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What if there was a third option between grinding it out in corporate life and chasing extreme early retirement? What if you could work less, be more present with your family, and still feel confident about your financial future? In today's episode, I join Paula Pant on her top-ranked podcast, Afford Anything, to talk about the middle ground between traditional employment and full FIRE. We dive into Coast FIRE, part-time work, and what it really takes to own your time while raising kids. I share how my wife and I structured our lives to both work part time, stay involved with our kids, and still build long term wealth without burning out. This conversation is part of our Best of MKM series and was originally recorded live at FinCon in Portland. Paula and I walk through my 10-step framework for owning your time, including how to reduce financial anxiety, eliminate debt, invest with intention, and design a three-day work week that supports your family and your health. We also talk candidly about parenting, identity, lifestyle tradeoffs, and how to model a life of freedom and generosity for your kids. If you are tired of living for the weekend and want a realistic path to more time freedom, this conversation will open your eyes to what is possible. CHAPTERS

About fifteen years ago, I gave up the conversation around balance entirely. The word I use instead is integration, and in this holiday episode I share why that shift transforms how entrepreneurs experience everything from year-end deal closings to family obligations. In this holiday episode of the DealQuest Podcast, I share reflections on 2025, point to must-listen episodes, preview what's coming in 2026, and break down the integration mindset that has shaped my approach to business and life. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: In this episode, you'll discover why the balance conversation creates unnecessary stress, the four episodes from 2025 worth revisiting, what's coming in January with my partner Brian Meegan, how designing where you live and which clients you take on become integration decisions, why great mergers have integration at their core while failed ones have integration problems, and how clarity creates filters for better decisions. MY INTEGRATION JOURNEY: Balance frames everything as separate competing demands pulling in different directions. Integration creates a lens where choices support multiple priorities simultaneously. Living in Marina del Rey serves integration. Fifteen minutes from LAX. Secure building. Walking my dog along the promenade during breaks. Cold brew moments on the patio before M&A negotiations. Every choice reduces friction. EPISODES WORTH REVISITING: Dave Hersh on Episode 381 delivered one of my favorite interviews ever, sharing hard truths about post-exit challenges through his inner board meeting framework. Bob Bush on Episode 377 told his remarkable journey from East St. Louis to founding Mutombo Coffee with the late Dikembe Mutombo. Jodi Hume on Episode 366 helps founders avoid the regrets that plague up to 85% of entrepreneurs after exits. Hikari Senju on Episode 354 offered a different lens on building AI companies through strategic bootstrapping. WHAT'S COMING IN 2026: January kicks off with my partner Brian Meegan joining to discuss what we're seeing in the deal landscape. Special series are planned diving deep into specific industries similar to our RIA aggregator coverage. KEY INSIGHTS: The great mergers and acquisitions have integration at their core. The ones that fail typically have integration problems. Choosing podcasting over a weekly column reflects integration thinking. This format feels like an extension of who I am rather than an obligation. When you have clarity about what integrates in your life, it creates a filter for decisions, just like whiteboarding sessions create filters for M&A clients. Perfect for entrepreneurs feeling pulled in too many directions, business owners heading into year-end closings, and dealmakers who want to understand how integration principles apply to M&A success. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/holiday2025 FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps [00:00] - Introduction: Holiday wishes to the DealQuest community [02:00] - Episode recommendations: Four must-listen conversations from 2025 [04:00] - Dave Hersh Episode 381: Psychology behind successful exits "[05:00] - Bob Bush Episode 377: Global dealmaking and Mutombo Coffee [06:00] - Jodi Hume Episode 366: Avoiding post-exit regret [06:30] - Hikari Senju Episode 354: Strategic bootstrapping for AI companies [07:00] - What's coming in 2026 with Brian Meegan [09:00] - The integration versus balance conversation [11:00] - Designing life for integration: Marina del Rey example [14:00] - Integration in deals: Why great M&A has integration at its core [15:00] - Clarity as a filter for decisions [15:30] - Closing thoughts and gratitude Host Bio:Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker with more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. He is the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast and managing partner of Kupfer PLLC. Show Description: Do you want your business to grow faster? The DealQuest Podcast reveals how successful entrepreneurs use strategic deals to accelerate growth. From mergers and acquisitions to capital raising, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, this show covers the full spectrum of deal-driven growth strategies. Related Episodes: Episode 381 - Dave Hersh: The Psychology Behind Successful Exits Episode 377 - Bob Bush: From East St. Louis to Global Dealmaking and Mutombo Coffee Episode 366 - Jodi Hume: Founder Regret, Exit Clarity and What Money Can't Buy Episode 354 - Hikari Senju: Building AI-Powered Companies Through Strategic Bootstrapping Episode 328 - Richard Manders: Scale Business Growth and Personal Freedom Episode 323 - Holiday Solocast: Taking Stock and Completing the Year Social Media Follow DealQuest Podcast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ Website: https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Keywords/Tags: holiday solocast, integration versus balance, work life integration, best podcast episodes 2025, dealquest podcast, Corey Kupfer, M&A insights, post-exit challenges, deal-driven growth, Brian Meegan, 2026 preview

Amanda Watts helps service professionals stop doing the work and start advising around it. Through her company, The Business Advisor Academy, she helps advisors, consultants, accountants, and CFOs escape the time-for-money trap and build lean, profitable, and scalable businesses. Her approach turns expertise into structured, high-value offers that attract premium clients, command premium prices, and create the freedom to focus on strategy and growth. With her Scalable Six™ framework, Amanda teaches clients to design businesses built for freedom, not just revenue. Her 500:200:10 model — £500K in revenue, £200K take-home, and 10 hours per week of client delivery — proves that success comes from systems, not stress. Every element — from positioning and pricing to promotion — works together like a finely tuned engine to maximize profit and independence. Amanda is also the host of The Business Advisor Podcast and author of the forthcoming book Built for Freedom, sharing stories and strategies from entrepreneurs who've designed businesses that serve their lives — not the other way around. During the show we discuss: The inspiration behind helping service professionals shift from doing the work to advising on it. The philosophy behind building a business that's truly Built for Freedom. Turning expertise into structured, high-value, scalable offers. How the Scalable Six™ framework creates freedom-first businesses. Defining ideal positioning that connects emotionally and commands premium pricing. Why positioning and pricing are critical in crowded markets—and where most get it wrong. Productizing and packaging expertise for repeatable, scalable success. Leveraging intellectual property to create long-term impact and authority. Designing a business that serves your life—not the other way around. Resources: https://amandacwatts.com/  businessadvisoracademy.com

This closing episode of 2025 marks a powerful transition as the podcast officially shifts from Sustainable Coaching to Confidently Unstoppable. I'm reflecting on a year of deep growth, retiring early, relocating to Florida, stepping into financial freedom, and realigning my purpose around helping you grow both personally and professionally. You'll hear my honest reflections on success, taking intentional pauses, navigating change, and why this name shift represents a bold commitment to helping women believe in themselves at the highest level. I'm also sharing what's ahead for 2026: going deeper into mindset, performance, leadership, discipline, and financial clarity because it's rarely a lack of information that holds people back. It's self-doubt, past conditioning, and fear of being seen. My mission moving forward is to help you become confidently unstoppable so you can build wealth, design your own version of freedom, and live a life that truly reflects your purpose. In this episode, you'll reflect on questions like: What would change in your life if you fully believed you were capable and acted like it daily? How would your money, mindset, and identity shift if you no longer shrank yourself? What version of “freedom” are you truly working toward and what's been holding you back? Join the Community | | LinkedIn 

Coach JK McLeod closes out the year with Melissa's annual return to the podcast, using her one-word theme and “__ for __” (ie "25 in 2025") list as a way to reflect, reset, and move forward without the usual New Year pressure. Melissa's perspective on 2025 pushes back on the idea that a new year requires a clean slate, and instead explores the value of revisiting what was left unfinished with intention rather than guilt.Listen in as JK and Melissa break down an approach built on intentional flexibility: using a theme to guide decisions, leaving blank space for what you can't plan, and balancing responsibilities with things that bring energy and connection.The episode also includes a discussion on attention, screen time, movement, and simple daily anchors that quietly shape a year. If you're open to a different take on planning your year, this episode is for you.Previous yearly theme episodes with Melissa:Ep 118: Words of intentionEp 194: Designing your year & the lessons learned along the wayLink to planning tools mentioned in episode:https://gretchenrubin.com/design-your-year/-----Instagram: @coachJKmcleodEmail: JK@jkmcleod.com

For the last Talk Circuit session, Darren shares a panel discussion from the 2020 Tech Circus Global Experience Summit. Darren Hood and 4 others, including 3 UX team members from Google and the VP of Research at Hopelab, discuss design approaches to support our users' well-being.REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

In this episode of The Dream Architect Life, Brian Sweet sits down with Scott Danner, a longtime industry friend, author, coach, and Executive Vice President, Head of Legacy, at Steward Partners, for a real conversation about dreaming bigger, staying grounded, and building a life you actually want to live. Scott shares how growing up without “extras” shaped his drive, how he moved from building a financial advisory practice to building a multi-state enterprise, and why the real win is designing a life aligned with your values. Along the way, he breaks down his LIFE model (Love, Impact, Faith, Energy), the “cheat code” habits he leans on daily, and why action is often the fastest way through fear. The conversation also touches on legacy, fatherhood, perspective, and a simple but powerful question: what would you regret not doing if time ran out sooner than you expected? Scott discusses: How thinking big starts with confidence, then grows into serving others The LIFE model (Love, Impact, Faith, Energy) and how it shapes decisions Why action and momentum can break the grip of fear Daily practices that keep him steady when routines get disrupted Books that shaped his perspective, including Think and Grow Rich, Man's Search for Meaning, and Inner Excellence And more Resources: Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl Inner Excellence, Jim Murphy Connect With Scott Danner: scottdanner.com Podcast: The High Performance Life Podcast LinkedIn: Scott Danner Connect With Sweet Financial Partners: 1 (507) 235-5587 meetingwithsweet.com Sweet Financial LinkedIn: Bryan Sweet Facebook: Sweet Financial Partners Get our book, “Dream Architecture,” here About Our Guest: Scott Danner is the Executive Vice President, Head of Legacy, at Steward Partners. Outside of his traditional financial advising role of 23 years, Scott W. Danner is the Executive Vice President of Steward Partners and Head of Legacy, the firm's M&A division. He leads all M&A strategy for Steward Partners, oversees the Legacy division and its teams, and contributes to major firm initiatives and strategic growth efforts. After building Freedom Street Partners into a thriving firm, he led its merger with Steward Partners in 2023, bringing his expertise in M&A, succession planning, and business development to the forefront. A recognized leader in financial services, Scott has helped scale firms, navigate transitions, and drive industry-leading expansion. Previously, as CEO of Freedom Street Partners, he grew the firm to seven states, overseeing 40 advisors managing nearly $3.5 billion in assets under advisement.  His impact has earned him as a finalist to the ThinkAdvisor's Luminaries Individual Award for RIA M&A Leader of the Year (RIAs: Less Than $10 Billion AUM/AUA), recognition on InvestmentNews' 2024 “Hot List”, and inclusion on the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list (2021, 2022, 2023). Scott's track record includes successfully building a $25M+ revenue business with over 100 employees, selling it at peak valuation, and establishing himself as a leading consultant in M&A for financial advisory firms. He is frequently sought after for industry insights and media interviews. The opinions voiced in The Dream Architect Life Podcast with Bryan Sweet are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on the show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors.

As the year ends, take a moment to pause and reflect. Instead of chasing resolutions, what if you designed a year that feels truly wealthy — rich in meaning, freedom, and joy? In this episode, learn how to align your money, time, and energy with what matters most, set financial intentions instead of goals, and take small, intentional steps toward your ideal life.In this episode, you'll learn:·         How to reflect on what worked and what didn't this past year·         Why acknowledging your wins builds confidence and clarity·         How to define what a truly wealthy year means to you·         The difference between a financial goal and a financial intention·         How to use money as a tool to create more freedom and purpose·         Simple, sustainable steps to start living your vision nowPlease subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakes If you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbook Dr. Elisa Chiang is a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching . You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChiang https://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMD Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mind...

Happy New Year for 2026 from Peter and Mark at the CX Files podcast. We asked our listeners to send some thoughts about 2025 and the year ahead... If you listen to this episode you will hear messages from the Netherlands, Philippines, UK, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and Brazil... that's North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia all covered! Contributors listed in the order they feature on the podcast: Leo Ooms https://www.linkedin.com/in/leoooms/ Nathan Muniz https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdcoutsourcing/ Lian Rowlands https://www.linkedin.com/in/lian-rowlands-a26119/ Rod Jones https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodjonessouthafrica/ Paul O'Hara https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauloharateleperformance/ Michael Gray https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgray7/ Anna Bessarabova https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-bessarabova/ Michael Clark https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelclarkcx/ Mike Ortegon https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeortegon/ Stephen Loynd https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenloynd/ David Neale https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-neale-08b80011b/ Peter Ryan https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ryan-montreal/ Mark Hillary https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhillary/ ---- "All I Want for CX-mas (Is the Future)" Composed by Mark Hillary with Suno Verse 1 Snow's falling on the dashboards, Year-end reports are due, Another season of predictions, But nobody knows what's true. From São Paulo to Montreal, Different skies, same screen, Two voices cut through the noise, Talking 'bout what CX means. Pre-Chorus The year's been long, the change came fast, AI hype, then lessons learned, But now we're looking forward, To the value still to be earned. Chorus All I want for CX-mas is the future, Not the buzzwords, not the fear, Just better service, smarter choices, And a little more trust next year. From every brand to every customer, Let's build it human, let's build it right, All I want for CX-mas is the future, And the CX Files on a Wednesday night. Verse 2 Agents, bots, and blended teams, Journeys changing shape, Less about the tech itself, More about escape From broken processes, From friction no one sees, Designing moments that feel simple, Even when the systems aren't easy. Pre-Chorus We've learned that scale needs patience, And strategy beats speed, The future's not autonomous, Unless it serves a real human need. Chorus All I want for CX-mas is the future, Not another pilot that won't land, Just outcomes, empathy, and clarity, Finally working hand in hand. From every continent and culture, One community, one shared view, All I want for CX-mas is the future, And the CX Files guiding us through. Bridge From São Paulo sunshine, To Montreal snow, Two hosts, one question: "Where do we go?" Analysts, founders, leaders, friends, Four hundred stories, and still it never ends. No silver bullets, no easy claim, Just better questions changing the game. Final Chorus All I want for CX-mas is the future, Designed with care, not just code, Where trust is built in every interaction, And experience carries the load. So here's to 2026 and beyond, To curiosity, courage, and insight, All we want for CX-mas is the future, And the CX Files lighting the way each night. Outro So press play, pour a drink, Let the old year fade from view, The future of CX is being written— And it starts with me and you.

In this episode of Maximize Your Hunt, host Jon Teater discusses various strategies for managing hunting properties, including the sale of chestnut trees, property design, and the importance of minimizing human intrusion. Guest Perry Battin is now supporting Whitetail Landscapes as a consultant and shares insights from his experience in the Midwest and Drury Outdoors, emphasizing the significance of understanding deer behavior and the role of data collection through trail cameras. The conversation also covers scent management and preparation for hunting, highlighting the need for careful planning and execution to maximize success in the field. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of deer hunting, focusing on the relationship between deer behavior and human interaction, effective property design for hunting, food plot strategies, and the complexities of making hunting decisions under pressure. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in enhancing hunting success and land management practices.   takeaways Chestnut trees for habitat improvement. Designing hunting properties involves strategic tree planting. Minimizing overstory trees enhances habitat for deer. Understanding companion planting can improve tree growth. Intrusion management is crucial for successful hunting. Utilizing trail cameras effectively aids in deer tracking. Scent management is essential for hunting success. Planning hunting strategies based on weather and deer behavior. Learning from experienced hunters can enhance property management. Regularly reviewing trail camera data informs hunting decisions. The scent of farm equipment can be less alarming to deer than human scent. Using natural features like creeks can help conceal hunters from deer. Human activity on farms can sometimes have a minimal impact on deer behavior. Understanding deer dynamics is crucial for effective hunting strategies. Quality habitat is essential for attracting and holding deer. Designing hunting properties requires careful consideration of access and wind direction. Food plots should be strategically placed to maximize deer attraction at different times of the year. Collaboration with experienced hunters can lead to better land management decisions. Hunting decisions can be complicated by multiple deer and external pressures. Sharing knowledge and experiences can help others improve their hunting success.   Social Links https://www.facebook.com/perry.battin/ https://www.instagram.com/perry_battin/ https://whitetaillandscapes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/ https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to welcome husband-and-wife design duo Heather and Matt French to the show. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, their firm, French & French Interiors, is known for creating luxurious yet livable spaces that are rich in color, pattern, and storytelling. Heather and Matt join Caroline and Liz to discuss their unique journey from careers in natural medicine and building to becoming interior designers. They share how they blend their Southern roots with the distinct architecture of the American Southwest, why they believe in "softening" a harsh landscape with cozy florals, and how they turned their own home into a "designer lab." Quick Decorating Takeaways: Find Your "Keystone" Fabric: Heather anchors her elaborate color palettes with a single multi-colored "keystone" fabric that serves as a roadmap for the entire design scheme. Create a Respite from the Environment: Rather than mimicking harsh outdoor landscapes, Heather and Matt recommend using soft florals and wallpapers to create a cozy indoor respite. Study the Masters: Matt emphasizes that studying design history and legends like Sister Parish can be just as valuable as a formal degree for developing a great eye. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introductions 02:00 From Alabama to Santa Fe: Heather & Matt's pivot into design 06:00 The "Shelter Magazine Budget": Prioritizing beauty in their first renovation 09:00 The historic Applegate Estate project and respecting Santa Fe style 15:00 Blending Southern traditionalism with Southwest architecture 18:00 Why florals are essential for softening "harsh" environments 26:00 How to build a color palette using a "Keystone Fabric" 30:00 The importance of design books and knowing the industry's history 40:00 Designing their own home as a creative laboratory 46:00 Collaborating with their teenage daughter on a "sunset-themed" room 52:00 Closing notes & where to find French & French Also Mentioned: French & French Interiors | Website Follow them on Instagram: @frenchandfrenchinteriors Designers/Books Mentioned: Sister Parish, Mario Buatta, Kathryn Ireland, Bunny Williams, Furlow Gatewood Shop Ballard Designs Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws welcomes back Jacob Morgan to explore ideas from his upcoming book, The Eight Laws of Employee Experience: How to Build a Future-Ready Organization, releasing in February 2026. Drawing from more than 100 interviews with CHROs, Jacob shares why many organizations have lost direction since the pandemic and how well-intended employee experience efforts have sometimes drifted into entitlement, reactivity, and trend-chasing. The conversation unpacks why leaders often operate in "defense mode," how AI is being misunderstood and misused at work, and why employee experience is not an HR initiative but a shared responsibility across the organization. Listeners will also hear practical frameworks for separating trends from truths, rethinking learning and development, understanding employees beyond survey data, and designing flexibility and culture in more intentional ways. This episode offers clear perspectives for leaders who want to stop reacting and start building the future of work they actually want. Key Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and episode overview 02:00 – Why organizations have lost their way post-pandemic 05:30 – Employee experience, entitlement culture, and unintended consequences 08:00 – Why leaders are stuck playing defense instead of offense 11:00 – Trends vs truths and the risks of chasing competitors 13:00 – AI at work and the rise of "work slop" 15:00 – A framework to adapt, pause, or push back on trends 17:00 – Overview of The Eight Laws of Employee Experience 19:00 – Decoding the human signal and knowing employees beyond data 24:30 – Surveys vs real conversations and the importance of human connection 27:00 – Rethinking learning, skill-building, and application on the job 31:00 – The limits of AI and why managers still matter 34:00 – The growth framework for development, readiness, and decision-making 37:00 – Designing flexibility and the idea of a career "command center" 40:00 – Using technology to amplify humanity, not replace it 43:00 – Choosing the future you want to build as an organization 45:00 – Final reflections and where to learn more   A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: "The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought leaders." About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR. Whether managing employee relations, payroll processing, or implementing impactful training programs, Xenium is the trusted partner businesses rely on to elevate their workplace experience. Learn more: https://www.xeniumhr.com/ Connect with Brandon Laws LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawsbrandon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawsbrandon About: https://xeniumhr.com/about-xenium/meet-the-team/brandon-laws Connect with Xenium HR Website: https://www.xeniumhr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xenium-hr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XeniumHR Twitter: https://twitter.com/XeniumHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xeniumhr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/XeniumHR

In this episode of Maximize Your Hunt, host Jon Teater discusses various strategies for managing hunting properties, including the sale of chestnut trees, property design, and the importance of minimizing human intrusion. Guest Perry Battin is now supporting Whitetail Landscapes as a consultant and shares insights from his experience in the Midwest and Drury Outdoors, emphasizing the significance of understanding deer behavior and the role of data collection through trail cameras. The conversation also covers scent management and preparation for hunting, highlighting the need for careful planning and execution to maximize success in the field. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of deer hunting, focusing on the relationship between deer behavior and human interaction, effective property design for hunting, food plot strategies, and the complexities of making hunting decisions under pressure. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in enhancing hunting success and land management practices. takeawaysChestnut trees for habitat improvement.Designing hunting properties involves strategic tree planting.Minimizing overstory trees enhances habitat for deer.Understanding companion planting can improve tree growth.Intrusion management is crucial for successful hunting.Utilizing trail cameras effectively aids in deer tracking.Scent management is essential for hunting success.Planning hunting strategies based on weather and deer behavior.Learning from experienced hunters can enhance property management.Regularly reviewing trail camera data informs hunting decisions. The scent of farm equipment can be less alarming to deer than human scent.Using natural features like creeks can help conceal hunters from deer.Human activity on farms can sometimes have a minimal impact on deer behavior.Understanding deer dynamics is crucial for effective hunting strategies.Quality habitat is essential for attracting and holding deer.Designing hunting properties requires careful consideration of access and wind direction.Food plots should be strategically placed to maximize deer attraction at different times of the year.Collaboration with experienced hunters can lead to better land management decisions.Hunting decisions can be complicated by multiple deer and external pressures.Sharing knowledge and experiences can help others improve their hunting success. Social Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/perry.battin/https://www.instagram.com/perry_battin/https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I'm preparing to make 2026 my most profitable year in business, and it has nothing to do with working harder, cramming more clients into my calendar, or forcing myself to scale in ways that don't feel good. This year is about reclaiming my energy, my leadership, and my standards so I can build a business that actually feels fun again while also making more money than ever. In this first part, I'm sharing the real reason my growth has felt capped over the last few years, even though my skills, results, and offers are solid. I walk you through the identity shift I'm making to stop giving my power away through people pleasing, over-accommodating misaligned clients, and following industry rules that don't match with how I'm wired. If you've hit an income ceiling, feel scattered or resentful, or know you're ready to lead with more conviction and fewer apologies, this episode is for you. Timeline Highlights [00:00] Why 2026 will be my most profitable year without working harder, and why saying no is essential [01:07] The realization that changed everything: I was not stuck because of skill or offers, I was giving my power away [02:39] The three transformations I'm focusing on in 2026: identity, offer design, and messaging [05:16] How being good at everything led to over-delivering, scope creep, and exhaustion [11:07] Why responding and accommodating is not how I'm meant to lead or grow my business [14:14] The truth about evergreen enrollment and why I'm reintroducing cohort-based experiences [18:38] My new boundary around "desperation hires" and who I will and will not work with moving forward [26:27] How a past high-level peer experience impacted my confidence in positive and negative ways, and why I'm taking my power back for good [37:52] Designing my business and schedule around the life I actually have now as a mom of two [40:27] Why this is Part 1 and what's coming next with offer structure and messaging [42:27] Invitation into the Nourished Business Accelerator and who it is designed for Top 5 Quotes from the Episode "2026 is going to be my most profitable year ever, and it has nothing to do with working harder. It has everything to do with taking my power back." "Every single time I tried to accommodate instead of lead, I drained myself, dimmed my impact, and settled for less than what I'm actually capable of." "I was confusing being responsive with being of service, and that mistake was slowly exhausting me." "I finally had to accept that I can't rescue anyone, no matter how hard I work or how much I care." "Being happy, energized, and fully myself isn't selfish. It's actually what creates the best results for my clients." Links and Resources Instagram: @LauraSchoenfeldRD Apply for Nourished Business Accelerator Closing If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to take your power back in your business, make sure you follow the Nourished CEO podcast so you don't miss Part 2. And if you enjoyed this conversation, I would love it if you would rate, review, and share the show with someone who needs the reminder that growth does not require more hustle.

Can intentional design actually boost your short-term rental profits?Find out in this week's episode featuring Vacation Rental Design Strategist Erica Dike. We dive into why the most successful rentals combine eye-catching style with smart strategies for ROI.Erica shares her journey from student Airbnb host to expert designer, offering actionable tips for balancing personal taste with guest appeal, all while maximizing profitability.Whether you're an investor, homeowner, or design enthusiast, this episode is packed with stories, expert advice, and practical insights you can use for your next project. Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!Things we discussed in this episode:The importance of strategy and intention in short-term rental design, beyond aesthetics.Erica DK's journey from Airbnb host to professional designer and her “Designing for Dollars” formula.Balancing guest needs with owner preferences to maximize occupancy and profitability.How to design for your target guest and create a strong, appealing property identity.Managing design challenges on a tight budget and prioritizing ROI-driven upgrades.The role of color and local inspiration in making properties stand out.Systematizing design project implementation from sourcing to setup for smooth execution.Common design mistakes and pet peeves in short-term rentals, like poor layout or missing essentials.Client experiences and success stories, including the “tilted oak” lake house project.Insights into evolving trends and the value of working with a professional designer or “design coach.”Get in touch with Erica:Linkedin - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-dike/Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ericaooh.com/#SmartStayShow #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #ShortTermRentals #BusinessPartnership #VacationRental #Entrepreneurship#PropertyManagement #TeamBuilding #STRBusiness#RealEstateInvesting #WorkLifeBalance #RentalSuccessFollow Us!Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for the first episode of SmartStay Show!Following and subscribing to SmartStay Show not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide.SmartStay Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Prideaway Stays ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Straightforward Short-Term Rentals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attorney Rory Gill ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jason Muth on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us a textSeason 4, Episode 26 -  A Year Well Lived: Reflect, Renew, and Lead into 2026 with Purpose - Part 4: Designing a Year of Purpose — Habits, Rhythms & Spiritual Practices for a Healthier 2026

This episode is a curated list of the most interesting ideas I heard this week. Topics covered: Branding & digital marketing Why early growth comes from intentional seeding, not algorithms How platforms throttle links and how to work around it Why attention must come before action on Instagram Why TikTok is poor for driving podcast or website conversion How I apply these principles in my own work Habits & mindset Designing habits intentionally instead of inheriting them Why optimistic contrarians are rare A practical definition of charisma Year-end self-reflection & goal-setting A journaling format that forces you to confront who you were one year ago Why traditional journaling often creates the illusion of progress Two reminders that reframe effort, time and work Health & energy Why energy crashes are often physiological, not motivational How glucose affects focus and afternoon energy A simple eating order that improves mental clarity Relationships How women use the art of suggestion to get what they want How to judge character on a first date Why timing matters more than wording in difficult conversations Career Why your career will accelerate faster with one clear strength The worst thing is to be broadly "good" Should you amplify your strengths or fix your weaknesses? Investing & money How opportunity cost changes when you factor in hypothetical returns Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me:  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter. P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews. Keywords: curated ideas podcast, best ideas I heard this week, practical mindset shifts, behavior-changing ideas, digital marketing tips for creators, personal branding advice, podcast growth strategies, intentional habits, modern career advice, specializing in your career, strength-based career growth, health and energy optimization, avoiding energy crashes, glucose and focus, relationship communication tips, dating advice insights, when timing matters in conversations, journaling for self-awareness, reflective journaling practice, life perspective shifts, opportunity cost mindset, investing psychology, content curation podcast, Twenty Something podcast

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[Original air date: May 8, 2025]When it comes to investor relations, an organization's communication strategy should be a key instrument to support its business strategy. While this may seem obvious, so often we get this wrong. In this episode, CJ hosts a masterclass on investor relations with Samuel Levenson of the Arbor Advisory Group and Jon Neitzell of Andruil Partners, focusing on the strategic role of IR in driving company valuation. They cover what “audience opportunity” really means and what to do when you've attracted the wrong investors. They talk about metrics, KPIs, and OKRs, plus why management credibility and conveying conviction can make or break your IR strategy. They also discuss what has changed in the IR profession over time and what hasn't (but probably should) before suggesting changes you can make to drive impact immediately.—LINKS:Samuel Levenson on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samlevenson/Jon Neitzell on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-neitzell/Arbor Advisory Group: www.arboradvisorygroup.com/Anduril Partners: https://www.andurilpartners.ai/CJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—RELATED EPISODES:Investor Relations as a Strategic Weapon: A Masterclasshttps://youtu.be/ac9xmURhAqE—TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Preview and Intro00:02:22 Welcome to Sam and Jon00:03:12 Linking Business Strategy and Communication00:05:01 Proactive vs. Reactive Investor Relations00:06:39 Tailoring the Message by Investor Type00:08:05 Audience Opportunity and Ideal Shareholders00:11:05 When the Investor Base No Longer Fits00:12:21 Shifting Investors as Industries Change00:13:16 Optionality Comes From Patient Shareholders00:14:40 Conveying Conviction Through Credibility00:17:03 Why Investor Days Build Trust00:18:02 Metrics Versus Storytelling in IR00:19:10 Choosing Metrics the Market Actually Rewards00:22:30 Valuation Disconnects and Investor Confusion00:23:17 Finding Metrics That Truly Drive Value00:25:33 Avoiding Bad Capital Allocation Decisions00:26:20 Disclose Versus Guide: Confidence Intervals00:27:35 Knowing What You Don't Know00:29:33 Science Versus Art in Storytelling00:33:11 When Algorithms Become Your Audience00:33:56 Passive Investing Now Dominates Markets00:35:16 Linking OKRs to Value-Driving KPIs00:36:42 Closing the Strategy-Metrics Feedback Loop00:38:07 When Investors Sense Operational Confidence00:39:47 Why IR Becomes Strategy Consulting00:41:28 Why IR Teams Stay Undersized00:43:23 Sam's Accidental Entry Into Investor Relations00:44:34 Mentorship Over Formal IR Training00:46:18 How Markets Outpaced IR Practices00:47:01 Investor Days Go Virtual00:49:34 Designing a High-Quality Earnings Call00:50:41 Investor Days as High-ROI Investments00:51:45 IR Websites as Investor Onramps00:53:42 World-Class Investor Day Examples00:54:20 Using AI to Prepare Investor Communications00:56:19 Building a Proactive IR 2.0 Strategy00:58:33 Why IR Requires Full Executive Buy-In01:00:51 Data Transfers Conviction to Investors01:03:31 Closing Reflections on Trust and Valuation#RunTheNumbersPodcast #InvestorRelations #CapitalMarkets #ValuationStrategy #CFOInsights This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjgustafson.substack.com

In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born sits down with executive coach, former diplomat, and author Rene Sonneveld for a powerful conversation about leadership, innovation, and the unseen forces that shape both.Rene explores why innovation doesn't begin with strategy decks or brainstorm sessions—but with the courage to name what everyone feels and no one is saying. From family enterprises to executive teams, he explains how unspoken fears, emotional blind spots, and “elephants in the room” quietly block creativity and decision-making. This episode is a must-listen for leaders navigating complexity, legacy, and high-stakes conversations—at work and at home.[00:00 – 02:30] Innovation Begins Where Certainty EndsWhy innovation often emerges from confusion, fear, and discomfort—not clarity.Rene's global experience working with leaders and enterprise families.The link between emotional honesty and transformational leadership.[02:31 – 05:50] The Elephant in the Family RoomWhat leaders lose when they avoid naming the real issue.How trapped energy and unspoken tension collapse creativity.Why this dynamic shows up in families, boards, and executive teams alike.[05:51 – 09:40] Leaders Don't Have Decision Problems—They Have Emotion-Naming ProblemsHow fear hijacks the nervous system and shuts down innovation.Fight, flight, or freeze responses in leadership settings.Why regulation—not fearlessness—creates better decisions.[09:41 – 13:30] “Flipping the Lid” and the Amygdala HijackHow psychological threats trigger reactive leadership behavior.Why leaders say “the wrong thing” under pressure.The importance of pausing, breathing, and naming emotions to restore clarity.[13:31 – 16:40] Naming Fear as the Gateway to BreakthroughWhy innovation cannot thrive in environments of fear or walking on eggshells.How truth-telling frees energy and reactivates creativity.A real-world example of long-stuck family dynamics unlocking new possibilities.[16:41 – 19:20] Authenticity, Messiness, and Modern LeadershipWhy authenticity is becoming increasingly rare.The cost of performative leadership—especially in the age of social media.Why innovation flourishes when leaders allow complexity and humanity.[19:21 – 22:50] Stories, Identity, and the Lids We Put on OurselvesHow internal narratives limit leadership capacity.Why the lies we believe quietly cap innovation.Reframing leadership as presence, not perfection.[22:51 – 25:10] Ecosystems That Support InnovationWhy environment matters—at work and at home.The connection between place, pace, and creative capacity.Designing a life and leadership context that allows innovation to breathe.[25:11 – 27:40] Final Reflections: Innovation as a PracticeWhy innovation is not a performance—but a daily practice.Rene's parting message on courage, imagination, and trust.How naming truth transforms fear into possibility.Quotes“Innovation doesn't start with what we put on paper. It starts with naming the things we are most afraid to say.” – Rene Sonneveld“Most leaders don't have decision-making problems—they have emotion-naming problems.” – Rene Sonneveld“Naming isn't confrontation. Naming is liberation.” – Rene SonneveldGuest LinksWebsite: https://www.renesonneveld.com/Book: The Elephant in the Family Room – Managing the Complexities of Legacy BusinessIf this conversation sparked something in you, trust that spark—because innovation starts there.Leave a review and share this episode with a leader who needs the courage to name what's been left unsaid. And don't forget to check out Natalie Born's book, Set It on Fire: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co—a powerful guide for leaders ready to break patterns and transform how innovation actually happens.Visit innovationmeetsleadership.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.Don't just get out of the box—break the box and set it on fire.Let's go transform something!

Send us a textWhat if accessibility came first and everything else got better because of it? That's the idea we rally around as Sara Bradford, aka SJ Childs—AuDHD Advocate and creator of Stream-Able Live and the SJ Childs Global Network—lays out a clear, urgent case for building inclusion into the foundation of our products, events, and stories. With one in four people in the United States living with a disability today and more than two billion projected globally by 2050, the numbers alone demand a redesign of how we create and share experiences.We unpack what an access-first world looks like in practice. From live captions that are accurate and customizable to typography choices that improve readability, from seamless screen reader support to predictable navigation patterns, every choice is a lever that opens the door wider. Sara explains how Stream-Able Live hardwires these levers into the platform so creators don't need permission or add-ons to be included. The result is not just better accessibility; it's better usability for everyone and a healthier creative ecosystem where disabled creators can lead and shape culture.Beyond the interface, we talk about accessibility as culture, policy, and strategy. Inclusion first means planning events with access in mind, budgeting for interpretation, writing alt text as standard, and treating transcripts as part of the content, not a footnote. It also means acknowledging the business upside: when we leave people out, we leave innovation on the table. Inclusive design expands audiences, reduces support costs, strengthens brand trust, and surfaces new ideas that only appear when more people can fully participate.If you're ready to move from compliance to creativity, from retrofits to inclusive defaults, this conversation is your nudge. Subscribe for more builder-focused stories, share this episode with someone who can move resources, and leave a review telling us the first accessibility change you'll champion.Support the showSJ CHILDS - SOCIALS & WEBSITE MASTER LIST WEBSITES - Stream-Able Live — https://www.streamable.live-COMING SOON - The SJ Childs Global Network — https://www.sjchilds.org - The SJ Childs Show Podcast Page — https://www.sjchildsshow.com YOUTUBE - The SJ Childs Show — https://www.youtube.com/@sjchildsshow - Louie Lou (Cats Channel) — https://www.youtube.com/@2catslouielou FACEBOOK - Personal Profile — https://www.facebook.com/sara.gullihur.bradford - Business Page — https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsllc - The SJ Childs Global Network — https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsglobalnetwork - The SJ Childs Show — https://www.facebook.com/SJChildsShow INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sjchildsllc/ TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@sjchildsllc LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjchilds/ PODCAST PLATFORMS - Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/4qgD3ZMOB2unfPxqacu3cC - Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sj-childs-show/id1548143291 CONTACT EMAIL - sjchildsllc@gmail.com

The fear of AI taking over jobs has dominated headlines, but what if we're missing the opportunity to harness this technology as a powerful ally? In this enlightening conversation, T. Renee Smith reveals how artificial intelligence became her unexpected partner in navigating the challenges of raising a neurodiverse child and eventually led to her book, "She Leads with AI."Whether you're an instructional designer, educator, entrepreneur, or simply curious about integrating AI into your life with confidence and purpose, this episode delivers practical strategies wrapped in genuine warmth and wisdom. Press play to discover how to make technology work for you while staying true to your values, passion, and purpose.

In this bonus episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin reflects on the accomplishments of Season Three, including the release of 56 episodes, and shares insights on her experiences with PodMatch. She also discusses her plans for Season Four, highlighting her proactive approach to content creation and the importance of time management and project planning in achieving success. Jackie expresses gratitude for listener engagement and encourages feedback for future episodes.Key TakeawaysThere have been a total of 56 episodes released in Season Three.Jackie interviewed 15 individuals through PodMatch and 5 outside of it.Jackie recorded 32 solo episodes for Season Three.The series on different models and theories sparked her future book.Jackie has 29 episodes already recorded for Season Four.Good planning and time management are crucial for success.Jackie appreciates listener engagement and the sharing of episodes.You can support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee.Feel free to leave a voicemail on the website.Jackie looks forward to staying engaged with listeners in 2026.Send Jackie a TextJoin PodMatch!Use the link to join PodMatch, a place for hosts and guests to connect.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

New Year, New Diamond Intimacy — Imagination ...Designing the Intimacy You Want In this second episode of the New Year, New Diamond Intimacy series, Dr. Sonia invites you to move beyond reflection and into vision. Rather than recreating intimacy from the past, this episode focuses on intentionally designing intimacy that fits the woman you are now. Dr. Sonia encourages you to release outdated definitions of sex and desire and instead explore what intimacy could feel like when it truly supports you—emotionally, physically, and energetically. You'll reflect on how you want intimacy to feel in the year ahead, identify what no longer serves you, and begin imagining intimacy as something you choose, not manage. This episode is about possibility, permission, and creating a future that feels aligned rather than pressured. ✨ This episode also shares information about The New Year, New Diamond Intimacy Experience, a high-touch coaching opportunity for women ready to turn vision into intentional, supported change.

Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Melissa Lewis-Gentry Usability is often thought of in game design after mechanics or systems have been developed. User experience design doesn't have to be an afterthought. This panel will go over design frameworks centering player interaction with the game itself.

#675: Welcome to Greatest Hits Week – five days, five episodes from our vault, spelling out F-I-I-R-E. Today's letter E stands for Entrepreneurship. This episode originally aired in September 2018, at a moment when startup culture was loud, venture capital was abundant, and entrepreneurship was often framed as something that involves outside investors and rapid growth. ____ In this episode, we rewind the clock to 2018. Remember what entrepreneurship was supposed to look like back then? Build a startup. Raise capital. Scale fast. Get rich. That was the dominant story. But our guest, Rand Fishkin, told a different story – a story about founder burnout, debt, and the downside of startup culture. Rand, the founder of Moz, shares how he and his mother accumulated nearly half a million dollars in debt while running an early services business. He talks about what it felt like to face creditors, negotiate settlements, and keep going under intense financial pressure. From there, we move into one of the most misunderstood ideas in entrepreneurship: the difference between service businesses and product businesses. Rand breaks down the trade-offs. Services generate income faster. Product businesses rely on outside capital. And founders often earn far less than people expect. That leads to a deeper conversation about incentives. Once venture capital enters the picture, priorities shift. Profits matter less. Growth matters more — and it affects both the business and your personal finances. High revenue does not automatically translate into personal wealth. We also talk about the side of entrepreneurship that rarely makes the highlight reels: Loneliness. Anxiety. Depression. And the relief that comes from realizing that even the most successful founders often feel lost while they're building. This conversation feels less like startup advice and more like a long-term framework for thinking clearly about risk, money, and meaning. If you've ever questioned whether entrepreneurship automatically leads to financial freedom, this episode offers a grounded and very honest answer. Timestamps Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (00:00) Facing creditors and repayment negotiations (08:50) How a services business really works (11:40) From consulting to software (15:00) Services vs. product businesses (12:20) Why high revenue doesn't mean personal wealth (25:05) Venture capital incentives (27:50) Founder salaries and financial reality (30:40) Startup mythology vs. lived experience (33:20) Loneliness and mental health (36:15) Founder strengths and weaknesses (39:50) Feedback and self-awareness (42:30) Designing a business that fits your life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comJASPER'S PROPERTY:http://airbnb.com/h/bigfootcabinblueridgeChapters00:00:00 Intro00:03:08 Jasper's Journey into Real Estate00:05:56 Choosing the Right Location for Investment00:08:58 Building and Designing the Property00:12:04 Challenges of Construction and Furnishing00:14:57 Creating a Family-Friendly Experience00:18:07 Marketing and Target Audience Insights00:22:39 The Bigfoot Cabin Concept00:28:18 Launch Strategy and Initial Success00:35:38 Tax Benefits and Cost Segregation00:41:08 Lessons Learned for Future Investments

For New York–based designer, mom, and former fencer Jennifer Press, home is more than a backdrop—it is a refuge that should either soften a hard day or extend a joyful one. In this conversation, she shares how she listens deeply to clients to build spaces that feel like personal havens, whether that means a fully neutral apartment that quiets the city or a playful, immersive kid's room with bold, custom elements. Her guiding philosophy is simple: clients are not hiring her to design a home she wants to live in; they are hiring her to create the one they do.Jennifer talks openly about the realities of growing Press Interiors from a solo practice to a team she had to staff far sooner than expected, including suddenly acting as HR, defining policies, and buying the first company laptop. She credits her operational discipline, her supportive husband, and a beloved nanny with making it possible to juggle parenting, client work, installs, and even postpartum site visits. At the same time, she keeps herself grounded by remembering that, while design matters deeply to her clients, it is not life-or-death work—and that perspective fuels gratitude rather than burnout.The episode closes with a look at where she wants to go next: more custom furniture, collaborations with textile or wallpaper designers, and one day, perhaps, a coffee table book worthy of sitting in the homes she creates. She shares the design rules she loves to break—starting with the “always white” ceiling—and the eras and icons that inspire her, from Frank Lloyd Wright to the unapologetic funkiness of the 1980s. Whether you are a design lover, a creative entrepreneur, or someone craving a more intentional home, this episode offers a warm, detailed glimpse into a life built around thoughtful, livable beauty.

Join experts from Risant Health as they explore how human-centered design is transforming healthcare. Learn how empathy, innovation, and collaboration are creating more compassionate and effective care systems through real-world stories and strategies.

Andrew is a self-proclaimed tragic sneaker fan and proven brand builder. After nearly a decade of leading multiple marketing functions at Google, Andrew and two of his colleagues embarked on a mission to build the world's fairest hype commerce platform. As CEO, Andrew leverages his marketing expertise and first-hand fandom experience to drive this mission forward. After launching just over a year ago, EQL has managed more than 10,000 high-heat launches in 15 markets. When not helping culture-making brands get their goods into the hands of real fans, Andrew can be found spending time with his wife and three children, and dressing younger than he should.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[03:51] Crafting launches that reward real customers[06:06] Callouts[06:16] Streamlining experiences through integrations[07:51] Adding connection where generic tools fall short[10:25] Designing pre, in, and post-launch strategies[13:29] Connecting with audiences in launch moments[19:32] Partnering with experts for better launchesResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeBetter launches for in-demand products eql.com/Andrew Lipp au.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lipp-7b291722If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu speaks with Akshay Doshi, SVP of Sales at SpotDraft, about building repeatable value in B2B SaaS—and why great go-to-market is ultimately about elevating customers, not just closing deals.Akshay shares his journey from SDR to sales leader, including formative lessons from customer success, enterprise account management, and scaling sales teams during uncertainty—most notably, building SpotDraft's GTM engine just as the pandemic reshaped buying behavior worldwide.The conversation explores how modern GTM leaders can design sales motions that mirror the customer experience, create trust through expectation-setting, and build systems that scale culture—not just revenue.They dive into:Why Akshay defines GTM as go-to-repeatable value, not just pipeline or quota.How experience in customer success makes sales leaders more credible and effective.Designing sales processes that reflect the onboarding and delivery experience customers will actually receive.Building trust by saying “no” to the wrong customers—and why it pays off years later.Scaling a sales culture through values, micro-wins, and cultural carriers.How sales and marketing must operate as a single orchestration layer, not separate functions.Lessons from scaling SpotDraft through outbound, word-of-mouth, and customer love during COVID.Why AI in legal tech requires careful expectation-setting, not hype-driven positioning.Advice for aspiring GTM leaders: learn adjacent functions early and think like an operator, not just a seller.This episode is a deep, practical look at how modern sales leaders can build durable GTM systems by aligning value, culture, and customer outcomes.Connect with Vijay Damojipurapu on LinkedInConnect with Akshay Doshi on LinkedInBrought to you by: stratyve.com

Today we're sharing a special rebroadcast of John Owens's appearance on The Long Term Investor with Peter Lazaroff. In this episode, John breaks down a clear, practical year-end playbook for equity compensation, including RSUs, ISOs/NQSOs, and ESPPs, and highlights the tax traps and planning opportunities clients should keep on their radar. You'll hear John and Peter discuss: How to prioritize equity comp decisions at year-end  Common RSU withholding pitfalls that lead to April surprises  ISO/AMT basics and why late-year exercises can be risky  Building a rules-based selling strategy to manage concentration  When donor-advised funds and multi-year planning make sense This episode originally aired on The Long Term Investor and is shared here with permission. To explore more of Peter's work, visit The Long Term Investor. Key Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:15) A hard-won lesson: when AMT grows larger than your stock (and what to do next) (04:21) Don't start equity planning on December 15 (really) (05:19) First move: build an inventory and triage the quick wins (08:18) AMT 101 for ISO holders: the "parallel" tax you don't want to pay (10:47) RSUs: why 22% withholding often sets up an April tax bill (12:24) ESPPs: capture the discount, control concentration (14:55) Designing a rules-based sell plan to unwind concentration risk (18:11) The base rates on single stocks: why a diversification plan matters more than a "feel" (20:42) 10b5-1 plans: automate good behavior and expand your ability to sell (23:31) Charitable giving with concentrated stock: donor-advised funds and timing across 2025/2026 (26:11) Family gifting: UTMAs, kiddie tax, step-up in basis, and multi-generational choice (27:28) The year-end document checklist most people miss (29:17) When to hire help (and when not to) (31:19) Biggest year-end mistakes to avoid

Need any advice or information, message us.Today, we chat with Sarahy Flores, interior designer and founder of Sarhy Flores Interior Design. We dive into what's trending — and what's not — in Costa Rican home design. Sarahy shares when to bring an interior designer into your project, how they can elevate both style and function, and where homeowners should prioritize their investment to get the best results here in Costa Rica.Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comSarahy Flores: info@sarahyfloresinteriordesign.com

We need to talk about the "intern" sitting on your desktop...Come on, you know the one. Sure, they are fast, very eager to please, and can process data at lightning speeds. But they also have a bad habit of hallucinating facts and making things up just to make you happy.Of course, I'm talking about AI.It is fair to say that we are past the initial "wow" phase of generative AI. Now, for us service design professionals, the real question is: How do we actually hire, train, and trust this new digital colleague?That is the focus of this episode of our Inside Service Design series.We sit down for a chat with two brilliant professionals: Jessica Dugan and Judith Buhmann.They share a grounded, hype-free look at how they are integrating AI into their own existing workflows. Not as a replacement for our work, but as a "Junior Associate" who needs some (sometimes a lot) management.To make this real, Jess walks us through the framework she uses for building her own custom AI agents. She explains how to define their "persona," scope their tasks, and curate their knowledge base so they can actually be useful (and safe).And Judith shares a critical perspective on why we can't fully trust AI yet. We explore why we need to treat AI as an "unreliable narrator" especially when working with vulnerable groups.So if you are feeling a bit somewhat by the pressure to "use AI" but aren't sure how to do it responsibly, this conversation has some key insights you don't want to miss.Here's a question: If you had to give your current AI tools a "performance" review, what rating would you give them? A) Employee of the month B) Promising intern (needs supervision) C) Chaos agent (fires random info at me). Let me know, I'm really curious where we are all at!Be well, ~ Marc--- [ 1. GUIDE ] --- 00:00 Welcome to the November Round Up04:00 Jess's journey into service desig09:45 Judith's challenge12:30 Designing for the employee experience and internal systems14:00 The "Pros" of in-house service design15:30 The necessity of patience and deep knowledge for in-house success18:30 Judith topic19:00 Jess topic: Building (and trusting) your own AI agent23:00 Why we cannot fully trust any AI27:00 Scoping the AI agent's role and understanding user need29:00 Designing the "Human" side: Setting personality and tone for your agent33:45 Accessibility: Is it actually hard to build your own agent?35:30 Human-in-the-loop: Regulation and ensuring data accuracy40:00 Why transparency matters more than just "trust" 47:00 Getting organizational buy-in for AI tools54:45 Markers of success: How service blueprints live on after the workshop56:30 Closing thoughts and Question to Ponder --- [ 2. LINKS ] --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithbuhmann/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-dugan/ --- [ 3. CIRCLE ] --- Join our private community for in-house service design professionals. ⁠https://servicedesignshow.com/circle--- [4. FIND THE SHOW ON] ---Youtube ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/inside-service-design-08-youtubeSpotify ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/inside-service-design-08-spotifyApple ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/inside-service-design-08-appleSnipd ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/inside-service-design-08-snipd

What happens when a coworking expert walks into a national coworking brand as a day pass user—and the experience falls flat? This week, Jamie shares her recent day pass experience and turns it into a practical checklist for operators who want to treat every day passer like a potential long-term member (because they might be). It's the holiday season, which means travelers are staying with family, needing to get work done, and looking for a place to escape for the day. Day passers might be transient—or they might become your next member, referral source, or meeting room regular. But if your onboarding process is clunky, your team isn't asking questions, and nobody offers a tour, you're leaving money (and relationships) on the table. Jamie walks through exactly what went wrong in her experience and what should have happened instead—from the moment she walked in the door to the moment she left without anyone noticing. We talk about: Why signage, parking info, and wifi instructions should be crystal clear on your website The Shop app effect: why consumers expect frictionless checkout (and how Flexspace.ai makes this possible) Why your day pass booking process should never require 20 minutes and multiple steps The power of a simple tour—even if someone's rushing to a call How to read the room and offer help without being pushy Why introducing day passers to members creates instant belonging The one question your team should always ask: "Has this person been here before?" How to use your CRM to track referral potential and pain points Why seasonal offers and meeting room packages are perfect day pass conversion tools The Enneagram lens: why some people want to be seen and others want to be left alone Designing your space so people have to pass the front desk (and why that matters) If you've been treating day passes as transient revenue instead of relationship opportunities, this episode will shift how you think about every single person who walks through your door. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: The Revenue Playbook (Operator Membership) Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube

What happens when a coworking expert walks into a national coworking brand as a day pass user—and the experience falls flat? This week, Jamie shares her recent day pass experience and turns it into a practical checklist for operators who want to treat every day passer like a potential long-term member (because they might be). It's the holiday season, which means travelers are staying with family, needing to get work done, and looking for a place to escape for the day. Day passers might be transient—or they might become your next member, referral source, or meeting room regular. But if your onboarding process is clunky, your team isn't asking questions, and nobody offers a tour, you're leaving money (and relationships) on the table. Jamie walks through exactly what went wrong in her experience and what should have happened instead—from the moment she walked in the door to the moment she left without anyone noticing. We talk about: Why signage, parking info, and wifi instructions should be crystal clear on your website The Shop app effect: why consumers expect frictionless checkout (and how Flexspace.ai makes this possible) Why your day pass booking process should never require 20 minutes and multiple steps The power of a simple tour—even if someone's rushing to a call How to read the room and offer help without being pushy Why introducing day passers to members creates instant belonging The one question your team should always ask: "Has this person been here before?" How to use your CRM to track referral potential and pain points Why seasonal offers and meeting room packages are perfect day pass conversion tools The Enneagram lens: why some people want to be seen and others want to be left alone Designing your space so people have to pass the front desk (and why that matters) If you've been treating day passes as transient revenue instead of relationship opportunities, this episode will shift how you think about every single person who walks through your door. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: The Revenue Playbook (Operator Membership) Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube

As the year comes to a close, it's natural to start dreaming about what's next. But for many florists, 2025 didn't feel expansive or inspiring — it felt like survival.In this episode, Jen dives into what it really means to move from surviving to thriving in 2026. Not through hustle, burnout, or “new year, new me” energy — but through intention, reflection, boundaries, and strategic decisions that support both your life and your business.If you've felt exhausted, reactive, underpaid, creatively drained, or stuck in constant overwhelm, this episode is for you.In This Episode, We Cover:Why survival mode isn't failure — and why so many florists normalize burnoutThe physical, emotional, and creative cost of staying in survival too longHow margin (in time, money, and energy) completely changes your nervous systemWhy being “busy” isn't a badge of honor — and what it's actually costing youThe connection between your personal life and business growthHow thriving starts with alignment, not doing moreThe 5-Step Shift from Surviving to Thriving in 2026Acknowledge Survival Without ShameSurvival mode is a response — not a personal failure. Many florists are surviving because they're caregiving, rebuilding, healing, or simply carrying too much. Honor what got you here — and allow yourself to want more.Identify What's Keeping You StuckLow-margin work, undercharging, saying yes out of fear, lack of systems, inconsistent pay, and constant reactivity all keep you trapped. You can't change what you won't name.Redefine What Thriving Means to YouThriving isn't nonstop work or booking everything. It's calm, predictable income, creative joy, clear boundaries, support, and a business that gives back to your life — not one that drains it.Make Small, Strategic ShiftsThis isn't about burning everything down. Simplify your offers. Raise prices intentionally. Build planner relationships. Create systems. Focus on micro momentum — small actions that compound into real change.Decide That 2026 Will Be DifferentA new year doesn't create change — decisions do. Thriving requires intention, structure, and support. You don't have to do it alone, but you do have to choose it.Reflection Questions to Sit With:What parts of my business drain me the most?What actually makes me the most money?Where am I over-giving or saying yes out of fear?What am I no longer willing to tolerate in 2026?What would thriving feel like — not just look like?Want Support Creating a Different 2026?Jen is hosting a Goal Planning Party on January 5th at 1:00 PM CST, where you'll:Reflect on what worked (and didn't) in 2025Clarify what stays, what goes, and what gets simplifiedDesign goals that support your life and your businessConnect with other florists who are ready to grow with intentionYou'll receive a guided goal-planning worksheet and live support to help you start the year grounded and clear — not reactive and overwhelmed.

Learning doesn't happen in isolation - it happens inside full lives. In a year that holds leadership responsibilities, business growth, graduate studies, travel, family life, and personal capacity, often the roadblock isn't “What should I learn next?”, but rather, “How does continued learning fit into the life I'm actually living?”In the final episode of the Continuing Professional Education mini-series, Melissa shares how she designed a learning pathway that fits inside an already-full year -  not as a theoretical exercise, but as a lived practice.You'll hear how annual and quarterly planning become containers for learning, how seasonality and personal capacity shape what's possible, and how her four learning priorities landed once they were placed alongside the realities of the year ahead.We explore:▶️ Integrating leadership, facilitation, financial empowerment, and systems work into a single year▶️ Designing around real capacity, seasonality, and life rhythms▶️ Why Continuing Professional Education is something we live, not check off our listThis episode marks the end of the six-part Continuing Professional Education mini-series. Did something spark reflection or resonate with you along the way? We'd love to hear from you.Connect with us on Instagram @otsgonerogue or share this episode with someone who is making space for continued learning in an already full year.There's more to come ⏩This also marks the beginning of a new season of OTs Gone Rogue - one grounded in identity, sustainability, and leadership learning that fits real life. As always, thank you for tuning in and for being on this journey with us. We're looking forward to what's ahead! — Melissa & the OTGR Podcast Team

This week Gaby is on the pod to talk about a deck swap we're doing with our local friends. Like a Secret Santa, we were each given a mission, and needed to build a deck to that spec. After finishing our decks, we couldn't help but think of what we'd do with some custom magic energy.  Join us as we each design a commander, first for "Mischievous Chaos" and then for "If you've got the money honey i've got your disease".  Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88Vpwh Show Notes and Images: https://beaconofcreation.com Intro music by Dee Culp

In our Christmas episode, Cameron Strang, Jesse Carey, Derek Minor and Emily Brown dive into a packed RELEVANT Buzz, including NFL players putting faith into action in unexpected ways, a Christian animated film debuting near the top of the box office, Timothée Chalamet unexpectedly singing Kirk Franklin and a spontaneous worship moment from Justin Bieber that caught the internet's attention.The crew also tackles one of the most important questions of the season: what actually makes a perfect Christmas day? From wake-up times and breakfast spreads to family expectations, church plans and evening traditions, they attempt—somewhat successfully—to agree on a Christmas schedule everyone can enjoy.Plus, it's an Ask the Cast: Christmas Edition, with listener questions about end-of-year burnout, holiday boundaries and when it's officially time to stop saying “Merry Christmas.”Highlights:1:00 – Emily's Quilt Room Setup4:00 – RELEVANT BUZZ4:30 – Baltimore Ravens Wash Kids Feet8:20 – David Hits No. 2 at the Box Office11:30 – Is Avatar Still Impressive?14:30 – Timothée Chalamet Sings Kirk Franklin24:30 – Justin Bieber's Worship Moment25:45 – Designing the Perfect Christmas Day36:12 – SLICES: The 6-7 Meme Gets Real 44:05 – The World's Largest Gingerbread Home Alone House46:05 – ASK THE CAST: Christmas EditionAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As we near Christmas and the end of the year at the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I find myself reflecting on the inspiring projects I've worked on with my clients throughout 2025. In this episode, I share stories about reconnecting with past clients, including a woman who has transformed her life and home, and a couple creating a functional farmhouse in upstate New York that balances modern needs with the charm of an older home. I also discuss a long-term client who transitioned from a mid-century modern home in California to a new build in New Jersey, and a pediatrician in Dobbs Ferry whose practice reflects the local community. I encourage listeners to share their own projects and inspirations, and remind everyone about our last-minute gift opportunities, including my online class bundle for interior design enthusiasts. As I take a brief hiatus for the holidays, I look forward to returning in 2026 with new episodes and fresh goals for the upcoming year. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Year-End Reflections 00:02:20 - Client Reconnection 00:05:52 - Farmhouse Project 00:10:40 - Designing for a New Build 00:15:36 - Pediatrician's Office Design 00:18:50 - Closing Thoughts Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Uploft.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AffordableInteriorDesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your design questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured on the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Premium Member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and access the bonus episodes Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to become an interior designer with Uploft's Interior Design Academy. Get Betsy's book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠betsyhelmuth.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more about our residential interior design services, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ModernInteriorDesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For our commercial interior design services, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OfficeInteriorDesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uploftinteriordesign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/UploftIntDes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@uploftinteriordesign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/uploft-interior-design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy the show, please spread the word and leave a review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 "If we can't bring the kids to the kitchen, maybe we can bring the kitchen to the kids." —Carolyn Federman   Food education often gets treated as optional, even though it shapes health, culture, and opportunity from the very start. When kids lack access to hands-on food learning, the gap shows up everywhere from classrooms to hospitals. This conversation explores what changes when education meets practicality. Carolyn Federman shares how years of work alongside Alice Waters and the Edible Schoolyard revealed a major barrier. Teaching kitchens worked, but they were out of reach for most schools. That insight led to the creation of Charlie Cart, a mobile teaching kitchen now used across schools, libraries, food banks, and pediatric settings nationwide. Press play to hear how food education scales without losing heart, and why access must include skills, not just ingredients. How Charlie Cart was designed to bring cooking education anywhere kids gather Why food education is essential to food access and public health The role of culture, family, and shared meals in shaping lifelong habits Lessons learned from building and manufacturing a mission-driven product How schools, libraries, hospitals, and communities are using mobile kitchens What it takes to make food education a national priority   Meet Carolyn: Before starting the Charlie Cart Project in 2014, Carolyn Federman led Alice Waters' Edible Schoolyard Project, developed programming with the Jamie Oliver Foundation, co-founded the Berkeley Food Institute, and co-produced UC Berkeley's Edible Education course with Michael Pollan. She is a proud emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Berkeley Public Library Foundation, and the author of New Favorites for Cooks (TenSpeed Press 2018), based on children's favorites from the Carlie Cart Project curriculum. Carolyn is the parent of two fabulous kids (who love to cook and eat!) Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook   Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Episode Highlights: 00:39 Meet Carolyn Federman: From Edible Schoolyard to Charlie Cart   05:04 Transition from Edible Schoolyard to Charlie Cart: Alice Waters' Support   08:34 The Importance of Shared Meals & Cultural Food Connections   13:19 Designing the First Charlie Cart: Inspiration & Early Challenges   17:54 Overcoming Startup Challenges and Manufacturing Hurdles   22:03 Lessons Learned: Building Trust and Navigating Business Relationships   27:34 Charlie Cart in Hospitals & Clinics: Adapting Food Education   31:43 The Meaning Behind "Charlie Cart": History and Inspiration   35:03 Defining Food Education: Access, Knowledge & Life Skills   36:01 How You Can Help: Advocacy, Voting, and Healthy Choices    

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry reflect on how self-awareness—not external circumstances—is often the biggest determinant of growth. Using Patrick Lencioni's Working Genius framework and insights generated through ChatGPT, they unpack how understanding personal strengths, frustrations, and blind spots can unlock higher levels of effectiveness heading into a new year. The conversation centers on aligning calendars with true strengths like vision, discernment, and galvanizing others, while intentionally delegating execution and follow-through. 

Josephine Lauren, founder of Josephine A. Lauren, LLC and creator of Incest AWARE, a content and consultation business that helps individuals and organizations improve methods of incest prevention, intervention, recovery, and justice.Through thoughtful research, creative programming, and community organizing, Josephine collaborates with activists, researchers, and organizations to develop resources that keep children safe, support survivors, and drive systemic change.Now, Josephine's own journey of surviving serial sexual violence and finding few paths to recovery demonstrates incredible courage and a commitment to transforming personal pain into collective action.And while building an awareness movement from the ground up, she is proving that even the hardest conversations can create real change when communities choose connection, healing, and shared leadership.Here's where to find more:www.incestaware.orgwww.josephineanne.comjosephinealauren.substack.comwww.linkedin.com/in/josephinealauren________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

In this episode of LiberatED, Kerry McDonald speaks with Talon and Travis Holleman, co-founders of Roots Farm and Forest School in Delaware. What began as a small homeschool co-op during the pandemic has grown into a thriving, nature-based learning ecosystem serving more than 1,000 students through microschool programs, homeschool enrichment, after-school offerings, and seasonal camps. Talon and Travis share their personal journey from successful corporate careers into homeschooling, and why outdoor, play-based, and community-centered education felt like the right path for their family. They walk listeners through the evolution of Roots—from deschooling their own children, to transforming a homestead into a permaculture learning space, to building a financially sustainable microschool inspired by Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia philosophies. The conversation also explores the realities of running a school as a family business, supporting children's social-emotional growth, and planning for the future with hopes to expand into middle and high school programs. This episode is a powerful reminder that education entrepreneurship isn't just about building schools—it's about building lives rooted in purpose, connection, and joy. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at edentrepreneur.org. Kerry's latest book, Joyful Learning: How to Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling, is available now wherever books are sold!

Send us a textRyan Pineda and Dean Graziosi dive deep into building high-value customer journeys, mastering leadership for scale, and the marketing mindset required to grow from $10M to $100M in business.⁣⁣Watch the full interview here - https://youtu.be/oXV7QIJU4O8⁣⁣Connect with Dean:⁣IG: https://www.instagram.com/deangraziosi/⁣YouTube:  @deangraziosi ​⁣__________⁣⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Want to scale your business? Attend our next Forge event! https://theforge.vip⁣⁣Join a free Bible study for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣⁣CHAPTERS: ⁣0:00 – Building a 9-Figure Business⁣0:52 – The Value Ladder Strategy⁣2:45 – Designing the Perfect Customer Journey⁣4:00 – Attracting the Right Clients (Not Tire Kickers)⁣6:00 – Lifetime Value vs. Acquisition Cost⁣6:39 – Going from $10M to $100M⁣10:00 – Modern Marketing That Actually Works⁣12:30 – Mastery Over HypeLearn how to invest in real estate with the Cashflow 2.0 System! Your business in a box with 1:1 coaching, motivated seller leads, & softwares. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com/Want to work 1:1 with Ryan Pineda? Apply at ryanpineda.comJoin our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://tentmakers.us/Want to grow your business and network with elite entrepreneurs on world-class golf courses? Apply now to join Mastermind19 – Ryan Pineda's private golf mastermind for high-level founders and dealmakers. www.mastermind19.com--- About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generated over 1 billion views online. Starting as a minor league baseball player making less than $2,000 a month, Ryan is now worth over $100 million. He shares his experiences in building wealth and believes that anyone can change their life with real estate investing. ...

In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into what it takes to design an RV floor plan. We sit down with friends Shirley and Sydney from Sabre to discuss how customer feedback shapes the final product. Plus, some end-of-year reflections, plans for the mini episodes in January, and details about upcoming meet-and-greet events at the Florida RV Super Show and Kansas City RV Show.  _____ *Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get your first month for $3 *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors: * Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Find the perfect RV Mattress and save 30% with code RVMILES at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles *Get 25% Off RV Life Pro here: https://my.rvlife.com/bill/signup/3?s=rvtw&coupon=QE7KAHVF3E. *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID  437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Introduction  02:12 Upcoming Events and Announcements 03:36 Meet and Greet Details 09:20 Travel Plans and Mini Episodes 10:48 Big Changes for RV Miles YouTube Channel 19:48 Interview with Sabre RVs 35:37 Navigating Design and Supply Chain Challenges 36:22 Team Collaboration and Problem Solving 37:49 Innovations in RV Interior Design 39:08 Quality Concerns and Industry Trends 39:57 Influencer Partnerships and Customer Feedback 41:33 New Features in 2026 Sabre Models 44:51 Battle Born Battery Issues 01:01:50 Fantasy Football Playoffs 01:06:43 Holiday Cookie Baking 01:09:15 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

EP. 242 - This is your VERY LAST CHANCE to purchase GLP1s Done Right University and to view my FREE 4 Part Video Series: GLP1s Uncovered. They both are gone as of December 31st, 2025 FOREVER. Before you rush into goals for 2026, this episode asks you to stop and look back, honestly. Not with nostalgia or self-criticism, but with clarity. I walk you through how to review 2025 the way high performers actually do it. What worked, what didn't, where you grew, where you overextended, and what quietly drained you more than you realized. This is not about resolutions or hustle. It's about collecting real data from your own life so you don't unconsciously repeat the same patterns next year. If you want 2026 to actually feel different, not just look different on paper, this episode gives you the framework to do that. Topics Discussed:  → How can moving locations improve your energy and wellness? → What are intentional outcomes vs traditional goals? → How do reflection and patterns shape your year ahead? → Why is prioritizing joy and rest essential for growth? On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00 - Introduction → 03:09 - Yearly ritual → 06:12 - Goal setting → 11:02 - GLP1 microdosing → 16:08 - Early 2025 reflections → 19:09 - Swedish Death Cleaning → 21:02 - Buying a house & building → 23:17 - Organizing my life → 27:17 - Leaving the PNW → 29:21 - Relationship with God → 33:19 - Courses & patient care → 37:08 - Arizona plans → 41:32 - Goal setting insights → 47:44 - Naming your failures → 51:52 - Energy reveals all → 54:17 - Let go & make room → 57:43 - Intentional outcomes → 59:56 - Designing the year ahead → 01:04:10 - Thank you! Show Links:  →This is your VERY LAST CHANCE to purchase GLP1s Done Right University and to view my FREE 4 Part Video Series: GLP1s Uncovered. They both are gone as of December 31st, 2025 FOREVER. Sponsored By:  → Graza | Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit ⁠https://graza.co/DRTYNA⁠ and use promo code DRTYNA today for 10% off your first order! → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/drtyna⁠. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or if  share with a friend. → Qualia | Go to ⁠https://qualialife.com/DRTYNA⁠ for up to 50% off your purchase and use code DRTYNA for an additional 15% → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DRTYNA⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit → Sundays | Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to ⁠https://sundaysfordogs.com/DRTYNA⁠ and get 40% off your first order. Or, you can use code DRTYNA at checkout. → BIOptimizers | BIOptimizers is having its 12 Days of Wellness Sale. Go to ⁠https://bioptimizers.com/drtyna⁠ and get your MassZymes today Further Listening: → EP. 234 | How I Purged My Life and Improved My Health | SoloDisclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework When Drew Pedrick started his architecture firm, he didn't follow the usual rules. No office. A global team. A deep focus on meaning, not just design. In this episode, Drew shares the mindset shift that helped him build a profitable, values-driven practice from the ground up. Host Enoch Sears digs into how Drew balances creativity and business, and what most architects get very wrong about profit. They talk about staying aligned without an office, building strong partnerships, and what it really means to run a "conscious" firm. This conversation is honest, bold, and full of unexpected lessons for any architect ready to stop playing small. In this episode, you'll discover: The surprising structure behind a firm that looks freeform Why most architects' "budgeting system" guarantees stress and burnout How to protect your peace—and your profit—before the first client call Tune in and rethink how architecture can work. To learn more about Drew, visit his website:  https://www.mctiguearchitects.com/

Be the FIRST to know about my private Mastermind Group: https://johnbunn.myflodesk.com/mentorship In this episode of the Shifting Focus Podcast, I sit down with wedding photographer and educator Summer Grace to talk about burnout, sustainability, and what it actually takes to build a business that lasts. Summer shares how she transitioned from elopements to larger weddings, how COVID reshaped her priorities, and the role social media played in her early growth. We talk about designing intentional client experiences, why her engagement sessions are built differently, and how in person connection continues to matter in an increasingly online industry. We also dive into Summer School, the educational side of her brand, and how she is building community and long term support for photographers through education and shared experience. This conversation is about choosing longevity over pressure, creativity over constant growth, and building a wedding business that supports your life instead of consuming it. If you are feeling stretched thin, creatively drained, or questioning the pace of your business, this episode offers a clear look at what another path can look like.   Summer Grace Website https://summergracephoto.com/  Summer Grace Instagram https://www.instagram.com/summergrace.photo/  Summer School Education https://www.instagram.com/the_summerschool/  Summer Grace Podcast https://summergracephoto.com/podcast-shownotes