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In this inspiring conversation, Darin sits down with Javant Benton, the creator behind the popular platform Healthy Vegan Eating, whose personal health crisis led him to completely transform his life through food. After facing pre-diabetes, hypertension, and even the possibility of lymphoma, Benton realized he had to radically change the trajectory of his health. What followed was a deep exploration into nutrition, whole foods, and the power of a plant-forward lifestyle. Through trial, error, and relentless curiosity, Benton lost 85 pounds and began developing creative plant-based recipes that replicate the comfort foods people love—without the refined sugars, oils, and processed ingredients that damage long-term health. In this episode, Benton shares how diet became the foundation of his healing, why most people struggle to adopt healthier eating habits, and how creating "bridge foods" can help people transition toward better health without feeling deprived.     What You'll Learn How a looming health crisis forced Benton to completely rethink his diet and lifestyle Why many people don't take their health seriously until a major wake-up call The confusion people face when trying to navigate conflicting nutrition advice How Benton lost 85 pounds and reversed major health risks through diet Why plant-based eating doesn't have to feel restrictive or boring The concept of "bridge foods" that help people transition to healthier diets How recreating comfort foods can help people adopt healthier habits Why cooking and preparing whole foods can become an act of self-care The cultural conditioning around meat consumption and protein myths How improving your diet often triggers improvements in other areas of life     Chapters 00:00:00 – The deeper mission behind SuperLife and creating a roadmap to true health 00:02:11 – Javon's upbringing and how environment shapes lifelong habits 00:03:17 – Why epigenetics proves your health is not predetermined 00:04:00 – The slow buildup of disease: weight gain, pre-diabetes, and hypertension 00:04:47 – The moment everything changed: a potential lymphoma diagnosis 00:06:02 – Why fear is often the catalyst for real transformation 00:06:39 – The hidden dangers of modern food: chemicals, plastics, and processed diets 00:08:24 – Searching for answers: confusion in the world of nutrition advice 00:09:16 – The realization that food—not just exercise—determines your outcome 00:10:10 – The turning point: discovering evidence-based nutrition 00:11:21 – Overcoming peer pressure and committing fully to change 00:12:19 – The truth about fish, toxins, and environmental contamination 00:13:14 – The importance of nutrient awareness on a fully plant-based diet 00:14:01 – Why Javon ultimately chose a fully vegan lifestyle 00:14:27 – The bigger issue: industrial pollution and bioaccumulation in food 00:16:54 – The reality of factory farming and toxic meat consumption 00:18:03 – Why "clean food" matters more than diet labels 00:18:43 – Becoming your own health advocate and taking ownership 00:19:54 – Losing 85 pounds and inspiring others through visible transformation 00:20:46 – The real barrier: people don't want to give up the foods they love 00:21:04 – The breakthrough idea: making unhealthy foods healthy 00:21:28 – Recreating comfort foods without refined sugar, oil, or processed ingredients 00:22:12 – The trial-and-error process behind building healthy recipes 00:22:49 – Eliminating excuses: making healthy eating accessible for everyone 00:23:12 – "Don't change what you eat—change how you make it" 00:24:30 – Why plant-based eating is far more diverse than people think 00:25:23 – The power of "bridging" instead of forcing drastic change 00:25:53 – Shocking moments when people couldn't tell plant-based from meat 00:26:52 – The biggest mistake in the health space: no middle ground 00:28:14 – Why meeting people where they are is the key to lasting change 00:30:28 – The truth: you don't need to go all-in to benefit from plants 00:31:14 – Why personalization matters more than strict diet rules 00:32:35 – The "middleman" realization: going straight to plant nutrients 00:33:07 – The ethical and emotional shift around food choices 00:34:27 – Why eating plants becomes a form of self-respect and alignment 00:35:06 – How nutrition improves self-esteem and overall life choices 00:35:18 – "You don't know how good it feels to feel good" 00:36:13 – The raw truth: change often starts from selfish survival 00:36:49 – Cultural conditioning around food and breaking free from it 00:37:23 – Why leading by example is more powerful than preaching 00:38:09 – You can't force awareness—people must be ready 00:39:09 – Why you don't have to wait for a health crisis to change 00:40:09 – Debunking extreme diet trends and the importance of balance 00:41:05 – The two-year journey of creating the cookbook 00:42:12 – The real mission: helping people, not selling books 00:43:08 – Free access to hundreds of recipes and removing barriers 00:44:10 – Why passion makes even the hardest work enjoyable 00:44:59 – Final message: meet yourself where you are and start there     Thank You to Our Sponsors Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Javant Benton Website: hveating.com Instagram: @healthyveganeating Book: Make Your Own Cookbook     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences      Key Takeaway The goal isn't to force people into some perfect diet overnight. It's to meet people where they are and help them improve step by step. If we can recreate the foods people already love using whole, nourishing ingredients, we remove the barrier of deprivation—and suddenly living a healthier life becomes something people actually want to do.  

From grassroots soccer parks to $600 million exits, Marty M. Fahncke reveals why every dollar of EBITDA sacrificed for tax savings costs you seven on a multiple, how the build versus buy decision needs a reality check, and why a business fully prepared to sell is the best business to own. In this episode of the DealQuest Podcast, host Corey Kupfer sits down with Marty M. Fahncke, CMAA, who has helped hundreds of businesses scale to over $1 billion in combined revenue and executed nearly $500 million in M&A deals. He is the founder of Westbound Road, an M&A advisory firm specializing in digital businesses in the $5-50 million range, and author of Boomer Sells the Business: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cashing Out and Living Large. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: In this episode, you'll discover why the build versus buy analysis fails when founders underestimate timelines and costs, and why opportunity cost is often the biggest expense that never appears in spreadsheets. Marty explains how combining marketing expertise with M&A strategy creates advantages most advisors lack, the costly trade-off between profit maximization and tax mitigation that saves twenty cents but costs seven dollars on a multiple, and why operational decisions like CRM selection or staffing structure can kill deals worth millions. You'll also learn how the Who Not How philosophy transforms into a powerful acquisition playbook, why SaaS founders who turned down $50 million in 2021 are accepting those valuations were an anomaly, and how authority marketing through podcasts generates clients who arrive ready to sign without sales conversations. MARTY'S JOURNEY: Marty grew up in the mountains of Utah wanting to be either a forest ranger or join the military. Neither path worked out, and he ended up on the entrepreneur path instead. Even as a teenager, he showed entrepreneurial instincts, selling water purifiers and vacuums and running a bicycle rehab business at age twelve. M&A was completely off his radar until he and some friends started a soccer training product company. They took a truly grassroots approach, setting up canopies at local parks every weekend where kids played soccer. Marty had his children demonstrate the product while he sold to parents. Those park sessions taught them exactly what messaging resonated. Marty used those insights to create a marketing campaign that got the product onto QVC in the United States and Japan. Just eighteen months in, they received an unsolicited $1.5 million offer from a private equity firm buying their proven QVC sales channel. His next deal flipped the approach. Instead of building from scratch, Marty and a partner combined two competing businesses, each doing $1.5-2 million in revenue. By eliminating competition and consolidating operations, they scaled from under $4 million to $30 million in two years. That company eventually became part of a $600 million exit through a reverse merger. After that exit, Marty built a personal portfolio of businesses. In 2019, he focused on M&A full-time. When 2020 hit, he saw opportunity in the chaos. He reached out to companies about selling, and economic uncertainty generated many yes responses. When businesses weren't right for his portfolio, sellers asked if he knew other buyers. He started triangulating deals, brought in partner Becky, and launched Westbound Road in 2020. They focus exclusively on digital businesses between $5 and $50 million, including e-commerce, SaaS, publishing, marketing agencies, and virtual professional services. The firm is intentionally small at five people but highly specialized. THE MARKETER'S EDGE: Marty brings a rare combination of world-class marketing expertise and deep M&A experience. Most advisors excel at one or the other, rarely both. He is a marketer at heart and applies marketing principles to M&A strategy. This matters because organic growth drives valuation multiples. Buyers pay premiums for demonstrated growth momentum, often adding an extra turn or two on exit multiples. Marty sees both sides of the equation, knowing how to build marketing systems that drive organic growth and how to structure deals that accelerate inorganic expansion. KEY INSIGHTS: The build versus buy decision requires brutal honesty. Marty sees unreasonable optimism every time founders analyze whether to build or acquire. His rule: double the timeline, triple the costs. Even then, most analyses miss opportunity cost. What revenue will you lose spending years building? What market share will competitors capture while you're distracted? These costs rarely appear in spreadsheets but are often the most expensive part of the build decision. The Who Not How philosophy becomes an acquisition playbook. When something needs to be done, don't ask how you can learn it yourself. Find someone already better at it and acquire them. Marty applied this when a bookkeeping firm asked for growth help. Instead of consulting fees, he negotiated equity, brought marketing expertise and clients, they tripled revenue, and everyone won when they sold. Profit maximization beats tax mitigation. Every dollar of EBITDA sacrificed to save taxes saves twenty cents but costs seven dollars on a multiple when you sell. When Marty shows clients this math, they immediately shift strategies. This insight often represents millions in additional exit value. Begin with the buyer in mind. Westbound Road identifies upfront who will buy your business and why, then builds the business to suit those buyers. Every decision from CRM selection to staffing structure gets evaluated through one lens: how will this impact deal viability at exit? Minor operational choices can kill deals worth millions. A client built operations entirely on offshore VAs with impressive margins, but many buyers walked away. To command their target multiple, they needed to onshore roles and add W-2 employees. Another business chose a non-standard CRM. An acquirer walked away because integrating it created too much friction. That preference cost millions. The SaaS valuation bubble is being accepted as an anomaly. In 2021-2022, founders got $50 million offers for businesses worth $12 million today. Many refused, expecting the market to stay hot. Marty shows them the charts: the market returned to historical norms, and eighteen months was a bubble. Those founders are finally accepting realistic valuations. Authority marketing creates pre-sold clients. When prospects ask questions, Marty's team sends time-coded podcast links. Prospects listen to full episodes, then more episodes, and arrive ready to sign without sales calls. His first ChatGPT client found Westbound Road via AI recommendation, watched three episodes, and asked where to sign. A business fully prepared to sell is the best business to own. The best practices for creating enterprise value that commands premium multiples are the same practices that make a business pleasurable to operate. Clean financials, reduced owner dependency, autonomous systems, and strategic structure benefit owners whether they sell or not. Perfect for business owners in the $5-50 million range planning exits, entrepreneurs considering M&A advisory relationships, and anyone interested in combining marketing expertise with deal-making to build and sell businesses. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/martyfahncke FOR MORE ON MARTY FAHNCKE: Website: https://westboundroad.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyfahncke/ FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker with more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Episode Highlights with Timestamps[00:06:48] - Introduction: Marty Fahncke's credentials and experience [00:08:38] - Childhood dream of being a forest ranger in the mountains of Utah [00:11:12] - Early entrepreneurial ventures: bike rehab business at age twelve [00:11:30] - First major deal: grassroots soccer product to QVC and $1.5 million exit[00:23:36] - Eliminating competition through collaboration instead of competing [00:23:36] - Who Not How philosophy applied to M&A and acquisition strategy [00:24:09] - Build versus buy analysis and unreasonable optimism trap [00:28:52] - Combining marketing expertise with M&A strategy as unique advantage [00:31:08] - Starting Westbound Road advisory firm during 2020 disruption [00:33:37] - Focus areas: $5-50M digital businesses, e-commerce, and SaaS [00:34:09] - Exit planning gap: helping founders understand what they have [00:47:13] - Beginning with the end in mind: identifying buyers before building [00:48:01] - Offshore VA staffing structure as deal-killer example [00:48:30] - Non-standard CRM selection costing millions in lost deal value [00:50:36] - A business fully prepared to sell is the best business to own [00:53:23] - Freedom defined: making impact on entrepreneurs and participating in exits[00:57:32] - Authority marketing: podcast content creating pre-sold clients [01:01:00] - First ChatGPT-originated client story Guest Bio:Marty Fahncke, CMAA is a seasoned marketer and dealmaker with over 35 years of business experience and over 25 years in M&A. He has helped hundreds of businesses scale to over $1 billion in combined revenue and executed nearly $500 million in M&A deals. His first deal was selling a grassroots soccer product business for $1.5 million. His second deal combined a $2 million company with a $1.5 million company and built it to $30 million in revenue in two years. Since then, he has been involved in deals from $5 million to $600 million. He is the founder of Westbound Road, an M&A advisory firm specializing in digital businesses between $5 and $50 million, including e-commerce, SaaS, publishing, marketing agencies, and virtual professional services. Marty is a top-ranked podcast guest, international speaker, and author of Boomer Sells the Business: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cashing Out and Living Large. He owns five motorcycles and over thirty businesses. Host Bio:Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker with more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Show Description:Do you want your business to grow faster? The DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer reveals how successful entrepreneurs and business leaders use strategic deals to accelerate growth. From large mergers and acquisitions to capital raising, joint ventures, strategic alliances, real estate deals, and more, this show discusses the full spectrum of deal-driven growth strategies. Get the confidence to pursue deals that will help your company scale faster. Related Episodes:Episode 332 - John Martinka: Exit Planning and Value Drivers for Business Sales Episode 331 - Solocast 72: 2025 M&A Market Outlook and Deal Activity PredictionsEpisode 328 - Richard Manders: Growing Through Acquisition and the Deal-Maker MindsetEpisode 327 - Solocast 71: Authority Marketing and Content Strategy for Business Growth Social Media:Follow DealQuest Podcast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ Website: https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Follow Marty Fahncke: Website: https://westboundroad.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyfahncke/ Keywords/Tags:M&A advisory, exit planning, business valuation, lower middle market, build versus buy, organic growth, inorganic growth, SaaS valuation, e-commerce acquisitions, profit maximization, tax mitigation, enterprise value, Who Not How, business exit strategy, exit readiness, authority marketing, content marketing, podcast marketing, deal-driven growth, strategic acquisitions, business combination, marketing expertise, digital businesses, operational decisions, CRM selection, staffing structure, business sale preparation

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In this powerful and transformative episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing breaks down the 4 fundamental laws that completely changed his life and led to explosive success in just five years. From becoming a multimillionaire to building a life of abundance with women, money, and freedom, Mark reveals the exact mindset shifts and daily practices that separate men who struggle from those who consistently get what they want. This episode dives deep into the psychology of giving, eliminating negative thought patterns, cultivating true appreciation, and embodying the identity required to attract success before you ever achieve it. Key Takeaways: - Why "giving first" is the foundation of success with women and money - How negative thinking silently sabotages your results (and the NLP trick to eliminate it instantly) - Why appreciation is one of the most powerful forces for attracting abundance - The "Be, Do, Have" principle and how to become the man who naturally attracts what he wants Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] – Episode intro [00:00:47] – Why this may be the most important episode yet [00:01:18] – The 4Runner story and visualizing success into reality [00:02:42] – Testing your mindset around money and success [00:04:16] – Law #1: Give and you will receive (karmic marketing explained) [00:05:22] – Real-life example of generosity and abundance [00:06:46] – Why screwing over other doesn't work [00:10:36] – Give before you get [00:11:42] – Law #2: Eliminating negative thoughts instantly [00:12:16] – The "erase that" NLP technique examples [00:11:36] – Law #3: The power of appreciation and gratitude [00:14:30] – How you can implement gratitude [00:16:04] – Law #4: The "Be, Do, Have" principle explained [00:16:42] – Visualization, identity, and becoming a girl magnet [00:17:31] – How daydreaming shapes your reality [00:20:29] – Final recap of the 4 laws [00:21:41] – Episode outro Connect With Mark: Apply for Mark's 3-Month Coaching Program: https://coachmarksing.com/coaching/ Check Out The Perks Program: https://coachmarksing.com/perks/ Email: CoachMarkSing@Gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmarksing/ Grab Mark's Free Program: The Approach Formula - https://www.CoachMarkSing.com/The-Approach-Formula About The Unapologetic Man Podcast The Unapologetic Man Podcast is your resource for mastering dating, attraction, and relationships from a confident, masculine perspective. Hosted by Mark Sing, this podcast gives men the tools and mindset shifts needed to succeed in their dating lives and build lasting, high-value relationships.#SelfImprovement #Mindset #LawOfAttraction #SuccessMindset #Masculinity #Confidence #Abundance #InnerGame #PersonalDevelopment #DatingAdvice #UnapologeticMan

Episode Summary In this episode of The Prosperity Podcast, Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw explore a rapidly unfolding reality: AI is no longer just a tool — it's becoming an economic actor. From AI agents hiring humans to companies like Block (founded by Jack Dorsey) laying off thousands in favor of automation, the landscape of work, finance, and productivity is shifting at unprecedented speed. Kim shares her long-standing curiosity about emerging technologies — from adopting the internet in the mid-1990s to experimenting with early remote screen-sharing tools — and explains why today's AI revolution is different. This isn't about coding. It's about curiosity. It's about adaptability. It's about reducing friction and increasing leverage. Listeners will walk away understanding: Why being closed-minded about AI is financially dangerous How AI can save massive amounts of time and money Why curiosity is your greatest asset in 2026 and beyond How to strategically integrate AI without losing your human advantage The new frontier isn't coming. It's already here. Links & Resources For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ http://prosperityparents.com/  https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/yBEuMuj6fSwGh7YB8K87/media/68e557c906b06d836d9effad.pdf  https://www.youtube.com/@KimDHButler Keywords Artificial Intelligence AI Agents Financial Innovation Network Effects Peter Diamandis Strategic Coach Dan Sullivan Jack Dorsey Block Cash App Square Payments Life Insurance Industry Automation Productivity AI Adoption Curiosity Innovation Infinite Banking Digital Transformation Leverage Episode Highlights 00:00–00:44 - The new frontier: AI agents hiring humans 00:00–00:44 - Setting the stage: how AI is reshaping finance and work 00:00–02:20 - Kim Butler's unexpected journey into AI curiosity 02:20–03:34 - Peter Diamandis and the Abundance 360 influence 03:34–04:47 - From early internet adoption to remote work before Zoom 04:47–05:52 - Why being closed-minded about AI is dangerous 06:04–06:27 - Block lays off 4,000 employees due to AI agents 06:40–07:13 - Innovation doesn't require coding — it requires mindset 07:13–08:44 - The weekly speed of AI change 08:44–09:16 - Learn from young people — adopt their curiosity 10:08–10:22 - AI diagnosing a broken tractor in real time 10:31–11:38 - Using AI to win a rental car damage dispute 12:18–13:10 - Creating AI-generated audio versions of 52 Tips documents 13:43–14:22 - Eliminating time waste while preserving authenticity 14:22–14:55 - Knowing what AI should and should not do 15:37–15:48 - Lean in, don't fight it 15:48–16:09 - How to request the 52 Tips resources  

A Seed Chat with Bill McDormanJoin our live monthly Seed Chat at SeedChat.orgIn This Podcast: Greg Peterson and Bill McDorman explore why building a local seed economy is essential for resilient food systems. They share the origin story of the Great American Seed Up, how communities can distribute seeds affordably, and why seed diversity matters in the face of climate change and fragile global supply chains. The discussion highlights grassroots strategies—from seed libraries to neighborhood seed events—that empower communities to grow their own food. They also dive into the science of epigenetics and local adaptation, explaining why saving seeds from your own garden improves future crops.Key Topics & EntitiesLocal seed economiesThe Great American Seed UpSeed Up in a BoxCommunity seed distribution modelsSeed libraries and the Seed Library NetworkLocalSeeds.orgRegional seed companies and seed exchangesClimate change and food system resilienceSeed saving and landrace gardeningEpigenetics and plant adaptationJoseph Lofthouse's Landrace GardeningBarbara McClintock and epigenetics researchCommunity gardening and food securityCowpeas and volunteer plantsKey Questions AnsweredWhat is a local seed economy and why does it matter?A local seed economy means seeds are produced, saved, and shared within a region. This strengthens food resilience because local varieties adapt to local conditions and communities are not dependent on global supply chains.Why isn't storing seeds in one “seed bank” enough?A centralized seed bank doesn't build resilience. The real solution is thousands of people growing and saving seeds. When many gardeners are involved, knowledge spreads and communities collectively maintain crop diversity.How did the Great American Seed Up begin?The idea emerged from a conversation about getting seeds into as many homes as possible. Inspired by a community seed distribution organized by a church group in Idaho, Greg Peterson created a large event where gardeners scoop bulk seeds into their own packets—dramatically lowering costs and increasing access.How can communities distribute seeds affordably?Buying seeds in bulk eliminates most packaging costs. At seed events, participants scoop seeds from bowls into small bags, often receiving 3–10× the amount found in retail packets for less money.What is Seed Up in a Box?Seed Up in a Box is a packaged kit that enables small groups to run their own mini seed distribution events, making it easy for neighborhoods, libraries, and community groups to share seeds locally.Why are seed libraries important?Seed libraries allow gardeners to borrow seeds, grow them, save new seeds, and return them to the community. This builds regional adaptation and spreads genetic diversity.What role does epigenetics play in seed saving?Plants can adapt to environmental stresses like heat or drought within a single generation. Through epigenetics, those adaptive traits can be passed to the next generation, meaning seeds saved from resilient plants become better suited to local conditions.Why do volunteer plants often grow better?Volunteer plants come from seeds already adapted to the local environment. Over several seasons, natural selection and epigenetic responses help them become more resilient.Episode HighlightsA single church community in Idaho organized a bulk seed distribution so hundreds of families could access seeds cheaply.The Great American Seed Up events allow hundreds of gardeners to scoop bulk seeds into their own packets.Eliminating packaging reveals that many seed packets contain only about 13 cents worth of seeds.During COVID, the Seed Up concept evolved into Seed Up in a Box so small groups could run their own seed distribution events.Seed libraries and local seed exchanges are growing worldwide as grassroots solutions for food resilience.Volunteer plants and locally saved seeds often outperform commercial varieties because they adapt to specific climates.Epigenetics shows plants can quickly adjust to stress and pass those adaptations to future generations.Even a few plants can produce abundant food—three volunteer cowpea plants produced three pounds of beans.ResourcesAttend Seed Chat LiveSeed Chat — https://seedchat.orgUrban Farm PodcastPodcast episodes and archives — https://urbanfarmpodcast.comSeed Up in a BoxCommunity seed distribution kits — https://seedupinabox.comSeed Library MovementSeed Library Network — https://seedlibrarynetwork.orgRegional Seed SourcesLocal Seeds directory — https://localseeds.orgSeed Community ResourcesGoing to Seed — https://goingtoseed.orgVisit UrbanFarm.org/974 for the show notes and links on this episode!Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. 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Episode Overview In this episode of the Agent to CEO Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with longtime operator and real estate leader Stace Bohlender to unpack the critical shift every high-performing agent eventually faces—moving from top producer to true CEO. Stace shares the behind-the-scenes story of stepping into ownership, transitioning from selling homes to running a company, and learning how to think differently when the responsibility shifts from transactions to leadership, operations, and long-term strategy. From surviving one of the toughest real estate markets in recent memory to building an exit strategy through real estate investing, Stace breaks down the mindset, systems, and financial discipline required to build a business that produces wealth—not just income. This episode is a masterclass for agents who feel stuck in production and want to start building assets, leverage, and long-term financial freedom. Key Topics Covered The Moment Everything Changed: Becoming the Owner Stace reflects on the moment the opportunity to buy the company became real. What began as a career focused on listing homes quickly transformed into full leadership responsibility. Suddenly the role included: Managing employees Overseeing company finances Running marketing strategy Managing budgets and operations Protecting the reputation of the brand The shift forced a completely new way of thinking about the business. "You wake up one day and realize this isn't just about selling houses anymore." The Mindset Shift: Nobody Is Coming to Save You One of the most powerful realizations Stace shares is simple: Nobody is coming to save you. This realization created the urgency to: Develop a growth mindset Take ownership of personal development Build wealth intentionally Stop relying solely on transactional income Responsibility for family, employees, and the business forced a higher standard of discipline. Running Every Decision Through a Filter As CEO, Stace developed a decision-making filter to evaluate every opportunity. Each decision must answer: Does this improve the business financially? Does this improve quality of life? Does it align with our company values? Will it move the company forward? This process eliminates distractions and protects the business from chasing shiny objects. Why ROI Must Drive Every Business Decision Stace explains why agents often waste money on marketing without understanding the math behind their investments. Every marketing expense must answer one question: Does the return justify the cost? Understanding acquisition cost, commission splits, and operational expenses allows leaders to determine whether a lead source truly makes financial sense. Getting "Skinny" During Tough Markets After the challenging market conditions of 2023–2025, Stace and his team made a strategic decision to simplify their operations. Their approach included: Cutting unnecessary marketing expenses Evaluating every operational cost Narrowing marketing channels to what actually works Eliminating distractions and focusing on productivity Instead of trying everything, they focused on what consistently produced results. Building an Exit Strategy Through Real Estate Stace emphasizes that transactions alone rarely produce long-term financial freedom. Instead, he focuses on building wealth through real estate investments, including: Rental property acquisition Property flips Equity growth Leveraging investment properties The goal is simple: build assets that eventually replace transactional income. The Importance of Multiple Income Streams One of the most important lessons from Stace's journey is diversification. Rather than relying only on commissions, successful real estate entrepreneurs should consider income streams such as: Real estate investments Property management Brokerage ownership Team revenue House flipping Multiple streams create financial stability even when the market shifts. Real Estate as the Ultimate Opportunity Engine One of the biggest advantages of a real estate career is access. Agents build relationships with: Investors Attorneys Contractors Bankers Developers Community leaders These relationships unlock deal flow and investment opportunities that most people never see. Stop Thinking. Start Doing. Stace shares one of the most important pieces of advice for agents who want to grow: Stop overthinking and start executing. Many agents delay investing because they believe they need more time, knowledge, or capital. But the real breakthrough happens when the first deal gets done. After that, momentum follows. Resources & Mentions Seven Figure Strategy Call → 7FigureCall.com John Kitchens Executive Coaching → JohnKitchens.coach Final Takeaway The biggest difference between an agent and a CEO isn't production. It's how they think about the business. Agents focus on closing deals. CEOs focus on building assets. When agents learn to use their real estate business as a vehicle for investments, partnerships, and long-term opportunities, the game changes completely. As Stace Bohlender reminds us: "Stop thinking and start doing." Connect with Us: 7 Figure Audit: 7figurecall.com Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

In this powerful episode, Brad May returns for Part 2 of a raw and honest conversation about leadership, resilience, identity, and what it truly takes to win at the highest level.Brad reflects on being traded multiple times during his NHL career, adapting to new teams, and learning how to integrate into different locker rooms without disrupting culture. He shares the emotional journey of winning the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks — and why celebrating that moment with his family meant more than the trophy itself.The conversation expands beyond hockey into business leadership. Brad breaks down why coaches are “salesmen,” why clarity of vision is essential, and why delegation without interference builds trust. He unpacks the difference between playing not to lose versus playing to win — and why excuses quietly erode culture.At its core, this episode is about ownership. Ownership of performance. Ownership of mistakes. Ownership of mindset.As Brad says, there is no “try.” You either do or you don't.Episode Highlights:0:00 - Mindset over body: eliminating "try" and taking ownership0:34 - Welcome and introduction to part two of the episode1:31 - Adapting to seven different NHL teams and building new relationships6:00 - Winning the 2007 Stanley Cup with Anaheim after 16-year career7:50 - Scott Niedermeyer's perspective on being lucky to share the Cup with family11:04 - What makes a good coach: selling a system and getting buy-in13:49 - Comparing coaching styles: Mark Crawford vs Ted Nolan vs Randy Carlisle15:30 - Ted Nolan's simple advice: "Just play left wing" analogy17:31 - Randy Carlisle's relentless work ethic and pursuit of excellence21:28 - Why some players leave the game bitter and unfulfilled25:08 - Identity after hockey: from "I used to be" to "I am a hockey player"30:28 - Eliminating excuses: "You either do or you don't"33:28 - Leadership lesson from Brian Burke: delegating responsibility to coaches55:38 - Playing to win vs playing not to lose: the power of identifying your goal58:38 - The bar speech that united the team and families to win togetherKey Takeaways:Leaders must communicate crystal-clear goals (short, medium, and long term).Identity loss can derail high performers after retirement or career shifts.Playing to “not lose” creates hesitation; playing to win creates momentum.Ownership beats excuses — every time.Leaders must reflect on whether failure was execution or lack of resources.Energy, clarity, and consistency win over time.You must declare what you want — silence guarantees nothing.Resources Mentioned: The Secret (law of attraction concept)Tony Robbins – mindset principle referencedNIL (Name, Image, Likeness) era in NCAA athleticsCold plunge discipline practiceBillions (TV show reference for executive coaching concept)Notable Quotes: “Your mind is in charge. Doesn't matter what your body feels, just do it.” - Brad May“It's okay if you're not successful, but own it and learn from it and let's go. Let's keep moving.” - Brad May“The moment that a coach compromises his values, he's not the same guy and he's probably not as good.” - Brad May“A coach is just a salesman. He needs 25 guys to buy in.” - Brad May“You gotta enjoy the small wins.” - Dwayne Kerrigan“There's just some people, some leaders, who are just not having the hard enough conversations.” - Dwayne Kerrigan“You also have to have people around you that are willing to say - hey, you're being either too easy or too hard. Like you just, you have to have a team around you to help you identify as a leader.” - Dwayne KerriganGuest Bio: Brad May is a former NHL forward whose 19-year career spanned more than 1,000 regular-season games across the league. He is a Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007, and remains a recognizable figure in hockey history for his 1993 overtime playoff goal against Boston, remembered by fans as the iconic “May Day” moment.Following his retirement from professional hockey in 2010, May transitioned into broadcasting, working as an NHL analyst with CBC, Rogers Sportsnet, and AT&T SportsNet, where his candid, player-first perspective made him a natural presence on air. In 2024, May entered a new chapter off the ice, joining NFP as a Client Executive, where he works with businesses and individuals on insurance and risk management.Guest Social Links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/maydayhockey LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/brad-may-24228662Connect with Dwayne Kerrigan:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Dwayne Kerrigan and his affiliates. Dwayne Kerrigan or The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. Listeners are advised to consult with a qualified professional or specialist before making any decisions based on the content of this podcast.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the debate about privatizing TSA contractors.

What if waste isn't an inevitable byproduct of modern life, but a design flaw we can solve? In this conversation, Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, joins host Kevin Bayuk to explore how businesses can rethink waste and build systems that move us toward a circular economy. More than two decades ago, Tom founded TerraCycle with a mission focused on Eliminating the Idea of Waste®, growing the company from an early vermicompost venture into a global platform that recycles some of the world's hardest-to-process materials.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/tom-szaky/Learn more at  lifteconomy.com/mba and use code PODCASTMBA to save 10% on tuition!

The best decision-makers aren't better at deciding. They're better at controlling when, where, and how they decide. It took me twenty years to figure that out. Most people spend that time trying harder: more discipline, more willpower, more resolve to think clearly under pressure. It doesn't work. That's when mindjacking wins. Not through force. Through the door you left unguarded. The answer isn't trying harder. It's building systems that protect your thinking before the pressure hits. By the end of this episode, you'll have four concrete strategies for doing exactly that, and a one-page system you'll build before we're done. And I have something else to share at the end. Something I've been working toward for twenty years. Let's get into it. Why Willpower Fails and Design Works Ulysses knew his ship would pass the island of the Sirens. He also knew the song was irresistible. Sailors who heard it became incapacitated and drove straight into the rocks. He didn't try to be stronger than it. He had his crew fill their ears with wax and tie him to the mast, with strict orders not to release him, no matter what he said when the music reached him. His calm self setting rules for his compromised self. That's the core of everything in this episode. These are called commitment devices. The decision gets made early, when your thinking is clear, before you're tempted to take the wrong path. Studies tracking self-imposed contracts found that when people added meaningful stakes to their commitments, their follow-through nearly doubled. Not because they became more virtuous, but because they'd taken the choice off the table at the moment they were most likely to get it wrong. Stop asking "How do I resist?" Start asking, "What can I decide now, so I don't have to decide under pressure?" Before you can build the right commitments, you need to know exactly where your thinking breaks down. Not decision-making in general. Yours. Finding Your Personal Vulnerability Think back across the last few months. Where did your thinking most clearly cost you? Some people stall. They keep researching past the point of useful information, using "I need more data" as cover for avoiding a commitment they know they need to make. Others make their worst calls at the end of long days. Saying yes when they mean no, because no requires energy they've already spent. Some get caught by urgency. A deadline appears, the pressure closes off their thinking, and they move fast. Only later do they discover the deadline was manufactured to do exactly that. Others walk into a room with a clear position and walk out agreeing with the loudest voice, unable to explain exactly when they shifted. And some defend decisions past the point where the evidence says stop, because stopping would mean admitting something about themselves they're not ready to face. Identify yours. Write it down before we go further. Your primary vulnerability is a design target, not a character flaw. You can't build around something you haven't named. Four Strategies for Protecting Your Judgment Strategy 1: Control When You Decide Every morning I put on the same thing: a black golf shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots. Same brands, same routine, no decisions. My wife tolerates it. I've stopped apologizing for it. It's not a fashion choice. It's a cognitive load choice. Your brain has a finite amount of decision-making capacity each day. Every trivial choice draws from the same reserve you need for the decisions that actually matter. What to wear, what to eat, which route to take. Eliminating those choices doesn't just save time. It protects the mental fuel you'll need later. Decision-making capacity isn't flat across the day. It peaks early, when you're rested and fresh. It degrades, measurably, as conditions erode. The same call made at 8 a.m. and at the end of your seventh consecutive meeting aren't equivalent. Same person, different machine. Pull up your calendar from the last two weeks. Look at when your biggest decisions actually happened. For most people, it's not in a calm moment with a clear head. It's in the hallway, on a rushed call, in the last fifteen minutes of a meeting that ran over. That's not bad luck. That's the default you haven't changed yet. Write a standing rule: no significant, hard-to-reverse commitments after a certain hour or after a certain number of back-to-back meetings without a mandatory pause. Hold it like a policy, not a preference. Because preferences are exactly what disappear under the conditions where you need them most. Strategy 2: Build Your Kitchen Cabinet One of the things I credit most for whatever success I've had in my career isn't a framework or a methodology. It's four people. I call them my kitchen cabinet. They've seen my best decisions and my worst ones. They know when I'm rationalizing. They know when I'm avoiding. And they are not afraid to call me out when I'm off the tracks. Here's what surprises people when I describe them. They're not senior executives. They're not peers from inside my industry. They don't work in any organization I've ever worked for. They're a deliberate mix: different backgrounds, different areas of expertise, different ways of seeing the world. One of them has been in my cabinet for nearly thirty years. I trust them completely, and everything we discuss stays between us. That independence is the whole point. The people inside your organization have something at stake in your decisions. Your peers have their own agendas, even when they don't mean to. Your boss has a preferred outcome. None of that makes them bad advisors. It just means they can't give you the one thing you need most when a decision gets hard: a perspective with no skin in the game. Your kitchen cabinet can. Because they have nothing to gain or lose from what you decide, they can ask the question everyone else in the room is avoiding. They can tell you what you don't want to hear. And they'll do it before you've committed, when it still matters, not after the fact, when all they can do is watch. Build yours deliberately. Four to six people is enough. Prioritize independence over seniority. Look for people who will push back, not people who will reassure. And make the relationship reciprocal. You show up for their decisions too. The cabinet only works if the trust runs both ways and the conversations stay private. You don't need them for every decision. You need them for the ones where you're most at risk of fooling yourself. Strategy 3: Write Your Position Before the Room Fills Up I've sat in enough rooms where I walked in with a clear position and walked out having said almost none of it. Not because I was wrong. Because by the time the senior voice spoke and the heads started nodding, my own analysis felt less certain than it did twenty minutes earlier. The brain doesn't just nudge your answer when social pressure arrives. It rewrites your perception. What you saw before entering the room changes to match what the room already believes, before you've consciously registered the pressure. Before any consequential group decision, write down where you stand. Three sentences. What you believe. What evidence supports it. What would genuinely change your mind. A note on your phone is enough. It doesn't need to be formal. It needs to be external, because your memory will quietly revise itself once the social pressure arrives. Those three sentences are a record of what you actually concluded before the room had a chance to work on you. When the discussion moves toward a position, you can then distinguish between "I'm updating because I heard something new" and "I'm caving because the silence is uncomfortable." Without that record, those two experiences feel identical in the moment, and one of them will reliably win. Strategy 4: Assume the Failure Before You Commit In August 2016, Delta Air Lines ran a routine scheduled test of the backup generator at their Atlanta data center. A transformer caught fire. Three hundred of Delta's 7,000 servers, improperly connected to a single power source, went dark. They couldn't fail over to backups. The servers that stayed online couldn't communicate with the ones that hadn't. The entire system collapsed: passenger check-in, baggage, websites, kiosks, and airport displays. Gone. Delta cancelled 2,100 flights over three days. $150 million in losses. Thousands of passengers slept on airport floors. The system had redundancy designed in. The backup had been tested. The specific failure mode, servers with no alternate power connection, was a known vulnerability that nobody had ever stopped to question. A year before the fire, cognitive psychologist Gary Klein, the researcher who developed the pre-mortem, had written a thought experiment describing almost this exact scenario. Imagine, he wrote, that an airline CEO gathered top management and asked: "Every one of our flights around the world has been cancelled for two straight days. Why?" People would think terrorism first. The real progress, Klein said, would come from mundane answers: a reservation system down, a backup that didn't activate, a cascade nobody had traced in advance. Delta built what Klein described. Without running the question that would have found it. The pre-mortem is that question. Before you commit to a significant decision, assume it's six months later, and the decision failed. Not possibly, but definitely. Then ask: What went wrong? What did you know but not say? What did someone sense but find too awkward to raise in the room? "What could go wrong?" produces hedged answers. People soften concerns to preserve harmony. "It failed. What happened?" changes the psychology entirely. You're not being negative. You're being forensic. The things that surface, the concerns that felt impolitic, the risks that seemed too small to mention, are frequently the ones that end up mattering most. Each of these four strategies is a designed defense against the same thing: the systematic capture of your judgment before you notice it happening. That's mindjacking. And now you have four ways to make it harder. But strategies only work if you remember to use them. And you won't remember. Not when you're depleted at 7pm, not when the room is staring at you, not when your identity is on the line. That's not a character flaw. That's just how it works. So we're going to take everything you just learned and put it on one page. A page you'll sign. A page you'll keep somewhere you'll actually see it. Your calm self, right now, is building the system your future self will thank you for. The people who shape outcomes consistently aren't necessarily the sharpest thinkers in the room. They're the ones whose judgment is still intact when everyone else's has degraded. That's a practice, not a talent. The full video and written deep-dive on mindjacking are linked below at philmckinney.com/mindjacking. Your Decision Constitution Remember the Ulysses insight from the beginning of this episode. Your calm self setting rules for your compromised self. That's exactly what this is. A Decision Constitution is one page. Five commitments. Written when your thinking is clear, so the version of you under pressure has something to stand on. Not a to-do list. Not a productivity hack. A contract with yourself. Here's what goes in it. Your Timing Rule. You already know that your judgment degrades as the day runs long. So name it. What are the specific conditions (time of day, number of back-to-back meetings, hours of sleep) that disqualify you from making a high-stakes, hard-to-reverse call without a mandatory pause first? Write that line. Hold it like a policy. Your Pre-Decision List. Think of the situations where you consistently make choices you later regret. The late-day request you said yes to when you meant no. The urgency that overrode your better judgment. Pick three. Write a standing rule for each, specific enough that you can invoke it without having to think. "I don't make new commitments without sleeping on it." That's a rule. "I'll try to be more careful" is not. Your Pre-Meeting Anchor. Before any meeting where a significant decision will be made, you write down where you stand. Three sentences. What you believe, what evidence supports it, and what would genuinely change your mind. Not in the car on the way. Before. That record is what protects your thinking from the room. Your Pre-Mortem Trigger. Name the threshold that makes a decision significant enough to require a pre-mortem. A dollar amount. An impact on more than a certain number of people. A commitment lasting longer than six months. Whatever your threshold is, write it down. Once a decision crosses it, the pre-mortem is non-negotiable. Your Kitchen Cabinet Trigger. Your cabinet is only useful if you engage them before you've decided, not after. So name the conditions that require you to bring a decision to them first. A decision that's hard to reverse. A situation where you have significant personal stakes in the outcome. A moment where you notice everyone around you wants you to decide a certain way. A decision you find yourself avoiding thinking about clearly. Any one of those is enough. Two or more is non-negotiable. Now print out your decision constitution. Sign it. Put it somewhere you'll actually see it before the moments that count. This is your Ulysses contract. Your clear-headed self, right now, is setting the terms your compromised self will have to honor when the pressure is real, and the easy path is pointing the wrong way. Closing That's Part 2 of the Thinking 101 series. Fifteen episodes. If you've been here from the beginning, you've built something real. The series has been running for 21 weeks. The show behind it has been running for 20 years. And how we got here traces back to a single conversation. Twenty years ago, a mentor of mine, Bob Davis, gave me a challenge I couldn't shake. I'd asked him how I could ever repay him for what he'd done for my career. He laughed and said I couldn't. The only option, he said, was to pay it forward. That's why this show exists. That's why it has always existed. The show was called Killer Innovations because that's what felt right in 2005. Bold, a little provocative, built for a moment when podcasting was brand new, and nobody knew what it was supposed to be. Tens of millions of downloads later, we're still here. We have regular listeners in more than 50 countries. Some of you are younger than the podcast itself. But somewhere along the way, the show became something more specific. It stopped being about innovation tips and started being about the innovation decisions that actually shape outcomes. About the patterns underneath the decisions. About the skills that matter most when the pressure is real. On March 23rd, the show's 20th anniversary, we're making major changes. The podcast. The YouTube channel. All of it. And if you have thoughts about where we've been or where we're going, I want to hear them. There's a contact form at philmckinney.com. Send me a note. I'll see you on the 23rd.   Endnotes  "their follow-through nearly doubled": Gharad Bryan, Dean S. Karlan, and Scott Nelson, "Commitment Contracts," Yale Economics Department Working Paper No. 73 / Yale University Economic Growth Center Discussion Paper No. 980 (October 23, 2009). https://ssrn.com/abstract=1493378. The research draws on Karlan and co-founders' development of StickK.com, a commitment contract platform launched in 2008 at Yale. Platform data consistently shows that users who add meaningful stakes — financial or reputational — to their commitments achieve their goals at roughly double the rate of those who don't. The underlying mechanism was established in Karlan's earlier field research in the Philippines: Nava Ashraf, Dean Karlan, and Wesley Yin, "Tying Odysseus to the Mast: Evidence From a Commitment Savings Product in the Philippines," Quarterly Journal of Economics 121, no. 2 (May 2006): 635–672. doi:10.1162/qjec.2006.121.2.635. https://academic.oup.com/qje/article-abstract/121/2/635/1884028. Pre-commitment works not by increasing virtue but by removing the decision from the moment of temptation. For accessible application, see Ian Ayres, Carrots and Sticks: Unlock the Power of Incentives to Get Things Done (New York: Bantam, 2010), ISBN 978-0-553-80763-9. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/6794/carrots-and-sticks-by-ian-ayres/.   "a finite amount of decision-making capacity each day": Roy F. Baumeister, Ellen Bratslavsky, Mark Muraven, and Dianne M. Tice, "Ego Depletion: Is the Active Self a Limited Resource?" Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 74, no. 5 (1998): 1252–1265. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.74.5.1252. https://roybaumeister.com/1998/03/16/ego-depletion-is-the-active-self-a-limited-resource/. Also see Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney, Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength (New York: Penguin, 2011). Baumeister's strength model of self-control proposes that willpower, decision-making, and self-regulation all draw from a single, depletable resource — what he termed "ego depletion." Subsequent work has debated the precise mechanism, with some researchers arguing the effect is motivational rather than metabolic. The practical implication, however, is consistent across studies: decision quality degrades as the day progresses, and the effect is most pronounced for complex, high-stakes choices. For a summary of the current scientific debate on the mechanism, see Michael Inzlicht and Brandon J. Schmeichel, "What Is Ego Depletion? Toward a Mechanistic Revision of the Resource Model of Self-Control," Perspectives on Psychological Science 7, no. 5 (2012): 450–463. doi:10.1177/1745691612454134. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26168503/.   "It rewrites your perception": Gregory S. Berns, Jonathan Chappelow, Caroline F. Zink, Giuseppe Pagnoni, Megan E. Martin-Skurski, and Jim Richards, "Neurobiological Correlates of Social Conformity and Independence During Mental Rotation," Biological Psychiatry 58, no. 3 (August 1, 2005): 245–253. doi:10.1016/j.biopsych.2005.04.012. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15978553/.  This fMRI study at Emory University extended Solomon Asch's classic conformity experiments by imaging participants' brains as they conformed to or resisted incorrect group answers. The key finding: when participants went along with the group, the activity appeared not in the prefrontal cortex — the seat of conscious decision-making — but in the occipital-parietal network responsible for visual and spatial perception. In other words, participants who conformed weren't consciously deciding to lie; the group had altered what they actually perceived. Standing alone, by contrast, activated the amygdala, a region associated with emotional distress — consistent with the experience of social dissent as genuinely uncomfortable rather than merely inconvenient.   "Three hundred of Delta's 7,000 servers": Yevgeniy Sverdlik, "Delta: Data Center Outage Cost Us $150M," Data Center Knowledge, September 8, 2016. https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/outages/delta-data-center-outage-cost-us-150m.  Also see W. H. Highleyman, "Delta Air Lines Cancels 2,100 Flights Due to Power Outage," Availability Digest (September 2016). https://availabilitydigest.com/public_articles/1109/delta.pdf. On the morning of August 8, 2016, a fire triggered during a routine backup generator test at Delta's Atlanta data center caused a transformer failure. Approximately 300 of Delta's 7,000 servers were improperly connected to a single power source with no alternate feed, and when that feed failed, those servers went dark. Because those servers couldn't communicate with the rest of the system, the entire network collapsed. Delta cancelled roughly 2,100 flights over three days, leaving an estimated 250,000 passengers stranded. Total losses reached $150 million.   "cognitive psychologist Gary Klein, the researcher who developed the pre-mortem": Gary Klein, "Performing a Project Premortem," Harvard Business Review 85, no. 9 (September 2007): 18–19. https://hbr.org/2007/09/performing-a-project-premortem.  Klein developed the pre-mortem method over several decades of applied research in naturalistic decision-making. The technique asks teams to assume, before committing to a plan, that the plan has already failed — definitively, not possibly — and then work backward to identify causes. Klein's research found that this reframing dramatically increases the willingness of team members to surface concerns they would otherwise suppress to preserve group harmony. The method has since been endorsed by Nobel laureates Daniel Kahneman and Richard Thaler as a practical tool for reducing overconfidence in planning. For Klein's broader framework of naturalistic decision-making, see Gary Klein, Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions (Cambridge: MIT Press, 1998). https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262343251/sources-of-power/. 

In this episode, Dillon dives into what it really takes to run an engineering firm working on mega projects like data centers. He explores the massive challenges around procurement, lead times, and electrical gear shortages in today's infrastructure boom—and reveals why the biggest bottleneck isn't design or labor, it's decision-making speed.Using XAI's rapid data center build as a case study, Dillon breaks down how Elon Musk's team achieved what seemed impossible: a 100,000 GPU cluster built in record time. The secret? Eliminating procurement bureaucracy and empowering people to say "yes" quickly.Learn why paying 5% more to accelerate timelines might be worth 50 million dollars, how single-task focus drives real productivity, and why the ability to make fast decisions is the ultimate competitive advantage in billion-dollar builds.

In Episode 636 of the 7 Minute Leadership Podcast, Paul Falavolito breaks down how to identify and eliminate culture killers before they damage trust, morale, and performance. Learn tactical steps rooted in Red Key Leadership to protect standards and strengthen organizational culture.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

X: @RepFine @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Congressman Randy Fine, member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Since coming to Washington, DC in April 2025, Congressman Randy Fine has risen to become one of the most highly effective communicators on Capitol Hill, clearly articulating the importance of implementing principled reforms and boldly addressing challenges and opportunities we face in America today. His messages remind us of President Ronald Reagan's smart responses, explaining in a simple language what we are facing as Americans, and presenting the unvarnished truth. Topics: — US and Israel airstikes against Iran's regime : A timeline of Iranian terrorist attacks and threats leading to America's just intervention. — Certain mosques on American soil mourning the death of the head of State Sponsor of Terrorism Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei. — Congressman Fine's message to Europe and NATO members. — The Impact of U.S. economic reforms. Bio: Randy Fine was elected to represent Florida's 6th Congressional District in April of 2025 and serves on the House Foreign Affairs and the Education and Workforce Committee. A third-generation Floridian, Randy built a career as a successful entrepreneur, founding and running businesses in retail, technology, and hospitality. Randy's retirement didn't last long. In 2016, he was elected to the Florida House, where he served the maximum eight years before moving on to the Florida Senate and then Congress. During his time in Tallahassee, he chaired five committees, passed more than forty bills, and became known as a strong advocate for school choice, tough immigration enforcement, and protecting children from harmful ideologies. As the only Jewish Republican in the Florida Legislature, Randy led the fight to make Florida the safest state in America for Jewish families and people of faith. His colleagues and national Jewish organizations honored him with the nickname “The Hebrew Hammer” for his work opposing terrorism and combatting antisemitism. The son of two public school teachers, Randy graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in government and later earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, where he graduated with high distinction as one of the youngest Baker Scholars in decades. Visit | https://fine.house.gov americasrt.com https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @RepFine @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 9:30 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

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In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Frank Toscano, the new Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering at Amplify. They talk about the continued relevance of fax technology in healthcare, the challenges of interoperability, and how Amplify aims to streamline workflows to improve patient care. Frank highlights the importance of integrating fax technology with modern systems to enhance efficiency and reduce friction. In this episode, they talk about: Fax remains an important part of healthcare communication Many interoperability challenges come down to integration and mapping Prior authorizations often still depend on fax How Amplify supports healthcare organizations of all sizes Streamlined patient referrals can improve care delivery Healthcare is an interconnected ecosystem that affects outcomes Maximizing existing technology boosts operational efficiency AI helps connect data for better decision-making Effective solutions start with understanding real workflows Eliminating legacy technology isn't always the best option The future blends proven methods with modern technology A Little About Frank: Frank Toscano is a nationally recognized product and technology leader with more than 20 years of experience modernizing how healthcare organizations exchange documents, automate workflows, and connect systems through AI-driven interoperability. As Senior Vice President of Product & Engineering at Amplify, he serves as the company's public-facing technology voice and strategic advisor, guiding product innovation, engineering excellence, and enterprise integrations. Previously, as Vice President of Product Management at Consensus Cloud Solutions (eFax Corporate), Frank led the transformation of legacy fax into cloud-native, HIPAA-compliant interoperability services, delivering FHIR integration, TEFCA-aligned exchange, AI-powered document processing, and large-scale workflow automation used by thousands of healthcare organizations. A named inventor with multiple U.S. patents in secure communication and intelligent document workflows, Frank has also held senior leadership roles at Cellebrite, Cleo, and Retarus, consistently bridging deep technical architecture with real-world clinical and operational needs to reduce manual burden and improve care coordination.

In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Frank Toscano, the new Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering at Amplify. They talk about the continued relevance of fax technology in healthcare, the challenges of interoperability, and how Amplify aims to streamline workflows to improve patient care. Frank highlights the importance of integrating fax technology with modern systems to enhance efficiency and reduce friction. In this episode, they talk about: Fax remains an important part of healthcare communication Many interoperability challenges come down to integration and mapping Prior authorizations often still depend on fax How Amplify supports healthcare organizations of all sizes Streamlined patient referrals can improve care delivery Healthcare is an interconnected ecosystem that affects outcomes Maximizing existing technology boosts operational efficiency AI helps connect data for better decision-making Effective solutions start with understanding real workflows Eliminating legacy technology isn't always the best option The future blends proven methods with modern technology A Little About Frank: Frank Toscano is a nationally recognized product and technology leader with more than 20 years of experience modernizing how healthcare organizations exchange documents, automate workflows, and connect systems through AI-driven interoperability. As Senior Vice President of Product & Engineering at Amplify, he serves as the company's public-facing technology voice and strategic advisor, guiding product innovation, engineering excellence, and enterprise integrations. Previously, as Vice President of Product Management at Consensus Cloud Solutions (eFax Corporate), Frank led the transformation of legacy fax into cloud-native, HIPAA-compliant interoperability services, delivering FHIR integration, TEFCA-aligned exchange, AI-powered document processing, and large-scale workflow automation used by thousands of healthcare organizations. A named inventor with multiple U.S. patents in secure communication and intelligent document workflows, Frank has also held senior leadership roles at Cellebrite, Cleo, and Retarus, consistently bridging deep technical architecture with real-world clinical and operational needs to reduce manual burden and improve care coordination.

In venture capital, credibility is often framed around access, networks, and pattern recognition. This episode challenges that foundation by asking a harder question: what if the industry's biggest blind spot is also its most persistent source of mispriced opportunity?My guest this week is Sharon Vosmek, CEO and Managing Partner of Astia. With more than two decades of early-stage investing experience, Sharon has built one of the most structured bias-mitigation processes in venture through Astia's Expert SIFT methodology. A documented and disciplined system designed to eliminate individual, network, and process bias from investment decisions.Sharon explains why the gender gap in venture funding is better understood as a market inefficiency, and how removing warm-introduction gatekeeping meaningfully expands high-quality deal flow. We also discuss:  How to recognize and eliminate pattern-matching bias in investment decisionsThe alpha thesis: Why inclusive teams generate 4x average returnsHow to reframe impact investing in the U.S. market by emphasizing values-based returnsThis conversation examines inclusive investing not as concessionary capital, but as a rigorous venture discipline designed to capture overlooked alpha.Featured GuestSharon Vosmek, CEO & Managing Partner, AstiaEpisode Resources:Sharon Vosmek on LinkedInAstia WebsiteAstia on InstagramAstia 25th Anniversary White PaperPrevious SRI360 episode with Sharon Vosmek: Connect with SRI360°: Sign up for the free weekly Email Update Visit the SRI360° PODCAST Visit the SRI360° WEBSITE Follow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK 

On today's Good Day Health Show - ON DEMAND…Dr. Jack Stockwell, a NUCCA Chiropractor and GAPS Practitioner in SLC, UT (866.867.5070 | ForbiddenDoctor.com | JackStockwell.com), covers the the biggest news in the health and wellness space from a holistic, naturopath perspective. In this episode, Dr. Jack initiates the conversation by explaining carbohydrates and how the effect the body, including benefits vs drawbacks. When it comes to your health, the key to success is changing the dietary intake to focus on whole foods and specific nutritional supplements designed to balance the individual's biochemistry. We are all unique and nothing is one-size-fits all when it comes to health. When it comes to chronic pain, chronic neurological issues, chronic gastrointestinal issues, and allergies, it could be as simple (yet intricate) as eliminating food allergies, commonly grains and dairy products. When discussing grains, particularly wheat is the issue. On the topic of medicinal drugs, Dr. Jack points out that they are poison to the body. Some of them do more harm than good and then require additional medication to combat side-effects from the previous medications. Or you wind up needing to be on the medication for the rest of your life to address the symptoms of your ailment as opposed to addressing the reason for the symptoms. Doug joins Dr. Jack to address listener questions. Their conversations consists of rewiring out internal health program buy the way we think, dealing with emotional vampires, and how the mind can create disease. Website: GoodDayHealthShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

About the Guest Dr. Dustin Oedekoven is the chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, based in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, Dr. Oedekoven leads a team of veterinarians and swine production experts in Pork Checkoff-funded work for pork producers, including foreign animal disease (FAD) preparedness, protecting the U.S. herd from African swine fever and developing a national swine health strategy. Dr. Oedekoven has over 20 years of experience in the agriculture sector. Prior to joining the National Pork Board in 2022, he served as state veterinarian and executive secretary for the South Dakota Animal Industry Board, where he provided strategic leadership and direction for the state's animal health agency – a seven-member, governor-appointed board of livestock producers with responsibility for all animal health programs and disease control efforts in the state. Dr. Oedekoven received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University and bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science from South Dakota State University. He resides in Pierre, South Dakota, with his wife and kids. What can you expect to learn from this episode of Popular Pig? Why the National Swine Health Strategy was created and how pig health directly impacts producer profitability. The two big goals guiding the strategy: reduce the impact of domestic diseases and keep foreign and emerging diseases out. Why PRRS elimination is now being set as a long term industry destination. Why PED elimination may be more achievable in the near term and how recent progress gives the industry momentum.

Join the Growth Letter for weekly strategic perspectives on sustainable business growth - https://www.darrellevans.net/subscribeSomething happened recently that stopped me in my tracks. Two new clients told me they used AI to find us and one of them sent me the actual document he used to grade us against our competitors before he ever picked up the phone. He had already made his decision before we knew he existed. That moment changed how I think about marketing forever. In this episode, I break down the new buyer's journey that most business owners don't even know is happening yet, and what you need to do right now before your competitors figure it out first.Here's the next best step: https://www.darrellevans.net/subscribe No tactics. No trends. Just clear thinking on what actually works from three decades of working with $1M+ businesses that have outgrown tactics but need strategic clarity.

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A thought-provoking Substack article argues, "We had overestimated the value of 'human relationships'. Turns out that a lot of what people called relationships was simply friction with a friendly face." Where is the friction showing up in your customer experience?  Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark.

Episode 290 Pool Nation Podcast - Are you stuck at 200 pools and can't break through to the next level? In this powerful episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar, John,  and Zac sit down with Adam Beech, founder of Pool Brain, to break down the real reason pool service companies struggle to scale. It's not hustle. It's not marketing. It's not “better techs.” It's consistency. Adam shares how he scaled his pool service company past 1,000 pools and why traditional checklists, rockstar technicians, and reactive management nearly kept him stuck. If you're a pool service business owner looking to grow from 100 to 500 pools (or beyond), this episode dives deep into: • Why hiring “better techs” doesn't solve scale • The hidden cost of inconsistency • Checklists vs. true workflow systems • How green pools destroy profit margins • Why turnover crushes scaling companies • How automation and AI are changing pool service operations • Reducing chemical costs by up to 40% • Eliminating margin bleed • Building a business that runs without you This episode is packed with real-world operational insights for pool professionals, service companies, and owners who want to build structure instead of chaos. If you want predictable growth, better margins, and fewer fires to put out; this one is for you. ⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to the Pool Nation Podcast 01:30 – Why most pool companies hit a growth wall 05:00 – The myth of the “rockstar technician” 12:00 – What inconsistency really looks like at scale 18:30 – Hustle vs. structure: why effort isn't enough 22:00 – Why checklists fail in pool service 30:00 – What a true workflow system looks like 36:00 – PSI readings and preventing green pools 44:00 – Chemical automation & margin control 52:00 – AI tab dosing explained 1:05:00 – Eliminating training bottlenecks 1:15:00 – Inventory automation & Heritage integration 1:25:00 – The future of AI in pool service 1:40:00 – Remote monitoring, Water Guru & automation 1:55:00 – Final thoughts: Building scalable pool businesses

Pres. Donald Trump has had enough, as Iran tried to string out nuclear and missiles negotiations with no conclusion. Perspective on US military might, removing the 47-year 'death to America' regime, and commentary on what's next. Plus all of Monday morning's biggest news stories for 3-2-26

Eliminating the friction caused by fragmented customer context is a primary mandate for enterprise operations leaders. Joe Atamian, Vice President at Comcast, joins the program to discuss the transition to an AI-first operating model — where AI acts as the connective infrastructure that maintains history and intent across IVR, chat, and live agents. This briefing explores how the Fortune 500 can move human teams away from system navigation and toward high-value judgment, empathy, and resolution. This episode is sponsored by Atlan. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at go.emerj.com/media_kit

What would I actually do if I had to start over? No brand. No supplements to sell. No trends to chase. No social media theatrics. Just me, in 2026, building my health from the ground up. In this stripped-down solo episode, Darin lays out the foundational pillars he would implement immediately if he were starting fresh today. This is not about extremes. It's not about perfection. It's not about viral biohacks. It's about alignment. Infrastructure. Sovereignty. From water filtration and mineral balance to plant-dominant nutrition, strength training, sleep timing, nervous system regulation, purpose, and community, this is the grounded, research-backed roadmap to a Super Life. In This Episode Why reverse osmosis water filtration is step one The importance of remineralizing filtered water Eliminating PFAS, agrochemicals, and heavy metals from daily exposure Why non-toxic cookware is a non-negotiable A plant-dominant, whole-food strategy backed by longevity research Protein distribution and muscle protein synthesis science The truth about B12, the microbiome and supplementation Why algae-based omega-3s may be smarter than fish oil Resistance training as a longevity lever Why sleep timing consistency may matter more than duration Breathwork, meditation and nervous system training Community as biological medicine Limiting social media for mental health Purpose as a predictor of mortality risk Why you need a functional medical practitioner in your corner Nurturing creativity in a productivity-obsessed culture Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – NAD supplement fraud & the importance of verification 00:02:23 – The question: If I started over in 2026, what would I do? 00:04:08 – No trends, no hype, just grounded science 00:05:15 – Step 1: Clean up your water 00:06:28 – PFAS, heavy metals & agrochemical contamination 00:07:59 – Reverse osmosis as the gold standard 00:08:35 – Re-mineralizing filtered water 00:09:40 – Mineral strategy & electrolyte balance 00:10:35 – Eliminating toxic cookware exposure 00:12:52 – Plant-dominant nutrition as foundational strategy 00:14:45 – Protein distribution & muscle protein synthesis 00:17:22 – Longevity Blue Zones & daily legumes 00:18:06 – B12 nuance & microbiome research 00:20:15 – Omega-3s: chia, flax & algae-based oils 00:22:39 – Strength training as the longevity switch 00:23:05 – Resistance training & reduced all-cause mortality 00:24:24 – Sleep timing consistency & mortality research 00:25:40 – Darkness, eye masks & sleep quality 00:26:20 – Nervous system regulation: meditation & somatic work 00:27:05 – Breathwork protocols & inflammation research 00:28:27 – Community as biological medicine 00:29:05 – Limiting social media & reducing depression risk 00:29:24 – Purpose & lower mortality association 00:30:12 – Functional medicine practitioners vs primary care 00:32:21 – Nurturing yourself in a productivity culture 00:34:22 – Closing: Build alignment, not perfection Thank You to Our Sponsors Our Place – Non-toxic cookware that keeps harmful chemicals out of your food. Get 10% off at fromourplace.com with code DARIN. Tru Niagen – Boost NAD+ levels for cellular health and longevity. Get 20% off with code Darin20 at truniagen.com. Key Takeaway If I were starting today, I wouldn't chase perfection. I would build alignment. Clean water. Plant-dominant nutrition. Strength. Sleep consistency. Nervous system regulation. Community. Purpose. And nurturing creativity. No hacks. No drama. Just infrastructure. That's how you build a Super Life. Bibliography/Sources British Journal of Sports Medicine. (2022). Muscle-strengthening activities and risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/13/757 Sleep. (2023). Sleep regularity is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration: A prospective cohort study. https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/47/2/zsad253/7280431 NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. (2024). Vitamin B12 Fact Sheet for Consumers. Provides guidance on necessary B12 sources for those on plant-based diets. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-Consumer/ Nutrients. (2019). Dietary Protein and Amino Acids in Vegetarian Diets—A Review. Authored by Mariotti and Gardner, examining protein adequacy in plant-based eating. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/11/2661 Circulation. (2021). Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.055656 Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology. (2018). No More FOMO: Limiting Social Media Decreases Loneliness and Depression. A randomized controlled trial on limiting social media use. https://guilfordjournals.com/doi/10.1521/jscp.2018.37.10.751 NHMRC. (2015). NHMRC Statement on Homeopathy. A comprehensive review of the evidence for the effectiveness of homeopathy. https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/homeopathy

Fans don't just want their teams to win anymore — they want the sport itself to be flawless: perfect coaching, perfect officiating, perfect behavior, perfect “fairness,” perfect outcomes. In this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher explains why that expectation is a fantasy… and why technology, replay, and analytics have actually expanded the outrage economy instead of eliminating “human error.”Ric also takes a hard look at the growing “eliminate the NBA Draft to stop tanking” conversation — including Rich Paul's idea of treating incoming players like free agents — and lays out why it sounds great for agents and top prospects… but would crush competitive balance for small-market franchises.Then Ric pivots to the WNBA labor talks, arguing the players' union is approaching negotiations like it's a feel-good partnership — while owners hold nearly all the leverage. His message: if the players want real gains, they'll need organization, discipline, public pressure… and a willingness to risk uncomfortable outcomes.Sponsored by New Air Club — door-to-door private jet service built around value, comfort, and convenience. Learn more at newairclub.com.Pre-order Ric's upcoming book in May (link in Ric's social bios / RicBucher.com).Chapters / Time Stamps00:00 — “We're cooking with gas” + welcome to On The Ball 00:40 — Where to find Ric (FS1, Fox Sports Radio, United We Cast Network) 01:00 — Book update + where to pre-order (RicBucher.com / social bios) 01:59 — Sponsor: New Air Club (private jet travel, bundled service) 02:42 — Why fans now demand “perfect” sports 02:56 — The “Steve Kerr can't coach” fallacy (development vs draft busts) 03:23 — The obsession with “perfect” players (foul-baiting, free throws, etc.) 03:43 — How one injury play becomes “dirty player” discourse 04:14 — Reality check: there is no perfect sports system 05:11 — Tech, replay, tracking… and the myth that error can be erased 05:45 — Why robo-umps still wouldn't create “perfect baseball” 07:18 — Basketball is harder: judgment calls will never disappear 07:32 — Slow motion = instant outrage (landing space, gather step, etc.) 08:18 — Replay's hidden cost: stoppages, momentum swings, unfair rest 09:04 — “Level playing field” is a myth 09:20 — Eliminating the draft to stop tanking: why it's not realistic 09:33 — Rich Paul's “incoming players as free agents” idea 10:45 — Why the rookie scale exists (and what the league learned) 12:14 — Why the draft matters for small markets 12:32 — Ric's take: tanking panic is driven by gambling partnerships 13:40 — Tampering + trade demands: the competitive-balance problems ignored 15:39 — The WNBA negotiations: why it's “painful to watch” 16:31 — Owners don't need team profits; players need the deal 18:37 — Why players must be organized, disciplined, unified — and cutthroat 19:26 — Visibility problem: who's leading the WNBA players' message? 21:02 — The only real leverage: public + media pressure 23:02 — “Concession” vs “putback” (housing example) 24:02 — If the league won't show the books, ask the obvious questions 26:22 — Wrap-up + rate/review + next episode tease#OnTheBall #RicBucher #NBA #NBADraft #RichPaul #ClutchSports #Tanking #SportsBusiness #SportsMedia #WNBA #WNBPA #CollectiveBargaining #NewAirClub #UnitedWeCast #BasketballSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#795 Most entrepreneurs don't realize that financial structure — not more revenue — is the key to unlocking real freedom. In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin and Bobby Hoyt go deeper into how Profit First can transform not just your business finances, but your personal finances and mindset as well. Bobby shares practical examples of using multiple accounts to create clarity, reduce stress, and confidently cover big expenses — from taxes to mortgages to vacations — without guilt or guesswork. They also discuss the shift from scarcity to abundance that comes from truly understanding your numbers, the importance of having the right financial experts on your team, and why bookkeeping and financial education are critical skills for long-term success. Whether you're scaling your business or just getting started, this episode highlights how structure, mentorship, and financial clarity unlock both growth and freedom! What we discuss with Bobby: + Profit First beyond business + Using multiple bank accounts strategically + Eliminating tax-time surprises + Creating financial peace of mind + Applying Profit First to personal finances + Scarcity vs. abundance mindset shift + Rewarding yourself responsibly + Importance of financial mentorship + Why knowing your numbers matters + Bookkeeping as a growth lever Thank you, Bobby! Check out Stellar Brands at ⁠StellarBrands.com⁠. Check out The Bottom Line (TBL) at ⁠TheBottomLineCPA.com.⁠ Check out ⁠Brilliant Bookkeeper⁠. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael speaks with Dr. Ryan Berg, Director of the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the violent fallout from the Mexican army's deadly operation against drug kingpin "El Mencho." Ryan analyzes what's at stake for the U.S. as narco-barricades and violence force Americans to shelter in place, and explains how the U.S.-Mexico relationship is shifting as the White House turns up the heat on cartels. They also discuss the lingering fragility of the Cuban regime, and a high-stakes roadmap for Venezuela's future.  

What if the thing holding you back isn't effort, talent, or discipline, but what's happening inside your mind and body? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with high-performance coach and author Brandon Epstein to unpack the hidden inner work behind elite performance. Brandon shares his journey from riding the bench as a college football player to mastering meditation, breathwork, and mental training that transformed his results and his life. Together, they explore why success doesn't always bring fulfillment, how subconscious beliefs quietly drive behavior, and why self-trust, presence, and emotional regulation are the real foundations of sustainable greatness. This is a powerful conversation for high achievers who've “won” on the outside but know there's something deeper calling. In this episode, Darius and Brandon will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction (01:29) Brandon's Origin Story (05:40) The Power of Mental Performance (10:35) The Mind-Body Connection in Sports (16:31) The Journey of Self-Discovery (19:28) Closing the Gap to Fulfillment (23:26) The Importance of Inner Value (27:21) The Journey of Passion and Process (30:10) Auditing Life for True Satisfaction (33:49) Seasons of Life: Wandering and Execution (36:49) Understanding Sovereignty and Self-Trust (39:10) Overcoming Subconscious Barriers to Greatness Brandon Epstein is a high-performance coach who helps elite athletes and entrepreneurs transform inner resistance into inner power for career-best performance. With over 17 years of experience, his clients span millionaire entrepreneurs, creative artists, and professional athletes across the NFL, NHL, MLB, Pro Boxing, and Pro MMA. An accomplished entrepreneur, Brandon has built businesses and educational platforms that have empowered millions worldwide to be their best selves. He is a devoted husband and father, and a humble seeker of truth on the ongoing path of personal awakening. Connect with Brandon: Website: https://thebrandonepstein.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonepstein  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonepstein_/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Fernando Angelucci, a real estate mogul who transformed five digits of credit card debt into a $250 million self-storage empire. Fernando shares his "burn the bridges" approach to entrepreneurship, explaining how he cash-advanced $97,000 to force his own success. He famously remarks, "Every time a life changes, a storage unit gets rented," offering a deep dive into the psychology and strategy of a "recess-proof" industry.Key Takeaways Success demands "crazy transformation" and a willingness to build the parachute on the way down. Fernando emphasizes that the most productive task for a business owner is sitting in silence to think. He advocates for the "Law of Threes and Tens," noting that systems must break and evolve as a company scales. Ultimately, he views money as a tool for time freedom and acts of service.Episode Highlights The conversation explores the transition from "tenants, toilets, and trash" to the high-margin world of self-storage. Fernando breaks down his four-pillar wealth-making machine: consolidation, ground-up development, adaptive reuse, and strategic marketing. He also shares a powerful "fear setting" exercise to evaluate risk versus reward.Timestamps 00:03:22 — The Rich Dad Poor Dad influence 00:04:30 — Why Fernando applied for 60 credit cards 00:08:13 — Eliminating the "Three Ts" of real estate 00:22:06 — Strategy: Selling to the Big Money REITs 00:30:56 — What money can and cannot buy00:46:40 — The movie title of Fernando's lifeConnect with Fernando Angelus Website: ssse.com Email: Fernando@SSSE.comSocial media: https://linktr.ee/ssse_officialConnect with Hina WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7 Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/The Path to ExitFounders—thinking of selling or raising capital? Here's what you should know... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Make your podcast work for your business - Listen to Podcasting AmplifiedPractical strategies to turn your podcast into a business growth engine.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Cybersecurity has been getting bigger recognition as an integrated enabler in key U.S. military operations in Iran and Venezuela. That comes on the heels of the Pentagon last year introducing a new cyber mission force generation model as part of the larger Cybercom 2.0 effort. So, who better to discuss the growing prominence of cyber in the defense space than the principal cyber advisors of the various branches overseeing cyber-kinentic integration. At CyberTalks, Daily Scoop host Billy Mitchell hosted a panel with those leaders and a representative from industry to hear the latest on this emerging space. Joining him on the panel were the PCAs from each service — Ann Marie Schumann of the Department of the Navy, Wanda Jones Heath of the Department of the Air Force and Brandon Pugh of the Army — as well as Dave Galoppo, senior director for full spectrum cyber at GDIT. The Department of Energy is rapidly building out multidisciplinary teams to support the Genesis Mission as it prepares to unveil a minimum viable product later this year, according to a senior agency official. The format for the demonstration is to be determined, but progress is palpable. “We're going to show quite a lot of results this year,” Darío Gil, DOE's under secretary for science and director of the Genesis Mission, said in an interview with FedScoop. “We're going to show results on our progress of building AI supercomputers … the software and the agentic framework.” The agency also plans to showcase the efforts behind the data curation used to train “next generation” AI and the results tied to the application of AI in science and engineering, he added. The Genesis Mission launched in November 2025 by way of an executive order that tasked the Energy Department with leading a national, coordinated effort to accelerate innovation and discovery with the latest advancements in AI, quantum and high-performance computing. As part of the initiative, the agency is working to build an integrated platform that draws on federal scientific datasets and expertise from public and private sectors. A demonstration of the Genesis platform's initial capabilities is required by mid-year, according to the deadlines outlined in the presidential directive. A pullback of educational requirements for federal contracting jobs, including in technology work, moved one step closer to reality Monday. The Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act (H.R. 5235) sailed through the House and now awaits Senate consideration. The bill from Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., would ban minimum education requirements for personnel in some contracts. Introducing the bill on the House floor ahead of Monday's vote, Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., said the legislation ensures federal contractors can “hire who they want to hire without additional red tape.” Mace, who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, recounted January 2024 testimony from an IBM executive who said “federal contractors are rarely able to place an individual without a four-year degree on a technology services contract, regardless of their qualifications.” Mace said the issue goes “beyond technology and service contracts,” affecting work across the federal government. Eliminating four-year degree requirements would do away with “a paper ceiling” that blocks “talented Americans” from pursuing opportunities in the billion-dollar industry that “shapes the entire labor market,” she said. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

A practitioner in Finland shares how he came to recognize that even after having lived in the West for ten years, he continued to display the characteristically of communist party culture. With persistent Fa study, as well reading the Epoch Times books on this topic, he has been able to let go of the remnants of the competitive and self-serving party culture. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. [Fahui] Eliminating Party Culture to Become a Truly Cultivating Dafa Disciple in the Fa-Rectification Period2. Righteous Thoughts at Key Moments in My Cultivation3. My Understanding of Eliminating Thought Karma and the Attachment to Comfort To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

In this episode of Take the Stage, Brad Bialy sits down with Nicole Krensky to break down how AI is separating the leaders from the laggards in staffing and what firms must do now to stay competitive. About the Guest Nicole Krensky is Director of Product Marketing at Bullhorn, where she leads go-to-market strategy for Amplify, Automation, and Search & Match. With nearly a decade in tech marketing and deep exposure to AI adoption across staffing firms, Nicole works directly with companies navigating the shift toward AI-powered recruiting. Key Takeaways AI adoption is no longer optional—it's operational. The pack is already separating. Automation amplifies recruiters; it doesn't replace them. Database depth is a competitive weapon. Curiosity with action beats hesitation. Timestamps [00:39] – How AI is reshaping staffing firms [02:25] – The evolving role of the modern recruiter [05:12] – Leading AI adoption without team resistance [09:26] – Using AI to drive recruiting firm growth [12:10] – Why AI creates competitive advantage [13:11] – Best first step for AI in recruiting [16:10] – Eliminating the resume black hole with AI [18:30] – Improving candidate experience through automation [23:53] – Quick-win AI tools for recruiter productivity [28:35] – Increasing recruiter output with AI workflows [31:57] – Cleaning and leveraging your staffing database [35:44] – Advanced AI strategy for staffing leadership About the Host Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He's the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry's leading podcasts with more than 200,000 downloads. Sponsors and Offers Heard Take the Stage is presented by Haley Marketing. For a limited time, we're offering 50% off a brand new staffing website. Just message Brad Bialy on LinkedIn and mention the Crazy Website Promo. Book a 30-minute business and marketing consultation with host Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 Benefits in a Card helps staffing firms offer meaningful benefits to their entire workforce through flexible, unbundled plans designed for high-turnover environments—making it easier to control costs, improve retention, and stay competitive. https://www.BenefitsInACard.com TRICOM partners with staffing firms as an asset-based lender and full-service back-office provider, helping owners scale confidently by reducing risk and easing the operational strain of payroll, cash flow, and administration. https://www.tricom.com

Two hundred episodes.Six years of conversations.Hundreds of hours recorded.Countless guests.Countless stories.Episode 200 is more than a milestone. It is a reset.In this episode, I reflect briefly on the journey so far and introduce the next evolution of PaddyTalks Golf.The show now moves forward with four clear lanes:

In this investigative solo deep dive, Darin exposes the ongoing PFAS contamination crisis, the "forever chemicals" found in drinking water, clothing, carpets, cookware, cosmetics, food packaging, and even firefighting foam. Sparked by a Frontline investigation into the carpet industry in Dalton, Georgia, this episode expands far beyond one region and reveals a global supply chain problem affecting nearly every American. This episode is urgent. With 99% of people showing measurable PFAS levels in their blood, this is not about fear. It's about sovereignty. It's about awareness. It's about eliminating silent accumulation and reclaiming control over your environment. This is not luxury health. This is foundational freedom.     In This Episode What PFAS are and why they're called "forever chemicals" The Dalton, Georgia carpet industry case and wastewater contamination Internal corporate knowledge from 3M and DuPont decades ago Why PFAS contamination is global, not regional Everyday exposure: waterproof clothing, yoga pants, school uniforms, outdoor gear Nonstick cookware and safer alternatives Microwave popcorn bags and grease-resistant packaging Cosmetics, mascara, and fluorinated compounds Firefighting foam contamination at airports and military bases Health impacts: immune suppression, thyroid disruption, cancer risk Why water filtration is your first line of defense Emerging detox strategies: fiber, blood donation, microbiome support The role of regulation rollbacks and corporate accountability Algae-based PFAS alternatives already entering the market     Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife: sovereignty, health, and responsibility 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Truniagen NAD supplement 00:02:17 – Why this PFAS episode is urgent and investigative 00:03:07 – The Frontline documentary: Dalton, Georgia & carpet contamination 00:04:31 – What PFAS / PFOA actually do and why they were adopted 00:05:45 – "Miracle chemistry" without proper safety testing 00:06:07 – Persistence: PFAS do not break down in the environment 00:06:38 – Wastewater discharge & farmland contamination 00:07:50 – Dead livestock, contaminated groundwater & generational impact 00:08:23 – 3M, DuPont, internal documents & decades of corporate knowledge 00:08:52 – Long-chain vs short-chain PFAS replacements 00:09:20 – Clothing exposure: waterproof jackets, yoga pants, uniforms 00:10:24 – Cookware exposure & safer alternatives 00:10:57 – Cosmetics & Environmental Working Group resources 00:11:17 – Sponsor: Shakeology & seven layers of quality testing 00:13:03 – Lack of labeling transparency 00:13:20 – Firefighting foam & military base contamination 00:14:05 – Health risks: immune suppression, thyroid, cholesterol, cancer 00:14:35 – 99% of Americans have PFAS in their blood 00:15:01 – Erin Brockovich & environmental legal activism 00:15:33 – Personal action step #1: Reverse osmosis water filtration 00:16:04 – Testing well water & municipal pressure 00:16:28 – Personal action step #2: Eliminating household exposures 00:17:25 – Emerging research: oat beta glucan fiber 00:18:03 – Firefighter study: blood donation lowering PFAS levels 00:18:32 – Microbiome & mycelium detox research 00:18:56 – Moving beyond fear into empowered action 00:19:23 – Phasing out toxic clothing & upgrading environment gradually 00:20:15 – Stockholm Convention & global treaties 00:20:52 – EPA regulations & rollback frustrations 00:21:19 – Innovation outrunning safety 00:21:50 – Share this episode & create consumer pressure 00:22:28 – Clean water, clean soil, clean products as human rights 00:22:54 – Terem Labs & algae-based PFAS alternatives 00:23:27 – Building a safe home environment as first step 00:24:15 – Final call to action: demand transparency & push reform     Thank You to Our Sponsors Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Truniagen: Go to www.truniagen.com and use code DARIN20 at checkout for 20% off     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns, beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway PFAS shows us what happens when innovation outruns safety. This is not about panic. It's about power. Clean water, clean soil, clean products; these are not luxuries. They are the foundation of sovereignty, freedom, and long-term health. Awareness is rising. Alternatives are emerging. Industry shifts when consumers shift. Make one change today. Then another. That's how we win.     Bibliography/Sources Australian Red Cross Lifeblood / University of New England. (2022). Effect of Plasma and Blood Donations on Levels of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Firefighters in Australia: A Randomized Clinical Trial. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2791196 Boston University / University of Massachusetts Lowell. (2024). An oat fiber intervention for reducing PFAS body burden: A pilot study. (Published in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.taap.2024.117163 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2022). Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing, and Clinical Follow-Up. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26156/guidance-on-pfas-exposure-testing-and-clinical-follow-up Environmental Health Perspectives. (2021). Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Toxicity and Human Health Review: Current State of Knowledge and Strategies for Informing Future Research. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7906952/ New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) / IARC. (2024). Carcinogenicity of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS). https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2401611 FRONTLINE. (2024). Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy. (Investigative Documentary). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_j66vAunXk United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2024). Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation. https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas

A woman in Jilin Province began practicing Dafa in 1996 and her many ailments were immediately removed. She became a dedicated practitioner. Here she shares some of her experiences in diligently sharing truth clarification materials for many years, and the strength and courage she has shown in clarifying the truth to the police when she has been detained, while never giving up her faith. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. China Fahui | Master Watches Over Me Throughout My Cultivation Journey2. China Fahui | My Cultivation Journey of Eliminating the Chinese Communist Party's IndoctrinationTo provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson & Joe Johnson react to the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, Joe Johnson wants Zion in the Dunk Contest, Adam Silver wants to eliminate tanking and more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 4:46 - New NBA All-Star Format Success24:35 - Zion Stop Ducking Dunk Contest37:00 - Adam Silver Wants To Eliminate Tanking (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Kim and Jay Skapinac join Jason in pondering the notion that eliminating the NBA Draft would eliminate “tanking.” They also take note of LeBron James once again stat-padding. T.J. Moe comes aboard discussing Ole Miss assistant coach Joe Judge declaring that players need their sleep, so tell your wife to take care of the baby, as well as Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang saying his players don't deserve their jersey after a humiliating home loss. Lastly, Coach Jason Brown discusses all things quarterbacks, including Chris Simms declaring Malik Willis a superstar and rumors that Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings are mutually interested in teaming up. ​​Today's Sponsors: Share the Arrows Valentine's Day is coming up, so instead of the usual gifts, consider giving something meaningful, like tickets to Share the Arrows 2026, a gathering for Christian women focused on biblical truth and fellowship. It takes place on October 10th, 2026, and early bird tickets are available now at https://sharethearrows.com — don't miss out! ➢ Subscribe Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony  https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The climate crisis is no longer a distant warning — it's happening right now. Wildfires are destroying entire communities. Record-breaking heatwaves are overwhelming hospitals. Floods are swallowing neighborhoods that have stood for generations. Scientists warn we are approaching dangerous tipping points that could trigger irreversible warming. Yet Donald Trump continues to dismiss climate change as a “hoax.” In this video, we break down the real consequences of rolling back climate protections — including the effort to rescind the EPA's 2009 endangerment finding. That landmark decision established that greenhouse gases endanger public health and gave the federal government authority to regulate climate pollution under the Clean Air Act. Eliminating it could weaken limits on emissions from vehicles, power plants, and major industries. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #EnvironmentalPolicy #CleanAirAct Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Rosenberg joins the show to discuss the NFL eliminating the team report cards and the lack of hype around NBA All Star Weekend.

Fatty liver disease affects a large portion of adults worldwide and often develops silently, increasing the risk of liver damage, heart disease and shortened life expectancy if metabolic health isn't improved Consistent exercise reduces liver fat even without weight loss, improving blood sugar control, cardiovascular fitness and overall metabolic function Meaningful liver fat reduction begins at about 20 to 25 minutes of moderate activity five days weekly, with the strongest efficiency gains occurring around 150 to 160 minutes per week Combining aerobic exercise with strength training produces greater liver and metabolic improvements than performing either type of exercise alone Eliminating harmful dietary fats, increasing key nutrients that support liver fat removal and maintaining regular physical activity directly address the metabolic overload that drives fatty liver disease

What if the most overlooked health intervention isn't a supplement… a biohack… or a protocol? What if it's the structure you live inside? In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin shares the seven-year journey of rebuilding after losing everything, and why this new home isn't just a house, it's a biological experiment in sovereignty. From fire resilience and toxic-free materials to grounding floors, EMF elimination, circadian lighting, and water independence, this episode breaks down the science and intention behind designing a "Fatal Convenience–Free" home. This is about more than architecture. It's about reclaiming your environment as a health intervention. In This Episode Why over 90% of California wildfires start from human infrastructure — and how to build for fire resilience The hidden toxins inside modern homes: formaldehyde, VOCs, flame retardants, particle board Why indoor air is 2–5x more polluted than outdoor air (EPA data) Why formaldehyde is a Group 1 carcinogen — and still used in building materials Steel framing, magnesium oxide walls, and hempcrete exterior — and the science behind each Water sovereignty: whole-house filtration, well water testing, pharmaceutical removal Eliminating WiFi and RF exposure with fully hardwired infrastructure Grounded copper-integrated flooring and the emerging science of earthing Solar redundancy and energy independence Circadian-aligned incandescent lighting to restore melatonin and sleep architecture Biophilic design and using fallen oak trees from the fire for untreated interior finishes Organic furniture free from PFAS, flame retardants, polyurethane foam Why your home may be the most powerful nervous system regulator in your life Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Plastic waste, fatal conveniences, and Bite toothpaste solution 00:02:48 – The solo episode: rebuilding after losing everything 00:03:30 – The most overlooked health intervention: your home 00:05:30 – Fire zones, ember exposure, and structural ignition science 00:07:00 – Steel framing and magnesium oxide walls explained 00:08:00 – Hempcrete and fire-resistant exterior systems 00:10:30 – Building biologists and probability management 00:13:40 – Indoor air pollution and EPA data 00:14:40 – Formaldehyde as a Group 1 carcinogen 00:15:30 – Eliminating composite woods and VOC sealants 00:16:45 – Mold-resistant building science 00:17:50 – EMF elimination, hardwired ethernet, no WiFi home 00:20:00 – Prefab SuperLife guest house concept 00:20:20 – Copper-integrated grounding floors 00:21:00 – The science of earthing and blood viscosity 00:22:10 – Water sovereignty and whole-house filtration 00:23:00 – Gray water and microbiological waste remediation 00:23:45 – Solar redundancy and energy independence 00:24:20 – Circadian lighting and melatonin suppression research 00:25:45 – Biophilic design and reclaimed oak interiors 00:27:00 – Organic furniture and eliminating endocrine disruptors 00:27:50 – Reinvention after loss: reducing biological stressors 00:29:00 – Architecture of biology and intention for the next chapter     Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Go to their website at fromourplace.com/darin and get 10% off sitewide in their largest sale of the year. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway: "Your home is either regulating your nervous system — or dysregulating it. The walls, the lighting, the water, the wiring, the materials, the air… they are all inputs into your biology. Health isn't just what you eat. It's what surrounds you. This isn't about perfection. It's about reducing the biological stress load — and building a life aligned with sovereignty, intention, and nature."

If we want to fix food, we have to fix the institutions shaping what our kids eat every day. Public schools are effectively the largest restaurant chain in America, serving 30 million children. For many of them, school meals account for half of their daily calories. And yet, a majority of those calories still come from ultra-processed food. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Nora LaTorre, CEO of Eat Real, to talk about why the school cafeteria may be the most powerful lever we have to reverse the childhood health crisis—and why change is already happening faster than most people think. Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Today we discuss: • Why school food policy affects your family • How removing added sugar from school menus can change focus, behavior, and long-term health • Why school lunch participation rises when districts upgrade to real food • How changing school procurement reshapes local farms and food systems • What you can do as a parent to influence your district In less than two years, Eat Real–partnered districts are proving that real food can scale across red states, blue states, rural communities, and major cities. When procurement changes, farms change, and when menus change, our children have a better chance to thrive. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Pique, Korrus, Qualia, BON CHARGE, BIOptimizers and Maui Nui. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman.   Upgrade your lighting. Enjoy 15% off at korrus.com/drhyman. Go to qualialife.com/hyman and use code HYMAN at checkout for an extra 15% off. Upgrade your routine. Head to boncharge.com/hyman and use code DRMARK for 15% off. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. Learn more about the health benefits of venison and how to get yours, head over to mauinuivenison.com/hyman. (0:00) The health crisis facing children and the role of schools (1:26) Dr. Hyman's personal connection with Nora LaTorre (2:00) The burden of chronic disease and diet's impact on children's health (3:32) Systemic food industry issues and transforming public school cafeterias (7:35) Success stories in school nutrition and mental health concerns (11:06) Long-term impacts of poor diet and research on sugar reduction (15:32) Overcoming challenges in the school food system (23:18) Cost myths of healthy eating and improving school food quality (27:22) Economic benefits and performance impacts of real food in schools (31:07) Nutrition's role in children's behavior and quick dietary change benefits (35:07) Expanding real food programs and empowering advocacy (41:24) Educating families and key food policy initiatives (46:34) Legislation efforts for healthier school meals (49:00) Eliminating ultra-processed foods and the public school role (57:04) Addressing nutrition myths and powerful system change levers (1:01:53) Investing in school meals and underrated family health habits (1:03:29) Policy changes and the impact of real food on kids' futures (1:05:05) Hope for food system change and fixing food to fix health issues (1:07:53) Getting involved with Eat Real and Food Fix Uncensored (1:10:30) Closing remarks, social media plugs, and sponsor gratitude

California's crisis isn't abstract, it's personal. Leo Zacky grew up inside a multi-generation family business, learned politics from the inside as a young board member, then watched everything he built his identity around get “ripped away” when Zacky Farms shut down.In this conversation, Dr. Phil takes a psychological look at resilience after loss, responsibility without bitterness, and the difference between outrage and outcomes through the lens of We've Got Issues: solve problems, measure results, and rebuild trust with dignity.Visit Leo Zacky:https://leozacky.com/https://www.facebook.com/LeoZackyforGovernor/https://twitter.com/LeoSZackyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmt3w02I2Xim2GvFn5C2yAhttps://www.instagram.com/leoszacky/Thank you to our sponsors:Diabetes doesn't wait. And the cost of waiting can be devastating. But there is another option you need to know about. Learn more: https://drphildiabetes.comNMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/PhilSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.