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Let's go to the movies. It's a conversation with Josh Miller, of Flix Brewhouse, a chain of breweries and movie theaters that brings pints to the silver screen experience. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.This Episode is Sponsored by:Berkeley YeastOur Tropics yeast is based on a London Ale strain, but we added a new gene to its genome that codes for a unique thiol-releasing enzyme. The enzyme converts the precursors in barley to free thiols that smell and taste like passionfruit and grapefruit. It's super clean. No off-flavors like burnt rubber or other sulfurous notes. Just tropical aromatics. You don't have to do anything unusual either, like mash hopping. Just pitch dry Tropics and supercharge your hazy IPA.Dogfish Head Craft BreweryCalling all hop heads! Dogfish Head's 60 Minute IPA is a fantastically hoppy India Pale Ale that's beautifully balanced thanks to their unique continual hopping method. Delivering a pungent hop flavor that isn't crushingly bitter, 60 Minute is continually hopped throughout the boil for a full 60 minutes … starting to see where the name comes from?! Check out dogfish.com to learn more and to find some 60 Minute near you! Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE. Please drink responsibly.All About BeerAt All About Beer, we're honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn't do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.Host: John HollGuest: Josh MillerSponsors: Dogfish Head, Berkeley Yeast All About BeerTags: Movies,Beer, Brewing, Growth Photo: Courtesy of Hot Plate Brewing

A wish is far more than a fleeting moment of joy; it is a scientifically-backed medical intervention that can fundamentally alter a child's healing journey. Meaghan Stovel McKnight, CEO of Make-A-Wish Canada, joins the conversation to dismantle the “last wish” myth and replace it with the “Wishes are Medicine” framework, which highlights the measurable clinical impact of hope on critical illness. Beyond the mission, she offers a candid look at leading a national transformation—moving the organization from a post-pandemic scarcity mindset to a culture of abundance by investing in technology, talent, and a “constellation of leaders.” From the logistical challenge of granting wishes in 600 unique communities to the vulnerability required to lead from the C-suite, this discussion bridges the gap between high-level operational strategy and the raw, emotional heart of the social profit sector.

PorterShed has launched 'Get PSSF Ready with PorterShed x Bertie', a new virtual accelerator designed to help tech founders prepare strong, competitive applications for the Enterprise Ireland Pre-Seed Start Fund. The programme is being piloted in partnership with MyBertie.ai, an Irish AI-powered Venture Builder platform, and is supported by the Western Development Commission. Applications open today for companies located across the West, from Malin Head to Mizen Head and everyone in between. Eligibility criteria can be found on the PorterShed website. The six-week programme kicks off on the 23rd of March and combines PorterShed's trusted startup launch track, mentorship, peer learning and founder interviews with Bertie's AI-powered copilot to guide companies toward PSSF readiness. During the pilot phase, participating founders will receive a dedicated mentor, full free access to the Bertie AI platform, and a clear sprint framework focused on sharpening commercial strategy, validating market opportunity and strengthening investment cases. The programme is aimed at tech founders with digital innovation at their core, who have carried out primary customer discovery research and have signs of early traction. As part of the pilot phase, each company commits to submitting a PSSF application within two weeks of completing their sprint. Rosemary Gallagher, Programmes Lead at PorterShed, said: "At PorterShed, our focus has always been to support the creation and scale of globally focused innovation-driven enterprises. Working with MyBertie's AI-powered venture building platform provides a timely opportunity to get Irish tech founders PSSF-ready in a self-paced, structured hybrid environment, which will translate early traction into a compelling PSSF application. The partnership between MyBertie and PorterShed is a natural fit; we are both focused on helping founders better articulate and accelerate the thing they know best – their business." Philip Reynolds, CEO of Bertie AI, said: "At myBertie.ai, our job is to help founders. Combining our own life experiences with our powerful AI Co-Pilot platform Bertie, designed specifically for start-ups, we aim to expedite the journey, accelerating the venture in a more efficient and cost-effective way. We are delighted to partner with Portershed in what will be the first virtual pilot of its type in Ireland. I congratulate them on their vision and determination in providing the best support for new businesses in the West of Ireland. Delivering results is what's important to us. Working with the team at PorterShed, we believe we can help create the next generation of global tech businesses in the West." The initiative reflects PorterShed's continued focus on strengthening the early-stage pipeline and supporting companies to scale from the West of Ireland. By piloting the Bertie AI platform regionally, the programme also creates an opportunity to test new digital venture-building infrastructure in a real-world context. Allan Mullroney, CEO of Western Development Commission, who is backing the pilot programme, said: "One of the consistent challenges we see across the region, particularly outside Galway, is not a lack of ambition or ideas, but a lack of companies that are fully investment-ready at the point capital becomes available. If we want to see more indigenous tech companies scale from places like Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo and Clare, we have to strengthen the pipeline much earlier. This programme is important because it focuses on the long-term view. It helps founders translate early traction into strong, credible funding applications, and that ultimately builds a deeper bench of investable companies across the West. For the Western Development Commission, backing initiatives like this is about ensuring that five and ten years from now, we have a broader, more geographically balanced cohort of high-potential businesses ready to grow and create jobs in their own communities." The final ...

A positive financial result has gentailer Meridian thinking about infrastructure upgrades. It recorded a half year profit after tax of $227 million. Chief executive Mike Roan says they're considering increasing capacity at the Pukaki dam in the Mackenzie basin. He says it's still early days though. "The question that I've asked the team is - is it economic to do it? Does it actually make financial sense to expand the amount of hydro storage that we've got?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try designing a checkout flow that handles everything from dog food to pallets of cattle feed to live chickens. Now make it work flawlessly when your customer is standing on the far side of their 60-acre property with a weak cell signal. That's the daily reality at Tractor Supply, and it's exactly why their non-technical leader running digital might be their biggest advantage.Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as we sit down with Matthew Rubin,  President of Digital and E-Commerce at Tractor Supply, whose career spans retail operations, merchant roles, and store management before landing in digital. Matthew explains why they're mobile-native, designing web experiences specifically for customers walking around properties who need to quickly reorder feed without pulling out a laptop. We explore how COVID created an unexpected surge in self-sufficiency seekers, why Tractor Supply puts "Buy It Again" as a primary header when competitors bury it, and how delivering diversity creates logistics nightmares that become competitive advantages. Matthew reveals why their drivers don't just drop pallets at the end of driveways but ask where on the property customers want deliveries and take notes for the next driver. We discuss how omnichannel customers visit stores more often (not less) because BOPIS drives additional foot traffic, why their 20,000 square foot fusion stores put team members right at the front welcoming customers, and how their Scout AI platform answers "how do I" questions based on local climate and customer needs. Key Actionable Takeaways:Design for your customer's actual context, not ideal conditions - Mobile-native means optimizing for weak cell signals on rural properties where customers manage animals and land, not just making responsive layouts that work on phonesElevate repeat purchase functionality to primary navigation - Put "Buy It Again" as a header instead of burying it in order history; saving seconds matters when customers are juggling chores and multiple animal feed typesTrain delivery teams to personalize last-mile experiences - Have drivers ask where on properties customers want bulky items dropped and document preferences so future drivers know, creating neighborhood-level service at scaleWant more tips and strategies about creating frictionless digital experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter! https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/ Download the Black Friday/Cyber Monday eBook: http://bluetriangle.com/ebook  Matthew Rubin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewlrubin/Nick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladino Chuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(03:10) Non-technical leader advantage(04:30) Operational fundamentals(05:30) Customer-first evolution(06:00) Omnichannel penetration(07:15) Mobile-native design(08:30) Job site parallels(10:00) Web view consistency(11:00) Buy it again placement(12:15) Animal care urgency(13:15) BOPIS experience(14:30) Driving store traffic(15:45) Fusion store format(17:10) Last mile delivery(19:15) Product diversity challenges(20:30) Pallet delivery complexity(22:05) Driver personalization(23:00) Competitive advantage(24:30) Wide assortment strategy(25:20) Credit card fraud story(26:30) COVID self-sufficiency(27:50) Guacamole Tuesday tradition(28:45) Explosive growth angle(29:15) Duck eggs for baking(30:00) Teaching kids responsibility(30:40) Green Acres customers(31:15) Hiring customer lifestyle(31:30) Scout AI platform(32:40) Be your own customer(33:10) Pet category expansion(34:10) Biggest misconception(35:50) Conclusion

Scaling a recruiting firm in year one isn't theory; Camp Jennings breaks down what it actually takes to build momentum fast. 1. Episode Hook Scaling a recruiting firm in year one sounds sexy. Camp Jennings reveals what it really takes behind the scenes. 2. Why This Episode Matters In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, Benjamin Mena sits down with Camp Jennings to unpack the real playbook for scaling a recruiting firm in year one. This is raw, honest insight into recruiter training, business development, delivery pressure, and founder grit. If you want to win more clients, close more deals, and sharpen your recruiting strategies without hiding behind busywork or AI recruiting tools, this conversation will recalibrate how you build. 3. What You'll Learn The cold-calling approach Camp used on day one to land his first clientsWhy “just be normal” is a surprisingly powerful business development strategyThe exact moment they knew it was time to hire (and why most founders wait too long)The brutal delivery season that tested their team—and what it taught about closing candidatesHow launching an industry podcast unlocked executive-level conversationsThe hidden risk of overcomplicating recruiting strategies with systems and theoryWhy emotional intelligence and sales skills matter more than recruiter experience 4. About the Guest Camp Jennings is co-founder of Henry North, a search firm serving the material handling and industrial automation space. After years in sales leadership, he launched a recruiting firm from scratch and aggressively scaled it through niche credibility, relentless outreach, and disciplined execution. 5. Extended Value Tease Imagine looking at your desk differently. Less obsessing over CRMs. More conversations that convert. Hiring before you feel ready. Delivering at a level that makes clients say, “That felt different.” This episode isn't hype—it's a blueprint for scaling a recruiting firm while protecting your edge in a fast-changing talent acquisition landscape. 6. Listen Now CTA If you're serious about growing your desk or building a firm, hit play. This is year-one energy you can apply immediately. 7. Timestamp Highlights 00:03 – The $500 launch move that made their niche take notice 00:12 – Why recruiting wasn't even on their “entrepreneur bingo card” 00:22 – When they hired their first recruiter—and why it was terrifying 00:31 – The delivery grind: 7am–midnight during peak season 00:36 – The traits they look for: grit, EQ, and organization 00:40 – Why competitors shouldn't be your enemies 00:47 – How an industry podcast became a business development weapon 00:50 – Their personalized outreach strategy (and why automation fails) 00:58 – The founder question that keeps Camp up at night 8. Sponsors Section

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Adsure Services CFO Sarah Prescott to the podcast to discuss her new role as Group CFO and plans for the year ahead.Sarah Prescott joined Adsure Services as CFO at the turn of the year, and this podcast is focused on the opportunity Sarah sees ahead for Adsure Services and its shareholders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take not only to plan growth – but to actually deliver it? In this episode of the LEITWOLF® Podcast, Stefan speaks with Martin Hettich – former senior executive at Procter & Gamble and now Partner at Boston Consulting Group. With more than 30 years of international leadership experience, Martin shares the principles that enable sustainable growth in complex environments. The conversation explores entrepreneurial curiosity, critical thinking, and the discipline of continuous reinvention. Martin reflects on how early experiences in sports shaped his resilience, why honest feedback is a true gift in leadership, and why integrity remains the most essential trait of any leader. Together, Stefan and Martin discuss what corporations can learn from consulting firms – and vice versa, why many organizations only take innovation seriously when they have to, and how a relentless focus on customer impact and real leverage leads to better decisions. A key theme: the ability to say no and to invest time where it truly creates value. A conversation about growth with substance, leadership with character, and the courage to keep developing yourself – so strategy turns into real results. ––– More about Martin Hettich: // LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-hettich-35778125/?locale=de_DE // WEBSITE: https://hettichconsulting.com ––– Do you like the LEITWOLF® Leadership podcast? Then please rate it with a star rating and review it on iTunes or/and Spotify. This will help us to further improve this LEITWOLF® podcast and make it more visible. ––– Book your access to the LEITWOLF® Academy NOW: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy-en Would you like solid tips or support on how to implement good leadership in your company? Then please get in touch with Stefan via mail: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com Or arrange a free phone call here: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly-en // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVE ___ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Successful Leadership, Organizational Management, Leadership Skills, Leadership Development, Team Management, Self-leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Career Development, Leadership Personality, Success Strategies, Organizational Culture, Motivation and Leadership, Leadership Tips, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionary Leadership, Leadership Interviews, Successful Managers, Entrepreneurial Tips, Leadership Best Practices, Leadership Perspectives, Business Coaching

Listeners may recall I interviewed Ms. Smith early last March because the Trump administration immediately abandoned a decades old policy that forbade immigration enforcement at “protected [or sensitive] areas” that include healthcare facilities. Now a year later, ICE contingents have been sent to over 15 cities including of course Minneapolis. Beyond ICE arrest operations resulting in gunshot wounds, blunt force and psychological trauma and a constellation of subsequent health harms via arrest and detention, ICE agents have been appearing moreover in community health center and hospital ED waiting rooms, accessing facility medical examination rooms and pursuing Medicaid and other patient record resources. As a result, patients are effectively being “ICE-d Out of healthcare.” A recent Kaiser survey found, e.g., 14% of lawfully present immigrants, 8% of naturalized citizens and 48% of undocumented immigrant adults said they or a family member have avoided seeking medical care this year. In turn, healthcare providers are in sum left to determine how they can meet their professional responsibilities to effectively render timely care while managing or deescalating intimidation and avoiding possible obstruction charges. The recently published JAMA article, “Patients Are Getting ICE-d Out of Health Care” is at: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2845182. The recently published Stateline article, “Health care workers want ICE Out of Hospitals, and Blue States Are Responding,” is at: https://stateline.org/2026/02/09/health-care-workers-want-ice-out-of-hospitals-and-blue-states-are-responding/. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

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As we wait for the next long‑form episode of Fast Forward, we introduce a shorter‑form market update that will be published across the year. Delivering timely, bitesize insights and stories from across the commodities landscape, these episodes are designed to help listeners keep pace with developments that have caught the attention of our editorial team. In this episode, Fastmarkets editorial and pricing director Andrew Wells introduces the new format, which expands coverage beyond metals to include forest products, agriculture and carbon, offering timely headlines, price movements and key market developments in the time it takes to grab a morning coffee. The first update comes from Solomon Cefai, senior price reporter covering technology and energy metals, who outlines a busy start to February for US critical minerals policy. US government initiatives have emerged as a positive for domestic producers, led by the announcement of Project Vault, a $12 billion critical mineral stockpile. Initially targeting cobalt, lithium, rare earth elements, gallium and germanium, the program is expected to expand to other strategic minerals including copper, graphite and silicon. While the long‑term goal is to protect automotive and technology supply chains, the stockpile is also expected to support new production at a time of limited downstream demand and heavy midstream concentration in China. Solomon notes that the policy has been broadly welcomed, but highlights concerns around market distortion, supply tightness and the risk of squeezing existing consumers outside the US, particularly in Europe and Asia. The civilian stockpile differs from existing USDLA stockpiles and will rely on large trading houses to source material for strategic manufacturers, despite already tight supply due to previous Chinese export controls. Solomon also touches on proposed international critical mineral reference prices within a preferential trade zone, intended to de‑risk new supply chains, though details remain unclear, and growing political scrutiny, as senior US Democrats probe government investment and its implications for transparency and competition. Eduardo Tinti, senior price reporter, then joins us with an update from the agriculture sector with developments in the soybean and biofuel markets. A social media post from US president Donald Trump suggested China could increase purchases of US soybeans sparked a rally in Chicago futures, while Brazilian cash premiums softened and Chinese crush margins came under pressure. Eduardo also highlights renewed Chinese buying from the US Gulf and expectations that China may auction imported soybeans to make room for incoming cargoes. In biofuels, Eduardo explains that new EPA guidance proved bullish for US feedstocks, particularly soy oil, corn ethanol and animal fats, while excluding most imports from outside North America. Additional support came from trade developments with India, which may reduce or eliminate import taxes on a quota of US soy oil. The episode concludes with a look ahead to upcoming long‑form interviews as part of our Fast Forward franchise. For more information: https://www.fastmarkets.com/podcast/ This episode was recorded in the second week of February 2026.

When you think about growth in your business, the instinct is usually to look ahead. What needs to be built next? What needs to be launched? What needs to be improved?   But what if the next level of growth is not about adding something new?   In this solo episode, Monique walks through how to identify and leverage the hidden assets already inside your business. The proof you've collected but never fully analyzed. The patterns in how you think that you've never documented. The relationships you've built but haven't structured intentionally.   A lot of founders are excellent at producing. Delivering. Creating. Solving. But production and leverage are not the same thing. When revenue depends entirely on your energy, the business can feel like it resets every time you slow down.   This conversation breaks down what actually counts as an asset in your business, why high-capacity founders often overlook their own leverage, and how to run a practical audit so you can start building from structure instead of constant effort.   If you've been working hard but still feel like nothing is stacking, this episode will help you see your business differently and use what you've already built more intentionally. DURING THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: What makes something an asset versus just more work How to tell if your business depends entirely on your output Why normalizing your own strengths keeps leverage hidden How proof can shape your positioning and pricing The difference between expertise and a repeatable process Five focused questions to audit and organize what you already have   Thank you so much for listening! If you liked this episode, please subscribe to "The Black to Business Podcast" and rate and review on Apple Podcasts:   Don't miss out on the resources mentioned in this episode by checking out the show notes at blacktobusiness.com/292   Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!   Connect with us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blacktobusiness/    Don't miss an update! Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://blacktobusiness.com/mailinglist   

The business climate has changed — and leadership must change with it. In this episode, Brian outlines the leadership shift required to win in private practice in 2026 and beyond. Winning isn't accidental, and it isn't emotional. It's measurable. It comes down to three pillars: People, Products, and Profits. Are you building a culture of contribution? Delivering outcomes that drive loyal referrals? Operating at a true 15–20% net profit? The owners who win today observe, decide, and act. They lead strategically instead of reacting to circumstances. If you want freedom, profitability, and long-term growth, this episode lays out the standard required to get there.

In this week's episode of Delivering #marketingjoy Nick Lateur joins the show to discuss his journey within the industry, the role of social media in branded merchandise, understanding AI in marketing, and sales leadership insights. Listen now!

Delivering cinder blocks, tip drama, and memories of clotted cream!- h1 full 2224 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:13:46 +0000 iJmUcYaD9rYvmzmF8uHGnSXHjZH20nWw comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Delivering cinder blocks, tip drama, and memories of clotted cream!- h1 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://player.amperw

In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, Kirsten D'Amato and Deborah Pierrel, business systems analysts for the city of Palm Springs, California, share how the city transformed permitting and licensing into a more accessible, transparent, and efficient experience for both residents and staff — a modernization effort that earned Palm Springs a 2025 Tyler Excellence Award.Recorded live at Tyler Connect 2025 in San Antonio, the conversation explores how Palm Springs unified eight departments onto a single enterprise permitting and licensing platform, replacing fragmented, paper-based processes with a connected digital workflow. Kirsten and Deborah walk through the challenges of managing permits across siloed systems and how bringing everything into one centralized environment created real-time visibility, streamlined collaboration, and eliminated hidden data and manual workarounds.They also discuss the impact on the community, from enabling 24/7 online access and real-time status updates to significantly reducing in-person foot traffic while still maintaining inclusive support options. Along the way, they highlight the operational benefits of going paperless, including reduced storage needs, faster processing, improved scalability, and simpler onboarding and training for staff.Whether you work in community development, IT, or local government operations, this episode offers practical insight into breaking down departmental silos, modernizing high-impact services, and building a permitting and licensing experience that better supports staff, residents, and long-term growth.This episode also spotlights Tyler Connect 2026, where innovation and collaboration take center stage. Taking place April 7-10 at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Connect brings together public sector professionals from across the country to explore new solutions, share ideas, and strengthen communities. It's a week dedicated to learning, connection, and imagining what's possible for the future of government technology. Explore registration details and early bird pricing in the show notes to start planning your Connect 2026 experience.Learn More and Register Now: Tyler Connect 2026 in Las VegasRead: Let's Empower, Collaborate, and Imagine at Connect 2026!And learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources:Download: Modern Governments Live in the CloudWatch: How a California City Broke Down Silos and Increased EfficiencyRead: California City Eliminates Paper With Enterprise SoftwareRead: Excellence 2025: Connected Community, Equity & AccessRead: Excellence 2025: Digital Services & Cloud SolutionsRead: How Local Governments Thrive With Cloud-Based SolutionsRead: Enterprise ERP a Leader for Cloud ERP for Local GovernmentListen to other episodes of the podcast.Let us know what you think about the Tyler Tech Podcast in this survey!

3.  Guest: Arthur Herman. Herman details the chaotic development of the B-29 Superfortress. Despite technical failures and immense complexity, Bill Knudsen pushed production forward, delivering the high-altitude bomber necessary for air supremacy and victory in the Pacific.

You've probably heard us talk about “properties having babies” when investors use a cash out refi to buy new properties with no new capital.But what does that actually look like when you're the investor making the call?In this episode, show host Pablo Gonzalez opens up his real-life portfolio to walk through the decision to do a cash-out refinance, and whether the short-term drop in cash flow is worth the long-term growth.JWB co-founder, Gregg Cohen, will unveil a new tool he just developed that helps visualize the trade-offs investors face when they refinance like:➕ What changes immediately in your monthly cash flow➕ How much quicker it gets investors to their goal➕ When it wouldn't make sense to do itIf you've been sitting on equity and wondering what to do next, this behind-the-scenes breakdown will help you figure out if a cash out refi could work for you!Listen NOW!Chapters:00:00 Cash-Out Refi & “Property Babies” — What We're Building Today01:33 Welcome to Not Your Average Investor Show + Why This Topic Matters02:25 The Equity Fear Factor: When to Harvest Without Killing Cash Flow03:10 Tool Tease + Live Case Study Setup (Pablo's Portfolio)05:02 Quick Housekeeping: Summit Update + Important Disclaimer05:55 Pablo's 3-Property Origin Story (2021–2022) & Funding Moves07:07 Profit Breakdown: Appreciation, Paydown, Tax Savings & Cash Flow Reality08:37 Eviction, Vacancy, and the Long Game: Staying Invested Through Pain Points13:01 Pac-Man Principle: Why Appreciation Dominates the “Profit Pie”14:48 Introducing the Passive Income Planning Tool (Beyond a Profit Snapshot)16:15 Setting the Target: $10K/Month Net in 15 Years — Why It Matters18:18 Phases of the Plan: Acquisitions → Debt Paydown → Distribution20:34 Current Snapshot: $366/mo, $270K Equity, and 43% of Acquisitions Done23:23 If You Do Nothing: 15-Year Projection for Income and Equity Growth24:29 Delivering the Next Property Baby: How Much Cash You Need ($60–$75K)27:55 15-Year Upside: Cashflow Growth + Massive Equity Gains28:54 “Go Find the Money”: Cash-Out Refi Options & Portfolio Cashflow Impact32:05 Which Properties to Refinance? Protecting Low Rates & Picking the Winner35:49 New Passive Income Plan: 4 Properties, Small Cashflow Trade-Off, Big Long-Term Win39:03 Is $63K Enough to Buy Another Rental? Down Payment Targets & Inventory Fit40:00 Small vs Big Homes Debate: Appreciation, Neighborhood Cycles & Workforce Housing45:31 Live Q&A: HELOC vs Refi, Taxes/Insurance Included, and Using Primary Home Equity49:27 Summit Next Steps + Community Updates (C3X, Greg Roberts, Karaoke)54:18 Final Wrap: Summit Logistics & “Don't Be Average” Send-OffStay connected to us! Join our real estate investor community LIVE: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/nyai/Schedule a Turnkey strategy call: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/turnkey/ *Get social with us:*Subscribe to our channel  @notyouraverageinvestor  Subscribe to  @JWBRealEstateCompanies  

Gene Berezovsky of Ukraine War Amps joins Pawlina with a clear, unvarnished update on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine as Russia escalates winter attacks on civilian infrastructure. He discusses how sustained missile and drone strikes have left seniors, families, and thousands of displaced children struggling to survive in unheated dwellings with limited water, heating and electricity. Gene details Ukraine War Amps' current relief efforts:• Supplying footwear for displaced children • Delivering food parcels across Ukraine• Assisting wounded veterans and amputees, including volunteers now helping distribute aidHe also shares firsthand accounts from volunteers and beneficiaries, offering a grounded look at daily life under bombardment and the impact of donor support during the harshest winter of the war.For more information or to contribute, contact theukrainewaramps@gmail.com or visit Ukraine War Amps on Facebook or Instagram.Full Transcript at our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NSW has moved fast to reform its planning system, promising to unlock housing supply through sweeping state-led controls. But zoning uplift alone doesn't build homes. In this episode, we ask the harder question many in property are thinking but few say out loud: is the system genuinely delivering housing, or quietly choking supply through feasibility constraints, delays, and unintended consequences?Joining us is James Oldknow, Special Counsel at Mills Oakley, who works daily at the sharp end of planning approvals, appeals, and the NSW Land & Environment Court. James breaks down why Transport Oriented Development (TOD) has produced little real-world uptake, while the Low-to-Mid Rise (LMR) policy is driving a surge of applications—particularly in Sydney's most expensive, tightly held suburbs.We unpack how affordable housing incentives are being used to make projects stack up, why premium locations like Mosman, Waverley, and Woollahra are seeing the most change, and how the new Housing Delivery Authority is fast-tracking large projects while sidelining local controls. Along the way, we tackle design quality, heritage, infrastructure strain, and the emotional toll these changes are having on established communities.For investors, homeowners, and anyone exposed to property in NSW, this episode is a reality check. And if you're wondering what could be coming in other states, this could be the canary in the coalmine. The reforms aren't a silver bullet—but they are already reshaping values, neighbourhoods, and long-term decisions for those paying attention.Episode Highlights00:00 — Introduction to NSW Planning System01:33 — Meet the Expert: James Oldknow04:41 — Challenges in TOD Applications08:33 — LMR Policy and Its Impact10:52 — Affordable Housing and Feasibility16:42 — Community Concerns and Planning Rigors26:53 — Development Typologies Across New South Wales28:59 — Concerns About Centralized Authority30:43 — Affordable Housing and Contribution Funds32:17 — Infrastructure and Traffic Concerns34:33 — Heritage and Environmental Considerations43:29 — Navigating Development Consents and Modifications45:29 — Final Thoughts and AdviceAbout the GuestJames Oldknow is Special Counsel in Mills Oakley's Planning and Environment team, specialising in planning and development law across New South Wales. He advises landowners and developers on projects of all sizes and regularly appears before councils, planning panels, and the NSW Land & Environment Court.Working daily within the approvals and appeals system, James sees firsthand where projects stall, why others succeed, and how state policies like LMR, TOD, and the Housing Delivery Authority operate in practice—not theory. His perspective is grounded in real projects, real constraints, and real outcomes, making him uniquely placed to cut through the policy noise and explain what NSW's planning reforms are actually delivering on the ground.Connect with JamesJames' LinkedIn Mills Oakley Website Mills Oakley LinkedIn ResourcesVisit our website:

The podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates “Before Psychology” — the secret source that exponentially increases peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation. A real-world testimonial,: A CEO, what's changed a few months after Quality of Mind coaching  Most leaders aren't burnt out. They're functioning. Delivering. Growing. Carrying. But underneath that capability, there can be a constant mental load — an invisible weight of control, responsibility, and inner management that never quite switches off. In this episode of Quality of Mind: Transforming Business, Piers is joined by Nicola Merritt, Founder and CEO of a 60-person M&A advisory firm. On paper, things were working. But internally, leadership felt heavier than it needed to. This conversation isn't about tactics, resilience strategies, or productivity systems. It's about what changed when Nicola began to see the source of her mental load differently — not at the level of behaviour, but at the level of understanding. In this episode, we explore: Why high-performing leaders often create unnecessary psychological pressure The difference between confidence and deeper self-assurance How control subtly becomes exhausting What happens when the need to constantly manage thinking begins to drop Why clarity doesn't need to be manufactured The shift from striving to something more sustainable How leadership matures when mental noise settles What changed? Nicola didn't lose ambition. She didn't reduce standards. She didn't step back from responsibility. What shifted was her relationship with pressure amd clarity. The constant mental overdrive softened. She moved to a four-day week. She switched off her phone on holiday. She describes finding peace not only in stillness — but in the middle of business noise. Not because circumstances changed. Because understanding did. Who this conversation is for This episode will resonate if you: Lead a growing organisation Feel the invisible weight of responsibility Are successful but quietly tired of the mental grind Have tried systems, structures, and optimisation — but sense something deeper is missing Quality of Mind doesn't offer tools to manage your psychology. It points to what sits before it. What we describe as Before Psychology  And when that is seen clearly, leadership often becomes lighter — without becoming weaker. Resources & Links You can find out more about Nicola here. And her business Cortus here  Explore all things Quality of Mind www.qualityofmind.biz  3-minute Quality of Mind Quiz   Audio Intro Short Course YouTube Explainer — What is Before Psychology? Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here Follow Piers on LinkedIn for regular posts and reflections Subscribe to our YouTube channel for quick, powerful insight videos TASTE THE MANGO  YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself

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If you want to get booked and paid to speak consistently, you must know where the opportunities are and how to position yourself as the right speaker for the job. In Episode 3 of The Booked and Paid Speaker Blueprint, Sean breaks down the real world systems he uses inside The Success Corps to land speaking engagements across stages, podcasts, corporate events, ERGs, associations and media appearances. You will learn where paid speaking opportunities actually live, how to build a repeatable lead pipeline, how to respond when you get rejected, and how to frame your speaking business using category design so buyers see you as the only logical choice. This episode is focused on execution. If your goal is consistent bookings and paid speaking opportunities, this is a foundational strategy episode. What You Will Learn In This Episode • Where to find paid speaking opportunities consistently • Platforms that connect speakers with event planners • How to get booked on podcasts using daily opportunity lists • How to secure local and national media appearances • How awareness months create speaking opportunities • How ERGs and corporate initiatives hire speakers regularly • How to respond professionally when you get rejected • Why building a speaking list and working it daily matters • The truth about "build it and they will come" in speaking • How category design helps you stand out in a crowded market • Why buyers purchase outcomes instead of solutions • How to create an easy yes decision for event planners Resources Mentioned In This Episode Speaker Platforms SpeakerHub SpeakerMatch eSpeakers Event Raptor Events In America 10Times Conference Connect Podcast Booking Platforms PodcastGuests.com PodMatch by Alex Sanfilippo Podcast Booking Services Command Your Brand with Jeremy Slate Media Booking Strategy Search morning news shows in your area Use newsroom email contacts Pitch around awareness days, weeks and months All of this AND MORE is here in my Booked and Paid Speaker Guide: bit.ly/getbookedtospeakguide Key Takeaways >Speaking opportunities exist everywhere. The difference between booked speakers and invisible speakers is having a system that brings in leads consistently. >Event planners want clear outcomes, not generic motivation. Your value comes from solving a specific problem that matters to their organization. >Category design allows you to frame, name and claim the problem you solve so buyers immediately understand why they need you. >Rejection is normal. Professional follow up keeps you in future consideration and builds long term booking pipelines. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and podcast rebrand update 00:45 What this show teaches speakers 01:10 The reality of speaking opportunities today 01:40 Where to find paid speaking events 02:20 Speaker platforms that list live opportunities 03:00 Automated event alerts and lead systems 03:40 How to get booked on podcasts consistently 04:30 Podcast booking services and platforms 05:00 How to get booked in local and national media 05:40 Using awareness months to land speaking gigs 06:20 Corporate ERGs and internal speaking opportunities 07:00 Pitching media and companies in advance 07:40 Delivering value when pitching podcasts and events 08:10 Handling rejection and staying in the pipeline 09:15 Building and working your speaker prospect list 10:00 The myth of build it and they will come 10:40 Why listeners trust real world experience 11:20 Selling outcomes instead of solutions 12:00 Introduction to category design for speakers 13:00 Creating a unique value proposition 14:00 Making yourself an easy yes for event planners 14:45 Preview of next episode on speaker fees and negotiation About The Podcast The Booked and Paid Speaker Blueprint is a step by step podcast for speakers who want to build a real speaking business and get booked consistently across stages, podcasts, corporate events and media. Hosted by Sean Douglas, a professional speaker, TEDx speaker and founder of The Success Corps speaker agency, the show teaches real world strategies based on daily execution inside the speaking industry. Call To Action >Subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform >Share this episode with a speaker who wants consistent bookings >Download the Booked and Paid Speaker Guide here: bit.ly/getbookedtospeakguide >Send a message if you want deeper training on any topic covered

Many leaders experience exactly this: the team works hard, everyone is busy, calendars are full — and yet the results fall short of expectations. In this episode of the LEITWOLF® Podcast, Stefan explains why this is rarely a performance problem and almost always a leadership problem. He shows how easily activity is mistaken for impact, why too many priorities drain focus and energy, and why vague leadership — though well-intentioned — is highly ineffective. Being busy feels productive. Delivering real results is far more uncomfortable. Stefan shares three practical levers leaders can use immediately to create impact: defining results instead of tasks, radically focusing on a small number of priorities, and running regular, honest outcome check-ins. It's about clarity in the “what,” freedom in the “how,” and the courage to consistently decide what not to do. ––– Do you like the LEITWOLF® Leadership podcast? Then please rate it with a star rating and review it on iTunes or/and Spotify. This will help us to further improve this LEITWOLF® podcast and make it more visible. ––– Book your access to the LEITWOLF® Academy NOW: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy-en Would you like solid tips or support on how to implement good leadership in your company? Then please get in touch with Stefan via mail: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com Or arrange a free phone call here: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly-en // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVE ___ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Successful Leadership, Organizational Management, Leadership Skills, Leadership Development, Team Management, Self-leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Career Development, Leadership Personality, Success Strategies, Organizational Culture, Motivation and Leadership, Leadership Tips, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionary Leadership, Leadership Interviews, Successful Managers, Entrepreneurial Tips, Leadership Best Practices, Leadership Perspectives, Business Coaching

Oliver speaks to Beatrix Killeen, farmer ambassador for the National Dairy Council, about balancing a corporate job and delivering calves on her and her husband's dairy farm.

Sarah Real of Hot Plate Brewing joins the podcast for this episode.The small brewery in the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts is leading the way when it comes to showing what a modern community space centered around beer can be.  For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsDogfish Head Craft BreweryCalling all hop heads! Dogfish Head's 60 Minute IPA is a fantastically hoppy India Pale Ale that's beautifully balanced thanks to their unique continual hopping method. Delivering a pungent hop flavor that isn't crushingly bitter, 60 Minute is continually hopped throughout the boil for a full 60 minutes … starting to see where the name comes from?! Check out dogfish.com to learn more and to find some 60 Minute near you! Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE. Please drink responsibly.All About BeerAt All About Beer, we're honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn't do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.Host: John HollGuest: Sarah RealSponsors: Dogfish Head, All About BeerTags: IPA, Community, Pink Boots Photo: Courtesy of Hot Plate Brewing

You're disciplined. You're committed. You show up every day and put in the work. But what happens when effort and motivation aren't delivering the results you know you're capable of? Santiago Brand is an international educator and consultant in brain mapping and neurofeedback who uses real brain data to reveal what's actually happening when people perform, stall, or burn out. Trained as both a sport and clinical psychologist, Santiago has spent over 17 years across more than 26 countries helping leaders and high performers improve focus, recover faster from stress, and perform with greater consistency—not by grinding harder, but by understanding the brain that's running the show. In this conversation, Santiago reveals why even the most driven individuals hit invisible walls. You'll discover how trauma markers and emotional dysregulation show up in brain maps, why high performers resist the truth about their own humanity, and how quantitative EEG technology turns invisible obstacles into something you can finally work with. Because once you see what your brain is doing, you can't unsee it—and that's when real transformation begins. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the right things but the breakthrough still hasn't happened, this episode shows you exactly where to look next.

Join us as we learn from Dr. Britt Berrett - the director of BYU Healthcare Leadership, former hospital CEO, and best-selling author. His personal experience with with the healthcare administration industry makes him a top expert in this growing and rewarding profession. Tune in to hear his insight on the healthcare leadership field, the importance of excellence, and what matters most in leading change in your spheres. 

In this week's episode of Delivering #marketingjoy Sarah Whitaker joins the show to discuss the importance of branded merchandise, challenges in the branded merch space, strategic approaches to merchandising, and optimizing the merch experience. Watch now!

I teach you how to tell the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger so you can finally lose weight in menopause without another diet. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/514  

(00:00-16:34) Delivering on Tim's big tease. Could the Portland Trailblazers be leaving The Rose City? Did Jackson just finish? Jackson would rather have the NBA than hair. Name 10 cities more desirable than St. Louis. You can only grow if you expand. English to Donnybrook translator. Doug is dashing Jackson's dreams.(16:42-26:11) What other body parts would Jackson give up for the NBA? The ESPN/MLB TV debacle. Double paywall. Wait, there's new articles. A warm hug of nostalgia.(26:21-27:26) And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Kelly-Ann Ee is the Head of Health, Safety and Environment at Star of the South, bringing more than a decade of experience working across offshore wind projects in global markets. In this episode, Kelly-Ann unpacks why safety culture is such a critical part of delivering complex energy infrastructure. The conversation explores the challenges of applying consistent safety standards across different markets and the role of data and innovation in improving outcomes. Kelly-Ann also discusses workforce diversity, including the importance of gender representation, and how blending local culture with global best practice can strengthen safety in the offshore wind sector. Resources and links: Kelly-Ann Ee on LinkedIn Connect: The Society of Construction Law Australia website The Society of Construction Law Australia on LinkedIn Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the individual contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Society of Construction Law Australia (SoCLA). The content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, professional, or other advice. Listeners should consider their own circumstances and seek appropriate advice from qualified professionals before acting on any information contained in this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Leadership Bites, Guy Bloom sits down with Dr Steven Farmer DBA MPhil MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Alconex Infrastructure and Solutions Ltd, author of Soft Skills, Hard Numbers. Steve leads a multi utilities business delivering gas, water and electric connections to homes, while expanding into energy transition work across data centres, battery energy storage and solar. Steve shares a straight talking leadership philosophy that blends soft skills with hard numbers. He talks about rising from an apprenticeship and life on the tools, to senior leadership and board level accountability, then pushing himself through an MBA and a doctorate while working full time. The conversation moves into what servant leadership really means when performance dips, why poor behaviour is a fast route to the exit, and how leaders can build psychological safety without lowering standards. They explore the human reality leaders are dealing with right now, a workforce arriving already anxious, the importance of being excellent at receiving bad news, and the practical power of one simple principle: do not make life worse for people at work. Steve also unpacks his doctorate research into values based recruitment in construction, and why the industry needs a new story if it wants young talent to choose trade and craft over debt and drift. Expect clear thinking, grounded experience, and leadership that respects people while still hitting the numbers. Key moments and ideas • The route to CEO, and why effort beats talent when talent coasts • Doctorate level work while leading a business, what it really takes • Values based recruitment and making construction a cause people want to join • Servant leadership without softness, command without control • Psychological safety and performance, do not shoot the messenger • Bad news is like fresh bread, better when it is new • High performance, low tolerance, high nurture, the leadership balance • Creating workplaces where people do not get the Sunday scaries • One leadership book Steve would still recommend: Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People GuestDr Steven Farmer DBA MPhil MBAChief Executive Officer, Alconex Infrastructure and Solutions LtdAuthor, Soft Skills Delivering Hard Numbers HostGuy BloomLeadership Development, Executive Coaching and Team EffectivenessLiving Brave LeadershipLeadership Bites podcast To find out more about Guy Bloom and his award winning work in Team Coaching, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching click below.The link to everything CLICK HEREUK: 07827 953814Email: guybloom@livingbrave.com Web: www.livingbrave.com

In this episode I got to talk to @gibsonoma and we had a time! Check out the visual on YouTube! We get into a lil Beverly Hills (ok ya'll...I'm in it), Married to Medicine (they are DELIVERING) and Karen Huger's sit down with Andy Cohen (a-lot was said and unsaid) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00-25:42) Oh no, Doug, they're furious. The station wasn't on the air briefly before the show. The calm before the TMA storm. Was it Martin's fault? The mother mouse. Papers is looking sharp in his Polos+ TMA gear. David Hoffmann says he eventually wants to purchase the Cardinals after he pays off the Pittsburgh Penguins. Business journal article discussing Hoffmann's intention to buy the Cardinals. Bill Dewitt III says they're committed and have no plans to sell. What breed of dog is most prevalently owned by STL Today commenters? Delivering papers. HVACs and wives given away on TMA. We need a Steve from Joey B's call.(25:50-55:16) Happy birthday, Rick Astley. Tim's gonna have a big show. Weekend hoops slate. Martin's trying to get Greg Olsen on. Flag football in Saudia Arabia. Scary audio of Nevin Shapiro talking about Miami's biggest win and giving Mario Cristobal his season grade. It's just Brazzers.(55:26-1:24:58) Joined by Jim Drew of the St. Louis Business Journal discussing David Hoffmann's interest in purchasing the Cardinals. The Hoffmann family background and where his money came from. Majority ownership of The Post Dispatch. The Dewitts' interest in selling the club. Jim is up for some two-part questions. Movie Boi shoutout from Jim. Neon's not in the budget for the MBP. Caller Adam is on hold and he's not happy at all that he hasn't been able to get on the show this week. Adam wants to be on Movie Boi. And Adam just got himself suspended.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did the angle that substituted for the advertised main event between MJF and Brody King with a cartoonish sleeper KO finish and chaos afterward thwart AEW's recent momentum. Also, what's with the nonsense that doesn't fit in a pro wrestling narrative with Darby Allin and the War Dogs in the desert.PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Taylor Halley discuss just about everything else discussed from Dynamite with live chat interactions throughout with differing points of view presented on many segments including what AEW's doing really well lately. Topics include Kenny Omega's presentation, Kris Statlander's struggles on the mic, "Hangman" Page turning it up to 12 needlessly way too often, Andrade's effective presentation this time around, Tommaso Ciampa's impact upon arrival, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Wootzano: https://www.wootzano.com/Atif Syed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedatif/ Via Atif's LinkedIn post"I never thought I'd have to write this.Wootzano, the British robotics company I built from nothing, is at risk of being shut down not because of commercial failure, but because of a procedural trap.Yesterday, after a petition by Innovate UK Loans Limited (UKRI), the Court issued an order that instantly froze Wootzano's bank accounts.That created an impossible situation:In Scotland, a company cannot speak in court without a solicitor.A solicitor must lodge our appeal.But with accounts frozen, we cannot pay a solicitor."And if we don't file the appeal by 28 November, liquidation becomes final.A functioning deep-tech company can be silenced without ever being heard.This is not how innovation should die.Wootzano took an £838k Innovate UK Innovation Loan, a government lender, in 2022, a product marketed as patient, flexible capital for high-growth innovators. Flexibility is even built into the contract.But when our funded subsystem didn't reach commercialisation, no flexibility was offered, and the matter went straight down the standard debt route.If this can happen to us, it can happen to any of the 240+ UK companies on this loan programme.Wootzano is:

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, Dr. Karen Litzy interviews Dr. Aisha Akpabio D.D.S., a Detroit-based dentist and entrepreneur. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of being a female healthcare provider while running a business. Dr. Akpabio shares her journey from employee to owner of her own dental practice, the importance of design in healthcare, and the significance of representation in the field. They also address the balance between delivering high-quality care and managing business aspects, as well as the importance of self-care for longevity in the profession.   Takeaways   ·      It takes courage to bring people together in healthcare. ·      Transitioning from employee to entrepreneur requires a mindset shift. ·      Business education in dental school is minimal. ·      Delivering exceptional care justifies pricing. ·      Patients appreciate a personal touch over corporate practices. ·      Design can significantly impact patient experience. ·      Representation in healthcare matters for community trust. ·      Self-care is essential for longevity in the profession. ·      Balancing work and personal life is crucial. ·      Living in the moment is important for personal growth.   Chapters   ·      00:00 Introduction to Female Healthcare Entrepreneurship ·      02:58 Dr. Aisha Akpabio's Journey and Practice ·      05:51 Transitioning from Dentist to Entrepreneur ·      08:41 Navigating Healthcare Pricing and Value ·      12:05 Competing with Corporate Dental Practices ·      12:57 The Importance of Design in Healthcare ·      16:49 Legacy and Representation in Dentistry ·      20:02 Self-Care and Longevity in Dentistry   More About Dr. Akpabio:  Dr. Aisha Akpabio D.D.S. is a Detroit-based dentist, entrepreneur, and community advocate dedicated to smiles and systems of care. As the founder of Diamond Smiles Dentistry, she is redefining what it means to build a thriving dental practice rooted in wellness, accessibility, and neighborhood revitalization. A graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program, she leads with vision and heart, creating opportunities for growth in underserved communities while mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals. Beyond dentistry, she is passionate about wellness, motherhood, and empowering others to build healthy, wealthy, and purpose-driven lives.   Resources from this Episode: Diamond Smiles Dentistry Website Instagram- Diamond Smiles Dentistry Facebook - Diamond Smiles Dentistry   Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

The Super Bowl airs this Sunday and amid all the commercials, you might catch one for Columbia, the outdoor gear company. The makers of tough weather clothing partnered with Oregon' Breakside Brewery to create a lager brewed with… yup, you guessed it: bear poop. Ben Edmunds the brewery's founder and brewmaster joins the show to talk about what went in to making this lager. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsDogfish Head Craft BreweryCalling all hop heads! Dogfish Head's 60 Minute IPA is a fantastically hoppy India Pale Ale that's beautifully balanced thanks to their unique continual hopping method. Delivering a pungent hop flavor that isn't crushingly bitter, 60 Minute is continually hopped throughout the boil for a full 60 minutes … starting to see where the name comes from?! Check out dogfish.com to learn more and to find some 60 Minute near you! Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE. Please drink responsibly.All About BeerAt All About Beer, we're honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn't do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.Host: John HollGuest: Ben EdmundsSponsors: Dogfish Head, All About BeerTags: Oregon, Scat, Lager, Marketing, Football  Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Sportswear 

In this week's episode of delivering #marketingjoy Jessica Fewless joins the show to discuss understanding the sales and marketing divide, the evolution of account-based marketing, identifying target customers effectively, and implementing account-based marketing strategies. Watch now!

Research on psychedelics has shown that one of the most profound effects of the experience is how it places people in a more vulnerable, highly susceptible state. Along with creating time dilations, this powerful period is also capable of establishing new thought patterns surrounding trauma or addictions. For those who aim to support healing, this moment offers tremendous opportunities to empower individuals and help them reset temporarily or for good. Yet it's that same openness that can be exploited by individuals attempting to manipulate, control, or indoctrinate.   This tension prompted my guest Erica Siegal, a licensed clinical social worker who facilitates psychedelic sessions, to ask, “How do we as facilitators of psychedelic experiences, not create undue influence…?” Erica enrolled in my clinicians' course, a nd we subsequently crossed paths at a Harvard‑hosted psychedelic‑assisted psychotherapy program where I was a speaker. I am honored to have her as a guest on this episode of Cults, Culture & Coercion.   Erica is the founder of NEST Harm Reduction, “an organization focused on psychotherapy, psychedelic-adjacent care, drug education, and consultation for communities and organizations working in high-influence environments.” She has worked for over 15 years in the realm of psychedelic research, behavioral health, community gatherings, and spiritual care settings. She aims to help individuals and organizations reduce harm while preserving autonomy and dignity. Join us for this illuminating interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you design a team off-site that actually improves your organization? In this episode, Travis Timmons breaks down the mechanics of a Deming-styled off-site team meeting—from starting months early and setting a clear aim to using pre-work, fishbone diagrams, and PDSAs to drive real change. If you want a real-world example of how Deming leaders create focus, collaboration, and joy in work, this conversation is a practical place to start. TRANSCRIPT 0:00:02.3 Andrew Stotz: My name is Andrew Stotz and I'll be your host as we dive deeper into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Today I'm continuing my discussions with Travis Timmons, who is the founder and owner of Fitness Matters, an Ohio-based practice specializing in the integration of physical therapy and personalized wellness. For 13 years, he's built his business on Dr. Deming's teachings. His hope is simple; the more companies that bring joy to work through Deming's principles, the more likely his kids will one day work at one of those darn companies. Travis, how are you doing?   0:00:35.2 Travis Timmons: Hey, Andrew. Doing well, how are you?   0:00:37.1 Andrew Stotz: I'm really excited. We were just talking about the structure of today's discussion, and the topic for today is the mechanics of a Deming-styled offsite, which I... In today's session, we're going to be talking about the importance of starting early, setting an aim, figuring out and developing an agenda. Also homework, huh?   0:01:05.1 Travis Timmons: Right.   0:01:05.4 Andrew Stotz: Pre-work for attendees. I thought that's interesting as we were going through it. And then you talk about your activities, your outcomes and all of that. So why don't you get into it and walk us through the mechanics of a Deming-styled offsite. And by the way, one last thing. When we say Deming-styled, well, you're certainly getting a lot of support from a true Deming advocate, Kelly Allen, and your understanding of the teachings of Dr. Deming. And so you're doing your best to apply those things in this. Is it a perfect Deming offsite? Well, that's why we say Deming-styled offsite. Maybe the listener or the viewer would add in or subtract some things, but at least we've got the general structures. So why don't you take it away, Travis?   0:01:47.3 Travis Timmons: Yeah, no, happy to, Andrew. So yeah, we have our team offsite. It'll actually be 10 days from now. So from a big picture standpoint, one of the things I've learned is systems, process, organization, and none of that happens quickly. So every time we do an annual team offsite, it's about a three-month work-ahead process for myself and the leadership team. So we start a good three months before the meeting date just to start percolating on what do we need to talk about at this meeting? What's the aim? What do we want the outcome to be? And that doesn't happen with a week of preparation. So we've had to spend some time looking at our KPIs, where do we have an opportunity to have a positive impact on our system? So we have to study our current system, see where there might be opportunities for improvement, understand how do we want the team to engage with that. And for this year's offsite, our big aim... We have two aims for the offsite. One is to make the system visible. Everybody on the team. I've had some learnings through some newer leaders on our team that have been through the DemingNEXT and they've been on our team for a few years.   0:03:04.1 Travis Timmons: But they until going through the DemingNEXT, they didn't fully understand what system view meant. And that kind of hit me over the head like a ton of bricks. It's like, well, maybe that would be a good thing to spend part of our offsite making sure the entire team can visualize and see our organization as a system. And then the second aim from a mechanics, from a KPI standpoint, if you will, is we want to improve arrival rate for our visits. So basically, how many scheduled appointments show up is what we call arrival rate. To have a better impact on patient outcomes, joy in work for our team members, joy in the referral sources that send to us. So yeah, it was about a three-month process.   0:03:49.3 Andrew Stotz: And if I... Just curious, sometimes when I've done offsites or I've attended offsites, it's more general. Here you have a very specific thing, improve arrival rates. Why is it so specific and how do you come to that decision that this isn't going to be just an open discussion about things in our company?   0:04:14.4 Travis Timmons: Yeah. That's a great question. Some years they are a little more general. Like last year we spent quite a bit of time setting a new round of BHAGs, Big Hairy Audacious Goals. This year, looking at KPIs, looking at where the opportunities were to improve, where there were the most breakdowns and frustrations happening in our system that we were hearing consistently across our team. It's like, what's the one thing we can have an impact on that will, if we improve that, everything else will get better. And that was arrival rate. So then we started looking at, all right, how do we dissect that? How do we make it visible to the team so the entire team can work on it together? So that's how we came to that. And it's like, all right, this is a consistent issue. So if you do the control chart, it's like I can almost set my watch to what's arrival rate going to be every week. And until we change something in our system, that's going to be what's going to continue to happen and we need to have an impact on that this year. So that's how we came down to it. It's the one thing we can do that'll have the most impact positively across the entire organization.   0:05:23.1 Andrew Stotz: I often talk about a big company in Thailand that was a Deming-focused company for many, many years, and then a new CEO came in and he made it a different focus company. And the company struggled for years. Whether it's from that or not is a secondary item. But two weeks ago I was giving a lecture and a guy from that company, who is an older guy, was at the lecture. And afterwards we were talking and I said, "What's the difference between the prior guy and the new guy?" He said, "The prior guy set the direction and we all knew it. The new guy kind of has us set it or we go in a lot of different directions. It's not as clear." And so what I was thinking when you were talking about improve arrival rates, I was thinking, yeah, that's leadership. You've identified what you believe is the most critical element at this stage of the business right now, and there's a lot of knock-on effects of fixing that. Whereas if you went into that room and you say, "What's the biggest problem we have right now?"   0:06:35.6 Travis Timmons: Right.   0:06:36.3 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, you're going to get a long list, but as a leader you have to set the direction.   0:06:41.1 Travis Timmons: Yeah. Yeah, and with the leadership team as well. And yeah, where do we... The KPIs and the system, if you study it and look at the outputs through the Deming lenses, it becomes... It's not easy. You got to spend the work and have the tools in place and the discipline to track it all consistently so that you know what your true arrival rate is. I can get in... It's a whole probably different conversation, but tampering and all that kind of stuff. So we know what our data is because of how we've made very clear definitions on our arrival rate and how we don't tamper to get better numbers. But yeah, it's exciting. The team, as crazy as this might sound, we've done these for many years now, over a decade, and the team looks forward to them. And part of that is because we spend the time. I take this very seriously. If I'm going to ask people to come to a meeting for five hours, it better be good. And we better bring... We better have something we can work on as a team to come out of it. And if we don't, that's nobody's fault but mine. So that ownership of the system I take very seriously.   0:07:58.1 Andrew Stotz: A great song, by the way, by Led Zeppelin, Nobody's Fault But Mine. But I would also say that's why I think it's fascinating to continue to go through the structure that you've got, because I think it can guide all of us. So we've learned about starting three months early. I was also thinking about my Crock-Pot. I like to cook slow-cooking food and I put all these different tastes of an onion and a piece of meat, which doesn't really have taste in some ways. And I put them all in a pot and it's eight hours. And if I interrupt it at one hour, there's just, there's not much value there. It needs time to extract the tastes and also bring those tastes into each other until you end up at the end of eight hours. Like, whoa, that's amazing. So...   0:08:51.4 Travis Timmons: Right. Right. Yeah, as you're pointing to, that's kind of how the agenda evolves. So we have an aim of system visibility and arrival rate. Well, how do we put an agenda around that together? So myself, the leadership team, Kelly, we've been working back and forth quite a bit, several iterations of that. So that's part of why you need that three months. You work on it. That sounds great in your head. You put it on some PowerPoint slides and then you share it with folks and they're like, "I don't know really what you're trying to say there, Travis." So there's...   0:09:25.0 Andrew Stotz: It seems like an onion and a carrot.   0:09:27.0 Travis Timmons: Right. Right.   0:09:27.3 Andrew Stotz: But I don't get the taste of it.   0:09:29.6 Travis Timmons: Yeah, so it's just working through those iterations. So miniature, little PDSAs, if you will, of the agenda. But yeah, once we get it to a point where we feel like, okay, we know what we want to work on, then the next big thing becomes how do we get the team involved ahead of the meeting? Because if you... I found very clearly over the years, if the team's not understanding what they're going to be working on coming into the meeting, that you've lost so much opportunity to learn from the entire organization. Because that's where the real learning happens when we do these is stuff that's happening that I don't have visibility of or little workarounds or somebody has a great idea, but maybe didn't feel like it was the right place to bring it up. So just have another opportunity for people to feel very comfortable sharing what breakdowns are happening. But we have homework, right? So that's one of the other big pieces of, if we're going to work on the system, we better know what we're working on that day. And if I don't tell anybody what we're working on until the day of the meeting, we could spend two hours just defining a fishbone chart, which we can talk about later perhaps.   0:11:15.7 Travis Timmons: But the point of the homework is we spend a lot of time, hours preparing the homework booklet that we give to the team about two-and-a-half weeks before the meeting. And it informs them, here's where we're going to be diving deep. We need you to come with the ideas and questions and thoughts already in your head so that we can all just dive in aggressively. Because it's so powerful when they're just bringing the ideas, referencing their homework. You can get so much more done in five hours than if we weren't doing that. So that homework becomes critical and has to match the agenda. If it's disjointed, then you've already lost some trust with your team because they're like, "You had me do all that homework and then we just didn't talk about any of it at the offsite. Like, what are we doing here." So it all has to tie together from a system view, as Dr. Deming would want, hopefully.   0:11:43.5 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And I don't know, for the listeners and the viewers out there, you probably feel the same way I do, which is kind of like, "Oh, gosh, I should have done more preparing for that last offsite." And also feeling that excitement like, "Oh my gosh, I can unleash a lot from my leadership team, from the company employees through this pre-work and all of a sudden all the mess I have sometimes in offsites of, I don't understand what you're saying by this and what do you mean by that? It could be this." And all of that's gone. And so it makes me... I'm literally thinking about my next offsite and thinking, okay, how am I going to incorporate what you're teaching? So keep going. [laughter]   0:12:26.5 Travis Timmons: Yeah. Yeah, no, it's... And I've learned from some of the best over the years, so it's... I've been very fortunate to learn some of these tools. But yeah, from the homework perspective, it'll accomplish one of our other aims, which is always an aim, but more pointed in this meeting is they start to see the entire system and the complexity that's within it and just start appreciating. "All right, here's everything that has to happen." And, man, we're doing a lot of things really well. And they understand at a deeper level, every piece on our team is critical. There's no silos, no one piece of the equation is more important than the other. If any piece of the equation doesn't happen well, then we're not successful. So that's what with the homework, it just starts making sure from a cultural standpoint and an understanding from the Deming lens, we're all on this together. We have to work on the work together. And the system visibility helps with that, with the homework. And the engagement is so high.   0:13:32.3 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, I'm sure. And that's part of what makes it exciting when I was listening you talk. And I think we're going to need to do a little pre-work on the concept of fishbone, because there are some people that are listening or viewing that may have never even heard of fishbone and fishbone analysis and all that. So maybe as we move into this next part, make sure that you do that pre-work so that we all can figure out exactly what it means, fishbone. And I think you may even have some diagram of that you can share.   0:14:03.4 Travis Timmons: Yeah, I could pull up. If you'd like, I could pull one up to share here. So did that come through for you there?   0:14:12.9 Andrew Stotz: We see it now.   0:14:14.8 Travis Timmons: So this will be... This is part of the homework booklet that we created. So we filled in what we call the main bones. And this is just the patient journey from first contact with Fitness Matters all the way through to a successful discharge. So we have the main bones, I'll call it. If you envision this being, there'd be a fish head at the far right, and then the tail would be at the left. But we just want people to start working on, okay, how does somebody first hear about us at initial contact? Well, they'll write in underneath initial contact, could be website, Google search, could be physician referral, could be my neighbor. So we start penciling in what's all of the ways people first come in contact with Fitness Matters? So we have an understanding of what that looks like. And is it a good first impression? Do we knock that out of the park? And then it just goes through all the major... We look at it as five major bones from first contact to discharge. Second is that initial contact with us to them, scheduling the evaluation. So how many times have they had to call us and leave a voicemail, or can they schedule online, or can they stop in the clinic and schedule, or how did the script come to us, do we capture their insurance data correctly? It just goes how quickly a lot of researching...   0:15:37.0 Andrew Stotz: So many ways to drop the ball?   0:15:39.6 Travis Timmons: Yeah, a lot of research to show if you don't schedule that patient within the first 48 hours of initial contact, the likelihood of them scheduling just plummets.   0:15:49.3 Andrew Stotz: Yeah.   0:15:50.0 Travis Timmons: So a lot of things we have to consider in technology and systems, process, tracking. We have a whole system of how we track how many times we've reached out. We have templates created on how we text message versus voicemail, because some people don't listen to voicemails anymore. Anyway, I could spend an hour just on this fishbone. And then it goes to evaluation day. So when they show up in the clinic, do we have their benefits ready to explain to them? Is the therapist ready for them? Have they looked at their medical history? Do they understand how much they're going to pay? How do they pay? Is it easy to pay? And then the next bone is the plan of care. So all the visits they do, how good are we at scheduling them? How good is the therapist at predicting how many visits they'll need? Is it clear? Do they understand what they owe every visit? So there's not a great experience and then they get this big surprise bill at the end and just ruins everything, right? So we work very hard to be transparent. And then a successful discharge into home exercise and our wellness services.   0:16:52.5 Travis Timmons: So that's what we want everybody to spend some time on with homework. And then at the offsite, this isn't easy to make a patient happy and have a successful outcome. And I think a lot of times in organizations, people don't fully appreciate or see the entire system and understand why this part up here. So if we don't fill out their insurance demographic correctly at the front desk and we rush them back to the evaluation because the therapist is in a hurry, well, now all of those claims aren't going to get paid.   0:17:27.9 Andrew Stotz: Yeah.   0:17:29.1 Travis Timmons: And now we've had a bad outcome for the company. So anyway, that's the fishbone chart. It really helps you diagram at a big level. And then you can dive deep on each one of these bones and turn each of the bone into its own miniature fish, we'll call it, and really dive deeper and deeper, which we'll be doing at our offsite.   0:17:46.8 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And for the listener out there, think of your own business, what's the chronology of from first contact to delivering this successful experience? Delivering that experience that you're trying to deliver in your business or your school, wherever you are. And this breaks it down into kind of the stages or the phases of that on kind of a chronological order. And that helps you to visualize. And that's part of what you've talked about is the idea of trying to, one of the big goals is visualizing. So that's a great visual of it. Maybe, I think you can probably stop sharing that now. And then also that's, I believe, activity, what I would call activity part one is working on that. Maybe talk a little bit about the mechanics of, now that we understand the fishbone and all of that, what are you asking them to do and then how are they using that?   0:18:51.2 Travis Timmons: Yeah, so the first breakout, we're going to have six tables where they'll use their homework to start filling that in. It's conversation, it's collaboration. It's like, "Oh, this person over here had that on their homework. I didn't even think about that." So that's the goal is that 10,000-foot view, here's the entire system.   0:19:09.6 Andrew Stotz: And are they doing that on a wall together or something like that? Or how is it happening?   0:19:13.4 Travis Timmons: Yeah, we're going to have big newsprint, so it'll be up and big newsprint so everybody can see what's going on. And at the end of the day, we have a very large fish that we're going to have posted and we're going to fill it in with the final product, if you will. That's the entire fishbone. So that's the aim of the first one, is the big picture. Some collaboration, some understanding of the entire system of Fitness Matters and what the complexity looks like. It also allows, one of the things we try to do with this offsite and really in culture in general, Dr. Deming talks about is driving out fear. So newer team members, especially when they start seeing, hey, let's just start talking about stuff, they really start to have a deeper understanding of our culture. And yeah, we do want to talk about stuff. We do want to talk about ways to improve. And then a follow on to that, we're going to do another breakout later in the day. And by table, each table is going to be assigned one of the main bones we just reviewed there.   0:20:20.4 Andrew Stotz: Right.   0:20:21.2 Travis Timmons: And they're going to turn that into a fish itself and do a really deep dive. And what are all the pieces and parts of initial contact? What are all the pieces and parts of eval? So on and so forth. And the aim of that piece is then with that deeper dive into the complexity, the aim is to come away with probably three PDSAs of where do we need to improve our system? Based on that work, we'll have three, maybe four really clear ideas on, okay, we're seeing this as a sticking point. The team's talked a lot about it. How do we improve that? So that's where the PDSAs come from.   [overlapping conversation]   0:20:58.5 Andrew Stotz: So how do you end up figuring out? I mean, everybody's going to talk about, "We need to fix this area, we need to fix this area," or something like that. How do you then... Is it a collaboration, a discussion, is it a voting to say these are the three PDSAs we're going to work on?   0:21:16.7 Travis Timmons: Yeah, so we want it to be collaborative. There's little... Everybody will have little sticker dots. And on one of the breaks, once all these fish charts are filled out, we're going to ask team members to go around and put a sticker by the one that they think would be the highest and best use of our time and resources. So that's kind of an internal, quick, on-the-fly voting just to see where the team's heads at. And they can also have an understanding of how this is hard to... It's hard to choose. We can't work on 20 things. So where do you guys think we need to put the effort? And then at the end of the day, at the very end of the day, I have to decide based on all the feedback from the team and what our resources and capabilities are, then we have to pick three or four. But it's super powerful to have the team involved in that.   0:22:08.4 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, and one of the things about that type of voting is that sometimes people are voting on things that they think they understand what they're voting on and then you find out, actually, maybe not. So one of the fun ones to do in that case is say, okay, if you have one of your ideas up there that wasn't voted for, it could be, and you think it should be, it could be, maybe they didn't understand how you described it or how it's up there. And anybody that wants to make a pitch for that, go ahead.   0:22:37.0 Travis Timmons: Right. I like that.   0:22:37.4 Andrew Stotz: And you'll get a couple zealots saying, "I really think that this one should be up there in a higher priority." And then after that and say, "Okay, anybody want to move one of their dots?" And then that's a fun way.   0:22:52.5 Travis Timmons: I might steal that one. I like that.   0:22:55.6 Andrew Stotz: That's a fun way to say, there's always a second chance, but you got to make your pitch and it's got to convince people to move their dots. So, yep.   0:23:03.4 Travis Timmons: Yeah. I like that. Yeah, so that's how we work on the PDSAs. And it just really at the end of our meeting, I feel like the work we will have done with the homework and the how the agenda is laid out, because we spend a lot of time on the agenda and making some... So we have a timetable on each part of the agenda because my experience has been if you don't plan then things are going to go sideways. Like if you don't have a time commitment to it. And it also gives you a hard break on like, "Okay, guys, there's a couple other things we have to tackle today. This is extremely helpful, but we got to move on to the next thing." But at the end of the meeting, I have the agenda structured in a way that I feel like, I hope I'm not wrong, we'll find out next Friday. I feel like we'll have enough data, enough of the voting, enough of the conversation where I'll be able to report back to the team on like, "Hey this kind of aligns with where I think we need to put our energy and resources. Here's the top three PDSAs we're going to do." And if there was something that had a ton of votes, but we're not going to do that. I also want to be able to share with them why. "Hey, I understand that's big, but we don't have the money to do that one this year," or something like that. Because you don't want to do all this work and then just pick totally something different. And then because then you've lost total trust in your team and that's not good.   0:24:35.6 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And also, one of the things that I learned after working at investment banks over the years and teaching ethics in finance is that there's firewalls between different parts of an investment bank because they don't want the employees communicating because they're kind of doing conflicting businesses. And so a person working in one area, as I was working in research, is different from a person that's working in investment banking. I may be doing research on a company and saying, "This company is a sell." And that that guy may be doing investment banking and say, "I'm going to help this company raise capital." And we have different objectives. And and they're both legitimate activities that are happening. And we're serving different clients. I'm serving the fund manager who's considering investing. And that person's serving in the investment banking, the CEO of the company and the ownerships and the shareholders of the company. We're serving different clients, but the important thing is that we're not really supposed to know, and we generally didn't, throughout my career, know what the other was doing. But as you go up to the next level of management, they are on both sides of that wall.   0:25:49.0 Andrew Stotz: They must be able to understand what's happening on both sides for various reasons, but most importantly, they have to make decisions about the overall organization based upon a level of knowledge that maybe the people at the lower parts of the organization may be extremely excited and confident and happy about what they're doing, but they can't necessarily connect all those dots. So that's the reason why I would explain in your case that you may have to override something and say, "Look, I've listened, but I do think this is a higher priority because what you guys aren't seeing is how this connects to the implementation of the software."   0:26:25.8 Travis Timmons: Right.   0:26:26.1 Andrew Stotz: "And you're not seeing it because you haven't been doing all of this stuff that I've been doing. And so I'm going to override that one and raise that one. But the other two, let's do those," type of thing.   0:26:36.2 Travis Timmons: Yeah. And that's kind of from a... Totally agree. And that's from a Deming, make the system visible. You also have to explain from a transparency standpoint, in my opinion, anyway, if you're going to go through all this work to your point, everybody doesn't fully understand what our budget is to spend on software next year, for example, and don't expect them to, but I need to know that. So just explaining to them why we're choosing the ones we're choosing, explaining that we can't boil the ocean, and then create the PDSA and we'll give them a promise that we'll report back within... Usually, I report back within a month at the end of the meeting, of the PDSAs build out, you know, what's the aim?   [overlapping conversation]   0:27:22.5 Andrew Stotz: That was my next question. How do you make sure that those PDSAs get done? Because I've left a lot of offsites. I've left them and thought, "Yep, that was interesting. Nothing's going to happen."   0:27:35.8 Travis Timmons: Yeah, no, that's where you start to lose trust from your team as well. It's like if, you know... So we revisit our meetings from last year. Like that'll be part of our recap. Okay, here's what we set out to do last year. So the beginning of the meeting is like, here's the things we talked about we wanted to do and here's what we did. Here's what we still have left to do. But yeah, with a deliverable like this, man, it would be a huge miss on my part if we didn't follow through with PDSAs.   0:28:05.5 Andrew Stotz: And are you managing those or you have one person in-charge of each one of those and then you work with them or what are the mechanics of that?   0:28:15.4 Travis Timmons: Yeah, I think the two larger ones, one of ours is going to include a software change. So that one will be in my wheelhouse for sure.   0:28:22.9 Andrew Stotz: Yeah.   0:28:24.0 Travis Timmons: But yeah, I could envision assigning a champion for two or three of the smaller ones and they won't really be small, they'll be company-wide. The software is a pretty heavy lift.   0:28:36.8 Andrew Stotz: It's interesting because now I can see you've talked about this driving out fear and sharing all information and all of that. And I think that now that I understand your process, I can see that when you get into the hard work of the PDSA, that's going to challenge assumptions, it's going to push the limits, it's going to be testing things that when you get there, everybody knows exactly why that's happening and where that came from. Maybe you can talk a little bit about this concept of one of your goals being driving out fear and using this event as one of the ways to do that.   0:29:17.0 Travis Timmons: Yeah, no, yeah, that's a big piece that I learned from Deming years ago is, people have a lot of fear. What's going on? We don't know. The transparency of this event in and of itself, my experience has been, like, "Oh, I guess we're just talking about everything here, huh?" Putting it out there just makes people comfortable knowing what's going on, what we're working on, what we're not doing as well as we could be and we're aware of it and where it's at in the priority stack. And then also, for five hours they're going to be seeing people speak up. And we call it, "Celebrate the Breakdowns." So from a Dr. Deming perspective, 96, some percent of issues within an organization are due to system issues, not people issues. So they'll start to see, like, hey, when you talk about systems and processes, you can really talk pretty intensely. Very hard to do if you're complaining about how people do things. Right? Because you're... So that system breakdown, we call it Celebrate the Breakdowns, just allows people to be more free and also understand, hey, everybody does show up wanting to do a good job.   0:30:30.7 Travis Timmons: And Travis probably assumes I show up wanting to do a good job. Let's talk about how to make this place better. So that drives out the fear just by making the system visible. And then with the PDSAs, I think it drives out fear from a standpoint of they know when we're going to make a change. This isn't just us shooting from the hip. It's a very organized, methodical, visible way that we know we need to change something. Here's how we're going to do it, and if we're wrong, we'll change it. So that's another way that the PDSA process, my experience has been it also drives out fears because they have a deep understanding of just seeing this entire process. They have confidence, like, "Okay, this isn't just flavor of the month. I'm just going to throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks. This is a big deal. We're going to work on it together. We're going to try it and if it's not going well, we'll try something different collaboratively."   0:31:29.5 Andrew Stotz: I want to wrap it up there and I think... Do you have anything final that you want to add to the process that we've talked about? Is there anything else that people need to know about as they're planning their offsite?   0:31:40.5 Travis Timmons: No, I think we covered quite a bit. I think the big takeaway is it's more work than I think I realized until I had exposure to Deming and some mentors in my life. And it's been a game changer on how much we can accomplish. So the time investment is worth it.   0:31:57.2 Andrew Stotz: And I think we're going to meet again later and talk, and I think we can get an update from you what went well, what do you need to improve, and guide us also as we think about our next offsite, which is pretty exciting.   0:32:11.5 Travis Timmons: Yeah, I look forward to sharing how it went. My hope is I'll report back on at least three PDSAs that we have ready to engage for 2026.   0:32:21.2 Andrew Stotz: I can't wait. Well, Travis, on behalf of everyone at the Deming Institute, I want to thank you again for this discussion. And for listeners, remember to go to deming.org to continue your journey. This is your host, Andrew Stotz, and I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Deming, "People are entitled to joy in work."

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Advanced practice providers are a growing part of the healthcare workforce, but many organizations aren't necessarily seeing the productivity gains they expected. On today's episode, we examine new Kaufman Hall insights on why traditional physician-APP models often underperform, and how redesigning team roles, incentives, and compensation could yield better outcomes for clinicians and patients alike. Bonnie Proulx, DNP, APRN, PNP-BC, FAAN, Senior Vice President with Kaufman Hall and a member of the firm's Physician Enterprise practice, joins the podcast to explain more. You can read Bonnie's blog post here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the days of the pony express, riders would blaze across trails, up hills, down embankments, across grassy meadows and through blazing deserts. They had one job: deliver the mail. They may have had plenty of reasons to abort their mission: weather, hunger, sickness, attacks by Paiute Indians – but they persevered. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out we have a much more important message to deliver, and that message must get through. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.