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Send us Fan MailBefore you can improve your leadership, you need an honest picture of where you are today.In this episode, Dr. Mel Vandevort guides school leaders through a practical self-assessment designed to uncover strengths, identify growth opportunities, and reveal the areas that may be creating unnecessary frustration or overwhelm.Through a series of reflective questions, you'll evaluate your leadership across three critical areas: leading people, managing the work, and supporting learning. You may discover that the challenge you're experiencing isn't where you thought it was.Grab a notebook and prepare to think deeply about your current leadership reality. The awareness you gain today could be the catalyst for meaningful growth tomorrow.In this episode, you'll:• Reflect on your current leadership effectiveness• Identify potential "warning lights" in your leadership practice• Evaluate key areas that impact your daily success• Determine where focused growth could create the greatest impactThis is the second and final free episode in The Principal Operating System™ series. Future episodes and implementation resources will be available exclusively inside the Empowered Educator Community.

In this Cloud Wars Special report, Bob Evans speaks with Jan Gilg about how AI is reshaping enterprise software and why the next phase of innovation will depend on trust, governance, business outcomes, and clean data. Gilg explains how SAP is positioning its Autonomous Suite as a foundation for the autonomous enterprise, combining ERP, business processes, and AI agents. Trust Powers Enterprise AI The Big Themes: Autonomous Enterprise Vision: Jan Gilg said Sapphire generated strong enthusiasm because customers finally heard a clear vision for enterprise AI. Rather than focusing solely on AI models or isolated features, SAP presented an integrated strategy built around the Autonomous Suite and Business AI. While consumer AI has dramatically improved personal productivity, enterprise leaders need AI that can help make critical business decisions and automate end-to-end processes. SAP's message resonated because it connected AI directly to business execution, positioning enterprise systems as the foundation for autonomous operations rather than treating AI as a standalone technology layer. AI Economics Matter: Another major topic was the cost of AI. Gilg noted that enterprises are becoming increasingly focused on transparency, consumption, and measurable outcomes. As AI usage expands, costs can grow rapidly, creating new concerns for business leaders. Customers want detailed visibility into which agents are being used, how resources are consumed, and whether the resulting business value justifies the expense. Gilg compared this need for transparency to a detailed telephone bill. Data Quality Determines Success: The interview concluded with examples demonstrating that AI success depends heavily on modernized systems and clean data. Gilg spoke of initiatives involving retailers such as H&M, where AI can improve customer experiences, fulfillment, and revenue generation. He also referenced work with Bayer and discussed ExxonMobil's modernization journey. These examples reinforced a key point: AI delivers the greatest value when built on standardized processes, strong master data, and simplified architectures. The Big Quote: “You have to lead with value. Yes, technology is exciting, but it does nothing if the customer doesn't see the outcome." More from Jan Gilg and SAP: Follow Jan Gilg on LinkedIn or learn more about Autonomous Suite. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

The U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is coming up and, as LKD explains in this episode, U.S. Opens are won by not making big mistakes. This is how pros plan their bail out strategies and why it works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 10-12, Psalm 94, Ephesians 5 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey together through the scriptures one day at a time. On this June 9th episode, we find strength and hope in God's Word as Hunter, your Bible reading coach, leads us through readings from Ecclesiastes 10-12, Psalm 94, and Ephesians 5. Today's passages remind us of the sweetness of living in God's light, call us to wise and loving living, and invite us to anchor our days in thankfulness, humility, and faith. Gather with believers from around the world as we warm our hearts by the fire of God's love, pray together, and are reminded of the joy and strength we find in Christ—because above all, you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Children of light, that is what you are. The light is sweet. How pleasant to see a new day dawning. Ecclesiastes 11:7. And Paul wants us to know the sweet light of a new day that is found in Christ. His favor and kindness are there for us on this new day. And how sweet that is—a new day of hope, a new day of life. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have the light of the Lord. So live as people of the light. From our reading in Ephesians, if you want to taste the sweetness of this light, it's going to take careful determination. Verse 10 says, Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. We must be careful to put away the darkness of our past regrets, shame, resentments, and determine to apply the Gospel light to our heart each day. That light comes from the Lord. So let us come to Jesus each day, determining to participate and join in the life that is now ours in him. Through Christ we are able to find strength to vanquish the lies that are told about God, that He is distant and separate from us. No, the light of Christ reveals His presence and His nearness. The light of Christ reveals His embrace. In the light of His loving embrace, we are able to honor and prefer one another. We are able to submit to one another. We are able to lay down our lives for one another. When we do that, it will indeed be a sweet and hopeful day. The wise man of Ecclesiastes said, light is sweet. How pleasant to see a new day dawning. So taste the sweetness of the life we have in Christ. Determine to love others. Let the love of Christ vanquish the dark lies of separation and distance. And determine to love through the power of Christ, laying down your life in order to experience his life. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

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Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. In this world believers are faced with all sorts of temptations, trials, troubles and situationsIn this world believers are faced with all sorts of temptations, trials, troubles and situations. Jesus knows this and through the Beatitudes given to us in Matthew 5 The Sermon On the Mount, He's encouraging his followers, to be people of God, looking forward to the blessings God has promised.  The Beatitudes is not a list of what to do but rather a list of how to be. They describe the ideal disciple and his rewards, both present and future. In other words, the Blessed person whom Jesus describes in this passage has a different quality of character and lifestyle than those still "outside the kingdom." Support the showGrowing our inner man as we connect with God's Word

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the connection between social class and the way we vote , and whether politicians have misunderstood the so called working class.Also in this edition, new research into the mental health of renters, declining rates of young people having the HPV vaccine. Plus, a stoush in the magic community over the exclusion of a robot magician from The Magic Circle club.

How To Get the Most out of a Pitch Session Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. For those setting up a pitch session, here are the key steps so the presenter and investor get the most out of it. Decide the goal of the pitch session. This could be providing practice for the presenter, or giving feedback on the pitch, or making an investment decision. Determine the criteria for selecting the presenters. Recruit startup presenters who meet the criteria. Set up an agenda for who will pitch and how long. Provide documentation upfront about the pitches, including the deck or executive summaries. Set aside time for general questions after each pitch. Set expectations about what will be covered in the pitches and what will not. Encourage questions that drive to the goal of the pitch session. Discourage questions and feedback that distract from the goal. Set aside time for one-on-one discussions between the investors and the presenters. Make available the presenters' contact information. Encourage follow-up by the investors. Consider these steps in how to get the most out of a pitch session. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

Find out whether Nelly & Lawrence Lewis still remained at Mount Vernon in the wake of her grandmother's death. Agree if Martha Washington was never the same person after George had passed away. Discover who in the Washington Family would officially inherit Mount Vernon following Martha's death. Learn what Nelly and her three siblings inherited from the Mount Vernon Estate. Get a better understanding behind Martha's inheritance from her first marriage to Daniel Parke Custis regarding the number of enslaved people she owned. Find out the number of enslaved people George Washington noted per his 1799 Will including what happened to them in 1801, one year before Martha's death. Agree if it's fair to say that Nelly had grieved heavily following her grandparents passing. Determine just how long it took for Nelly & Lawrence's estate in Woodlawn, three miles from Mount Vernon, to get built. Get an in depth analysis behind the endless array of duties which Nelly Custis Lewis performed as plantation mistress at Woodlawn. Compare and contrast the achievements between planter and that of plantation mistress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Difference Between a Decorated Room and a Designer Room Ever wonder why a room can have all the "right" furniture and decor but still feel unfinished? More often than not, the answer comes down to styling. In today's episode, I'm sharing the exact process I use to style coffee tables, consoles, dressers, shelves, kitchen counters, nightstands, and other flat surfaces so they look intentional rather than cluttered. Because here's the thing: styling isn't about adding more stuff. It's about creating visual interest, balance, and cohesion so your home feels thoughtfully designed. You'll learn how to: Determine the purpose of a flat surface before styling it Edit and curate decor so your styling doesn't become clutter Choose an anchor piece that grounds the entire vignette Use layering to create depth and visual interest Incorporate texture for a more collected, designer look Vary heights to keep your styling from feeling flat Repeat design elements throughout the room for cohesion Add the finishing touch that works in every decorating style If you've ever struggled with coffee table styling, shelf styling, console table decor, or simply making your home feel more polished, this episode will give you a practical framework you can use in any room of your home. HINT: This episode is directly tied to our 5th year/400th episode celebration, so be sure to give it a try on any flat surface in your home.  Want to see visuals and practice with guidance: Join The Collective  Want to have someone style your shelves with you real-time: Book a Decorating SOS Call   // Links mentioned in show: // Become a Design Bestie by joining the newsletter: https://bit.ly/designbestie Email: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group

Have you ever thought about what you want to be known for?  Stephen, an executive we interviewed, says it starts with your personal brand. And your personal brand starts with asking yourself "What do I want to be known for?"  So how about you?  If your co-workers were asked about you, and who you are, what would they say?  We challenge you today, to take this question "What do I want to be known for?" and pen and paper and sit with it until you have an answer. And then, start intentionally beginning to LIVE IT OUT, consistently where you live, work and play. Ephesians 5:15 exhorts us "So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days." 

After six years and two shows, we've made a big decision.Both podcasts are officially merging into one — The SexMD. One show, one home, one place where all the conversations about feeling better, looking better, and having better sex live together.Nothing you loved is going away. It's just cleaner, easier to find, and better than ever.Whether you've been with us from the beginning or you're discovering us for the first time — welcome. You picked a great time to join.

After six years and two shows, we've made a big decision.Both podcasts are officially merging into one — The SexMD. One show, one home, one place where all the conversations about feeling better, looking better, and having better sex live together.Nothing you loved is going away. It's just cleaner, easier to find, and better than ever.Whether you've been with us from the beginning or you're discovering us for the first time — welcome. You picked a great time to join.

Have you ever caught yourself being a little… judgy? It's no secret—judgment is everywhere these days, even in the church. But aren't we also supposed to use good judgment? It's tricky, right? Well today, you're going to get biblical clarity on how to use good judgment without being judgmental. Shannon Popkin is back on the podcast to help you understand the difference between healthy discernment and being kinda judgy. You'll learn what Jesus actually meant in Matthew 7 when He said, "Judge not," how personal convictions can get in the way of judging rightly, and what it looks like to speak truth with compassion rather than condemnation. Plus, since not every issue is black and white, Shannon shares some practical ways to keep humility and God's grace at the center of it all. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/405  Read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

“If we can develop good habits for you when your business is still in the first stage of growth, you’re going to bring those good habits with you into business maturity.” – RJon Robins, author of Profit First for Lawyers A growing business requires a growing owner. During a Q&A session in part two of our seven-part series, RJon explains why financial literacy does not carry the same weight at every stage of growth. In the earliest stages, the owner’s job is to “hustle, market, and sell.” New benchmarks require the owner to develop new skills, learn to hire, delegate, and build team productivity. Then as the business becomes more complex, financial literacy, systems, metrics, and accountability become increasingly important. The lesson is not simply that law firms grow in stages. It is that the owner must gain new skills and maturity to grow with the firm. Financial Literacy in Context Financial literacy is not equally important at every stage of growth. A growing business requires the owner to keep learning, adapting, and leading differently. Action Steps Identify which stage of growth best describes your firm today. Determine the most important priorities for that stage. Review the financial reports currently available. Commit to building one financial habit that will strengthen your understanding of the business over time. The goal is not to master every financial concept at once. The goal is to begin building the habits that will support your next stage of growth. Mentioned Part One: You’re Not Bad With Numbers Chapters 12-15 of Profit First for Lawyers The Seven Stages of Law Firm Growth Connect Subscribe to the Profit First for Lawyers podcast Watch episodes on YouTube And most importantly, order your copy of Profit First for Lawyers today!

The latest episode of the DDW 'In Conversation With' series is available to listen to below. This week, Bruno Quinney speaks to Terry Connolly and Shinta Cheng from K36 Therapeutics. K36 is a company developing first-in-class cancer therapeutics and their current lead asset is a treatment for multiple myeloma patients. Bruno speaks to Terry and Shinta about how their NSD2 inhibitors can treat cancer, how their approach compares to other biotechs, and why K36's science could be applied to other therapeutic areas. You can listen below, or find The Drug Discovery World Podcast on Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcasts.

Discover just how glad Nelly Custis herself was to be back at Mount Vernon after her grandfather's presidency ended. Determine how bad of shape Mount Vernon was in by time Washington returned home for good. Learn how one of Washington's overseers went about appeasing British Forces whom made their way onto Mount Vernon's premises. Get introduced to Lawrence Lewis, George Washington's nephew. Learn about Lawrence Lewis's parents most notably the sacrifices they made behind helping finance the Revolutionary War. Agree if Washington himself turned to nephew Lawrence as a personal assistant. Discover if Lawrence himself had any military experience. Go behind the scenes and learn how Lawrence Lewis and Nelly Custis became acquainted with one another to eventually getting married. Understand exactly why Lawrence and Nelly ended up residing at Mount Vernon after getting married. Get a timeline of events spanning less than twenty days from November 27-December 14,1799. Discover the changes taking place in America right after the Nineteenth Century began. Understand why Nelly Lewis including Martha Washington both despised Thomas Jefferson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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(2) James Tabor investigates the mysterious name "Pantera" (or Panta) found in early rabbinic sources, which refer to Jesus as "Yeshua bin Pantera." He explores historical evidence to determine if this was a family name or a specific individual, noting a Roman soldier's tombstone found in Germany belonging to Julius Abdes Pantera. While later critics used the name to suggest Mary was seduced by a soldier, Tabor posits a different historical possibility: Panteramay have been a Jewish youth and relative known to Mary's family who was later impressed into Roman military service.1492

Dr. Arreaza: Hello, everyone, my name is Dr. Hector Arreaza, I am a family physician and an associate program director in the Clinica Sierra Vista – Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program.  Today we're discussing one of the most powerful predictors of health that many people rarely think about: geography. Where someone lives can influence everything from access to physicians and emergency care to chronic disease outcomes and life expectancy. Joining us today is Peyton, who will be taking a deeper look into the matter. Peyton, thank you for being here — can you start by introducing yourself, please? Peyton: Hello, thank you for having me. My name is Peyton, I am a 4th year medical student with Western Atlantic University, and I am from a very small town in South Dakota.  Dr. Arreaza: Peyton, you are on your last few days in your FM rotation, when are you graduation?  Peyton, you prepared this topic and it is great. When people hear the phrase “your ZIP code can determine your health,” what does that actually mean? Peyton: It basically means that where someone lives can significantly influence their health outcomes and even life expectancy. A person's ZIP code can affect access to physicians, hospitals, transportation, emergency services, and preventative care. Arreaza: Talking about prevention. The American Heart Association agrees with you because Zip code is not part of the cardiovascular risk calculator called PREVENT. I invite everyone to take a look at this new calculator. I think a lot of people assume healthcare is equal as long as hospitals or clinics exist nearby, right? Peyton: Yes, patients may still struggle with overcrowded healthcare systems, which can lead to long wait times. In fact, a national physician appointment survey found that average wait times for new patient primary care appointments in major cities can exceed three weeks, with some cities reporting significantly longer delays depending on specialty access and provider availability. Dr. Arreaza: And when patients experience those kinds of delays, they may frequently switch between providers, which becomes much harder to establish consistent long-term care. Peyton: One of the biggest issues many patients face is continuity of care — having consistent follow-up with the same provider over time. Dr. Arreaza: And that continuity really matters in medicine, especially family medicine, it is one of our keywords: continuity of care. Peyton: Exactly. Preventative care and chronic disease management work best when patients have long-term relationships with healthcare providers. But in many underserved communities, patients may wait months for appointments, frequently change providers, or rely on emergency rooms instead of primary care clinics. Dr. Arreaza: And urgent care too. When care becomes fragmented, conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and chronic illnesses can become much harder to manage. Peyton: Exactly. Delayed screenings, missed follow-up appointments, and lack of preventative care often lead to patients presenting later with more advanced disease that could have been treated earlier. Dr. Arreaza: And urban communities may face some of the same challenges, but rural communities are at a different level of barriers to health care. Peyton: Absolutely. Rural communities often experience significant physician shortages. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, over 100 million Americans live in primary care shortage areas, and nearly 65% of those shortage areas are located in rural regions. Peyton: I think one of the biggest solutions starts with strengthening primary care and investing more heavily in underserved communities, especially rural areas. Dr. Arreaza: And that includes increasing the number of physicians going into family medicine and primary care specialties.  Peyton: Here is an interesting fact: According to the Graham Center, Northeastern states receive high graduate medical education (GME) funding but produce relatively fewer primary care physicians. Northwestern states receive low GME funding but perform relatively better, producing slightly above the U.S. average (70.8 vs 69.8 primary care physicians per 100,000 people). However, even this remains far below Canada's average of 119 primary care physicians per 100,000 people.  Right now, the United States is facing a growing physician shortage. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the country could face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, with primary care being one of the most affected areas. Arreaza: Another group that may help address the physician shortage is International Medical Graduates. We'll cover this in more detail in a future episode, but it's worth mentioning briefly here. We have highly trained physicians, including neurosurgeons, driving Uber. There is nothing wrong with that work, but their medical skills could be used to help more people. I'll leave our listeners with that thought: IMGs can help. So, Peyton, are you interested in rural medicine? Peyton: I am very interested in Rural medicine, in fact my next few rotations will be back in South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Actually, the Pine Ridge Reservation is the poorest Indian Reservation in the country.  Peyton: The measure of any healthcare system is not how well it serves those closest to its centers of power, but how far its reach extends to those who need it most. If we are serious about health equity, the road forward must run through every small town, every county clinic, and every community that has been told to wait its turn. Their turn is now. References Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2021 to 2036. https://www.aamc.org/workforce American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Rural Practice and Physician Recruitment.https://www.aafp.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Rural Americans at Higher Risk of Death from Five Leading Causes.https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2017/p0112-rural-death-risk.html Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research. Rural Hospital Closures.https://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/programs-projects/rural-health/rural-hospital-closures/ Chetty R, Stepner M, Abraham S, et al. The Association Between Income and Life Expectancy in the United States, 2001–2014. JAMA. 2016;315(16):1750–1766. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2513561 Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).https://data.hrsa.gov/topics/health-workforce/shortage-areas Rural Health Information Hub. Healthcare Access in Rural Communities.https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/healthcare-access Rural Health Information Hub. Transportation to Support Rural Healthcare.https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/transportation Rural Health Information Hub. Rural Residency Planning and Development. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/rural-residency-programs Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health and Access to Care in Rural America.https://www.cdc.gov/ruralhealth/index.html Measure of America. A Portrait of Los Angeles County 2026. Social Science Research Council.https://ssrc-static.s3.amazonaws.com/moa/APortraitofLosAngelesCounty2026.pdf Merritt Hawkins. Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times and Medicare and Medicaid Acceptance Rates.https://www.merritthawkins.com/news-and-insights/thought-leadership/survey/survey-of-physician-appointment-wait-times/ Fenster, T. L., MD, Park, J., PhD, Huffstetler, A. N., MD, & Topmiller, M., PhD (2026). Graduate Medical Education Funding Does Not Flow to Primary Care Physician Production. American family physician, 113(4), 321–322. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42101593/ Theme song, Works All The Time by Dominik Schwarzer, YouTube ID: CUBDNERZU8HXUHBS, purchased from https://www.premiumbeat.com/. Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. 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AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the status of a proposed extension of the Iran ceasefire.

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Discover what George Washington got nominated to do come November 1786. Learn firsthand how George Washington got nominated in becoming Constitutional Convention President. Explore some key reasons behind why Washington chose to attend Constitutional Convention. Figure out what Washington advocated the most while convention took place. Receive a brief timeline summary of events taking place between February 4-April 14,1789 involving Washington's rise to greater power. Explore how the move from Mount Vernon to New York impacted the Custis Grandchildren. Find out where in New York the President's House stood. Agree if New York City was home to many opportunities for education most notably young women like Nelly. Get an in depth analysis behind 1790 Residence Act. Find out whom Nelly Custis became friends with around age12. Learn how a health crisis went about engulfing Philadelphia like never before come early August 1793. Determine if young Nelly shared most if not all of her step grandfather's political views. Discover the importance behind what took place around March 4,1797. Learn whom would be a house guest of George Washington's per presidential mansion in Philadelphia including Mount Vernon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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AUA2026: Focus on: Biomarkers, MRI and PSMA PET Imaging in Prostate Cancer Webcast CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/FOCUS262ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After participating in this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Critically appraise recent developments in imaging biomarkers and molecular diagnostics (e.g., genomic risk scores, liquid biopsy) and discuss how they complement MRI and PSMA PET in prostate cancer care. 2. Determine the optimal clinical scenarios (diagnostic, staging, recurrence, surveillance) in which PSMA PET/CT or PET/MRI adds value beyond conventional imaging. 3. Recognize potential pitfalls in PSMA PET interpretation — including false positives, false negatives, non–PSMA-expressing disease, and technical artifacts — and implement strategies to mitigate them. 4. Synthesize biomarker, MRI, and PSMA PET findings into a personalized management plan, including guiding biopsy, focal therapy, salvage therapy, or systemic treatments. 5. Select appropriate patients with radiorecurrent or organ-confined prostate cancer for advanced imaging and guide re-treatment decisions (e.g., salvage therapy, targeted radiotherapy). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by independent educational grants from: Blue Earth Diagnostics, Inc. Lantheus Medical Imaging

Nick and Michael discuss if the past Cavs and Knicks series had already pre- determined the series this year.

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The NBA is down to its final four teams. Rob Veno of WagerTalk.com joined the Big Show on Friday to talk about the best bets in Thunder/Spurs and Cavs/Knicks this weekend.

The prosecution promised speed. The defense wants time. And the decisions being made before a jury is ever seated may matter more than the evidence itself. True Crime Today examines the pre-trial chess match in Alex Murdaugh's retrial and why controlling the calendar is the key strategic battle for both sides.The AG's vow to retry aggressively and quickly is driven by a political reality — Wilson leaves office in January 2027. His team built the first case and carries institutional knowledge that no replacement can replicate overnight. If the trial happens under Wilson, the state is at full strength. If the defense can push past that deadline, a new AG inherits a complex retrial during a leadership change.Every legitimate pre-trial motion eats calendar time. Financial evidence admissibility arguments, venue change requests, expert witness challenges — the defense doesn't need to file a single frivolous motion. The real ones are enough to consume months if managed strategically. And every month that passes dulls public attention, fades witness memories, and moves the case closer to a transition the defense can exploit.The judge assignment shapes everything downstream. The new judge interprets the Supreme Court's guidance on financial evidence. A strict reading constrains the prosecution further. A generous reading opens the door to another appeal. The judge also controls how fast the pre-trial calendar moves, which directly impacts whether the trial falls under Wilson's administration or his successor's.The venue, the AG transition, the evidentiary rulings, the trial date — each decision narrows the possibilities before a single juror is seated. The courtroom is the final act. The real battle is happening before it.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #AlanWilson #SCSupremeCourt #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #MurderTrial #AttorneyGeneral #MurdaughCase #HiddenKillers

In this episode of Absolute Trust Talk, managing attorney Kirsten Howe tackles a quietly common source of family conflict: parents giving money to their adult children without documenting whether it's a gift or a loan. Drawing on years of trust administration experience, Kirsten shares a real family story where canceled checks sparked a bitter dispute among siblings after their parents passed, and she walks through the simple documentation steps that could have prevented it. She also addresses a second pitfall most families overlook: when a loan is properly documented up front but the repayment activity isn't tracked, leaving trustees with no way to know how much, if anything, is still owed. Time-stamped Show Notes: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Kirsten kicks off today's topic: what happens when parents give money to their adult children without documenting it — and why those transfers can become a problem after the parents pass. 1:05 A trend Kirsten has noticed: Bay Area parents helping adult children with home down payments—a generous move that can create complications during trust administration if it's not well documented. 1:55 Issue #1: Was it a gift or a loan? The first question Kirsten's firm runs into when reviewing a trust is the financial history. 2:15 A real family story: parents quietly helped one daughter with several checks during a rough patch. After the parents passed, the other siblings dug up the canceled checks and called them loans — and the family fight was on. 4:15 The takeaway: document it. Whether it's as simple as writing "gift" on the memo line, adding blanket gift language to your trust, or having a signed promissory note for a loan, make your intent clear in writing. 5:30 Issue #2: The loan was documented properly — a real promissory note, signed and everything — but that was years ago, and now nobody knows what's been paid back. 7:05 The fix: keep good records on both sides. A simple spreadsheet for the lender, canceled checks or equivalent for the borrower — without it, the trustee may have to assume nothing was repaid. 8:00 Why family loans need to be treated like business: the love and trust between parent and child don't survive the parent's death, and the next person at the table may see things very differently. 8:45 The bottom line: if money is moving between you and your child, document it like a business deal — so your family doesn't end up litigating it years later. Take the Next Step in Your Estate Planning Journey If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to help you with your own estate planning needs in California. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with our team at Absolute Trust Counsel. During this no-obligation conversation, we'll: Learn about your unique situation and goals Answer questions about our services Determine if we're the right fit to work together Visit https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/scheduling/ or call 925-943-2740 to schedule your free discovery call today. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a couple second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits: The Absolute Trust Talk podcast is brought to you with the help of Q2Mark, led by Chief Marketing Officer Susie Hays. Since 2016, Q2Mark has partnered with Absolute Trust Counsel on all marketing communications—from brand development and website design to this podcast series with over 192 episodes, social media management, video production, and more. If you're business owner looking for comprehensive marketing support, visit Q2Mark.com.

Scott Petrak joined Baskin and Phelps and discussed the Browns' OTAs this upcoming week, who he expects to see the most reps at QB1, and what he wants to see when the rookies get their first practices with the veterans.

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“Painful sex, bladder leaks, low libido, and vaginal changes are NOT something women should just ‘accept with age.'”In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Castillo of Swan Intimate Wellness reveals the truth about menopause, hormone therapy, vaginal rejuvenation, pelvic floor dysfunction, libido, PT-141, and regenerative treatments that are helping women restore confidence, intimacy, and quality of life.If you've ever been told “it's just aging,” this interview may change the way you think about women's health forever.

In this excerpt from Office Hours, Pastor Amos discusses how to test whether God is giving you direction through your dreams by sharing his personal experiences regarding his marriage to April and the founding of Church for Entrepreneurs. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________    

Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah dig into why dentists underprice their work, how the UCR percentile system sets fee ceilings in your zip code, what insurance companies actually pay (and where they downgrade), and why only 0.24% of dentists — 1 in 400 have fees set at the 80th percentile of their market. You'll also learn the annual fee-increase rhythm Gary recommends, how to handle the patient conversation without ever "announcing" a fee increase, and when value pricing works in a dental practice. Essential listening for any practice owner reviewing their dental fee schedule in 2026.

In this solo episode, Axel dives into one of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged moments in any real estate transaction — the re-trade. He breaks down exactly what re-trading is, when it makes sense to do it, when it doesn't, and how to actually communicate a concession request in a way that protects both the deal and your long-term reputation in the market.He also shares real examples from Aligned's own deal history — including times they deliberately chose not to re-trade in order to protect relationships that eventually produced multiple future deals.This episode is essential listening for any active buyer working through due diligence who wants a clear, practical framework for making one of the trickiest calls in real estate — and making it the right way.Join us as we dive into:A clear definition of what re-trading is and the most common triggering events: physical due diligence findings, financial due diligence discrepancies, environmental issues, and rate movement during financingWhy the decision to re-trade is always a tradeoff between the financial cost of a finding and the reputational capital you spend by making the requestHow the calculus changes when you're buying with investor capital versus your own — and why being a fiduciary shifts the decision frameworkThe decision flowchart: is the finding terminal to the deal, or does it just have a quantifiable cost?Why environmental findings and major unpermitted work are among the few things that can actually kill a deal — and why even those are sometimes better handled by walking away than re-tradingThe real cost of re-trading small items — crappy water heaters, minor CapEx — on a million-dollar deal, and why protecting the relationship is often worth more than the creditThe philosophy behind absorbing manageable risk to maintain goodwill: "just because you extracted max value on that deal, if it prevents your ability to do the second — you probably lost"How to communicate a re-trade request: lead with data not emotion, use objective third-party findings and contractor quotes, and frame it as a partnership solution not an adversarial demandWhy giving sellers multiple options — price reduction, seller credit, pre-closing work, creative solutions — goes a long way in keeping the deal collaborativeThe importance of timing: why raising concerns early in the DD process is far better than waiting until the 11th hour, and how to set soft expectations before making the formal requestAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners

Are you an ambitious EA or administrative professional who wants more out of your career? Tune into this episode for insights and inspiration. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

During the 1960s, theorists like Jeremiah Ostriker used early computers to determine that spiral galaxies would be unstable and "fly apart" without a massive spherical halo of unseen matter. This theoretical need found concrete evidence through the pioneering work of Vera Rubin and Kent Ford. By observing the Andromeda galaxy, they discovered that rotational velocities did not diminish at the outer edges, a phenomenon called "flattening the curve." This proved that a significant amount of invisible mass must exist to provide the necessary gravity. To map this mass, modern astronomers use gravitational lensing, an effect predicted by Einstein where gravity bends light from distant objects. This work continues in Chile at the Vera Rubin Observatory, which is designed to map the distribution of dark matter across space and time. (2/8)2020 ESA EUCLID

In this excerpt from Office Hours, Pastor Amos responds to a question from one of the single CFE members about how to properly vet someone you're dating from a Christian perspective. He explains that although many people identify as Christians, believers can still hold very different views about Jesus, holiness, marriage, and biblical living. Pastor Amos shares practical insights to help singles discern whether the person they're dating truly shares their values and spiritual convictions before moving from dating toward marriage. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________    

https://youtu.be/aQyHwoGfy50 Max Kryzhanovskiy, President and CEO of MOS Creative, is driven by a desire to set an example for his children and show what's possible through technology, persistence, and innovation. As the leader of a tech-forward agency that builds websites, apps, and AI-enabled platforms, Max helps businesses move from idea to execution by creating digital products that solve real problems and scale over time. We explore Max's MVP Framework — Define the problem, Determine target market, Prototype the product, Build the MVP, Test and obtain feedback, Iterate — a practical approach for transforming ideas into scalable digital products. Max explains why founders should avoid overbuilding too early, how AI is accelerating prototyping and development, and why businesses must balance automation with authentic human connection. — Drive Growth Using AI Agents with Max Kryzhanovskiy  Good day, dear listeners. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast, and my guest today is Max Kryzhanovskiy, the President and CEO of MOS Creative, a company that builds websites and apps that drive growth. They were also the first company in Baltimore to launch a mobile site. Welcome to the show, Max.  Thank you for having me.  Let me ask you this—what is a mobile site? Is it a mobile phone site, or is it something different?  I mean, now it probably doesn't matter as much anymore, because everybody obviously has a website that works on a smartphone screen—or a responsive websites. But before mobile websites came out—or I should say, when smartphones first came out—we had to adjust for smaller screens. We were all used to bigger screens on a computer, and then once we started having different screen sizes come out before responsive, we were the first company to have a mobile website in Baltimore. And we actually built a web application specifically to create them ourselves, and then also went to market to offer it to other clients as well. So a mobile website is just like it sounds, a website that’s specifically designed for mobile.  That’s cool. So it sounds like you are very much a tech-forward company, and you are at the edge of technology. And as we were logging on, you said that you would be recording this on your phone because you actually have AI agents running on your computer. Does that mean you have AI agents as part of your team? What kind of agents do you have? Is it still an experiment, or is it already in execution mode?  It's in execution mode, but we're always experimenting. We like to think we're ahead of the curve, but with AI, we're all experimenting to a certain extent, right? Something new comes out, we try it out, see if it works, and see how it can be applied to your business—what kind of outcomes it can give you. So I'm all about AI. It's amazing. It's an amazing tool. But I think AI is becoming a lot more than we thought it was going to be—and also a lot less at the same time. Meaning, when AI launched—for example, when ChatGPT came out to the broader market—I mean, obviously AI had been around for a while—but when ChatGPT launched its chatbot platform publicly, we were amazed by how much work it could done. So it went from zero to a hundred. “Oh my God, it can do all of this,” right? But now, for example, with the more recent models—4.5, 5.0—the improvements are much smaller.  It's not a hundred percent or a thousand percent better anymore. Now it's maybe five or ten percent better, but the cost keeps increasing. I just read somewhere that even Claude said Claude Code won't be included much longer as part of the regular plan. So now it's only in the $200 higher-tier plan, plus you have to buy additional tokens. So it's really becoming more like, “Hey, yeah, we can do this for you—but you're going to end up paying something similar to what you'd pay a team.” At first, it was more like, “Let's get into the market. Let's get a lot of people interested.” But now, obviously, they have a lot of money behind them—investors, VCs, public market pressure—and they need to bring in revenue. So I think things are going to change very soon. AI is going to become a lot more expensive because the infrastructure and resources it requires are expensive. So eventually, those costs are going to be passed on to users. Yeah. And I noticed that ChatGPT started to do some ads as well. They’re probably going to go that direction, and who knows what that’s going to bring. But that's not our topic today. Today, it's about something else—frameworks. But before I go to the framework question, I'd like to ask you: what is your personal “why,” and how are you manifesting it at MOS Creative? Well, I'm a family man, so my “why” is to see my kids grow up to be amazing human beings—and hopefully to show them a great example of what can be accomplished in sports and in business. So my “why” is also to be a good person. Success can mean different things to different people, but for me, I love the hunt to get to a certain level of success. And then it's kind of like—us as humans, or at least a lot of people—we reach a certain level of success and we don't really celebrate it. It's more like, “Okay, let's get to the next level.” So my “why” is to show my kids that anything is possible if they really want it. Why I got into this space—it was exciting. You could see how quickly technology was moving, the kind of innovation that was possible, and it excited me. So that was one of the main reasons I got into technology. But the other reason was because I was in a different business, and we created technology that helped us grow. And I thought, “Oh wow, this is a completely different way to scale a business.” So technology became the direction we took. Yeah, I love it. I think inspiring our kids is a huge driver for many people, and it totally makes sense. Technology is exciting. I'd like to switch gears here and ask my other common question on this podcast, because this podcast is all about frameworks—business frameworks—how we can help listeners understand things, simplify things, and see different perspectives. So my question to you is: what is your favorite shortcut to success—or framework? And I don't mean “shortcut” in a negative sense, but rather a framework that allows you to understand things differently, make decisions, serve clients, and create valuable outcomes. Whatever it is—something that has worked for you, and is simple enough that you can explain it to listeners in three to five steps. Well, I believe in always being open to learning. It's not specifically a framework—it's more of a mindset: understanding that we don't know everything, especially now, with how quickly things are changing. I mean, a lot of people say that AI is going to make humanity a little dumber than we are. But actually, I learn a lot from it as well. If I'm doing something and I think, “Oh, this is a great way to speed up the process,” then I use it. So let's say, for example, a client asks me a question. There are different ways to approach it. If I already know the answer because I have specific experience with it, I can answer it, right? That doesn't always mean the answer is going to be correct.  I can research it, or I can get an answer from AI and then verify it through research and experience to make sure the outcome is actually what it says it's going to be. The learning part is making sure you're always open to figuring out whether the steps you've taken before are the right steps—or whether they can be optimized. I'm a big believer that everything can be optimized, especially now. There's almost no question that can't be answered quickly. Maybe there are some deep philosophical questions—but for the most part, especially in business, work, or even life, you can get answers very quickly. For example, I had a kind of vertigo-type feeling, and I was wondering what exactly it was. I entered specific prompts into ChatGPT, and it actually broke things down really well for me. Then I went to a doctor. First, I checked with a friend of mine who's a nurse, and she said, “This is probably what you have.” And she started asking me questions. I thought, “This is funny—these are exactly the same questions ChatGPT asked me.” And her husband said, “You know what? That proves that medicine is basically a set of questions. As you answer one question, it leads to the next.” So it's like a dynamic questionnaire. And by the time I got to the doctor, I already had a good idea of what it potentially was, and I knew what questions to ask so I could understand the next steps to fix it.  Yeah.  So what I'm saying is there’s always a way to improve. I'm a big believer in that. It doesn't matter what you're doing, because in this age, everything moves very fast—regardless of the business you're in. That's true. It's interesting that you say ChatGPT can answer any question. It's true—sometimes it hallucinates, but it still gives you an answer. Yesterday, I went to a presentation, and the president of Great Game of Business talked about this. He said, “Today, the answer is everywhere. So it's not a lack of answers—it's a lack of good questions.” So what we really have to come up with are good questions to ask. That's the bigger challenge now—not finding the answer. And I thought that was a really interesting insight. I agree. It's the same thing, right? It relates to prompts as well. If you have a good prompt, you're going to get a better answer. If you ask a good question, you're going to get a better answer. So yeah, I agree with you. Listen, AI isn't a complete solution, but it's a huge help—especially if you're just starting out. Yeah. So what drives your business? Is it technology? Is it trends? Is it something else? What drives it?  It's kind of a mix between technology and growth marketing. What that means is we work with clients all the way from ideation to scaling. We've also had several clients successfully exit. So clients come to us and say, “I have an idea. How do I take it to the next step?” Obviously now, there are AI builders and AI platforms that can help take a high-level idea and turn it into some kind of prototype—or at least a basic flow. But ideally, we work with clients from the idea stage all the way through design, development, launch, and driving traffic to the product. So the perfect client fits into that category. They might have an idea for a web application, mobile application, or software product.  They come to us and they're not really sure what the next steps are—or they've done some research For example, I spoke to a prospective client the other day. She worked with a developer who tried to build the product using an AI builder. For some reason, something didn't work out, and now she's back at square one. So now we have to review what she actually wants to build, determine the best approach, and figure out what phase one, phase two, and phase three should look like. So that's kind of how we work. For our clients, it's not just, “Let us develop it for you.” It's also about the creative side, the messaging, and the user experience. It's about making sure that when someone downloads the app—or visits the website or web application—it serves its purpose. It's a problem-solving product. It needs to solve a problem so users keep coming back again and again. And then we help grow it to new audiences. That's when it starts to scale and become exponential. Does that make sense? Yeah. So I’m wondering, you work from the idea forward, or you work from the outcome backwards? What’s the approach?  That's a great question. Not everyone knows the outcome right away. When someone has both an idea and a clear outcome, it works better, right? Because then you can help them get to that outcome. But overall, the outcomes are usually very high-level. You know: “I want to build this web application or software because I'm targeting this audience.” Okay—but what does that really mean? What problem are you solving? To be honest with you, ninety percent of people don't really know what problems they should be solving at the initial stage. So, talking about frameworks, we work with them to define which problems they should solve first. Because most startups—or even profitable companies trying to add new technology into their workflow or business—often don't know what one or two problems they should solve for the MVP before going all in. Yeah. Okay, so step one is to define the problem. What's step two?  Make sure you have the right audience for that problem. That's a big issue. A lot of times, people try to serve everyone. You don't want to go too broad, and you don't want to go too narrow. If you go too narrow, you're going to hit a ceiling before you even go to market.  So you determine the audience for the problem you're trying to solve, right?  Correct.  And then what's the next step?  Once you determine the audience and define the problem, the next best step is to create some kind of prototype and actually take it to that audience to test for product-market fit. Meaning: get feedback. Again, it doesn't have to be a fully working product. But go to that audience and get feedback like: “Yes, this solves my problem,” and “Yes, I would pay for it.” Or even better—for them to actually exchange some money to join a waitlist or gain access to an early version of the product, so they can test it and provide feedback. That's the best-case scenario. Because once you have that input, it becomes much easier to make adjustments. It doesn't matter whether those adjustments are in the design or in the actual working product—you're refining it for that niche audience. Yeah, that makes sense. So you design the prototype or minimum viable product, then you test it and get feedback. Then what do you do?  Well, I want to clarify something. Designing a prototype and having a minimum viable product can be two separate things.  Okay.  You can design a prototype. Again, it can be designed in Figma, using an AI builder, or even just as a workflow or user flow. Obviously now, things are a little different because you can build prototypes much faster. That doesn't mean they're going to be production-ready. But a minimum viable product is usually focused on solving one or two specific problems for that market. It's a problem-solving product that actually works—meaning it's much closer to being production-ready. Yeah.  So those are two separate things. There's a very big difference between them.  Yeah, because now you have vibe coding, and with tools like Lovable—or whatever platform you're using—you can create a prototype quickly. But it's not necessarily going to work, and then you still have to build the actual working product. Correct. Yes, I agree. Then you test it, expose it to the target market, and gather feedback. And then what do you do? Do you iterate? What's the next step? You iterate, yeah. So at that point, ideally, you have product-market fit, you've received great feedback from users, and—best-case scenario—they've even paid you some money. Then you either expand on what has already been built, or you go all in: invest more money into it and start building a production-ready product. And once you have that, you may realize that you also need to improve the user interface. That happens a lot—especially if you vibe-coded it. The output usually isn't the best when it comes to user interface design or user experience. So you may need to redesign the interface, properly develop it, and then take a production-ready application to market. And then it goes back into the cycle of iteration. Meaning, you keep gathering feedback. This is why I often recommend not adding too many features in the beginning. Focus on one or two core features—one or two main user flows within those features. That's it. Forget about everything else. Yeah. And then you can add features later.  You can always add features later. Most of the time, if you add too many features in the beginning, you'll probably end up cutting at least 40% of them because people just won't use them. And I'm not talking about core features like sign-up, sign-in, forgot password, onboarding, authentication—that kind of stuff. Obviously, you need those. But you still have to figure out who your audience is. Do you need SMS login? Do you need email login? Do you need both? Do you need social logins? You have to make sure you clearly understand your audience—but you don't need everything all at once. You may eventually need all of it, but not in the beginning. Yeah, that's true. So you've worked with other businesses, which means you're primarily a business-to-business agency, right?  Business-to-business, business-to-government—we've also built business-to-consumer apps as well. But usually, our client is a business-to-business.  Yeah. So here's my question: In B2B, how do you gain people's trust so they'll even engage with your product? I understand there's a funnel—but how do you get businesses into the top of that funnel? How do you create that initial trust so they engage? What does it take? Many things. Content helps, obviously. Creating content like this, creating videos—I create videos on a regular basis talking about what's out there, what's possible, what's good, what's bad. Kind of the everyday life of an agency, and the type of work we do. We also post projects on different directories and platforms. A lot of previous clients come back to us, and we get many client referrals. We rank pretty well for SEO and AEO, so a lot of people find us through ChatGPT. Especially because that's one of the services we offer. People find us when searching for things like “best app developers” or “best website designers” in our specific area. We're not targeting nationwide rankings—that's much harder and a much longer-term strategy. But in our area—Maryland, Howard County, Columbia—we rank very high.  And what does it take to rank high in AEO—in AI search?  It's the same approach we take to rank in Google. Google obviously owns Gemini, and now there's Google AI Overview. It's really a real-estate play. If you have a website that's properly structured for Google—with some adjustments for semantic search, like adding question-and-answer content to every page, especially product and service pages—you improve your chances significantly. You also need a properly configured robots.txt file with clear descriptions, so when search crawlers reach your site, they can immediately understand the structure and know where to go. When you see sources cited in AI search, that's exactly what those systems are reading from your site.  You also need the right technical setup: Your website has to be fast. You need proper H1, H2, and H3 structure across the site. So overall, it's about having a properly structured website. If you follow strong SEO fundamentals, with additional improvements specifically for AEO and GEO—because now it's not just SEO anymore, it's SEO, AEO, and GEO—you'll usually appear in ChatGPT, Google AI Overview, Gemini, Perplexity, and other AI search tools. And your Google Business Profile and Google Maps listing are properly optimized—which has changed a lot recently on Google's side as well—you'll also show up more often in local AI search results. So isn't it true that AI search looks for different kinds of signals than traditional SEO? I've heard, for example, that backlinks are less important in AI search than they used to be. They're not as important for AI search, but backlinks still carry a lot of weight. Again, you have to think about this as two separate systems, right? There's Google Search—with Google AI Overview and featured snippets—and then there's Google Maps. You don't need a website just to appear on Google Maps. You mainly need a properly optimized Google Business Profile. And you can still show up in AI search that way. Having a website does help, because it sends another signal to Google, but it's not as critical. The most important thing—and I'll answer your question for both cases—is consistency and structure. For Google Maps, if you have a properly maintained Google Business Profile with constant updates—blog posts, videos, photos, and business updates—that teaches Google AI what your business does. So you want updated product pages, images, descriptions, and location details if you're location-based.  All of that educates Google, which helps you rank higher on Google Maps. And like I said, Google Maps ranks very well in AI search. Now, if you also have a website, that's even better. And on your website, it helps to embed your Google Map as well, because that reinforces another signal from Google Maps. For example, some of our clients have multiple locations, so we include Google Maps with all their locations on the site—and that helps. Then you also create location pages, just like you create product pages or service pages. Google—and AI systems in general—don't really rank entire websites. They rank individual pages. That's why top-of-funnel content is usually blog posts or educational content answering someone's problem. Then that written or video content leads users to a service page or product page. That's basically how it works. Does that make sense? Yeah, that's very interesting. So if I want to increase my AI ranking… one of my clients told me that if your clients post about you on Reddit, that can be really powerful and help drive AI search visibility. Is that true? Reddit and Quora are very powerful. Very powerful. They rank very high. Listen, I'll give you a simple example that anybody can use. If you go to Quora or Reddit and look at the questions people are asking—for example, let's say you search for “app development”—you can filter by questions and literally see what people are asking. If you answer those questions in a natural way, related to your service or product, and include a backlink—not in a salesy way, but naturally—that's a very strong backlink. And speaking of backlinks: they're still relevant. Maybe they don't carry as much weight as they used to, but they're still very valuable.  Because when Google or AI systems evaluate content—and when you search in ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini and see sources—those sources are essentially citations and backlinks. So if your website has strong citations and is properly structured, it absolutely helps you get discovered. You just need to make sure everything is set up correctly so Google—or any other search system—understands what your content means. But yes, to answer your question directly: Reddit and Quora are excellent for visibility because they're high-authority websites with massive traffic and very strong domain ratings. Yeah. That’s great. So Google Maps, Reddit, Quora, they are big drivers. That’s great.  Huge drivers. I mean, listen, there are many others—but social media has become huge over the past two years. Before, if you made a Reel on Instagram, you wouldn't be able to find it through Google search. But in the past couple of years, they opened that up. Why do you think they did that? Because they understand the value of content. Just like YouTube—where you can find videos through specific keywords—they want Instagram videos to be discoverable through Google Search and AI search. And then those searches lead people back to their platform. If someone who isn't already an Instagram user discovers content they like—a creator they like—they may sign up for Instagram because of it. So yeah, all of this ties back to backlinks and discoverability. It's really about how you use those backlinks. I mean, YouTube has been a huge driver for people looking for answers or trying to learn almost anything. So yeah, that's kind of how it works. It's one big spiderweb. Yes. It’s interesting. So basically, the more content I have and the more content other people post about me in credible sites, whether it’s Reddit, Quora, YouTube, social media, and they all point to my website or web pages, then the more it’s going to be discoverable by AI. That’s kinda makes sense.  You're definitely going to become more discoverable. But again, if it's just “Steve Preda,” that alone may not be valuable unless someone is specifically searching for your name. Now, if people are responding to or discussing how to apply a specific framework—and someone is searching for that framework that relates to your content—then it becomes relevant. Does that make sense?  Yeah. Yeah, understand. Yeah. Absolutely. Let me ask you this. If you could have a magic wand and fix one thing inside your company in the next 12 months, what would that be?  That’s an interesting question. I don’t know. I think I'd be very interested in applying more AI agents so they can help drive the business and support more growth. Overall, I just want healthy growth—making sure we're happy with the work we're doing, and that our clients are happy with the work we deliver. Because that leads to better outcomes, longer-term relationships, and healthier growth for the company. I mean, my ultimate goal at some point is probably to grow the company and eventually sell it. If we're happy with what we're doing, and our clients are happy with the work we're delivering, I think that growth will happen organically. Yeah. And what do you need to make the company sellable in your perspective?  Having strong, scalable systems—and AI is going to help with a lot of that.  So do you believe that a company with only AI employees—at the extreme—could still become a very valuable company? No, I'm not saying we should rely only on AI, and I'm definitely not planning to let go of any employees. What I'm saying is that AI can help with certain smaller tasks that sometimes get missed or forgotten. That's a perfect fit for AI. For example, even during conversations—if a project manager is handling several clients at once—we usually need updates on what was discussed. Yes, AI can record the conversation, but more importantly: what are the actionable next steps? And from those action items, what has already been completed, and what still needs to be done? Those are the kinds of things AI agents can help with—tasks that don't necessarily require a human. That way, time isn't wasted and can instead be used more effectively to make sure things are getting done and that we're reaching the outcome you mentioned earlier. What is your opinion about controlling AI agents? What is the level of risk? Not just about someone maybe doing a prompt injection and kind of hijacking your agents, but losing control of the agents in terms of complexity. So do you see a risk there that someone could kind of unleash these agents and somehow not be able to control them, or the quality of their work? Could they not control that? Or something changes and the agents get impacted—maybe a software update or something like that? Is this a thing, or is that not a concern? I think there should definitely always be guardrails. For example, right now we're building a platform with AI to gather RFPs, review them, score them, and actually create outputs—like the structure of the RFP. But before they get submitted, an actual person reviews them. I think there should always be final approval by a human—unless it becomes such a perfect system. I mean, it's software, right? At a certain point, can something go wrong? Yes. Especially with updates—unless you own the full process from beginning to end. Yeah, I think there's always a risk, but there's always a risk with software.  There should definitely be some guardrails, no doubt about it. I don't think it should be the last step before a human approves it and actually—for this RFP example—submits the response to whatever platform. I think a human should always review and approve it to make sure everything is working properly. But I think you can save a lot of time. For example, instead of us doing two or three RFPs a month, we can do ten or fifteen. I mean, the quality isn't really changing. It's structure. It's answering what they're asking for. So if it fits the criteria we're looking for, we still spend time reviewing it. I mean, we got an RFP the other day that was 150 pages. It would probably take two days just to read it. And at a certain point, you're like, “You know what? This isn't a good fit.” So it saves time. It just creates more efficiency. But there should definitely be guardrails and structure for sure, and a human should be involved in the loop. That I agree with you on. Okay. It's a big topic. One of the thoughts is that at some point AI is talking to AI. Like in hiring—you see these big recruiting companies using AI to filter resumes, and then applicants use AI to write resumes that fit what the filters are looking for. And at some point, the authenticity or credibility of those resumes begins to fade because it's all prearranged. So then the whole purpose of filtering employees starts to diminish. Do you think this kind of thing might happen with RFPs too? Maybe. Very possible. I wouldn't be surprised if it's not happening already. Yeah, I mean, it's definitely very possible. There are already several platforms that find RFPs. They work a little differently. We're building specifically for our own purpose. I do want to document the process to kind of show, “Hey, here's what can be done.” But yeah, it's very possible, for sure. Listen, if you're relying on a regular process to get a job, then you're probably not going to get the job. There are a lot more people looking for work right now. I don't know if you heard about Microsoft—and I think Tesla too—but companies are letting people go left and right. Microsoft is offering long-term employees buyouts. And by long-term employees, I mean people who are probably older and maybe not as knowledgeable or experienced with AI.  It's like, “Hey, let us buy you out so you can retire a little earlier.” So this is happening. If you're going through the same regular hiring process as everyone else, you're competing against 500 or 1,000 other people for the same job. Obviously, it's an employer's market right now, not an employee's market. If you're trying to get a job, it shouldn't just be through the regular process. It should be through people you know. Networking is going to have even more value. Personal connections matter, and people knowing, “Hey, this person actually spoke to me the right way.” You should also know how to use AI, because that's going to give you an edge in getting a job. But actually speaking to someone should happen through networking and connections. Yeah, that's my feeling too—that human interaction is actually going to increase dramatically in value. Because authenticity… that's really the only way to verify authenticity: being face-to-face with someone, a real physical person. That's fascinating. Yeah. But I'll tell you—like I said, I post videos on a regular basis. My mom asked me the other day, “Max, are you using AI, or is it really you?” I said, “No, it's really me. It's not AI.” So it's funny because AI is getting so good that you're not always sure what's real anymore. And even with RFPs—it's not just about submitting proposals or resumes. Personal and human connection is going to become more valuable than ever. If I personally knew every buyer putting out an RFP, I'd rather talk to them directly, one hundred percent. Because it becomes a completely different process.  Yeah, that's spot on. Love it. So, great information. I love the framework: define the problem, determine the audience, create a prototype, build the MVP, test it, and then iterate. That's how you build a digital product—whether it's a website or an app. So if you're out there looking for a solution, Max Kryzhanovskiy and MOS Creative may have the solution for you. So if people would like to connect with Max Kryzhanovskiy and MOS Creative, where can they reach you? People can reach us through our website: www.moscreative.com. They can also find me on LinkedIn under Max Kryzhanovskiy or MOS Creative. They can fill out a form on our website or email us at info@moscreative.com. Fantastic. So if you want an AI-driven platform, definitely reach out to Max. So Max, thank you for coming and sharing your ideas. And I love that you have such a strong vision for AI and that you're actively experimenting within your company, which means your clients will benefit from that as well. And if you enjoyed this conversation, then stay tuned, because every week a successful entrepreneur comes on the show and shares their ideas and frameworks. So thanks for coming, Max—and thank you for listening. Thank you. Important Links: Max's LinkedIn Max's website Max's email: info@moscreative.com

Join Robyn Benelli and Danni Smith for a live Q&A session focused on navigating the energetic shifts of 2026. Discover how to stay grounded using the Tree of Life while deepening your practice through Byosen scanning and intuitive discernment. This conversation explores the sacred priorities of Animal Reiki and how to trust your unique spiritual guidance as you move forward on your path. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Discover how to navigate collective energy shifts using Tree of Life grounding. Learn the art of Byosen scanning by recognizing your unique intuitive sensations. Explore the three priorities of Animal Reiki: safety, observation, and consent. Release empathic cords to external chaos to maintain your spiritual focus. Determine your readiness for Reiki training by listening to your internal calling. Mentioned in this Episode: Tree of Life Uranus in Gemini Transit Byosen Scanning Animal Reiki Priorities: Safety, Observation, and Consent Companion Link: [Link to Grounding Invocation: Finding Your Pathway to Remembering]  Connect with Colleen & Robyn ReikiLifestyle.com Reiki Lifestyle Podcast - On major podcast channels Free Online Reiki Share: Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time, for a global Reiki healing circle. Free phone consultation: with Danni Instagram: @reikilifestyleofficial Email: info@reikilifestyle.com Love the Show? If this episode helped you on your journey, please Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us share the gift of Reiki with more people around the world!

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Economic headlines can rattle our confidence. Markets fluctuate, layoffs make news, and inflation or recession fears can create a sense of instability. When uncertainty rises, fear often follows—and fear can drive financial decisions we later regret. But while the economy changes, God's wisdom does not. Scripture offers steady guidance that helps us respond with clarity instead of anxiety.  In today's conversation, financial teacher, author, and co-founder of Kingdom Advisors, Ron Blue, shared with us timeless principles for navigating uncertain times with confidence rooted in the Lord. Why Financial Uncertainty Creates Anxiety According to Ron Blue, much of our financial stress comes down to one word: uncertainty. When people feel like circumstances are outside their control, anxiety often increases. Daily headlines about markets, job losses, or global instability can make us feel like something urgent must be done immediately. That pressure can lead to emotional rather than wise decision-making. Rather than acting from fear, believers are invited to remember that while circumstances may shift, God remains faithful. As Scripture reminds us: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) One of the greatest ways to reduce fear is to have a plan. Without a plan, every headline can push us into reaction mode. We may feel tempted to sell investments too quickly, take on debt to maintain our lifestyle, or abandon long-term goals because of short-term concerns. But when we follow wise, biblical principles, we gain perspective. We can step back, think clearly, and make decisions based on truth rather than emotion. A plan does not remove every challenge, but it provides direction when emotions run high. Four Timeless Financial Principles Ron Blue highlighted four foundational principles that remain effective in both strong economies and difficult ones. 1. Think Long Term Financial decisions should be guided by long-term goals, not short-term fear. Temporary headlines should not determine permanent strategies. Patience and perspective are essential parts of wise stewardship. 2. Spend Less Than You Earn This is one of the most foundational financial principles. Living below your means creates margin, flexibility, and peace. When income exceeds spending, you are better positioned to save, give, and prepare for future needs. 3. Build Emergency Savings Unexpected expenses are not a matter of if, but when. An emergency fund creates liquidity when life brings surprises. Even small, consistent savings can provide stability over time. 4. Minimize Debt Debt increases financial risk by committing future income to past decisions. It can reduce flexibility and add pressure during already stressful seasons. While not all debt is the same, reducing unnecessary debt is often a wise step toward greater freedom. A Practical Step You Can Take This Week If you feel unsettled financially, start with a simple financial checkup: Review what you earn Review what you spend Determine whether you are living within your means Identify one area to reduce spending Begin or grow an emergency fund Start small if needed. Small steps often create momentum, and momentum builds confidence. It's similar to using a roadmap or GPS. When you know where you're going and how you plan to get there, the journey feels less overwhelming. Every generation has faced seasons of fear and uncertainty. Economic downturns, wars, political unrest, and personal hardship have always been part of life in a fallen world. What changes are the circumstances. What remains constant is God's truth. His Word is still trustworthy, still relevant, and still sufficient for the challenges we face today. Where Trust Ultimately Rests A biblical view of money does more than change what we do—it transforms how we think and ultimately who we trust. Financial security is never found merely in markets, savings accounts, or headlines. True security is found in the Lord, who is our provider and guide in every season. When uncertainty comes, wise stewardship matters. But even more than that, so does remembering that our hope has never rested in the economy. It has always rested in God. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I'm 60 and planning to refinance my mortgage this summer. I'd like to honor God with my finances. Is there a biblically based or faith-aligned mortgage company I can refinance with, and how would I find one? My wife and I are both self-employed, but after taking on loans to grow her business, we're overwhelmed with debt. Bills are piling up, my credit is suffering, and we're trying to support seven kids at home. Should we consider bankruptcy, or is there a better path to stabilize our finances and get out of debt? My wife and I just lost our 26-year-old son, who lived with us. He didn't have a will, and we're waiting on corrected death certificates. He also had a life insurance policy naming my wife as beneficiary. How many death certificates should we request, and what steps should we take to settle his affairs, accounts, and any debts? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Surviving Financial Meltdown: Confident Decisions in an Uncertain World by Ron Blue and Jeremy White Movement Mortgage Christian Credit Counselors (CCC) Guidestone Funds Eventide Asset Management Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU) | AdelFi (AdelFi Christian Banking) The Surprising Power of Wanting Less by Bob Lotich (Article in Faithful Steward, Issue 5) Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. 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WARNING: This episode includes sensitive discussions that may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available anytime by calling or texting the number 988. Most people see Dan Martell's highlight reel: the private jet, the millions, the AI mastery. But they don't know about the angry, ashamed teenager who felt worthless and unlovable, who attempted suicide and spent time in jail. In this episode, Lewis goes deep into Dan's journey from rock bottom to extraordinary success, unpacking the exact moment he decided not to take his own life and what shifted in his mind to make him believe he deserved love and greatness. You'll discover that redemption isn't about forgetting your past, it's about extracting the lesson and becoming someone new. Dan shares his journey of transformation, explaining that his foundation is built on faith and how he moved from repeating errors to making new ones. He emphasizes the core principle that the pain one endures ultimately shapes the purpose they are meant to serve. If you're stuck in shame or fighting to believe in yourself again, this conversation will prove that your past does not determine your future. Dan's AI Resources Dan's books: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire Software as a Science: Unlock Limitless Recurring Revenue Without Losing Control Dan on Instagram Dan on TikTok In this episode you will: Understand the exact moment that pulled Dan back from suicide and gave him a reason to choose life Learn why making new mistakes instead of repeating old ones is the secret to actual growth and transformation Discover how to separate your identity from your past and stop believing the shame narrative you've been told Uncover the specific conversation with God that became the turning point in Dan's entire life trajectory Explore how vulnerability, faith, and the willingness to do the hard work on yourself unlocks the life you're actually meant to live For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1915 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Never Be Broke Again] Myron Golden Jim Curtis Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.