Podcasts about Design

This week Peter & Mike have a design discussion about IPs, and how close is too close. _________________________ YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg X - @onestopcoopshop Discord - discord.gg/p4jX8AF Merch: one-stop-co-op-shop.creator-spring.com/ Donate to One Stop Co-op Shop - www.patreon.com/onestop Email - onestopcoopshop@gmail.com

Am 16.11.1915 patentiert Coca-Cola eine eigene Flasche. Ihre Form sticht heraus und verhilft der Marke zum Durchbruch. Dabei basiert das Design auf einem Missverständnis. Von Laura Dresch.

In this episode, we are joined by the three winners of the 2025 Australia Millinery Award – Rebecca Share, Tracey Tau, and Angela Sullivan – three remarkable designers shaping the face of contemporary Australian millinery. They share their personal sources of inspiration, their choice of materials and techniques, and insights into their creative process. Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Jennifer Hoertz Millinery www.jenniferhoertz.com/ Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ The Millinery Retreat School of Millinery www.themillineryretreat.com/ Barcelona Hat Days www.barcelonahatdays.com/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie and edited by Maria Volkova for Millinery.Info

MODERN ARCHITECT. Sean Griffiths is Professor of Architecture at the University of Westminster and former Visiting Professor of Architectural Design at Yale University. His current architecture and design practice Modern Architect was founded in 2014 and has worked largely on residential, commercial and public art projects. Previously Sean Griffiths was a founding director of the internationally renowned art/architecture practice FAT, where he won many design awards. FAT represented the UK at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2014. "I was really thinking I would  pursue a career as an artist" "The idea that you make architecture as a sort of branding jewel that you place in a city is not something that I particularly love" "We use language to help us navigate the world, and architecture also creates patterns that help us navigate the world"

In questa puntata incontriamo una persona e, allo stesso tempo, un intero collettivo: Numero Cromatico.Nato nel 2011, Numero Cromatico è un collettivo artistico, un centro di ricerca e una casa editrice che esplora il rapporto tra arte, neuroscienze e psicologia. Riunisce competenze provenienti da ambiti diversi e produce opere, allestimenti, mostre, saggi, riviste, libri, workshop e convegni. La sede è a Roma, ma i loro progetti si muovono in Italia e all'estero.A guidarci alla scoperta di queste attibità e pensieri c'è Dionigi Mattia Gagliardi, fondatore e direttore di Numero Cromatico e della rivista Nodes. Con lui, inoltre, troverete anche altre voci del collettivo: perché parlare con Numero Cromatico significa sempre ascoltare un intero organismo.I link dell'episodio:- Il sito di Numero Cromatico https://www.numerocromatico.com- “I gesti tipici” raccontati dalla voce di Sergio Lombardo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzXzIg_C3mw - “Photopath” di Victor Burgin https://davidcampany.com/victor-burgin-photopath-1967-1967/ - “Urlo” di Allen Ginsberg https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urlo_(poema)- “La notte stellata” di Vincent Van Gogh https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notte_stellata - L'opera di Giovanni di Stefano https://www.giovannidistefano.ch - “Inneres Auge” di Franco Battiato https://www.battiato.it/inneres-auge/ - La collaborazione tra Numero Cromatico e Etro https://www.numerocromatico.com/progetto_arte/take-me-into-your-dreams-among-your-darkest-thoughts/ - “THE FUTURE WILL NOT WAIT FOR US OVVERO IL FUTURO NON CI ASPETTA” di Numero Cromatico da T293 https://www.t293.it/exhibition/the-future-will-not-wait-for-us-ovvero-il-futuro-non-ci-aspetta/ - Il libro “L'utilità dell'inutile” di Nuccio Ordine https://lanavediteseo.eu/portfolio/l-utilita-dell-inutile/

durée : 00:03:09 - Le Fil pop culture - Êtes-vous à l'aise dans vos baskets ? Les filles, savez-vous pourquoi elles ne sont pas vraiment faites pour vous ? Parce qu'elles sont conçues… pour des pieds d'hommes. Rétrécies, rosées, pailletées : bienvenue dans le design "Shrink it, Pink it". - réalisation : Colin Gruel

durée : 00:03:09 - Le Fil pop culture - Êtes-vous à l'aise dans vos baskets ? Les filles, savez-vous pourquoi elles ne sont pas vraiment faites pour vous ? Parce qu'elles sont conçues… pour des pieds d'hommes. Rétrécies, rosées, pailletées : bienvenue dans le design "Shrink it, Pink it". - réalisation : Colin Gruel

For decades, David Kelley has helped people unlock their creativity. A pioneer of design, he founded the Stanford d.school as a place for creative, cross-disciplinary problem solving. He reflects on the journey that shaped his belief that everyone has the capacity to be creative and his Brief But Spectacular take on creativity and design. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Meet Cute Presents: The Lone Star - Part 2. Gabe senses something is off with his mother, but she assures him everything is fine and that he should focus on football. He does what he's told, though he can't help but focus on Valeria too. Story by Christin Eve Cato. Produced and Directed by Adrian Alexander Alea. Sound Mixing and Design by Ashley Eskew. SVP, Development & Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Head of Development: Savannah Hankinson. Consultant: Isabel Castillo. Special Thanks: Gina Starfield. Starring: Joel Perez, Annie Henk, Abe Bueno-Jallad, Eddie Lopez, Robb Moreira, Christin Eve Cato, Jax Sparrow. Follow @MeetCute on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and @MeetCuteRomComs on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS. Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Rivera is the Chief Design Officer at Shopify, where he previously led both Merchant Services and the Shop App as VP of Product. Before joining Shopify through its acquisition of Tictail, Carl was the co-founder and CEO of Tictail, the "Tumblr for e-commerce," where he built one of the most beloved design-forward commerce platforms of its era. AGENDA: 05:05 Biggest Lessons from Selling My Company to Shopify 09:55 Where Does Shopify Suck at Product: Lessons from that? 17:37 What makes Truly Great product Design: The Five Pillars 31:02 The Future of Design in an AI-Driven World 36:00 Do We Skip the Design Phase in AI: Figma's Evolving Role in Design 40:09 Remote Work vs. In-Person Collaboration: Where Remote Loses? 42:43 What Happens to the Vibe Coding Market 47:06 Product Management and Team Dynamics 59:48 Does AI Favour Incumbents or Startups  

In this episode, I talk about why soul alignment often feels uncomfortable, foreign, or “off” at first, how God uses unfamiliar seasons to break old patterns and build new identity, the emotional stages of stepping into calling (ridiculous → miraculous), the difference between the world's path and God's path, how to stay faithful when everything in you wants to turn back, why the hardest part of alignment is unlearning, not becoming and more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Answered Prayers Are Often Disguised As Uncomfortable BlessingsApple: https://apple.co/3HTDsjGSpotify: https://bit.ly/3JYc4l7

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, I sit down with Christopher Wu, Co-founder & CEO of Paper Culture, a company that has quietly—and consistently—been redefining what sustainable, beautifully designed paper products can look like. From day one, Paper Culture has stood at the intersection of modern design and deep environmental responsibility, long before sustainability became a cultural talking point. What moved me most was hearing the origin story: four founders, a six-page website, no automation, and the sheer grit it took to hand-typeset every order until two or three in the morning—all fueled by a mission they believed in. Throughout our conversation, Christopher shares the early chaos, the lessons learned from starting during the Great Recession, and the unwavering North Star that kept the brand alive for 17 years.  We talk about the power of design, why sustainability should never require a sacrifice in quality, and how physical products—like holiday cards, photo books, and personalized gifts—remain meaningful in an increasingly digital world. Paper Culture doesn't just sell cards; they sell connection, joy, and a chance to make a small but real impact on the planet. Key Moments From the Episode * The gratitude moment that started it all: Christopher remembers friends and family working late into the night during their first holiday season—unpaid—simply because they believed in the mission and wanted to help. * Starting during the 2008 recession: With a wedding, a new home, a baby on the way, and no venture funding, the team built a fully bootstrapped brand by embracing long-term horizons and reduced competition.  * Where design meets sustainability: Paper Culture was born from the idea that consumers shouldn't have to choose—great design and climate-friendly choices can and should coexist.  * Their mission as a true North Star: After 17 years, fighting climate change continues to be the company's guiding objective, driving everything from materials to processes to planting over a million trees.  * The lasting power of physical products: Even in a digital world, a holiday card or personalized gift still stands out—and reconnects people in a way screens can't.  Join me, Ramon Vela, in listening to the episode. If you love brands grounded in mission, craftsmanship, and real human connection, you're going to enjoy this conversation.  Christopher's story is a reminder that business longevity comes from purpose, not hype—and that even the smallest choices we make as consumers can leave a meaningful imprint on the planet. Tune in and discover the world of Paper Culture. For more on Paper Culture, visit: https://www.paperculture.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors:   Color More Lines: https://www.colormorelines.com/get-started Color More Lines is a team of ex-Amazonians and e-commerce operators who help brands grow faster on Amazon and Walmart. With a performance-based pricing model and flexible contracts, they've generated triple-digit year-over-year growth for established sellers doing over $5 million in annual revenue.   Use code "STORY OF A BRAND" and receive a complimentary market opportunity assessment of your e-commerce brand and marketplace positioning. 

During They Said it we hear from Mike Vrabel, Russell Wilson and more! Wiggy also gets into the weeds of how run designing works and why Henderson cant bounce every run outside.

In this candid solo episode, Bradley Hamner challenges one of the most popular concepts in business literature: the idea of the CEO as "visionary" with an integrator handling everything else. While books like Traction and Rocket Fuel have made this framework wildly popular, Bradley argues it's not realistic for small business owners—and explains why execution matters just as much as vision.If you've ever felt pressure to be the visionary who just "visionates all over the place" while someone else does the real work, this episode is your permission to embrace a more practical approach to leadership.Connect with Bradley:1-1 Game Plan Call: Get Above The Business. Think Like an Architect. Design The Blueprint. Ready to Design, Systematize, and Grow a $1m-$3m Business? Begin building your business blueprint when you schedule your Game Plan Call at https://blueprintos.com.Bradley's company, BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass or book your Game Plan Call when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Thanks to our sponsors...Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered. Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Make sure you mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast to get 50% off your one time onboarding fee!Autopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve their staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every single business day - optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities. With their continuous, hands-off recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates, all without paying any hiring fees or commissions. More money & more freedom: that's what Autopilot Recruiting help business owners achieve. Visit https://www.autopilotrecruiting.com/ and don't forget to mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast.Direct Clicks is built is by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that deliver real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide the comprehensive digital marketing your business needs to grow. Here's an exclusive offer for Above The Business listeners: Visit directclicksinc.com/abovethebusiness for a FREE marketing campaign audit. They'll assess your website, social media, SEO, content, and paid advertising,...

While the longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be over, the commercial real estate industry will be feeling its impact for some time. From HUD halting originations and approvals to hotel demand drying up and data going away, the pain has been widespread.And it will continue to impact underwriting and kill deals, especially in the multifamily realm, Origin Investments co-CEO Michael Episcope said.Roughly 2,000 multifamily starts were delayed as HUD went dark, he said. That doesn't get resolved immediately and will impact rent growth.“You have to assume that there's going to be lower demand as a result of this government shutdown,” Episcope said on this week's show.

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In this episode of BE EVOLVED, Mary lays out a clear, step-by-step roadmap for building a bespoke summer plan that actually moves the needle for students in grades 6–12. You'll learn why summer experiences matter for growth, skills, and college admissions; how to complete a smart intake (interests, logistics, budget); and our three-step method — What will you do? How will you do it? How will you apply? Mary covers program scouting (from STEM and arts to service and international options), quick résumé wins, and how to tackle common application essays. She also spotlights paid work, meaningful home contributions, supports for learning differences, and scholarship pathways.  Ready for hands-on help? Use the show notes links — Plan, Resume, Application — to co-pilot your grade 6-12 student's summer from idea to acceptance. Takeaways: Why summer is a powerful time for student growth How curated program lists simplify decision-making The importance of early resume development How personalized guidance can open doors families may not know exist Reach out and begin designing a summer that builds confidence, clarity, and future readiness. Have a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you. You can reach out anytime at admin@evolveded.com. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. For the full transcript of today's episode along with our terms, conditions, and disclaimers and privacy policies, visit the Evolved Education website at: https://evolvededucationcompany.com/resources/podcast/ © 2021 - 2025 Mary Miele

As another tax year comes to a close, many successful business owners are undoubtedly asking themselves the same question: How do I keep more of what I've earned away from Uncle Sam this year?  In this episode, I'm sitting down with Bayntree's Director of Corporate Development, Brian Hartstein, to break down year-end strategies to help entrepreneurs and high-income earners make the most of their pre-tax dollars and reduce their biggest expense: Taxes. With over 30 years of experience collaborating with business owners, CPAs, and plan administrators, Brian has seen firsthand how many companies wait until the fourth quarter to address tax planning. He emphasizes the benefits of proactive planning and how it leads to significant savings and long-term wealth creation through strategies such as SEP IRAs, 401(k)s, profit-sharing plans, and cash balance pension plans. We'll also walk you through the Retirement Plan Pyramid, and demonstrate which tools make the most sense for different business stages—from solo entrepreneurs to companies with dozens of employees.  Whether looking to shelter high income before year-end or looking for ways to use retirement plans as a competitive advantage to recruit, retain, and reward top talent, this episode will help you identify smart, actionable ways to keep more of what you earn and build your retirement wealth strategically. In this podcast interview, you'll learn:  Why most business owners wait too long to plan—and how to avoid the "fourth-quarter fire drill." The most overlooked pre-tax opportunities that can save tens of thousands in taxes. How to choose between a SEP, SIMPLE, 401(k), or cash balance plan based on your business structure. The power of the Retirement Plan Pyramid and how each layer fits your financial goals. How to use retirement plans as recruitment and retention tools for key employees. Why being proactive—not reactive—with your CPA and advisor can make all the difference. Find All Interview Resources Here - www.bayntree.com/118 Download your copy of The Entrepreneur's Financial Planning Checklist

ABOUT DINA TOWNSEND Dina's Linkedin Profile: linkedin.com/in/dinatownsendDINA TOWNSEND BIOAs Chief Sales Officer at Mamava, Dina leads the Sales Organization with energy, optimism, and a genuine passion for building connections. She is rooted in the belief that strong business acumen and a meaningful mission can be seamlessly intertwined. After a purpose-driven career pivot from Digital Signage Technology to Mamava, she channels her expertise into propelling sales for this mission-centric company. Beyond her professional endeavors, Dina is a former skydiver, a hobby homesteader, an avid college football fan, and a well-intentioned, albeit average, golfer.email: dinat@mamava.com | 802.347.2111 (o) Website: www.mamava.comSay yes to dignified lactation spaces! Be a hero—here's how you can help. SHOW INTRO:Welcome to Episode 82! of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast…In every episode we continue to follow our catch phrase of having “Dynamic Dialogues About DATA: Design, Architecture, Technology and the Arts.” And as we continue on this journey there will be thought provoking futurists, AI technology mavens, retailers, international hotel design executives as well as designers and architects of brand experience places.We'll talk with authors and people focused on wellness and sustainable design practices as well as neuroscientists who will continue to help us look at the built environment and the connections between our mind-body and the built world around us.We'll also have guests who are creative marketing masters from international brands and people who have started and grown some of the companies that are striking a new path for us follow.If you like what you hear on the NXTLVL Experience Design show, make sure to subscribe, like, comment and share with colleagues, friends and family.The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is always grateful for the support of VMSD magazine.VMSD brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. I think the IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience place makers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing us to keep on talking about what makes retailing relevant. You will find the archive of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast on VMSD.com.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience.SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.org Today, EPISODE 82… I talk with Dina Townsend Chief Sales Officer at Mamava a company whose mission is to create a healthier society through infrastructure and support for breastfeeding. And, along with partners who share in in their purpose of celebrating and supporting breastfeeding, Mamava is moving closer to creating a future where there is a dignified lactation space anywhere a parent may go. We'll get to my discussion with Dina in a minute, first though a few thoughts…*                     *                          *                          *A few episodes back I had Claire Coder founder and CEO if Aunt Flow on the show. That was an interesting conversation since we crossed what I think were a few boundaries (at least for me) and we talked quite candidly about menstruation. Not just about the biology of women's monthly cycle but about the fact that there are many women who have faced the scenario of getting their period unexpectedly and not have pads or tampons to meet them in their moment of need.Enter the company Aunt Flow who provides free feminine hygiene products in public restrooms, schools and other public buildings and to Fortune 500 corporate headquarters - for which tens of thousands of women are eternally grateful.This conversation with Dina Townsend, I guess you could say, falls in the Aunt Flow camp of subjects. Breast feeding moms was not a subject that I had on the list of things to address on the podcast. But here we are nevertheless with a subject that piqued my curiosity because the company Dina works for, Mamava, checks most of the boxes in our Dialogues on DATA: Design, Architecture, Technology and he Arts” catch phrase.First off…I did not know there was something called the “Pump Act”. For the curious out there, a little internet searching comes up with this:“…The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, enacted in December 2022, expands workplace protections for nursing employees by requiring employers to provide reasonable break time and a private, non-bathroom space for pumping breast milk for up to one year after a child's birth.This law allows for legal action if employers fail to comply…”Now… Dina will contend that many employers do in fact provide such a space and also that a janitors closet with a folding chair would be in line with the requirements. Sure, a closet meets the description of a ‘private space' but it wholly underserves the needs of a nursing mother in terms of experience.I am aware that there are widely divergent views on the whole subject of breast feeding – we are not going to go there – except that I'll say that I fully line up behind my wife who breastfed our two sons.My discussion with Dina moves from the necessity to provide environments for nursing mothers to breastfeed their infants while in public places to the buying power of mothers who statistics indicate make an enormous amount of the buying decisions in households to how tying Retail Media Networks - RMNs – to Mamava pods serve a triple bottom line serving People, Planet and Profit. It's a way of shifting our thinking about business from “How much money did we make?” to: “Did we make money in a way that benefits society and the environment too?”Nielsen, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Harvard Business Review research tells us that Women drive 70–80% of consumer purchasing decisions in the U.S. and that is even for products they don't personally use.  And that their annual global consumer spending, is $20 trillionwhich, by the way, is a number projected to rise to $28 trillion. In many households, women make or heavily influence91% of new home purchases, 92% of vacation decisions, and 80% of healthcare choices says research by the Yankelovich Monitor, Marketing to Women Conference data.And Millennial and Gen Z mothers are even more influential: they control about $1 trillion in direct annual spendingand are primary decision-makers for food, home goods, education, and entertainment – says research by the Pew Research Center.So, women and moms are a force to be reconned with in terms of buying power and why Mamava pods are more than an economic discussion. The behavioral and psychographic aspects of them is important as well.Women increasingly valuebrands that support family life, caregiving, and inclusivity and so features like Mamava pods in retail locations or corporate HQs or parental-leave policies have brand-equity impact.We have known for some time that brands that are considered authentic exhibiting genuine empathic concern for their customer and employeesare major drivers in establishing brand affinity and purchase decisions. The BabyCenter “State of Modern Motherhood” report says that “ 9 in 10 mothers say they are more loyal to brands that “understand the challenges of motherhood.”And then there is mom's digital influence. Pew Internet studies explains that“80% of moms research products online before buying and that 60% follow parenting or lifestyle influencers for purchase guidance.”When you combine these factors with the emergence of Retail Media Networks, RMNs, you have a value add to placing Mamava pods in places that do not actually take up any more space on the sales floors of a store than is already being occupied with stuff that does support the brand experience or selling anything.Use to be that when digital screens came into the retail world, we had kiosks as wayfinding devices. Then a proliferation of screens emerged in the market where walls were more digital wallpaper crowding the environment with content and, in my opinion adding little to experience, arguably creating a shopping experience with more visual distraction and diminishing the overall experience. Painting the environment with the broad-brush stroke of digital media is often ineffective in capturing and retaining attention and doesn't lead to the positive results we think it does.That said, well considered application of digital media like those found on Mamava pods creates an opportunity to provide messaging to customers that could be more like a public service announcement, like ‘get your flu shot here today,' or a focused marketing piece that invites customers to consider a particular product that they may not have thought of prior to arriving at the store.So, you might ask why this matters to retail designWomen and mothers aren't just your average everyday consumers, they're key decision-makers shaping the social expectations of brands and spaces. Retailers, airports, and workplaces that provide amenities like Mamava pods, family restrooms, or flexible shopping experiences are responding directly to data-driven insights like:Increased dwell time and spending when caregivers feel accommodated.Higher brand loyalty and word-of-mouth among mothers.Positive CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility - and inclusivity signaling which is important for both consumer and employee attraction.If you have recently traveled through an airport, you may have already come upon a Mamava pod or maybe you have seen their “bench” version in a retail store. Fed up with pumping in bathrooms and borrowed spaces—Mamava's co-founders, Sascha Mayer and Christine Dodson, applied their decades of expertise in design and brand strategy to solve a problem that was largely invisible: the lack of lactation spaces in workplaces and public spaces and as a result, the Mamava pod was born.Tying together the Mamava pod, and its various incarnations, and retail media needed some savvy about how to create an effective in-store media application that wouldn't end up as just another screen in an already overwhelming environment.Enter Dina Townsend.As Chief Sales Officer at Mamava, Dina leads the Sales Organization with energy, optimism, and a genuine passion for building connections. She is rooted in the belief that strong business acumen and a meaningful mission like the Mamava brand platform can be seamlessly intertwined. After a purpose-driven career pivot from the world of Digital Signage Technology to Mamava, Dina channels her expertise into propelling sales for this mission-centric company. ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon.  The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production is by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

Décoration, design, création, savoir-faire, ces mots vous parlent ? Alors vous êtes au bon endroit ! Bienvenue dans STYLé, l'émission de DECODEUR dans laquelle une personnalité qui n'est pas forcément du monde de la déco, nous parle de ses goûts et de son intérieur. Ensemble on se balade pièce par pièce pour parler de sa déco... et de sa vie...Aujourd'hui je suis ravie d'échanger avec Claire Mougenot Lesne qui est entrepreneure et consultante, mais ce serait bien trop simple de la résumer à ces 2 mots. Claire a lancé il y a 10 ans Luz Collection, qui était l'une des premières marques de maillot de bain à la fois sexy et élégant (vous savez ces grands décolletés plongeant) et qui est devenue aujourd'hui une marque de sport écoresponsable et engagée. En parallèle de Luz, via son histoire personnelle aussi, elle a trouvé sa mission de vie comme elle dit, qui est de connecter les femmes, de créer du lien, de les faire rayonner, elle a donc crée MUSE SOCIETY, des cercles de femmes et LM Consulting, des programmes d'accompagnement. Elle va nous expliquer bcp mieux tout cela dans qqs minutes. En 2025 Claire fait partie des 40 femmes Forbes à suivre, ce qui prouve une carrière et un charisme indéniable. Elle prend souvent la parole mais jamais pour parler déco alors j'ai eu envie de l'amener sur ce terrain là et discuter avec elle tout en imaginant son intérieur, elle pour qui l'intérieur des femmes doit tant être chouchouté…Si ce podcast vous plait n'hésitez pas 

For decades, David Kelley has helped people unlock their creativity. A pioneer of design, he founded the Stanford d.school as a place for creative, cross-disciplinary problem solving. He reflects on the journey that shaped his belief that everyone has the capacity to be creative and his Brief But Spectacular take on creativity and design. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Over the last few years, I've worked a lot with various customers on finding better ways to build database software, often using the principles of DevOps to drive the change. A lot of managers and leads want to see a smoother process to help their teams become more efficient. DBAs often want less overhead and friction in the process, while developers just want to deliver code. In many cases, however, what lots of management wants is speed, and they're looking for ways to increase their current speed and deliver more software. Their current rate of development might be quick enough if you can reduce your bottlenecks. Making communication easier, limiting the slowdowns from handoffs, and reducing the risk of mistakes are everyone's goals. However. Read the rest of Being Mindful of Design Time

Evento no Rio de Janeiro antecedeu abertura da COP30, em Belém; encontro da Rede de Moda e Estilo de Vida das Nações Unidas juntou indústria criativa, representantes internacionais e legisladores sobre design, moda e ação climática.

I am back from the FTT Fintech Festival, hosted by VC Innovations and taking place in London. I was hosting a panel on attracting the next generation of customers to mutuals, which are member-owned financial institutions offering different types of services and products. I was lucky enough to have a great group of panelists, and it was a great event over two days. To say that I learned a lot would be an understatement. The event was full of really engaging conversations and panels around a host of topics in the intersection of finance and technology. Since I'm not a finance professional, I wasn't sure how I would integrate into the event and conversations with people there. Plus it was the British and Irish financial systems that were being discussed, which I know basically nothing about. However, despite these important and obvious differences between my knowledge and the knowledge of other attendees, there was enough in common to make conversations pretty easy.The main thing we had in common was that we were all interested in creating experiences of all kinds. There were conversations around customer, user, employee, and digital experiences. There was also mention of frictionless financial experiences, security experiences, and experience-driven identity. It was pretty easy to find the common ground since everything was about experience research and design at some level. Those in industry were interested to hear what us in academia were doing around experience design teaching. Another theme was the impact of artificial intelligence as an element of fintech. Amongst all the conversations of AI was the question of whether or not a “digital first” strategy makes sense for customers seeking financial services. It was clear that people in general, and some specific populations, want to experience the authentic touch of a human being in their interactions. This led to some discussion about what to do with the bank branch. If we are moving to a digital first strategy, then why have branches? At the same time, people want to have the convenience of digital. What if we could have both? The warm touch of a human being at a branch along with the convenience of digital. Enter my guest today on Experience by Design, Victor Cho. Victor has a long career of digital transformation and now is CEO of Emovid. Emovid's product combines the authenticity of face-to-face conversations with the improved efficiency outcomes of AI through the use of video-based communication. Another element of his work is an emphasis on stakeholder capitalism, and businesses contributing to improving society. We talk about his path to CEO success, and how his interest in his Commodore 64 started it. He describes how his business education and religious upbringing combined to prioritize social responsibility over personal gain. We also talk about how we need to create authentic communication in a tech era. Victor shared updates on Emovid's progress, including their platform launch and plans for a new generative AI imaging solution focused on maintaining authenticity in communications. He highlighted the importance of considering the broader impacts of technology and the need for ethical decision-making in its implementation. This conversation would have been right at home at the FTT Fintech Festival, and it is a perfect time to share the conversation with you. Vincent Cho: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-cho-/Emovid: https://www.emovid.com/

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For decades, David Kelley has helped people unlock their creativity. A pioneer of design, he founded the Stanford d.school as a place for creative, cross-disciplinary problem solving. He reflects on the journey that shaped his belief that everyone has the capacity to be creative and his Brief But Spectacular take on creativity and design. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in the 26.2 betas, including a clever new Edge Light mode and even more Liquid Glass throughout the system. Apple launches Digital IDs in Wallet, and there are questions about the future of the iPhone Air.   And in Happy Hour Plus, we consider if Apple is done for the year, as far as new product launches go. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.  Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by 1Password: For a limited time, get $20 off the easiest way to stay secure online with 1Password. Sponsored by Quince: For the person in your life who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. For free shipping and 365-day returns, go to quince.com/happyhour. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:  Ad-free versions of every episode  Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links macOS 26.2 adds new ‘Edge Light' feature for better video calls iOS 26.2 lets you disable new CarPlay feature in Messages  iOS 26.2 adds a cool Liquid Glass effect to the native Level tool tvOS 26.2 has two new features coming for Apple TV 4K users Apple launches Digital ID feature in Wallet using your passport PowerWash Simulator, more coming to Apple Arcade next month  Apple launches iPhone Pocket: a limited edition designer strap accessory This is what Apple has in store for the future of satellite connectivity on iPhone: report Apple just delayed the iPhone Air 2, report says Report: iPhone Air 2 is delayed until 2027 so Apple can add a second camera to it

BGBBOB is back, and it's been long enough that you might need a reminder. Ten game designers enter the ring, and through the arduous process of one vs one battles, we arrive at our (and not just our, but the) definitive ranked list of ... these particular designers. It's science. Before we fight it out, we talk about Iliad, The Old King's Crown, and Franchise. 03:29 - Iliad 13:56 - The Old King's Crown 34:01 - Franchise 42:04 - BGBBOB: Game designers Get added to the BGB community map at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/map Send us topic ideas at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/topics Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store

We always advise having "many legs under your table." In other words, comic creators should have many sources of revenue. If one is threatened, the others can keep the business aloft. So it's important, from time to time, to check for wobbly legs! What are the sources of comics income that are currently vulnerable?Today's ShowVulnerable legsSusan MacTaggartDesign vs StyleSummaryIn this episode of ComicLab, hosts Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar explore various themes related creativity and the business of comics. The conversation begins with the importance of diversifying income streams for artists. They also delve into concerns about merchandise shipping costs and the future of platforms like Patreon in the age of AI. Next, the hosts reflect on the relationship between style and design in art, and how generational changes will influence the integration of AI into creative fields. The episode wraps up with light-hearted banter and insights into the creative process.TakeawaysComic conventions can be a tricky business venture.Diversifying income streams is crucial for artists.Merchandise shipping costs are a growing concern.The future of platforms like Patreon is uncertain with AI advancements.Style and design are interconnected in art.Generational shifts will influence how AI is integrated into creative fields. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

In this episode, I talk about why communication is one of God's greatest tools for healing and growth, the difference between reacting to pain and responding with purpose, how silence can be sacred, learning each other's language of care and presence, why truth, timing, and tone matter when you're building love rooted in God and more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Answered Prayers Are Often Disguised As Uncomfortable BlessingsApple: https://apple.co/3HTDsjGSpotify: https://bit.ly/3JYc4l7

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Rachel Cunliffe teaches us about transforming a cluttered website into a calm, focused space that serves both you and your readers. Rachel is the founder of Cre8d Design, a web design and development studio that helps creators and businesses build websites that are beautiful, clean, user-friendly, and fast. Cre8d has worked in the space for over two decades, specializing in custom WordPress design, audience experience, and content strategy. At Cre8d, the team partners closely with clients to clarify their goals, organize their content, and create websites that genuinely reflect who they are and that people love to use. Their work blends thoughtful design, modern tech, and a deep respect for the people behind the websites. Over time, even the best food blogs start to feel like overstuffed pantries: too many ingredients, not enough order. Web designer Rachel Cunliffe joins us to explain how to know when it's time for a redesign and how to approach it with clarity, calm, and intention. She breaks down the process of simplifying your site, creating a distraction-free reader experience, and reclaiming the joy in your digital space. This is your invitation to pause, tidy up, and let your creativity breathe again. Key points discussed include: Trust your gut: If your site feels messy, your readers feel it too. Design for calm: People crave clarity, not chaos - keep it simple and focused. Your website is your pantry: Take everything out, organize what matters, toss what's expired. Pop-ups aren't the enemy, but timing matters: Be intentional about when and where you use them. Write like a human again: Authentic stories connect faster than optimized fluff. Your brand should evolve: Outdated design can quietly hold you back. Simplify the tech: A site that's easy to update keeps you consistent and confident. Distraction-free = trust: The cleaner the experience, the stronger the connection. Connect with Rachel Cunliffe Website | Instagram

In this episode, discover how to optimize your Amazon listings this holiday season, and our guest shares her FILTER framework and why the human touch still beats AI in driving conversions.   Unlock the secrets of e-commerce success this holiday season by mastering the art of Amazon listing optimization with Karyn Thomas, our seasoned guest with a knack for turning Amazon product pages into sales powerhouses. Journey through her inspiring transition from a marketing professional to a listing optimization guru, and discover the innovative FILTR framework that transforms ordinary product listings into irresistible offers. This episode offers a ton of strategies and insights that have propelled Karyn to the forefront of the e-commerce world, setting up your listings for stellar conversion rates and category rankings.   Dive deep into the FILTER framework, where each element, plays a pivotal role in capturing the attention and hearts of customers. Harness the power of "why" from Simon Sinek's philosophy to engage shoppers on an emotional level, and learn practical ways to apply these concepts to your listings. Karyn also unveils the critical importance of visuals in product listings, exploring the use of advanced AI tools to enhance image analysis and storytelling that resonates with your target demographic.   As the digital landscape evolves, so must your strategies. Explore the latest trends in video content and AI integration for Amazon and beyond. Karyn discusses the growing potential of platforms like TikTok Shop and shares insights on maintaining a human touch amidst technological advancements. This conversation is packed with actionable tips to optimize your listings continuously, ensuring they remain competitive and compelling. Join us and embrace the exciting future of e-commerce with confidence and creativity.   In episode 473 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Karyn discuss: 00:00 - Listing Optimization Strategies for Amazon Sales 10:08 - Key Factors in Amazon Sales Success 11:28 - Listing Optimization Framework 18:17 - The Power of Storytelling in Sales 22:21 - Optimizing Amazon Listings With Images 29:01 - Amazon Listing Optimization Strategies 32:09 - Video Creation for Advertising and Listings 35:30 - Differentiating Product Positioning for Listings 41:20 - Effective Amazon Listing Design Strategies 45:26 - Importance of Design in Amazon Sales 47:37 - Human Touch in E-Commerce 55:50 - Human Touch in AI Marketing

An update with a bit of big news: we found, made a winning offer on a house in Cleveland, Ohio! When I decided to relaunch the show, I knew it was going to be a rollercoaster-like adventure, with possible delays, ups, downs, and time spent waiting. Thank you for your patience while we move our lives across state lines. Once the dust settles, things are shaping up to bring you new stories, experiments, and voices, from Cleveland, from Ohio, and from around the world. And if you have ideas for what we should tackle first, I'd love to hear from you. Send me an email: show@thepermaculturepodcast.com or visit thepermaculturepodcast.com, click on contact, and send me a message there. Until the next time, spend each day exploring, enjoying, and building your local community, while taking care of Earth, your self, and each other.

Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shippingYour surroundings can either calm your body or keep it in constant overdrive. In this episode, HGTV designer Sabrina Soto shares how the way we organize, decorate, and even rest inside our homes directly affects the nervous system and thyroid health.Sabrina opens up about her own turning point, from a safe but unfulfilling career to creating a life and home designed with intention, and how that same mindset applies to healing. You'll hear how clutter impacts cortisol, why your bedroom setup matters more than you think, and how small, thoughtful changes can bring more calm, clarity, and energy back into your day.This conversation blends design and wellness in a way that feels deeply practical. From simple systems that make life lighter to letting go of energy leaks that drain you, Sabrina shows how creating supportive spaces is one of the most overlooked forms of healing with Hashimoto's.For full show notes, please see:https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/design-home-support-thyroid-hashimotos-sabrina-soto/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping For more information about everything Hashimoto's please visit InnaTopiler.comIf you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto's, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto's, please check out Inna's 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don't yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna's next free training atInnaTopiler.com/zoomcall

Unlocking Sustainable Growth for Service-Based Businesses: Insights from Michael WalshIn this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Michael Walsh, President and Founder of Walsh Business Growth Institute. Michael shares insights from over 30 years of helping service-based businesses scale successfully while keeping their people, purpose, and processes aligned. The discussion explores the stages where businesses typically plateau, the impact of AI and generational shifts, and how leaders can empower their teams to drive sustainable growth.Building People-First Growth SystemsMichael explains that most service-based companies hit growth ceilings around $2M, $5M, $10M, and $20M in revenue — not because of lack of opportunity, but because their structures can't keep up. As businesses scale, leaders often tighten control, adding more rules and oversight. Instead, sustainable growth requires empowerment — giving talented teams autonomy, clarity, and purpose.He emphasizes that today's workforce, especially Millennials and Gen Z, values trust, flexibility, and inclusion. Leaders must evolve from top-down management to coaching, mentorship, and development. Post-pandemic realities and rapid AI adoption have further transformed how businesses operate, making adaptability and people-first systems non-negotiable.Drawing from his new book, Freedom by Design, Michael outlines four behavioral pillars of successful growth: understanding individual strengths, building complementary teams, fostering supportive environments, and maintaining flexible structures. His approach helps leaders break through plateaus and rediscover the joy of business ownership by creating alignment between people, purpose, and performance.About Michael WalshMichael Walsh is the President and Founder of Walsh Business Growth Institute and author of Freedom by Design: The Established Business Owner's Guide to Grow, Make an Impact, and Find the Joy Again. With three decades of experience advising service-based organizations, Michael helps leaders navigate growth plateaus, empower their teams, and build businesses that thrive without burning out.About Walsh Business Growth InstituteThe Walsh Business Growth Institute helps established service-based companies overcome growth barriers through strengths-based strategy, leadership development, and structural optimization. Their customized programs empower business owners to scale intentionally, improve team performance, and create long-term operational freedom. Learn more at walshbusinessgrowth.com.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeWalsh Business Growth Institute WebsiteMichael Walsh LinkedIn ProfileKey Episode HighlightsThe four common growth plateaus service-based businesses faceWhy structure, not opportunity, limits growthHow generational shifts and AI are reshaping leadership and teamworkThe power of people-first systems and strengths-based leadershipPractical strategies for building sustainable, empowering business structuresConclusionMichael Walsh reminds leaders that growth is not about working harder — it's about working smarter, with empowered people and adaptive systems. By understanding what truly drives your team, embracing flexibility, and leading with purpose, service-based business owners can scale sustainably while rediscovering fulfillment and joy in...

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    I'm thrilled to welcome Phil Gilbert to the show today. He is IBM's former General Manager of Design, where he helped transform one of the most traditional companies in the world into a global design thinking powerhouse. In his new book, Irresistible Change, he pulls back the curtain on how he did it.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…leaders and innovators who want to spark meaningful change in their organizations. If you're trying to turn great ideas into action and scale creativity across teams, this episode will challenge how you think about transformation.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE…change is inevitable but how you lead it determines whether your organization thrives or stalls. Phil shares how he helped one of the most traditional companies in the world reinvent itself from the inside out. In this conversation, Phil explains how to build a culture that listens instead of dictates, why mandates fail, and how "every day is a prototype" when you're leading transformation.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Transformation succeeds when it's treated like a product, not a mandate. Sustainable change starts with small, willing teams that create momentum. Design thinking isn't about becoming a designer, it's about empathy and experimentation. Culture drives outcomes more than any single tool or technology. Every day and every idea is a prototype for what's next.   WHAT I LOVE MOST…Phil's reminder that meaningful change doesn't come from top-down directives. It comes from people who are empowered to experiment, collaborate, and learn.    Running Time: 28:23   Subscribe on iTunes     Find Tiffani Online: LinkedIn Facebook X    Find Phil Online: LinkedIn Website   Phil's Book: Irresistible Change: A Blueprint for Earning Buy-In and Breakout Success

Why do some places make us want to stay forever while others repel us? In honor of Member Week, we're bringing back a great episode with architect Will McCollum. He explores the timeless principles of urbanism, why we need to democratize that knowledge again, and how understanding cities helps us understand what it means to be human. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES It's Member Week at Strong Towns! Join the movement today. Local Recommendations: Piedmont Park Bold Monk Brewing The Works Food Hall Citymakers Collective (Website) Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

In this episode, John Wilson and co-host Jack Carr unpack one of the biggest transitions in home service — going from owner to operator. What does it really take to scale beyond yourself? We dive deep into building layers of leadership, knowing when to delegate, hiring vs. promoting internally, and what the first real leadership hire should look like. From service managers and field supers to accountability systems and EOS, this one's for owners ready to break through bottlenecks and build real organizational depth.You'll hear real playbooks from $1M to $40M+ companies—how John and Jack each handled growth bottlenecks, where they stumbled, and what they'd do differently.What You'll LearnBottlenecks by Design: How to identify when you've outgrown your org chart. First Leaders: The real tipping point for adding service managers, CSRs, and field supers. Hiring vs. Promoting: When internal leadership makes sense—and when it doesn't. Accountability That Sticks: How to keep KPIs and culture aligned as you scale. Delegation Done Right: The tasks owners should've offloaded yesterday. Revenue-Focused Management: Why your first manager should drive numbers, not just tech skill.

Patrick McKenzie (patio11) reads his essay on title insurance, a service designed to never be performed with a "laughably low" 5% loss ratio compared to 50-80% for almost all types of insurance. The typical American moves every seven to eight years, paying a $500 annual tax for basically no good or service. This is due to a quirk about how America records real estate ownership: it mostly doesn't. Confused? Welcome to the joyous anarchy that is American real estate.–Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/the-4-000-insurance-policy-designed-to-never-pay-out/–Sponsor: Framer is a design and publishing platform that collapses the toolchain between wireframes and production-ready websites. Design, iterate, and publish in one workspace. Start free at framer.com/design with code COMPLEXSYSTEMS for a free month of Framer Pro.–Links:Bits about Money, Working title (insurance) https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/working-title-insurance/–Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:59) What is "title," anyway?(02:48) Distributed versus centralized database design in property rights(04:50) A quick digression for privacy-minded buyers(08:21) High confidence and complete confidence are different(11:28) Title insurance and title searches(14:33) One very quirky risk transfer and a statistical artifact(19:14) How title insurance is sold(20:03) Sponsor: Framer(21:34) How title insurance is sold (cont'd)(23:36) Is there anything to be done here?(25:47) Potential innovations in title insurance

Featured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topSupport us - become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/crosstocrown.org@DougGoodin

Are you struggling to get your team focused and aligned, but are left wondering why the results aren't what they should be? In this episode, we delve into how simply being fully present as a leader can transform your team, decision-making, and business outcomes. You'll learn why presence is the secret weapon behind high-performing teams; how your mindset as a leader shapes focus, collaboration, and results; and simple strategies to show up fully without burning out. If you're looking for a leadership approach that drives clarity, accountability, and measurable growth, this episode is your roadmap. Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential production. Show Highlights:Dr. Sabrina's eye-opening realizations about mindset and being fully presentFear causes us to operate with a scarcity mindset.We MUST celebrate our wins and successes!Tuning into what I need right now and learning to be my biggest advocateIntentionality in being fully present daily, with yourself and othersChasing peace instead of the next goalWhat are we modeling for our children?Being fully present to get results from your team membersChasing goals vs. enjoying and savoring what has been accomplished (Setting aside time for rest is essential!)Do you need a constant reminder to be fully present? DM Dr. Sabrina on social media and ask for your “Work supports life, not the other way around” stickers. The power of being fully present begins with managing your time. Find clarity and learn to focus on your $10,000 an hour activities with our free resource, the Chart of $10,000 An Hour Activities.Dr. Sabrina's gold nugget about being fully present: “Live with no regrets. Regret-proof your life.”Resources:Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today! Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group. Mentioned in this episode:Jumpstart Your Business!Spending too much time working and not paying yourself enough? In 30 days, you could reclaim 10 hours a week and finally enjoy weekends — while your business runs well without you. Click here to join us for the final Better Business Better Life Jumpstart of the year happening Dec. 3 and 4th. https://www.tapthepotential.com/jumpstart

In Episode 130, James and Gary cover the basics of loudspeaker design. Loudspeakers can be a weak link in sound systems, with the hosts presenting language it's important to know when choosing loudspeakers as well as guidance on placing them in the right location joined by a quick overview of how to tune them, and more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.Check out James Attaway's worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast.Co-host James Attaway is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from James on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer's rep for more than 35 years.

In this conversation, Kevin Bayuk shares what inspired them to create the Next Economy MBA program, who it's for, and what the curriculum covers. We talk about the shortcomings of the existing MBA programs and the need for one that goes beyond basic ESG frameworks. Bayuk talks about how they've used participant feedback to continuously evolve the program, and how their alumni continue to stay engaged after graduating. We then talk about the Next Economy MBA book, which serves a nice introduction to topics in the program, the other technical assistance Lift Economy provides, and what new offerings are on the horizon. Kevin wraps up by sharing his vision of a better world.Takeaways:Lyft economy's mission to transform the very nature of the business as usual economy to an economy that works for the benefit of all life.The lack of options available for learning about impact business models beyond basic ESG frameworks.How the Next Economy MBA program was collaboratively developed.The ways in which the program has evolved over the years.Why they decided to write the Next Economy MBA book, and how it related to the program itself.Who tends to go through the MBA program, why, and where it leads them.The other technical assistance programs Lift Economy offers.Kevin's involvement in the Urban Permaculture Institute.Simplifying life can help you focus on what truly matters.Science fiction can inspire new ideas and perspectives.A world with no one left out is a worthy goal.Passion can drive meaningful change in society.Sound bites:“We got started by listening to what our stakeholders were interested in.”“Do it in ways that are distinct from the structures and patterns and norms of the exploitation-oriented, business-as-usual economy.”"It's an evolving service or product that continues to change every cohort based on participant feedback.”“We're now at about 800 people who have enrolled and participated in the training.”“It's really been kind of electrifying just to seeing the types of collaborations that can emerge.”“The book is a good way to get introduced to the core concepts.”"Explore the imagination landscape."“What would a world look like that works for everybody with no one left out.”“Try and simplify your life to make your needs as simple as possible to meet and then just stick with it.”“How do we orient our life design to reduce our costs of living and live more authentically in alignment with our values.”Links:Kevin Bayuk on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbayuk/Lift Economy - https://www.lifteconomy.com/Lift Economy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifteconomy/Lift Economy on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LIFTEconomy/Lift Economy on X - https://x.com/lifteconomyLift Economy on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5D6TM2pOWwGNcxA-ucd-EgThe Next Economy MBA - https://go.lifteconomy.com/nextmbaBook: The Next Economy MBA - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-next-economy-mba-redesigning-business-for-the-benefit-of-all-life-erin-axelrod/028990c9a162693fPodcast: Next Economy Now - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-economy-now-for-the-benefit-of-all-life/id1074584017See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gamma co-founder and CEO Grant Lee and lead series A investor Vas Natarajan of Accel are building one of the fastest-growing creative-tools startups in tech. With 70 million users, 100M ARR and just 50 employees, Gamma has become the “anti-PowerPoint”—a visual communication platform for the AI generation.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Summary Struggling to stand out on Etsy? Discover how Nancy Badillo, a digital marketing expert with over 15 years of experience, turned her setbacks into a thriving Etsy business. In this episode, Nancy breaks down the exact market research and keyword strategies that help sellers find profitable niches, boost visibility, and increase their average order value. Learn how to create irresistible digital products, enhance user experience, and use personalization and bundles to drive more sales. If you want to master Etsy trends and grow your shop with proven techniques, this episode is your roadmap to success.

How to Design a Family First Life - Before Kids (w/ Chandler Bolt — Founder of selfpublishing.com) How high-achieving newly married men design a family-first life before kids arrive. Chandler shares the blueprint he and his wife are implementing now: build the village, align your circles (work, friends, faith), and create a home that becomes the hub for family and community. He explores identity shifts, integrating ambition with family values, and the big question entrepreneurs ask: How do I build a great business without sacrificing a great family? You'll learn: • The Pre-Kids Family Blueprint: how to architect life around marriage & future kids • Why integration beats balance — combining work, community & family in one place • How to design a "home as hub" — the modern village model • Smart moves now: church, neighborhood, office, travel and future homeschooling • The truth about kids + ambition (and the fears most founders won't admit) • How blue-collar grit shaped Chandler — and how to pass it on without hardship • The "We're rich. You're not." mindset for raising grounded kids • Why legacy assets like books & family videos matter long-term If you want to build a thriving business and a thriving future family — this is your playbook. Special link: selfpublishing.com/frontrow Chandler's team has helped 7,000+ authors create books that transform their families and careers. _________________________________

Send us a textToday on Strong By Design, we're joined by Ben Velazquez, an award-winning strength and conditioning coach and one of the nation's top experts in concussion recovery and corrective movement. As the founder of Grey Matters Sports Group, Ben has worked with elite athletes from the MLB, NFL, and NHL — including legends like Mariano Rivera and Connor McDavid — helping them recover from injuries, correct imbalances, and extend their careers.In this episode, Ben shares the science behind his five-tier concussion recovery system, reveals the most common movement imbalances that lead to injury, and explains how small corrections can create major performance breakthroughs. He also discusses what separates good athletes from great ones and why understanding the brain-body connection is essential for true athletic longevity.If you want to move better, stay injury-free, and perform at your best for years to come, you will not want to miss this conversation. Learn more about Ben's work at benvelazquez.com Time Stamps01:02 – Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' podcast02:42 – Join Coach Chris along with our special guest Ben Velazquez04:00 – Sharing memories with their old friend & mentor Ben Prentiss07:42 – Ben's memorable success from working with a pro athlete11:47 – What inspired a career as a strength coach & movement specialist?17:55 – What your body needs before getting stronger 23:53 – Comparing force production: Pro football vs Pro hockey 24:05 – #1 issue Ben sees with older high-level athletes 27:14 – Strength blueprint: Steps before targeting a body part 29:51 – Sharing insights about various elite athletes 45:24 – How teams and athletes often misjudge concussions or injuries 51:27 – Key factors to perform at your highest level 55:20 – What causes early retirement among athletes? 1:00:27 – Spotting and addressing concussions early in Youth sports 1:06:02 – The importance of combining postural and movement training 1:08:38 – Stay connected beyond the episode with Ben Velazquez 1:09:42 – Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast  Resources:BenVelazquez.com Connect with Ben:Instagram Connect with Chris:InstagramSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com