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Today we talk with Carrie Devaney about why talent is the number one strategy for exponential growth in wealth management and how recruiting becomes a long-term system instead of a last-minute scramble. We break down what top candidates look for today, how equity changes the conversation, and why starting sooner protects clients and increases enterprise value.Key topics discussed in this episode:• Treating succession planning as a competitive advantage for client retention• Shifting recruiting from an event to an ongoing growth strategy• Using training, development, coaching, and mentorship as a clear growth framework• Sourcing next gen advisors through existing relationships and a clear firm vision• Using equity and results-based compensation to attract high performersFollow Elite Achievement for more conversations on leadership and high-level execution.About CarrieCarrie Deveney is Director of Growth at Northwestern Mutual Chicago, where she partners with 11 of the firm's largest advisory practices to drive growth through leadership, recruiting, succession planning, and advisor development. She helped develop the Pathway to Partnership platform to strengthen talent pipelines and create more intentional career paths for future advisors. As a CFP® professional, Carrie is passionate about helping firms build enduring businesses, maximize enterprise value, and fulfill their promise to clients by developing exceptional leaders and the next generation of financial advisors. Connect with CarrieLinkedInAbout Kristin BurkeKristin Burke works with financial advisors and leaders in financial services who are building and scaling firms. She helps them lead more effectively, develop their team, and execute consistently on the priorities that drive growth.Work with KristinIf you are building a firm and want a strategic partner to help you think through leadership, team development, and execution, you can learn more about working with Kristin here:WebsiteConnect on LinkedInLinkedIn

“More Chinese companies are put out of business by other Chinese companies. Chinese companies are not put out of business because of Western companies, so this whole competition is not, from a Chinese guy's mind, like a US-China competition. It's more ‘how do I survive this gym?' because it's damn hard to keep staying alive at home. That in turn makes you very competitive in the rest of the world.”Maura Fogarty speaks to Joe Ngai, Chairman of the China region for global consulting firm McKinsey.He advises senior management at Chinese and multinational corporations in the region which gives him a unique insight into the world's second-largest economy.Having written numerous books and reports on China's economic landscape, Ngai's expertise has been recognised by accolades from the likes of Forbes China and Bloomberg.In this interview, we hear his thoughts about how the Chinese market has changed in the 25 years since the country joined the World Trade Organisation, and on how AI is developing and managing tensions with US competitors.Thank you to the Asia Business team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with tech billionaire Reid Hoffman, director Chloé Zhao, and Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, head of the World Trade Organisation. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Maura Fogarty Producers: Ben Cooper and Jaltson Akkanath Chummar Editor: Damon RoseGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Joe Ngai. Credit: Getty)

Pat fires up The Boiling Point, tearing into the absurd pageantry of the Little League World Series—from kids pimping bunts to coaches giving melodramatic mound visits.

Welcome to episode 345 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Bert Parnall, Founder of Parnall Law. Bert shares how he helped grow Parnall Law from a small personal injury practice into a firm with 19 attorneys and more than 110 team members. The conversation focuses on the practices behind sustained growth, including building a strong culture, hiring selectively, developing leaders, strengthening intake, and creating disciplined planning rhythms. Bert also explains why a client-first mission, clear core values, and a commitment to team development have helped the firm generate more referrals and scale without losing focus on the people it serves.   What you'll learn in this episode: 1. How Culture Supports Law Firm Growth - Why core values should shape how team members communicate and serve clients - How a strong culture can improve retention, collaboration, and long-term performance 2. How to Hire and Develop Better Leaders - Why selective hiring is more important than simply filling open roles quickly - How owners can grow by empowering leaders instead of staying involved in every decision 3. Why Intake Is a Core Growth Engine - Why marketing dollars are wasted when a firm is not equipped to convert incoming leads - How a stronger intake team helps firms capture more of the opportunities their marketing creates 4. How Planning Creates Accountability - Why annual planning and quarterly reviews help firms stay focused on their priorities - How disciplined business rhythms keep leaders working on the firm, not only in it 5. How a Client-First Mission Drives Referrals - Why excellent client service can become one of the strongest sources of repeat business - How putting the client's needs first can guide decisions, even in difficult cases         Resources:  Website: hurtcallbert.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/parnall-law Facebook: facebook.com/ParnallLawFirm Instagram: instagram.com/parnalllawfirmllc YouTube: youtube.com/@parnalllawfirm         Additional Resources:  https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind

"There's no magical growth lever. You just do a good job, every day, for 23 years, and the referrals do the rest."I talked with Matt Watts, founder of MWA Projects and author of Made With Ambition, on Startup Hustle this week. Matt designs and builds some of the most striking commercial spaces in the world, from Jimmy Choo's London HQ to Nike showrooms, Net-a-Porter, and a new lounge for Netflix.Here's what you'll get out of it:⚡ Why there's no magic growth lever, and how one great job snowballed into Nike, Hermès, ASOS, and Stella McCartney through pure referral⚡ How a difficult childhood and a bitter divorce shaped the risk appetite so many entrepreneurs share, playing not to lose instead of playing to win⚡ The AI horror story where a tool invented 10 years of Harrods experience for his head of facilities "because it thought it sounded better"⚡ Why case studies are the mistake too many founders skip, and how showing beats telling in a visual business⚡ Why the CEO has to drive the marketing, and why "TikTok next week" is now on the agenda⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:48 Introduction and Guest Background01:52 Starting in Construction and Key Clients03:18 The Inspiration Behind the Book03:55 Early Life Challenges and Lessons Learned06:35 Common Entrepreneurial Traits and Backgrounds09:09 Key Lessons from the Book09:59 Business Lessons for Tech Entrepreneurs11:27 Impact of AI on Construction and Design13:22 Acquiring Big Name Clients and Referrals15:56 Building a Scalable Business Model17:56 The Power of Case Studies and Content Marketing19:37 Showcasing Work Through Content and Videos23:32 Final Advice and Closing RemarksLinks & ResourcesConnect with Matt Watts on LinkedInWebsite: MWA ProjectsWhat Smart CTOs Are Doing Differently With Offshore Teams in 2025Subscribe to the Global Talent SprintFull Scale – Build your dev team quickly and affordablyIf you're building a business the slow, durable way, this one is worth your time.Listen to the Startup Hustle podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts!

How fast over the speed limit is too fast? A new AAA study says 3 in 10 drivers agree that "no one actually drives the speed limit" — and most consider 10 mph over totally acceptable. We want to hear from YOU: what's your comfortable number over the limit? Plus, OpenAI just launched ChatGPT for Teens and its smartest feature might be that it refuses to do your kid's homework. Instead, it walks them through the problem without giving them the answer — is this the AI tutor parents have been waiting for? We're also talking back-to-school dread, from homework anxiety to school lunch stress. Utah approves three more film productions projected to bring $9.3 million in economic impact — and is Park City about to get a brand-new film festival? Val defends (or doesn't) her yard, and we wrap with the AI Question of the Day.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

Let's face it: you can have the best product, the best pricing, and a great reputation, but if you walk into a meeting and trigger the wrong chemical response in your prospect's brain, the gates of influence will slam shut. Persuasion is a strategic dance of brain chemistry. There are two chemical forces dictating every human decision: dopamine and cortisol. Dopamine is the ultimate goal-achieving "feel-good" chemical—the neurotransmitter of anticipation, reward, and pleasure that physically alters brain patterns to make people optimistic, creative, and highly risk-tolerant.  Cortisol, on the other hand, is the stress hormone released when a prospect feels pressured, threatened, or backed into a corner. When cortisol floods the system, the analytical prefrontal cortex shuts down, and our primitive brain takes over, immediately driving your prospect into a defensive fight-or-flight state where they view you as the enemy. When you master this chemical orchestration, you transition from a pushy salesperson to a trusted, consultative expert. Triggering dopamine makes your prospect excited about the future, allowing them to easily visualize your solution solving their deepest pain. When you keep their cortisol low, they will focus entirely on your value instead of hunting for flaws or using "it's too expensive" as a lie to get rid of you. Persuade With Power Kurt Mortensen Maximize Your Influence Podcasts Influence University

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Abdulahat Nur grew up in East Turkistan. That's what many Uyghurs, a Muslim Turkic people of Central Asia, call it. But if you're a Chinese state official the region is called Xinjiang, or “New Frontier.” For many it echoes the same sort of arguments that surround Tibet.China's treatment of the Uyghurs has led to intense international scrutiny, particularly its use of internment camps or what China calls “vocational training centres.” The level of allegations against China has risen to accusations of genocide.Raising awareness of the Uyghur cause is one of Abdulahat Nur's primary roles as Prime Minister of East Turkistan. But there is his bus route in Edmonton as well…Host: Sam KonnertCredits: Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Chad Galloway (Audio Editing & Production), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Additional music by Audio NetworkFact checking by Julian AbrahamMore information:East Turkistan's prime minister in exile a north Edmonton school bus driver | The Edmonton JournalWho are the Uyghurs and why is China being accused of genocide? | BBCUyghurs in Canada fear deportation after China's crackdown on Turkic Muslims | CBC“Eradicating Ideological Viruses” China's Campaign of Repression Against Xinjiang's Muslims | Human Rights WatchChina denies UN allegation that a million Uighurs held in 'massive internment camp' | CBC China Is Finding New Ways to Coerce Uyghurs Abroad | Foreign Policy Magazine Sponsors: Squarespace: Check out https://squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit https://douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.oxio: Head over to https://canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this "From the Vault" edition of Wrestling Nostalgia (Originally Aired August 18, 2019) we look back at one of the classic moments from the Austin/McMahon feud. This one will forever stick in my memory and still makes me pop to this day. GO AD-FREE at Patreon.com/WWEPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

Motivation drives change. How do you find motivation to change your part of the dynamic, and allow time and space for the process to unfold? It's okay to sometimes feel like maybe things aren't working, then get back on track. If you don't know how to change, Allies in Recovery offers a toolbox. As long as you stay interested and use the tools, things can change.The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale.(Cost should not be a barrier—please reach out if you're interested)Allies in Recovery's member site is currently "on pause". ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. During this time, we have taken our entire eLearning program out from behind the paywall—the entire library of learning videos is currently available on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

How much does a divorce cost and what actually determines the final price of your divorce? If you're thinking about divorce, you're probably looking for a clear answer about what it will cost. The reality is that every divorce is different. In this episode, Heather Quick explains the key factors that influence divorce costs, why conflict and financial complexity matter, and how being prepared can help you make smarter decisions while protecting your future. After listening, you'll:Understand the biggest factors that affect the cost of a divorce, from conflict to complex finances.Learn why preparation and organization can help reduce unnecessary delays and legal expenses.Discover practical steps you can take now to protect your finances, your children, and your long-term future. Listen now to learn what really determines divorce costs so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and a plan that protects what matters most.If you're navigating divorce and need more guidance, don't miss the deeper conversation in #227 7 Costly Real Estate Mistakes Women Make During Divorce & How to Avoid Them with Madelin EspinoInterested in working with us? Fill out this form here to get started.Not quite ready? Interact with us on socials! OR get all of your questions answered by taking our online course: Divorce 101!Divorce 101 Online Course- https://heather-quick.mykajabi.com/divorce-101Linktree- https://linktr.ee/FloridaWomensLawGroup Florida Women's Law Group Website- https://www.floridawomenslawgroup.com/Women Winning Divorce is supported by Florida Women's Law Group.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for legal services. The information provided on this podcast is not intended to be legal advice. You should not rely on what you hear on this podcast as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of the individuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms or organizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of this podcast's advertisers. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution of this podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, written consent of the podcast's creator is prohibited.Thank you for listening, please leave us a review and share the podcast with your friends and colleagues. Send your questions, comments, and feedback to marketing@4womenlaw.com.

Jamie Gull is an engineering and deep tech thought leader focused on venture building, innovation, and translating aerospace-driven thinking into scalable technologies that shape the next wave of industrial and scientific advancement. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The most successful people balance exploration with commitment; keep your opportunities open, but stay focused long enough to develop real expertise. 2. Deep tech thrives where difficult problems exist. The greatest opportunities often come from solving challenges that others avoid because they require patience, capital, and technical excellence. 3. Nothing is truly future-proof. The key to long-term success is continuously solving evolving problems and being willing to reinvent your own solutions before someone else does. Check out Jamie's website - Wave Function Ventures Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Nexus Install - Have a high-ticket offer? Nexus Install builds you a custom LinkedIn prospect booking system designed to generate more quality sales calls. Email JLD at John@EOFire.com to learn more.

Send us Fan MailYour Pinterest business account is set up. You've got boards going. You're even posting here and there. So why isn't any of it turning into real traffic to your website? In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact posting system I use with my own clients to get consistent outbound clicks without living on Pinterest every day.In this episode:What to actually pin, and the 3 types of pins that work best for service providersHow to build a pin that actually stops the scroll (image, title, description, and CTA)The 5 Pins System, and why it multiplies your reach from a single piece of contentHow often you really need to post, and why volume spikes hurt more than they helpThe 7 day rule for spacing your pins, and the one exception I make to itHow to batch and schedule so your pins go out daily without you touching Pinterest every dayThe 30 second step almost nobody does that earns 123% more outbound clicksFree Organic Pins Checklist Tailwind's Free PlanPin Copy ProTailwind Market Research 1Tailwind Market Research 2Tailwind Market Research 3Wanna read or watch the video? Support the showWanna learn Pinterest with an expert there to help for only $37?  Pinterest Visibility Sprint is a 2-hour sprint with me live to optimize your Pinterest and create a marketing workflow Pinterest Visibility Sprint Here are some free things I've got coming up:Want your account audited? FREE Pinterest Audits LIVE on YouTube. Free Pinterest Masterclass

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Marketing is one of those things businesses tend to overcomplicate with more channels, more content, more tools, and more tactics.But sustainable growth doesn't come from doing everything. It comes from understanding your business, knowing your customer, measuring what matters, and consistently taking action.In this episode of Uncomplicate It, I sit down with Robb Fahrion, co-founder and CEO of Flying V Group, to talk about what he's learned building a founder-owned agency from a $15,000 bet into a multimillion-dollar business that has served more than 450 clients.Robb shares how bootstrapping shaped the way he thinks about profitability, accountability, and making every marketing dollar count. He also explains why businesses should understand how their customers actually buy before deciding which channels or strategies deserve their time and budget.His message is simple: stop overthinking and start taking action.We talk about why perfection can become one of the biggest obstacles to effective marketing, why publishing consistently gives businesses more opportunities to learn, and how measuring even one meaningful metric is better than spending without knowing whether anything worked.We also get into how marketing is evolving with AI, SEO, and GEO—and why chasing the newest technology without getting the fundamentals right can do more harm than good.We cover:How Robb and his co-founders turned a $15,000 bet into a multimillion-dollar agencyWhat bootstrapping teaches you about discipline and profitabilityWhy understanding your customer should come before choosing marketing channelsHow to simplify your marketing strategyWhy action beats perfectionHow to measure marketing ROI beyond vanity metricsWhy profitability matters more than impressive revenue numbersHow to build a multi-channel content strategy without spreading yourself too thinThe 30, 60, 90-day framework for testing and scaling marketingWhy SEO isn't dead and how GEO is changing searchHow AI is changing marketing while making human trust even more importantWhy grit, consistency, and showing up matter in entrepreneurshipTakeaways:You don't need to be everywhere to market effectivelyStart with understanding your business and your customerMeasure what actually contributes to growth and profitabilityConsistent action beats waiting for perfect contentRevenue means little without understanding the cost behind itStrong marketing requires strong sales and operationsNew technology can't replace a weak foundationHuman trust and experience will become even more valuable as AI growsSimplification makes execution easierGrit keeps you moving when business gets difficultIf marketing has ever felt overwhelming, expensive, or harder than it needs to be, this conversation will help you rethink where to focus, what to measure, and how to build a strategy around what actually drives growth.Connect with Robb:

Daimler — maker of the Freightliner truck — is pulling its manufacturing plant out of Portland, Oregon and relocating to North and South Carolina, taking 375 union jobs with it. It's the kind of headline that barely registers surprise anymore: another major employer quietly exits a city that keeps making itself uncompetitive.Portland Mayor Keith Wilson now presides over a business climate that is steadily hollowing out the city's industrial base. High taxes, an openly hostile regulatory posture, and years of political instability have produced an exodus that no amount of press releases can paper over. Daimler isn't alone — the Carolinas didn't recruit these jobs because they're better at manufacturing. They won them because Oregon kept losing them.For the 375 workers at that plant, this isn't an abstraction. These are skilled manufacturing jobs — the kind that anchor families, neighborhoods, and local economies. When a Freightliner plant closes, the ripple hits suppliers, small businesses, and the tax base that funds the schools. Portland's governing class will move on to the next agenda item. The workers won't.Actions have consequences. Subscribe to @reasonablenews for daily news commentary that doesn't pretend otherwise.#NFRP #Portland #KeithWilsonGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

What really drives bull and bear markets? Lance Roberts & Jon Penn examine why corporate earnings remain one of the most important forces behind market performance. Rising profits can support bull markets, while significant earnings declines have historically accompanied the most severe bear markets. We also examine calls for “sound money” and a return to the gold standard. While concerns over debt, deficits, inflation, and dollar debasement are legitimate, a gold-backed dollar could have significant consequences for credit, economic growth, and investors. The key is separating economic concerns from the fundamental forces actually driving markets. 0:00 INTRO 1:01 - CPI Preview & Economic Numbers 4:51 - Markets Break Out to All-new Highs 10:15 - Birthday's & Beach Trips 12:13 - Emails to Lance - Back to Gold? 15:28 - Why We Invest 17:46 - Short-run Price Uncertainty 20:26 - The US as Reserve Currency of the World 21:30 - Real GDP vs Debt 24:38 - The Gold Standard Trap 25:53 - Gold's Role in Your Portfolio 29:26 - Earnings & Valuations - What to Pay Attention To? 31:57 - Markets are Constantly Pricing-in Earnings Expectations 33:17 - Earnings & Multiplier Performance History 34:56 - How We Rebalanced - Black Rock vs Goldman 36:16 - When Earnings Fall (chart) 39:05 - Credit Spread - The Differential Between Yields 43:02 - AI Credit Spreads are a Small Part of Market Hosted by RIA Advisors' Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" premarket commentary, "Market Highs Come With a Warning" https://youtu.be/3RiOabBiud4 -------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/c9cOlFVLGoU ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Wage Growth As A Leading Inflation Indicator" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/wage-growth-as-a-leading-inflation-indicator/ "Sound Money: Be Careful What You Wish For" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/sound-money-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/ "Earnings Drive Both Bull & Bear Markets" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/earnings-drive-both-bull-bear-markets/ "Leveraged ETFs: Math Often Trumps Hype" -------- Watch our previous show, "Internet Scams You Need to Know - The Ari Schwartz Interview https://youtube.com/live/Azt1_vs16bA?feature=share ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series, "Savvy Medicare Planning: Everything You Need to Know Before You Enroll," Thursday, August 20, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/Qjx33M2tS4i4 --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #Investing #MarketOutlook #MarketRisk #Volatility #Earnings #Gold #MarketOutlook

What really drives bull and bear markets? Lance Roberts & Jon Penn examine why corporate earnings remain one of the most important forces behind market performance. Rising profits can support bull markets, while significant earnings declines have historically accompanied the most severe bear markets. We also examine calls for "sound money" and a return to the gold standard. While concerns over debt, deficits, inflation, and dollar debasement are legitimate, a gold-backed dollar could have significant consequences for credit, economic growth, and investors. The key is separating economic concerns from the fundamental forces actually driving markets. 0:00 INTRO 1:01 - CPI Preview & Economic Numbers 4:51 - Markets Break Out to All-new Highs 10:15 - Birthday's & Beach Trips 12:13 - Emails to Lance - Back to Gold? 15:28 - Why We Invest 17:46 - Short-run Price Uncertainty 20:26 - The US as Reserve Currency of the World 21:30 - Real GDP vs Debt 24:38 - The Gold Standard Trap 25:53 - Gold's Role in Your Portfolio 29:26 - Earnings & Valuations - What to Pay Attention To? 31:57 - Markets are Constantly Pricing-in Earnings Expectations 33:17 - Earnings & Multiplier Performance History 34:56 - How We Rebalanced - Black Rock vs Goldman 36:16 - When Earnings Fall (chart) 39:05 - Credit Spread - The Differential Between Yields 43:02 - AI Credit Spreads are a Small Part of Market Hosted by RIA Advisors' Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" premarket commentary, "Market Highs Come With a Warning" https://youtu.be/3RiOabBiud4 -------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/c9cOlFVLGoU ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Wage Growth As A Leading Inflation Indicator" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/wage-growth-as-a-leading-inflation-indicator/ "Sound Money: Be Careful What You Wish For" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/sound-money-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/ "Earnings Drive Both Bull & Bear Markets" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/earnings-drive-both-bull-bear-markets/ "Leveraged ETFs: Math Often Trumps Hype" -------- Watch our previous show, "Internet Scams You Need to Know - The Ari Schwartz Interview https://youtube.com/live/Azt1_vs16bA?feature=share ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series, "Savvy Medicare Planning: Everything You Need to Know Before You Enroll," Thursday, August 20, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/Qjx33M2tS4i4 --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #Investing #MarketOutlook #MarketRisk #Volatility #Earnings #Gold #MarketOutlook

What if the secret to a stronger, more passionate relationship could be broken down into clear, actionable steps? “During my doctoral studies in clinical sexology, one theme kept coming up: The concept of low desire . While some couples manage to maintain their passion throughout the years, others slowly drift into emotional distance. I wanted to understand why this happens and how desire shapes not only intimacy but also our sense of self and connection with the person we choose to spend our lives with. For me, this question wasn't simply academic. It was undeniably personal.” - Anna Elton, Ph.D.Anna Elton, PhD, LMFT, CST, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and clinical sexologist whose work sits at the intersection of desire, identity, communication, and modern relationships. She is the creator of multiple therapeutic models used by clinicians and couples across the United States, including frameworks that treat desire as a measurable signal of relational health rather than a fixed trait.Dr. Elton is known for translating complex psychological dynamics into clear, compassionate, and actionable frameworks. Drawing on neuroscience, attachment theory, and relationship science, her work focuses on how emotional connection, attraction, conflict, and digital habits shape long-term relational patterns. She works with couples, clinicians, families, executives, and organizations, helping them understand what drives attraction, disconnection, and meaningful relational change over time.Her insights have been featured on PBS, FOX, ABC, and NBC. She teaches nationally through PESI and the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, and has presented internationally, including in Japan, Canada, Italy, and Australia. Dr. Elton is also the host of Life, Love, Etc., a relationship-focused show where she explores desire, communication, intimacy, and the psychology of connection. She writes for Psychology Today through her blog, Life, Love, Etc., and continues to develop research-informed tools that support emotional and intimate connection in a world that often works against it. Beyond her professional work, Dr. Elton lives the principles she teaches. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Michael, for over two decades, and together they are raising their three children. The Formula of Desire: What Brings Us Together and Drives Us Apart, and the Science of Connection (August 4, 2026 | New Harbinger Publications)What if the secret to a stronger, more passionate relationship could be broken down into clear, actionable steps? In The Formula of Desire, licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist Dr. Anna Elton reframes desire as a dynamic, relational process shaped by attention, emotional safety, stress, and everyday interaction―not chemistry alone.Drawing on neuroscience, attachment theory, and decades of clinical experience, the book shows why desire often fades in long-term relationships even when love remains, and what couples can do about it. At the center of the book is the Relational Desire Formula, a practical framework that explains how awareness, emotional connection, affectionate expression, and reciprocal attraction support desire, while stress, unmet needs, and emotional withdrawal weaken it. An accompanying self-assessment translates these patterns into a relational desire score, offering a clear snapshot of relationship health and helping couples see where connection is strong and where it needs attention. Through research, clinical stories, and structured exercises, The Formula of Desire explores:● Why attraction and desire change over time and why that's normal● How stress, routine, and emotional labor retrain the brain away from intimacy● The difference between being physically present and emotionally available● How to navigate conflict using effective communication● How to repair without escalation, shutdown, or loss of emotional and erotic connection● What desire equilibrium is and how restoring balance revives intimacy ● How desire can redirect toward work, fantasy, or other people without conscious intent● What actually helps intimacy return by creating the conditions for desire to re-emerge naturallyThe book offers a clear framework for understanding relationship shifts, improving communication, and restoring connection, intimacy, and desire through intentional change. Official Website: www.annaelton.comBook Website: www.theformulaofdesire.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannaelton/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=anna%20eltonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaelton/Twitter/X: https://x.com/drannaelton

LikeFolio's Landon Swan breaks down Brinker International's (EAT) run to a 52-week high, driven by a 24% year-over-year increase in demand at Chili's following a successful brand turnaround and growing consumer interest in casual dining. He highlights improving margins and share repurchases, while questioning whether the stock's rapid rise has pushed expectations too high.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

This week: Innovation Forum apparel portfolio lead Niamh Campbell spoke with Julia Kirschner, impact and innovation director at fashion brand Armedangels, in New York recently about how to enable a circular approach at scale in the sector. And Ian Welsh spoke with Eduardo Alvarez, plastics and packaging expert at Dow in Amsterdam earlier this year about what can drive circularity in packaging.  Plus: UK's continued success in cutting single-use plastic bags, EU digital product passport roll-out continues, why off-shore wind farms could help develop new aquatic food supply chains, and new palm oil finance links with deforestation, in the news digest with Babette Pages.  Host: Ian Welsh

Hi everyone, Carl Gould here with your #70secondCEO. Just a little over a one-minute investment every day for a lifetime of results. Between 7 and 9 a.m. The reason I do that is to minimize the gatekeepers that keep me from my prospects. I know that at 7 a.m., business owners and decision-makers get their phones; they're at arm's length, and they can't help themselves. They'll see that phone ring, and they're like, Oh, my assistant isn't around. Someone has got to answer this phone. Ring number three, ring number four. Drives them crazy. Go to that networking event. You know who's there? They're truly committed. In the summer, yeah, the meetings aren't as big, but who's there? The board, the influencers, the people that never miss. These are the people that you want to make sure that you're networking with. That trade show you were like, "I don't know if I'm going to go to this." Go. Go and have some fun with it.  Like and follow this podcast to learn more. My name is Carl Gould, and this has been your #70secondCEO.

President Trump has said repeatedly, publicly and privately, that he doesn't want to be compared in the history books to former President Herbert Hoover, who led the country during the economic collapse of the Great Depression. We discuss how Trump's concerns about his legacy shape the president's actions, from the war in Iran to construction projects in Washington, D.C.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political correspondent Tamara Keith.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.For tickets to a live taping of Sources & Methods, NPR's national security podcast, visit npr.org/sourcesliveshow on or after Tuesday, August 11.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

This week's guest, researcher and podcaster Mike Mosley, is a graduate of the prestigious Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, MD., just outside DC. At his alma mater, Michael socialized and played football with classmates who later played a prominent role in the Russian Collusion Hoax, the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation controversy, and the social media censorship apparatus that was formed during the first Trump Administration and gained steam during the presidency of Joe Biden.Michael explains how these privileged sons and daughters of Washington's bureaucracy have operated behind the scenes to help form media narratives and control the information that reaches the public.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com

In this episode, we dive into turning organic social media communities into real business growth and revenue.  Tessa May Marr, founder and CEO of Marr Media Group, shares how a social-first approach helps DTC brands move away from siloed marketing and build integrated flywheels across organic, paid, and email channels.  She also reveals strategies for using YouTube Shorts, turning negative comments into loyal customers through hands-on community management, and using customer sentiment data to drive conversions. Topics discussed in this episode:  How to turn social communities into real revenue. What causes brands to post without making sales. Why organic and paid social belong in one flywheel. How to test content organically before paying to scale. What metrics reveal real buyer intent over likes. Why YouTube Shorts outperforms other video platforms.How active community management converts negative users. Why consumer behavior dictates custom channel strategies. What customer sentiment data tells you about content. Why email and social must work together for growth.  Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.marrmediagroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marr-media-group/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marrmediagroup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marrmediagroupGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/y4zucpf7I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Colorectal cancer does not develop in isolation. Cancer cells exist within a complex tumor microenvironment made up of fibroblasts, immune cells, blood vessels, and extracellular matrix. Increasing evidence suggests that these surrounding cells and structures can influence whether tumors grow, regress, or evade the immune system. A research paper published in Volume 17 of Oncotarget, titled “Microenvironmental CTHRC1 has a pro-tumorigenic role in colorectal cancer,” investigated the role of collagen triple helix repeat containing 1 (CTHRC1), a secreted protein found in cancer-associated stroma. Full blog post - https://www.oncotarget.org/2026/08/10/cthrc1-in-the-tumor-microenvironment-drives-colorectal-cancer-growth-in-mouse-study/ DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.28878 Correspondence to: Sergey Ryzhov - Sergey.Ryzhov@mainehealth.org; Volkhard Lindner- Volkhard.Lindner@mainehealth.org; Michaela R. Reagan - Michaela.Reagan@mainehealth.org Abstract video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTbYy6vGd7E Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://oncotarget.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Foncotarget.28878 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Oncotarget - https://www.oncotarget.com/subscribe/ Keywords - cancer, Cthrc1, CRC, colorectal cancer, subcutaneous tumor model, immune analysis To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Oncotarget/ X - https://twitter.com/oncotarget Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oncotargetjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OncotargetJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncotarget Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/oncotarget/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Oncotarget/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0gRwT6BqYWJzxzmjPJwtVh MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

USC Gerontology Professor Dr. Changhan David Lee breaks down the discovery of MOTS-c, a novel mitochondrial-derived peptide that functions as an exercise mimetic, cellular stress responder, and immunomodulator.Are mitochondria more than just cellular powerhouses? In this episode of Modern Healthspan, Dr David Lee, Associate Professor at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and co-discoverer of MOTS-c, joins us for a deep dive into the emerging world of mitochondrial-derived peptides (MDPs). Dr. Lee explains how these small microproteins, encoded within the mitochondrial 12S rRNA locus, act as critical retrograde signaling molecules. We explore how MOTS-c translocates to the nucleus during metabolic stress, coordinates with AMPK and hypothalamic POMC neurons, and functions as an interferon-responsive host defense peptide. Additionally, Dr. Lee shares findings from preclinical models examining sarcopenia, muscle homeostasis, and age-related physical capacity, while providing an update on the current regulatory state, WADA anti-doping classification, and human translational pipeline of MDP research.

Episode 12 is a little different.With Zach out this week, our producer Dawson filled in and finally got his chance to turn the microphone around and put Connie in the hot seat.This isn't a training episode, it's a conversation.We dive into:• Connie's background and the path that led her here.• The highs, lows, and life through the tough seasons.• What actually drives someone to keep pursuing excellence.• Lessons learned from competition, business, and life outside the gym.If you've ever wondered who the person behind Unfiltered Strength really is, this is the episode for you.

What if building a successful business started with one simple belief: people matter?In this episode of The Beacon Way Podcast, Adrienne Wilkerson sits down with Josh Block, author of People Matter at Work, to discuss what it truly means to build a people-first culture without sacrificing accountability, growth, or business performance. Josh shares his remarkable leadership journey—from moving from sales representative to company president almost overnight after his father stepped down, to helping grow a family business into a thriving organization that was ultimately acquired by Siemens Healthineers and CommonSpirit Health. Along the way, he learned that sustainable business growth isn't just about systems or strategy—it's about creating an environment where people feel safe, seen, and successful. Together, Adrienne and Josh explore how leaders can hold people accountable with empathy, why thoughtful leadership creates stronger organizations, and how intentional cultures outperform accidental ones.Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, healthcare leader, or accidental business owner, this conversation offers practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately.In This Episode:• Josh's unexpected journey from sales rep to company president • Leading a family business at just 29 years old • Balancing empathy with accountability • Why clear expectations create stronger teams • The difference between "me" cultures and "we" cultures • Josh's Three T's of Leadership • Creating workplaces where people feel safe, seen, and successful • Why words shape organizational culture • Leading through business acquisitions with transparency • Building businesses people actually want to work for Key Takeaways:Leadership starts with serving others.Great leaders don't simply focus on business performance. They invest in helping people become the best version of themselves while creating accountability that benefits both the individual and the organization.Accountability and empathy can coexist.Holding people accountable isn't about punishment. When expectations are clear and leaders genuinely care about their people, accountability becomes an investment in growth rather than a source of fear.Culture is built intentionally.Organizations don't accidentally create healthy workplaces. Shared language, clear values, transparency, and thoughtful leadership shape the environment employees experience every day.The strongest teams feel safe, seen, and successful.When people know they matter, they're more likely to contribute ideas, take ownership, remain engaged, and stay with the organization long term.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to The Beacon Way Podcast00:47 Meet Josh Block01:10 From Sales Representative to President Overnight03:05 Leading Older Employees at Age 2905:05 Leadership Lessons From Early Mistakes06:45 Holding People Accountable with Empathy09:50 Why Clear Expectations Matter11:05 Helping Employees Feel Safe, Seen & Successful12:40 The Three T's of Leadership15:05 Why Shared Language Builds Culture18:20 Growing a Business Through Acquisition22:30 Transitioning from President to Advisor24:05 Building Trust Through Transparency26:00 Josh's Current Work and Mission27:15 Where to Find People Matter at Work28:20 Closing ThoughtsConnect with Josh Block

Your child drives you crazy. What can you do? The very first thing you can do is make sure they feel loved. The only way they'll feel loved is if you show them love in their own love language.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dog walking services are very common, but the service Sharon Telford offers in Leeds is a bit different: it's a dog bus service!So, how does it work?She joins Seán to discuss!

What if a company's biggest competitive advantage is also its greatest financial risk?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down operating leverage and explain why two companies with the same revenue growth can experience dramatically different outcomes when the economy changes. Through real-world examples from software companies, financial exchanges, airlines, and cruise lines, we explore how cost structure determines profitability, resilience, and long-term business performance.You'll learn how fixed costs, variable costs, contribution margin, break-even analysis, and the Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) shape a company's ability to scale profits during periods of growth and survive during economic downturns. We also examine how businesses use strategies like cloud computing, outsourcing, and variable cost structures to manage financial risk.

Send us Fan MailRoad trips sound romantic until you're 18.5 hours deep, your exit disappears behind construction, and the weather turns on you. We sit down and trade the kinds of travel stories you only earn with miles: a nonstop Cincinnati to Winnipeg run, a late-night Carolina scramble with dark winding roads, Cleveland to Omaha bonding time, and the comedian truth of driving nearly 19 hours just to do 20 minutes on stage and barely break even on gas.We also get into the moments that make a drive unforgettable for the wrong reasons: heavy rain where you can't see the road, white-knuckle snowstorms that turn a two-hour trip into a four-and-a-half-hour crawl, and a truly wild Chicago expressway scene where a wrecked, intoxicated stranger tries to flag down cars and climb into one. Along the way, we pull out real road trip tips that matter: watch the forecast, manage fatigue, know when to stop, and don't let “I'll be fine” outrun common sense.To bring it home, we compare road trip styles and habits: planning stops by mileage versus winging it, packing meals versus eating fast food, the snack strategy that keeps you sane, and why coffee, water, and bathroom breaks can quietly control your whole timeline. We even debate toll roads and how much extra time we'll take just to avoid paying. If you've ever driven for love, for work, for comedy, or just for the story, you'll feel this one. Subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: what's the wildest thing that's happened on one of your road trips?All music brought to you by former guest of the show SpeedoSubscribe for exclusive content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREETactical BrotherhoodThe Tactical Brotherhood is a movement to support America.Dubby EnergyFROM GAMERS TO GYM JUNKIES TO ENTREPRENEURS, OUR PRODUCT IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE BETTER.ShankitgolfOur goal here at Shankitgolf is for everyone to have a great time on and off the golf courseSweet Hands SportsElevate your game with Sweet Hands Sports! Our sports gloves are designed for champions,Buddy's Beard CareBuddy's Beard Care provides premium men's grooming products at an affordable price.Deemed FitBe a part of our movement to instill confidence motivation and a willingness to keep pushing forwardWebb WesternWebb Western is for those who roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on all social mediaX: @mikebonocomedyInstagram: @mikebonocomedy@tiktok: @mikebono_comedianFacebook: @mikebonocomedy

Episode 54 of Pursuit of Balance. This one started with a quarterly review with one of my coaches and turned into a full breakdown of human motivation. I walk through the ten things that drive us, from money and status to impact, autonomy, identity, and fear, and I split them into three categories: fuel that burns fast, fuel that burns slow, and fuel that compounds. I also get into whether a competitive personality is actually required for success, what I found when I went looking for the research, and Robert Greene's mastery arc from his book Mastery, including apprenticeship, deliberate practice, finding a mentor, and social intelligence. If you have ever felt motivated in seasons and flat in others, this one is for you.

Stoney talks about the trip he made to the Jersey Shore last week and why he enjoys long drives by himself.

Stoney had to share his cathartic experience driving to the Jersey Shore to see his family this past week and asked if anyone echoes his sentiments about long drives. The guys got the callers in on the conversation and then ended the hour with a few conclusions about the Tigers' roster following the Skubal trade.

Many coaches will back away the moment a client's voice cracks. Dr. Michael Arloski thinks that instinct — however well-intentioned — is quietly undermining the behavior change we're hired to create.Michael has been in the wellness field since 1979. He's a licensed psychologist, a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, an ICF Professional Certified Coach, CEO of Real Balance Global Wellness Services, author of one of the foundational texts in our field (Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change), and the creator of the Wellness Mapping 360 model. Few people alive have watched this profession grow up the way he has.In this conversation we get specific about the line between coaching and therapy — where it actually sits, versus where anxious coaches imagine it sits. Michael unpacks what happens to lasting change when a coach sidesteps emotional content entirely, what it looks like to tap into a client's emotion without drifting into therapy, and the go-to move he uses when a client is clearly sitting on something they haven't named. We also get into the part nobody talks about: how much of this depends on the coach's own emotional regulation and self-awareness rather than technique.If you've ever felt under-qualified to sit with a client's emotion, this one's for you.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here.YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. 

As demand for senior housing continues to outpace supply, operators are preparing for one of the biggest growth opportunities the industry has ever experienced. In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Lucas McCurdy and Cameron Bell sit down with Carrie Boone, Founder of Generation Healthcare Managers, during the NHI Music City Symposium in Nashville.Carrie shares her unique journey from land development into senior living operations, explaining how a single assisted living project became a lifelong passion for serving older adults. The conversation explores the critical role executive directors play in community success, why promoting leaders from within often produces the strongest outcomes, and how family culture has shaped Generation Healthcare Manager's growth.Key TopicsBuilding a family-oriented senior housing organizationThe importance of executive directors in community successDeveloping leadership from within existing teamsCurrent acquisition and development opportunitiesDemand significantly outpacing senior housing supplyExpansion strategies and future community growthTechnology adoption after COVID-19AI applications in senior living operationsWorkforce development and the future of caregivingMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/Cameron Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-bell-322143147/Connect with Our GuestCarrie Boone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-boone-5a3b085a/ Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

Sonder is back — sort of. Eight months after going bankrupt and stranding guests mid-stay, the brand name has been bought by a Vancouver affiliate firm that paid for one thing: search equity. The buildings are gone. The trademarks and 70+ domains remain. And because large language models still route travelers to Sonder's optimized pages, that name is now targeting $100M in gross booking value over the next year. We get into what it means when a dead brand outlives the company that built it. Then: Fora's $1B valuation. The travel advisor platform keeps scaling the human-agent model — but the team digs into the product it hasn't built yet, and why the “ShopMy for travel” affiliate layer is still wide open for creators who aren't full-time advisors. We also break down Google's AI travel play. Fresh off its Q2 earnings call, Google is using travel to sell Wall Street its AI ad story — Direct Offers, IHG partnerships, AI Mode crossing a billion users, and checkout infrastructure that could let travelers book without ever leaving the search box. The question for operators: is Google becoming rented land, and a direct-booking competitor, at the same time? Plus, The Odyssey effect. From Petra to the “White Lotus Four Seasons” to Bangkok's Hangover Hotel, we get into how films turn destinations into demand — and what hoteliers should actually do about it. Hosted by Zach Busekrus with Ben Wolff, Scott Eddy, and Edwin Kramer. Like, subscribe, and let us know which story you'd unpack further. — This Week in Hospitality is presented to you by Journey. Journey is a loyalty platform built specifically for independent boutique hotels and high-touch hospitality brands. Our mission is to give operators the same powerful rewards engine, data intelligence, and guest insights that major chains rely on — without asking them to give up the individuality, soul, or story that makes their property extraordinary. If you're an owner or operator of an extraordinary, independently owned and operated hotel or residence — and you want to see whether your property is a fit for the Journey Alliance — you can learn more and apply at https://www.journey.com/alliance — Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 06:02 — Story #1: Sonder's Brand Gets a Second Life Through AI Search 17:51 — Story #2: Google Wants to Own the Entire Hotel Booking Journey 32:16 — Story #3: The Odyssey Is Creating the Next Travel Boom 45:11 — Story #4: Is Fora Really Worth $1 Billion? 59:22 — Spice of the Week — Your Hosts: Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/   Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/   Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/   Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/

Send us Fan MailApparently, caring is cool again, which is unfortunate because some of us just got really good at pretending not to care. On this episode of Mike & Blaine, we're talking about why effort, enthusiasm, and actually giving a damn are making a massive comeback after years of “too cool to try” corporate apathy, detachment, and fake indifference.We take a deep dive into cringe culture, modern workplace apathy, terrible dating advice, and businesses that act like returning a customer's phone call would somehow ruin their mystique. But beyond the banter, there is a powerful business strategy hidden here: radical effort is your ultimate competitive advantage.In today's crowded market, standard "professionalism" without personality is just boredom wearing a collared shirt. Companies that hide behind slow responses, generic corporate speak, and passive customer service are rapidly losing market share to competitors who demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and care.In this episode, we break down key business tactics and strategic takeaways:Customer Experience (CX) as a Differentiator: Why over-delivering and relentless responsiveness beat playing "hard to get" every single time.Building Authentic Brand Loyalty: How injecting real personality into your marketing turns passive buyers into brand advocates.Culture & Employee Engagement: How to combat disengagement and quiet quitting by building a work environment where taking pride in performance is celebrated.Sales & Strategic Execution: Why caring about your client's outcomes creates trust faster than any polished sales pitch.Grab a cold beer and join us as we ask whether trying hard was ever really the embarrassing part—or if caring is actually the secret weapon your business strategy has been missing.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LouDPrRM9YYLove the show? Head over to mikeandblaine.com to buy us a beer and support the podcast!We want to hear from you! beer@mikeandblaine.comListen to all our episodes at mikeandblaine.comLearn about:Cash Flow Mike who trains CPAs to provide effective advisory to their clients at cashflowmike.comDryrun Cash Flow Forecasting for the office of the CFO where they get finance teams out of spreadsheets at dryrun.comThanks to our Beer Sponsors:Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting CPA Larry Weinstein, the Cash Flow Cowboy from Houston Texas Neighbor Pat Devin Trey MiltonWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LouDPrRM9YY#TryingIsCool #CringeCulture #CustomerExperience #Chalant #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #CustomerService #Leadership #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #SalesStrategy #CorporateCulture #MikeAndBlaine #Podcasting #Apple #Nike #Starbucks #HubSpot #Salesforce #Shopify #HarvardBusinessReview #IncMagazine #ForbesSupport the showCatch more episodes, see our sponsors and get in touch at https://mikeandblaine.com/

Your hygienist spends more time with your patients than you do. That makes them one of the biggest case acceptance drivers you have.This episode shows you how to unlock that potential with the right systems, language, and a true doctor-hygienist partnership. Hygiene consultant Janet Hagerman breaks down how to train your team to talk about treatment, the meeting you should be having every month, and the five steps to the perfect handoff.Topics discussed:(00:00) Introduction(02:08) From hygienist to fractional hygiene officer (05:47) Why hygiene is the bedrock of your practice(08:28) Where to start with your hygiene team(13:08) How to have perio conversations with patients(18:30) Getting them involved in diagnosis and treatment(21:01) The monthly meeting that aligns your team(24:05) Disagree without making anyone look bad(26:22) The perfect handoff sequenceDownload Janet's free step-be-step handoff guide: https://janethagerman.com/tpn/c/C2030/docs/DOC-5ComponentsofHandoff-c2030.pdfConnect with Janet Hagerman:Website | https://janethagerman.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/janethagerman/Email | janet@janethagerman.comThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.comCheck out the Growth Program Here Join our Newest and Best Coaching Program, Click Here for More InformationTake Control of Your Practice and Your LifeWe help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell dive into a packed week for the financial markets, starting with predictions for the upcoming FOMC rate decision and the impact of the ongoing Iran conflict on global oil prices. They explore how inflation and geopolitical tensions are keeping the S&P 500 range-bound, while highlighting crucial earnings reports from major AI and semiconductor companies like SanDisk, Seagate, and Nvidia.The hosts also analyze the recent spike in United States real estate foreclosures, breaking down why record-high homeowner equity and supply shortages mean a housing crash is highly unlikely. Finally, the conversation shifts to digital assets, discussing the Crypto Clarity Act, the regulatory threat to meme coins, and how tokenization could soon reshape institutional finance.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSEDFOMC rate hike probabilities and Citadel's surprise hike prediction.Impact of the Iran conflict on global oil prices and WTI trends.Semiconductor stock pullbacks and AI data storage investments.Q2 tech earnings expectations for Meta, Apple, and Microsoft.Analysis of rising United States real estate foreclosures compared to 2019.Record homeowner equity and the national housing supply shortage.The Crypto Clarity Act and the future of real world asset tokenization.Regulatory crackdowns on meme coin markets and platforms like PumpFun.KEY TAKEAWAYSA surprise FOMC rate hike is highly unlikely given current market conditions, despite some hawkish institutional forecasts.Geopolitical energy shocks are being digested faster by the market, with oil prices retreating sharply after recent spikes.Semiconductor and memory storage companies present strong buy opportunities as they continue to beat earnings despite broader tech sector pullbacks.The current real estate market is insulated from a crash due to a massive 11 trillion dollars in tappable equity and pervasive sub-6 percent mortgage rates.The impending Crypto Clarity Act will likely eliminate unregulated meme coin exchanges while attracting trillions in institutional capital to legitimate tokenization projects.CONNECT & TAKE ACTIONImagos Income Fund: Text "INCOME" or "DEALS" to 844-447-1555 to learn more about Matty A's private debt fund targeting 10% fixed returns paid out monthly.

Plus: German automaker BMW aims to cut 8,000 jobs as sales slump in China. And LIV Golf is on the verge of canceling its season-ending team championship. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brock and Salk highlight the Mariners recent struggles and talk about what, or who, needs to change. They discuss the MLB trade deadline, Seahawks training camp, and more in Need To Know. Cooper Kupp joins the show live from Seahawks Training Camp to talk about his relationship with Coach Mike, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, Mike Macdonald’s love for his players, and much more.

What is up with the Red Sox medical staff? Why does we constantly have an issue with injuries and not knowing what's right and wrong?

Today, I'm sharing one of my favorite conversations I've ever had as a guest on the Groovy Geminis Podcast.I genuinely think this is one of my favorite podcast conversations because it gets to the heart of what I believe actually changes a business. We talked about why I believe 95% of your business results are being driven by your identity, why I walked away from a six-figure program even though it was successful, the postpartum identity crisis that forced me to rebuild my confidence from the ground up, and the money mindset shifts that completely changed how I show up. If you've been doing all the "right" things but still feel like something isn't clicking, I have a feeling this episode is going to make a whole lot of sense.Inside, we cover:Why I believe 95% of your business results are actually being driven by your identity (and how to tell when it's your self-perception, not your strategy, that's keeping you stuck.)The journey from corporate accountant to spiritual coach to business coach and the surprising thread that's connected every chapter of my career.Why I walked away from a successful six-figure program because I physically couldn't teach it anymore, and how learning to trust my intuition completely changed my business.The postpartum identity crisis that made me question everything, including whether I even wanted to be an entrepreneur anymore, and what finally helped me rebuild my confidence.Why I almost spent $15,000 on paid ads trying to fix the wrong problem, and the conversation that completely changed my perspective.The biggest mindset shifts around money, self-worth, and selling that helped me stop tying my value to my business results.What identity work actually looks like in practice (hint: it's a lot more than affirmations).Why I believe the best marketing strategy is helping people experience your work (not just hear about it!)The alter ego exercise I use with clients to help them show up more confidently without pretending to be someone they're not.Why "The better it gets, the better it gets" has become my favorite mantra, and how to stop waiting for the other shoe to drop every time life starts going well.You can't pour into a strategy that isn't rooted in who you're becoming. The identity work isn't separate from the strategy. It is the strategy!Listen to Similar Episodes: 244. Become the Sales Sorceress: How to Sell From THIS Identity Instead of Desperation 237. The Upper Limit Problem: Why You Self-Sabotage Right When Life Gets Good 235. How to Identify & Remove the Subconscious Block Keeping You From Your Next LevelP.S. When you rate and review the podcast, you'll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you! Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora: 1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open.90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available.Courses – Explore Nora's signature programs:Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy courseElite – Business energetics + identity work coursePodcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profitConnect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.Follow Groovy GeminisIG: @groovygeminis @jenagburton@beesaxGroovy Geminis Podcast

The former UK Minister for Prisons and CEO of the Timpson Group, Lord Timpson (James Timpson) believes there's a direct link between happy colleagues and business success. He joins Jake and Damian to explain why putting trust before control has shaped both his people and his company.Lord Timpson shares the leadership philosophy behind his "upside-down management" approach, why hiring people with criminal convictions has become one of his greatest strengths, and how kindness, trust, and long-term thinking have driven lasting success.An inspiring conversation about leadership, second chances, and building a culture where people can thrive.This episode is brought to you in partnership with Aviva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US unveiled new tariffs to replace old ones, oil's jump above $100 deepened a global bond sell-off, and thousands of supporters of the youth-led “Cockroach” movement in India continued protesting over problems in the education system. Plus, the European Central Bank held interest rates, but other central banks may not follow suit. Mentioned in this podcast:US hits 60 countries with new duties as Donald Trump rebuilds tariff wall Oil hits $100 for first time since May while US stocks slide Oil price surge drives global bond sell-offIndia's Gen Z takes on ModiIndian police battle ‘Cockroach' protesters with batons and tear gasEuropean Central Bank holds interest rates at 2.25% after debating riseCredits: ANI / ReutersWant to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.comNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT's global head of audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the push to integrate AI into go-to-market strategies, are we optimizing for activity or for intelligence?Agility requires not just adopting new technologies like AI, but critically evaluating how they deliver contextual intelligence. It's about adapting your strategy based on smarter signals, not just automating existing processes at a higher volume.Today, we're going to talk about moving beyond the hype of generic AI in sales and marketing to focus on what actually drives revenue. We'll explore the concept of vertical AI, specifically for go-to-market teams selling to technical audiences, and how decoding intent signals from public developer conversations can create a significant competitive advantage.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Tal Peretz, CEO and Co-Founder at Onfire. About Tal PeretzTal Peretz is the CEO and Co-Founder of Onfire, a contextual AI platform that helps technology companies decode real-time market signals and drive revenue growth using developer and IT buyer intent data. Prior to Onfire, Tal was Chief Technology Officer at OwnID, a Tel Aviv based startup focused on identity security solutions. Tal served at the 8200 intelligence force and built and scaled advanced data and AI systems focused on large-scale entity resolution and signal intelligence. Drawing on this background, he recognized a fundamental gap in modern go-to-market technology: while AI promised precision, revenue teams were still operating on incomplete, noisy, and outdated data. Under his leadership, Onfire was designed from the ground up to solve the data layer for IT sales by combining structured third-party intelligence with first-party customer context into a continuously updated market map. Tal is married to Shai and is a proud father of two, Dan and Ran. Tal Peretz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tal-peretz/ ---------- Resources ---------- Onfire: The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703 We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fChaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other GenAI tools. Learn more at trychaser.com and use code AGILEBRAND for a 3-month free trial (normal trial is 14 days).The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1 Start building your own apps with Replit and get $20 off. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/93531742a7625a20 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.