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This week on Another Pass, Sam and Case are joined by Nic Woolfe to roll out and revisit Transformers: The Movie (1986)! We dig into the film's bold tonal shift, unforgettable soundtrack, and the shocking moments that left an entire generation of kids staring at the screen in disbelief. Does this animated cult classic still have the touch… or does it dare to be stupid? Another Pass Full Episode Originally aired: March 13, 2026  Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan Podcast Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you!  Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia  Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 PODCAST SHOWS: ▶ Another Pass - https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast Notes Transformers Movie Overview and Legacy The 1986 Transformers movie remains a cult classic largely due to its bold character deaths and iconic soundtrack despite its flaws (00:00). Cult Classic Status from Bold Choices (00:39) The film's decision to kill most of the original cast early was a major risk that shaped its lasting appeal. This choice was tied to marketing a new toy line, forcing the removal of older characters to introduce new ones. The high character death count was unusual for 1980s cartoons but resonated as a memorable and impactful narrative choice. Sam Alicea emphasized the movie's unique "music video" style and violent tone as key to its charm. Soundtrack as a Defining Feature (00:29) The film features a heavy metal soundtrack with songs like "The Touch" and Weird Al Yankovic's contribution, which remain popular. Sam highlighted the soundtrack's role in making the movie enjoyable even when used as background during chores. The soundtrack's placement sometimes felt forced but added to the overall energetic vibe of the film. The music helped cement the movie's nostalgic value and cultural impact beyond just the story. Animation Quality and Style (00:32) The animation is a mix of highly detailed hand-drawn sequences and inconsistent lower-budget scenes. Key moments like Unicron's introduction and the transformation of Galvatron show impressive craftsmanship. Some sequences, such as Autobot City's transformation, defy logic but maintain visual excitement. The movie's aesthetic reflects typical 1980s animation with a blend of impressive and sloppy elements. Character and Design Highlights (00:14, 00:33) The introduction of new characters like Hot Rod and Cup served marketing goals but received mixed reception; some preferred legacy characters instead. The Dinobots, especially Grimlock, were fan favorites noted for their personality and screen presence. Decepticons like Galvatron and Starscream stood out, with Starscream's treacherous antics praised. New designs leaned toward smoother, rounded shapes compared to the original blockier forms, signaling the toy line shift. Strategic Marketing and Toy Line Impact The movie functioned primarily as a vehicle to launch a new toy line, influencing story and character decisions deeply (00:12, 00:16). Toy Line Rollout Drives Plot and Character Fate (00:12) Killing off legacy characters cleared the stage for a new roster designed to sell fresh toys. Characters like Cup were introduced primarily to support new toy sales rather than story needs, frustrating some fans. Hot Rod's arc was designed to establish a fresh hero while maintaining toyetic appeal. The shift to new designs reflected a strategic move to modernize the brand and stimulate consumer interest. Balancing Narrative and Marketing Needs (00:16) The movie's story and character choices sometimes sacrificed cohesion for toy marketing goals. Legacy characters like Perceptor and the Dinobots were retained to maintain continuity and fan connection. Some characters, like Ultra Magnus, were less favored due to lack of narrative effectiveness but existed for toy continuity. The film's pacing and tone reflected the tension between storytelling and commercial objectives. Voice Cast and Star Power Usage (00:24) Leonard Nimoy's casting as Galvatron was a notable stunt but was not sustained beyond the movie. Orson Welles' last role as Unicron added gravitas despite limited credit and technical challenges with his audio. Voice changes and stunt casting decisions were influenced by budget and potential marketing impact. The cast choices reflect a blend of marketing intent and creative ambition. Narrative and Character Development Critiques The movie's storytelling assumes audience familiarity and presents mixed character arcs, impacting accessibility and engagement (00:38, 00:59). High Barrier for New Viewers (00:38) Nick Wolfe identified the movie as not beginner-friendly, expecting viewers to know extensive Transformers lore. The lack of exposition around key characters and events made it confusing for newcomers. Proposed solutions included adding narrated backstory and flashbacks to ease new viewers into the plot. This gap likely contributed to the movie's commercial failure despite strong fan following. Character Arcs and Roles (00:16, 00:59) Hot Rod's character is a flawed hero whose leadership rise felt unearned, creating mixed audience reception. Cup's role was criticized for being a new character inserted mainly for toy reasons rather than story depth. The pitch suggested replacing Cup with a legacy character like Ironhide to strengthen narrative bonds. Optimus Prime's death remains a pivotal emotional moment but complicates continuity and future storytelling. Supporting Characters and Dynamics (01:06, 01:09) Grimlock's interactions with Hot Rod added needed conflict and character development. Supporting characters like RC and Springer were noted as effective background players without overwhelming the story. Starscream's consistent treachery was highlighted as a strong character trait enhancing the villain dynamic. There was consensus that some Decepticon characters disappeared too quickly, weakening the villain ensemble. Proposed Improvements and Alternate Pitch Nick Wolfe's detailed pitch aimed to make the movie more accessible, coherent, and emotionally resonant without losing core elements (00:39, 00:42). Introductory Narration and Flashbacks (00:42) Suggested opening with Optimus Prime narrating key backstory events to orient new viewers. Including flashbacks to important episodes would provide context for the war, characters, and stakes. This would bridge the gap between fans and newcomers, enhancing story clarity. It also sets up the importance of Energon and Autobot City more clearly. Expanded Character Development and Role Reassignments (00:43, 00:51) Proposed making Cup more like Ironhide or Tanker (an original draft character) to improve narrative depth. Hot Rod would be shown as a capable fighter before his failures, building audience empathy. Grimlock and Hot Rod's relationship would be deepened with conflict and eventual teamwork. Optimus Prime would be critically wounded but kept alive on life support, preserving his legacy. Streamlined Plot and Group Dynamics (00:50) Consolidated the Junkion and Quintesson arcs into a single planet scenario for simplicity. Divided Autobots into clear factions with distinct challenges to create focused narrative threads. Added heroic sacrifices and teamwork moments to raise stakes and emotional impact. The pitch ended with Optimus evolving into Ultra Magnus, aligning with toy line needs while preserving character continuity. Maintaining Cult Appeal While Improving Accessibility (01:03) The pitch carefully retained key emotional beats like Optimus Prime's near-death and Hot Rod's rise. It balanced new viewer guidance with fan service to preserve the movie's iconic moments. Suggested minor tweaks to Unicron's scale and lore to reduce confusion without major changes. The approach aimed to prevent later franchise regrets about character handling seen in season three. Fan and Host Perspectives on Movie's Legacy The hosts and guest expressed strong affection for the movie's nostalgic and cultural value despite its flaws (00:59, 01:00). Embracing the Movie's 1980s Roots (01:00) Sam Alicea stressed the film's authentic 80s vibe, embracing both its high-quality animation and its rough edges. The movie was seen as a time capsule of 80s animation and storytelling norms, including its willingness to embrace trauma. The soundtrack's energy and the movie's unapologetic style were key to its enduring love. There was reluctance to change the movie too much, preserving its unique charm. Appreciation of Character Moments and Humor (01:09) Starscream was praised for his consistent jerkiness, providing comic relief and memorable villainy. The Decepticons' internal conflicts were contrasted with the Autobots' camaraderie, enriching character dynamics. The hosts lamented the disappearance of classic Decepticons when newer ones appeared. The blend of action, humor, and character quirks contributed to the movie's lasting appeal. Community and Ongoing Engagement (01:12, 01:16) Nick Wolfe and hosts highlighted fan communities like the Certain Point of View Media Discord for ongoing discussions. References to other Transformers properties like Beast Wars show layered fan engagement across generations. The show's Patreon and related projects encourage deeper fan interaction and content creation. The continued interest in the movie reflects its significance beyond initial box office performance. Distribution and Community Outreach The podcast promotes broader engagement through Patreon, additional shows, and social media presence (01:16). Patreon Support and Exclusive Content (01:16) The show thanks executive producer-level patrons by name, recognizing their financial support. Patreon offers early episode clips, essays on geek culture, and D&D topics to supporters. Essays like "Never Go Full Ranger" provide added value and deepen listener engagement. This support sustains the podcast's production and community activities. New Shows and Guest Hosting Opportunities (01:17) The launch of "Trade School," a comic book guest-hosted show, expands the network's content diversity. The format encourages fans to share positive takes on trade paperbacks in brief episodes. This initiative fosters community involvement and fresh perspectives. The network invites submissions, broadening participation from listeners. Social Media and Contact Channels (01:13, 01:16) Hosts provide social media handles and highlight the Discord server as a key interaction hub. Nick Wolfe shares his Reddit and Discord activity, emphasizing low-pressure involvement. The Discord serves as a central place for fan discussion and host engagement. Listeners are encouraged to tag hosts for responses and participate in the fan community. Upcoming Episode and Network Branding (01:18) The next podcast episode will cover "Highlander 2: The Quickening," maintaining a focus on cult and flawed films. The show's production credits and branding reinforce a professional and creative identity. The network's website and YouTube presence offer additional access points. This continuity supports sustained audience growth and brand recognition.    

What happens when wisdom from multiple generations comes together in one room with a shared mission? In this episode of Cashflow Legendz, Brock sits down with Brandon and Nate to unpack their experience at the most recent Think Tank and the powerful lessons that came out of it. Brock challenges them with three important questions that dig into their mindset, what they found most valuable during their time there, and why the relationships and connections formed in these rooms matter so much. They discuss how surrounding yourself with people from different age groups and stages of life creates a powerful exchange of perspective—what Nelson Nash referred to as an even distribution of age classes. The conversation also dives into the deeper purpose behind it all: aligning your work, your finances, and your influence with what God is calling you to do. From mentorship to legacy thinking, Brandon and Nate share how these experiences continue to shape the way they approach business, leadership, and stewardship. If you've ever wondered how community, faith, and intentional thinking can expand what's possible in your life and finances, this episode will challenge you to think bigger and act with purpose. Bring Your Own Brain… and let's get into it.

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Pool and Vdev topology for promox, KDE Plasma is not forcing systemd, Running a 2.11 BSD system, Booting NetBSD from a wedge and more... NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap and the BSDNow Patreon Headlines Pool and VDEV Topology for Proxmox Workloads News Roundup KDE Plasma 6.6 is Not Forcing systemd(1) but Arguments Rage On. An old article with covering : Running and administrating a 2.11 BSD system Booting NetBSD from a wedge, the hard way Beastie Bits The NetBSD Foundation will participate in Google Summer of Code 2026! Solaris 11.4 SRU90: Preserve Boot Environments zfs-2.4.1 Hardening OPNsense: Using Q-Feeds to Block Malicious Traffic Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Gary - A nice blog Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel

In this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ sits down with Mike Wilcox, CFO of Blockchain.com, to unpack the economics of crypto exchanges. They discuss how platforms serve both retail traders and institutional clients, the different ways exchanges generate revenue, and the tension between blockchain's radical transparency and the valuable first-party data exchanges control.—SPONSORS:Brex is an intelligent finance platform that combines corporate cards, built-in expense management, and AI agents to eliminate manual finance work. By automating expense reviews and reconciliations, Brex gives CFOs more time for the high-impact work that drives growth. Join 35,000+ companies like Anthropic, Coinbase, and DoorDash at https://www.brex.com/metricsMetronome is real-time billing built for modern software companies. Metronome turns raw usage events into accurate invoices, gives customers bills they actually understand, and keeps finance, product, and engineering perfectly in sync. That's why category-defining companies like OpenAI and Anthropic trust Metronome to power usage-based pricing and enterprise contracts at scale. Focus on your product — not your billing. Learn more and get started at https://www.metronome.comRightRev is an automated revenue recognition platform built for modern pricing models like usage-based pricing, bundles, and mid-cycle upgrades. RightRev lets companies scale monetization without slowing down close or compliance. For RevRec that keeps growth moving, visit https://www.rightrev.comRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to close faster without fighting legacy systems. Designed to support complex revenue recognition, multi-entity operations, and real-time reporting, Rillet helps teams achieve a true zero-day close—with some customers closing in hours, not days. If you're scaling on an ERP that wasn't built in the 90s, book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjTabs is an AI-native revenue platform that unifies billing, collections, and revenue recognition for companies running usage-based or complex contracts. By bringing together ERP, CRM, and real product usage data into a single system of record, Tabs eliminates manual reconciliations and speeds up close and cash collection. Companies like Cortex, Statsig, and Cursor trust Tabs to scale revenue efficiently. Learn more at https://www.tabs.com/runAbacum is a modern FP&A platform built by former CFOs to replace slow, consultant-heavy planning tools. With self-service integrations and AI-powered workflows for forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling, Abacum helps finance teams scale without becoming software admins. Trusted by teams at Strava, Replit, and JG Wentworth—learn more at https://www.abacum.ai—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNMike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-wilcox-65078a12/https://www.blockchain.com/CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:Here's the trimmed version:0:00 Preview and intro2:12 Tradfi to crypto transition3:49 Blockchain.com origin5:45 CFO as business partner6:01 Finance team backgrounds7:02 Banking relationships8:51 On ramps and off ramps8:51 Retail vs. institutional10:53 Sponsors — Brex | Metronome | RightRev14:09 B2C to B2B motion16:04 Shared infrastructure18:31 Go-to-market differences19:00 Brand equity and low CAC20:06 Education as top-of-funnel21:13 Institutional vs. retail volatility22:37 Exchange vs. brokerage model23:56 How brokerages make money24:06 Sponsors — Rillet | Tabs | Abacum27:31 Setting take rates29:13 Distribution flywheel30:13 Data as a moat31:13 Nigeria market playbook31:44 Crypto balance sheet33:25 Duration matching34:37 Transaction-level risk36:12 Latency arms race37:28 Stablecoins and CFOs38:13 Risk vectors40:01 Annual planning41:51 Lightning round43:00 Finance software stack43:31 Advice to younger self44:09 Credits

PlantSwitch CEO Dillon Baxter won a 25-million-unit Walmart contract before his company had a production facility. He flew to China, stood up a 300,000 square foot vertically integrated factory in 45 days, and delivered 100 million forks in the first year. This episode covers what he learned about vertical integration, GTM sequencing, and why selling materials to legacy manufacturers is a trap most founders fall into too late.Winning a Walmart contract with no factory and executing a 45-day China buildoutThe failure mode of selling raw materials to legacy manufacturers — and the vertical integration pivot that unlocked PMFCompeting against greenwashing in the "industrial compostable" categoryHow tariffs and trade war disruption killed national procurement cycles and forced a distribution pivotBuilding a full product catalog as the precondition for distribution network leverageLive Nation partnership and the shift to mid-market B2B distributionPricing strategy against plastic alternatives, not commodity plasticSelling materials to legacy manufacturers is a distribution trap PlantSwitch originally raised on the premise of creating the raw material and letting large manufacturers take it to market. It looked clean on a pitch deck. In practice, a legacy plastics manufacturer has no urgency to sell a new sustainable material — it's a rounding error on their P&L. For PlantSwitch, it was survival. The insight isn't just operational; it's about sales intensity asymmetry. Whoever has the most to lose will always outsell the partner who doesn't. "If you sell a new material to a manufacturer, they still have to go sell that to the customer. Who is going to be better at selling that material to the customer — is it going to be the legacy manufacturer who's been selling plastic for 50 years, or is it going to be the young, innovative startup where that's our livelihood?"Distribution network before product catalog — then invert When trade war uncertainty froze national procurement cycles, PlantSwitch pivoted away from chasing large direct accounts and spent 2024 building a distribution network. The sequencing was deliberate: no distributor wants a single SKU. PlantSwitch had to build straws, cutlery, cups, and variations across all of them to have a compelling catalog. Now that the network exists, every new product launch has immediate reach. "Now that we've built out that distribution network, it's a lot easier to just get penetration for those products and sell them to our existing customers."Your biggest contract shouldn't require a factory you don't have — but it might be your best outcome anyway The conventional wisdom is to ramp into enterprise. PlantSwitch skipped it entirely, went straight to Walmart, and had to build a 300,000 square foot factory in 45 days to deliver. The compressed execution forced operational rigor that a slow ramp never would have. The cost was pressure. The benefit was capability consolidation. "Trial by fire at its finest."Compete against the greenwashing tier, not commodity pricing PlantSwitch's customers have already ruled out plastic. The real competitive set is the "industrial compostable" category — products labeled sustainable that require special high-heat facilities to compost, and which still create microplastics if they end up in the environment. Customers in that category are paying a premium for a sustainability story that doesn't hold. PlantSwitch competes on being genuinely home compostable, at competitive pricing, with higher performance. "Companies are paying double for this sustainable messaging and it's not solving any sort of sustainable problem."// Sponsors: Front Lines — Silicon Valley's leading Podcast Production Studio. We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. Mention you are a listener and get a 10% discount. www.FrontLines.io/Podcast-as-a-Service

Distribution finance is complex: thin margins, thousands of SKUs, intercompany inventory transfers, fluctuating freight costs, and constant working capital pressure. Yet many organizations are still managing consolidation and reporting with disconnected systems and spreadsheets. In this episode of CPM Customer Success, we explore the biggest financial challenges facing wholesale and industrial distribution companies—from fragmented ERP environments to slow, risk-prone close cycles and limited margin visibility. Through two real-world customer stories, we highlight how a unified CPM platform helped modernize consolidation, automate intercompany processes, accelerate close, and deliver deeper insight into profitability by SKU, customer, and region.

Shelly DeZevallos has spent decades working in aviation and public service, and in this conversation she explains why running for Congress felt like the natural next step. She argues aviation and policy are already deeply connected—from FAA modernization and ATC pressure to advanced air mobility and supersonic aircraft—and says the industry needs more people in government who actually understand how aviation works. For Shelly, the move into politics is not a departure from aviation but an extension of it. She also talks candidly about culture, leadership, and the role women play in aviation and policy. Shelly shares a story about mistakenly assuming another woman in the room was not a pilot—an experience that forced her to confront how deeply industry norms shape perception. She discusses why healthy aviation culture is built through small signals of respect, why more women do not step into oversight and policy roles, and how people can start building influence long before ever considering a campaign. Later, Shelly breaks down what campaigning has taught her: talk slower, listen better, and do not panic. She compares running for office to flying an airplane—stay steady, fly the plane, and keep moving forward even when things get rough. She closes with advice for anyone who wants to make a difference, whether through public office, aviation advocacy, safety work, government affairs, or simply taking the first step and refusing to quit. CHAPTERS (00:00) Why Shelly chose to run (03:07) Culture and belonging matter (05:30) A mistake that changed her (07:39) Campaigning vs. aviation (08:59) What surprised her most (10:20) Family behind the campaign (11:53) Why women avoid policy (14:20) Advice for stepping up (18:07) Aviation policy career paths (20:57) Take the first step SPONSOR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Atlantic Aviation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠atlanticaviation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WORK WITH SHAESTA For bookings and inquiries, visit: ⁠https://shaestawaiz.com/book⁠ MORE ABOUT SHELLY DEZEVALLOS LinkedIn: Shelly Lesikar deZevallos MORE ABOUT SHAESTA WAIZ  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shaestawaiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@shaesta.waiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaesta Waiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@aviateplatform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@shaestawaiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@shaesta.waiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hank beglückt uns mit seiner zweiten Folge aus seiner Reihe "Lieder der Großstadt". Das erste Mal waren wir in New York. Jetzt geht es nach Berlin. Er hat 10 Jahre seines Lebens dort verbracht und bringt uns die Stadt auf nicht nur musikalische Art und Weise näher. Es wird wieder einzigartig. Spotify Playlist 26 (mit den sensationellen Songs aus unserem Podcast) Achtung: Die Liste enthält natürlich nur die auf Spotify verfügbaren Titel. Wie wir aber alle wissen, gibt es noch ein Musikuniversum jenseits von Streaming. Facebook (mit News aus der Rockmusik und allem, was glücklich macht) YouTube (der ganze Rest) Anregungen, Ideen? Dann schreibt uns doch mal - wmruv2021@gmail.com Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude. (00:00) Kapitel 1

Building a consumer product brand isn't straightforward.Most overnight successes take years of testing, failure, and persistence before the market finally responds.Tim Rexius shares the entrepreneurial journey behind Omaha Protein Popcorn and how a small product idea eventually grew into a rapidly expanding global snack brand. From opening nutrition stores and launching gyms to experimenting with hundreds of product batches, Tim explains the real process of building a brand in the health and wellness industry.What began as a simple goal to create a healthier snack for his family turned into a business now distributed internationally and sold in thousands of retail locations. Tim breaks down the lessons he learned about product development, branding, distribution, and understanding who your real customers are..In This Episode, We Cover✅ Building a Product From a Simple ProblemTim explains how the idea for protein popcorn came from trying to find a snack his family would actually eat. After more than 600 product tests, he created a snack that delivered both taste and nutrition.✅ Why Product-Market Fit MattersFor years the product struggled to gain traction in the bodybuilding and fitness market. The breakthrough came when the brand repositioned toward mainstream consumers and grocery store buyers.✅ The Power of Branding and PackagingA simple lesson from a snack industry expert changed everything. Once the packaging clearly communicated “protein popcorn,” customer interest skyrocketed and the product began scaling rapidly.✅ Distribution vs Direct-to-Consumer GrowthTim explains why physical product brands must focus heavily on distribution, especially through grocery stores and convenience stores, while still building direct-to-consumer channels for brand awareness.✅ Lessons From Scaling a Consumer Product BrandFrom retail buyers and international distribution to AI-driven sales prospecting, Tim shares the strategies he's using to scale Omaha Protein Popcorn globally.

How do large hospitality groups decide which drinks brands make it onto their menus — and which ones don't?In this episode of Business of Drinks, we sit down with Miranda Breedlove, Beverage Director for The Lifestyle Group at Hyatt, to unpack how beverage decisions actually get made inside one of the world's largest hospitality companies.Miranda oversees beverage strategy across 70+ lifestyle properties and roughly 75 venues spanning brands like Thompson Hotels, Andaz, Dream Hotels, and The Standard. Unlike many hotel groups, Hyatt's lifestyle division doesn't replicate bar concepts. Each property has its own identity and sense of place, which means beverage programs must balance national supplier partnerships with local creativity.For drinks founders, distributors, and operators, the conversation offers a rare look at how hospitality groups evaluate brands — and what it takes to scale inside those systems.• Distribution is the first gatekeeperBefore a brand can even be considered for multi-property hospitality programs, it must demonstrate reliable distribution, consistent pricing, and strong distributor coverage across markets.• Scaling usually starts with a pilotEven promising brands rarely roll out everywhere immediately. Miranda often tests new products in three to five properties across different markets before expanding further.• Local support drives successBrands gain traction when reps educate bar teams, build relationships, and actively support the account. Teams respond to people and stories — not just bottles.• National structure, local identityHyatt provides a national framework, but each property adapts its beverage program to reflect the local market and guest profile.• Experiential activations winGuest bartender takeovers, masterclasses, and other immersive experiences keep teams and guests engaged far more effectively than routine promotions.• Data is an underused advantageTools like menu matrix analysis and strong P&L literacy help operators identify which drinks truly drive profitability.If you want to understand how hospitality groups actually make beverage decisions, this episode offers a rare look behind the curtain.For the latest updates, follow us:Business of Drinks website (sign up for our newsletter!)Business of Drinks YouTubeBusiness of Drinks LinkedInInstagram @bizofdrinksErica Duecy, co-host: Erica Duecy is founder and co-host of Business of Drinks and one of the drinks industry's most accomplished digital and content strategists. She runs the consultancy and advisory arm of Business of Drinks and has built publishing and marketing programs for Drizly, VinePair, SevenFifty, and other hospitality and drinks tech companies.Erica Duecy LinkedInInstagram @ericaduecyScott Rosenbaum, co-host: Scott Rosenbaum is co-host of Business of Drinks and a veteran strategist and analyst with deep experience building drinks portfolios. Most recently, he was the Portfolio Development Director at Distill Ventures. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of T. Edward Wines & Spirits, a New York-based importer and distributor.Scott Rosenbaum LinkedInCaroline Lamb, contributor: Caroline is a producer and on-air contributor at Business of Drinks and a key account sales and marketing specialist at AHD Vintners, a Michigan-based importer and distributor.Caroline Lamb LinkedInInstagram @borkalineIf you enjoyed today's conversation, follow Business of Drinks wherever you're listening, and don't forget to rate and review us. Your support helps us reach new listeners passionate about the drinks industry. Thank you!

In today's episode of The Breeze, Duane Stanford and John Sicher bring in RBC Capital Markets analyst Nik Modi to unpack why big beverage companies struggle to create disruptive innovation in-house. And when big companies acquire disruptive new brands, why are the results so mixed? Duane, John, and Nik use Coca-Cola's acquisitions of BodyArmor and Fairlife as case studies to explore distribution speed, culture, incentives, and how organizing around occasions can restore relevance.• BodyArmor's write-downs and sports drinks losing hero status• The three pillars of deals and why manageability breaks• Distribution pace versus market-by-market velocity• Cultural momentum beats brand equity• Founder retention and the Church & Dwight model• Dual engines for core and emerging brands• Organizing around occasions, not categories• Fairlife's independence, protein timing, and tech moat• PepsiCo–Poppi risks and keeping operational fit• AI, data, and faster concept-to-shelf cyclesText us thoughts, questions, or topic suggestions.

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Kenneth Legesi says we're sitting on oil we discovered in 1920. We have 70% arable land. A young, educated population. Natural resources everywhere. But our budget is SHRINKING, donor support is drying up, and government is borrowing at 17%.Why?He breaks down the uncomfortable truth that The capital is within. We're just too afraid to use it.If you've ever felt like you're working hard but getting nowhere... if you've compared your 1M salary to someone else's 8M and felt sick... if you're tired of hearing about Uganda's "potential" without seeing real change... this conversation is for you.

Every once in a while a new tool shows up that bends the career curve for a certain kind of person. Not everyone. Just the people with that itch to poke at systems until they finally give up their secrets. The same instinct that used to turn someone into the unofficial Excel wizard in the office is now colliding with AI development tools that can help you build real software. If you have the data gene, this moment feels a little like someone just handed you a much bigger toolbox. It has a lot in common with what happened when Power BI first showed up. For years the people who understood the business problems best were stuck with tools that could only go so far. Power BI suddenly bridged that gap. Now AI assisted development is doing something similar across the rest of the tech stack. The distance between I know what the answer should be and I can build the thing that proves it is shrinking fast. Of course, building something is not the same thing as building a company. Rob and Justin get into that too. AI can help you spin up software faster than ever, but the hard parts of business still live somewhere else. Vision. Distribution. Understanding the real problem well enough to solve it in a way that people care about. The tools are getting easier. The thinking still matters. Also in this Episode: The Lion King Lyrics Revealed

In this episode of The Distribution, Brandon Sedloff sits down with Henry Steinberg, Global Head of EQT Real Estate, to discuss the evolution of one of the world's largest real estate investment platforms. Henry shares the story of his path into the industry, from consulting and business school to building a career in logistics real estate through Liberty Property Trust and Exeter Property Group before merging with EQT in 2021. The conversation explores how sector specialization, operational expertise, and scale have shaped EQT Real Estate's strategy today. Henry also explains how data, geospatial analytics, and AI are transforming investment decisions across global real estate markets. They discuss:• Henry's career journey from Arthur Andersen consulting to real estate investing• The history from Liberty Property Trust to Exeter Property Group and the merger with EQT• Why specialization in logistics real estate created a durable competitive advantage• How EQT uses geospatial data and analytics to evaluate acquisitions and development opportunities• Market outlook for logistics, student housing, and data centers across the US and Europe Links: EQT Real Estate - https://eqtgroup.com/real-estate Henry on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-steinberg-5653ba223/ Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:58) - Henry's background and career(00:15:31) - Liberty to Exeter origins(00:20:46) - Exeter growth and EQT merger(00:24:49) - Eqt platform and scale(00:26:26) - Real estate strategy mix(00:27:16) - Diversifying beyond logistics(00:27:44) - Living and logistics growth(00:31:17) - Scale through data and AI(00:39:10) - Geospatial data edge(00:43:52) - Student housing signals(00:46:14) - Logistics outlook US vs Europe(00:52:06) - Build or buy expansion

Co-founded in 2012 by Ryan Emmons, his cousin Alex Preston, a Hawaiian artist and game designer, and friend Matt Meyer, Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages is a premium beverage company from Hilo, Hawai‘i, offering volcanic water, sparkling water, and coffee, crafted with deep respect for the land, its people, and the responsibility that comes with both.  Rooted in sustainability, Waiākea is setting a new standard for CPG, blending exceptional taste with conscious practices. From their certified B Corp status and proprietary 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, OceanPlast®, to their community-driven Kōkua Initiative nonprofit, Waiākea is changing the way we hydrate. Inspired by the founders' long-standing work with clean water and education non-profits, the concept for Waiākea was to move away from singular profit and towards a triple bottom line model (circular packaging, sustainable sourcing, and commitment to the community).  Their water embodies that mission with an experience that's natural alkaline pH, 100% BPA & PFA Free, packed with electrolytes & minerals, light, crisp, and refreshingly clean. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro [01:25] Turning sustainability into an advantage [03:28] Starting without industry experience [05:49] Sponsor: Electric Eye [07:00] Building a business from a class project [09:45] Self-distributing to reach early customers [11:57] Sponsor: Klaviyo [13:56] Building trust through consignment [15:12] Scaling distributions with good relationships [17:06] Callouts [17:16] Adjusting strategy based on performance [20:47] Sponsor: Intelligems [22:47] Managing supply chains for heavy goods [25:01] Balancing risk with growth opportunities Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube Alkaline Hawaiian Volcanic Water waiakea.com/ Follow Ryan Emmons linkedin.com/in/ryan-emmons-8709871b/ Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ Migrate and grow more klaviyo.com/honest    Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect If 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!

On the podcast: why app economy disruption won't happen as fast as everyone seems to think, how AI is just as useful for defending against copycats as creating them, and why the real barrier to app success is still distribution, not code. This conversation is shorter than usual and will be featured in RevenueCat's State of Subscription Apps report. Each episode in this series will explore one crucial topic and share actionable insights from top subscription app operators.Top Takeaways:

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The future of the Nashville Predators television distribution model is changing rapidly but the team is prepared. What does a hybrid OTA/DTC model look like for hockey fans? Then our USWNT viewing experience, a ticket fiasco and Josh Pate's interview with President Trump. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business.

In this episode Ryan unpacks a sixth core characteristic of mission mobilization movements in our denominations and churches - the vital importance of distributing Great Commission information regularly to our church members, educating and inspiring them with information that stirs a burden which can lead to God-given burden for God's redemptive purpose in the earth.

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If you're a first-time founder, you're probably feeling it: Cold outreach gets ignored. Paid ads are expensive and unpredictable. And in an increasingly "fake" online world, trust is harder (and slower) to earn. The result? You burn weeks in meetings, chase intros that never materialize, and pour energy into "partnerships" that look good on paper… then ghost at the finish line. In this episode, Jayla sits down with Kyle Kane (former Universal Music VP of A&R, TEDx speaker, executive producer, award-winning entrepreneur), now founder of Onspark.com, to break down why partnerships are the #1 growth driver for modern businesses—and how early-stage founders can stop guessing and start building partnerships that actually produce revenue. Kyle shares lessons from building over $2B in partnership value working with major brands and artists, then explains how he's turning that playbook into OnSpark, an AI-powered partnership engine designed to help founders, creators, and investors find vetted, aligned, high-intent partners. What You'll Learn: The real reason most partnerships fail: misalignment + unclear value exchange How Kyle reverse-engineered partnership success into a simple lifecycle: Discover → Verify → Launch → Amplify The two hidden deal-killers that often show up right before the finish line: Low self-worth ("What do I even have to offer?") Lack of trust (ghosting, last-minute fear, sabotage) How to define a "successful partnership" based on your stage (audience, distribution, clients, investors, etc.) The founder investor strategy most people get wrong: Stop treating investor meetings like interviews—you're interviewing them Ask the questions that reveal if they can actually cut a check The value of being (not just looking) buttoned up when talking to investors The growth principle trends Kyle sees successful entrepreneurs have: Distribution before product Leverage over effort "Build environments where luck becomes inevitable" Being focused is the #1 force of nature for any entrepreneur Kyle's take on AI: essential, but dangerous if it replaces your thinking  Visit OnSpark Today– AI-powered partnership engine Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn  Dan Martell + Book Buy Back Your Time About your Host: About Your Host Jayla Siciliano is an entrepreneur with 25+ years in consumer brands, product, and marketing. After raising her first angel round against all odds and later appearing on Shark Tank, where she closed a deal with Mark Cuban, she now helps founders become fundable, confident, and ready to attract the right investors. Entrepreneurship changed her life, and she's on a mission to help first-time founders raise their first round of angel funding and change theirs too.   Disclaimer The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice.

In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois begin with their weekly conversation on the latest food and agriculture news shaping the global agri-food economy. The discussion covers geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the potential ripple effects on energy prices, transportation costs, and food inflation. The hosts explore how rising fuel prices could impact the cost of food production and distribution and how much money already strapped Canadians have to spend on food, while also discussing broader global trade implications for agriculture.  And maybe, just maybe, the upside to the war in Iran.  They also talk about the social media CEO burger-bit war between McDonalds and Burger King, and of course A&W! The episode also examines Canada's evolving international relationships, including new diplomatic and trade developments involving India and Australia, India being a critical growth market for Canadian agricultural exports. LeBlanc and Charlebois discuss the importance of pulses, grains, and other agri-food commodities in strengthening Canada's role as a global food supplier. They also look at new interprovincial agreements that could expand alcohol trade between Ontario and Nova Scotia, highlighting the potential for Nova Scotia's amazing wine and beverage producers to reach new domestic markets. The hosts round out the news segment with commentary on front-of-package nutrition labelling research and how such policies may influence consumer behaviour and long-term public health outcomes.  The conversation then shifts to an in-depth interview with Gavin Schneider, CEO and Co-Founder of Maia Farms, a Vancouver-based food technology company developing sustainable mushroom and mycelium-based protein ingredients. Schneider explains how Maia Farms originated from the Canadian Space Agency's Deep Space Food Challenge, which aimed to develop food production systems for future space missions. What began as a solution for astronauts has since evolved into a rapidly growing food innovation company focused on improving everyday food products on Earth. Schneider describes how Maia Farms operates primarily as a B2B ingredient supplier, partnering with food manufacturers to integrate mushroom-based ingredients into a wide range of products. These ingredients can replace or complement traditional proteins such as soy, pea, or meat while improving taste, texture, and nutritional value. The company's mushroom-based proteins are already being used in ready-to-eat meals, soups, snacks, and other packaged foods. A key differentiator for Maia Farms is its scalable distributed manufacturing model, which allows the company to partner with production facilities across North America rather than building capital-intensive factories. This strategy has enabled Maia Farms to scale quickly while remaining capital efficient. Schneider also discusses the emerging concept of balanced protein, blending mushroom ingredients with animal proteins to enhance flavour, nutrition, and sustainability while maintaining consumer familiarity. As the global food system seeks new ways to feed a growing population, Maia Farms believes mushrooms and fermentation-based proteins will play an increasingly important role. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Visiting Professor in Food Policy and Distribution at McGill University and a Professor in Food Distribution and Policy in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University.Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He is one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability with over 775 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Charlebois is also an editor for the prestigious Trends in Food Science Technology journal. He co-hosts The Food Professor podcast, discussing issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries and which is the most listened Canadian management podcast in Canada. Every year since 2012, he has published the now highly anticipated Canadian Food Price Report, which provides an overview of food price trends for the coming year. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, nationally as well as internationally. He has testified on several occasions before parliamentary committees on food policy-related issues as an expert witness. He has been asked to act as an advisor on food and agricultural policies in many Canadian provinces and other countries.With extensive experience collaborating with businesses, governments, and NGOs, Dr. Charlebois combines academic rigor with practical expertise, making him one of the most influential voices in the global agri-food landscape. His work continues to advance the understanding of food systems, fostering innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving industry. In 2025, he received the prestigious Charles III medal recognizing his tremendous work in informing Canadians about food issues. Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the National Retail Federation (NRF) as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025, and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

Send us a message!Distribution in the vacation rental industry has never been more complex. Property managers today are balancing major OTAs, niche platforms, emerging luxury channels, and an increasingly layered tech stack, all while trying to deliver exceptional guest experiences.In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Blake Warner, CEO of BookingPal, to talk about how distribution is evolving and what it takes to build scalable infrastructure in a rapidly maturing industry.Blake shares how BookingPal operates at the center of the ecosystem, connecting property managers, PMS platforms, and global channels, and offers his perspective on where the industry is heading. The conversation explores how distribution strategies are expanding beyond the traditional OTA landscape, the opportunities emerging in luxury and niche channels, and why technology innovation must balance efficiency with simplicity.Drawing from his background in investment banking and capital markets, Blake also discusses the realities of scaling technology companies in the vacation rental space and why consolidation across the tech landscape may be inevitable.Episode Chapters:03:01 Introducing Blake Warner, CEO of BookingPal03:44 Blake's background in investment banking and capital markets04:26 What BookingPal sees across distribution channels heading into 202606:07 The realities of running a channel management business12:32 New BookingPal features and product developments for 202615:30 Is vacation rental tech getting better or more complex?17:05 The explosion of software tools in the STR tech stack20:03 How many channels the average property manager distributes to21:21 Which distribution channels are gaining traction22:53 Luxury platforms and the blurring lines in the ecosystem24:41 Why helping managers focus on hospitality still matters most28:13 Travel agents, discovery, and how distribution expands the market30:05 Why it's difficult for vacation rental companies to go public35:44 How the industry has evolved since pre-COVIDConnect with Blake:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakewarner/ Website: https://bookingpal.com/ ✨ Exclusive Offer to Alex & Annie Listeners:Streamline your short-term rental operations with Hostfully.Mention the Alex & Annie Podcast when you sign up and get free onboarding ($1000 value).

Hallo Hockeyfreunde, die Anaheim Ducks liefern weiter wilde Siege und beste Unterhaltung. Doch ausgerechnet die Colorado Avalanche stoppen unsere Siegesserie. Warum diese Niederlage kein Beinbruch ist und an welchen Stellschrauben wir – vielleicht auch per Trade – drehen können, besprechen wir in dieser Folge. Viel Spass :)Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Retirement Expert Walter Young, Explains How Modern Retirement Is Dead as We Know It and How Using this Unexpected Asset with Actuarial Science Can Fix It.Watch the Video on Youtube for Visuals - https://youtu.be/5iyIPs4VI0wConnect with Walter Young: Walter@thefifthoption.comWant a Whole Life Insurance Policy? Go Here: https://bttr.ly/bw-yt-aa-clarityWant Us To Review Your Permanent Life Insurance Policy? Click Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-policy-reviewWant More Free Whole Life Insurance Resources & Education? Go Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-bw-vaultLearn More About BetterWealth: https://betterwealth.comTimestamps:0:00 Introduction: The Fear of Running Out of Money 1:05 Walter Young, Author of The Fifth Option 2:36 Getting to Retirement vs. Getting Through Retirement 4:48 Accumulation vs. Distribution 5:39 Retirement Income Planning Is Hard 6:17 Cash Flow Focus and Financial Freedom 7:22 A History of Retirement 8:15 Three-Legged Stool of Retirement 9:22 Longevity Magnifies Risk 11:20 Scarcity Mindset 12:33 Personal Finance vs. Corporate Finance 14:11 Desert Island Dilemma 17:22 Sequence of Return Risk and Averages 20:35 The 4% Rule 23:15 Four Frustrating Options 24:43 The Fifth Option Strategies 25:29 Beat the Bear Approach 27:16 Bucketing Strategy 28:59 Pension 2.0 32:44 Disclaimers Before Diving into the Math 35:31 Income Efficiency Test 36:58 What Is Actuarial Science? 39:38 Scenario 1: A 25-Year-Old with Traditional Planning 43:36 The Fifth Option Applied: Beat the Bear Approach 46:30 Net Worth vs. Cash Flow 49:12 The Fifth Option Applied: Pension 2.0 53:30 Pension Max Conversation 57:35 Traditional Balance vs Portfolio Balance 1:00:39 Age 35 with Traditional Planning 1:06:03 4 years in Cash Value 1:10:10 Comparison 1:11:43 Age 45 Planning 1:18:32 How much money do I need to get that $133,000 at 8%? 1:24:00 Tax-Free Cash Flow 1:24:50 Age 55 Planning 1:31:17 Where does actuarial science not help somebody? 1:33:20 Final ThoughtsDISCLAIMER: https://bttr.ly/aapolicy*This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Financial Advice Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education, discussion, and illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice or recommendation. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of the information on this channel. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered.

In this episode of The Distribution, Brandon Sedloff sits down with Travis Pritchett, CEO of HMC, to unpack his unconventional path into alternatives and the evolution of a middle-market investment firm navigating a rapidly changing private markets landscape. From a biology major and fly-fishing enthusiast to leading an $8 billion global real assets platform, Travis shares the inflection points that shaped his career and the strategic decisions that have defined HMC's growth. The conversation spans power generation, European value-add real estate, and the modernization of luxury senior housing, all framed by a focus on asset-level execution and long-term mega trends. They discuss: How Travis transitioned from banking and fly fishing into real estate private equity and ultimately into HMC's CEO role The origins of HMC's power generation strategy and how the firm is capitalizing on AI and data center demand without taking data center risk The evolution of the middle-market value add model and why specialization is becoming a competitive necessity The shift toward luxury, high-amenity senior housing and the demographic forces reshaping the sector Why Europe may present a multi-year opportunity given rebased valuations, capital flows, and competitive dynamics Links: HMC - https://www.harbert.net/ Travis on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-pritchett-1343264/ Brandon on LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/⁠ Juniper Square - ⁠https://www.junipersquare.com/⁠ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:24) - Travis' background and early career (00:17:37) - Staying 20 years through growth (00:20:45) - HMC today (00:22:55) - Shared services tradeoffs and costs (00:27:27) - AI tailwinds and new competition (00:28:27) - Power investing 201 (00:29:44) - Gas vs renewables cycle (00:31:09) - Where power capital comes from (00:33:31) - Data centers without DC risk (00:36:33) - Value add platform evolution (00:40:07) - US vs Europe opportunity (00:43:54) - Seniors housing strategy shift (00:47:31) - Luxury senior living today (00:52:01) - Generalist versus specialist (00:55:09) - Reimagining with megatrends (00:57:48) - Closing and wrap up

Three years ago, Point S set an ambitious goal: 500 stores in 50 states within five years. At its 2026 Annual Owners Meeting in Phoenix, AZ, leadership shared how close the group is to that goal, and what still stands in the way.In this episode of What's Treading, Senior Editor Christian Hinton spoke with Point S leadership and dealers about distribution challenges, vendor partnerships, brand consistency and what's fueling expansion across nearly 40 states.Can Point S Reach 500 Stores?In 2023, Point S had 275 stores in 29 states. Today, the network stands at 464 stores across 39 states, including 80 new locations added in 2025 alone.Clint Young, president and COO of Point S, says growth has been strong... but not without hurdles.“Our biggest Achilles heel with growth has always been distribution,” Young said. “We're working to find dealers that are large enough to be able to take direct shipments and we can facilitate a very good member experience with them. So that's still a challenge, and we're looking at some growth opportunities with warehousing and some partnerships that we're really excited about.”CEO Walter Lybeck said improvements in third-party distribution have already helped accelerate expansion.“Third-party distribution was not as developed a couple of years ago as it is now," he said. "That's something that's really been able to help us in filling up that bucket for our new members.”Distribution and Platinum Partner StrategyLeadership emphasized that growth is not just about adding store count. It's also about strengthening dealer profitability and alignment.The 2026 promotional calendar centers around four Platinum Partners and 10 member-focused campaigns. According to Lybeck, narrowing that focus brings clarity.“By having four platinum partners, it really helps our members kind of focus on what it is that we need to be purchasing," he said.Young added that the structure creates energy at the store level.“That's going to give our owners and their store team members a lot of excitement and their communities to go out and connect with their populations and sell tires, so that is a big win for us,” he said.Why Brand Consistency MattersBrand consistency across more than 450 independent locations was another key theme of the meeting, and dealers echoed that sentiment. Michael Montgomery, general manager of TNT Tire Point S in Tacoma, Washington, said even simple upgrades make a difference.“New paint, 20-foot aprons in front of each one of the bay doors. New asphalt throughout the entire parking lot," he explained. "If it looks good, they'll feel comfortable coming in.”Vendor Relationships and Dealer MomentumThe vendor show, featuring about 80 vendors, remains central to the annual meeting. Young said the event builds more than purchasing power.“It sounds like you go to a vendor show to do business, but you really go there to build relationships with the vendors," he said. "What ends up happening is the members are building relationships with each other.”With 464 stores, expanded distribution support and a Top 3 Tire Dealer ranking in Consumer Reports, Point S leadership believes the path to 500 stores is becoming clearer — powered by relationships, brand alignment and disciplined growth.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we chat with William Doxey about everything veterinarians need to know about the DEA's requirements regarding reverse distribution for controlled drugs. Ensure you are meeting DEA requirements when handling expired controlled drugs or drugs that need to be returned.

Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/qAmACbTQaa4   In this spotlight from episode 347, Tim Clouse and Bob Dussault dive into the leadership behaviors and cultural traits that distinguish top-performing distribution centers. They emphasize the importance of consistency—showing up daily with the same standards, energy, and expectations. Bob highlights how consistent leadership sets a dependable tone, contributing to the steady excellence at locations like Fort Mill. Together, they discuss how a strong, aligned culture is palpable the moment you walk into a high-performing center.  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.    Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com     Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail         

EXKLUSIVES NordVPN-Angebot: https://nordvpn.com/startinggrid. Teste es jetzt risikofrei mit der 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie. Endlich geht sie los, die Formel-1-Saison 2026. In Australien wird der Auftakt stattfinden und bei Starting Grid gibts alles, was ihr für einen gelungenen Saisonstart braucht: Alle Teams, alle Fahrer, alle Infos, alle Tipps. Willkommen zur Formel-1-Saisonvorschau 2026! Kevin Scheuren und Dennis Lewandowski sprechen zu Beginn der Ausgabe aber auch über ein weltpolitisches Thema, das die Formel 1 beeinflusst, nämlich den US-/israelischen Angriff auf den Iran und was das für die Anreise der Teams und Mitarbeitenden bedeutet und nachgelagert, wie zukünftig mit Krisen und Kriegen im Kontext der Formel 1 umgegangen werden sollte. Danach ... *** Diese Folge enthält Werbung *** Immer gut fahren – mit der Allianz Kfz-Versicherung. Erlebe Top-Service zum Top-Preis – schon ab 89 € im Jahr. Mehr Infos auf allianz.de/kfz und persönlich in deiner Nähe.Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

The episode centers on the evolving responsibility and risk allocation within cybersecurity distribution, with particular focus on Exclusive Networks' approach. Jason Beal, as president of Exclusive Networks North America, outlines their emphasis on a technical workforce, maintaining a 1:3 ratio of engineers to sales representatives. This structure is positioned to address the increasing complexity of cybersecurity and the demands faced by service provider partners, aiming to support solution integration and customer needs while clarifying each party's liability. Supporting this structure, Jason Beal identifies the role of the distributor as both an extension and enabler for MSPs and IT services companies. Distributors are expected to supplement partners' capabilities—whether technical, financial, or operational—without assuming technology failure risk, which remains with the original technology vendors. Discussion of shared responsibility models also distinguishes between sales success (customer adoption, retention) and risk management. Recent developments in cyber insurance are cited as having reduced the direct risk burden on MSPs, shifting much of the liability away from service providers toward technology creators, albeit within contractually defined limits. Adjacent to cybersecurity, the conversation addresses skill and adoption gaps prompted by rapid technical innovation, specifically referencing artificial intelligence (AI). Jason Beal quantifies educational efforts by highlighting a collaboration with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, which has seen 100 students engaged to help address workforce shortfalls in cybersecurity and AI. Additionally, academic experience informs the importance of modernizing IT operations curricula to better reflect current business challenges, such as cloud, AI, and global supply chain impacts. For MSPs and IT service providers, implications include the growing necessity to audit core competencies and allocate resources strategically, leveraging distributors not just for sourcing products but for specialized expertise, integration, and operational support. Risk mitigation remains tied to understanding contract language, vendor accountability, and developments in cyber insurance. The pace of AI and other technology adoption requires continuous education and careful evaluation of both operational risk and the practical limitations of solutions promoted by the channel and distribution partners.

Willkommen zur neuen Woche von Chip & Charge - dieses Mal mit den Turnieren aus Dubai, Acapulco, Santiago, Merida und Austin. Natürlich stand auch das Tennis in den letzten sieben Tagen im Schatten der Weltereignisse, angefangen mit den Unruhen in Mexiko nach der Verhaftung eines Kartellanführers und dann dem neuerlichen Krieg im Nahen Osten. In Dubai konnte sich Daniel Medvedev zum ersten Mal in seiner Karriere einen Titel zum zweiten Mal holen. Er musste dafür im Finale gar nicht antreten, weil sein Gegner Tellon Griekspoor sich im Halbfinale verletzt hatte. Davor zeigte Medvedev allerdings glänzende Leistungen und überragte beim eigenen Aufschlag. In Acapulco ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

A distribution from your traditional IRA could cost you if you're not aware of your responsibilities. Many investors are saving up for their retirement in workplace accounts like 401(k)s. Those administrators handle tasks that IRA custodians don't. And it's up to you to take charge and keep track of your hard-earned money, so you're not taxed twice. Denise Appleby is known as “The IRA Whisperer.” The Morningstar contributor has written about how to protect your IRA from costly mistakes. Don't Pay Taxes Twice: Here's How to Save Thousands on IRA Distributions https://www.morningstar.com/personal-finance/dont-pay-taxes-twice-heres-how-save-thousands-ira-distributions On this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:28 What is a Traditional IRA and How It's Funded 00:02:29 How IRA Withdrawals Are Taxed When Accounts Hold Taxable and Tax-Free Dollars 00:05:36 What IRA Custodians Don't Track and Why Investors Should  00:09:05 What to Check on Form 1099‑R and Why Form 8606 Matters 00:12:02 How to Fix IRA Mistakes 00:13:44 What Records to Keep Track of to Avoid Double Taxation   Watch more from Morningstar: Elevate Your 60/40 Portfolio With These Simple Tweaks Why REIT ETFs Still Work as Real Estate Slumps How to Make the Most of Your IRA in 2026   Follow Morningstar on social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/ X https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Kirk Harnack is joined by Adrian Berkovits, creator of Prism, a new audio distribution ecosystem designed for modern radio networks. Michael Dosch of Angry Audio also joins the conversation to unpack the hardware and real-world functionality that makes this new model possible. For over 40 years, radio broadcasters have relied on satellite distribution for network audio—news, sports, talk shows, and even full music formats. But today, C-Band spectrum is being squeezed by cellular services, while Internet delivery has become remarkably reliable—especially when used in aggregate. The result is a fundamental shift in how audio and metadata can be delivered from content creators to radio stations. Adrian and Michael walk through the technical and operational details of this emerging distribution model, explaining how reliability, redundancy, hardware integration, and workflow come together in a practical, broadcaster-ready ecosystem. If you’re responsible for network audio delivery—or thinking about what replaces satellite—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Show Notes:Prism global audio distribution ecosystem to replace satellite Guests:Adrian Berkovits - Founder at Adventure 33Michael Dosch - Founder at Angry Audio Host:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new USB Phone Gizmo - Put VoIP callers on-the-air The new MaxxKonnect RMT416 Multi Tuner - 4 to 16 AM/FM/WB/HD web-connected tuners in 1 RU Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

Our guest on this week's episode is Per Hong, senior partner and global lead of Kearney Foresight. By now we have all heard that the emergency tariffs placed earlier in the year were ruled illegal last week by the Supreme Court, but now we have new tariffs – and the potential of war with Iran. There is lots going on right now that could have major impacts on our supply chains. Our guest helps us to unravel it all and offers advice on how supply chain leaders should prepare for whatever is next.Have you ever heard of a pandemic echo?  Apparently that is what is happening right now within the parcel delivery fleet sector. Ben Ames helps us to understand what it means and why it is affecting parcel. More than half (55%) of supply chain leaders expect that advancements in agentic AI systems will reduce the need to hire for entry-level positions, and 51% say the technology will drive a shift to overall workforce reductions. That's according to a survey from business and technology insights company Gartner, released this week. We look at the numbers from this report and what they may mean for hiring in supply chain jobs going forward.Supply Chain Xchange  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. The latest series is now available on Top Threats to our Supply Chains. It covers topics including Geopolitical Risks, Economic Instability, Cybersecurity Risks, Threats to energy and electric grids; Supplier Risks, and Transportation Disruptions  Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes. The podcast is also available at www.thescxchange.com.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:KearneyFleets adjust focus from efficiency to resilience, Geotab saysReport: Agentic AI to reduce entry-level hiring needsVisit DC VelocityVisit Supply Chain XchangeListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Xchange's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comThis podcast episode is sponsored by: WernerOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITY

OpenZFS monitoring, hellosystems 0.8, GhostBSD and XLibre, Bhyve Exporters and 30 year old LibC issues. NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap and the BSDNow Patreon Headlines OpenZFS Monitoring and Observability: What to Track and Why It Matters helloSystem 0.8 Released FreeBSD Based OS Inspired by macOS. https://itsfoss.gitlab.io/post/hellosystem-08-released-freebsd-based-os-inspired-by-macos/ News Roundup [Default GhostBSD to XLibre](https://github.com/ghostbsd/ghostbsd-build/pull/259] Addressing XLibre Change and GhostBSD Future Bhyve Prometheus Exporter for Sylve on FreeBSD. Linux GNU C Library Fixes Security Issue Present Since 1996 Beastie Bits NetBSD 11.0 RC1 available! The Book of PF, 4th Edition is now available December 2025 Finance Report LLDB improvements on FreeBSD Any desire for OnmiOS/Illumos Support : Now's your chance to convince me Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel

Preview for later today: Andrea Stricker discusses concerns regarding Iran's chemical weapons stockpile, their alleged use against protesters, and the distribution of these dangerous agents to regional terrorist surrogates.

With AI tools making it easier than ever to launch new apps, competition is exploding. The real competitive advantage today isn't product — it's distribution.In this video, I break down the single most important factor in app marketing: channel market fit and the 5 distribution channels you should consider to grow your app faster.If you're struggling to get downloads, this is the uncomfortable truth about app marketing in 2026.You'll Learn:✅ The #1 mistake founders make in app marketing✅ Why distribution beats product in 2026✅ How to use ASO for organic growth✅ Why Apple Ads is the best starting point✅ The “get the refund” mindset for growth✅ A controversial lifetime free growth hack (that still works)

In this episode of The Distribution, Brandon Sedloff sits down with Katie Fasken, founder of August Advisors, to unpack the overlooked depth of Canadian institutional capital. Drawing on her experience building institutional relationships at Slate Asset Management and launching her own boutique placement firm, Katie explains why Canada is far more than just the “Maple Eight” pensions. She breaks down the size of the broader market, the nuances of fundraising across provinces, and what it really takes for global GPs to succeed with Canadian LPs. The conversation spans real estate, private equity, infrastructure, continuation vehicles, and the emerging private wealth channel, offering a tactical look at capital formation north of the border. They discuss: Why Canada's pension market is closer to 4 trillion in assets and where the opportunity lies beyond the Maple Eight What mid-sized Canadian pension funds look for in lower mid-market private equity and real estate managers Infrastructure's rise in allocation and how LPs are redefining what qualifies as infrastructure Geographic shifts toward Europe and how Canadian investors are thinking about US exposure amid political uncertainty The growing role of continuation vehicles and liquidity solutions in private equity portfolios The realities of tapping the Canadian wealth channel and why platform access can take years Links: Katie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-fasken-8b433a12/ August Advisors - https://www.augustadvisors.ca/ Brandon on LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/⁠ Juniper Square - ⁠https://www.junipersquare.com/⁠ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:07) - Katie's career and background (00:07:26) - Launching August Advisors (00:09:32) - Beyond the maple eight to 4T in pension assets (00:12:38) - Why GPs miss Canada + what's driving allocations (00:18:56) - Real assets pulse (00:21:55) - Private equity trends (00:23:51) - Defining ‘infrastructure' in 2026 (00:25:14) - US vs Europe allocations, politics, and fiduciary reality (00:28:31) - Canada's information gap (00:29:30) - August's playbook (00:33:37) - Operating rhythm (00:36:05) - The Canadian wealth channel (00:41:35) - Portfolio rebalancing: real estate vs infrastructure vs lower mid-market PE (00:43:36) - Final takeaways + how to reach August Advisors

A “simple” candy box tweak turned into a six-year redesign—because in packaging, changing a quarter inch can force you to rethink the entire manufacturing line.00:00 Why a ¼-Inch Box Change Took 6 Years (Packaging Equipment)00:17 Charlotte Ashcroft Intro: Mike and Ike + Peeps Packaging00:47 What Is Packaging Engineering? Automation, Materials, Structure01:41 Mike and Ike Box Redesign: What Actually Changed02:52 Designing Packaging Backwards from the Pallet (Pallet Optimization)03:17 Headspace Explained: Damage, Settling, “Half-Empty” Complaints04:26 Hidden Carton Upgrades: Right-Sizing + Tamper-Proof Design07:49 Sustainability Wins: Fewer Trucks + Source Reduction11:38 Mike and Ike vs Peeps: Why “Gooey” Products Need Different Packaging14:02 3 Questions New Candy Brands Must Ask (Equipment, Shelf Life, Distribution)17:44 Shelf Life Testing: Chamber Studies + Packaging Barrier Basics27:20 EPR + SB 54: Recyclable Packaging Regulations + Real-World ImpactIn this episode with Charlotte Ashcroft, we unpack what packaging engineering really means—and why the stuff most designers never see (automation compatibility, headspace, pallet patterns, tamper-proofing, distribution reality) is where the real money, speed, and sustainability wins happen.You'll learn:• What packaging engineering actually covers (beyond “structure”)• Why automation dictates more design decisions than people realize• The real reason “headspace” exists—and how it affects damage, complaints, and line speed• How engineers design backwards from the pallet (and why it saves trucks/material)• The hidden structural tweaks (glue, flaps, tamper-proofing) that change everything• How regulations like EPR / SB 54 push packaging decisions years in advanceIf you've ever thought “it's just a box”… this one will permanently change how you look at packaging.Connect with Charlotte:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-ashcraft/Packaging & Processing Women's Leadership Network:https://www.pmmi.org/womens-leadership-network/homeLarger Events:https://www.packexpoeast.com/https://www.packexpointernational.com/Support our Sponsor, and download your free Packaging Design Guide:https://idpdirect.com/design-guides/Connect with Evelio Mattoshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/

In this episode, hosts Marshall and Nick explore the wild side of social media platforms, the importance of managing expectations in detailing, and the strategic value of distribution and marketing for detailers. They share insights on platform behaviors, customer communication, and growing a successful business in 2026.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Social Media Trends01:47 Facebook's Dominance and Platform Behaviors04:22 The Toxicity and Visibility of Facebook08:43 Facebook Groups and Community Insights11:04 Custom Logo Removal and Vehicle Customization13:09 Sticky Porsche Buttons and Interior Repairs16:12 Part Failures and Manufacturer Coatings19:00 Distribution and Building Long-Term Revenue22:20 Starting a Distribution Business in 202627:38 Customer Expectations and Paint Correction30:47 Managing Expectations with Light and Dark Lights34:24 Paint Correction and Test Spots37:00 Simplifying Coating Choices for Customers40:42 Handling Interior Damage and High Spots42:09 Interior Ceramic Coatings and Repair45:23 Piano Black Trim and Cosmetic Repairs47:08 New Detailing Business Tips and Community Engagement55:30 The Value of Yard Signs and Local Marketing01:02:25 Online Marketing vs Yard Signs in 202601:04:08 Final Tips and Contact for Distribution Opportunities

In this episode of Next in Media, Mike Shields sits down with Leanne Perice, founder and CEO of Made by All, one of the creator economy's most distinctive talent management firms. Leanne shares how she built the company from the ground up over nine years, starting with a single $1,000 deal in 2014 and growing it into a global powerhouse that doubles revenue year over year. She explains how her early career at a celebrity endorsement agency gave her the blueprint for what great talent management looks like, and how she applied those lessons to an entirely new generation of digital creators. From signing Vine stars before the term 'creator economy' even existed, to opening a new office in Dubai, Leanne has built Made by All on the belief that creators deserve the same strategic investment as Hollywood's biggest names. Leanne also introduces her framework DASI (Distribution, Attention, Storytelling, and Impact) to explain what creators truly offer brands, and why so many marketers are still only tapping into the first letter. She opens up about the CMO turnover crisis slowing momentum in the creator space, why she launched Made by Us as a social storytelling studio, and why she believes YouTube's long-form monetization is the best opportunity in the market right now. She also gives her take on platforms like YouTube and TikTok brokering brand deals directly, the collision of Hollywood and Silicon Valley financial models, and what brands still get wrong about building a presence on social media. This episode is a must-listen for anyone at the intersection of media, marketing, and the creator economy.   Key Highlights

O que é um animal exótico? Um mesmo animal pode ser exótico em algum lugar mas noutro não? E o que seria um animal selvagem? E silvestre? Essa semana conversamos sobre essas definições todas e como esses animais podem estar presentes no nosso dia a dia. Além disso, quais os impactos de termos esses animais à disposição em nosso país? Como acontece o mercado e quais as consequências para os animais, para o meio ambiente e para nós, humanos? Patronato do SciCast: 1. Patreon SciCast 2. Apoia.se/Scicast 3. Nos ajude via Pix também, chave: contato@scicast.com.br ou acesse o QRcode: Sua pequena contribuição ajuda o Portal Deviante a continuar divulgando Ciência! Contatos: contato@scicast.com.br https://twitter.com/scicastpodcast https://www.facebook.com/scicastpodcast https://www.instagram.com/PortalDeviante/ Fale conosco! E não esqueça de deixar o seu comentário na postagem desse episódio! 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The market has changed. Outbound is noisy. Distribution is fragile. AI is accelerating everything. So how do you know who's actually ready to buy? How do you position in a market that feels unstable? How do you pivot without panicking? This episode dives into the new reality of business in the AI era: the death of lazy volume, the rise of ownership, and the permanent advantage of human connection. Spray-and-pray outreach is fading. Hiring signals are bloated. Metrics are inflated. The old indicators don't mean what they used to mean. And executives are walking away from companies they built because the ground beneath them has shifted. But here's the truth: AI doesn't remove the human game. It amplifies it. You'll hear why: Ownership now beats pure distribution Media companies must become community companies Positioning matters more than ever in a noisy environment Pivoting early beats reacting late AI without humanity fails Intentional outreach outperforms mass automation Signal clarity is the new competitive advantage This isn't about fear. It's about awareness. You can drown in the wave. You can float. Or you can learn to surf. The ones who win won't be the loudest. They'll be the most intentional. Across this episode, you will learn: Why “signal vs noise” is the defining business problem right now How AI is shifting power from distribution to ownership Why outbound at scale is losing effectiveness How to pivot strategically instead of reacting emotionally Why human connection remains the ultimate differentiator How to think chess, not checkers, in a volatile market The importance of intentional positioning in chaotic times Beyond The Episode Gems: Buy My Book, Strategize Up: The Blueprint To Scale Your Business: StrategizeUpBook.com Discover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast Network Get Free HubSpot Marketing Tools To Help You Grow Your Business Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM Platform Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy:  Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews Follow Troy's Socials @FindTroy: LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, TikTok Subscribe to Troy's YouTube Channel For Strategy Videos & See Masterclass Episodes Need Growth Strategy, A Keynote Speaker, Or Want To Sponsor The Podcast? Go To FindTroy.com

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In This Episode of Business Lunch: Roland Frasier breaks down simple, practical ways to grow by buying the right businesses.He explains the difference between horizontal integration (buying competitors to grow fast) and vertical integration (buying suppliers, distributors, affiliates, or outsourced partners to capture more profit). He also talks about using acquisitions to add recurring revenue and smooth out seasonal cash flow, plus how buying intellectual property can spark innovation and create a competitive edge.The core message: identify where money is leaking in your supply chain or distribution, find who owns it, and consider acquiring them.Chapters:00:00 Introduction 00:23 Vertical Integration Overview 00:47 Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration 01:31 Acquiring Suppliers and Manufacturers 04:30 Supply Chain Diversification 05:27 Acquiring Distributors and Retailers 06:44 Distribution for Digital Products 08:18 Recurring Revenue Strategy 09:27 Finding Recurring Revenue Opportunities 12:03 Intellectual Property Acquisitions 13:24 Benefits of IP Acquisition 14:01 Finding Intellectual Property 15:32 Conclusion 15:34 OutroConnect with me on social:TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube