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Welcome back to Geek Warning! Turn up that radio and listen Suvi, Ronan, and Dave as they discuss the latest big stories in cycling tech.From why many dropbar MTBs being sold have it wrong, through to a rant about stem designs with limited adjustability, there's plenty to geek about this week.Members of Escape Collective also get Ask a Wrench, where Zach Edwards (Boulder Grupetto) and Dave Rome answer a number of technical questions.Happy bike nerding!Time stamps: 2:08 - Our first Velofollies6:00 - Why many dropbar MTBs are half-baked16:00 - A concept bike designed partly for reality25:30 - Less happy industry times29:30 - Gravaa ceases33:00 - On Dave's mind: Stems that can't be moved without cutting steerers42:00 - MADE tickets now open43:00 - Ask a Wrench with Boulder Grupetto (Members Only)44:00 - How do Hookless Max tyre pressures scale with size?51:00 - Quick connectors for hydraulic disc brakes?56:00 - Cannondale Ai offset confusion1:01:00 - Converting an old 29er MTB to dropbar
If you're creating content consistently but it's not turning into sales, this episode will change how you see your entire strategy.✨ Free Social Selling Masterclass: Learn how to convert your offers into salesIn this video, I break down the real reason most creators, coaches, and service-based entrepreneurs struggle to convert — and it has nothing to do with posting more or trying harder. We're talking about the buyer journey:I walk you through:Why posting more doesn't fix a broken funnelHow to nurture your audience without sounding salesyThe biggest mistake people make after someone opts into a freebieHow to sell in a way that feels aligned, sustainable, and organicWhy long-term trust always beats urgency-driven marketingThis is the framework I use in my own business — and the same strategy I teach my clients inside Magnetic Branding Foundation.If you want to make sales without burnout, this episode is for you. Thank you for being here. I love you.
What if the chocolate industry's reliance on equatorial farms—and the deforestation that comes with it—could be eliminated entirely? Plant cell bioreactors are doing that, producing real cacao without a single tree. But this isn't just about chocolate. It's about fundamentally rethinking how we manufacture food at scale, and the bioprocessing innovations emerging from this shift have implications far beyond the food industry.Steven Lang, Head of R&D at California Cultured, spent two decades mastering mammalian cell culture at biopharma giants like Johnson & Johnson and Genentech. Then he made a radical pivot: applying those same bioprocessing principles to cultivate plant cells for food production. His mission? Prove that cellular agriculture extends far beyond the cultivated meat narrative, and that plant cell manufacturing offers a faster, more economical path to market.At California Cultured, Steven's team is scaling cacao and coffee production using innovative low-cost plastic bioreactors instead of expensive stainless steel vessels. They've engineered plant cell media formulations that operate at a fraction of typical bioprocessing costs. And they're preparing to launch their first commercial product—high-flavanol cocoa powder—in 2026.What you'll discover in this episode:Why cellular agriculture ≠ cultivated meat (07:16) – Steven's frustration with the narrow definition that's holding the industry back, and why plant cell culture deserves equal attentionPlant vs. animal cell culture fundamentals (09:26) – Technical comparison: totipotent plant cells, callus formation, adaptation to suspension culture, and how cacao cell lines are developed from explantsAchieving 30-40% pack cell volume in 7-day batches (11:14) – Process parameters: ambient temperature growth, low pH environments, minimal downstream processing, and maintaining product consistency without genetic modificationThe economics that change everything (14:38) – How plant cell media costs and simple raw material requirements create commodity-scale economicsThe Tesla model for biotech (15:58) – Strategic rationale for launching with premium high-flavanol cocoa powder first, then using that revenue runway to optimize for commodity pricingLow-cost bioreactor innovation (18:23) – Why plastic vessels beat stainless steel, contamination management in low-pH cultures, and scale-out strategy over traditional scale-upDecentralized biomanufacturing (23:10) – Converting underutilized office space into production facilities, onshoring food ingredient production, and what this means for emerging markets and supply chain resilienceThe bigger picture beyond cacao (24:23) – Four approved drugs already produced via plant cell culture, the expanding landscape of ingredients (saffron, ginseng, echinacea), and why stage-appropriate models matter for cellular agriculture's futureThe strategic insight:While the cultivated meat industry struggles with cost structures and consumer acceptance, plant cell manufacturing is quietly proving the business model. The lesson for bioprocessing professionals? Sometimes the fastest path to commercialization isn't the most obvious one, and the innovations happening in food manufacturing today could reshape how we think about bioproduction economics across industries.Here is the previous conversation with Steven Lang:Episodes 55-56: Cultivated Meat: A Promising Future or an Inevitable Bubble? with Steven LangConnect One bad CDMO decision can cost you two years and your Series A. If you're navigating tech transfer, CDMO selection, or IND prep, let's talk before it gets expensive. Two slots open this month.Support the show
With four of the Mag 7 companies reporting earnings this week, Ben Bajarin says the key aspect uniting all of them is "shape of demand." With AI infrastructure expected to go "up and to the right," Ben poses the question as to how much of AI's buildout is already priced in to Meta Platforms (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) shares. However, he believes Apple (AAPL) can still benefit from its current positioning. One of Ben's biggest question marks on the future of AI is the electricity needed to power it. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
There is a certain type of lead magnet that converts like crazy. And yet, nobody uses it, especially financial advisors! Some advisors are simply too lazy (or pretend they're too busy) to do it. Others have been led astray by marketing gurus who foolishly advise against it. Some are just unconvinced it will work before they try. And there's a smaller fraction of advisors who simply don't know that this specific type of high-converting lead magnet exists or that it naturally leads to higher quality and wealthier clients. If you're in that smaller fraction of advisors, this episode will melt away your ignorance (for better or worse). This is NOT the easiest lead magnet to create. In fact, it's the hardest and by a wide margin. That's why it's so wildly effective. If you want the easy route, find another podcast to listen to. But if you're willing to do the hard work of sowing, so you can reap the long-term rewards, listen now. Show highlights include: A new way to think about lead magnets that not only create some extra cashflow, but also enhance the quality of your clients (1:06) The counterintuitive reason longer lead magnets (like a 57-minute webinar presentation) often win against skimpy ones (like a checklist someone will open once then forget forever) (2:20) How to quietly erase competitors from your market's minds while also filtering out the low-quality noise and only attracting wealthy, high-quality clients (4:33) 3 foundational reasons why so-called marketing gurus are especially vicious and ineffective for financial advisors (5:32) The "LD" formula for cooking up lead magnets that are so persuasive some clients might skip past the appointment and hire you directly (6:10) How to hijack your market's psychology and "ethically force" them to trust you completely. (This is Psychology 101, but I'm shocked by how few advisors ever even think about this.) (8:08) The subtle "mental jiu jitsu" trick that subconsciously makes your market value you more than your competitors (10:12) Why creating a lead magnet designed to repel is more important than one designed to attract (yes, even if it tanks your conversion rate!) (12:31) How a "Map of Lead Magnets" can make you so persuasive to your ideal clients that it should almost be illegal (17:38) Since you listen to this podcast, I want to give you a gift: If you subscribe to the Inner Circle Newsletter, I'll send you a collection of seven "objection busting" and copyright free emails, personally written by me, that you can use right away to begin getting more clients. Sign up here: https://TheAdvisorCoach.com/Coaching. Then, let me know you subscribed, and I will reply back with a link where you can download them for free.
In this comprehensive session, Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS explores the strategic nuances of email marketing. The discussion transcends basic sales tactics, positioning email as a foundational pillar for business documentation, professional credibility, and high-impact communication. Favour emphasizes that while social media platforms often dominate the marketing conversation, email remains a superior channel for conversion and long-term relationship building. The session provides a detailed roadmap for entrepreneurs and developers alike, covering technical infrastructure, audience psychology, and the necessity of intentional engagement.Strategic Insights and Market ComparisonsThe conversation highlights a stark contrast between the ephemeral nature of social media and the enduring impact of email marketing. Favour notes that social media conversion rates typically languish below 1%, whereas search engine optimization (SEO) and email marketing can achieve conversion rates ranging from 16% to over 33%. This discrepancy is attributed to the "currency" of email: the exclusive time and attention granted by the recipient. Unlike social media posts that are quickly buried by algorithms, an email retains its conversion potential long after it is sent, provided it reaches the recipient's inbox through proper technical execution.Need to Book An SEO Discovery Call for Advertising or Marketing Services?>> Book a Complimentary SEO Discovery Call with Favour Obasi-Ike>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community>> Read SEO Articles>> Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online| Marketing Channel | Average Conversion Rate | Primary Advantage || Social Media | < 1% | High initial visibility and brand awareness. || Email Marketing | 16% - 33%+ | Direct connection, longevity, and high intent. || SEO | 16% - 33%+ | Sustainable organic traffic and credibility. |Technical Infrastructure and DeliverabilityA significant portion of the session is dedicated to the technical "hygiene" required to maintain high deliverability. Favour introduces Google Postmaster as an essential tool for monitoring domain health and ensuring that communications are not flagged as spam. The technical setup involves a rigorous configuration of DNS records, including MX, SPF, and DKIM, which serve as the digital credentials for a legitimate sender. Furthermore, the discussion touches upon the physical properties of an email, such as file size and font optimization, which can inadvertently trigger spam filters if not managed correctly.| Technical Component | Purpose | Best Practice || Google Postmaster| Domain Health Monitoring | Regularly check [postmaster.google.com](https://postmaster.google.com). || MX, SPF, DKIM | Authentication & Compliance | Ensure all DNS records are correctly configured. || List Hygiene | Deliverability Maintenance | Clean the list after every campaign to remove bounces. || Email Size| Spam Prevention | Use standard fonts (16px-20px) to keep file sizes low. || Segmentation| Engagement Tracking | Group audiences by behavior or interest for targeted messaging. |Content Strategy and Audience EngagementFavour and his guests, including the developer Ifeanyi, discuss the shift toward more sophisticated, developer-friendly tools like Resend, which allow for scalable, code-driven email templates. The consensus is that modern audiences do not "read" in the traditional sense; instead, they "skim" for value. Consequently, the use of listicles, bullet points, and concise subject lines is paramount.A professional subject line should ideally be limited to three or four words to avoid appearing "junior," while the preview text should be leveraged to provide the necessary context that encourages a click.The session concludes with a call for intentionality in marketing. Favour suggests a "Want vs. Need" framework: use the subject line to address what the audience *wants* (immediate value or curiosity), and use the body of the email to deliver what they *need* (tutorials, case studies, or interactive elements like polls). This approach ensures that the communication is not just seen, but acted upon.Podcast Episode Timestamps[00:00] – Introduction to the role of email in documentation and professional communication.[01:03] – Favour Obasi-ike's background in intellectual property and search engine marketing.[02:35] – Comparative analysis of conversion rates across social media, SEO, and email.[04:50] – Technical requirements for deliverability: Google Postmaster and MX record configuration.[06:16] – Reflections on the "We Don't PLAY™️" podcast and Favour's six-year tenure on Clubhouse.[22:37] – The impact of font selection and email file size on technical deliverability.[23:53] – Strategies for audience segmentation and the importance of reviewing engagement analytics.[24:26] – Managing hard and soft bounces through consistent list hygiene.[28:44] – Guest contribution from Ifeanyi on using "Resend" and React for scalable email infrastructure.[45:20] – Timing strategies: Measuring audience activity windows for optimal email delivery.[46:25] – The psychology of subject lines: Why brevity (3-4 words) signals professional maturity.[47:43] – The "Want vs. Need" framework for content delivery and engagement.[49:36] – Utilizing polls for market research: A case study on Google vs. Perplexity preferences.[52:02] – The efficacy of listicles and skimming-friendly formats in modern digital communication.About Favour Obasi-ikeFavour Obasi-ike is a prominent business consultant and entrepreneur specializing in helping creators and business owners secure their intellectual property through search engine marketing, Pinterest, and podcasting. He is the host of the "We Don't PLAY™️" podcast, a long-running series with over 610+ episodes spanning seven years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Foundations of Amateur Radio On your amateur radio journey, you'll likely discover that many transceivers run on 13.8 volt DC, give or take. For example my FT-857d requires 13.8 volt plus or minus 15 percent, with a negative ground, and a current draw of 22 ampere, more on that later. In other words, the power supply needs to be between about 11.7 and 15.9 volts, the same voltage that runs most vehicles with some wiggle room for fluctuating alternator charging cycles. While some radios will absolutely fit in your car, there's plenty where that just isn't the case, even though they're set-up for a 13.8 volt power supply. You might think of it as an anachronism, a few steps removed from spark gap transmitters, but there's more to the story. Most residential power grids run on AC power, at varying voltages and frequencies between 50 and 60 Hz. Across the world there's eight different AC voltages in use between 100 and 240 volts. Some countries use more than one combination and I haven't even looked at three phase power. Perhaps 13.8 volt DC isn't looking quite as odd. With this revelation comes the need to actually have 13.8 volt available in your shack. Converting your grid power to something you can plug your gear into requires some form of transformation, typically achieved with a power supply. Efficient, cheap and plentiful, the switch mode power supply is the most common. Built to a price, they're also often noisy, not just the fan, but noisy from a radio emissions perspective. Amateur radio has very sensitive receivers and as a result you can often hear, or see if you have a waterfall display, RF birdies, a sound reminiscent of a budgie whistling, every 100 kHz or so across the whole radio spectrum. Not something most other equipment cares about, so you're often left to fend for yourself in figuring out how to deal with this phenomenon. There's plenty of filtering techniques and circuits to be found and some of them even work, but for my money, I'd spend it on a power supply that doesn't make noise in the first place. A regulated power supply maintains a constant output voltage or current, regardless of variations in load or input voltage. An unregulated power supply can wander all over the place. Adjustable power supplies allow you to set the voltage, amperage, or both, sometimes with knobs, sometimes using external controls. At this point you might decide that this is all too hard and you want to do away with all this complexity and use a Sealed Lead Acid, or SLA battery, after all, that's what the 13.8 volt is based on, but then you'll need to charge it. Similarly, picking any battery technology requires some form of charging. Another word for charger is: power supply, often a switch mode one, and likely not filtered in any way that matters to you, since batteries, and for that matter solar power inverters, are unlikely to care about RF birdies. I will make mention of linear power supplies. When I started on this journey, this was the strong recommendation from my peers as the most desirable option. Although they're significantly less efficient than switch mode power supplies, only 30 percent versus better than 80 percent, from an RF perspective, they're extremely quiet. Of course, the lack of efficiency reveals itself in the form of heat, which necessitates the application of cooling, from a fan, often a very noisy fan. One potential source of power supply is a computer power supply unit or PSU. Before you go down that route, consider that they're intended for installation inside a case, often generate various voltages at very specific current draws and are not typically known for being RF quiet. After weighing up all the variables, I chose a laboratory grade switch mode current limiting adjustable power supply. It's set to 13.8 volt and it sits on my desk doing its thing. Rated at 1 to 15 volts at 40 ampere, it's now as old as I am in amateur radio terms, well and truly a teenager, it's also overkill, by quite a margin. Remember when I mentioned that my FT-857d is rated at drawing 22 ampere? As a QRP or low power station I typically use my transmitter set to 5 watt, but even when others use it at full power, I have never ever seen it draw more than 12 ampere. That's not to say that it can't draw 22, I've just never seen it. As a benefit of having such a massive overkill in the specifications of my power supply, I can power more than one radio and not notice. Not that they're all transmitting at the same time, or using more than 5 watt, it just doesn't matter. I previously discussed setting a standard for coax connectors in the shack, the same is true for deciding what to pick for power supply connectors. In my case I chose Anderson Powerpole connectors. Pins come in 15, 30 and 45 ampere ratings, are genderless and housings are available in many different colours. When I say genderless, it means that you can join two identical connectors. Within my shack, I use the RACES or ARES Powerpole wiring standard and every single 13.8 volt connection uses it. If I get new gear that uses some other connector, I'll cut the power supply wire in half and terminate both the power supply and the cut off cable using Powerpole connectors. That way my gear will connect to my own power supply and I'll have a universal adaptor cable when I need it. Over the years I've collected an impressive array of adaptors using this method and it's helped immensely when sharing gear with other amateurs. Word of warning, make sure you get positive and negative the right way around when you join your Powerpole connectors, and make sure that you have the red and black housings the right way around too, you can thank me later. If you do this more than a few times, I'd recommend that you spend the money on a proper crimping tool. It makes the experience So. Much. Better. To avoid many of the pitfalls of interference whilst connecting power and coax to the same radio, try hard to avoid running both in parallel, or worse, joined to each other. Instead, attempt to run them in different directions and only cross at right angles if you have to. One thing to consider is the ability to switch everything off immediately. To that end I have a power switch on my desk that isolates all power to the equipment. You'll notice that I have not said anything about grounding or earthing, that's on purpose. Your laws and mine are not the same. Similarly, information you'll find online rarely, if ever, describes the jurisdiction it applies to, so, look at your own rules and implement accordingly. I'm Onno VK6FLAB
If you've been posting consistently, showing up on reels, writing captions, creating carousels—and still not getting DMs, inquiries, or booked calls—this episode is for you. In today's episode, I break down the real reason your content isn't converting, and spoiler alert: it's not the algorithm, and it's not because you're bad at what you do. Most of the time, your content is doing one job—education—but not the job it actually needs to do, which is help someone make a decision. This is a practical, no-fluff, open-your-notes-app-and-do-this-with-me episode. And yes, the fix really does take about 15 minutes. What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. Why Educational Content Alone Doesn't Convert Educational content is valuable—but it's incomplete. If your posts are getting likes, saves, and "this is so helpful" comments but no action, it's because education without direction turns into entertainment. People don't buy information. They buy relief, clarity, and transformation. 2. The Two Silent Questions Every Buyer Is Asking If your content doesn't answer these, the scroll continues: Is this for me? What do I do next? Good content that doesn't answer both questions won't convert—no matter how helpful it is. 3. The Real Problem: Your Content Is Doing the Wrong Job Most coaches are trained to: Give value Educate Teach But value without clarity becomes passive consumption. Your content must help someone see themselves, name the problem, and take the next step. 4. The 3 Conversion Triggers Every Post Needs I walk you through the three things your content must include to convert: 1. A specific person If you speak to everyone, no one feels seen. 2. A specific problem Fluffy content doesn't create urgency. 3. A specific next step Dead ends don't convert. Miss even one of these, and your content stalls. 5. The 15-Minute Content Fix (Step by Step) Step 1: The WHO Line Start your post by calling out exactly who it's for. Specific beats clever. Always. Step 2: The Pain → Outcome Bridge Name what's hurting them and what life looks like on the other side. This is where urgency is created. Step 3: One Clear CTA One post. One next step. No guessing. Clarity converts—not pressure. 6. Why This Isn't "Salesy" (It's Leadership) If someone is struggling and you have a solution, telling them what to do next isn't selling—it's serving. Clear is kind. Confusion is exhausting.
If your product gets praise but no sales, something is off. This episode explains why positive feedback isn't the same as validation, and how founder bias, complexity, and poor performance alignment hurt conversion. Tune in to learn how to design products that work in the real market.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....
Your portfolio can be beautiful and still fail to convert. I see this all the time with talented designers who are doing great work but attracting the wrong clients or no clients at all. In this episode, I walk through why most design portfolios do not work, what clients are actually looking for when they review your work, and how to restructure your portfolio so it supports your pricing, your offer, and your role as the expert. This is about turning your portfolio into a real part of your sales process as a freelance designer and design business owner.You will learn:Why good design alone does not convince clients to hire youWhat business owners actually look for in a design portfolioHow to use case studies instead of galleries to build trustWhat to remove from your portfolio if it is attracting the wrong clientsHow to align your portfolio with your pricing design servicesGrab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready to rethink how to get graphic design clients through a portfolio that actually converts.Aventive Academy's Resources:From Crickets to Clients: https://aventiveacademy.com/crickets-to-clients/$12k Client Attraction Masterclass: https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/Client Portal for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/ The Wealthy Client Blueprint: https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/Mockup Magic: https://aventiveacademy.com/mockup-magic/ Brand Guidelines Template: https://aventiveacademy.com/brand-guidelines/ 12-Week Business Program for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/profit Join My Weekly Newsletter: https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f The Creative CEO Accelerator: https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator
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“A good website really should be qualifying your inquiries and increasing them as well.”Does your website actually do that? Or does it simply exist as a gallery of pretty images while you continue to explain yourself over and over again in emails, DMs, and discovery calls?If you've ever hesitated before sending someone your website link, or felt a little cringe when a potential client says they want to “check out your site,” this episode is for you.Today, I'm sitting down with Elle Kwan to unpack what separates a beautiful website from a high-converting interior design website — one that supports your business, filters your inquiries, and reflects the true level of your work.She shares about what should actually be on your website, the most common mistakes designers make with their online presence, and how to know when it's time for a website redesign. If you want your website to feel like a confident extension of your brand — and a tool you're proud to share — you'll want to listen closely.Featured Guest:Elle Kwan is a website designer and copywriter who works with interior designers whose work deserves the spotlight but whose websites aren't fully reflecting their expertise. With a background in journalism and luxury publishing, Elle brings together strategy, storytelling, and design to create elevated online presences that attract dream clients, larger budgets, and meaningful opportunities.What You'll Learn in This Episode✳️ Why most interior design websites fail to convert visitors into inquiries✳️ The essential criteria of a high-converting website for interior designers✳️ How storytelling, case studies, and testimonials build trust and authority✳️ The difference between Instagram marketing and website strategy✳️ Common website mistakes that create confusion and low-quality leads✳️ When it's time for a website redesign and how to recognize the signs✳️ What questions to ask before hiring a website designerRead the Blog >>> Core Elements Every High-Converting Interior Design Website NeedsNEXT STEPS:
Ranking on Google feels like a win, until the phone stays quiet. Many local businesses show up in search results and but still struggle to turn that visibility into real calls. In this episode, we detail the most common and overlooked reasons customers scroll past you, how trust and clarity affect call decisions, and what actually makes someone feel confident enough to pick up the phone. This is not about gaming Google or chasing rankings. It is about fixing the gaps that stop visibility from turning into leads.About Adam Duran, Digital Marketing ExpertLocal SEO in 10 is helmed by Local SEO expert Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on local SEO for businesses, marketing strategy, national SEO, website design and qualified customer lead generation for companies of all sizes.Magnified Media helps companies take control of their marketing by:• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings,• getting them more online reviews, and• creating media content that immediately engages with their audience.Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits, hiking and BJJ.About Jamie Duran, host of Local SEO in 10Local business owner Jamie Duran is the owner of Solar Harmonics, Northern California's top-rated solar company, which invites its customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here. Jamie also is the creator and panel expert of Straight-Talk Solar Cast, the world's first podcast focused on answering the questions faced by anyone considering going solar.Thanks for joining us this week! Want to subscribe to Local SEO in 10? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review.Have a question about Local SEO? Chances are we've covered it! Go to our podcast website and check out our search feature.
Send me a message So you finally did it. You got a bunch of leads.Now comes the part where most agents quietly fall apart.Because getting leads is not the game. Converting leads into actual clients is the game. And way too many agents overcomplicate this like there's some magical script hidden in a secret vault that turns strangers into signed agreements.There isn't.In Episode 421 of the Massive Agent Podcast, I break down lead conversion in a way that's stupid simple. Not “easy,” but simple. The problem isn't that your leads are bad. The problem is you either:1. take too long to respond2. stop following up way too soon3. Sound like a robot reading a scriptIn this episode, I give you the 3-part framework to convert more of the leads you already have, without memorizing scripts, without begging people to work with you, and without getting emotionally wrecked when someone doesn't reply in 48 hours.I also share one of my favorite real-life examples of a lead converting years later (because yes, that happens all the time when your follow-up systems don't suck).If you're serious about building a business that isn't dependent on portals, luck, or your team leader's mood this week, you'll want this one. What You'll Learn In This Episode • Why “speed to lead” is not optional anymore • How to respond instantly without living on your phone • Why most real estate leads are not supposed to convert fast • The follow-up timeline agents refuse to accept (and why it costs them a fortune) • How long your drip campaigns should actually run • The simplest way to start conversations that don't feel salesy • Why being a likable human beats any script you've ever saved on Instagram • How to stop labeling good leads as “dead” just because they didn't reply yet______________________
A new MP3 sermon from Alpha and Omega Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Icon Veneration Debate Announcement, then Barrett’s Students Converting Subtitle: The Dividing Line 2026 Speaker: Dr. James White Broadcaster: Alpha and Omega Ministries Event: Podcast Date: 1/14/2026 Length: 62 min.
Let me paint a picture that I see all the time with ecommerce brands. You're spending money on marketing. Ads, SEO, social media, maybe influencers. You're driving traffic to your website. And you can see in your analytics that people are visiting. Some of them are even adding things to their cart. But then... they just disappear. They don't buy. They don't come back. They vanish into the ether. And you're left wondering — where did they go? What happened? Why didn't they buy? This is what I call the leaky bucket problem. You keep pouring traffic into your website, but sales are draining out the bottom. And no matter how much you spend on ads or how clever your marketing is, if your bucket has holes in it, you're never going to fill it up. The frustrating part is that your website won't tell you what's wrong. At least, not in plain English. You can stare at your analytics all day, but unless you know exactly what to look for, you're just looking at numbers that don't mean much. If it's been a while since you thoroughly and objectively reviewed your website — specifically, whether it's actually doing its job of bringing in and converting customers — you might find that it's quietly leaking sales every single day without you even realising it… In this episode, I go through the 3 layers of a website audit: are the right people discovering your brand (including via AI search), are they getting to your website, and are they converting into buyers? And given AI search is so new, there's a real first-mover advantage if you master this now! Links mentioned in this episode: If you'd like help to achieve your goals, I invite you to have a chat to find out how we can make that happen together HERE By booking a Free Growth Strategy https://productpreneurmarketing.com/lets-talk Other Ways To Enjoy This Episode: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Youtube
We started off the program with the major announcement of the scheduling of a major debate later in 2026 with Craig Truglia on the topic of the veneration of icons and the Seventh Ecumenical Council. I explained why this is a vital topic with greater ramifications than might first suggest themselves. Then we transitioned into some of Matthew Barrett's students converting to Anglicanism and where this might all lead. We will do another program tomorrow, so join us then!
In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, host Crystal Waddell unpacks the concept of semantic triples and how understanding them can solve one of the most frustrating SEO issues ... getting impressions but no clicks. Drawing from her experience at a technical SEO conference and a real-world case study from her own business, Crystal reveals how aligning your page's content with user intent (not just keywords) can lead to higher conversions. Whether you're an SEO novice or pro, this episode offers actionable insights into fixing semantic misalignment and crafting on age content metadata that actually converts.Key Takeaways:Semantic Triples Explained: Learn how the "who," "what," and "why" of user intent can clarify your SEO strategy.Real-World Example: Crystal shares how her page for “volleyball gifts for girls” got 1,700+ impressions with zero clicks—and how she fixed it.Diagnosing Intent Mismatch: Uncover how tools can reveal pricing shock, vague copy, and semantic misalignment.Actionable Fixes: Get practical changes you can make to metadata, product descriptions, and page flow to convert better.Memorable Quotes:“It's not a traffic problem. It's not a keyword problem. It's a meaning problem.”“The fact is, if there's no click, there's no conversion—and that means there's no SEO value.”“Being understood is the real work.”Listener Action Items:Audit Your Own Pages: Use semantic triples (who, what, why) to evaluate whether your content truly aligns with search intent.Rewrite Metadata: Make your titles and meta descriptions more specific and emotionally engaging.Text me your questions or comments!Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal! Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO! Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!) Grid and Pixel Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!
A beautiful website means nothing if it doesn't make people click, book, or buy. Ingrid Urena of Penguin Designing joins this episode to answer the question: what actually makes a website convert? She walks through the foundational “ingredients” every high-performing website needs: crystal-clear messaging rooted in your audience's language, strategic site structure that supports SEO and discoverability, and intentional design choices that guide visitors toward action. You'll hear why clarity beats clever every time, how smart structure boosts both SEO and conversions, and the sneaky copy and design mistakes that quietly send potential clients clicking away. Plus, Ingrid covers the core legal elements every website needs to protect both you and your clients (because “I'll add that later” is not a strategy). If your site feels more like a digital business card than a sales tool, this episode shows you how to turn it into something that actually converts!Want even more insights from Ingrid? Watch the replay of her training inside THE NICHE COMMUNITY, and download the Travel Website Roadmap and an SEO Checklist for Travel Advisors!About Ingrid Urena:Ingrid is a brand strategist and Showit expert with 10+ years of experience helping creative founders and coaches build profitable websites. As the founder of Penguin Designing, she blends design psychology with conversion rate optimization to turn digital presences into money-making ecosystems. Her work and teaching have been featured in Showit, Flodesk University, and across industry summits and communities.instagram.com/penguindesigningpenguindesigning.comToday we will cover:(01:00) Meet Ingrid: design expert and ShowIt Design Partner(03:00) The importance of knowing your target audience(11:40) How website structure impacts SEO and discoverability(18:50) Must-have legal pages every website needs(25:55) Using segmentation to guide visitors through the right journey(32:35) Balancing beautiful design with effective design(38:30) What to review monthly, quarterly, and yearly to keep your site convertingDownload the FREE Tech Stack Checklist: tiquehq.com/tech-stack?utm_source=Podcast+Episode+182&utm_medium=Podcast+Shownotes&utm_campaign=Tech+StackJOIN THE NICHE COMMUNITY → tiquehq.com/nicheVISIT THE TEMPLATE SHOP → tiquehq.com/shopEXPLORE THE PROGRAMS →
Alex Mehran Jr., CEO of a third-generation family developer, walks us through the transformation of Bishop Ranch—a master-planned community in San Ramon, CA. Mehran shares valuable lessons on reinventing a suburban office park into a vibrant, mixed-use destination. Mixed-use suburban developments are gaining strong appeal.· Amenity-rich office space drives tenant demand and retention.· Short-term, flexible leases can dovetail well with corporate occupier's needs.· Residential conversions of obsolete suburban office parks can enhance long-term asset value.· Planned communities thrive with diverse housing and retail integration.
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reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 4, Desire — Food — Sex, pg. 71This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2026/01/07/converting-primal-physical-vital-force-into-spiritual-force/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com#Sri Aurobindo #yoga #integral yoga #kundalini yoga #Muladhara Chakra #Sahasrara Chakra #spirituality #retas #ojas #sexual energy #tantra
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Leadership isn't about position, title, or authority—it's about who you are on the inside and how you show up every day for the people who depend on you. In this episode, I sit down with Brent Pohlman, bestselling author of Leaders Look Within and the upcoming book Leading with Zest, for a powerful conversation about values-based leadership, faith, health, and having the courage to lead from the heart. Brent shares lessons from 31 years of marriage, raising a faith-centered family, and building a thriving workplace culture rooted in people-first leadership. We dive into why leaders must define a strong "why," how physical health fuels emotional and relational leadership, and how to have hard, triggering conversations without destroying morale—at work or at home. If you're a husband, father, or man who wants to lead with clarity, conviction, and integrity, this episode will challenge you in the best way. Timeline Summary [0:00] Why leadership applies to every man—especially husbands and fathers. [2:07] Introducing Brent Pohlman and his leadership philosophy. [2:29] 31 years of marriage and building a faith-centered family. [2:53] Brent's son serving communion to Pope Francis and the power of faith legacy. [3:20] Leading from the inside out instead of ego. [3:45] Why leaders must define a strong, unshakable "why." [4:43] Marriage, faith, and learning each other after decades together. [6:16] Converting to Catholicism and claiming faith as your own. [7:26] Reactive leadership versus values-based leadership. [9:07] Faith moments that shape identity and conviction. [11:01] Why leaders must look inward to understand values and motivation. [12:16] Second-generation leadership and stepping into your own identity. [14:28] Defining a personal leadership "why" that doesn't change weekly. [15:26] The importance of physical health for leadership readiness. [16:03] Daily workouts, awareness, and being prepared for pressure. [18:08] Being fully present with your wife and kids. [19:30] Leading at home the same way you lead at work. [20:17] Developing people instead of managing them. [21:03] Coaching versus training in leadership development. [22:49] How direct conversations prevent cultural breakdown. [23:59] Calling people forward without damaging morale. [26:02] Fighting to be effective instead of fighting to be right. [27:11] The power of using someone's name in hard conversations. [30:03] Why people just want to be heard. [33:06] Avoiding reactive cultures and emotional time bombs. [35:08] Asking "What do you really want?" in conflict resolution. [37:15] Introducing Brent's upcoming book Leading with Zest. [38:41] People, process, and technology—in that order. [39:10] Protecting imagination and creativity in a tech-driven world. [42:16] Putting faith into action through workplace culture. [45:09] Where to find Brent, his books, and daily reflections. Five Key Takeaways Leadership starts on the inside. You must know your values, faith, and motivations before you can lead others well. A strong "why" stabilizes leadership. Without it, leaders become reactive and inconsistent. Physical health fuels leadership presence. Energy, discipline, and consistency matter in how you show up. Coaching builds leaders; training builds skills. Growth happens through direct, caring conversations. People-first leadership creates thriving cultures—at work, at home, and in communities. Links & Resources MicroFactor (1st Phorm): https://1stphorm.com/products/micro-factor/?a_aid=dadedge Level-1 Protein (1st Phorm): https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1/?a_aid=dadedge Brent Pohlman — Leaders Look Within: https://a.co/d/aIPZqXo Brent Pohlman — Leading with Zest: https://a.co/d/78BUngL Brent Pohlman Website: https://ceoofyourheart.com Episode Show Notes & Resources: https://thedadedge.com/1424 Closing Remark If this episode challenged you to lead with more intention, health, and heart, please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. Leadership isn't about perfection—it's about showing up aligned, grounded, and willing to grow.
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(00:00-27:42) You wanted Can You Stand The Rain, you got it. Your Nancy Drew books. Will Jordan Walker remember he owes us an interview? Audio of Jim Bowden on MLB players realizing that athletes in other sports receive more revenue sharing money, and that can be fixed with a salary floor. Monster numbers for the college bowl games. Landman. Chevy Chase. Jackson's Golden State Valkyries hat may have broken the text inbox. Some people very....(27:50-44:46) Doug still needs new headphones. The audience is rattled by Jackson's WNBA hat. Is MLB losing fans because of the W? Audio of DK Metcalf talking about the incident with the fan in Detroit. The WNBA guy got the bat signal and is on the phone lines to talk MLB and WNBA. Flying from Des Moines to St. Louis for Cardinal baseball. Luggage beers. Converting guys into loving layups.(44:56-1:01:00) Slower Pearl Jam. Lotta people mad at that Iowa caller. Was Chairman Kurt asleep? Up-to-the-minute bwacketology from Joe Lunardi. Which local teams are in, Doug? The topless Eric Musselman. 2013 March Madness. Is SLU not listed to bet on to win the National Championship? Whoever produced today's show gets an F for the day. The Frank audio was just for Jackson. Is Doug with child?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Natural Born Coaches, Marc interviews Stefan Ciancio, co-founder of WebinarKit, to discuss AI-powered webinars and their impact on online businesses. They talk about the evolution of webinar marketing, including the use of AI for narrating and building webinars, and the importance of building trust with audiences through multiple touchpoints!
In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World.Today's Stocks & Topics: A-I Stocks, Bond Maturity, Short-Term Rental Market, The VIX, Crypto, Pre-Tax Allocation vs. Roth I-R-A, Poorly Managed Companies, Publicly Traded Sports Teams, P.E. Ratios, Oil, Portfolio Management, Converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth, Cash Management, How to Calculate Company's Debt, 529 Plan, Entry Point.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
SUMMARY In this episode, Jeremy Lesniak and Andrew Adams discuss various aspects of setting and achieving martial arts goals for the upcoming year. They delve into the importance of consistency in training. The conversation also covers the significance of defining clear goals, converting kata, and the essential steps to opening a martial arts school, emphasizing the need for a suitable location and actionable sub-goals. They also discuss the importance of commitment in martial arts, the necessity of setting realistic goals, and the discipline required to achieve them. They emphasize how martial arts training can support broader life goals and the significance of addressing physical limitations. The discussion also covers the value of consistent training, the journey to achieving black belts, and the personal reflections on facing mortality. They conclude with insights on effective goal setting and the importance of accountability in achieving one's aspirations. TAKEAWAYS Setting realistic martial arts goals can enhance motivation. Goals must be clearly defined to be effective. External motivation fades; internal motivation is key. Converting kata requires focus on differences between styles. Opening a martial arts school involves more than just passion. Finding a location is the most critical step in opening a school. Sub-goals help in managing larger objectives effectively. Setting realistic goals is crucial for success in martial arts. Discipline is essential for achieving any goal. Consistent training, even in small increments, leads to significant improvement. Achieving black belts requires dedication and a clear plan. Facing personal challenges can be a journey of self-discovery. Writing down goals increases accountability and focus. Empowering language in goal setting can enhance motivation. Join our EXCLUSIVE newsletter to get notified of each episode as it comes out! Subscribe — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio
Perry Sheraw is a marketing automation expert with over 20 years of experience turning chaotic email strategies into high-converting customer journeys. A former print journalist turned C-suite executive, Perry launched her first email campaign in 2002 and never looked back. She has since led marketing strategy for both Fortune 500 companies and scaling startups, with deep specialization in email, SMS, CRM alignment, and marketing tech.Visit Perry's Website: www.perrrysheraw.comVisit DUMA's Website: https://www.dumacx.com/
This episode highlights the six key elements of a high-converting website, with updated thoughts for 2026!YOU WILL LEARN: The six elements every high-converting website needs to have. Why mobile-first design is no longer optional in 2026. How fast load times directly impact user engagement. The role of conversational content in improving search visibility. Why video content is essential for keeping visitors on your site longer. How to set clear goals and guide visitors through a seamless user journey.
In this episode, Toby Mathis, Esq., of Anderson Business Advisors, interviews Ryan and Tait, hosts of the Passive Income Pilots Podcast and seasoned real estate investors. Ryan has built a $750 million self-storage portfolio while Tait continues flying for a major commercial airline. They share how pilots can build tax-free income while traveling the world through strategic real estate investing, syndications, and debt funds. The conversation covers the biggest mistakes new pilots make with retirement accounts, powerful Roth conversion strategies during probationary years, and how to leverage real estate professional status to offset W-2 income. Tyler and Tait explain how they legally pay almost no federal income tax on nearly $1 million in combined annual income using accelerated depreciation, cost segregation, and oil and gas investments. You'll also hear about whole life insurance strategies, airplane leasebacks for depreciation benefits, and why pilots' largest expense is actually taxes—not housing. Tune in for expert insights on building multiple income streams and achieving financial freedom! Ryan Gibson is the President, Chief Investment Officer, and Co-Founder of SIG. He has organized over $450M of private equity for Spartan's projects. Ryan has experience managing the development of SIGs projects in challenging markets. For SIG, Ryan is responsible for investor relations and capital raises for projects. Ryan is also a highly experienced commercial airline pilot. Ryan graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's degree in Business, with concentrations in Marketing, Management, and Advertising. Tait Duryea is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Turbine Capital. As an experienced airline captain and third-generation aviator, Tait combines deep industry knowledge with more than a decade of real estate investing experience across single-family, multifamily, self-storage, industrial, mobile home parks, and short-term rentals. Highlights/Topics: Best pilot-friendly passive income models: syndications, debt funds, and strategic real estate investing Biggest mistakes new pilots make: rolling old 401(k)s too quickly and missing Roth conversion opportunities during probationary year Tax-advantaged real estate: using accelerated depreciation and cost segregation to offset high W-2 income Real estate professional status: How Tait and his wife legally pay almost no federal income tax on nearly $1 million annual income Stacking strategies: combining low-income year Roth conversions with discounted LP valuations for maximum tax savings How one Southwest pilot saved $100,000 in taxes by following podcast education and implementing strategies Lifestyle creep: Converting purchases into time to make smarter financial decisions and avoid overspending What separates financially free pilots from those who aren't: continuous education, networking, and disciplined saving Share this with business owners you know Resources: Listen To The Passive Income Pilots Podcast https://passiveincomepilots.com/ Learn more about Ryan Gibson and Spartan-Investors https://spartan-investors.com/ Learn more about Tait Duryea and Turbine Capital https://www.turbinecap.com/ Schedule Your FREE Consultation https://andersonadvisors.com/strategy-session Tax and Asset Protection Events https://andersonadvisors.com/real-estate-asset-protection-workshop-training/?utm_source=how-pilots-build-tax-free-income-while-traveling-the-world&utm_medium=podcast Anderson Advisors https://andersonadvisors.com/ Toby Mathis YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TobyMathis Toby Mathis TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tobymathisesq Clint Coons YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ClintCoons
In this episode, Step 6 of the Tax Strategy Framework, Brent discusses income types and why some are taxed much more heavily than others. He explains the difference between wages, self employment income, and investment income, and how strategic planning can help shift income toward lower or even tax free outcomes over time. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Do you want access to the videos, drawings, templates, tools, and be able to get your questions answered on the live calls or in the community? We'd love to have you join the Wealth Game basics today to get some additional free resources, videos, and tools: Visit www.wealthgame.io For specific one on one, or group support for tax planning, strategy, tax preparation, bookkeeping, accounting, or other CPA firm related services, we recommend going to www.bementcompany.com to connected with our team of CPAs and professionals. Thank you for listening to another episode of the Wealth Game Podcast. The goal is to get informal yet actionable advice directly to business owners and investors. The episodes are intended to be short and simple to allow busy professionals to get right to the point of growing their wealth and reducing their taxes. For additional information and links to all available platforms please visit our website at www.wealthgame.io Contact Us: Websites: www.wealthgame.io www.bementcompany.com You can also stream The Wealth Game on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vKCgwK9K7zw1FrXoNAdoh?si=b95d0293bb4b41ad Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-game/id1638735155 Connect with Brent Bement: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brentbement X: https://x.com/brentbement Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentbement/
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#673: Welcome to Greatest Hits Week – five days, five episodes from our vault, spelling out F-I-I-R-E. Today's second letter I stands for Investing. This episode originally aired in April 2022, but the framework remains one of the most practical guides we've shared for building wealth at any age. Nick Maggiulli joins us to reveal why most young investors obsess over the wrong metrics — and shares his Save-Invest Continuum that shows exactly when your savings beat your investment returns, and when that changes. _____ When Nick Maggiulli was in his twenties, he spent countless hours obsessing over his investment portfolio – tweaking his asset allocation, running net worth projections, and building complex spreadsheets. Meanwhile, he was blowing $100 every weekend partying in San Francisco. It took him years to realize the absurdity. His annual investment returns on his tiny $1,000 portfolio might earn him $100 – the same amount he'd spend in a single night out. Maggiulli joins us to explain why young investors focus on the wrong things and shares his framework for knowing when to prioritize saving versus investing. He introduces the Save-Invest Continuum, which compares your expected annual savings against your expected investment returns. When you're starting out, your ability to save dwarfs any investment gains. A $6,000 annual savings capacity beats a $100 investment return every time. We discuss the math behind saving 50 percent of future raises, not for guilt or deprivation, but to maintain lifestyle balance while building wealth. This rule applies only to real raises above inflation. If you get a 3 percent raise during 3 percent inflation, you haven't actually gotten ahead. The conversation turns to unconventional income-producing assets. Beyond stocks and bonds, Maggiulli explores farmland investing, which offers returns uncorrelated with traditional markets. He shares the story of someone who bought the royalty rights to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" for $190,000. The song earned $32,733 in royalties the previous year — an 11 percent return if that income stays constant. We examine why 85 to 90 percent of your portfolio should generate income through dividends, rent, interest, or business profits. Maggiulli keeps his speculative investments — cryptocurrency, art, and individual stocks — under 10 percent of his net worth. He admits his two individual stock picks are down 60 to 70 percent, proving his own point about avoiding stock picking. The episode reveals that time remains your most important asset. Warren Buffett would likely trade his entire fortune — and go into debt — to be 35 again. This perspective shapes every financial decision, from choosing income strategies to deciding between assets that merely appreciate versus those that pay you while you sleep. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (00:00) Nick's mistake of obsessing over investments while partying away returns (05:31) The Save-Invest Continuum explained (08:11) When savings matter more than investment returns (12:31) Focusing on both saving and investing in midlife (13:11) Crossover point: when investment returns exceed spending (14:11) The 2X Rule for guilt-free spending (15:31) Save 50 percent of future raises (20:41) Five ways to increase income (26:31) Selling time versus selling skills (28:11) Teaching and creating products for income (30:11) Climbing the corporate ladder (31:11) Converting human capital to financial capital (32:31) Income-producing versus speculative assets (36:11) Individual stocks and cryptocurrency allocation (43:51) Farmland investing basics (45:31) Royalty investing example (49:31) Art and non-income producing assets (51:11) Inflation and debt strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BEST OF 2025! In this throwback episode of Beyond the Sets and Reps, host Brandi Clark dives deep into the essential art of content creation for online business success. Let's dive in on why simply posting on social media isn't enough as Brandi outlines the real strategies behind building connection, trust, and ultimately sales through your content. If you've been feeling stuck posting consistently without seeing engagement, comments, DMs, or sales, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Brandi introduces the Client Acquisition Cycle and breaks down how each phase should shape your content strategy. She also shares 8 actionable tips for making your content clear, relatable, purpose-driven, and high-converting, with a special focus on the power of video and the magic of showing your true personality online. Ready to stop posting and praying, and start posting with purpose? Tune in now—and don't forget to check the show notes for details on how to join the Six Figure Framework! And when your ready, here's how I can help: 30 Ways to Make $500 In Your Fitness Business By Next Week: https://www.standoutfitpro.com/30-ways 90 Days Of Social Media Content For The Fitness Professional: https://www.standoutfitpro.com/90-days-of-content Join our Facebook Group Successful Online Fit-Pro's where you will find a tribe of fabulous fitness trainers, done-for-you weekly content ideas, ways to start making money TODAY, content rewrites and much more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitprohangout
If your content feels… muted lately. Like you're saying the "right things" but it's not landing. Like your message is getting watered down the second you hit publish. It's probably not a strategy issue. It's a being-seen issue. Because marketing is storytelling. And storytelling asks you to do one terrifying thing: let people actually hear you. In this episode, I'm sharing the 6-step process I've been using to write copy that converts, not by forcing better captions… but by unpicking the invisible beliefs that make you hold back in the first place. You know the ones: "No one cares what I have to say." "I'm boring." "I'll ramble." "They'll judge me." "Just get to the point, Kirsty…" If you've ever felt that stomach-drop resistance when it comes to writing, showing up on video, sharing your story, pitching yourself, or saying the thing you really think… this episode will hit. Inside we cover: why "copy that converts" starts with permission to be heard how to identify your biggest visibility resistance (and what it's costing you) the thoughts running in the background every time you try to show up where those beliefs usually come from (and why it's not your fault) the reframe that changes everything: your audience opted in how to stop writing to be palatable and start writing to be powerful And yes, you'll leave with a simple process you can repeat anytime you feel yourself shrinking. Because the goal isn't to write "better content". It's to stop censoring the person behind it. Come tell me what landed for you in the DMs over on Instagram: @kirstykianifard And remember (as my small human Tura so wisely put it): being yourself is amazing. If you want, tell me what you want the tone to be for this one (more "tough love", more "warm and soulful", or more "funny and punchy") and I'll tighten the title list to your exact vibe.
What do we do when a service isn't working anymore—but we don't want to lose the revenue or the client? In this episode, we walk through how converting clients is leadership, not upselling, and why adding or changing a service isn't a failure. We break down two conversion scenarios: when the service is a poor fit for the pet/client, and when it's a poor fit for the business. We share practical strategies for leading with friction points, using observational authority, and making the transition feel low-risk through trials and clear replacement paths. We also talk about the reality that some clients will leave—and why staying aligned with your standards matters more than keeping every dollar. Main topics: Conversion as business leadership Fit for pet vs. business Solve friction, not sell Trials and switching costs Ending services with clarity Main takeaway: "Converting clients isn't about squeezing more out of them. It's about staying aligned as their life and your business changes." Converting a client to a new service isn't a sales move—it's a leadership move. Sometimes the most professional thing we can do is admit: the old way isn't the best way anymore. Pets change, schedules change, businesses change, and great care has to keep up. If we lead with the problem (the friction), it feels like care—not a pitch. And if a client decides not to come along, that doesn't mean we failed—it means we stayed aligned with the standard of care we believe in. Links: Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off
#722 If your sales page isn't converting, it might not be your offer — it might be your presentation! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, web designer Martin Cris shares the formula behind high-converting landing pages, drawing on over 15 years of experience helping founders, creators, and course sellers increase their online revenue. Martin walks us through the essential structure every landing page needs, the power of clear copywriting, and why design is far less important than most people think — especially in the early stages. You'll learn how to craft a compelling hero section, structure your offer to highlight real benefits, and collect the kind of social proof that builds trust fast. We also dive into how to use AI to support your writing (without sounding robotic), where to find the actual language your audience is using, and how to fix a landing page that just isn't working. If you're launching a course, community, or product, this episode will help you build a page that actually sells! (Original Air Date - 5/9/25) What we discuss with Martin: + Structure and copy matter most + Hero section as the hook + Sales page vs. full website + Importance of knowing your audience + Use testimonials for social proof + Benefits over features in copy + Long vs. short sales pages + When and how to use video + Avoid looking like AI-written + Start simple, improve over time Thank you, Martin! Check out Martin Cris at MartinCris.com. Get the free Sales Page Crash Course. Follow Martin on Twitter and YouTube. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Apostle Paul said that we have many adversaries. The true gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is under attack continually by overt adversaries and subtle adversaries. In this episode I expose the subtle heresies of the Eastern Orthodox Church. There is a worrying rise in people "Converting" to eastern Orthodoxy, particularly amongst Young men from Generation Z. Linksemail:beyondtheparadigm@yahoo.cominstagram.com/paradigm1979twitter.com/paradigm_79(1) FacebookSupport The Showpatreon.com/BeyondTheParadigmbuymeacoffee.com/beyondthep5
I recently joined Sabrina Gebhardt on the Shoot It Straight podcast to talk about one of the biggest challenges photographers face—booking more clients and converting inquiries into paying sessions. As a family photographer and business coach with 14 years of experience, I shared the lessons I've learned (often the hard way!) about what actually works.We covered: The 3 biggest obstacles that keep photographers from booking more clients—self-doubt, impatience, and generic messaging. Why most inquiries don't convert (and how simplifying your pricing and booking process changes everything). The importance of clear, simple communication and creating a seamless, professional experience from start to finish.If you're ready to stop hearing “we'll think about it” and start booking more clients, press play on this episode!________________________________________________________________________________________Start the new year strong with my 30-Day Marketing Challenge for Photographers! We kick off on Friday January 2nd. Each day, you'll get a quick marketing action to help you get seen, book more clients, and build momentum — all sent straight to your inbox. Sign up here - https://brookejefferson.com/challenge
Scott and Adam wrap up their series on adapting A Fistful of Flowers from Pathfinder to D&D! DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1: Adam Nason Dungeon Master 2: Scott Narrator: Adam Nason Script By: Adam Nason, Scott Director: Adam Nason Editor: Adam Nason Executive Producer: Adam Nason Main Theme: Adam Nason and Tyler Gibson Musical Scores: Tyler Gibson Logo by: Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general. It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.
From chief marketing officer at the first internet bank to building the leading annuity platform for RIAs, David Lau shares proven strategies for raising capital, navigating public company challenges, and why converting commission-based revenue to fee-based can multiply your exit value by five times. In this episode of the DealQuest Podcast, host Corey Kupfer sits down with David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, who has raised over $500 million across multiple ventures and built DPL into a platform serving more than 10,000 advisors at over 3,500 RIA firms. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: In this episode, you'll discover why organic growth matters far more than market growth when acquirers evaluate your business, how converting commission-based annuity business to fee-based can multiply both your revenue and your exit multiple, the real tradeoffs of taking institutional capital and signing up for aggressive growth, the critical difference between venture capitalist optimism and private equity scrutiny, and how recognizing when your business has "run its course" can open the door to building something bigger. DAVID'S JOURNEY: David's career began as chief marketing officer of Telebank, the first internet bank, where he helped raise over $500 million. When preparing to go public, the stock jumped from $17 to $150 in weeks before Goldman Sachs stabilized pricing at $105. He later built Jefferson National, an insurance carrier he sold to Nationwide. That experience taught him the valuable part was distribution, not the capital-intensive balance sheet, leading directly to founding DPL in 2018. KEY INSIGHTS: A billionaire David met admitted he "mistook a bull market for brilliance." Acquirers only pay premium multiples for organic growth. If you did nothing different over the last decade as an RIA, you're making twice as much just from market performance. Buyers know this. Converting from commission to fee-based transforms exit potential with three times the revenue and five times the multiple, while expanding your buyer pool. DPL's technology reviews 2,500 policies per hour, and a significant portion of DPL's $4 billion in annuity sales were M&A related. When launching DPL, David planned to bootstrap until meeting Todd Boehly. Taking institutional capital means signing up for aggressive growth where some team members won't make it to the next stage. Venture capitalists are optimists who see your vision. Private equity investors see everything that can go wrong. Perfect for RIA owners considering M&A, hybrid advisors evaluating fee-based transitions, and entrepreneurs weighing capital raising decisions. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/davidlau FOR MORE ON DAVID LAU: https://www.dplfp.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lau-b6449b7/ https://x.com/dpl_fp FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps [00:00] - Introduction: David Lau's journey to building DPL Financial Partners [04:00] - Capital raising at Telebank: $500 million raised, stock jumping from $17 to $150 [08:00] - The tradeoffs of taking institutional capital and signing up for aggressive growth [12:00] - Venture capitalists as optimists versus private equity investors who see downside [16:00] - Why choosing the right capital partners matters more than just getting funded [20:00] - How DPL solved the RIA insurance problem with commission-free products [24:00] - Converting to fee-based: Three times the revenue and five times the multiple [28:00] - Why organic growth matters more than market growth in valuations [33:00] - The future of RIA consolidation and when to sell a business [40:00] - Freedom: Working with Russian defectors and gaining perspective Guest Bio David Lau is founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, the leading annuity platform for RIAs. Since 2018, DPL has worked with 20 insurance carriers and built an advisor base of more than 10,000 advisors from over 3,500 RIA firms. Before founding DPL, David was COO of Jefferson National, which he helped build and sell to Nationwide. Earlier, he served as chief marketing officer at Telebank, the first internet bank, where he helped raise over $500 million. His work has been covered in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Barron's, and CNBC. DPL is backed by Todd Boehly's Eldridge and Bob Diamond's Atlas Merchant Capital. Host Bio Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker with more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Show Description Do you want your business to grow faster? The DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer reveals how successful entrepreneurs and business leaders use strategic deals to accelerate growth. From large mergers and acquisitions to capital raising, joint ventures, strategic alliances, real estate deals, and more, this show discusses the full spectrum of deal-driven growth strategies. Get the confidence to pursue deals that will help your company scale faster. Related Episodes Episode 350 - When NOT to Take Venture Capital with Tom Dillon: Explore alternative funding sources when traditional VC doesn't fit your exit strategy. Episode 339 - Next-Gen Leadership and M&A: Why G2 Matters: Understand why developing Generation 2 leadership commands premium valuations. Episode 209 - M&A Talk with Leading RIA Aggregators and Integrators: Bob Oros of Hightower Advisors: Explore what aggregators look for in acquisition targets. Social Media Follow DealQuest Podcast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ Website: https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Follow David Lau: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lau-b6449b7/ Company: https://www.dplfp.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/dpl_fp Keywords/Tags s RIA M&A, capital raising, fee-based revenue, commission-free annuities, DPL Financial Partners, organic growth, enterprise value, hybrid advisor transition, RIA consolidation, private equity, venture capital, going public, IPO, exit strategy, insurance for RIAs, annuity platform, wealth management M&A, financial services, startup funding, institutional capital, valuation multiples, deal structures, business growth strategies, dealmaking
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A deranged Trump blames Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner for getting murdered. Ben riffs. Pedro Lira reports from Texas. Will Republicans pick up 5 congressional seats through gerrymandering? Or will their machinations work against them? What does it take to get rural Texans to vote Democratic? The dangers of pipe dreams. And a quick look at Crockett v Talarico in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Pedro is state director for the Texas Working Families Party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Eve gives an overview of current and future consumer trends where dairy can play a role. Functional foods, health and wellness, high protein foods, fermented and cultured foods, women's health, brain health, and aging are all part of the mix. (7:26)The panelists discuss the healthfulness of saturated fats, the resurgence of butter, milk's bioactive compounds, and how best to reach the public about the health benefits of dairy. (10:41)Eve talks about marketing to Gen Z consumers, who are motivated by novelty. How do we reimagine a food that's been here for thousands of years? What new ways can we talk about it? What ways can we optimize dairy science and research to show up in generative systems like ChatGPT? (20:34)The group then tackles the topic of lactose. Lactose and honey are the only two sugars not made by plants. Why is it lactose that is in the milk of mammals? Dr. Jiminez-Flores thinks lactose is a dark horse in dairy and we have much yet to discover about it. He notes that some milk oligosaccharides are not digested by babies, but are used by bacteria in the development of a healthy microbiome. Dr. Lucy notes that dairy also contains peptides that have been found to reduce hypertension. The group also delves into how dairy products can be part of preventative health care. (23:53)Do consumers perceive dairy products to be minimally processed? Eve explains that dairy is perceived as a clean, fresh food. Given the current trend to reduce additives and food dyes, she sees potential for dairy food science innovation in this area. Dr. Aldrich talks about the glycemic index of lactose-free milk. (38:13)The panelists agree that dairy has a great upcycling story to tell. Converting fiber into milk and meat and feeding non-human grade byproducts are just two examples. Eve notes that younger consumers care about sustainability, but there's a huge “say-do” gap: 76% of North American consumers identify as caring about conscious and sustainable practices, but less than 40% actually act on those values when making purchases. The panel also notes that whey is another great upcycling story. Dr. Jiminez-Flores emphasizes how important consumer trust in science and research is, and how we are currently experiencing a loss of that trust. (45:48)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (1:01:01)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table. If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.
House hacking in Colorado just paid off for 30-year-old Carly Caprio. She’s living for free in a Lakewood fourplex after completing her fourth house hack in 2025. Even better? When she moves out next year, this property will generate over $2,500 in monthly profit while she continues building her portfolio toward early retirement. Chris Lopez sits down with Carly Caprio, one of the most disciplined house hackers in Colorado, alongside regular panelists Jeff White (Envision Advisors) and Troy Howell (Nova Home Loans). Carly’s journey started with a $17,500 first-time buyer grant that made her first townhouse purchase possible despite working a nonprofit job. Since then, she’s converted properties from 3 to 5 bedrooms and 5 to 6 bedrooms, navigated challenging tenants including paranoid relapses and 3am emergency calls, pivoted to Section 8 when needed, and most recently locked up an all-brick Lakewood fourplex for $849,500 with just 5% down. What makes Carly’s story particularly compelling is her rock-solid financial discipline. Troy Howell confirms she’s increased her savings dramatically between properties while maintaining zero car payments and living below her means. The result? She’s already matched her W2 income through rental cash flow and qualified for progressively larger properties without any salary increases. Her fourplex currently rents three units at $1,750 each while she lives for essentially free in the fourth unit. Once she moves out, the projected income jumps to $7,780 monthly against a $5,454 mortgage payment. Jeff White calls Carly his “Mount Rushmore” house hacker for good reason. She didn’t chase trendy strategies or overextend herself. Instead, she executed the same proven playbook four times, learning from each property and improving her systems. When faced with disastrous tenants (one who stood in doorways watching people sleep, another who drank two bottles of tequila and one bottle of vodka within 48 hours), she adapted her screening process and converted to Section 8 rather than quitting. When friends expressed fear about living with strangers, she demonstrated how to maintain control over tenant selection while building serious wealth. In This Episode We Cover: $17,500 first-time buyer grant that launched Carly’s 4-property portfolio Why 2-4 unit properties are easier to qualify for than single-family homes How debt-to-income improves with each house hack (no salary increase needed) Converting 3-bed townhouse to 5-bed using existing egress windows Managing terrible tenants and when to pivot from rent-by-room to Section 8 $849,500 Lakewood fourplex breakdown: 5% down, 6% rate, $1,750/unit rents Living free now vs $2,500 monthly profit when she moves out Financial discipline tactics that matched her W2 income in three years Why the first property is hardest and subsequent deals get easier Female investor perspectives on safety and building wealth through house hacking And So Much More! Carly’s story proves house hacking in Colorado isn’t dead despite 6% interest rates and higher property prices in 2025. With the right financing strategy, disciplined savings habits, and willingness to sacrifice short-term comfort for long-term wealth, reaching financial freedom in your 30s remains achievable. Whether you’re a woman considering your first house hack or an experienced investor looking for inspiration, Carly’s methodical approach and honest discussion of challenges offers a realistic roadmap. Watch the YouTube Video https://youtu.be/569rUnGaVmw Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction02:33-Meet Carly: 30 Years Old, 4 House Hacks, Financial Freedom Achieved05:21– Finding Her First Property in Just 2 Showings06:44 – Wild Tenant Stories: Relapses, Paranoia, and 3AM Calls 09:30 – Pivoting to Section 8 Strategy 10:35– Property #4: The Lakewood Fourplex at $849,50012:15 – Qualifying Power: Why 2-4 Units Beat Single Family15:17 – Deal Breakdown18:43 – First 6 Weeks: Smooth Operations, Tenant Transition, Paying in Cash20:48 – Long-Term Vision Including Early Retirement and Moving to Colombia21:44 – Advice for Female Real Estate Investors25:24 – How Carly Matched Her W2 Income in Under 3 Years28:00 – First-Time Buyer Grants: $17,500 Free Money That Changed Everything29:14 – The Truth About House Hacking: First One’s Hardest, Then It Gets Easier Connect with our Guests: Carly Caprio: carly.caprio@gmail.com Jeff White: jeff@envisionrea.com Troy Howell: troy.howell@novahomeloans.com LinkedIn: Troy Howell Website: https://www.novahomeloans.com/loan-officer/troy-howell/ Who is Nova Home Loans? For over 40 years, we've been focused on helping homeowners find the perfect loan to fit their financial needs and personal goals. Working with NOVA is a personalized experience from initial application to final loan closing and beyond. We will be with you every step of the way toward successful homeownership. Start working with NOVA & Troy Howell today! NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION, DBA NOVA HOME LOANS NMLS 3087/ EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY/8055 EAST TUFTS AVENUE, SUITE 101/DENVER, CO
If your podcast isn't bringing in more listeners month over month, the problem usually isn't your content. It's the invisible leaks inside your podcast funnel that no one's taught you how to find yet. And in this episode, we're changing that. I'm walking you through the exact steps to diagnose where listeners are dropping off inside your show from the moment they first see your podcast to the moment they decide whether or not to follow, return, or buy. You'll also learn how to measure the three decisions listeners make as they move through your show, and pinpoint the one that needs attention first.So if you want a clear, data-backed way to understand where your podcast is losing listeners (and how to fix it STAT), hit play and let's dive in.4:49 – Content Problem or Traffic Problem? Here's How to Tell5:22 – What Your Retention Rate Actually Tells You About Your Episodes9:36 – The Gatekeeper Mistake That Costs You New Listeners14:10 – A Simple Way to Pressure-Test Your Podcast Messaging for Clarity20:10 – The Podcast Health Score That Shows You What to Fix FirstOther Episodes You'll Love: Q + A | My Podcast Isn't Converting. Help!3 Cover Art Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were MakingHow to Choose a Bingeworthy Name for Your PodcastHow to Turn Your Podcast Description Into a Listener MagnetNot Getting Listens? It Could Be Your Episode TitlesSteal My High-Converting Episode FrameworkHow Long Should Your Episodes Be? The Answer Might Surprise You→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7USupport the showLiked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a positive review. Take the Podcast Health Score™ to see exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan that shows you what to fix first. Want to be coached on-air? Join the On-Air Coaching waitlist for a chance to get your podcast questions answered in real time. Want deeper podcasting support? Apply for the PodLaunch® Accelerator and get expert guidance tailored to your specific podcasting goals. Email us at hello@podlaunchhq.com to learn more. Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunchHQ.com ©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
Keeping it Real Podcast • Chicago REALTORS ® • Interviews With Real Estate Brokers and Agents
Karina Chavez shares her journey from working with her father to transforming motels into affordable housing in Albuquerque. Karina shares how her commitment to honesty, client care, and local involvement has built a thriving, referral-based business. Karina also offers practical advice for agents about adapting to change and building authentic relationships. Check out D.J.’s Listing Reviewer here. If you'd prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Karina Chavez can be reached at 505-220-7781 and Chavezteamabq@gmail.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.
ProjectME with Tiffany Carter – Entrepreneurship & Millionaire Mindset
**LAST CHANCE** Join my famous Project ME Posse Business & Money Coaching Membership HERE {BIGGEST Black Friday Sale Ever!} If your content suddenly stopped converting this year, you're not imagining it. In 2025, social media engagement dropped across every major platform and buyer behavior shifted dramatically. Instagram's median engagement rate fell to around 0.36 percent, and even high-performing accounts noticed lower reach and slower response. In this episode, Tiffany Carter breaks down the real reasons your content isn't landing anymore. You'll learn why old formulas stopped working, why your audience feels so quiet, and how buyer psychology changed in 2025 and 2026. This is not about posting more or forcing yourself to hustle. It's about understanding the energetic and strategic shifts happening online and adjusting your message to match the current climate. RESOURCES MENTIONED: BIGGEST SALE EVER {Last Chance} Join the famous ProjectME Posse Business & Money Coaching Membership HERE !!LAST CHANCE!! to work with me at this level: My Exclusive 2-Month Private Business Coaching Program APPLY HERE (*serious applicants only please) CONNECT WITH TIFF: Tiffany on Instagram @projectme_with_tiffany Tiffany on TikTok @projectme_with_tiffany Tiffany on YouTube: ProjectME TV Tiffany's FREE Abundance Email Community: JOIN HERE > The Secret Posse Inside this episode you will learn: • Why engagement dropped and what buyers actually need before they trust you • The types of content that no longer convert in a saturated, cautious-buyer space • How to rebuild connection and safety in the first few seconds of your content • The messaging shifts that make your posts, videos, and emails feel clear, grounded, and relevant to today's audience • How to prepare your content for a stronger, more aligned 2026 This episode lays the foundation for resetting your strategy and creating content that actually converts again. If you've felt invisible or stagnant, this will help you understand what changed and what to do next.