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Your tripwire offer might be fine. The real problem is the timeline you expect it to perform on. We talk through what happens after someone opts in from your podcast, a Reel, or a social post and why “download today, buy tomorrow” is rarely how real people make decisions.We break down the role of a tripwire product (usually a low cost entry offer under $30) inside an email marketing funnel, and why it matters even when it does not convert right away. The goal is not only the first sale. It is making your audience aware you have paid solutions, guiding them through the customer journey, and delivering a quick transformation that proves you can help. We also tackle the frustrating moment when clients assume low price should equal high conversion rate, and why cold leads need more context, more proof, and more time.We lean on a simple rule: treat selling like dating. People do not hand over trust or credit card details after a first impression. They watch, read, listen, and decide if you feel credible. That is where your podcast content strategy and email nurture sequence do the heavy lifting, turning a cold audience into a warm audience through education, stories, and real examples.Finally, we share practical ways to get your offer back in front of subscribers without sounding repetitive, including mini launches, webinars, and fresh angles that rebuild excitement. If you want better conversions from your email list and a smarter way to monetize your podcast, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a creator friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the show

Show #2679 Show Notes: Communion verses Romans 5:1-11 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%205%3A1-11&version=KJV Matthew 26:26-29 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2026%3A26-29&version=KJV Are you Converted? https://newswithviews.com/are-you-converted/ ‘Convert’: https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/convert 2 Thessalonians 2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20thess%202&version=KJV America Handcuffed: https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/america-handcuffed-how-the-new-ndaa Humiliation ritual: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1486883653452301 6 Sided Star: https://www.facebook.com/reel/976814878487116

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by author, speaker, and Catholic convert Shemaiah Gonzalez to share the remarkable story of her journey into the Catholic Church. From the profound beginnings of her life, through some wild ups and downs and everything in between, Shemaiah's story is a fantastic tale of following Jesus where he leads – through heartbreak and joy – with utter abandonment. And, when Shemaiah begins to grow close to a long-time friend of hers and realizes that he's Catholic, her story takes a thrilling turn! Shemaiah is a fantastic storyteller and I hope you enjoy her story! For more from Shemaiah visit her website or follow her on X.Her book, Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Joy is available everywhere books are found.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

In Episode 321 of The Rainmaking Podcast (Legal Series), Scott Love interviews Bernie Clark, founder of Majux, about one of the biggest hidden growth opportunities in law firms: intake efficiency. Bernie explains why many law firms spend heavily on marketing and lead generation but fail to maximize results because they lack a structured intake process. From phone calls and website forms to text messages, chat widgets, and after-hours inquiries, every lead represents potential revenue—but only if firms have systems in place to qualify, track, and convert those opportunities into clients. Bernie breaks down the common intake mistakes law firms make, including poor lead qualification, inadequate follow-up, lack of data tracking, and failure to assign ownership of the intake process. He shares practical strategies for building intake scripts, implementing lead tracking systems, utilizing CRM and case management software, improving after-hours responsiveness, and continuously testing intake performance. For managing partners, law firm owners, legal marketers, and intake professionals, this episode provides a practical roadmap for increasing conversion rates, improving client acquisition, and maximizing marketing ROI. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/lWfRlhzEhO8 ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz to discuss how an uptick in converts, especially among young men, is impacting Orthodoxy in America. Dr. Riccardi-Swartz brings an interesting perspective to this topic as she is both an academic anthropologist and an Orthodox Christian herself. Her research is some of the first of its kind regarding Orthodoxy in America. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, show notes, ad-free episodes and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comGet her book, Between Heaven and Russia: https://amzn.to/3SdX6vdLearn more about Dr. Riccardi-Swartz: https://www.riccardiswartz.com/About the Guest:Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is an assistant professor of religion and anthropology at Northeastern University, where she is also an affiliate faculty member in the women's, gender, and sexuality studies program. Before joining Northeastern University she was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Recovering Truth: Religion, Journalism, and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era project at the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict (Arizona State University). She has a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology from New York University. After completing an honors B.A. and M.A. in Religious Studies (American religions) at Missouri State University, she attended NYU to study and research religion and politics in the United States from an anthropological perspective. Along the way, she obtained a graduate certificate in Culture and Media (ethnographic filmmaking) and an M.Phil in Anthropology from NYU. Her research focuses on conservative politics, gender/sexuality, race, media worlds, and Orthodox Christianity.Chapters00:00 Orthodoxy: An Anthropological Perspective06:11 Media & Orthodoxy's Visibility09:07 Cultural Identity and Conversion 12:10 Politics & Conversion20:55 Community in Conversion Experiences23:56 ROCOR and the Fascination with Russia26:54 The Future of Orthodoxy in America30:36 Orthodoxy in Appalachia35:47 The Emergence of Political Conversations40:39 Understanding the Unique Nature of ROCOR42:24 Cultural Heritage45:49 The Internet & Orthodoxy53:02 Fr. Seraphim RoseSupport the show

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Heartbreak is not just a loss, it's a repositioning event. I explain why most men respond to heartbreak by chasing comfort instead of upgrading their position, and how that keeps them stuck in the same cycles with the same types of people. The real opportunity after heartbreak is to rebuild yourself stronger, smarter, and with higher standards than before. I also break down why some people emotionally stop growing after a major setback and end up reliving the same patterns for years. Growth only happens when you use the pain to evolve instead of using comfort to avoid it. Show Notes: [04:52]#1 Identity must not be couple dependent. [08:51]#2 Convert emotional energy into any type of discipline. [12:09]#3 Your value must increase after loss. [15:58] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 1925: Do Your Homework! 2956:  The Different Ways To "Do Your Homework"  1495: How Crisis Speeds Everything Up Next Steps: --- Execution is not a talent.   It is a standard. If your results don't match your ability, something in your approach is out of alignment. Most people do not have a motivation problem.   They have a consistency problem. Power Presence is the system for operating with greater discipline, clarity, structure, and execution under pressure. Learn more: → http://www.PowerPresenceProtocol.com  — This show is the public record of standards. All episodes and the complete archive: → http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com 

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined after a four year long hiatus, by the one and only Father Gregory Pine, OP to talk about the Eucharist. We dig deeply on the sacrificial nature of the Mass, the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist, and how, truly, an understanding of the 2,000-year old tradition of Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist, available at every Catholic Church in the world, is an absolute game changer. Plus, we talk about Eucharistic adoration, how the "altar call" in Charismatic Christianity finds its fulfilment in a real altar, and we learn that Father Gregory is a "medium-sized" hugger. Good to know. For more from Father Gregory you can check out his book Your Eucharistic Identity: A Sacramental Guide to the Fulness of Life from Ignatius Press.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Raising wealthy kids isn't about giving them a big allowance. It's about teaching them to create, own, and grow. In this episode, Sharran introduces the Millionaire Kids Flywheel, a six-step framework designed to help children develop financial literacy, ownership, and confidence in their abilities. Unlike traditional allowance-based models, Sharran emphasizes teaching kids to earn, invest, and make real decisions with real money.He explains how to teach children the value of work, build something tangible, turn skills into income, and structure their finances through trusts and LLCs. Sharran also shares strategies for teaching access to capital, converting income into ownership, and instilling generosity as a core value. Using real-life examples from his children, Sharran demonstrates how this flywheel creates a system where kids learn to think like entrepreneurs, understand investment, and make money decisions responsibly.Today's episode offers practical guidance for parents who want to create wealth-minded children rather than just financially dependent ones.“Teaching your children how to work is more valuable than any money you could leave behind.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:23 - Why kids' wealth isn't about allowance or piggy banks01:52 - Step 1: Teach children how to work with pride07:11 - Step 2: Build something real for children10:18 - Step 3: Turn skills into income13:52 - Step 4: Teach access to capital19:19 - Step 5: Convert income into asset ownership22:17 - Step 6: Teach generosity as a way of life24:10 - What generational wealth really meansResources:- The Millionaire Mindset I'm Teaching My Kids - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISQkh8bu6EU- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1- Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #174! This is part two of our three-part series on website best practices for jewelry brands. Last week we tackled the homepage - this week Laryssa and Liz are going deeper into the pages that actually drive sales: your product pages and collection pages. For most jewelry brands these are the most visited pages on the site, yet they're often the most neglected. In today's episode, Laryssa and Liz cover: Why your product page deserves as much attention as your homepage - maybe more What information needs to be on every product page (and how to present it without overwhelming shoppers) The product photography mistakes that are costing you sales How to write product descriptions that balance storytelling, technical detail and searchability What to do with sold-out one-of-a-kind listings How to tell if a product page is underperforming - and what to do about it Their honest take on AI product images (spoiler: don't) In the bonus segment for Insiders only, Laryssa and Liz share a product page audit checklist, real examples of product pages that get it right, and a few quick fixes you can make this week. Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them find their unique voices and succeed in today's marketplace. With over ten years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales, Liz offers consulting services and digital strategy. She's also the founder of the Stay Gold Collective, a private group providing live training, industry insights, and personalized feedback. Learn more at https://www.lizkantner.com. Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for the jewelry industry. She's the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform designed to make marketing accessible for jewelry makers and designers. Discover more at https://joyjoya.com. Tune in to hear Liz and Laryssa share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the jewelry industry!

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Richmond and Greg Bowman. Co‑owners of Popcorn Remix, a Georgia‑based gourmet popcorn brand known for more than 60 innovative flavors ranging from King Crab Legs to Charlene’s Banana Pudding to chocolate‑covered strawberry. Together they share their partnership story, the origin of Popcorn Remix, the explosive growth of their brand, how they built a powerhouse fundraising platform (WePowerFundraisers.com), their expansion into major sports and entertainment venues, and the unique combination of hustle, creativity, faith, and community service that drives their success.

After auditing dozens of photographer profiles inside my coaching program, I kept seeing the same five things come up again and again. These are small details that feel easy to overlook but that potential clients notice the moment they land on your page, and they are quietly costing you bookings.The small profile details that potential clients notice immediately when they land on your page for the first timeWhy what you post matters less than something most photographers never even think to checkThe one thing that signals to a potential client whether you are open for business or not, and it is not your feedPull up your profile while you listen because I have a feeling you are going to want to make changes before the episode is even over. If you are ready to go even deeper with your marketing, check out the Market Like a Tog membership! Grab what you need!

With the Mandalorian & Grogu coming to the theaters very soon, we are going back to The Mandalorian.  We got a twist, big T & LIL t have 1 minute a piece to break down the episode.  Season 3 Episode 19 - "The Convert". Bo and Mando show up at the Covert. This is the Dr. Pershing epsiode that no one liked. We love it and think it is fun lore and the Empire is still at work. Pershing gets mindflayed and the Empire secrets remain.  Drop as a voice memo or email at bigtliltpodcast@gmail.com. big T & LIL T

In this high-tech mortgage world we live in, we forget how important the human touch is. In true form, Dale reminds us that we need to not only survive 2026 but to move forward with our business.43 years in the mortgage industry. Rates at 17.5% when he started. Still closing 30+ loans a month.Dale Vermillion has seen every market cycle there is — and his message for 2026 loan officers is simple: stop blaming the market and start building the habits that actually move the needle.In this episode of Laugh, Lend & Eat, one of the most respected mortgage coaches and trainers in the country breaks down what separates the top 30% of loan officers — who did 71.5% of all mortgage production in 2025 — from everyone else fighting over the scraps.What we cover:Mortgage mindset and mental toughness for loan officers in a high-rate environmentWhy high-tech without high-touch is killing your mortgage pipelineThe "1 sale a day" formula that gets loan officers to 15 closings a monthMortgage sales tips: the Friday seed call and Monday status call that convert pre-approvals into contractsHow top-producing loan officers prospect realtors and build referral partnershipsMortgage lead generation, follow-up strategies, and pipeline managementTime blocking and productivity for mortgage professionalsWhy the bottom 30% of LOs is treating origination like a gig job — and how to break outMortgage recruiting trends and what the 2026 market really looks likeTimestamps:00:00 - Intro & Welcome00:30 - Industry News with James Clyman (The Mortgage Scoop)01:00 - Rocket Mortgage vs. UWM $100M Lawsuit Breakdown03:00 - Could UWM Have a "Countrywide Moment"?05:30 - UWM Pricing Strategy & Wholesale Market Impact07:00 - Rate Predictions: Will the Fed Hike in 2026?08:45 - Mortgage Tech M&A — What's Coming in the Next 6-9 Months09:45 - Lower.com: Ambitious Play or Overreach?11:10 - Welcome Dale Vermillion | Mortgage Champions13:00 - 43 Years in the Industry: What Dale Has Seen14:00 - If Rate Mattered, I Wouldn't Be Here — Mindset Reset16:00 - Attitudes & Actions: The Two Things That Make All the Difference17:30 - The Data: Top 30% Did 71.5% of All Volume in 202519:25 - The 3 Types of People: Make It Happen, Watch It Happen, What Happened20:00 - How to Shift Your Mindset Starting Tomorrow22:00 - What Top Producers Actually Do Differently23:00 - The System Behind Mortgage Champions' Results24:00 - Why Most LOs Fail: No Process, No Plan25:00 - Stop Talking About How Bad the Market Is26:00 - The Bottom 30%: Hard Truths from Dale28:00 - High Tech vs. High Touch: The Biggest Problem in the Industry29:00 - "If You Want to Convert, You Have to Converse"30:50 - The "1 Sale a Day" Formula: How to Close 15 Loans a Month33:00 - The #1 Miss: No Follow-Up34:00 - Plan Your Follow-Up or It Won't Happen34:40 - The Friday Seed Call & Monday Status Call System36:00 - Why COVID Changed the LO Mindset (And Not for the Better)37:50 - Work Smarter: 50 Hours Max, Maximum Output38:00 - The Phone Is Your Biggest Distraction39:00 - Email Pop-Ups: The 12-Second Focus Killer40:00 - Time Blocking for Mortgage Professionals42:00 - Priority-Based Mindset: Fund Your Life First43:00 - Pain Is the Only Teacher for Some People44:00 - How to Reach Dale Vermillion45:00 - Outro & Where to Find Us"If you want to convert, you have to converse." — Dale Vermillion

One hundred years ago, Frances Chesterton quietly entered the Catholic Church on All Saints Day—the feast she chose for herself. In this episode, Grettelyn and Joe sit down with Nancy Carpentier Brown, author of The Woman Who Was Chesterton, to explore Frances's spiritual journey ahead of Nancy's talk at the 2026 Chesterton Conference.  In This Episode: How Frances Blogg became a devout Anglican through the Clewer Sisters at St. Stephen's College—and why that formation made her path to Rome harder, not easier The branch theory, and why Frances's emotional attachment to Anglicanism was every bit as powerful as G.K.'s intellectual arguments for Catholicism Gilbert's extraordinary patience: four years of waiting, never pressuring Frances—and how the Chestertons' story mirrors that of Scott and Kimberly Hahn The pivotal moments behind G.K.'s 1922 conversion: his near-death illness, Frances's anguished letter to Father O'Connor, and the death of his father Frances's reception into the Church on All Saints Day, 1926—quiet, discreet, in High Wycombe with Father Walker—and the New York Times headline that followed a week later Chapters: 00:00: Introduction & Welcome 01:00: Why 2026? The Year of Frances and St. Francis 03:24: G.K.'s Spiritual Formation Before They Met 06:29: Frances's Faith Journey and the Clewer Sisters 09:08: What Held Frances Back: Branch Theory and the Heart 13:22: G.K.'s Illness and Frances's Letter to Father O'Connor 16:27: G.K.'s Father, Cecil, and the Decision to Convert 20:09: Mutual Spiritual Freedom: Neither Held the Other Back 24:42: All Saints Day, 1926: Frances Enters the Church 30:00: Conference Preview and Closing Thoughts Resources Mentioned: The Woman Who Was Chesterton by Nancy Carpentier Brown 2026 Chesterton Conference Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton Rome Sweet Home by Scott and Kimberly Hahn FOLLOW US: Instagram Facebook X SUPPORT: Donate Shop Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

Most service business owners are writing captions, but very few are writing captions that actually get found. In this episode I'm breaking down the three-step caption strategy that turns your Instagram content into a discoverability tool: 1. How to find the exact keywords your ideal clients are searching for, 2. How to weave them in without sounding robotic, and 3. Why saves and shares are the signal the algorithm is actually paying attention to.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN→ Why hashtags are no longer your discoverability strategy and what to use instead→ How Instagram's keyword-first algorithm decides who sees your content and how to work with it→ Why the language gap between expert and client is quietly killing your reach and how to close it→ The bonus tip for finding accurate keyword data that most business owners completely miss→ What makes a caption worth saving or sharing and the two questions to ask before you hit publishLINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONEDBook an Instagram Audit: DM the word AUDIT to @andreamareecreative on InstagramFollow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreamareecreativeENJOYED THIS EPISODE?If this episode made something click for you, take a screenshot and share it to your Instagram stories. Tag @andreamareecreative so I can celebrate you.If you haven't already, follow the show so you never miss an episode. And if you've been listening for a while, leaving a rating and review takes two minutes and helps Instagram for Bosses reach more business owners just like you.ABOUT INSTAGRAM FOR BOSSESI'm Andrea, founder of Andrea Maree Creative, and my mission is to help established service-based business owners turn Instagram into a profitable enquiry channel. Instagram for Bosses is a globally top 2.5% podcast dedicated to simplifying Instagram marketing so you can consistently attract ready-to-invest clients without posting every day or living on your phone.

CONVICTION WITHOUT COMPROMISE Daniel 1 Series Theme Living as exiles in a culture that does not reinforce the ways of God. Historical Context David reigns — 1000 BC Solomon builds the Temple — 960 BC Kingdom divides — 930 BC Assyria destroys Israel — 722 BC Babylon attacks Judah — 605 BC Daniel is taken into exile Jerusalem destroyed — 586 BC Persia defeats Babylon — 539 BC Daniel is written during exile — a season where God's people lost: Their city Their temple Their stability Their cultural influence Main Idea The Book of Daniel is not about fear or doom. It is about faithfulness in the middle of chaos. Kingdoms rise and fall. Cultures shift. Empires come and go. But God remains sovereign and faithful. Daniel 1:1-5 — Babylon's Strategy Babylon didn't simply conquer people physically. It sought to reshape them spiritually and culturally. The empire targeted: The best and brightest Young leaders Future influencers The goal: Convert them into Babylonians. Babylon understood: “If you capture the minds of the next generation, you shape the future.” Exile Is Spiritual Babylon is not merely a geographic location. Babylon represents: Human pride Self-worship Rebellion against God Cultural systems opposed to God's Kingdom Daniel was physically in Babylon, but Babylon was trying to get inside Daniel. Daniel 1:6-8 — The Battle for Identity Babylon attempted to: Rename Daniel Reeducate Daniel Reshape Daniel Reward conformity Compromise rarely begins with persecution. It usually begins subtly: Comfort Convenience Acceptance Opportunity Pressure to stay quiet Daniel resolved not to defile himself. Conviction starts before compromise ever arrives. The Danger of Slow Compromise Nobody abandons convictions overnight. Compromise happens: One rationalization at a time One unchecked desire at a time One silent moment at a time “What you normalize, you eventually stop grieving.” “What you celebrate, you eventually become like.” Formation is always happening. Food From the King's Table The food represented more than a meal. In ancient culture, eating from someone's table symbolized: Loyalty Intimacy Fellowship Babylon wanted Daniel's worship, not just his service. Daniel's Example Daniel shows us how to: Engage culture without surrendering to it Influence culture without being shaped by it Serve faithfully without bowing spiritually He had: Conviction without isolation Courage without arrogance Influence without compromise “Babylon can have our service, but it can't have our worship.” God Honors Faithfulness Daniel 1:17-20 God gave Daniel and his friends: Wisdom Understanding Favor Influence Faithful people elevate the environments they are placed in. Even people far from God benefit from the presence of people who walk with God. Jeremiah 29 — The Calling of Exiles God instructed His people: Build houses Plant gardens Raise families Seek the peace of the city Followers of God are called to: Serve the city Love the city Pray for the city But not worship the city. Application The Church must resist two extremes: Isolation from culture Assimilation into culture Instead: Faithful presence. We live here, but we belong to another Kingdom. Our hope is not in earthly systems. Our citizenship is in Heaven. Key Quotes “Babylon is always trying to get you to assimilate.” “If Babylon can shape your identity, Babylon can shape your worship.” “What shapes your worship shapes your life.” “Conviction starts before compromise arrives.” “Babylon can have our service, but it can't have our worship.” “We seek the good of the city, but our hope is not in the city.” Scripture References Daniel 1 1 Peter 2:11-12 Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7

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In this episode of Living Incense, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the journey of Dian, a convert to the Orthodox faith. Dian shares her initial encounters with the church hierarchy, including meeting a bishop, and her early questions about Orthodox practices like kissing the cross and the role of tradition. She explains how her background in Bible study shaped her pursuit of answers within Scripture and how she came to understand the significance of church tradition and the writings of the Church Fathers, especially St. John Chrysostom. Fr. Matthias discusses common challenges faced by catechumens, the importance of commitment and discipline during the catechism process, and how the church supports new converts beyond baptism. They also address the differences in how converts from Protestant backgrounds and those less rooted in Scripture approach Orthodoxy. This conversation highlights the importance of the continuity of Apostolic teaching and the role of both Scripture and tradition in the Orthodox Church. #OrthodoxChristianity #CatechismJourney #ChurchTradition #OrthodoxFaith #ConvertStory #BibleAndTradition #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

The average gym gets 28.9% of its leads from social media. Most gym owners leave them on the table by posting the wrong things—or worse, nothing at all.Today, Two-Brain CEO John Franklin walks through a simple social media system gym owners can use to get more prospects onto their page and convert them into paying members.He gives you side-by-side comparisons of real gyms' pages, showing you what attracts leads and what doesn't. He also presents examples of gym owners who are crushing it on social right now, such as:- Joseph Strada, who built an audience by leaning into his love of White Monster.- Anthony Wu, who gets one to two new small group clients from social every month with under 100 followers.- Elvis Fisher, whose fun karaoke video became a magnet for new members. Plus, he hands you DM scripts for starting conversations with new followers, re-engaging old members and turning comments into clients. Watch this episode and walk away with a clear posting plan, real examples to model and word-for-word scripts to start generating more gym leads from social media today.LinksGym Owners UnitedBook a Call3:14 - Convert leads from social5:47 - Create social proof9:58 - Make prospects like you12:57 - Build authority14:27 - 3x5 story method

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This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. 01 This is the third in a four part series on simple podcasting. 02 In this episode we will cover the following topics: Analysis of audio noise problems and filtering methods used to deal with specific problems that we may find. Command line recording. Command line playback. Getting information about an audio recording. 03 Introduction When I did my first couple of podcasts I didn't notice that there was a quiet high pitched whine or buzz in the background. Nobody complained about it, but I thought I could do better in subsequent episodes. 04 Creating an Audio Sample If you have a similar problem, the first step is to find out where it is coming from. If there is no audible noise where you are recording, there is a good chance the problem is in the microphone or another part of the audio system. Plug in your microphone and record 2 or 3 seconds of quiet audio where you do not speak into the microphone or make other noise. 05 You will need a minimum amount of data in order to analyze it. For a flac file sampled at 44.1 kHz, 2 to 3 seconds of data should be enough. To get a sample of just electronic noise you can put the microphone in a drawer or somewhere like that if you want to be sure of getting a quiet signal. Any sound recorded in this way should be mainly from the microphone or other electronic elements in the analogue pathway. To get a sample of possible ambient noise, such as fans, make sure the microphone is in the open air in an area which is representative of where it will be when you are recording. -------------------- 06 Analyzing using Fourier Transforms Next you need to look at the wave form. At this point I will describe this using Audacity. I will show other ways later, but Audacity is actually the easiest if you are starting from nothing. You don't need to become an expert in Audacity to use it, just follow the steps I will describe. I myself don't know how to use Audacity beyond using this one feature. 07 We are going to analyze the sound spectrum in our sample. The technique being used is a Fourier Transform. A Fourier transform, often called an "FFT" for fast fourier transform, is a mathematical method of showing a signal in terms of frequency along the x axis instead of time. This allows us to spot troublesome noise frequencies which appear when we don't want them to. The FFT is a very common mathematical technique which is widely used in signal processing, not just in audio. 08 There is software which will create pretty coloured animations of sound waves, but this is not what you want. These are simply decorative patterns and won't tell us what we want to know. -------------------- 09 Using Audacity Install Audacity if you haven't already. Start Audacity. Select file > import > audio, then navigate to your sample and select "open". The file should load. 10 In the wave form part of the window, click anywhere and then type Ctrl-S to select all data points. The chart should turn a slightly darker colour. From the menu, select Analyze > Plot Spectrum. A new window will open, showing magnitude in db on the Y axis, and frequency in hertz on the x axis. For "algorithm" be sure it is set to "spectrum" 11 There are now two settings that we need to play with while we look for problems. One is "size" The default for this is 1024. The other is "axis". The default for this is "log frequency". -------------------- 12 What to Look For What we are looking for are large obvious spikes that stand out in the data. Since our test signal has very little to no actual audio data, any spikes should represent electrical or other noise that doesn't belong there. 13 I have found two combinations of settings to be most helpful in finding problems. These are Size 2048, axis linear frequency. Size 32768, axis log frequency. 14 A small size value can help very narrow spikes stand out from the background more, while a large size value can help separate spikes from surrounding noise. A linear frequency axis can help with seeing all spikes across the full frequency range, while a log frequency axis can help to better see what is happening in the often very crowded lowest frequency range. -------------------- 15 A Real Example of an Audio Problem If you have good audio equipment you may find nothing obvious. If you cannot hear any noise in the signal, there may be none of any consequence and there is nothing for you to do. 16 However, in my case I found two main problems and one lesser one. One problem was a spike at 60 Hz, which is the AC line frequency. There is also a lesser problem of a collection of a broad frequency range of noise below 60Hz. Both of these however will be taken care of by the basic filtering that we looked at earlier so we do not need to worry about them here. 17 The other main problem is I had a large spike at every 1 kHz interval from 1 kHz to 19 KHz. This was noise generated within the head set electronics, or the result of noise on the USB power supply. This is the product of a cheap headset. 18 These spikes are not very large compared to the volume of my voice, but if I do the same sort of analysis of samples where I am speaking, they appear in the intervals between words. This results in a high pitched whine or buzz. This was the source of the background noise or buzz in my first two podcast episodes. I need to get rid of this. 19 One option would be to get a better microphone, but, well, that wouldn't be any fun would it. It would also cost money and I don't want to spend any of that if I don't have to. If you analyze your own signal, you may find a different pattern, or even no noise at all. If you did not find anything when shielding your microphone from ambient audio noise, repeat the same test but with the microphone exposed to acoustic noise in the room. -------------------- 20 Advanced Filtering The next step is to figure out how to get rid of this noise. I have called this section "advanced filtering", but we are actually just making use of a technique that was already covered in basic filtering. 21 To deal with the remaining spikes we can use additional "band reject" filters, each of which removes a specific frequency at 1 kHz intervals from 1 kHz to 12 kHz. We will use this in combination with the filtering that we have already done previously, so we don't need to worry about anything above 12 kHz as we already remove that with a low pass filter. After a small amount of experimenting I came up with the following. 22 Because I am applying a total of 16 filters, 4 for basic filtering and 12 to deal with the specific microphone problems that I have, I have broken up the filters into separate strings. I then generate the 12 new band reject filters from a template. Note that I don't show the "de-esser" filter here. I would recommend adding it as a separate step after doing the sort of filtering we are talking about here. 23 Rather than reading out multiple lines of bash script, I will post them in the show notes. I will give a brief description of them here which you can refer to when reading the show notes. The FFMPEG and Sox versions are very similar in concept so I don't need to go over the Sox version in detail. See the show notes for it. FFMPEG Version Here's the FFMPEG version. # The high and low pass filters. hlpfil="highpass=f=80, lowpass=f=12000" # Band reject filters filter for 60Hz and another for 50Hz. linefil="bandreject=f=60:width_type=h:w=20, bandreject=f=50:width_type=h:w=20" # Create a series of band reject filters, from 1 kHz to 12 kHz. # Change or remove this part if your recording hardware does not require it. ftemplate="bandreject=f=%s000:width_type=h:w=100" kilospikefil=$( seq 1 12 | xargs printf "$ftemplate," ) # Using ffmpeg ffmpeg -i input.flac -af "$hlpfil, $linefil, $kilospikefil" output.flac 24 There are a total of 5 lines of bash script. In the first line, we create a string called "hlpfil" which is just the high and low pass filters copied from our previous discussion on basic filtering. In the second line, we create a string called "linefil" which is just the simple bandreject filters to cover 50 and 60 hertz AC line noise filters also from basic filtering. 25 In the third and fourth lines, we create a string called "kilospikefil" containing the new filters. The "f" parameter represents the frequency we are targeting. The "w" parameter represents the "width" of the frequency range we are filtering in terms of hertz. The filter is applied gradually rather than with a sharp cut-off, so to get more filtering action we need to have larger width. In this case I decided to hammer the spike quite aggressively and so used a relatively wide width of 100 hertz. Testing with a voice file did not show any noticeable distortion, so it's an acceptable solution. 26 For this filter we need to create a dozen filter command so we use the shell "seq" command to generate a sequence of numbers from 1 to 12. We then pipe that into the xargs command which applies each number to the next command. The next command is "printf", which takes the number it gets from xargs and applies it to the "ftemplate" string template in a manner very similar to C programming printf string templates. 27 We also have a comma in there to separate each of the individual filters. We then surround this with a $ and () so we can run the command and capture the output into a variable. Then we call ffmpeg and pass it the filters we created by putting the variable names inside a double quoted string, separated by commas. All of this will be in the show notes, so don't worry about trying to get the exact details right now. Sox Version Here's the Sox version. # The high and low pass filters. sxhlpfil="highpass 80 lowpass 12000" # Band reject filters filter for 60Hz and another for 50Hz. sxfilter="$sxhlpfil $sxkilospikefil bandreject 60 20 bandreject 50 20" # Create a series of reject filters filters, from 1 kHz to 12 kHz. sxftemplate="bandreject %s000 100" sxkilospikefil=$( seq 1 12 | xargs printf "$sxftemplate " ) # Using SOX. sox input.flac output.flac $sxhlpfil $sxfilter $sxkilospikefil 28 The Sox version is very similar with the exception that the command arguments representing the filters must not be in quoted strings as Sox wants to see them as separate arguments instead of parsing a string. -------------------- 29 Confirming the Effect If we apply the above filters and look at this headset noise output file in the Audacity spectrum analyzer we will now see that these noise spikes are almost completely gone. We can now confirm how well this works by using a test audio file. Any normal short voice audio file will do for this. Just talk into the microphone normally and create a voice sample file that is 5 or 10 seconds long, or whatever you feel comfortable with. 30 With the original unfiltered voice audio I can hear a distinct high pitched whine overlaying the voice. With the filtered audio that whine or hum is not detectable. If we then look at the voice file in the Audacity spectrum analyzer, we can see distinct "notches" at the 50 Hz and 60 Hz frequencies, and at every 1 kHz from 1 kHz to 12 kHz. These notches are narrow enough that they won't cause a noticeable problem with voice signals. If we apply this filter to voice samples, the buzz or whine is gone and the voice signal sounds fine. Despite using a very cheap microphone, I now have acceptable quality audio for a podcast. 31 Again I want to emphasize that in this instance I am dealing with deficiencies with my hardware instead of buying a better microphone. These additional filters are intended to deal with the specific hardware problem I am facing. You don't need these additional filters if you cannot detect an audible problem. On the other hand, if you have a different problem you may wish to deal with a different set of frequencies. Finding these problems is the reason for using a spectrum analyzer. 32 FFMPEG has other filtering methods as well. However, as I didn't end up using them I can't really do an adequate job of describing them. If anyone has used them successfully, they are welcome to make a podcast on the subject. -------------------- 33 Completing the Process With these new filters added into the middle of the processing steps, you can now complete the processing by doing the de-essing, normalizing, and review steps as described in the previous episode. -------------------- 34 Command Line Recording I will now cover a separate topic, which is recording using command line programs. I am covering it in this episode as it is a short topic and it is convenient to talk about it here. 35 As well as using GUI based recording programs such as Gnome Sound Recorder, it is possible to record podcast episodes using command line tools such as FFMPEG. As for why you may wish to use command line tools to record audio, there are several reasons. One is that you may simply prefer to do it this way because it pleases you to do so. Another is that it allows the recording step to be included in a script that encompasses other parts of the process, automating what may have otherwise been separate manual steps. 36 However, if you don't find these arguments particularly compelling, then I'm not going to attempt to persuade you to use the command line to record audio. I am doing this part of this episode out of a desire to have a bit of fun and I probably won't be using it much myself. I will however use one of these methods to record this part of this episode. 37 Recording with FFMPEG - The Basics One of the common command line tools you can use is FFMPEG, a package which I have previously mentioned with respect to filtering audio files. Here is an example of how to record using FFMPEG. We call FFMPEG specifying the audio input system as the FFMPEG input, and then specify a file to output to. 38 # Record audio. ffmpeg -f pulse -i default ff.flac 39 Press 'q' to stop. This uses pulse audio on Linux for input "-f pulse", and the default input "-i default". However, this does not specify the the sample rate or mono recording. To do that we need to add a few more parameters as in the following 40 ffmpeg -f pulse -i default -ac 1 -ar 44100 ff.flac 41 "-ac 1" specifies mono output "-ar 44100" specifies 44.1 khz bit rate. 42 Playback with FFMPEG - The Basics FFMPEG can also play back music. In this case however we need to call the "ffplay" program rather than FFMPEG itself. To play an audio file, simply call ffplay and give it the name of the audio file as an argument to the command. For example: 43 # Play an audio file. ffplay podcast.flac 44 We can also call it with the "autoexit" option, which tells ffplay to automatically exit when the audio file has finished playing. ffplay -autoexit ff.flac 45 -autoexit means Exit when the audio file is done playing. 46 To exit in the middle of the recording, press "q' or ESC. To pause the playback, press "p" or space bar. To decrease the volume press "9" or "/". To increase the volume press "0" or "*". 47 To seek forward 10 seconds, press the right cursor button. To seek backward 10 seconds, press the left cursor button. To seek forward 1 minute, press the up cursor button. To seek backward 1 minute, press the down cursor button. 48 The "0" and "9" keys mentioned above are those on the top row of the keyboard, not the ones on the separate numeric pad. 49 While the recording is playing, a graphical window will open which shows a cascading waveform based on the current content. This is purely decorative and does not serve any particularly useful purpose. -------------------- #!/bin/bash # Record a podcast episode segment. # Get the next file name. # First we check if any matching file patterns exist. If they don't, # then we create the first one starting counting at 1. fcount=$( ls [0-9][0-9].flac 2>/dev/null | wc -l ) if (( $fcount < 1 )); then fname="01.flac" else # If there are any matching file patterns, we find the highest number # and increment it by 1. filenum=$( ls [0-9][0-9].flac 2>&1 | cut -d. -f1 | sort | tail -1 ) newfilecount=$(( 10#$filenum + 1 )) fname=$( printf "%02d.flac" $newfilecount ) fi echo "Recording to: $fname" # Record using ffmpeg. # This makes use of pulse audio and the input is the default audio input. # The sample rate is set to 44.1 kHz, and it is recorded as mono (1 channel). ffmpeg -f pulse -i default -ar 44100 -ac 1 $fname echo "Recorded audio to: $fname" # Report on basic information about the audio file that was just recorded. ffprobe -hide_banner $fname -------------------- 50 Sox - Not so Good I did not find the recording or playback features of Sox to be as useful as those of FFMPEG, so I won't bother to cover them here. -------------------- 51 Getting Information About an Audio Recording There are also command line tools which can be used to retrieve information about audio recordings. 52 FFMPEG Version With FFMPEG this is called "ffprobe". For example: 53 ffprobe hpr4566.mp3 54 This will print out a lot of information about FFMPEG itself. To skip that use the hide_banner option. 55 ffprobe -hide_banner hpr4566.mp3 56 This will print out information about the audio recording. This will include things like the duration, bit rate, sample rate, stereo or mono, etc. If the author added metadata tags to the file, it will also show those. HPR add things like the title, author, copyright license, comment, etc. You can extract the ones you want using something like grep and cut. 57 Sox Version Sox has a similar feature, called "soxi". 58 soxi ff.flac 59 However, it may not work on mp3 files if you do not have an mp3 handler for it installed. -------------------- 60 Conclusion In this episode we took a brief look at an example of how to solve an audio problem through filtering. We looked at how to use Audacity to find where the problems were. We then looked at how to apply filters to remove these sources of noise. We also looked at how to record podcasts and get information about audio files using command line tools. 61 In the next episode we will look at alternatives to Audacity for analyzing audio. While Audacity works just fine, this is an opportunity to have a bit fun with some gratuitous hackery. 62 This has been the third episode in a four part series on simple podcasting. -------------------- -------------------- Full Audio Processing Pipeline This version includes the special filters used to fix my headset problems. Use the version from the previous episode if you do not have the same audio hardware problems. #!/bin/bash # Full processing pipeline for making simple podcasts. # ====================================================================== # Concatenate multiple flac files into a single flac file. # This is used to combine podcast recorded segments into a single # flac file for uploading to HPR. concataudio () { outputname="$1" # First create the list file. printf "file '%s'n" [0-9][0-9].flac > podseglist.txt # Now concatenate them ffmpeg -f concat -safe 0 -i podseglist.txt "$outputname" rm podseglist.txt } # ====================================================================== # Basic and advanced filters. filter () { inputfile=$1 outputname=$2 # Using ffmpeg. # The high and low pass filters. hlpfil="highpass=f=80, lowpass=f=12000" # Band reject filters filter for 60Hz and another for 50Hz. linefil="bandreject=f=60:width_type=h:w=20, bandreject=f=50:width_type=h:w=20" # Create a series of band reject filters, from 1 kHz to 11 kHz. ftemplate="bandreject=f=%s000:width_type=h:w=100" kilospikefil=$( seq 1 11 | xargs printf "$ftemplate," ) # Using ffmpeg ffmpeg -i $inputfile -af "$hlpfil, $linefil, $kilospikefil" $outputname } # ====================================================================== # De-Essing. deessing () { inputfile=$1 outputname=$2 option=$3 # De-essing filter. ffmpeg -i $inputfile -filter_complex "deesser=i=0.5:m=0.5:f=0.5:s=$option" -b:a 336k -sample_fmt s16 $outputname } # ====================================================================== # Normalizing the audio to EBU R128 standard for review using ffmpeg. normffmpeg () { inputfile=$1 outputname=$2 # Normalize to EBU R128 standard. ffmpeg -i $inputfile -af loudnorm=I=-17:TP=-2.0:LRA=4.0 -ar 44.1k $outputname } # ====================================================================== # Output an MP3 version to help with reviewing. mp3convert () { inputfile=$1 # Get the name of the file and then create the output file name. j=$( basename $inputfile ".flac" ) outputname="$j"".mp3" # Convert to MP3. ffmpeg -i $inputfile $outputname } # ====================================================================== # Concatenate the separate audio files. concataudio fullpod-unfiltered.flac # Basic filtering. filter fullpod-unfiltered.flac filtered.flac # De-essing. This is the version to send for publishing. # The third argument should be "o" for de-essing, or "i" for pass through without de-essing. deessing filtered.flac fullpod.flac o # Normalized for review. normffmpeg fullpod.flac fullpod-norm.flac # Output an MP3 copy for review. mp3convert fullpod-norm.flac -------------------- -------------------- Provide feedback on this episode.

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Pop culture chaos, NASA math, and one extremely suspicious "Not a Lesbian" bumper sticker collide in this hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt episode of Put Your Books Down.     Natalie and Angela dive into Hidden Figures and unpack why this powerful film hits so much harder than your average space movie. From NASA history and civil rights to Kevin Costner discourse and accidental feminist manifestos, the hosts balance humorous commentary with real conversations about racism, women's contributions, and the genius of the women behind America's space program.     Along the way, they debate whether Kevin Costner is secretly a rom-com actor, confess their confusion about Star Wars timelines, and give flowers to Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe for delivering unforgettable performances.     If you love TV & film analysis, shared personal stories, and unfiltered pop culture conversations, this episode belongs in your queue immediately.    

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ResourcesGet the FREE Optimise your Instagram Checklist and 20% off audits!Know exactly what to fix, what to focus on, and what to stop doing. Get your Custom Business AuditRepurpose Ai: Streamline your content creation and repurpose effortlessly with ⁠Repurpose Ai⁠.Later Content Scheduling: Simplify your social media strategy with ⁠Later⁠.Flodesk: Elevate your email marketing with Flodesk – get 50% off your first year using ⁠this link⁠.Other Resources:Submit a question to be featured on the podcast and receive live coaching! Send a voice note or fill out the⁠ question form⁠.Where To Find Us:Instagram:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠TikTok:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠Newsletter:⁠ Subscribe here⁠Threads:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠Your Instagram funnel does not need to be complicated to work well, but it does need to be intentional. In this episode, we break down three simple changes that can help your Instagram convert more consistently, without adding more manual work to your week. If your audience is watching your content but not taking the next step, this episode will show you what may be missing behind the scenes.We explore the overlooked systems that support a high-converting Instagram presence, from automations that help you capture leads instantly, to FAQs that reveal hidden objections, to profile link strategies that make it easier for people to buy. These are practical, strategic changes designed to help women business owners create a smoother client journey and more easeful sales process.If you want your Instagram marketing to feel more supportive, more streamlined and more effective, this episode offers a clear starting point. You will come away with simple ways to improve your Instagram funnel, strengthen your customer journey and turn more followers into warm leads and paying clients.Tune in to hear:How to use Instagram automations to reduce manual work and capture leads straight away.Why frequently asked questions reveal hidden objections that may be blocking conversions.How to structure your Instagram highlights and profile links to guide people towards the right offer.Simple Instagram funnel strategies that support clearer messaging, smoother sales and better conversions.Find the Complete Show Notes Here → ⁠https://sigmawmn.com/podcast⁠In This Episode, You'll Learn:How Instagram automations can save time, improve consistency and support lead generation.Why your audience's questions can reveal what is stopping them from buying.How to address common objections in advance so your content supports conversion.How to create a clearer link in bio strategy that directs people exactly where to go next.Why strategic Instagram highlights can strengthen trust and support your sales funnel.Themes & Time Stamps:0:00 - Instagram Optimisation Tips Introduction0:31 - Free Instagram Optimisation Checklist Download1:00 - Custom Business Audit Services1:46 - How to Automate Instagram DMs for Free2:45 - Why Business Automation Saves You Time3:11 - Auto Replies for When You're Offline3:45 - Rebranding to Attract Higher Caliber Clients5:12 - FAQ Highlights: Overcoming Buyer Objections5:58 - How to Handle Sales Objections on Instagram7:06 - Preempting Customer Questions Proactively7:26 - Using Instagram Highlights Strategically8:30 - Link in Bio Strategy: Front and Center CTA9:12 - Recap: 6 Instagram Profile Optimisation Tips9:30 - Free Instagram Checklist Download

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You'll hear us cover: Why a smaller audience is actually your biggest advantage right now (and how to use it) The "good friction" principle — when a questionnaire builds trust and when it kills momentum How to use Zoom registration to capture leads without needing a landing page or tech stack The exact one-on-one conversation framework to have after the event that turns attendees into aligned clients Why leading with service — not your product — is the fastest path to sales that feel good to both sides How to combine audiences with co-presenters and make your message reach further than it ever could alone This isn't theory. This is a real coaching session, with a real person, working through a real campaign. Whether you're running your first event or your fifteenth, there's something in this conversation that'll shift the way you think about leads, follow-up, and what it really means to be of service. Connect with Norm: You can connect with Norm and learn more here:  https://www.brainhealthwithdrnorm.com/  https://www.facebook.com/drnormdawson  https://www.linkedin.com/in/normandawson/    If you are a spiritual coach, healer, practitioner, or facilitator, check out my linktree below for extra resources such as:The Quick Win Campaign eBook - Generate 20 leads in 20 days Access to the Serving Circle Community - Find collaborations with other spiritual business owners Ways to connect with me on Social Mediahttps://linktr.ee/tysonsharpe

Seth and Sean discuss Nick Shook's piece ranking QBs still on their rookie deals, the craziness in the Stefon Diggs trial, and kick around a fun hypothetical about which clutch athlete they'd pick to convert if their lives depended on it.

Seth and Sean kick around a fun hypothetical about which all-time clutch athlete they'd pick to convert if their lives depended on it.

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:   What's the deal with Confirmation? Giving your defense The Holy Spirit is for this   The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051026.cfm   Catholic Answers Tract about Confirmation: https://www.catholic.com/tract/confirmation   Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.  

On this episode, I'm digging into the ins and outs of in-plan Roth conversions. You'll learn what it means to convert pre-tax 401(k) dollars to a Roth 401(k), who is eligible, and why it might make sense for your retirement strategy. I cover the practical steps for making these conversions, and highlight the benefits and drawbacks. I also share a real-life example of how a client navigated her options to maximize her retirement savings.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [00:00] In-plan Roth conversions [01:51] What is an in-plan Roth conversion? [02:38] Eligibility for in-plan Roth conversions [04:48] Real-life story of after-tax contributions in a client's 401(k) [06:07] Convert after-tax contributions plus gains within the 401(k) plan to Roth 401(k) [08:38] Rolling over after-tax contributions and gains to IRAs outside 401(k) [10:21] Preventing funds from sitting in a money market account   The In-Plan Roth Conversion An in-plan Roth conversion allows participants to transfer funds from the traditional, pre-tax portion of their 401(k) into the after-tax Roth component of the same plan. This means you're taking money that has not yet been taxed and converting it into money that—after the conversion taxes are paid—will grow and can be withdrawn tax-free in retirement. This strategy is different from Roth IRA conversions, which involve moving money from a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA, often at the same financial institution. In-plan conversions, on the other hand, streamline the process by keeping all assets within your employer-sponsored 401(k), offering simplicity and potentially access to preferred investment options.   Who Should Consider an In-Plan Roth Conversion? In-plan Roth conversions can be especially valuable if you anticipate being in a lower tax bracket this year compared to future years, or if you want to build a tax-free income stream for retirement. Additionally, if you already have after-tax contributions in your 401(k), converting those funds can optimize your tax efficiency by ensuring that all future gains are tax-free.   Real-Life Example: Amy's Roth Conversion Journey Let's look at the example of "Amy," who worked with me to create a financial plan. Amy had been contributing after-tax money to her General Motors 401(k), accumulating $63,000 in after-tax contributions and $40,000 in gains.  Here's how her options played out: In-Plan Roth Conversion: Amy could have converted both her after-tax contributions and the gains to the Roth 401(k). However, the $40,000 in gains would be taxable in the year of conversion, amounting to roughly $10,500 in taxes, or 26%. This would put her on track for approximately $200,000 in Roth assets in 10 years, assuming market growth. Rollover to IRAs: Alternatively, Amy chose to roll her after-tax contributions to a Roth IRA and the gains to a traditional IRA. This strategy avoided immediate taxation on the $40,000 in gains. The after-tax funds would grow tax-free in the Roth IRA, and future conversions of the traditional IRA can be planned according to her tax situation. Amy's example highlights the importance of reviewing your plan's rules, weighing tax implications, and considering your long-term retirement goals.   Conversion Best Practices If you have after-tax contributions in your 401(k), now is the time to develop a plan. Consider converting these funds sooner rather than later to maximize the potential for tax-free compounding growth. Some plans allow automated conversions, but others require regular follow-ups with your provider. In-plan Roth conversions can be a powerful tool to improve your retirement outlook. By understanding your plan's rules, analyzing your current and future tax situations, and executing a smart conversion strategy, you can unlock significant tax advantages and peace of mind for your golden years. Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness Review Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel Download my entire book for FREE  Fidelity Charles Schwab Vanguard T. Rowe Price Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management  www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact Subscribe to Retire With Ryan  

Think your follow-up game is solid? Data from 450 million text messages says you're probably quitting too early.In this 497th episode of the Site Shed, Ryan Fenn, founder of Chirp and a man who's analysed 450 million text messages, breaks down why "fortune is in the follow-up" isn't just a cliché. It's a math problem most tradies are solving wrong.If you're tired of ghosted estimates, wasted lead spend, and watching jobs slip through the cracks, this episode is your blueprint for fixing the single biggest revenue leak in your tradie business.KEY CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:47 — The Follow-Up Failure Most Tradies Don't Know They Have06:17 — What 450 Million Text Messages Actually Reveal16:32 — The "Mom Test" For Writing Messages That Get Replies25:47 — Pattern Interrupts: How Unexpected Messages Break Through34:36 — Why 70% of Conversions Happen After 8 Touchpoints45:47 — The Anti-Follow-Up Strategy: Value Before The Ask58:45 — The Day 10 Trap: Why Reps Quit Right Before Deals Close

Have you ever posted something on Instagram asking people to work with you and wondered why some people reached out while others who you were sure were ready just didn't respond?In this episode I'm walking you through the four different types of buyers that exist inside every warm Instagram audience, what makes each one tick and exactly what kind of content finally moves each one from interested to I have to work with them.In this episode you'll learn:→ Why the same piece of Instagram content gets enquiries from some people and complete silence from others→ The four distinct buyer types inside your warm audience and what each one needs to hear before they'll say yes→ Why creating the same style of content over and over is leaving a significant portion of your warm audience completely unaddressed→ Real examples of what content looks like for each buyer type across four different service based industries→ The simple monthly checklist that ensures your content speaks to every type of buyer in your audience every single month→ Why manufactured urgency destroys trust with one of the four buyer types and what to use insteadLinks mentioned in this episode:Take the free Instagram Assessment: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6989247d5d091cd37fa57bcc Book a free strategy call: https://r0zov660ttj.typeform.com/to/yYp3SDPQ Follow me on Instagram: @andreamareecreativeEnjoyed this episode?If this episode made something click for you, take a screenshot and share it to your Instagram stories. Tag @andreamareecreative so I can celebrate you.If you haven't already, follow the show so you never miss an episode. Next week I'm going all in on the four buyer types inside Convert content and it is genuinely one of the most powerful episodes of the season. Leaving a rating and review takes two minutes and helps Instagram for Bosses reach more business owners just like you.About Instagram for BossesI'm Andrea, founder of Andrea Maree Creative, and my mission is to help established service-based business owners turn Instagram into a profitable enquiry channel.Instagram for Bosses is a globally top 2.5% podcast dedicated to simplifying Instagram marketing so you can consistently attract ready-to-invest clients without posting every day or living on your phone.

Topics covered in this episode: profiling-explorer Reverting the incremental GC in Python 3.14 and 3.15 VSCode AI Co-author defaults to on, then off django freeze Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org / @brianokken.bsky.social Show: @pythonbytes@fosstodon.org / @pythonbytes.fm (bsky) Join us on YouTube at pythonbytes.fm/live to be part of the audience. Usually Monday at 11am PT. Older video versions available there too. Finally, if you want an artisanal, hand-crafted digest of every week of the show notes in email form? Add your name and email to our friends of the show list, we'll never share it. Brian #1: profiling-explorer Adam Johnson And intro post Python: introducing profiling-explorer “profiling-explorer is a tool for exploring profiling data from Python's built-in profilers, which are stored in pstats files. ” Features Dark mode Click the calls, internal ms, or cumulative ms column headers to sort by that column. Use the search box to filter by filename or function name. Hover by a filename + line number pair to reveal the copy button, which copies the location to your clipboard for faster opening. Click the callers or callees links on the right of a row (not pictured above) to see the callers or callees of that function. Michael #2: Reverting the incremental GC in Python 3.14 and 3.15 Python 3.14 shipped with a new incremental garbage collector, but production reports of severe memory pressure (Neil Schemenauer measured up to 5× peak RSS on pathological cyclic workloads) have pushed the core team and Steering Council to revert it in both 3.14 and 3.15 - returning to the 3.13-era generational GC. This is the second time the inc GC has been pulled back: it was also reverted right before 3.13.0 final, and it shipped in 3.14 without going through the PEP process. The tradeoff is real: Neil's benchmarks showed max GC pause times of 1.3ms with inc GC versus 26ms with the generational one - great for latency-sensitive apps, terrible for memory-constrained ones. Release manager Hugo van Kemenade will ship 3.14.5 early with the revert, and Gregory Smith floated the idea of a 3.14.5rc1 - the first patch-release RC since 3.9.2 back in 2021. Tim Peters spent the thread doing live forensics on Windows, running a toy deque program that should cap at 1GB and watching it balloon to 15.6GB on a 16GB machine - and discovered the gen0 collector effectively never fires under the new scheme. Tim's bigger meta-point: CPython has a chronic shortage of real-world GC benchmarks, pyperformance has "basically no interesting" cyclic workloads, and users almost never share real data - so core devs keep flying blind on changes like this. Django maintainer Adam Johnson published a blog post mid-thread documenting a real memory "leak" in Django's migration system caused by inc GC, with a manual gc.collect() workaround - the listener-facing receipt that this wasn't just theoretical. If the inc GC comes back for 3.16, it'll go through a proper PEP, and the discussion is already shifting toward keeping both collectors available via a startup flag - which Neil and Sergey Miryanov have both prototyped. Brian #3: VSCode AI Co-author defaults to on, then off VSCode merges Enabling ai co author by default - 3 week ago Ton's of “why would you do this” and related comments VSCode merges Change default for git.addAICoAuthor to off - yesterday Take-away, don't rely on default, set addAICoAuthor to off yourself Michael #4: django freeze Convert your dynamic django site to a static one with one line of code. Just run python manage.py generate_static_site :) Features Generate the static version of your Django site, optionally compressed .zip file Generate/download the static site using urls (only superuser and staff) Follow sitemap.xml urls Follow internal links founded in each page Follow redirects Report invalid/broken urls Selectively include/exclude media and static files Custom base url (very useful if the static site will run in a specific folder different by the document-root) Convert urls to relative urls (very useful if the static site will run offline or in an unknown folder different by the document-root) Prevent local directory index Extras Brian: Thinking Less, Trusting More: GenAI's Impacts on Students' Cognitive Habits Michael: Vercel breached, employee to blame Introducing the new Talk Python web player GitHub uptime (a couple of views 1, 2) Joke: Friends in tech

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:   How the Church meets practical needs Who is the "Rock?" What happens if you let your heart be troubled?   The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050326.cfm   Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.  

The Mandalorian Chapter 19: The Convert.Episode 19 of The Mandalorian, THE CONVERT, promised time to explore Bo Katan's religious experience with Din Djarin during his dive in “The Mines of Mandalore.” But it takes a sharp left after a thrilling TIE Interceptor battle in space and atmosphere. It goes on to deliver:- The fate of Doctor Pershing, the mad scientist who cared for Grogu even though he did mad scientist experiments on him;- Details about the Republic's attempts to assimilate Ex-Imperials back into regular life;- Travel biscuits that, in the 1980s, would have been turned into Pepperidge Farm goodies sold at Safeway;- Details about Republic bureaucracy that seem fit for a different show that got cancelled before it was made;- Maybe an indication of bribery? Deep conspiracy? Something?Did this third episode of Season 3 continue the excellent momentum from the second episode, or was it as much a descent into madness for the audience as it was for Pershing?As we all anticipate the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu,  John & Matt are celebrating with a rewatch and detailed discussions of The Mandalorian, Season 3. Join them as they debate and analyze on the most fun Star Wars podcast on the internet!HostJohn Mills and Matthew RushingYou've found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you're here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!Send us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

One question has haunted my investment strategy for years: What is cryptocurrency actually for? It feels as though the vibes are constantly shifting — one day it's the dollar's successor, and the next it's little more than a meme. My guest this week is bitcoin evangelist Anthony Pompliano, the chief executive of ProCap Financial. We get into whether crypto is a bet against the American empire and whether its volatility is actually a strength. 0:00 - Intro 01:27 - Physical to digital: The evolution of financial assets 05:00 - The wealth inequality gap 09:58 - The global adoption of crypto 14:51 - Bitcoin vs. Ethereum 20:26 - Why "stability" is a financial lie 29:30 - A “digital savings account” 41:57 - The role of Bitcoin in political dynamics 56:05 - “A bet against America” (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com. Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Interesting Times with Ross Douthat. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brent Daniels breaks down exactly why most wholesale real estate leads will never convert and why holding onto them is secretly destroying your pipeline.Brent shares his strict criteria for classifying hot, warm, and cold leads, explaining why you need to stop being a "lead collector" and start being a "deal converter." He also discusses a simple $15 follow-up system you can use instead of an overwhelming CRM, why automated text messages are killing your conversion rates, and the "Speed, Convenience, Price" triangle that every seller must face. If you're struggling to turn conversations into contracts, this episode is a must-listen. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode (0:56) Redefining what a lead actually is (and why you should throw out cold ones) (3:08) A simple $15 accordion folder system for tracking leads without a complex CRM (4:15) Why automated follow-up texts feel gross to sellers and hurt your conversion rates(5:22) How to pre-qualify your prospects using Condition, Timeline, Motivation, and Price(6:24) Why holding onto dead leads brings zero value(7:26) The secret ingredient to lead follow-up(10:34) Speed, Convenience, or Price: Why sellers only get to pick two(12:17) Why you must eventually get out of "rapport building mode" and go for the close----------Resources:To speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREIn this high‑energy live session from Max Law Con 2025, attorney, coach, and intake expert Gary Falkowitz shows law firm owners exactly why they are bleeding qualified cases at intake and how to stop it fast. Drawing on two decades of experience as a lawyer, call‑center owner, consultant to 200+ firms, author of “The Complete Guide to Law Firm Intake,” and host of The Intake Playbook podcast, Gary breaks down the real reasons your phone rings but your sign‑ups stall.You'll hear why “one shot” thinking changes everything, how to reset your qualification standard from “is it likely a case?” to “could it be a case?”, and the simple shifts that can push your contact, qualification, conversion, referral, and advocacy rates toward true maximums. Gary also shares a deeply personal story about losing his son Ethan to a drunk driver, and how that tragedy revealed the power of convenience, speed, and empathy in every client interaction.From CPR in 15 seconds (Compassion and Proactive Reassurance) to the “three Rs” you must communicate in the first three minutes, Gary gives you a playbook you can take back to your intake team today. He closes with a candid look at AI voice bots, why traditional call centers are killing your numbers, and how culture, and genuine appreciation for your intake team, ultimately decides whether you win or lose.00:00 – Live from Max Law Con 2025 and why firms are losing qualified intakes03:00 – Gary's background: lawyer, intake operator, consultant, and podcaster07:30 – “One shot” mindset and what it means to truly maximize intake12:00 – Contact and qualification rates, “maybe cases,” and drop‑client myths18:30 – Referrals, warm transfers, and turning non‑cases into found money24:30 – Ethan's story and sacrificing quality for convenience32:00 – After‑hours calls, speed to lead, and “be first or be forgotten”38:30 – CPR in 15 seconds and the “three Rs in three minutes”47:00 – Watching game film: KPIs, untouched leads, and bad rejections1:04:00 – AI voice‑bot demo and why tech‑driven intake wins the futureConnect with Gary:Website Linkedin Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

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