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Fall doesn't always cause your sinus congestion. It just knows how to find whatever was already sitting there. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley walks through the Traditional Chinese Medicine map that connects the exact location of a headache or a patch of sinus pressure to a specific internal organ, and why that map keeps showing up in his practice. Key Takeaways Your headache location is diagnostic, not random.A two-week case of post-nasal drip traced back to a bladder infection: Dr. Motley's patient cleared her sinus congestion only after he treated her bladder and kidney meridian points, a connection her prior doctor visits hadn't made. Fall triggers stored trauma, not just cold weather. Because the body encodes every sense during a traumatic event, seasonal cues like cooler air and shorter days can resurface them as physical congestion.  Dr. Motley argues sinuses, kidney nephrons, gallbladder bile ducts, and the brain all develop from the same cell line, which is why infections jump between them. Standard embryology backs the sinus and brain half (both are ectoderm) but not the kidney (mesoderm) or gallbladder (endoderm) half.  00:00:00 Opening: why fall seems to trigger sinus headaches, post-nasal drip, and migraines 00:01:19 Welcome to the Ancient Health Podcast 00:01:33 The core rule: where your headache sits tells you which organ is involved 00:03:05 Case study: the E.coli bladder infection hiding behind a patient's post-nasal drip 00:04:19 Why fall specifically resurfaces old emotional trauma as physical congestion 00:06:34 EMDR, neurofeedback, and tapping: clearing the trauma before it becomes sinus pain 00:11:54 The organ map: bladder, gallbladder, stomach, triple warmer, small intestine, and more 00:14:13 Get checked: the hidden UTI, kidney, and gallbladder infections behind your headache 00:16:30 Beam Minerals and why mineral depletion undercuts everything else on this list 00:17:53 The biofilm problem: how old strep and mono build a fortress in your gut 00:24:29 The embryology answer: why sinuses, kidneys, gallbladder, and brain get infected together 00:28:25 The protocol: sprays, acupressure points, and the antimicrobial herbs he actually uses 00:33:56 Homeopathy, lab testing, and how to decide where to start Dr. Motley's go-to herbal recommendations: Cat's Claw Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/yu8ntvu7 Japanese Knotweed: https://tinyurl.com/296dkaby Alchornea Supreme: https://shorturl.at/3HSJ Elderberry Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/kxvnrtep Echinacea Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/ms9ectd4 Usnea Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/ye5ks88c DesBio Headache: https://dbscript.com/product/headache/, Dr. Motley's practitioner code is f9367150 *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don't even know it! Want to get your minerals in? BEAM Minerals is a simple shot of minerals each morning. Try BEAM Minerals at beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15 Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website

Episode 305-BACK TO BASICS Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 9 Gun Lawyer — Episode 305 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS Gun laws, New Jersey, Machine guns, Handguns, Rifles, Shotguns, Assault firearms, Legal exemptions, Carry permits, Firearm ID, Second Amendment, Defensive use, CDC data, Gun rights, Application errors SPEAKERS Evan Nappen, Speaker 2 Evan Nappen 00:18 I’m Evan Nappen, and welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, my cohort in crime, Teddy, will not be joining us on the show today because Teddy is a brand new daddy. That’s right, he’s a father of a beautiful baby girl, which of course makes me a grandfather. Oh my God, I can’t even believe I’m saying that. She is just cute as a button, and I’m not just saying that because it’s my granddaughter. She really is. Her name is Alianna, and we are all so excited and happy about this. I can’t even begin to tell you. But Teddy has got his hands full with his beautiful wife and his beautiful new daughter, so I will be flying solo today with you. Evan Nappen 01:17 at I want to talk about is something important for gun owners in New Jersey to know, and even outside New Jersey. And that is the basics of how New Jersey bans all guns, and then creates a legal system that essentially allows and permits possession by exemption. I think this is why the entire foundation of New Jersey gun laws can eventually be completely wiped out because it takes what is a constitutional right and just reverses how that right is supposed to work. But nonetheless, the law is something you need to understand in New Jersey. And for those who don’t live in New Jersey, you want to understand this so you don’t ever see this happen in your jurisdiction. Evan Nappen 02:18 he place to begin is under New Jersey law, under N.J.S. 2C:39-5 (Unlawful possession of weapons.). Now, the 39-5. gun laws in New Jersey are where you see basically every firearm banned. Then the exemptions get created in two ways that essentially permit limited possession. It’s really insane when you think that a constitutional right is treated in this way, but yet it is. So, let’s take a look, beginning with 39-5., 2C:39-5. Now, subsection a. is a ban on machine guns, and what it says there is that any person who knowingly has in his possession any machine gun or any instrument or device adaptable for use as a machine gun, without being licensed to do so pursuant to (2C:)58-5, is guilty of a crime of the second degree. So, the only way to possess a machine gun in New Jersey is if you have a 58-5. machine gun license, and the machine gun license historically has been an impossibility to obtain. Page – 2 – of 9 Evan Nappen 03:51 But interestingly, I think we’re going to see some serious challenges because the way New Jersey structured this law, the machine gun license required you first to get a carry permit. At the time, virtually no one could get a (New Jersey permit to) carry. Now, over 100,000 Jerseyans and non-residents do have carry permits, and the standard that you’re left with the machine gun license is quite bizarre of having to show somehow it’s in the public interest for you to have it. And that’s absolutely contrary to Bruen, but for now, the number one thing to keep in mind is the machine gun prohibition does not have any other exemptions within New Jersey law. Only this license is the exemption. And when I say no other exemption, I’m talking about for an otherwise law-abiding citizen to possess. There are exemptions for certain military, police, etc. There’s exemptions even for dealers, but we’re not focused on that. We’re focused on other normal, law-abiding, average citizens. So, forget about it for machine guns. Evan Nappen 05:02 But let’s move now to the b. section of 39-5. Now that’s one that applies to a hell of a lot of folks in New Jersey. The b. section of 39-5 is handguns. Listen to how New Jersey bans handguns. New Jersey’s law says: Handguns. Any person who knowingly has in his possession any handgun, including any antique handgun, without having first obtained a permit to carry the same as provided in (2C:)58-4., is guilty of a crime of the second degree. Let that sink in, folks. The only way you can lawfully possess a handgun, possess. We’re not even talking about carry. The only way to lawfully possess that handgun on the face of the statute that prohibits the possession of a handgun is if you have a (New Jersey) permit to carry a handgun. Evan Nappen 06:06 Now I know there are a lot of folks out there that don’t have permits to carry that simply acquired a handgun with a permit to purchase a handgun. So, how can this be? How can you lawfully possess that handgun if you don’t have a carry permit when the statute requires you to have a carry permit? And if you don’t have a carry permit, you’re guilty of unlawful possession of a handgun right on the face of the statute, which is an extraordinarily serious offense. Unlawful possession of a handgun in New Jersey is a second-degree crime. New Jersey doesn’t use the term felony. They use the term crime, but it’s the equivalent of a felony. You can think of it in that way. It carries up to 10 years in State Prison, and it has a minimum mandatory three and a half years under what is called the Graves Act. Where if you’re convicted of unlawful possession of a handgun after a trial, a judge has absolutely zero discretion and must impose at least three and a half years as a minimum component of your sentence with no ability to be paroled. You do every day of that three and a half years before you’re even eligible for parole. Evan Nappen 07:31 So, since you have to have a carry to possess it, what about everyone who doesn’t? Well, the answer to that lies in the exemptions, and we’ll get to the exemptions in a moment because we’re going to talk about exemptions. But right now, we’re just talking about the statute itself that mandates a (New Jersey) carry permit in order to legally possess a handgun. Under subsection c., is rifles and shotguns, and there it says: any person who knowingly has in his possession any rifle or shotgun without having first obtained a firearm purchaser ID card in accordance with (2C:)58-3, is guilty of a crime of the third degree. So, that makes it a third degree crime, up to five years in State Prison, if you have a shotgun or Page – 3 – of 9 rifle without a firearm ID card. The law goes further to say, unless otherwise permitted by law, any person who knowingly has in his possession any loaded rifle or shotgun is guilty of a crime in third degree. So, what about those that possess rifles or shotguns without a firearms ID card? Well, on the face of this statute, you’re looking at up to five years in State Prison. However, we’re going to discuss the exemptions, and the exemptions are critical in understanding how these possessory laws actually work. Even though the exemptions are technically a defense that you, as a law-abiding citizen, can be put to the proofs where you have to prove the defense. Evan Nappen 09:03 Then there’s subsection d. of 39-5. Subsection d. is “other weapons”, and that says: any person who knowingly has in his possession any other weapon under circumstances not manifestly appropriate for such lawful uses as it may have, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. So, that’s up to a year and a half in State Prison for any “other weapon”, anything that may be construed as a weapon, if it’s possessed under circumstances not manifestly appropriate for such lawful uses as it may have. Look at that vague, ridiculous language there. So, anything that can be construed to be a weapon, and then the circumstances not manifestly appropriate become subject for a jury trial. So that 12 people who aren’t smart enough to avoid jury duty get to decide whether those circumstances were manifestly appropriate or not. Isn’t that cute? And you need to further know that New Jersey case law, through Kelly and Montalvo, they found that the so-called circumstance is not manifestly appropriate for such lawful uses as it may have. In Kelly, the court specifically found that self-defense was not a manifestly appropriate lawful use. Imagine that! You cannot preemptively arm yourself with a weapon under Kelly. Self-defense doesn’t cut it. But then Kelly got modified with Montalvo. If it’s in your home, if it’s in your home and you have it for self-defense, then the court actually finally came to its senses, at least on that, and said, yeah, self-defense possession in your home is manifestly appropriate circumstances, but not outside the home. So, we still need a case that says outside the home, where you’re lawfully allowed to use self-defense, where you have a right to self-defense. That even outside the home, it’s a manifestly appropriate use for any other weapon. We’ll talk more about that one in the future. Okay, but there you go. Those are the prohibitions. Evan Nappen 11:32 Then, of course, we have the infamous subsection f., and that’s where assault firearms are banned. It says: any person who knowingly has in his possession an assault firearm is guilty of a crime of the second degree. Again, that draconian Graves Act, up to 10 years, minimum mandatory three and a half. Except if the assault firearm is licensed pursuant to (2C:)58-5. And by the way, that’s the same license as a machine gun license, which virtually no one could ever get. Or rendered inoperable, and that render inoperable period went from May of ’90 to May of ’91. And you had to do a rendered inoperable form. If you didn’t do it then, you’re out of the box. You couldn’t do it. Or if it was registered. Again, that registration period expired back in ’90. It may have ’90 to ’91 as well. So, assault firearms became prohibited with no way of making them lawful after May of ’91, unless you could somehow get an assault firearm license, which was a de facto impossibility, a de facto ban. Evan Nappen 12:52 In fact, as determined in the federal court decision Coalition versus Florio that I brought, it was determined that it was a de facto ban. So, that license is known, you know, essentially it was viewed as Page – 4 – of 9 fake in so many words. You know, yeah, good luck. Like it was just structured to be an impossibility and even recognized as such by essentially by the court. So, if you had an assault firearm, there was nothing that could be done there. Exemptions that we’re going to discuss next do not apply to assault firearms. he exemptions only apply to B, C, and D. So remember, B. is the ban on handguns unless you have a (New Jersey) carry permit. C. is a ban on rifles and shotguns unless you have a firearms ID card, and D. is a ban on “other weapons” without manifest lawful purpose. Evan Nappen 13:52 However, what the statute in 39-5 does not reference, but you need to know, is that under N.J.S. 2C:39-6, you will find an entire host of exemptions. There’s exemptions for law enforcement, military, all kinds, tons of exemptions. But the exemptions that have the most bearing to the average, law-abiding citizen, they’re found in subsection e. and subsection f. of the exemptions. Let me read you what these exemptions say. The exemptions say that nothing in subsection b., c., and d. of 39-5, so that is handguns, rifles and shotguns, and other weapons under the 39-5 ban, shall be construed to prevent a person keeping or carrying about the person’s place of business, residence, premises or other land owned or possessed by the person, any firearm, or from carrying the same, in the manner specified in subsection g., which is unloaded and in a case or in the trunk, or in a securely wrapped package, from any place of purchase to the person’s residence or place of business, between the person’s dwelling and place of business, between one place of business or residence and another when moving, or between the person’s dwelling or place of business and place where the firearms are repaired, for the purpose of repair. For the purposes of this section, a place of business shall be deemed to be a fixed location. Evan Nappen 15:42 So, subsection e. of 39-6 exempts law-abiding citizens in New Jersey for possession of handguns, rifles and shotguns, and other weapons in their home, and you do not need a (New Jersey) carry permit. You do not need a firearms ID card. You do not need to have manifest lawful purpose, so-called. As long as you are simply possessing in your home, you are exempted from those requirements under 39-5. It is a law that allows possession by exemption unless one has licenses, and if you have licenses, then you’re exempt under the face of the statute. And if you have a license and you’re within exemption, you have double protection, essentially. And the exemption under subsection e. applies to home. It applies to place of business. Now that means a business you actually own. It’s not just the place you work. It’s got to be your place of business that you own. The courts have narrowly interpreted it to mean that. Not even a place you just manage. You’ve got to be an owner. It’s got to be your business. But if it is, then you have exemption there. You’re exempted for moving between your residences while moving, etc. That’s the exemption under subsection e. Evan Nappen 17:22 Then there’s an exemption under subsection f., and f. again exempts b., c., and d. of 39-5; handguns, rifles and shotguns, and other weapons under 39-5. ere the exemptions say that those prohibitions shall not apply to any member of a rifle or pistol club organized in accordance with the rules prescribed by the National Board for Promotion of Rifle Practice, in going to or from a place of target practice, carrying firearms necessary for target practice, provided the club has filed a copy of its charter with the superintendent and annually submits its list of members to the superintendent, and provided further that Page – 5 – of 9 the firearms are carried in a manner specified in subsection g., which is, of course, cased and unloaded. Evan Nappen 18:08 Here’s another exemption under f. under subsection (2). A person carrying a firearm or knife in the woods or fields, or upon the waters of the state for the purpose of hunting, target practice, or fishing, provided that the firearm is or knife is legal and appropriate for hunting and fishing purposes in the state, and the person has in the person’s possession a valid hunting license, or with respect to freshwater fishing, a valid fishing license. Number three, a person transporting any firearm or knife while traveling directly to or from place for purpose of hunting, fishing, provided you have a valid license, or directly to or from the target range, or other authorized place, for the purpose of practice match target trap skeet shooting expeditions. Provided during that whole time you’re transporting, you’re transporting pursuant to subsection g. Evan Nappen 19:18 So, the takeaway here is how New Jersey bans essentially all guns, and how the matrix is set up so that there are exemptions. Exemptions that we’ve just talked about. But keep in mind that the exemptions are a defense. The burden becomes on the defendant to have to prove that you’re within those exemptions. Otherwise you see bans. Bans that have only exemptions by way of licensing, unless you fall within those specific statutory exemptions. I think that structure is frankly disgusting as to how a constitutional right is and has been treated by New Jersey. But because of that structure, I also believe that we have a fantastic opportunity now as we see the empowerment of the Second Amendment to finally take out and take down the very foundation of New Jersey’s oppressive gun laws. Evan Nappen 20:36 By the way, I want to give you just a little heads up about a threat that is apparently lurking. This is weird and odd. I can’t hammer it down any more than what I’m going to tell you right now. But the news aggregate source called the Daily Caller, some of you may be aware of it, had an article that says “Anti-2A Group Plots New Gun Ban in New Jersey”. (https://dailycaller.com/2026/08/26/anti-2a-group-plots-new-gun-ban-in-blue-state/) This is August 26, 2026, by Harold Hutchison, who is a Second Amendment reporter that says the gun-control organization March for Our Lives, that’s the group headed up by that A one a hole of David Hogg. His group sent out an email fundraiser announcing plans to pass a weapons ban in New Jersey. And reading this is just bizarro. Remember Hogg has made his entire life and career over being a perpetual victim from the Parkland atrocity, and he’s an insane Left wing activist. By the way, if you’ve ever seen the stuff that he puts out. But anyway, this group uses this term “weapons of war”, “weapons of war”, and says, “The proposed weapons ban in New Jersey is a vital step toward getting weapons off our streets and protecting our neighborhoods from preventable tragedy.” This is a fundraiser being done by this group. Evan Nappen 22:49 When you look at the actual screenshot here from March for Our Lives, here’s what this screenshot says. From March for Our Lives. “We’re bumping this to the top of your inbox because we have a genuine, high-impact opportunity to push real gun safety forward — and we can’t afford to miss it. Right now, New Jersey lawmakers have a chance to pass critical legislation banning weapons of war from Page – 6 – of 9 our communities. When our generation first marched in 2018, people told us we were just angry kids who didn’t understand how politics worked. But together, we’ve proved that hope isn’t just a feeling — it’s an action.” And then it goes on to say, “From helping establish first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to passing landmark federal legislation, we’ve seen what happens when young people organize and demand a better future. Passing this weapons ban in New Jersey isn’t just about one state — it sets a benchmark for the entire nation and proves that progress is unstoppable when we stand together.” Then it all says, “Will you take 10 seconds to add your name and show support for the NJ weapons ban today?” Evan Nappen 24:19 Okay. I’ve got to tell you, folks. I have no clue what the hell they’re talking about. First of all, New Jersey already has the most egregious assault firearm ban on the books and that has just taken a death punch by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals en banc with the magnificent decision wiping it out under the Second Amendment with both mags and guns. Now, granted, it is stayed at the moment because the Supreme Court has also taken up this issue. But what the hell are they talking about? New Jersey’s law is on its deathbed. It’s on life support, barely. Soon to die, and they’re talking about legislators in New Jersey promoting some weapons ban that they’re fundraising on. This is either complete fraud, which who knows with those people, or absolute mistake that they’ve confused states, I guess. Or maybe, just maybe, something else is cooking up in the New Jersey legislature. Maybe they’re tipped off to it, and I can’t find it anywhere. Maybe they’re going to try doing a kicking and screaming routine, just like they did after Bruen permitted carry and made it so New Jersey had to issue carry permits. And maybe now we’re going to see some evil plan after New Jersey’s assault firearm law bites the dust. So, this is maybe a load of B.S. nonsense. But then again, maybe it’s something out there, and we should be ready. hey may be trying to pull another Carry Killeresque maneuver on us. I don’t know, but stay tuned. As soon as we hear about anything that we can pin down, we’ll be sure in letting you know about it on the show. Evan Nappen 26:36 Hey, I want to tell you about our good friends at WeShoot. WeShoot is an indoor range in Lakewood, New Jersey. It’s the range where Teddy and I shoot, and where we train. You’ll love it at WeShoot. It is the greatest range in New Jersey. We just can’t get enough of WeShoot. I know you will really appreciate having a tremendous resource right there in Lakewood, where you can get your training, get your certificates, practice, have state-of-the-art range facilities, a great pro shop, awesome deals on guns and gear. As a matter of fact, they are offering, as we speak, the Canik Mete MC9LS, which is the 2026 Signature Series called “Drip”. It’s pretty cool. You’ve got to see the graphics on the Drip. They also have a Mossberg Silver Reserve Field. Now this is Mossberg’s over and under, very cool, and it’s a great way to get into an over and under shotgun. They also have Precision Firearms, PF15F. That’s your AR-type platform right there at WeShoot. You can go there, check out these guns and so many others. They’re also running their great programs. They have their range safety officers. They’re there with amazing skilled trainers. I’ve got to tell you, folks, make sure you check out WeShoot. You can find them online at weshootusa.com. weshootusa.com. And I know you’re gonna love their website. They’ve got beautiful photography. They really do take extra pride in what they post and how they make their website. You need to check it out and see what I’m what I’m talking about. And their instructors are just fantastic. I have always admired just the unbelievably great professionalism, courtesy, just the way they Page – 7 – of 9 treat their customers. You will be treated like gold at WeShoot. WeShoot is the best. o to WeShootUSA.com. Evan Nappen 29:22 Hey, I also want to not only shamelessly plug my book, which is New Jersey Gun Law, the Bible of Jersey Gun Law. The indispensable guidebook to helping you navigate New Jersey’s insane matrix of gun laws. It’s all set up in a question and answer format. I also want folks to know that the DOJ has opened up the Federal Relief from Disabilities Program. I’ve been waiting 33 years to be able to do this again, and that is be able to get people’s gun rights restored. That have had federal firearm prohibitors. This will restore your federal gun rights, and it is great. We really owe it to the Trump administration for reopening this program that was killed in ’93 by Chuck Schumer. For 33 years, people have been unable to regain their Second Amendment rights under federal law, if they had prohibitors. o, if you or anyone you know might be eligible, go to my website, go to EvanNappen.com. You can buy my book there. You can also read about the federal relief from disabilities. This is very hot, big stuff going on because the online portal is going to open shortly, and you want to be ready. You want to have counsel, and there’s a lot that has to get done so that we can get you in. They’re talking about probably a million people needing to get their rights restored, and it’s going to be quite a logjam. So, the sooner you’re in, the sooner you can get your rights back. I’d highly, highly recommend taking action and checking it out. Go to evannappen.com, and I’ll be happy to speak to you about your specific situation and if it’s applicable for you. Evan Nappen 31:40 Hey, I have some good news, and the good news is that the CDC, you know, the CDC, who’s currently headed by Robert Kennedy, and CDC that is now under the Trump administration. Well, guess what they did, folks? They restored defensive gun use data after Biden scrubbed it and covered it up because they didn’t want that really great important information being out there about how many lives guns save, so the corrupt Biden administration just said we’re not going to talk about it. We’re going to wipe it out. We’re not going to put that out there anymore. We’re only going to talk about guns are bad, and not ever talk about why guns are good. Well, it’s a new day. It’s a new administration, and that information has now been put back. I’m talking about an article here from Ammo and. (https://www.ammoland.com/2026/08/cdc-restores-defensive-gun-use-data/?utm_source=Ammoland+Subscribers&utm_campaign=b4aea4936c-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6f6fac3eaa-b4aea4936c-21268623) Evan Nappen 32:56 We love AmmoLand, and this article is by John Crump, who is also one of my favorite authors at AmmoLand. John says that under the Biden administration they had removed the data, and the studies have shown that guns were used in self-defense between 60,000 times and 2.5 million times each year. Think about that, folks. 60,000 to 2.5 million times each year, guns are used in self-defense. So, even at the low range, that dwarfs the number of guns used in murders, which is approximately 15,000. Okay, dwarfs it at the lowest numbers. It approaches or exceeds the total number of gun deaths per year, which is around 40,000, according to Pew. The wide range of estimates is because of different methodologies used. So, the lower figure is drawn on the National Crime Victimization Survey, while the higher figures primarily stem from surveys conducted by criminologist Gary Kleck in the 1990s. Page – 8 – of 9 Evan Nappen 34:41 Now, a National Academies of Sciences report commissioned by the CDC itself in 2013, this is a CDC commission study. Referenced this range of 60,000 to 2.5 million defensive gun uses annually. But in 2022, with pressure from anti-gun groups such as the Gun Violence Archive, the Newtown Action Alliance, and GVPedia, in a private meeting, the CDC scrubbed the website of defensive gun use information. Through a Freedom of Information Act, they revealed that the removal was purely political, folks, and this is all according to emails that Senator Grassley obtained. One of these things here argued, and this is quoting from that email in the article by Mr. Crump, and it says. Get a load of this. This is from the antis here. “That 2.5 million number needs to be killed, buried, dug up, killed again, and buried again.” Mark Bryant, executive director of Gun Violence Archives, wrote to the CDC in one of his emails. See that? They don’t like it, man, when you’re showing that guns save lives. We can’t have truth out there. We can’t have the actual information about how people don’t want to be victims but would prefer to be defenders and live. Right? That’s Biden’s administration for you. That’s the corrupt, evil Biden administration for you, removing that information. Trump and his administration have put that data back public so you can see it and you can read it. Keep in mind that’s the CDC removing specific numeral range and the link from their own research, folks. But now, under Trump and Secretary Kennedy, the CDC is returning the statistics to its firearm injury and death page. The restored language again makes it clear, points it out that defensive gun use varies by studies, and it ranges from 60,000 to 2.5 million per year. That is awesome, and that information belongs out there. Evan Nappen 37:43 Hey, let me tell you about this week’s GOFU. GOFUs, as you know, are Gun Owner Fuck Ups. It’s where gun owners make expensive mistakes, real mistakes that I hear about and try to help them. But it’s a chance where you can avoid them for free, and this week’s GOFU has to do with references on your gun application. When you need references, please clear your references in advance. Make sure your references know you’re going to use them as a reference. I’ll tell you, we may have mentioned this before in the past, but it can’t hurt to mention it again. They’re going to get an email requesting to know how long they’ve known you and whether they have any issues with you owning guns. I get cases where people don’t bother to clear it, don’t realize the person is anti-gun and doesn’t think anyone should have a gun, or has some problem being a reference. You don’t want to have that problem. Evan Nappen 38:48 Yet recently, I’ve heard of even a worse problem, and this one is just mind-boggling. I’m still going to put it out there as a GOFU for folks because don’t ever do this. Don’t make up false references. Yeah, I’m not kidding. Do not fill out a gun application with fake references. I can’t believe I even have to say this. But do not fill out a gun application and make up phony references because your phony references are going to be contacted, and that’s called falsification of the application. It’s a crime to do that. Third degree. You’re looking at five years in State Prison. Plus, it’s really stupid, and you’ll get denied your gun license. I mean, okay, do you have to write that one down? Not to put fake references on your application? I hope not, but it’s a GOFU. Make sure you’re good about your references and clear them in advance. Only put real ones down, folks. Page – 9 – of 9 Evan Nappen 39:54 This is Evan Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 40:05 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S5 E305_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. As a creative arts consultant, he also lends his weapons law and historical expertise to an elite, discerning cadre of movie and television producers and directors, and novelists. He also provides expert testimony and consultations for defense attorneys across America. 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Garren Hilow bootstrapped Abveris, an antibody discovery business doing $12 million in revenue, and sold it in 2021 for $150 million up front with another $40 million available in an earnout. His team came within one percent of the revenue target. The acquirer said they had missed it, refused to share the accounting behind that conclusion, and dared him to sue.  Rob Walling sold Drip with 40 percent of his purchase price tied to an earnout and collected all but a fraction of it.  In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, John Warrillow puts the two founders side by side to work out what actually separated the two outcomes, and you discover how to negotiate an earnout you have a chance of collecting.  You'll learn:  Why a revenue-based earnout hands the acquirer the calculator, including the right to change how your revenue is recognized partway through the year  Walling's ranking of earnout milestones from worst to best, and the one type he tells founders to refuse outright  Why taking more cash at close makes an acquirer less likely to fight you over the back end  What a private equity buyer admitted over dinner about how often his firm plans to replace the founder  The reporting clause Hilow left out of his agreement, and what its absence cost him  How old Slack messages and a verbal instruction to work from home became grounds for a termination with cause  Why an acquirer who intends to fold your company into theirs should not be offering an earnout at all 

(This episode originally aired on July 2, 2024.)Do you have a framework you use to be good with people? Or are you just winging it? What method or approach do you use to gain insight into where someone—even yourself—is coming from? As a foreman or site manager, how often do you seek understanding before being understood?Do you see being good with people an essential or non-essential part of your job as a leader?If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

This is the second part of a conversation with Nic's friend, Brian Hill, attorney by trade, investor, and father.According to Brian, there are three responsibilities. Are you putting in the emotional labor of being a leader? How often do you shine a light on what's right? Have you ever asked yourself, “I wonder if everything I've ever done as a leader is wrong?” When was the last time have you received training on how to be a leader or better leader? What are you currently doing to invest in your ability and adaptability as a leader? If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

The first hour starts with the sad news of actress Hayden Panettiere's death, but Bradley and Dawn put turn it around with the amazing Madonna's birthday yesterday. The rest of the hour is their show within a show, Blinded by the item!Dawn saw the movie, The End of Oak St, Harry may be visiting the UK more often, and Bradley talks about a guy who dressed as the grim reaper outside a hospital. Bradley also tells a story about Kaia Gerber being possessed as a child! Natalie Portman is mad at an author who wrote a book about her, and Dawn brings her state fair entry: baklava, round 1 to try to round out the second hour!Bradley has a survey in the third hour, do people like drip or instant coffee better? One star reviews and the five second rule end the 3rd hour! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alpha Warrior and Josh Reid pour the coffee (with a little something extra) and dig into the drip of declassification they say has been building since June 30. Josh walks the thread from Tulsi Gabbard's Ukraine biolab and Wuhan disclosures through the Fauci gain of function texts, then into Trump's address on hundreds of millions of voter records stolen by China across 18 states. The heart of it is three FBI counterintelligence operations, Oxford Comma, March Toll, and Round River, which they argue reveal Andy McCabe targeting Trump and Sessions as fake Russian assets while shielding Hunter Biden's China linked companies on protected status. Their read: the money trail and legal predicate for an election national emergency are already on the table, with NGOs as the next domino. Alpha adds his dish and tablecloth analogy for how the old system gets swapped out without the plates crashing. Bring patience for a drip drip payoff.

We were rocking and rolling from the get-go this week with very special guest comedian Blair Socci and a cavalcade of rock news including a look at aging rocker incubus producer Andrew Watt's drip, an update on our CVS sponsorship deal and lots of YOU on zoom and the hotline with bone picks, tall tales and more. Support Office Hours, watch or listen to another hour of today's episode including Jefferson Starship's latest, some Jerry Lewis goofs, and much more with OFFICE HOURS+. Try it FREE for seven days at patreon.com/officehoursliveCheck out Blair's podcast "Spaced Out" at youtube.com/@blairsocciofficialGet tickets to see On Cinema LIVE on the "Certified Five Bags of Popcorn Tour" this November at heinetwork.tv/eventsShop our merch store at officehours.merchtable.com and find the rest of our links at linktr.ee/officehoursliveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode kicks off a new regular feature on the show: Ask Mike, where I pull real questions straight from our monthly member Q&A archive inside Membership Academy and share the answers with you.First up is a question about drip feeding content. A membership owner running a diet and lifestyle site wanted to know if releasing their courses gradually, rather than giving members full access, would help improve retention.My answer might surprise you, because drip feeding as a retention tactic isn't actually the fix most people think it is. The real issue is almost always something else entirely.If you've ever wondered whether locking up your content on a schedule would keep people around longer, this episode is for you.In this episode:Why drip feeding content to force people to stay is the wrong way to think about retentionWhat to check first before you even consider a drip feed strategy (onboarding and offboarding)How to build a step-by-step content pathway that gives members a reason to stick aroundWhy too many live calls can actually make members feel like they're failingHow milestones, rituals, and habits keep people engaged without artificial gatesIf you want a wider view of where the gaps in your membership strategy actually are, our free Membership Healthcheck will help you find them fast.And if you're looking to get your questions answered by me in our next Membership Academy Q&A, you can join Membership Academy here to be part of the conversation.Key Quotes & Takeaways:"I'm not a big fan of just arbitrarily drip feeding content as a means of prolonging someone's membership.""Nine times out of 10, people drop off because they never really get started the right way.""If you give them that path, you don't need to drip feed because you're telling them exactly what to do and when you are laying out the journey for them.""I think members should stay members and stay subscribed because they're getting something from it."You might also find useful:Is Your Member Onboarding Missing These 3 Vital Things?21 Quick Tips For Improving Member RetentionHow to Identify Your Membership Drop-Off PointsThe 5 Key Stages of the Member LifecycleThank You For ListeningWe really appreciate you choosing to listen to us and for supporting the podcast.We would be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show.They're extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and we read each and every one personally!Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to make sure that you never miss an episode.

A long-time friend of Nick, Brian Hill, attorney by trade, investor, and father, joins him in the Corn studio.If you won the lottery today, would it be a blessing or a curse? Do you know how to allow money to be a tool to solve a problem?As a leader are you trading busyness for effectiveness? Are you carrying the total load and not trusting your team to own their part of the work? Or are you doing all the thinking for them?How frustrated are you with some folks on your team but you haven't told them? How will they improve or keep doing well if you never tell them?If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

¿Trabajas más horas cada año y aun así sientes que tu negocio no te suelta? Hay un momento exacto en el que crecer empieza a doler, y la mayoría de emprendedores reacciona mal cuando llega ahí. En este episodio resumimos Buy Back Your Time (Recupera tu tiempo, 2023), de Dan Martell, un emprendedor canadiense que pasó de estar en la cárcel a los 17 años a dirigir un negocio de ocho cifras trabajando muy pocas horas a la semana. La tesis del libro es que la mayoría de emprendedores no se ahogan por trabajar poco, sino por no tener sistemas para recuperar su tiempo. Martell explica el "punto de dolor": ese momento, normalmente entre los 12 y 14 empleados o alrededor del millón de facturación, en el que crecer empieza a doler más de lo que podemos soportar. Y cuando llega ese dolor, casi todos hacemos lo mismo: vendemos el negocio por desesperación, lo saboteamos sin darnos cuenta o decidimos estancarnos para siempre. La buena noticia es que hay una cuarta salida: auditar tu tiempo, calcular cuánto vale tu hora y empezar a comprar de vuelta las tareas que te drenan, para invertir ese tiempo en lo que sí te genera dinero y energía a la vez. En este episodio vas a llevarte: ✅ Qué es el punto de dolor y por qué ningún emprendedor puede crecer hacia más dolor ✅ La matriz DRIP para clasificar tus tareas según el dinero y la energía que te dan ✅ Cómo calcular tu factor de recompra para saber cuánto vale delegar cada tarea ✅ Los cinco asesinos del tiempo que te mantienen enganchado al caos ✅ La escalera del reemplazo: el orden exacto para ir soltando tu negocio sin que se caiga Este es el segundo episodio del bloque de sistemas de negocio: la semana pasada vimos Quién No Cómo, de Dan Sullivan y Ben Hardy, la idea de mentalidad que sostiene todo este sistema.

We usually don't feature DIPA's on show. They are impossible to review. Either they are amazingly made or dull and lifeless. We got really lucky this episode. Shelton Brewing started as an inhouse brewery inside a Whole Foods in Houston, Texas suburbs. This DIPA is a collab with Copenhagen's best beer bar Peders. Drip is loaded with citra, mosaic, motueka and nectaron hops. It's impossibly good. We jump from Texas to New York for Test. They are a nano brewery making big waves with great DIPAs. Mythopoetic Imagination has citra, krush and motueka hops. It's a good day to be drinking beers. #beer #craftbeer #drinks #dipa 

As LIV prepares for a potential bankruptcy filing, reports are flying that Jon Rahm will be one of the biggest creditors in such a move with a hefty portion of his contract still outstanding. Andy and Brendan bat around the latest round of ominous LIV unwinding news and debate the three-year folly that has been Rahm’s stay on LIV: what it’s meant for his golf career, his image, and his bank account, even if he doesn’t get the full amount. Then they move to the Wyndham Championship, the last regular season event on the PGA Tour and how the playoffs have “ruined” August for the rest of golf. They spotlight some bubble boys in a generally weak field with many top players already locking up playoffs status. Can Jackson Koivun get across the line and into the postseason? News hits on the daily drip of “Championship Series” events announcements by the PGA Tour, with Doral joining the party as the fifth confirmed event. They revisit the potential massive news that Riviera may no longer be an annual PGA Tour stop and what it means for pro golf in LA. They also discuss some reporting on the Challengers Series and the potential price tag for those events, in addition to news that there may be an overall umbrella sponsor for the tour, or series, itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt like you're flying in circles? Or met with delay after delay after delay? When was the last time the plan got change, rerouted, or redirected and you kept your cool? A time when choosing the right attitude made all the difference?Do you believe that how you show up matters? A big thank you to Clayton: you are the hero in this story in the way you showed up. Your generosity will not be forgotten. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

This week on the Business of Good presented by BCU: Drip and Culture. Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, shares how their “socially minded coffee” helps create a warm community feel for the people of Waukegan. To learn more about how BCU can help you with your banking, visit www.bcu.org.

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(Episode 49 originally aired January 21, 2025.)What's something that you are disciplined about? Are you so obsessed with a goal that the gains you've made are too valuable to lose them? Do you have a morning routine that supports your goals? As a leader, how are you building both your mind and your body? Or do you like Honey Buns to the extreme like Cruze used to? To check out Cruze's reflections online from his daily reading go to his Instagram @Cruze_Bittle or TikTok @Cruze.Bittle. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

On this edition of "Money Talks with Jon Arnold & Mike Case ," Jon is covering all things DRIP, otherwise known as  dividend reinvestment plans. #drip #divedendreinvestmentplan Watch this episode on YouTube: Money Talks playlist

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(This episode comes from Episodes 88 and 89. They originally aired October 2025.)How are you making communicating effectively a hard skill in your leadership? What frameworks do you use to be an effective communicator? What strategies do you use to take the emotion out of your hard conversations? How are you putting people development first and trusting that good people will deliver productivity and profits? You can reach Patrick at patrick@punchn.io. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Hey Ya'll! It's Daytime Emmy season and the full crew is here to break it all down. Join Toni, Nick, Ariet, Dylan, John, and Michael as they discuss the 2026 Daytime Emmy Nominations. Who will win? Who Should win? Who got snubbed? Tune in to find out!

Hey Ya'll! It's Daytime Emmy season and the full crew is here to break it all down. Join Toni, Nick, Ariet, Dylan, John, and Michael as they discuss the 2026 Daytime Emmy Nominations. Who will win? Who Should win? Who got snubbed? Tune in to find out!

Rob enjoys some Stumptown coffee beansHonduras over ice on a hot summer day in the lab. He pumps beats, plays guitar and sings about NY air quality.   https://www.youtube.com/@cannabiscoffeehourpodcast

John, Dave and Calvin Harris are with you today to discuss all things DJ'ing. Incidentally, Calvin Harris can only DJ when there's another wifi connection. If there isn't then he rings his indie disco mate and the air turns blue. As well as hearing about all the hottest dance gigs, Dave drops an absolute bombshell within seconds of starting the record. Something he's held back for years amidst the oceans of dross that this show has covered. Also, John deigns to tell Elis's hero about his lovemaking backdrop, and ring the poem bell! Because Dave must reflect on a dual possibility moment that the vast majority wish wasn't being referenced. There's also some bold male behaviour floating around from a man whose clothes are all disposable and another who reuses calendars.Got something for us? Have you ever asked a question on Reddit? Well get it in to hello@elisandjohn.com For lots of exclusive EJJR #content, join our Patreon at patreon.com/elisandjohn.For weekly visual highlights, head to youtube.com/@elisandjohn.For everything else, head to elisandjohn.com.The Elis James and John Robins Show is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the DripJobs Partner Spotlight, host Eli sits down with Alessandro Sanford — founder of Kingdom Paint and Holiday FX — to break down how to build a painting business (and a 6-figure Christmas light installation business) that runs without you.Alessandro went from being an "accidental painter" who started below zero in a town of 350 people to running multiple businesses remotely. He shares the exact systems, frameworks, and mindset shifts that got him off the tools — including how his holiday lighting business does ~$600K in just 4.5 months a year. Whether you're a painting contractor, a trades business owner, or a service pro looking to scale, delegate, and buy back your time, this conversation is packed with actionable strategy.

Leader of the opposition, Angus Taylor joined Mick In The Morning to unpack his story and vision for the country. The team spoke on issues such as rising taxes, housing crisis, Liberal diversity, growing up on a farm and plenty more. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Drop us a voice memo: https://www.mickinthemorning.com Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(This episode originally aired on December 10, 2024.) What is your goal or intention when you show up on a Zoom call? Is it to connect with other people or do you look like the meeting is a chore? Nic's guest, Patrick McGowan, is also his podcast audio producer. Patrick runs Punchn Communications where he advises and trains leaders on how to level up their communications. Do you stop to wonder how your presence across the lens may impact your ability to influence and lead others? As a leader, how are you demonstrating to your people a higher standard for how to show up on camera and off camera? If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Personal finance whizz Mary Holm chats to Emile Donovan about the power of drip feeding into investments. Three reasons it works well - 1. It's easier to budget – and small amounts grow over time. 2. Can often set and forget. 3. You benefit from “dollar cost averaging (DCA)” – a confusing name.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The future of contractor marketing is here. In this Partner Spotlight, Danny Barrera — founder of Contractor Click — breaks down how AI, SEO, Google Ads, and Google Business Profile are changing how contractors and home service businesses get leads.Danny sits down with Eli for a raw, value-packed conversation covering both the business and the story behind it. He shares his journey from growing up around his father's concrete business in El Salvador, to working IT at Fox News, to hitting rock bottom during a divorce, to building a digital marketing agency that has now tracked over $600 million in revenue for contractors.He opens up about the lessons his father left him, what real leadership looks like, and why "just showing up" is the ultimate long game.We also dig into the business side: why he rebranded from Concrete Marketing Crew to Contractor Click, how he thinks about niching down, and his bold vision to turn his agency into a self-serve, AI-powered marketing platform serving 100,000 contractors.Plus, Danny drops a practical masterclass on how overwhelmed business owners should approach AI, SEO, websites, Google Business Profile, reviews, and ads — starting with the foundations.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro01:24 – Meet Danny Barrera, founder of Contractor Click02:42 – Growing up around his dad's concrete business in El Salvador09:39 – Grit, faith & learning to forgive14:07 – "I won't be able to see you land"18:04 – Leadership & showing up for his family and team25:58 – Why he rebranded from Concrete Marketing Crew to Contractor Click29:15 – Niching down vs. going broad (marketing agency lessons)31:17 – The vision: an AI-powered marketing platform for contractors34:00 – What's actually working: Facebook, ChatGPT, TikTok & YouTube ads39:06 – A self-serve marketing platform for contractors43:20 – Practical advice for overwhelmed business owners (AI, SEO, ads)47:20 – Closing thoughts

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management Season 9 | Episode 1 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Nichole Huff for MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, as they reveal common ‘‘spending leaks''—the small, frequent purchases that quietly drain your budget. Topics include tracking bank and credit card statements, identifying auto-subscriptions, specialty coffee and drive-thru costs, delivery and convenience fees, and interest on unpaid balances. Dr. Huff shares practical steps to find and quantify leaks, simple swaps and behavior changes, family budgeting examples, and how to redirect saved money toward goals like debt repayment or vacations. Listeners will leave with actionable tips to spot hidden expenses, take immediate steps to reduce wasteful spending, and prioritize what matters most for a healthier financial future. For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletters MoneyWi$e Website Kentucky Immunization Registry Find Vaccines Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel

Do you remember what you learned after your first year of marriage? What was working and what wasn't? How did you balance work and family?As you reflected on your wedding day, what was most memorable? Did it storm and rain that day or did someone forget your shoes? Was your future mother-in-law uncharacteristically calm?What was your first fight about? Or did you just work through disagreements?The first year of marriage is full of surprises, shocks, and how to do daily life.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

You know you need to be consistent. The leaders who win are the ones who stay in the conversation over months and years. But the moment you try to automate your follow-up, it feels robotic, and people can smell a template from a mile off. So you're stuck choosing between consistent but cold or personal but hit and miss. Here's what I want you to walk away with today. Automation isn't the enemy of the relationship. Used right, it's the thing that protects it. You automate the structure, and you leave the connection alone. I'll give you a five-move framework I call Automate the Structure, Protect the Connection. Episode Breakdown [00:01:18] The Proof: This Podcast Is a Cloned Voice The podcast you're listening to right now is a cloned version of my voice. We've been running it that way for over a year, and almost nobody has noticed. The reason they don't notice is that it's built entirely from my own words. My newsletter goes out twice a week, written by AI but trained only on my own knowledge base, never on random stuff scraped off the internet, so it doesn't come out generic. It comes out sounding like me at scale. [00:02:01] The Insight: Automation Multiplies You, It Doesn't Replace You The automation didn't replace me, it multiplied me, because what got handed to the machine was the structure and the heavy lifting while the voice running through all of it stayed mine. The leaders losing the relationship are the ones who automated their voice. The leaders winning automated everything around their voice and guarded the voice itself. [00:02:35] Move 1: Separate Structure From Communication This is the unlock. The system's only job is to tell you who to reach and when to reach them. That's structure, and structure is the part that fails us, because we forget. The message itself, the words, that's communication, and that part stays human and stays yours. Let the system carry the reminder and keep the relationship in your own hands. [00:03:00] Move 2: Trade the Drip for a Value Stream A generic drip sequence built on templates tells a sharp producer one thing, that they're on a list somewhere. Replace it with a steady stream of specific, useful value aimed at that one person. And the bar out there is low. Most leaders follow up with about 7 people once every 9 to 12 months, and 97% of them open with I'm just checking in. Checking in moves nothing. Value moves the relationship forward. [00:03:40] Move 3: Write to an Audience of One My rule is that nothing goes out unless it reads like it was written for a single person, even when it's scaled to hundreds. Spam is the single most non-affirming thing a leader can send, and affirmation is one of the strongest leading indicators of recruiting success there is. So whether it goes to one recruit or 200, it has to feel like it was meant for the one person reading it. [00:04:08] Move 4: Make the Value Tangible and Make It Fast Don't promise a benefit, hand over a real one. Instead of telling a recruit you'll introduce them to people someday, hand them the top 250 real estate agents in their market. With the tools we have now, that's about a 3-minute exercise, and almost no recruiter ever does it. Automation is what lets you deliver something that specific across a whole pipeline without it swallowing your week. [00:04:40] Move 5: Train the AI on You and Keep Your Hands on It If you're going to let AI help you draft, train it only on your own words and your own stories, then tell it to sound like you. Ban the short, choppy sentences, kill the dashes, and keep the writing flowing the way you talk. Just like working with a human writer, when it makes mistakes, give it feedback so it can improve. Generic inputs will always give you generic outputs. Keep a human in the loop, and that human is you or someone on your team. That one pass before send is the difference between scaled and soulless, and it costs you about a minute. [00:05:35] Why It Works People can feel the difference between being processed and being seen every time, even when they can't put a finger on it. Automate the connection itself and they feel processed, and you lose them. But look at what was broken in the first place. It was never your sincerity, it was your structure. You don't forget to care, you forget who to call and when. When you automate the structure and protect the communication, you're fixing the part that was broken instead of the part that was already fine. Value works because contact on its own is just noise, while a specific useful thing delivered to the right person is a deposit, and deposits move a relationship forward. And training the AI on you guards the one thing that can never be copied, which is your voice. [00:06:29] Your Small Win Tonight Take the next follow-up you're about to send, the just-checking-in one, and rewrite it around one useful thing for that specific person. One article, one introduction, one insight they'd want. Send that instead. The win is turning a single check-in into a single deposit. [00:06:54] Three Bigger Moves This Week Identify a cadence for value delivery, then set up a simple reminder system that tells you who to touch and when, so consistency stops riding on your memory and your warm relationships stop going cold while you're buried in everything else. Take one generic drip and rebuild it as a value stream for your top prospects, so your follow-up starts feeling like a relationship instead of a list, and that's what keeps people in the conversation for years. Then have your AI tool interview you to identify your voice and how you speak, train it on your meetings, emails, and social posts, and review every piece before it goes out so you scale your voice without any of it sliding into noise. Key Takeaways Automation isn't the enemy of the relationship. Used right, it's the thing that protects it. Automate the structure and protect the connection. Automate the voice itself and you lose people. The system's only job is to tell you who to reach and when. The words stay human and stay yours. Most leaders follow up with 7 people once every 9 to 12 months, and 97% open with just checking in. Checking in moves nothing, value does. Write to an audience of one, even at scale. Spam is the most non-affirming thing a leader can send. Don't promise a benefit, hand over a real one. The top 250 agents in a recruit's market is a 3-minute deposit almost no recruiter ever makes. What was broken was never your sincerity, it was your structure. You don't forget to care, you forget who to call and when. If you want help building a follow-up system that scales your voice instead of flattening it, or help training your AI tools to mimic you, reach out. Visit bookrichardnow.com and grab time on my calendar, and I'd be glad to think it through with you. And if you'd rather build this kind of thing in real time, I host a biweekly working lunch where we do exactly that together. The next one's July 17 at 12 PM ET. You can add it, plus all of our other 4C live events, straight to your calendar here: http://cal.ae/suuaiiw

Michael Blau, Head of Product and CTO at Royal.io, the company behind Drip, joined me to discuss how the platform is helping writers and content creators get paid in stablecoins when AI agents use their work. https://dripstack.xyz/Topics: - Why use Drip for financial market research instead of just asking ChatGPT, Grok, or Gemini? - Integration with Base and Tempo - Michael's time at a16z investing in crypto- AI Agents and the future economyBrought to you by

Are you a solo real estate agent exhausted by a database that feels like a dusty digital rolodex? In this episode, I share my screen to show you the exact four-layer CRM architecture that helped me close 52 deals a year without making 200 cold calls a day or begging for business.Instead of burning your pipeline with generic "just checking in" drip campaigns, I break down how to automate the busy work with value-driven touchpoints so you have time for the conversations that actually matter. We cover how to structure passive market newsletters, schedule in-person annual anchor meetings, leverage event invites, and use social listening to organically extract referrals. Stop relying on consumer-level sales tactics and learn how to leverage your tech to build wealth and scale.

America is about to blow out 250 candles, and while the rest of us are ready for the NFL season to kick off, Mike Ryan Ruiz is crashing the show with his eyes glued to the pitch! Mike has gone all in on the 2026 World Cup, and he's bringing that big global energy to the studio for a very special segment: The 2026 Drip Drill World Cup Draft. We're selecting and ranking the absolute best jerseys (or kits, if you're fancy) from the tournament. NFL, take notice. There are some bangers in soccer. But don't panic, football fans—there's plenty of NFL chatter alongside the people's game. And deep thoughts on Pepé Le Pew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would you know if your last 5 leads came from ChatGPT?In this episode of Partner Spotlight, Eli sits down with Jacob Bartholomew, Senior Account Strategist at Mr. Pipeline, to break down how customers actually find home service businesses in 2026 — and why the SEO playbook from 3 years ago no longer works. Jacob shares how Mr. Pipeline spent a year cracking how to get clients recommended by ChatGPT (with a 90% success rate), what Google's AI Overview means for your rankings, and the new Google update that pulls your social media posts directly under your Business Profile.What you'll learn:- Why "search engine optimization" is now Search EVERYWHERE Optimization- How to show up in Google's AI Overview and ChatGPT recommendations- Why fake or purchased reviews will get your business flagged (and what to do instead)- The simplest way to build social content: your phone, your job site, once a week- How to structure social media video ads that convert (same body, 3 different CTAs)- Why consistency beats everything — the gym analogy every contractor needs to hear

content typeSolo primary goalEducationalWebpage: podpage.com/the-3-13-men-money-and-marriage SummaryIn this episode, Andrew Johnson explores the fundamentals of dividend investing, emphasizing its importance for long-term financial freedom and legacy building. He discusses how consistent investing in profitable companies can generate passive income and secure your family's future. keywords:Dividend Investing, Financial Freedom, Legacy Building, Passive Income, Wealth ManagementKey topicsDividend investing fundamentalsThe importance of the first hundred thousand dollarsDividend aristocrats and growth companiesReinvesting dividends and compound growthCrossover point and financial independence Takeaways:Dividend investing involves buying shares in profitable companies and earning quarterly dividends.Reaching the first hundred thousand dollars is the hardest part; thereafter, growth accelerates.Dividend aristocrats increase dividends annually, often outpacing inflation.Reinvesting dividends (DRIP) compounds growth and accelerates wealth accumulation.The crossover point is when dividend income surpasses your monthly contributions, enabling passive incomeTitlesThe Power of Dividend Investing for Long-Term WealthHow Men Can Secure Their Family's Future with Dividends Sound bites"Imagine a world where expenses are covered""Money trades time for you, not you for money""When dividend income surpasses your contributions, it's life-changing"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dividend Investing02:35 The Mindset Shift for Financial Freedom05:38 Understanding Dividend Investing08:03 The Power of Dividend Aristocrats10:55 Real-Life Examples of Dividend Growth13:56 The Legacy of Dividend Investing16:26 Reinvesting Dividends vs. Taking Income19:03 Building Wealth Through Dividend Growth

(This episode originally aired on July 8, 2025.)Nic tricks his new son-in-law, Micah Graf, to join him on podcast. He opens the conversation with a question, “What are your intentions with my daughter?” They talk about farming in western Oklahoma, which includes scaring up wild pigs. His favorite part of farmer is corn harvest. He also posts drone footage on Instagram @Oklahoma_Farming, capturing the seasons of farming. Check out the mile-long, 100 bushel corn harvest while a storm rolls in here.Micah's brother (Instagram: @That_Gun_Guy) got him started using thermals for rifle shooting and is on the Pulsar Pro Staff. Oklahoma farming often requires shooting pigs and coyotes, what Nic comments “thin them out.”Nic asks him, “What do you think will be the biggest challenge of married life?” Micah says it'll be his work schedule as a farmer and all the hours involved. Nic shared some Nic Bittle Crap with Micah when he asked permission to marry Elle. He said, “My family isn't getting bigger. You're creating a new family and that comes first. You got to have the courage to say no.” If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Jeff and Jordan tackle chronic lateness, tipping culture, cash vs. cards, and why everything seems to need a tip these days. Plus, they share their thoughts on raising kids in the iPad era and why some old-school values are worth holding onto.We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Ian McNeny for YEA Media GroupIf you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Jeff and Jordan as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The default wealth-building playbook goes like this: buy something low, hope it's worth more someday, then sell to capture the gain. That's the appreciation model, and it can work. But it's not the only path, and for a lot of business owners and high-income professionals, it's not the most reliable one either. The Money Advantage is built around a different philosophy. Cash flow today is a stepping stone to cash flow tomorrow. Income you receive now compounds, funds the next asset, and stacks on top of what you're already earning, whether or not the underlying value ever moves. https://youtu.be/_ktX62qtXCE This article covers which assets actually produce reliable income, the honest tradeoffs of each, and the sequence in which to build them. That last part is where people most often go wrong. Table of ContentsKey TakeawaysCash Flow vs. Capital Gains: Two Very Different Ways to Build WealthThe Net Investable Income LoopWhat Makes an Asset Worth Owning for Cash FlowKnow Yourself Before You Know the AssetThe Best Cash-Flowing Assets and the Tradeoffs of EachRental Real EstateBusiness OwnershipPrivate Lending and NotesDividend-Paying Stocks and Traded REITsNon-Traded REITsWhy the Order You Build In Is More Important Than the Assets ThemselvesStage 1: FoundationStage 2: ProtectionStage 3: IncreaseThe Hidden Cost of Funding Your InvestmentsWe're Taught Capital Gains. It's Time to Learn Cash Flow.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the difference between cash flow and capital gains?What are the best cash-flowing assets to start with?Is rental real estate really passive income?What does it mean to own a business versus operate one?What is the difference between traded and non-traded REITs?In what order should I build a cash-flowing portfolio?Do I have to be an accredited investor to invest for cash flow?How does Infinite Banking help fund cash-flowing assets? Key Takeaways Cash flow and capital gains are fundamentally different strategies, with different rules and different timelines The best cash-flowing assets offer predictable income, some ability to liquidate, and ideally some underlying growth There are no perfect assets, only tradeoffs Rental real estate, business ownership, private lending, dividend stocks, and REITs each have a place in an income-producing portfolio The order you build in is as important as the assets themselves Cash Flow vs. Capital Gains: Two Very Different Ways to Build Wealth Capital gain: you buy an asset at a cost basis, it appreciates in value, and you sell it. The difference between what you paid and what you sold it for is your gain. To access that money, you have to time the market and sell part or all of the asset. Cash flow: the asset pays you income on a regular schedule, regardless of what the underlying value does. You never have to sell to get the return. That's the core distinction. One requires a sale. The other just keeps paying. Bruce puts it simply: put $100,000 into something generating 12% a year, and you receive $12,000 while keeping the original $100,000. Net worth is now $112,000, and it repeats. With a capital gain, realizing that same $12,000 means selling a portion of the asset and redeploying it somewhere else. The Net Investable Income Loop Rachel frames cash flow in terms of what it does to your total income picture. When an asset produces income, it stacks on top of your earned income. A greater share of your total income can then flow into savings, which buys more assets. That process repeats, capital building incrementally, month after month. A salary arrives monthly, a cash-flowing portfolio can too. You're not waiting for a sale to realize value; you're receiving it continuously, and your liquidity is building the whole time. And the usual end goal of an appreciating asset is eventually to convert it into cash flow, to liquidate it someday and live off the proceeds. Starting the cash flow earlier just gives you the predictability sooner. What Makes an Asset Worth Owning for Cash Flow Three qualities define an ideal cash-flowing asset: Steady, predictable income The ability to liquidate if necessary Underlying growth, so if you do sell, you sell at a gain You rarely get all three at once. As Bruce puts it, drawing on economist Thomas Sowell, there are no solutions, only tradeoffs. Wanting instant liquidity means accepting weaker cash flow, because liquid money can't be committed to a long-term position. This is why we talk about liquidity diversification alongside asset diversification and tax diversification. Some capital should be reachable quickly. Some is committed long-term. Spreading across both means a business (which has very little liquidity) isn't your only holding. Know Yourself Before You Know the Asset Investor DNA, or unique ability investing, is the other half of the equation. Before evaluating any asset, the right questions are: does this match your value system? Does the knowledge required match your expertise, or are you willing to build it? Investing deliberately inside your sphere of knowledge gives you more control, a better read on the risks, and a cleaner exit strategy if you ever need one. "Where do you put your money?" is a question that only makes sense in the context of your goals, your timeline, and your risk tolerance. What works for one person doesn't automatically work for another. The Best Cash-Flowing Assets and the Tradeoffs of Each Rental Real Estate Real estate has more entry points than people often expect: single-family rentals, duplexes, multifamily, commercial space, self-storage, mobile home parks, short-term rentals, and syndications. Each has its own risk profile, capital requirement, and management burden. The goal in any of these is to be cash-flow positive: rent covers the mortgage, and insurance, and taxes, and every operating cost, with a surplus left over. That surplus is your monthly income. Add the tax depreciation side, and rental real estate stacks up as one of the more tax-efficient income-producing assets. The honest tradeoff: there's no truly passive income in rental real estate. Tenants, toilets, and termites are real. Even with a property manager, you're managing a person, and that takes time and attention. Bruce has owned close to a dozen properties and eventually moved away from direct ownership for exactly this reason. DIY versus turnkey is a cost-and-return decision. Doing everything yourself preserves margin. Paying for management reduces your burden but eats into cash flow. Neither is wrong; it depends on how much of your time the asset is worth. Real estate pairs well with Infinite Banking. A policy loan funds the down payment. Rental income repays the loan. The cash value in the policy keeps compounding uninterrupted the entire time, so you're building in two places at once. Business Ownership Operating a business is not the same as owning one. A cash-flowing business pays income without requiring all your time. If every dollar you earn is directly tied to the hour you spent working, that's self-employment, not an asset. The distinction is real, because only one of those is something you can eventually step back from. To move from self-employed to business owner, you need systems, processes, and team. Robert Kiyosaki's cash-flow quadrant makes the point clearly: the right side of the quadrant only works when the business can run without you as the bottleneck. What makes a business valuable is that it's hard. Businesses solve problems people don't want to solve for themselves. Jeff Bezos built Amazon around one insight: people don't want to leave the house for every item they need. The service was obvious in hindsight, painful to build, and enormously valuable precisely because it was. That's the pattern. Treat the business as a business, not a hobby. That means watching expenses, marketing, sustainability, succession planning, taxes, and accounting. Revenue without profitability isn't cash flow. Infinite Banking connects here in several ways: storing liquidity reserves and buffer capital, funding key-man insurance, deferred compensation,, and quarterly tax payments. The policy becomes the business's financial backbone. Private Lending and Notes Private lending means providing capital to a borrower, secured against collateral, at a stated interest rate, paid back as monthly income. Often structured as interest-only, which maximizes the cash flow to the lender. The principal is secured by the underlying asset. Terms vary: a fixed payoff date, a refinance trigger, or a short-term arrangement like a fix-and-flip hard money loan. A short-term flip might carry a 12% annualized rate, but since the loan only runs for four to six months, the actual dollar return is less than the rate suggests. IBC practitioners often use policy cash value for private lending. The borrower's repayments come back, pays down the policy loan, and then the cycle repeats, predictable monthly income from a controlled capital reservoir. The tradeoff: this is the debt side of real estate. Some investors prefer equity, owning a piece of something rather than lending against it. Both are valid; the preference depends on your risk tolerance and how you want to be positioned. Dividend-Paying Stocks and Traded REITs Dividend-paying stocks, like Coca-Cola and UPS, are common examples that pay a stated yield per share, typically quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. You can take the income as cash or reinvest it through a dividend reinvestment program (DRIP), which automatically buys additional fractional shares. Traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) work similarly: a trust holds a portfolio of real estate, rents are collected, and the yield is distributed to shareholders. The tradeoff is real: both carry market correlation....

Steiny & Guru get into their professional credentials and who they know who DOES deserve a flex (drip) and who does NOT!

(This episode originally aired on May 13, 2024.)Nic and Tarina are joined by their daughter, Elle. She shares how she got started making the Encouragement Cards and how this experience over the past 9 years has given her confidence in her gift of encouragement. It's a special episode profiling Elle's leadership as well as her courage to do what others may consider weird. Her example is living proof that small gestures—whether it's encouragement, faith, or cookies—can have a big impact. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

C&R talk World Cup drip & have a LeBron 3 prong doozy! J.R. Smith's comments lead to a fun topic about "sports grudges!" Callers from all over the country weigh-in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this deep-dive episode of the Prolonged Field Care Podcast, Dennis sits down with trauma and critical care surgeon Dr. John McClellan ( University of North Carolina) to cut through the noise on tranexamic acid (TXA) in trauma.They cover the mechanism, who actually needs it, why the dosing shifted from 1g + drip to 2g upfront, pre-hospital decision-making when bleeding is controlled, redosing in ongoing hemorrhage, IM/IO options, seizure and hypotension concerns, the critical 3-hour window, and practical advice for the medic who is truly alone and afraid.Whether you're a combat medic, flight medic, or trauma provider, this conversation delivers actionable clarity on one of the most studied — and sometimes misunderstood — tools in hemorrhagic shock resuscitation.Key Takeaways:TXA is a lysine analog that reversibly (and at higher doses irreversibly) binds plasminogen, preventing its conversion to plasmin and stabilizing clots. It is one of the most evidence-backed hemorrhage adjuncts available.The ideal candidate is any patient you suspect will trigger (or has triggered) a massive transfusion protocol — not just obvious amputations. Err on the side of giving it early in pre-hospital/austere settings to avoid missing occult bleeding.Modern trauma practice favors 2g IV push upfront over the older CRASH-2 regimen of 1g bolus + 8-hour drip because traumatic bleeding is an acute event that needs rapid high plasma levels. The 8-hour drip was designed for elective surgical cases with ongoing bleeding over hours.Overall safety is excellent. Large meta-analyses have not shown a clear increase in thrombotic events attributable to TXA. The bigger practical risks are seizures with doses significantly above 2g and accidental double-dosing due to poor handoff between pre-hospital and hospital teams.Transient hypotension can occur with rapid push, but causality is murky — it is often impossible to separate from the patient's underlying shock state.Redosing is reasonable (another 1–2g) if significant re-bleeding causes hemodynamic instability. Roughly 25% of active TXA can be lost in major hemorrhage/transfusion models.Give TXA within 3 hours of injury for maximum benefit. After 3 hours efficacy drops sharply and some data suggest potential increased bleeding risk.For the solo medic: Preload if your protocol allows. Make TXA automatic once you have access (alongside calcium and blood products). Prioritize rapid transport. TCCC supports IM if no IV/IO is possible, though delivering the full 2g volume can be challenging.Documentation and clear handoff are non-negotiable when pre-hospital TXA is given.Chapters:00:00 – Welcome & Podcast Disclaimer00:25 – Guest Introduction: Dr. John McClellan, Trauma Surgeon01:52 – What is TXA and How Does It Actually Work?03:28 – Who Should Get TXA? The Massive Transfusion Patient04:16 – Pre-Hospital TXA: Bleed Control First or TXA First?07:06 – Safety Concerns: Thrombosis, Seizures & Double Dosing Risks09:54 – Dosing Evolution: CRASH-2, 1g + Drip vs 2g Push in Trauma13:33 – Does TXA Cause Hypotension? Unpacking the Evidence19:12 – IO & IM TXA: Practical Routes When IV Access Is Tough21:46 – Redosing TXA in Ongoing Bleeding or Transport29:37 – Advice for the Medic Who Is Truly “Alone and Afraid”32:21 – The 3-Hour Rule: Why Timing Matters and What Happens After34:14 – Final Thoughts & Practical Takeaways from Dr. McClellanFor more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠⁠

This is the second half of Nic's interview with Brett Russell, retired Fire Chief for the City of Clinton, Oklahoma, and small business owner. What's one of the biggest leadership lessons you've learned? Do you appreciate the power of presence and proximity as a leader? Are values something you just put on the wall or something you actively reinforce every day? As a true leader, what really matters to you? How do you inspire your team to want the same thing? Brett has learned and applied these lessons—and like a true leader, is still learning. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Hospitality consultant Preston Lee explains how restaurants can build stronger teams, earn employee trust and create the kind of human connection that keeps guests coming back.Why This Episode MattersWhy hospitality begins with genuine care, not a memorized scriptWhat younger employees need from restaurant leaders todayHow daily training creates consistency without overwhelming the staffWhy the employee experience directly shapes the guest experienceHow AI may make real human hospitality even more valuableBanterMark and Francis take aim at New York City's new anti-alcohol campaign and its failure to acknowledge the social and cultural role of restaurants and bars. Francis proposes a protest involving drinks, campaign posters and social media…until Mark's old college beer funnel makes an appearance and immediately weakens the case.The ConversationPreston Lee joins Mark and Francis to discuss why hospitality is ultimately a structured form of kindness and care. He explains how restaurants can motivate younger employees by providing purpose, clarity and consistent expectations rather than assuming earnings alone will create commitment. The conversation explores hands-on training, daily pre-shifts and Preston's “drip training” approach, which introduces meaningful changes gradually and reinforces them through accountability. They also discuss creating hospitality between employees, recognizing when someone is not right for the organization and developing managers rather than simply promoting them. Finally, Preston considers how AI may support restaurant training while making authentic human interaction an increasingly valuable luxury.Timestamps0:00 New York City's anti-alcohol campaign6:35 Hospitality as kindness, care and purpose17:00 What Gen Z needs from restaurant leaders25:00 Drip training, accountability and earning trust30:30 Building hospitality within the restaurant team43:30 The 30% Rule, AI and the future of human connectionBioPreston Lee is a hospitality consultant, founder of The 30% Rule and author of The Hospitality Handbook: How Unconditional Hospitality Transforms Teams, Customers, and Companies. He works with restaurant operators to develop stronger leaders, more consistent teams and hospitality systems that can grow with the business.InfoPreston's book The Hospitality Handbook: How Unconditional Hospitality Transforms Teams, Customers, and CompaniesPreston's site https://30percentrule.com/ Subscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com

Trae Sterling is a seasoned executive with more than three decades of experience spanning real estate, home warranty,  and insurance. Known for driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and executing strategic expansion initiatives, Trae has consistently delivered results across both B2B and B2C organizations. Currently serving as Executive Vice President and National Sales Director for Real Estate at Choice Home Warranty, Trae leads the company's national growth strategy within the real estate sector, leveraging a strong consumer foundation to expand market share and deepen industry partnerships. Throughout his career, Trae has held senior leadership roles with organizations including Home Warranty of America, Entitle Direct Group, First American Home Warranty, and American Home Shield. He has successfully led multi-state operations, managed large sales organizations, and implemented scalable growth strategies—earning recognition such as "Manager of the Year" and delivering consistent year-over-year performance gains. Trae's core strengths include integrated sales strategy, leadership development, performance management, and business expansion. He is widely respected for his ability to motivate teams, build strong partnerships, and translate complex business objectives into actionable results. A licensed real estate broker in Tennessee, Trae remains deeply connected to the industry that shaped his career. He is also actively involved in community service, supporting organizations such as Youth Villages and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.    In this episode, Karen and Trae discuss: Success Story of Trae Commit to Get Leads The fundamentals will still work. Use the technology and tools that are now available, like CRMs and automations, but you still have to go to the people who are producing to make contacts.  Consult to Sell Teach your consumers how you can solve their problems, even the ones they don't realize are a problem yet.  Connect to Build and Grow Utilize your database. Drip on your database every single month with information of value.  Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision Empower your team by asking what they want and putting them in the best spot to be able to do that.  Sweet Spot of Success   "I think one component that sometimes gets lost is if you're not having fun, you shouldn't do it." - Trae Sterling   Connect with Trae Sterling: Website: https://chwpro.com/  Email: tsterling@chwpro.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trae-sterling-2448709  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silvertrae/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trae.sterling    About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day." Subscribe to the 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

What are the best uniforms in all of sports? We create the master list of all master lists. The parameters are simple: home and away. You can't just have one. You need the full set. Mike Ryan Ruiz and Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan join the show for the ultimate Drip Drill. At the end, we crown a champion. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Mike Ryan Ruiz and Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices