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In this podcast, Jonathan chats with Sandra from Greyd and Tim from BigScoots about forming strong partnerships in WordPress. They share tips on success, collaboration, and maintaining relationships.

It's our annual year in beer show with a panel of writers who share insight after countless interviews, pints, trips, and brewery visits. Listen in as Christopher Shepard, Melissa Cole, and Matt Kirkegaard break down the highs and lows of the 2025 brewing industry. 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.Stomp StickersStomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beerlabels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp's website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code FIRSTRUN for 15% off your first order.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 HollGuests: Christopher Shepard, Melissa Cole, and Matt KirkegaardSponsors: Dogfish Head, Stomp Stickers, All About BeerTags: CelebrationPhoto: John holl

Gigaprojects aren't hard to spot: deep complexity, massive stakeholder groups, wildly ambitious scopes and a major boost to national economies. We discuss two gigaprojects with: Ryan Banas, project director for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project and VP at HNTB in Norfolk, Virginia, USA; and Chris Hall, district engineer at the Virginia Department of Transportation in Hampton, Virginia, USA: Banas and Hall discuss how their teams prepared for the years-long bridge and tunnel project, how they keep teams aligned across multiple hand-offs, and the clever ways they engage stakeholders—including community members affected by construction.  Mohammed Almutlaq, project management office VP at the Royal Commission for AlUla in Riyadh: Almutlaq shares how teams are turning the historical site of AlUla into an archaeological tourism destination. He discusses how the PMO keeps teams across portfolios aligned to a singular strategy, ways teams best communicate and keep track of progress across projects, and builds flexibility into projects through solid change management practices.Key themes01:42 Managing a multibillion-dollar infrastructure overhaul in Virginia04:42 How teams collaborate to tackle years-long projects07:41 Good practices for hand-offs across the project life cycle10:12 Keeping the community informed—and building buy-in for the long haul15:44 Transforming the ancient city of AlUla into a tourism hub18:18 How a PMO keeps multiple teams aligned to one strategic vision21:19 Building adaptability into projects with change management25:06 Top challenges: continuous value delivery and retaining the right talent  over long timelines 

In this week's episode of Delivering #marketingjoy Drew Holmgreen joins the show to discuss the next PPAI Expo, how to prepare for it, how the preparations are going, takeaways from his first year as president, and more. Watch now!

There are many, many promises in the Bible. If you don't believe me, just open it up and see! However, as Pastor Ken points out, many of those promises are linked to faithfulness, repentance, and obedience. The problem is that many people today don't really want to live in faithfulness, repentance, and obedience. They want all the benefits by doing none of the work. You can't buy favor with God. He's not after your wallet, but rather your heart. Today, will you walk in obedience? Will you be faithful and repent?

NZ Post chief operating officer Brendon Main talks to Lisa Owen about the 10 million parcels being delivered in the two weeks leading up to Christmas Eve.

It's two hours of laughs, late-night mischief, and holiday chaos on this week's Powers Point After Dark! With 12 days until Christmas, we're easing the stress with Blunt Talk with Keith, Beyond the A-Side, and our wild feature: What does Santa do the other 364 days? Elf mob schemes, reindeer mischief, and Cherry Frost's secret escapades — we're covering it all. Plus, Elliot Marlow brings her incredible original music to keep the night rolling. Sit back, relax, and get ready for some holiday fun… Powers Point After Dark style.

If you were to walk into any big box bookstore, what would you see? You'd likely see a few shelves and tables right at the front full of self-help books, or books that promote self-acceptance and worldly indulgence. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches that this focus that culture has on self-esteem is problematic for a couple of reasons, but the biggest being that it's unbiblical. Your identity isn't in how you value yourself or what you indulge in. Your identity is in Jesus Christ, and how He died to save you.

How do you get vital medical support to those most in need?

“Delivering a baby one day and holding a patient's hand at the end of life literally the next day...that continuity is very powerful,” says Dr. Jen Brull, board chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). And as she points out, that continuity also builds trust with patients, an increasingly valuable commodity when faith in medicine and science is declining. As you might expect given her role, Dr. Brull believes strengthening family medicine is the key to improving health and healthcare. Exactly how to do that is at the heart of her conversation with host Lindsey Smith on this episode of Raise the Line, which covers ideas for payment reform, reducing administrative burdens, and stronger support for physician well-being. And with a projected shortage of nearly forty thousand primary care physicians, Dr. Brull also shares details on AAFP's “Be There First” initiative which is designed to attract service-minded medical students – whom she describes as family physicians at heart -- early in their educational journey. “I have great hope that increasing the number of these service-first medical students will fill part of this gap.”Tune-in for an informative look at a cornerstone of the healthcare system and what it means to communities of all sizes throughout the nation.  Mentioned in this episode:AAFP If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

How long do you find yourself holding grudges? Is it easy for you to forgive, or are you still harboring a grudge against that classmate who cut in front of you in the line to the water fountain after recess in the third grade? Letting go isn't always the easiest thing to do. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches that God, who has the right not to let go, is often quick to forgive and throws in a dash of mercy while He's at it. Aren't you grateful that He doesn't hold grudges the same way that you do?

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode dives into the nuances of enterprise software and how to build a scaled specialist alternative asset manager.We sat down in Vista's NYC office with David Breach, Vista's President and Chief Operating Officer.David sits on Vista's Executive Committee, the firm's governing and decision-making body for matters affecting its overall management and strategic direction as well as the firm's Private Equity Management and Vista's Private Equity Funds' Investment Committees. David is also the Co-CEO of VistaOne, Vista's evergreen private equity vehicle, and serves on the Investment Committee and Board of Directors. He also sits on the boards of Vista portfolio companies Jamf, Solera, and Stats Perform.David, who has been instrumental in helping the firm chart its growth path to over $100B in AUM, joined Vista in 2014 after as a career as a Partner at law firm Kirkland & Ellis, where his practice focused on the representation of private equity funds in all aspects of their business. David was a member of K&E's 15-person global executive management committee and a founding partner of its San Francisco office.David and I had a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation about private markets and Vista's evolution as a firm: How and why Vista has become a “scaled specialist.”The journey from $13B in AUM to $100B.The opportunity in enterprise software investing and how enterprise software is an expanding market opportunity.The reason why Vista decided to build out a dedicated wealth solutions business.How firms can differentiate in the wealth channel.How firms can be measured and thoughtful with how they build evergreen solutions.The opportunity for large companies to adopt GenAI for cost-savings and revenue generation.The skills that might be valuable in the age of AI.Thanks David for coming on the show to share your wisdom and expertise in private markets.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to our Sponsor, Ultimus01:59 Welcome to the Alt Goes Mainstream Podcast02:07 Introducing David Breach03:30 David Breach's Career Journey05:22 Transition to Vista Equity Partners06:03 Joining Vista and Initial Impressions06:30 Vista's Vision and Growth09:03 Operational Excellence at Vista10:35 Investment Strategy and Alignment13:27 Scaling Vista's Operations16:44 Building Vista's Wealth Business17:04 Vista's Core Values and DNA19:29 Strategic Decisions in Wealth Management20:19 Educating on the Wealth Space20:46 Modeling and Investment Decisions21:42 Hiring and Team Building22:07 Balancing Opportunity and Capacity22:29 Evaluating Firm's Commitment23:47 Institutional Investors' Concerns24:48 Addressing Investor Concerns25:22 Industry Trends in Private Markets26:16 The Growth of Private Software Companies28:46 The Resilience of Software Businesses29:36 Diversification in Software Investments30:33 The Role of Generative AI in Software32:54 Operational Improvements with GenAI33:32 Product Enhancements with GenAI33:49 Agentification of Software34:51 Financial Impact of AI on Software Companies36:41 GenAI in Middle Market Companies37:25 Vista's Edge in GenAI38:27 CEO Perspectives on GenAI39:04 Encouraging AI Adoption in Companies42:37 The Human Element in the Age of AI43:26 Preparing Teams for AI Integration45:37 Advising Wealth Managers on GenAI48:26 Vista's Vision for the Future49:49 Building a Software Investing Factory50:42 Excitement for the FutureEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.

. Best coaching advice you've gotten?“What would it take to let it go?” – helped her shed self-limiting beliefs.Learned during a Georgetown fishbowl coaching session.Empowered her to define herself and step into a bigger space.2. What are you still trying to improve?Contracting with clients to avoid misalignment.Daily work on presence—removing the “static.”Asking, “Are we still in the right conversation?”3. Most outrageous/courageous thing you've done in a session?Telling a client they might need more support beyond coaching.Delivering hard truths with subtlety and courage.Felt “the clench” but leaned into trust and honesty.4. What still makes you squirm?Clients showing up with “I don't know.”Managing the pressure to “perform.”Using honesty and redirection to stay in alignment.5. Advice to new coaches?Get into supervision—it's essential support.Coaching can be lonely without intentional community.Keeps coaches anchored, self-aware, and growing.6. Something you've had to conquer?Transitioning from corporate to private practice.Proving to herself (and her husband) she could sustain independence.Leaning on referrals and relationships rather than sales.7. Are you using AI in your practice?Not directly in sessions, but useful for writing and teaching.Encourages her daughter to use it for transactional challenges.Sees AI as a supportive tool, not a threat.8. What have you learned about yourself?She can do hard things and thrive as a solopreneur.Built a sustainable practice without business development.Relationships and trust drive her long-term success.Fun Stuff: Favorite MovieRocky IV (music, energy, inspiration).Pitch Perfect 2 and The Greatest Showman.Loves movies with music and strong dialogue—even if “questionable.”

This week it's a conversation with David Lin of Comrade Brewing in Colorado. From adapting the brewery over the years, to dialing in IPAs through hop selection, you'll hear why the brewery is well respected among its peers and why it's a must visit when in the Denver area. Listen to full episodes of Drink Beer, Think Beer and read original articles by visiting the All About Beer website.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.Stomp StickersStomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beerlabels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp's website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code FIRSTRUN for 15% off your first order.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: David LinSponsors: All About Beer, Stomp Stickers, Dogfish Head, Tags: Beer, IPA, Pizza, ColoradoPhoto: by John Holl

In this week's episode of Delivering #marketingjoy Anthony Karls joins the show to discuss profit engines, optimizing digital strategies, identifying and fixing website leaks, and more. Watch now!

Join us for a deep discussion on the ins and outs of developing meaningful content for aspiring RBTs - incorporating all required technical elements while maintaining a focus on compassionate, culturally relevant, assent-based professional services through an online asynchronous training format.  While there is no CEU associated with this episode at this time if you wish to watch the episode and earn 60 minutes Staff Training certificate.  Please click here. Show Notes: 40 hour RBT Course - 3rd Edition TCO -Enhanced

The holidays are stressful — but they're also the perfect time to stand out. Learn how small touches, empathy, and clear communication can transform customer service into loyalty and referrals.

US President Donald Trump is defending his controversial economic policies amid ongoing concerns about the cost of living. Data shows two-thirds of Americans say the Trump administration has fallen short of expectations in handling inflation and economic turmoil. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says Trump has blamed the Democrats and the previous Biden administration for the state of the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast, host Martha Dorris sits down with a distinguished panel of leaders in customer experience and government service delivery:MaryAnn Monroe, MaximusAiris Gill, DeloitteCrystal Philcox, Philcox ConsultingLee Becker, MedalliaThe group characterizes today's environment as “codified, fragile, and accelerating”—noting strong policy alignment around CX but ongoing staffing and capacity challenges. They highlight the continued commitment to CX across administrations, from the Government Performance and Results Act to the current Customer Experience Executive Order.Key topics include:Modern legislation and initiatives shaping service delivery and the need for integrated governanceThe importance of design-driven approaches, along with AI and automation—including the new America by Design Executive OrderPreparing the government workforce for rapidly evolving technologiesWhy starting with the customer and working backwards leads to better, more effective servicesA concise, forward-looking conversation on what it takes to deliver modern, customer-centered government services.The following policies and legislation were discussed.21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act, December 2018Government Services Delivery Improvement Act, January 4, 2025Executive Order 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, January 23, 2025Section 280 of A-11, Managing Customer Experience and Improving Service Delivery, 2025 Executive Order 14058, Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery To Rebuild Trust in Government (December 13, 2021)OMB Memorandum M-23-22, Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience (September 23, 2023)Executive Order 14338, Improving Service through Design, August 21, 2025Harnessing GenAI to Elevate the Citizen Experience, Nascio, September 25, 2025 Thank you for listening to this episode of The CX Tipping Point Podcast! If you enjoyed it, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners! Stay Connected: Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: @DorrisConsultingInternational Twitter: @DorrisConsultng Facebook: @DCInternational Resources Mentioned: Citizen Services Newsletter 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards Nomination Form

This week, JP taps in with Buddy's Bodega — one of the most respected, influential, and culture-setting cannabis delivery brands in New York City. In a city where the market has always been fast, loud, and unpredictable, Buddy's stood out by doing the opposite: staying consistent, staying reliable, and keeping nothing but high-quality product in rotation. They didn't just deliver — they set a new standard for what NYC cannabis could be.Before legalization, Buddy's Bodega built their reputation the hard way: through trust, authentic connections, and always showing up with the kind of heat New Yorkers weren't used to getting on demand. They bridged West Coast quality with East Coast hustle, and their brand quickly became synonymous with your favorite plug's plug.Now, as New York's legal market continues to evolve, Buddy's remains one of the few legacy-born brands navigating this new era without losing their identity. They've stayed tapped in with the culture, stayed committed to quality, and stayed moving smarter as the industry shifts around them.This episode dives into the Buddy's origin story, their impact on the New York cannabis scene, and what it really takes to build a respected delivery empire in the most competitive city in the world.⸻

For over a decade, IoT failed to live up to the hype. Now? It's quietly become one of the most transformational forces in operations — not because the buzz came back, but because sensors got cheap, 5G arrived, and edge computing actually works. Join Zero100's VP, Research Advisory Services Lauren Acoba and Principals, Research Caroline Chumakov and Jenna Fink as they unpack why visibility tech is suddenly delivering ROI, where companies are still collecting data they'll never use, and how the best operators are moving from "find this thing" to preventing problems before they happen.Why IoT endured when other hyped tech faded (1:01)RFID vs BLE: When 4 cents beats $30 (03:36)How edge computing finally unlocked IoT's promise (07:11)IoT wins from Caterpillar, Maersk and Walmart (9:41)Why connectivity is now a strategic differentiator (13:49)"Instrumentation without intention": The expensive data trap (15:08)Measuring ROI — beyond visibility (17:55)

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode was filmed at ING's HQ in Amsterdam, right after ING held its Private Markets Day. The firm has been actively building out its private markets capabilities to serve its private wealth clients so it was a treat to interview two of the people responsible for running ING's wealth management and private markets practice.We sat down with Anneka Treon, ING's Global Head of Private Banking, Wealth Management & Investments, and Johan Kloeze, Head of Private Banking & Wealth Management Netherlands, to discuss ING's big ambitions in private markets.ING, which manages over €260B of invested assets across 5 million clients, has made a major push into private markets. Led by Anneka and Johan, the firm has built out a Private Markets business that has grown AUM in three years since its launch. ING has partnered with established alternative asset managers to create one of the largest evergreen fund platforms in European wealth management.Anneka, Johan, and I had a fascinating discussion about wealth management, how to bring private markets to advisors and clients, and how to educate the wealth channel about private markets. We covered:What Anneka means by “fast money versus slow money.”Why it's important for advisors to bring private markets “to the kitchen table.”How to transform savers into investors — and why that matters.Why focus on private markets.The challenges with building a private markets business.Figuring out how to partner with alternative asset managers.How and why ING has focused on curation when building its private markets platform.The benefits and challenges of evergreen funds.Thanks Anneka and Johan for sharing your wisdom and expertise at the intersection of private markets and private wealth.Show Notes00:00 Message from our Sponsor, Ultimus01:43 Welcome to the Alt Goes Mainstream Podcast01:57 Introduction to Johan Kloeze and Anneka Treon03:19 Guest Welcome and Backgrounds04:05 Johan's Journey at ING05:07 Anneka's Background and Ambitions06:58 The Importance of Private Markets07:56 Wealth Creation and Preservation08:25 Building the Private Markets Business14:55 Educational Approach to Private Markets16:19 Making Private Markets Human20:54 Curating the Right Managers23:02 Slow Money vs Fast Money24:07 The Bookcase Analogy24:21 Cash Flow Dynamics24:27 The Importance of a Stable Financial Foundation24:53 The Role of Quality Managers in Investment25:16 Motivations Behind Public vs. Private Markets26:13 Educating Younger Clients on Slow Money28:04 The Role of ING in Providing Diverse Investment Options28:47 Challenges in Building a Private Markets Platform29:46 The Success of Evergreen Vehicles31:25 Anneka's Perspective on ING's Private Markets Strategy32:18 Humanizing Private Markets32:54 Opportunities in the ELTIF Space34:24 Educating Clients on Private Markets36:29 The Future of ING's Private Markets Platform37:43 Balancing Digital and Human Approaches38:49 The Importance of Simplifying Investment Concepts38:57 The Role of Liquidity in Private Markets39:53 Lessons Learned in Building an Investment Platform41:38 The Entrepreneurial Spirit of ING's Clients42:46 The Need for Harmonization in Private Markets44:36 The Growth Roadmap for ING's Private Markets45:07 The Future of Private Markets InvestmentsEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.

Last week, Sean Payton said of RJ Harvey, "You haven't seen anything yet." Harvey went on to have a productive game against the Raiders, but can he be that guy the rest of the season? Has Pat Bryant surpassed Troy Franklin as the Broncos No. 2 wide receiver? Some surprising news yesterday, as the Colts are going to work out retired QB Philip Rivers. Does the 44-year old Rivers have any shot at actually playing this season after being out of the league for the last four years? Plus, more thoughts on Notre Dame not being included in the College Football Playoff. Catch a Tuesday version of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our broadcast today features a panel from our most recent Metis Strategy Summit on the topic of Delivering the Product Operating Model (and Mindset) at Scale. In this panel episode, we explore the limits and lessons of scaling the product operating model. Sal Companieh (Cushman & Wakefield), Jim Fowler (Nationwide), and Diane Schwarz (Smurfit WestRock) reflect on where product thinking thrives and where it breaks down. Here are 5 takeaways from their candid discussion: Why “readiness” must come before model The risks of forcing product teams into fragmented structures When to co-create with business leaders—and when to slow down How agile funding models can clash with CapEx culture What to do when the organization “doesn't want the service”

Experience one of the most intense Bigfoot case files to come out of Southern Illinois. In this episode, Bryce Edwards shares decades of high-strangeness from his 642-acre family farm near the Shawnee National Forest, Pond Creek, and the legendary Big Muddy Monster region.You'll hear about massive footprints, eerie screams, tree knocks, mimicked voices, nighttime whistles, and two shocking Sasquatch sightings—including one broad-daylight encounter of a black, 8-foot creature digging into a hillside.We dig into:• Generational sightings dating back to the 1960s• How Bigfoot may use nearby train tracks and waterways as travel routes• Strange vocalizations captured near ponds, fields, and wooded creek lines• Possible juvenile behavior, territorial displays, and mimicry• New evidence filmed and documented with researchers on-siteIf you're fascinated by Bigfoot encounters, cryptid investigations, or Midwest Sasquatch activity, this is one of the most compelling Illinois cases you'll ever hear.Resources:Contact Bryce Edwards: https://www.facebook.com/bryce.edwards.965Pond Creek Monster documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHTANBHeVrA

The Longford Post Primary Tech Championships 2025 were held in Longford County Council on Tuesday, 2 December. The competition set a challenge for fifth-year computer science students to apply their study of the subject in the classroom to relevant real-life uses. Students from three schools, Meán Scoil Mhuire Longford, Ballymahon Vocational School and Templemichael College Longford, showcased their technology projects at the awards. Among them, Meán Scoil Mhuire students Olachi Alajemba and Margel Tuyogon were crowned Longford Post Primary Tech Champions for 2025. Their project was commended by the judges who noted that "it went beyond what was expected, showcased exceptional technical ability and was presented with enthusiasm in a confident and engaging presentation." The awards are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021-2027. Organised and hosted by Longford County Council, the awards are supported by Ericsson Ireland, Microsoft Ireland and Irish Public Bodies (IPB). The overall €1,500 prize fund for the awards was sponsored by IPB, with €250 awarded to both Olachi and Margel with the remaining €1,000 awarded to Meán Scoil Mhuire. Mr Barry Lowry, Government Chief Information Officer; Dr Mihai Bilauca, Chief Information Officer and Head of Operations at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; and Mr Sabahat Khan, Assistant Chief Executive and Chief Information Officer at the Local Government Management Agency were also in attendance. All the special guests took the opportunity to speak directly to the students, offering valuable insights shaped by their extensive experience in public service and technology leadership. Delivering the keynote address, Mr Lowry praised the students' ambitions and commended Longford County Council, along with the county's innovative teachers, for fostering an environment that encourages young people to explore technology and STEM. He highlighted their role in guiding students towards further study at third level and apprenticeships, opening pathways to future careers in these fields. Other awards were presented at the event and the winners included: Microsoft Ireland Longford Award: Toha Bello Salami, Washington Mahlangu and Clinton Osayande (Templemichael College Longford) Innovation Award: Ida Krauskopf, Sara Chamorro Ortega and Lois Wiafe (Templemichael College Longford) Ericsson Ireland Longford Award: Oleksii Volkov and Mindaugus Nemeikstis (Ballymahon Vocational School) Longford Primary Teacher Award: Dylan Boxwell and Karol Wilkosz (Ballymahon Vocational School) Best Presented Project Award: Mia O' Connor and Rachel Kelly Ward (Meán Scoil Mhuire Longford) Longford Climate Action Team Award: Destiny Amagwula, Adrian Majdanski and Noah Finegan (Hynes) (Templemichael College Longford) Longford Senior Management Team Award: Angel Nwagwu, Jodel Kalombo and Ruth Efe (Meán Scoil Mhuire Longford) Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr Garry Murtagh said, "Our local students continue to set a high standard, excelling in their STEM studies and demonstrating remarkable talent and commitment. Each one has a bright future ahead. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved, particularly the teachers who support and guide their students every day." Deputy Chief Executive of Longford County Council John Brannigan said, "Now in its third year, the Tech Awards highlight the Council's strong commitment to supporting initiatives that benefit our communities. This programme showcases the great work undertaken by County Longford students who have created technology projects that have real-world relevance and application in County Longford." Longford County Council extend special thanks to Ballymahon Vocational School Principal Mick O'Rourke and Computer Science teachers Noel Neary and Owen Catterall; Meán Scoil Mhuire Principal Siobhán Cullen and Computer Science teacher Paddy McLoughlin; ...

Shawn and Daniel break down DoorDash (ticker: DASH), America's dominant meal-delivery company that's rapidly expanding into all forms of local commerce. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:47 - How DoorDash came out of nowhere to become America's leading meal-delivery service, usurping Uber Eats and Grubhub 00:07:57 - What opportunity DoorDash's founders saw and the story of its origins as Palo Alto Delivery 00:10:26 - What DoorDash has done to finally crack the code of positive unit economics in restaurant delivery 00:19:21 - Why DoorDash is well-positioned to continue growing both domestically and internationally 00:28:41 - How a tipping scandal nearly destroyed the brand 00:16:21 - Why the COVID-19 pandemic was such a significant boon to DoorDash's business 01:15:35 - The company's approach to management comp 01:21:07 - How to think about modeling DASH's intrinsic value *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES The Investors Podcast Network is excited to debut a new community known as The Intrinsic Value Community for investors to learn, share ideas, network, and join calls with experts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the waitlist(!)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to track our Portfolio. Shawn & Daniel use Fiscal.ai for every company they research — use their referral link to get started with a 15% discount! Business Breakdowns' coverage of DoorDash The Acquired podcast's coverage of DoorDash Modern MBA on DoorDash and the myth of profitable food delivery Explore our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paypal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Uber,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nike,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reddit,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airbnb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TSMC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alphabet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ulta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LVMH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Madison Square Garden Sports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Related ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try Shawn's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Finance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy exclusive perks from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠favorite Apps and Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠best business podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Public.com - See the full disclaimer here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Zimbabwe-born entrepreneur Dave Thompson, co-founder of Hometime and founder of RunRemote, didn't grow up around traditional career paths. He grew up around entrepreneurs, everywhere, all the time. That foundation shaped a career built on freedom, leverage and the belief that business should serve your life, not swallow it.In today's episode, Dave shares how he took a Bondi Airbnb experiment and turned it into a multi-country, 200-person operation with institutional investment… and then walked away to build an entirely new model of entrepreneurship. Through RunRemote, he's helping ecommerce teams hire top global talent without the middleman, bloated margins or opaque BPO models.Today, we're discussing:How Dave built Hometime from a Bondi Airbnb listing into a 200-person, multi-country operationThe formula behind his “zero-to-one” founder mindset and venture studio approachWhy global talent is becoming ecommerce's biggest competitive edgeHow Run Remote is reinventing offshore hiring for quality, transparency and cost efficiencyThe systems, frameworks and mindset shifts founders need to scale without burning outConnect with DaveExplore RunRemoteSMS us to request a guest!Support the showWant to level up your ecommerce game? Come hang out in the Add To Cart Community. We're talking deep dives, smart events, and real-world inspo for operators who are in it for the long haul. Connect with Nathan BushContact Add To CartJoin the Community

Season 6 Episode 6Ace DistributingWelcome back to the podcast! In this essential episode, we peel back the curtain on one of the most critical, yet often unseen, parts of the beer industry: distribution.We are thrilled to welcome Angela Dion, a representative from South Central Pennsylvania's own Ace Distributing, onto the show!Ace Distributing's fantastic slogan is "We deliver for life's moments," and Angela gives us an insider look at exactly what that means. We dive deep into the logistics, challenges, and incredible effort it takes to get your favorite brews from the brewery to the shelves and taps across South Central PA.In this episode, you will learn about:-The day-to-day life of a leading distributor in the PA market.-How Ace Distributing lives up to its motto, Delivering for Life's Moments, every single day.-The impact of supply chain issues on your local beer selection.-What makes the beer consumer market unique in South Central Pennsylvania.-The relationship between distributors, breweries, and retailers.Whether you're a homebrewer, a craft beer enthusiast, or just curious about the supply chain, this conversation with Angela Dion is a must-listen!Check us out on Hopped Up Network Join us as we take you on our beer sampling through the local beers and let's all Be Bonded by Beer!Have a suggestion on a beer or brewery we need to highlight? Leave us a reply in the comments or email us at centralpapour@gmail.com Special Thanks to York's own, Voice the Chaos for our awesome new music: EmergeCheck out their website: Voice The Chaos, Facebook , YouTube and Spotify

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the Amelia Earhart Heist in Newfoundland a hole in Montreal the Skip Delivering Porch Pirate Christmas Special Speculation Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: www.thecanadiangothic.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: thecanadiangothic.com/contact Subscribe to the show: thecanadiangothic.com/subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCanadianGothic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecanadiangothic/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/thecanadiangothic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the Amelia Earhart Heist in Newfoundland a hole in Montreal the Skip Delivering Porch Pirate Christmas Special Speculation Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: www.thecanadiangothic.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: thecanadiangothic.com/contact Subscribe to the show: thecanadiangothic.com/subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCanadianGothic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecanadiangothic/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/thecanadiangothic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes turned the page to the Bears-Packers game Sunday and Week 14 in the NFC North. After that, former Packers fullback John Kuhn joined the show to preview the showdown at Lambeau Field.

Today I'm joined by Todd Blue, Dealer Principal of Mercedes-Benz of Northern Arizona and CEO of LAPIS. We break down how luxury dealerships can truly differentiate in a crowded market and why direct customer engagement still drives outsized loyalty. Todd opens up about leverage, market cycles, and why he exited his business at its peak. We also explore what it really takes to elevate underperforming stores and thrive even when the economy turns. This episode is brought to you by: 1. fullthrottle.ai® - fullthrottle.ai® is a next-generation AdTech powerhouse. The Automotive DSP™ is built specifically for the auto industry, combining advanced programmatic targeting, real-time bidding, and analytics tailored to drive dealership and OEM performance. With fullthrottle.ai®, marketers can reach the right car shoppers at the right moment and optimize toward real business outcomes like test drives, leads, or sales. fullthrottle.ai® bridges the gap between auto media buying and results-driven marketing. Check out http://fullthrottle.ai 2. Uber for Business - With Central, you can request a ride on behalf of your customers even if they don't have the Uber app. If you're ready to reduce the costs associated with maintaining shuttles and limit the liability of loaner vehicles, it's time to partner with Uber. Visit @ http://t.uber.com/CDGauto today 3. CDG Circles - A modern peer group for auto dealers. Private dealer chats. Real insights — confidential, compliant, no travel required. Visit @ https://cdgcircles.com to learn more. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ ⁠https://cdgcircles.com/⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dealership recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgrecruiting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fix your dealership's social media ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.trynomad.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Topics: 00:15 How did Todd Blue's early life shape him? 00:41 Vanity plates: funniest or most memorable? 02:57 Why re-enter the car business? 13:54 Key to building a luxury empire? 20:22 How to handle ultra-wealthy clients? 25:03 Delivering a premium experience: how? 28:52 Secret to building a successful team? 32:29 Why sell a successful business? 46:35 Navigating economic uncertainty: best strategy? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Jim Heid is a board-certified family physician and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He blends his extensive experience as a family physician with a passion for coaching. He works with individuals in challenging life situations—such as pastors, doctors, business owners, and those in recovery. He has a deep understanding of people and how to serve them in moving forward. Today we discuss: Delivering 1,000 babies Why he decided to add coaching to his CV Combination of doctoring and coaching Clifton Strengths Neuroscience Breathing Jim also talks about “What can I control?” and the importance of really considering the answer to that question when facing a dilemma. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Dr. Jim Heid at https://repurposementllc.com/ Learn more about Jim and find all his links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Dr. Jim Heid Want to be a guest on The Boomer Woman's Podcast? Send Agnes a message on PodMatch, here:  Agnes on PodMatch  

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode was filmed live at an event during a Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions RIA Council meeting in New York.Armen Panossian, the Co-CEO and Head of Performing Credit at Oaktree, and I sat down for a conversation in a Brookfield-owned building with a group of RIAs in the audience.Armen, who joined Oaktree in 2007, has been an integral part of scaling Oaktree to over $209B in AUM. Oaktree, a storied firm, particularly in distressed credit, was recently fully acquired by Brookfield, the $1T AUM alternative asset manager.Armen has a wealth of experience across different areas of credit. He is the Head of Performing Credit, where his responsibilities include oversight of the firm's liquid and private credit strategies and as a portfolio manager within the Global Private Debt and Global Credit strategies. He also led the development of Oaktree's CLO business.Armen and I had a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation. We covered:The evolution of Oaktree's business.How the acquisition by Brookfield has helped scale Oaktree's business.Why private credit is more than direct lending.The nuances of asset-based finance.The current state of the credit markets.How Oaktree has approached distressed credit investing.What Armen's memo would be if he were to write a memo like his colleague Howard Marks. And, why his memo might be titled “this is not your grandma's private credit” or “don't reach for risk to deliver the right return.”Thanks Armen and the Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions team for a fantastic night and Armen for sharing your wisdom and expertise with us.Show Notes00:00 Message from Ultimus, our Sponsor01:59 Welcome to the Alt Goes Mainstream Podcast04:02 Armen Panossian's Background04:22 Early Career and Education05:42 Transition to Finance08:04 Joining Oaktree08:25 Oaktree's Early Days09:25 Investment Philosophy and Growth12:05 Balancing Pessimism and Business Building14:49 Private Credit Market Overview15:45 Core vs. Alpha in Private Credit20:06 Public vs. Private Credit21:39 Technicals and Fundamentals in Credit Markets24:17 Valuation and Risk Management25:22 Consumer Impact on Private Credit25:46 Public Markets as Indicators26:38 Oaktree's Historical Success26:48 Howard Marks' Investment Philosophy26:58 Market Dynamics and Investment Strategies27:18 Opportunities in Life Sciences27:58 Public vs. Private Market Solutions28:27 Understanding Private Credit Risks29:05 Credit Market Technicals29:41 Fraud Vigilance in Credit Markets30:07 Oaktree's Opportunistic Credit Approach31:56 Rescue Lending and Sector-Specific Opportunities32:37 Asset-Backed Finance Explained34:52 Impact of Banking Regulations35:24 Current Trends in Asset-Backed Finance39:47 Navigating the Private Credit Ecosystem40:50 Brookfield and Oaktree Partnership42:09 Wealth Channel Investment Strategies43:40 Brookfield and Oaktree: A Unique Partnership45:45 Concerns in Private Credit48:03 Advisors' Guide to Private Credit50:47 Howard's Memos and Investment Philosophy52:44 Evolving Private Credit Landscape53:48 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.

In 1 Corinthians 15, we find a striking map of events that will take place at Jesus' return. Today, Sinclair Ferguson opens this chapter to consider the goal of history and the ultimate triumph of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/delivering-the-kingdom-to-the-father/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Packers fullback John Kuhn to preview the Bears-Packers game Sunday at Lambeau Field.

After nearly 30 years at New Belgium Brewing Co., where she had a hand in creating some of the most important wood-aged beers in the country, Lauren Woods Limbach announced that she would be retiring from the company in the new year. She's here for a conversation about patience, wood, saison, creativity, and the future. Listen to full episodes of Drink Beer, Think Beer and read original articles by visiting the All About Beer website.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.Stomp StickersStomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beerlabels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp's website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code FIRSTRUN for 15% off your first order.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:  Randy MosherSponsors: All About Beer, Stomp Stickers, Dogfish Head, Tags: Beer, Wood, Barrels, ColoradoPhoto: by John Holl

Catch this week's episode of Delivering #marketingjoy as Len Ward joins the show to talk about transitioning from Wall Street to marketing and AI, shifting from "search and retrieve" to "solve my problem", what separates those who adapt to AI, and much more. Watch now!

Richard Fain, the chairman and former long-term CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, recounts the dark days of the Covid pandemic for the cruise business, and explains cheap expensive decisions, the antidote to fear, elevating and innovating the industry, and why he literally, LITERALLY, had to cut a cruise ship in half.Mentioned in this episode:Get 10% OFF Taelor gift cards right now using promo code PODCASTGIFT at Taelor.styleTaelorGet 10% OFF Taelor gift cards right now using promo code PODCASTGIFT at Taelor.styleTaelor

A whimsical yet very serious public art project by Logan Square artist Charlie Dean is gaining traction as an alternative to a paid postal service, designed to be used for monumental conversations or difficult news that need softening.Host - Iridian FierroGuest - Charlie DeanRead More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

Bring the magic of Disney to your small businesses by showing how exceptional customer service creates unforgettable loyalty.Join me as I chat with Vance Morris, a former Disney executive turned small business owner and customer experience expert. Vance shares how his time at Disney taught him the power of systems, emotional connections, and attention to detail. He explains how these lessons help him create “walk-on-burning-coals loyalty” for his customers. Whether it's using direct mail, personal touches like handwritten notes, or even bringing flowers to fix a service mistake, Vance emphasizes that great customer service is about making people feel valued and remembered.With his signature humor and actionable advice, Vance shows how small businesses can stand out by focusing on the details that build trust and long-term relationships. His approach proves that delivering exceptional experiences isn't just for Disney—it's for any business that cares about its customers.Highlights:Learn how creating consistent systems can make every customer interaction smooth, memorable, and impactful.Discover why emotional connections, like personalized touches in service and marketing, lead to customer loyalty.Understand how creative strategies, like direct mail and thoughtful gestures, keep your business top of mind.Gain insights into turning service mistakes into opportunities to strengthen customer relationships.Explore practical ways to deliver standout customer experiences that build trust and long-term success.Connect with Vance:Website: https://deliverservicenow.comGet Vance's book, Systematic Magic, for free now at https://book.deliverservicenow.com/free-bookIn appreciation for being here, I have some gifts for you:A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by checking out my website (https://www.sendoutcards.com/u/janiceporter) … you won't regret it.AND … Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn and be eligible for my complimentary LinkedIn profile audit – I do one each month for a lucky listener!Connect with me:http://JanicePorter.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/https://www.facebook.com/janiceporter1https://www.instagram.com/socjanice/Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode andthink that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the socialmedia buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note inthe comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you cansubscribe to the podcast on Apple...

Longevity Delivering Adventure with Nadio HacheyWhat does it take to enjoy a long career as an adventure guide, instructor or manager?The reality is that there is quite a high rate of attrition in the adventure industry when it comes to guides and instructors. It can be costly to get certifications and experience in both time and money. It can be physically demanding. It can also be far from financially lucrative. For all of these reasons many people drop out early in their career.That said, there are many people who have enjoyed long careers. One of these people is Nadio Hachey. Nadio has enjoyed a career in the ski and bike instruction and guiding industry that spans over forty years. Nadio supervises and trains ski and bike instructors at a high level and teaches at that level himself.Nadio joins Jordy and Chris to discuss what it takes to make delivering adventure into a sustainable career. He shares his insights on everything from decision making on the mountain to making smart choices with your finances.Nadio Hachey is a longtime manager in the Whistler Blackcomb Snow and Bike School. He is a PSIC level 4 certified ski instructor and a Level 4 PSIC LPT Trainer. He is also a certified level 2 PMBIA mountain bike instructor.This is an engaging and candid discussion about some topics that often go unspoken about.Key TakeawaysMaster Your Trade: If you want to have a long career on a professional, or even amateur level, you need to master the necessary hard skills. This includes things like navigation, skiing, snowboarding, biking or whatever it is - you have to be good at what you are actually doing. This keeps you safer and quite frankly, the people you may want to lead, expect you to be good at what you are leading.Decision making: It doesn't matter how good you are at the hard skills of your activity. If you can't make good decisions leading yourself and others, you won't enjoy a long career. It's that simple. People expect adventure guides, instructors and coaches to be able to make good decisions. Motivated to Help People: It doesn't matter if you are in Search and Rescue, heli-skiing, surfing, biking, hiking, ski and snowboard instructing or a guide trainer. If you want to have a long career, you have to want to help people. Just wanting to do your sport or activity is not going to be enough for you. The people you are going to be dealing with are also going to figure out very quickly if you are there for them or yourself.Financial Needs: To sustain a long career in the adventure industry you need to be able to make enough and save enough to survive over the long term. This may mean picking up extra jobs, learning to cook so you can spend less going out, and being smarter with your money.Guest BioNadio Hachey has enjoyed a career in the ski and bike instruction and guiding industry that spans over forty years. Nadio supervises and trains ski and bike instructors at a high level and teaches at that level himself. This makes him a great person to share with us the secrets of what it takes to have a long career in the adventure industry.Nadio Hachey is a longtime manager in the Whistler Blackcomb Snow and Bike School. He is a PSIC level 4 certified ski instructor and a Level 4 PSIC LPT Trainer. He is also a certified level 2 PMBIA mountain bike instructor.Follow or SubscribeDon't forget to follow the show!Share & Social Linkshttps://linktr.ee/deliveringadventure

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode brings the perspective of an asset management veteran who has sat on both sides of the table.We sat down in Franklin Templeton's New York City office with George Stephan, COO of Global Wealth Management Alternatives at Franklin Templeton.George joined Franklin to continue the buildout of the firm's Alternatives capabilities, which boasts over $264B AUM in private markets strategies that include Lexington Partners, Benefit Street Partners, and Clarion Partners. George came from KKR, where he was Head of Strategy and Business Development for the firm's Global Client Solutions business and was also COO and Head of Investor Relations for KKR's Global Wealth Solutions business in the Americas. Prior to KKR, George spent nine years in Morgan Stanley's wealth management division. George is also a Board Observer at CAIS.George and I had a fascinating conversation about how to build a wealth solutions business and how advisors approach private markets. We discussed:How has the adoption of private markets by the wealth channel evolved over the course of George's career?The benefits and challenges of being a traditional asset manager building out its private markets capabilities.The breadth and depth of Franklin Templeton's reach as a firm and how that brand and history have helped Franklin partner with the wealth channel in private markets.How has Franklin Templeton's family of specialists enabled the firm to leverage the expertise of specialist alternative asset managers within a larger platform?How does the wealth channel approach private markets?How will model portfolios be constructed and adopted by the wealth channel?Will evergreen funds be the structure of choice for most advisors?Thanks George for coming on the show to share your expertise and wisdom at the intersection of private markets and private wealth.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to our Sponsor, Ultimus01:55 Welcome to the Podcast02:03 Guest Introduction: George Stephan03:59 George's Career Journey04:12 Building Wealth Solutions at Franklin Templeton06:06 Key Pillars for Success in Wealth Management07:31 Client Service and Operational Excellence09:04 Strategic Approach to Wealth Management10:15 Convergence of Public and Private Markets10:48 Advisor Needs and Solutions13:31 Franklin Templeton's Private Markets Business14:23 Unifying Private Markets Business15:01 Cross Collaboration and Investment Decisions15:43 Cultural Alignment in Acquisitions16:35 Franklin Templeton's Core Principles17:15 Heritage and Long-Term Thinking21:30 Brand Evolution and Market Perception24:19 Strategic Partnerships in Private Markets25:56 Future of Partnerships and Acquisitions26:57 Winners and Losers in Partnerships27:10 Advisor's Perspective on Productization27:43 Allocating to Public and Private Markets28:21 Innovation in Private Markets29:05 Challenges and Opportunities in Wealth Management29:56 The Future of Multi-Asset Solutions30:17 Operational Complexity in Private Markets31:27 The Need for Digital Transformation31:59 Adoption of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)32:46 Evolving Technology in Wealth Management33:49 Impact of Market Efficiency on Returns35:13 Dispersion in Private Markets Performance37:17 Scale and Investment Integrity38:44 Building Capabilities in Franklin Alternatives40:10 Partnering with Asset Managers41:36 Keys to Building a Wealth Solutions Business42:16 Hiring for Private Markets Expertise43:39 Educating the Industry on Private Markets45:48 Evergreen Structures in Private Markets49:45 Exciting Trends in Private MarketsEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn focuses on the Denver Nuggets win vs the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night and the progress Cam Johnson has made throughout the season. Then, Ryan discusses Jamal Murray, who's having an All-Stat caliber year. Finally, he previews the upcoming week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Technology Reseller News' special series on Telco Days 2025, Doug Green speaks with Damian Mazurek, Chief Innovation Officer at Software Mind, about why the telecom industry is at a historic crossroads – and what it will take for telcos to move from commodity connectivity to AI-era value creators. Mazurek explains how rapid advances in AI, edge computing, LEO satellites and IoT are converging with generational change, especially Gen Z's preference for asynchronous, AI-enabled interactions. Traditional voice and human-to-human communication are giving way to data-driven, bot-mediated experiences. “The next generation will not even talk with us – their AI assistants will do it for them,” he notes, predicting a future where AI agents negotiate, schedule, buy, sell and resolve issues on behalf of human users. To avoid being trapped as low-margin bandwidth providers, Mazurek argues that telcos must evolve from telco to techco, building both an innovation culture and the cloud-native platforms needed to iterate at high speed. He outlines a three-layer framework for AI in the RAN – AI for the run, AI in the run and AI on the run – where AI improves network operations, monetizes unused capacity for AI workloads, and enables new services built on top of programmable, API-driven networks. Mazurek sees major opportunities in: Turning surplus network capacity and distributed edge infrastructure into an “AI grid” that hosts and accelerates AI workloads. Leveraging telco data and real-time APIs to power new services and revenue streams. Enabling sectors like agriculture, aquaculture and industrial automation with reliable connectivity, low latency and AI-ready infrastructure in previously hard-to-reach locations. Delivering proactive, AI-driven customer experiences that match Gen Z expectations for simplicity, personalization and immediacy. Ultimately, Mazurek believes telcos that embrace cloud-native transformation, programmable networks and AI-driven operations can do far more than survive the coming decade. “They can dominate the market and create new business value,” he says, by building the secure, trusted infrastructure that will underpin AI-to-AI communication at global scale. To learn more about Software Mind's telecom innovation initiatives and access resources from Telco Days, visit https://softwaremind.com/.

What if your most valuable business asset isn't your product, but the way you think? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Alisa Cohn—one of the world's top startup coaches, Thinkers50 and Marshall Goldsmith award winner, author of "From Startup to Grown Up", and host of a podcast by the same name. Together, they unpack what it really takes to turn expertise into a scalable thought leadership platform that attracts premium clients. Alisa breaks down what great coaching actually is at the top of the house. Not therapy. Not box-checking. It's the disciplined work of helping senior leaders see where they are, where they're going, and how they'll get there. She explains why she now focuses almost exclusively on experienced founders and C-suite executives—and why the best clients see coaching as a sign of strength, not weakness. Peter and Alisa explore the often lonely reality of thought leadership work. You're on planes. In hotels. Delivering keynotes. Building IP. Yet rarely surrounded by true peers. Alisa shares how communities like 100 Coaches, mastermind groups, and curated gatherings of top thinkers create "connective tissue" between experts—and why those collisions of adjacent ideas (resilience meets agility meets questioning) are rocket fuel for new IP and offerings. Then they turn to AI. Not as a shortcut, but as a force multiplier for serious thinkers. Alisa explains how she feeds transcripts of 100+ podcast episodes and her HBR/Forbes pieces into AI tools to surface patterns, themes, and questions she'd forgotten—and then does the real work of shaping those into sharp, human insights. They talk about AI as a research partner, synthesis engine, and creative sparring partner—not a cut-and-paste content mill. Alisa also reframes the business model of thought leadership. Her core work is high-touch: one-on-one coaching, offsites, and select speaking. Everything else—books, articles, podcasts, media—exists to build a premium brand, generate demand, and give her the right to charge at the top of the market. She and Peter dig into why a book should be treated as a five-year march, not a launch-week event, and how evergreen ideas keep attracting ideal clients years after publication. If you're a founder, executive, or expert looking to scale your impact without becoming a commodity, this conversation is a masterclass in how to think about your IP, your business model, and your relationship with AI. Three Key Takeaways: • Coaching at the top is a strategic asset, not a remedial fix. Great coaching helps senior leaders clarify where they are, where they're going, and how they'll get there. The best clients see coaching as a sign of strength and leverage it to navigate different stages of growth—from early-stage chaos to pre-IPO scale. • Thought leadership plus brand equals pricing power. Alisa treats her thought leadership—book, podcast, HBR/Forbes articles—as the engine that builds a premium brand. That brand brings her better-fit clients and gives her permission to charge premium rates for high-touch coaching, offsites, and speaking. • AI is a force multiplier for serious thinkers, not a replacement. AI accelerates research and content creation, but the real value of thought leadership still comes from deep expertise, synthesis, and conviction. The challenge (and opportunity) is to use AI to move faster without letting the thinking get sloppy. If you're intrigued by how this episode unpacks coaching at the top, building a premium thought leadership brand, and using your IP more strategically, you'll love the episode with Cara Macklin. Both conversations look at how to design your business model as intentionally as your ideas—shifting from "doing the work" to building scalable offers, curating the right clients, and creating more freedom and impact. Listen to them together as a mini-masterclass in turning expertise, coaching, and content into a focused, high-value business.

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