy service to tackling the hidden costs of bad address data. The conversation blends the practical challenges of peak-season trading with digital innovation, customer care and operational growth.Discussion Points:How Inish Pharmacy blends online convenience with in-store care and trust.Scaling operations and moving warehouses mid–holiday season.The role of clean, accurate address data in enhancing customer experience.The impact of express checkouts and digital wallets on address accuracy.The evolving Irish address landscape; Eircode, compliance and automation.Key Takeaways:Human touch still matters: Personal service builds loyalty, even in e-commerce.Bad data costs retailers: Clean address data reduces failed deliveries and customer complaints.Growth requires resilience: Operational challenges, like warehouse expansion, can strengthen long-term capacity.Convenience must meet accuracy: Retailers must balance frictionless checkouts with verified customer details.Technology is a team player: Smart integrations between retailers and data partners improve both service and efficiency.Check out https://www.inishpharmacy.com/Thank you to Autoaddress for sponsoring today's episode. You can solve your address data problems with Ireland's most trusted supplier of Eircode solutions. Improve data quality, reduce manual errors and deliver better customer experiences at https://autoaddress.com/

Welcome to Here's the Caveat! — where leadership gets real, excuses go to die, and wisdom wins every time.Today, we're talking about something that starts small… and ends in disaster. It's called The Snowball Before the Avalanche.You've seen it, that “no big deal” moment. The small compromise. The lazy decision. The “I'll get to it later.” It doesn't look dangerous. It doesn't feel urgent. But here's the Caveat… every avalanche starts with one careless snowball.You see, failure rarely happens overnight. It builds, flake by flake, choice by choice, until one day, everything you've built is sliding downhill faster than you can stop it. In leadership, that's where most people lose their footing, not in the crisis, but in the complacency that came before it.Today, we're going to talk about how to stop the snowball before it becomes the avalanche, in your business, your discipline, your thinking, and your leadership. Convenience doesn't cause collapse, carelessness does. The good news is, with awareness, discipline, and wisdom, you can stop the slide before it starts.Let's get into it.

In this episode, we are joined by Dalton Lackey and Teagan Murphy, co-authors of the article "The COVID-19 Murders": Prison death-worlds and the fatal convenience of crisis. Their work offers a piercing critique of how carceral institutions weaponized the pandemic—not as an unprecedented emergency, but as a tactical opportunity to deepen control, dehumanization, and death. We'll begin by hearing from Dalton and Teagan about their political motivations, the methodologies they employed, and the intellectual scaffolding behind their analysis. From there, we'll unpack their challenge to the dominant narrative of "failure"—a framing that presumes the prison system was simply overwhelmed by crisis. Instead, they argue that the pandemic revealed not incompetence, but calculated cruelty. We'll also examine how disaster operates as a tool of tactical evolution within prisons. As the authors write, "Rather than revealing entirely new challenges, our findings demonstrate how the pandemic instead exacerbates what the literature has suggested are the preexisting goals of carceral punishment." We'll discuss how incarcerated people themselves narrated these shifts—how they recognized the charade of "safety" and named the degradation that exceeded even the brutal norm. From psychic death and coerced docility to the punitive treatment of those living with HIV/AIDS, we'll trace the historical continuities and contemporary parallels that shape this death-world. We'll ask how social distancing protocols, meant to protect, instead expanded estrangement—and how preexisting conditions of confinement intensified the crisis. Teagan Murphy (any/all) is a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Their research, conducted primarily through qualitative interviews, ethnography, and content analysis, focuses on institutional and carceral logics and the reproduction of inequities via narratives of deservingness. Their dissertation, which draws on data collected from their time as an active courtwatcher in Prince George's County, presents a critique of the distinction courts draw between criminalized defendants and "the community," resulting in a pretrial system where Black bodies are deemed public safety risks that antagonize the moral sanctity of white civil society. They also argue for a literary reframing of "courtwatching," moving from reformist interpretations to an antifascist one aligned with broader abolitionist goals. IG: @veganmurphy  Dalton Lackey (they/them) is a PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Their research broadly concerns structural anti-blackness, carcerality and punishment, revolutionary social movements, and Fanonian psychopolitics. Dalton is currently working on their dissertation project, which explores the complexities of invention and signification that emerge in the haze of radical collective action against the anti-black social order. IG: @daltonjared American Prison Writing Archive The COVID-19 Murders": Prison death-worlds and the fatal convenience of crisis  Some related/referenced MAKC conversations: Joshua Myers discussion on Robinson's rebuttal to "Social Death" Conversations with Andrew Krinks Orisanmi Burton on Black Masculine Care Work Under Domestic Warfare Charlie Frank on AIDS & COVID-19 From the Free Alabama Movement to The Alabama Solution featuring Renee Johnston "Everybody Changes In The Process Of Building A Movement" - Ruth Wilson Gilmore on Abolition Geography (responding to the question of the 13th Amendment & prison conditions) Dylan Rodriguez on Domestic Warfare & prisons

Have you ever thought about how convenience has crept into every part of our lives and how it might be making us lonelier than ever? In this episode, I'm unpacking what it really takes to build community, and why effort might just be the missing piece. See the article that inspired this ep here!

Have you noticed how almost everything in life is designed to be instant...meals delivered in minutes, answers at the click of a button, directions mapped out turn by turn?In this episode of Sarah's Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg explores what we gain from convenience, but also what we lose when life becomes too easy.You'll learn:*Why the small struggles of the past waiting, learning, trying again shaped us in quiet but meaningful ways.*How convenience can strip away patience, presence, and a sense of accomplishment.*Simple ways to bring back effort, slowness, and intention into your everyday life.It's time we remember that while speed makes life smoother, effort makes it meaningful and that some of the richest moments come from taking the long way.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynbergWebsite: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mit 1,7 Milliarden Euro Umsatz im ersten Halbjahr 2025 und Millionen ausgelieferten Mahlzeiten pro Woche in 18 Ländern hat sich HelloFresh in den letzten 14 Jahren zum weltweit führenden Anbieter von Kochboxen entwickelt. Doch heute steht nicht mehr das schnelle Wachstum im Fokus, sondern nachhaltige Kundenbindung. Geschäftsführerin DACH, Juliane Kappel, spricht über Personalisierung durch Daten und KI, über 15.000 gesammelte Rezepte und wie HelloFresh die Vorlieben seiner Kund:innen immer besser versteht. Außerdem erklärt sie, wie Marketing, Vertrieb und die Ready-to-Eat-Marke Factor zusammenwirken, um den wachsenden Wunsch nach Convenience zu bedienen. Das Gespräch im Überblick: (1:45) HelloFresh vom Berliner Startup zum globalen Kochbox-Anbieter (7:30) Menüplanung & Technologie: Wie Daten und KI Mahlzeiten optimieren (13:26) Kundenerlebnis & Personalisierung: Jede Lieferung als individuelles Erlebnis (23:40) Marketing- und Vertriebsstrategien von HelloFresh (36:30) Ready-to-Eat & Convenience-Produkte: Wie sich HelloFresh und Factor ergänzen (40:37) Zukunfts- und Expansionspläne von HelloFresh Podcast-Host – Karo Junker de Neui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karojunker https://etribes.de/ Newsletter: https://www.kassenzone.de/newsletter/ Community: https://kassenzone.de/discord Disclaimer: https://www.kassenzone.de/disclaimer/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KassenzoneDe/ Blog: https://www.kassenzone.de/ Kassenzone” wird vermarktet von Podstars by OMR. Du möchtest in “Kassenzone” werben? Dann https://podstars.de/kontakt/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes_kassenzone

Episode 218: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada dig into a question that touches nearly every part of modern existence: What happens when a culture built on making life easier begins to lose the very relationships that make life meaningful? From dishwashers to digital assistants, the 20th and 21st centuries have delivered one innovation after another designed to save time, reduce effort and simplify daily routines. But as Rada and Kyte note, every bit of friction we remove from life comes with a hidden cost. When we no longer share chores, wait in lines or depend on others for small acts of help, we also weaken the bonds that once held neighbors, co-workers and families together. Kyte points out that humans have reached an unprecedented moment in history: For the first time, many of us are asking whether we have too much convenience. What began with washing machines and supermarkets has evolved into an on-demand economy that prizes speed above all else. And while few people would want to return to hauling water or scrubbing laundry by hand, the hosts argue that our obsession with efficiency may be quietly reshaping our moral landscape. Their conversation ranges from the decline of repair culture to the rise of social media and hyperindividualism, connecting the dots between broken appliances, eroded patience and fractured civic trust. The episode also revisits the promise and peril of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, questioning whether they will truly grant us more leisure or instead fuel new forms of productivity.

In this episode, Rachel Dalton and Barry Thomas sit down with Bala Gurumoorthy, VP of Category Management at Ferrero USA, to discuss the evolving landscape of convenience retail and the future of category management. Together, they uncover fantastic insights from the recent NACS event, Ferrero's approach to omnichannel strategy, and how category management is transforming from a back-office function to a true growth driver. A few of our favorite insights from Bala: "Category management is evolving from back office to growth architect." "Don't just report the news—create the news." "Be bold. Stay current. Stay externally focused." Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn https://www.retaildive.com/news/retail-ai-chatbot-consumers/803573/ Dollar Tree enhances multi-price strategy with AI Playbook: 5 Shopper Missions Every Category Manager Should Be Watching | Path to Purchase Institute https://www.retaildive.com/news/retail-ai-chatbot-consumers/803573/ https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/wawa-stealing-customers-from-wendys-burger-king-starbucks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/style/nordstrom-catalog.html

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with actors Jane Luk and Sam Agro to talk about their new Podcast, Til Death Do Us Part.  'Til Death Do Us Part is a comedy murder mystery show featuring a husband and wife team of sleuths. Join detective Benjamin O'Donahue, (Sam) and his fast-talking reporter wife, Kitty (Jane) as they solve all the weird, supernatural, and macabre cases that baffle the regular police. You can listen here: https://captainflashmandefenderoftheuniverse.buzzsprout.com/2227895/episodes/17859871-til-death-do-us-part Jane Luk plays Maureen on Stephan King's the Institute and is also known for her work on Saw III, Unicorn Academy, The Handmaidens Tale and Kim's Convenience.    Sam Agro is known for his work as a Storyboard artist on Paw Patrol, The Saw Movies, and Universal Soldier.    Wanyt to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Welcome to Here's the Caveat! — the podcast where fluff takes a back seat and real leadership steps up.You can't build consistency on convenience.Everyone wants success… until it gets uncomfortable. We love the idea of discipline until the alarm goes off at 5 a.m. We want results, but we also want our comfort.And here's the Caveat, you can't have both. Convenience might make you comfortable, but consistency makes you credible. One builds comfort. The other builds character.Only one creates leaders who last.Today, we're going to talk about what happens when convenience becomes your compass and how to get back to building the muscle that matters most: discipline. Great leaders aren't born consistent. They become consistent when they stop making excuses.Let's get started.

Matthew Worwood is a full-time Digital Media Design faculty member at the University of Connecticut. He has research interests in Creativity, Design Thinking, and Co-Creativity using Generative AI tools and Digital Media. Outside of his research, Matthew is an experienced learning experience designer who works closely with K-12 educators on professional growth and teacher creativity. He is co-host of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast and has produced two low-budget documentary films that explore topics related to creativity in education. For further information: Teacher Roundtables: Teacher Roundtables – Voices in Education Worwood Classroom web site: Worwood Classroom - Worwood Classroom Learning to think inside the box with Teacher Creativity: Teacher Creativity - Worwood Classroom with online tutorial videos Music by license from SoundStripe: "Uptown Lovers Instrumental" by AFTERNOONZ "Miss Missy" by AFTERNOONZ "What's the Big Deal" by Ryan Saranich Copyright (c) 2025 Keith Sawyer

Recorded live at the NACS Show in Chicago, this episode dives into the evolution of foodvenience where great food meets true convenience. Jac Moskalik of Global Partners and Karl Hodgson of Adande Refrigeration joined Nick and Carolyn to discuss how innovation, intentionality, and local connection are redefining what customers expect from modern c-stores. From open kitchens to craveable flavors and community storytelling, this conversation spotlights the future of fresh, fast, and human-centered retail. With special guests: Jac Moskalik, Vice President, Head of Food, Innovation and Strategy, Global Partners LP and Karl Hodgson, Managing Director, Adande Refrigeration Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare and Nick Scherzer

We no longer bow to statues — we bow to screens.In Episode 3 of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker reflects on how convenience has replaced communion, and how Christians can reclaim worship in a culture that prizes control.This is not about abandoning technology — it's about restoring holiness to our habits.

In the first week of our new series, Unseen Idols, we reflect on how idols are not merely statues but inward allegiances of the heart. This week, we explore the idol of convenience.Support the show

Guests: Clare Blackwood, Nick Dika, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee       With the start of the World Series only one day away, we gather a panel of Canadian stars of stage and screen to look back at the Blue Jays win over the Seattle Mariners in the American League and look ahead at the Fall Classic against the heavily-favoured Los Angeles Dodgers.   Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, star of Kim's Convenience, the Mandalorian, Avatar: The Last Airbender and more, Nick Dika of Arkells and Clare Blackwood of The Beaverton join me to discuss all the tension and excitement of the playoff chase, the biggest moments of the hard-fought series with Seattle and what they hope for from the Jays in their first World Series appearance in 32 years.   It's a fantastic conversation with Jays fans from the entertainment world and, as always, we open up the mailbag!

Albertsons is now arming its bakery and deli with new tech for freshness. Convenience retailer RaceTrac Inc. completes its acquisition of Potbelly. And Rite Aid sells off more property. 

Hi. Today we're looking at modern conveniences that have a higher cost than we'd like to admit. Amazon, Netflix, Airbnb, Doordash – all require exploiting labor, screwing over customers, and making parts of our society just a little bit worse. Is there a better way?Hosted by Cody JohnstonExecutive Producer - Katy StollDirected by Will GordhWritten by Shawn DepasqualeProduced by Jonathan HarrisEdited by Gregg MellerPost-Production Supervisor / Motion Graphics & VFX - John ConwayResearcher - Marco Siler-GonzalesGraphics by Clint DeNiscoHead Writer - David Christopher BellPATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenewsMERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.comYOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvlj0IzjSnNoduQF0l3VGng/join#somemorenews #Amazon #UberCalm your mind, change your life. Calm has an exclusive offer just for listeners of our show–get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at http://calm.com/MORENEWS. This is an amazingvalue.Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code SMN at https://www.Ridge.com/SMN #RidgepodPluto TV. Stream Now. Pay Never.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniel discusses the leverage that the US and China, has on each other, and how they seek to neutralise and lessen the effect of these leverages. Speaker:  - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

Public transit in Hampton Roads is still recovering from the pandemic. Its future hinges on funding and regional collaboration, transit leaders say.

We keep relearning the same lesson. Dependence should be limited. Comfort and Convenience are dangerous. Decentralization is KING! Power globs up. The Ruling Lizard People love this fact.However, it's you and I that make the difference. We move towards self reliance and IndependenceBIG GIVEAWAY! https://kingsumo.com/g/36qqe91/preparedness-is-american-strengthwww.pbnfamily.comwww.prepperbroadcasting.comwww.disastercoffee.comGet Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comEMP Proof Shipping Containers www.fardaycontainers.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyPack Fresh USA www.packfreshusa.comSupport PBN with a Donation https://bit.ly/3SICxEq

Contrary to what pop culture would have you believe, the true gospel of Christ is ANTI-SELF!!! As believers, we MUST be alert and watchful, not living distracted lives. While Christians are distracted the world remains deceived!!!Jesus COMMANDS us in Matthew 28:18-20 to GO! We are not saved to sit, we are saved to share!The Great Commission is not a destination, it's a daily decision. Convenience and comfort are not luxuries we can indulge in as disciples of Christ. Arm yourself with your testimony.Look for people to share God's goodness with. Go out of your way to point everyone you meet to Christ. Every interaction we have is an opportunity for true life change. The world is hungry for truth and hope, and those in Christ have the answer. Let's GO!

Contrary to what pop culture would have you believe, the true gospel of Christ is ANTI-SELF!!! As believers, we MUST be alert and watchful, not living distracted lives. While Christians are distracted the world remains deceived!!!Jesus COMMANDS us in Matthew 28:18-20 to GO! We are not saved to sit, we are saved to share!The Great Commission is not a destination, it's a daily decision. Convenience and comfort are not luxuries we can indulge in as disciples of Christ. Arm yourself with your testimony.Look for people to share God's goodness with. Go out of your way to point everyone you meet to Christ. Every interaction we have is an opportunity for true life change. The world is hungry for truth and hope, and those in Christ have the answer. Let's GO!

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we're sharing a PSA about how Apple Note sharing works, so therapy practices can avoid a breach. We discuss: The context that precipitated this episode What constitutes a breach How sharing works for Apple Notes and Google Keep Only using services you have a BAA with Compliance as a process, not a product Steps solo and group practitioners can take to address this Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website.

Alicia and Dan dive into the recent wave of QuickBooks Online Accountant account compromises and reveal how bad actors have been exploiting password reset vulnerabilities to gain access to multiple client files. Dan walks through Rachel Barnett's step-by-step security protocol, including setting up email aliases, creating backup admin users, and weighing the risks of instant deposits and the QuickBooks Business Network. While Intuit has now added facial recognition to their verification process, this episode gives you the standard operating procedures you need to implement today to protect your practice and your clients' money.SponsorsKeeper - https://uqb.promo/keeperDigits - https://uqb.promo/digits(00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast (01:07) - Current Security Threats in QuickBooks Online (11:58) - Best Practices for Enhanced Security (18:26) - Implementing Backup and Alias Emails (22:01) - Using Limited Access Users and Company ID (25:24) - Best Practices for Admin and User Management (26:24) - Security Measures and Password Management (26:51) - QuickBooks Business Network: Pros and Cons (29:36) - Convenience vs. Security in QuickBooks Features (32:50) - Exploring Third-Party Apps for Enhanced Security (38:16) - Final Thoughts and Call to Action (39:25) - Upcoming Events and Conferences LINKSPrevious episode, Insecurity About Security, Aug 21, 2025: uqb.show/104Forwardly: https://www.forwardly.com/partner-referral?referral_partner_id=66e48de7b273184a62e5ebba&referral_partner_name=Alicia%20PollockSecure your Login SOP Blog: https://www.schoolofbookkeeping.com/blog/safeguard-your-intuit-access-a-practical-sop QB Power Hour On Securing Your Login: https://www.qbpowerhour.com/09-30-25-securing-your-intuit-login Workshop Wednesdays Securing Your Login: https://youtube.com/live/thf5UC3hqc4 Passive Aggressive Income Cohort: https://snip.ly/UnQBAPassAgg Schoolofbookkeeping YouTube: https://snip.ly/SOBYT Products, Services, and Inventory, Nov 11: http://royl.ws/qbo-Inventory?affiliate=5393907QB Payments Merchant Services, Nov 25: http://royl.ws/QB-Payments-Course?affiliate=5393907Women Who Count Conference: https://www.afwa.org/women-who-count/Intuit Connect: https://www.intuit.com/intuitconnect/Reframe Conference: https://reframe.shoprocket.io/#!/reframe-2025-effective-pricing-for-accountantsWe want to hear from you!Send your questions and comments to us at unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.com.Join our LinkedIn community at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/Visit our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up to Earmark to earn free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://www.earmark.app/onboarding 

On today's show, actress Kelly J. Seo from the hit play "Kim's Convenience." Then, a children's book that encourages kids to write stories. Later, a book of oral history of trans and gender-nonconforming elders of color. And, our upcoming, pre-Halloween creepy, storytelling event

Americans continue to be attracted to trying new cuisines and ethnic foods, and Indian foods are growing in popularity, according to Kiernan Laughlin, general manager for frozen Indian foods processor Deep Indian Kitchen. In this episode, Laughlin talks about the key to winning over new consumers when it comes to Indian foods and how Deep Indian Kitchen is dedicated to authenticity in its products while innovating in the competitive, retail frozen foods category.

Our kids experience almost no gap between “want” and “have.” Looking for a movie? Stream it now. Have a question? Search for instant answers. Need a new water bottle? Select next-day shipping. In today's episode, Dr. Becky explains why our kids get less practice waiting and tolerating frustration than previous generations - and how parents can intentionally build resilience in a world of convenience.Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzkYour Good Inside membership might be eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement! To learn more about how to get your membership reimbursed, check out the link here: https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterFor a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast.Thank you to our sponsor Hot Wheels. Check out our full series with Hot Wheels at hotwheels.com/challengeaccepted.Wish you could take back that yelling moment? You can. The Yelling Reset gives you the tools to pause, reset, and repair — so you can build real connection with your kids. Sign up today at goodinside.comAt Good Inside, we're shifting the narrative - away from instinct and toward education - because parenting isn't something that just comes naturally. And the first step to real, cycle-breaking change? Understanding yourself—and the patterns you fall into.I've said it before: every parent has a pattern. But have you ever stopped to ask… what's yours? Take the free quiz at **goodinside.com/better** to discover your parenting pattern. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The MacVoices Live! panel discuss the Rivian CEO's claim that drivers will eventually appreciate cars without Apple CarPlay, sparking debate about automakers' push for control and subscription models. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea explore consumer frustration over losing convenience and the rise of tech-based add-ons. More privacy concerns from the UK's renewed backdoor encryption request link to a discussion about broader issues of digital trust and data security that include a leak of iPhone schematics.  MacVoices is supported by MacPaw and the Cloud Cleanup feature. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACVOICES. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Rivian questions the need for CarPlay[1:52] Tesla and control over in-car systems[3:20] Automakers' motives and data ownership[5:19] Rivian's CEO vision and user reactions[7:52] Subscription-based features debate[8:30] Convenience and continuity in CarPlay use[13:24] Apple's challenges with CarPlay Ultra[21:22] UK government revisits encryption backdoor request[26:36] Risks of mandated access and data leaks[29:53] Closing reflections on privacy and technology trust Links: Rivian says ‘customers will appreciate' lack of CarPlay eventuallyhttps://9to5mac.com/2025/10/06/rivian-says-customers-will-appreciate-lack-of-carplay-eventually/ UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users' datahttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/01/uk-government-apple-data-british-telecoms FCC accidentally leaked iPhone schematics, potentially giving rivals a peek at company secretshttps://www.engadget.com/big-tech/fcc-accidentally-leaked-iphone-schematics-potentially-giving-rivals-a-peek-at-company-secrets-154551807.html Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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The MacVoices Live! panel discuss the Rivian CEO's claim that drivers will eventually appreciate cars without Apple CarPlay, sparking debate about automakers' push for control and subscription models. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea explore consumer frustration over losing convenience and the rise of tech-based add-ons. More privacy concerns from the UK's renewed backdoor encryption request link to a discussion about broader issues of digital trust and data security that include a leak of iPhone schematics.  MacVoices is supported by MacPaw and the Cloud Cleanup feature. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACVOICES. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Rivian questions the need for CarPlay [1:52] Tesla and control over in-car systems [3:20] Automakers' motives and data ownership [5:19] Rivian's CEO vision and user reactions [7:52] Subscription-based features debate [8:30] Convenience and continuity in CarPlay use [13:24] Apple's challenges with CarPlay Ultra [21:22] UK government revisits encryption backdoor request [26:36] Risks of mandated access and data leaks [29:53] Closing reflections on privacy and technology trust Links: Rivian says ‘customers will appreciate' lack of CarPlay eventually https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/06/rivian-says-customers-will-appreciate-lack-of-carplay-eventually/ UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users' data https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/01/uk-government-apple-data-british-telecoms FCC accidentally leaked iPhone schematics, potentially giving rivals a peek at company secrets https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/fcc-accidentally-leaked-iphone-schematics-potentially-giving-rivals-a-peek-at-company-secrets-154551807.html Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Domino's Pizza (DPZ) is betting big on a rebranding effort that ditches "pizza" from its name, but don't think for a second it's abandoning its roots. RJ Hottovy breaks down what this move says about the company's strategy to compete in a hyper-competitive QSR space. With consumers increasingly looking for value and convenience, Hottovy explains how Domino's is trying to attract a wider audience and prevent "veto votes" at the dinner table.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Ep 231 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into generational food debates, Boston's rodeo revival, and Texas' fight against an invasive pest — with plenty of banter along the way. First up: A viral reel sparks debate about seed oils and generational food culture. An "almond daughter" confronts her "seed oil grandmother" about pantry staples, but the comment section isn't having it. Natalie and Tara explore how different generations relate to food, why we're so divided on nutrition, and whether we've optimized ourselves into confusion. Then, the rodeo returns to Boston for the first time in nearly 100 years — complete with skyscrapers, city hall plaza, and plenty of PETA protesters. The hosts discuss the logistics of transforming downtown into a rodeo arena, why animal activists are so vocal about rodeos, and whether this cultural moment will stick around. Next, Bose drops a butter-yellow Bluetooth speaker packaged like a stick of butter, and the marketing genius (or missed opportunity) has everyone talking. Plus, a quick debrief on Steven McBee heading to BravoCon and what that means for ag's crossover into mainstream entertainment. Finally, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: the cotton jassid, an invasive leaf hopper spreading fast from Florida to the cotton belt. Tara talks to a local cotton farmer about what this pest could mean for the multi-billion dollar industry — and why Georgia growers are already devastated. BUT WAIT — there's more! Stick around for a bonus mini-interview with Jeff Risley, Executive Director of the Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA). If you've ever considered solar, wind, or any renewable project on your farm, this conversation is a must-listen. Jeff breaks down peer-to-peer resources, lease negotiations, succession planning, and how REFA helps farmers make informed decisions about long-term energy opportunities. Learn more at https://renewableenergyfarmers.org What We Discovered This Week

It's not getting harder—it's getting higher. The climb only feels steep because you're leveling up. Show Notes: In this powerful episode of Shark Theory, Baylor Barbee explores the illusion of difficulty and the hidden danger of ease. What feels “uphill” in life often isn't—it's perspective. Baylor breaks down how your mindset determines whether you see challenges as obstacles or opportunities for preparation and growth. He shares lessons from running, triathlon training, and life itself: why skipping steps only sabotages your future, why convenience is the enemy of greatness, and how choosing the hard road prepares you to thrive when others get exposed under pressure. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why every “uphill battle” is mostly a matter of perspective How to reframe difficulty as a sign of progress The hidden cost of shortcuts and skipped steps Why “easy” is the most expensive word in success How to future-proof your performance through preparation Featured Quote: "Easy street is the surest path to mediocrity. Convenience kills."

In this powerful episode of The Next Level Podcast, Michael McIntyre speaks directly to single men about the divine purpose of singleness — not as a waiting room, but as a training ground. With bold encouragement and biblical truth, he lays out three practical points to help men become the kind of leaders God can trust with His daughters. From building a solid spiritual and financial foundation to pursuing women with courage instead of convenience, Michael challenges listeners to rise above cultural confusion and step into covenant-minded leadership. Drawing from Proverbs 18:22 and his own marriage to Stacye, he reminds men that legacy begins with vision, commitment, and character — not perfection. The episode closes with a call to action for men to stop playing small, embrace maturity, and prepare for the upcoming launch of The Gentleman's Agreement, a new movement designed to help men lead with purpose and pursue their queens with honor.

If you want to get leaner and live longer, check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/ I used to think my pro athlete status meant health, but I was wrong. Is your comfortable, convenient life actually making you weaker? I sat down with Michael Kummer, who shared his journey from professional athlete dealing with gut issues to becoming a health expert and supplement company founder. We explored the idea that comfort is killing us, arguing that we must deliberately expose ourselves to hermetic stressors like cold and exercise to build physical and mental resilience. I learned how stacking small wins reinforces a new, healthier identity. We also dove deep into his dietary philosophy—focusing on local, seasonal, animal-based foods—and his approach to raising resilient children in a modern, easy world. Key Takeaways ●     Comfort is detrimental because it removes the necessary hermetic stressors required for physical and mental strength. ●     If you don't stress your body, your structure gets weaker; if you don't challenge your brain, you lose neural connections. ●   Choosing to do something incredibly hard (like cold plunging) builds resilience, making non-chosen challenges significantly easier to handle. ●    The more hard stuff you do, the more it can provide a dopamine response, making you enjoy difficult activities. ●     Building positive momentum starts with small wins, such as making your bed first thing in the morning. ●     Every action you take reinforces the identity of the person you are becoming. ●     You will pay for cheap food one way or the other: either less upfront and more in medical bills later, or a little more upfront and no medical bills later. ●    Nutrition should prioritize animal-based products, supplemented seasonally and locally with plants, while mitigating anti-nutrients. ● Organ meats are excellent sources of micronutrients that are crucial for endurance, especially when the body is under stress. Resources ●     Michael Kummer´s website: https://michaelkummer.com/   ●     Michael Kummer supplements website: https://shop.michaelkummer.com/es   _________________________________________ Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally. ·         Nate Palmer's Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/    ·         "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com   ·         Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean   ·         @_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody  

Getting a home mortgage used to take weeks of phone calls and paperwork. Now, real estate search platforms like Zillow and Redfin offer comprehensive, nearly one-click homebuying. What are the hidden costs of trusting these industry giants with every step of the process?Today on Lever Time, producer Natalie Bettendorf speaks with Lever reporter Helen Santoro about her investigation into how these one-stop real estate shops may actually be hurting homebuyers — and the U.S. economy.You can read Helen's story here, and a follow-up story here.Click here for a full transcript of the episode.Get ad-free episodes, bonus content and extended interviews by becoming a member at levernews.com/join.To leave a tip for The Lever, click here. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism.

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Fuad Hannon, VP of New Business Verticals at DoorDash. In this role, he leads a team responsible for building new operating capabilities and delivery channels at DoorDash to expand our local commerce platform to new growth areas. Prior to his current role, Fuad was Head of New Business Verticals at DoorDash, previously a General Manager, and was part of the founding team for DoorDash Drive, the company's white-label fulfillment platform. Prior to DoorDash, Fuad worked at Google leading their Google Express operations and began his career as a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company. Fuad holds a B.S. from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.Follow Fuad Hannon on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fuadhannon/Follow Yoobi on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/doordash/Follow NIQ online at: https://www.doordash.com/This episode is sponsored by DoorDash.Here's what we discussed:Grocery growth: Grocery has been a big area of investment for DoorDash. What progress have you made, and how do you see DoorDash's role evolving in this space?Consumer behavior: How does consumer behavior in grocery differ from other categories in on-demand delivery, and what opportunities does this create for grocery brands? Category momentum: What types of grocery categories or products are seeing the most success on on-demand platforms, and why?We learned at GS that you have just expanded your partner list - can you take us through what's new and exciting with your partners?Convenience & necessity mix: How does the mix of convenience (meal delivery) and necessity (grocery) create differentiated opportunities for brands? Best-in-class partnership: Can you share an example of a partnership with a grocery-focused CPGthat illustrates best-in-class use of DoorDash?Grocery & DoorDash Ads: How does the growth of the grocery vertical unlock new opportunities within DoorDash Ads, and what makes DoorDash a differentiated platform for grocery brands that want to advertise?Dashmart - I am very familiar with this offering through my days at GMI, even have walked through the NYC one, what's new and exciting about who are leveraging this?Advice to brands: What advice would you give to grocery brands looking to scale their presence on digital platforms like DoorDash?Future of Grocery on DoorDash: What message are you hoping to leave the industry about DoorDash's leadership in grocery and new verticals?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comRhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of the CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

Episode 671: Neal and Toby chat about the US and China reaching a framework deal on TikTok. Then, President Trump wants quarterly earnings reports to go away. Also, Alphabet surpasses the $3T market cap milestone. Elon Musk buys back $1B of Tesla stock. Convenience stores are stealing customers away from fast-food joints for breakfast. FTC takes aim at Ticketmaster. Apple's Liquid Glass is here. Finally, Mondo Duplantis reaches new heights.  Check out https://www.indeed.com/brew for more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices