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A listener wrote in and asked us straight up why we have our noses stuck up Trump's ass. Fair question. So instead of dodging it, we devoted nearly an entire episode to answering it. We put President Trump's record on agriculture under the microscope and ran the full ledger. Biofuels, the tax package, the death tax, DEF, direct aid, and the latest farm bill failure all went on the board. Then we looked at the other side. Agricultural exports to China, tariffs on fertilizer, chemistry, and iron, and hundreds of thousands of metric tons of foreign beef entering the country while American cattle numbers sit near historic lows. Then we graded him category by category. We also explain why we did not automatically put the trade war in the loss column. Trump told the country exactly what he intended to do about China, and we voted for him knowing it could create some short-term pain. The real question is whether that pain produces anything worthwhile for American agriculture in the long run. But agriculture was never the only reason we voted for him. We are conservatives. We voted for the conservative platform on abortion, the Second Amendment, government regulation, energy, taxes, and the direction of the country as a whole. So we also run the counterfactual nobody seems interested in discussing. What would four years of Kamala Harris have actually looked like for farmers, ranchers, and rural America? Then we finish with one of the wildest farm stories we have ever covered. A Georgia farm boy raised behind three mules went broke raising laying hens, turned his chicken feed into a thousand gallons of moonshine a week, and eventually became one of the highest-paid drug pilots in history, flying cocaine for a big name. Sixty million dollars. Twenty-six prisons across four continents. Five escapes. And through all of it, the only thing he ever truly wanted to do was farm. Go check out Helena! Where inovation never stops! https://helenaagri.com/ Go check out Agzaga! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you need. Be sure to use the code TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com
Alaska tops the RVer bucket list every year, and most people never go, because the logistics look like too much. Jim and Marcia Badhorn skipped the caravan and planned their own 90 day Alaska trip, and they just got back. They tell us how they planned it, what had to be booked ahead, what they would change, and what it is actually like out there on your own.Also this week: we are camping for the first time all summer after Jennifer's knee replacement, we are heading to an RVCommunity mini meetup in Michigan, and we explain why we are suddenly a two RV household without giving up the Brinkley.In our Questions of the Week, Jennifer answers a listener who is nervous about her first boondocking trip, and Mike answers whether towing a heavy fifth wheel really burns through more DEF.Full show notes and links at RVPodcast.com.
Hoy escuchamos: Alquimia- Sol negro, La Polla Records- No somos nada, Boikot- No les interesa, Soziedad Alkohólika- Piedra contra tijera, El Drogas- Esta es una noche de rock and roll, Reincidentes- Rebelión, Def con Dos- Pánico a una muerte ridícula, Los de Marras- Ruido, Sínkope- Y sigo sin creer en dios, El Último Ke Zierre- Cedo a la provocación, Gritando en Silencio- La cámara de eco, Manifa- Sí pasarán, Ratzinger- Jóvenes promesas de la delincuencia, Kamikazes- Días raros, The Birras Terror- Cerveza barata.Escuchar audio
Olá, Você está ouvindo o Espiadinha, o podcast que tem 70 câmeras e o Brasil tá vendo! Eu sou o Athilas, e hoje vamos comentar todos os episodios da última temporada do De Férias Com o Ex Brasil, na sua segunda temporada do Diretoria, que no final apenas um sairá como ganhador!LIVEPIX: https://livepix.gg/espiadinhapodcastSiga o Espiadinha nas redes sociais!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspiadinhaPodcast/Instagram: https://instagram.com/espiadinhapodcast#DeFeriasComOExDiretoria #DeFeriasComOEXBrasil #DeFériasDiretoria
You're tuned in to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, and today, from the deep shores of Ontario, JD Crosstown will be in our spotlight. His music is rooted in story, soul, and tradition. Blending folk, country, and blues. His debut album Takin' My Time is a reflection of life, growth, and staying true to your path and it's available now. JD is featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine, read all about him at our place at our place on the web at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/jd-crosstown. Enjoy music from JD Crosstown, The North Sound, Mike Paul Kuekuasheu, Aterciopleados, Teagan Littlechief, Maten, Shauit, Mexican Institute Of Sound, Burnstick, Catus Rose NYC, Melody McArthur, LILI, Diyet & the Love Soldiers, Jessica Hernandez and the Deltas, Chantil Dukart, Blue Moon Marquee, Pony Man, Donita Large, RematriNation, Sinematic, First Floor Highway, The City Lines, Eagle & Hawk, Shub, Sebastian Gaskin, Nicole Gatti, Sean1ne, Enokahe, Def-i, Ariano, Berk Jodoin and much more. Visit us at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org to explore our programs, celebrate culture, and connect with powerful voices shaping our communities. Step inside our new Indigenous in Music Directory and meet the incredible Artists and Entrepreneurs who are making an impact today in the music industry.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a rule that would eliminate diesel exhaust fluid, or DEF, derate requirements on certain diesel-powered equipment. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blues, HipHop, Rock, Reggae, Dance, Country, Indie, Alternative, Funk, EDM and Punk from the music makers of the Cree, Sioux, Mohawk, kānaka, Navajo, Metis, Oji-Cree, Apsáalooke, Tohono O'odham, Piipaash, Quechan, Zuni, Wampanoag, Mi'gmaq, Apache, Northern Cheynne and Blackfeet nations. Brought to you by Tunes From Turtle Island and Pantheon Podcasts. If you like the music you hear, go out and buy/stream some of it. :) All these artists need your support. Tracks on this week's show are: Bebe Buckskin - Cicada Season Bazille & Joe Rainey - Airelz Shawnee Kish - Hold Me Irie Love & Bost & Bim - Just Friends Tradious & Def-i & Monica B - Southside Sunshine Tchutchu - H O R I Z O N I N E Raven Reid - Love A Loser Mattmac - Can You Hear Me Cary Morin - Live A Little Smokey D Palmtree & iiwaa & One Way Sky & Wavelengths - Phoenix Lights Played The Fool - Still Here MWALIM DaPhunkee Professor - Rolling Joints Backwater Township - No Moshing At The Jazz Hang Medalli0n- Lost Mimi O'Bonsawin - I Can Be Sure 1876 - Ndneyes All songs on this podcast are owned by the artist(s) and are used for educational purposes only. All songs can be found for purchase or streaming wherever you get your great music. Please pick up these amazing tracks and support these artists. More info on the show here.
Olá, Você está ouvindo o Espiadinha, o podcast que tem 70 câmeras e o Brasil tá vendo! Eu sou o Athilas, e hoje vamos comentar todos os episodios da última temporada do De Férias Com o Ex Brasil, na sua segunda temporada do Diretoria, que no final apenas um sairá como ganhador!LIVEPIX: https://livepix.gg/espiadinhapodcastSiga o Espiadinha nas redes sociais!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspiadinhaPodcast/Instagram: https://instagram.com/espiadinhapodcast#DeFeriasComOExDiretoria #DeFeriasComOEXBrasil #DeFériasDiretoria
Es ist unglaublich, was sich alles im Leben eines Menschen zum Besseren verändern kann, sobald dieser Mensch weiß, wie das Leben funktioniert.Lebensforscher Ewald Schober weiß, wie das Leben funktioniert und in "Der unglaubliche Podcast" gibt er sein Wissen weiter! Wöchentlich erwartet Dich eine neue Folge, voll mit alltagstauglichen, in über 3 Jahrzehnten Praxis erprobten und im europäischen Forschungs- und Bildungsinstitut erforschten Methoden und Techniken für die Verbesserung Deines Alltags. Ein sinnerfülltes Leben führen. Das ist, was die meisten Menschen sich in ihrem Innersten wünschen.Sorgen - Ängste - SchuldgefühleWas sie sind, woher sie kommen - und wie Du sie am schnellsten wieder los wirst - das erfährst Du hier! In insgesamt vier Teilen widmen wir uns den drei einzigen Erfolgsverhinderern im Leben eines jeden Menschen - und schauen nach, wie Du ihnen wirksam den Kampf ansagen kannst! Neue Folgen gibt es jede Woche überall dort, wo es Podcasts gibt.Mehr zu LCC Seminare GmbH finden Sie auf unserer Website: www.lcc-seminare.deWeitere Informationen zu den im Podcast genannten Themen findest du in den Videos auf unserem Youtube-Kanal oder unserer Website www.lcc-seminare.deFür Fragen, Probleme und Anregungen schreibe bitte eine eMail an: info@lcc-seminare.deWir freuen uns immer über Feedback und Resonanzen.Sprecher: Ewald SchoberModeration und technische Soundbearbeitung: Matthias ReiterMusik: The Success by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Redaktion: Britta Wisniewski
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text 307-200-8222. Monday-Friday, 3 pm-6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 CO's Blackout Warning. Plus, Fuel, Food, & Freedom, The Hidden Costs Behind Every Meal John Rush with guest Taylor Mead of American Restoration dive into the real costs of remodeling—then discover the truth behind Colorado's looming blackout warnings and what's really causing America's energy grid problems. Find out what happens when government priorities shift, and why the future of our infrastructure may be at risk. Go behind the scenes with America's ranchers as Ryan Nelson from RanchBot reveals how soaring diesel prices, climbing electricity costs, and new regulations are quietly reshaping the food on your table. Get an unfiltered look at what's really happening in agriculture and why it matters to everyone. John wraps up with a sharp take on Denver's State of the City address—challenging the status quo on childcare rules and affordable housing. This hour is packed with actionable ideas on economics, agriculture, energy, and the free market. Expect your assumptions to be shaken—and your curiosity sparked. Timestamps 1:19 — Taylor Mead — https://american-restoration.com 31:53 — Ryan Nelson — https://www.ranch-bot.com HOUR 2 Teen Driver Tragedies, Diesel Reform, and Colorado's Tuition Battle John and Richard Rush start with a raw look at tragic accidents involving young drivers in Colorado, and discover the real reasons behind skyrocketing insurance rates for teens. Find out the smartest ways to buy a first car and why the 2026 Mazda CX-5 may be the best-kept secret in safe, affordable driving. Then John sits down with Cyrus Wilson, EPA Region 8 Administrator, to expose the unintended consequences of new diesel emissions rules. Cyrus explains how DEF systems and faulty sensors can bring work trucks, farms, and emergency fleets to a standstill—and shares solutions that could keep America moving without sacrificing clean air. Finally, get the inside scoop on the lawsuit challenging Colorado's tuition policies for non-citizens—and the bigger debate over immigration, fairness, and who really benefits from state programs. Guest List with Timestamps 3:34 — Richard Rush (Co-host) 18:34 — 2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus 28:49 — Cyrus Wilson, EPA Region 8 Administrator HOUR 3 Politics, Parenting, and the Growing Rift Between Generations Kick off with insider access to Colorado's most heated congressional races—where the outcome could tip the scales in Washington. Go beyond headlines as Zach Kraft from the RNC joins John to discuss campaign tactics, stakes, and fierce debates shaping Colorado's future. The conversation turns personal with an honest look at family struggles, estranged adult children, and the power of forgiveness. John Rush opens up about parenting challenges, letting go of guilt, and the keys to building stronger relationships—even through tough times. Jerzee Joe calls in with moving stories about compassion and generosity in action—proving that kindness, grace, and service aren't just buzzwords, but values that can change lives and bridge generations. Guest Timestamps 1:07 – Zach Kraft – https://www.gop.com 44:10 – Jerzee Joe - https://JerzeeJoe.com
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text 307-200-8222. Monday-Friday, 3 pm-6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 CO's Blackout Warning. Plus, Fuel, Food, & Freedom, The Hidden Costs Behind Every Meal John Rush with guest Taylor Mead of American Restoration dive into the real costs of remodeling—then discover the truth behind Colorado's looming blackout warnings and what's really causing America's energy grid problems. Find out what happens when government priorities shift, and why the future of our infrastructure may be at risk. Go behind the scenes with America's ranchers as Ryan Nelson from RanchBot reveals how soaring diesel prices, climbing electricity costs, and new regulations are quietly reshaping the food on your table. Get an unfiltered look at what's really happening in agriculture and why it matters to everyone. John wraps up with a sharp take on Denver's State of the City address—challenging the status quo on childcare rules and affordable housing. This hour is packed with actionable ideas on economics, agriculture, energy, and the free market. Expect your assumptions to be shaken—and your curiosity sparked. Timestamps 1:19 — Taylor Mead — https://american-restoration.com 31:53 — Ryan Nelson — https://www.ranch-bot.com HOUR 2 Teen Driver Tragedies, Diesel Reform, and Colorado's Tuition Battle John and Richard Rush start with a raw look at tragic accidents involving young drivers in Colorado, and discover the real reasons behind skyrocketing insurance rates for teens. Find out the smartest ways to buy a first car and why the 2026 Mazda CX-5 may be the best-kept secret in safe, affordable driving. Then John sits down with Cyrus Wilson, EPA Region 8 Administrator, to expose the unintended consequences of new diesel emissions rules. Cyrus explains how DEF systems and faulty sensors can bring work trucks, farms, and emergency fleets to a standstill—and shares solutions that could keep America moving without sacrificing clean air. Finally, get the inside scoop on the lawsuit challenging Colorado's tuition policies for non-citizens—and the bigger debate over immigration, fairness, and who really benefits from state programs. Guest List with Timestamps 3:34 — Richard Rush (Co-host) 18:34 — 2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus 28:49 — Cyrus Wilson, EPA Region 8 Administrator HOUR 3 Politics, Parenting, and the Growing Rift Between Generations Kick off with insider access to Colorado's most heated congressional races—where the outcome could tip the scales in Washington. Go beyond headlines as Zach Kraft from the RNC joins John to discuss campaign tactics, stakes, and fierce debates shaping Colorado's future. The conversation turns personal with an honest look at family struggles, estranged adult children, and the power of forgiveness. John Rush opens up about parenting challenges, letting go of guilt, and the keys to building stronger relationships—even through tough times. Jerzee Joe calls in with moving stories about compassion and generosity in action—proving that kindness, grace, and service aren't just buzzwords, but values that can change lives and bridge generations. Guest Timestamps 1:07 – Zach Kraft – https://www.gop.com 44:10 – Jerzee Joe - https://JerzeeJoe.com
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text 307-200-8222. Monday-Friday, 3 pm-6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 CO's Blackout Warning. Plus, Fuel, Food, & Freedom, The Hidden Costs Behind Every Meal John Rush with guest Taylor Mead of American Restoration dive into the real costs of remodeling—then discover the truth behind Colorado's looming blackout warnings and what's really causing America's energy grid problems. Find out what happens when government priorities shift, and why the future of our infrastructure may be at risk. Go behind the scenes with America's ranchers as Ryan Nelson from RanchBot reveals how soaring diesel prices, climbing electricity costs, and new regulations are quietly reshaping the food on your table. Get an unfiltered look at what's really happening in agriculture and why it matters to everyone. John wraps up with a sharp take on Denver's State of the City address—challenging the status quo on childcare rules and affordable housing. This hour is packed with actionable ideas on economics, agriculture, energy, and the free market. Expect your assumptions to be shaken—and your curiosity sparked. Timestamps 1:19 — Taylor Mead — https://american-restoration.com 31:53 — Ryan Nelson — https://www.ranch-bot.com HOUR 2 Teen Driver Tragedies, Diesel Reform, and Colorado's Tuition Battle John and Richard Rush start with a raw look at tragic accidents involving young drivers in Colorado, and discover the real reasons behind skyrocketing insurance rates for teens. Find out the smartest ways to buy a first car and why the 2026 Mazda CX-5 may be the best-kept secret in safe, affordable driving. Then John sits down with Cyrus Wilson, EPA Region 8 Administrator, to expose the unintended consequences of new diesel emissions rules. Cyrus explains how DEF systems and faulty sensors can bring work trucks, farms, and emergency fleets to a standstill—and shares solutions that could keep America moving without sacrificing clean air. Finally, get the inside scoop on the lawsuit challenging Colorado's tuition policies for non-citizens—and the bigger debate over immigration, fairness, and who really benefits from state programs. Guest List with Timestamps 3:34 — Richard Rush (Co-host) 18:34 — 2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus 28:49 — Cyrus Wilson, EPA Region 8 Administrator HOUR 3 Politics, Parenting, and the Growing Rift Between Generations Kick off with insider access to Colorado's most heated congressional races—where the outcome could tip the scales in Washington. Go beyond headlines as Zach Kraft from the RNC joins John to discuss campaign tactics, stakes, and fierce debates shaping Colorado's future. The conversation turns personal with an honest look at family struggles, estranged adult children, and the power of forgiveness. John Rush opens up about parenting challenges, letting go of guilt, and the keys to building stronger relationships—even through tough times. Jerzee Joe calls in with moving stories about compassion and generosity in action—proving that kindness, grace, and service aren't just buzzwords, but values that can change lives and bridge generations. Guest Timestamps 1:07 – Zach Kraft – https://www.gop.com 44:10 – Jerzee Joe - https://JerzeeJoe.com
The best call-in car talk show in America! Under The Hood. We take your live calls and get you answers to all your car repair problems fast. Give us a call today. It's so hot! A/C repair trends A/C recharging DIY 13 Ram I have a noise like exhaust leak but it's the transmission? Does DEF go stale? My Ford has a damaged DEF system 03 Yukon died several times My 07 Maxima CVT won't shift. We go Under The Hod with Advance Auto Parts and talk a bit about cleaning your car.
Olá, Você está ouvindo o Espiadinha, o podcast que tem 70 câmeras e o Brasil tá vendo! Eu sou o Athilas, e hoje vamos comentar todos os episodios da última temporada do De Férias Com o Ex Brasil, na sua segunda temporada do Diretoria, que no final apenas um sairá como ganhador!LIVEPIX: https://livepix.gg/espiadinhapodcastSiga o Espiadinha nas redes sociais!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspiadinhaPodcast/Instagram: https://instagram.com/espiadinhapodcast#DeFeriasComOExDiretoria #DeFeriasComOEXBrasil #DeFériasDiretoria
In this episode, host Konstantinos Karagiannis reunites with longtime friends and co-founders of the Quantum Village, Mark Carney and Victoria Kumran, to preview their upcoming plans for DEF CON 34. Celebrating their fifth anniversary, the duo reflects on how the Quantum Village has evolved from a "hodgepodge" of quantum skepticism into an internationally recognized hub for open-source, hands-on hardware. Backed by their first-ever philanthropic grant from Mozilla, Victoria and Mark highlight how the village is breaking down academic barriers and empowering educators, security researchers and hobbyists alike to engage with complex quantum concepts on their own terms. Get an exciting look at some of the village's wildest DIY achievements, including a recap of "Uncut Gem," a budget-friendly, open-source quantum magnetometer built using green LEDs and red filter gel instead of expensive laboratory lasers. They also dive into their newest $35 open-source creation, the "entropy loop," a quantum random number generator (QRNG) designed to build real intuition about vacuum fluctuations and phase diffusion. Touching on this year's DEF CON theme of "agency," the guests tackle how independent creators can push back against big-tech opacity by building and understanding their own secure systems. As with DEF CON in general, this episode covers a wide technical range, from how quantum sensors might detect alien signals to tinkering with a Raspberry Pi Pico. Also find out what two talks Konstantinos will be giving at the show this year. For more on DEF CON, visit https://defcon.org/index.html. For more on Quantum Village, visit https://quantumvillage.org/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready. Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on all socials: @KonstantHacker Questions and comments are welcome! Theme song by David Schwartz, copyright 2021. The views expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not represent the views of, nor are they endorsed by, Protiviti Inc., The Post-Quantum World, or their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, shareholders, or subsidiaries. None of the content should be considered investment advice, as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, or other securities or non-securities offering. Thanks for listening to this podcast. Protiviti Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.
Es ist unglaublich, was sich alles im Leben eines Menschen zum Besseren verändern kann, sobald dieser Mensch weiß, wie das Leben funktioniert.Lebensforscher Ewald Schober weiß, wie das Leben funktioniert und in "Der unglaubliche Podcast" gibt er sein Wissen weiter! Wöchentlich erwartet Dich eine neue Folge, voll mit alltagstauglichen, in über 3 Jahrzehnten Praxis erprobten und im europäischen Forschungs- und Bildungsinstitut erforschten Methoden und Techniken für die Verbesserung Deines Alltags. Ein sinnerfülltes Leben führen. Das ist, was die meisten Menschen sich in ihrem Innersten wünschen.Sorgen - Ängste - SchuldgefühleWas sie sind, woher sie kommen - und wie Du sie am schnellsten wieder los wirst - das erfährst Du hier! In insgesamt vier Teilen widmen wir uns den drei einzigen Erfolgsverhinderern im Leben eines jeden Menschen - und schauen nach, wie Du ihnen wirksam den Kampf ansagen kannst! Neue Folgen gibt es jede Woche überall dort, wo es Podcasts gibt.Mehr zu LCC Seminare GmbH finden Sie auf unserer Website: www.lcc-seminare.deWeitere Informationen zu den im Podcast genannten Themen findest du in den Videos auf unserem Youtube-Kanal oder unserer Website www.lcc-seminare.deFür Fragen, Probleme und Anregungen schreibe bitte eine eMail an: info@lcc-seminare.deWir freuen uns immer über Feedback und Resonanzen.Sprecher: Ewald SchoberModeration und technische Soundbearbeitung: Matthias ReiterMusik: The Success by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Redaktion: Britta Wisniewski
*Wheat prices have taken a big jump higher. *Bayer is no longer asking for duties on imported glyphosate. *A dairy processing facility is under construction in East Texas. *Fed cattle prices have tanked. *Keeping hogs cool in the summertime is a difficult job. *EPA is accepting comments on a proposal to eliminate DEF shutdowns. *Planting delays have turned into harvest delays in the Texas Coastal Bend. *Breakover of the hoof in horses is very important.
*Cattle prices have been in a free fall. *Cotton gins across Texas are receiving grant funds from the AgLink Continuity Grant Program. *House Republicans are pushing for a $12 billion farm aid package. *Can planting newer corn hybrids allow farmers to use less nitrogen? *The summer heat can bring a lot of challenges for hog producers. *The EPA is considering a proposal that would eliminate DEF deratements. *Landscapes in Texas have changed a lot over the past few years. *Breakover of the hoof is an important concept for horse owners to understand.
Olá, Você está ouvindo o Espiadinha, o podcast que tem 70 câmeras e o Brasil tá vendo! Eu sou o Athilas, e hoje vamos comentar todos os episodios da última temporada do De Férias Com o Ex Brasil, na sua segunda temporada do Diretoria, que no final apenas um sairá como ganhador!Siga o Espiadinha nas redes sociais!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspiadinhaPodcast/Instagram: https://instagram.com/espiadinhapodcast#DeFeriasComOExDiretoria #DeFeriasComOEXBrasil #DeFériasDiretoria
Es ist unglaublich, was sich alles im Leben eines Menschen zum Besseren verändern kann, sobald dieser Mensch weiß, wie das Leben funktioniert.Lebensforscher Ewald Schober weiß, wie das Leben funktioniert und in "Der unglaubliche Podcast" gibt er sein Wissen weiter! Wöchentlich erwartet Dich eine neue Folge, voll mit alltagstauglichen, in über 3 Jahrzehnten Praxis erprobten und im europäischen Forschungs- und Bildungsinstitut erforschten Methoden und Techniken für die Verbesserung Deines Alltags. Ein sinnerfülltes Leben führen. Das ist, was die meisten Menschen sich in ihrem Innersten wünschen.Sorgen - Ängste - SchuldgefühleWas sie sind, woher sie kommen - und wie Du sie am schnellsten wieder los wirst - das erfährst Du hier! In insgesamt vier Teilen widmen wir uns den drei einzigen Erfolgsverhinderern im Leben eines jeden Menschen - und schauen nach, wie Du ihnen wirksam den Kampf ansagen kannst! Neue Folgen gibt es jede Woche überall dort, wo es Podcasts gibt.Mehr zu LCC Seminare GmbH finden Sie auf unserer Website: www.lcc-seminare.deWeitere Informationen zu den im Podcast genannten Themen findest du in den Videos auf unserem Youtube-Kanal oder unserer Website www.lcc-seminare.deFür Fragen, Probleme und Anregungen schreibe bitte eine eMail an: info@lcc-seminare.deWir freuen uns immer über Feedback und Resonanzen.Sprecher: Ewald SchoberModeration und technische Soundbearbeitung: Matthias ReiterMusik: The Success by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Redaktion: Britta Wisniewski
Send us Fan MailThe EPA has released its long-awaited proposal to revise the 2027 heavy-duty diesel emissions rules, but does it mean diesel owners can finally delete their trucks?In this episode, Tim Esterdahl breaks down what the proposal actually changes, including the plan to eliminate many DEF-related engine derates, reduce warranty requirements and delay some emissions durability standards. He also explains what didn't change, why DEF systems and emissions deletes remain a hot topic, and why many diesel enthusiasts may still be disappointed.If you've been following the diesel delete debate, this episode separates the headlines from the facts and explains what the EPA's proposal could mean for current and future diesel truck owners.Support the show
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Glenn discusses the issues with government regulations, specifically those on diesel trucks and the DEF system and those on energy, as these regulations drive up costs for consumers, reduce reliability, and erode Americans' ownership of their vehicles, power, water, and property. CNN blames President Trump for the current political divide in America, but Glenn points out all the divisive rhetoric from prominent Democrat politicians who have actively fueled America's divide. Glenn discusses the group "Patriot Front" and the recent viral incident involving a black woman on the Metro in Washington, D.C. The Democratic Party today is radically different than 40 years ago, as it has gotten progressively more radical and open to socialism. Socialists will point to Denmark or Sweden when defending socialism, but Glenn lays out why places like Denmark aren't actually operating under socialism and exposes the intellectual dishonesty of conflating socialism with how these countries operate. Mercy Culture Church, Washington, D.C., lead pastor Jaco Booyens joins to discuss what's happening with faith and religion in the nation's capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What if VR looked beyond traditional employment pathways? In this episode of Manager Minute, Carol Pankow sits down with Kristy Schenderlein, Vice President of Operations at the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT), to discuss how an RSA Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) demonstration grant is redefining career opportunities for people with disabilities. Learn how BIT combines accessible technical training, industry-recognized certifications, registered apprenticeships, and employer partnerships to prepare participants for careers in Salesforce, digital accessibility, AI, and project management. With participants earning family-sustaining wages and advancing into six-figure careers, this conversation challenges VR professionals to think differently about workforce development and the future of competitive integrated employment. Listen Here Full Transcript: {Music} Kristy: Organizations are unfortunately trying to fit our community into a little box. What they think we can do, not what we know that we're capable of. You guys are really forging ahead with something that's never been done before. And so how do we get the VR groups, the VR counselors and teams to break out of what their traditional mold has been? Our participants earn an average of 75,000, and within three years of employment, the majority have been promoted and are making over six figures. Intro voice: Manager minute, brought to you by the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center. Conversations powered by VR. One manager at a time, one minute at a time. Here is your host, Carol Pankow. Carol: Welcome to the Manager Minute. Joining me in the studio today is Kristy Schenderlein, VP of operations at the Blind Institute of Technology. So Kristy, how are things going for you? Kristy: Very good. Ready for summer to start. Carol: Yes. It's starting here in a big way, let me tell you. We've got heat wave going on in Minnesota. So today we're going to talk about a Disability Innovation Fund project focused on expanding access to careers and technology for individuals with disabilities. And this is a space getting a lot of attention right now. But what does it actually look like to build something that works in practice? So let's dig in. So Kristy, let's start with your journey. How did you get connected to this work and to BIT? Kristy: Yeah, absolutely. So I myself am a member of the Blind and visually impaired community. I have Stargardt's disease, which is a juvenile form of macular degeneration. So I navigated through the education space as a visually impaired student, got my degree from University of Wyoming and Communications a long time ago. We don't want to talk about how long ago that was, but then I moved into a career as a litigation paralegal for about 15 years. And my husband and I opened our own hardware store, where, in addition to being a small business owner and doing whatever was needed of me that day, I also oversaw all of the operations there as well. And when we closed our store, I kind of was at a crossroads. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to do, except for the fact that I really wanted to look into the potential of working with employment in my community. Through my years, I had met with apprehension. Can I do the job? Shock? You know, some people would see, you know, especially when we were at the hardware store and I began using a cane in the middle of us owning the store. So, you know, people would walk in and I'd be standing there with my cane. And if I asked them, you know what I can help them with? Or if they'd see me, you know, talking to employees found out I was one of the owners. You know, I was just met with disbelief that I could actually be doing this job. You know, sometimes it was just blatant. No, you can't met with a I don't see how this can be done. So I'm not going to open my mind to even consider this. So I know that navigating those waters of employment for not only people within the blind and visually impaired community, but pan disability community as well, is difficult. And I know that it is not the lack of ability, it's the lack of opportunity. And so what could I do to help my community? And an acquaintance introduced me to Mike Hess, our executive director. Mike and I met. He told me about BIT, BIT's mission, his vision, and I jumped on board seven years ago. When I jumped on the ride, there was five of us, now there's almost over 50 of us, the majority of which identify with some form of disability, including in leadership. So we're really proud of that. It's been a wild ride for sure. Carol: I think it's really cool. I was looking a lot. I was looking you up. Of course, you know, I got to check out your story on LinkedIn and all the things as well. And then just perusing the BIT website and such. And I just think you have a really amazing cast of folks that are working there. Kristy: We do. Carol: And I really like what you're doing. Kristy: Thank you. Carol: And I could not believe, actually, since I found out about you, I had contacted like my folks back at State services for the Blind in Minnesota. I'm like, do you guys know about them? Like, because I sure didn't know about you when I was there. And I just think getting the word out more is super important. So I know you and I had spoken earlier and we were talking about your DEF grant application and that you guys actually had a model that you had built. And so you were basing this application on that. Can you talk a little bit about the different process and what problem you were trying to solve with your application for the project? Kristy: Yeah, absolutely. We know the numbers and how ugly they are that, you know, 70% of people with disabilities are either un or underemployed for the BVI community. It's even higher. It's at 80. I think those numbers have changed a little bit, but unfortunately that needle hasn't moved much in years. There's a lot of organizations out there that are saying that they're focusing on employment. But unfortunately, I mean, the numbers don't lie. You know, we're still where we're at. And what we found is no one is focusing on workforce development for higher level professional careers. And no one's really focusing, again on the professional or corporate America. Organizations are unfortunately, trying to fit our community into a little box, what they think we can do, not what we know that we're capable of. And so we really, truly believe that the answer to this, and I'm going to call it, you know, an epidemic, if you will, the unemployment of people with disabilities really has to do with workforce development and making sure that those people who, again, have the ability to do the job also have the opportunity. So we actually began offering Salesforce administration courses, gosh, back o late 2000 teens, we successfully put through eight blind or visually impaired professionals through a Salesforce Administration Certification prep course, and we choose Salesforce specifically because of the accessibility of their platform. And not that it is a B2C accessibility, but it's a B2B. So people within my community and those of us in the Blind and visually impaired community who are the hardest to serve because of the fact that we have to use assistive technology in order to do our jobs. It's allowing that community to get these certifications, get good, long lasting, sustainable careers. You know that they can actually be, you know, climbing up that corporate ladder, not being stuck down at the bottom. So we began our courses in 2020. We actually became the only training provider approved by Salesforce for people with disabilities globally. And that really came about because of our focus on two things. Number one, our courses being virtual, we are meeting. This was even before the pandemic, even before, you know, virtual courses were the thing. We were doing it virtually. We were meeting our community where they were at. We were also focused on employment. Our end goal at BIT is always employment. That's always where we keep our eye on employment. So, you know, we'd already started these courses. We began a Salesforce system integration service within BIT. We also began an accessibility consulting service and began using our students as at that time, interns, we met up with an intermediary, an apprenticeship intermediary called Safal Partners, who looked at our program and said, gosh, you guys already have an apprenticeship program. Kristy: What would be considered a wrap or a registered apprenticeship program through the Department of Labor? So they helped us get registered with the Department of Labor, and we became and still are the only organization, the only registered apprenticeships to include the Pan disability community to include the BVI community. And we're proud of that. And we're also saddened by that because we are the only ones that are doing it this way. The problem was we were only able to do it more of in a project based format, you know? So whenever we had projects, the apprentices worked well. Our apprenticeship program is a competency based program. There have been which now have been lifted, but requirements of 2000 hours really difficult to get those 2000 hours in a reasonable amount of time when it's just ebbs and flows of projects. So we really need to find a way to move into a more structured apprenticeship program. We added a, you know, the digital accessibility space a couple of years after we did the Salesforce admin apprenticeship and fortunately found the DIF grant to help us expand on what we already had running. Carol: So what did this when you get the DIF grant, what it allow you to do differently, moving from that more kind of pilot project kind of format into this structured model? Kristy: Mhm. Well, it allowed us to do essentially that. Number one is add structure. So as I mentioned, for our apprenticeship program, first we were able to add an apprenticeship program manager, which is huge for somebody to actually be able to focus all of their time on overseeing the program. We were able to move it into a more structured program. So we're not only looking now at project based. Our apprentices, you know, are working on regular schedules. Most are completing their apprenticeships between 1 and 2 years. They're able to not only work on those projects and gain competencies through projects, but also work on hypothetical situations we created for those competencies they need to accomplish without the projects we're working on professional development. So it was able to really add, again that structure to make it just a more robust program. In addition to that, we were able to expand on the academy courses that we were able to offer. So what we're learning with the Salesforce ecosystem is essentially the sweet spot is five certifications. It's not enough just to have that foundational cert. So with the DIF grant, we were able to say, okay, we want to get our team to that five certs. Any student that goes through our course, they have the option of getting to those five certifications. You earn two. Just in our foundational course alone. And then we added three higher level courses. In addition to that, we're also able to add a third track. So we have our Salesforce Administration track. We have our digital accessibility track, and now we're going to be able to add an Agile Scrum Master certification or project management track. So it pairs really nicely with the other two tracks in that, you know, all of these projects, they need scrum masters or project managers to run these projects. So now we're able to kind of create that full loop where we're able to have our admins working on their projects. Same with digital accessibility. And then we're able to add, again, these scrum masters and project managers to work on those same projects to build up and gain their experience. So able to expand the Academy. We were also able to add an academy director and an administrative assistant, you know. So again, providing more structure and guidance there. And then additionally, one of the things that we focused on, one of our goals with the grant was to be placed on 30 state eligible training provider lists. And what this allows us to do is really get a lot of that exposure that you were talking about before. Any person who wanted to participate in the program can go to these ETPLs, is what they're called. See if we're on in their state, get the information. You know, if they are workforce boards, VR counselors. Again, just the average Joe that wants to look into some opportunities for training also gives employers the opportunities to come in and see what we're doing, learn about us, you know, get that more exposure. And I think actually now we're on 35 ETPLs. Again, our friends at Safal Partners helped us within the first year achieve that KPI for our DIF grant. Carol: That is amazing. That is really great. I was gonna ask how many you were on and 35 sounds... Kristy: Mhm. And growing and growing. You know, we're we're we're not stopping. Right. We want to be on all of them. Carol: I'm like, you're going to conquer the world. So walk us through how it works today. You know, you're talking about the academy. You've got the certification, the apprenticeships, kind of how does the whole flow? Somebody comes in, they're like, I want to do the thing. What happens? Kristy: Absolutely. We have a couple of different options to start. So what we decided to do was add two self-guided courses for our two current tracks, Digital Accessibility and Salesforce Admin. So they're intro courses, they're self-guided. And essentially it's just that giving you an introduction to what Salesforce is. A lot of people have no idea what Salesforce is, even though they're one of the largest tech companies in the world. They're in every industry, all the different fields, you know, they're this humongous organization, but a lot of people just don't know what it is. So it gives people the opportunity to get in there, see what Salesforce is. Is this an interest to me? Same with digital accessibility also gives them an understanding of if you're using assistive technology, what is your level of proficiency need to be? Can you be a beginner? And I'll tell you right now, the answer is no. You can't be a beginner if you're using. You know what? I use a screen reader. You know, you have to be a little more proficient than that. So you get through those courses and you decide, yeah, I really liked this. I completed the course. You sit for a technical assessment, you have to do a hands on assessment and then a technical interview. Kristy: And the reasoning for that is to really, number one, ensure that that person who is taking the course is committed, understands the content was doing it themselves, you know, making sure nobody was, you know, helping them out before they can move into the instructor led courses. So once they pass that you can move into the instructor led either, again, digital accessibility or Salesforce, when we add our agile scrum probably won't have an intro to start, but that'll be getting added the later part of this year. And that'll again be instructor led courses, but pretty much the same format. So once you get into the instructor led courses, digital accessibility I believe is 14 weeks. I think admin is now 17 weeks. Again, with admin, you earn two certifications, multiple hours a week in class and then also in lab. In addition to that, there is a lot of homework. There's a lot of work outside these courses. I never sugarcoat these courses. They are not easy. We're talking high level tech careers. So these are high level courses. There's a lot of work, there's a lot of commitment, but there's a lot of support. All of our classes are taught by a person with a disability. Our TAs are people with disabilities. We have focus on those people that need to use screen readers. You know, we have screen reader instructors. So we're really, you know, meeting every person with a disability, regardless of what that is, understanding what accommodations they may need, working with them on that so that they can feel comfortable and actually concentrate on the content and the subject matter and not, am I going to be able to do this course or not? So they get through the instructor led courses leads to sitting for the certification exams. And, and I want to point out to all of the courses that we offer in our academy all lead to industry recognized certifications. These aren't certifications. We make up and say, well, we'll see if it works for you. These are the same certifications that anyone would be sitting for if they were taking any of these Salesforce courses or the digital accessibility, the Agile Scrum Master, you're going to be sitting for the actual Scrum Master certification. So they sit for the exams, you know, hopefully pass it. We've got really good certification pass rates, so hopefully they'll pass it again. They're difficult, they're not easy, but we provide you with what you need in the courses to pass those certs. Carol: What does your pass rate look like. Kristy: So oh boy you just threw that threw that at me. What's the data I believe I think it varies based on the course. But for example, I know our past cohort for digital accessibility, ten out of 12 have sat for the course. And I think all of them have passed. So 100% there. I think most of our cert rates run as a collective whole, 75 to 95%. Carol: Okay. Kristy: Yeah, really good cert rates. And again, it's really because of the fact that these are intense courses, but we work with you. Carol: When you're wrapping service around all these people. Kristy: Exactly. Carol: Talk about the technical kind of support that the students can get. Kristy: You're exactly right. Yeah. You know, and again, a lot of group sessions, you have a lot of support. Carol: Yeah. Kristy: So yeah. So once you get past those certifications, you then become eligible to interview for an apprenticeship. Not everyone qualifies for an apprenticeship. It really depends how well you do in the class. You know, obviously you need to have your certification to get into their apprenticeship. So if you don't get your cert, there's an issue. What was your professionalism like? You know, our instructors provide our apprenticeship manager with notes and sometimes it's, hey, they just need a little more professional development. They need a little work on this. They need to work on that, which is stuff we can provide. One of the things that came with the different is we added in a professional employment coach. So she works with people, you know, maybe you have ADHD and you're looking for tools to help you get organized and to stay focused. And so we bring her in and have sessions together. Sometimes just professional development. There's a lot of people in our community that need a little bit of that. Unfortunately for some of us, when we get on these Zoom calls, we can't see the social cues. We can't tell if somebody is, you know, getting ready to speak or wrapping up what they're speaking, you know, so how do you handle all that? So we do all of that, you know, we provide all of that. But once the instructors say, yep, I think that they should interview for an apprenticeship program, they have to go through an interview with our apprenticeship program manager and another member of BIT. And then if we have openings, which we do, and we will continue to have them through the different, then they become a part of our apprenticeship. And again, those are all apprenticeships or they're competency based used to be 2000 hours. The Department of Labor has lifted that restriction. But we still feel that that 2000 hours is a good number for our participants to really get a good, strong understanding of what they will be doing in this role in mastering these competencies, Professional development. It gives you that 1 to 2 years experience that, you know, whenever you're looking for an entry level job, what do you see? You need 1 to 2 years' experience. Well, how do you get that if you're entry level? And so we're providing that opportunity to do so. Our apprenticeship program has additional trainings that are offered. You're working right alongside with our sales force professionals, our accessibility professionals who all have experience in the field. And again, I will point out to these are teams that are all disabilities working together. So completely deaf admins working with completely blind admins, just killing it, doing an excellent job. So really a lot of exposure in that apprenticeship program. One of the things the DIF grant also allowed us to do is incorporate employer partners. So if you have an apprenticeship with an employer partner still meeting with our apprenticeship program manager. You're still getting all of the support from BIT we're meeting with the project leads at those employers to make sure that we're supporting them in anything they need. So really, like I said, a well-rounded program. Once you complete those competencies, we do self-evaluations. I mean, we're, you know, where you stand in our apprenticeship and what you need to work on. And, you know, we're selling, obviously, the further you get into the apprenticeship program, the more projects you're handed, the more responsibility. So really just gaining your confidence in the field, and then you're ready to go into the world and work in an organization or a corporation out there. Carol: Are you seeing any impact with AI? You know, people talk about AI usage now, and, you know, the increase of that and how it's changing the landscape of corporate America. Are you seeing any impact from that? Kristy: So you've heard of that little thing called AI? Carol: Yeah. Kristy: The answer is an overwhelming yes. So one of the things that we've done in our courses is try to, we try to make them future proof. You know, we don't want to send our students or our apprentices out into the world behind the eight ball, you know, oh gosh, this is a saturated market. I don't have any of the skills. So one of those higher level Salesforce certifications I told you about is agent for specialist, which is Salesforce AI. And Salesforce has gone all in on agent force and their AI. So our apprentices have the opportunity to become certified in agent force. And then, you know, different projects we're working on. We're now talking to a lot of clients that are looking into how can I incorporate AI into my Salesforce environment? So, you know, giving them people then that opportunity to get those skills so that they can make an immediate impact. Additionally, in the Scrum Master or the project management track scrum Master has just added the AI Scrum Master certification course. So we will be actually including that in our course. So again, you'll come out of that track with if you're looking at Scrum Master, you're looking at two shirts, one of which is AI. We're also adding a higher level AI course, that's AI governance. Most of these companies are looking at this going, okay, we have AI, but when should we be using it? How should we be using it? What is ethical? What is not? What is going overboard with AI, you know? So we're actually going to provide a course. So again, our participants can come out able to make immediate impact on organizations. And the way to do that right now is AI. So we absolutely are incorporating AI. People with disabilities to, you know, again, we say at BIT Technology is the greatest equalizer. It truly is. And people with disabilities are actually leading the charge in AI. In fact, that agent for specialist course I mentioned, out of all of the workforce development orgs within Salesforce, we were the first one to offer that course. So disability community leading the way in AI. So it's exciting. Carol: I love it. Well, you're ahead of the curve, which is super good. And people come in with that. They'll definitely. I mean, you're creating a good niche there with your apprentices being able to do that. Kristy: That's our goal. Carol: That's awesome. So what are you seeing as a career pathways like what's proving to be the most impactful right now? Kristy: So you know, again, Salesforce is just huge. So of course that is, you know, continuing on and that is definitely making a big impact. Digital accessibility is a very hot topic right now. Gosh, a couple years ago, I can't remember what year it was actually implemented. But the Department of Justice has now mandated that title two of the Americans with Disabilities Act incorporate digital accessibility. And they actually laid out deadlines. They just pushed the first deadline. It was supposed to be April of 2026, that all municipalities with over 50,000 individuals had to be digitally accessible. Everything within your state needs to be accessible for people within our community to access. 2027 was supposed to be for those municipalities, less than 50,000. I imagine that'll get pushed back as well. But the bottom line is if your organization, your front facing organization is not accessible, you're going to encounter some issues. And so all of a sudden then all of these corporations and organizations and government and they're going, okay, what is this? What is digital accessibility and how do we get there? So we're really starting to see a lot of impact, a lot of clients coming to us asking, okay, what is digital accessibility? How can you help me? One of the members of Office of Accessibility for Salesforce is actually said that there's two experts in Salesforce accessibility, and one is Salesforce and one is bit. We work very closely with them on accessibility and their accessibility. I think really that impact digital accessibility. We're going to see it more and more and more. Unfortunately, a lot of lawsuits are being filed. And when I say unfortunately, it's that's what's being the precursor for companies to become digitally accessible. You know, I wish they would just because it's better for everyone. An accessible product is just a better product. It's more well thought out, it's more intentional. It's just better presented. I wish that it wasn't that they're being forced to because of litigation. I wish that it was just because that is again, the right thing to do. Plus, this disability community is large across the world. I think it's 1 in 5 now, and more and more people are aging. More and more people are being diagnosed with disabilities. Where before in tech, people were just considered eccentric. When I think a lot of them were actually, you know, on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse, so that, you know, a lot of invisible disabilities, mental health disabilities are now become not so taboo to hide and to talk about. So it's something that, you know, the world's just going to see more and more of, and the demand for making things more accessible to reach your customers, to reach that community is going to become more and more. So I really think that digital accessibility track is getting a lot of focus. Carol: That is very cool. I know employer engagement also is a big piece of all this, and how are you partnering with companies and what are they seeing as value from what you offer? Kristy: So apprenticeships is huge right now. Apprenticeships really provide employers the opportunity to get kind of a jump on the talent pipeline, both this current administration and the former administration, very pro apprenticeship. You know, they have apprenticeship mandates out. I believe it's a million apprentices is what they want to attain. And then there's proven statistics. I'll give you some data here, Carol, for companies that have an apprenticeship program, typically for every dollar that's invested in that apprentice, the company is seeing an ROI of $1.44. So immediately getting impact with having an apprentice, 94% of the apprentices stay where they're at when they become an apprentice within a company. So turnover is really expensive for companies, incredibly expensive. And so not only if you have an apprenticeship, you're looking at a 94% retention rate. But then to add to that, the people with disabilities community, our turnover rate is incredibly low because it has been difficult to find employment. If the person with a disability finds a place where they can be successful and thrive, they're not going anywhere. So you kind of get a double whammy on that. Apprentices typically come out earning 84,000 a year, and they're saying 49% of HR managers are saying that skill based is really kind of the new and compelling look at talent management. One of the things that, again, as I mentioned before, the DIF grant allowed us to do is start reaching out to employer partners, having them bring on apprenticeships, not necessarily being trained within BIT, but actually going into their organizations, working with their Salesforce teams, working with their digital accessibility teams and again, creating this talent pipeline I mentioned earlier, it's not the lack of ability, it's the lack of opportunity. Again, these apprenticeship programs are really providing people within our community the opportunity to go in there and prove themselves, to show these companies. You know, unfortunately for the people with disabilities community, that really is we call it that legal, nebulous bell that we have to ring is the reasonable accommodations. Most people don't understand them. If you get an apprenticeship in there, you're working alongside that apprentice to really determine, okay, how is this person going to be most successful and really getting over that fear of what the reasonable accommodation is. So our impact with employers has been fabulous. It's been phenomenal. A lot of interest, again, in bringing on these apprentices to work on their teams, give them again that opportunity to kind of dip their toe into that pool. I want to mention, too, that we really believe that the disabilities community is the greatest untapped talent in the planet. You have this whole group of resources that are so talented and nobody's touching and working with organizations like BIT. Working with these apprentices really gives you that opportunity to dip into that talent and have this just amazing pipeline, amazing resources to work with instead of going the typical talent route. And we have a tech talent shortage, we really do. So, you know, working with, again, like an apprenticeship program, working with our team really gives people the opportunity to get that jump on that talent. Carol: Well, and they get to work in that company. You know, you're in that company and the company culture. You're all part of it you've done these 2000 hours. You know, you've been there a year or more. Kristy: Exactly. Carol: And so they really get a good flavor of what you bring to the table. It's such a great way. I mean, you see that more and more kids are starting to realize like maybe the four year degree route isn't the way. Kristy: Mhm. Carol: We need to look at these other options for getting into employment and getting in more quickly, because everybody learns differently, and these jobs, I mean, when you're talking, people are coming on average $84,000. This is no joke. Kristy: No it's not. Again, it's a good way to get into, again, your feel to get your foot in the door. Give those companies the opportunity to really get that new and emerging talent, but not expecting them to just hop right in the job because, he said, we all learn differently. There's a lot of nuances to learn about different companies. You know, you're an admin at one company and you go to another. And again, you know, you've got that hill to climb of, you know, what are the nuances of that particular company. But here you built your own army, if you will. You built your own pool. Carol: Yeah. Kristy: One of our apprentices actually in a webinar we did recently, she had said, you know, one of the benefits to employers is you essentially get to mold these apprentices into what type of employees that you're looking for. And it's true, you're almost taking a blank slate and working with it for two years and building your team the way you want. And then like you said, you know, you're done with that 2000 hours. Why would you go anywhere else? You've already invested this time. Again, we've given you the statistics on the ROI in that dollar investment. You're already earning money off the apprentices, so why wouldn't you stick with them? Carol: 100%. Now, I know you had some success with the workforce boards and a few blind service agencies, but you've had less traction with VR. What's been the challenge there and what do you want, like the VR agencies to understand? Because I know we sure miss the whole boat and didn't even realize a thing about BIT and I've been telling everybody ever since I talked to you first, like, hey, you need to go look at this website and you need to talk to these people because I've just been like, wow, why is VR missing the boat on that? Kristy: Well, I think you're kind of hitting the nail on the head there, Carol, in that we are not your normal traditional organization out there. We know we are actually the only organization doing what we're doing. And we know that because not only have we looked, but Salesforce has looked. Our other partner, Ronstadt, has looked, you know, they've looked around for other organizations like us doing what we're doing, the manner in which we're doing it, and there aren't any out there. So I've been thinking about this since you and I spoke last time about, you know, really what is our problem with VR? What is the issue? And I really think it comes down to that fact that we are breaking the mold. Our friends at Safal Partner, you know, talk with us all the time about you guys are really forging ahead with something that's never been done before. And so how do we get the VR groups, the VR counselors and teams to break out of what their traditional mold has been and kind of think out of the box and look at our organization go, oh, wait, because unfortunately, the traditional is not working. I mean, the numbers say it, you know, those numbers haven't moved. And I think the VR counselors, they have to do certain things certain ways. And they have reports that they have to do and they need to meet different criteria. And, you know, our programs aren't short. You know, it's not like somebody can get in and out in a month and then they're employed. You know, we're really investing the time in training people to really be productive employees in a completely different way than ever been done before. So I think if we can get the VR groups to open up their minds to a different way of doing things and to recognize the fact that these traditional ways we've been doing things just really aren't moving the needle. And I think a lot of the, you know, VR counselors, again, they're they have cases they have to close, they have rates that they have to hit. They again, they have all this documentation they have to do. And so I think a lot of times they try to put a square peg in a round hole, and it just doesn't work for people with disabilities community. You have to understand where they're at, you know, Social Security disability, a lot of people are on it. It is not easy to get on. Our goal is to get everyone off of it, not to provide them with a supplement to their SSDI. We want everyone to become tax producers, not tax consumers. So when you get people who are capable, who are software engineers, who have these, you know, the great focuses on tech, this critical thinking mindset that can do so much more than just getting a job. Being able to think outside the box, look at other opportunities that might be out there and go for it. You know, we've been successful, we're showing that this is the way you do this with this group. So that's really the only answer I can come up with, Carol, is why we're not making more traction is just that traditional mindset of this is how we do things. And unfortunately, that traditional mindset is just not helping our community well. Carol: And hopefully we're able to get the word out now through the podcast and advertising that because it is like a no brainer to me. I mean, you're looking at your wants to get people into quality employment outcomes. And I used to always be about like family sustaining wages. And so you're talking about this investment and the people, even though it takes a longer amount of time. But if you've got folks coming out, you know, you've got a big track record, you've worked 2000 hours, you've done this apprenticeship, you've done all this coursework ahead. You have these certifications. You now are geared up for really good employment and long term employment. We're not talking, you know, you're in and out of the fast food place. You want to stay here. You're now engrained in a company. Like what a way to set folks up for success and not needing to come back to you, or to Social Security or any of those other supports. You've really got people launched in such a great way. Kristy: Right? And on that note, so our participants earn an average of, I think, 75,000. And within three years of employment, the majority have been promoted and are making over six figures. So as you said, their family sustaining wages with opportunities of growth. And that's really what our community needs in opportunities, is that the community does not want to be on Social Security disability. They don't they want to be able to put food on their table. You know, with employment comes a lot of dignity. It comes a lot of feeling of worth and being a productive member of society. The community wants that and they know they can do that. We're just lacking the opportunity. Again, lacking that open mindset. I know there's a lot of VR counselors that say, hey, I'm going to put you through college and I'm going to get you this bachelor's degree. And our unemployment rate is still the same, right? We need more than that. You know, you need more of an investment, not just the traditional. I am old enough to remember the days that my parents just said, oh, just get a degree, right. Doesn't matter what it's in. Just go get a degree, you'll get a job. That's not today. You know, today's the day of specialization. As we talked earlier, today is the day of certifications. You know, people want certs. They want experience. They want skills, they want proof. And they're looking at effective employees to, you know, how effective are you an employee? Are you going to be great? You've got this bachelor's degree, but can you be effective in this role? Hiring managers say they can train for those hard skills. You know, they can train somebody to, you know, code in a certain Manner or become an HR professional. You can train a lot of that, but you can't train the effectiveness. You can't train the critical thinking as much as you can when you're in the role. Our program helps to do that though. You know, it really helps people to develop those skills, to become those critical thinkers, those problem solvers that these hiring managers are looking for. Carol: It really is the full package. What you offer. I just I'm still stunned thinking about like that. We've all missed the boat for 20 years or plus you've been around. So it's not too late though for people to get on board. So looking ahead, what does success look like for your project and what should other people be paying attention to? Kristy: Mhm. Of course, the whole goal for this project is competitive integrated employment. And of course, again, that goes right along with our mission from the very beginning. It's employment. You know, that CIE number is again that family sustaining wages that you can have good strong careers in. So when we're looking at our future, the grant has provided us the opportunity to really build our programs again, provide a lot more structure. So of course, sustainability. Our goal is really to grow our own sales force system integration services, our own digital accessibility services. So that number one, we can be a huge employer of people with disabilities and really build these big sales force teams. The other thing is really finding the employers who are interested in investing in this community. You know, who again, are thinking outside that box of, you know what? I have a talent shortage and I need to find a pool that is really going to benefit my company, provide an ROI, you know, be here. So I'm not hiring somebody every six months. So really, again, you know, getting the word out, we want people, of course, to know about our program to look at our program. You know, we're focused on tech. Tech is not the only industry that could benefit with this type of program, not in any way, shape or form. So we really like people to look at our program and say, okay, you know, our focus is X, you know, maybe it's marketing, maybe it's finance, accounting, whatever it is. And really look at our program and say, I think this is the model that we need to follow. You know, it is a very collaborative organization. We are not going to get where we need to be in silos. We need the whole village to work together to provide these opportunities. Again, really trying to show that we really feel this is the path forward for many careers, for many high producing, effective, high compensation careers. We'd really like people to, again, look at our program, look what we're doing in the different, obviously different is a demonstrative grants. That's the whole thing we're doing here is demonstrating that we really feel that our model is the way to go. Really take a look at apprenticeships and apprenticeships for people with disabilities. I really feel apprenticeship just are tailor made to people with disabilities for them to really, again, get really comfortable to build their skills and show that, yeah, I've got the ability. Just give me that opportunity. I've got the ability. Carol: I can totally see why RSA selected you as a grant. Kristy: Oh thank you. We're pretty passionate here at BIT. Carol: You are and it's amazing. So folks wanted more information about BIT, what's the best way to find you or contact? Kristy: Absolutely. So of course the best way is our website. It's just easy. BlindInstituteOftechnology.org. You can also get it by blindIT.org. You'll find all the information there. Otherwise you know, reaching out. If you are interested in our Academy, Academy@blindIT.org, we have candidates@BlindIT.org or sales@blindIT.org. Any of those, if you can't remember any of them and you can only remember, oh, she said Sales@BlindIT.org, but I'm really not in sales still go to that email address. We're looking at over 50 of us. Our internal team, you know, is about 25 to 30. We're very tight knit, so it's going to get to us. So any of those email addresses work and you can find them all on our website. So again, BlindInstituteOfTechnology.org or BlindIT.org will get you there as well. Carol: So no wrong door in. Kristy: Nope, nope. We will get you to where you need to be. Just let us know what you're looking for, what you're interested in, and we will find the person for you. Carol: Well, that is awesome and I know I am going to sing your praises going forward. Like continue to like tell people about what is happening there. It's pretty amazing. I really appreciate your time. I wish you much success. Thanks for joining me. Kristy: Thank you so much, Carol. I appreciate the opportunity. {Music} Outro Voice: Conversations powered by VR, one manager at a time. One minute at a time. Brought to you by the VRTAC. 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Tiff and Dana address one of the most popular topics for Dental A-Team consultants: overhead! They talk about what it entails, where to start when looking to reduce it, critical questions to ask yourself about needs versus wants, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Tiff (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. Thank you for being here with us today. Thank you for listening. We say this every time, but we love what we do and we love bringing you so much valuable information. And the fact that Kiera can do all the podcasts she does blows my mind. ⁓ but she is a busy bee over there, and the fact that we get to do these as well is just really, really fun for us. It allows all of the consultants here on our team to really feel like we're giving back to you guys. So with that, I have Dana here with me today, and Dana, gosh, we have been podcasting together for a really long time. I can't even put a number to it. And I remember, I don't know if you remember, but I remember I remember where I was sitting. I remember the thought process. And I remember it was me, you and Britt on a call on a Zoom link. And it was the first time marketing had said we want to do video with the podcast. And I was like, what? And video like was not, it was just like up and coming. I didn't understand it. It was on Instagram. I was watching I was like, why am I watching you talk? Like the a podcast is to listen. Why am I watching you talk? And now I mean it's very normal and that's how I watch them. And I feel like I feel like it was like YouTube came back around, you know. But anyways, I remember that day vividly. ⁓ I don't remember what we were talking about, but I remember being like, I have to like do my hair. I'm gonna be seen. DAT-Dana (01:23) Yeah. Yeah. I know it was funny because we always could see each other, right, in those early days, but it was just like we weren't creating the video content for it. And I remember thinking exactly like who's gonna want to watch Tiff (01:33) Yes. DAT-Dana (01:35) us who's gonna want to watch us do this thing but then I see my kids literally like watching people play Minecraft and it's like their favorite thing and I'm like wouldn't it be more fun to actually go play? So I do feel like there is definitely this like niche of people like wanting to watch and like you know get a glimpse in of like the podcast world and just different worlds in general and so I agree with you. I remember the three of us just kind of being like who's gonna want to watch us talk to each other but hey we're so glad you're here. Tiff (01:37) Yeah. Yes. It's true. Yeah. DAT-Dana (02:05) Yeah. Tiff (02:06) Yes, I agree. And the three fur podcasts are hard. So hard when there's so many people virtually. And yeah, I r I remember the shock. I wish I could remember what the ⁓ podcast actually it was probably I bet you it was probably one that we did for Kiera. We probably it bosses day or something, yeah, 'cause if there are multiple of us. Anyways, that was that popped into my head this morning as I I always have to now have like prep for podcast time so I can like DAT-Dana (02:12) Yeah. Like Boss's Day or something like that. Yeah. Tiff (02:35) just tame my hair or get my ring light just right. And I'm like, gosh, I remember the days that we did not have to do this. And then we have c new to Dental A Team consultants come on and I'm like, we're gonna podcast. And they're like stressed and I'm like, I get it. I just I get it. I saw them go talk yourself in the mirror for a bit first. You'll get used to it. DAT-Dana (02:50) Yeah. Yeah. I know I remember in the early days I would always have to reframe my podcast because I'd see podcasting on my schedule and I'm like, ⁓ like I gotta get on. So then I just started reframing it. It was like time with Tiff, time with Britt, time with Kiera. And it's how I like kind of learn get over the like of the podcasting space. So I totally feel it when new consultants are like, I have my first podcast today. Tiff (03:12) I love that. Yeah, yeah, and they all come to you, right? 'Cause I'll all schedule it and then they're like, Dana, what do I do? That's so cute. Yeah. I love the reframe. That actually like goes I think hand in hand with what we're talking about today. ⁓ but I think you can do that with anything and I have to remind myself, even like gosh, when I get up in the morning, I got up this morning and I went from for my walk and I was like, ⁓ this sucks and I was like, No, you get to be in the morning sun. You get to move your body before anybody else in the house is awake. Like I think that's the part that's the hardest is like everybody else gets to sleep, you know? But you that reframe is so powerful. And we can look at a schedule and think I I look at my schedule and I'm like, shoot. This is so busy. Or gosh, I'm I'm like So long today, and I have to reframe it often and be like, gosh, no, actually I get to do something really cool. And I get to wake up and go for a walk and I get to do these things or I get to go to an office and I get to be boots on the ground with other people. So I love that you mentioned that reframe, Dana. That was really smart. So today's reframe, which I love, I think this is one of the most popular conversations that we have. We get a couple of things here at Dental A Team. ⁓ We love everything that we get, but the most common, most popular things are systems, which we will help you with systems, I promise you. And there are thousands of podcasts I think that just Dana and I have done on systems and operations manual. So go look them up. We're not doing that today. And the second, which I actually really have grown to truly love, ⁓ is overhead cost reduction and and overhead analysis. And so many practice owners and leaders come to us and they're like, gosh. what does overhead even mean? I know I had a conversation with a client last week that has been in the dental like consulting world for years and years and years. And w his question was what does that even what does it mean? Like overhead can mean so many different things to so many different people and so many different consulting companies. And for the sake of today's conversation and the sake of forever with Dental A Team know that when we say overhead, we are talking about top of the line Whatever I always say if someone were to purchase your practice, what are the expenses they'd be taking over? Anything outside of that, your pay, your taxes, your debt, your debt will follow you typically, right? You can lump it into the loan, ⁓ but it's not overhead top of the line expense. So your debt, meaning your scanners, ⁓ your school debt, anything like that is outside of quote unquote overhead. So when we talk about overhead, it's top of the line and that had to that that explanation, I think it can just vary. It can vary depending on who you're talking to. So today we wanted to reframe that, Dana Go. No, I love it. DAT-Dana (06:08) and I don't want to interrupt you, but I think too just just to be clear on overhead too, anything that you run through the business, right? Again, that's not something absolutely with your CPA, you structure it how you want. But understand that that's not an expense that somebody is going to take on when they take over the bracket. Tiff (06:25) Yes, I love that. Thank you. Good clarification. so with this kind of reframe, every everybody's like reduce overhead, reduce overhead. And I totally agree. And a lot of a lot of companies, a lot of people, ⁓ a lot of strategists will come in and they're like, okay, what can we cut? And we for sure, like, we'll come in and look at what if there's space to make cuts, but our biggest piece is always we're not gonna spend a lot of time on it today because we've got a million other podcasts about it. I think I just did one actually with Kristy not that long ago, but the first place we're gonna look is your collections. A lot of people will say, I need to over I need to produce. And I love the statement, you can't outproduce your problems. So if you're producing, producing, producing, producing, but you're still feeling like there's an issue. And if you're meeting the financial, like you're meeting your goal, your production goal, but you're still cash flow short, then there's an issue in your collections. And so look at your collections and Dana. I would love to hear quick snippet, what are the areas that you tackle when it comes to overhead and it comes to collections? And then I want to talk about the reframes and the other pieces. DAT-Dana (07:33) Yeah, so you're exactly right. The first thing I'm gonna look at is the collections number. I'll look at the total, like what is the total percentage and like what profit point do we need to get to when it comes to collections? And then the very next thing I'm gonna look at is your AR because honestly and truly I've been able to get practices out of cash flow crisis, out of really feeling that pinch simply by going after already produced ⁓ monies. And so I think that those are usually the things that I look at. Okay, what are we collecting? What does our profit point need to be for healthy AR? Right. And and obviously we're gonna talk about is that possible? How do we get your schedule to get you there? But then the very next thing I'm gonna look at is AR. Is there money that I can just quickly tackle that's already been produced that's gonna help the collections problem? So I'm looking at the total collections, collections percentage, and then what's sitting in AR, because if I can tackle that and make a really quick difference, ⁓ sure, we can budget things, we can line item your PL, we can we can chop where we need to, but those things are often the fastest, easiest, quickest fixes. and like you said, you like outproducing the problem. If I can fix AR and then we can create systems that it doesn't happen again, oftentimes we don't even have to really touch production, right? Because we're already producing pretty well in a lot of these cases. So those are that's kind of where I start. Tiff (08:46) Yeah. Yeah, I love that. And it's something that makes such a massive difference. Knowing one, knowing your numbers, knowing what your numbers mean. So knowing your overhead, knowing your outgoing expenses is massive. And then looking to see, okay, well, if these are my outgoing expenses, what do I need to collect in order to profit? Right. And then if we're not collecting that, is it because production isn't where it needs to be? So what's our what's our bare minimum? And is collections meeting that or is production meeting that so that collections can meet our bare minimum. If production is or is way above and our collections is just tanked, like I saw somebody the other day that was like 83% collections. They're like, we gotta produce more. And I Yeah, absolutely. If we want to maintain 83% collections and get your overhead in line, you for sure have to produce more. But also we can tackle your collections and get your collections up to that ninety-eight percent that it should be or above, and really not have to work you harder as the provider work our numbers harder and get that collections up. It also kind of flows into Dana, I think the capacity that we just recorded a podcast. So probably the podcast ahead of this one I would assume is is about capacity. And I think that capacity conversation flows into this one really, really well. So all right, collections. Go do it. We will harp on that for days, but go do it. If you need help with it, you're not sure, you don't know how to analyze it, you need help with your numbers, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. We are honestly and truly here to help you. We will provide you as much information as we possibly can to get you on the right track. Now, something else that we like to do within that, and we talked about this on capacity, we talked about analyzing ⁓ fee schedules, right? But then we also need to analyze expenses. So when we're really looking at things and we're saying, okay. Great, this is my overhead. I like to think, okay, does it have to be my overhead though? So a lot of people will look at staff cost, the employee cost. I actually I look at it, I kind of glaze that, you guys. I don't, I don't like to touch the staff cost unless it absolutely is extraordinary and there's maybe team members that are taking advantage or you're feeling like there's something culturally wrong in your practice, then I'm gonna say, okay, great. Let's really take a look at this and make sure that we're being efficient with our time. We're not in overtime. We're not in those spaces. But I'm gonna kind of glaze at that unless there's a red flag somewhere else. And then I'm gonna look at those other expenses as well. And something that I really love to do is to analyze what do we need versus what we have. It reminds me of when Brody was little, we'd go to the store and he'd be like, Mom, is this a want or a need? Is it on your list? Is you have are you getting it because you just want it and it sounds exciting? Or do we actually need this? And Dana, I love the conversation that you have around. I'm gonna say like analyze your vendors, analyze your contracts with vendors, but I love the conversation around ⁓ the wants versus needs when it comes to scanners, when it comes to mills. And I love I I miss the conversation actually. I miss the conversation of negotiate with your labs. And I miss that conversation because I think that the mill has become such a bandwagon thing. It's been around for so long and it's such a bandwagon thing that everybody's that jumped into. But I love your your like evaluation of is it necessary? Is it actually going to save us the time and the money and get us the results that we want? And I would love, Dana, for you to talk through some of that and how you help your clients decide. Because I'm not against the mill, I'm not for it. I'm for it for the practices that it works. And I'm for making sure that it's going to work and it's gonna do its due diligence. So what how is that conversation for you, Dana, when you talk to your practices about it DAT-Dana (12:44) Yes. I love this conversation too, too. I think first and foremost, I always want to know when when somebody wants to purchase something big like that. So whether it's a new scanner or whether it's a mill, like why. Why do we want to purchase it? Is it because we have a scanner that we constantly use and we're constantly pulling and we never have it in the like appointment times that we need? So then we need to talk about adding another scanner. Is it that like we need another tool to show patients, but like could we just do IOPs a little bit more until we've got the budget set for the scanner? I'm not saying no to scanners. I'm not saying no to mills. I'm just saying, why do we want it? Is it the right time and is it going to do what you anticipate it's going to do as far as your budget goes? Because I think we can talk about scanners and what's going to add so much more to my production. Okay, well, it is, but when are we going to use it? How often are we going to use it? Who's going to use it? How are we mapping it out to make sure that it really is putting more production on your schedule and it really is reducing your lab fees? Right. Scanner is a great tool for negotiating with a lab, but are you going to do that? Are you going to do the negotiations? Are you going to send them enough work to make it worth having the scanner? Same thing with the mill. I'm always asking like why, right? And I know that kind of the mill is the hot spot or the mill is like the next big thing. And I think sometimes, you know, I hear a lot from doctors, well, it's gonna buy me back a lot of time. Well, it's only gonna buy you back time if you're going to let your assistant, right, help design and do the actual milling. If you're not gonna let that happen, then we're actually using more of your time than and sometimes it's not will you let them, it's do you have the capacity within your assistant team right now to be able to allow them. Tiff (14:07) Yeah. Mm-hmm. DAT-Dana (14:21) to do those things because maybe we're short staffed in that area or maybe assistants are really hard to find. Well then maybe now's not the time to bring on the mill because it's actually going to use more of your time versus less of your time. And then you know all of these purchases typically come with either a large payout, right? Or a decent size loan that we're paying every single month. And so I like to kind of reverse engineer with my practices so they know cold hard facts how many crowns they have to do every single month. to make that loan payment worth it or make that payout out of their emergency fund or their growth fund or wherever they're pulling that funds from. Hopefully not their emergency funds, but sometimes right, doctors get wild on us and it feels like an emergency to get that. Mill. So knowing exactly how many crowns you have to do every single month. And then I'm saying, okay, let's go back through the last year. Let's see, did we even do as many? Because if we didn't do as many, then now's not the time. Let's get to that many crowns every single month, then take a look at the mill. Because so often we think, hey, the mill is going to save me on lab fees, but you have to do so many of them for it to save you on lab fees. And again, I'm not pro mill. I'm not like I'm neutral when it comes to mill. I think it's a great tool, but it's not the best tool for every Tiff (15:25) Yeah. Mm-hmm. DAT-Dana (15:35) practice at that exact time. I think you really have to look At and crunch things when you decide to make those purchases and really look at it as is it truly going to give your time back? Is it truly going to give you your lab fees back? Is it truly going to up your patient experience or up your diagnosis or whatever it is? Because that is when it makes it worth it. So I just like to like have the conversation, review the numbers together, and kind of say, hey, like this is the reality of the purchase. I, you know, I am. Totally understand the like purchase in the feels, right? I get that. I've done it. I'm human. I think we've all been like, but this is gonna feel so good when I have it. But I think look at the numbers and make sure because these things can really hit your these these debt services can really hit your profit points if it's not set up correctly and you don't know kind of the benchmarks you have to hit to make it help with profit versus hurt. Tiff (16:11) Yeah. Yeah. Absolutely. I think it's so beautiful. And a follow-up to that too is if you already have the mill, you already have the scanner, you already made the purchase or the laser, Dana, as you were talking, I was like, the lasers, the lasers. There's so many there's just so many really cool tools that dentistry has that makes us feel like we've got to jump on it to be the most progressive, to be the most exciting, to stay up with the times, to to not fall behind. And really they're just fun and exciting. It's like ⁓ Canva and you know we only had Photoshop and then Canva came out and then we had, you know, all of these different opportunities. And it it can be easy to jump on board with them. So if we already have jumped on board, we didn't have this conversation, or maybe we did, and then gosh, we're just falling a little bit short. This is the overhead analysis as well. This all flows into that overhead analysis. So as you're looking at your overhead and you see those those loans under on you have your bottom you have your top line and you have a bottom line. And at your bottom line, when you see those other loans in there and you're like, gosh, Def, Dana, I just I'm not using the scanner as much as I thought I did. I know both of us have I all of our consultants are really, really fantastic at having conversations like this that say, okay, great, why? Dana, you said something earlier, you said it asking more questions, right? Like I want to know, I want to know why you want it. what it's gonna do for your practice and then reverse engineer it. And we are really great at pulling out the why for anything. So if you're not, if you bought it and you're not using it, we're gonna say, well, why aren't we using it? Is it because it's not the tool that we needed or we wanted and or we don't have the patient base for it or is it because we're not trained, we're not holding accountabilities. And ultimately, if this thing isn't working for your practice, it's not doing what you wanted it to or gosh, you just hate it. You don't like it. You don't want to use it. This is a conversation with the company that you can have. You can call the company and say, Hey, what can I do? How can I how can I get out of this? I've had ⁓ I've had doctors that have had this conversation with them and they do have like a smaller buyout, right? They're like, Well, we'll buy it back from you, but you're gonna it's kind of like taking a car in and you you're you know, you're under. So you you owe a little bit more on your car and then you owe on the car that you're buying. So it kind of sucks because you do have to pay that out, but could getting out of that contract early, sending the equipment back, save you in the long run because you haven't paid that total balance. Or a lot of doctors will call and they're like, yeah, absolutely. I have a doctor actually who's looking for one that might buy it from you. And so you can you can sell this equipment as well if it's not working for you. So I don't ever want doctors to really just feel so stuck in the decisions that either they've made or that they want to make and you have that kind of decision paralysis. So as we're going through that looking at ⁓ cost control and overhead control. Part of the conversation as well. So there's the projecting side and really looking at do I do I need this? What can it do? And then there's the evaluation side of is this working for me? And Dana, I think that same conversation when it comes to like marketing. Are is my marketing ROI coming in? Is it getting me what I what I thought it was going to? There's magazines investments, there's all of these like hottie-totty ⁓ marketing efforts that are coming around right now. They're trying to like really reinvent a lot of wheels. And projecting and seeing, does this fit my avatar? Is this gonna work? Gosh, your telephone company, I know our like cable and internet. We don't even have cable, but it's the same company, right? And I'm like, why are we paying for cable and internet? And it just jumped like $90. And I'm like, what the heck? It's a call and a conversation with your vendors and looking at, okay, am I getting the most value for what I'm spending? And that I think Dana helps us to calm the storm. Because what happens typically is we're like, okay, I gotta produce more in order to afford my life. And it's just like personal, right? I gotta work more in order to afford the lifestyle that I want. Well, maybe the lifestyle that you want can be had with less debt or less stuff, you know, and really evaluating your quote unquote lifestyle in the practice and out. DAT-Dana (20:43) Yeah, I agree with you because like dental offices, do we have to spend money? Do we have expenses? Yes, absolutely. Let's make sure those expenses are doing what we need them to do and and we have an ROI on those expenses. And I do feel like just doctors highlighting like, don't forget those bottom of the line things because oftentimes it's like, hey, my payroll's in line, my rent's in line, my marketing is in line, everything's in line, but I don't have any profit at the end of the month. And I think don't forget to take a look at oftentimes I think there's an impression of doctors that like those below the aligned things are like fixed expenses and oftentimes they are variable expenses that we can do something about it. We can make changes like you said, sell it or start using it, right? Or incorporating a way for it to help us produce or collect more. I think just don't forget those bottom of the line things and don't look at them as hey, those are fixed things, right? A lot of times those items aren't. We can either move the needle as far as using them or move the needle as far as offloading them. Tiff (21:15) Uh-huh. Yes. DAT-Dana (21:42) Right. I just had a conversation with the practice. Like, why do we have two scanners? Right. Like, why do we need them? Walk me through it. If if you can walk me through why and it makes sense, totally keep your scanners, utilize them, have it help you. Right. But if we don't need them, then let's not have that sit there every month and pull from that profit that you so desperately need. Tiff (21:45) Mm-hmm. Yeah, I love that conversation and I think it's something that's a piece of value that the consulting team brings to our clients that I think is totally undervalued. I know I have clients that are like, Teff, I wanna buy this thing. And I'm like, Okay, cool. Like, tell me why. How are we gonna afford it? Great. I have a doctor that was like, I like this scanner better, but I bought this scanner before I knew that this scanner was better. And I was like, Awesome. Well it sounds you want that scanner. He's like, Yeah, I'm gonna get it. And I said, Cool, what are you gonna do with that scanner that you don't like? Because that one is still being paid on. It's still in your office. And he's like, okay. So it's like we have this innate ability, right, to see things very, very cleanly. I had a conversation just last week with a client that was like, Tiff, what do I do? And it was like a personnel thing, right? I said, Listen, my job and the and the superpower that I have for you is to be very black and white in business. I'm not emotionally attached to what's going on in the practice. I I love you, I love the practice, I love the team. And I I have emotions towards you, but I'm able to separate it out and say, hey, do this, don't do this, or these are the black and white opinions that I see. These are the pros and the cons that I can see. I'm not emotionally attached to one scanner is better than the other. I'm emotional, I'm not emotionally attached to the money that's coming in or going out. I am neutral and I'm able to say it is or it isn't. And so that value, that ROI is not always really easy to see. in the numbers until you look backwards and say, gosh, actually I sold that scanner because of or I didn't buy that and gosh, I'm so happy. Or I was able to invest in my team because I could see my shortcomings or my accountability faults or the accountability that Dana was able to give me so that I could give my team like those spaces are just so valuable in this overhead analysis is huge. And I know you and I do it often. I know the rest of the consulting team does. Gosh, Kristy, Kiera likes to say she's like a truffle hunting ⁓ little, you know, little piggy out there finding the dollars. And that's how she does it as well. And Nikki and Pam and all of you know, Diana, every one of us are out there looking for those dollars from that black and white kind of business mindset because it's easier for us as a pulled out Peace, right? And Dana, I just think that is a space that doctors, I can't imagine making those kinds of decisions by myself, right? Even just as simple as purchasing a mill. Like because it's so it's like walk walking into Louis Vuitton with a credit card with no limits and expecting me to not leave with a purse, right? Because in my head it's paid for, it's done, it's it's good. But then on the flip side, I've got expenses and other things and they've always got just gotta have that person who can be that sound mind. DAT-Dana (24:58) Yeah. Yep. I agree with you. Tiff (25:00) All right, Dana, so overhead cost analysis. ⁓ I would say, and I think Dana, add anything you can think of. My pro thought process is figure out your bottom line first of all. Figure out what are your costs, your fixed costs that aren't changing. If someone were to purchase your practice, then then look at what's left over. How much debt do you have? what do you want to be making? Are you paying yourself and are you paying yourself what you want to be making? And are you saving money? So what do those buckets look like? That to me is your is your bare minimum. You have your bare minimum of this is what it takes to keep my practice open and my employees paid. And then you have your bare minimum of this is what I want my practice to look like. So I like to add that fluff in there. I know Dana does as well. We have our bare minimum and then we have our bare minimum. And our our second bare minimum is the number that I work from ⁓ and tack on a little bit extra. So overhead analysis, look at what your numbers are, look at what your DAT-Dana (25:46) How many? Yeah. Tiff (25:55) Collecting, always look at collections and then look at what your debt looks like and look at what your spending is. Is there anywhere in there that can be negotiated? Is there anywhere in there that maybe we need to start using a tool a little bit more to get it paid, paying for itself? Just like you want your team to pay for themselves, you want your equipment to pay for themselves as well. Dana, is there anything you can think of that I missed that I didn't add in there as an action item that they can scurry on home to do? DAT-Dana (26:24) No, I think I think that those are great tools for them to really be able to slice and dice and look at those pieces. Tiff (26:31) Awesome. All right, guys, go do the thing. Pull up your PLs, pull up month by month, pull up year to date, pull up last year's, and look at what your expenses truly are. And when you get to the point that you want some third-party perspective, some eyes on it, if you're a current client, you should be doing this with your consultant too. So do it. I want you to know how to do it and I want you to do it with your consultant as well. If you're not yet a consultant, you're ⁓ someone who is a listener and you want you're not a consultant, you're not a client. You're a listener and you want help with this, please reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com There's also a link on our website, TheDentalATeam.com, that you can schedule a consult with us and they'll help you run through a lot of that information as well. We are here to help. So let us know how we can best serve you and how we can help you in the short and the long run. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. All right, guys, and we will catch you next time. Thanks so much.
Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Chantil Dukart in our Spotlight Interview (Jazz, Pop) You're tuned in to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, and today we're excited to be part of a very special album premiere. From Colorado by way of Alaska, we welcome back Chantil Dukart. She's an Indigenous artist known for blending jazz, hip-hop, and experimental sound into something truly her own. Three years ago, she joined us with her album Lady and the Champ—and today, she's back. We're honored to help launch her brand new release, Chantil and the Dukes of Art. Read all about Chantil at our place at our place on the web at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/chantil-dukart. Enjoy music from Chantil Dukart, Shon Denay, Ailaika, Def-i, Erik Glow, Richie Desersa, Itz Lil Lee, Keith Secola, Julian Taylor, Jim James, The North Sound, Stolen Identity, Robin Cisek, Johnny Ray Jones, Lisa LaRue, J.A.M, Sinematic, TRIBZ, Shawnee Kish, Crystal Shawanda, Curtis Clear Sky and the Constellationz, Levi Platero, Nathan Cunningham, Indigenous, Graeme Jonez, JD Crosstown, The Melawmen Collective and much more. Visit us at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org to explore our programs, celebrate culture, and connect with powerful voices shaping our communities. Step inside Two Buffalo Studios, browse our SAY Magazine Library, and meet the incredible Artists and Entrepreneurs who are making an impact today.
Mike Kucharski, JKC Trucking Owner, we talk about a need for a truckers bill of rights, what about diesel price, DEF system disasters and more. D62 quiz and open phones follow.
Hoy escuchamos: La Polla Records- Salve, La Polla Recors- Banco Vaticano, Ratzinger- Matar a Ratzinger, Ghost- Con clavi con dio, Ghost- Kaisarion, Iron Maiden- The number of the beast, Reincidentes- Dejad que el Papa se acerque a mí, Mamá Ladilla- Surfin Papa, Def con Dos- El día de la bestia, Nine Inch Nails- Heresy, Hamlet- Denuncio a dios, Narco- Tu dios de madera, Moonspell- Far from god, Lamb of God- Descending, Slayer- Disciple.Escuchar audio
Rosévinspecial och TS-viner från juni. 10 flaskor provas och diskuteras i källaren. Alf Tumble och Petter Alexis Askergren. #DEF
Hoy escuchamos: Anthrax- It´s for the kids, Anthrax- For all kings, Legado de una Tragedia- El epitafio del destino, Insania- Angels in the sky, Kinnia- Ostara, Witchland- Nacido para liberarme, La Polla Records- Ni descanso ni paz, La Polla Records- Salve, Reincidentes- Pastor de nubes, El Drogas- Barrio conflictivo, Def con dos- Alzheimer, Say Grace- False preacher, Insomnium- Heart like a grave.Escuchar audio
You're tuned in to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, and today, from the deep shores of Ontario, JD Crosstown will be in our spotlight. His music is rooted in story, soul, and tradition. Blending folk, country, and blues. His debut album Takin' My Time is a reflection of life, growth, and staying true to your path and it's available now. JD is featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine, read all about him at our place at our place on the web at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/jd-crosstown. Enjoy music from JD Crosstown, The North Sound, Mike Paul Kuekuasheu, Aterciopleados, Teagan Littlechief, Maten, Shauit, Mexican Institute Of Sound, Burnstick, Catus Rose NYC, Melody McArthur, LILI, Diyet & the Love Soldiers, Jessica Hernandez and the Deltas, Chantil Dukart, Blue Moon Marquee, Pony Man, Donita Large, RematriNation, Sinematic, First Floor Highway, The City Lines, Eagle & Hawk, Shub, Sebastian Gaskin, Nicole Gatti, Sean1ne, Enokahe, Def-i, Ariano, Berk Jodoin and much more. Visit us at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org to explore our programs, celebrate culture, and connect with powerful voices shaping our communities. Step inside Two Buffalo Studios, browse our SAY Magazine Library, and meet the incredible Artists and Entrepreneurs who are making an impact today.
In between watching dragon-fruit-eating tutorials and cutting into cannabilistic pineapple, the ladies are wining about some badass ladies you DEF should have heard of! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Thanks to Nancy M. Johnson who not only helped ice cream not taste like trash, but allowed it to be made in under a week! Emily travels back to the Jurassic Era to meet the animal who bears its discoverer's name, a pioneer in paleontology, Annie Montegue Alexander, who used her time, money, and privledge to better understand and preserve our natural world. Save the spiders (but fuck up the ants) and gamble on that extra scoop of ice cream, becuase we're wining about herstory! Join the Funerary Cult: https://www.patreon.com/winingaboutherstory Sponsor a Glass of Wine: https://buymeacoffee.com/wahpod Get Merch: https://wining-about-herstory.myspreadshop.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
You're tuned in to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, and today we're excited to be part of a very special album premiere. From Colorado by way of Alaska, we welcome back Chantil Dukart. She's an Indigenous artist known for blending jazz, hip-hop, and experimental sound into something truly her own. Three years ago, she joined us with her album Lady and the Champ—and today, she's back. We're honored to help launch her brand new release, Chantil and the Dukes of Art. Read all about Chantil at our place at our place on the web at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/chantil-dukart. Enjoy music from Chantil Dukart, Shon Denay, Ailaika, Def-i, Erik Glow, Richie Desersa, Itz Lil Lee, Keith Secola, Julian Taylor, Jim James, The North Sound, Stolen Identity, Robin Cisek, Johnny Ray Jones, Lisa LaRue, J.A.M, Sinematic, TRIBZ, Shawnee Kish, Crystal Shawanda, Curtis Clear Sky and the Constellationz, Levi Platero, Nathan Cunningham, Indigenous, Graeme Jonez, JD Crosstown, The Melawmen Collective and much more. Visit us at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org to explore our programs, celebrate culture, and connect with powerful voices shaping our communities. Step inside Two Buffalo Studios, browse our SAY Magazine Library, and meet the incredible Artists and Entrepreneurs who are making an impact today.
Tim Bartlett, Dollar General's VP of Asset Protection, said that out loud, on the record, and meant it on the TalkLPnews Podcast with host Amber Bradley.Six roles. Three promotions. And he'd make the same calls again. Tim Bartlett spent 22 years moving sideways as much as up, through store ops, HR, and eventually LP, and has some strong opinions about why chasing the next title is the wrong obsession. This conversation covers lateral moves, building influence when you don't have authority, and what he actually tells people who feel stuck. Def worth your time.
Diné hip-hop artist and educator Def-i has been a singular, independent voice in elevating Native hip-hop and championing other Native artists. This year makes 14 years that he has spearheaded the annual two-day competition, Gathering of MCs. Some of the top Native rappers from around the country bring their best beats, bars, and freestyles to vie for cash prizes. This year's event takes place alongside what organizers say is the final Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, N.M. We'll speak with Def-i and other performers about the power and importance of Native hip-hop. GUESTS Def-i (Diné), hip-hop artist and educator Illmac (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians), hip-hop artist She Real, hip-hop artist Billboard Music: Mmhmm feat. Paul Wall [remix] (song) Stella Standingbear (artist) Break 1 Music: Small Things (song) Illmac (artist) Small Things (single) Break 2 Music: Feels Like [feat. Sheena Shandea] (song) Nataanii Means (artist)
The EPA recently announced changes to DEF systems on diesel engines. Social media was ablaze with talk of deletes being legal. Kory Willis from PPEI and Attorney Stewart Cables explain what happened and what it means for diesel truck owners. We also ask listeners questions about loopholes for deletes, why some shops are marketing them, and more. Stewart D. Cables is a founding partner of Hassan + Cables. Stewart specializes in general business representation and a variety of trial work. Stewart's practice areas include complex civil litigation, employment law, criminal and DUI defense, transactional work for corporations and LLCs, and counsel for non-profit entities. Stewart Cables E: stewart@hassancables.com P: 303-625-1025 ext.2 https://www.hassancables.com/stewart-d-cables -------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is for general information purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice of any kind. No one should act, or refrain from acting, based solely upon the information provided on this podcast, without first seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duane and Hurls recap the Sabres vs Stars game and look ahead to the playoffs - Dahlin wins Rick Martin Memorial Award - Tuch 200 Career goals - Malenstyn sets single season franchise record for hits - How will the Def 3rd pairing look for the 1st Round - Who will score the Sabres 1st playoff goal in nearly 15 years? - More! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! - Presented by Fattey Beer Co. and Xtreme Discount Mattress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zeskullz Presents mixtape by: Wave Wave 01. Wave Wave – Run Run (extended Mix) 02. Wave Wave, Doriann – The Groover 03. Highlite – Beverly (original Mix) 04. Rafael Cerato & Wave Wave – Sound Vibrate (extended Mix) 05. Wave Wave & Franco Ba – Feel The Pressure (extended Mix) 06. Wave Wave & Rafael Cerato – The Trip (extended Mix) 07. Hills & Wave Wave – Clarity V5 08. Wave Wave & Dark Heart Feat. Amarha – Rogue (extended Mix) 09. Buka – Hot 2 Def (original Mix) 10. Adam Beyer & Genesi & Aye Anne – Dna 11. Wave Wave – Hypnotized 12. Welker (BR) – Got The Floor (extended Mix) 13. Three Drives – Greece 2000 (max Styler Extended Rework) 14. Wave Wave – You Make My Head Spin
Ayana Dow, Senior Counsel at the DeFi Education Fund (DEF) shares her unique career trajectory from Big Law and Capitol Hill to the forefront of decentralized finance policy. The discussion centers on the critical need for regulatory clarity in crypto, the distinction between decentralized protocols and centralized entities, and the ongoing efforts to educate lawmakers on blockchain technology. Key takeaways include an analysis of how current market structure bills might shift oversight to the CFTC and the importance of protecting software developers to ensure the continued innovation of DeFi systems. Episode Highlights From Big Law to D.C. Policy: Dow discusses her transition from traditional M&A and regulatory work to policy-focused roles. Experience on the Hill: Insights from Dow's time as a policy fellow for Congressman Jim Clyburn and her internship at the CFTC. The Tennis Connection: How the real-time problem-solving skills learned as a collegiate tennis player apply to navigating shifting SEC guidance. The Crypto "Genesis Block": Why the potential for financial inclusion and "debanking" issues drew Dow to the crypto industry. Mission of the DeFi Education Fund: An overview of DEF's role as a nonpartisan advocacy group focused on sound policy and judicial education. Law Firm vs. In-House Policy: The structural challenges of conducting long-term policy work within the billable hour model of a traditional law firm. Why Focus on Developers?: Understanding why the DeFi Education Fund prioritizes the protection of software developers over specific tokens or protocols. Market Structure & Regulatory Harmonization: A breakdown of recent SEC and CFTC guidance and the future of congressional legislation. The Impact of Chevron Deference: Discussion on how the removal of Chevron deference changes how agencies and judges interpret financial laws. Resources Mentioned DEF's Myth v. Fact Sheet on the BRCA (Link) A DEF blog post on the Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act of 2026 A DEF Letter to the SEC in response to Citadel Securities
Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: what the mainstream said when President Trump was unavailable, while in the Oval Office and Situation Room, commanding the search and rescue of one of our pilots deep behind enemy lines in Iran; ceasefire or no ceasefire; while at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), Beth Wilson, Manager, American Petroleum Institute (API), engine oil and DEF stopped by to talk about the rollout of PC-12 in January 2027 and DEF storage and rotation; oil reacts to the ceasefire between the U.S. - Israel and Iran; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Haley Bickelhaupt Hosts AgDay: Ahead of planting some farmers are getting unexpected news—the fertilizer they booked and paid for, isn't coming. Plus, what new DEF rules from the EPA mean for the nation's truckers, and meet the farmer supplying the eggs for the White House Easter Egg Roll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get 30% off your next RV Mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout. There's a lot of confusion right now about diesel engines, DEF, and what the EPA actually changed—and in this episode, we're cutting through the noise. We break down the latest announcement from the EPA, what it really means for diesel emissions systems, and why rumors about DEF going away aren't exactly accurate. Plus, oil prices are climbing again, Buc-ee's continues its rapid expansion, and there are some interesting developments across the RV industry—including a possible return of Winnebago fifth wheels, and a behind-the-scenes technology that could change how RVs are designed. ****************************** Connect with RV Miles: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers 00:00 Intro 01:25 How DEF and SCR Work 01:58 Deletes Limp Mode and EPA Changes 03:53 New Sensor Guidance and What It Means 06:16 Sponsor RV Mattress by Brooklyn Bedding 07:06 Oil Prices Hit Four-Year High 08:00 Buc-ees Expansion Plans 08:33 Winnebago Fifth Wheels Tease 09:30 REV Group New PDI Center 10:14 Digital Design Studio For Future RVs 11:27 Newsletters and Sign Off
President Trump announcing a number of changes at the White House Friday, that will impact American farmers and ranchers. New information on biofuels blending levels and DEF topped the list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#TNA #TNAonAMC #TNAWRESTLING TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! on AMC is set to air from the Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta, GA, with a stacked lineup featuring some of the top contenders in the company. Mike Santana teams up with Leon Slater to take on Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander of The System in a high-stakes tag team clash that could shake up the division. Moose continues his systematic breakdown, as he battles Bear Bronson in a clash of powerhouses. The TNI Crew is here to discuss everything that goes down, covering results, news & more! RESULTS: Mustafa Ali acc. by Order 4 Def. BDE acc. by Rich Swann - Singles Match TNA World Tag Team Champion Jeff Hardy acc. by Matt Hardy Def. Brian Myers acc. by The System - Singles Match Moose acc. by Alisha Edwards Def. Bear Bronson - Singles Match Tessa Blanchard, Mila Moore, and Victoria Crawford Def. Jody Threat, Harley Hudson, and Myla Grace - Six-Knockout Tag Team Match Eric Young Def. Brad Attitude - Singles Match The System (Cedric Alexander and Eddie Edwards) Def. TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater and TNA World Champion Mike Santana. Help Joe Doering Pin Cancer: 3x the charm! https://gofund.me/e96fb90fe Donate to Chris Bey's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a09e8a55 Music by Jacob Lizotte CONNECT WITH TOTAL NONSTOP IMPACT: Social Media: Twitter - www.twitter.com/WETALKIMPACT Twitch - www.twitch.tv/TotalNonstopIMPACT Instagram - www.instagram.com/WETALKIMPACT Facebook - www.facebook.com/WETALKIMPACT Connect with us now on our Discord: / discord Streaming Audio: Apple iTunes - apple.co/2NpzbqF Stitcher Radio - bit.ly/2DjPznT Google Play - tinyurl.com/ybh29sfp TuneIn Radio - bit.ly/2NreA57 iHeart Radio: ihr.fm/laugeb Spotify: spoti.fi/2B1zBeL Soundcloud - @user-625858195 Pandora - pandora.app.link/07JHdVjfc9 Official Merchandise: Pro Wrestling Tees: www.prowrestlingtees.com/totalnonstopimpact Spreadshop Merchandise: Featuring Caps, Hoodies, Mugs, & MORE! total-nonstop-impact.myspreadshop.com Follow JAYBONE'S Journey on his other Podcast: / @smashthispodcast
This Week in Horror History (Mar 23–29) is your weekly horror release-date rundown—with where to watch (U.S.), a deep-cut spotlight, and a weekly recommendation built for nights when you want your horror mean, chaotic, and just a little contaminated.This week we've got desert-mutant survival horror, a killer video game movie with pure mid-2000s cursed-object energy, a found-footage livestream nightmare that spirals beautifully out of control, and one extremely angry flock proving that pastoral scenery is no protection from body-count madness.Inside this episode✅ Horror releases from Mar 23–29Mar 23, 2007 — The Hills Have Eyes 2A brutal remake-era sequel that swaps the family-road-trip setup for National Guard trainees, abandoned bunkers, and irradiated desert terror. Mean, grimy, and built to make survival feel filthy.Where to watch: Rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.Mar 24, 2006 — Stay AliveOne of the most aggressively 2000s horror premises ever made: what if the video game kills you for real? Glossy PG-13 studio horror with haunted-game rules, gamer paranoia, and cursed-tech charm.Where to watch: Free with a library card on Hoopla; rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.Mar 28, 2018 — Gonjiam: Haunted AsylumA South Korean found-footage jolt that turns a livestream ghost hunt into a panic attack. Smart about performance, smart about fear, and one of the best “camera keeps rolling while everything goes wrong” horror movies of the last decade.Where to watch: Prime Video; free with ads on Tubi, Xumo Play, The Roku Channel, and Plex.Mar 29, 2007 — Black SheepA gloriously ridiculous horror-comedy creature feature where genetic engineering goes wrong and the countryside itself becomes the problem. Carnivorous sheep, splatter laughs, and full commitment to the bit.Where to watch: Free with ads on Tubi TV and Plex; rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV.
In this Monday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm and The Dude are joined by FreightWaves Editor-at-Large John Kingston to break down the explosive conclusion of the “Operation Sideswipe” trial. The discussion centers on the federal conviction of two Louisiana attorneys who orchestrated a massive scheme involving staged tractor-trailer accidents dating back to 2011. Kingston details the dramatic scenes in the New Orleans courtroom, where the verdict led to outbursts from family members and the physical collapse of one of the defendants. The episode also explores the broader impact of this fraud on Louisiana's soaring insurance rates and the possibility of future civil litigation against those involved.Shifting to market trends, the trio examines the curious stability of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) prices despite extreme volatility in the diesel and crude oil sectors. Kingston explains that while diesel costs have climbed steadily, retail DEF prices at major chains like Pilot Flying J and Love's have remained flat, likely due to the nature of urea contracts. The conversation touches on the global supply shocks affecting the energy market, including the unprecedented closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its long-term implications for the trucking industry. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - JJ KELLER Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It moved towards Antistrophe, Caoimhe, and Nicky through the dark as something other than itself. A creature of guile and hunger, whose taste for life is well developed and whose limbs are the limbs of others. Meanwhile, amidst the revelers of the High Masque, the moonlit wing's adventurers mix and mingle. Will they try to puzzle their way through the rhyming door, or sate themselves on delicacies and dances instead of dungeoneering… This week on Perpetua: The Castle Eschatonica 05 Perpetua Guide [Community Addendum Part 03] What's up every-freakin-body. It's THEUNFORGIVENIII and I decided to pick up on Nei's slack. Maybe he'll see what a good job I'm doing and come back to try to one up me. Then the real rivalry will begin… Anyway, it's boss fight time. I made a few updates to Nei's format. I KNOW that he says he doesn't wanna get some specific spoilers in these enemy rundowns but I think that's pretty fuggin lazy. Maybe you can learn a few things from a real gamer, Nei. (bcuz i KNOW you're secretly reading along) Strange Hornet [NMSH] LEVEL: 10 RANK: SOLDIER TYPE: BRUTE TRAITS: CORPSE, PUPPETTED, UNDEAD STATS: DEX 8, INS 6, MIG 10, WLP 8 DEF: 8 MAGDEF: 6 HP: 70 MP: 45 INITIATIVE: 7 ATTACKS Buzzing Bash: Melee, [MIG + MIG], [HR + 10] PHYSICAL DAMAGE Stinger Shot: Ranged, [DEX + MIG], [HR + 5] PHYSICAL DAMAGE SPECIAL ABILITIES Brute: +1 to all accuracy and magical accuracy rolls Just a Puppet: "When the strange Hornet is reduced to 0 Hit Points for the first time, it is instead reduced to exactly 1 Hit Point and Malathornia, Wicked Weaver is revealed." ELEMENTAL INFO: Vulnerable to Fire and Light IN-GAME DESCRIPTION: It's moving weird… EXPERT INFO: If you think "we're really kicking this guy's ass, this must be a fakeout," then you're at least a class B Gamer. Because the second you beat this guy into the ground, the real boss shows up! PROTIP: REMEMBER: BECAUSE THIS GUY COUNTS AS UNDEAD, YOU CAN HURT HIM WITH HEALING SPELLS! (BUT BE CAREFUL, BECAUSE ALL SPELLS ONLY HEAL HALF DAMAGE INSIDE OF REDOLENCIA CELESTIAL ECHOES) Malathornia, Wicked Weaver [NMML] LEVEL: 10 RANK: CHAMPION (3) TYPE: SABOTEUR TRAITS: CONNIVING, MANIPULATIVE, CRAVEN, AMBITIOUS (SOUNDS LIKE MY STEP-DAD ROFL) STATS: DEX 8, INS 8, MIG 8, WLP 8 (BORING) DEF: 10 MAGDEF: 9 HP: 180 MP: 100 INITIATIVE: 11 ATTACKS Thieving Webs: Ranged, [DEX + WLP] + 4, [HR + 5] PHYSICAL DAMAGE - MULTI 2 - EACH TARGET HIT BY THIS ATTACK LOSES 1 IP Enervating Claws: Melee, [DEX + WLP] +4, [HR + 5] DARK DAMAGE - EACH TARGET HIT BY THIS ATTACK IS WEAKENED. TARGETS MAGICAL DEFENSE. SPECIAL ABILITIES Catch Me If You Can: Malathornia enters the conflict accompanied by a Pursuit Clock with 10 sections. Enemies cannot see Malathornia unless half or more of the Pursuit Clock's sections are filled. Back to the Shadows: Malathornia skitters back into the shadows of the Ruined Hive. Remove up to 2 marks from the pursuit clock. Malathornia's Marionette: Malathornia spends 20 MP and chooses a target suffering from Weakened. Malathornia's webs puppet the target, forcing them to immediately perform a free attack with an equipped weapon or basic attack against a target chosen by this NPC. ELEMENTAL INFO: Resistant to Physical (YIKES) and Dark. Vulnerable to Light. IN-GAME DESCRIPTION: Ruiner of the Old Hive. Master of the Shadows. EXPERT INFO: This is the only "real" boss you can fight in this first part of the dungeon, but personally, I think he's a chump. Just use Caoimhe's light attacks to demolish this freak. (if you didn't Give Caoimhe light spells yet, then that's on you!) PROTIP: REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN USE ITEMS FOR EXTRA HEALING IF YOU NEED IT (LIKE IF YOU'RE A NOOB).
Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com Nice shoes… Luke 9:23 And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. Would you give up your shoes to follow Jesus? Your wardrobe, your education, your house, your friends, your spouse, your dreams, goals amibitions… WOULD YOU GIVE UP EVERYTHING? Lets talk gym membership PEOPLE TODAY PICK A CHURCH BECAUSE ITS EASY. - Great worship - Great preaching - Great friends - Great technology - Great ministries - Great location - Great facilities … coffee… etc… BUT IF THEY DO NOT CHALLENGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR CROSS - THEY ARE AN APOSTASY. Def: abandonment or renunciation of one's religious faith, principles, or cause. Churches are competing with other churches to attract people to their church - RATHER THAN… preaching the cross of Christ! What is the price of your cross… what is the cost of the cross: Loneliness, misunderstanding, lack of friends or lose friends, viewed as odd or religious, fired, financial loss… old school
Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com The Best football names in the NFL Dick Butkus — Sounds like a no-nonsense enforcer (and he was one of the most feared linebackers in history). Bronko Nagurski — Old-school powerhouse name that matches his legendary fullback/linebacker dominance. Johnny Blood — Rugged and mysterious; fits a tough early-era player perfectly. Frank Zombo —The zombie LUke 9: 23 And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. NASB Jonathan Goforth (1859–1936) A Canadian missionary to China and Korea, Goforth witnessed powerful revivals (e.g., the Manchurian Revival of 1908), with thousands repenting, confessions of sin, and spiritual awakenings spreading like wildfire. The cost was staggering: five of his eleven children died during his ministry (due to harsh conditions and disease), he faced intense persecution, physical exhaustion, and personal grief. Yet he pressed on through prayer and humility, seeing God move in extraordinary ways—proving revival often follows deep personal sacrifice. In all things seek to know God's Will and when known obey at any cost. Jonathan Goforth Would you give up your shoes to follow Jesus? Your wardrobe, your education, your house, your friends, your spouse, your dreams, goals amibitions… WOULD YOU GIVE UP EVERYTHING? Lets talk gym membership PEOPLE TODAY PICK A CHURCH BECAUSE ITS EASY. - Great worship - Great preaching - Great friends - Great technology - Great ministries - Great location - Great facilities … coffee… etc… BUT IF THEY DO NOT CHALLENGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR CROSS - THEY ARE AN APOSTASY. Def: abandonment or renunciation of one's religious faith, principles, or cause. Churches are competing with other churches to attract people to their church - RATHER THAN… preaching the cross of Christ! What is the price of your cross… what is the cost of the cross: Loneliness, misunderstanding, lack of friends or lose friends, viewed as odd or religious, fired, financial loss… old school
The crew of the Little Snail has come to Spillaway Peaks in search of an ally: Thelonious, the editor-in-chief of the Shining Star newspaper and a member of the mysterious group called the Luminaries. But before they can go, meet Theo, and earn his trust, they first have to do a little shopping… This week on Perpetua: A Picture of the HIlls 02 Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.058] Town Maps [TNMP] Spillaway Peaks [SPMP] The Shell Barrow You know that big dome you can see at Spillaway Peaks from the world map? Yeah, this is it. This is where they do their "Weekly Rehearsal," which is like Church Sunday for them. Depending on how things go, you can visit this place at the end of the arc and get a buff. The Clutch This is where Terrapine kids grow up and go to school. You can get a pretty good Jonathan scene if you go here, but that's about it for now. The Docks and Administrative District There's not much here, except a way to get back on the Ferry and head back to Calstega Bay Jonathan's Family Home This is the only of the Clan Homes you can actually enter, but it's pretty big! It's four or five levels high (depending on how you count) and there are a ton of rooms to explore, random NPCs to talk to, and some loot too! If you do a side quest for Jonathan's dad, he can build you some gear in his workshop! The Shining Star The town newspaper. If you're ready to advance the main plot, head up to the second floor of the Shining Star. You'll automatically run into Theolonius (and Jonathan's sister is working there as an intern or something, too). But if you aren't ready yet, you can stay downstairs and use the quest board to grind out some XP and asta! Shopping District The highest level of the Spillaway City map (not counting the Spillaway Outskirts, but there you have to load out to the world map before getting there, so I don't count it!) There are three main shops here. A general store, which basically just lets you recover IP and get basic items, and then Abelene's Armory and Stokely's Specialties. Abelene's Armory Armor: Reinforced Mud Suit 300 asta | 11 Phys Def / INS size +1 Mdef | -5 Init | Earth Resistant Armor: Meditation Robe 1000 asta | Def: DEX die +1 / MDEF: INS die +2 |-2 Init Whenever you recover Mind Points, you recover 5 extra Mind Points. Armor: Choir Robe 1000 asta | Def: DEX size +1 / Mdef: INS size +2 |-2 Init Counts as 1 bonus SL of "Sound Barrier": After you sing a verse with medium or high volume, all physical damage you suffer until the start of your next turn is reduced by【SL】(applied before Affinities). Shield: Eyecatching Cape 800 z | +2 Def /+0 Mdef As long as you don't have a martial armor or another shield equipped, you may apply the effects of the Dodge Skill (see Core Rulebook, page 203). Shield: Seasoned Potlid 1500 asta | Martial |+2 Def /+2 MDef When you deal damage with a delicacy (see page 151), you deal 5 extra damage. Shield: Plated Tambourine 1700 asta | +2 Def / +0 Mdef If you have the Resonance Skill , consider your Skill Level in it increased by 2 (up to a maximum of SL 5). Weapon: Giant Fork 1000 asta | DEX + MIG | HR + 16 | Martial | Physical Damage | Spear | Two-handed | Melee | When you use this weapon with the Knife and Fork Skill, you may add the High Roll to the attack's damage (you don't have to treat it as being equal to 0). Weapon: Electrified Flyswatter 1300 asta | MIG + DEX | HR+10 | Bolt Damage | One-handed | Melee You may attack Flying creatures, but you take -3 to the roll. Stokely's Specialties Accessory: Ring of the Occultist - 600 asta Spells you cast with a target of "Up to three creatures" instead have a target of "Up to four creatures" (you must still spend additional Mind Points for the fourth target). Accessory: Spare Magicannon Chamber - 800 When you summon a Magicannon, you also receive an extra Elemental Chamber, matching the previous elemental type you stored. Accessory: Ring of Denial 600 asta When you cast the Dispel spell (Core Rulebook, page 192), its MP cost becomes "10 × T" and its target becomes "Up to three creatures". Accessory: Lightcatcher Cage - 800 asta You are Resistant to bolt and light damage. If you enter Crisis, the effect of this accessory ceases until your next rest. Accessory: Ancient Pocketwatch - 600 Asta When using the Entropist skill Stolen Time, you may use any of its options one additional time per skill use (paying requisite MP cost as normal). 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