Podcasts about delegates

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with Aleks Kryloff, founder of Stern, to talk about what “balance” really looks like when you are building a company from scratch. Aleks shares how a frustrating home-services experience pushed him to build a business around trust, communication, and modern systems. This conversation is for founders, operators, and high-achievers who feel stuck in survival mode. You will hear practical ways to prioritize, protect family time, and reduce bottlenecks without losing standards, even when balance still feels far off. About the Guest : Aleks Kryloff is the founder of Stern, a New Jersey based home-services company focused on gutters and exterior services. He built Stern around clear communication, reliability, and a values-led team culture. Key Takeaways: Treat balance as a direction, not a daily scoreboard Use strict prioritization: pick the few things that matter most today Create protected deep-work time (Aleks uses 4:30 AM for 2 to 2.5 hours) Delegate based on shared values first, skills second Build a team that can carry responsibility, not just tasks Ask yourself what you are choosing to prioritize and what you are ignoring How to Connect With the Guest: Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn Website: https://sternguttersnj.com/  Phone or text: 973-298-0767 Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this episode, host Mic Rogson leads an in-depth conversation with leading representatives of the American Bar Association House of Delegates, Jonathan Cole and Laura Farber. Why do busy lawyers get involved in these demanding roles? The rewards are countless. Hear how you can get involved and make a real difference both in the law and in society.  Hear how (and why) you can get involved. It's your association, and every member can make a difference. Plus, involvement helps you meet and network with attorneys from across the country, even outside your area of focus. The House of Delegates wants your input, and includes tips on its website for getting involved and even drafting resolutions. If you've ever wondered how ABA policies, rules, and opinions are crafted, you'll hear it all on this episode of Litigation Radio. You don't need to be an experienced attorney with a long resume to get involved. All are welcome. Why not start today?  Plus, a quick tip from Elizabeth Kelley, a criminal defense lawyer with a nationwide practice focused on representing people with mental disabilities. She shares the importance of “lowering the temperature,” how to maintain civility and professionalism even if you feel you've been disrespected. Grace under pressure will serve you well. Have a question, comment, or suggestion for an upcoming episode? Get in touch at MRogson@SkywardInsurance.com and JAReeder@JonesDay.com.  Resources:  Previous appearance on the Legal Talk Network, “NCBP 2021: Shaping the Future in the Legal Profession” American Bar Association House of Delegates “ABA Passes Strong Resolutions on Enforceable Ethics, Judge-Shopping,” Fix the Court Attorney Elizabeth Kelley  2026 Women in Litigation CLE Conference American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section  

Show Notes for Fleet Maull Podcast Episode Episode Overview Join host David Hill in conversation with Dr. Fleet Maull as they explore stress management, mindfulness practices, and radical responsibility for entrepreneurs. Learn practical strategies to optimize your nervous system, improve decision-making, and build sustainable business success. Fleet Maull helps overwhelmed founders and scaling entrepreneurs step out of survival mode and into CEO-level leadership. Drawing on 25+ years as a business strategist and founder of multiple mission-driven ventures, including an Inc. 5000 company, Fleet developed a high-impact MBA program specifically for bootstrapped entrepreneurs looking to break through 6- to 7- or 7- to 8-figure bottlenecks. Action Steps Establish a morning routine (even 5-10 minutes) Practice the "Stop, Feel, Breathe, Be" micro-practice throughout your day Learn breath regulation techniques at HeartMind.co Identify your top 5 daily priorities through journaling Implement the Pomodoro technique (45-minute focused work blocks) Delegate tasks that others can do 80% as well as you Practice mindful exercise with full presence TIME STAMPS 00:00 - 00:30 Introduction & Welcome 00:30 - 02:33 Understanding the Negativity Bias & Why Your Mind Wanders to Stress 02:33 - 10:41 The Two Branches of Your Nervous System Explained 10:41 - 14:30 Why Entrepreneurs Don't Do What They Know They Should (KEY INSIGHT) 14:30 - 20:25 The Power of Mindful Exercise & Morning Routines 20:25 - 24:27 From Operator to CEO: Building Systems & Delegating  28:48 The RISE Morning Routine Framework 34:26 - Stop, Feel, Breathe, Be: The One Micro- Practice to Start Today His immersive program isn't just business coaching—it's a complete recalibration of how leaders approach growth, delegation, and sustainability. Fleet's work combines proven operational strategies with mindset mastery, helping founders replace burnout with vision, build aligned teams, and unlock years of progress in a fraction of the time.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleetmaull/ https://www.instagram.com/fleetmaull/ David Hill is a trailblazer in marketing, sales training and coaching, leveraging over 36 years of experience across multiple industries. He has worked with some of the top companies, including Success, Cardone 10X, and leading real estate brands. David founded Path to Sales Mastery, where he specializes in helping sales professionals and business owners overcome common sales challenges. Known for his ability to drive significant growth, he enables clients to boost their sales by up to 50% and more within 90 days or less. Through his proven strategies, personalized coaching, and practical solutions, David continues to inspire and empower teams to reach their full potential. David also hosts the Path to Sales Mastery podcast with over 400 episodes featuring guests Gary V, Mel Robbins, Grant Cardone, Brian Tracey, and many others.  www.davidihill.com/podcast www.davidihill.com/online www.davidhill.link

For the first The Political Life taping of 2026, Maggie Mick sits down with West Virginia Speaker of the House of Delegates, Roger Hanshaw. The Speaker shares his professional and political path and how they intertwine to serve his constituents and state, current conditions impacting federalism, and his participation in the new Assembly for State Legislative Leaders. Finally, he previews the West Virginia legislative session which kicks off this month. 

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Send us a textFeeling buried by your to-do list? In this Power Surge episode, Mel introduces a simple but powerful leadership filter—Delay, Delete, or Delegate—to help leaders reduce overwhelm, protect their energy, and focus on what truly matters. Grounded in faith and leadership research, this episode reminds you that effective leadership isn't about doing everything—it's about doing the right things well. Download Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first food purchase! Download Fetch app using this link, submit a receipt and we'll both score bonus points. Calling All Educators! I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant. Join here: Empowered Educator Community Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance SuccessGrab a complimentary POWER SessionWith Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.email: melinda@empowere...

Montana's congressional delegates are vocal supporters of President Donald Trump. However, they've been quieter on Trump's push to take Greenland.

Mek Stittri, CTO at Stuut, breaks down a leadership skill that sounds simple but gets messy fast, trust, then verify. You will learn how to delegate without losing control, how to stay close to the work without becoming a micromanager, and how AI is changing what it means to review and own technical outcomes. Key takeaways• Trust and verify starts with alignment, define success clearly, then keep a real line of sight to outcomes• Verification is not micromanagement, it is accountability, your team's results are your responsibility as a leader• Use lightweight mechanisms like weekly reports, and stay ready to answer questions three levels deep when speed matters• AI is pushing engineers toward system design and management skills, you will manage agents and outputs, not just code• Fast feedback prevents slow damage, address issues early, praise in public, give direct feedback in privateTimestamped highlights00:41 Stuut in one minute, agented AI for finance ops, starting with collections and faster cash outcomes01:54 Trust without verification becomes disconnect, why leaders still need to get close to the details03:42 The three levels deep idea, how to keep situational awareness without hovering06:33 The next five years, engineers managing teams of agents, system design as the differentiator11:40 Feedback as a gift, why speed and privacy matter when coaching16:54 The timing art, when to wait, when to jump in, using time and impact as your signal19:43 Two leaders who shaped Mek's leadership style, letting people struggle, learn, and then win23:29 Curiosity as the engine behind trust and verificationA line worth repeating“Feedback is a blessing.” Practical coaching moves you can borrow• Set the bar up front, define the end goal and what good looks like• Build a steady cadence, short weekly updates beat occasional deep dives• Calibrate your involvement, give space early, step in when time passes or impact expands• Make feedback faster, smaller course corrections beat late big confrontations• Use AI as a reviewer, get quick context on unfamiliar code and decisions so you can ask better questionsCall to actionIf you found this useful, follow the show and share it with a leader who is leveling up from IC to manager. For more leadership and hiring insights in tech, subscribe and connect with Amir on LinkedIn.

What does it really mean to advocate as a physical therapist — and where should students start?In this live episode recorded at APTA New Jersey's Student Conclave at Kean University, Ben Aguila pulls back the curtain on what actually happens inside the APTA House of Delegates. He shares how clinic owners can stay grassroots while thinking globally, how students can plug into real change, and why the best things in your career might start as accidents.Topics Covered:What happens in the APTA House of DelegatesWhy advocacy matters — and who's doing it rightHow Ben ended up running a half marathon by accidentThe real entry point for students into leadershipPolicy changes PT education needs nowSponsored by:Brooks IHL — World-class residencies, fellowships, and continuing education: https://brooksihl.orgMechanical Bulls R Us™ — Fake sponsor, real core engagement

Once a year, Flint Energies selects four outstanding high school students to represent the co-op as delegates on the Washington Youth Tour—an all-expenses-paid, week-long leadership experience in Washington, D.C.

Join the conversation with C4 & Brian Nehman. Governor Moore claims that there will be a 'trim in the general fund' when it comes to Maryland's budget, after attending a meeting at the White House with other state governors on PJM. Virginia's newest Governor proclaims that law enforcement in the state will not cooperate with ICE. Harford County and other county school boards are asking for more money to fund their schools. More is underway in Minnesota after protestors reportedly take over a church whose pastor may have been a part of ICE. Pres. Trump starting to impose tariffs on countries that do not support the US control of Greenland. Another juvenile car chase in Howard County leads to death of the young driver. Delegate Mike Griffith joins the show to discuss his newest legislations, "Kanaiyah's Law" and more reports of mistreatment of foster children under MD DHS. A smaller version of the Sphere in Law Vegas is making its way to Maryland. Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App!

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Susie's SA Sobriety date is 4/20/2014. Her AA Sobriety date 2/28/1992. She has been involved in some 12-step recovery since the summer of 1991. Her SA home group is in Lewiston, ID. Susie has been active in the SA service structure at the local, Intergroup, and Regional levels. This month she completes a 3-year term as a Delegate from the Northwest Region to the SA General Delegate Assembly.  She also had her 75th birthday this last week.  Today she speaks to us on Gratitude in Action.Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission! Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | Patreon | WISEYour support makes a difference—thank you!Resources from this meeting:SAAALiving in ProcessSA LiteratureOutro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  https://amzn.to/3RIjKXs This song is used with the express permission of Cory Ellsworth.Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

In this episode of the OWNR OPS Podcast, Bodhi Gallo from Stryker Digital shares about his biggest lesson from 2025:Go from player to coach — and delegate at the right time.We cover:✅ When to delegate (and when NOT to)✅ How to stop being the bottleneck✅ Simple SOPs that actually get used (short videos + quick memos)✅ How Bodhi trains sales reps faster using AI✅ AI tools they're using: ChatGPT, Claude, Replit (+ Whisper Flow)✅ Why building a brand matters more than ever for home service businessesIf you own a local service business — this will help you build systems, train your team, and get more done without burning out.

What We Cover In This Episode: Defining bandwidth vs. motivation and why we need to stop treating every "stuck" feeling the same way [4:22] How it is completely normal to hit walls as a business owner, but what the goal should be when this happens [4:28] The power of honest self-assessments and moving beyond the "I'm just busy" excuse [6:39] The reasons that viewing business pivots and system changes as strategic investments rather than personal shortcomings is the key to longevity [8:29] Warning signs you are dealing with a bandwidth issue and how to be proactive in this situation [16:07] What really happens when the owner becomes the ultimate bottleneck in the business [19:05] Some of the ways you can fix your bandwidth problems right now [20:55] The red flags that will indicate you are facing declining motivation [25:17] How a lack of internal drive leads to sporadic marketing, inconsistent leadership, and ultimately, a broken team culture [28:19] The ways you can reconnect with your "why" by redefining your role in the company and building accountability systems [29:19] The dangerous overlap of time and energy and how mislabeling your problem is a recipe for disaster [35:32]   Quotes:  "'No' is a full sentence. 'No' is an answer. 'No' is an explanation. That also is a big part of bandwidth versus motivation." [Megan, 13:25] "You are kind of supposed to be the superhero of the story when you are the owner. How do you become the superhero? You have to make sure you are always strong, you always have to make sure your cup is full, you've got to always make sure you're being a positive person." [Nick, 20:22] "If you're feeling resentment towards your business, you have to look inward and be like, am I built to be a business owner? I hate to break it to people, but not everyone is and that's ok." [Nick, 27:30]   LINKS:  Episode 291: Do, Delegate, Delete: The Studio Owner's Guide to Choosing VA, Team, or Tech Episode 292: Delegate Like a Pro: How to Onboard, Train, and Track a Virtual Assistant Quora Email Us Your Rapid Fire Question!  Book a Call with the fitDEGREE Team Learn More About All of Our Partners (Including LoopSpark & LezVU) and Get Exclusive Offers Visit the fitDEGREE Knowledge Base Send Megan Your Playlist or Discuss the Podcast Here!  fitDEGREE's Business Portal support@fitDEGREE.com https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/fitspot_guru/  https://www.fitdegree.com/blog  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q https://www.tiktok.com/@megan_fitdegree

The 2026 Virginia General Assembly session is officially underway, and for the retail automotive industry, the stakes remain as high as ever. Join VADA Live host Dan Carrigan for our Season 2 premiere as he sits down with experts Mimi Perka, VADA Director of Legislative & Legal Affairs, and Ralston King, President of RivCo Government Affairs and VADA Lobbyist. With 18 new members entering the House of Delegates, VADA's mission this year is focused on education, relationship-building, and protecting the franchise system. As the saying goes: "If you are not at the table, you're on the menu." Now is the time for every member of the Virginia automotive community to engage, stay informed, and make their voices heard. Register for Dealer Day 2026 (Wednesday, January 28): https://vada.com/event/dealerday26

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 14, 2026 is: delegate • DEL-uh-gayt • verb To delegate something (such as control, responsibility, authority, or a job or duty) is to trust someone else with it. // Those tasks can be delegated to someone else. See the entry > Examples: “In practice, principals shuttle back and forth, sometimes multiple times a day, or divide their schedule between mornings and afternoons, or alternate full days at each school. When they're off-site, they must formally delegate authority, but parents and teachers say it's not always clear who holds decision-making power.” — Isabel Teotonio, The Toronto Star, 1 Dec. 2025 Did you know? To delegate is to literally or figuratively send someone else in your place, an idea that is reflected in the word's origin: it is a descendant of the Latin word lēgāre, meaning “to send as an envoy” (a messenger or representative). The noun delegate, which refers to a person who is chosen or elected to vote or act for others, arrived in English in the 14th century, while the verb didn't make its entrée till the early 16th century. (Note that the verb rhymes with relegate while the noun rhymes with delicate.) Some distant cousins of the word delegate that also trace back to lēgāre include legacy, colleague, relegate, and legate, “an official representative sent to a foreign country.”

Virginia Democrats won 64 House of Delegates seats last fall. Wednesday morning, they celebrated their wins and outlined how they'll govern over the 60-day General Assembly session. Brad Kutner was there and has this report.

Virginia's House of Delegates advanced four constitutional amendments Wednesday, but not without some interesting votes from members of both parties. Brad Kutner has this report. 

Delegating should make your life easier, but most small business owners still feel overloaded because they mix up tasks, coordination, and decisions. In this episode you will learn how to delegate effectively by understanding the real source of your overwhelm. You will discover why hiring a VA is not the same as removing decision fatigue, why project management is not operational leadership, and how to diagnose the exact level of support you need.Resources: CEO Sprint private podcast. A short binge friendly audio series that walks you through five simple steps to streamline your business and reclaim your time without adding more to your plate. You can grab it at www.ceoamplify.ca/sprintIf you have been trying to work smarter not harder but still feel like everything depends on you, this conversation will help you understand why. We break down the four levels inside every business, the surprising ways you may be hiring too low, and the real reason your team still relies on you for every answer. You will walk away with a clear self diagnosis that shows whether you need a doer, a manager, or a strategic leader to unlock the freedom you have been working toward.Key Takeaways:The difference between executing work, coordinating work, and making decisionsWhy tasks, coordination, and decisions require different levels of supportHow to spot whether you are delegating responsibilities or just handing off tasksThe four levels inside every business and why you cannot live in all of themHow a DOO or Fractional COO carries both strategy and management in small teamsA simple self diagnosis to identify your true bottleneckWork With Donna: Book a Strategic Business Reset session and get clarity, focus, and a ninety day plan at www.ceoamplify.ca/focus

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We're going to talk today about 9 basic tech skills that every entrepreneur should have. And here's the thing folks. I made my fortune by not blowing a lot of money on things that I could have easily done myself. What I get sick of is I see these people on stage when I'm speaking, telling you to delegate everything. Delegate. You know, only do things that you're good at. And I'm thinking to myself, hey, if what you're good at is making you broke, maybe you should rethink that a little bit. Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 1067 How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars See Tom's Stuff – https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates 00:23 Tom's introduction to Basic Tech Skills For Entrepreneurs 01:27 Be able to create simple graphics 06:07 Take the time to organize your computer, learn keyboard shortcuts 11:33 Learn to handle email, basic web design 13:59 Using dual monitors, basic audio editing 16:28 Simple video editing Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ Screw The Commute Podcast Producer - https://screwthecommute.com/larryguerrera/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ This is the shopping cart system Tom uses! Kartra - https://screwthecommute.com/kartra/ Copywriting901 - https://copywriting901.com/ Become a Great Podcast Guest - https://screwthecommute.com/greatpodcastguest Training - https://screwthecommute.com/training Disabilities Page - https://imtcva.org/disabilities/ Tom's Patreon Page - https://screwthecommute.com/patreon/ Tom on TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@digitalmultimillionaire/ Email Tom: Tom@ScrewTheCommute.com Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes FAL.ai - https://screwthecommute.com/1055/ Nano Banana - https://screwthecommute.com/1056/ Image to Video - https://screwthecommute.com/1057/ Minimax Text To Speech - https://screwthecommute.com/1058/ Hailuo - https://screwthecommute.com/1059/ Sora2 - https://screwthecommute.com/1060/ Stream Deck - https://screwthecommute.com/1064/ Elgato TelePrompter - https://screwthecommute.com/1065/ Elgato Key Light - https://screwthecommute.com/1066/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/

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Send us a textIn this solo episode of The Renaissance Podcast, I'm sharing 5 powerful (and very real) ways to stop being your own biggest obstacle in 2026—in your business, visibility, and leadership.If you're done waiting, overthinking, people-pleasing, or carrying everything alone, this episode is your permission slip to move differently this year.Here's what we cover:1. Stop Waiting for Perfect Progress beats perfection. Done and posted beats ideas stuck in drafts. 2026 is about momentum.2. Delegate & Trust Growth happens when you stop being the bottleneck. I share exactly what I outsource to my assistant—from meeting scheduling and sales tracking to calendar protection, appointments, and light Canva support. You don't need a full-time hire to get support, but you do get out of it what you put into it.3. Detach from Comparison If content consumption is making you feel behind, it's time to pause. Your lane. Your timing. Your story. Less scrolling, more creating.4. Embrace Failure as Data Every failure is feedback. I talk about auditing what didn't work in 2025, doing postmortems, and using slow seasons to be proactive instead of reactive. Failure isn't a stop sign—it's a compass.5. Prioritize CEO Energy Protect your time and energy. Say no more often. Be less available. Clarity fuels growth more than busyness ever will.If 2026 is your year to own your role, your time, and your vision, this episode is for you.Episode Partner: NexusPoint NexusPoint helps founders step out of operator mode through smarter systems and trusted global support—so you can delegate with confidence and protect your CEO energy. I personally work with NexusPoint and it's been key in reclaiming my time.Exclusive for listeners: NexusPoint is waiving their $500 recruiting fee.

Once a year, Flint Energies selects four outstanding high school students to represent the co-op as delegates on the Washington Youth Tour—an all-expenses-paid, week-long leadership experience in Washington, D.C.

Maryland is projecting a $1.4 billion budget shortfall, the state is under federal retrenchment, and elections are this year. Sunil Dasgupta talks with two of the most powerful leaders in the state assembly, Brian Feldman, chair of the Education, Energy, and Environment Committee in the Senate, and Marc Korman, chair of the Environment and Transportation Committee in the House of Delegates, about how they see the session ahead. Music by Kara Levchenko.

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Ever wonder why your delegation flops, even when your hire was totally qualified?Let's be real: It's not a competence issue. It's an instruction mismatch, and it's sabotaging your best people before they even start.In this episode of She's That Founder, Dawn pulls back the curtain on the delegation breakdowns that keep ambitious women stuck in bottleneck hell and walks you through the DiSC-powered, AI-backed system that fixes it for good.Whether you're hiring your first ops lead or scaling a full team, this episode will teach you how to tailor your delegation style to match how your people actually process information so they stop missing the mark, and you stop doing it all yourself.Grab the FREE Feedback FixLearn how to recover from delegation mishaps and adjust your instructions to match your team's communication style.What You'll LearnWhy delegation fails even with rockstar hires and how to fix it without micromanagingThe 3 core delegation instruction styles (and how to know which one your team member needs)How to use AI (yep, ChatGPT or Claude) as your personal delegation diagnostic toolThe role of DiSC profiles in predicting delegation success before you hand off a taskHow to shift from “delegation hope” to “delegation confidence” in under 3 minutesResources & LinksThe Feedback Fix — Free ToolBook a DISC Deep Dive with DawnRelated EpisodeEp. 071 | Say It Like a Leader: The Feedback Framework Every Female Founder Needs — Builds on coaching and feedback styles that improve team execution (critical for delegation and alignment). Ep. 072 | How Female Founders Delegate Like a CEO Before They Burn Out — A foundational dive into why delegation matters, how to stop doing everything yourself, and how smart delegation preserves your CEO time. Ep. 096 | The CEO Trap: How AI Ends Your Decision Fatigue and Frees You to Lead — Shows how to create decision frameworks that remove you as the bottleneck.Ep. 110 | 3 Custom GPTs That Save Female Founders 16 Hours a Week (+ Build Your First in 10 Minutes) — Includes the Team Delegator GPT concept (useful for automating delegation prep + team instructions). Send us a textWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

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Send us a textIn this episode, we unpack the often misunderstood distinction between being busy and being truly effective. Being busy can feel productive, validating, and even praised, but effectiveness is quieter, more intentional, and far more impactful over time. This conversation is for leaders, business owners, and high achievers who are doing a lot but still feeling behind.We explore why busyness is often rewarded while effectiveness is misunderstood, how efficiency can actually be an act of care, and what it really takes to move from reactive leadership into intentional, sustainable impact.What You'll Learn:The difference between busyness and effectivenessWhy efficiency and care are not oppositesHow delegation and boundaries create better outcomesKey Takeaways:Busy feels productive, effective actually moves things forwardEfficiency can be people centered and values drivenYour worth is not measured by how much you doCall to Action:Identify one thing you're doing out of habit, fear, or pressure and stop doing it this week. Delegate it, delay it, or delete it and notice how that small shift creates clarity and momentum.Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.______________________________You can find me here:Instagram: @gingerbizWebsite: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusinessX: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

This episode of Little Teeth, BIG Smiles explores how co-locating pediatric dentistry and orthodontics under one roof advances dentistry's version of the Triple Aim: improving patient experience, enhancing population oral health, and reducing per-capita costs. Dr. Christina Carter joins our host Dr. Joel Berg for a discussion that reframes co-location not as a convenience model, but as a value-based, prevention-oriented system of care that is particularly impactful for children, families, and underserved communities. Guest Bio: Dr. Christina R. Carter is a graduate of Haverford College in Haverford, Penn. She earned her dental degree at UMDNJ-NJDS, now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She earned her Certificate in both Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry. She completed a fellowship in Cleft, Craniofacial and Surgical Orthodontics at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery- New York University Langone Medical Center. She earned her Certificate as a Holistic Health Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Carter is in private practice in Madison, NJ. She has been named multiple times as a “Top Doctor” by New Jersey Magazine and “Favorite Kid's Doc” by New Jersey Family Magazine. She has served on the AAO Council of Orthodontic Health Care and multiple AAO committees and is a past president of the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists (NESO) and served as their Delegate Chair to the ADA House of Delegates. She often appears on Sirius Radio “Doctor Radio”, AAPD Podcasts, and has been published in Scholastic and Kiwimagazines. In addition, she has appeared on “Inside Edition”, WPIX NYC News, and Today.com. She lectures nationally and internationally on pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and treating patients with special needs. She is an Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry in the Departments of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Dr. Carter enjoys volunteering with Special Olympics and alongside her certified therapy dog, Callie, through Creature Comfort Pet Therapy in New Jersey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textEpisode 134 discusses The Delegation Trap, It's not Them, It's You with Atiba de Souza. Atiba de Souza is the CEO of Client Attraction Pros. Atiba is an author, entrepreneur, and relationship mentor.  For more than two decades, he has guided leaders past the daily grind of bottlenecked decisions, stalled projects, and underperforming teams. Atiba wrote: The Delegation Trap: It's Not Them, It's You, a hands-on guide for entrepreneurs and executives who feel chained to their businesses. Atiba taps into over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience and advises companies on leadership and team culture.  He believes that genuine connections, trust, and ownership are grounded in the idea that strong relationships are the roots of winning results.  As a speaker, coach, and mentor, Atiba helps leaders reclaim their time, amplify their impact, and build businesses that grow stronger even in their absence.  His mission is simple: transform overwhelmed bosses into confident builders of teams that thrive Episode Benefits:  You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you Delegate. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.      Reach out to me to be put in contact with Atiba.   The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

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DNCO just turned 20, and founder Joy Nazzari is not done yet. In this episode of The Creative Boom Podcast, Joy joins Katy to talk honestly about building a place brand studio from two slightly rebellious thirty-somethings with no clients, to a 33-strong team working on cities and even a whole US state. Joy shares why she and co-founder Ben walked out of permanent jobs with nothing lined up, how "never doing shit work" became a founding principle, and why saying no early on shaped the kind of clients they attract today. She also opens up about buying Ben out, staying friends, and why founders should be allowed to leave without drama. The conversation delves into the realities of running a studio after the pandemic. Joy talks about the economics no one wants to touch publicly. Productivity, hybrid working, the way slowed pace quietly kills profit, and why getting people in a room together still matters more than anyone wants to admit. She also reflects on what it means to be a tall American non-designer leading a London agency, the label "female-founded", and how it lands in different rooms, including very male, sports-led organisations. There is an honest chat about ageing as a woman in a visual industry, being "an older woman" in the room, and the subtle ways respect and perception can shift. We get into family, identity and what really keeps her going. Joy talks candidly about growing up in California with a father whose career was destroyed by alcoholism, how that experience turned financial security into a core driver, and why she has built a career around helping people feel like they belong in places. Katy and Joy also compare notes on menopause, confidence, video, and the strange process of becoming more visible just as your face starts to change. They talk about raising children, how different generations see work and politics, why debate and nuance matter, and how to keep reading beyond your own bubble. Towards the end, Joy shares the advice she would give her 30-year-old self. Chill out and don't overreact. Delegate sooner. Let designers hear clients unfiltered. Guard relationships and stay in touch with people who back your work. Underneath it all, she admits that for all the big ideas about cities, identity and belonging, the real engine has always been simple: keep the people you love safe and secure, and keep your brain switched on for as long as you can. A big, honest chat about work, power, ageing, politics, money, motherhood and why many of us build studios in the first place.

In today's episode, Saranne, the founder of the Comedy Cures Foundation, shares a valuable strategy she used as a single mom to navigate the challenges of cancer treatment. She encourages listeners to create a list of supportive individuals who can lend a helping hand during this difficult time. Saranne provides categories such as food, driving, emotional support, and more, guiding listeners on identifying the people in their lives who can help. This practical approach aims to alleviate some of the stress and uncertainty that comes with battling cancer, reminding us that we are not alone in our journey.2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in over 130 countries across 7 continents and features over 390 original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg.  To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_SuggestionsTo sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.Have a blessed day! Saranne

Forget resolutions. In this solo episode, I'm taking you inside the personal mindset shift I'm making for 2026 — one that's already reshaping how I lead, work, and live.Instead of a list of goals, I've chosen two powerful words to guide everything I do this year:

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Vincent A. Lanci discusses the cyclical nature of personal development, especially during the summer months. Lanci shares three brutal truths that entrepreneurs must confront: the disconnect between growth and cash flow, the need for resilience in adversity, and the importance of building systems for long-term success. He encourages listeners to reflect on their failures and to focus on creating a legacy through effective systems and processes. Also, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning as we approach the end of the year.As you listen: 00:00 The Cyclical Nature of Personal Development00:47 Strategic Planning for the New Year02:40 Financial Truths: The Apple Struggle03:37 Resilience Through Adversity06:27 Building Systems for Long-Term Success09:15 Growth and Business Analytics12:03 Global Reach and Audience Insights

Leaders today are stuck in a constant three-way tug-of-war: time, quality, and cost. In the post-pandemic, hybrid-work era (2020–2025), the pressure doesn't ease—tech just lets us do more, faster, and the clock keeps yelling. This is a practical, leader-grade guide to getting control of your calendar without killing your standards or your people. Why does leadership time management feel harder now, even with better technology? It feels harder because technology increases speed and volume, so your workload expands to fill the space. Email, chat, dashboards, CRMs, and "quick calls" create the illusion of efficiency while quietly multiplying decisions and interruptions. In startups, that looks like context-switching between selling, hiring, and shipping. In large organisations—think Japan-based multinationals versus US tech firms—it becomes meetings, approvals, and stakeholder alignment. Either way, the result is the same: you're busy all day, but the important work stays parked. Answer card / Do now: Audit your week for "speed traps" (messages, meetings, micro-requests). Eliminate or cap the top two. What is the "Tyranny of the Urgent," and how does it wreck leader performance? The Tyranny of the Urgent is when urgent tasks bully important tasks off your schedule—until you're permanently firefighting. You end up reacting all day: chasing escalations, answering pings, and rescuing problems that should have been prevented. This is where burnout risk climbs and productivity drops—especially in people-heavy roles like sales leadership, operations, and client service. Leaders often say, "I don't have time to plan," but that's exactly how the urgent wins. The urgent will always show up; your job is to stop it running the company. Answer card / Do now: Name today's "urgent bully." Decide: delete, delegate, defer, or do—then move one important task back onto the calendar. How do I prioritise like a serious leader (not just make a chaotic to-do list)? Prioritising means ranking tasks by impact, not emotion—then doing them in that order. A scribbled list isn't a system. Leaders need a repeatable method for capture, ranking, and execution. Use simple impact questions: Will this protect revenue? Reduce risk? Improve customer outcomes? Build capability? In Japan, where consensus and quality are prized, leaders can over-invest in perfection; in the US, speed can dominate. The sweet spot is clarity: define "done," define the deadline, and define the owner. Answer card / Do now: Write your top 5 for tomorrow, rank them 1–5, and commit to finishing 1–2 before opening email/chat. What is the 4-box matrix and which quadrant should leaders live in? The best quadrant for leaders is "important but not urgent"—because that's where planning, thinking, and prevention happen. This is the Eisenhower/Covey style matrix in plain clothes: Important + Urgent: crises, deadlines, major issues (live here too long = stress + burnout) Important + Not urgent: strategy, coaching, planning, process improvement (your success engine) Not important + Urgent: interruptions, low-value requests (minimise and delegate) Not important + Not urgent: digital junk time (limit ruthlessly) Big firms (Toyota-style operational excellence) and fast movers (Rakuten-style pace) both win when leaders protect Quadrant 2 time. Answer card / Do now: Block 60–90 minutes this week for "Important/Not Urgent" work—and guard it like a client meeting. How do I stop low-priority work and social media from stealing my day? You stop it by making "wasted time" visible and socially awkward—then replacing it with intentional breaks.Leaders often underestimate the drag of "just checking" feeds, news, or random videos. It's not the minutes; it's the mental fragmentation. If you need a break, take a break that restores you: a 30-minute walk, a short workout, a proper lunch, or a reset chat with someone who energises you. In high-output cultures across Asia-Pacific and Europe, the smartest leaders build recovery into the week because it protects decision quality. Answer card / Do now: Put friction on distractions (log out, remove apps, notifications off). Replace with one "recovery break" you actually schedule. What tactical system works: daily task lists, time blocking, delegation, or batching? It's all four—stacked into one simple operating rhythm: list, block, protect, batch, delegate. Start the day with a written, prioritised list, then time-block the top items by making an appointment with yourself. Protect that time as aggressively as you would protect a client meeting. Next: delegate "not important but urgent" tasks where possible, and batch similar work to stay in flow—calls together, approvals together, email twice a day, admin in one chunk. This reduces ramp-up time and context switching, which is a silent killer in leadership roles. Answer card / Do now: Choose one batching rule for next week (e.g., email at 11:30 and 16:30 only). Tell your team so expectations reset. Conclusion: the leader's real edge is intentional time investment Time management for leaders isn't about being "busy." It's about choosing where your time goes so you get better outcomes with less chaos. The urgent will always knock. Your job is to build a system that keeps the important work moving—planning, coaching, prevention, and decisions—so your team isn't living in crisis mode. Quick next steps for leaders (this week) Block one Quadrant 2 session (strategy/planning) and defend it. Create a daily top-5 list and finish 1–2 items before messages. Delegate one "urgent but not important" task permanently. Implement one batching rule for communications. Track your time for 3 days and delete your biggest "time thief". Optional FAQs Yes—time tracking is worth it, because it shows you the truth, not your intentions. Even three days of tracking can reveal where meetings, messages, and busywork are leaking value. Yes—delegation can reduce quality short term, but it increases capability long term. Use clear "definition of done," checklists, and feedback loops to lift standards while distributing load. No—planning doesn't slow you down; it prevents rework and constant firefighting. A small investment in planning typically saves hours of avoidable churn. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery, along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, hosts six weekly podcasts, and produces YouTube shows including The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

Drowning in meetings? Exhausted from your to-do list? This episode is your intervention. Discover why 94% of leaders are stressed, what's causing your burnout (hint: some of it's self-inflicted), and the exact frameworks to reclaim your time and sanity. Host Bernadette Boas delivers battle-tested strategies from 25+ years in the corporate trenches.Here's the truth nobody's telling you: most of this is preventable.What You'll Discover:✅ Why multitasking is a myth and how it's destroying your productivity (it's not what you think)✅ The calendar audit that eliminates 25-30% of wasted time without sacrificing results✅ How to say NO strategically without tanking your career (your boss actually wants you to do this)✅ The Pareto Principle: Why 80% of your effort produces only 20% of your results—and how to flip it✅ Time blocking secrets that create white space for sanity, strategy, and breakthrough thinking✅ The 4 D's Framework: Do, Delegate, Delete, or Delay—the simplest way to conquer any to-do list✅ Digital detox strategies to eliminate the constant distractions draining your focus✅ The 10-minute daily practice that transforms your performance and self-awareness✅ Why reflection is non-negotiable for high-performing leaders (and how to do it right)Time is the one resource you can't get back. How you use it defines your impact as a leader.⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00:00] Cold Open: What Keeps You Up at Night? The Alarming Statistics Every Leader Needs to Know[00:01:00] Introduction: Why Time Mastery Is Non-Negotiable for Your Career[00:06:00] The Self-Inflicted Causes of Burnout: What You're Doing to Yourself[00:14:00] The Ripple Effect: How Your Overwhelm Impacts Team & Business Performance[00:17:00] The Cost of Burnout: Career Stagnation, Work-Life Imbalance & Turnover[00:21:00] 9 Strategies to Reset 2026 [00:34:00] Episode Recap: The Tools & Strategies You Just Learned[00:35:00] Call to Action: Book Your Complimentary Discovery Call[00:36:00] Outro & Where to Find More

Running a solo practice doesn't mean you have to do everything alone. In this episode, I break down how to get support in your business before you're ready to hire a full-time employee. If you've been feeling stretched thin, unsure what to delegate, or isolated as a solo practice owner, this conversation is for you.You'll learn how to build support strategically and affordably so you can protect your time, energy, and sanity while still growing your practice. We cover how to recognize the “Not Yet CEO” trap that keeps solo owners stuck, what to delegate first in a cash-based PT practice, and affordable support options like virtual assistants and contractors. We also talk about why community and coaching matter for burnout prevention and long-term sustainability.You don't need a massive team to feel supported. You just need the right help at the right time.If you're ready to build a sustainable practice with real support, join us inside DPT to CEO, our business coaching program for physical therapists.

Erica interviews James Hatfield, the co-founder of LiveSwitch, to discuss how video technology and AI are transforming the contracting industry. Hatfield introduces the concept of "Race to the Face," arguing that virtual face-to-face interactions build trust faster than traditional phone calls or slow in-person estimates. The discussion highlights how the platform enables remote diagnostics, instant documentation, and AI-driven work orders, significantly reducing wasted travel time and overhead costs for service professionals. Beyond business efficiency, Hatfield emphasizes the human impact of technology, noting how it helps entrepreneurs reclaim personal time for their families. The conversation concludes with a focus on philanthropy and the importance of using professional success to serve others within the community. Key Takeaways: • Prioritize getting face-to-face with clients virtually to build immediate trust and increase your sales close rates compared to traditional phone calls or texts. • Use video technology to eliminate unnecessary travel for estimates, allowing you to reclaim valuable hours of your day to spend with your family. • Delegate repetitive administrative tasks like writing reports, CRM entries, or contracts to AI tools to increase your professional efficiency and reduce burnout. • Document your work through video to provide full transparency, which protects your business from disputes and strengthens long-term customer relationships. • Adopt a mindset of service by looking for consistent ways to give back to your community or industry without expecting anything in return.

Happy Holidays! While our team is off for the holiday, we want to take this opportunity to revisit our conversation with West Virginia Delegate Kayla Young. Host Ryan Coonerty and Young offer a political history lesson on how once-blue West Virginia took a sharp right turn, what the rest of the country can learn from the Mountain State, and how she approaches her work as part of the smallest legislative minority in the country. The conversation also dives into energy policy and politics, including the impact of the Biden Administration's investment in a clean energy economy, the Trump Administration's efforts to reverse course, with over $100 million in losses in solar investments, and rising coal mining unemployment in West Virginia. The granddaughter of a coal miner, Young explains how we should think about coal and the opportunities for miners in today's economy. She also discusses her path to public service from a food truck owner to the legislature. Tune in for an honest and clear look at the economic, environmental, legislative, and political realities in the state of West Virginia.  IN THIS EPISODE:  • [01:04] The political history of West Virginia and its current status with only nine democratic seats. • [03:21] What changed the trajectory of West Virginia's politics and how it has responded to Biden. • [06:00] The real-world and political impact of the coal industry. • [08:50] How Trump's tariffs have influenced industry and job creation in West Virginia. • [10:15] Persevering in the legislature when the numbers are against you. • [14:43] How working in food service prepared Kayla. • [17:40] Making the case for a clean environment and a sustainable economic structure. • [19:00] Why there is hope for democrats in West Virginia. • [21:00] Understanding succession in the legislature. • [24:13] Advice for those who may want to run for office.    

Some service businesses plateau because the owner stays trapped in daily operations. Others scale because they build teams, install systems, and let go of the work that keeps them stuck. This episode shows exactly what that transformation looks like.  In this episode of The Better Than Rich Show, Mike Abramowitz interviews Andrea Bryant, owner of Staged Right, one of Tampa Bay's leading home-staging companies. Andrea went from a 20-year schoolteacher to a full-time house flipper to running a staging company that now completes 150–175 homes a year. Her journey shows how systems, team development, CRM automation, and targeted hiring free owners from 60–70 hour weeks and create a business that scales with consistency.  Andrea explains how she replaced herself in staging, delegated administration, built a reliable team culture, and streamlined client nurturing using automated pipelines and campaigns. She breaks down the shift from doing everything herself to running a company that performs better without her in the day-to-day. Her hours dropped below 40 a week, she took a full month away while revenue held steady, and the company hit more than 100 five-star Google reviews.  You'll hear the real before-and-after: working nonstop with constant stress vs. creating freedom, stronger family relationships, and optionality to one day sell the business. This is a practical look at how everyday owners can buy back their time, build a self-sustaining company, and use business as a vehicle for their life.  Timestamps  [00:00] Introducing Andrea Bryant and Staged Right [01:10] From schoolteacher to home flipper to staging owner [03:30] Early fears, slow first months, first clients [04:35] Coaching, foundations, and learning real business systems [05:45] Building the team: movers, stagers, assistants [07:40] Hiring breakthroughs and culture wins [09:00] Current team structure and roles [10:40] Shifting out of admin and staging tasks [12:15] Volume growth: 150–175 homes a year [13:45] Revenue increases and price adjustments [15:40] What systems bought back time [16:50] CRM campaigns, nurture sequences, and business card automation [19:00] Staying in her “genius” and keeping relationship-driven sales [21:10] What's automated behind the scenes [23:00] Impact of automation on reputation and client experience  [27:40] 100+ Google reviews and rising service quality [28:45] Receiving acquisition offers and thinking about selling [30:30] Making a business sellable vs. owner-dependent [37:04] Experience with Better Than Rich and key results [40:10] What being “better than rich” means [41:20] Who Staged Right serves and where to reach Andrea [42:45] Close and next steps for listeners  Key Quotes  “I realized the business actually performs better when I'm not the one staging.” “My 60–70 hour weeks are gone. I'm under 40 now, and the revenue is higher.” “Automation doesn't replace personalization. It protects it.”  Key Takeaways  Hire for passion and skill so you can step out of the technical work. Build systems early: CRM, campaigns, tagging, automations, pipelines. Delegate admin immediately; every 10-minute task adds up to lost hours. A business grows faster when the owner focuses on relationships and rainmaking. Culture matters: loyalty, celebrations, shared wins, and team pride drive results. Removing yourself from operations increases valuation and creates optionality.  Links Mentioned  Staged Right www.stagedrightllc.com Better Than Rich betterthanrich.com/gsd Connect with The Better Than RichWebsite - https://www.betterthanrich.com/Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/betterthanrich/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterthan_rich/Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/betterthan_richTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@betterthanrichYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xXEb7rKBvkCOdtWd4tj2ALinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterthanrich

Maryland House of Delegates elects a new speaker and overrides 19 governor vetoes. PJM, the regional electric grid operator which includes MD, VA, and DC, holds a capacity auction that predicts sharp increases in rates but is held in check by a price cap. Frederick County Council considers whether to approve an expanded area for data center building near Adamstown. Damascus and Wootton High School communities contest who will get a new building first. Montgomery County Public Schools announced its new operating budget, but we are still stuck And more. Music by Kara Levchenko.

Eric introduces the concept of the Eisenhower Matrix as a tool for improving time management and business efficiency. This matrix is explained through its four quadrants—urgent/important, not urgent/important, urgent/not important, and not urgent/not important—and Eric emphasizes that Quadrant Two (not urgent, but important) is the "magical spot" for strategic planning and growth, encouraging listeners to delegate or eliminate tasks in the other quadrants to avoid living in a state of chaos. The discussion then broadens into how different personality types may perceive urgency and importance, with participants sharing personal anecdotes and challenges related to over-helping, procrastination, and managing staff expectations using these principles. Ultimately, Triplett advocates for a deeper understanding of one's own behavioral patterns and the matrix to improve leadership and business outcomes, citing related concepts from other business authors. Key Takeaways: Prioritize activities that are important but not urgent, which is the most effective zone for vision and future planning. Turn off phone notifications because they create false urgency for things that are not truly important. Delegate urgent and important tasks whenever possible to avoid being constantly stuck in a reactive state of "firefighting." Protect your time by learning to say "no" to other people's emergencies that are not important to your core goals. Refrain from giving customer discounts to ensure you can afford to hire teams and take care of your staff at a higher level.

Tim, Phil, & Elaad are joined by Nick Freitas to discuss Candace Owens implying TPUSA was behind assassination of Charlie Kirk, Sabrina Carpenter losing it over the White House using her song, NYT debunking the Hegseth Narco Bombing hoax, and the GOP winning the special election in Tennessee.   Hosts:  Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Elaad @ElaadEliahu (X) Producer: Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Nick Freitas @NickJFreitas (X) Nick Freitas is an American Republican politician, former U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, and social media influencer who has served in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2016.