Podcasts about doubling down

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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that Trump Media is scrapping some of its new businesses to head off losses.

If you could only do two things to maximise sales this quarter, this is what I'd tell you to focus on. The psychological reason people suddenly want what everyone else is buying, and how to build it into your marketing without faking itThe three things happening in someone's brain the moment they see a peer they trust doing something newWhy running your webinar twice a year is quietly costing you sales, and what happens to your close rate when you run it weekly insteadThe exact tool almost every recent seven figure launch has used to bridge the gap between free content and a paid offerWhat quarter four actually means for your business, and why the next five months matter more than the rest of the year combinedReady to wake your audience up and walk into quarter four with your best sales season yet? Join Robyn's free webinar, In Demand, link in the show notes.Click here to join my free In Demand WebinarClick HERE to follow me on InstagramClick HERE to apply for the Peace and Profit Mastermind

Do you feel like the whole world just turned the volume up to eleven? Wars intensifying, rhetoric getting louder, everything on the outside feeling doubly worse than it did last month? What if the doubling down happening out there isn't a sign of losing, but the exact fuel your own inner fire needs to burn brighter than ever? Michael brings through Archangel Michael's urgent message for August: this is the month the powers that be double down on their wars, their rhetoric, and their fear-mongering, and the only real danger isn't any of it; it's the perception that all hope is lost. From ancestral wounds to generational trauma to a series of powerful "I am an all-powerful creator" releases, this episode is a full-on toolkit for turning August's fire into rocket fuel for your own empowerment. This isn't about ostriching up or hiding from what's happening. This is about doubling down on the inside exactly as hard as the world is doubling down on the outside, and discovering that you are the one holding the real power the whole time. Key Topics: Why August is the month of doubling down, the powers that be intensifying wars, rhetoric, and environmental pillaging, and why the antidote is never found outside, only within. The real danger of this moment: not the headlines themselves, but the creeping perception that all hope is lost, and why stepping back from the news cycle is an act of power, not avoidance. Why the exhaustion so many people have felt through July is actually the run-up to an August "quickening", a slingshot of energy and faster resolve once you know how to use it. The walking, talking trauma of the world: why conflicts fought one way generations ago are now flipped and refought the other way, because the underlying wound was never actually healed. Why you don't need to relive a painful memory to heal it; simply witnessing it, then releasing it, is enough to shift the energetic line carrying forward into the future. The mind-bending teaching on time: why healing the past may actually be rewriting timelines that, on a deeper level, never happened the way you remember them. The world outside is doubling down on darkness right now, but that only means it's time for you to double down on your own light. You are not powerless in the face of it. You are an all-powerful creator, and every wound you release - yours, your parents', your ancestors' - plants a new seed along the entire timeline of your lineage, past and future. Say it when you wake. Say it when you sleep. I am an all-powerful creator. I release, I release, I release. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!

In this powerful episode of “Relatable,” Allie Beth Stuckey sits down with father-son evangelists Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle for a raw conversation on bold gospel proclamation in a hostile culture. Cliffe shares his remarkable journey from preaching in rough Boston bars to facilitating decades of open-air dialogues on university campuses, while Stuart recounts growing up in the midst of it and leveraging social media to reach millions with pre-evangelism and gospel conversations. Together they address the dramatic cultural shifts they've witnessed — from increased emotional fragility and moral relativism to the devaluing of human life and growing hostility toward Christian truth. The discussion dives deep into handling doubt, the importance of intellectual honesty in faith, why politics must never overshadow Christ, and practical ways to engage skeptics with grace and truth. Cliffe and Stuart also explore why many Gen Zers are walking away from church and how believers can demolish doubt with evidence and compassion. A must-watch for anyone passionate about evangelism, apologetics, and raising the next generation with unshakable faith. Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠ Share the Arrows is sponsored by: A'del Natural Cosmetics: AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Range Leather: RangeLeather.com/ALLIE We Heart Nutrition: WeHeartNutrition.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Time Codes 0:00 Introduction 4: 20 The Knechtles' Evangelism in the Face of Hostility 16:25 Is Today Different? 27:38 The Impact of Charlie Kirk's Death 34:37 Is Gen Z Avoiding Christianity Over Trump? 44:15 Can Skepticism Be Christian? 59:49 This Question Changed Cliffe's Faith 1:06:30 The Atheist Paradox – Today's Sponsors: A'del | Visit AdelNaturalCosmetics.com and enter promo code ALLIE for 25% off your first-time purchase. Legacybox | Visit Legacybox.com/ALLIE to take advantage of Legacybox's Spring Cleaning sale and preserve your family's story. Good Ranchers | If you go to ⁠⁠⁠GoodRanchers.com⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to any box of 100% American meat, you'll save up to $500 a year! Plus, if you use code ALLIE, you'll get an additional $25 off your first order. Patriot Mobile | Go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 972-PATRIOT. Use promo code ALLIE for a free month of service. Geviti | Go to gogeviti.com/allie and use code ALLIE for 20% off. – Episodes You May Like: Ep 1336 | Trump Reads the Bible to America, Why Swalwell's Sketchy Resignation Matters, & Finland is Officially Gone https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1336-trump-reads-the-bible-to-america-why/id1359249098?i=1000763123131 Ep 1288 | Bryce Crawford: How to Overcome Nerves to Share the Gospel Anywhere https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1288-bryce-crawford-how-to-overcome-nerves-to-share/id1359249098?i=1000745190902 --- ► Buy Allie's book, "You're Not Enough (and That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on social media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► Relatable merchandise – use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey

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What if you could build a thriving business without constantly chasing the algorithm?In this episode, Holly sits down with entrepreneur, attorney, author, and founder of an $8 million business, Sam Vander Wielen, to pull back the curtain on the organic growth strategies that have fueled her success. From growing a newsletter of nearly 70,000 subscribers to creating evergreen systems that allow her to prioritize life before work, Sam shares exactly how she has built a sustainable business rooted in email marketing...not endless social media.If you're ready to create predictable growth, write better emails, and build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.00:00:00 – Meet Sam Vander Wielen and the story behind her $8 million business.00:01:45 – Leaving corporate law and giving yourself permission to pivot.00:03:30 – How writing a traditionally published book changed her business.00:06:25 – Building nearly 70,000 newsletter subscribers through organic marketing.00:09:20 – The evolution of Sam's weekly newsletter over the past decade.00:11:05 – The biggest drivers of email list growth and why consistency wins.00:12:50 – Why Sam started using Substack and what she's experimenting with.00:14:35 – Collaboration, podcast guesting, and strategic partnerships for growth.00:16:55 – Content batching systems that protect time and energy.00:18:40 – Living first, creating second: a healthier approach to content.00:19:50 – Finding endless newsletter ideas through everyday life.00:21:35 – Why writing is the most underrated business skill.00:23:20 – Sam's honest thoughts on AI and authentic content creation.00:24:30 – Rapid-fire business advice, favorite tools, and defining success.00:26:50 – Where to connect with Sam and access her newsletter and resources.CONNECT WITH SAM:Watch Sam's free workshop '5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/legal-workshop/Join Sam's Email List: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/newsletterWebsite: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/samvanderwielen/

Shop Talk this week reveals 11 brands that have leaned into PRIDE this year despite the fear of being called out by the anti-LGBTQ cult. Caught My Eye reveals that the FIFA crowds are confused with North America's tipping culture. Also, the iconic Longaberger headquarters building, shaped like a picnic basket, is for sale in Ohio. Nicolas Woodman, the founder of GoPro, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minister responsible for the drug buying agency Pharmac is doubling down on his call for efficencies driven by AI. In a letter to Pharmac detailing his expectations for the next year, David Seymour has emphasised investment in data and digital infrastructure to enhance core functions, including the use of artificial intelligence. Associate Minister of Health David Seymour spoke to Lisa Owen.

In this episode of the Franchise Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave Hansen sits down with Dan Bedell, President of Enterprise at Scorpion, for an eye-opening conversation about one of the biggest shifts in digital marketing since the birth of Google: AI-powered search.A huge thank you to ClientTether, our episode sponsor. Their franchise CRM and lead-nurturing platform helps franchise brands respond faster, convert more leads, and create stronger franchise development and unit-level growth.Dave and Dan dive deep into how AI Overviews, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) are reshaping the way consumers discover local businesses and franchise brands. While many marketers are declaring SEO dead, Dan explains why strong SEO fundamentals remain the foundation for visibility in both traditional search and AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI, Claude, and more.The conversation explores the growing impact of zero-click searches, declining organic traffic, and why franchise brands must focus on authoritative content, technical SEO, and a strong digital presence across multiple channels—not just their website. Dan shares practical insights on how AI models evaluate businesses using citations, reviews, social platforms, LinkedIn, Reddit, YouTube, and other online signals to determine which brands deserve recommendations.Dave and Dan also tackle one of the biggest revenue killers in franchising: poor lead response times. They discuss why speed-to-lead still matters, how unanswered calls and delayed follow-ups cost franchisees thousands in lost revenue, and why consumers increasingly expect instant responses through calls, texts, chat, and online scheduling.Throughout the episode, listeners will learn:Why SEO is far from dead—and more important than everHow AI search engines choose which brands to recommendThe role of Reddit, LinkedIn, YouTube, and reviews in GEO successWhy online scheduling and rapid response systems drive higher conversionsHow franchise brands can build stronger digital authority in an AI-first worldPractical ways to improve visibility, reputation, and revenue growthWhether you're a franchisor, franchisee, marketer, or growth-minded business owner, this episode delivers actionable strategies to help your brand thrive as AI continues to transform the customer journey.#franchising #franchisemarketing #seo #geo #aeo #artificialintelligence #chatgpt #digitalmarketing #franchisedevelopment #leadgeneration #customerexperience #smallbusinessgrowth #homeservices #franchisegrowth #clienttetherThanks for listening to the Franchise Advisory Board Podcast, where we explore the ideas, strategies, and people shaping the future of franchising.If you found today's episode valuable, please subscribe, rate, and share it with a fellow franchise leader. To learn more, connect with us on LinkedIn and Youtube.Until next time, stay curious, stay strategic, and keep building stronger franchise systems!

Most professionals fear niching down. Sharon Toerek did the opposite — and built a nationally recognized law firm by going all in on one market. In this episode, Scott Love talks with Sharon Toerek, marketing and intellectual property attorney and founder of Toerek Law (Legal + Creative), about exactly how she doubled down on a niche — and how you can too. Whether you're a lawyer, consultant, or agency owner, this conversation is packed with practical steps to move from generalist to go-to expert. You'll learn: The difference between a vertical niche and a horizontal niche (and which one is right for you) Why the "Swiss Army knife" strategy fails small and mid-size firms How to validate a niche before going all in The "give first" mindset that builds a real flywheel What to do when your niche isn't gaining traction How to find and build relationships with non-competing experts in your space 3 action steps to start niching down today Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/DUQQEpJwBCs ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

Isiah Thomas Claims the NBA Conspired to Make Michael Jordan the Face of the League, Says Kobe Bryant Tried to Build a Superteam Like LeBron James, and Gets Clowned for Doubling Down on His Kevin Durant-Michael Jordan Take Go to https://kachava.com and use code DREAMERS for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a growing push to build new skills across government, especially in AI. But if the surrounding systems don't support that learning, the investment may not translate into performance. A new body of research is challenging how agencies think about the problem. Here to share those findings and recommendations is he Upskilling Lead in the Administrative Modernization Program at Oregon State University, Dr. Priyanka Dave.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Having just attended an energizing event hosted by Primary Care for America, Faisel and Dan are discussing Doubling Down on the Triple Double: Fresh Thoughts on Primary Care!Our conversation revolves around the impact of the Triple Double national campaign to transform healthcare, the value of primary care as the most influential specialty to improve outcomes, and the challenges of our present care delivery system.

Abdullah Mutawi, Partner & Head of Corporate MENA at Taylor Wessing, and Kushal Shah, Private Markets Investor, join Loulou for a conversation (episode 103) on where opportunity really sits in the GCC today. They unpack angel investing, founder red flags, why many startups fail despite strong products, and the lessons that come from writing early-stage checks. The discussion also explores cash-generating businesses versus venture-backed startups, SME rollups, the impact of AI on investing, and why the region continues to attract founders, capital, and talent from around the world. Chapters 00:00 Three investors. One question: Where do you put your money?  03:24 Why angel investing is the highest-risk type of investing  06:23 The expensive lesson from a failed startup investment  09:41 What to look for in a founder before you write the cheque  20:15 Groupthink, red flags and why solo investors get burned  22:59 The pivot: why Kushal quit VC for SME roll-ups  30:30 1.2 million UAE SMEs: the opportunity hiding in plain sight  34:52 SaaS is dead. What's actually worth backing?  40:04 Angels: preference stacks, secondaries and knowing when to exit  57:28 AI, source of truth and the risk of outsourcing your thinking Follow Loulou Khazen Instagram: /louloukhazen LinkedIn: /louloukhazen X (Twitter): /louloukhazen Follow the guests Abdullah Mutawi Partner & Head of Corporate MENA, Taylor Wessing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutawi/ Kushal Shah Private Markets Investor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushyahvi/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason gives his thoughts on his Knicks advancing to the NBA Finals! The guys also weigh in on Becky Hammon DOUBLING DOWN on her viral "Jalen Brunson is not a number one option on a championship team" take from a year ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday weekends make for the best wrestling weekends because they usually stack the viewing content, and this weekend is no exception. Wade and Phil are here to break down the results of Supercard of Honor while looking ahead with previews to both Saturday Night's Main Event and Double or Nothing! Happy viewing!#FWPN #MakeitPOP #NextLevelPOP #POPisLife #wrestling #wwe #nxt #aew #TNA #njpw #roh #MJF #DarbyAllin #FTR #CopeandCage #TheVision #UfaLafa #MDWFollow the show:Twitter: @wrestlingnormalDropkickd:  wadeiLLson, KayfabePhilFollow, Subscribe & Support the FourthWall POP! Networkhttps://linktr.ee/fourthwallpop

In this episode, Anish Patel, chief investment and operating officer at Yamaha Motor Ventures shares how Yamaha is rethinking corporate venture capital as a core driver of long-term growth and innovation. Rather than treating CVC as a standalone function, Yamaha is building a more integrated approach—connecting venture investing with strategic partnerships and internal business priorities. Recorded at the Global Corporate Venturing and Innovation (GCVI) Summit in March of this year, the conversation explores how Yamaha is evolving its model to move beyond traditional investing and toward deeper collaboration with startups. Anish discusses how this approach enables faster innovation cycles, stronger alignment with business units, and new opportunities across emerging technologies. He also shares insights on what it takes to build a successful corporate venture strategy, from balancing financial and strategic returns to creating meaningful partnerships that extend beyond capital.

May 19, 2026: Everyone has an opinion about AI and jobs. Today we have actual data — three major studies published this week that, taken together, tell a story that's more nuanced, more surprising, and more actionable than anything you'll hear in the headlines. First: a Wall Street Journal report reveals that the companies going deepest on AI are actually increasing entry-level hiring — nearly three times more than are cutting — and why a 22-year-old with AI fluency may be the most valuable hire in the market right now. Then we get into why nearly half of Gen Z workers say AI is making them cognitively weaker, what London taxi drivers and GPS research tells us about what's actually happening to the human brain, and why the most dangerous AI user isn't the person who refuses to use it. And we close with Gartner's bombshell finding: 80% of companies cutting headcount for AI are seeing zero ROI — and by 2030, the ones that starved their talent pipeline this year will be paying a 15% premium just to catch up. Plus: why commencement speakers keep getting booed.

In this episode, I talk about why pausing before you act is one of the most underrated CEO skills, the difference between making decisions from alignment versus pure reaction, and the exercise I use to cut through the noise and figure out what actually deserves my all-in energy. If you're tired of spreading yourself thin and ready to pick the thing that makes your business unrecognizable six months from now, this episode will hit.

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

Often we people help us, we infer negative ulterior motives that aren't true. This can lead us to unnecessarily alienate relationships. When we realize our mistake, it's far better to apologize and seek forgiveness, unlike a man named Hanun, who dug in his heels against King David and escalated the situation. When offended, we need to recognize how often we've been the offender, and offer forgiveness that it being sought, instead of hypocritically holding people to an unfair standard.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHpwJhAg30E&t=2394s

Most VCs talk about ownership. Few actually build it. Neil Sequeira, Co-Founder and General Partner at Defy, breaks down the unconventional strategies his firm uses to average 17 percent ownership across their seven highest marked portfolio companies — and why that number puts them up against any early stage manager in the country.Neil spent 12 years at General Catalyst before co-founding Defy a decade ago. In this conversation, he gets into why 75 percent of their deal flow never goes to market, how they made their biggest capital call on April 1st 2020 when venture investment was down 80 percent industry-wide, and why the most contentious deal at the partner meeting is usually the one that ends up doing the best.This is a masterclass in early stage conviction, portfolio construction, and what it actually means to partner with a founder for the long term.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comWe talk about -- Why Defy keeps their partnership small on purpose, and how that directly drives better early stage returns- The April 1st 2020 capital call: how they deployed 20% of Fund 2 in the quarter venture fell 80% industry-wide- The three-bucket framework for evaluating investments, and why the founder bucket outweighs market knowledge and hard work combined- How Defy averages 17% ownership across their seven highest marked companies using strategies most VCs never think to use- The one early signal that has predicted every failed investment in their portfolio, and why they no longer rationalize past it---Timestamps:(00:00) - Preview(00:28) - Introduction to Neil Sequeira and Defy(02:05) - How Decision-Making Quality Changes as VC Firms Scale(05:54) - The Speed of Conviction in Large vs. Small Firms(07:20) - The Power of Proprietary Deals(08:52) - Neil's Most Formative Investment Decisions(13:25) - Why the "Person" is the Most Critical Investment Factor(16:39) - Case Study: When an Investment Thesis Evolves Significantly(20:40) - Evolving Portfolio Construction Across Different Funds(22:30) - The Impact of AI on Investment Strategy and Check Size(24:10) - Building Company-Creation Platforms (US Defense, Crypto)(25:25) - How LPs React to Evolving Fund Strategies(28:20) - A Contrarian Approach: Investing When the Market Goes Dark(32:39) - Initial Bets vs. Doubling Down on Winners(34:35) - How Defy Owns 17% of Their Best Companies(37:34) - Patterns in Failed Investments: Lessons from Hindsight(38:25) - The Red Flag of Founder Integrity Issues(40:15) - The Danger of Market Noise and Not Controlling Your Destiny(44:03) - Start of Rapid Fire Round(44:19) - Sectors and Regions of Investment(44:53) - Typical Stage of Investment(45:47) - Leading Investment Rounds(46:28) - Typical Check Size and Ownership Goals(47:38) - How to Connect with Neil and Defy(48:45) - ConclusionLinks:Defy - https://defy.vc/Connect with Neil Sequeira - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-sequeira-76739a40/Connect with Prashant: https://linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X newsletter - ⁠https://vc10x.beehiiv.com⁠Subscribe on YouTube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@VC10X ⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc10x-investing-venture-capital-asset-management-private/id1632806986⁠Subscribe on Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7F7KEhXNhTx1bKTBFgzv3k?si=WgQ4ozMiQJ-6nowj6wBgqQ⁠VC10X website - ⁠https://vc10x.com#VentureCapital #EarlyStageInvesting #StartupFunding #VC10X #NeilSequeira #Defy #PortfolioConstruction #FounderAdvice #VCPodcast #StartupInvesting

Hugh Douglas responds to Tiki Barber's harsh critique of Joel Embiid, labeling the comments as clickbait and disrespectful to a fellow athlete. The conversation shifts to the 76ers' postseason outlook without their star center and addresses rumors surrounding Jalen Hurts' long-term status with the Eagles. They also engage with listeners and social media feedback regarding the state of Philadelphia sports. 01:00 - Embiid Injury Reaction 02:32 - Tiki Barber Response 08:24 - Sixers Playoff Outlook 17:49 - You People Feedback 20:54 - Hurts Replacement Debate

Stu Burguiere and Dave Landau break down “comedian” Jimmy Kimmel's latest lame and dangerous attempt at edgy humor and examine the reaction from both sides of the aisle. Then, California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter takes campaign donation solicitation to a disgusting level, and the new Michael Jackson biopic ruffles some feathers in Hollywood.  TODAY'S SPONSORS   ANIMAL FARM See “Animal Farm” in theaters May 1st – tickets are available now at http://www.angel.com/animalfarm   REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visit http://www.realestateagentsitrust.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailIf you love biblical study from the perspective of God's unchanging character, specifically how we see that thread from OT to NT, you'll love this deep-dive on "minister" and "ministering". THEN we bring it all home in how this functions within covenant marriage, and specifically physical intimacy. *we're digging into original Hebrew and Greek, people! Woo!Let's go!!!!  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

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In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley shares how his ecommerce business nearly collapsed in January 2024, with only $30,000 in the bank against a $300,000 credit card payment. He reveals how failed product launches, poor financial forecasting, and complacency caused the crisis. Josh outlines three key lessons: implementing cash flow forecasting, creating a structured product launch playbook, and making more calculated bets. He details his recovery through diversifying sales channels, particularly TikTok Shop, which went viral and revitalized his business, ultimately turning a near-bankruptcy into a breakthrough success story.Links and Mentions:Cash Flow Management"Cash Flow Forecasting Spreadsheet": "00:03:56""YouTube Video on Cash Flow Forecasting Tips": "00:04:56"E-commerce Platforms"Amazon": "00:01:00""TikTok Shop": "00:09:54""Shopify": "00:10:50""Shein and Temu": "00:10:50""Walmart.com": "00:10:50"Business Strategies and Lessons"Sales Cures All": "00:09:00""Creating a Playbook": "00:05:55"Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction & Crisis UnveiledJosh introduces himself and describes the January 2024 financial crisis: $30k in the bank, $300k credit card due.00:01:02 Causes of the CrisisExplains the series of bad product launches, heavy ad spend, and lack of financial forecasting that led to the crisis.00:02:03 Complacency and Lack of ProcessDiscusses complacency in product launches and absence of a defined process to stop losses early.00:03:02 Cash Flow Forecasting LessonHighlights the importance of cash flow forecasting and how not having it worsened the situation.00:03:56 Implementing Cash Flow ForecastingDescribes adopting a cash flow forecasting spreadsheet and the benefits of forward-looking financial planning.00:05:06 Key Lessons LearnedSummarizes three main lessons: forecasting finances, creating a playbook, and launching better products.00:05:55 Building a Product Launch PlaybookDetails the new process for product launches, including team communication and documenting lessons learned.00:06:46 Launching Better Products & Calculated RisksEmphasizes the need for better product selection and avoiding multiple risky launches at once.00:07:58 Systems Breakdown & ExposureReflects on how the lack of successful launches exposed weaknesses in business systems and processes.00:09:00 Immediate Actions: Focus on SalesDescribes the shift to focusing on sales growth and stepping away from day-to-day operations.00:09:54 Growth Initiatives & Channel DiversificationLists four growth actions: retail outreach, TikTok Shop, Shopify, and additional marketplaces like Shein, Temu, and Walmart.00:10:50 Results of Channel ExperimentsShares outcomes: retail failed, other marketplaces had minor impact, Shopify showed promise, TikTok Shop was the breakthrough.00:12:34 TikTok Shop BreakthroughExplains how going viral on TikTok Shop quickly generated revenue and improved Amazon sales.00:13:29 Advice for Entrepreneurs in CrisisEncourages creativity and aggressive action to drive revenue when facing business crises.00:14:25 Doubling Down on Winning ChannelsDescribes the strategy of testing multiple channels, then focusing on the one showing early success—TikTok Shop.00:15:15 Building a Flywheel: TikTok Shop & ShopifyExplains how TikTok Shop content and insights fueled success on Shopify and created a virtuous cycle with Amazon.00:16:15 Encouragement & Lessons from SetbacksOffers encouragement, sharing that setbacks can lead to breakthroughs if you focus on growth and don't quit.00:18:21 Sports Analogy & Final WordsCompares business setbacks to sports, stressing the importance of learning from failures and persisting.Transcript:Josh Hadley 00:00:00  I had $30,000 sitting in my bank account with a $300,000 credit card payment coming due, and I had no idea what to do. Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast. I'm Josh Hadley. I've scaled my own ecommerce brand from 0 to 8 figures, and I'm actively building towards nine figures in sales. This podcast is where I document that journey and share the systems, the strategies, and the lessons learned in real time so that you can learn what actually matters and scale your own business. First and foremost, who am I? My name is Josh Hadley. I'm a man of faith. I am a father of four and a husband to a beautiful wife. I've been selling into e-commerce space for over a decade, doing multi millions in revenue on different sales channels such as Shopify, TikTok, shop and of course, Amazon. And I am also the host of the number one business strategy podcast in the e-commerce space. And that is E-com breakthrough. This was January of 2024 for me, and this was the first time where my back was severely up against a wall to where I felt like, is this where I have to declare bankruptcy? It was a very, very uncomfortable position to be in.Josh Hadley 00:01:02  And to be honest with you, I felt like I had failed miserably as a business owner, and this has been the first time where I actually had to dip into my own personal bank account just to fund payroll. That wasn't even to cover the credit card payment that was going to be due. I had to cover payroll for the week, and I didn't have enough money in the bank account. I'm going to share with you, like, the actual things that I implemented in the business to get us out of this really, really sticky situation and to clear the way through what I thought was going to have to be us declaring bankruptcy for the overall business. So what happened here is basically a series of like, unfortunate events that kind of like compounded onto each other. So let's dive back in. Like what drove me to only have $30,000 sitting in the bank account with a $300,000 credit card payment coming due. Well, what happened is, number one, we had some bad product launches. So in the months of November and December, we had launched some new products and I was very optimistic about these products.Josh Hadley 00:02:03  We placed some large purchase orders for them, and then we invested heavily into pay per click ads on Amazon, thinking that we knew how to rank these products well. Well, sadly, these products did not go over as well as I as I had thought. And so we accumulated a massive advertising budget for those products. And then they didn't even sell very well. And now I was stuck with a lot of inventory, but b I had a bunch of ad spend that was now added to my credit card bill that was going to be due. The other thing that I learned from that process is that, hey, we didn't have a really good process of launching products like up until that point, maybe I had just been like winging it, or I thought we knew the process to launch products successfully on Amazon....

What do you do when the numbers look right on paper… but everything in reality is falling apart?In this episode of Walk In Victory, NaRon Tillman sits down with Chris Shurian to unpack the hard truths of entrepreneurship — the kind you only learn through loss, pressure, and real-world experience.From construction deals gone wrong to navigating financial collapse, this conversation reveals how business challenges shape leadership, mindset, and long-term success.This isn't theory.This is lived experience — where decisions carry weight, and every move has consequences. Inside this episode:Why not all profitable deals should be pursuedThe danger of moving “good money” into bad situationsWhen to persist — and when to pull backJob costing, financial clarity, and protecting your businessLessons from the 2008–2009 financial collapseThe role of resilience in entrepreneurshipHow discipline (Ironman mindset) shapes leadershipThe power of coaching, community, and shared experienceThis episode is for builders, founders, and anyone navigating pressure in business while trying to stay grounded internally. Because success isn't just about winning. It's about surviving long enough to learn.⏱ Episode Timeline00:00 – Introduction: Business, Risk, and Real Experience01:30 – Construction Story: When a Deal Goes Wrong03:00 – The Cost of Doubling Down on a Bad Investment05:00 – Lessons from Financial Collapse06:30 – Job Costing and Business Fundamentals08:30 – Optimism vs Reality in Entrepreneurship10:00 – When to Hit the Brakes in Business12:00 – Protecting Profitable Work14:00 – Bootstrapping vs Throwing Money at Problems15:30 – Battle Scars and Entrepreneurial Growth17:00 – Ironman Mindset and Resilience19:00 – Small Wins During Hard Seasons20:30 – 2008 Financial Crisis Lessons22:00 – Coaching, Mentorship, and Founder Support24:00 – The Loneliness of Leadership25:30 – Learning Without Formal Education28:00 – Continuous Growth and Self-Education30:30 – Building Systems and Business Discipline32:00 – Creating Platforms That Support Entrepreneurs

In this episode, I sit down to discuss the massive shift we're seeing in 2026. I talk about the "Barbell World," where extreme technology and real-life analog experiences are both exploding in value. I encourage you to stop being a "mason" and start becoming an "architect" by using AI to scale your thinking rather than just your tasks. I also discuss why I'm hyper-focused on YouTube and long-form writing to stay relevant in a world driven by LLMs. You'll learn about:The Rise of Analog ValueHow to Build an AI-Proof Personal BrandThe Difference Between Real Entrepreneurs and ExecutivesHow to Use "Practical Optimism" to Beat AnxietyWhy Curiosity and Humility Are Your Greatest Superpowers

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell provide an update on the Masters leaderboard, focusing on Rory McIlroy's strong start and the projected cut line. They also analyze Kirby Smart's philosophy at Georgia, where he prioritizes coaching and development over NIL bidding wars. Additionally, they discuss the return of Blue Cain to the basketball program and examine Gunnar Stockton's ranking among the nation's top young quarterbacks. 01:18 - Masters Leaderboard Update 05:22 - Smart's Development Strategy 08:39 - NIL Impact on Recruiting 12:33 - Georgia Sports News Update

The heater is installed at the Mustang Shed and it seems to be a success. The Hidden Herf is so obvious we don't bother trying to hide it, but it does rate high. Local Spotlight – Rhino's Cigar Lounge by Owl Shop Tobacconists Controversy Corner – From Prophets to Profits

Liz and Sarah finally have some momentum on their novel, Bad Trip, about a group of friends who travel to Peru to do ayahuasca. And they’re vowing to finish the new break by April 1. In Take A Hike, Sarah shares why using social media comparisons has made her happier. Then, in The Craft (& Fain), they talk about why it’s such a good idea to think up scenes you want to see. This week’s Hollywood Hack will get you to use that massage gift certificate you’ve held onto for years — don’t hoard self-care. Finally, Liz recommends the movie Is This Thing On? Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It’ll come right to your inbox! Sign up for Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter Chickening Out at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. It’ll come right to your inbox! Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Is This Thing On? trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jx0Xgc_Pc Photo by ostudio on UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Phillies decided to extend Cristopher Sanchez to a new 6-year contract ahead of the Phillies season starting in 3 days. The Phillies made a similar move a few weeks ago extending Jesús Luzardo. Will the contracts pay off in the long run? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'WIP Daily' (subscribe here): The Phillies decided to extend Cristopher Sanchez to a new 6-year contract ahead of the Phillies season starting in 3 days. The Phillies made a similar move a few weeks ago extending Jesús Luzardo. Will the contracts pay off in the long run? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've been hearing that live launches are dead, that nobody wants to invest in high-ticket offers anymore, and that the way you've been building your business just isn't working — this episode is going to feel like a relief. Because I just closed a high five-figure launch in February with a small audience selling high-ticket coaching, and I did it the same way I've done everything in my business: through genuine, real, human connection.Full disclosure — I was prompted to make this episode after seeing a well-known business coach declare his “brand new groundbreaking framework” that was going to be a game changer for coaches everywhere. And when it turned out to basically be "human connection," I wanted to cry. Because human connection is what I have been preaching and teaching for years. So naturally, I had to get on the mic and talk about it!In this episode I'm going back to my roots and talking about how being an actor, a yoga teacher, and a coach all have key things in common — they all have to do with human connection and even more so, human transformation. And that's really the heart of what I want you to understand: transformation isn't just what happens when someone becomes your client. It's what has to happen throughout the entire sales process. The way someone decides to invest in working with you, the moment they say yes, the trust they build with you before they ever hand over a dollar — all of that is transformation. And it only happens through real human connection. I'm making the full case for why that is your single biggest business advantage right now, getting specific about what genuinely high-touch looks like behind the scenes during a launch, and talking about the long game — why the person who didn't say yes at your last launch isn't a lost cause, why consistent human follow-up is where real revenue lives, and why treating your business like a series of transactions instead of a series of relationships is the thing that's actually killing results.In this episode, I talk about:Why live launching and high-ticket offers are far from dead — and what's actually driving results for the businesses that are thriving right nowWhy transformation doesn't begin when someone becomes your client — it begins the moment they enter your worldWhat genuinely high-touch looks like behind the scenes during a launch — and what I'm doing every single day while one is unfoldingWhy the person who didn't say yes at your last event or launch isn't gone — and how to stay in relationship with them until they're readyThe long game of human follow-up and why it's where real revenue livesThe crucial difference between cold outreach and warm human connection — and why one builds a business while the other doesn'tIf you're a coach, teacher, or service-based business owner who has been second-guessing your model because of all the noise out there, this episode is your permission slip to stop listening to it — and your roadmap for doubling down on what actually works.

Amazon just made it even easier for merchants to hand over their product catalog, customer data, and sales to the world's biggest marketplace. And they're calling it an "opportunity."   Yeah… we need to talk about this.   In this episode, I'm getting into Amazon's Shop Direct and Buy for Me programs — what actually changed last week, why this is back in the spotlight, and the stuff Amazon ISN'T saying about why they want your product feed. Whether you're fired up or tempted by the free traffic, you're gonna want to hear this before you make any decisions.   The difference between Shop Direct and Buy for Me; and why one is way more problematic than the other What actually happened to merchants during Q4 when this rolled out without their knowledge The new announcement that changes the game for how merchants can participate (and what it really means) The two words that explain what Amazon actually gets out of this; and it's not what they're telling you Why "free" is the most expensive word in Amazon's vocabulary right now The honest argument I keep going back and forth on (and why I'm genuinely conflicted) What you can do if you don't want your products showing up on Amazon at all _______ Full Episode Show Notes http://ecommercebadassery.com/368   _______ Learn With Me Work with Me 1:1 https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help/ https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing/   Courses & Membership https://ecommercebadassery.com/membership https://ecommercebadassery.com/programs   _______   Let's Connect Website: http://ecommercebadassery.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery Membership: http://ecommercebadassery.com/membership   _______   Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I'd be forever grateful if you'd rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; but it's also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear.    Review Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-badassery/id1507457683      

In this week's Behind The Scenes episode of The FasterFreedom Show, Sam shares why he's making the strategic decision to sell a portion of his rental portfolio—and why sometimes the smartest move in investing is letting go of assets that no longer fit the long-term vision.He breaks down why some of the apartment complexes in the portfolio didn't perform the way they were originally expected to, how those investments became more challenging than beneficial, and why it's important to recognize when a property simply isn't the right fit for your strategy. Instead of holding onto underperforming assets, Sam explains how selling them allows the business to refocus on what has consistently worked best.From doubling down on single-family rentals to “downsizing in order to rightsize” the portfolio, this episode gives a transparent, behind-the-scenes look at how experienced investors evaluate their holdings and make adjustments to position themselves for stronger long-term growth.Join my FREE real estate community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/relaunchFasterFreedom Capital Connection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fasterfreedomcapital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Rental Investment Training: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freerentalwebinar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What do you do when something is working, but your heart is telling you to make a different decision?   In this episode, I share a big change I recently made in my business and walk you through exactly how I made it. I talk openly about deciding to take an extended break from my 2 Million Dollar Group, why that decision surprised even me, and why I believe transparency around business decisions matters so much. I take you inside the thought process behind letting go of an offer I love in order to double down on what I believe will create even bigger impact in the future.       If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k!         Join me in the Entrepreneur Coach Membership: https://staceyboehman.com/ec-membership/

Donald Trump's polling has continued to edge down week after week. And yet approval of the Democratic Party is still stuck near its all-time low, according to Gallup and other surveys. One interpretation of these polls is that the deep unpopularity of the party is an albatross around the neck of Democratic candidates. But there's another interpretation that I think is more interesting—and perhaps more true. The fact that the party has no clearly defined national leader, and no clearly defined “brand” (sorry), is an opportunity for young Democrats to define themselves as individuals. Rather than act like a congregation all singing from the same hymnal, they can experiment, disagree, and adapt their message to their electorate. And that might ultimately prove to be a strength of the party heading into the 2026 midterms rather than a weakness. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) joins the show to talk about the Iran war, immigration, affordability vs. aspiration, and the future of the Democratic Party. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PlainEnglishwithDerekThompson If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek ThompsonGuest: Ruben GallegoProducer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down what he'd do differently if he had to start over in business—and why the biggest wins often come from simply doing more of what already works. He shares real stories from his journey with podcasting, live events, and course sales to show how easy it is to walk away from winning plays too early and leave money and impact on the table. On this episode we talk about: Why “regret” is a useless emotion and how to reframe past mistakes The simple rule: double down on what's working instead of reinventing yourself How Travis scaled his podcast output and thought through “what if we did even more?” The rise and pause of his live events business during 2020 and what he'd change How a nearly break-even webinar funnel was actually a gold mine he abandoned too soon Top 3 Takeaways Focus on what's already working in your business and ask, “If this is working, how could I responsibly 2–3x it?” instead of constantly searching for a brand new idea. Don't abandon winning offers or business models just because you hit obstacles; often the issue is structure (like missing backend offers), not product–market fit. When you feel “maxed out,” use thought experiments—“If I had to double this output, what would it look like?”—to uncover creative ways to expand without burning out. Notable Quotes “Double down on the things that are working instead of thinking you have to reinvent the wheel every time.” “Even when you think you're tapped out, you might be able to go a little bit further—you just haven't done the thought exercise yet.” “I abandoned things too early at the first sign of an obstacle instead of recognizing they were actually working.” Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Twitter/X: https://x.com/traviscchappell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Other: https://travischappell.com Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies, by an agency. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is President Trump running the Art of the Deal playbook on Minnesota? After a phone call with MN Governor Tim Walz, Trump sent out some Truth posts saying things were about to change. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took to the podium to address the issue in Minnesota. Is there a shakeup coming in the administration? Nick Sortor joins us to discuss ICE, Minnesota and the Left's riot machine. GUEST: Nick Sortor Link to today's source: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-january-27-2026 Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life. https://foundationdaily.com/ From Amazon MGM Studios - History's biggest stage, on the biggest screen. MELANIA, only in theaters January 30. DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-apps Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Get your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/ Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/576250/rss FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ X: https://x.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo

For five years, we’ve been following the work of Dollar For and its founder Jared Walker, watching them quickly scale up their efforts to help people crush medical debt by tapping into “charity care” — the financial assistance that hospitals are legally required to offer some patients. Their work represents what a small, scrappy, thoughtful group of people can do. Last year, their tiny staff helped wipe out more than $55 million in medical bills. As we kick off 2026, we thought it was time to check in again. After all, this will be a year when millions more people will have trouble covering their medical bills — when Dollar For’s work may become more important to more people, and when we’re hungry for more ways to help each other. As Jared tells it, 2025 proved to be a pivotal – yet rocky – period in the organization’s story. Both their successes and their challenges put into stark relief exactly what we’re all up against. So we go deep with Jared on what they achieved while they weathered the chaos, and what it might mean for their – and our collective – next moves. Here's a transcript of this episode. Check out our Starter Pack: How to wipe out your bill with charity care. And our previous coverage of Dollar For: Could billions in medical debt get zapped by the legal strategy from this 60-second video? (2021)We talked to Jared just weeks after Dollar For first went viral. The group’s early history — they’d been working locally for years — is fascinating. Badass volunteers help Jared level up, in the fight to crush medical debt (2021)Within six months, they’d recruited volunteers and built systems. The Medical Bill “Negotiation Lab” (2022)In an experiment aimed at scaling up impact, Dollar For tried a different approach in 2022. We sat in. One last tip before 2024 (2023)Why Jared thinks you should ask for “charity care” by name -- even though, let’s face it, asking for “charity” does not feel good to most of us. New lessons from the fight for charity care (2024)Dollar For spent 2024 focusing on the big picture and starting to focus on policy advocacy. Check out our history of charity care series (from 2021): A legendary lawyer sued hospitals for price-gouging their patients. And got his butt handed to him. Dickie Scruggs is the guy who beat Big Tobacco. But when he took on hospitals, he lost. The wild backstory of a tiny but crucial Obamacare provision (ft. David Axelrod)Charity care wasn’t part of federal law until the Affordable Care Act passed. A Republican senator made sure it was part of the ACA — before deciding he wouldn’t vote for the law. “We just kept right on pushing” … and laws changedIn New York, a grieving family’s story made headlines and helped advocates catch lawmakers’ attention. Wait, that was legal until now?!In 2021, Maryland barred hospitals from suing patients who qualified for charity care. Send your stories and questions. Or call 724 ARM-N-LEG. Of course we’d love for you to support this show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Amanda Montell explores the age of magical overthinking and why our minds keep doubling down. She discusses how cognitive biases and irrational thinking shape our perceptions and behaviors in the information age. Amanda also explains shine theory, zero-sum and sunk cost biases, and the allure of manifestation and conspiracy thinking. Through personal stories and humor, Amanda and Eric discuss how understanding these mental patterns can help us navigate modern life more consciously and compassionately. Exciting News!!!Coming in March 2026, my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Key Takeaways Exploration of cognitive biases and their impact on modern thinking. Discussion of irrational thinking in the information age. Examination of the parable of the two wolves and its implications for personal behavior. Analysis of the shine theory and its relevance to social dynamics, particularly among women. Insights into the sunk cost fallacy and its effects on decision-making in relationships. Critique of manifestation beliefs and their parallels to conspiracy thinking. The role of storytelling in human cognition and its influence on self-perception. The relationship between overconfidence bias and self-assessment. Challenges of navigating modern life with evolved cognitive shortcuts. The impact of social media on decision-making and personal narratives. For full show notes,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠ Connect with the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheOneYouFeedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this conversation with Amanda Montell, check out these other episodes: Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of Overthinking with Adam Mastroianni The Purpose of Emotions and Why We're Not Wired for Happiness with Anders Hansen By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed, and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! This episode is sponsored by: David Protein bars deliver up to 28g of protein for just 150 calories—without sacrificing taste! For a limited time, our listeners can receive this special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to www.davidprotein.com/FEED ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aura Frames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AuraFrames.com /FEED ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames – named #1 by Wirecutter –  by using promo code FEED at checkout. This deal is exclusive to listeners, and frames sell out fast,  so order yours now to get it in time for the holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly breaks down the six sales trends that consistently produced results in 2025 and explains exactly why these strategies are imperative as we move into 2026. From how we approach live selling and live-only bonuses, to text message conversions and single session intensives, this episode is for online service providers who want faster sales cycles, stronger trust, and more predictable revenue, without ads, massive teams, or exhausting launches. If you've felt the effects of the trust recession, shrinking attention spans, or slower buyer decisions, this episode will help you recalibrate your sales strategy for the season we're in right now.  TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 – 01:02: Why 2025 rewrote the rules of selling — and what's changing in 2026 01:03 – 02:18: Why longer livestreams convert better 02:19 – 03:32: Live-only bonuses (and how they work best) 03:33 – 04:45: selling with signature systems 04:46 – 05:55: how a single-page framework can dramatically increase conversions 05:56 – 07:10: Free launches with paid VIP upgrades (the best of both worlds) 07:11 – 08:35: The most underutilized channel right now 08:36 – 10:05: Why single-day paid intensives outperform long launches 10:06 – 11:20: Your scalable sales ecosystem 11:21 – 12:11: Your Invitation to the LIVE Single Sessions That Sell Intensive RESOURCES:  Register for the live, 2.5 hour Single Sessions That Sell Intensive, where Kelly and Danielle are breaking down A-Z how to run high-converting single live sessions: https://accelerator.virtualbusinessschool.com/single-sessions-that-convert  Subscribe to Kelly's Substack channel for more faith leadership content: https://kellyroachofficial.substack.com/  Subscribe to Kelly's weekly newsletter for tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox: https://kellyroachinternational.kit.com/news Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/ Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/