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Ben Wood sits down with Rich Redmond and producer Jim McCarthy for a fast-moving conversation about music, business, and building a life in Music City. Ben shares how a Green Day concert lit the spark, why he drove 7 hours to study with Rich in LA, and how that conversation pushed him to choose Nashville over Los Angeles.They break down the origin story of Music Lab Nashville, including buying an existing school, taking on serious debt during the pandemic, and growing it to 15 teachers and 200+ students. Ben talks teaching philosophy, Ableton and tracks, being an asset to artists, and what it really takes to move from “local guy” to touring drummer.Along the way they riff on Calypso Café, MySpace days, cruises, hockey, Legos, horror movies, Annika Niles with Rush, Aaron Spears, Stuart Copeland's one‑man show, and why more female drummers should move to Nashville right now.Drop a comment if you've ever thought about moving to Nashville for music or if you've taken lessons at Music Lab Nashville.Timed highlights:00:00 Produced by ItsYourShow.co and why Ben brings more than just drumming01:20 Organic food, Calypso Café, and Nashville musician culture05:30 Meeting Jim at Calypso to talk voiceover and MySpace throwbacks06:40 Introducing Ben Wood: Sacramento roots, LA lesson, and move to Nashville08:15 Screamo band tours, record deal at 18, and falling in love with teaching17:20 Mike Johnston's Drum Lab, Serge Lysack, and the Sacramento drum scene22:20 Pandemic wipeout and the “I'm going all‑in” moment for Music Lab Nashville25:55 Absorbing Jan Williams School clients and staff; rebuilding the business model29:40 Year‑3 turning point, signing a 10‑year lease, and reaching profitability32:30 Culture at Music Lab: all ages, all styles, all abilities39:10 Just Jane, CMA Fest, and getting gigs through hockey and community43:40 Female drummers, Annika with Rush, and the open lane in Nashville48:30 Hockey clips, Lego addiction, and algorithm‑stopping content52:00 Streaming services, sex scenes, and full‑frontal overload55:10 Gateway music, Green Day, and MTV‑era discovery59:40 Paradiddles, 3s and 5s, and Ben's warm‑up philosophy1:02:30 Doubling to 400 students and the vision for Music Lab Nashville1:15:00 Owning “best drummer in Nashville,” handling trolls, and betting on yourselfPodcast Studio and Prodcuders: https://itsyourshow.coDrumtensive: https://drumtensive.comMore Rich Redmond Show Episodes: https://richredmond.com/podcastsMusic Lab Nashville: https://nashville.musiclab.coBen Wood Instagram: @benwooddrums 

PICKLEBALL THERAPY  ·  SHOW NOTESEpisode 304 – Tap Your Flow What this episode is aboutFlow is not something you go out and acquire. It is already in you. This week I make the case for that, and then I show you what the work for finding your flow actually is.Do you already have flow? Yes.Picture yourself waiting to return serve. The serve gets hit. What happens next is remarkable, and you do it without thinking about it:•     Your brain tracks a ball spinning through space•     It calculates where that ball will be at a moment in the future•     It moves your body to that place in space•     You hit the ballYou were doing that before your first lesson. Before your first pickleball YouTube video. Nobody taught you. That is your supercomputer running software that came pre-installed.So what is the work?Removing interference. Taking away the noise. Clearing out the distractions and obstacles so that you can stop trying to think your way through the rally and start feeling the rally instead.Playing by feel more than by thought.One example of interference: trying to read paddle anglesPlayers ask about this a lot. How can I learn to read my opponent's paddle at contact so that I know where the ball is going? It's a fair question.To be sure, some coaches teach it. But think about what you are actually asking yourself to do. You are moving. You are tracking the rally. And now you want to also read a paddle face at the moment of contact.There is a better way. When the ball travels to one side of the court, you start to sense where it is likely to go next. Will you get surprised? Sure. Once, maybe twice. Then your brain adjusts. That is flow doing the work instead of your conscious mind.Watch the pros. It looks like they are gliding. They always seem to be where they need to be. They are sensing the rally.Pickleball is musicThere is a rhythm to a rally. Learn to hear it and move with it, and you are in flow. That idea sits at the center of what we are doing in the Flow Project.The Flow ProjectFive weeks. Five bite-sized chunks. Focused on your mechanics.Here is why it works: you have probably already tried the frontal approach to learning pickleball. You want a better third shot drop, so you watch 87 videos and take 32 clinics on the third shot drop. Fine. Let's come at it from a different angle. That's what the flow project is all about.No cost. To participate:•     Go to tonyroigpickleball.com and get on the email list. The written lessons come by email, so that is the only way to receive them.•     Add tony@kjbm.tonyroigpickleball.com as a contact so the emails do not land in spam.•     Join the community at tonyroigpickleball.com for the video lessons and follow-alongs.In the riff: what Tony Roig Pickleball is aboutIt is about you. A pickleball player who wants to grow in the sport. Period.On the question of whether the pro work I've been doing lately means a pivot away from amateur coaching: no. Commentating Major League Pickleball and the PPA, and coaching pro players, increases my knowledge of the game and keeps me current. I bring that back here. Not a pivot. Doubling down.Free at tonyroigpickleball.com•     Four mini courses•     The TRP Community•     The Flow Project (five weeks)

Doubling down on the stuff that DOESN'T work, these classic WWE tag teams were better together. Gareth Morgan presents 10 Tag Teams Where Both Wrestlers Were Marty Jannetty...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@GMorgan04@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.The election campaign has officially ignited a fierce debate over capital, wealth, and property taxes in New Zealand. In this episode, we dive deep into the facts behind Labour's proposed 28% Capital Gains Tax and the Green Party's proposed wealth and inheritance tax structures. We also crunch 70 years of historical real estate data to reveal the truth behind the 10-year doubling rule, look at why high-quality listings are essentially "on special" right now, and address the staggering new Inland Revenue data showing a massive spike in KiwiSaver financial hardship applications. The Looming Property Taxes: Labour has proposed a 28% Capital Gains Tax on realized residential and commercial property gains starting from a July 1, 2027 valuation day (excluding the family home currently). Meanwhile, the Green Party has proposed a 2.5% wealth tax on net assets over $10 million and a 33% inheritance tax on assets over $1 million. The Confirmed Banking Levy: Under Budget 2026, a new prudential levy on banks and insurers is expected to raise $290 million. Financial institutions rarely absorb these operational fees, meaning they will likely pass them down to consumers via higher mortgage interest rates. The 10-Year Doubling Rule Exposed: Historical data since 1950 reveals that nominal house prices doubling every decade only actually occurs about 55% of the time. The 2020s are currently on track to be the weakest growth decade in 70 years, sitting at just 10% value growth so far. The KiwiSaver Hardship Reality: Over 58,000 KiwiSaver members submitted financial hardship applications in 2025—a clean doubling of the volume recorded just two years prior. Don't get frozen on the sidelines by election-year fearmongering. Learn how to establish clear buying boundaries and build independent financial security. 

Episode 298-NJ Assaulting Our Rights… Again Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 11 Gun Lawyer Transcript – Episode 298 SUMMARY KEYWORDS New Jersey gun laws, assault firearm ban, Supreme Court, Vera Montes, Grant cases, Assembly Bill 442, semi-automatic rifles, detachable magazine, draconian penalties, property rights, gun rights, sensitive places, reparations, We Shoot USA, gun owner mistakes. SPEAKERS Speaker 3, Teddy Nappen, Evan Nappen Evan Nappen 00:18 This is Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:20 and I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:23 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, New Jersey is at it again. What, Teddy? Go ahead. What we gonna say, buddy? Teddy Nappen 00:31 Well, I was gonna say, you wouldn’t believe the stuff that they’re trying to cycle through on social media. They’re trying to now push the whole, “you’re afraid we’re going to take your guns away, and we’re afraid you’re going to take our children away. Which one is unfounded? Like it’s. Evan Nappen 00:53 Yeah! Which one’s unfounded, yeah. Well, being that the anties never give up, those that want to crush our rights and oppress us. New Jersey, of course, always has to lead the way on doing that. And so now, as we discussed last show, we’re all very excited at the Viramontes and Grant cases that are combined and have been granted certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court. This means they’re finally going to get a decision out of the Supreme Court determining the constitutionality of so-called “assault weapon” ban. But what is New Jersey’s response when these things happen? They’re like the Iranians. When New Jersey makes their gun oppression policy, they act like the Iranians. They double down on threats. They double down on trying to convince us that they are just going to make life miserable for us, and they do it various ways. Evan Nappen 02:13 Their current response is essentially an assault firearm law radical enhancement. That’s right. So, here we realize that the entire concept of banning semi-automatic firearms is, my money is solidly on that is going up in flames. As we talked about before, this is finally, I believe, on the road to destruction. This whole political fight that has harmed so many good people. Ruined law-abiding citizens’ lives. Taken Page – 2 – of 11 their destroyed families’ fortunes, and taken away freedom and rights. This nightmare, I believe, is going to end. But it’s actually even more excitement over when that end might take place, that we’ll talk about in a little bit. In between, leave it to New Jersey to propose even more, even worse, even more draconian laws, particularly on the dreaded, intrinsically evil “assault firearms”. That’s right, New Jersey calls them “assault firearms”. Sometimes they’re called, in other jurisdictions, in federal law, “assault weapons”. Teddy Nappen 03:46 It’s a hoplosexual term. Evan Nappen 03:49 Yeah, you’re right. It’s a term that’s just concocted, so that they can make up lists of guns to ban and to make as far-reaching a ban to turn as many law-abiding citizens into criminals as they possibly can. So, New Jersey filed a new bill. It is Assembly Bill 442 . (https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A0500/442_I1.PDF) This is New Jersey’s incredible doubling down on their assault firearm law, and I wanted to just go through with you. This law, because whether it’ll pass or not, who knows? Even if it does pass, this stuff I believe is going down in flames and will no longer be anything they can pass laws about. Dead. Gone. Done. Evan Nappen 04:50 Sort of like what happens when you enrage a bull elephant. You know, African elephants and Indian elephants are different. African elephants are extremely ornery, mean, tough. Republicans, you know, picked the elephant as their symbol. Sometimes I think about when we get the good elephant, when we get the African version of the elephant, and they actually do what’s needed. I think we’re going to see that here through the judicial system, which now has plenty of great judges, thanks to President Trump appointing conservative judges. The bull elephants of Africa, they do not just kill you. They eliminate you! They crush you and crush you and crush you until there’s nothing left. You can’t even be picked up with a stick and a spoon. That’s how much they disintegrate when they are riled up and attacking. I suspect that we are going to see the African bull elephant happen to this entire agenda of “assault firearm bans”. Evan Nappen 06:10 But until then, let’s look at what they want to do. Because if it doesn’t go that way, if it’s somehow upheld that these things can be prohibited and banned, and our rights can be walked upon in this manner, here’s what New Jersey is doing to the current “assault firearm” definition. Let’s actually look at what they’re saying. So, of course, we have the current law that we’re all familiar with. It has a list of 67 guns, and then they say “substantially identical” and that had never been effectively defined. We had case law that said “substantially identical” means the 1994 Crime Bill definition, which was amazing, since that was four years after New Jersey passed their law. How our legislators knew that an unconstitutional law would be saved by a federal law that was passed four years later, I don’t know. Somehow the court put that forward. We’ve lived under that for now. Page – 3 – of 11 Evan Nappen 07:08 But what they’re doing is they are now going to incorporate and define the specificity in the statute, the term substantially identical. By claiming that any of these above guns and platforms, you know, the 67 intrinsically evil semi-automatic firearms on that list, will now include under the term of “substantially identical” a semi-automatic rifle that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine. That’s step one. Any semi-automatic rifle that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least one of the following features. So, currently we have a two feature requirement. This is now any one of these features, and your semi-automatic firearm that takes a detachable magazine becomes contraband. Becomes banned. Becomes unlawful for you to possess with no lawful way of possessing it. There’s no grandfathering in this bill. Evan Nappen 08:20 If you’re caught possessing it, the penalty is so draconian it defies belief. It’s up to 10 years in State Prison with a minimum mandatory, mandatory, minimum three and a half years in State Prison, no chance of parole. If you get convicted of possession of an assault firearm, even right now in New Jersey, no less this expanded list that we’re going to look at in a minute, we are talking about the judge having no discretion whatsoever, and having to impose at least three and a half years in State Prison. And folks, if you have an assault firearm and you’re possessing one, if you get caught with it, you’re looking at that penalty right now. Hopefully we’re going to get all this won, and I honestly believe we will. But just in case it doesn’t, or if you get nailed before that happens, you’re looking at insanity in terms of a prison sentence. Evan Nappen 09:16 So how does this new definition with one feature? What are the single features that make a semi-automatic rifle that takes a detachable magazine intrinsically evil and must be banned at the second degree, felony level, where you’re looking at 10 years and a minimum mandatory three and a half in prison for just having any one of the following features? Number one, a folding or telescoping stock. Wow, you know how important a folding or telescoping stock is when it comes to fighting crime. I mean, a telescoping stock that moves one or two inches back or forth. I mean, that’s like an entire crime wave into itself, right? If you have that feature on your gun, you’re looking at the offense I just outlined. Teddy Nappen 10:09 Wasn’t there a case, Dad. Wasn’t there a case that you had where if you had a folding stock, it was deemed an assault firearm? Evan Nappen 10:17 Well, that’s exactly what it is. A folding stock or telescoping stock currently is, but wait. Teddy Nappen 10:24 Yeah. Evan Nappen 10:24 One feature, though – just one. Try another, a pistol grip. If you have any rifle semi-auto that takes a mag and it has a pistol grip, it’s contraband. It’s banned. You’re looking at draconian sentencing and Page – 4 – of 11 punishment for your possession. Even though you lawfully bought it from a dealer. Even though you had a firearms ID card and went through all the vetting, went through a NICS check. It doesn’t matter, doesn’t matter one bit. You’re going to State Prison. If it has a thumb hole stock, one feature, a thumb hole stock. That’s all it takes. It’s an assault firearm. A second hand grip or protruding grip that can be held by the non-trigger hand. A second hand grip. Every rifle has a forearm that’s a second hand grip. What are you grabbing it with? Your dick? No, this is outrageous. It’s stupid. It’s a hand grip. Well, if your semi-auto rifle has a hand grip, it’s an assault firearm. Evan Nappen 11:37 A bayonet mount. Oh my gosh, a bayonet mount. That’s because of all the drive-by bayonetings, of course. If you have a flash suppressor or a muzzle brake, if you’re just trying to tame recoil, it doesn’t matter. A muzzle compensator. A threaded barrel designed to accommodate. If you just have the threads on there. A flash suppressor, a muzzle brake, or a muzzle compensator. They want you having lots of recoil on your gun, lots of recoil. Can’t tame that recoil. They don’t want you to have any accuracy in your shooting or ability to shoot without muzzle rise. I mean, what the hell? Insanity. It doesn’t matter. A grenade launcher. Well, if you have a grenade launcher, that’s one thing. Having grenades, that’s another. And can you believe they want to prohibit us from having grenade launchers? What about all of us that go out grenade launching on the weekends? I mean, that really sucks, doesn’t it? Yeah. Evan Nappen 12:39 Then semi-automatic shotguns. Let’s look at shotguns. A semi-automatic shotgun that has any one of the following: a folding or telescoping stock, a thumb hole stock, thumb hole stock on a shotgun? I don’t know, maybe. I guess they’re out there. Who cares if it has a thumb hole? It doesn’t matter. Thumb hole stock. Maybe some of those trap guns have some of the interesting designs that we sometimes see. Well, they’re going to be an assault firearm under this bill. A second hand grip or a protruding grip held by the non-triggering hand. A second hand grip. Well, folks, if your semi-auto shotgun, and this just says semi-auto shotgun, it doesn’t have to be mag fed, so my friends, if your Remington 1100 or you’re Remington 1187 or you’re Benelli or you’re Browning, you’re A5 or your standard good old reliable semi-auto shotgun that you inherited from your grandpa, if it has a forearm on it. Gee, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a semi-auto shotgun that doesn’t have a forearm on it, where you grip it with your hand, that shotgun becomes an “assault firearm”. Evan Nappen 12:58 What are they doing with pistols? A semi-automatic pistol that has the ability to accept a detachable. magazine and has at least one of the following. So, basically every semi-automatic pistol that uses a detachable magazine, which is, oh, maybe 99% of all pistols, right? Hence, what semi-automatic pistols are, which are, except for some exceptions, a few exceptions, they’re magazine fed. I know the Keltec uses the stripper clip deal into a fixed mag. Maybe you have an old broom handle that uses a stripper clip into a fixed mag, but short of that, just about every pistol out there immediately has the ability to accept a detachable mag. And if your pistol has a folding or thumb hole stock, and of course they’ll view a pistol brace as that, because New Jersey can interpret it their own way. A thumb hole stock. A second hand grip or protruding grip that can be held by the non-trigger hand. There are, of course, Page – 5 – of 11 larger revolvers, some that utilize even a form of a horizontal forearm. We’ve seen different grips that can go on other types of pistols. Evan Nappen 14:07 So, attention all fuds. Attention all fuds who think, who cares about “assault firearms”? It doesn’t affect me. Well, guess what? All your semi-auto shotguns with forearms become assault firearms overnight, if this bill gets signed into law. A fixed magazine capacity exceeding six rounds. The ability to accept a detachable magazine. So, if you have any semi-auto shotgun that uses a detachable magazine. It doesn’t matter how many the mag hold. If it can accept a detachable mag, it’s instantly an “assault firearm”. Teddy Nappen 16:22 Isn’t there a mod you can do for Desert Eagles? Evan Nappen 16:24 Sure. There’s all that stuff out there. You’re right. A capacity, now, here’s this. It’s just absolutely weird. Listen to this. A capacity to accept an ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip. So, if your pistol can hold, outside of the pistol grip, an extra magazine. It doesn’t mean that the magazine has to actually function. But if you have a handgun that has some capacity to hold an extra mag, then that’s an “assault firearm”. If your pistol has.. I don’t even.. I guess there are some.. Teddy Nappen 17:10 I think they’re referring to, you know, when you tape mags together, sometimes. Evan Nappen 17:14 I guess. Well, I don’t even know if that’s possible on a pistol. Or if you have some type of magazine holder that is somehow attached to a gun. I don’t even know what they are referring to. Maybe the Roneys. You know, where your Glock goes in the Roney, and you can have an extra mag up there that you can just grab. I don’t know. But if it can do it. Here’s a great one. A threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward hand grip, or silencers. Oh, a threaded barrel. So, now, because your pistol has a threaded barrel and you just want to have a compensator on there, or extra barrel weight. Single feature. It’s an assault firearm. Evan Nappen 18:01 Any handgun with a manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more, when the pistol is unloaded. And then thrown in, I guess, for laughs, is a semi-automatic version of an automatic rifle, shotgun, or firearm. A semi-automatic version of an automatic. So, what are semi-automatic versions of full automatic firearms? Well, that’s going to now include, well, obviously your semi-auto Thompsons that are legal. They’re going to be illegal. Any semi- automatic. Then the entire class of ARs, right? That, of course, will fall under that. So, this isn’t even handguns. That’s just as a general catch-all that it’s any semi-auto. And most semi-autos are versions of what are otherwise full auto or select fire guns. Just about every semi auto rifle out there, you know. Very few that aren’t that. I mean, you may find some exceptions, but good grief. Look at the stroke of coverage. That isn’t even a feature bill, that isn’t even a feature bill. Page – 6 – of 11 Evan Nappen 19:23 Even if you have a semi-automatic rifle that used any kind of magazine. It doesn’t have to be a detachable magazine, anything, or a semi-automatic version of an automatic shotgun, rifle, or firearm. Wait a minute. Broom handles that we talked about not having a detachable mag would seem to be legal. But under this new bill, now they’re illegal, because broom handles also had a happy switch at a certain point. And a semi- automatic version of it is now going to be flat out illegal, even though it doesn’t use a detachable magazine. So, you can see how far back and how far reaching and how broad this insanity is. Teddy Nappen 20:12 Wouldn’t it also meet the weight category? Didn’t they say, like, what is it, 50 ounces or something? Evan Nappen 20:18 No, I think it’s under on that, but look, I’m not sure. I haven’t weighed a broom handle in a while, but hey, it could be. The bottom line, folks, is this is what they see as important to do. They see this as something that has to get done to us. To turn us all into criminals. Doubling down facing what is going to happen in the courts, and that’s where I really want to tell you. As crappy as this bill is, as insane and stupid as this bill is, the bottom line is we are positioned beautifully for the death of this insanity, finally, finally. And that’s not just because of Viramontes and Grant being decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, but our own cases that are currently in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals with the en banc panel. We’re going to see decisions coming out both on “sensitive places” and on “assault firearms”, and we’re going to see those decisions before we even see the Supreme Court rule in about a year on “assault firearms”. I believe within the next few months. Because we have a panel that appears to be one of the most respectful of the Second Amendments of any appellate circuit federal court out there, I believe we’re going to see our New Jersey suffering end sooner than even the Supreme Court’s death knell that should happen in June 2027. So, we have a lot to be positive about. The positive is this is really positioned to finally be crushed like a bull elephant smashing its prey into absolute oblivion, and I’m gonna be extremely happy when that day comes. And after that, my friends. Go ahead. What, Teddy? Teddy Nappen 22:30 Well, I’m just kind of thinking back to when you were starting off, Dad. Think to the New Jersey for the assault to the assault weapon ban, the original assault weapon ban, where that came into play, just thinking along lines of like what were the what was the arguments, and like what was the things they used as their tactics. Evan Nappen 22:50 Well, I can tell you, folks, the history. Back in late 1989. I actually become attorney in 1988. They passed the bill that became effective in May of 1990. New Jersey’s assault firearm ban. And I remember back then we did not have the Second Amendment established by Heller and McDonald and Bruen. We did not have the test of constitutionality with the historical analog requirements, etc. We did not have any of that. We didn’t even have a court declaring that the Second Amendment was an individual right. We all knew that it was a violation then of the Second Amendment, because we all knew what the Second Amendment meant. But we didn’t have the juice. The case law didn’t exist. Page – 7 – of 11 Evan Nappen 23:48 So, our approach at the time, which was initially successful, was going at the vagueness of the statute itself, which worked in Merrill. That’s how New Jersey’s law evolved when they brought the federal case over that. But we had arguments then, and it did turn thousands and thousands of citizens into criminals. and still does to this day. Looking now, years later, 30 plus years now later, we’re finally going to see the end of it. It’s been a long time coming, but we will win this. It took a long time, but what we’ve established in getting to this point will protect freedom for generations. And that’s something I’m proud of, because I was a small part of that. All of you that have fought for our rights are all part of it, and we’re seeing history right before our eyes. Evan Nappen 24:58 But you’ve got to know, you’ve got to understand that this law has been devastating to so many people. It has destroyed and harmed. It has caused far more harm than any firearm has actually caused in terms of the absolute destruction to law-abiding citizens. When you look at how small the numbers are for deaths and such from these particular guns, it’s minuscule compared to just how many people have suffered. And that’s why, my friends, after we get this victory, I want reparations for gun owners. That’s right. Reparations for gun owners who suffered under New Jersey’s tyrannical laws that destroyed, harmed, and took away rights. Listen, reparations here, we have real victims that are alive today, not generations ago. Alive now that have paid a price for this insanity by New Jersey, and they deserve reparations. We’ll be talking more about that after we destroy this horrible, most horrible of infringements. Calling it an infringement, actually, is almost doing it a disservice. It’s an atrocity, an atrocity passed by New Jersey. So, stay tuned. These are good times. I’m extremely cautiously optimistic for us, and you should be as well. Evan Nappen 26:43 Hey, let me tell you about our good friends at WeShoot. WeShoot is a range in Lakewood, an indoor range. It’s the range where Teddy and I love to shoot. It is a fantastic resource. You will love WeShoot. Many of you already shoot there. They have great training. They have great pro shop, and they can get you equipped. They can get you everything you need, so that you can stay sharp, focused, trained, and practiced with your gun,. Because if you don’t shoot your gun, what good is it? You’ve got to keep the skill set and keep your training. Make sure you’re on it. It’s super important. WeShoot is a great resource, right there in Central Jersey, conveniently off the Parkway in Lakewood, New Jersey. You can go to weshootusa.com. They have a great website. We love WeShoot, and so will you. Their training is first rate. Get your CCARE certificate so that you can get your carry. You can get advanced training or basic training. You can have the most fundamental. If you have someone in your family who doesn’t know a thing about guns, they can get their start the right way at WeShoot. If you have someone, maybe even yourself, that’s really advanced and want top of the line advanced training, they can provide you with those services there, too. They’re the best. So, check out WeShoot at weshootusa.com. Evan Nappen 28:29 And while you’re at it, make sure you get a copy of my book, New Jersey Gun Law. It is the bible of New Jersey Gun Law. It’s a book everybody uses, judges, lawyers, firearms division, you name it. It’s Page – 8 – of 11 the guidebook to help you from becoming a GOFU. You don’t want to become a GOFU and that’s one of the best ways of avoiding it. Knowing the insanity of New Jersey so you don’t get caught up in the traps that they lay for law-abiding gun owners. So, they cannot turn them into criminals, and then shout to the stupid general public to make it look like they’re doing something about crime when it has nothing whatsoever to do with it, except destroying their counter voter constituency. That’s the reality of what they’re about. So, be smart. Get a copy of my book at EvanNappen.com. Go to EvanNappen.com and get your copy today. Teddy, what else do you have for us? Teddy Nappen 29:33 As you know, Press Checks are always free, and there’s something that seems to be coming up more and more. As we know, the Left on their last legs when it comes to their attacks on our rights, particularly with the victories that we’re having, and the ones that we’re going to have in the Supreme Court, all the challenges. But I will give them credit as they get more and more creative and look for other ways to abuse. So, this goes back a year ago, and this was from Gun News Daily. This is under Platkin from the Office of New Jersey Attorney General. (https://gunnewsdaily.com/n-j-offers-free-decals-for-gun-free-zones/) They were offering free gun-free zone decals to establishments wishing to register as designated gun-free areas under the sensitive places law. So, they were actually trying to disarm you in the best way they can. Just getting a bunch of individuals who have their property, any place, storefronts, whatever, and say no. No guns allowed. Don’t defend yourself. And this brings into an issue that I find important. It is a clash of rights, where it is the argument of property rights versus our gun rights. And look, we’ve seen the abuse of property, where you have people coming on to it. You see the squatter issues, and you see many on that end. But when it comes to gun rights, which is our civil right, it’s something that I think is going to come to blows eventually, and I think this needs to be handled. Evan Nappen 31:06 Well, particularly after the Hawaii case, where now the vampire rule is unconstitutional. We’re going to see more regarding sensitive places when the Third Circuit Appeals decision, which should come out shortly on with Koons. The Koons decision on New Jersey’s sensitive places, and I’m excited to see what the panel has to say. But you’re right, Teddy. What they’ll try to do is they’ll try to pit property rights versus gun rights, and they’ll try to still encourage private entities to put up ” gun” signs. This way the clash between property rights and gun rights has to get figured out, because yeah, we have the Hawaii case that talks about places open to the public where the federal government cannot make a law regarding that. Evan Nappen 32:04 But a private entity still has the ability over their private property to decide who can go on it. So, they can say no shoes, no shirt, no service. They can say no animals, no whatever. There’s different things property owners, you know. But the line gets drawn over race because of civil rights. You can’t say no blacks or no Jews or no Hispanics. You can’t do that, but you can limit other things on your property. So, I believe strongly in property rights, and I also believe strongly, big surprise, in gun rights. But what happens is many times with rights there’s a clash of rights. Property rights and gun rights may have a clash here if a property owner doesn’t want guns on their property. Where do we draw the line? Does my right under the Second Amendment, my fundamental, God-given right to defend myself with the Page – 9 – of 11 most effective means, does that right that I have to do that, which is a right 100% established, no question about it. Does that right override or supersede a property owner’s property rights? And that’s where the antis will play that game. They’ll try to get property rights made superior to gun rights, but in reality, that should not be the case. It should be the opposite. Gun rights should be put on the very same plane as civil rights. It is a civil right, and I mean in the same way that you aren’t allowed to exercise racial discrimination, you also cannot discriminate against individuals that are exercising their Second Amendment right, their individual right to keep and bear arms. It belongs in the same class. Teddy Nappen 34:09 Just to go into, like, where the test would be needed for when it, if the Supreme Court ever took a case on this. Basically it would acquire the equal protection clause to where that falls into the category of strict scrutiny, where we’re in the grouping where it’s like you cannot discriminate race, religion, creed, and gun owner, effectively, where you well kind of like. Evan Nappen 34:31 I don’t know. I don’t know if that is a test that will be utilized or not. Because if it’s gun rights, then we have to go back to that historical analog, but when it comes to property rights and how far you can assert it, it’s somewhat of an open question. I can tell you this. Any business stupid enough to put a sign out there that no guns are allowed. So that you are effectively disarming every one of your customers. Get ready to get your ass sued off when a crime occurs in your place of business, and you disarmed the defender who could have otherwise defended themselves. You want that lawsuit? Because that’s what you’re going to get. That’s exactly what you’re going to get. So, think real hard before you put up a “no guns allowed” sign, because the “no guns allowed” sign is also saying sue me if a crime occurs here, and you couldn’t defend yourself. That’s also what that sign says, just not in writing on it. Teddy Nappen 35:37 Was there a case where someone was forced to disarm, and they were either shot or injured because they were disarmed? Evan Nappen 35:47 I believe there have been, but I don’t have them right at my fingertips. But I’ll tell you what. I don’t see a problem with that cause of action. I don’t see a problem because there is tort action in New Jersey called failure to provide adequate security. So, businesses have a duty to provide adequate security. If they ban someone who has a carry license from carrying a gun and protecting themselves, and they have a duty, which they do have, to provide adequate security, then I can well see an excellent civil lawsuit taking place under their duty to provide adequate security. In fact, making the premises less secure by taking away not just a permit to carry holder, but a trained permit to carry holder. And why do I say they’re trained? Because training, my friends, is part of getting your carry permit, isn’t it? In the Carry Killer law, what do they require? CCARE. You’re trained. Trained in what? Use of force. When you can and can’t shoot. Trained in what? How to shoot safely. You must pass and qualify. So, they are stopping state-qualified individuals who have a permit to carry from lawfully defending themselves, and then failing to provide adequate security to those people who they mandated disarm themselves. Good luck with that civil suit. Dumb ass business for putting that sign up. Good luck with that. Page – 10 – of 11 Teddy Nappen 37:34 I’m still waiting on New Jersey trying to force the where they require that class. I remember it was EveryTown was running those stupid classes for training them up for firearms, and it was just a long propaganda wing that they just go through all their talking points. There was barely any knowledge being taught in actually handling the firearms. I’m waiting for New Jersey to force you to take that particular course, so I guess that’d be another abuse to that as well. Who knows? Evan Nappen 38:07 And then those will be challenged too, but the good news is we’re making tremendous progress. I believe really great things are soon on the way here, and I mean within reach. It’s going to be great. But in the meantime, we still have GOFUs taking place, Teddy. We have Gun Owner Fuck Ups. GOFUs, as you know, are expensive mistakes that clients and others have made, and I want to always advise my beloved listeners, about these GOFUs. So that you can learn for free the mistakes that others have made. One of the GOFUs that we see a lot, and I mean a lot, folks, is not knowing what’s in your handbag. Not knowing what’s in your suitcase. Not knowing what’s in your briefcase. When I say not knowing, I mean forgetting that your gun is there. You may think, why would I ever forget that my gun is there? But oh my god, we get the airport cases. We get the folks that are visiting historical places where they have screening. We get cases where people are going to amusement parks. We have all these sporting events, entertainment events, etc. And they’re bringing their backpack, or they’re using a range bag or something that they had used to go to the range or something. Where they had traveled with a gun, and forgot. Evan Nappen 39:43 Folks, be extra careful. Just like Press Checks are free, it’s absolutely free for you to thoroughly and completely empty your purse, empty your bag, empty your suitcase, empty your briefcase, check every pocket. Make sure it’s empty, and then put in what you need. Make sure that you’re not carrying by accident a gun, a magazine, or ammunition. I’ve seen it all, and these things lead to criminal charges. Often they lead to you facing draconian penalties and losing your gun rights. Make sure that you double check any of these bags and make sure you know the places that you’re going as to whether you’re going to be security screened. Evan Nappen 40:40 I’ve had many clients say they walked up and they saw that there was a metal detector or screening taking place, and instead of just turning around, going back to the car, because they suddenly remembered they have it, they figure, well, I’ll just tell them about it. I’ll just be honest and say, look, I have it. What do you want me to do? GOFU. GOFU. If you do that, boom! Next thing you know, the police are involved. Don’t ever go through those security checkpoints of any type with any kind of firearm, accessory, ammo, or anything. It causes tremendous grief, and is one of the top GOFUs that we see every day. Evan Nappen 41:33 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws do not protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Page – 11 – of 11 Speaker 3 41:44 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S5 E298_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. As a creative arts consultant, he also lends his weapons law and historical expertise to an elite, discerning cadre of movie and television producers and directors, and novelists. He also provides expert testimony and consultations for defense attorneys across America. Email Evan Your Comments and Questions  talkback@gun.lawyer Join Evan's InnerCircleHere's your chance to join an elite group of the Savviest gun and knife owners in America.  Membership is totally FREE and Strictly CONFIDENTIAL.  Just enter your email to start receiving insider news, tips, and other valuable membership benefits.   Email (required) *First Name *Select list(s) to subscribe toInnerCircle Membership Yes, I would like to receive emails from Gun Lawyer Podcast. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.var ajaxurl = "https://gun.lawyer/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php";

In this episode of The Jason Drees Show, Jason Drees interviews longtime coaching client Josh Hasty about the journey from corporate executive to full-time entrepreneur. After leaving his VP position, Josh doubled his income in his first year while building a business rooted in purpose instead of security. Together they explore the mindset, identity shifts, leadership lessons, and personal growth required to leave certainty behind and build an extraordinary life. If you've ever wondered whether you're capable of more, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success, fear, and what's truly possible.

  What if your biggest content problem isn't the algorithm—but the heartbreak you're carrying from past posts that didn't perform? In this episode, Dielle Charon shares an update on her content journey after growing to nearly 20,000 TikTok followers and explains exactly how she's rebuilding her Instagram from the ground up. She unpacks the concept of content heartbreak, why so many entrepreneurs stop posting before they ever gain traction, and the mindset shifts and strategies she's using to create consistent organic leads in 2026. Whether you're struggling with low engagement, wondering if organic marketing still works, or trying to fall back in love with creating content, this episode will help you rethink your approach and build a sustainable content strategy that actually grows your business. 00:00 Intro + TikTok growth update 01:10 What is content heartbreak? 03:00 Why Instagram stopped working for so many entrepreneurs 04:45 Why organic content is still worth fighting for 06:30 How free content changed Dielle's life 07:45 Healing your relationship with content first 09:00 Why "dead" accounts aren't actually dead 10:45 The honesty every entrepreneur needs about social media 12:30 Stop looking for one strategy that works forever 14:00 You're not the CEO of Instagram 16:00 How TikTok helped heal Dielle's content heartbreak 17:15 Why Instagram and TikTok reward different things 19:00 The real reason your current audience isn't engaging 20:45 How trial reels can revive your Instagram 22:30 Why Dielle is posting five trial reels a day 24:00 The 10-minute content rule 25:30 Why quantity beats quality in the beginning 27:00 How you go viral is how you stay viral 29:00 The mistake Dielle made with high-production content 31:00 Why your words matter more than your production quality 32:00 The content frameworks Dielle is testing right now 34:00 Hooks, credibility, and storytelling that drive engagement 36:00 Why content is always evolving—and why that's a good thing 37:00 Final thoughts: If someone else can figure it out, so can you Website: forthe23percent.com Instagram: @forthe23percent Membership: forthe23percent.com/membership

The traditional nonprofit playbook is full of defaults nobody voted for: merge only when you're desperate, expect your team to run on empty, soften your mission to stay safe, and treat funders like they're doing you a favor. At the We Are For Good Summit, four leaders sat down to throw all of that out.

Text Me Here!!!We've got a little bit different kind of an episode this week, I'm on a mission to get through this entire General Conference before Baby gets here, and to do that the only way I can see is by doubling up our talks for every episode.It might take a little more getting used to on my part, because the talks start to blend together, but then I also think, Doubling up on the talks = Doubling up on the Spirit, right? (;I'm so excited to have you go through these talks though, both of these Elder's did such a fantastic job at reminding us how special we each are to our Savior, Jesus Christ and our Father in Heaven.******Links:Elder Holmes Bio: https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/07/19/elder-brian-j-holmes-biography-serve-lord-guidance-family-new-general-authority-seventy/Elder Holmes Talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/28holmes?lang=engElder Matswagothata Bio: https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/07/31/elder-clement-m-matswagothata-general-authority-seventy-bio-april-2025-botswana/Elder Matswagothata Talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/29matswagothata?lang=eng E-mail: munchandminglepodcast@gmail.comInsta: @munchandminglepodcast

If your services are priced in a profitable way, you sell products to most of your clients, you offer a high end service and you haven't hit 15k revenue months consistently - then today's episode is for you. I talk about the things I see my clients struggle with the most and why it's holding them back. Learn more about working with me 1:1 to Double Your Esthetician Business. Click here!The 5 Mental Blocks Costing You 5k/ Month Download for FREE here⁠.Follow me on Instagram: @esthetician.coach

Have you noticed your midsection getting bigger in your 40s or during perimenopause - even though you're eating healthy, exercising and doing everything "right"?You're not imagining it. This is a very REAL shift for women.As someone who gained almost 40 lbs out of seemingly nowhere, I know exactly how frustrating this is.In this episode, Erin breaks down the real physiological reasons why belly fat becomes more common during midlife and why traditional dieting often stops working. From hormone fluctuations to muscle loss, stress, cortisol, insulin resistance and metabolic changes, you'll learn what's actually happening inside your body and why it has nothing to do with a lack of discipline.Instead of blaming yourself, discover how understanding female physiology can help you work with your body instead of constantly fighting against it.In this episode, you'll learn:✔ Why belly fat increases during perimenopause and menopause✔ How declining progesterone affects stress, anxiety and weight gain✔ Why estrogen changes where your body stores fat✔ The connection between cortisol, blood sugar and midsection weight gain✔ How muscle loss slows metabolism in midlife✔ Why eating less and exercising harder backfires✔ Practical lifestyle changes that support hormone health and sustainable fat lossIf you've been frustrated by stubborn belly fat despite doing everything you can, this episode will help you understand what's really happening and where to focus your energy moving forward!Listen to the full episode on YOUTUBE here:https://youtu.be/8rRO3naZE0wIf this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health.Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey!

Hi, I'm Connor with Honor - message me here!A penny doubled every day for a month is $5,368,709, and almost all of it lands in the last few days. That is the curve AI is on, and this episode runs it through the three lanes you live in.The Machine: SoftBank's Masayoshi Son says one billion AI agents at 27 cents a month. Nvidia's Jensen Huang says 100 agents for every employee. The same week Musk declared the Singularity, Amodei warned Congress, and Altman asked for global rules. Physicist Alexander Wissner-Gross explains why they are all fighting over the leash: intelligence, by definition, keeps its options open.The Body: Medicare started covering the big weight loss drugs July 1st at $50 a month. The heart benefits are real. So are the three numbers not on the label: 40 percent of the loss can be muscle, daily steps drop on the drug, and two thirds of the weight comes back when people quit. I dropped 135 pounds without a shot. The shot silences appetite. It does not touch the ritual.The House: Santa Clarita, last 7 days: 48 closed, 157 came off the market with no buyer. Winners got 100 percent of ask in 30 days. Median seller credit hiding inside those wins: $21,562. Pricing is a one-time positioning decision, and I explain the Fair Fixed Fee standard I built so my advice never scales against your net.Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/G7-Fgwh4BXoText one word to (661) 400-1720: AI for your business, HOUSE for your home, FAT for the food fight.ConnorWithHonor.com | SellersOnlyAgent.comConnor T. MacIvor · CalDRE #01238257 · Sync Brokerage, Inc. · DRE #02031490Youtube Channels:Conner with Honor - real estateHome Muscle - fat torchingFrom first responder to real estate expert, Connor with Honor brings honesty and integrity to your Santa Clarita home buying or selling journey. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for valuable tips, local market trends, and a glimpse into the Santa Clarita lifestyle.Dive into Real Estate with Connor with Honor:Santa Clarita's Trusted Realtor & Fitness EnthusiastReal Estate:Buying or selling in Santa Clarita? Connor with Honor, your local expert with over 2 decades of experience, guides you seamlessly through the process. Subscribe to his YouTube channel for insider market updates, expert advice, and a peek into the vibrant Santa Clarita lifestyle.Fitness:Ready to unlock your fitness potential? Join Connor's YouTube journey for inspiring workouts, healthy recipes, and motivational tips. Remember, a strong body fuels a strong mind and a successful life!Podcast:Dig deeper with Connor's podcast! Hear insightful interviews with industry experts, inspiring success stories, and targeted real estate advice specific to Santa Clarita.

Most family shops don't get a clean handoff. Somebody gets sick, the calendar moves faster than the plan, and one person has to decide whether to step in or let the doors close. That's the story Christy Subia lived at Bedard Machine, and it's why I wanted her on the show. Bedard is a 95% aerospace shop in Brea, California with 23 people and 17 machines. And four years ago it was almost none of what it is now. Christy came in from outside the industry while her dad's Alzheimer's was quietly pulling him away from the business he started in 1979. Her mom was ready to shut it down. Christy decided to find out if she could run it instead. What she's done since is the part every owner should hear. She nearly doubled revenue, not by chasing new customers, but by chasing bottlenecks. She cut a 12-week office lead time down to four, moved people into the roles they were actually built for, and turned a careful guy in shipping into the shop's first full-time inspector. She says it plainly: solve one bottleneck and it just moves to the next department, so you keep chasing it. We also get into the human side, which is harder than any tolerance. Working shoulder to shoulder with her mom. Earning her place as a woman on the floor. A notice of escape three weeks into the job that grounded planes, reminding her that she loves solving problems. And the advice she'd give anyone staring down a family transition: trust your gut, stay vulnerable, and lean on the experts who want to help you. This is the kind of conversation that reminds me why this industry is full of the finest people you'll meet. Christy's only four years in, and she's already sharper than folks who've been at it for decades. Grab a notepad for this one. What's Covered in this Episode (0:00) Meet Christy Subia and the family transition that brought her to Bedard Machine (4:22) Bedard today: 23 people, 17 machines, 12,000 square feet, 95% aerospace (6:49) The 1979 origin: one manual lathe and a dad who wouldn't quit (11:08) Why the IMTS Job Shops Workshop belongs on your September calendar (11:58) What 15 years selling raw pet food taught her about family business (14:38) Dennis's mechanical decline and delegating his job before anyone noticed (17:28) A lean office, a mom ready to close, and a CMTC succession plan (22:15) Why we love SMW Autoblok and it's world-class workholding (23:29) From a pet food recall to aerospace traceability: same muscle, new industry (25:20) A notice of escape (NOE) and chasing the root cause: concentricity, the CMM, and gummy material (31:28) Growing machinists with Fullerton College instead of just hiring them (37:19) How CLA helps manufacturers find millions in revenue and savings (38:28) Doubling revenue by chasing bottlenecks and cutting lead time from 12 weeks to four (42:54) The silver tsunami hitting shops and their customers at once (44:59) Working with her mom and the ownership transition (52:21) Diversification: Boeing C-17 landing gear, ITAR, CMMC, and getting back into space (55:28) The real challenges: people who outgrow you and aging equipment (57:40) Christy's advice for navigating the hardest business in the world Resources Mentioned IMTS Job Shops Workshop SMW Autoblok Hennig WorkFlow Automation System CLA ProShop ERP Fullerton College Machining Program Connect with Christy Subia Bedard Machine Christy@bedardmachineinc.com

Part two of the recap opens with a quieter decision that says a lot: removing Our World Belongs to God from the Covenant for Office Bearers. As Willy explains, the real debate wasn't about the contemporary testimony's merits but about what an office bearer should be bound to — and Synod's answer was the ecumenical creeds and the Reformed confessions, nothing added. It's one more thread in a confessionalist turn that ran through the whole week, captured by a transformationalist on the floor who joked that the confessionalists are in the driver's seat, the pietists are riding shotgun, and the transformationalists are in the back seat — and said he was okay with that. From there Jason and Willy celebrate two structural decisions: keeping Sunday as a real Sabbath in the middle of Synod, and decisively rejecting biennial synods. Willy, who sits on the COD and voted against the biennial proposal, says the lopsided voice vote shows the task force is out of touch with the denomination. Jason makes the deeper case for meeting yearly — this year delegates actually changed their votes mid-debate, which is what real deliberation looks like and exactly what gets lost when a church only gathers every two years. The heart of the episode is the unanimously adopted ten-year church planting vision and the Saturday-night State of the Church address that set it up. Jason, no reliable fan of Zach King, offers a genuine correction: King earned his standing ovation, naming a pivot from a season of fighting into a season of building — an Antioch moment of discipleship, leadership development, and healthy church planting. The goal is concrete and audacious: 150 new churches in five years, about three per classis. Both hosts ground it in the pastor shortage and the hard work of legacy churches, but the encouragement is unmistakable. Double the candidates showed up this year. Young confessional men are coming. So stop waiting on the denomination, Jason says — do the work, grassroots. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro: the gospel covers this synod 2:07 — Removing Our World Belongs to God from the Covenant for Office Bearers 4:07 — Doubling down on confessional identity: the driver's-seat line 6:29 — Decisions about Synod: the days and biennial synods 7:20 — Keeping the Sabbath and rejecting biennial synods 11:02 — The big theme: the ten-year church planting vision 11:51 — Zach King's State of the Church address and a standing ovation 13:10 — An Antioch moment: from fighting to building 15:03 — 150 churches in five years; three per classis 18:21 — The pastor shortage, leadership development, and legacy churches 22:24 — Double the candidates: young men returning to the CRC 22:54 — Post-millennialism banter 23:41 — Final thoughts: happy warriors and grassroots work Join and support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Intro music by Matt Krotzer

Every time I take a drive on the South Island's Great Coast Road (SH6), between Westport and Greymouth, it never fails to cast me under its spell. It's like a heady, implausible mix of Hawai'i and Ireland; of Maui's Road to Hana and the Wild Atlantic Way. On one side, the raw, unbridled foam-flecking power of the ocean tempest; while across the road, fortress-like mountains piercing the sky, draped in thick, lush rainforest. It's a knock-out medley of elemental scenery to thrill all senses. Curiously, the winter months are arguably the best time to savour the Great Coast Road because visitor numbers are thinner yet the weather is typically better. Winter is often the West Coast's driest season with average winter temperatures generally higher than Christchurch and Queenstown. If you're launching your on-road exploratory from Westport, make a date with one of the Pounamu Pathway experience centres. Westport's revitalised Coaltown Museum has reopened as the Museum of Kawatiri, the second experience centre to open along the Pounamu Pathway. Designed and created by Wētā Workshop, it's a stirring celebration of the heritage and intrepid endeavour of the Buller people, underpinned by the lure of pounamu, coal and gold. As you'd expect from Wētā Workshop, there's a lot of tricked-up technological wizardry powering this immersive experience. Heading south along the Great Coast Road, four seasons in one day vividly powered proceedings, with forbidding storm clouds scudding across the sky before yielding to bright sunshine along the gloriously carved coastline, seemingly under assault from the pounding surf. The highway skirts the ancient limestone cliffs of Paparoa National Park and there's a feast of outdoorsy treats to pick and choose from, along the way. If you're up for some hikes, my first suggestion would be Fox River and the Inland Pack Track, starting from the car park at the mouth of the river. Built in 1867 during the gold rush to avoid dangerous coastal travel, the Inland Pack Track gives access to some of the finest features of Paparoa National Park. If the weather is behaving, a great sampler is the 4 hour return walk to the Ballroom Overhang, a colossal 100-metre-long limestone outcrop, that has provided a safe place to shelter for centuries. There are several river crossings along the way, only ankle-deep unless there's been heavy rain. But if the weather has been fine, it's a gem. Another salivating option that isn't so weather-dependent is the Pororari River Gorge loop walk. Doubling as the entry/exit point for the Paparoa Great Walk, the river track follows a spectacular limestone gorge with two main features – a river with huge rocks set amongst deep pools, and beautiful forest featuring subtle changes from subtropical to temperate. It's a two-hour walk, running the gamut across every shade of green. Even the gently flowing water resembles liquid jade. It's a drop-dead gorgeous walk. Keep an eye out for those famous giant snails, Powelliphanta. Their oversized shells come in an array of patterned colours, from reds and browns to yellow and black. (Hurricanes supporters.) They adore earthworms and suck them up through their mouth just like we do with spaghetti. Back on the highway, the karst-strewn landscape of Punakaiki is just five minutes away. Nestled at the base of the thickly forested Paparoa Ranges, the hillsides are thickly stitched in rimu, beech and matai trees, in addition to the striking nikau palms. The national park's visitor information centre is situated on the highway roadside – and after its $40m the monumental transformation, it's now home to the Paparoa Experience. Opened 18 months ago and operated by the local hapu, Ngāti Waewae, this magnificent multi-media exhibition centre was designed by Gibson International. Blending Māori culture with history and geology, it's beautifully crafted and thoroughly entertaining, thrusting you deep into the natural riches of the area, offering all manner of insights on the formation of the Paparoa range, the incredible fossil records like the 30 million year old whale backbone and the karst landscape beneath your feet. A great touch is the blowhole encounter, where you stand inside the surge chamber to feel the blast of wind and waves. But what I really loved is the 180-degree cinematic experience that transports you deep into the wild wonder of Paparoa National Park, celebrating the untouched beauty of the region and the conservation programmes underway to preserve it for future generations. Right across the road, the biggest blockbuster of all is of course an intimate encounter with nature's theatre at Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. remarkable geological formations, which resemble layer upon layer of pancakes, is the result of many centuries of weathering. The formal term for this fantastic tableau is stylobedding. When the tide is high, nature's inter-play of stone and sea is operatic, with the ocean surging into the caverns and booming ferociously through the blowholes. Even the showy waterworks of Las Vegas or Dubai struggle to match this multi-sensory spectacle. Once again, the winter months make this a far less peopled experience. Peckish? Head straight to the Pancake Rocks Café and whistle up their Pancake Stack. It would be rude not to. Freshly fuelled, there's more enchanting hiking options on offer in the area, but the one trail not to miss is the 30 minute Truman Track, which weaves its way through pristine native forest, taking you right to the edge of the Tasman Sea coastline, with a dramatic seascape. It's a banger of a bush walk starting off the highway in a thick forest of podocarp and rātā trees towering above thickets of vine and nīkau palms. The track then transitions through typical West Coast coastal flax flats before climaxing with that blow-your-hair-back seascape, with a sweeping viewing platform elevated above the cliff overhangs and booming ocean. Those overhangs are unstable sandstone bluffs. Previously topped with limestone, that has already been weathered away and now the sandstone remains under relentless attack. A stairway provides access to the beach at low tide, but do not trifle with the ocean at high tide or when the seas are rough. If you're wondering, the track is named in honour of Jim Truman who ran Truman's Department Store in Greymouth. He had a bach opposite the original track which he substantially enhanced. Just before Rapahoe and Runanga, on the approach to Greymouth, one of the money-shot lookout points on the Great Coast Road is the roadside stop by the Strongman Mine Memorial. The immense coastal vista is operatic, with the long sprawl of 9 Mile Beach unfurling before you. Look closely from this lookout and you'll spot a tucked away property, set back from the beach on a terrace, surrounded by ravishing nature's embrace. Best of all, you can stay here! Strung across two acres, Breakers Boutique Accommodation began life as Dr. Barry Dallas' house in the 1970s. He was a Greymouth doctor and also served as Mayor. The story goes that this was Harbour Board land and wasn't meant to have been built on. But hey, when you're the mayor….! Fast forward to today and after many renovations, Jan and Stephen Roberts are the owners of this dreamy property, with dress-circle views over the pounding ocean and the sublime canvas of 9 Mile Beach. There's a variety of accommodation offerings on-site, all very high-spec, stylish and homely, including in the main house, overlooking nature's pageantry. An adjacent wing includes the Nikau Sunset Room, boasting a supremely cosy super-king bed, luxurious bedding and linens and comfortable sitting area, perfectly-positioned for viewing splendour. The guestroom is decorated in warm neutral colourings, using native recycled timbers and beach stones. Be sure to make time to admire the rich trove of art on display around the property, showcasing some of the finest creatives in the area, including Shades of Jade in Greymouth. Their master carver is Jeremy Dalziel. Greymouth's Leftbank Gallery and Punakaiki Crafts are also prominent, as are Kotuku Pottery's exquisite pieces. Jan and Stephen are the most splendid hosts and environmental guardians, somehow managing to distil the essence of gold-standard West Coast hospitality, with a glorified art gallery of local works, including Stephen's magnificent photography; a profusion of first-hand tips on the best walking trails to explore; and on-site dining. Jan whipped me up the most divine homemade pizza for dinner and laid-on a generous breakfast offering, fortifying me for the day ahead. A private track leads down from the Breakers property to Nine Mile Beach. Nine Mile Creek flows down by the bottom of the track, which is backed by a fabulous waterfall. At low tide, dabble in the rock pools at Mussel Point, replete with colourful starfish and millions of mussels. There's also a little blue penguin colony on this beach, which Breakers actively supports through the West Coast Penguin Trust. In-the-know advanced surfers also adore this beach because it has a powerful left break. But I was quite content to remain languid, luxuriating and lounging above the beach, feasting on the ocean panorama as a famed fireball sunset set the Tasman Sea ablaze. Needless to say, it's a photographic feast. Bask in the brilliance of Breakers Beachfront Accommodation. It embodies the best of the West. You will never want to leave. www.breakers.co.nz Mike Yardley is Newstalk ZB's resident traveller and can be heard each week on Saturday Mornings with Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVEGreat Coast Road SH6 Photo Tourism West CoastPhoto by Mike YardleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the La French Tech Switzerland Podcast, where we shine a light on entrepreneurs and investors from Switzerland, France, and beyond.In each episode, we dive into the stories, breakthroughs, and bold visions shaping the next wave of innovation, from AI and Robotics to Deep Tech, Crypto, the Agent Economy, and Clean Tech.This is your dose of inspiration from the people building and funding tomorrow's game changers, right here at the heart of European innovation.--- Today, we are joined by Matthew Lapinski, co-founder and CEO of CLEE MEDICAL, who is working at the cutting edge of neurosurgical innovation, based in Geneva, Switzerland.In this episode, we explore how Clee Medical is developing the future of brain surgery by integrating ultra-high-resolution, real-time imaging and navigation directly into the surgical process. Matthew explains the limitations of current "standard of care" navigation, which often relies on pre-operative MRIs that do not account for brain shift or real-time tissue changes, and how their novel use of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is bridging that gap.In this conversation, we cover: Real-time OCT imaging versus traditional pre-operative planning, Addressing "brain shift" and the lack of real-time information in the OR (operating room), Closing the performance gap between junior and elite surgeons, Doubling surgical throughput for procedures like Deep Brain Stimulation, Clee Medical's transition from a hardware provider to a data-driven company, And so much more. Now let's get into the episode.--- The French Tech Switzerland podcasts are imagined, edited, hosted, and produced by ⁠⁠Raphael Grieco⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

THIS EPISODE IS AN EXCERPT -- Welcome to the La French Tech Switzerland Podcast, where we shine a light on entrepreneurs and investors from Switzerland, France, and beyond.In each episode, we dive into the stories, breakthroughs, and bold visions shaping the next wave of innovation, from AI and Robotics to Deep Tech, Crypto, the Agent Economy, and Clean Tech.This is your dose of inspiration from the people building and funding tomorrow's game changers, right here at the heart of European innovation.--- Today, we are joined by ⁠Matthew Lapinski⁠, co-founder and CEO of ⁠CLEE MEDICAL⁠, who is working at the cutting edge of neurosurgical innovation, based in Geneva, Switzerland.In this episode, we explore how Clee Medical is developing the future of brain surgery by integrating ultra-high-resolution, real-time imaging and navigation directly into the surgical process. Matthew explains the limitations of current "standard of care" navigation, which often relies on pre-operative MRIs that do not account for brain shift or real-time tissue changes, and how their novel use of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is bridging that gap.In this conversation, we cover: Real-time O C T imaging versus traditional pre-operative planning, Addressing "brain shift" and the lack of real-time information in the OR (operating room), Closing the performance gap between junior and elite surgeons, Doubling surgical throughput for procedures like Deep Brain Stimulation, Clee Medical's transition from a hardware provider to a data-driven company, And so much more. Now let's get into the episode.--- The French Tech Switzerland podcasts are imagined, edited, hosted, and produced by ⁠⁠⁠Raphael Grieco⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

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Kalshi seeks funding at $40B. Prediction-market platform Kalshi is raising fresh capital at a roughly $40 billion valuation, nearly double the $22 billion it hit just one round ago. CEO Tarek Mansour says an IPO is on the table, but not before 2027. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

To turn a single product into a high-margin, recurring-revenue brand, get on the waiting list for our next workshop at https://capitalism.com/bootcamp  The old rule was 100 sales a day across four products to build a million-dollar business. In this episode, Ryan breaks down a faster, lower-stress path, the compounding sales model, that gets you to seven figures with a single product and as few as five sales a day. We walk through the product criteria, the bundle-and-autoship offer structure, and the audience-then-ads sequence that turns one sale into recurring revenue. Links mentioned in the video: ► Free custom GPT that helps you create a recurring revenue product: https://capitalism.com/productgpt  ► Free resources for building a seven-figure brand (the best place to start): https://capitalism.com/100K   Timestamps (0:00) The old rule — 100 sales a day — and the faster new way: just 5 sales a day to $1M (1:00) Why more products = slower growth; one-product brands grow fastest (2:00) The Switch story — a great product stuck at $9K/month (3:00) The compounding sales model — turning one sale into many (4:00) The old way: the launch spike and the post-launch sales crash (6:00) The new way is a staircase, not big swings (8:00) Doubling sales by keeping customers instead of chasing new ones (9:00) Product criteria #1 — premium pricing (median competitor price × 2) (10:00) Criteria #2 — consumable or subscription (Oura Ring, air filter) (11:00) Free tool: the recurring-revenue product GPT (12:00) Stop losing money on the first purchase (13:00) Option 1 — bundles and upsells for upfront cash (14:00) Option 2 — autoship, and combining both into a flywheel (15:00) Filling the funnel — ads vs. audience building (16:00) Start with audience building, then turn on ads (17:00) Miguel — six weeks of audience building to a $100K launch (18:00) Amy's story — a stay-at-home mom builds a women's wellness brand (19:00) The autoship incentive that doubled her sales (21:00) Compounding to $45K/month — and pacing $2.5M in year one (22:00) The math — five sales a day at $60 gets you there in ~9 months (23:00) The Switch recap — audience building plus break-even ads (25:00) Launching the complementary second product, and closing

More than 10 million women are impacted by heavy periods each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some signs that your period is too heavy include:  ·         Doubling up on period products (using a pad and tampon) ·         Ongoing fatigue·         Quarter-sized or larger blood clots ·         A flow that stops you from living your everyday life ·         Bleeding that lasts for more than seven days Whether your “time of the month” has been affecting your regular routine for a while or you recently noticed a change with your cycle, you'll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast. In Part Two of our podcast series, we talk about how to manage heavy periods with OB-GYN Cori Shollenberger, MD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health. What treatment options can help women feel better and allow them to start experiencing a cycle that is manageable? Are there any lifestyle changes that can help? How can heavy periods impact your overall health? What are some tips for managing a heavy cycle? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month. Chapters:0:01 - Intro0:25 - Heavy periods and testing2:53 - Treatment options4:47 - Lifestyle changes 5:33 - Surgery 7:01 - Periods and genetics 7:27 - How your period impacts your overall health 9:21 - Tips for managing a heavy cycle 

This week on Expert, Tegan is back from Italy and has plenty to report! She's had some unforgettable deli snacks, a pretty good plane ride with a baby, and schooled herself on all things advanced CO2 lasers. Next up, it's time for Win, Bin or Recycle, and today it's one of TikTok's most talked-about wellness trends: mouth taping. Tegan and Sadaf break down what it is, why people are doing it, and whether it's actually worth adding to your bedtime routine. Then, if you've ever looked at your skincare shelf and wondered whether you're accidentally using five products that do the same thing, listen up. It's a deep dive into skincare actives, from how to identify them in your products, which combinations can cause issues, and how to simplify your skincare routine, getting the same great results with less steps. Finally, an Adore Anonymous listener needs help. They're devoted to hot pilates but worried that all that heat and sweat is leaving their hair dry, brittle and lacking shine. The team shares their favourite tips for protecting hair health while keeping up an active lifestyle, along with the products they recommend to restore moisture and strength. Everything mentioned: Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask Evo The Great Hydrator Moisture Mask K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment Virtue Healing Oil Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. Credits: Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book a free strategy call with CertainPath to see how we can help you hit your goals and beyond: https://bit.ly/4b0wLaZ Or call us at: (214) 453-1591  He started plumbing at 19. Last year he sold $800,000 in residential plumbing — and installed every job himself. This is his exact playbook. Payton Sword is a plumbing technician at Steve Huff Plumbing, Heating & Air in Kingsport, Tennessee — and a 4x Crown Champion at CertainPath, the program's top sales tier. Last year he sold roughly $800,000 in residential plumbing. No sales/install split, no handing the job off: every technician at Steve Huff sells the work and does the work. Payton was hired at 19 — at the same shop his dad worked for back in 1996. The company put him through 15 months of ride-alongs, trainings, and schools before he ever got his own truck. Today the shop's 12 plumbing technicians train four days every month: full service-call roleplays with homeowner personalities, DISC profiles, and a "switch method" that swaps techs mid-roleplay to keep everyone sharp. In this episode, Payton walks Bob Houchin through his entire service call, start to finish — from the drive-time research to the same-day install. In this conversation, you'll discover: • The $800K reveal — and why he installs every job he sells • The at-the-door credibility statement he delivers on every single call • Why he never asks permission to run the whole-house safety inspection — "it's a value creator" • Builder-grade vs. professional fixtures — and the restaurant question that sells Totos • The four-option presentation with everything on the top option • Present the top option, ask for the business — then go silent • "Is it only the money?" — his answer to "I should get another bid" • The authority close: "What were you expecting to spend today?" • Why the shop trains four days a month — and why it produces Crown Champions  Whether you run a plumbing company, manage a service team, or you're a tech chasing Crown Champion numbers — Payton's process is a masterclass in trust-first, education-driven selling. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform. And don't forget to subscribe to The Successful Contractor for more interviews that move the needle. About the Show The Successful Contractor is a podcast for residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing contractors. Hosted by Bob Houchin, each episode features real contractor growth stories, hard-won business insights, and practical takeaways for building a profitable home services company. Meet the Host Bob Houchin has spent 20+ years immersed in the home services industry — listening to, learning from, and serving the people who run it. As host of The Successful Contractor, he's interviewed hundreds of the brightest minds in the trades. Beyond the mic, Bob is a Senior Strategist at CertainPath, building the training, onboarding programs, keynotes, and playbooks used by 1,200+ residential service companies. His motto: smart contractors learn from their mistakes; wise contractors learn from the mistakes of others. About CertainPath CertainPath is a business coaching and training organization that has built successful home service businesses for more than 25 years. We serve 1,200+ member companies across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing with professional coaching, training for every role, software solutions, and a vendor partner network that delivers millions in member rebates every year. Doubling your sales with a 20% net profit and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible. With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information.

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Deel - deel.com/twistLinkedIn - linkedIn.com/twistNorthwest Registered Agent - northwestregisteredagent.com/twistPlaud - https://Plaud.ai/twistToday's show:Anthropic stabbed Cursor in the back. Then SpaceX swooped in with $60 billion. Today, TWiST connects the dots on the biggest deal in AI since the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership, and why it's a warning sign for every startup building on top of a frontier model. Jason is joined by Bling Capital's Ben Ling, Banana Capital's Turner Novak, and co-host Alex to go deep on the future of coding models, the current golden age of venture liquidity, OpenAI's financials, and the ‘Four Ds' of venture investing. The show closes with a tribute to Josh Baer, the founder of Capital Factory.Guest Links:Ben Ling https://x.com/bling0?lang=enBling Capital https://www.blingcap.com/Turner Novak https://x.com/TurnerNovakBanana Capital https://www.bananacapital.vc/Show Links:Hanover Park https://www.hanoverpark.com/SpaceX buys Cursor https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/16/spacex-spcx-cursor-acquisition-ipo.htmlCursor Composer 2.5 https://cursor.com/blog/composer-2-5OpenAI financials source https://www.wheresyoured.at/exclusive-openai-financials/AMD's new deskside data center https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/ryzen-ai-halo.htmlPerplexity Model Council https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-model-councilTimestamps:0:00 Guest introductions1:15 Guest introductions2:43 SpaceX acquires Cursor for $60B6:13 The golden era of M&A9:13 Northwest Registered Agent: Get more when you start your business with Northwest. In 10 clicks and 10 minutes, you can form your company and walk away with a real business identity — Learn more at https://northwestregisteredagent.com/twist12:04 Cursor's negative gross margins & the compute problem13:22 Plaud: If your work depends on conversations — interviews, meetings, calls — you need a Plaud NotePin. You can check it out at https://Plaud.ai/twist and use code TWIST for 10% off!15:04 Rolling your own model: When does it make sense?19:35 LinkedIn: Thanks to our partners at LinkedIn! Post your job for free at https://linkedIn.com/twist then promote it to get access to LinkedIn Jobs' new AI assistant.22:53 The "headless product" thesis28:31 Deel: Founders scale faster on Deel. Set up payroll for any country in minutes, hire anyone anywhere, get visas handled fast, and get back to building. Visit https://deel.com/twist to learn more.34:22 OpenAI financials leaked: $13B revenue, $38.5B net loss40:13 Where does AI value accumulate?45:34 Portfolio Spotlight: Hanover Park48:37 Seed stage graduation rates have fallen from 50% to 25%54:59 The four Ds of venture: Deal flow, Decisions, Doubling down, Distributions1:06:36 How to find 'undiscovered gems'1:30:59 Snap Specs AR glasses: $2,195, and a bit chunky1:39:29 Tribute to Joshua Baer, Capital Factory's founderSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisCheck out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com

What if the key to growing your coaching practice wasn't better marketing, a bigger audience, or a new offer… but was simply getting better results for the clients you already have?    This episode makes the business case for impact over volume, and walks through exactly how better client results creates retention, referrals, and more revenue.    Plus: the real objection keeping coaches from prioritizing results, and why it's costing them everything.   Register for the "Confidently get any client with any problem any result- Double your client results with trauma informed coaching" webinar: https://jessicademarchis.myflodesk.com/confidentlygetanyclientwebinar    Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching    1-1 Trauma-Informed Coaching: www.chatwithjess.com   Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching  

Brian Scanlan is a Senior Principal Systems Engineer at Intercom, where he works on platform engineering, developer productivity, and AI adoption across the company.In this session from DX Annual, Brian shares how Intercom set out to double engineering throughput and ultimately achieved that goal in nine months. Rather than treating AI as an optional productivity tool, the company standardized on Claude Code, updated performance expectations, invested heavily in enablement, and adopted an agent-first approach to technical work.Brian explains why Intercom views Claude Code as a platform rather than a tool, how the company is building domain-specific skills and workflows for agents, and why it believes agents should eventually be able to perform any technical task a senior engineer can complete on a laptop.He also shares the data behind Intercom's AI adoption efforts, including gains in throughput, reductions in defect backlogs, improvements in code quality, and the growing use of automated pull request approvals. Throughout the talk, Brian offers a practical look at what it takes to scale AI adoption across a large engineering organization and the lessons Intercom has learned along the way.Where to find Brian Scanlan:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scanlanb• X: https://x.com/brian_scanlan • Website: https://brian.scanlan.ie In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Intro(02:54) Intercom's goal of doubling throughput (07:30) The platform strategy (09:30) Their agent-first strategy (10:58) Evergreen capabilities vs custom tooling (12:28) How Intercom works with agents(16:43) What the data reveals about AI adoption and impact(19:20) Using session data to improve AI workflows(20:20) Cutting the defect backlog in half(22:44) Inside Intercom's Claude Code setup(28:09) Claude Code beyond engineering(30:49) Q&A #1: Token cost (32:52) Q&A #2: Preparing for AI pricing changes(34:14) Q&A #3: Stress testing and auditing skills(36:31) Q&A #4: Criteria for agents approving PRsReferenced:• Intercom• Software? No Way. We're an A.I. Company Now! - The New York Times• Anthropic• Snowflake• Linear• LaunchDarkly • Fin AI• Microsoft Copilot• Cursor• Claude Code | Anthropic's agentic coding system• Steve Yegge (@Steve_Yegge) / Posts / X • Honeycomb• Fin Ideas• Fin CLI | AI Agent Command Line Interface

Doubling funding for the QEII National Trust would be the best bang for buck conservation investment the next Government could make, Federated Farmers says. The National Party recently announced it will double the trust's funding if it's part of the next Government. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Struggling to consistently attract new clients to your clinic, even though you know the demand is there?In this episode of the Grow Your Clinic podcast, we break down the exact strategies clinics can use to double new clients in the next 90 days. We unpack how to optimise the foundations first - from improving phone call handling and training your reception team to creating a frictionless website booking experience that converts more enquiries into appointments. We also dive into the three core growth drivers for clinics: publishing content consistently, building strategic partnerships, and using paid advertising to amplify what's already working. You'll learn how to create compelling offers, track where your best clients are coming from, and build a marketing system that drives predictable growth.If you're ready to stop relying on luck and start building a clinic that attracts new clients consistently, this episode gives you the blueprint.Need to systemise your clinic? Start your free trial of Allie! https://www.allieclinics.com/ In This Episode You'll Learn:  

Become a part of the Progressive Property refer-a-friend scheme and Earn up to £250 when someone attends one of our events – you can enrol here: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Starting from a council estate in Manchester, Mike Chadwick ended up working in the applied economics department at Cambridge University, taught and did research there. Mike was also part of the team that wrote the strategy for London for attracting global IT and headquarters companies and improved the steel works in South Wales. But after years of exchanging time for money, he wanted to be able to make more from his talent. A free Progressive Property seminar set him on the path that transformed his finances and outlook. He explains how persistence, education, the right mentoring and networking helped him create multiple streams of income from property. Using win-win deals Mike has helped lots of people as well as himself. If you want to take the next step and put what you have learned from this podcast into action, you only need to click here - https://www.wealthbuilders.co.uk/progressive-podcast   KEY TAKEAWAYS ·       Mike didn´t get involved in property until his late 30s. It´s never too late to learn. ·       Property success can be a numbers game. Initially, Mike looked at 60 properties, made offers on 58 of them and secured two. But holding out for the right deal meant he doubled his money on them. ·       There are many ways to make money from property – Progressive teaches them all and how to choose the right ones for you. ·       Progressive continually updates the methods they teach. Mike takes advantage of this to diversify e.g. he is currently giving Rent to HMO a go. ·       Profession relationships are vital – they help you uncover deals others miss and make what others can´t do, possible for you. That is why Progressive provides so many networking opportunities. BEST MOMENTS  "You get to the point where you think, well, is this it, am I going to be doing this sort of forever? selling my time for money."    "It's all about creating these win-win scenarios .…I personally don't go into any property deal if someone's going to lose."    “Having multiple streams of income has never been more important … it secures you against a really fast-changing world that we're living in.”     EPISODE RESOURCES Multiple Sources of Income Event - https://progressiveproperty.co.uk/msopi/   Join Mark Chadwick at the Progressive Property Network Event, that he hosts in Manchester - https://progressivepropertynetwork.co.uk/event-south-manchester     VALUABLE RESOURCES MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk   ABOUT THE HOST Sean Fitzpatrick is a property investor, educator, and the Face of Progressive Property. With a 6-figure portfolio and expertise in creative strategies, finance, and off-market deals, Sean shares success stories from the Progressive Property community, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help investors succeed. Tune in for practical tips and no-nonsense advice to accelerate your property journey.   ABOUT THE HOST Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people's property to create financial freedom.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progressiveproperty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0g1KuusONVStjY_XjdXy6g Twitter: https://twitter.com/progperty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressiveproperty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressiveproperty Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressivepropertycommunity Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Progperty   This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

This week’s guest is Ben Hansen. Ron and Ben discussed how Ben helps companies improve their profit margins, dealing with “profititis,” shifting your focus from revenue to profitability, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Ben’s quote (2:23) His background (3:59) How Ben helps companies double their profits (6:57) The most common “profit leaks” (9:28) An example using a manufacturing facility (20:17) About “profititis” (23:29) How you address it (26:05) Shifting the focus from revenue to profitability (27:38) Ben’s thoughts on accounting (32:05) Separating the signal from the noise (36:09) Ben’s parting thoughts (37:24) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Ben on LinkedIn Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? Has your business ever suffered from profit leaks or profititis? How did you know?

Alkarim Devani — developer and founder of mddl — is in good traffic this week for a conversation on how Canada's housing realities compare/contrast with that of the U.S., and how we can better prepare developers to address our continental crisis. Timeline:00:00 Alkarim Devani is in good traffic.02:47 Canada's housing crisis.04:36 Cities not sharing solutions with each other.05:14 The competitive silence in real estate development.05:51 Al's background as a developer in Calgary.06:43 The Plus 15 downtown system and its failures.07:31 Downtown office conversions and retrofitting.08:23 Starting infill development with his brother.09:14 From luxury duplexes to more attainable housing.10:16 Realizing the market sucks and social impact matters.11:33 Founding Roundsquare to bring families back.12:43 The first fourplex proposal that no one had done.13:39 Meeting resistance and finding city support.16:54 Why missing middle isn't happening at scale.25:31 The regulatory framework problem.28:27 How to make economics work for missing middle.31:15 Building at the right price point.34:12 The slow-growth lesson from setbacks.37:00 Sometimes you don't get the outcome you want.40:15 Iterative change and incremental progress.43:03 Solving for community impact.46:33 A 350-square-foot cafe.49:21 Revenue-sharing lease structures.52:24 Building a heated vestibule for winter survival.55:12 Doubling revenue per square foot through design.56:01 The General Block and Village Ice Cream.58:04 Why the right tenant anchor matters.59:35 University District and the 99-year lease model.1:01:23 Inglewood and Calgary's coffee culture.1:03:02 The commute question and river path biking.1:05:26 Wrapping up.Links:mddl.mddl U.Mddl, on Instagram.

For this week's PicklePod, we're joined by two of the most exciting young stars in pickleball: Hayden Patriquin and Gabe Tardio of the St. Louis Shock. We dive into everything from Shock team culture and MLP pressure to why Gabe ignored traditional pickleball advice and built his own game from scratch. Hayden also opens up about his on-court personality, social media backlash, and finding the balance between playing with emotion and staying under control. We also get into: - The “Shock are chokers” debate - Why Hayden might have the highest ceiling in pickleball - What makes Ben Johns so difficult to beat - Signature shots and unique techniques - The future of pickleball strategy - Gambling stories, trash talk, and complete chaos This episode goes all over the place in the best way possible. One minute we're breaking down elite strategy and the next we're talking baccarat, sleep habits, and why nobody actually knows the “right” way to play pickleball. Subscribe and let us know: Who has the highest ceiling in pickleball right now?

On this week's podcast we talk with Drew Cramer of Ghost House Farm in Michigan about how he more than doubled his greenhouse tomato yields through good management and automation. Automation makes the difference between just controlling the temperature in a greenhouse and controlling the climate. And controlling the climate is what creates a growth-promoting, disease-discouraging greenhouse environment. In this interview we get nerdy to talk about the management practices Drew used and the ways he managed the climate for increasing yields and decreasing disease over time. We talk about how he used pulse irrigation and humidity control together to reduce diseases and seconds. We also discuss the small-scale biomethane digester they're using to turn their greenhouse prunings into fuel. We also focus on how much cucumber grafting has increased their yields, what they're grafting cucumbers to, and so much more in this wide-ranging interview filled with greenhouse tips. Connect With Guest: Website: ghosthouse.farm Instagram: @ghosthouse.farm Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Tilth Soil makes living soils for organic growers. The base for all our mixes is NOP-compliant compost, made from the 4,000 tons of food scraps we divert from landfills each year. And the results speak for themselves. Get excellent germination, strong transplants, and help us turn these resources back into food. Try a free bag and learn more at tilthsoil.com/gfm. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last.  Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure -- usually in a single day.Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. Farming is hard. Running it shouldn't be. Tend helps you plan your season, map your farm, and track every task from seed to sale. No spreadsheets, no guesswork, just seamless workflows. Tend is the all-in-one farm management platform that brings together planning, field mapping, fulfillment, real-time inventory, sales, labor, traceability, and accounting in one easy platform. Built for small market gardens, CSAs, and large diversified farms. Get started with a free account at Tend.com. No credit card required. If you grow for market, you know performance is everything. That's why so many farmers are turning to Burpee's Farmers Market. Dedicated to professional growers, Burpee is now offering non-GMO seeds in larger quantities – bred and selected for standout flavor, strong yields, and the kind of visual appeal your customers crave. Burpee's been doing this for 150 years, and they're still creating new varieties with growers like you in mind. You can check out the full lineup at Burpee.com/FarmersMarket. There are a lot of farm sales platforms out there, but there's only one that's cooperatively owned by farmers. That's GrownBy — your all-in-one solution to simplify farm sales. GrownBy makes online farm sales easy and affordable; setting up your shop is free, and you only pay when you sell. Join over 900 farms who have already signed up for GrownBy, at grownby.com. For more on veg and flower market farming, subscribe to Growing for Market Magazine!

What a joy it is to sit down with Mandy Heard, owner of Lavender Glow and Maevora skincare. Mandy is a mom of 5 and a year ago was mostly booked while feeling exhausted all of the time. She was making money, but the kind of money she wanted. In today's episode, Mandy explains how she started making more money in her business (without adding client hours) and the MANY exciting updates she has. You can find Mandy here: https://www.lavenderglowco.com/ and here https://www.maevoraskin.com/Learn more about working with me 1:1 to Double Your Esthetician Business. Click here!The 5 Mental Blocks Costing You 5k/ Month Download for FREE here⁠.Follow me on Instagram: @esthetician.coach

How do you convince people to spend £400 on a suit… and then wait up to eight weeks for it?That is exactly what Sam and Julian, the founders of Batch LDN, have managed to do.In this episode of Building The Brand, they share how two founders with no fashion background built one of the most interesting menswear brands in the UK by doing almost everything differently.Batch LDN is not a traditional fashion brand. They do not hold huge amounts of stock. They do not rely on fast fashion cycles. They do not lead with endless paid ads. Instead, they batch customer orders together, make every item to order in London using premium Italian fabrics, and have built a brand around quality, community, retail experience and smart casual menswear that actually fits modern life.But this conversation is not just about suits.Sam and Julian talk openly about why industry naivety became an advantage, why sustainability alone was not enough to drive sales, how a real-life robbery became one of their most successful marketing moments, why having the right co-founder changes everything, and why they chose to build through physical retail first when most fashion brands start online.They also break down how Batch LDN has attracted celebrities, sports teams and investors, why Romesh Ranganathan became involved in the brand, how they became the official menswear supplier to Burnley Football Club, and what comes next as they look to expand the product range, grow online and take Batch international.SHOP @ Batch LDN CONNECT WITH OUR BUILDING THE BRAND COMMUNITY▪️ How Batch LDN created a made-to-order casual suit brand▪️ How batching orders helps reduce waste, stock risk and cost ▪️ Why premium Italian fabrics and London manufacturing became core to the brand ▪️ Why Sam and Julian's lack of fashion experience became a superpower ▪️ How sustainability shaped the business internally but failed as the lead marketing message▪️ How a robbery at their store became a viral marketing campaign ▪️ Why the “See It. Say It. Suited.” campaign put Batch on the map ▪️ The importance of having the right co-founder in a startup ▪️ Why physical retail became Batch LDN's strongest sales channel ▪️ Why the founders hired a creator and doubled down on storytelling instead of paid ads ▪️ How celebrities including Romesh Ranganathan, Ashley Walters, Simon Pegg, Ant and Dec, Josh Denzel and others have worn the brand  Key Moments:0:00 — Intro03:33 — How Batch LDN's made-to-order fashion model works06:42 — How Sam and Julian started Batch LDN with no fashionexperience08:03 — The fashion waste problem behind the made-to-order model 12:00 — Why sustainability alone does not sell fashion15:32 — How startup experience helped Batch challenge the fashion industry17:41 — PAUSE POINT: Industry naivety can be a competitive advantage19:34 — The Batch LDN robbery story23:18 — Why the co-founder relationship matters in startup life26:36 — Why Sam chose Julian as his Batch LDN co-founder30:34 — PAUSE POINT: The right co-founder helps carry the weight32:58 — Building the Batch Members Club and fashion community35:20 — How the Covent Garden flagship store became a retail and events space36:54 — Why 80% of Batch LDN revenue comes through physical retail39:20 — Replicating the in-store fitting experience online40:58 — PAUSE POINT: Do not blindly follow the direct-to-consumer startup playbook43:35 — Why Batch LDN hired an in-house content creator46:59 — Doubling revenue without paid social advertising48:55 — Celebrities, social proof and Batch LDN suits in the wild52:17 — Why Romesh Ranganathan invested in Batch LDN53:59 — Taking Batch LDN to America and testing international growth54:30 — Becoming Burnley Football Club's official menswear supplier56:00 — Why sports teams and smart casual menswear are a major opportunity58:29 — New Batch LDN products: corduroy suits, cropped jackets and wider-leg trousers1:00:20 — The five-year vision for Batch LDN

Download your free personalized $100M scaling roadmap in under 30 seconds: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap?el=yt-alex-486r&htrafficsource=youtubeBigger businesses demand bigger tradeoffs, but most business owners just don't want to pay them. In this episode, Alex coaches six business owners through the real bottlenecks stopping them from scaling. He breaks down why inbound and outbound sales teams should never mix, why premium businesses require premium talent, and why the fastest way to grow is often killing the thing that made you successful in the first place.In this episode00:00 The real cost of scaling from $6M to $100M07:14 Raising prices to fund staffing needs10:46 Outreaches to get more “whale” HVAC partners12:52 Building the dream team to handle high-end clients18:18 Lead generation strategies for a roofing company26:41 Doubling down on networking to generate more leads27:55 Calculating the opportunity cost of exiting a businessMore Value:Join The Live Scaling Workshop In Las Vegas: https://www.acquisition.com/o-vegasDownload your free personalized $100M scaling roadmap in under 30 seconds: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap?el=yt-alex-486r&htrafficsource=youtubeDiscover The Easiest Business I Can Help You Start (Free Trial): https://www.skool.com/hormoziFree Books and Video Courses: https://www.acquisition.com/trainingGet the $100M Book Bundle: https://shop.acquisition.com/pages/100m-book-bundleFollow Alex Hormozi's Socials:⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Acquisition ⁠DISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.

See what the team at The Successful Bookkeeper has on right now → Natalia Zacharin had no bookkeeping background, no clients, and no safety net when she started Zacharin Consulting in January 2019. She was 49, a single mom, and her invoicing clerk job was being phased out. In part one of this two-part conversation, Natalia lays out exactly how she went from that starting point to building a firm that now employs 16 people, targets $4 million in revenue, and landed at number 802 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list. Chapters [00:00] Cold open: asking the right questions [00:52] Introducing Natalia Zacharin [03:00] From invoicing clerk to business owner [07:00] Where the firm stands today [10:00] First client via LinkedIn [13:00] Self-teaching bookkeeping on YouTube [16:30] Hiring a CPA manager — lessons learned [19:00] Building the pipeline: 4 clients to 12 [23:00] Doubling down and working 7 days a week [26:00] COVID, the PPP pivot, and early burnout Starting From Zero — And Meaning It Natalia's entry into bookkeeping wasn't a career pivot she planned. Her fiancé suggested it over coffee when she couldn't find another job. She enrolled in an online course, started messaging business owners on LinkedIn in January 2019, and landed her first client on January 29th of that year — a landscaping company owner in California who is still a client today. Her prior experience as an invoicing clerk in Microsoft Dynamics and NetSuite gave her attention to detail, but she had never opened QuickBooks. YouTube as a Training Program When Natalia got into her first client's books, she found the revenue hadn't been recorded — showing a negative $2 million on the P&L. Rather than walking away, she cleaned it up herself using YouTube, watching videos second by second and refreshing the balance sheet after every change to see what happened. "That was how I learned," she says. "I taught myself how to read financials, not how to do just data entry." It was slow, it was self-directed, and it worked. The Formula for Getting Clients Early On Natalia built her first pipeline through two channels: LinkedIn outreach and a local women's business group. Her LinkedIn approach was simple — start genuine conversations, never lead with a pitch, and ask questions. "No one likes it when you just come out with a full three paragraphs of what you do. No one cares." At in-person events, she set a clear intention before walking in: she was there to get a client, not just to have lunch. By August 2019 she had 4 clients and quit her day job. By November she had 12 — enough to cover her bills. Doubling Down on What Works After quitting her job, Natalia worked 12 to 14 hours a day, seven days a week, iterating constantly on what was generating new business. Her core principle: if something moves the needle, do more of it faster. She avoided prescriptive networking formats like BNI in favour of methods she could control and test. "Selling is psychological, it's not intuitive," she says. "I just didn't give up. I didn't feel like I had other options, so I just kept going." COVID, the PPP, and a Hard Lesson About Burnout In January 2020, Natalia called her mother — who had been helping her financially — to say she no longer needed the support. Three months later, COVID hit and her clients' revenues collapsed. She pivoted immediately to helping clients apply for PPP and EIDL loans, achieving near-perfect approval and forgiveness rates. But by August 2020, working alone under enormous pressure, she stopped exercising and started running out of energy. Part two of this series picks up there — with hard-won lessons on burnout, pricing, and scaling a team. Links Mentioned Zacharin Consulting: zacharinconsulting.com Pure Bookkeeping: purebookkeeping.com The Successful Bookkeeper: thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com About the Guest Natalia Zacharin is the Founder and Principal of Zacharin Consulting, a full-service accounting firm based in Maryland that offers bookkeeping, accounting, and fractional CFO services. She started the firm in 2019 with no formal bookkeeping training and grew it to a 16-person team tracking over $3 million in annual revenue. In 2025, Zacharin Consulting was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the United States, ranking number 802. About the hostMichael PalmerMichael Palmer is the host of The Successful Bookkeeper podcast and co-founder of Pure Bookkeeping and The Successful Bookkeeper. He started this work because of his father — a brilliant electrical contractor who worked twice as hard as he should have had to, because nobody on the financial side was in his corner. That gap is what The Successful Bookkeeper exists to close. His view: bookkeepers are the most undervalued force in small business — and every bookkeeper who builds a real business changes two families: theirs, and their clients'.

How do you scale a financial advisory firm to 40+ staff and $630M AUM in just a few years without breaking your hiring, culture, or client experience? In this episode, you'll hear about the hiring and marketing strategies fueling this kind of growth and how being open about a firm's values can lead to greater retention of both clients and team members.  Joe Schmitz Jr. is the founder of Peak Retirement Planning, a hybrid advisory firm based in Columbus, Ohio, that oversees $630 million in assets under management for approximately 1,000 client households. He joins the show today to share how he built a high-performance hiring engine that attracted over 5,000 applicants in a single year and turned them into a values-aligned, growth-focused team. He also talks about how his firm uses a structured, tech-enabled hiring process to identify the right people, why recruiting straight from colleges has been a competitive advantage, and how engaging in multiple synergistic marketing tactics has led to the strong flow of prospects his firm receives.  For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/488  

In this episode, we're breaking down why having the most expensive product in your market gives you the best chance at building a real business. From the placebo effect to premium branding strategy, this is the case for raising your prices instead of cutting them. Get on the waiting list at https://capitalism.com/bootcamp Timestamps (0:00) Why premium pricing strategy wins in e-commerce (1:00) The counterintuitive thesis (2:00) The placebo effect in Parkinson's treatment and consumer (3:00) How higher prices increase customer expectations and satisfaction (4:00) Margin protects your presence as a business owner (5:00) Building better systems and customer experience with profitability (7:00) Why luxury dealerships deliver better experiences than used (8:00) The math of discounting premium vs cheap products (9:00) Using aggressive discounts on premium products to acquire (11:00) Why premium discounts feel like events, not gimmicks (12:00) Margin funds the marketing that actually grows your (13:00) Why e-commerce entrepreneurs use price instead of marketing (14:00) Combining discounts and advertising for competitive advantage (15:00) AG One case study (18:00) What premium branding actually means (19:00) Kill Switch sleep supplement (21:00) Doubling your price requires upgrading your entire brand (23:00) Premium pricing as a forcing function for better (25:00) Pricing resistance is a self-worth issue (26:00) How to market premium products (27:00) Real marketing compares your product to inaction, not (29:00) Switch Supplements example (30:00) Connecting product benefits to customer life outcomes (32:00) The premium marketing funnel (35:00) Building premium brands on Amazon and TikTok Shop (36:00) Email relationships drive conversion more than sales pages (38:00) Final wrap

Guest host Mark Rosinski, CFP®, CPA, RICP®, from Dunes Financial does a "hot topics" episode where he talks about:US Government obligation interest and what to look for on your consolidated 1099 to make sure you properly reflect the state income tax treatment on your tax return ( 9:06 )Understanding and tracking after-tax "basis" in inherited IRAs ( 20:14 )Required Minimum Distribution ("RMD") aggregation rules ( 25:03 )Potentially doubling up contributions to governmental 457 employer retirement plans, and other unique aspects of 457 plans ( 33:27 )Different approaches for investing money during the period where income from working has stopped but Social Security has not yet been started. Options include total return, bond ladders, bucket strategies, and hybrid approaches ( 46:35 )To send Andy questions to be addressed on future Q&A episodes, email andy@andypanko.comLinks in this episode:Mark's company's website - https://www.dunesfinancial.com/Mark's first time on the Retirement Planning Education podcast - #146 – Retirement planner chat, with Mark Rosinski from Dunes FinancialMark's second time on the Retirement Planning Education podcast - #165 - "Hot topics" edition...Andy and Mark Rosinski talk about different withdrawal strategies, rule of 55 distributions, allocating the stock portion of a portfolio and MORE!Andy's YouTube video - IRA after-tax "basis," the pro rata rule and Form 8606Tenon Financial monthly newsletter/blog - Retirement Planning InsightsFacebook group - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Taxes in Retirement)YouTube channel - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Retirement Planning Demystified)Retirement Planning Education website - www.RetirementPlanningEducation.com

Are you spending more on traffic than you're actually making and calling that “growth”? Business owners often chase scale, obsess over ROAS, and completely miss the bigger picture. Most of them don't have a traffic problem but a strategy problem. And if you don't fix it, you're just working for Meta, Google, or whoever owns your traffic source.Today, we revisit a conversation we had with Kasim Aslam. He breaks down a hard truth about scaling: diminishing returns are still returns, but most businesses quit too early. We explain why entrepreneurs stop at the peak of performance instead of riding the full curve, how margin obsession kills growth, and why doubling down on what's already working beats chasing every new platform or tactic. We get into what's actually happening with AI, automation, and why “scalable” might be the most dangerous word in your business right now. We also unpack what really drives sustainable business growth and why the future belongs to those willing to do what doesn't scale.In This Episode:- Why traffic sometimes costs more than profit- Doubling down on what works- Riding the bell curve of ad performance- Margin vs net profit- Incalculable business advantages- The flip-and-exit mentality- How AI is killing easy business modelsMentioned in the Episode:Apply to Work With Tier 11's Marketing Experts: https://www.tiereleven.com/apply Previous episodes on the law of inverse profitability: https://perpetualtraffic.com/?s=inverse+profitability Listen to This Episode on Your Favorite Podcast Channel:Follow and listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perpetual-traffic/id1022441491 Follow and listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/59lhtIWHw1XXsRmT5HBAuK Subscribe and watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@perpetual_traffic?sub_confirmation=1We Appreciate Your Support!Visit our website: https://perpetualtraffic.com/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/perpetualtraf Connect with Kasim Aslam:Website: https://kasimaslam.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasimaslam Connect with Ralph Burns: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphburns Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ralphhburns/ Hire Tier11 - https://www.tiereleven.com/apply-now Mentioned in this episode:https://perpetualtraffic.com/advertise-with-us/Apply for an ad spot on Perpetual Traffic for Q1 or Q2. Visit www.perpetualtraffic.com today to secure your spot!We're opening up sponsorship spots for Q1 and Q2! Apply now by visiting www.perpetualtraffic.com https://perpetualtraffic.com/advertise-with-us/

There's a persistent claim that indexed universal life insurance is doomed to fail because rising costs of insurance will eventually eat the policy alive. The story usually goes something like this: someone bought a universal life policy decades ago, paid faithfully, and one day got a notice that the policy was about to lapse unless they wrote a big check. That story has a grain of truth behind it, but the magnitude of the claim is wildly overstated. The original problem traces back to universal life policies sold in the 1980s as cheap alternatives to whole life. Those sales relied on interest rate assumptions above 8 percent that never materialized, which meant the premiums being paid were never enough to keep the policies functioning long term. The question worth asking today is different. If you set out to deliberately design an indexed universal life policy badly — to actually make it collapse — how badly would you have to screw it up? To find out, we ran the test. Starting with a properly structured policy on a 35-year-old male, $30,000 annual premium, and the minimum non-MEC death benefit of about $637,000, we then doubled, tripled, quadrupled, and kept going to see when the policy would actually fail. Doubling the death benefit didn't break it. Tripling didn't break it. Quadrupling didn't break it. Even five times the appropriate death benefit kept the policy alive through age 121. It took six times the correct death benefit — a $3.8 million death benefit on a premium meant to support $637,000 — before the policy finally collapsed in the client's early 90s. The lesson is straightforward: when an IUL fails, the product isn't the problem. The design is. And a properly designed policy carries lifetime fees averaging around 0.2 to 0.25 percent of cash value, which is a remarkable deal for managed money. _______________________________________________________ If you're holding an IUL illustration and want to know whether it's structured correctly — or if you're trying to figure out whether what you already own is built to last — schedule a call or send us a message and we'll take a look at it with you.

Doubling your net worth isn't about making more money, it's about what you do with the money you already have. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to rapidly grow your net worth, the biggest mistake business owners make when it comes to money, and the toxic thoughts that are quietly eroding your wealth. We dive into the identity shift required to actually build wealth, the quick wins that can put cash back into your pocket immediately, and how to stop leaking money so you can scale your net worth faster than ever. Tune in to learn The one thing most business owners focus on — and why it's the exact wrong thing for building wealth Why revenue does NOT equal profit (and why more income doesn't automatically grow your net worth) Why investing needs to feel urgent and how waiting is quietly costing you thousands How to stop the “bleed” in your cash flow and immediately free up more money to invest The toxic thought that keeps women stuck and what to shift into instead to build wealth faster

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5. Russia's Economic Bonus from Iran Conflict. Guest: Michael Bernstam. Michael Bernstam explains how skyrocketing oil prices have rescued Russia's economy, doubling weekly revenues. While Europefaces severe diesel shortages and high costs, Moscow benefits from increased prices and reduced discounts to Asian buyers.,, (5)1880 SERFDOM