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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend theologian, Bible scholar, and former Protestant pastor Dr. John Bergsma to dig into one of the most nefarious misconceptions about the Catholic Church versus Protestantism and, cordially, share some of his shocking conclusions. Is Protestantism really more "Biblical" than Catholicism? Dr. Bergsma says, no. On topics of how the Church is organized, what worship looks like, what Jesus taught, how authority is passed on, and how decisions and interpretations of Scripture are made Dr. Bergsma shows, over and over again, that the Catholic Church is more closely aligned to Scripture than Protestantism at its very core.This is a truly fantastic episode!For more from Dr. Bergsma visit his website. Check out this book Stunned by Scripture from Our Sunday Visitor Press and his podcast of the same name.To purchase any of John's fine books visit the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.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!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.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

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In Anami Land, the way we define being well-f**ked is by how you answer this barometric question: Does sex leave you feeling energized, rejuvenated, transformed, ecstatic and like it changed your life? If not, then you're doing it wrong. If yes, then you are DOING IT right. Sexual energy is life-force energy. You are either building your world and yourself through using it. Or you are destroying them. In this episode: Why being well-f**ked makes you rich Losing weight and getting fit as f**kedYour well-f**ked aura The best antidepressant you can take—orally and vaginally Well-f**ked and unfazed10 things surprising things WFW experience What happens when sexual energy gets repressed? ALL of your sexual ailments are caused by this one thing Menstrual and menopausal issues are 100% fictitious Red pill vs. blue pill sexuality The biggest hallmark of being well-f**ked I only give meaningful fucks My legendary Well-F**ked Woman Salon closes tonight! This is my once a year, signature salon for women to harness the power of their sexual energy. In this 10-week online program, I'll show you how to: Achieve every deep, vaginal, life-changing orgasm: cervical, G-Spot and squirting. Convert your sexual energy into creative energy to manifest your desires in the worldHow to give your man life-changing blowjobs, handjobs and become the cock whispering deep-throater extraordinaire How to inhabit your feminine energy to magnetize and receive instead of SLOG it out to build your life How to turn menstruation and menopause into the spiritual portals they were meant to be And much more.Go to https://kimanami.com/wet and join the tribe of the well-f**ked. 

Welcome back to the Dollar Wise Podcast. In this episode, Andrew Barnhardt, CFP, and Brett Herron, CFP, take a deep dive into Roth conversions — what they are, why so many pre-retirees and retirees are asking about them, and when they do (and don't) make sense. Andrew and Brett walk through the core benefits of converting pre-tax retirement dollars to Roth, including lowering future required minimum distributions, creating a tax-free pot of money for large expenses, hedging against potential future tax increases, and leaving a tax-free inheritance to heirs. They also cover the practical side of paying the resulting tax bill, scenarios where converting may not be the right move — including charitable giving goals — and real examples of when conversions have paid off for clients. Throughout, they emphasize that Roth conversions are a personal, best-guess optimization strategy that should be made in coordination with a tax professional and financial advisor, not a one-size-fits-all recommendation.Tune into this episode to also learn:● What a Roth conversion is and how it differs from a regular Roth contribution.● How Roth conversions can help reduce future required minimum distributions.● The most tax-efficient ways to pay for a Roth conversion when it comes due.● Why charitable giving goals can change whether a conversion makes sense.What we discussed● [00:00:31] Kicking off the episode: introducing today's topic, Roth conversions.● [00:00:50] What a Roth actually is — after-tax contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free qualified withdrawals.● [00:03:27] What a Roth conversion is and how it differs from contributing directly to a Roth account.● [00:06:54] Advantage #1: how converting to Roth can lower future required minimum distributions (RMDs).● [00:09:13] Smoothing retirement income over time to avoid higher tax brackets and other income-based traps.● [00:09:54] Advantage #2: building a tax-free pot of money for large or unexpected expenses.● [00:11:46] Advantage #3: using conversions as a hedge against potential future tax rate increases.● [00:13:11] Advantage #4: tax-free inheritances and gifting Roth dollars to heirs.● [00:15:46] How to actually pay the tax bill on a conversion — cash, taxable accounts, and what to avoid.● [00:19:16] Three scenarios where a Roth conversion may not make sense.● [00:21:41] Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) and leaving pre-tax IRAs to charity.● [00:23:36] A real client example: how consistent conversions during low-income years changed one business owner's retirement picture.● [00:24:13] Why peak earning years are usually the wrong time to convert.● [00:25:49] Closing thoughts: Roth conversions are a personal decision based on your own goals, not trends.3 Things To Remember1. Roth conversions are about optimization, not necessity — they're rarely what makes or breaks a retirement.2. Whether a conversion makes sense depends on your own tax bracket today versus your expected bracket later — not on trends or what your neighbor is doing.3. How you pay the tax on a conversion matters — paying from cash or a taxable account is generally more efficient than withholding from the conversion itself.Memorable moments:(00:06:54) "Roth conversions are a way of moving some of that income forward into your retirement to lower your RMDs, therefore lowering the tip that you give Uncle Sam."(00:11:46) "It's a hedge against future tax rate increases... if you convert money from pre-tax to Roth, you insulate yourself somewhat against some of those tax potentials in the future."(00:19:16) "If doing a Roth conversion is going to hurt you financially for your retirement, it would be more necessary to not do it."Useful LinksConnect with Brett Herron: bherron@hfmadvisors.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-herronConnect with Andrew Barnhardt: abarnhardt@hfmadvisors.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-barnhardt-cfpLike what you've heard...Learn more about HFM HERE: https://hfmadvisors.com/Schedule time to speak with us HERE: https://calendly.com/hfminquirycall/360102 WEST HIGH STREET, SUITE 200GLASSBORO, NJ 08028HFM Investment Advisors, LLC is a registered investment adviser. 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Ben Hutt runs Janus Electric — converting big diesel prime movers to electric for the same price as a diesel engine rebuild. In North America alone there are four million of these trucks. It would take the OEMs 50 years to manufacture that many new electric replacements. Conversion is the only realistic path. Battery swapping in four minutes. 450km range. 25 trucks sold with zero subsidy. And a business model that works like a Netflix subscription. "Australia needs to get better at exporting technology — not just digging stuff up out of the ground and putting it on a boat." Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs

Most of us obsess over growing our email list, then greet new subscribers with... nothing. Maybe a generic "thanks for signing up" if they're lucky. Allea Grummert, email marketing strategist and owner of Duett, says that first stretch after someone joins your list is where relationships (and revenue) are won or lost. In this episode, she breaks down how to build a welcome sequence that answers your subscribers' biggest questions, shows off your best content, and quietly identifies your hottest leads, all on autopilot. If your welcome email still says "welcome to the community," this one's for you. https://www.theagentsofchange.com/630 Need help with your branding, website, or digital marketing? Reach out to me (Rich Brooks!) today at https://www.takeflyte.com/contact

In this episode, Alex Cartwright of HotelSHIFT Capital shares insights into the niche of converting end-of-life hotels into multifamily housing, exploring the opportunities, challenges, and strategic considerations involved.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupMost DTC brands put the bulk of their paid budget where attention is thinnest. Viewers spend about 99 minutes per session on Connected TV and 8 minutes per session on social, yet only 9% of standard marketing budgets go to CTV. This episode is about closing that gap on CTV with the same measurement & targeting you get on social (starting at $7 CPMs!)Emily Huo built ad businesses at X (Twitter), Reddit, and Spotify, and now runs SMB advertising at Paramount. She walks through how a DTC brand actually gets onto Survivor, Landman, or RuPaul's Drag Race, what to spend, and how to know if it worked.Sign up for Paramount Ads Manager today. Get your brand on TV tomorrow.This episode, we get into:The seasonal play: build awareness over the summer, retarget in the fall, convert in Q4Why you start broad on targeting and let the data tell you who is really watching, not the persona you imported from MetaThe pixel setup that ties a TV impression to a site visit, a lead, or a purchaseThe geo holdout test for measuring halo effect with no third-party toolsWhy a 30-second unskippable spot changes how you tell a brand story when you are not a household name yetBudgeting: carve out 10% as experimental, expect a three-month ramp, scale from thereWho this is for: DTC founders and growth marketers who have maxed out social, anyone planning Q4 now, and operators curious whether CTV is real or just a hot label.What to steal: the install-pixel-now, build-in-summer, convert-in-Q4 sequence, and the broad-then-narrow targeting approach.Timestamps:0:00 Emily Huo's Journey to Paramount3:10 Why CTV Is Growing So Fast8:07 CTV Targeting vs Meta Ads12:14 CTV Budget & Testing Strategy23:18 Measuring the Halo EffectSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Is your website more like a brochure rather than a client conversion tool? Could a few simple changes dramatically increase the number of people booking appointments? Are your website pages making it easy for both clients and Google to understand exactly what you offer? In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with website strategist Shayah Reed about how therapists can turn their websites from static brochures into powerful client conversion tools. They explore practical website improvements that can increase bookings, strengthen SEO, and create a better experience for prospective clients.

The Grant Mitt Podcast #169: Converting Negative Energy Into Wins. Available on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple. Your energy is one of your most valuable assets. The question is: where are you investing it?In this episode, I break down why worrying, gossip, and focusing on things outside your control are holding you back—and how redirecting that energy into personal growth and action creates momentum that compounds over time.If you want to accomplish more with less stress, this episode is for you.Free Business Scaling Workshop (Every Tuesday at 5 PM CT)For business owners looking to scale:https://calendly.com/grant-mittgroup/business-scaling-workshopWork With Me 1-on-1If you're a business owner with capital to invest and you're serious about scaling your business, apply here:https://calendly.com/grant-mittgroup/new-meeting#Business #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #CEO #Leadership #Mindset #GrowthMindset #Success #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessCoach #BusinessPodcast #ScalingBusiness #SmallBusiness #Motivation #Productivity #Sales #Marketing #HighPerformance #SelfImprovement #GrantMitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into how discount codes impact online store profits and customer behavior. Cara Marin, Product Lead at Seguno.com, shares how analyzing 182 million Shopify discount codes reveals the winning strategy between percentage-off and amount-off deals. She reveals why percentage discounts drive much higher average order values and how to use personalized workflows to maximize margin. She also shares strategies for stopping leaked codes and timing discounts perfectly to grow revenue safely.Use discount code "COFFEE" to get 20% off your first month at Seguno.com. Topics discussed in this episode:  How percent discounts boost average order value.What 182 million Shopify codes reveal about sales.Why amount off codes get higher redemptions.How to protect margins with a 20% discount cap.Why minimum spend rules rescue flat profits.How personalized codes stop coupon leaks completely.What lifecycle offers drive five times more sales.Why relationship based deals beat holiday sales.How to plan strategic discounts for net growth.What integrations automate personalized revenue. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://seguno.com/bulk-discount-code-botShopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/bulk-discount-generatorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/segunosoftware/X/Twitter: https://x.com/SegunoSoftwareYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SegunoSoftwareGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/ykh9jur9I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

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You're going on real estate listing appointments and walking out without the listing. That's not a market problem. That's a skills problem.The average agent converts 20% of listing appointments. I convert 85%. The difference has nothing to do with the market, your years of experience, or whose name is on your yard sign. It comes down entirely to one thing: how skilled you are, and how hard you've practiced that skill.Here's what this breakdown covers:✅ Why real estate listing appointment tips that worked in 2020 are actively costing you business right now in this market✅ The ego-driven approach most agents default to at listing appointments and exactly why it repels sellers instead of winning them over✅ How listing appointment conversion actually works when you lead with questions instead of credentials✅ The specific questioning framework that drives my listing conversion rate in real estate from a one-in-five shot to better than four-in-five✅ Why your real estate agent skills training needs to include role play five days a week if you actually want to compete at the top level✅ The brutal truth about what separates the 100 agents doing over 20 million in volume from the other 19,900 in the same MLS✅ How to build the kind of practiced real estate prospecting skills that create security for yourself regardless of what the market doesThis is not motivational content. This is a live room breakdown of the exact mechanism behind a consistent listing appointment conversion rate that most agents will never reach because they are not willing to practice at the level it requires.If you want to dominate your market instead of just compete in it, this is where you start.

In the first 18 months of my business, I had 800 consultation calls. I made just about every mistake you can make, the pushy script, the two-hour calls, the price I didn't believe in. In this video, I'll show you what I learned so your calls can convert without any of that.If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love.When you stop performing a script and start having a comfortable, honest conversation, selling your coaching stops feeling pushy, and the right people say yes a whole lot more often.In this episode, we'll walk through:Why a sales script can quietly disconnect you from the very person you're trying to helpWhat "having a comfortable conversation" actually looks like, and why it converts better than any scriptHow talking too much, instead of listening, turns a sales call into a free coaching sessionWhy a confusing or ten-minute offer loses the sale, and how to make yours clear in a sentenceHow the wrong price, too high or too low, pushes you into convincing energy that repels peopleWhy you don't owe everyone an offer, even after they've shown up for a callThe simple call-to-action shift that sets up the entire conversation to go your wayImagine getting on a consultation call calm and curious instead of bracing to convince anyone of anything. When you lead with a real conversation, listen more than you talk, and only invite the right people in, selling becomes the most natural part of your business. That's how your calls start turning into clients.If you're ready to have consultation calls that actually convert, let's talk. Book your free Blueprint Call and we'll look at your business together, including the exact way to have a comfortable conversation that leads to a yes:https://debbieshadid.com/scheduleConnect with me, Debbie Shadid:Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Listen to the Podcast:Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1If this helped, share it with a coach whose calls aren't converting yet. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next episode, where I walk through the mindset work that sets you up before you ever get on the call.Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love.Let's connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

Father Andrew presents on the current Orthodox convert surge. How do we understand and address it? Live Q&A with Fr. Andrew and Fr. Stephen follows. Recorded at the 2026 Parish Life Conference of the Antiochian Diocese of Miami and the Southeast, June 10-13 in Springdale, AR.

https://www.gethookd.ai/learn/8-effective-ugc-facebook-ad-examples-to-try-in-2026/Discover why user-generated content Facebook ads are crushing studio-produced creatives in 2026. We reveal eight high-converting UGC formats—from raw unboxings to partnership ads—and the psychological triggers that make them stop the scroll and drive conversions. GetHookd LLC City: Miami Address: 40 SW 13th street Website: https://www.gethookd.ai/

Identifying high-quality leads requires a combination of clear criteria, behavioral signals, and timely engagement strategies that prioritize prospects most likely to convert. Learn more at https://smartconnectaisolutions.com/Christine Smart Connect AI Solutions City: Plano Address: 7700 Windrose Avenue Website: https://smartconnectaisolutions.com/christine Phone: +1 541 292 9493

Why are Catholic and Eastern Orthodox voices gaining so much attention online? In this episode, we talk with John Pawlik about the key differences between Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, why these traditions are appealing to so many people today, and how internet debates can shape our understanding of faith. We also explore John 6, what Jesus meant by "eat My flesh and drink My blood," and why true faith in Christ remains at the center of the gospel. Join us for a thoughtful, Bible-centered conversation on church history, worship, and following Jesus with truth and discernment.Why I Left the Catholic FaithSend us Fan MailPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Metric and imperial units differ across length, weight, and temperature, with roots in 18th-century France and Britain. Here is why both systems are still in use and how to convert between them. To learn more, visit https://convertly.site/ Convertly City: Copenhagen Address: Gothersgade 11 Website: https://convertly.site/ Phone: +45 51 54 11 92 Email: info@convertly.site

You can't foreclose on an Indian casino — so how do you pull $20 million back out of one? In this episode of the HERO Capital Show, Logan sits down with Brian de Armas, CEO and founder of River Oaks Commercial Capital, a national private lending institution built for real estate investors who are tired of depository lenders cherry-picking only the best loans. Brian — the self-described "accidental banker" whose career took off after he made 100 cold calls in a world before the internet — reveals how he's fueled billions in commercial and residential production without ever taking a single commercial foreclosure. He unpacks what gives a deal real "substance," why he woke up in 2022 and decided to become his own lender, how he converts equity into debt to hand sponsors more leverage and less dilution, and where he's quietly moved his hunt for investors (off Meta ads and onto LinkedIn and private equity). From rescuing a syndication that handed its builder all the money up front, to the give-don't-take reality of working with Dubai family offices, to the one piece of software he says he couldn't run his business without, this is capital raising seen from the debt side of the table — and a candid case for why, as long as the market holds, Brian believes the future is "golden." If you raise money or fund deals, you can't afford to miss this one.5 Key TakeawaysControl your own capital. Brian's 2022 turning point was deciding to become his own lender and raise money to loan back out — because when deals don't get done, they destroy your reputation. Owning your capital source means you can close every deal you take on.Never release syndication funds all at once. The mistake he's actively bailing out right now: sponsors handed all the money up front. Tie every disbursement to completed, inspected milestones (permits, rebar, cabinets) so no one can skim or run off with investor capital.Show up lender-ready. Before approaching financing, have your money lined up, your deal ready, and your title, entitlements, and permits in hand — otherwise you force the lender to go hunt for money after you're already trying to close.Pick up the phone and show up in person. Relationships (and deals) are still built by calling your network and meeting face-to-face — Brian says he lands the deal roughly 99% of the time when he shows up in person, and that family offices reward you for how much you give, not what you take.Convert equity into debt for smarter leverage. From the debt side, Brian can turn 10–15% into significantly more leverage — reducing how many investors a sponsor needs and helping the principal keep more of their ownership.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

It's Friday, July 3rd, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Ethiopian Christian convert from Islam attacked and forced to flee As a child in Gawo Kebe, Ethiopia, Taha Dinka faithfully attended the mosque and adhered to his community's Islamic beliefs. He never imagined his life would ever take a different direction, reports International Christian Concern. In 2019, Dinka heard the Gospel and decided to follow Jesus. He said, “When I accepted Christ, I felt peace in my life. I believed God had rescued me from darkness.”   However, the decision that brought him hope also opened the door for rejection, threats, and persecution. Soon after his conversion, Dinka began facing strong opposition from those closest to him because of his faith in Christ.    Dinka said, “People I loved turned against me, and some even told me I had betrayed my family and my religion. Others warned me that I would suffer or die if I continued following Christ.”   Christian converts from Islam in Muslim-majority areas often face violence and even death threats. In August 2025, Dinka said, “I was violently attacked and forcefully removed from my home because I had refused to renounce Christianity. The attacks left me injured and traumatized. I was beaten because I would not deny Jesus. At that moment, I realized my life was truly in danger.”  He was forced to flee in search of safety. In Matthew 10:22, Jesus said, "You will be hated by everyone because of Me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” House Speaker Johnson puts SAVE Act in budget reconciliation bill Here in the United States, On Wednesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is aiming to push the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE America Act, through a third budget reconciliation bill, reports NewsNation. Johnson's remarks came shortly after President Trump canceled a signing ceremony for a sweeping bipartisan housing package, saying he will not sign the legislation until the Senate passes the voter ID bill. The SAVE America Act would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and the presentation of an ID to cast a ballot. The bill passed the House, but has stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have vowed to oppose it, leaving it short of the votes needed to overcome a filibuster. Senate Republican Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota has repeatedly dismissed Trump's calls to eliminate or reform the filibuster in order to pass the bill. Johnson talked to the president about adding the SAVE America Act to the National Defense Authorization Act or NDAA so that the entire bill including the funding of the troops and the SAVE America Act would only need a simple majority vote.  Here's Speaker Johnson at the Wednesday press conference. JOHNSON: “The SAVE America Act, as passed in February unanimously by all Republicans -- and that's components of the proof of citizenship to register to vote and voter ID when you show up to vote, that will be merged onto the [National Defense Authorization Act] and transmitted to the Senate as one bill. That's the most efficient, effective way to do it.” Call your two Senators at 202-224-3121 and urge them, whether they are Democrat or Republican, to support the National Defense Authorization Act which has the SAVE America Act added to it. Clarence Thomas: Birthright citizenship devalues what it means to be American citizen In a lengthy dissent, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took the majority to task for interpreting the Constitution to mean that citizenship is automatically conferred on anyone born in the United States, regardless of the legal status of the parents, Thomas argued that the ruling “devalues” what it means to be an American citizen. In the 6-3 decision on June 30th, the majority held that an executive order President Donald Trump issued on the first day of his second term violated the Constitution. The order directed that only children born on American soil to legal residents are automatically citizens of the United States. The Fourteenth Amendment states, in part, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” In his dissent, Thomas, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, noted as Trump previously argued, that the Fourteenth Amendment was passed in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. It was in direct response to the Dred Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court decision of 1857, which held that blacks were not citizens. Thomas wrote, “Both the Civil Rights Act [of 1866] and the Citizenship Clause [of the Fourteenth Amendment] guaranteed citizenship to persons born and domiciled in the United States regardless of their race. Neither guaranteed citizenship to persons who were not domiciled in the United States.” He added, “Blacks were entitled to citizenship because they were Americans. They had no other homeland, owed no allegiance to any foreign power, and were subject to no other authority,” Under Trump's proposal, birthright citizenship would be limited to those with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Babies born to temporary visitors or people who entered the country illegally would not be citizens at birth, reports NBC News. Young Washington movie in theaters tonight On the cusp of America's 250th birthday tomorrow, Angel Studios* and Wonder Project release the movie “Young Washington” nationwide tonight. Watch the trailer. It follows the early life of George Washington as he transforms from an ambitious, awkward youth into a military commander. Facing class barriers, he secures a job surveying the Ohio Valley, only to stumble into the bloody triggers of the French and Indian War. Directed by Jon Erwin, who also produced the House of David TV series, the historical drama explores Washington's steep climb into Virginia's upper crust. William Franklyn-Miller, the 22-year-old British actor, portrays George Washington, Ben Kingsley portrays Robert Dinwiddie, and Kelsey Grammer portrays Thomas Fairfax. When setbacks shake George's faith in a kind, loving God, he gets angry. He tells his mother, “Providence placed me here. Why? For me to fail?” Focus on the Family says that Mary Washington, George's mother, serves up one of the movie's best lines. She says, “Failure is the tutor sent by God. If you don't learn from it, you fail twice. If you do learn from it, you've earned wisdom.” After George improbably survives a disastrous battle, a Native American chief—one who fought alongside the French—demands to meet George. His own warriors had George in their sights repeatedly. He claims they “never miss.” And yet, somehow, George stands before him, uninjured. The Indian chief tells him, “The Creator chose you. You have been shielded by the Spirit.” (Get the booklet entitled The Bulletproof George Washington by David Barton) Shortly thereafter, George shows up in Virginia Lt. Gov. Robert Dinwiddie's office with a bullet hole in his hat and a well-earned reputation for surviving impossible situations. Listen to the scene from the “Young Washington” movie. DINWIDDIE: “What happened, Washington? All those bullet holes in your jacket? How are you alive?” WASHINGTON: “I don't know.” Proverbs 16:9 says, "A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps". The movie, Young Washington, dramatizes the events leading up to the French and Indian War, including the war's initial bloody triggers. PluggedIn.com warns that the film is not suitable for young children because there's plenty of fighting, shooting and chopping. And while none of it is particularly bloody or gory, it may come as a shock for those expecting a gentler “Christian” film. *Note: Angel Studios is owned by the Mormons also known as the “Church” of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Worldview cautions our listeners to remember that Mormons teach a false gospel and an unbiblical worldview. So, please be discerning in the viewing of any Angel Studios productions. 15-year-old listener from Eswatini, Africa sounds off Yesterday, 21 Worldview listeners took the time to send me an email about what they enjoy about this newscast. I'll be sharing their emails throughout this month. If you are one of the 21 people who wrote me, thank you! Eli McSeveney, a 15-year-old in Eswatini, Africa, bordered by South Africa and Mozambique, wrote me at Adam@TheWorldview.com. He said, “We listen to The Worldview in 5 Minutes every day, mid-morning, when we take a break from our homeschool over a cup of tea.  I love that I can trust the facts you give, unlike CNN. But my favorite part is right at the end, when you urge us to ‘Seize the day for Jesus Christ!' “Quinn, age 13, said, ‘I love how Mr. Adam McManus addresses the transgender issue.  He says a man, who is ‘pretending to be woman.'  And the regular updates on the persecution of Christians throughout the world is eye opening.' “And Bianca, my mom, said, ‘Thank you for your team's faithfulness in bringing us truth. We find that you help us make sense of the news, and we feel hopeful instead of distraught. And thank you for the Bible verses that shed light on how to interpret what is going on.'” 7 Worldview listeners gave $800 yesterday Yesterday, 7 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to ensure that The Worldview stays on the air for another 365 days. Our thanks to Jason in Fairbanks, Alaska and Steven in Jacksonville, Florida – both of whom gave $50. We're grateful to God for Janice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Susan in Hoyt, Kansas – both of whom gave $100. And we appreciate the generosity of Samuel in Fellsmere, Florida and Jeremy in Swansea, Wales -- both of whom gave $150 as well as Linda in Hanahan, South Carolina who gave $200. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $2,562. (sound effect of people cheering) In the first three days of our month-long fundraiser, we are seriously behind!  We need to raise $9,888 by 12 midnight tonight, Friday, July 3rd – when a lot of people are on vacation -- to get back on track toward our $123,500 finish line come July 31st. I've got 2 brainstorms. First, would you consider being one of 30 listeners to make a donation, no matter how small?  Whether it's $5 or $500, give what you feel the Lord has placed on your heart.  Second, if the Lord has blessed you financially, would you be open to being one of 5 people to give a one-time gift of $1,000? Go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  This Christian newscast does not bow to our politically correct culture. We champion the truth and a Biblical worldview. That is why you love it!  Invest in it today so that this newscast can continue. Again, go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give. 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A client calls Paul unsophisticated because he doesn't actively use a specific Social Security analysis software or push clients to do Roth conversions. The reality is that Roth conversions are a huge marketing tool for companies. Investors love the idea of making a sophisticated tax move, but Roth conversions don't make sense in every situation. Listen along as Paul shares five compelling reasons not to flip your traditional IRA into a Roth IRA.   Later in the episode, Paul shares another strategy marketed to investors that seems sophisticated but earns a large commission for the salesperson.   Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income Guide now at paulwinkler.com/relax and take the stress out of planning your retirement.   This material is for general educational purposes only and is not personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation for any security or strategy. All financial decisions involve risk, and you should consult qualified professionals before acting on this information. Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser. 

Today I'm joined by Scott Traylor, Vice President at Mia Labs. Scott breaks down how voice AI is pulling $8,000 to $30,000 a month in after-hours revenue at stores where customers used to just hit a voicemail, why service advisors are letting calls go unanswered on purpose, and how Mia became the first voice AI company approved by General Motors for their co-op program. If you think AI is still a future conversation, Scott makes the case that you're already in the same moment as when someone first told you that you needed a website. Topics: 02:30 The No-Saturday-Meeting Rule. 03:50 Why Salespeople Sold 25 Cars. 12:40 AI Is The New Internet. 14:20 The $30K Revenue Stream Ignored. 17:30 The 1.9-Second Secret. 23:50 The OEM Light-Years Ahead. 28:10 Parts Is AI's Next Frontier. 39:55 The Side Mirror Lesson. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Uber for Business - Uber for Business pulls courtesy rides and reporting into one dashboard, so you can see what you're spending and set limits that hold. Visit @ here to get started. 2. CDG Dealer Platform – Dealer intelligence, all in one place. Give your dealership a competitive edge @ here. 3. Mia - Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. Never miss another lead. Visit @ here for more info. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cdgcircles.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dealership recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgrecruiting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fix your dealership's social media ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.trynomad.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Schedule Your FREE Consultation https://aba.link/rf46   Sign up for a Free Tax & Asset Protection Workshop https://aba.link/6e0740   Enjoy this full replay of Tax Tuesday.   Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 10:13 What is the difference between a Public Charity and a Private Foundation? 21:47 I have a single-family residence that I have owned and rented out for 10 years. I want to somehow use it for my public charity. Should I sell it and donate the proceeds or donate the house directly to the nonprofit? 29:37 I have a US-based Public Charity. Can I use it to make donations overseas? 34:01 Can I run an Airbnb out of my Public Charity? 37:49 Am I able to use Artificial Intelligence to fill out IRS Form 1023 to request Federal tax-exempt status? 43:19 I have a rental property in an Opportunity Zone – how can I avoid capital gains tax? That same property has furniture – how do I deduct that? 53:12 I purchased a triplex in December 2025 and self-manage it.  I am actively involved in real estate investing and qualify for Real Estate Professional status.  What are my options as far as cost segregation strategy vs traditional depreciation? 1:03:10 I currently have a rental property which has been depreciated since purchase. I would like to know if it is possible to establish it as my primary residence and the tax impact.  Will I have to repay all the depreciation allowances? 1:07:47 Regarding a guaranteed partner payment to a C Corp management entity from the trading LLC. What is a guideline for the maximum % allowed where the C corporation owns 20% of the LLC? 1:13:06 I make targeted investments in private companies and venture funds via this entity.  What is the role of an 83B designation? What are the rules and timeframe?

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend Brandy Babcock to tell the incredible story of her conversion – from a New Age Guru to a devout Catholic sharing and teaching the faith to others – it's an incredible tale! Brandy was a bonafide New Age practitioner, a teacher of teachers, paying the bills by running her own courses and classes, teaching hundreds to channel and practice a variety of psychic and healing energies until she discovered Jesus, the Bible, and Christianity. From there, Brandy's radar for what's Real and True led her to question the Protestant version of Christianity that she first encountered and it was then that the discovered the ancient Catholic Church!Her story, in all of its incredible twists and turns, is one that you don't want to miss!Please find and follow Brandy on Instagram and YouTube.Check out the Catholic Converts group on Facebook.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

In this episode, Maria Pavona, founder of Ryzeus, shares how her CRM and business consulting platform helps real estate professionals and investors scale their businesses through customized automation, AI support, and strategic growth plans.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this training, you'll discover a step‑by‑step framework for using mid‑term rentals to raise a property's income and value— without adding a single new unit. This model is designed to help you:▪️Increase monthly revenue▪️Lift NOI and force appreciation▪️Identify when mid‑term rentals outperform long‑term leases▪️Convert only the units that make strategic sense▪️Read market demand so you know when not to convertThis is a clear, numbers‑driven strategy session for multifamily owners who want to engineer value, not wait for the market to do it.

Your website should make it easier for collectors to say yes. If you've poured your heart into creating a beautiful artist website but it still doesn't reflect the business you're building, you're not alone. The time and care you've invested matter, and with a few thoughtful shifts, your website can become a place that builds trust, supports your collectors, and works alongside your art instead of simply displaying it. I'll share the philosophy I teach my clients for creating a website that feels clear, welcoming, and aligned with the way collectors naturally make decisions, so you can move forward with greater confidence and purpose.

The Bryan Kohberger case cost more than eight million dollars in public money. He confessed. There was no trial. And the people who paid for it have never been shown the full bill. This is the story of what happens when real money gets treated like it belongs to nobody.Nearly five and a half million went to his defense — attorneys, experts, investigators — all on the public dime after he was ruled indigent. Prosecutors spent years pursuing the death penalty before it got dropped in a plea deal. A massive war machine built for a capital trial that never happened.The defense spending sits in a sealed court file. A judge ordered parts of it unsealed. Kohberger's lawyers objected to releasing any of it, lost, and appealed to the Idaho Supreme Court — billing the public for the effort. The case is over. The man confessed. There are no appeals on the conviction. And the receipts are behind a wall.The smaller numbers are just as telling. A free house ran up three hundred forty-six thousand dollars in security and upkeep before they bulldozed it. One agency lost sixteen thousand in non-refundable hotel rooms while another agency, facing the identical situation, booked refundable and lost about thirteen hundred. Nobody stole anything. Nobody's money was on the line, and so nobody protected it.Convert the waste into what it could have been — scholarships, classrooms, resources at the same university those four students attended — and it gets hard to swallow. The victims' families know exactly what a dollar is worth. They raise scholarship money by hand, in the names of the children they lost.LinksJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimerThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags (10)#BryanKohberger #IdahoStudentMurders #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #Kohberger #UniversityOfIdaho #TaxpayerMoney #KohbergerCase #MoscowIdaho #KohbergerDefense

In this episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat Iyer explores the essentials of creating a powerful introductory video for your Legal Nurse Consulting (LNC) business. She shares a step-by-step framework informed by her book, "AI Powered Video for LNCs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Visibility and Growth," designed to help you stand out and connect with your ideal clients. Through an engaging narrative, Pat Iyer addresses the common struggles professionals face when crafting video scripts, offering practical solutions and motivational insights to prevent distractions and ensure your message lands effectively. Listeners will discover why scripting and rehearsal are crucial to developing comfort and authenticity on camera, along with the benefits of using both full scripts and bullet-point lists as you grow more confident. Pat Iyer breaks down how a concise, well-delivered introductory video showcasing not only your services, but also your personable and approachable nature can be a decisive factor in prospects choosing to work with you. She guides legal nurse entrepreneurs through techniques like using engaging hooks, sharing compelling background highlights, projecting warmth, and closing with effective calls to action to build meaningful client relationships and a growing email list. Finally, Pat Iyer offers actionable AI prompts for crafting natural, client-focused scripts and emphasizes the importance of making your video all about how you can help solve your clients' unique needs. For listeners eager to sharpen their video marketing, she provides exclusive resources, including a workbook and digital downloads to jumpstart your visibility and growth in the legal nurse industry. What You'll Learn in This Episode on Creating LNC Introductory Videos That Connect, Engage, and Convert Here are 5 discussion questions answered in the podcast: How can an introductory video help convey your personality and professionalism to potential clients? What techniques does Pat Iyer recommend for capturing and maintaining a viewer's attention at the start of a video? Why is it important for an introductory video to focus on the client's problems rather than just listing your credentials? How can a soft call to action be more effective than a direct one in certain scenarios, according to Pat Iyer? What are some examples of effective calls to action for an LNC website video suggested by Pat Iyer? Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast. https://youtu.be/OtV27w9vwuo Your Presenter for Creating LNC Introductory Videos That Connect, Engage, and Convert Pat Iyer Pat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach, renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and a lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers. Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com

A freelancer scrolling through TikTok sees the same ad for the hundredth time: "Convert to an S-Corp and save $10,000 in taxes—easy!" Preston has seen it too. So has CPA George Azar, who has spent years cleaning up the mess left behind when people make the switch without understanding what it actually involves. In this episode, they break down what the S-Corp election really means, why the self-employment tax is the number that should actually scare you, and what the TikTok ads conveniently leave out—including the salary requirements, the payroll costs, and the moment the math stops working in your favor. Support our show sponsors -> ⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors⁠⁠ Submit your own question -> ⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/ask⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're handing the mic to a lineup of thriving direct sellers in our community to answer one question: what are they doing differently that's actually working? You'll hear from Marcia McMaster, Amy Zeigler, Amber Grillot, Paige Swenson, Lisa Kirkley, Evelyn Abernathy, and Diana Winsor, each pulling back the curtain on the small shifts making a big difference in their business.Several of the thriving sellers we know credit their Oh My Hi website and its lead capture and follow-up tools for saving time and keeping customer relationships strong. As a podcast listener, you can grab a free Capture and Convert homepage when you get started today. Connect with the sellers featured today: Marcia at littleblackdressapproved.ca, Amy at dinneralaamy.com, Amber at ambergrillot.com, Paige at paigeswenson.com, Lisa at photosolutionsforever.com, Evelyn at purpleessencebyevelyn.com, and Diana at beagelesswithdiana.com. Time-Based Notes:2:29 - Less Is More at Events with Marcia McMaster7:01 - 95% Lead Capture and Bundling with Amy Zeigler10:06 - Facebook Marketplace with Amber Grillot13:41 - A Private Podcast for Leads with Paige Swenson16:06 - Meeting Customers Where They Are with Lisa Kirkley18:28 - Going 98% Online with Evelyn Abernathy21:18 - A No-Lead-Left-Behind Follow-Up System with Diana WinsorShow sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 60 day trial today with coupon code KEYBOARD60 and spend less time posting and more time socializing!Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode295

In the middle of launching The Distinctive Edge, I'm taking you behind the curtain of how I pick the EXACT stories I tell in my content to drive applications. Specifically, I'm walking you through a reel I just wrote about business owners coming back from maternity leave and breaking down the WHY behind every creative choice. I'll walk you through the script line by line, why I picked THAT story when the trend is normally just funny, the moment my first AI draft was so bad I had to start over, and how I structured the caption so it does three things at once: hits the emotional pain point, walks you through my framework, and shows the result without sounding like a sales page. Plus a few side rants on why most messaging programs get it wrong, why you should NEVER AI-ify your client quotes, and why the "messy middle" of business is exactly where your breakthrough is hiding.   →Apply for The Distinctive Edge (price raise after July 3): https://meganyelaney.com/tde    →Listen to the Wildly in Demand Replays: https://meganyelaney.com/wildly-in-demand    →If Netflix Had a Docuseries Trend Credit: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaDfiBrNxwu/

What happens when Vermont's most rebellious rye whiskey brand sets up a permanent outpost directly in the heart of Bourbon Country?In this episode of Bourbon Lens, we visit The Vault by WhistlePig in Louisville, KY. We sit down with Lead Research Distiller Mitch Mahar and GM Kevin Didio to explore how they are challenging Kentucky's bourbon dominance with bold rye innovation.Mitch shares the legacy of Dave Pickerell and breaks down their wildest blending experiments, including The Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame—aged rye finished in pulque curado de cacao barrels with a kick of native chili peppers. Then, Kevin takes us inside their experiential vault tasting room to discuss their viral signature cocktail, The Flying Pig, which is served to guests via automated pneumatic tubes overhead!⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Live from Louisville: WhistlePig's The Vault Experience00:26 - Mitch Mahar on rye whiskey diversity and innovation01:09 - The legacy of Dave Pickerell & reviving pre-prohibition rye03:50 - Decoding The Boss Hog XII: Fermented pulque & chili peppers06:12 - Invading Kentucky: How bourbon drinkers respond to premium rye15:14 - Louisville Tourism & scouting the historic NuLu site with Kevin Didio17:26 - The Flying Pig: The viral pneumatic tube cocktail system23:19 - Behind the Heavy Door: Inside the private Vault tasting single barrels29:19 - The "Wow" Factor: Why experiential retail is the future of spirits

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Steve and Becky Greene reflect on the many years hosting The Catholic Conversation and invite listeners to connect with them on their new podcast, Cradle and Convert.

Send us Fan MailYou've spent time (and maybe money) on brand photos and they're just... sitting there. Not bringing in clients. Not converting. Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm walking you through my 3-step iPhone system so your photos actually work for your marketing.Topics covered:Why iPhone photos sometimes outperform expensive professional shootsThe mindset shift from "pretty photos" to "converting photos"How to set up every shot for conversion, not just aestheticsThe iPhone camera settings that create a professional lookWhy planning for use BEFORE you shoot changes everythingWhere to place text space and how to think about vertical vs. horizontal orientationHow Jen's brand photography sessions are built around visual strategy, not just a pretty galleryALL LINKS MENTIONED: https://jenvazquez.com/iphone-brand-photography/Support the showHere are some free things I've got coming up:Want your account audited? Pinterest Audits LIVE on YouTube. Free Pinterest Masterclass

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 Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

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 Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

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 Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Carolyn Dunlap, who's here to share her miraculous, miracle-filled, mystical journey into the Catholic Church. Carolyn's story, as she says, begins before she was even born and the miracles that punctuate her birth story seem to follow her throughout the rest of her lives: miraculous visions, encounters with Christ, and a throughly entertaining and edifying journey!Carolyn is a simply wonderful storyteller and her journey – out of Evangelicalism and into the Catholic Church – is a truly fantastic tale!For more from Carolyn, please follow her brand new YouTube channel.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

Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional):https://bit.ly/PureFreeAssessment11 rapid-fire spitballs today from Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA, on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 587, on everything from Roth conversions and RMDs to whether a guy named Wayne can finally treat himself to a seventy-five-thousand-dollar Audi. Aaron in Syracuse just hit a million bucks in his 401(k) and realizes he needs a spitball on keeping his RMDs low. Do new Roth conversions restart the 5-year clock? 72-year-old Mike in Texas wants to know. Marion inherited a not-yet-five-year-old Roth, and an IRMAA problem along with it. Lu and Stephen each argue that the fellas' conversion and retirement spitball math might be misleading. Teachers Tony and his wife have pensions that cover everything, so should they even keep saving? John and Peggy need a retirement spitball, Rajesh wonders if he should pay off his mortgage or convert to Roth, and Mike in San Marcos asks about funding a Roth with pension money.Free Financial Resources in This Episode: https://bit.ly/ymyw-587 (full show notes & episode transcript)Retirement Accounts Guide - free download:https://purefinancial.com/white-papers/retirement-accounts-guide/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=whitepaper-retirement-accounts-guide&utm_content=ymyw-pod-ep587-description-whitepaper401(k) vs. IRA vs. Equity Compensation: The Real Math - YMYW TV:https://purefinancial.com/ymyw/episodes/recipe-for-retirement-retirement-plans-explained/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ymyw-tv&utm_content=ymyw-pod-ep587-description-tv-s10e12Financial Blueprint (free, self-guided):https://purefinancial.com/financialblueprint/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=financial-blueprint&utm_content=ymyw-pod-ep587-description-blueprintREQUEST your Retirement Spitball Analysis:https://bit.ly/AskJoeAndAlDOWNLOAD more free guides:https://bit.ly/PureGuidesREAD financial blogs:https://bit.ly/PureFinBlogWATCH educational videos:https://bit.ly/PureEdVideosSUBSCRIBE to the YMYW Newsletter:https://bit.ly/YMYWNewsletterConnect With Us:Subscribe on YouTube and join the conversation in the comments:https://bit.ly/YMYW-YTSubscribe or follow YMYW in your favorite podcast app:https://lnk.to/ymywLeave your honest reviews and ratings in Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-money-your-wealth/id312900254Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast01:32 - $1.1 Million in My 401(k) at 56: Should I Do Roth Conversions Before RMDs Hit? (Aaron, Syracuse, NY04:51 - Can You Fund a Roth IRA With Pension Money? (Mike, San Marcos, CA)06:14 - Can You Roll an UTMA Into a 529 for Tax-Free Education Savings? (Bob the Builder, Westchester, NY)10:29 - I'm 72 With a 25-Year-Old Roth. Do New Conversions Trigger the 5-Year Clock for Roth Withdrawals? (Mike, TX)11:43 - Inherited a Roth Less Than 5 Years Old: Are the Earnings Taxable? Can IRMAA Be Avoided? (Marion)15:59 - You Ignore Future Income! How to Spitball Spending When a Pension and Social Security Are Coming (Stephen)21:02 - Are Your Roth Conversion Calculations Misleading? Why Future RMDs Need an Inflation Check (Lu)24:57 - We're Teachers With Pensions That Cover Everything. Should We Stop Saving and Fund the 529s? (Tony, NY28:23 - $4 Million and Ready to Exit the Rat Race at 61. Do the Numbers Work? (John and Peggy, San Jose, CA34:37 - $4 Million 401(k) and a 6.5% Rental Mortgage: Pay It Off or Convert to Roth? (Rajesh)38:42 - We're 62 With $1 Million. Can I Finally Buy the $75K Audi, or Should I Lease? (Wayne, Long Beach, NY)43:17 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast

As humanity approaches the turning from Kali Yuga into the Eschaton, Shunyamurti reveals the inner meaning of true sannyas: renunciation not of the world but of the ego. Drawing from the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, he explains why liberation requires the destruction of the false “I am the body” identity and the complete surrender of the five deadliest sins: lust, anger, greed, attachment, and egoism. Moving from practical spiritual discipline into the highest nondual realization, Shunyamurti offers both a diagnosis of the modern ego and a direct path beyond it. Are you ready to come alive and take the leap into the Infinite?

Host Jen Barkan welcomes award-winning OSC Alex Neller of Dream Finders Homes into the studio, who shares her journey from bartending to online sales and the mindset and habits that have driven her success. The conversation covers what makes a great OSC from the inside out, touching on authenticity, AI adoption, realtor relationships, and the power of genuine human connection.Housekeeping:We are hiring for an Online Sales Coach! If you have a passion for the role and you want to take that passion into training, coaching, and leading, this is the job for you - apply today.TITO Shoutout:Natalie Smeby, OSC at DR Horton Houston Division - Natalie puts her training and knowledge immediately into action and has been seeing results right away.Key Takeaways:Background and the Bartender-to-OSC Pipeline: Alex shares how her restaurant and bartending background gave her a natural edge in reading the room, adapting to different people, and building rapport. AI Adoption and Overcoming Resistance: Alex was initially resistant when encouraged to use AI, worried it would make her communication feel transactional. She came around by treating AI as a baseline formatter rather than a replacement for her voice, and now uses it daily to operate at a higher level across all her relationships.Superpowers and Kryptonite: Alex names human connection as her superpower, knowing her leads' dogs' names and following through from first contact to close. Her kryptonite is a "buy or die" mentality that can lead to task fatigue from over-assigning follow-ups, though she shared a win of finally booking an appointment with a lead she had been nurturing since 2023.Realtor Relationships Challenge: In today's market, Alex says realtors are being flooded with emails and simply not reading them. Her approach is to get intentional: pick up the phone, text to flag an email, and position yourself as a one-stop resource. She also emphasizes treating realtor partners the way you treat leads, making them feel seen and valued.Skills Check:Check yourself, check your mindset, check your perspective. When you get up in the morning, pause and think about something you're grateful for. Start your day with that mantra, and write it down.Take a moment before you roll into the craziness of the day, pause, look around, and reflect. That will set the tone and shape your mindset.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with Founder and CEO Allan Khazak about why most high-ticket teams don't have a lead problem — they have a broken conversion process. Allan breaks down the exact system he uses to help insurance producers, advisors, and service-based businesses increase show rates, reduce no-shows, qualify faster, and close based on economic outcomes instead of product pitches. We dive into building an owned, compliant pipeline that works remotely and drives consistent, scalable revenue — without relying on purchased leads or massive recruiting teams. If you sell high-ticket services and want predictable booked appointments that actually convert, this episode is for you.

When does a Roth Conversion make sense—and when could it be a costly mistake? In this episode of Money Matters, Scott and Pat tackle one of the most common retirement planning questions: whether a Roth Conversion is the right move for your financial future. They break down a real-life caller's situation involving IRAs, pensions, charitable giving, required minimum distributions (RMDs), and the tax implications of converting retirement assets. The show also features an emotional conversation with Laura, a member of the “sandwich generation” who is balancing retirement planning while supporting aging parents and a special-needs child. Scott and Pat discuss pension decisions, reverse mortgages, life insurance needs, and how to navigate competing financial priorities without sacrificing long-term security. Plus, they explore tax-efficient investing strategies, asset location, charitable giving through donor-advised funds, and why taxes may be one of the biggest threats to your retirement wealth. If you've ever wondered whether a Roth Conversion belongs in your retirement plan, this episode is packed with practical insights. What You'll Learn: -Roth Conversions & Retirement Tax Planning -Tax-Efficient Investing Strategies -Retirement Planning for the Sandwich Generation -Reverse Mortgages & Aging Parent Care -Charitable Giving, RMDs & Retirement Income Planning   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's co-founders Scott Hanson and Pat McClain. Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.