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#349 What if the only thing standing between you and five-figure months is a better email strategy? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're joined by John Ainsworth, an expert in helping course creators skyrocket their revenue through strategic sales funnels. John shares the simple, repeatable system he uses to help clients go from $3K months to $50K and beyond — without creating more content or changing their offers. We break down exactly how to grow your email list, what to send (and when), and how to structure mini-launches each month that build trust and drive sales. Learn how to turn your audience into eager buyers using effective lead magnets, high-converting email sequences, and simple optimization tactics that make a big impact. If you're sitting on a gold mine of untapped potential, this episode is your blueprint to finally cashing in! What we discuss with John: + Why most course creators undercharge + The 3-part sales funnel formula + High-converting lead magnet ideas + Doubling opt-ins without more traffic + How often to run email promotions + Writing nurture + promo email sequences + Common mistakes in email marketing + How order bumps increase revenue + Why urgency and scarcity still work + Turning content into consistent sales Thank you, John! Check out Data-Driven Marketing at DataDrivenMarketing.co. Get the free Data-Driven Marketing resources. Listen to the Art of Selling Online Courses podcast. Follow John on YouTube. Watch the video podcast of this episode! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask Me Your SEO Questions!Today's episode is a very real case study of a client of mine here in Australia! Learn the exact steps I'm taking to grow this small business' SEO and organic traffic! Grow your business with SEO by using the exact strategy I use with multimillion dollar companies: The Complete Beginner's SEO Course Is Here Enroll Here!Head to www.theplansuccess.com where you can get started on your SEO journey for free with some great free resources like the beginner's small business starter guide!And if you're not already, follow me over on Instagram for easy SEO tips!Website: theplansuccess.comInstagram - @theplansuccess

The next 30 days are going to be a battleground for your financial future. But you're not fighting against something - you're fighting for something. You're fighting to become the version of yourself that commands twice the income you're making right now.   The moment you finish this activation, the clock starts ticking. 30 days. That's your timeline. Not because I said so, but because the moment you make the decision that it's possible, your brain begins creating the neurochemistry of that new reality. So get ready. We're not playing small here. We're not aiming for incremental improvements. We're doubling down on who you really are, what you're really worth, and the income that reflects that truth. The version of you who has doubled their income is waiting at the end of these next 30 days, and we're going to go get them right now. 

In this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin sits down with Carl DiBene, the Director of Training at CertainPath, to uncover game-changing strategies for running a profitable home services business. With decades of experience—including managing $500M in sales at one time—Carl shares hard-earned lessons and proven tactics to help contractors succeed. 

Topics and discussions for this weeks episode include: Weekly recaps/ Hassan Phils show recap/ Biracial politics (3:35)#DearRelentless (43:50)Ja Morant suspended for gun fingers? (1:19:20)We need to make podcasting fun again/ Doubling down/ Kobe is not top 3?(1:27:50)Billboard changes charting rules/ Nav first week sales/ What is a 'sold out show (1:49:10)Reconciling your partner's past as a SW/ Women asking men out (1:54:45)Are Black men afraid of being victims? (2:32:45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a big weekend for chips being activated with plenty pushing the button on Assistant Managers and Wildcards ahead of back-to-back Double Gameweeks. However the top five most captained players all blanked

This week's episode of the Quantum Revenue Expansion Podcast might just blow your mind—it's called What AI Wants You To Know About Doubling Your Business! and YES, it's as juicy as it sounds. I've been in deep conversation with AI (seriously), and what it revealed? Game-changing. I'm sharing the top 5 insights straight from AI about how to grow your business faster, easier, and with way more alignment. You'll hear how AI acts as a mirror for your subconscious beliefs (whoa), how to train it on YOUR frequency so it sounds just like you (hello, energetic duplication!), and how your business has its own consciousness that AI can help you talk to (cue the goosebumps). Plus, we're talking about collapsing timelines and shifting out of hustle mode so you can finally receive more by doing less. And the biggest one? AI isn't replacing you—it's empowering you. So, if you're ready to play bigger and leap into your next level, join me live on April 24th for our Double Your Monthly Revenue NOW Using AI workshop. It's totally free, super intimate (only 25 seats!), and packed with real-time strategy + creation using our favorite tools and prompts. Come geek out with me and let's co-create something magical together. Let's do this!Episode Highlights:Introduction 0:00AI Mirrors Your Mindset 6:56Train AI to Sound Like You 9:16Your Business Has a Voice 11:34AI isn't Replacing Jobs 20:08Resources Mentioned:Double Your Monthly Revenue Using AI – A free, live, hands-on course where you'll learn how to use AI to collapse time, create magnetic messaging, and grow your business faster with less effort. Join us April 24th! https://go.ursulainc.co/ai-revenue-smFollow:Ursula: @7figure_CEOwww.instagram.com/7figure_ceo/

Full article: Prognostic Implications of the Volume Doubling Time of the Solid Component in Lung Adenocarcinomas Manifesting as Part-Solid Lesions on Chest CT Aisha Alam, DO, discusses the AJR article by Ahn et al. exploring the importance of the volume doubling time of the solid component in lung cancers appearing as part-solid nodules.

Is your business ready for an AI teammate who works faster, costs less, and never takes a sick day?This week, the AI landscape didn't just evolve—it exploded. From Harvard-backed research showing AI-powered individuals outperform entire teams, to OpenAI's shockingly good new image generator, the future of business just took another quantum leap.AI isn't just an assistant anymore—it's becoming the MVP. And the pace? AI capabilities are now doubling every 3–7 months. If you're a business leader and you're not keeping up, you're already behind.In this tightly-packed, high-signal episode as I break down the most critical AI developments business leaders need to know—from real research, new capabilities, to the societal shifts no one's prepared for.In this AI news, you'll discover:How a solo employee using AI can outperform a 2-person teamWhy 37% productivity gains might be just the beginningAI's doubling speed — and what that means for your job, team, or companyGPT-4o's jaw-dropping new image generation capabilities (and what it kills off)Why Canva, Photoshop, and even designers should be paying attentionBill Gates' prediction: AI doctors & tutors as common as smartphonesThe hidden emotional risks of using AI and how it's impacting users' mental healthThe rise of humanoid robots that lift 65 lbs, cook eggs, and might be your next warehouse crewLatest copyright battles (and contradictory rulings) shaking up AI lawDeep dives into Claude 3, Gemini 2.5, DeepSeek, and what benchmarks actually matterWhy you'll soon have voice agents handling customer service, sales—and sounding eerily human Registration is now open for the Spring 2025 AI Business Transformation Course, designed to help leaders like you implement AI company-wide with confidence.

On this episode of "Real Talk", the Ring Gang crew previews Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan 2

The first Ishara open  House Challenge .Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.Odd Happenings{8:58 am, Wednesday, Sept. 3rd ~ 5 Days to go; the Final Salvo ~ at this time}I had deposited my Mother in the place I felt was safest for her   with OT (Oyuun T m rbaatar) at the Kazakhstan's UN mission. Her being my family was what mattered to them most. I picked her up on my way to work, which made my entrance into the lobby all that much more cataclysmic.I was traveling light with only Wiesława Živa providing me with security. Chaz, Pamela and Juanita were catching up with their sleep, with a promise of taking me out for a late lunch. That was really them telling me to not leave JIKIT until they came for me around 2:00 pm.So anyway, me, Mom and Wiesława walked into the ground floor of the Mil Ma Towers to find eleven people waiting on us. We were in downtown Manhattan in a part of town the NYPD paid particular attention to. What could go wrong, right? Two of the people were Amazons from Havenstone. With them were two fine young men from the US 'don't make me kill you' Department. By this time in my life I was sure they had one   which no one talked about.Five of my expectant visitors were of the same mold as those who protected Hana for me. Not the Ghost Tigers   that would have put me at ease. Sure, they were a gang of assassin and in this circumstance; I would have preferred them. As it was, ten sets of highly-trained Illuminati operative eyes kept me, my party and the four guardians of JIKIT in their overlapping fields of vision.The last two, were doing an impromptu family reunion. They were Aunts 'X' and 'Y', and neither of them smelled like fish, or crab."Aunt Deidre," I tossed out there. "What brings you here today?"It looked like clobbering time! No. Wait. Neither Mom, nor my aunts, were saying anything and they were normally so verbose."Sibeal.""Imogen.""Sibeal, you are looking surprisingly well for a dead woman," the other one said."Deidre, you are looking surprisingly alive for someone who deserves to be dead," Mom bantered back."How long have you known about this?" Imogen's eyes flickered my way."Not long, a while, more than a day, ah, take your pick," I mumbled. I decided to turn that frown aka 'my gut wrenching terror that my Mother was about to die' upside down aka ramped up my sexy, 'glad to see you in a totally incestuous way'."So, what brings you here today and why aren't you waiting upstairs with the rest of my band of cutthroats, malcontents and ne'er do-wells? Oh, and I'm happy to see both of you." Karma was about to bitch-slap the shit out of me and it was so well deserved."I'm pregnant," Imogen studied my reaction. Yeah, I had banged her after Deidre, but before Baibre because I am a fucking reprehensible human being and sometimes, I feel I am utterly irredeemable."Great news," I exhaled. I so wanted to ask 'so, who is the father?' except that was too cruel, even for an O'Shea.No one stopped me from stepping up and hugging her. Everyone in the lobby had heard her loud and clear. Anyone who knew me, or even about me, knew she wasn't passing on the information because Imogen liked sharing good news. I kept my hands on her hips while I leaned my torso back until we could make eye contact."Does Granddad know?" It occurred to me in that second that Pamela was going to kick herself for missing this and the opportunity to kick me as well."I told him over the phone. His reaction was neutral," she responded."Whoa, girl? Boy? How are you doing? When are we going to sit down and figure out a name? Is there anything I can do for you?""Come home with me," she suggested."No," Mom snapped. "Next time he steps into your custody, we all know you won't let him get away." She meant the plane trip to Ireland."No, Mom," I countered. "I'm a grown man now and I make my own decisions. That being said   no, I'm not going home with you.""Not only am I still in love with the concept of my personal freedom, I have important work to do. People are counting on me.""We are counting on you too," Deidre stated. "In fact, that is the other reason we came here. We need you.""Why do I feel that has to do with something besides sex?""Can we talk to you in private?" Imogen requested. There were a thousand and one reasons to say 'no'. Things like 'common sense', bad behavior   they had murdered my homicidal uncle   and the fact they were as morally twisted as their creator. Oh   and they were hot and I hadn't been laid in forever."Sure. Let's go upstairs. You can have your people sweep the room to ensure our privacy then the four of us can sit down and have a family chat," I offered."We don't want her in the room," Deidre indicated Mom."We are a package deal," I denied her. "Like her, or not, she is as much family to me as you both are."They consented far too fast. Either I was falling into their masterful trap, or something horrible had happened. Neither options was palatable to me. The bodyguards departed, Wiesława last of all."What's gone wrong?" Mom preempted me. Her sisters glared."Father's body is not his own," Imogen told us. I was trying to figure out the relevance of that when Mom gasped."Oh fuck," she said in a small voice. "No serum?" Oh yeah, the refinement of those addictive pheromones Grandpa Cáel had gifted me with. Whatever flesh-form he currently inhabited wasn't one containing his genetic make-up meaning,"Oh shit," I mumbled. "What can I do?""Yes," Deidre replied to Mom."Let them die," Mom insisted (to me). Less I forget, she was raised by Grandpa Cáel too. Her being a loving mother to me didn't translate over to her being a humanitarian of any kind."The Hell you say," I jumped up and stared down at Mom. "You hate them. I don't. Letting them die makes me worse than him." Grandpa."So you will help us?" Deidre moved to the edge of her seat."Okay. This is the point where I threaten you into making some concessions, we argue then you eventually cave in because no matter how terrible your futures look, you aren't willing to give up on living. None of that is going to happen. What do you need from me?""Come back with us to Ireland so we can finish our experiments," Imogen joined me in standing. Unwilling to give her sister any physical advantage, Mom stood as well."No. That isn't even a believable lie," I scolded her. "You don't need to blackmail me into helping you. I'll do it gladly. That doesn't mean I'll let you trick me into doing something stupid. I do 'stupid' all the time. I'm accustomed to it and I know it when its ugly head rises up before me. Try again.""We could pick a neutral location," Deidre suggested."How about Havenstone?" They didn't look like that plan was even worthy of their consideration. "Imogen, inside you is growing a possible heir to House Ishara. An attack on you would be an attack on Ishara. Barring you betraying the Amazons, you would be perfectly safe.""Wonderful," Mom's sarcasm dripped off every word. "I'm going to be a grandmother to my nephew while my son is bringing a child into the world that can double as his cousin.""That sound pretty horrible, Mom. It is the truth, but it still sounds pretty terrible."While those words tumbled out of my mouth, I did a little soul back-searching. How in the fuck was   outside of the actual fucking   was Imogen pregnant? My existence was a freaking fluke of nature. A few words were bandied about the room while I was lost in deductive reasoning and turning hunches into assumptions and turning those into reasonable mystic hypotheses.I created the Mojo-Little Engine that thought it could. Specifically, the legacy of Vranus. Legions of little Vranusian sperm had been jumping hurdle after hurdle to keep the faith alive   that Vranus would meet his Ancestors with his mission accomplished. I was already half way there.Still, the legacy of Vranus and the hopes of Dot Ishara hadn't stopped in their struggle just because I had been born. They were still trying to restore the mortal descendants of a Dead House. They were also still spiritually pushing me on to fulfill his last command   to save the Arinniti sons.I was halfway there by returning the offspring of Bolu, Vranus' fellow guardian, back to the fold. It remained for me to round up the purpose of the whole mission in the first place. My semen weren't taking a chance that I could get gakked before that was accomplished. Having knocked up an augur despite the toxic soup she called blood should have been a dire warning to me, I'm an idiot.When the curse of Sarrat Irkalli clashed with the actions of Dot Ishara, Ishara had won. Sarrat Irkalli sought to deny Alal any children of his own. Dot was insisting the male line of Vranus Ishara continue on. The end result was Alal received his long-denied grandson, who just happened to also want him dead because of a feud that stretched back over two millennia.As an added insult, his grandson then knocked up one of Alal's genetically manipulated daughters, again giving him something he couldn't accomplish on his own   heirs   grand-sons and  daughters, most who would also want to kill him, being Amazons and members of the 9 Clans after all. Why? Cause Goddesses are bitches, that's why.That got me to wondering when would be the next time I was going to meet Ishara. I hadn't suffered severe head trauma in while and she was overdue for some snuggle time, witty banter and a fortune cookie. I'd try to be careful. It wouldn't do any good, but I had to try."Why are you crying?" Mom touched my arm."No reason," I lied."Why don't we make plans for tonight?" Deidre insinuated herself next to me. "We'd like to meet Hana. From what I understand, Father likes her.""No can-do," I sniffled. "I've got an orgy with 159 women at 8 o'clock, except there won't be any sex, or fun of any kind. Basically, I have to convince a roomful of women to not beat me up and take my stuff.""You don't have to go," Imogen had finished boxing me in   I had a chair behind me and Momma-clones all around."For the same reason I'm going to take care of our child, Imogen, I have to go to this meeting. People are counting on me to do the right thing without telling me what the right thing to do is.""That's unfair," Deidre empathized by stroking my chest."Not so. This is just another day in the life of a new hire at Havenstone Commercial Investments. Every day is like this and in five more days, the real fun beings." That wasn't entirely accurate. I had one good, stress-free week. It was when Carrig put me in a coma. That week I had done pretty well for myself.{9:28 am, Wednesday, Sept. 3rd ~ 5 Days to go}I trundled my latest 'Assistant-in-Charge of keeping the hopes of future Isharans alive' (I didn't want to call Aunt Imogen, or any other woman, my 'Baby-Mamma'), along with Mom and Deidre, for a meet-and-greet with Buffy. I had spelled out in no uncertain terms that Buffy was the power behind the Ishara Throne and thus making 'her' believe they were playing on the up-and-up was their best hope for easing relations between the O'Shea and the Amazon Host.After they left me (with the assurance we'd be getting back together for lunch, with Hana), I made three calls. I needed to make a formal request to Katrina (any Illuminati member(s) entering any Amazon facility was her purview) and another to Elsa (as a sign of respect) that Aunt Imogen and two unarmed bodyguards, max, needed to see our medicos about a delicate issue.The third call was to Buffy to enlighten her as to both the arrival of another one of my aunts (so we needed to get along peacefully with her) and that Aunt Imogen was carrying yet another potential heir to House Ishara. I suggested it would be a symbolic gesture if a member of House Ishara could hang around for the visit, as it might impress upon Imogen our House had a vested interest in keeping her alive."Another one?" Buffy sizzled. "And this one is your aunt?""It is a date then," I stumped her."You are going to take your pregnant aunt out on a date?" Buffy's sizzle meter was rapidly climbing to Krakatoa proportions."Nope. I'm setting up a date for us. You, me and a quiet location at 12:01 am Tuesday morning, my First. Later in the morning, I'll be heading out to wherever they have stored Felix so we can work on some cooperative strategy.""And if I say 'no'?" She was terribly grumpy."Ugh, I guess I'll go bar-crawling with Odette and Timothy, Gay and Lesbian bars only. That way I know I'll behave.""And if they say 'no'?" she was slightly less hostile."I'll know you threatened their lives, and then you and I will finally find out who is better on the mats. Trust me, it will not be an experience you will enjoy.""I don't know. I think I'd like that.""No. You start threatening the other people I love and you will not be happy; I guarantee that, Buffy."She realized I was both serious and angry. She had stepped out of bounds, the 'bounds' I had set up two hours earlier during our elevator ride."Is the meeting still on for the night?" she evaded my disappointment."Yes. Will you be there?""Of course," she grumped."Buffy, don't bother showing up if you can't separate 'us' as friends, 'us' as Wakko Ishara and my First, and you as my apprentice."Making me miserable in the first relationship doesn't help the latter two one bit. I try not to be an irresponsible asshole as House Head. More than anyone else, you know what I will sacrifice to be Ishara and one with my Isharans. I'll also step out and be plain ole 'Cáel Nyilas' when events permit.""But I am sick and tired of people not taking my desire to be foolish and care-free seriously. Being a dogmatic ass-hat isn't in me, but if you can't work with that, from here on out we are Wakko Ishara and Buffy Ishara and nothing more. I will still trust you as an Isharan, but not as a friend. Your choice.""Don't be such an asshole!" she snapped."Screw you!" I fired back. "I made a fucking effort to plan out some personal time with you, disguised as a joke; you knew it and you still decided to be a ball-buster. Like I need another fucking ball-buster right now, with all the other shit on my plate. You know better!" I was screaming. The people in JIKIT were working overtime at not staring at me."I'm under a ton of stress here too," she snarled. "I have to deal with the Council, keep our House growing and fulfill my obligations with Executive Services.""Do you want to quit? No longer by my 'apprentice'? Go back to working for Katrina full time?""Really?" she whispered."Of course the fuck not!" I shouted. "I didn't pick you for the job because of your sterling personality, or your bedroom excellence. I picked you because I had, and still have, utter faith in your ability to do whatever is necessary to overcome the landfill-sized colossal ill-fortune the Ancestors have dumped in our lap.""I'm just asking you to stop being a whiny, over-sensitive cunt and remember: it was the psychotic bitch who I chose for the top spot," I rumbled."I'm going to kick your ass," she seethed."Nice to know. We on for Monday night?"Pause."Yes," and she hung up. Two seconds later my phone rang again. "Buffy?" I answered. "And don't be late!" she menaced, then hung up again."So," Addison turned my way, "are you praying for World Peace to break out, or Nuclear War?""Hardy-har-har," I griped."Now that your personal drama is temporarily derailed, we have something for you to look at," Mehmet motioned for my attention. "Ever heard of Kōfuku no Kagaku?" I shook my head. "It translates over as 'Happy Science' and it is a cult-like organization in Japan.""Cool beans. Why do I have a sinking impression it is not a front for the Ninja?""That is what we want you to find out," Addison took over. "Of critical importance is the news conference their leader, Ryuho Okawa, gave earlier this afternoon/morning (~ 3:17 pm Tokyo time = 2:17 am East Coast time ~), especially a very relevant part of his interesting public announcement."He claims to be the Earthly manifestation of the Supreme Being. That is old news. Today he claimed that Temujin of the Khanate was the reincarnation of the original Genghis Khan and, with him, Ryuho, as the unifier of theological forces and therefore serving as spiritual advisor to Temujin, they would usher in a new period of Peace throughout Asia.""I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop," I exhaled."He also claims that Japan is in the midst of an epic struggle, both spiritually and in the physical sense. The 'ancient guardians' of Japanese purity, the 6 Ninja Families, are at war with the depth of all Evil, the Chinese Seven Pillars of Heaven by name, who are determined to drag all of Asia away from the Light and into the Darkness of pain, degradation and slavery."In fact I quote: 'Alone among the nations of the Earth, only the Japanese cultural identity can stand firm against this global menace. Only the Japanese can keep the torch of true Enlightenment aloft. Only the Japanese can guide the development of the Khanate into the Supreme Empire it is meant to be'.""I'm going to go out on a limb here and say this guy is pseudo-religious, a Japanese ultra-nationalist as well as anti 'all things Sino'," came out of my mouth."Correct.""None of the Secret Societies would do something so public. Temujin's background is a mystery, but no one in the Khanate is calling him a reincarnated spirit, and they know the truth," I continued."This guy is pretty nutty," Mehmet confirmed. "He also claims to channel Buddha, Mohammed, Christ and Confucius. His followers worship him as the Earthly manifestation of the 'Supreme Being' named El Cantare, which is yet another name for any number of ancient supreme deities. And he claims to consult with the 'spirit guardians' of national leaders and aids in their mystic defense, with the aid of the Five Sacred Sisters' Spirits."Clearly this man was insane. Unfortunately, insane didn't make someone wrong,"Ah Hell," I muttered.Mehmet and Addison perked up; after all, figuring out the bizarre was my position on the team."He probably is insane, and I can't blame him," I sighed. "He isn't El Cantare; he is in touch with the Weave.""I have a feeling this is 'not good'," Addison murmured. "How bad is it?""The Five Sacred Spirit Sisters are most likely the five augurs who died in order to save Temujin, which, in turn, allies the 9 Clans with the E&S and Amazons to 'save' Japan, though it is not 'saved' yet.""Technically, the Weave IS the Supreme Being. It's largely indifferent, yet capable of doing both good and ill in response to outside (aka mortal) stimuli. If you can observe the Weave, you might be able to see the most likely path destiny is taking as well as the key players screwing with that destiny."That would include the Gong Tau sorcerers and the ninjas use of their own brand of magic; and God only knows what other mystic tricks the others have been attempting.""How do we get them to stop?" Captain Delilah Faircloth muttered."Not that easy Delilah. Everyone in this room has intersected because of a magic experiment that happened before any of us were born (Mom).""The fight at Summer Camp was flipped on its head because I saw the ghost the 7 Pillars sent to scout the area. My freeing of one of those trapped and tortured souls led to the calamity at the Barbeque Pit. I didn't use magic. I countered it. Still, my actions were interfering with the Weave."All four people the augurs, those Five Sisters, told me about had been dead at some point in time, some for thousands of years. Ajax didn't kill anyone using magic. Neither has Saku, yet both of them are products of disruptions in the Weave. 'Me' being alive and breathing is yet another disruption, since I shouldn't exist because of another mystic curse from five thousand years ago."Being alive and killing people means I've killed people who shouldn't be dead. Do we need to go into all the millions that have died in the Khanate war? Which was a combination of a resurrected Temujin and the 7 Pillars hunger for World Domination, if we do nothing, the rippled of those other disruption will still carry on."Except for me, no one on this taskforce has used an iota of magic, yet we are all dedicated to combatting mystical forces," I related to the group. I wondered where Rikki (Martin) and Beatrice (Ya Konan) had gotten off to. Lady Yum-Yum being absent only made my 'Scooby' senses tingle more."You use magic?" Agent-86 tilted his head in curiosity."I talk to a Goddess on a semi-regular business. I see ghosts. I've been the conveyer of messages from dead people and I've killed an un-killable man. Do we need to go back over my kidnapping by the 7 Pillars? The memories of my undead Grandfather floating around in my head?""I'm not calling thunderbolts out of the sky and shooting fireballs out my ass, but what I am doing is magical, nonetheless.""So, what do we recommend to our allies and benefactors (i.e., our sovereign governments)?" Mehmet inquired."Hmm, we tell our governments this crackpot is a Prophet of Doom who could be turned into an asset," I rubbed my brow with all four fingers and a thumb. Rikki, Beatrice and Lady Worthington-Burke quietly entered the room. They were all highly pleased in a 'I just won the lottery' kind of way. I was curious, but had to carry on with my train of thought."Quietly start seeking out other mystic societies, preferably low-key, quiet types who avoid the limelight, and start looking into other forms of magical insight and, quite frankly, protection. If the Weave has let this happen, we can expect worse. Lastly, I'll ask my 'Brother' to meet with this guy and get a feel for his personality.""That will only increase the believability of his ramblings," Addison protested."The boat called 'Denial' has already sailed. The World is in crisis. People are going to look for non-conventional answers. It is better to get ahead of this and bring Ryuho Okawa on board as a 'consultant'. Don't give him the whole picture by any means. The guy is definitely a loose cannon. Even worse, he is also a loose cannon the Weave has touched.""Besides, the Seven Pillars are going to figure this out pretty quick, their Weave sensitivity, ya know, and either kidnap him to be their own spiritual seismic sensor, or kill him for being both a loose cannon and yet another person screwing with their 'best laid plans'. Keeping him alive has the added benefit of making the Seven Pillars expend resources trying to get at him. Japan needs every bit diversion they can get."Let's not forget to tell our Secret Society allies of our plans, lest they kill him too. His babblings aren't going to make the 9 Clans or the E&S happy with him. They both have an established habit of making perceived enemies dead. Let's keep him alive and utilize this opportunity.""I like this plan," Addison nodded. Mehmet was clearly on board as well. Agent-86 clearly was playing the best on-line mystic MMORPG ever! (And with the added bonus that his team's action had real-world consequences.) The three 'ladies' new to the room received an abbreviated version of our discussion and my 'suggestions'. They weren't really suggestions. Barring a few insanely criminal endeavors, JIKIT treated me like a true asset."Something else big?" Addison looked to her British counterpart (Yum-Yum)."The Japanese Diet has voted for a public referendum on a Constitutional Amendment to repeal/revise Article 96 of the Japanese Constitution.""Oh fuck," was echoed, either verbally or subliminally, by everyone in the room except for me, Delilah and Agent-86.'Cáel' knew Jack and Shit about the Japanese Constitution. Hell, I barely knew about the US one and I was a native. However, Alal did know it, and knew both what Article 96 was and what its amendment really meant. Good-old 96 was the rolling dark cloud across the political Great Plains that heralded a swarm of tornados. Clouds were clouds and their arrival could mean anything.Article 96 dictated how the Japanese Constitution could be amended. The current process was a 2/3rd vote in both the House of Councilors (the 'Upper House', roughly equivalent to our Senate) and the House of Representatives (the 'Lower' House) followed by a public referendum. The proposed amendment to Article 96 would transform the process to a mere majority vote in both Houses.Imagine the shit-storm which would be unleashed if the US Congress tried to pull that shit. The biggest political issue was that the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held 294 of the 475 seats in the lower house (a clear majority) and 115 of the 242 in the Upper House (7 seats short of a majority). If the amendment passed next month (October 14th to be precise), the LDP could pretty much do as they pleased.And what was the first thing they were going to do? They were going to put to rest another part of the Constitution, namely the far more globally important Article 9. And what was that?Real World Stuff: WarningsArticle 9:(1)Aspiring sincerely to an international peace based on justice and order, the Japanese people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes.(2)To accomplish the aim of the preceding paragraph, land, sea, and air forces, as well as other war potential, will never be maintained. The right of belligerency of the state will not be recognized.If Article 9 was repealed, the Japanese nation could exercise diplomacy by military means, aka declaring an offensive war against a foreign power. Currently Japan had a modest budget military budget of $48 Billion a year (Earth's 10th largest). It was modest when you considered it was a mere 1% of the Japanese GDP. Great Britain, France and South Korea's smaller economies all functioned nicely with double that percentage for their military budget.Regionally, every other nation was increasing their military expenditures, except Japan's protector, the US and (perhaps) North Korea, who's spending on anything was a closely guarded state secret. Right now, China and the Khanate's military expenditures were running roughly even at $180 billion each, but this was an arm's race the PRC would eventually win, they had too great an advantage in the size of their workforce and a far larger industrial base.The truth was, if the PRC couldn't win this race fast, she was facing a long, grinding war reminiscent of the Communists' Long Rise to Power that wrecked their country a century ago. The monetary dynamic was shifting badly against them because the Khanate wasn't alone.India, Taiwan and Vietnam were also ramping up their war spending to a combined tune of $34 billion and now allied with the Khanate, equating to an additional $90 billion the PRC had to overcome. South Korea was already adding $8 billion to their military and Russia was taxing the fuck out of Manchuria to both pay for their 'Peaceful Intervention' and to increase the 'Readiness' of their other forces.All of this military spending was bad for both the regional and global economies (unless you were Israel who was turning out hardware 24/7/365 for the Khanate and Indian war machines). So at this point, Japan doing 'nothing' was possibly more disastrous than doing 'something' else.They were already spending $50 fucking billion on glorified policemen while the future of East Asia was being decided without them. Doubling the military budget would place a huge burden on the largely pacifistic population. It would also put Japan in the position of deciding the Fate of Nations.With the repeal of Article 9, Japan could utilize 'proactive means' to keep the naval supply routes to China open, not even the Indian's had the naval presence to confront the Japanese. Such a policy was a nice, friendly gesture to the Asian Colossus, who wasn't likely to show a shred of appreciation for their efforts.No, China had spent the last 60 years stoking the hatred of the Land of the Rising Sun among their people. (Many Japanese forgot current Chinese hatred was based on the Japanese butchering their way across China for nearly a decade between 1937 to 1945).(The Cornerstone) There was a truism which had guided American, Chinese, Japanese and Russian political thought for 150 years: 'There could only be one supreme power in East Asia and the Eastern Pacific'. Japan had followed the logical expression of that paradigm by invading Taiwan (1895), Korea (1910), beating up on Imperial Russia (1904), taking Manchuria (1931) and going to war with China (1937) while that country was trapped in a bloody civil war.To stop the Empire of Japan's rise, the US had attempted to cripple the Japanese economy before the Empire could harvest their just-acquired Asian natural resources. In response, Japan had thrown its soldiers and sailors into a futile effort against the British Empire, the United States and China and lost.With Imperial Japan crushed and the Soviet Union preoccupied in Europe, China had risen. The irresistible force of China's rapidly increasing population, natural resources exploitation and extensive land mass took hold. Japan couldn't compete in a 'fair' fight. Since 1945, the Japanese government had lived with the fear of aggression from Russia and/or China aimed their way.The US felt the same way, or they had. The fear produced by the broad acceptance of 'Only-One-Shall-Rule-Asia' had led to the Korean War, the half-century cease-fire along the Demilitarized Zone in Korea and the Vietnamese Civil War. The Communists in China and Russia had feuded until the Soviet Union collapsed under its own economic inadequacies.A reborn Russia, even with the ultra-nationalist Putin at the helm, couldn't stop China's growing domination. Asia was China's for the taking, until the Khanate rose up like some desert mirage in the Western Steppe, one that turned into the Mother of All Storms. So now, miraculously, the dominion of Asia was up for grabs once more.Japan could not overcome China; that was a given. The Dragon had more people, more resources and an almost three-fold larger economy. Given a decade, the PRC would grind the Khanate down. Once more it was the tyranny of numbers. Even India, Taiwan and Vietnam could only slow down the inevitable.India's subpar economic output marginalized the power of their citizenry. Taiwan had the proportional economy, but not nearly enough people. Vietnam had neither and had always had a rough time defending themselves, much less been successful confronting powers beyond her homeland. Putin's Mother Russia had a host of other problems, internal and external, so she had already contributed as much as Putin dared.Until Thursday morning, Tokyo Time, the undeniable Destiny of Asia remained in the hands of those men in Beijing. The dominoes were falling in a way those rulers had not foreseen and now fumed over. But on Wednesday night, there was no industrial power (with the population to back it up) which could threaten the People's Republic of China.Europe and the US wouldn't intervene. Much like the leadership in Japan, the Communist Chinese Politburo believed Putin had wagered as much as dared. No other nation on Earth mattered. Japan? That was laughable. Their Constitution bound the hands off their military behind their backs with a pledge of eternal pacifism.The Chinese weren't blind to the 250,000 men and women of the Japanese Self Defense Force. Without the political will, those troops might have well have been in Brazil. A hostile Brazil was actually a greater worry because Brazil was the powerhouse of South America, a G-8 economy and hungered for a Permanent Seat on the UN Security Council. The PRC was dedicated to denying their desire as it would have diluted the PRC's burgeoning diplomatic power.Japan? Ha.Thursday morning, in what was essentially an undetected (by anyone except the Ninja and JIKIT) coup d' tat, pacifism was sacrificed on the Altar of Nationalism. Article 96's demise was pre-ordained. A poll taken on July 1st, 42% of Japanese felt positively about the repeal of Article 96 while 46% opposed it.The same agency took a new poll on August 28th. The economic-political situation of Japan was going through a titanic tidal shift. If Buddhism moved you toward devout pacifist, the Khanate had liberated Tibet and was clearly withdrawing as the UN troops' boots hit the ground.If you were a Nationalist of any kind, you were seeing a whole lot more people at your rallies, accessing your websites and signing up to join your formerly fringe parties. If you were a Socialist, you were scared. Why? The PRC was in the process of nationalizing all of Japan's (and South Korea's and Taiwan's) business interests in China, for the 'Duration of the Emergency', or so they said.That meant plenty of Japanese workers were losing their jobs and looking to blame someone. You couldn't blame the centrist LDP. The LDP had been working alongside the Japanese Communist Party for months. They had done nothing wrong and had worked tirelessly for a peaceful diplomatic solution. It was their 'comrades' in China, their Marxist confederates, who were costing the hard-working Japanese workers their jobs.If you were in the Establishment, all of the above worried the crap out of you. Japan's economy had been limping along at barely-positive growth for a decade. Your aging population needed more and more from their public services and, worst of all, you had nothing in your political and economic tool box to escape the obvious oncoming national catastrophe.The possibility of a Global Recession loomed on the horizon, if they were lucky. Highly respected economists in Japan and elsewhere were examining all the key indicators over the past three months and were suggesting hording as a viable policy for middle class households to consider. If you were in the Developing World, worse was heading your way.The word being bandied about on those esteemed academic internet websites wasn't 'recession', it was depression. Global prosperity thrived on nations investing in both their own economy and the economies of other nations. The governments representing a third of the World's population were not investing in their economies.Unless you were a war profiteer, you could expect fewer consumer goods on the shelves; and what was there would cost more. Your income wasn't going up; your expenses were. If you were an Atheistic homeowner in the Western World with a secured 3.25% fixed rate home loan, you took up religion. The prime interest rate would be racing for the 20% mark and that was only if your economy was stable.If you lived in a country in the Developing World, your trade goods didn't compete with those created in the G-20. Your competition was with other Developing World businesses and the prize was the pocketbooks of those consumers in the G-20, which was a shrinking purse.It wasn't like you were being paid all that much to begin with; and now those once poor-paying, but at least plentiful, jobs were drying up. You needed your government to help you out. It wasn't like those governments could raise money by taxing the unemployed and under-employed. They didn't have money. And the rich in most of those same nations had a long and successful legacy of avoiding paying.Those growing economies had a few tried and tested 'solutions' for getting their countries through these rough stretches.The IMF? 'We are out to make 'positive' capital investments and your economic outlook doesn't look promising. We suggest 'austerity'.'The BRICS? Since India and China were basically in an undeclared state of war: 'we won't be loaning anyone anything for a while.'The BIS? 'As soon as the People' Bank of China, the Reserve Bank of India, the Central Bank of Ireland, the Bank of Israel and the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey get back to us about their sudden, serious lack of transparency, we'll call you back.'World Bank? Holy Shit! 'The world's going down the toilet, we will do what we can.'F Y I, I (as in Cáel) had been wrong. The 6 Elders of the Ninja families didn't talk to Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzō Awbee. They talked with another, far more immediately important man. So sue me (Cáel) for not knowing the inner workings of various world governments, and creatively interpreting events surrounding all those people I (Cáel) didn't. I'm a freaking Liberal Arts major with a fertile imagination, not a superspy, or even a competent Intelligence Analyst!}The Japanese government had appealed to the U.S., U.N., P.R.C., A.S.E.A.N., India; and (through back channels aka JIKIT) the Khanate for an end to this madness; all with typical results:The U.S.A: We are working on it (without letting them know what precisely they were working on)Japan: Well, do something fast. Our Government Bonds are about to be more useful as wallpaper.The U.N.: We are working on it (with their long-established tradition of not doing anything until the crisis had passed)Japan: You are preparing to pass a Resolution to move this matter from the First Committee to the Fourth Committee, gee, thanks guys. Will they be meeting sometime before Christmas?The PRC: We are too busy right now, so shut up, keep the trade lanes open, and was that your submarine we detected sneaking into our territorial waters?Japan: What? What do you mean you are 'too busy?' You are one of our biggest trading partners, your economy is going down the toilet, and, No! That was not our submarine in your territorial waters. That accusation is absurd.(Note from Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzō Awbee, to Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, head of the JMSDF {the de facto Japanese Navy}), The PRC has made this outrageous claim that one of our submarines has been sneaking around their territorial waters. There is no truth to that rumor, right?Kawano: Which time?Prime Minister: Oh My God! What have you people been doing and why is this the first time I'm hearing about it?Kawano: Sir, if you are just now getting around to asking us, you don't want to know.Prime Minister: What do you mean 'I don't want to know?' I'm the head of the damn government and, you are right. Fine. There is no way I'm going back to the Chinese Ambassador and apologizing for any this. Is there any way this can come back to screw us over?Kawano: With all these US and British submarines helping us out, not very likely, Prime Minister.Prime Minister: Oh, very good. You are correct, I don't want to know what you 'haven't' been doing. I am ordering you to destroy all transcripts and recordings of this conversation.Kawano: It has been my distinct honor not having this conversation with you, Prime Minister. Sayōnara.ASEAN, What do you expect us to do about this? Have you seen the unimpressive combined sizes of our members' air forces and navies? Did you see the smack-down the Khanate has inflicted on the PLAN's South China Sea Fleet?Besides, the PRC is claiming that the Khanate launched covert attacks against the Parcels and Spratly islands which originated from Indonesian and Filipino waters. We are investigating the issue. If you are asking us for help, you are truly screwed. Don't call us. We will call you.Japan, {muttering} Investigating the attacks that came from your territory, bullshit! You are covering your own asses, damn it!(Note from Prime Minister, Shinzō Awbee, to Shotaro Yachi, Japanese National Security Advisor), I've heard an ugly rumor that the Khanate has forces secreted in the Philippines and Indonesia. Do you happen to know anything about it?Yachi: Yes Sir. We had advance notice of the organization, composition and destination of those forces.Awbee (while muttering 'no one tells me anything anymore'): What the! Would you please tell me what is going on.Yachi: We have made critical steps toward future alliances which will guarantee Japanese security for decades to come.Awbee What does that mean, and since when have you been creating and implementing foreign policy? We have a Minister for that, in case you somehow over-looked him at the last cabinet meeting. Wait! Does he know about this too?Yachi: No Sir, Foreign Minister Kishida is currently unaware of the Kinkyū tokushu sakusen tasukufōsu (Emergency Special Operations Task Force). Admiral Katsutoshi knows the basics of our operational policy, since we need to borrow some of his assets from time to time. Director-General Kitada (of the Public Security Intelligence Agency) and key personnel from the Foreign Ministry's Intelligence & Analysis Service and Security Bureau make up the majority of the task force's operatives.Awbee: What have you been doing?Yachi: You don't want to know, Mr. Prime Minister. It would make things, awkward.Awbee: 'You don't want to know', of course, I don't. I'm only the elected head of this government. Why would I possibly want to know what acts of espionage and war my deputies are executing?Yachi: I am glad we are on the same page, Sir. Will there be anything else?Awbee: No, wait. Do you have any intelligence on what the Khanate is up to?Yachi: Yes Sir. Is there anything in particular you want to know?Analysis Services: Can you contact someone in their leadership willing to discuss regional affairs?Yachi: I can put you in touch with the Great Khan himself if necessary.AS: What!Yachi: Sir, I would hardly be acting in our nation's best interests if I couldn't divine the intentions of the key players on the stage. Shall I initiate the necessary communications to facilitate that level of clandestine diplomatic contact?AS: No. Yes. No, I need to think about this. Hmm, have you been conducting any domestic espionage missions?Yachi: You don't want me to answer that, Sir.Awbee: of course I don't, I'm only the damn Prime Minister. Shotaro, I'm still Prime Minister, aren't I?Yachi: Yes Sir. We have been working overtime to ensure that. We've foiled two enemy assassination attempts and one attempted kidnapping so far. We remain vigilant.AS: How come this is the first I'm hearing about it? Is the head of my security in on this conspiracy of yours too?Yachi: No Sir. These particular guardians wish to avoid notoriety at all costs.Awbee: Okay. Good to know. Ah, keep up the good work and destroy any trace of this conversation.Yachi: Way ahead of you, Sir. Have a good night.India, Yes, we are more than willing to work with you toward regional stability. Care to acknowledge the Khanate's legitimacy first? We'd really appreciate it. Sure, get back to us when you've done that. Until then, the South China Sea Awaits! Yes, we plan to keep what we've earned. Later now. We think there is going to be further instability in Southeast Asia.Japan, Ya think? It is your damn warships sailing around the freaking South China Sea enforcing your utterly un-secret alliance with the Khanate. Why are you doing this to us? What have we ever done to you?The Khanate, We are not out to damage your national interests. We apologize, but there is now way we will call off this war with the Communist Chinese. It is them, or us, to the death. We have already received and agreed to your request to allow all Japanese flagged ships safe transit through the South China Sea. We really wish to be your friends this time, to make up for those two invasion attempts seven hundred years ago.(Note from  Prime Minister to Self) Great. The only reasonable people who aren't out to kick me in the nuts are also the ones I can't acknowledge talking to. I've got to do something a

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Episode Overview In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with powerhouse agent and marketing maven Georgia Tusch to dive into navigating the current market climate, the power of storytelling in real estate, and how to thrive in uncertain times. Georgia shares her unfiltered perspective on leading through a challenging Canadian market, how she wins listings through world-class marketing, and what it really takes to build long-term success in real estate right now. Key Topics Covered Telling Stories That Sell How Georgia uses storytelling to shift buyer and seller mindsets in a fearful market. Using real estate narratives to create urgency and highlight rare opportunities. Leveraging emotion and relatability in marketing to move hesitant clients to action. Navigating a Tough Market with Confidence Why this market feels more like pre-pandemic conditions—and how to adapt. Strategies for staying confident and proactive despite slower sales and economic uncertainty. Understanding how tariffs and manufacturing disruptions are affecting buyer behavior. The Value of Being the Second (or Third) Agent Why Georgia prefers listings that have failed with other agents. How to position yourself as the expert who can fix what others couldn't. Using proven marketing and fresh energy to reposition stale listings. Mastering Buyer & Seller Qualification The key questions every agent should be asking upfront to avoid time wasters. How to strengthen the buyer process and eliminate surprise financing issues. Setting clear expectations from day one to reduce emotional volatility. Negotiation, Pricing, and Pre-Framing How to pre-frame pricing conversations to avoid painful reductions later. Understanding the importance of pricing psychology in today's market. Handling objections and commission questions by articulating real value. Strengthening Vendor & Referral Relationships Building mutually beneficial partnerships with lawyers, stagers, and trades. Creative ways to exchange value (e.g. staging reimbursements, vendor bartering). How a solid preferred vendor list builds trust and strengthens the client experience. Investing in Marketing, Not Cutting It Why consistent content is crucial in slower markets. How marketing momentum builds brand equity for the long term. The trap of cutting brand spend when things get tight—and why it backfires. Sharpening Systems and Knowing Your Numbers The importance of tracking your real cost per listing and cost per buyer. Doubling down on listing and buyer processes to maximize conversion. Using systems to create more consistent and predictable results—even in chaos. Resources Mentioned Georgia's Seller & Buyer Guides (includes her preferred vendor directory) Two-Hour Touch-Up Staging Strategy ChatGPT for crafting marketing stories EXP Downline Collaboration on Commercial Listings “30 Days to Luxury” Program by Jacob Weaver (referenced from prior episodes) “Don't be a vitamin—be a painkiller. Solve a real problem in the market.”  – John Kitchens   Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

A vacation is meant to be enjoyed, not stressed over. Here's what I was NOT doing to ‘get ready' for my spring break trip, because extreme measures aren't the answer! And while my body is not "perfect", it doesn't need to be "fixed". 1️⃣ Drastically slashing calories or cutting out entire food groups

Sam Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim are back in the studio for a long awaited portfolio breakdown, covering Sam's journey from property 19 to 30. They revisit how he built his portfolio from the ground up, the beginnings of Australian Property Scout, and the impact of COVID on the housing market (and the opportunities that presented themselves to those who were game). Sam and Jimmy dive into the nitty gritty behind each deal — how they fit into Sam's strategy, the risks, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way. Properties 19 to 30 — where Sam went all in, spending $4.5 million and securing a massive $5.8 million return. From using shark money to pushing the envelope with aggressive strategies, this episode unpacks the struggles, the growth, and the mindset shifts that took Sam to the next level. Don't miss this deep dive into one of Australia's most impressive property investment journeys! School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you're ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (01:45) Welcome (04:48) Recap: Properties 1-19 – The journey so far (09:15) 2019: Sam's toughest year yet (13:52) Covid's impact on the property market (18:36) Shark money explained – risk vs reward

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In this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin sits down with Josh Moran, Founder & CEO of VitalStorm, a premier digital marketing agency for the home services industry. If you've ever felt lost in the world of search marketing—wondering where your money is going and why your ads aren't converting—this episode is for you! Josh shares hard-earned insights from years of helping contractors maximize their digital presence, grow their revenue, and avoid costly marketing mistakes. Whether you're a small business owner just starting out or a multi-million-dollar contractor looking to refine your strategy, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways. What You'll Learn in This Episode:·        Demand Capture vs. Demand Creation – Why understanding this difference is the key to smarter marketing investments.·        SEO vs. PPC – Which strategy gives you the best ROI, and how should you balance both?·        The Hidden Costs of Switching Agencies – What contractors need to know before making a move.·        Why Digital Ads Fail – The biggest mistakes contractors make with paid search and how to fix them.·        How to Adjust Your Search Marketing as You Grow – When to expand, where to allocate budget, and how to scale up effectively.·        YouTube & TikTok for Contractors? – How video marketing fits into your digital strategy and what actually works.·        AI & The Future of Search Marketing – Will homeowners find plumbers through ChatGPT instead of Google? Josh explains what's coming next.·        Why CertainPath Members Have an Edge – How being part of CertainPath makes it easier to execute a winning marketing strategy. Josh also shares his unique journey from working in the trades to running a top-tier marketing firm—and why his deep understanding of the contractor mindset gives him an advantage in the digital space. Show NotesThe Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the CertainPath family.  CertainPath builds successful home service businesses—and has for 25 years.  We do it by providing contractors with a proven path to success, professional coaching, software solutions, and a member community of 1,100+ strong. Doubling your sales, with a 20% net profit, and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible.  Let us show you the way. With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information.  FOLLOW CERTAINPATH:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CertainPathLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/certainpathInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/certainpath/

In today's Wholesale Hotline (Astroflipping Edition) Jamil breaks down how he doubled a property's value with just a few hacks. Show notes -- in this episode we'll cover: How a 1958 sq. ft. single-family home was transformed from a 4-bed, 2-bath layout into an 8-bed, 8-bath co-living cash cow without expanding the footprint. The strategic use of existing plumbing to minimize renovation costs while maximizing rental income, turning common areas into high-yield living spaces. Why converting underutilized spaces like oversized living rooms into rentable bedrooms can boost gross rental income from $2,500/month to over $8,000/month. The benefits of using over-the-counter permits instead of full building permits, allowing for faster project completion and cost savings. How co-living conversions provide an innovative way to turn single-family homes into high-income rental properties, making real estate investing more profitable and accessible. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ☎️ Welcome to Wholesale Hotline & Astro Flipping breakout

So many of us live as stunt doubles, showing up in spaces—church, work, even our own homes—feeling like we have to perform instead of just be. In this episode, Dr. Glenn and Phyllis unpack the weight of that, the exhaustion it brings, and how Connection Codes gives us the tools to step out of the act and into real, life-giving connection. They share stories from their recent event in Austin, the impact of this work around the world, and the freedom that comes when we stop masking and start living fully as ourselves.Links and Resources:Book a discovery call for Overwhelm Overhaul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/tera-wages/30min?month=2025-03 To download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/wheel⁠⁠⁠⁠ To enroll in Foundations use the code PODCAST for 20% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/marriage-course-onlineBook a coaching session with Dr. Glenn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.connectioncodes.co/marriage-help(If links are not working, please copy and paste connectioncodes.co to your search bar and look through our site menu!)⁠⁠________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome! Are You Living a Stunt Double Life?00:01:29 - Behind the Scenes: What We Learned in Austin00:03:04 - Real Stories, Real Change: Connection Codes in Action00:07:37 - Why Hiding Hurts & How to Show Up Fully00:12:34 - Stunt Doubling at Work, Church & Home—Are You Doing It?00:25:01 - Feeling Drained? The Link Between Emotions & Productivity00:28:30 - Burnout is Real—Here's How to Spot It & Stop It00:30:22 - Loneliness Creeping In? How to Find Genuine Support00:32:10 - What's in Your Emotional Backpack? Time to Unpack It!00:33:38 - Want Deeper Connection? Here's How to Create Safe Spaces00:40:02 - The Core Emotion Wheel: Your Secret to Stronger Relationships00:48:03 - Final Thoughts: Ditch the Act & Start Living Fully

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy St. Patrick's Day! This week, Thom and Anthony gather - sans Julia, due to family commitments - to discuss the 2024, Netflix variety special, "A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter"! And in honor of Disney's live-action "Snow White" opening this week, we only have one question to ask y'all: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, which of our male elves is perviest of them all?" If the answer isn't obvious to you already, it will be after this episode! Because spoiler alert: one elf loved this innuendo-laden Christmas show, while one elf hated it! So settle back, relax, and enjoy this festive, laugh-a-minute episode in which the men of "Tis the Podcast" discuss this very nonsense holiday special featuring superstar, Sabrina Carpenter!  As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

 Episode Notes:Guest: Ryan Wimpey, founder of Tip Top Canine Dog Training and Tip Top Canine FranchisingKey topics:Ryan's journey from hobby trainer to managing three businessesThe story behind Tip Top Canine's rapid growth and franchising successHow the TIPTOP method changes dog behavior effectivelyThe importance of adult learning principles in staff and client trainingBalancing brand growth and quality control in franchisingWhy empathy and pattern recognition are crucial in dog trainingRyan's best business advice: "Ready, fire, aim" and systemizing processesLearn more about Ryan at https://tiptopk9.com or check out their franchising opportunities.Key Questions(02:27) So we got a little bit of how you got to where you are today. Is there any gaps you want to fill in at all for us?(03:51) When did you guys start offering courses?(04:33) Who is your ideal client?(06:35) Do you fill me in on how I'm supposed to do it the same way you did it?(08:47) Llet's say I'm your ideal avatar or customer. How do you get in front of me? How do I know about So normally, you're googling.(13:00) You had mentioned... So their ability to process stuff is about a three-year-old in people aspect. Is that what you said?(14:58) Your business is already huge and massive. What goals do you have in the next year or two?(15:37) Doubling your franchises, how would that affect your business?(17:13) Do you guys have a hard time finding dog trainers as part of your staff?(18:52) With those who are who you're hiring for dog training, do you put them through, let's say, a certain training yourself so that it falls under the way that you guys want it done?(20:04) So let's go back to your goal with expanding the franchises and the stores and all that stuff. What do you think is the number one road block for getting that to happen?(22:35) Do you guys buy any other stores or locations?(23:47) What is the best advice that you have ever received?(24:37) What's the best advice you've ever given?(27:46) What do you have to share about principles of adult learning?(31:46) Is there anything that we haven't touched on yet that you would like to talk about?(32:15) So is there a certain geographical area in the states that you're in, or are you sprinkled out all over?Ryan WimpeyWebsite / http://www.tiptopk9.com/ YouTube / https://www.youtube.com/@TipTopK9 Facebook  / facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063581240998 Instagram  / tiptopk9 Tik Tok  / https://www.tiktok.com/@tiptopk9?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc____

If you've ever felt helpless watching your teen struggle with stress, you're not alone. Many parents want to help but don't know how to do it in a way that actually works. In this episode, we dive into why today's teens feel more overwhelmed than ever, the common mistakes even well-meaning parents make, and how to shift your parenting approach to truly support your child. Learn how to move from "boss" to "coach" so your teen can build resilience, confidence, and the skills to manage stress in a healthy way.

Doubling down on its main distinctive brand asset (Cornelius), Kellogg's and Leo Burnett, London have reimagined the brand and are using ethnography to unlock morning-time rituals that are fueling the next phase of creative work. Thanks to Tracksuit (the affordable brand tracking solution) for sponsoring this episode.

n this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin sits down with Austin Rohleder, Marketing Director at Integrity Home Exteriors, to break down how they grew from a $6.8MM business in 2019 to peaking at $14.5MM. From digital marketing to canvassing to TV ads, Austin shares his insights into what works—and what doesn't—for home service companies looking to scale. Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Growth Story: How Integrity Home Exteriors nearly doubled in size in just a few years. Canvassing That Converts: The shift in their door-to-door strategy that unlocked $7MM in revenue. Avoid This Marketing Mistake: Why their first approach to TV ads in Detroit flopped—and how they fixed it. Managing from Afar: How the owner of Integrity Home Exteriors runs the business from Ireland while doing mission work. The SEO Strategy That Works: Why location-based pages are a game-changer for local businesses. How to Lower Your LSA Costs: The one tweak that helped control skyrocketing Local Service Ad expenses. Hiring Smarter: Why Integrity Home Exteriors outsourced SEO and social media management to the Philippines—saving thousands while increasing output. Branding vs. Call-to-Action Ads: How to balance TV and radio messaging for maximum impact. The Power of Customer Retention: Why re-inspections and follow-up calls are now driving unexpected sales. The CertainPath Advantage: How being part of the CertainPath family helped them scale faster and more efficiently.  If you're a home service business owner looking for real-world marketing and operational strategies that drive revenue, you won't want to miss this episode.  Show Notes The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the CertainPath family.  CertainPath builds successful home service businesses—and has for 25 years.  We do it by providing contractors with a proven path to success, professional coaching, software solutions, and a member community of 1,100+ strong. Doubling your sales, with a 20% net profit, and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible.  Let us show you the way. With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information.   FOLLOW CERTAINPATH: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CertainPath Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/certainpath Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/certainpath/ 

Brett Granberg is a co-founder and CEO of Vannevar Labs, a startup building AI for defense.We dive into Brett's journey as a defense investor and startup founder, and the challenges and opportunities he sees in defense tech right now. He breaks down the differences between hardware and software development, the evolving DoD acquisition process, and how to know when a defense startup has achieved product-market fit. Plus, we discuss the biggest thing Brett looks for in interviews and what it takes to succeed in a startup environment.Outline1:30 The genesis of Vannevar04:38 What have you changed your mind about?06:49 Knowing when to adjust course10:09 Building products with urgency12:42 Doubling down on existing products vs. exploring new bets17:27 Hardware vs. software in defense19:19 DeepSeek and what LLMs mean for defense tech25:27 DoD acquisition evolution28:01 The defense tech market31:48 The next decade33:40 Building a company culture that withstands growth35:38 Personal reflections37:31 Unexpected predictors of success39:07 Lessons for future founders40:58 Opportunities at Vannevar

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EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change; Environmental groups sue over permit for West Virginia valley fills; Doubling down on care: Ohio's push for caregiver tax relief; Uncertain future of Y-12 complex under Trump administration threatens jobs, economy.

In this edition of Plan Sea, hosts Anna Madlener and Wil Burns are joined by Drs. Sara Seck and Neil Craik to discuss the current governance and public funding landscape for ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (oCDR) research and innovation in Canada. They focus particularly on jurisdictional challenges in Nova Scotia, related to an increase in oCDR R&D in the province over recent years, and discuss broadly how to strengthen future policymaker and public engagement.Sara Seck is a Professor of Law at Dalhousie University's Schulich School of Law, serving as the Yogis and Keddy Chair in Human Rights Law and the Director of the Marine & Environmental Law Institute. Dr. Seck sheds light on the complex and overlapping jurisdiction of land and ocean rights in Canada. She shares insights for oCDR stakeholders seeking to navigate this landscape to address permitting and other governance issues in coordination with the federal Canadian government, provincial governments, and First Nations leadership. Neil Craik is a Professor at the University of Waterloo, with appointments to the Basillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) and the School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and Co-Lead of the Environment and Resources Research Cluster at the BSIA. Dr. Craik discusses legislation and public funding opportunities that can help support oCDR initiatives in Canada. He also explains current procurement strategies for carbon credits across both the public and private sectors, and how oCDR can work towards compliance to access this market in the future. During the episode, the Plan Sea guests and hosts consider the implications of good governance and policy on advancing the development and funding of oCDR initiatives. The oCDR field is reaching a pivotal moment, with many research projects now moving towards real-world field trials that will answer key scientific questions but also raise new challenges for navigating existing and emerging legislation. Doubling-down on public engagement and unlocking new funding opportunities will be increasingly important for advancing oCDR activities in Canada and elsewhere.ACRONYMS / CONCEPTS:CDR: Carbon Dioxide Removal mCDR: Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal MRV: Measurement, Reporting, and Verification BBNJ Agreement: Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National JurisdictionTCA: Transforming Climate Action Research ProgramPlan Sea is a semi-weekly podcast exploring ocean-based climate solutions, brought to you by the Carbon to Sea Initiative & the American University Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal.

Ukraine said it was “ready” to accept an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump will not double aluminum and steel tariffs on Canada.

In the latest twist in an escalating trade war between the US and Canada, Donald Trump announced doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50 percent only to halt them hours later, after Ontario's premier Doug Ford suspended a planned 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States. This led to another chaotic trading day on Wall Street. Plus, embattled Japanese carmaker Nissan has announced a management reshuffle: Ivan Espinosa is to replace Makoto Uchida as CEO next month. 

Joy Maxwell, Owner and Lead Advisor for Ark Advising, shares about her journey from working in a nonprofit to starting her own business, ARK Advising. Joy shares her experiences with mentorship, financial challenges, and the importance of community support. She discusses how she transitioned to a retainer model for her services, allowing her to achieve a better work-life balance while significantly increasing her revenue. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, especially in the context of the nonprofit sector. In this conversation, Joy M. Maxwell discusses her journey in balancing nonprofit work with a business mindset. She shares insights on shifting relationships with nonprofits, navigating emotional connections, and embracing flexibility in business operations. Joy highlights the importance of mentorship and the tools that have helped her grow her business while achieving a better work-life balance. The discussion emphasizes the value of community support and the ongoing process of adapting to changes in the nonprofit sector. Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship on Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship The Grant Professional Mentorship is a 12-Month Mastermind Coaching Program for 5 to 6-figure Grant Professionals to Double Your Revenue with Scalable Services, Systems and a Part-Time Team - without burning out. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly's show, I learn something”

Join the BFU Team at Perform Better Headquarters in Warwick, RI on May 16-17th for The Gym Owner Masterclass. To see the agenda and claim your spot click HERE. Here are 3 ways to get more BFU in your life: [NEW] Claim your FREE copy of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE Follow BFU on Instagram HERE Subscribe to MF's YouTube Channel HERE Are you a gym owner with 30+ clients per month looking to grow in the next 90 days? Then you might just be a few strategies away from adding $5k-$10k/month or more. Book your FREE Brainstorm Call HERE.  

On this episode of Connected, Greg sits down with the internet's favorite Car Dealership Guy, Yossi Levi! From building an anonymous Twitter presence to transforming his digital persona into a thriving business, Yossi's entrepreneurial journey showcases how authentic industry insights can evolve into a brand with real-world impact. Yossi and Greg dive into an exciting array of topics. Here's a sneak peek at the highlights: -The beginnings of Car Dealership Guy. -Doubling down on your niche. -What's on the horizon for the industry.

How does a small, family-run electrical business scale from $750K to $4M in revenue? Jayme Luersen, dispatcher-turned-operations manager at Home Team Electric, shares her incredible journey of transforming a business through training, technology, and leadership. In this episode, we cover:·        From Data Entry to Leadership: How Jayme went from doing paperwork to managing a high-performance team.·        Scaling a Family Business: How Home Team Electric grew from five employees to 19—and what you can learn from their success.·        The Power of In-Person Training: Why in-person training beats online learning and accelerates employee growth.·        Mastering Dispatch and Call Taking: The systems that helped Home Team Electric increase booking rates and minimize missed opportunities.·        How to Train Call Takers for Immediate Success: The exact onboarding process that ensures new hires thrive.·        Dealing with Cranky Technicians: The key to managing strong personalities and keeping technicians motivated.·        Women in Contracting: How Jayme is proving that women can thrive in the home services industry.·        ServiceTitan Secrets That Improve Efficiency: The simple debrief process that slashed callbacks.·        Building a Legacy in the Trades: Why Jayme is determined to take over the family business and what it means for the next generation.·        Why CertainPath Was the Game-Changer: The systems and strategies that helped Home Team Electric scale. Whether you're a contractor, a dispatcher, or a business owner looking for ways to scale, this episode is packed with insights to help you grow. Show NotesThe Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the CertainPath family.  CertainPath builds successful home service businesses—and has for 25 years.  We do it by providing contractors with a proven path to success, professional coaching, software solutions, and a member community of 1,100+ strong. Doubling your sales, with a 20% net profit, and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible.  Let us show you the way. With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information.  FOLLOW CERTAINPATH:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CertainPathLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/certainpathInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/certainpath/

As of April 1st, people from outside the province who want to buy property in this province will have to pay more. Some in the real estate industry think doubling the deed transfer tax is a bad move. Donna Harding is the co-owner and broker of Engel & Völkers Nova Scotia.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump's plans for tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China.

Meet Hunter & Mikaela Phillips — husband and wife team that runs Sweet Spot Film Co, a photo & video content agency serving brands in California and beyond. They have built a 6 figure business together — shifting from feeling overworked, charging for their time and feeling burnt out to now operating off value-based pricing, retainer clients and having time freedom - all while doubling the size of their business!Follow Sweet Spot Film Co - https://www.instagram.com/sweetspotfilm.co/https://www.sweetspotfilm.co/If you want to go through the exact same experience Hunter & Mikaela went through, early access to Round 13 of the Creativ Rise Mastermind is here

Maximising your business valuation goes far beyond just cutting costs. In this episode of the Exit Insights podcast, Darryl Bates-Brownsword and Kevin Harrington reveal the secret formula: Profit x Multiplier = Valuation—and how to work smarter, not harder, to double your business's worth. Discover why focusing on the multiplier can make a bigger impact than profit alone. Learn how reducing risk, building a strong company culture, and developing a robust brand can significantly increase your business's value. Plus, find out why adjusted EBITDA is the real number buyers care about.

Tyler Nelson is back on the podcast and this time he brought a friend, Rob Hunter! Rob and Tyler are both seasoned experts in training high level athletes in their businesses, My Therapy Physio and Performance and Camp 4 Human Performance.This chat came about because Tyler worked with Rob to help him prepare for a V14/15 project and in doing so Rob nearly doubled his finger strength on an overcoming isometric test. That's a big deal, but what makes this an even bigger deal is that Rob is a V14 climber, 48 years old, and has 30+ years of hard training already under his belt. Rob is no stranger to training either as he recently retired as the Head Coach of the Irish Climbing Team, and has a degree in Sport Therapy.Tune in to hear more about the subtle change in finger training the was so successful for Rob. How “squeezing the lemon” can help with finger strength gains while simultaneously reducing injury risk and total fatigue. Learn about why we should focus on muscular adaptations during our training rather than connective tissue ones. And how intention is the key to strength gains instead of absolute numbers.Look below at the Show Notes for videos that help demonstrate the training talked about in the episode.SHOW NOTES:Rob Hunter's InstagramTyler Nelson's InstagramRob's Business, My Therapy PhysioTyler's Company, Camp 4 Human PerformanceTyler's YouTube ChannelTyler's Demonstration Of Overcoming IsometricsSqueezing The Lemon / Orange DemonstrationTyler's Demonstration Of “Finger Curling”Tyler's Previous Testpiece Episode, #114Support the showSupport us on Patreon: HEREVisit our podcast page: HERESign-up with one of our coaches: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERE

On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Chelsea's woeful form and their 3-0 loss to Brighton this weekend. Then, the conversation switches to Manchester City and their revived attack. Is Ederson's long ball ability to Haaland and Marmoush the key to saving their season? Next, Arsenal seem to have found their Kai Havertz replacement, but it's not one you would expect. Is Mikel Merino the man for the job going forward? The episode ends with a woeful Tottenham vs. Manchester United game, an apology to Everton fans, and questioning if Liverpool fans should start to get a bit nervous after their last 2 games. Stay tuned to find out about a new venture that Ted and Patrick are planning to launch! Enjoy!Kim's INEOS roundup: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/tottenham-and-man-united-meet-in-the-disaster-bowlThe singles party Ted Mentions: https://zalevska.webflow.io/korporatyv-eng?fbclid=PAY2xjawIgUyFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpt1fCOH1LFRprRYsrkjme9YNvHf3jEzhHhjK6K_1gUJkMpCKrSINKTr7Qw_aem_rBiF6cicDe8OwUAqTsAoGgSubscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:48 - New host hires00:01:39 - A damaging for months for Chelsea00:03:08 - Sanchez finally out of goal00:03:58 - Chalaba and Colwill00:05:17 - Ederson vs Raya vs Sanchez distribution00:07:08 - Is it a coaching issue? + Cucurella struggles00:08:03 - Very high PPDA for Chelsea00:09:51 - How Arsenal play out of possession + Wenger anecdote00:12:47 - Nicolas Jackson out 6-8 weeks00:13:28 - Marmoush, Haaland, and Ederson00:15:27 - Haaland takes so much attention00:17:33 - Newcastle vs. United00:19:17 - Spurs games are FUN for neutrals00:20:16 - United completed 2 dribbles and Zirkzee playing like Felliani00:21:17 - Amorim has dealt with injuries, but United are BAD00:22:35 - Ted's preseason prediction00:24:23 - Kim's INEOS writeup00:24:58 - Arsenal's new number 9 + Raheem sterling seems DONE00:27:32 - Mikel Merino slotting in as your center forward00:28:42 - Merino = Land shark00:30:18 - An apology tour for our Everton takes00:30:46 - Same level of play, different results00:32:36 - Will this run continue?00:35:14 - Should Liverpool fans be concerned?00:36:34 - Salah is playing great, but he will need some rest00:37:36 - A tough run of games coming up00:38:35 - Liverpool's FA cup loss could help them rest00:39:36 - Share your topic suggestions with us!00:40:24 - Ted and Patrick's new podcast00:41:33 - Patrick's thoughts on Another Round00:43:45 - Ted's TikTok inspired adventure00:47:45 - Ted's history00:49:18 - No history of dating with smartphones or on apps00:50:52 - Experimenting to optimize Ted's profile00:52:08 - Why Patrick is qualified to speak on this topic00:54:25 - What the podcast will be about00:55:22 - Pilates and Yoga are a great way for men to meet people00:56:29 - Ted gets vulnerable and talks about himself01:00:36 - Breaking up with someone, but breaking your own heart01:03:28 - Doubling down to vulnerability after being avoidant01:05:29 - Men love sports because they get to feel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin interviews Sonya Fryar and Missy Jones of CertainPath about how to build and manage a thriving call center. These two industry experts share their best-kept secrets for creating a positive call center culture, hiring the right team members, and tackling the biggest challenges head-on. Whether you're a small business owner just starting out or managing a growing team, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories you don't want to miss! Highlights from the episode include:·        Creative ways to avoid burnout and keep your call center staff engaged, including themed office events like ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day.'·        The 6 most common problems call centers face—and how to fix them.·        What makes a great dispatcher: The must-have traits that can turn chaos into order.·        How to motivate your team with fun incentives like “$2 Tuesdays” and treasure chests of rewards.·        Tips for successful outbound calling—and why it's a must-have for modern contractors.·        How to hire and train the right CSRs to ensure stellar customer service and high booking rates.·        When to hire a dedicated call center manager—and the qualities to look for in this crucial role.·        The power of technical training for CSRs and dispatchers—and how it can set your business apart.·        Why tracking call center KPIs is key to long-term success.·        Real-life stories of contractors who transformed their businesses through CertainPath's coaching. Sonya and Missy also open up about their personal journeys in the trades and how they found their calling at CertainPath, where they help contractors succeed every day. Their passion for the industry and genuine care for people shines in every moment of this conversation. This is more than just a podcast episode—it's a blueprint for running a high-performing call center that boosts your business and changes lives. Don't miss it! Watch the full episode now on The Successful Contractor YouTube channel!" Show NotesThe Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the CertainPath family.  CertainPath builds successful home service businesses—and has for 25 years.  We do it by providing contractors with a proven path to success, professional coaching, software solutions, and a member community of 1,100+ strong. Doubling your sales, with a 20% net profit, and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible.  Let us show you the way. With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information.  FOLLOW CERTAINPATH:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CertainPathLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/certainpathInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/certainpath/

In this episode, Fiona Fitz chats with Richard Peake, Managing Director of Merchant Gourmet and one of the rare non-founder guests to grace our show. When Richard entered the role, Merchant Gourmet was a £15 million business. Fast forward four years, and the company has doubled its revenue to £30 million. Bold innovations, a revamped product range, and strategic market expansion have powered this incredible growth. Our conversation delves into the power of innovation and the importance of staying ahead of consumer trends. Richard shares invaluable lessons in new product development (NPD). One particularly fascinating theme we covered was servant leadership—how Richard and his team drive Merchant Gourmet's growth by empowering their people and focusing on purpose.Additionally, we explore how export markets present an exciting new frontier for brands looking to scale. It was also refreshing to hear Richard admit that even seasoned professionals can find brand positioning a challenge. So, if you've ever struggled with getting it just right, you're in good company!Enjoy the episode, and as always, let us know your thoughts!============================================================= Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm =============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers. But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner. So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place...so thanks Joelson - we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line on hello@joelsonlaw.com!==============================================If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, don't forget to click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a reviewYou won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth. Plus, your small gesture will be truly appreciated.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.

Welcome to Loan Officer Leadership, your #1 podcast for Loan Officers who are looking for structure and success. In this episode, your host, Steve Kyles sits down with Mark Pfeiffer who shares how he turned a post-COVID funk into a season of growth, doubling his leads and reigniting his passion for the mortgage business. Through discipline, focus, and a proven system, Mark has achieved incredible results—and he's breaking it all down in this episode.  Here's what they cover:  The three strategies Mark uses to track time and drive results.  How intentional prospecting and accountability fueled his growth.  The mindset shifts that helped him rediscover his fire.  This episode is packed with insights to help you take action and grow your business—even in a challenging market.  Ready to get clarity, accountability, and a proven system for success? Visit LoanOfficerSuccess.com and discover how The Alliance can help you reach your goals.  Don't forget to subscribe to the Loan Officer Leadership Podcast so you'll never miss an episode!

In this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin sits down with Brandon Oswalt, owner of Oswalt Sewer, Rooter, & Plumbing Repair in Bossier City, LA. Brandon's story is nothing short of inspiring—from dropping out of school in eighth grade to building a thriving plumbing company with over 100% growth in just two years. Brandon shares the strategies that helped him achieve remarkable growth, including how he leveraged CertainPath to streamline operations, improve pricing, and create a business that supports his passion for hunting and family life. The conversation dives into the challenges of scaling, implementing changes like StraightForward Pricing, and building a team that aligns with company values. Catch the standout moments, including Brandon's candid thoughts on pricing strategy, the impact of investing in the right tools, and why he says CertainPath is worth four times the price. This is a must-listen for plumbing professionals and any business owner looking to take their company to the next level. Ready to grow your business? Tune in now! Show NotesThe Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the CertainPath family.  CertainPath builds successful home service businesses—and has for 25 years.  We do it by providing contractors with a proven path to success, professional coaching, software solutions, and a member community of 1,100+ strong. Doubling your sales, with a 20% net profit, and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible.  Let us show you the way. With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information.  FOLLOW CERTAINPATH:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CertainPathLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/certainpathInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/certainpath/

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This episode is brought to you by Fatty15 and Cozy Earth. When we think about longevity and health, the vagus nerve isn't always at the top of our minds. However, its function—and the signs of dysfunction in our body—can signal that it's time to reassess our lifestyle. Prioritizing sleep, rest, and relaxation might be the key to restoring balance. Today's guest highlights why this is essential and shares practical tips for integrating these practices into our busy lives. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Navaz Habib to explore the power of the vagus nerve and how modern life stressors affect its optimal function. Dr. Habib breaks down the four types of stress we face and how wearable technology can help us self-assess throughout the day. He also delves into sleep architecture and shares strategies for building routines that enhance overall well-being. Tune in to discover simple, actionable steps to reduce stress, optimize your health, and take charge of your well-being today! Dr. Navaz Habib is a functional medicine practitioner, chiropractor, renowned international speaker, and bestselling author dedicated to optimizing health by addressing root causes. As the founder of Health Upgraded, an online functional health clinic, he empowers parents and health seekers to enhance energy, productivity, and overall well-being through vagus nerve optimization. Inspired by his transformation from chronic health issues, Dr. Habib takes a holistic approach to help clients overcome challenges like chronic, uncontrolled inflammation. He is the author of Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve, working with clients worldwide to teach strategies that activate their innate parasympathetic healing capacity. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Habib dive into: Top signs that the vagus nerve is not working as it should (00:26) Top triggers that damage the vagus nerve (04:50) How wearables technology can help us self asses (14:13) Breaking down heart rate variability and the healing process (23:21) Respiratory Rate (33:28) Optimal Sleep architecture and cycles (38:33) Doubling down your sleep to improve your vagus Nerve (50:55) The importance of creating routines in the morning and the evening (54:06) Recommendation to protect your vagus nerve (01:03:16) Dr. Habib's practice (01:08:09) Also mentioned in this episode: Dr. Habib's Book: Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve  Dr. Habib's Slides: Deciphering Wearable Data For more on Dr. Habib, follow him on Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and his Website. This episode is brought to you by Fatty15 and Cozy Earth. Fatty15 is offering an additional 15% off its 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Go to fatty15.com/dhru and use code DHRU to replenish your C15 levels for long-term health. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use code DHRUP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like you're undercharging for your freelance services? Amy Barnhart shares how a smart pricing shift and one game-changing service helped her nearly double her income in just one year.In this episode, Amy Barnhart, a freelance fashion designer, reveals the strategic decisions that transformed her business, including raising her rates for tech packs and introducing a new print design service tailored to the men's golf fashion niche. These moves not only boosted her revenue but also strengthened her client relationships and positioned her as an industry expert.Amy also spills her secrets for running successful discovery calls that consistently convert leads into paying clients. Whether you're trying to figure out when to raise your rates, how to expand your services, or ways to stand out in your niche, Amy's insights are packed with actionable advice and real-world examples you can use right away.If you're ready to grow your freelance income, click play now to learn how Amy's strategies can work for you!Resources:133: The Fashion Freelancer Who Never Wanted to Be a Freelancer with Amy Barnhart197: How to Sell Yourself As A Freelance Fashion Designer (without feeling gross) with Nikki RauschAbout Amy:Amy helps men's golf startups transition from design to production, collaborating on creative designs while managing the intricate technical details, allowing them to focus on the bigger picture.Connect with Amy:Visit her websiteEmail her at: amy@amylynnsdesign.comFollow on InstagramConnect on LinkedIn Sick of being tied to a desk and want more freedom in your day, snag my free training: How to Freelance in Fashion (even if you're terrified you don't have all the answers) by clicking here.

This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Birch Living, and Cozy Earth.  The road to longevity doesn't need to be complicated or rely on the latest gadgets and trends. Simple habits like eating wholesome foods, getting quality sleep, staying active, and engaging with your community can consistently nourish your body and mind for a long, healthy life. Today's guest shares insights from his travels and research, revealing practical ways to incorporate these longevity secrets into our daily lives. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. William Li to explore the top health-promoting foods Dr. Li has discovered during his travels. Dr. Li shares the latest research on the best breakfast choices to nourish, fuel, and heal your body, his approach to longevity, and the four key gut bacteria linked to long, healthy lives. He also reveals the foods that support these beneficial bacteria and boost collagen production and stresses the importance of reducing your toxin exposure. If you are looking for foods and habits that promote longevity, this episode is for you.  Dr. William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of the New York Times bestsellers “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself” and “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer.” His groundbreaking research has led to the development of more than 40 new medical treatments that impact care for more than 70 diseases, including diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. He is President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and he is leading global initiatives on food as medicine.  In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Li dive into: Classic American breakfast versus breakfast in the Blue Zones (00:00:40) Coffee: one of the holy trinity beverages (3:44)  The benefits of oats and bioactive (6:23)  Processed versus ultra-processed foods (14:30)  Never too late to change your operating system (24:05) Dr. Li's approach to longevity (31:37) Gut microbiome in those who live long lives (52:27)  Top foods that feed the four key bacteria associated with longevity (59:27) Releasing the hope molecule during exercise (1:06:00) The importance of self-reliance in judging what is right for you (1:14:30) Doubling down on the basics and key habits (1:17:15) Dr. Li's thoughts on reducing toxins and microplastic exposure (1:20:27) Naturally boosting collagen in our diet (1:40:27) Exosomes and fatty acid profile (1:52:37) For more on Dr. Li, follow him on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, and his Website. This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Birch Living, and Cozy Earth.  Optimize your energy and mental clarity with the purest form of creatine made by and used by the best. Go to livemomentous.com and enter promo code DHRU to get 20% off any order. To get 25% off your Birch Living mattress plus two free eco-rest pillows, head over to birchliving.com/dhru today. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use code DHRUP for any order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices