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Pursing passive income sounds like a smart idea until you find out its bullshit especially in the beginning. We didn't start thinking about passive income until we were taking home 100k a month from our business and we were able to reach 100k take home months by investing in ourselves and increasing our active income streams. I'll explain why you shouldn't chase low tickets offers, what to do instead, and why your offer is your first step to success.   Time Stamps:   (0:17) Passive Income Is Mostly Bullshit (3:35) Hormozi's Value Equation (5:10) Recently Came Back From A 20k Retreat (7:44) Fixing Your Offer (9:35) If You Need Help, This Is Our Jam ----------

What makes a perfect winter home for 60,000 bees? This episode explores Dr. James Tew's look at the architecture of the winter bee nest. You'll discover what scout bees look for when house hunting, what propolis really does, and why the entire colony functions as a single super-organism. A Radio-reader edition of The Honey Bee's Winter Nest" by Dr. James E. Tew, Bee Culture magazine, October 2023. Read with permission of Bee Culture Magazine. Get a subscription to have access to years of archives as well as a new magazine monthly. Subscribe at: https://beeculture.com/ kind regards, Leigh -- You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make the podcasts possible, who keep the archives available and who keep it all advertising-free. https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple In addition to huge gratitude, you get: Detailed show notes with links, tips, comments Access to Patreon blog posts including tips and videos Occasional bonus podcasts and early access episodes Commenting on posts (and DMs) allows me to answer questions Input on the podcast topics Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!  If you can support the show with $3 a month or more, please sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple About Beekeeping at FiveApple: Leigh keeps bees in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina (gardening zone 6b). She cares for around a dozen hives in a rural Appalachian highland climate. Colonies are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance, but without chemical treatments for fifteen years. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year. 

Some weeks it feels like you’re doing everything right with money… and still getting nowhere. If that’s been your energy lately, you’re not alone. This week we’re unpacking why that happens, what it means when your effort isn’t matching the outcome, and the practical ways to reset without throwing your whole plan in the bin. We also heard from someone in our community who’s feeling the annual Christmas tug-of-war: wanting to keep things simple and values-aligned, but also navigating grandparents who love a shopping spree and a partner who’s all in on the festive chaos. So we chat through how to set boundaries without being the Grinch, how to rethink “enough” at Christmas, and the small shifts that stop the season from steamrolling your sanity or your savings. Plus your money wins, unhinged broke-tips we never see coming, and the usual Friday fun to kick-off the weekend. Need the team’s take on your money dilemma? Send us a voicemail here.Or if it's more of a spicy money drama and you want the communities verdict? Slide into our DMs here. Ready for more laughs, lessons, and unhinged money chats? Check out our oh-so-bingeable Friday Drinks playlist. Listen here. Join our 400K+ She's on the Money community in our Facebook Group and on Instagram. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description:Today we're talking to someone whose work really hits right where we live this year — in that messy middle space where you know you need joy, but you're not totally sure how to find your way back to it. Sarah Catherine “SC” Perot created Styles of Joy, which is genuinely one of the most grounding, practical, soul-forward frameworks we've encountered in a long time.  SC is an author, speaker, Vanderbilt professor, and self-proclaimed joy enthusiast whose work explores how we reclaim joy in seasons of transition, loss, rebuilding, and reinvention. Her debut book blends personal storytelling, cultural observation, and her CAPS Framework—Cultivate, Adopt, Protect, and Spread—a blueprint for understanding how joy works in us, around us, and through us. In this conversation, we talk about reclaiming joy after difficult seasons, the identity shifts that come with major life transitions, the science and soulfulness of joy, and why small, daily practices matter more than we think. SC brings brilliance, compassion, and practicality to a topic that often feels elusive, reminding us that joy isn't something we “earn” — it's something we can cultivate and choose, even in the midst of imperfect lives. If you've been craving a reset, a reorientation, or just a little more light in your day, this episode is a beautiful place to begin. Thought-provoking Quotes: “Music is like a scent that can transport us back in time. We have so many memories bookmarked in our heads.” – SC Perot “Joy can meet us in our quiet moments. It can meet us at a concert in a room full of people drowned in confetti. And it can meet us anywhere in between.” – SC Perot “The heat I was getting in my DMs, people are saying, have you lost your mind? You used to be on the straight and narrow. What has happened to you? What is with the feather boas?” – SC Perot “If we know we can tee ourselves up for productivity and if we know we can tee ourselves up for healthy decision making, why would we also not give joy a shot first thing in the morning?” – SC Perot “Joy can start small, just as hope does.” – SC Perot Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Styles of Joy: A Feel-Good Framework for Rediscovering Joy (with a Twist!) by SC Perot – https://amzn.to/48yUooy Harry Styles – https://www.hstyles.co.uk/ The Joy Hotline – https://www.scperot.com/joy-hotline/ Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven – https://amzn.to/4oC3iYK Unlocking the Secrets of Consciousness and Telepathy: Ky Dickens and The Telepathy Tapes - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-64/unlocking-the-secrets-of-consciousness-and-telepathy-ky-dickens-and-the-telepathy-tapes/ Jen Hatmaker | Advent Week One: The Light of Hope – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obh3zvna-ng Elizabeth Gilbert Oprah show botox post on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/p/CCyHEtZh8DG/ Tom Holland “Umbrella” Lip Sync Battle – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPCJIB1f7jk The Guardian | I tried some hacks to make my phone less appealing. It got existential – https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/15/phone-addiction-cut-screen-time-diary Catherine Shannon Substack | Everyone is Numbing Out –  https://catherineshannon.substack.com/p/everyone-is-numbing-out This Is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch: The Joy of Loving Something--Anything--Like Your Life Depends On It by Tabatha Carvan – https://amzn.to/4pora36 Guest's Links: Website - https://www.scperot.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scperot/ Substack - https://substack.com/@scperot Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this solo December episode, I continue a month-long series dedicated to educating parents about the real dangers our kids face online. After last week's story about Adam Tate, today I share two more real cases—one involving sextortion and another involving swatting—that every parent needs to understand. These aren't rare events. They're happening quickly, quietly, and often right under our noses while our kids sit in their bedrooms playing games like Roblox, Fortnite, and more.   You'll hear the heartbreaking story of 17-year-old Ryan Lass from San Jose, who took his own life within hours of being extorted by an overseas criminal network. Then we break down the tragic case of Andrew Finch, a 28-year-old father of two who was killed after a swatting prank triggered a full SWAT response to the wrong house. Both stories highlight how dangerous the digital world has become—and why we must be proactive, aware, and deeply involved in protecting our kids' online lives.     Timeline Summary: [0:00] Introduction [1:02] Why December episodes are focused on online safety and protecting kids. [1:50] Recap of last week's episode about Adam Tate and the Sean Ryan interview. [2:32] Why sinister online activity is escalating and why parents must stay informed. [3:02] Introducing two new stories: a sextortion case and a swatting case. [3:48] Explanation of "swatting" and why even young kids are now doing it. [4:48] Beginning Ryan Lass's story — a high school senior extorted online. [5:38] How a predator posed as a woman and launched a rapid blackmail attack. [6:07] FBI findings and identification of the international criminal ring. [7:41] Why Ryan's case matters: he was targeted, not reckless. [8:37] How modern predators manipulate teens using panic and pressure. [9:02] Parents' blind spots about who kids are connected to online. [10:17] Reminder that kids are connected to global predators—not just friends. [11:03] Introduction to Andrew Finch's swatting case. [12:06] The false 911 call describing a violent hostage situation. [12:57] How Andrew Finch was shot despite having no involvement. [14:01] Why swatting is deadly—and how it grew out of gaming communities. [15:39] The seriousness of online conflict and its real-world consequences. [16:33] How swatting and predator activity now infiltrate gaming platforms. [16:54] Why Bark is one of the most effective tools for monitoring kids' devices. [17:19] The need for proactive online supervision—like helmets for digital life. [18:18] A recent incident with my own son that Bark helped me catch early. [19:09] The urgency of protecting our kids from online predators. [19:32] Directing listeners to the show notes and resources at thedadedge.com/1412. [20:10] Additional resources including PenTester, YouTube links, and conversation guides. [20:27] Free "Conversations for the Car" PDF for kids ages 5–18. [20:45] Encouragement for parents: we fight this fight together.       Five Key Takeaways Predators are organized, trained, and global. Kids on gaming systems are interacting with far more than just "friends."  Sextortion happens extremely fast. In Ryan's case, the window from first contact to death was only hours.  Swatting is no longer just a gaming prank—it's deadly. The Andrew Finch tragedy shows how quickly it can turn fatal.  Parents must stay vigilant, informed, and engaged. Safety now requires ongoing conversations and digital monitoring.  Tools like Bark can save lives. Monitoring texts, DMs, and online chats can catch danger long before it escalates.      Links & Resources Mentioned   Bark Monitoring for Families: https://thedadedge.com/bark Ryan Montgomery Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GPd36fFPuLsBSlZp6WUvc?si=BPYACSoWRRin9MatFHMGbg Facebook Story Referenced in Episode: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=32876961955250751&id=100000911118224&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=nnmVU8LFIdec2oLO# PenTester (Ryan Montgomery's Cybersecurity Site): https://pentester.com/ Ryan Montgomery's YouTube Channel (@0dayCTF): https://www.youtube.com/@0dayCTF NBC Bay Area News — Sextortion Case of San Jose Teen: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/4-arrested-sextortion-san-jose-teen-suicide/3865298/?utm_source=chatgpt.com ABC News — Swatting Incident Leading to Andrew Finch's Death: https://abcnews.go.com/US/la-man-arrested-swatting-incident-led-police-killing/story?id=52057251&utm_source=chatgpt.com Podcast Episode Shownotes: http://thedadedge.com/1412   Closing Remark If this episode helped open your eyes to the realities our kids face online, please take a moment to rate, review, follow, and share the show. Together, we can protect our kids and make the digital world a safer place for every family.

There was a huge surprise for Moe at his party over the Weeknd! Someone came at Moe's girl, Nate committed a party foul of her own, and Moe's relationship might be in jeopardy...Moe also addresses a string of rude encounters in Detroit, a wild Uber moment, unexpected shade in his DMs, and a few “conflicts” he didn't even know he had with certain people. Drama, truth-telling, and a whole lot of confusion. Tap in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to learn what nobody tells you about printing your planner? Today I am teaching the biggest hidden truths, delays, mistakes, and surprises that come with creating and printing a planner—so you can avoid them and succeed with confidence. Video Summary In this episode, Polly pulls back the curtain on the REAL behind-the-scenes of printing a planner. After 11+ years running Horacio Printing, she's sharing the hard-won lessons no one ever warned her about—from unexpected delays, overseas printing realities, file prep frustrations, and timeline surprises, to the emotional roller coaster of seeing your dream come to life. You'll learn the seven things nobody tells you about printing: • Why your timeline will almost always be longer than expected • Why overseas printing is essential for quality + profit • What printers don't do (and why your files must be perfect!) • Why poor editing leads to bad samples • How to communicate with printers confidently • The mental load of entrepreneurship • And why your dream ultimately isn't even about you If you're dreaming of creating a planner or paper product, this episode is the roadmap—and the encouragement—you need. About me I am Polly Payne, the CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I have sold more than 45,000 Dream Planners around the world along with bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same, which is why I launched Print School. Have a question? Comment below and let's chat! YOUR NEXT STEPS Watch My Free Print Training: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0 Get Your Paper Fix: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com Need Help? Email: help@horacioprinting.com Pop into my DMS! @_print_school  

In this episode Brad puts me in the hot seat to break down how I actually use podcasting as a relationship engine, a content machine, and a long-game business strategy. We talk consistency, guests, gear, distribution, and why downloads don't matter nearly as much as people think.Key Highlights:- Podcasting is a mindset, not a metric:It's about relationships, reps, and distribution — not downloads.- Stop worrying about saturation:There isn't your podcast yet. That's the only one missing.- Consistency wins:I've released my Friday rant every week for 5+ years — no excuses.- 1,200+ episodes later…The show became my own mastermind, business school, and network builder.- Best guests aren't the "big names.":My highest-performing episode was a first-time guest with a powerful story.- Ask questions others don't:Look for what lights your guest up, not just what they're known for.- Start simple:Cheap mic, basic webcam, Zoom/Riverside — and launch with 10 episodes ready.- Repurpose everything:One episode becomes clips, emails, blogs, YouTube — a full content ecosystem.- Let the first 35 episodes teach you:The show evolves. Don't force a niche too early.- Podcasting grows your business indirectly:Warm relationships - cold DMs. Clients often come months later.If you liked this episode, share it with someone sitting on the fence about starting a podcast. Consistency compounds — hit record and show up.

John is joined by Haim and producer Rostam Batmanglij to discuss how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘I Quit'. Haim are an American pop-rock band from Los Angeles, made up of multi-instrumentalist sisters Danielle, Este and Alana Haim. Playing together in their family band growing up, they formed Haim in 2007 and released their debut EP, ‘Forever', in 2012.  Their debut album, ‘Days Are Gone', arrived in 2013 and earned them a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Their follow-up records, 2017's ‘Something to Tell You' and 2020's ‘Women in Music Pt. III', both received widespread critical acclaim, with ‘Women in Music Pt. III' also securing a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. Haim released their fourth album, ‘I Quit', in June this year, once again collaborating with longtime producer Rostam. In this episode, John is joined by Danielle and Rostam, from Rostam's LA studio where much of the album was recorded. The trio discuss everything from garageband demos to recording and reamping drums, as well as techniques for producing Haim's distinctive vocals and being influenced by multiple genres and sounds. Tracks discussed: Relationships, Down to be wrong, Now it's time, Everybody's trying to figure me out GEAR GIVEAWAY COMPETITION Join the Christmas Giveaway on the Tape Notes Patreon Page TAPE IT Thanks to our friends at Tape It for supporting the podcast. Visit tape.it/tapenotes or use the promo code TAPENOTES in the app to get 20% off. QUBE Get 20% off at Qube Studio: https://www.theqube.com/ MAKENOISE PRO AUDIO Get 20% off all Franklin Audio products at https://makenoiseproaudio.com/ MUSIVERSAL Skip the waitlist and get your discount HERE LISTEN to ‘I Quit' here: I quit by HAIM,  Polydor Records LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES   linktr.ee/tapenotes  Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective GEAR MENTIONS D16 Repeater Delay Waves Soundshifter Plugin E-Mu Emulator ii Vintage Synth Solaris Synth Universal Audio AMS-DMX Roland Juno Gretsch Round Badge Drums Ludwig Steel Snare SPL Transient Designer Korg Trident Eventide Harmonizer UnderToneAudio Unfairchild Korg A5 Multi-Effects Pedalboard E-Bow Oberheim OB-8 Synthesiser Electro-Voice RE20 RCA KU-3A Vintage Arturia Mellotron GarageBand OUR GEAR https://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns. KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:  Patreon: Tape Notes YouTube: Tape Notes Podcast Instagram: @tapenotes  Discord: Tape Notes To let us know the artists you'd like to hear, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We'd love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk

In this episode, we discuss the recent announcement about the The Magic of Disney Animation attraction coming to Walt Disney World over at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We'll unpack everything Disney has announced: the building design with the return of the Sorcerer Hat, the interactive Off the Page! meet-and-greets featuring real animation departments, the Drawn to Wonderland playground for little artists, and how the larger Animation Courtyard will be reimagined as The Walt Disney Studios. We'll also connect the dots to the current and upcoming attractions in the area. What are your thoughts on any of our topics? Civil discussions encouraged. Please let us know at show@magicourway.com or call 815-669-4226, or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #606.

In this fast-paced, raw, and incredibly actionable LashCon 2025 coaching session, Sheila Bella sits down with a beauty entrepreneur who's struggling to grow her trainer kit business — and in under 20 minutes, Sheila completely restructures her visibility and sales strategy. If you've ever wondered why your product, kit, or training isn't taking off even though it's great, this episode will be a wake-up call. Sheila breaks down the exact reason most beauty businesses stay stuck: they're relying solely on word of mouth and not building a digital ecosystem that works on autopilot. You'll hear Sheila walk this business owner through a clear, simple two-part formula: 1. Get seen — visibility through content & ads 2. Get chosen — conversion through trust-building systems This episode is a must-listen for lash trainers, PMU educators, product creators, or anyone wanting consistent sales without burning out. ⭐ 5 Key Points From the Episode 1. Visibility Can't Rely on Word of Mouth Alone Sheila explains that if you want consistent, predictable growth, word of mouth is not enough. You need digital visibility that runs 24/7. 2. There Are Only Two Content Types: Organic & Paid Organic content builds trust. Paid content (ads) builds reach. Both are needed if you want trainers to see your kit as an option. 3. Trainers Only Choose Brands They See Repeatedly Visibility → familiarity → trust → sales. Your kits won't sell if trainers never see them online. 4. Automation Is the Only Way to Scale Without Burnout Sheila walks her through creating automated sales funnels, email sequences, DMs, and follow-up systems so she can grow her brand while raising her kids. 5. Being Seen Gets You Considered — But Being Chosen Requires Conversations Once people see your ads and content, what converts them is the messaging, follow-up, and nurturing process behind the scenes. Watch the full episode on Youtube at Sheila Bella YouTube channel. Tune in for a mindset makeover that'll help you stick to what you start—and finally see results that last. // BEAUTY BIZ SECRETS FACEBOOK GROUP!  // BOOKED AND BUSY CHALLENGE // FREE BEAUTY BUSINESS AUDIT // www.SheilaBella.com |  // Instagram: @CEOglowshow & @realsheilabella //  YOUTUBE Channel youtube.com/@SheilaBella

Today I'm joined by Mark Altieri, EVP of Business Development at Zonic Design. We break down why fixed ops is still the most under-leveraged profit center in dealerships—and how communication gaps are quietly eroding customer loyalty. Mark explains how AI is reshaping customer engagement, why half of a dealership's DMS often sits untouched, and what operators can do to immediately improve retention. Clear takeaways, practical frameworks, and fast-changing tech insights make this a must-listen for every dealer. Have questions about how Zonic Design can help your service operations, reach out to Mark directly at mark@zonicdesign.com or find him on linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/maltieri/ This episode is brought to you by: 1. Repair360 - If you're in the used car business, you know wasted time is wasted money. Check out Repair360—the first and only reconditioning software that connects every function in the dealership to tighten recon and help you sell more cars — No more hounding vendors. Goodbye endless texts and hallway chases. Repair 360 connects all the dots. See where every car is and what its recon is costing minute-to-minute in real time. Go to www.repair360.com 2. fullthrottle.ai® - fullthrottle.ai® is a next-generation AdTech powerhouse. The Automotive DSP™ is built specifically for the auto industry, combining advanced programmatic targeting, real-time bidding, and analytics tailored to drive dealership and OEM performance. With fullthrottle.ai®, marketers can reach the right car shoppers at the right moment and optimize toward real business outcomes like test drives, leads, or sales. fullthrottle.ai® bridges the gap between auto media buying and results-driven marketing. Check out http://fullthrottle.ai 3. Zonic Design - 28 years providing direct to dealer fixed operations solutions. Data • Print • Digital • Voice • AI, Removing the noise in pursuit of frictionless customer engagement. Learn more about BDC-Angel at https://zonicdesign.com Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ ⁠https://cdgcircles.com/⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dealership recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgrecruiting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fix your dealership's social media ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.trynomad.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Topics: 00:06 Why are fixed ops so important? 00:28 What's the first impression in service? 02:38 Biggest challenge and opportunity in fixed ops? 06:10 How to improve dealership communication? 08:24 How can AI help service departments? 21:50 Tailoring communication strategies for different customers? 28:37 Final piece of advice for fixed ops? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Episode 173 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we're tackling the ego-bruising issue so many coaches whisper about but rarely admit out loud: your Instagram audience might be dead. Like… no views, no DMs, no likes, no pulse.Lynette delivers the tough love and the real strategy — not the “maybe I'm shadowbanned” conspiracy theories. We break down why engagement actually dipped, what kind of content your audience is begging you to make, and how to get people caring, watching, and responding again.If you've been spiraling about the algorithm, convinced no one likes you anymore, or wondering if you should burn your whole account down… breathe. This episode is your revival kit.If you love this episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and review — it helps the podcast reach more coaches who need it!In this episode, we cover:1) The Myth of Being “Shadowbanned” [0:00 – 3:40]-What “I'm shadowbanned” is usually code for-How the algorithm reacts to what you've trained it to think about your content.2) What a “Dead Audience” Actually Looks Like [3:41 – 6:18]-The telltale signs your followers have checked out-How your content ends up in the algorithm graveyard.3) Why Educational Content Isn't Cutting It Anymore [6:19 – 10:02]-The types of posts that are putting your audience to sleep.-The rising demand for dimension — real opinions, real life, and real personality.4) Reviving Your Feed With Content People Actually Want [10:03 – 13:26]-What to share to make people care again.-Why “walking the walk” content builds more trust than perfect coach-speak ever will.5) Your Instagram Stories Need a Glow-Up [13:27 – 17:08]-Why people watch Stories religiously… but only if your Stories don't bore them-How low Story engagement tanks your future reach6) The Power of Engagement-Bait (The Fun Kind) [17:09 – 21:10]-Using nosy, low-effort prompts that fire up your DMs.-How a simple DM strategy took one client from 40 views to 400 in a week.7) How to Officially Bring Your Audience Back From the Dead [21:11 – END]-The magic mix of engagement that always wins-The truth: your audience isn't gone — they're just waiting for better content.Connect with Lynette:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.comThe Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://wcmprogram.com

Brady Lowe is a connector, educator, and experience-maker who founded Taste Network and the nonprofit Piggy Bank, spending more than two decades building unforgettable collaborations between chefs, farmers, hotels, and brands. Through his Next 10 coaching and accelerator hub, Brady helps hospitality founders design smarter events, deeper guest relationships, and sustainable revenue with a focus on pairings, playbooks, and pre-visit engagement. Susan and Brady chat during this special in-person episode, recorded at The Pub at EAV. • How to use Facebook groups, comments, and DMs to attract sports fans and turn them into faithful regulars • Why "11 to 35 micro-interactions" often have to happen before a guest spends a dollar with you • Ways to make your social media as personal and welcoming as your host stand or bar top • The origin story of Taste Network and how a single wine-and-cheese pairing can shape an entire career • How to think about guest engagement as "relationship currency" that carries your brand through tough times • What a strong pre-visit engagement sequence looks like for restaurants, hotels, and bars • Practical examples of surprise-and-delight moments that guests can replicate at home and rave about for months • How to turn recipes, rituals, and house favorites into high-value digital giveaways that build your email list • Why most hospitality social media fails (and what to ask your social media person about actual revenue) • How to download your Instagram data and use AI to audit what's working and who your real audience is • What to expect from the 2026 World Cup in terms of premium experiences, demand, and guest expectations • The key non-negotiables Brady uses to design memorable F&B experiences: surprise, emotional sequencing, and human connection *** Our Top Three Takeaways 1. Engagement before the visit is the new battleground for hospitality success. Brady argues that guest engagement must begin long before someone walks through the door. Restaurants and hotels should treat Instagram and their websites as extensions of the front door—places where you start building relationship equity. A simple "hello," a thoughtful comment, or an acknowledgment of someone's interaction can fundamentally shift how guests perceive your brand once they arrive. Most brands post but don't connect, and that is the biggest miss today. 2. Hospitality operators need training, tools, and intentionality around social media—and most don't have it. He's adamant that restaurants and hotels rarely train their teams to engage digitally. Social media isn't just a marketing channel; it's a hospitality channel. He encourages leaders to audit their digital presence, use tools like ChatGPT to evaluate Instagram data, create value-focused lead magnets (recipes, techniques, guides), and measure whether social efforts actually drive revenue. Without this skill set, the business model is incomplete. 3. First-time "transformational moments" are at the heart of memorable hospitality. From his earliest career epiphany—watching a guest have a life-changing food experience—to building Taste Network and Next 10, Brady centers everything around delivering unforgettable moments. His non-negotiables: surprise, carefully sequenced emotional storytelling, and genuine human connection. These principles apply whether you're designing an event, launching a restaurant, or building community—and they're key to earning loyalty and sustaining brands through peaks and valleys. Brady Lowe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tastenetwork/ Taste Network https://tastenetwork.com/ The Pub at EAV https://www.eavpub.com/ Other Episodes You May Like:  129: Boo-Boo Sugar with Jason Brooks https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/129 86: Fist Bump Welcome with Mary Mattson-Quagliana https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/86 85: Fake Wedding Officiant with Michael Cecchi-Azzolina https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/85

Have you ever had a moment in your business where you think…   Okay, everything is working… but also nothing is working… and also I'm exhausted… and also I need someone to just tell me what to do next"?   Maybe you're a mom trying to grow your coaching business on three hours of sleep. Maybe you're getting sales calls where people say things like "I'm a 4 out of 10" and you're sitting there wondering if you should even give the price. Maybe you're leading a coach who's missing renewal KPIs and you're thinking "Is this a coaching problem… or a me problem?"   Or maybe your VA hits you with her personal financial stress and suddenly you're like "Wait a second. This is not my responsibility… but now I feel weird."   Today I'm taking you inside an open office hour call with my IFCA clients. Real situations. Real messiness. Real coaching.   And I'm going to walk you through the exact frameworks I used to solve them so you can apply the same thinking in your business.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Open Office Hours Call (2:05) What We'll Cover (3:25) New Mom and Entrepreneurship (7:24) 4 Out Of 10 During Sales Discovery (10:35) Self-Awareness As A Leader (14:37) Ghosting and Still Paying? (16:15) VA Employment Issues (18:20) Important Recap Points ----------

Listen…this one is not for the woman who wants to stay stuck.This is the episode where I rip the bandaid off and tell you the truth, not the sugar-coated version.Because I used to play victim.I used to blame the market, the team, the platform, the algorithm, the everything...Until I finally pointed the thumb at ME.And that's when everything changed.I talk about:How I lost over 6-figures after making $2 million — and used the pain as fuel.Why the valleys in your life are never punishment — they're preparation.What the Bible taught me about expansion (yup, we're going there).Why you can't hold overflow while playing small.And the raw truth: if you're still blaming your circumstances, you're the one holding yourself back.This one's fire, conviction, and power — and it's your permission slip to rise.

If you want to show up meaningfully during the most generous—and most crowded—season of the year, LinkedIn may be your most overlooked year-end fundraising tool. We brought in LinkedIn strategist Tania Bhattacharya of Lumos Marketing to unpack how nonprofits can use the platform to grow visibility, spark connections, and strengthen warm relationships in the final weeks of the year.Top 3 Takeaways:Turn Gratitude Into Visibility — Year-end is the perfect moment to spotlight partners, volunteers, and community moments. Tagging people and companies creates a ripple effect that expands reach, builds trust, and even opens doors to corporate giving.Use Polls to Listen, Not Just Ask — Simple LinkedIn polls help donors and supporters engage without pressure—especially the “lurkers.” Asking what issues matter most gives you insight, follow-up opportunities, and content direction right when you need it.Lead With Humans, Not Just Logos — Personal profiles outperform company pages every time. Activate a visible leader, board member, or champion to share authentically, and use DMs, voice notes, and quick check-ins to nurture relationships before December 31.This episode gives you low-lift, high-impact ways to leverage LinkedIn in the final stretch—without burning out or reinventing your entire strategy. Welcome back to Working Sessions: hands-on, clarity-filled conversations designed to help you move real work forward inside your organization.Let's get to work.Episode Highlights: Harnessing the Ripple Effect with Volunteer Stories (03:01)Engaging with LinkedIn Polls (06:00)Building Connections through Direct Messaging (09:00)Personal vs. Organizational Posting (11:59)Importance of Personal Branding (12:00)Leveraging LinkedIn Direct Messages (14:49)Year-End Strategies on LinkedIn (15:00)Practical Tips for Ongoing Connection (16:00)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/662//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi

In this episode, I share with you eight proven, no-cost strategies to grow your audience - without spending money on ads. I believe that with consistency and creativity, you don't need a big budget to build reach. I walk you through actionable tactics: from podcast guesting and public speaking, to creative lead magnets and AI-optimized content. If you're looking for ways to grow your following organically, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways 1. Organic growth - without ads - is about long-term consistency, not quick wins. The strategies I share (guesting, speaking, collaborations, lead magnets, AI-optimized content) don't deliver instant overnight growth — but they build sustainable exposure, trust, and engagement over time. Because they leverage existing audiences and evergreen content, they can continue attracting new people long after the work is done. 2. Collaboration beats isolation: tapping into other people's platforms can grow your reach faster. By guesting on podcasts, speaking at events, joining bundles or summits, or collaborating with communities and peers, you get access to listeners/followers who already trust the host or community — which means you don't have to start building your audience from zero. It's a faster, more efficient way to grow an engaged audience than relying solely on your own channels. 3. Lead magnets and interactive content (quizzes, DMs, AI-optimized offers) turn passive interest into real connection - which builds deeper relationships and higher conversion potential. Instead of hoping people stumble on you, these tools invite people to take action — subscribe, engage, respond. That deepens their commitment and gives you a direct path to nurture them, rather than passively waiting. LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Connect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list,  Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube, teresaheathwareing.com/quiz, http://teresaheathwareing.com/scoreapp Transcript Growing an audience is one of the most important things that you can do for your online business. And if like me, you're a little bit sick of social media and feel like you are posting into a void every single day, then you are going to want to stick around for this episode. As I explained to you the eight proven ways to grow your audience without paying any money on ads. If we've not met, my name is Theresa Heath Waring and I help course creators,...

Baby Ziggy is officially here! So, while Sophie and Jamie take some time with their new arrival, we're looking back at some of their best bits from the pod!Have your tissues at the ready as Jamie and Sophie get emotional when they revisit all the best bits from their beautiful Spanish wedding.

Announcing Flow, the luxury self care and feminine energy retreat in Hue, Vietnam, happening May 24th–30th, 2026. This retreat is a transformative experience designed for women ready to release burnout, step out of the hustle, and reconnect with their inner flow. Join incredible like minded women in a luxurious, intimate setting where self-care meets soulful alignment, and leave with tools, practices, and inspiration to carry flow into every aspect of your life. Work with PhiFlow Luxury Self Care Feminine Energy Retreat May 24-30, 2026Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here.Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life.Message Phi on InstagramEmail Phi  Flow The Retreat now available shared luxury rooming Hi my love,I'm so glad you're here and listening. Today I want to share something that's been on my heart for a while… and it's deeply connected to my upcoming retreat in Vietnam next year 2026: Flow. Flow is my luxury feminine energy self care retreat in Hue, Vietnam taking place May 24th to the 30th, 2026. I've been hearing from so many of you in my DMs questions, hopes, and even little confessions about wanting to join but unsure about rooming options… Here's the good news: I know many of you have been hoping for this, so it feels so good to open up this possibility while still keeping the retreat intimate and luxurious. If you've been dreaming of attending but thought sharing wasn't possible, we're now offering shared rooms at the Flow Retreat.This means more women can access and experience the magic, the luxury, and feminine energy without compromising the intimacy of the space. It feels really beautiful to make this option available. For 7 days, 6 nights all inclusive meals 3 per day breakfast, lunch, dinner, activities, workshops it's $3,500 AUD (~$2,325 USD) in total for a solo room or $2,800 AUD per person ($1,860 USD) for a shared room. Secure your spot with a $500 deposit on my website phidang.com/flow-retreat. Payment plans available for example if you sign up in December for a solo that's $500 and then 5 x monthly payments after of $600. If you're doing a shared room $500 deposit than 5 x monthly payments of $480. If you have any questions I'd love to chat send me a DM on Instagram or an email! Feminine energy isn't weakness but wisdom Let's be clear: flow isn't about doing nothing. It isn't surrendering your agency. It's a dance: a delicate interplay between movement and stillness, action and intuition, masculine drive and feminine receptivity. It's knowing when to step forward and when to let the current carry you.In our culture, we've been trained to overvalue the push, the effort, the grind. I've been there.Long stretches of overwork, stress, and burnout… running on empty until my body finally demanded I listen. When I finally did, I realised: there's a rhythm beyond struggle, a power in ease, a strength in receiving.To be in flow is to trust life. To trust that you are supported even when you pause. To trust that your worth isn't tied to what you can do, but to the energy you bring simply by being yourself.Feminine energy, soft yet potent, rising to remind us that ease is not weakness… it's wisdom. A curated experience on Flow Retreat Imagine stepping into a day where you move with intention, nourish your body, awaken your senses, and follow the guidance of your own inner compass. That's what Flow Retreat is designed to offer: a safe space with like minded women to release the tension of constant doing, to reconnect with your natural rhythm and to feel the luxurious ease of your aligned feminine energy.We are collectively shifting. The era of relentless push is giving way. Force is softening. Flow is returning. With it comes a richer, more vibrant way of living; one where action and stillness,

Use this DM strategy to book clients straight from your direct messages (without being pushy or manipulative). In this episode, you'll hear parts of the framework I use to regularly close thousands of dollars of sales via Instagram DMs.We'll focus on Instagram marketing, but you can use this sales strategy anywhere. You'll use real marketing psychology combined with compassion for your leads to make sales --meaning-- what you gain from this episode will work anywhere (emails, sales calls, in-person conversations).Save this episode so next time a chit chat starts up in your DMs with a warm lead, so you have the best sales strategy in your pocket.✨Tap here to watch a FREE masterclass on “How To Get Clients From Instagram (without wasting hours glued to your phone)" https://parkdale-republic.lpages.co/evergreen-webinar-registration/ Tap here to get your free Posts That Sell Template (This caption got us 10 sales calls in 3 hours) https://parkdale-republic.lpages.co/10-sales-calls-new

What do you get when you mix 40 years of Dungeons & Dragons lore, a 288-page setting book, and three podcasters who can't agree on how to pronounce "Myth Drannor"? Chaos. Pure, lore-filled, map-crossing, Elminster-cheese-eating chaos. In this episode, the RPGBOT crew dives headlong into Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn, a sourcebook that's equal parts nostalgia trip and travel brochure for DMs who think "Sword Coast" is just too mainstream. Show Notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, hosts Tyler Kamstra, Randall James, and Ash Ely crack open the 288-page Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn sourcebook from Wizards of the Coast, exploring what's new, what's reimagined, and what's just plain weird in the most iconic D&D setting of all time. Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun (affiliate link) The crew discusses how the book merges setting material and short adventures, offering 51 one-shots that span the breadth of Faerûn, from the frozen wastes of Icewind Dale to the desert empires of Calimshan, and even the Fey-touched Moonshae Isles. Along the way, they highlight new DM tools, renown systems, and bastion support, while poking fun at typos, timeline contradictions, and the ever-mysterious fate of Karlach from Baldur's Gate 3. The review covers: How Adventures in Faerûn expands beyond the Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide to become a true campaign-scale setting book. 51 new adventures—mini-campaigns that span levels 1–13 across multiple regions. Deep dives into the Dalelands, Icewind Dale, Calimshan, and the Moonshae Isles, with highlights on lore, adventure hooks, and design philosophy. The new renown and bastion systems, adapted for Faerûn's cultures and factions. Smart mechanical updates for survival horror (Icewind Dale) and environmental challenges (Calim Desert lightning storms). A surprising technological twist in Calimshan, where "mechanical wonders" push the setting toward Eberron-style magitech. Philosophical debates on epic vs. heroic fantasy, timeline sanity, and whether the word "wonk" is, in fact, a real word. Key Takeaways A True Return to the Realms: Adventures in Faerûn successfully modernizes the Forgotten Realms setting for the 2024 ruleset while honoring 40+ years of D&D lore. Massive Replay Value: With 51 one-shot adventures and regional micro-campaigns, this book can sustain countless play sessions. DM-Friendly Design: The addition of DM Toolboxes, renown tables, and bastion options helps DMs run localized adventures or full-scale journeys across the continent. Lore for Every Taste: Whether you love the snowy peril of Icewind Dale, the sizzling intrigue of Calimshan, or the mythic eco-fantasy of the Moonshae Isles, there's a region tailored to your campaign style. Respectful Revisions: The update smartly removes dated elements (like Calimshan's old slavery lore) and replaces them with creative world-building and inclusive modernization. New Adventuring Philosophies: Players are encouraged to embrace "main character energy"—epic fantasy with unique character backstories tied to Faerûn's iconic legacy. Tyler Still Can't Spell: The first typo in the book arrives in the opening sentence—and the RPGBOT crew finds that deeply relatable. Join the RPGBOT Patreon If you enjoy deep dives into tabletop worlds, expert analysis of D&D mechanics, and chaotic lore debates about elves, cheese, and lightning sand—support the show on Patreon.com/RPGBOT. Members get ad-free episodes, behind-the-scenes discussions, and early access to new RPGBOT.Reviews. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Would you ever walk away from a "dream job" to start over from scratch? And if you've spent years building a career inside big brands, does it ever feel like it might be too late to launch your own agency? Most people talk about leaving their corporate job to chase something bigger. Very few actually do it, and even fewer jump without a parachute. Today's featured guest is one of those rare ones. After nearly two decades leading social, content, and influencer teams for household brands, he walked away from his so called dream job to start his own shop without any safety net. Today, he calls himself a brand guy who happens to own an agency. Eric Gray is the owner of Maverick Content Studio, a twelve person, social-first agency for Fortune 500 brands. After a long and successful career in corporate, where he spent eighteen years building high performing social and content teams for companies like Universal Parks & Resorts, Eric realized he did not want the future he saw in front of him. He left Universal with two months of savings and zero clients. His story is a blueprint for leaders wondering whether to leave corporate and build something of their own Today his team works with brands like Advent Health, Winn-Dixie, and Travel + Leisure, helping them build audience, loyalty, and relevance through social-first content. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why target Fortune 500 brands? Why most agencies fail at building their own brand. Leaning on the power of personal brands. The hardest challenge of growing a young agency. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. Walking Away from the Corporate Dream Job At age forty-one, Eric had success on paper but a growing dissatisfaction in real life. He was leading big teams, holding a prestigious role, and doing work others envied. But he felt stuck inside a corporate machine that limited purpose and impact. Although he's thankful for the time he spent in that world, he didn't believe he was living his full purpose inside an organization with lots of bureaucracy. With the support of his family and his pastor, Eric decided he didn't want to get to his later years wishing he had taken more risks and took the jump to find out what could happen if he bet on himself. Leaving was messy, scary, and absolutely not the playbook move. No freelancing ramp up. No contracted clients. It was no tidy transition. Yet he trusted that his experience and network would open the next chapter. Looking back, it did. Why Target Fortune 500 Brands? Most new agency founders start small. Eric went in the opposite direction. He targeted enterprise brands from day one because that is where his expertise lived. He had already built the blueprint inside Universal Parks & Resorts and believed he could help other brands treat social as more than an afterthought. Eric knew many enterprise brands still underinvest in social. They focus on one big campaign or hero asset while ignoring the loyalty and connection that is built through consistent storytelling. His agency's entire model revolves around what he calls the connection strategy. It is the belief that brands win when they create emotional relevance around the stories customers already care about. Furthermore, large brands have large scopes, which also means you do not need forty clients. You just need the right five. That became a core advantage as they started growing. Building the Early Client List Through Relationships Eric did not cold call or blast DMs. He leaned into what he had spent years building. A strong network with strong relationships. Most of their early clients came from people who had worked with Eric before, or from friends of those people inside other major brands. Big companies talk to each other more than you think. This doesn't mean it was easy for them. They still have a lot of work to do to break through. But if you invest in your network before you need it, it becomes your biggest shortcut when you step into entrepreneurship. Why Most Agencies Fail at Building Their Own Brand But Eric points out that almost no agencies truly build their own brand. They hide behind their walls and hope referrals save them. Others talk about themselves, focusing mainly on their people, process, and portfolio. Meanwhile they tell clients to produce consistent content, invest in story, and build an audience. When Eric launched Maverick, he refused to be another guy who leaves a corporate job and posts the generic LinkedIn announcement. He started building his personal brand alongside the agency's brand from day one, and worked with his wife to make his agency look and feel much larger than its actual humble beginnings from their home offce. Perception matters if you want to enter rooms above your weight class. The Power of a Personal Brand Eric leaned into his background in sports radio and launched the Radical Content podcast. Within a few months he secured major guests like the former CMO of Chick-fil-A, the head of digital for NASCAR, and leaders from Crocs and other major brands. Those interviews became relationships. Those relationships became visibility. And that visibility opened doors for the agency. The agency's channels became secondary to Eric's personal channels. Not because the company brand did not matter, but because personal brand builds trust faster than corporate messaging. Systems, Volume, and Practicing What You Preach Eric put serious resources into his content system. It started rough, with a single producer who did not fully work out. But it evolved into an eight person content ecosystem producing weekly episodes, daily clips, statics, and text posts. He treats his own brand as the test kitchen for the strategies they deploy for clients. When you do that, the content feels authentic and the results are real. For him, if you stay in the background and don't talk about who you are and what you do, you're losing valuable opportunities to build your audience. You should be the guinea pig for everything you sell. The Hardest Challenge of Growing a Young Agency Two types of struggles hit new founders: agency struggles and the first time entrepreneur struggles. On the agency side, Eric is unrelenting on talent. He will not hire someone just because they have experience. Their standards are high, which means the search takes longer. Orlando is growing but not a major market for high level social and content talent. They once received nine hundred applicants for a creative director role. On the founder side, the hardest challenge is mental. Building a company that feeds twelve families is a heavy responsibility. The expectations you have for where you think you should be often do not match where you actually are. That gap can mess with your head. Eric uses a list of personal non negotiables to stay mentally sharp: hard morning workouts, time with faith, reading goals daily, taking short breaks during the day, reviewing priorities, and going to bed on time. The last one is the hardest for him. But like most discipline problems, skipping the basics is usually what leads to feeling off. Why Agency Entrepreneurship Requires a Long Game Mindset For Eric, entrepreneurship is staring the hard thing in the face and moving forward anyway, which is where his non-negotiables come in. For his part, Jason has always treated entrepreneurship as a game. Sometimes you do everything right and still get hit with a bad roll of the dice. The goal is not perfection. It is persistence. The memories you keep are rarely the easy seasons. They are the nights you and your team fought through the hard stuff. For this reason, his advice for agency owners is to have fun along the way. Don't wait until your kids are grown or your agency is sold to live. Make the journey the part you enjoy. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

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Kay Bunnie returns!Episode 129 brings a familiar face back into the Jungle, but this time the conversation cuts even deeper. Kay Bunnie returns to the den with more experience, more confidence, and a clearer sense of who she is — both as a creator and as a woman navigating an industry most people only think they understand. From the moment she sits down, the energy shifts. What starts as playful honesty turns into raw transparency, and the Jungle becomes the safest unsafe place for the truth.We open with an icebreaker that immediately heats up the room. Kay breaks down the turn-ons that work every time, and the squad jumps into one of the oldest debates in the bedrooms of America: what matters more — length, width, or the consistency of the stroke? The conversation sets the tone for an episode that doesn't hide, doesn't shy away, and definitely doesn't pretend.From there, we move into The Come Up, where Kay unpacks the early struggles, the judgment, and the unexpected support. She explains whether strangers or people close to her were harsher critics when she started building her brand, and how the adult industry reshaped her views on dating, love, and commitment. Then she gives a glimpse into the future: what kind of content we can expect from her in 2026, and how she plans to evolve in a space that changes fast and tests everybody who steps into it.Sex Reality Talk takes the episode into a deeper, more emotional lane. Kay speaks on the mentally draining parts of the job — the side of sex work that most people never consider. She opens up about the last fan who became emotionally attached, and how she maintains boundaries between her real self and the persona the internet thinks she is. It's honest, complicated, and eye-opening.Then it's time for the DMs, the digital jungle where anything can happen. Kay reveals the emoji men use the most when shooting their shot, and the squad laughs through the stories that follow. She also breaks down the moments when a supposed business inquiry turns into a kink request, proving yet again that the internet never fails to be unpredictable.Bag Talk is where the episode gets strategic. Kay details how her brand has grown since her last visit, the business side of her platform, and the lessons she's learned about protecting herself from scammers, chargebacks, and people trying to eat off her grind. She also shares how she makes money outside of OnlyFans, showing the full range of her hustle.The closing conversation brings everything back to the person behind the persona. Kay talks about what she's proud of that has nothing to do with adult work, the debate around whether sex work empowers women or exposes them to more harm, and the misconceptions she wants to clear up before she leaves the Jungle once again.Episode 129 is unfiltered, intimate, and boldly honest. It's a conversation that goes beyond content, beyond sex, beyond the platform — straight into the heart of a woman building her own narrative in a world that tries to write it for her.Welcome back to the Jungle.—

Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D'Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today's automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Jeremy Nowling, Sales and Digital Retailing Director at Rohrman Auto Group, and Matt Muilenburg, Chief Product Officer of Impel. This episode is brought to you by Impel: Impel - Meet the AI Operating System built for a new era of automotive retailing. From CRM to service bay, from website to DMS, it unifies and orchestrates every part of your dealership operations—and your customer lifecycle. Visit @ http://impel.ai and and discover how Impel AI turns routine interactions into VIP experiences. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ ⁠https://cdgcircles.com/⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dealership recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgrecruiting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fix your dealership's social media ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.trynomad.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Topics: 00:45 What do customers expect from dealerships now? 02:01 How is AI changing modern dealerships? 04:32 How did dealerships operate before AI? 05:53 How to implement AI for leads? 07:30 How to customize AI for engagement? 11:14 Why must dealers engage with AI? 14:24 How to train staff on AI? 20:28 What is AI's future in dealerships? 31:56 Final advice for AI adoption? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

EP 78: Beth and Susan host the first-ever meeting of the Elf on the Shelf Haters Club, a hilarious and heartfelt look at why this tradition stresses so many parents out. Using real listener DMs, we break down the surveillance storyline, comparison culture, mom mental load, and kid confusion — while offering alternatives, middle-ground solutions, and scripts you can actually use.Inside this 35-minute episode, we talk about: Why the elf's surveillance storyline doesn't align with many families' values The comparison chaos (especially in 2nd–4th grade) The emotional load on kids AND parents Moms drowning in the nightly setup expectations Kids feeling sad or left out Why some parents absolutely love the elf and why others are DONEYou'll also get middle-ground ideas, alternatives, and scripts for navigating questions like:“Why doesn't our elf bring gifts?”“Why don't we have an elf at all?”“Why do my friends have elves that do more?”Whether you love the elf, hate the elf, or forgot to move the elf… this episode is for you.In this episode: The 25 Books of Christmas

This week on The Book Drop, we take you into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with special guests who guide us, like true DMs, through the storytelling and player-driven adventure that is at the heart of the game! THIS IS THE BOOK DROP.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.Happening at the Library:The Pen and the Sword: D&D Club | Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch25th Annual Teen Poetry Bash | Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams BranchCalm & Centered: Practices for Stress Relief and Resilience | Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson BranchExplore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.Join the conversation for the next episode! Answer the Query of the Week “What do you make or create?” by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!

Today (December 5) is Krampus day and to celebrate we are replaying the time Rissa Miller returned to The Dark Mark Show in 2022 to share holiday stories straight from the dark side with Mark, Nicole and you the listener. These aren't tales of holiday cheer that you are used to, get ready for tales of cannibalism, orgies, whipping, pickled children and monsters such as the newly popular Krampus and Belzsnickel, as well as the giant Yule Cat, the Yule Goat, Christmas Werewolves and Vampires as well. Rissa also delves into the controversial tradition of Zwarte Piet, the decadence of Saturnalia (which Nicole has practiced on occasion} and the dark side of the origin of St. Nicholas complete with an appearance by Santa Claus himself! So be good for goodness' sake and listen, lest you get whipped with a switch,,, Find out what lies ahead for you in 2023, go to www.teaandsmoke.com and find out how Rissa can give you a tea reading or a smoke reading. Go to www.vrg.org to get recipes, past issues of Vegan Journal or a subscription to Vegan Journal Give the gift of The Dark Mark Show this holiday season. Go to www.teepublic.com/user/dms1 for shirts, mugs, phone/laptop covers, masks and more! Go to lulu.com and get Nicole's poetry book "Slow Burn" which makes a great holiday gift. This podcast is sponsored by Raze Energy Drinks Go to https://bit.ly/2VMoqkk and put in the coupon code DMS for 15% off the best energy drinks. Zero calories. Zero carbs. Zero crash Renagade CBD Go to renagadecbd.com for all of your CBD needs Tactical Soap Smell Great with Pheromone infused products and drive women wild with desire! Go to https://grondyke-soap-company.myshopify.com/?rfsn=7187911.8cecdba

Comedians and podcast hosts E.R. Fightmaster and Erin Foley join Sarah for our second annual Unrivaled Draft! All 8 Unrivaled teams are put through a rigorous, highly scientific grading process, using only the most important categories – name, logo, ability to shoulder-carry, amount of tea in their DMs — to determine the squad we’ll each root for this season. Grab a pen and a piece of paper and join in! Plus, Rodman vs. the NWSL, skips and stones may break your bones, and this team is all tops. SHOW NOTES: Read Meg Linehan’s piece about the NWSLPA’s grievance over Trinity Rodman’s contract here. You can find the full NCAA Volleyball schedule here. The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here The PWHL schedule can be found here Follow E.R. on Instagram @genderless_gap_ad Follow Erin on Instagram @erinkfoley Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We want you to finish the year strong in business and that comes down to sales. I want to share this quick episode on the mindset around sales that have helped our top students inside of IFCA and what has helped us reached over 40 million in sales.    Time Stamps:   (0:05) Why Sales Feels Gross To Most Coaches (1:10) Caring And Selling Are The Same (1:50) Rule #1: Always Do What's Best For The Prospect (2:40) #2: What's Best For The Prospect is Always Outside Their Comfort Zone (3:40) #3: Prospects Will Fight, Kick, and Scream Like Hell to Stay In Their Comfort Zone (4:40) You Have To Do The Uncomfortable Thing First ----------

What is a business one-liner? If the phrase alone makes you break out in a weird, panicky cold sweat because the idea of summing up your whole business in one sentence feels like emotional terrorism… you're not alone. But here's the magic: If you can nail your business one-liner, you suddenly know exactly what to put in your Instagram bio, on your website headlines, in your podcast intros, and in every “so what do you do?” moment life throws at you.Because when you can articulate the value you bring, how you're different, and why people need to buy from you — all in under 10 seconds — you hold ridiculous amounts of power.And that's what we're doing in today's episode. We're getting you to the point where, whenever someone asks, “So what do you do?” you can answer with a calm, confident, “Oh, I got this,” instead of spiraling into vague, beige fluff that makes people slowly drift away toward the tiny hotdogs.We are not doing tiny-hotdog energy today. We are doing clarity, intrigue, and that irresistible “I need that” feeling your audience should have the moment you speak.Let's dive in. In this episode, we break down:Why your one-liner is the quiet powerhouse behind your brand strategy, brand voice, and sales copy — and why most people's versions aren't actually saying anything at all. How to find the core thread your brand stands for — the bold, spicy narrative that sets you apart from the sea of sameness.Why you must dismantle a status quo to differentiate yourself (yes, the cult analogy is back, don't worry — minus the flower dresses). The “Would I buy this?” test — your new litmus test for every sentence you write.The three ingredients of a magnetic, clear, scroll-stopping one-linerReal one-liner before-and-afters from clients (including the “work smarter, do less” example that would absolutely send Lucy running to the hotdogs). 

You’re trying to save, plan, be responsible, do the grown-up things, but underneath it you’re tired in a way that a weekend off doesn’t quite fix. If that’s you, this week we’re talking about the moments where your financial goals start clashing with your wellbeing, and how to tell when you’re pushing yourself for a dream versus pushing yourself past your limits. Plus, what does progress look like when you’re burnt out, and how do you protect the version of you you’re building all this for? Then we're diving into leaving a job without burnining bridges... and still getting a good reference. Whether things are a bit tense or fully toxic, navigating an exit in a small industry is tricky at best. So we explore the smarter ways to manage references, timing, expectations, and how to leave a workplace with your dignity and your options intact.Need the team’s take on your money dilemma? Send us a voicemail here.Or if it's more of a spicy money drama and you want the communities verdict? Slide into our DMs here. Ready for more laughs, lessons, and unhinged money chats? Check out our oh-so-bingeable Friday Drinks playlist. Listen here. Join our 400K+ She's on the Money community in our Facebook Group and on Instagram. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Small Business School, Staci sits down with Jen Szpiegel, founder of Becoming Iconic and editor-in-chief of Iconic Magazine, to explore her 20-year entrepreneurial journey. Jen shares how motherhood shaped her path, how she built a thriving personal brand across industries, and why reputation and relationships became the driving forces behind her lasting success. This conversation brings both strategy and heart, opening a powerful window into what it truly takes to build something iconic.Key topics covered:The pivotal moment that pushed Jen from corporate marketing into entrepreneurshipHow she built her first multi 8-figure beauty and wellness brand long before “coaching” existedThe identity shift of young motherhood, and the ache that sparked her desire to build something of her ownWhy pivoting triggered criticism…and how her reputation carried her through itThe surprising truth about visibility and why relationships matter far more than algorithmsJen's simple, highly effective daily practice for nurturing meaningful connectionsThe difference between genuine relationship-building and transactional networkingWhy long-term nurturing leads to clients who arrive at exactly the right timeThe emotional maturity required to show up in the DMs without expectation or entitlementJen reminds listeners that iconic brands aren't built overnight, they're built through consistency, integrity, and genuine relationships that compound over years.Connect with Jen:Instagram: @becomingiconic @iconicmagazine__Website: www.becomingiconic.coStaci's Links:Instagram. Website.The School for Small Business Podcast is a proud member of the Female Alliance Media. To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how they are elevating female voices or how they can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca.Head over to my website https://www.stacimillard.com/ to grab your FREE copy of my Profit Playbook and receive 30 innovative ways you can add more profit to your business AND the first step towards implementing these ideas in your business!

In this episode, Leah reveals the shift that changed everything—showing up online as a true professional. She breaks down her content strategy, DMs that convert, why virality isn't the goal, and the systems and leverage that allow her to grow a thriving real estate business while raising her daughter.Show Notes: How Leah Behr scaled from $9M to $30M in production by going all-in on intentional, professional social media content.The power of business besties and community support in navigating real estate challenges, growth, and mindset.Leah's strategy for hyperlocal content, relocation-focused messaging, and why virality doesn't equal conversion.Balancing motherhood and business: rhythms, scheduling, leverage, and releasing mom-guilt while growing a thriving career.Systems that changed everything—TC leverage, structured follow-up, coaching, mindset work, and outsourcing for more presence at home.Follow us on Instagram! Podcast: @‌momsinrealestateHost: @‌heykristencantrell @‌thehellocultureGuest: @leah_behr Check out our amazing sponsors: Your Tax Coach // Professional Tax Accountants. We're not just saving you money, we're changing lives! @‌yourtaxcoach‌ Colibri Real Estate // The online real estate school committed to flexibility. Click HERE to check out their amazing courses! 

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In a world where age gaps still raise eyebrows, Helani and Kartik's love story is proof that when emotional intelligence leads, love expands beyond every expectation. In this episode, we explore how a simple DM turned into a soulmate-level connection. one built on honesty, respect, and deeply aligned values.You'll hear how Kartik's emotional awareness, shaped by his upbringing and artistic background, allowed him to approach Helani with clarity, maturity, and genuine admiration. And how Helani, a powerful woman and mother, felt seen, honored, and safe from the very beginning.From their first seven-hour “non-date date” to dissolving stereotypes about what love should look like, their story reminds us that real connection isn't dictated by age, it's driven by authenticity, communication, and emotional depth.What We Cover:How Kartik slid into Helani's DMs with emotional clarity (and zero games)Navigating the age conversation with curiosity, not judgmentWhy emotional intelligence became the backbone of their connectionHow growing up around strong women shaped Kartik's relational awarenessThe moment Helani knew he was differentBreaking stereotypes around age, motherhood, and modern datingWhat actually matters when you meet your soulmateTakeaways:Love expands when you stop performing for societal expectations and start honoring the truth of what you feel. Emotional intelligence, clear communication, and mutual respect can bridge even the widest gaps.Connect w/ the couple:Helani's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helanisarathkumara/Kartik's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kartikkuna/Join UNION: The AI-powered relationship wellness platform for aligned love & thriving partnerships. Whether you're single looking to attract an energetic match or a couple looking to transcend patterns into conscious love, join us as we revolutionize modern love. Follow Sana on Social:https://www.instagram.com/sanaakhandhttps://www.tiktok.com@sanaakhandhttps://www.youtube.com/@sanaakhandSEO Keywords:Age Gap Relationship, Emotional Intelligence, Dating Advice, Modern Love, Soulmate Connection, Relationship Growth, Clear Communication, Authentic Love, Thriving in Love Podcast.

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Episode Notes Surprise! To celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I am releasing an episode of Sex Ed With DB where I am the guest. Here are the show notes from the lovely folks over there. Enjoy! Episode title: The Realities of Queer Disabled Sex and Pleasure with Andrew Gurza Episode show notes: People with disabilities can be hot! People with disabilities can be sexy! And people with disabilities DESERVE PLEASURE! In this episode, we breakdown disability and pleasure with the amazing Andrew Gurza -- and their conversation with DB takes some twists and turns that are so real, they're going to strike a chord whether or not you're disabled yourself. And don't forget: anyone can become disabled. You never know if or when this conversation might hit even closer to home. GUEST DETAILS Andrew Gurza is an award winning Disability Awareness Consultant and author of the book, Notes From a Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and be hot while doing it!). Andrew uses they/he pronouns and identifies proudly as severely disabled. He was the subject of an award winning National Film Board of Canada Documentary “Picture This”. Andrew has guested on a number of podcasts including Dan Savage's Savage Love. They have spoken all over the world on sex, disability and what it means to be a Queer Cripple. They were also a Production Consultant and Actor on the Queer As Folk reboot in 2022. FROM THIS EPISODE Learn about Judith Heumann , "mother of the Disability Rights movement" Our episode with Steve Wat abd Danny Kurtzman on GOOD BAD THINGS FREE STI TESTING AND REMINDERS! STIs are way more common than most people realize (over 2.2 million reported in 2024). And when it comes to notifying partners, the stress and awkwardness can be real. That's where KISS comes in -- the anonymous STI notification app that helps you track hookups, alert partners, and manage your sexual health without ever sharing your personal info. No shame. No awkward DMs. Just smarter, stigma-free sexual health care. You can set free testing + medication reminders, and if you upgrade to Premium, you'll get a full breakdown of your encounters, partners, and activities (yes, it's basically Spotify Wrapped for your sex life). Protecting yourself -- and others -- shouldn't be complicated. Download KISS and use code DBKISS for 50% off your first month of Premium.  ABOUT SEASON 13Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex. CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @sexedwithdbpodcastTikTok: @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcastX: @sexedwithdbYouTube: Sex Ed with DB SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 SPONSORSUberlube, Magic Wand, and LELO.Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! GET IN TOUCHEmail: sexedwithdb@gmail.comSubscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories. FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALSCheck out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand" ABOUT THE SHOWSex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTIONFill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. SEASON 13 TEAMCreator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her)Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them)Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her) MUSICIntro theme music: Hook SoundsBackground music: Bright State by KetsaAd music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa. Thank you Ketsa! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

People with disabilities can be hot! People with disabilities can be sexy! And people with disabilities DESERVE PLEASURE! In this episode, we breakdown disability and pleasure with the amazing Andrew Gurza -- and their conversation with DB takes some twists and turns that are so real, they're going to strike a chord whether or not you're disabled yourself. And don't forget: anyone can become disabled. You never know if or when this conversation might hit even closer to home. GUEST DETAILS Andrew Gurza is an award winning Disability Awareness Consultant and author of the book, Notes From a Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and be hot while doing it!). Andrew uses they/he pronouns and identifies proudly as severely disabled. He was the subject of an award winning National Film Board of Canada Documentary "Picture This". Andrew has guested on a number of podcasts including Dan Savage's Savage Love. They have spoken all over the world on sex, disability and what it means to be a Queer Cripple. They were also a Production Consultant and Actor on the Queer As Folk reboot in 2022. FROM THIS EPISODE Learn about Judith Heumann, "mother of the Disability Rights movement" Our episode with Steve Wat abd Danny Kurtzman on GOOD BAD THINGS ANDREW GURZA'S FAVORITE SEX TOYS The Magic Wand Original The Slipskin Realistic Silicone Dildo - 9" at BVibe FREE STI TESTING AND REMINDERS! STIs are way more common than most people realize (over 2.2 million reported in 2024). And when it comes to notifying partners, the stress and awkwardness can be real. That's where KISS comes in -- the anonymous STI notification app that helps you track hookups, alert partners, and manage your sexual health without ever sharing your personal info. No shame. No awkward DMs. Just smarter, stigma-free sexual health care. You can set free testing + medication reminders, and if you upgrade to Premium, you'll get a full breakdown of your encounters, partners, and activities (yes, it's basically Spotify Wrapped for your sex life). Protecting yourself -- and others -- shouldn't be complicated. Download KISS and use code DBKISS for 50% off your first month of Premium.  ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex. CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast X: @sexedwithdbYouTube: Sex Ed with DB SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 SPONSORS Uberlube, Magic Wand, and LELO. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! GET IN TOUCH Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.comSubscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories. FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand" ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. SEASON 13 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her) Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them) Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her) MUSIC Intro theme music: Hook Sounds Background music: Bright State by Ketsa Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa. Thank you Ketsa!

In this episode, Rachel discusses her first VIP experience ever at the Disneyland Resort in California. Hear about her experience flying during the government lockdown, the Duo Studio rooms at the new DVC tower of the Disneyland Hotel, the breakfast chimichanga versus the breakfast sandwich, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and much more. Plus, Danny discusses his meeting with some iconic voice actors. What are your thoughts on any of our topics? Civil discussions encouraged. Please let us know at show@magicourway.com or call 815-669-4226, or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #605.

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Kelsey Silver about something so many of you have been asking about - how the heck are we supposed to use AI without compromising our clients' security? Kelsey has a super unique background and she breaks down exactly what we need to look for when evaluating AI tools for our firms. Plus, she shares about her AI app Foresight HQ that helps you identify your hottest leads in your Instagram DMs - no more chasing people who just wanted the freebie!In this episode you'll hear:How to evaluate AI tools for securityThe difference between machine learning and generative AIHow Kelsey balances building an app, doing VIP days, working a corporate job, AND being a mom to a 4.5-year-oldResources mentioned in this episode:The Metrics 7-Figure Business Owners Can't Live Without: https://kelseysilver.com/metrics5 DM Signals $FREE: https://foresighthq.app/5signalsNotionThriveCart, High Level, and SamCartManyChatMeet KelseyKelsey Silver is a data and AI strategist and the founder of ForesightHQ, an AI-powered DM lead tracker designed for business owners who want to follow up in their DMs without feeling like a sales robot. With a background in psychology, 10+ years in corporate analytics, and a deep love for systems that actually fit your life, Kelsey helps entrepreneurs find the hidden gold in their data so they can sell smarter and with more integrity. When she's not decoding buyer signals or mapping launch strategies, you can find her at a Ren Faire with her daughter or decompression from reading spreadsheets all day with a bag of Oreos and an oat milk chai latte.Connect with KelseyInstagram: @kelseyesilverWebsite: https://kelseysilver.com/App: https://foresighthq.appThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven't left a review yet it's super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Editing → Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llcDescript: https://get.descript.com/u7lubkx09073 (affiliate link)Buzzsprout: Subscribe to stay in the know about Black Friday: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/subscribeBlack Friday Sale happens November 28 - Dec 2 Get access to the Dubsado Decoded Private Podcast Series here>>

Are you exhausted from constantly chasing new clients on Instagram, TikTok, and referral apps, but not seeing your income reflect how hard you work behind the chair? In this episode, Ambrosia Carey breaks down the data-backed 5% client retention rule and shows you how a tiny improvement in retention can boost your salon revenue by 25–95% without adding more days, longer hours, or triple-booking chaos. If you're a hairstylist, colorist, booth renter, or salon owner who wants to build a sustainable, freedom-based beauty business, this conversation walks you through the difference between client acquisition and client retention, why social media can't be your only growth strategy, and how top-performing salons retain more first-time guests and turn them into loyal, high-value clients. You'll learn simple, repeatable systems you can plug into your existing booking software to stabilize your income, pre-book smarter, and create a client experience that feels elevated, personal, and totally on-brand. If you've been craving a clear roadmap to become the go-to stylist in your market, increase your rebook rate, and build a waitlist-worthy beauty business, this episode is for you. Watch our FREE Profit Maker Webinar Replay HERE: https://small-kiwi-98108.myflodesk.com/ao7u0l0qzq   Enjoy our Marketing Guide Freebie HERE: https://small-kiwi-98108.myflodesk.com/ke6k90nlq2 Share your experience and leave us a review HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful-stylist-academy/id1584273127 Key Takeaways 1. A small 5% increase in client retention can raise your profitability by 25–95%, making retention one of the most powerful levers for growing your salon income without adding more hours behind the chair. 2. Top-performing salons rely on new clients for only about 10% of their total revenue; the rest comes from returning guests who pre-book, buy retail, say yes to add-ons, and refer friends, because the experience is consistent and predictable. 3. Client acquisition (CAC) is expensive in both money and energy: think content creation, DMs, inquiries, and ad spend, while a retained client costs virtually zero to reacquire and is far easier to serve at a higher level. 4. Retention is not about perfection; it's about a repeatable client journey: clear consultation, simple at-home routines, a strong checkout process, and an agreed-upon maintenance schedule that protects your client's hair and your time. 5. A simple three-touch system: post-visit check-in, midpoint reminder, and pre-book or follow-up nudge, can dramatically reduce ghosting, extend the lifetime value of each guest, and make your income more stable month after month. 6. Low pre-booking rates and stretched-out maintenance cycles are not marketing problems, they're communication problems; tightening how you talk about timing, pricing, and future appointments can quickly improve your retention numbers. 7. You don't need "more clients" to grow; you need to deepen the relationship with 80–120 ideal clients who feel seen, cared for, and excited to come back. Freeing up your calendar and nervous system so you can pursue education, brand partnerships, or salon ownership without burning out. 8. By focusing on one improvement (like pre-booking, consultation, or checkout) and tracking one number for 90 days, you can increase your retention by 15% and build a more profitable, sustainable, and freedom-based beauty business. For more tips, find us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube for updates Take 15% off our favorite skincare line, Pharmagel with code SSA15: https://pharmagel.net/?ref=SSA15      

With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I thought I would share my top 20 most interesting musical track finds with you from the month of December 2025. Bonus: I'll give you the source on where to find the tracks I talk about. Not only do I hope to save you time in finding gems but I also give you my take on how/where I use them within my sets. My Patreon Shop is live! Grab documents and music listings a la carte. I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

Holiday Special: Join us for the Dear FoundHer... Forum Virtual Open House + Networking Event on December 9th. Meet other women business owners, connect, and experience the support you've been missing. Sign up through the link in the show notes—it's free to join us. Two fashion insiders walk through how a single white tee became the core of a cult basics brand that now lives in both retail and direct to consumer channels. Lindsay Pinchuk talks with perfectwhitetee co-founders Jen Menchaca and Lisa Hickey about the years they spent in showrooms and retail stores, the gap they saw for reliable year round basics and the way a partnership with a fabric expert let them obsess over fit, fabric and how their pieces actually feel on real women. They describe fit tests on bodies of different ages and sizes and they show how feedback from boutiques and customers turns each tee and sweatshirt into a staple women reorder in multiple colors.When COVID hit, their independent retail partners served as a lifeline as supply chains stalled and boutiques turned to perfectwhitetee for product they could still put in customers' hands. From there the direct to consumer side grew as shoppers sent DMs that asked for more colors and styles, which pushed Jen and Lisa to build a Shopify site and to treat lifestyle driven ads and email as key tools for connection and loyalty. Again and again they come back to a simple idea. Strong basics and strong businesses start with a clear customer, a clear edge and a community that trusts you in both retail and direct to consumer spaces.Episode Breakdown:00:00 How Listening To Customers Built A Cult Basics Brand03:12 Meet perfectwhitetee Founders Jen Menchaca And Lisa Hickey04:22 From Showroom And Retail Stores To The Perfect White Tee Idea06:50 Spotting A Gap In Basics And Building A Fabric First Fashion Brand08:24 What Makes A Perfect White Tee Fit Fabric Community And Confidence12:44 Launching Right Before COVID And Leaning On Retail Relationships18:25 Relationships Community And A “No Asshole” Policy For Business Growth24:23 From Wholesale To Direct To Consumer How Ads And UGC Fueled Demand33:43 Black Friday Inventory Fail Owning Mistakes And Fixing Operations41:37 What Is Next For perfectwhitetee Wovens Mens And Deeper Community43:07 Three Actionable Steps For Women Starting A Product BusinessConnect with Jen Menchaca and Lisa Hickey:Follow perfectwhitetee on InstagramLinks:Subscribe to The FoundHer Files and check out our female founded holiday gift guide! Follow Dear FoundHer... on InstagramPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/145 If you're a woman over 40 and want to declutter, downsize, and organize your home, join us in Organized Life Academy for half off right now! --> https://simlysquaredaway.com/yes Think you need to be glued to social media 24/7 to build a successful coaching business? Think again. Today, I'm showing you a completely different and way simpler path to building a thriving fitness‑coaching business without living on Instagram. On this episode, I talk with Ria Zervos, a longtime fitness pro turned business coach for health and fitness coaches. After 22 years in the gym industry (from the towel desk to managing large corporate group‑exercise programs, running trade shows, coordinating presenters - she's done it all), Ria now lives in Costa Rica and helps fitness professionals build legit online businesses without depending on social media algorithms or daily posting. We dig into why so many fitness pros struggle to get paid what they deserve, how they often overlook the goldmine sitting right under their noses (their existing network), and Ria walks us step‑by‑step through how she helps her clients build real businesses by talking to real people. No cold DMs. No burnout. Just real conversations, clear programs, and smart positioning. We cover: Why social‑media fame doesn't equal financial success. How to use your everyday network, from your hairdresser and doctor to the barista at your favorite cafe, to build a client base. The three critical things every fitness coach's profile (on any platform) needs: who you are, who you serve, and what you offer. How to craft and test a simple, logical coaching program before trying to sell it online. Why collaborating with other coaches (even those you view as “competition”) can help you both grow. Small offline/low-tech marketing tactics that actually work (think coffee‑shop chats, spa tables, even flyers in a chiropractor's office). Whether you're a fitness pro ready to quit the treadmill of social media or just a coach who wants to simplify how you get clients, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn Why relying on social media alone won't pay the bills, and what will. How to turn everyday people you already know (or bump into) into clients by simply talking about what you do. The three messaging questions every coach's profile needs to answer (even if you don't use social media). How to build a coaching program with clear steps and tangible outcomes that sell (without confusing or overwhelming people). How to collaborate strategically with other coaches, even those who seem like competitors, to expand your reach. Simple, low‑tech ways to get your first clients (flyers in waiting rooms, spa or yoga‑studio events, bringing snacks, yes, snacks!).

In Episode 172 of the Best Coach Ever Podcast, we break down the three biggest shifts we've seen in the online coaching space this year — and exactly what coaches will need to thrive in 2026. From the rise of AI-generated content to a massive trust gap between coaches and buyers, Lynette is unpacking what's really happening online and how coaches can stand out in an oversaturated, skeptical market.Lynette shares her behind-the-scenes observations, client data, and the exact strategies she believes will separate the coaches who struggle from the coaches who stay booked out. Whether your business is thriving or barely treading water, this episode gives you the roadmap for building connection, trust, and real demand in the year ahead. If you're ready to rise above the noise, attract aligned clients, and position yourself for long-term success, this is a must-listen.If you love this episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and review — it helps the podcast reach more coaches who need it!In this episode, we cover:1) The State of Coaching in 2025: AI Fatigue & Market Saturation [0:00 – 4:21]-The rise of ChatGPT and generic, robotic content flooding social media.-Why more coaches in the market (and more sameness) is killing connection.2) The Trust Gap: Why Buyers Are More Skeptical Than Ever [4:22 – 8:13]-Why spammy DMs, recycled content, and past negative experiences erode trust.-Why coaches can no longer rely on being “smart”.3) 2026 Essential #1: A Human-Centered Social Media Strategy [8:14 – 14:57]-Why you need to break up with template hooks, AI captions, & educational posts.-The shift toward lived experience, storytelling, and “walking the walk” content.4) 2026 Essential #2: A Direct Message Strategy That Builds Connection [14:58 – 20:44]-Why DM conversations (not cold pitches) are now a major driver of sales and trust-building.-How engagement-bait Stories and intentional conversations warm up buyers faster than posts alone.5) Why Conversations = Conversions in 2026 [20:45 – 25:40]-Lynette's own launch stats from conversations she initiated.-Why + how the creators making the most money are consistently engaging6) 2026 Essential #3: Long-Form Content That Lets People Experience You [25:41 – 30:14]-Why podcasts, webinars, challenges, YouTube, and longer TikToks build trust faster than Reels.-How to turn cold followers into warm buyers who binge your content and convert quickly.7) Final Thoughts: What Coaches Must Build to Thrive in 2026 [30:15 – END]-The winning trio: human content + real conversations + long-form depth.-Why coaches who embrace transparency, connection, and originality will stand out online.

 What I'm gonna share with you today is a live role-play from our Sales Director, AP, from a recent Black Friday webinar we did. We had one of our attendees, Caitlyn, ask a question about how to structure Black Friday offers when clients have payment objections. And rather than me just coaching on it, I was like, 'AP, do you just want to role-play this with her live?' And what you're about to hear is a masterclass on how to handle the situation when somebody says, 'I can't afford it.' Now, here's the context: The biggest mistake most coaches make when presenting price is they just say, 'Hey, here's the paid-in-full price' or 'If you do a payment plan, here's what it looks like.' That's a terrible way to do it because it leaves all your negotiating ability off the table. When AP came in and changed our sales process to use this new framework, our cash collection rate went from 30% to 70%. And why does that matter? Well, A: cash fuels the business to grow. But B: and this is the more important part, the more cash you collect on a deal, the more sticky it is. Meaning the more likely it is that the person is actually going to take action, follow through on their commitments, stick through the remainder of the program, and ultimately get results. So pay attention to how AP isolates objections, uses tie-downs, and specifically the final question he asks before ever presenting a payment option.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Recent IFCA Sales Roleplay Call (2:40) Handling Price Objections (9:00) Breaking Down The Nuances ----------

A quick-hit Bathroom Break with Jay Schwedelson and Daniel Murray that actually makes social feel manageable again — from tiny boost budgets that move mountains to a commenting play that beats mindless posting. You'll also hear why short video still wins, how to turn email into a social flywheel, and a sneaky Stories tactic Daniel swears by.ㅤFollow Daniel on LinkedIn and check out The Marketing Millennials podcast for sharp, no-fluff marketing insights. Subscribe to Ari Murray's newsletter at gotomillions.co for sharp, actionable marketing insights.ㅤBest Moments:(03:00) LinkedIn's new comment impressions make thoughtful replies a growth channel, not an afterthought.(04:31) Micro budgets work: toss $5 on YouTube or under $50 on IG/LinkedIn to amplify content that's already winning.(05:41) Treat short video like share fuel for DMs, Slack, and group chats with a tight first three seconds and a clean loop.(07:00) Stop propping up losers and only boost winners, plus link newsletter hero images straight to your social posts.(08:00) Balance rented and owned audiences so people see you wherever they actually pay attention.(08:45) Use IG Stories with DM keywords and simple automation to spark replies that lift your story distribution.ㅤCheck out Jay's YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/