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3rd and Long is the ultimate, we don't have a great play here, offensive situation. The deep pass is already covered, the run hasn't been great or you likely wouldn't have been in this mess to begin with. So, what are your options? In this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the reality of 3rd & Long, what your real options are to convert, and how you can use situational practice plans to better prepare your players for the tough down and distance.

#906 Quick wins and small steps create massive results. Still, how do we take that all-important first leap when faced with big projects? In this episode, I share why challenges stand out as one of the most powerful tools that help people move toward their goals. For years, I've watched students consume content and buy courses without ever taking real action. That's when I started pairing my educational content with challenges, and it made all the difference. I was finally able to inspire people to act! Today, I want to help you do the same for your followers. Don't miss this session because I discuss the seven rules of crafting effective challenges! From setting achievable targets to celebrating wins, I'll cover everything in this episode. I'll also share a first look at my upcoming short-form video challenge. Thousands of people have been asking for help with TikTok, Shorts, and Reels, so this is my way of making it easy to turn strangers into superfans on these platforms. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session906.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It doesn't get more packed than this plot-filled sandwich.The Mandalorian's nineteenth chapter, “The Convert,” takes us through two action-packed plotlines: Bo-Katan and Din Djarin's acceptance into the Children of the Watch, and Dr. Pershing's struggle to assimilate into the New Republic.We dive DEEP into World War Two-era denazification programs as we parse Dr. Pershing's journey, asking how the New Republic's approach differed from the Allied Power's and how AI might have been the ultimate reason for Dr. Pershing's failure. We also ask a big question about Bo-Katan's conversion to the Children of the Watch: Was Din Djarin her honeypot?New to Growing Up Skywalker? Come join us for non-toxic Star Wars recaps from a veteran and a new fan. New episodes every Tuesday.Want more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! (Visions S3 content is ongoing!)Timestamps:00:00:00 Who Are We?00:01:51 Plot Summary00:09:40 Dr. Pershing and Denazification00:33:42 Project Necromancer Redux 00:40:50 Is Din Djarin A Honeypot Too?00:53:28 Bae Watch01:04:06 Closing Thoughts

If you're showing up online, posting consistently, and still hearing crickets, this episode is for you. You may not have a sales problem at all. You may have a discoverability problem. In today's episode, Lori breaks down the very first stage of the client journey, Discover. This is the moment when your future clients realize you exist and start paying attention. Because no matter how good your offers, systems, or website are, if people cannot find you, none of it matters. You'll learn why discovery is not about shouting louder or being everywhere, and how visibility must change depending on your stage of business. From early-stage networking to strategic collaborations, SEO, podcast guesting, and scalable reach, this episode shows how clients actually find you and what may be blocking that path right now. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why being great at what you do is not enough if the right people cannot find you What the discover stage of the client journey is really for, and why it comes before everything else How discoverability works in real life, including how clients actually find you through breadcrumbs How your visibility strategy should change based on your stage of business The common mistakes that keep experienced entrepreneurs invisible online If your business feels 'too full' but not fully aligned, let's talk.  Book a Profitable Path Alignment Call and I'll help you identify what to trim, what to refine, and what to elevate so you can expand sustainably - on your terms.

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We unpack a wild 2013 study by economist M. Keith Chen: proof that the language you speak completely rewires how you save, spend, exercise, plan, and even respond to marketing. Germans retire with more wealth, smoke less, and make healthier choices… not because they're more disciplined, but because their grammar collapses the future into the present. English pushes actions into "later." German makes the future feel like right now. On this episode of Brain Driven Brands, we break down how your phrasing might be creating psychological distance without you realizing it ("you will feel better tomorrow") and how a simple tense shift ("your future self thanks you") can snap people into action instantly. We riff on examples, rewrite real campaigns in real time, and even end with a mini-rant about why AI struggles with time itself. If you sell anything to English speakers, this is a masterclass in linguistic persuasion. Tune in. Your future self… thanks you.

The trouble with targeting in business is that a lot of people don’t do it well. It reminds me of that line from one of the Godfather movies where Michael Corleone says something along the lines of, “if history has taught us nothing else, it’s that you can get to anybody.” Right? And that is now true in terms of advertising. You can get to anybody, but what is the cost? David: Hi, and welcome to the podcast. In today’s episode, co-host Jay McFarland and I discuss the trouble with targeting. Welcome back Jay. Jay: Hey, David, once again, I’m excited to be here and I’m really excited to get your feedback on this, because when you first said we’re going to talk about the trouble with targeting, I kind of thought in my head, well, isn’t that what I’m supposed to be doing? Aren’t, aren’t I supposed to be targeting? David: Oh yeah. Yeah. We definitely have to target. We definitely need to target. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with targeting. The trouble with targeting that I was thinking about is that a lot of people don’t do it, and a lot of the people who do do it maybe don’t do it as well as it can be done, and as a result, they don’t get the results they’re looking for. Some people think they’re targeting and they may be doing that, but if you’re not targeting to the point where it’s resulting in better quality prospects, better quality clients, and conversations that lead to sales, then you might need to hone in a little bit better in terms of your targeting efforts and your targeting approach. Jay: Yeah, so as I think about targeting, there’s a lot of work to be done upfront, right? If you’re going to target somebody, you’ve got to know who the target is. And that can take a lot of research on your own part. A lot of experimentation, a lot of looking at past contacts, how those contacts came into your funnel, and understand those things before shooting arrow in different directions. The odds that you’re going to hit anything that looks like a target are pretty slim. David: Exactly. And I think a lot of the reason for that is, many people think of the term targeting in terms of what you said, targeting’s like aiming at something. But it’s not just aiming at something, it’s having an idea in advance of what it is that you want to hit. And if we think in terms of some of the more common ways of targeting. Some people don’t even get this specific about it. But if you look at the different ways to target, I mean some people target geographically, I’m going to target everybody within a certain geographic area. If I’m a realtor and I’m working in a particular neighborhood… Great example of geographic targeting. Some people target by industry. If I’m selling B2B, I might target a particular group of people in a particular industry. I might target companies that deal with technical kind of things, or I might target education, or I might target finance, right? So that’s a different way to target, by industry. I can target by need if I’m selling something like whatever, insurance, and I’m targeting people who need insurance. Okay. They could be wherever they are. Now, it’s harder to do that when you target by need because so many people might need it and you might have to pare things down a little bit to be able to get to the people that you want. In the promotional products industry, where I do a lot of work, people can sell by program specialty. In other words, people who are looking for a specific result. If you’re selling to people who are looking to increase safety in the workplace, then you could potentially be selling them a safety campaign, a safety program. There are some people who target by product specialty. There are different companies who might be looking for a specific kind of product. There is a company that’s been in the promotional products industry for ages. You’ve probably received pens from them in the mail, and they’ve been doing that for years. There’s a cover letter. Very often the pen will have your company name on it, and they’ll send that to you in advance. And then there was just a sheet of paper and a place where you could say, all right, if I want 200 of these, I send a check, I mail it in. And that was an example of targeting by product. So you can have a very successful business that does just that, right? Targeting by a particular product. And then some combination thereof. I could target a particular niche, a particular group of people. I could target financial institutions within a certain geographic area, or I could target a certain type of industry with a specific need. So, industrial companies that need safety programs. So lots of different ways to slice it, but if you don’t think through your options, then a lot of your targeting can just leave you confused. Jay: Yeah, absolutely. But I think it’s important to know, I mean, never in the history of the planet, have we had the ability to target like you can today. If you know what you’re looking for, you talked about geographic areas, age groups, people who listen to a particular radio station, people who shop at a particular store. Never in our history has there been the ease and ability to target people. There are people whose profession, and think about this, their profession is SEO, search engine optimization. That’s all they do is they look at your company, and who your targets are, and they figure out how to reach that specific group. I think about what we did 20 years ago for targeting, and I’m like, how did we even do that? I think part of the problem is that a lot of people are just going in and they’re kind of faking it until they make it. SEO is complicated and you have to first know your target, your needs, and then you have to know how to turn that into keywords and other things. It’s a real process, real powerful, but a real difficult process many times. David: Right. And when you’re talking about something specific like that, like SEO, yeah, it’s really a specialty. And even targeted advertising, if you’re looking for a certain group of people on Facebook or whatever, you’re right, it’s easier than ever to target those people with paid advertising. But for salespeople who are in the field who aren’t doing SEO, and they’re not doing targeted ads, and they’re looking for prospects, looking for people to sell to, and still, to some extent, having to do it rather manually, then at least having a clear idea of who you’re after gives you a much better chance at potentially reaching some of those people. Jay: Oh yeah. And we talked about this in the last podcast. If you know who to target, you’re not making a hundred calls today. Maybe you’re making 20 calls today and you’re increasing your close rate. It is hard for me to think, you know, that there are still so many people out there picking up a phone and dialing it and cold calling. David: Mm-hmm. Jay: But it is still a regular part of businesses everywhere and it’s a successful part and can be successful. But if you don’t know who to target, you’re going to be wasting a lot of time. David: Right. Which brings us back to the title, the Trouble With Targeting. If you’re not doing it well, no matter how you’re doing it, whether you’re trying to do it with SEO or paid ads. Because there are people who really want to get the paid ads thing dialed in, and many of them are still spending enormous amounts of money to make that work. And as the algorithms get smarter, theoretically it gets easier, but it also then becomes more expensive because more people are doing it, which drives the costs up. So even those who now understand that, yeah, you can probably reach pretty much anyone you want to reach with targeted ads you might not be able to afford to do. It reminds me of that line from one of the Godfather movies where Michael Corleone says something along the lines of, if history has taught us nothing else, it’s that you can get to anybody. Right? And that is now true in terms of advertising. You can get to anybody, but what is the cost? What’s the cost in time? What’s the cost in money? And are you going to be able to do it? So a lot of that has to do with what you’re charging for your product, what your profit margins are. If it costs you a couple hundred dollars to acquire a new customer, you have to make sure that whatever it is that you’re selling them provides enough of an adequate profit margin to cover the cost of the product, to cover the cost of the salesperson, the overhead, and whatever the advertising is. So as long as the math works, you’re in great shape. Jay: And not just the math. I was thinking as you were talking about this, let’s say you set it up right. You figured out who to target, you’ve got your keywords in, or whatever your advertising method is going to be, and you have actually reached the face of your target. Well, what if your ad doesn’t appeal to them at all? So you’ve managed to hit your target, but it just bounced off of them because you didn’t have the right message. David: Yep. Jay: And that’s a problem we see a lot with SEO, with cold calling. Are you saying the right message? And I know when it comes to SEO, that’s why you do A/B testing, right? You send out two different versions of the same ads, see which ones resonate, see which ones don’t. And you have to keep track of that regardless of what your effort is. Because man, it’s really sad if you have managed to figure out how to reach that target, but you didn’t manage to figure out how to get them interested. That’s a real waste of time and money. David: Right, because you may not even know that you reached that person if the messaging’s off. This really all goes back to something we talked about in a podcast quite a while ago, the MVPs of marketing and sales. What’s the message that you’re communicating? Which combination of marketing vehicles are you going to use to communicate the message? And who are the people or prospects that you need to reach? So if you’re getting to the right people, people who could be doing business with you, and you’re reaching them through a marketing vehicle that gets to them, like SEO or like paid ads, and your messaging is off, the only thing you’re going to do, the only thing you’ll succeed in doing is alienating those people faster. You got to get those three things dialed in or you’re toast. Jay: Yeah, one chance sometimes. Now, the other part of that is we know sometimes you have to get in front of their face six or seven times before they will actually call you. But it needs to be six or seven times where you are resonating. If it’s six or seven times with a message that they can’t stand. I mean, I think about the Super Bowl. And some commercials are hilarious and some are terrible. And they’ve spent all that money on that one spot that for the next three months, I see that exact same commercial over and over and over again. And if it’s a bad commercial and I hated it the first time? I’m going to hate it even more the second or the third or the fourth or fifth time. So I mean, did that money, did those millions of dollars really work for them or not? David: Right. And what do I think of the company? What do I think of what they’re selling? Because there are some places that have advertising that’s annoying. But if I like the place, if I’ve had a good experience, I will very likely continue to spend money with them. And I might say to them, “Hey, your ad is terrible.” But on the other hand, if I’m not familiar with the place and the advertising alienates me, then the likelihood that I’m even going to give them a try is pretty much slim to none. Jay: Yeah, I totally agree with you. I like the title, the Trouble with Targeting. Everybody listening, is probably doing some type of targeting, but have you really taken the time to assess who your target is? How are you going to get to them? And when you do get to them, are you going to have the right messaging? And if you haven’t looked at each of those three steps at the very least, then your system is probably going to fall down. David: Exactly. And ultimately the better we target, the more money we will very likely make, as long as we have the qualification procedures in place as well. But that’s a subject for another podcast. Jay: Yeah, absolutely. How can people find out more, David? David: Well, you can go to TopSecrets.com/call. That’s TopSecrets.com/call. If you’re having trouble with your targeting, if you can’t seem to get to the people that you need to reach, let’s have a conversation. We’ll figure it out. At least have a conversation about and see if we can figure it out. If we can help you, we’ll let you know that. If we can help you, we’ll let you know that, too. Sometimes it’s just good to have somebody else to talk to about a situation that you’re running into. Somebody who’s actually done it, who knows what they’re talking about in this regard. So once again, if you’d like to have a conversation, we are happy to do that. Just go to that web address and set up a call. Jay: I love it. David, thank you so much for spending time with us today. David: Thank you, Jay. Are You Ready to Target, Attract, Qualify and Convert the High-Dollar, High-Value Clients You Need? 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Three Simple Lead Magnets That Convert If you're struggling to grow your business, the real problem might be simpler than you think: people aren't raising their hands. In today's digital world, attention is priceless—but permission is everything. The entrepreneurs who win are the ones who capture interest quickly… and convert it consistently. In episode #600 of the Black Entrepreneur Blueprint, Jay Jones breaks down three shockingly simple lead magnets that turn cold prospects into warm buyers—without complicated funnels, expensive ads, or tech headaches. These aren't theory. These are real-world tools you can launch TODAY to start attracting qualified leads who actually want what you're selling. If you've been overthinking your marketing, this episode will show you how to simplify, streamline, and scale. The right lead magnet doesn't just get attention—it builds a pipeline of profit. Tap into these three proven assets and watch your business transform.   ENROLL NOW: The Plug-And-Profit Side Hustle Webinar The Most Lucrative & Simple Side Hustle in the New Economy GO TO: https://blackentrepreneurblueprint.easywebinar.live/event-registration-10 Forget the side hustles that drain your time and pay you pennies. There's a brand-new income opportunity exploding right now — and the people who move early will be the ones who win big. It's called The Plug-And-Profit Side Hustle, and it allows everyday people to earn thousands per month by plugging into a high-demand system that businesses already need. This isn't selling lotions or driving strangers around… This is a smarter, scalable side hustle built for busy professionals who need:✔ Security, not uncertainty✔ Leverage, not labor✔ Real income, not pocket change with passive recurring income GO TO: https://blackentrepreneurblueprint.easywebinar.live/event-registration-10  

MBBs – or Muslim Background Believers – are Christianconverts who often suffer much when they choose to follow Jesus Christ. Not only do they risk many trials, but they often have few champions. When persecution strikes them, often no one bats an eye or says a word. Many MBBs have disappeared into prison cells. Authorities often presume no one cares about them and they're forgotten. But that is not true. The Triune God loves them and sees them. And so must we as the Church. On this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, we look into one such case of a Christian convert being thrown behindbars for his faith. We will share details about this man, explore his case and see how the patterns are similar to developments in other countries.Saeed Abu Mustafa, an Egyptian, became a Christian in 2016. Pressures arose after his conversion out of Islam, and heeventually sought safety in Russia. While there, Saeed debated with Islamic scholars about Islam and shared about his Christian faith. Soon pressures arose against him in Russia too, and he was eventually deported back to Egypt. There,security services arrested Saeed and placed him in prison. As of this recording, Saeed Abu Mustafa continues to suffer in an Egyptian prison cell. There are even whispers that he has been mistreated.To help you better understand what is going on with Saeed Abu Mustafa and other related cases is Dan Burmawi. Dan is himself an MBB. He grew up in the Middle East and is today an author and commentator well versed in these issues. If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following:Dan Burmawi (Twitter/X): https://x.com/DanBurmawy Dan Burmawi (Website): https://www.danburmawi.com/ Islam, Israel and the West: A Former Muslim'sAnalysis, by Dan Burmawi (Book): https://www.amazon.com/ISLAM-ISRAEL-WEST-Muslims-Analysis-ebook/dp/B0FP16RQW8Ideological Defense Institute – launching soonThe Tribe of Christ: A Missionary's Insightsfrom Jordan, with Charles McAllister (Episode 80 of the Christian EmergencyPodcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/80-the-tribe-of-christ-a-missionarys-insights/id1528402463?i=1000647931817Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/ Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X): https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1 Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/christianemergency Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/christianemergencyalliance/ The Christian Emergency Podcast is aproduction of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria

Think you know silver? Take this quick quiz and uncover what school never taught you before it's gone: https://www.rethinkingthedollar.com/silver-iq/Silver price surge dominates headlines as crypto panic today rattles investors. Bitcoin sees massive liquidation, while silver breaks above $64 despite early morning suppression efforts by bullion banks. Is this the great reversal in real assets we've been waiting for?In this urgent market breakdown, we expose the coordinated manipulation in gold and silver markets, the hidden moves by Wall Street giants like Jamie Dimon and Larry Fink, and why central banks are quietly pivoting back to hard commodities.✅ Silver isn't too expensive, waiting is. Start stacking now and protect your future today: https://bit.ly/Shop4Silver✅ Prepare for chaos with tamper-proof 1/4 grain gold cards while supplies last. Learn more here: https://minigoldbars.com✅ Inflation is killing your cash. Convert it into spendable 24K GoldNotes before prices rise again: http://buygoldnotes.com✅ Take back control with silver and gold backed banking. Open your free UPMA account now: https://bit.ly/GoldSilverBanking✅ Build real wealth with silver. Start a QuickSilver Accelerated business while this opportunity is still open: http://mysilverteam.comDisclaimer: The views expressed in this video are solely those of the creator and are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this video constitutes financial, investment, tax, or other professional advice. No information presented should be relied upon when making investment or tax decisions.

Episode Title: Peaceful Rain Sounds for Anxiety and Stress ReliefDescription:In this episode, we dive into the soothing world of rain sounds and their powerful ability to ease anxiety and melt away stress. Discover how the gentle patter of rain can create a peaceful atmosphere, helping you relax and find balance amid a busy day. We also share tips on using rain sounds effectively in your meditation, sleep routines, or moments when you need a calm mental escape.Take a few minutes today to immerse yourself in the calming rhythm of rain—it's a simple yet effective way to nurture your well-being.Stay tuned for more relaxing journeys ahead on the Be Calm and Relax Podcast.DISCLAIMER

Episode Title: Meditation Helped by Soft Gentle Raindrop AmbienceDescription:In this episode of Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain, immerse yourself in the calming presence of soft, gentle raindrops that create the perfect backdrop for meditation and mindfulness. Let the delicate rhythm of rain wash over your mind, easing tension and inviting a deep sense of peace and clarity.Whether you're settling into a meditation session, seeking a moment of calm during a busy day, or preparing for restful sleep, this soothing rain ambience will help you center your thoughts and relax your body. Imagine yourself in a quiet place where every drop brings you closer to tranquility and balance.Tune in, breathe deeply, and let the gentle soundscape guide you toward a serene state of mind.DISCLAIMER

Ep. 231, Dec. 10, 2025: On this episode we discuss the Browns Can't Convert, Buckeyes Moving Onto CFP, Sherrone Moore Firing, Notre Dame Bows Out, MLB Winter Meetings & More

You wish attracting clients was as simple as showing up and fully being yourself online…. And you see others seemingly having a lot of success in this way in their online brand, but WHY isn't this kind of content converting for you? Are you ready for some REAL TALK about what it actually takes to have a brand and content that magnetizes clients into your high ticket offer every time you show up? I'm going to spill the tea…I have these conversations all day long with clients. And I see what people are good at and not so good at… and maybe you're doing some things right BUT missing some important gaps that make all the difference when it comes to filling your high ticket offer with soulmate clients. So I decided to reveal the key pieces of strategic brand storytelling that's designed to lead dream clients to pop up in your inbox asking to join your high ticket offers. Tune into the final part in my 3 part series on the Creative Magic Club podcast where I reveal my soulmate client attraction secrets that leads to 5-figure launches and repeat sales of my highest ticket offers prices $5k-$10k+.You'll learn the 2 simple brand storytelling strategies that MUST be represented in your content to attract dream buyers and easy sales. Plus I share how I used my Human Design to build my confidence in talking about my unique gifts and make my value to clients clear and compelling. And I share 2 powerful prompts to unlock the stories that make the difference, that will override your tendency to hide the parts of your story that leads to conversions and sales with ease.When your people can really SEE you in your storytelling, they can find you, and buy from you. They are already out there looking, it's your job to represent you and your work with accuracy and authenticity if you want to make those relationships and sales happen consistently in your business.  If filling your high ticket offer in 2026 is your goal, you definitely don't want to miss this juicy and insightful series! Write a sales post to attract your soul mate client using you astrology chart with my FREE 5-part training series! https://withsarahmac.com/cosmic-attraction-copywriting/ The Cosmic Copy Mastermind is THE place to get the support that will bring your dream of becoming a 6-figure creative to life in 2025 by selling your high-ticket offers with sales copy driven by stories and guided by astrology.Message me the word MASTERMIND on instagram @sarahmacmagic for the full details.Support the showLoved this episode?! Let's keep playing together! Write a sales post to attract your soul mate client using you astrology chart with my FREE 5-part training series! https://withsarahmac.com/cosmic-attraction-copywriting/ Say hey on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmacmagic/ Buy my new mini course: HOW TO RAISE YOUR PRICES - https://withsarahmac.thrivecart.com/raise-your-prices/ Ready to sign more high ticket clients? Join the Cosmic Copy Mastermind - https://withsarahmac.com/cosmic-copy/ Share this episode with your friends!

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Nick talks to Allan Dib, author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan and Lean Marketing, about the power of simplification in marketing and business growth, particularly for those with seven- to eight-figure businesses.  Allan shares his core philosophy, the structure of his 9-box marketing plan, and the importance of focusing on a "rich life" by design. KEY TAKEAWAYS Simplification is crucial in marketing, as complexity often hampers execution and leads to procrastination. Allan's 1-Page Marketing Plan is a 9-box framework that simplifies the entire customer journey. Focus on specialisation (niching) and avoid the temptation to widen your market, as being highly specialised allows you to charge more, resonate better with customers, and communicate with higher precision. The only two marketing metrics that truly matter are Cost of Customer Acquisition (CoCA) and Lifetime Value (LTV). All other metrics are merely tools to help troubleshoot or optimise these two primary figures. Convert customers by delivering a world-class experience and orchestrate referrals by making the referrer look good, which creates positive goodwill and brand equity for your business. BEST MOMENTS "My role in simplification is to simplify the complex." "The only two metrics that really, really matter are your Cost of Customer Acquisition and Lifetime Value." "If you do the first parts of your marketing right, sales becomes so easy and frictionless." "How do we get to that rich life, how do we live a life that's essentially awesome?" VALUABLE RESOURCES Exclusive offer for SCALE UP listeners! Level up your marketing with The 1PMP Architect, a free tool by Allan Dib that builds your custom marketing plan. Access it here: leanmarketing.com/scaleup  Allan Dib on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/allandib Allan Dib on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allandib/?hl=en Lean Marketing With Allan Dib on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeanMarketingOfficial To get your copy of Nick's new book, go to http://bit.ly/4ngC2hO Exit Your Business For Millions - Download This Guide: https://go.highvalueexit.com/opt-in Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies. He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Aaron Gunsaulus, the anti-Catholic, Calvinist pastor who became Catholic – although with 17 of his friends from the church he pastored! This is an amazing story. Aaron is a good friend of another good friend of the show, former Protestant Pastor Keith Nester, and the way their stories are connected is incredible. Aaron tells that story and explains how being "fair" to the Catholic Church began to soften his outlook and, ultimately, lead to not only his conversion but the conversion of his wife, one of their children (another is in RCIA), and 17 of their friends from their former church. It's an outrageous story!To follow Aaron check out his Substack and follow him on X.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,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 their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

If your product isn't selling, it might not be the product — it might be the way you're talking about it. In this episode, I'm walking you through two real-life examples from Facebook groups where the offer sounded impressive… but totally missed the mark. We're talking clarity, friction, and what actually makes someone hit "buy" — plus the one question you have to answer if you want your offer to land. This is the business truth that turns a lukewarm product into a viral one. Let's get into it. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man WORK WITH ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Receive 50% off your first full year with FloDesk (+ a 14-day free trial) LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 6:13 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 9:46 RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! RESOURCE: The Clarity Catch-Up Mini Workbook (FREEBIE) RESOURCE: The Clarity Code (reflection deck) RESOURCE: The Clarity Shot EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 547 – YOU HAVE A TRAFFIC PROBLEM EPISODE 538 – FROM KEYWORD CHAOS TO COURSE CLARITY EPISODE 498 – PRODUCTIVITY MAPPING, HIRING & DEALING WITH SICKNESS EPISODE 448 – DOING HARD THINGS IN BUSINESS EPISODE 398 – WAYS TO GET FREE LEADS EPISODE 348 – CREATING INTENTION IN YOUR BUSINESS EPISODE 298 – WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO BE OVERSUBSCRIBED EPISODE 248 – PILLAR SERIES: PROMOTING GREAT CONTENT EPISODE 198 – SEO TIPS FOR CREATIVES EPISODE 148 – SQUIRREL MOMENTS THAT ARE BENEFICIAL FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

WarRoom Battleground EP 906: Bankruptcy Of Germany; Explosion Of Islam And Infiltration Of The West; Convert Fight Or Die

If you've ever wondered, “I know I'm great at what I do… so why does my copy sound off?” — you are like most of my clients. After auditing hundreds of sales pages, websites, and emails, I can tell you this with complete confidence:The first three fixes I make to 90% of the copy I audit are simple… and they make the biggest impact on the conversion rate.This is for the heart-centered coach, strategist, or service provider who's head is spinning while you're overthinking everything…Here's the truth most business owners don't realize:You could be just one adjustment away from copy that actually connects.Sometimes, it really can be that simple. You're not new to this. You have a solid offer. You care deeply. But your words aren't pulling their weight. Let's fix that.In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 fixes I look for first that make the biggest difference for your bottom line. I will unpack each of these so your message finally lands the way you intended.➡️ SHOW NOTES: Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode on the blog here! https://www.megankachigan.com/conversion-copywriting-fixes-with-examplesLINKS MENTIONED:Do the free 5-day challenge: Why Isn't This Converting?Case Study: Conversion Copywriting That Finally Made Her Offer SellWhat you can expect to get in Copy Clarity Club:Sales Page Example AuditWebsite Example AuditJoin Copy Clarity Club to get weekly support for ALL of your content. Feel confident knowing that what you're creating is actually going to convert and bring real dollars to your business.Join Copy Clarity Club to be confident your copy will convert with weekly feedback and support.

Cheryl Hughes celebrates the life and influence of Fulton Sheen, who died on this day in 1979.

Read the shownotes and full transcript on our site: growyourcreditunion.com A huge thanks to our sponsor, NCU-ISAO — Watch this video or visit ncuisao.org/gycu to learn more.  Credit unions invest heavily in stadium naming rights and campus partnerships to reach younger members, but those partnerships fall flat when the mobile app experience disappoints. Gen Z has been Wescom Financial's fastest growing segment since 2023 because they treat digital experience as strategy, not an IT checkbox. In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, host Joshua Barclay and co-host Becky Reed welcome Ashley White, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Wescom Financial, to talk about: How sports and university partnerships build awareness with Gen Z Why Wescom's mobile app ratings outperform most credit unions How removing student financial barriers translates to member growth Wescom Financial's success with Gen Z isn't about bigger budgets or better partnerships—it's about treating digital experience as foundational strategy while meeting younger members where they already are.

After years spent grinding, Fredy Romero left behind the 9-5 life and started his own business. Working alongside his wife, he developed an event venue that can hosts concerts, quinceaneras, weddings, and more. In part two of our discussion with him, we find out how he went from NTI and Campbells to owning the Metroplex, how he celebrated his 50th birthday, and his fondness for classic cars. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #quinceanera #2livecrew #birthdays #dj #family

Episode Title: Steady Rain with Distant Rumble to Reduce StressDescription:In this episode, we invite you to unwind with the soothing sounds of steady rain accompanied by a distant rumble of thunder. These gentle natural rhythms help lower stress and create a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for relaxation or meditation. Learn how to use these calming sounds to ease your mind, improve focus, and restore balance during busy or overwhelming days.Take a moment for yourself, breathe deeply, and let the steady rain wash away tension and bring tranquility into your space.Join us next time as we continue to explore ways to bring calm and relaxation into your daily life.DISCLAIMER

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Today I'm recording and publishing "live" from the mountaintop in Darjeeling, India. We discuss the population increase/decrease of India/China (among other things), then look at the testimony of the first Hindu convert (by William Carey's mission) as well some words from the first man to publish a Chinese Bible (Joshua Marshman in INDIA). Last but not least, Cherokee Theology is a look back at the last words of my friend and adopted grandfather back in Oklahoma, Dewey Sanders, who passed away 7 years ago. India vs. China, Borden in Darjeeling, Darjeeling to Dalijia, Marshman’s Chinese Bible Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post new/unique Chinese city prayer profiles every single day. Also, you can email me any questions or comments (bfwesten at gmail dot com) and find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us! The Millionaire Missionary in Darjeeling www.BordenofYale.com The First Hindu Convert: Krishna Pal https://archive.org/details/firsthindooconv00unkngoog Cherokee Theology: Remembering Dewey Sanders https://chinacall.substack.com/p/cherokee-theology Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… Pray for China (Dec 1-7): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-dec-8-14-2025 Subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) and send any questions or comments to (bfwesten at gmail dot com). You can find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us! Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Talk again soon!

Today I'm recording and publishing "live" from the mountaintop in Darjeeling, India. We discuss the population increase/decrease of India/China (among other things), then look at the testimony of the first Hindu convert (by William Carey's mission) as well some words from the first man to publish a Chinese Bible (Joshua Marshman in INDIA). Last but not least, Cherokee Theology is a look back at the last words of my friend and adopted grandfather back in Oklahoma, Dewey Sanders, who passed away 7 years ago. India vs. China, Borden in Darjeeling, Darjeeling to Dalijia, Marshman’s Chinese Bible Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post new/unique Chinese city prayer profiles every single day. Also, you can email me any questions or comments (bfwesten at gmail dot com) and find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us! The Millionaire Missionary in Darjeeling www.BordenofYale.com The First Hindu Convert: Krishna Pal https://archive.org/details/firsthindooconv00unkngoog Cherokee Theology: Remembering Dewey Sanders https://chinacall.substack.com/p/cherokee-theology Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… Pray for China (Dec 1-7): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-dec-8-14-2025 Subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) and send any questions or comments to (bfwesten at gmail dot com). You can find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us! Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Talk again soon!

Muchos más recursos para tu vida de fe (Santo Rosario, Oración, etc.) en nuestra web https://sercreyente.com________________Domingo, 7 de diciembre de 2025 (2ª Semana de Adviento - Ciclo A)Evangelio del día y reflexión... ¡Deja que la Palabra del Señor transforme tu vida! Texto íntegro del Evangelio y de la Reflexión en https://sercreyente.com/convertios-porque-esta-cerca-el-reino-de-los-cielos/[Mateo 3, 1-12] Por aquellos días, Juan el Bautista se presenta en el desierto de Judea, predicando: «Convertíos, porque está cerca el reino de los cielos». Este es el que anunció el profeta Isaías diciendo: «Voz del que grita en el desierto: “Preparad el camino del Señor, allanad sus senderos”». Juan llevaba un vestido de piel de camello, con una correa de cuero a la cintura, y se alimentaba de saltamontes y miel silvestre. Y acudía a él toda la gente de Jerusalén, de Judea y de la comarca del Jordán; confesaban sus pecados y él los bautizaba en el Jordán. Al ver que muchos fariseos y saduceos venían a que los bautizara, les dijo: «¡Raza de víboras!, ¿quién os ha enseñado a escapar del castigo inminente? Dad el fruto que pide la conversión. Y no os hagáis ilusiones, pensando: “Tenemos por padre a Abrahán”, pues os digo que Dios es capaz de sacar hijos de Abrahán de estas piedras. Ya toca el hacha la raíz de los árboles, y todo árbol que no dé buen fruto será talado y echado al fuego. Yo os bautizo con agua para que os convirtáis; pero el que viene detrás de mí es más fuerte que yo y no merezco ni llevarle las sandalias. Él os bautizará con Espíritu Santo y fuego. Él tiene el bieldo en la mano: aventará su parva, reunirá su trigo en el granero y quemará la paja en una hoguera que no se apaga».________________Descárgate la app de SerCreyente en https://sercreyente.com/app/¿Conoces nuestra Oración Online? Más información en: https://sercreyente.com/oracion¿Quieres recibir cada día el Evangelio en tu whatsapp? Alta en: www.sercreyente.com/whatsappTambién puedes hacer tu donativo en https://sercreyente.com/ayudanos/Contacto: info@sercreyente.com

Steve Ray visits and shares a unique view on purgatory. Terry Poplava stops by to discuss research on the Just Jesus and Me trend. Plus, Mike Fulmter talks about deepening your faith with the teaching of the Fourth Cup, and Jason Evert shares meditations on human love from St. John Paul II

Listener Q&A where Andy talks about: A correction on something incorrect I said last week regarding deciding which spouse's pre-tax account to distribute or convert from ( 3:28 )Pros and cons of using a single total global stock market fund vs multiple other funds such as just US and just international  ( 8:17 )What's in the calculation for Modified Adjusted Gross Income ("MAGI") for purposes of determining eligibility to contribute to a Roth IRA ( 14:49 )Deciding when to start a Roth account, and whether it should be a Roth IRA or Roth 401(K) (if you have the option), and whether it should be funded via conversion or contribution ( 20:40 )What to consider when deciding on which pension payment type of choose ( 27:52 )Should IRA distributions instead be converted to Roth if you don't need to use the money any time soon ( 35:50 )What to consider when retiring late (e.g. late-60s or 70s) ( 42:02 )Explaining certain "fees" on trade confirmations, such as when buying coupon-paying bonds or stocks/ETFs ( 47:21 )Why just looking at unrealized gains or losses on a position in a dividend or distribution paying security don't tell the whole story with regards to how much money you've actually made or lost in the position ( 53:45 )To send Andy questions to be addressed on future Q&A episodes, email andy@andypanko.comLinks in this episode:My company newsletter - Retirement Planning InsightsFacebook group - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Taxes in Retirement)YouTube channel - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Retirement Planning Demystified)Retirement Planning Education website - www.RetirementPlanningEducation.com

Joe Reed is the Founder and CEO of Exponent Group, a missions agency dedicated to helping leaders restore their own communities through spiritual formation, ministry skills development, and community restoration projects. Drawing on his background in social entrepreneurship, Joe equips emerging leaders to design practical, self-sustaining solutions to complex local challenges—ensuring that transformational work takes root and continues to bring restoration for generations to come.Listen NOW to discover, How To Convert Your Vision Into A Sustainable Venture!

In this episode Trent addresses whether it is bigoted for Christians to convert "savages". Register for the Conference of Trent at www.conferenceoftrent.com Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 9am to 5pm St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church | 8000 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75033 To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast

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Jacob Gramegna hosts another episode of Circle Back, joined by Rob Pizzola, Geoff Fienberg, and Kirk Evans to recap a wild week in the sports betting world. The crew dives into the carnage across NFL survivor pools after a Thanksgiving slate where every favorite seemed to collapse, fueling massive drama on gambling Twitter. They also break down the ongoing debate around when teams should actually go for 2 in the NFL, and react to Lane Kiffin's move from Ole Miss to LSU and how it's shaking up the college football betting landscape.

Matthew Bertram and Chris Krimitsos dive into how creators and brands can grow faster together amid an AI content surge, with real case studies from Podfest and beyond. We map a practical playbook: entity SEO, the 7-11-4 rule, a clip-first workflow, and partnership models that beat CPMs.• creator economy trends and the shift to video• long form for trust, shorts for discovery• entity SEO, consistent handles and domains• the 7-11-4 rule for brand familiarity• platform economics with YouTube as home base• partnership deals beyond CPMs and MGs• measuring hidden ROI and affiliate leakage• NIL, rights and repurposing content• brand control vs creator authenticity• B2B adoption steps, timelines and testsGuest Contact Information: Website: chriskrimitsos.comInstagram: instagram.com/chriskrimitsosFacebook: facebook.com/chriskrimitsosX: x.com/chriskrimitsosMore from EWR and Matthew:Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon PodcastFree SEO Consultation: www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callWith over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of LLM Visibility™ and the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you'll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcastbestseopodcast.combestseopodcast.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastConnect With Matthew Bertram: Website: www.matthewbertram.comInstagram: @matt_bertram_liveLinkedIn: @mattbertramlivePowered by: ewrdigital.comSupport the show

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In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, we explore how small businesses can use AI to convert more leads while reclaiming precious time. John Jantsch talks with Rainmaker CEO Joe Gagnon about AI-native sales workflows, 24/7 phone agents, and why automation doesn't have to feel inauthentic. Together they break down how AI can improve inbound conversations, overcome objections, and deliver more predictable growth. Learn how AI tools that help small business owners save time can also create better customer experiences and streamline every step of the sales journey. Today we discussed: 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Welcome Joe Gagnon 00:57 Reinventing Small Biz Sales 02:41 AI-Native Sales Platform 04:23 Pricing & Access 07:16 Support Challenges 08:34 Sales Meets Support 10:09 Personalization Power 13:26 Customer Use Cases 15:09 Ethics & Constitution 18:06 Getting Started 20:21 Future Outlook Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

Episode Title: Thunderstorm Sounds to Calm Your Mind and SleepDescription:In this episode, we dive into the soothing power of thunderstorm sounds and how they can help calm your mind and improve your sleep. Discover how the natural rhythm of rain and distant thunder can create a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for relaxation or drifting off to rest. We also share tips on using these sounds as part of your nightly routine to enhance mental calmness and reduce stress.Take a moment each day to unwind with the gentle embrace of a thunderstorm's melody—it might be just what you need to find your calm amid the noise of everyday life.Stay tuned for our next episode as we continue exploring ways to bring peace and relaxation into your daily routine.DISCLAIMER

Send us a textDaenerys openly flaunts her relationship with Daario, tells Quentyn Martell that he has come to late, and despite all kinds of misgivings, goes ahead and marries Hizdahr zo Loraq. Simon and Mackelly throw some confetti, half-heartedly.Chapter Review:Daenerys Targaryen spends her last nights as a single woman in the arms of Daario Naharis. Her looming nuptials strain their relationship. The Yunkaii continue to mass beyond her gates. She knows deep down that this will never be her city.She holds court and gets a coded lecture from the Green Grace about her infidelities. Then Daario presents the Westerosi he captured and convinced to come over to her cause. The last 3 are the contingent from Dorne and present her with the contract drawn up by Oberyn Martell and William Darry for Viserys to marry Princess Arianne. She correctly infers that Quentyn hopes that he and she can fulfill the spirit of the contract. She welcomes him, but reaffirms that it is too late.The next day she marries Hizadhr Zo Loraq in a long ceremony. She kind of hoped that Daario would rescue her from it.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Daenerys Targaryen - Last remaining descendent of the royal Targaryen line, Stormborn, Mother of Dragons, claimant to the Iron Throne of Westeros.Daario Naharis - Leader of the sellsword company the Stormcrows.Hizdahr zo Loraq - Noble of Meereen, betrothed to Daenerys. Betrothed to Daenerys.Quentyn Martell - Son of Prince Doran Martell. In Essos to offer his hand in marriage to Daenerys.Barristan Selmy - Lord Commander of Daenerys' Queensguard. Former Lord Commander of the Kingsguard in King's Landing.Reznak mo Reznak - Ghiscari seneschal of MeereenSkahaz mo Kandaq - AKA The Shavepate. Ghiscari noble of Meereen. Convert to Dany's cause. Despised by the Sons of the Harpy. Galazza Galare - The Green Grace, the high priestess of the Temple of the Graces in Meereen.Meereen - Largest city on Slaver's Bay. Support the showSupport us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

Megan chats with social media strategist Shannon McKinstrie about creating Instagram stories that actually convert, without overthinking, overproducing, or burning out. Shannon McKinstrie is a social media mentor & strategist on a mission to eliminate the neverending content-creation guesswork and overwhelm so business owners can actually enjoy promoting their business and engaging with their audience on social platforms without burning out. If Instagram stories intimidate you or feel like another box to check, this episode will change your mind. Shannon McKinstrie breaks down the art of storytelling on Instagram in a way that's approachable, human, and fun. She shares her three-story formula, engagement hacks that feel natural, and simple ways to connect with your audience beyond recipes. You'll learn how to show up consistently, grow your visibility, and build trust with your followers. No perfection required. Key points discussed include: - Start simple: Three stories a day is all you need to build traction. - The first story sets the tone: Greet, connect, and invite your audience in. - Convert in story two: Drop social proof, share an offer, or link to fresh content. - End with real life: Relatable, offbeat moments make you memorable. - Engagement = conversation: Use polls, questions, and humor to start dialogue. - Be human, not perfect: Messy stories often perform best because they're real. - Test content in stories first: Use reactions to see what should become your next reel. - Stop fearing your voice: Authenticity builds faster than flawless delivery. Connect with Shannon McKinstrie Website | Instagram

Seth and Sean dive into what some of the national media is saying about the Texans on the heels of their win over the Bills on Thursday night.

We went live, the chat exploded, and a listener voiced what so many feel but rarely say out loud: “I've followed the rules—so why doesn't my Retirement Plan feel safe?” https://www.youtube.com/live/gFQYEJWlWpI Bruce gave me the look that says, “Let's tell the truth.” Because we've seen it over and over: neat projections, tidy averages, and a plan that works—until the world doesn't. Markets don't ask permission. Inflation doesn't use a calendar. Life throws curveballs, blessings, and bills. If your Retirement Plan only survives in a spreadsheet, it's not a plan—it's a hope. Today, let's trade hope for structure and anxiety for action. What You'll Gain From This GuideYour Retirement Plan Isn't Just Math—It's LifeRetirement Planning Risks You Can't IgnoreSequence of Returns RiskInflation and the Cost-of-Living SqueezeTaxes (The Leak You Don't See)Is the 4% Rule Still Useful? The 4% Rule Is a Guide, Not a GuaranteeThe Cash-Flow ToolkitFoundations — Guaranteed Income in RetirementFlexibility — Cash Value Life InsuranceDiversifiers — Alternative Income InvestmentsRetirement Plan Buckets Liquidity / “Free” Bucket (safety net)Income Bucket (essentials)Growth / Equity Bucket (long-term engine)Estate / Legacy Layer (optional)Taxes: Design for Control, Not SurpriseBehavior, Purpose, and Work You LoveInfinite Banking—Where It Fits in a Retirement PlanWhat Makes a Strong Retirement Plan?Take the Next StepBook A Strategy CallFAQWhat makes a strong retirement plan?Is the 4% rule safe for my retirement plan?How do taxes impact my retirement plan?Can whole life fit into a retirement plan?What are retirement income buckets?How can I protect my retirement from inflation?What's the role of annuities vs bonds in a retirement plan?Who qualifies as an accredited investor? What You'll Gain From This Guide In this article, Bruce and I break down what actually makes a strong Retirement Plan for real families: Why accumulation-only thinking creates a false sense of security—and how to pivot toward reliable income. The big retirement planning risks to plan for: sequence of returns risk, inflation and retirement, and taxes. Why the 4% rule retirement guideline is a starting point, not a promise. How to use retirement income buckets—in the same language we used on the show—to avoid selling at the worst time. Where guaranteed income in retirement, cash value life insurance, and (when appropriate) alternative income fit. How Roth conversions, withdrawal sequencing, and structure put you back in control. You'll walk away with a practical framework to move from “big balance” thinking to a Retirement Plan you can live on—calmly. Your Retirement Plan Isn't Just Math—It's Life Static models vs dynamic lives.As Bruce said, no family is static. Monte Carlo averages over 50–100 years don't describe your next 20. Averages hide timing risk. If poor returns arrive early while you're withdrawing, “average” performance won't save the plan—cash flow will. From accumulation to income.Most of us were trained to chase a number. But the goal of a Retirement Plan isn't a pile—it's predictable cash flow you can spend without gutting your future. That shift—from “How big?” to “How dependable?”—changes the tools you choose and the peace you feel. Use the LIFE purpose filter.We run every dollar through a purpose lens: Liquid, Income, Flexible, Estate. When each bucket has a job, decisions get simpler and outcomes get sturdier. Retirement Planning Risks You Can't Ignore Sequence of Returns Risk How Your Retirement Plan Avoids Selling Low Sequence risk is the danger of bad returns showing up early in retirement. If your portfolio drops while you're taking income, you must sell more shares to fund the same lifestyle. That shrinks the engine that's supposed to recover—and can cut years off a plan. Your protection: hold dedicated reserves and reliable income so market dips don't force sales. (We'll detail our buckets in a moment—exactly as we discussed on the show.) Inflation and the Cost-of-Living Squeeze Build Inflation Awareness Into Your Retirement Plan Prices don't rise politely. Even modest inflation, compounded, squeezes fixed withdrawals. Bond yields, dividend cuts, and rising living costs can collide. Your protection: blend growth and income that can adjust, avoid locking everything into fixed payouts that lose purchasing power, and review spending annually so your Retirement Plan keeps pace with reality. Taxes (The Leak You Don't See) Retirement Plan Tax Strategy & Withdrawal Sequencing Withdrawals from tax-deferred accounts are ordinary income. That can: Push you into higher brackets Trigger IRMAA Medicare surcharges Increase the taxation of Social Security Complicate capital gains planning Your protection: design taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free buckets; use Roth conversions in favorable years; and sequence withdrawals to manage brackets and RMDs—not the other way around. Is the 4% Rule Still Useful? The 4% Rule Is a Guide, Not a Guarantee Stress-Test Withdrawal Rates You Can Actually Live With We don't hate the 4% rule; we just refuse to outsource your life to it. Yields, inflation, fees, and timing change the math. When low-yield years pushed chatter toward “2.8%,” it proved the point. A better approach: Stress-test 3%–5% withdrawal rates. Add non-market income (pensions, annuities vs bonds, business/real-asset cash flow). Keep dedicated reserves so you don't sell at the bottom. Turn a rule of thumb into a plan. The Cash-Flow Toolkit Foundations — Guaranteed Income in Retirement Cover Essentials, Then Take Prudent Risk A predictable floor is priceless. Pensions, Social Security, and income annuities can cover core expenses so volatility doesn't dictate your grocery list. You trade some upside for contractual certainty—and many families prefer sleeping well to chasing every basis point. Flexibility — Cash Value Life Insurance Downturn Buffer, Tax-Advantaged Access, and Legacy Backfill Done properly, this can strengthen a plan: Downturn buffer: use cash value to fund spending during market slides—avoid selling equities at a loss. Tax-advantaged access: policy loans/distributions (managed correctly) can supplement income without spiking taxable income. Legacy backfill: the death benefit protects a spouse and replenishes assets for heirs, letting you spend with confidence. This is one reason infinite banking retirement thinking resonates: control and optionality matter when life isn't linear. Diversifiers — Alternative Income Investments Accredited Investor Rules, Liquidity, and Position Size For those who qualify under accredited investor rules, private credit, income-oriented real estate, or operating businesses can provide alternative income investments with lower correlation to public markets. They're not risk-free and often lack daily liquidity—so size positions prudently. The draw is simple: steadier cash flow vs accumulation. Retirement Plan Buckets We didn't frame them by time horizons on the episode; we framed them by purpose. Here's the exact structure we discussed and use with families: Liquidity / “Free” Bucket (safety net) Cash, money market, CDs, cash value life insurance.Purpose: fund spending and surprises without touching equities during a downturn; bridge timing gaps so sequence risk doesn't bite. Income Bucket (essentials) Social Security, pensions, annuity income, bond ladders, durable dividend payers.Purpose: dependable monthly cash flow for core lifestyle needs so markets don't control your paycheck. Growth / Equity Bucket (long-term engine) Broad equity exposure and other long-term growth assets.Purpose: outpace inflation and periodically refill income/liquidity buckets. Estate / Legacy Layer (optional) Life insurance death benefit, beneficiary designations, trusts.Purpose: protect a spouse and pass values + capital with clarity. Taxes: Design for Control, Not Surprise Roth conversions:Convert slices of tax-deferred money when brackets are favorable to grow your tax-free bucket. Withdrawal sequencing:Blend taxable/Roth/tax-deferred withdrawals to target bracket thresholds, manage IRMAA, and soften RMDs later. Give with intention:If charitable, consider appreciated assets or bunching strategies; align with your estate plan. We also coordinate tax buckets—taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free (Roth/cash value)—so your Retirement Plan controls brackets, IRMAA, and RMDs rather than the other way around. A tax-smart Retirement Plan can add years of sustainability without asking for more market risk. Behavior, Purpose, and Work You Love Clarity about why the money matters anchors behavior when markets wobble. Travel with grandkids? Fund ministry? Launch a family venture? Purpose steadies the hand. And one more lever: if you enjoy your work, consider delaying full retirement. Each extra year can improve the math dramatically—more contributions, fewer withdrawal years, and potentially higher Social Security benefits. Infinite Banking—Where It Fits in a Retirement Plan Lenders profit from your lifetime financing. Strengthening your family's “bank” can keep more control in your hands: Finance major purchases through your system rather than outside lenders—recapture more interest. Maintain cash value as a volatility buffer. Use the death benefit to protect a spouse and fund legacy goals. It's not magic. It's discipline and design—complementary to the rest of your Retirement Plan. What Makes a Strong Retirement Plan? Built for dynamic lives, not static spreadsheets. Prioritizes cash flow you can spend, not just a big balance. Plans around sequence risk, inflation, and taxes—on purpose.

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This week's episode is a full cross-country recap of our travel week. We kicked things off in New York City for Zachariah's live show, plus his SPICY moment on Hot Ones. From there, we headed straight to Salt Lake City, where a very enthusiastic Mormon couple attempted to convert us. They were like... totally obsessed with us. Then we made a spiritual pilgrimage to Swig to get our hands on some dirty sodas! Of course, Zach almost had a bathroom emergency at the Mormon temple that sent us sprinting to Nordstrom. Then we got on a spooky scary shaky flight to Portland, OR and not gonna lie we were scared lol the aggressive turbulence was real. Then Jonathan covers the story of a toddler who literally eats books and furniture, and Zach covers the story of a loose pig named Breakfast who is terrorizing a New York neighborhood. It's a lot!This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.Get your tickets to see Zachariah Porter's new Live Comedy Tour!Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!Sponsors:➜ Go to Progressive.com to see if you could save on insurance.➜ To get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/camp➜ Go to BollAndBranch.com/camp to get up to 25% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets. Exclusions apply. See site for details.➜ Feel your best self, every day with IM8. Go to IM8health.com/CAMPCOUNSELORS and use code CAMPCOUNSELORS for a Free Welcome Kit, 5 free travel sachets, plus 10% off your order.➜ Go to FactorMeals.com/camp50off and use code camp50off to get 50% off plus FREE breakfast for a year!➜ Bring your A-game and talk to your doctor. Learn more at Apretude.com or call 1-888-240-0340.Works Cited:➜ Amos, Ilan Ben. “My One-Year-Old Eats Books, Toys, Tables and Even His Cot.” BBC News, 2024.➜ Mason, Erin. “Loose Pig Named ‘Breakfast' Is Terrorizing Residents of a New York Neighborhood.” The Independent, 2024.Camp Songs:Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret MixtapeSocial Media:Camp Counselors TikTokCamp Counselors InstagramCamp Counselors FacebookCamp Counselors TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball Roth conversions, capital gains, and retirement readiness from every angle, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 556. Joe Momma from Virginia wants to know if his zero percent capital-gains strategy is too good to be true, if he can trust his advisor, and if it's finally time to start converting to Roth. David in Poway is already converting his IRA to Roth, but should they convert his wife Shannon's too? Thomas wonders when in retirement to finally start using the Roth money he's saved, instead of just admiring it. And Lizzy and Billy from Texas want to know if $3.5 million is enough for them to retire in 7 years at ages 62 and 65. Free Financial Resources in This Episode: https://bit.ly/ymyw-556 (full show notes & episode transcript) 2025 Tax Planning Guide - free download Escape These 11 Tax Traps and You'll Save in Retirement - YMYW TV Financial Blueprint (self-guided) Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional) REQUEST your Retirement Spitball Analysis DOWNLOAD more free guides READ financial blogs WATCH educational videos SUBSCRIBE to the YMYW Newsletter   Connect With Us: YouTube: Subscribe and join the conversation in the comments Podcast apps: subscribe or follow YMYW in your favorite Apple Podcasts: leave your honest reviews and ratings   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:46 - Keep 0% Capital Gains or Convert to Roth? Should I Trust My Advisor? (Joe Momma, VA) 12:03 - I'm Converting My IRA to Roth. Should We Convert My Wife's IRA Too? (David & Shannon, Poway, CA) 17:39 - How to Use Roth IRA Money in Retirement (Thomas) 25:34 - Can We Retire at in 7 Years at 62 and 65 on $3.5M? (Lizzy and Billy, TX) 29:33 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYYW Podcast