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ASX 200 finished up 75 points at 8542 (0.9%) close but no cigar. CBA became the first $300bn market cap stock on the ASX. Not surprisingly a new record, the Big Bank Basket up another 1.3% to $282.44. WBC the best of the bunch, up 1.5% with MQG up 1.5% and GQG lifting 4.3%. REITs also firmed GMG up 0.7% on data centre demand. Retail stocks also in demand following lacklustre GDP numbers and hopes fro more rate cuts. LOV romped 9.1% higher as Mark McInnes joined as deputy chair. JBH up 2.1% and HVN up 3.0% with travel and fast-food stocks rallying too. Defensives sold down as WOL, COL and TLS fell slightly, tech gained a little, WTC up 1.1% and TNE up 1.4% with the All-Tech Index up 0.9%. In resources BHP up 1.0% with FMG rising 1.6% as iron ore found some strength in Singapore. Gold miners sold down, EVN down 2.7% with GMD off 2.8% and SPR losing 0.9%. Uranium stocks spurted higher on Meta moves in US to shore up nuclear power deals, Lithium also saw buyers return, PLS up 5.7% and LTR rising 6.1% with MIN doing well, up 9.2%. Oil and gas better with CRN sorting some liquidity issues out, up 38.1%. In corporate news, MYX was issued with the scheme termination notice falling 5.3%, IEL fell another 2.6% after the 48% loss yesterday, and PBH had an upgraded bid of 120c. On the economic front, GDP came in below expectation at 0.2%. Asian markets firmed, Japan up 0.8%, HK up 0.6% and China up 0.5% 10-year yields steady at 4.25%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Rational thinking might drive economics, but emotional behavior drives decisions. And no one understands that better than Dan Ariely, author of Predictably Irrational, a book that's reshaped our assumptions about how people make decisions.In this episode, we're unpacking key lessons from Dan Ariely's work with the help of our special guest, Leslie Alore, SVP of Marketing at Flexera.Together, we explore what B2B marketers can learn from setting the right expectations, why fewer choices close more deals, and how the power of “free” and fear of loss can drive serious retention.About our guest, Leslie AloreAs the SVP of Marketing, Leslie Alore leads Flexera's marketing strategy with an aim to create great experiences and outcomes for our customers.Her passion for people and technology—combined with more than 15 years of marketing leadership in the tech space—has established her as a successful, results-driven executive who enables teams to do their best work.Prior to joining Flexera, Leslie served as the Global SVP of Lifecycle Marketing at Ivanti. Before that, she held various marketing, operations and GTM strategy roles at Iron Mountain. Leslie is an active speaker and mentor in the GTM community, and has been recognized among “Top Women in Marketing” by Ragan Communications and “Women of the Channel” by CRN.Leslie holds a BBA in Management, and an MBA with a concentration in Strategic Leadership from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration.What B2B Companies Can Learn From Predictably Irrational:Set expectations to shape reality. Great marketing doesn't just reflect value, it creates the conditions for it. Leslie highlights how expectations shape reality. When buyers believe something is good, they interpret every detail through that lens. This isn't about manipulation, it's about clarity and consistency. Leslie says, “The effect of expectations… believing beforehand something is good, therefore it will be or the reverse.” So stop hoping your audience connects the dots. Tell them what to expect, then deliver on it. Perception isn't a bonus, it's the foundation.Shrink your options to speed the decision. Too many options stall progress. The paradox of choice tells us more isn't better, it's paralyzing. Leslie urges marketers to curate the path forward: “You actually want to give people fewer options and take control of the options that they see.” Don't just join the shortlist, define it. When you narrow the frame, you speed up the decision for your customers. Turn “free” into staying power with loss aversion. There's magic in “free,” but the real power lies in what people fear losing. Once someone uses your product, whether it's a freemium tool or an ungated resource, they've invested. Now there's skin in the game. Leslie puts it simply, “People will overvalue something that's free and ignore kind of the trade-off costs associated. And loss is psychologically painful. We don't want to lose that, which we already have.” Whether you offer software, content, or services, create early wins. Then make the cost of leaving feel higher than the cost of staying.Quotes*“ There's many organizations that lean into that power of positivity…What's very interesting is that consumer brands do this a lot very, very well. B2B organizations tend to do almost the opposite. They tend to lean more into FUD. And that's a harder road to tread.”*“ If you're an organization that is selling software, the software is designed to provide a business outcome. It's designed to solve a business problem. Instead of focusing on, here's the business problem. Doesn't that suck for you? You can say, ‘here's the solution.*“You have the power, you can feel confident about your ability to achieve X, Y, Z because you've solved this problem.' It's saying the same thing, but orienting it in a positive way and being very, very, very consistent in that message. Beat that drum over and over and over again.”*“ Narrow down the competitive options for them. Your sales process will move faster. You will be able to take better control of the narrative if you say, ‘this is us and these are the two other vendors that look like us. And here's why we are different and better, and here's what you can expect from these guys.' And that doesn't mean saying negative things about them. It's just highlighting your strengths and your virtues.”*“People are willing to accept trade-offs for something that is perceived to be free…This is the exact reason that PLG, product-led growth, is so powerful. Because if you can get people in the door with some sort of freemium offering, people will actually work harder to do the legwork to get a free product to work and interact with it, than they might be willing to put in for something that they have to go pay for. And then once they have it and they've put in the work, they don't wanna lose it.”Time Stamps[00:55] Meet Leslie Alore, SVP of Marketing at Flexera[00:56] Why Predictably Irrational?[02:20] The Role of SVP of Marketing at Flexera[02:47] Understanding Predictably Irrational[09:56] B2B Marketing Lessons from Predictably Irrational[37:49] Cognitive Dissonance in Buying Behavior[42:17] Emotional Marketing in B2B[46:18] Final Thoughts and TakeawaysLinksConnect with Leslie on LinkedInLearn more about FlexeraAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Head of Production). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise.
CRN Australia has been re-launched and Editor Athina Mallis joins Influencing Insider on Thursday, May 8th 1 pm to discuss everything CRN, including:What channel topics are the CRN team interested in?How has the first month gone for the relaunched CRN Australia title”How does the CRN Australia team engage with PR pitches?About Athina MallisAthina Mallis is no stranger to the tech/channel industry, having previously worked at Which-50 Media and as a senior journalist and Editor at Digital Nation, and was also the final Editor-In-Chief of Gizmodo Australia before its closure. She has covered topics including consumer tech, the channel, B2B, and digital transformation, among many others. About CRN Australia CRN Australia has recently been re-launched by global owners of the title, The Channel Company, after leasing the name to Nextmedia. CRN Australia covers the channel's latest trends, topics, and news within the channel space.
This week's newsmaker, Yukti Choudhury, Director of Clinical Development at HistoIndex, joins Roger Green to discuss FibroSIGHT, a new HistoIndex service that allows clinicians to use HistoIndex's Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) technology and analytics to determine specific CRN fibrosis level for patients with inconclusive NIT results. One reason FibroSIGHT is worthy of attention: This is the first time an in-depth analysis of clinical trial biopsy results is being placed at the service of clinical treatment. Another reason: Yukti states that demand for this technique could equal 163,000 cases this year, rising to one million by 2028. The interview starts with Yukti sharing information on her own academic and commercial background and how she came to this role. She describes FibroSIGHT, a service that will provide a highly accurate CRN fibrosis level for patients whose NIT results suggest no clear or consistent finding. Yukti provides practical cues on ordering the test and its reimbursement. Roger shares his long-standing respect for SHG and the clarity it produces. He notes the economic benefit of determining whether a patient has F2 fibrosis, which is indicated for pharmacotherapy, vs.F1, which is not indicated. He sees clear benefit in this analysis. Roger goes on to express concern that any option requiring more biopsies will reduce the number of patients treated, particularly if having this tool encourages payers to require a biopsy as a prerequisite to treatment. He asks whether, over time, HistoIndex might be able to develop a companion analytic to improve these estimates without requiring biopsy.
00:00:00 - Surf's Up: Season 6 Episode 3Surfing the MASH Tsunami continues its coverage of the AASLD Emerging Trends Conference on MASLD, MetALD and ALD. This week, the panelists focus on what studies on bariatric surgery and drugs in development can tell us about future treatment and explore some clinical trial questions. Our newsmaker, HistoIndex Director of Clinical Development Yukti Choudhury, introduces us to FibroSIGHT, which provides clinicians with highly precise biopsy analysis. Finally, our expert, Global Liver Institute Vice President, Liver Programs Jeff McIntyre, discusses the implications of recent US government job cuts on future MASH treatment options and patient care.00:04:35 - IntroductionHost Roger Green briefly describes this episode's three sections and one key lesson from each.00:05:45 - Roundtable: Highlights from the AASLD Emerging Trends Conference, Part 3This portion of our Emerging Trends Conference Roundtable looks at how therapy might evolve over time. Aleksander Krag starts by discussing a presentation on what we can learn from bariatric surgery in terms of fibrosis reduction and why pharmacotherapies work (or not). He envisions a day where we have multiple treatment options and understanding how each works for specific types of patients, leading to robust, cost-effective, patient-specific treatment algorithms. Alex Lalos describes how presentations on FGF-21s in advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis have whetted his appetite and Jenn Jones asks questions regarding ALD patient trial selection and assignment and clinical endpoints for cirrhosis trials. 00:16:55 - Newsmakers: FibroSIGHT Brings Clinical Trial Analytics to Clinical Practice Use of BiopsyYukti Choudhury, Director of Clinical Development at HistoIndex, joins Roger Green to discuss FibroSIGHT, a new HistoIndex service that allows clinicians to use HistoIndex's Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) technology to determine specific CRN fibrosis level for patients with inconclusive NIT results. Yukti states that demand for this technique could equal 163,000 cases this year and rising to one million by 2028. She provides practical cues on ordering the test and its reimbursement. Roger shares his long-standing respect for SHG and the clarity it produces. He notes the economic benefit of determining whether a patient has F2 fibrosis, which is indicated for pharmacotherapy, vs.F1, which is not indicated. He sees clear benefit, but expresses concern that any option requiring more biopsies will reduce the number of patients treated.00:41:49 - Patient Advocate and Policy Expert Jeff McIntyre Discusses the Implications of FA/NIH Job Cuts on MASLD Patient CareGlobal Liver Institute Vice President, Liver Programs Jeff McIntyre joins Roger to discuss the April 1 job reductions at the FDA, explore implications for the entire MASLD community, and to ask what patients can and should do. Jeff and Roger note that the job changes will create significant uncertainty and probably reduce the government's ability to respond to future health crises. Jeff notes former FDA Commissioner Rob Califf's comment that the FDA as we know it "is dead," and that we have little idea what the future holds. According to Jeff, patients need to become even more vigilant self-advocates and also seek the guidance and support they need from patient advocacies. Finally, the conversation turns to discuss FibroSIGHT. Jeff describes FibroSIGHT as "exactly where we should be and should not be at the same time," a technology that takes a large step forward in understanding and patient support, but one that ties us to biopsy as a standard for clinical care. Jeff and Roger agree this issue will play out over the coming years. 01:09:18 - Business ReportRoger thanks listeners quoting a letter from one of them, and describes the next round of episodes.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has for many years been evaluating emerging nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, as part of technology innovation efforts aimed at developing the energy system of the future. TVA—the largest public power provider in the U.S., serving more than 10 million people in parts of seven states—currently operates seven reactors at three nuclear power plants: Browns Ferry, Sequoyah, and Watts Bar. Meanwhile, it's also been investing in the exploration of new nuclear technology by pursuing small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Clinch River Nuclear (CRN) site in Tennessee. “TVA does have a very diverse energy portfolio, including the third-largest nuclear fleet [in the U.S.],” Greg Boerschig, TVA's vice president for the Clinch River project, said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. “Our nuclear power plants provide about 40% of our electricity generated at TVA. So, this Clinch River project and our new nuclear program is building on a long history of excellence in nuclear at the Tennessee Valley.” TVA completed an extensive site selection process before choosing the CRN site as the preferred location for its first SMR. The CRN site was originally the site of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor project in the early 1980s. Extensive grading and excavation disturbed approximately 240 acres on the project site before the project was terminated. Upon termination of the project, the site was redressed and returned to an environmentally acceptable condition. The CRN property is approximately 1,200 acres of land located on the northern bank of the Clinch River arm of the Watts Bar Reservoir in Oak Ridge, Roane County, Tennessee. The CRN site has a number of significant advantages, which include two existing power lines that cross the site, easy access off of Tennessee State Route 58, and the fact that it is a brownfield site previously disturbed and characterized as a part of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor project. The Oak Ridge area is also noted to have a skilled local workforce, including many people familiar with the complexities of nuclear work. “The community acceptance here is really just phenomenal,” said Boerschig. “The community is very educated and very well informed.” TVA began exploring advanced nuclear technologies in 2010. In 2016, it submitted an application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for an Early Site Permit for one or more SMRs with a total combined generating capacity not to exceed 800 MW of electricity for the CRN site. In December 2019, TVA became the first utility in the nation to successfully obtain approval for an Early Site Permit from the NRC to potentially construct and operate SMRs at the site. While the decision to potentially build SMRs is an ongoing discussion as part of the asset strategy for TVA's future generation portfolio, significant investments have been made in the Clinch River project with the goal of moving it forward. OPG has a BWRX-300 project well underway at its Darlington New Nuclear Project site in Clarington, Ontario, with construction expected to be complete by the end of 2028. While OPG is developing its project in parallel with the design process, TVA expects to wait for more design maturity before launching its CRN project. “As far as the standard design is concerned, we're at the same pace, but overall, their project is about two years in front of ours,” said Boerschig. “And that's by design—they are the lead plant for this effort.” In the meantime, there are two primary items on TVA's to-do list. “Right now, the two biggest things that we have on our list are completing the standard design work, and then the construction permit application,” Boerschig said, noting the standard design is “somewhere north of 75% complete” and that TVA's plan is to submit the construction permit application “sometime around mid-year of this year.”
Najnovija epizoda podkasta pod zaštitom Međunarodnog PEN centra "Dobar loš zao" stigla je u vaše mobilne telefone, laptopove i ostale pametne aparate. U prvom delu emisije Nenad Kulačin i Marko Vidojković setili su se Vukašina Crnčevića, analizirali su provod naprednjaka u Nišu, zapitali se da li je Kralj Obrva spreman za tetoviranje u zatvoru, a uradili su i redovnu psihičku analizu gospodina Vućića. Gost je član predsedništva pokreta SRCE, kapetan bojnog broda i vojni analitičar, Petar Bošković! Kapetan Bošković izneo je svoje mišljenje o situaciji u vojsci i drugim službama bezbednosti, detaljno je objasnio kako su organizovane režimske parapolicijske i paravojne formacije, obrazložio je predlog opozicije o vladi narodnog poverenja, a ima i jasnu viziju kako će se sve ovo završiti. Uz to, uporedio je kako je bilo raditi u Upravi za odnose sa javnošću pod Vućićem, Vulinom i Šutanovcem. U Magarećem kutku shvatićete da se u DLZ skoro uopšte ne psuje u odnosu na neke druge. Autori vas mole, da bi DLZ opstao, pretplatite se na patreon.com/ucutatinecemo ili pošaljite svoju donaciju na PayPal dlz.istern@gmail.com
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Jacob and Tommy talking Chiefs with Dan Israel from CRN. Dan is in New Orleans for a hectic but fun week.
Sandra Antoun, a remarkable force in the world of IT sales, graces our show today with her inspiring story of transition from teaching children with autism to conquering the tech sales arena. Her journey emphasizes the importance of organization, consistency, and resilience—a trifecta for anyone aiming to climb the career ladder. Sandra shares her insights on the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and compliance in IT services, shedding light on how to communicate technical solutions in an accessible manner. Her experiences underscore the value of adaptability and genuine relationship-building across industries. Our discussion takes a deeper dive into the realm of sales leadership, where Sandra shares her strategies for managing a sales team and navigating the pressures of being the lone salesperson in a company. We explore the significance of personality assessments in hiring decisions and the unique strengths women bring to sales roles, particularly in a male-dominated tech environment. Sandra's narrative is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and the critical need for diversity in hiring practices. Her insights aim to inspire future generations of women eager to make their mark in sales. In our final segment, Sandra delves into the art of empathy and strategic goal setting, key elements for thriving in sales and marketing. We discuss the power of relationships and networking in discovering hidden talents, along with the strategy of setting ambitious, long-term goals. Emphasizing the necessity of focus and flexibility, Sandra offers practical advice on avoiding distractions and making incremental changes to stay aligned with core objectives. As we wrap up, the conversation highlights the importance of leveraging CRM tools for business success, and we encourage listeners to connect with Sandra for more of her expert guidance. Sandra Antoun, Chief Marketing Officer at Vintage IT Services in Austin, Texas, has driven the company's growth for over 15 years through strategic leadership and a commitment to delivering innovative IT solutions. Her expertise in managed IT services, cloud solutions, and customer relationship management has helped foster enduring partnerships and improve customer retention. Recognized as a leader in the IT channel, Sandra has earned accolades such as CRN's Women of the Channel (2023), Sales Executive of the Year, and the Power 100 Award (2024). Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges, Sandra remains dedicated to empowering businesses with tailored, secure, and efficient IT solutions. Quotes: "If you can sell one thing, you can probably sell another. It's about nurturing relationships and being human through the process." "AI has been non-stop, but compliance is a part of that. As AI grows, we need to determine how to adopt it internally and set policy use cases around it." "The three things that have driven my success are being organized, consistent, and not taking things personally. It's about effort and moving on." "The unique strengths women bring to sales roles are invaluable, especially in male-dominated industries like tech. We need to inspire future generations." Links: Sandra's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-antoun-082b1b14/ Vintage IT Services - https://vintageits.com Get this episode and all other episodes of Sales Lead Dog at https://empellorcrm.com/salesleaddog
Send us a textWhat if Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could be the job creator of the century? Buckle up for a hilarious yet thought-provoking exploration of this bold idea as we dissect the potential economic impact of AGI development alongside Chris, who aspires to up his Blue Sky game inspired by his brother Tim. We dive into compelling articles like the one from CRN, spotlighting Palo Alto Networks' maneuver to streamline their product offerings into a singular platform akin to the Apple ecosystem. This opens up the age-old debate about vendor lock-in, and we can't help but chuckle at the similarities with Cisco's approach. We'll also navigate through the labyrinth of product names, specifically Palo Alto's Prisma, and the challenges of achieving true platform integration.Cloud security is a jungle of acronyms and complexity, but fear not—we've got our machetes ready! Join us as we untangle the web of CSPM, CNAP, CIEM, and CASB, piecing together the puzzle of multi-cloud environments highlighted by a Fortinet report. While we question some of the report's methodologies, it undeniably underscores a trend towards centralized security dashboards. With businesses of all sizes grappling with diverse cloud security challenges, we set the stage for an upcoming segment about our own company's stance in this arena. Expect a mix of skepticism, humor, and serious conversation as we navigate this intricate landscape.Finally, we journey into the realm of AGI and job creation, challenging the narrative of inevitable AI-driven job losses. We speculate on the logistics behind such job creation, pondering the international AI race, and throwing in some humor about genetically modified apples for good measure. We wrap up with some playful banter about Tim's personal details and offer heartfelt thanks to our listeners. We hope you subscribe, follow us on social media, and visit our website for the full scoop. Our discussion is as juicy as a genetically modified apple, and you won't want to miss a bite!Wake up babe, a new apple just dropped:https://www.kissabel.com/Check out the Fortnightly Cloud Networking Newshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1fkBWCGwXDUX9OfZ9_MvSVup8tJJzJeqrauaE6VPT2b0/Visit our website and subscribe: https://www.cables2clouds.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cables2cloudsFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cables2clouds/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cables2cloudsMerch Store: https://store.cables2clouds.com/Join the Discord Study group: https://artofneteng.com/iaatj
We traveled to Washington, D.C., for an exclusive interview with Chaplain Houston of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Throughout his career, Chaplain Houston has guided hundreds of men to faith in Jesus. Now, thanks to the fulfillment of a prophetic word spoken over his life, he serves as the Head Chaplain of the FBOP. Don't miss his incredible story!Today we're introducing you to the Community Reentry Network (CRN) and the Federal Bureau of Prison's volunteering program. What's the CRN?The Community Reentry Network (CRN) is made up of over 3,500 faith-based organizations that offer everything from prayer to legal services to returning citizens. Listen to this interview with Chaplain Houston, national coordinator for the CRN, where he talks about the power you can bring this community. It's a great opportunity to open your doors. https://crn.reentry.gov/crn/s/Volunteer with the FBOPYou can also share your strength with men and women while they're still in custody. Federal prison has over 200 volunteer programs listed on their official Inside Influence site – all you have to do is find one that speaks to you and sign up.https://volunteer.reentry.gov/Volunteer/s/opportunity-search?utm_medium=partner&utm_term=opportunities&utm_source=gbb_emailblastConnect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine
We're back with part-two of our discussion with Jill Aitoro, SVP for Content Strategy at CyberRisk Alliance where we pick the conversation up on privacy today and efforts by big tech and government to protect sensitive information. We also dive into the slippery slope of consumer apps and health information used for convenience and, for some, entertainment and the realization of how that information could be shared and used by third parties in the coming decades. (And the check boxes you might mindlessly click today could come back to haunt you.) Jill Aitoro, senior vice president of content strategy for CyberRisk Alliance She has more than 20 years of experience editing and reporting on technology, business and policy. Prior to joining CRA, she worked at Sightline Media as editor of Defense News and executive editor of the Business-to-Government Group. She previously worked at Washington Business Journal and Nextgov, covering federal technology, contracting and policy, as well as CMP Media's VARBusiness and CRN and Penton Media's iSeries News. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e315
Jill Aitoro, SVP for Content Strategy at CyberRisk Alliance joins the podcast this week for a hot topics discussion across recent developments in the ongoing cyber war involving Ukraine, Russia and a supporting cast of many public and private entities including NATO, Microsoft, Lithuania and others. We also dive into recent exploits by China with social media microtargeting campaigns against rare earth mining companies and where their ‘playing the long game' implications could lead. Jill Aitoro, senior vice president of content strategy for CyberRisk Alliance She has more than 20 years of experience editing and reporting on technology, business and policy. Prior to joining CRA, she worked at Sightline Media as editor of Defense News and executive editor of the Business-to-Government Group. She previously worked at Washington Business Journal and Nextgov, covering federal technology, contracting and policy, as well as CMP Media's VARBusiness and CRN and Penton Media's iSeries News. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e314
Sports Daily: 12/17/24 Complete Show - Plenty of MNF reaction, Chiefs talk with CRN's Dan Israel, and even some MLB and NBA talk.
Sports Daily: 11/26/24 Complete Show - Jacob and Tommy prepare for the long weekend by talking Royals with Jaylon Thompson from the Kansas City Star, and Chiefs with CRN's Dan Israel.
The November 1st portal inspired us to do a cup jumping. What are we manifesting, and what are we getting rid of? Get our Halloween recap, gossip, a few rants, and more! Learn how to make the CRN bespoke cocktail, the 1.11 Elixir. Our Bougie Bible picks include a Boca tattoo salon and magic mushrooms.☎️ LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: +1 239-300-7276 ☎️
We're taking you back to 1993 and the gruesome murder of Bobby Kent, perpetrated by a group of his so-called “friends.” Why did they turn on him? Did anyone try to stop it? What happened to this band of teenage murderers? Learn how to make the CRN bespoke cocktail, The Betrayal. Our Bougie Bible picks include a super supplement and our favorite Bravo binge.☎️ LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: +1 239-300-7276 ☎️
What does it take to transition a multi-generational family business into new ventures while preserving its legacy? In Episode 107 of the Family Biz Show, we welcomed Ray Isaac, formerly of Isaac Heating and Cooling, now with Northwinds Services Group. Ray shares his journey of transitioning from a well-known family business in Rochester, New York, to exploring new opportunities. The episode delves into the complexities of managing a family business, the importance of maintaining a strong legacy, and the challenges of navigating transitions. Ray reflects on his early experiences working in the family business, from cutting sheet metal as a child to eventually leading the company to significant growth. The conversation highlights the critical role of family values and legacy in business transitions. Ray discusses the importance of treating a family business as an equity business, emphasizing the need for clear boundaries between family and business roles. He shares insights into the process of being approached by private equity and the emotional and strategic considerations involved in such decisions. This episode underscores the significance of adaptability, strategic planning, and the enduring impact of family teachings and values in shaping the future of a business. Ray's story is a testament to the power of legacy and the potential for growth and innovation in family enterprises. Share this episode with other family business owners that might enjoy the show! -------- The content presented is for informational and educational purposes. The information covered and posted are views and opinions of the guests and not necessarily those of Osaic FA. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Osaic FA, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic FA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic FA. CRN-6996497-090924
Ever wondered what it takes to transform a family dream into a thriving business? In this episode of the Family Biz Show, Michael sits down with Connor and Dan Sullivan, the dynamic brother duo behind Bumpa's, a unique gastropub nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina. The Sullivans recount their bold leap from stable careers in finance and corporate real estate to the unpredictable world of hospitality. They share the intricate process of renovating a historic building, navigating the challenges of opening during a pandemic, and crafting a menu that pays homage to their roots with innovative offerings like build-your-own fry plates and the signature stag and boar burger. Throughout the conversation, the brothers emphasize the importance of a unified family vision, the lessons learned from preserving history, and the joy of creating a welcoming space that reflects their grandfather's legacy. This episode is a testament to the power of family collaboration and the courage to pursue one's passion against all odds. If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! -------- The content presented is for informational and educational purposes. The information covered and posted are views and opinions of the guests and not necessarily those of Osaic FA. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Osaic FA, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic FA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic FA. CRN-6992355-090624
Welcome to this episode of The Jeffers Brief on Contra Radio Network. Host John Jeffers reflects on his ten-year journey with the network, discussing the challenges, victories, and the future of CRN. Jeffers shares his thoughts on the evolving landscape of podcasting, the financial pressures, and the personal sacrifices involved in running the network. He candidly addresses the lack of sponsorship and listener support, expressing his frustration and disappointment. Jeffers also delves into the complexities of maintaining and growing a niche platform, touching upon the transition from prepping content to political and social commentary. Listeners are urged to consider the value of the content they enjoy and the importance of supporting independent media. Jeffers explores potential solutions, including sponsorship opportunities and listener contributions, to keep CRN alive and thriving. Tune in to hear his heartfelt appeal and the critical decisions that lie ahead for Contra Radio Network.
Welcome to this episode of The Jeffers Brief on Contra Radio Network. Host John Jeffers reflects on his ten-year journey with the network, discussing the challenges, victories, and the future of CRN. Jeffers shares his thoughts on the evolving landscape of podcasting, the financial pressures, and the personal sacrifices involved in running the network. He candidly addresses the lack of sponsorship and listener support, expressing his frustration and disappointment. Jeffers also delves into the complexities of maintaining and growing a niche platform, touching upon the transition from prepping content to political and social commentary. Listeners are urged to consider the value of the content they enjoy and the importance of supporting independent media. Jeffers explores potential solutions, including sponsorship opportunities and listener contributions, to keep CRN alive and thriving. Tune in to hear his heartfelt appeal and the critical decisions that lie ahead for Contra Radio Network. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contra-radio-network/support
Back to School Cyber Safety with Kyle Hanslovan | The Brett Allan Show Kyle Hanslovan, the visionary CEO and Founder of Huntress, a trailblazing cybersecurity firm valued at $1.5 billion. With a recent additional investment of 1.5 million, this puts them overvalued estimate. His humble beginnings as a cyber-warfare specialist in the Air Force quickly skyrocketed to his post as a National Security Agency Cyber Operator, and today he stands as the fearless leader powering Huntress in the fight against unethical hackers and national cyber attacks. His expertise transcends the typical cybersecurity narrative. He's not just about tech; he's about strategy, innovation, and the human element. With his bold insights and fearless approach to protecting digital landscapes, Kyle has earned recognition as one of CRN's "Top 100 Executives of 2023", “Top 25 Technology Disruptors” and EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024” We also cover the following topics! Ethical Hacking Safe Banking Safe Internet Browsing for Your Children Safe Gaming for Your Kids Are Private Browsers Reall Private? Is there such a thing as "Hollywood Leaks"? And much more! Connect with us on our website for more amazing conversations! www.brettallanshow.com Have you got some feedback? Let us know! openmicguest@gmail.com Follow us on social media! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebrettallanshow Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brettallanshow/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrettAllanShow/videos LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-allan-009458168/ Support the show! VENMO @-Brett-Allan-7 Cash App @brettallanshow74 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happened with CrowdStrike and how can we make sure that we avoid another catastrophe?Nikolay sits down with BJ Muse of Muse Umbrella to understand more. With extensive expertise in cyber liability engineering, BJ is the perfect guest to discuss the infamous CrowdStrike incident that caused the global outage that affected over 8 million Windows machines. Tune in to see how Nikolay and BJ break down what happened and complete an automated testing diagram that could have saved billions of dollars.
We're back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10's Chief Brand Evangelist, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10's newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level. Amazon is responsible for dangerous products sold on its site, federal agency rules https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/amazon-responsible-dangerous-products-sold-site-federal-agency-rules-rcna164309 Etsy Is Getting Loyalty Program for Its Most Dedicated Shoppers https://gizmodo.com/etsy-is-getting-loyalty-program-for-its-most-dedicated-shoppers-2000481536 AWS Outage Hits Amazon Services, Ring, Whole Foods, Alexa https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/2024/aws-outage-hits-amazon-services-ring-whole-foods-alex Amazon looks to reduce costs to compete more aggressively on price as consumer habits shift https://www.geekwire.com/2024/amazon-looks-to-reduce-costs-to-compete-more-aggressively-on-price/ Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns https://www.businessinsider.com/temus-office-besieged-chinese-suppliers-protesting-refund-policy-2024-7 New landing page in Sponsored Brands Grow brand impression share goal https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/grow-brand-impression-share-with-new-landing-page/ Scale your message with priority delivery using Prime Video programmatic guaranteed deals https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/scale-your-message-using-prime-video-programmatic-guaranteed-deals/ Harvest high performing targets with Target Promotion, now available for Sponsored Products advertisers in UCM ads console https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/target-promotion-for-sponsored-products/ This episode is jam-packed with news and insights to help you stay ahead in the competitive world of selling on Amazon, Walmart, and ecommerce! In this episode of the Weekly Buzz by Helium 10, Bradley covers: 00:50 - Amazon Recall Change 02:40 - New Bullet Point Rules 06:23 - Etsy Prime? 07:01 - Amazon Outage 07:43 - New Amazon Fees 09:50 - Amazon Cost Cutting 11:30 - Product Images Update 13:22 - On Time Delivery Policy 15:42 - Temu Sellers Gone Wild 17:38 - Labor Day Sale 18:16 - FBA Capacity Fees 19:51 - New Sponsored Brand Page 21:24 - Prime Video Ads 22:03 - Keyword Harvesting 24:04 - Sellerfest Online Event ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On Youtube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Transcript Bradley Sutton: Amazon is changing its bullet point requirements. There is yet another new fee that Amazon sellers are going to have to pay. Temu sellers in China storm the Temu offices in protest. This and more on today's Weekly Buzz. How cool is that? Pretty cool, I think. Hello everybody, and welcome to another episode of the Series Sellers Podcast by Helium 10. I'm your host, Bradley Sutton, and this is the show. That is our Helium 10 Weekly Buzz, where we give you a rundown of all the news stories that are going on in the Amazon, Walmart and e-commerce world. Let's see what's buzzing. Today might be a first. There's so much news today. I think there might be a total of 14 or possibly more news articles that affect e-commerce sellers out there. So a very abnormal week. Let's go ahead and hop right into it. Bradley Sutton: The first news story that we're going to talk about today is from NBC News and it is entitled Amazon is responsible for dangerous products sold in its site. Federal agency rules, all right. So the Consumer Product Safety Commission is classifying Amazon, it says, as a distributor of the product and therefore bears legal responsibility for a recall. You know, in the past Amazon kind of like had this stance where they're like hey, we're not the sellers. It's third party sellers. You know like we'll do what we can to keep customers safe, but we're not the ones who are responsible for it. But now this ruling says that Amazon has to notify customers about and remove products deemed dangerous that it sells through its website. Federal regulators ruled on Tuesday, all right. So basically it's saying that, hey, amazon bears legal responsibility for product recalls, even if they are sold by us. You know, third party sellers. I guess there was a few years ago, three years ago, there was about 400,000 products sold that had faulty carbon monoxide alarms and and flammable children's pajamas, that's. I shouldn't laugh at that. But that's like who? Who is selling flammable children's pajamas? Like what kind of quality control are you guys doing? And flammable hairdryer, and they're subject to this order. But you know Amazon says it's already removed and notified customers about it. But anyways, you know like this might seem like, hey, we're not selling flammable pajamas, what does this have to do with me? But you know if this requires a lot more procedures or things that Amazon is going to have to do, well, you know there's costs that come with that and we might see some of the cost of that. Now, on the flip side. You know, let's say, there are sellers from other countries, like factories that are are selling, you know, not high quality things that are dangerous. Now it looks like maybe Amazon might take a more proactive approach and so you know, hey, this could help Amazon sellers long term. Bradley Sutton: Next article is going to Seller Central. Spend a little bit of time on this one because this is interesting. I think a lot of sellers are going to find this important and it's entitled Review Updated Bullet Point Requirements to Optimize your Listing. All right, so effective in a couple of weeks, on August 15, 2024,. It says Amazon is updating its bullet point requirements. All right, so we announced this a long time ago, actually, where it was for hardline. Now it says here that the main points is restriction of special characters, emojis and some phrases such as refund related guarantees. Now, supposedly, you know like Amazon a while back said no more emojis, but we haven't seen that policed too much. So now that it's kind of like coming out with it a little bit in a more official capacity, perhaps like could this mean that you know, listings might start getting suppressed, or things like that. Well, let's read on here. Other thing is it says is that one change is you're going to have guidance to help you create high quality bullet points that are clear and concise. Bradley Sutton: All right, now here's the thing. They're going to use AI to help optimize listing quality. They're going to remove non-compliant content and use AI to generate compliant, high quality bullet points. Supposedly they're going to share these with you for review before published. But again, this is kind of like something like before. We talked about how Amazon has image requirements, we're going to talk about that later and then, if you're not meeting the requirements, amazon could go in there and change your images. They can go in there and change your title, and then you're kind of stuck with that. So, buyer beware now, hey us. Or seller beware. I guess I should say, if you're a seller, who's kind of like towing the line and then using emojis or using things that you shouldn't. Potentially this kind of like policy might state that, hey, you're giving Amazon the right to go in there and put some AI thing or put what it thinks is valid, and in the past, when Amazon does that, you know, be it with images or be it with titles, once that happens, it's like you can't change it back, right. So it's kind of a serious thing Now that article that was in your seller central dashboard. Bradley Sutton: It says hey, don't put a sense, don't put N a or not applicable or not eligible or TBD or copy pending. Don't do any of that. It says don't use phrases such as eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, ecologically friendly antibacterial made from bamboo I didn't realize. Made from bamboozle. I have a bamboo brand. I didn't realize. Made from bamboo. I have a bamboo brand. I didn't realize that that's not allowed. Made from soy or contained soy. You can't say hey, if not satisfied, send it back. Full refund, unconditional guarantee with no limit, not allowed to say those things. Obviously no company information there, no repetition. Bradley Sutton: It says and then you have to include at least three bullet points as far as character limits, as hey, uh, use more than 10 characters but less than 255, uh characters. So something to think about. Like, uh, you might want to do an audit on your listings. Make sure that you're compliant instead of like just taking the chance that you know Amazon might just slap you on the wrist and you can just remove your emojis or something later on. So curious, what do you the wrist and you can just remove your emojis or something later on. So I'm curious, are you guys going to just take this seriously, or maybe think that's kind of like their image requirements where Amazon doesn't enforce it too much, or hey, they've been saying bullet points, no emojis for years and I've been able to get away with it. What are you going to do? Are you going to keep going or are you going to actually change it this time? Let me know in the comments below. Bradley Sutton: Next article is from Gizmodo and it's entitled Etsy is getting a loyalty program for its most dedicated shopper. So this is going to be an invite only closed beta. It's going to cost $5 a month and kind of like. Makes me think of Walmart plus. You know Amazon prime target three, 60, where it's a membership buyer called Etsy insider. So it's not called Etsy Prime, but it's called Etsy Insider and it's going to offer exclusive benefits to buyers. So something very similar perhaps to what you guys know about Amazon Prime is now coming to Etsy. So is that going to increase sales, increase loyalty on the Etsy platform? Will be interesting to find out. Bradley Sutton: Next article is from CRN.com and it's entitled AWS outage has Amazon services, ring, whole foods and Alexa. Um, you know a lot of stuff in this article. Maybe doesn't, you think doesn't apply. But this is maybe what happened. Like how many of you guys out there, I saw a lot of message boards and groups where, talking about a few days ago, the seller central dashboard was glitching like crazy, you couldn't even get into your Amazon advertising, et cetera. So it probably is related to this. So I saw some people saying, hey, is it just me or you're not able to get your data? Well, it's no, it wasn't just you. There was this big outage that even affected whole foods, uh, supermarkets from Amazon. So don't worry, it looks like everything's back to normal. Uh, but you weren't the only one affected, if that was affecting you. Bradley Sutton: Next article, back to Seller Central Dashboard, and it's entitled Digital Service Fees Effective October 1st. So guess what, guys? We have got yet another set of fees, but it's not anything huge and it's because of some kind of regulation. So it says the Canadian government recently implemented a DST Digital Services Tax similar to those of the UK, France, Italy and Spain, and so on October 1st, we're going to start introducing a digital services fee to account for DST. Now, who does this apply to? All right, well, this DST rate is 2% in the UK, 3% in Canada, France, Italy and Spain. But it depends on the location of the buyer, the location of your business, et cetera. Bradley Sutton: So if you are a USA seller and you only sell in US, all right, so you're a US-based company and you're selling Amazon USA, you're not going to have to worry about any of this. All right, it's not going to apply. But if you sell in Amazon USA but your business is established in a country in which DST has been introduced UK, France, Spain, Canada now the sales in your Amazon USA store is going to apply to this DST fee. All right, so it is a 3% fee in the US store. Now you might be thinking 3%, good grief. Now that's crazy. If I'm already paying 15%, what? It's 18%? No, it's 3% of your Amazon seller fees. So if your seller fee is $2.25, like it is on a $15 item, you're paying only 7 cents more because it's 3% of that 225, as opposed to 3% of the 15. All right. And another example they gave here is if your product is in the UK, uh, that's going to be a 2% fee based on the Amazon fee, all right. So, so make sure to check your dashboard If you're not sure. Hey, is this going to apply to you? Um, you know, if you're outside of Canada and these other places, check the fee schedule in your dashboard for more information. But hey, it's not going to be a surprise if something is coming months from now and Amazon is giving everybody a heads up on it. Bradley Sutton: The next article here is from CRN.com and it's entitled Amazon looks to reduce costs to compete more aggressively on price as consumer habits shift. All right, so a lot of this was on their Q2 report. You know they actually had some. The shares of Amazon went down. But whenever you have these reports there's always some interesting tidbits that Amazon kind of like not leaks but mentions, and it kind of can give you insights into what their plan is in the future. And then one thing that Andy Jassy was saying is they're trying to make cost improvements, all right. And the thing that I thought affected sellers is. It says here Jassy said that the company will expand its use of automation and robots, continue to build out its same day delivery network Okay, great so far further regionalize its inbound network and strive for better inventory placement. He says it's going to enable faster speeds, more orders per box, and then here we go Fewer inventory transfers once items hit fulfillment centers. So that's the part that I liked. The other stuff, whether Amazon's using robots or not I don't know how that's going to affect me, but how many times have you had some inventory and all of a sudden it goes into transfer status or reserve status and then a lot of times that's because Amazon's having to move it around to different warehouses. Well, I think this is definitely going to help because the less you know, the more it kind of like you know distributes your inventory in a correct way and doesn't have to redistribute. Well, that's going to. That's going to help. You know your, your buyability, in my opinion, and how much you know units you have available to sellers or to buyers, and then you then it's going to help the shipping times as well. So let's see how this works out, if sellers are going to have an advantage because of these changes. Bradley Sutton: Our next article is going back to the Seller Central dashboard and it's entitled Update to how Product Detail Page Images Are Selected. So back in January on the Weekly Buzz, we had talked about how product details pages for hard lines product types are going to start displaying, potentially, images from multiple sellers. All right, now, in the coming months, this article says it's going to now include both soft lines and consumable products types. All right, and supposedly this is going to help increase sales. Um, but you know the they made a couple of tweaks to it since January. All right, they're going to prioritize brand owner images, thank goodness. All right. So if you're a brand registered owner, it's not like you're just going to automatically get your images removed. Um, and they're only going to use Amazon or brand registered sellers content If the required images are missing in the product detail page or to upgrade low quality content. Bradley Sutton: So this is what I talked about a little bit earlier, about what's going on, where sometimes, if Amazon says, hey, if you're not hitting our requirements on images, on title, on bullet points, we're going to step in and make necessary changes that we see fit. Now, again, this is the thing that I brought up like seven months ago, back in January. That I thought was super noteworthy, and they're reiterating it here. It says, as a reminder, each product detail page must have at least three required images one with the product on white background main image. One with a product in an environment that's what we call lifestyle images and one with product information such as dimensions or nutritional facts. This is an infographic. January was the first time I ever saw this where Amazon is basically saying you need a white background image, you need an infographic. January was the first time I ever saw this where Amazon is basically saying you need a white background image, you need an infographic and a lifestyle image. So they're reiterating that requirement. Now, you know, like three years ago you never, you only saw the white background image and the rest of the images could be whatever you wanted it. So, so make sure your images, guys, are in compliance. Bradley Sutton: All right, the next article back to the seller central dashboard. I mean, it seems like they they just seems like they just spit all these things out back to back to back 're going to have to maintain a 90% OTDR on time delivery rate. All right, I don't know what it was before. I mean, 90% seems pretty reasonable, like I thought it was a hundred percent that you pretty much had to do, but it's recommending that you actually do 95% according to this article. And obviously this does not apply at all to FBA, you know, because sellers aren't responsible for on-time delivery promises. Okay, now another thing is transit time settings. Now, before this September 25th date, on August 25th, the transit time requirements are going to be updated to match delivery capabilities of shipping services. So if you're shipping within the continental US you know that means that's not including Puerto Rico and Hawaii and Alaska you have to have a maximum transit time of only five days for standard and eight days for free economy shipping. Now this is interesting to me because I know some sellers who are doing FBM. You know, including myself. Bradley Sutton: You know maybe your initial reaction is like oh, this is going to be a pain in the neck. But remember what was announced in the Weekly Buzz a few weeks ago by Carrie about how Amazon might have like a Teemu-ish kind of like setup where Chinese sellers can ship directly within like eight to 10 days. Well, if that happens, who knows, maybe this is kind of like a protection for those of you shipping for full but fulfilled by merchant domestically, where you're going to have a guaranteed advantage over those Chinese direct shipping where you know the buyer is going to see five days delivery time, all right. So this five day delivery time, it's because Amazon's going to be displaying this as the as the shipping time for the product. And then if the Temu ish ones have like eight to 10 days, well, you, the Temu-ish ones have like eight to 10 days. Well, you know, this might help you know the buyability of your products. There's a lot more information here in this detailed article on your Seller Central dashboard, so make sure to check it out when you can. If you are an FBM seller, if you do 100% FBA, you can just go ahead and forget about that article, as it doesn't apply to you. Bradley Sutton: Now, speaking of Temu, this next article is kind of funny. Like sometimes, I think, amazon sellers, you know, like, especially when I read message boards, they get on the same page. They want to complain about the same thing of Amazon. Have you guys ever fantasized about or like thought about, let's all get together and let's like storm Amazon's headquarters not storm it, but, like you know, let's go there and let Bezos or let Jassy know how we feel and see if we can get up a meeting. Well, that might seem comical and like not realistic, but that is like literally what happened in Temu last week. All right, so this is an article for Business Insider and it says dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns. Now, 80 people got in the building. There's like 300 people this article says was protesting and then 80 of them actually were able to storm the building here and they're disgruntled. So I know we're kind of jealous of what's going on with Temu sellers. Man, how could we ever match the prices? But not all is rosy over there. So these Temu suppliers are upset that Temu is trying to recruit US-based sellers and they're also upset about the refund policy. Bradley Sutton: So if they ship something from China to the customer and the customer says you know what, I don't like this product, it looks like I didn't realize this. I've never bought one thing from Temu myself, but Temu just returns the money and they don't even have to return the product to the, the product to the customer. So, like the sellers are up in arms about this. One merchant said told this Chinese newspaper that he lost almost all of his profits when he was fined $400,000 for customer refunds and complaints. First of all, holy crap, if he profited $400,000, how much did he actually sell in the last you know a few months? But anyways, this is what's going on in Temu. Don't get any ideas, guys. I don't think if 300 of you tried to storm Amazon Seattle offices that 80 are going to get through. Pretty sure Amazon has got some pretty tight security over here. Bradley Sutton: All right. Next article, again going back to Seller Central. It's not necessarily a prime day, but there is going to be a special Labor Day sale that Amazon is going to have. All right, it's actually entitled Labor Day sale and this is going to begin August 26th and runs through September 3rd. All right, so right. There's going to be deals that you can offer and these are time bound promotional offers and go to advertising, go to deals hit, create new deals and then select the week of the 26th and then that's going to go ahead and see if you're eligible to be able to have a special Labor Day sale deal. All right, the next article is for the last time, I believe again going back to Seller Central Dashboard, and this is an article about peak readiness and timelines for FBA capacity limits. Bradley Sutton: Now a couple important things. Number one a date that you have to keep in mind. It says if you want to guarantee you're going to have the prime badge for black Friday we're looking way ahead you have to have your inventory in the fulfillment centers by October 19th. So set a reminder for yourself. However you ship your inventory to Amazon, you've got to have it in the fulfillment centers by October 19th. Now that's kind of crazy if you think about it. When is Black Friday? Isn't that like November? You got to get your stuff. Don't think that you're going to send it in the beginning of November. You got to get your stuff in there pretty early. And one more thing here about fees and actual elimination of a fee. You know for once. Isn't that nice. It says additionally, to help you simplify operations and manage inventory more efficiency during peak, we have eliminated this overage fee for storage effective July 1st 2024. So if your on-hand inventory exceeds your capacity limit, you are not going to get this overage fee. All right. So that's, how often is it that there's a reduction or elimination of fees? Usually the announcements we we give her are about new fees that Amazon is charging. So that's a nice little welcome surprise from Amazon this week. If you want more information on that, make sure to check that news article in your dashboard. Bradley Sutton: All right, now we've got a few Amazon ads announcements, all right. So for those of you who are doing PPC, we have got some advanced ones, some beginners ones. Let's go ahead and hop into that. The first one from Amazon advertising. They announced new landing page in sponsored brand grow brand impression share goal Right. So what is this? That launch says the sponsored brand grow brand impression share campaign now allows advertisers to utilize a new landing page option in the product collection ad format. So you can select three products to advertise and then that's going to lead shoppers from a top of search ad to a new brand landing page containing these products. Bradley Sutton: All right. So one of the differences is now this is a new type of landing page that Amazon creates that buyers can land on. So sellers who even don't have a formally prerequisite Amazon store brand store which hopefully you guys have, but that used to be a requirement to be able to advertise some of your top of search ads Well, now you don't need that prerequisite stores to say you can just start this campaign super quick and ensure the brand product discovery experience. So where this is is under your goals when you set up a new sponsored brand campaign, one of the goals is grow brand impression share and now you can choose, once you, if you select that one, the product collection ad format, and then there's a brand new section right here that says new landing page and says pick products to advertise and we'll create a landing page for you here. For those of you watching on YouTube, I'm showing an example of the shoe brand. Who's got one of these set up right now and where this is now available. It's across the board North America, south America, Europe, middle East and Asia Pacific East and Asia Pacific. Next news article from Amazon advertising. Bradley Sutton: It says scale your message with priority delivery using Prime Video programmatic guaranteed deals. I'm not going to go too much into details because probably not that many of you are using Prime Video ads, but basically they launch programmatic guaranteed deals for Prime Video so you can have run of service deals, contextual deals that can go on, like you know top best of TV shows, page best of movies, best of Prime Video originals, et cetera, and then audience based deals. Check the link in the comments below or the description below If you want, if you're somebody who uses Prime Video ads and you can get a little bit more information on this. Last article of the day is an announcement from Amazon Advertising says on this last article of the day is an announcement from amazon advertising says harvest high performing targets with target promotion now available for sponsored products advertisers. So this is kind of like funny. It's like like very similar to what like atomic and another you know PPC software does where you can supposedly harvest keywords from like auto campaigns and move it to a manual. Now I tried to test this in my account and it wasn't working. So like just got a bunch of error messages. But for those of you who aren't using software, you know this is a potential option for you. Um, I'm not sure I can suggest using it yet because I got to see first how the suggestions work. You know, like if Amazon's algorithms was perfect in advertising, they wouldn't we wouldn't even have to negative match keywords because once we get like 30, 40 clicks they would start negative matching itself. But no, if we don't do anything, amazon's still going to keep charging us. So you know that in mind, like I'm not sure if we can, you know, quote unquote just trust this Amazon suggestion thing to move keywords in the right way. But who knows, maybe it's going to be pretty cool thing to move keywords in the right way. But who knows, maybe it's going to be pretty cool. Bradley Sutton: But for me it doesn't affect me much because I've been doing keyword harvesting for four years using Helium 10 Atomic. I set my rules and I say, hey, if one of my auto or broad campaign gets two orders at this ACoS or less, I want you to go ahead and move it to this campaign and I could exactly set up the flow. So there's nothing that is coming out here that is going to really affect the way I do things, but maybe for those of you who are just trying to eyeball your Amazon advertising and not even using the search term reports and not making pivot tables and not using software or whatever, maybe this might be a feature that can help you a little bit. So check out your advertising console, go to one of your auto campaigns, go to the ad group, go to the search terms page and take a look there. Does it show you something that? Uh? Does it give you suggestions on what you can move? Uh, it did it on mine because it was broken, but maybe it's working on yours. Let me know what you think and I'll leave a message in the comments below. All right, that's finally it for the news this week. Bradley Sutton: One last thing I wanted to give you a heads up. I'm going to be giving some cool strategies at the Seller Fest online next week. So if you want to get free tickets. I think it's free. I'm not sure if it's free or not but for more information, go to h10.me/sellerfest. Even if you have to pay, it'll be worth it. There's going to be tons of great speakers uh, other than myself as well, so I'm sure you're going to get a lot of value. h10.me/sellerfest for more information. All right, guys who that literally made a record? We've been doing Weekly Buzz for four years and this was the most articles, the most news stories in one week that we have ever had. So thank you, guys. For those of you who stuck to the end, let's see what's going to happen next week. Make sure to tune in next Thursday or Friday to see what's buzzing.
Kyle Alspach from CRN talks about Crowdstrike, Adobe early-term fees, My old Windows PC not booting, Can't find my PST but may need an OST, Bitcoin, Win 10 file Explorer no showing Thumbnails.
Episode 105 – The Epiphany & The Mud Run On this episode of The Family Biz Show, president of Williams Fence Dan Willams shares his journey into the family business, the values he learned along the way that continue to shape it, the evolution of his company & the impact of the ‘08 market crash. For family business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, Dan's experiences provide a roadmap for achieving personal and professional fulfillment while maintaining the legacy and values of their family business. ----- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! Securities and investment advisory services offered through Osaic FA, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic FA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic FA.CRN-6709151-061724
At age 3, Tim Hebert had big dreams of becoming a superhero. He had all the characteristics needed to be successful—a strong moral compass, a love of adventure, and a desire to have an impact on the world. Somewhere along the way—after many failed attempts to fly—Tim learned that superpowers come in all shapes and sizes and that his special power was igniting the leadership spark in those around him. As a business owner, national speaker, and published author, Tim has defined the principles surrounding intentional leadership over the past three decades. As CEO and President of Atrion, a leading IT services firm, he grew this company to $170 million with over 260 employees. Under Tim's tenure, Atrion was named a “Best Places to Work” companies for seven straight years, recognized on the Inc. 5000 List of fastest-growing private companies eight years in a row and named to CRN's Fastest Growing Companies and Top Managed Service Providers List. In 2016, Tim founded his 19th company Trilix, a consulting firm. He also launched the ON Leadership Symposium in 2019, uniting professionals to dive into the principles of intentional leadership. Tim's work has been recognized all over. He received an Honorary Ph.D. in Business from Rhode Island College and the Distinguished Citizens Award – Boy Scouts of America Narragansett Council. The Rhode Island Foundation recognized him with the Carter Inspiring Partner Award in 2019. The Providence Business News recognized him to the Top 25 Over 55 list in 2019, and as Business Leader of the Year in 2012. He also received the Latino Public Radio - 2016 Corporate Community Excellence Award. Tim has keynoted and led workshops all over the country, including NERCOMP's annual conference, the RISE Leadership Symposium, the SUNY Council CIO Group, the annual Board of REALTORS Conference, and the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England. His published works have appeared on IDG Contributor Network, BTOES Insights, Channel Reseller and CRN. Tim serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Tech Collective, and Chairman/President of the Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art (RIMOSA). He also serves on the Board of Directors for Apogee IT, Medicus IT, Thielsch Engineering, and Commerce RI. Tim has served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. When he is not busy speaking, writing, and running several companies, you'll find him seeking out his next big climb (South America might be next!), hopping a plane to explore someplace new and making sure
Welcome to the latest episode of the Jeffers Brief on Contra Radio Network! Host John Jeffers dives into a whirlwind week filled with exciting developments. First up, we welcome a new show to the CRN family: the South Carolina Militia Freedom Talk Show. Let's give host Travis a warm reception and a chance to thrive on his new platform. John also shares the exciting news about CRN's growing global listener base, with new audiences tuning in from countries like Spain, Mexico, Sweden, and more. A big thank you to our listeners worldwide! In groundbreaking news, John introduces the CRN cryptocurrency, the CRN coin. Now available on the Solana blockchain, this new venture aims to revolutionize how CRN operates and engages with its community. Learn more about how you can get involved and own a piece of CRN's future. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on your preferred podcast platform to stay updated with all our latest shows. From Apple Podcasts to Spotify, we're everywhere you love to listen. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! Enjoy this special episode and stay tuned for more exciting updates from CRN. CRN Digital Wallet address to make CRYPTO CURRENCY donations: 7ru6aakQPHWD27BjWQJMsBKNFHwGG6p48tvgb8pAHBSH
At age 3, Tim Hebert had big dreams of becoming a superhero. He had all the characteristics needed to be successful—a strong moral compass, a love of adventure, and a desire to have an impact on the world. Somewhere along the way—after many failed attempts to fly—Tim learned that superpowers come in all shapes and sizes and that his special power was igniting the leadership spark in those around him. As a business owner, national speaker, and published author, Tim has defined the principles surrounding intentional leadership over the past three decades. As CEO and President of Atrion, a leading IT services firm, he grew this company to $170 million with over 260 employees. Under Tim's tenure, Atrion was named a “Best Places to Work” companies for seven straight years, recognized on the Inc. 5000 List of fastest-growing private companies eight years in a row and named to CRN's Fastest Growing Companies and Top Managed Service Providers List. In 2016, Tim founded his 19th company Trilix, a consulting firm. He also launched the ON Leadership Symposium in 2019, uniting professionals to dive into the principles of intentional leadership. Tim's work has been recognized all over. He received an Honorary Ph.D. in Business from Rhode Island College and the Distinguished Citizens Award – Boy Scouts of America Narragansett Council. The Rhode Island Foundation recognized him with the Carter Inspiring Partner Award in 2019. The Providence Business News recognized him to the Top 25 Over 55 list in 2019, and as Business Leader of the Year in 2012. He also received the Latino Public Radio - 2016 Corporate Community Excellence Award. Tim has keynoted and led workshops all over the country, including NERCOMP's annual conference, the RISE Leadership Symposium, the SUNY Council CIO Group, the annual Board of REALTORS Conference, and the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England. His published works have appeared on IDG Contributor Network, BTOES Insights, Channel Reseller and CRN. Tim serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Tech Collective, and Chairman/President of the Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art (RIMOSA). He also serves on the Board of Directors for Apogee IT, Medicus IT, Thielsch Engineering, and Commerce RI. Tim has served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. When he is not busy speaking, writing, and running several companies, you'll find him seeking out his next big climb (South America might be next!), hopping a plane to explore someplace new and making sure his stock of Diet Coke is always full.
Episode 104 - Major Components of Family Business Exit Planning John Leonetti*, from the International Exit Planning Association, joins us in this episode to discuss the importance of exit planning for family business owners. He shares his personal journey and the challenges he faced when trying to plan for the succession of his family business. John emphasizes the need for proactive planning and highlights the three components of exit planning: personal readiness, company readiness, and market timing. He also introduces the six-step process for exit planning, which includes goal setting, assessing financial and mental readiness, exploring exit options, valuations, and execution. Leonetti stresses the importance of starting the exit planning process early and seeking the guidance of experienced advisors. Make sure to share with others who might like this podcast! ----- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! CRN-6617088-051024 *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.
Episode 103 - Pivoting from Private to Public in Family Business Nisha Balwani* shares her journey as a second-generation CEO in her family business, RCI Technologies on this episode of The Family Biz Show. Nisha discusses the challenges and successes of the succession process, including the importance of clear communication and transparency, the need for patience and the value of bringing in outside expertise for exit planning and wealth management as well as the significance of being part of a CEO peer group for support and guidance. The conversation covers topics such as balancing personal and professional life, lessons from books, leadership lessons from Brene Brown's Dare to Lead, the importance of work-life balance, and the CEO playbook. Make sure to share with others who might like this podcast! ----- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! CRN-6486683-031824 *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances
According to a consumer survey by CRN and IPSOS, 74% of U.S. adults take supplements. And while the most common one is the multivitamin, a lot of users are zeroing in on specific organs like the brain, eyes or even skin. But what about ears? Soundbites has developed a supplement that if taken daily, can improve and maintain hearing.
For this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show podcast, DCF's editors sat down with Udi Paret, Chief Business Officer of ZutaCore, and Alison Deane, ZutaCore's VP of Marketing, to discuss the company's impactful showing at the NVIDIA GTC [GPU Technology Conference] event this past March. Held at the San Jose Convention Center in the heart of Silicon Valley, both ZutaCore executives were intensively on hand for the event. A Busy GTC for Zutacore At GTC, ZutaCore showcased its direct-to-chip, waterless liquid cooling technology, and announced support for the NVIDIA H100 and H200 Tensor Core GPUs to help maximize data centers' AI performance while delivering sustainability benefits. "I wore them out," said Deane of her press scheduling at NVIDIA GTC for Paret and his counterpart at GTC, ZutaCore CEO, Erez Freibach. Paret and Deane said that Zutacore drew significant interest at GTC for the breadth of the company's announcements surrounding its HyperCool platform, comprised of direct-to-chip, waterless two-phase liquid cooling technology. ZutaCore's HyperCool dielectric cold plate liquid cooling system involves a direct-contact, self-regulated, pool-boiling based evaporator, enabling networking and simultaneously cooling all chips on-demand. Several leading server manufacturers are engaged with ZutaCore to complete the certification and testing on the NVIDIA GPU platforms. Compact, easy to install, and capable of cooling up 1500-watt processors and above, the company notes the platform is also qualified by processor manufacturers Intel and AMD, and deployed in major server manufacturers including Dell, SuperMicro, ASUS, Pegatron. Centrally during the GTC 2024 event, ZutaCore showcased its H100 and H200 waterless dielectric cold plates supporting densities up to 1500W in the booths of Boston Limited, Hyve Solutions, and Pegatron. Comparative Cooling Challenges During the podcast, Paret emphasized the advantages of ZutaCore's Hypercool technology, while addressing comparative challenges faced by single-phase water-based solutions. "The AI explosion is causing a market shift and positioning ZutaCore strategically," he said. With the NVIDIA H100's ability to speed up large language models by 30x over the previous technology generation, and the H200 being touted as the world's most efficient GPU for supercharging AI and HPC workloads, it's safe to these are two of the highest performing chips ever designed (even leaving aside NVIDIA's much-balleyhooed Blackwell platform.) However, with each GPU consuming 700W of power, this will challenge data centers that are already struggling to control factors of heat, energy consumption and footprint. ZutaCore's HyperCool direct-to-chip waterless two-phase liquid cooling technology was designed specifically to answer such demands, and has already been proven to cool processors of 1500W or more, and currently for 100 kW per rack of computing power. “Next-generation GPUs have unique cooling requirements that are most effectively solved by waterless, direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology for current GPU of 1500W while increasing rack-processing density by 300%,” said ZutaCore CEO Freibach, who is a co-founder of the company. “Not only do hyperscalers eliminate the risk and massive expense of water leakage in the server, but they can also scale their cooling needs with little to no modifications to current real estate, power, or cooling systems. This is a game changer for the future of AI and HPC.” Meanwhile, the ZutaCore executives noted how the increasing need for sustainable AI solutions highlights the importance of sustainable practices in data centers. In the arena of such concerns, ZutaCore's partnership and white-label sales agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) dramatically addresses the pressing challenges faced by data centers today, including the enhancement of heat exhaust efficiency, promotion of energy conservation, and decarbonization. Here's a timeline of key points on the podcast. 1:34 - Udi Paret, CBO of ZutaCore, reflects on the recent NVIDIA GTC event, highlighting the AI explosion and a major shift in design and consumption observed during GTC. Paret notes that CRN listed their company as one of the hottest at the event. 4:09 - Alison Deane, the company's VP of Marketing, discusses ZutaCore's success at GTC in being featured by partners like Boston Limited and Pegatron and showcasing its liquid cooling technology, w hich she says drew significant interest. 10:50 - Udi Paret elaborates on the advantages of the HyperCool technology, emphasizing the platform's elimination of water in servers, the implementation of phase change on the chip for future-proofing, and how this approach addresses challenges faced by single-phase water-based solutions in terms of scalability, sustainability, and performance. 19:01 - Data Center Frontier inquires about the competitiveness of two-phase dielectric direct-to-chip cooling compared to immersion cooling. 22:08 - Udi Paret explains the mechanics surrounding the dissipation of heat from the ZutaCore HyperCool system and emphasizes the platform's high-quality heat reuse capabilities. 26:08 - The discussion touches on ZutaCore partner Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' involvement in data centers, and reflects on the overall industry's growth.Deane and Paret recap more experiences from NVIDIA GTC, highlighting the buzz around AI in general and ZutaCore's innovative liquid cooling solutions in particular, leading to enabling net-zero goals. 28:47 - Udi Paret touches again on the market shift produced by the AI technology explosion, noting vertically integrated plays across various industries which aid in ZutaCore's strategic positioning.
Tim Herbert is a dynamic individual and author of the latest masterpiece, "The Intentional Leader: How Inner Authority Can Unleash Strong Leadership," delves into the elements that create strong leadership. From decisive moments to unguarded authenticity, the book explores actions that define leadership. It emphasizes openness, responding over reacting, inclusivity over prejudice, and innovation over transaction. Tim's blend of case studies, experiences, and research provides a practical and inspiring guide for leaders across industries. who sees the world through a unique lens—Tim Hebert. Tim's perspective on leadership is not just transformative; it's a compass guiding others toward intentional, impactful change.Tim is not your typical entrepreneur. Instead of being deterred by obstacles, he fixates on quiet moments—the seedling ideas that sprout into monumental opportunities. With over two decades of experience as a business owner, including steering the IT services firm Atrion, Tim is now the CEO of Dirigo, a leadership consulting firm, and the Chief Revenue Officer at Medicus IT.Tim's influence extends beyond boardrooms. As a national keynoter, leadership activator, and published author, he has shared insights on intentional leadership, culture, and change at prestigious events such as Atrion's AlwaysOn Leadership Symposium and NERCOMP's annual conference. His published works grace platforms like IDG Contributor Network, BTOES Insights, Channel Reseller, and CRN. https://www.timhebert.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timhebertspeakerhttps://twitter.com/thebert Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.
Episode 102 – From Zero To Millions; Growth in Family Business Matt McCauley* CEO of LogoBrands joins us on this episode of The Family Biz Show. He discusses his beginnings in the business, from starting in a garage to growing into a multi-million dollar company. He also doesn't shy away from talking about the challenges of working with family members and the transition from father to son in the business. Matt also talks about the importance of licensing and expanding into new product categories, the significance of maintaining company culture and core values, as well as the role of faith in his business. OUR GUEST MATT MCCAULEY* Founder and CEO of LogoBrands, the #1 hard goods / non-apparel provider of licensed goods (NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, etc). LogoBrands was started in a garage with my parents in 1999 with just the folding bag chair, and now we offer hundreds of product lines that range from chairs, shelters, coolers, drinkware, seating, blankets, and much more. We have about 200 team members in the USA, China and Vietnam, but headquartered in Franklin, TN (just south of Nashville). Married with 2 boys (11 & 13) who play all the different sports, so I'm always busy watching my boy's games when not watching games for work. ----- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! CRN-6486634-031824 *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.
Episode 101 – Cobbler Nights & Continuity Plans Join us and guest Robin Hall* President of VARC Solutions as we discussed the challenges and benefits of involving family members in the business, the importance of setting boundaries, and the process of growing the company and hiring employees. Robin also shares her insights on creating a business continuity plan, implementing dashboards and metrics, and the value of participating in business organizations like Vistage. OUR GUEST ROBIN HALL* Robin Hall is the President and Principal Consultant at VARC Solutions in Friendswood, Texas, specializing in QuickBooks and Quick Base training and consulting. VARC's focus is on taking small and large business clients alike to the next level and teaching them to be self-sufficient within their businesses. Robin has been a QuickBooks ProAdvisor since 1999 (Advanced Certified since 2007), a QuickBooks Solution Provider since 2006, and a Certified Quick Base developer since 2007. Robin's achievements include being named one of CPA Practice Advisor's 2016 Most Powerful Women in Accounting, Insightful Accountant's 2016 QuickBooks ProAdvisor Top Trainer/Writer as well as listed as one of their Top 100 ProAdvisors from 2014 – 2022, and Intuit's 2016 Sales Excellence Award. She received the 2017 Quick Base Services MVP award and the 2020 Quick Base Virtual Hackathon – First Place for Partners. In 2022 VARC Solutions became a member of the Intuit QSP Million Dollar Club, having sales of Intuit products in excess of one million dollars. ----- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! CRN- 6486551-031824 *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.
Episode 100 - Resilience & Rhythm in Rochester Family Business In this special 100th episode, Marc Iacona shares his journey in the family business, Simcona Electronics, and the evolution of the company from a distributor to a manufacturer. He discusses the challenges and growth of the business, as well as the transition from the first to the second generation. Marc also talks about the process of buying out his partners and becoming the sole owner of the company, the genesis of the Rochester Jazz Fest and how he manages both organizations. Don't miss this one and share it with all who love our Roc City! ---- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! CRN-6449354-030124 *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.
According to CRN, the cybercriminal group known as Blackcat has claimed responsibility for the disruptive cyberattack against Change Healthcare, a part of UnitedHealth Group's Optum subsidiary. In this episode, host Paul John Spaulding is joined by Steve Morgan, Founder of Cybersecurity Ventures and Editor-in-Chief at Cybercrime Magazine, to discuss. The Cybercrime Magazine Update airs weekly and covers the latest news, interviews, podcasts, reports, videos, and special productions from Cybercrime Magazine, published by Cybersecurity Ventures. For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com
Episode 99. Letting Go to Grow Your Family Business In this episode, co-owner of CosmosCorp Derrik Kassebaum shares his unique story of entering the family business, the history of it and how “letting go” was what ultimately revolutionized his business and his life. He also highlights the significance of having a clear core purpose and values in guiding the business, the importance of communication and humility and about the learning and growth opportunities in family business, emphasizing the impact of books like 'Good to Great' and 'How the Mighty Fall' and the development of his book “He Will Make a Way”. Don't miss this inspiring episode to get an idea of how your company can make positive change every single day – starting with you! Please consider sharing this episode with other family business owners. OUR GUEST DERRIK KASSEBAUM* Derrik has been married to Laura for 28 years & have two daughters. Derrik is Co-Owner of three different companies including Cosmos Corporation, which is a family owned manufacturing company that makes Health and Wellness products in the pet industry. Since 1980 the Kassebaum family have worked to create a trusted pet brand throughout the USA and 73 other countries. Derrik has traveled the world building multiple brands and overseeing the sales of the company since 1989. Derrik is also a published author of the book “Live And Let Go - Releasing your hold to pursue Gods purpose”. In this book, Derrik tells the stories of the things that he learned he needed to let go of to step into his full purpose of the life God had for him to live. The family's nonprofit organization, GOLI (Gifts Of Love International) that was started by Derrik's parents, Don and Barbara Kassebaum. This family run organization oversees many different works in Guatemala, Haiti and other parts of the world. In Guatemala GOLI oversees Nino's Amodas (a children home for abused Children), works directly with the care for over 65 churches, runs Gratia (an Accredited Pastoral Training Center), three years ago started CCI (a nine month intensive young adult development program) and ministry work to government officials. In Haiti GOLI oversees a work called Celebrate Jesus of Haiti that Feeds 800 children a day, has a school of 325 students and a clinic that provides free medical care to children 7 and younger among other things to help the people of Loganave Haiti. Derrik currently sits on a few boards in the St. Louis area including the Barnes Jewish Children's Foundation of St. Charles County. BJCF helps people through the expense of medical care and treatment. Derrik also works with many other ministries in the St. Louis area to help bring unity, resource and Kingdom Culture to these ministries. If asked what his gifting is, he will tell you that it is Envisioning Organizations, Connecting People and Encouraging individuals to stretch the gifts that God has planted in them. ----- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! CRN-6205160-010824 *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances
In this episode, Kyle Alspach, Senior Editor at CRN, discusses major shifts happening in cybersecurity and the potential impacts of generative AI. Hear Kyle's insights on trends like security operations, identity threats, consolidation of tools, autonomous decision-making, finding vulnerabilities, and more. Discover best practices partners can leverage as they guide customers in this fast-changing landscape.
Ep 98. Adapting to Survive; How Businesses Can (and should) Utilize AI In this episode, guest Anthony DeSimone of You're The Expert Now talks about the use of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in family businesses. Anthony shares his background and journey to becoming an AI expert and they discuss the importance of AI in business and how family businesses can utilize ChatGPT to improve communication and productivity. They explore various use cases for ChatGPT, such as editing emails, generating social media content, and transcribing meetings and emphasize the need for businesses to embrace AI and stay ahead of the curve. Share this episode with EVERY family business owner you know! OUR GUEST ANTHONY DESIMONE* I love small businesses and I love helping people accomplish their goals! I enjoy the problems that business owners and executives have because I love playing a small role in helping them overcome their obstacles and accomplish more than they ever thought possible. I am a CPA (certified public accountant) and a CMA (certified managerial accountant) and I have played the role of CFO, COO, President and trusted adviser in many small businesses over my 23 year career. I began my accounting career at Deloitte and quickly realized that I hated auditing but I loved all those small businesses that I was performing the audit on. After a few years, I left Deloitte, moving over to a Controller position in a small business and I never looked back! I have a passion for "cleaning up" small businesses. The more disorganized and dysfunctional, the better! I enjoy creating a solid foundation for the business by adding cash flow forecasting, reliable, timely financial reporting, operational process, goals, mentoring and creating effective teams. Throughout the process of building the foundation, I educate the team (the owner and key employees) to understand the tools and techniques I implement to allow for continued success and a timely exit strategy for me. I am an adjunct professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo and I also teach at the University at Buffalo Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) which is a special class for owners of small businesses and high level executives to overcome business challenges, create new opportunities and develop meaningful connections within the business community. ----- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! CRN-6205135-010824 *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.
In Episode 160, Dave starts the show by expressing his thanks to everyone following his shows for propelling him to claim 6 of the top 10 downloaded shows on CRN for January. First out of the gate is an homage for my wife in the form of a video montage that encapsulates all of the main topics I've been focused on lately. Take a walkabout in Dave's brain! After thirteen minutes of videos, Dave presents a list of companies that have already laid off thousands. From there, he discusses Schumer's border bill that their trying to freight train through Congress. Dave closes the show by discussing the woke downfall of one of the most exclusive Christian colleges in the country. Articles discussed: What companies experienced massive layoffs in 2024? Who's making cuts so far by Ray Padilla from courier journal Chuck Schumer Rushes Lankford's More-Migration Bill to Senate Vote by Neil Munro from Breitbart When the 'Harvard of Christian Schools' goes woke by Tim Scheiderer from Fox News Available for Purchase - Fiction: When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn's Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio) Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction: Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)
Complete Show: Jacob and Malcolm kick off the show on a Tuesday talking football and some college basketball. Then we get a visit from CRN's Dan Israel talking Chiefs. And we wrap the show with some sad breaking news.
Episode 97. 200 Years of Sweet Treats and Survival in Family Business In this episode, Janice Jucker of Three Brothers Bakery takes us on a fascinating journey, from the bakery's humble beginnings in Poland 200 years ago to its current status as a beloved Houston institution. She shares the inspiring story of her aunt Jenny, who saved her three brothers from the Nazis during World War II, and how these brothers later founded the bakery in Houston in 1949. We discuss the importance of understanding insurance policies and having proper coverage, as well as the need for cash reserves during a disaster. Janice shares her thoughts on the dynamics of family business succession plans, the search for retail space, and her top priorities for the next year. She highlights the importance of continuous learning and developing a strong business culture. Share this episode with those you know who might love any of these topics! OUR GUEST JANICE JUCKER* Janice Jucker, co-owns Three Brothers Bakery with her husband, Bobby. They like to say they are “memory makers who happen to be bakers®” because their family has been baking for almost 200 years, 74 in Houston, Texas. Three Brothers Bakery was originally founded by Bobby's father and 2 uncles after surviving the Holocaust. Today Three Brothers Bakery has 4 locations and are currently working toward a fifth and employ approximately 75 wonderful people. The Juckers call themselves the “king and queen of disasters” as they have survived 4 floods, a fire, a hurricane, pandemic and freeze and are proud they were able to pay their employees even while closed. In 2018 they were awarded the SBA Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery and has used the accolade as a platform to advocate for disaster reforms that can help small businesses recover quickly after natural disasters. Janice currently is on the board of the Houston Restaurant Association, NFIB Texas Leadership Council and National Vice Chair of Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Businesses Voices. Previously she was on the Advisory Board of the Holocaust Museum Houston, Susan G. Komen Houston and Hadassah Houston. She is a breast cancer survivor and number 10 on her mother's maternal line to have this type of cancer and encourages everyone to do their well-women checkups each year which includes mammograms and pap smears. Janice graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and Masters from Oklahoma State University. ----- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! CRN-6204746-010824 *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.
Episode 96. A Legacy in Motion; Dylan's Journey from Agriculture to Transportation We had the pleasure of talking to Dylan Rexing*, CEO of Rexing Companies. We discussed the evolution of Dylan's family business from agriculture to transportation, the complexities of working with family, and the growth from a small team to a company with nearly 100 employees. Dylan shares his journey from reluctant bookkeeper to a CEO focused on serving his employees and the importance of hiring good people. We also explored the significance of culture, leadership development, and the use of business operating systems for growth, conflict resolution & generational transitions. Share this episode! OUR GUEST DYLAN REXING Dylan Rexing currently serves as President and CEO of Rexing Companies, an Evansville-based network of family owned and operated companies specializing in the supply chain process. Dylan is also the fifth generation in his family's farm operations, where he grew up learning the value of hard work and financial responsibility while working on the farm. Under Dylan's leadership, Rexing Company's logistics division, PFL Logistics, has earned recognition on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies for the past four years. Rexing is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He serves as a Board member for the Boys & Girls Club, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership - Family Business Alliance Executive Member, EREP Transportation Committee and the Evansville Sports Commission. He is also a member of the Vistage CEO Peer Advisory Group. Dylan and his wife, Alexandra, reside in Newburgh, Indiana and enjoy volunteering at the Warrick County Humane Society, traveling with and being parents to Loretta and Eleanor and playing with their dog, Rosie. ----- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! CRN-6050544-102523 *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.
https://www.antiherosjourney.com/ Prior to starting Shift, JR was Chief Revenue Officer at Pillir, a low code platform company based in Chandler Arizona. He joined the company in the fall of 2019 to take over go to market. He built a successful partnership with AWS - achieving the top status as an ISV Partner and the #1 ISV in terms of new logos for AWS's SAP on AWS team in 2020 and built a scalable and repeatable sales process for the early-stage company, being chosen as one of CRN's Top Channel Chiefs for 2021. Prior to Pillir, JR was an early employee at Turbonomic. JR helped grow the company from 200 to 3000 customers and
Ep 95 - Brewing Up Success: Turning Coffee into a Family Empire In this episode of the Family Biz Show, we sat down with Lisa Smoot* from San Francisco Bay Coffee. Lisa, who is a regular listener of our podcasts on her incredible daily commute, shares the incredible journey of her family's business, from a bankrupt company to a thriving $200 million enterprise. Lisa opened up about her personal experiences of entering the family business and the challenges they faced along the way, the company's strong partnership with Costco and how it has contributed to their growth and her commitment to employee development and the significance of investing in their team members' growth and well-being. OUR GUEST LISA SMOOT* Lisa is a second generation family member running a large vertically integrated coffee roasting business with operations in the U.S., Central America and UK. Her current role is CEO of San Francisco Bay Coffee Company. She oversees all aspects of her business from growing coffee to roasting coffee that is purchase in your local store. She has worked for our family business for 40 years in all aspects of the business. Before taking on the role of CEO, she was in charge of private label. Lisa currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Pacific Coast Coffee Association where she is the Chair of the Mentorship Committee. She is also a member of the National Coffee Association, Specialty Coffee Association, Vistage and Chief. Lisa is a graduate of University of California Berkeley and lives in the Bay Area with her husband of 29 years and her 4 grown children. ----- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! CRN-6050524-102523 *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.
Show highlights include:*The universal importance of exit planning*An exploration of the psychological aspects behind the decision of why someone chooses to leave their business.*Why it is crucial to have the ability to accurately assess what a business is truly worth, whether it is your own or someone else's.*Some of the clever methods that financial advisors can utilize to start exit planning conversations with business owners.Between Frank and Dan's insightful expertise, listeners will have gained valuable perspectives on exit planning and how to apply these insights to their own business. As we navigate the intricate landscape of business transitions, the conversation serves as an indispensable guide for financial advisors and business owners, emphasizing the significance of thoughtful exit strategies. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge that resonates with the core of every entrepreneur's journey.Disclaimer:Daniel Prisciotta is a registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Lincoln Financial Network is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., affiliates of Lincoln Financial Group. Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and its affiliates. Equity Strategies Group LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. CRN-6139024-120523
Artificial intelligence is the top conversation among educators everywhere. It was truly a thrill for me, as a classroom teacher, for Lydia Smyers, the Vice President of US Education for Microsoft, to sit down with me at ISTE. As educators, we're at the forefront of this exciting (and scary) change with unprecedented learning opportunities (and threats.) Whether you're new to AI or a seasoned AI-enthusiast, you'll gain invaluable insights into one of the companies on the forefront of AI in education. Brought to you by Microsoft, this podcast offers a glimpse into the future of education and an AI-infused landscape where possibilities are endless (and challenges abound.) Let's do this! Read the full transcript, show notes, and video here: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e808 Sponsor: This show is sponsored by Microsoft. Check out their new AI Course. All opinions are my own. Once a year, I have a newsworthy topic that I accept that has advertorial content. This is the show for 2023 with Microsoft. Lydia Smyers, Vice President of US Education for Microsoft Lydia Smyers is the Vice President of US Education for Microsoft. She leads the sales teams supporting the adoption and sales of Microsoft's solutions across K-12 organizations and higher education customers in the United States. Before joining Microsoft, Smyers was group vice president of Worldwide Alliances, Channels Programs and Communications at Oracle Corp. In this role, she had global responsibility for Oracle Partner Network (OPN) programs, strategy, marketing and communications. Her organization supported Oracle's channel ecosystem with an emphasis on driving partner profitability and satisfaction. Smyers is a member of the EDUCAUSE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board and has been named as one of CRN's “Top 100 Women of the Channel” 2009–2013 and named to its advisory board. She is also committed to empowering the next generation of leaders and supporting her local community. She serves on the board of several community nonprofits including Friends of Marblehead Public Schools, MassCUE, and the Marblehead Family Fund. Smyers holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Trinity College-Hartford. She is a sports enthusiast, an active triathlete in the summer and an alpine backcountry skier in the winter. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons.
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