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Evan Horowitz of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University says economic turmoil and federal funding cuts will hit the state hard.
In this insightful episode of Building Better Developers, hosts Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche tackle a key theme for entrepreneurs: transitioning from a flexible side hustle to building a sustainable business. The conversation is rooted in experience, realism, and the kind of long-term thinking that separates temporary income from lasting impact. The Mindset Shift: From Side Hustle to Building a Sustainable Business Many great businesses begin as side projects, but success requires more than passion. Rob and Michael clarify that building a sustainable business means thinking strategically about growth, team structure, and value delivery.
Arctic Minerals (STO: ARCT) has announced a maiden mineral resource estimate for its Hennes Bay Project in Sweden, marking a major milestone in the company's mineral exploration. The total metal content includes 447,000 tons of copper and 37 million ounces of silver.In this interview, Executive Director Peter George discusses the highlights of the mineral resource estimate, Hennes Bay's exploration potential, future plans, and copper market outlook.The full report is available at https://arcticminerals.se/en/investor-relations/news/?slug=maiden-mineral-resource-for-hennes-bay-totals-447000-tonnes-05669Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/Hsv_gi9gL1kAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1
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Dr. Thomas Mumford, Vice President of Exploration at Scottie Resources (TSX.V:SCOT – OTCQB:SCTSF), joins me to review some results from the recent study on utilizing ore sorting, their research into pursuing a Direct-Shipping Ore (DSO) development strategy, the upcoming Maiden Resource Estimate, and an overall exploration review from 2024 and look ahead to the 2025 season at the Scottie Gold Mine Project, located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia. Thomas reviewed the advancements in ore sorting and how it paired well with their mineralization, with both XRF and XRT. This correlates well with the proposed DSO strategy, because of the ability to substantially increase grade while reducing the volume of material to be shipped and the resulting positive economic implications. Using XRF ore sorting technology, the operation will eliminate the need for a gold processing plant and tailings facility, thereby significantly reducing the capital required and resulting in a minimal environmental footprint. When reviewing their direct-ship ore strategy, Thomas highlighted that Scottie has one of the closest gold projects to a deep-sea shipping terminal, which based on its location is positioned in one of North America's cheapest commercial shipping lanes to Asia. In addition to the ease of a proposed open-pit mine, which already has an existing mine permit, there is also key external infrastructure in place, such as power lines and hauling roads right to site. Thomas then provides a solid recap of last year's exploration program and key drill targets and milestones at the Blueberry Contact Zone and Scottie Gold Mine area. This year's program will be working on doing some infill drilling to convert categories from inferred to measured and indicated, but also following up on the discovery of the new Wolf discovery, the C&D veins, and some other new targets. All the prior years drill results are being compiled at present building towards a Maiden Resource Estimate that is targeted to be out to the market in a few weeks as the next key company milestone. If you have any questions for Thomas regarding Scottie Resources, then please email them in to me at Shad@kereport.com. In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Scottie Resources at the time of this recording, but may choose to buy or sell any stock at any point in time. Click here to follow the latest news from Scottie Resources
The perfect email structure can dramatically improve estimate conversions and payment times while reducing back-and-forth communications with clients. Clark Turner breaks down his proven four-paragraph estimate email formula and two-paragraph invoice email approach that builds trust, answers questions before they're asked, and moves clients toward decisions.• Estimate emails should follow a four-paragraph structure: excitement, explanation, next steps, excitement• First paragraph creates personal connection and shows genuine enthusiasm for their project• Second paragraph explains estimate details, addresses potential questions, and clarifies assumptions• Third paragraph lays out clear next steps and gently pushes for the next decision• Final paragraph reinforces enthusiasm and personal connection• Invoice emails should first update clients on project status before explaining invoice details• Proactively addressing questions saves time by avoiding multiple follow-up emails• These structured emails build trust by demonstrating professionalism and attention to detail• AI can help polish language, but can't replace the strategic thinking in crafting these communications• Two extra minutes of email writing can significantly improve conversion rates and client relationshipsFor questions on client communication strategies or other business coaching assistance, visit prostruct360.com and use the contact page to get in touch with Clark directly.Have a question or an idea to improve the podcast? Email us at team@prostruct360.com or text us at +1 (678) 940-5747 Want to learn more about our software or coaching? Visit our website at ProStruct360.com
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David Gower, CEO and Chairman of Emerita Resources (TSX.V: EMO) (OTCQB: EMOTF), joins me to outline the key metrics and takeaways from the updated Mineral Resource Estimate announced on March 11th on the wholly owned polymetallic Iberian West Project (IBW), located in southern Spain. We also get an update on the legal proceedings at the Aznalcóllar Project later in the conversation. The Mineral Resource Estimate is based on 105,554 meters of drilling by the Company comprising 299 drill holes and is hosted in three volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits on the project; La Romanera (LR), La Infanta (LI), and the more recently delineated El Cura (EC) deposit (LR=169 holes totaling 70,344m; LI=91 holes totaling 20,975m; EC=39 holes totaling 14,235m). All three deposits remain open for further expansion by future drilling. The IBW project is reporting: A Total Indicated MRE of 18.96 million tonnes grading 2.88% zinc, 1.42% lead, 0.5% copper, 66 g/t silver, and 1.28 g/t gold (8.44% ZnEq or 3.01% CuEq); A Total Inferred MRE of 6.80 million tonnes grading 3.25% zinc 1.50% lead, 0.73% copper, 56.3 g/t silver, and 0.77 g/t gold (8.72% ZnEq or 3.00% CuEq); The updated Mineral Resource Estimate achieves numerous improvements when compared to the previous May 23, 2023 MRE, which include a +35% increase in Total Indicated MRE tonnage and a +44% increase in Total Inferred MRE tonnage; There was also an increased gold metal content within the Total Indicated MRE from 629 Koz to 783 Koz, which is an increase of +154 Koz (+24%) with a likewise increase in contained gold within the Total Inferred Resource from 137 Koz to 168 Koz or an increase of +31 Koz (+23%) gold, respectively; El Cura is still being drilled with 4 rigs, and is located in between La Infanta and La Romanera, but more closely resembles La Romanera metallurgically, returning higher gold values along with the base metals. David walks us through how each of these 3 deposit areas plays into the larger development strategy, where the earlier stage mining decline at La Romanera can now drift through El Cura on the way to the development of La Infanta, bringing in El Cura in as a future economic driver much earlier in the mining sequence. We discuss all the derisking work going on in the background building toward the PFS this year, as well as an update on the environmental permits anticipated to come in over the next couple months. We wrap up getting an update on where things are in the courts, with the sentencing portion of the legal proceedings have commenced on March 3rd, furthering the clarity on whether Emerita Resources will be awarded the high-grade polymetallic Aznalcóllar Project later this year, as the only other qualified bidder at the time. If you have any follow up questions for David regarding Emerita Resources, then email those in to me at Shad@kereport.com. Click here to follow the latest news from Emerita Resources
Greatland Gold PLC (AIM:GGP, OTC:GRLGF) CEO Shaun Day talked with Proactive about the company's latest mineral resource update and its upcoming dual listing on the ASX. The update confirms 10.2 million ounces of gold and 387,000 tonnes of copper, significantly expanding the company's resource base. Day highlighted that more than 55% of these resources fall under the measured and indicated category, allowing for future conversion to reserves. The company has also added 3.2 million ounces of gold and 117,000 tonnes of copper at the Telfer mine, strengthening its position in the market. "The size of the prize here in terms of life extension is really significant," he stated. The CEO also discussed Greatland Gold's upcoming ASX listing, set for June 2025, which will broaden investor access and enhance market visibility. "We believe this cross-listing will unlock new demand from Australian investors and provide indexation benefits while maintaining our London listing," Day explained. Additionally, the company is ramping up exploration with six drill rigs in operation, aiming to further extend Telfer's mine life and identify new mineralisation zones. Upcoming milestones include the March quarterly results in April and a reserve update later in the year. Stay tuned for more updates from Proactive. If you found this video helpful, give it a like, subscribe to our channel, and turn on notifications for the latest insights. #GreatlandGold #GoldMining #MiningStocks #ASXListing #GoldInvesting #TelferMine #CopperMining #MiningNews #ResourceUpdate #GoldStocks
Oriole Resources PLC (AIM:ORR) CEO Martin Rosser talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest results from the final seven holes of the Phase 5 drilling programme at the Bibemi Gold Project in Cameroon. Rosser highlighted that all drill holes were in the Bakassi Zone 1 mineral resource estimate (MRE) area, with multiple gold intersections identified. Notably, six of the seven holes were on new drilling fence lines, reducing spacing to 50m. He explained that this additional data strengthens confidence in the JORC resource calculation and suggests potential for MRE expansion. “We're expecting scope for an increase in the MRE and also an enhancement to the JORC categorisation,” he stated. Oriole Resources is now integrating geological and structural data into a revised MRE, expected in Q2. The company also continues metallurgical testing and has submitted an environmental and social impact assessment to the ministry. These studies will support Oriole's engagement with the government regarding an exploitation license. For more updates on Oriole Resources and the Bibemi project, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for the latest insights. #OrioleResources #GoldMining #MiningNews #GoldExploration #CameroonMining #InvestmentNews #JORC #MRE #DrillingResults #MiningIndustry #NaturalResources #GoldStocks
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Jim McDonald, President and CEO of Kootenay Silver (TSX.V:KTN - OTC:KOOYF) joins us to discuss the latest drill results from the Columba Silver Project in Mexico and what's next for the company. Key Topics Covered: Latest Drill Results (Feb 12 Release): 11 holes testing the F and I veins, plus the new La Preciosa target. New Discovery at La Preciosa: First assay results released from this target. Show silver grades increasing at depth.. Advancements on the F & I Veins: Key intercepts from step-out and infill drilling, indicating strong mineralization continuity. Maiden Resource Estimate (Expected Q2 2025): Targeting 50 million high-grade silver ounces. Waiting for the final results of the last drill program. Exploration & Growth Strategy for 2025: Expanding known zones and testing new high-priority targets across the Columba Project. Company Financials & Next Steps: Current cash position and plans for further drilling in 2025. If you have any follow up questions for Jim please email us at Fleck@kereport.com or Shad@kereport.com. Click here to visit the Kootenay Silver website to read over the corporate presentation and recent news.
Fortuna Updates Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources Estimate Fortuna Mining released an updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimate this morning, and to find out more about the latest news, here's a brief video recap of the results! - To read the full press release from Fortuna with the results go to: https://fortunamining.com/news/fortuna-reports-updated-mineral-reserves-and-mineral-resources-4/ - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) This video was sponsored by Fortuna Mining, and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-fortuna-silver-mines/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise
Thomas Mumford, VP of Exploration at Scottie Resources, discusses the company's exploration efforts in BC's Golden Triangle, highlighting their high-grade drill results, strategic partnership with Franco-Nevada, and future exploration plans. The conversation covers the significance of their recent resource estimates and the potential for further exploration and development in the region.
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361Firm Briefing "End of Global Conflicts or Start of Something New?" (Feb25, 2025)SUMMARY KEYWORDSGlobal conflicts, economic uncertainty, UN resolution, Russia-Ukraine war, China-US rivalry, NATO modernization, Trump administration, defense spending, Middle East instability, South China Sea, energy independence, rare earth minerals, geopolitical instability, disruptive technologies, global governance.SPEAKERSStephen Burke, Andrew Fisch, Adam Blanco, Hamlet Yousef, Speaker 1, Mark Sanor, Maxwell Nee, Bill Deuchler, Speaker 2, Michael Hammer, Anthony GordonStephen Burke 00:00Which Putin thought went in quite quickly. It's been about 16 months since you had the attacks in Gaza on October 7 of 23 and you've had a little over a month since President Trump has returned to the and nothing's been the same since any of those days in the world yesterday, we had a good sense of that with the UN resolution, which basically said Russia didn't start the war in Ukraine. So I'm going to basically ask hamly to join to put some clarity into where the conflicts are going, and are we getting close to an end or the start of something new? Last week on our calls, unless nobody raised this question, and we had the view that this started something new Hamlet and I that we're not as close to the end as everyone would hope, certainly as close the end as President Trump was kind of indicating what's going on right now has created a highly elevated economic uncertainty, but also policy uncertainty around the world. This report is takes a look at newspaper mentions of uncertainty. It looks at shifts in government policy. And it looks at surveys of Professional Forecasters, and you can see the economic uncertainty today is higher than it was when the pandemic was going on, and significantly higher was than it was when Russia invaded Ukraine back in 2020, 2022, and what you can see here, this is a survey from an armed conflict survey, which actually looks at the human impact, and they define it by the number of fatalities due to violent events in a specific country, number of refugees originating in a select country, and the number of internally displaced people. So you can see the hardship that the conflicts around the world are extracting. But it's not just Ukraine and Gaza, it's many other places around the world, and that is actually stress and government abilities to deal with is in a spot where they're paddling 02:20free front Stephen Burke 02:22as we get here, I think this really comes down to a very simple fact that China has risen to a level that they are challenging the US for global leadership, and there's a conflict in how they resolve that shift. And I think we're also seeing the fact that United Nations, NATO and other post world war two institutions probably about live there, have outgrown what their original incentive was, and they need to be modernized to deal with a world that's very different than it was, not only post World War Two, but even 20 years ago, with China's rise and the rise of other nations as well. I think we've had a problem with bad leadership. I've talked about that in the past. It, to me, is one of the most scary issues we're facing is weak leaderships, making bad decisions that are short term oriented just about the next election cycle, and not dealing with the pain, the necessary pain that comes with making hard decisions, which has led to significant under investment in critical areas, then the last thing that led to what has us where we are today is really the Trump factor. And if you want to follow and understand what's ahead of us and what's going on right now. All you have to do is look at the 2024 Republican platform. And this is the play book that Trump follows. And whether you like him or hate him, one thing you should know about the Trump administration is he's going to try and do what he laid out in this platform, whether it's good policy or bad policy, in his mind, is good policy, and he's going to push forward with it. So even things that don't make sense, he's going to move forward with. He's also going to create a lot of conflicting statements that are going to be challenging for foreign leaders, for domestic CEOs, and for CEOs and business leaders around the world, and also for people investors trying to make strong investment decision. But understand these 20 points, because this is the play book that he is following right now. Global defense spending is on the rise, and we know that it's been carried over very heavily by the US, China and Russia, and purchasing power parity, you would see Russia and China spending over four $60 billion each last year. Europe combined spent a little less than a third of what the US has spent, and part of what the goal is is to get that increase accidentally. And ease some of the burden on the US, while a lot of people think it may be for them to redirect money to other areas, I think one of the challenges that the US has is there some modernization, rebuild, and to be able to be prepared for fighting on free front, where Russia is fighting on one right now in the Gaza, it's really Ukraine, and I'm sorry, Gaza, it's really Israel, and the US take on Iran and their proxies, and then you have what's going on in the South China Sea. The US cannot afford to fight China and three other than two other battles at once. And that's really what's weighing on the US, because number one on the US is mine, I believe is dealing with China, not dealing with Russia and the Middle East is more of a short term issue. The big longer term issue is the ascension of China, and how do we deal with that? But I think the other issue is because we're fighting in three fronts. Right now we're preparing to battle on three fronts. I think this quote from Finland foreign Prime Minister really is quite true. It's it's not reasonable right now for the US to be able to do this, whether it's not just financially, but practically, can we afford to do it? We don't have the military build up right now, and we've exhausted a lot of our military supplies being at work for most of the last 20 years. So European leaders are facing a very harsh reality right now. What you can see from this chart is defense spending as a proportion of GDP, and it shows how I balance it's been and those closes to the action either with migrants coming through or with being close supporters of Russia, or where the higher spend is, and the lower spend has been not coming through from the rest of Europe. And this is creating a big problem. As you can see, the demands for future spend are going to be much higher. They're talking about 3.7% or 5% and this is what additional spending would look like over the next decade. And this is coming at a time that most of these governments have massive demands from the domestic population that are go well beyond the defense spending that's going to help other parts of the world. But I think it was NATO had said the other day, if they don't get the 3.7% they better start learning Russia and Europe. I think that may be an extreme, but maybe not. This is a problem that chronic under investment has been going on for way too long, and the catch up is going to be the problem. And if we're doing better all along, this would be less of a burden, but it's coming at a particularly bad time, particularly moving up to the 4% level, and we don't have the benefits of free money that we had for the last 15 years. So we're in a tough spot in Europe. We're trying to figure out is, can trump force a settlement in on these people in different in different parts of the world? I'm skeptical of it. I don't think we're close to the end of a war. I mentioned that last week, but I asked Hamlet to join Hamlet, if you could just give a little bit of your background first, and then we'll jump into the Q and A, Hamlet Yousef 08:23yeah, that sounds good. Appreciate it. Looking forward to the conversation here so I could be there in person. My name is Hamlet. You said one of the managing partners at Iron Gate Capital Advisors. We're a defense tech focused venture fund. This thesis was built about six, seven years ago, when we thought that the world was going down a new direction, where the kind of the global war on terror was winding down. That's an issue that we're going to continue to have to deal with. But the near conflicts, or the issue that was going to face us, geo politically, was a re emergence of a second Cold War, or, if not, a much greater conflict. I think it was right after the Ukraine invasion. On one of the calls here with the folks at 360 I talked about how the world is going down, how the path of almost like a three act tragedy. Act one was going to be the invasion of Ukraine, and the destabilizing impact that was going to have in the region and globally. Act Two of this geo political tragedy was the emergence, or was going to be, the emergence, of a very belligerent Iran with a nuclear undertone, trying to destabilize the Middle East. And act three was the emergence that the kind of driving force behind this was a desire by xi and the Chinese Communist Party to become the only super power, not a super power, but the only super power, and supplant Western influence, job, which includes the US globally. Unfortunately, I think a lot of that has been happening just quick. Color again, on background. Prior to running Iron Gate, I had a long career in. In the federal government, in the national security, diplomacy and intelligence area. So this is an area that I've been pretty, pretty keen on and falling for a good chunk of my adult life. So I think Steven's earlier slide, or the opening slide, says very clearly I think this is the beginning of a much greater conflict. I do not think global peace is breaking out anytime in the near future. I think the three main hot wars, or the hot zones you see right now, Ukraine, the Israel, Gaza, Iran conflict, and the South China Sea and Southeast Asia. I think the tenor of those conflicts is going to change in the coming months and year. I think there is potentially, quote unquote, a a grand bargain that President Trump is going to try to strike to stabilize matters to a certain extent, but I think that's going to bring more of a kind of a calm before the eye of the storm, rather than ever lasting peace. So I'll start, I'll stop there. And then, Steve, I guess, let me know in what direction you want to take the Q, a Mark Sanor 11:06Can I ask a question. Steven, can you hear me? Yeah. Long day, Mark, did you see this veto coming and the and the the way the alignment is shifting with Trump and Putin. Hamlet Yousef 11:21Oh, the UN ve though, as far as negating the UN the resolution, yeah, no, I definitely do not see that coming. I think the one thing that is going to be probably very predictable for the next four years is unpredictability, loan or hate him. I think Trump style of governance and leadership is to completely upset the apple cart, create chaos and operate through it, whether that's through willful intent or just that's how he operates. So I'll leave that for another call. So I don't think anybody saw that coming. To be honest with Mark Sanor 11:58you, the questions from from others. Oh, Michael, you're you're on mute. Steve. Michael Hammer, sure, Michael Hammer 12:12more of a comment than a question. I mean, yesterday, I felt like I was in a bizarro world where the US voted with Russia and North Korea against allies of 80 years. This is crazy. So my comment on this is, and I've, I've been speaking with friends in Europe who are involved with government and the military, and some folks here in the States, everybody is in shock. And the sense that I get from the Europeans is we are going to see a schism between the US and Europe, and they're going to be going towards a war time economy. Most folks are denying it these days, but this is huge. And I think China is just sitting there, xi is just sitting there laughing at what's going on, because it all falls in their favor. And I'll stop with that. What do you think you said? That Speaker 1 13:24was actually a question I had. Do you think China wants any of these words to end as Trump Hamlet Yousef 13:32does? I honestly, I don't know. I don't know. I think, I think China benefits through continued destabilization. I think what China wants to do is, he wants to weaken all powers, so a prolongment of a conflict in Ukraine. Kind of help? Help helps. Help does that? It distracts the West and the US in Eastern Europe, and it continues to weaken Russia to a certain extent, which is, I think what G wants, I think Xi's ultimate goal is to expand his influence in southeast China and potentially in the Nepali step. So the weaker your adversaries become, the stronger you become. One dynamic to consider is a good chunk of the first Cold War. The West really try to keep the two communist powers apart in terms of China and Russia. What's happened over the last couple of years, obviously, is you have this formation of an access of authoritarianism between Xi Putin and the regime inside Iran. So almost the exact opposite is happening. But to me, I think this is where xi sees these nations as his quote, unquote, proxy allies in a longer term effort to destabilize the US and the West and to assert their dominance in the region. But I don't think that's going to end well for a whole host of reasons. I'm still, I think, very skeptical on how long. This, this g Putin romance remains, and I want to point to just a couple of anecdotal observations, kind of at the height of the explosion of the Ukraine war. This is going back to September 2023 Xi made a tour, I believe, throughout the the scans the former Soviet states and began courting these, these nations of which a large chunk of them are Asiatic in their in their ethnicity and makeup. I think this is an effort for him to pull those folks away from the Vlad and closer to his ring of influence, the Chinese have a very long memory, and I think they view things almost like you heard this before, in a centuries long optic, not an election cycle like we do in the West. I don't think they fully forgotten or or forgave what happened to them at the back end of the Opium Wars, and that was an effort that they blame squarely, obviously, on Europe. But in 1850 1860 when the war ended, out of Manchuria, better known as Siberia today, was annexed by the Russians away from China, and is now part of the Russian government, or Russia the entity. I don't think it's too far of a stretch to see to say that at some point, Xi doesn't want to look at the lands to his north that are grossly under populated, grossly under defended, and rich of natural resources as an area that he can eventually march into. So he hear the quote that I think McCain, Senator McCain first coined, that Russia is not nothing out of the big gas station for China. I think there's some truth and merit in there. So if this conflict continues, and I think it's going to China actually benefits, now, I do think there's a greater, an increasing probability that we have some sort of a grand bargain or an agreement between Putin in the west and potentially China, where you'll see a near term cease of the firing and the fighting in Ukraine. But that's that doesn't mean global peace is breaking out and the conflict is over. If anything, I think what you see happening is, if that does happen, Ukraine is not ready to give up that land. Russia is not going to retreat and give back Eastern Don Boston in Crimea. So I think what you have is potentially a formation of almost like an East Germany, West Germany that we had at the end of the Second World War. From there, we had a decades long Cold War where both sides are starting to destabilize the other. So if you play this out and Putin does get to hold on to the lands that he sold Eastern in eastern Ukraine, I think he then spends the next decade trying to destabilize Odessa, trying to destabilize Kyiv, trying to put his own proxy, or his own person in charge, and then continue with that Western influence that he wants, in terms of reforming, reconstructing that western border. He's doing the same thing in the caucuses. So that, I think, changes the 10 of the conflicts. It may end the near term direct conflict in Ukraine, but I don't think by any means that's going to be the beginning of the 18:17end. Andrew fish, do you want to ask your question? Andrew Fisch 18:20Yeah, Hamlet, you're involved, obviously, in military acquisition technology, the push for getting Europe to spend more, you know, still kind of a slow, slow move, but, but one of the issues is spending it on what? So I'm just going to give you, like, an analogy, and then what you answer the question. So if you take Poland, Poland has ramped up their military acquisition, and they're not worried where it comes from. They're buying Korean tanks, they're buying American weapons, they're buying anything and get their hands on, I think Jack, I think even Japanese jets, whatever. The point is, they're doing it quickly. The other nations upping their expenditure. They didn't spend any money for so long, their military industrial infrastructure. And you comment on this is not ready to ramp up and and they don't want to just buy American so how much would they have to spend to do a Poland like catch up? And is that even possible? Hamlet Yousef 19:32Yeah, great question. Look, I think, I think you're starting to see the awakening of this defense tech initiative throughout Europe. It's something that I think shock the system in 2016 to 2020 under Trump's first term. I think the explosion of the conflicts on Europe's eastern flank is sending shock waves throughout the continent. You are starting to see all the countries. Us, for the most part, wake up and start allocating more and more dollars. I think there's a bit of a variance in terms of what that percentage of GDP needs to look like, is going up and exponentially for it was 456, years ago. But this is also something that the US wasn't necessarily all that worried about when we first started our fun thes just six, seven years ago, defense tech and defense investing was this kind of back water thesis that nobody cared about. It's all the rage right now here, inside the US, there's, every time you turn around, there's another venture fund or growth equity fund or a private capital source that has Defense Innovation dual use defense tech as part of their thesis. So it is becoming a key area of focus and spend for us here in the US. Well, you seen that same thing start happening in Europe over the last several years, where more and more countries are shifting focus on on the need to drive innovation and technology and and spend in their defense sector. Now, in terms of dollars. You gotta understand the economics of warfare have changed, and this is a thing so the people have not fully grasped and understood. What I mean by that is the wars of having to march columns of tanks and airplanes and ships into a theater to win. That's that's changing, if not, fully ended. And I think the world is starting to realize what does disrupt the technologies mean, and how is that reshaping the battlefield. So examples here, if you look at what happened at the at the beginning of the Ukraine war, you had a column of of arms and in tanks and in armored vehicles that was marching on Kyiv, and this is where everyone thought the key was going to fall within 40 hours and and the war is over, you had a couple billion or billion dollars of armament those, those heading down for Kyiv, and he had a handful of Ukrainian special forces bouncing around on ATVs drones and some explosive ordinances, couple million dollars worth of overhead and cost, and that was able to nullify billions of dollars worth of armaments. Look at what happens in or what's happening right now, in, in, in the Red Sea, you have the Houthis, who have no real economic base, and they're launching hundreds of in expensive drones towards global shipping, and they're shutting down global shipping to a certain extent, in that part of the country or in that part of the world, and they're spending a couple million dollars in the US. In return is deploying a couple of billion dollars worth of ships and airplanes and rockets and knock down a couple pieces of flying lawn mowers, is what it seems like. So that's not sustainable. Look what happened in Ukraine. About six months ago, you had a handful of Ukrainians with a couple million dollars of modified jet skis with explosives put onto them in a remote control device, literally sink and nullify half of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. So the economics of war are changing, and I think we're starting to grasp and understand what that means to control a battlefield in a conventional war. Two of the things you need to do is you need to control the skies, and ideally, you need to be able to control the seas. In order to do that, you need to field trillions of dollars, or deploy trillions of dollars to create and manage a comprehensive Air Force and a navy. But with where things are going in terms of drone warfare and the collapsing cost of drones, you're starting to get to the point now where nation states that traditionally could not field an Air Force or a Navy are able to basically replicate and recreate that same kind of effect for pennies on the dollar. So I wouldn't necessarily focus as much on on the spend in terms of percentage of GDP and how big that war chest needs to be, because you get to understand the technology and the tools and the platforms that are going to be needed to reshape and kind of win this, this concept of the 21st century is changing because the economics of war, sharing of warfare, completely changed. 24:13Bill, the other question, Bill Deuchler 24:16here we go. Yeah. I was wondering if Hamlet, in particular, if, if you saw the interview with Marco Rubio and Cathryn herring, I think it was just the other day, it was on, I saw it rep posted on The Rubin Report that That, to me, was quite interesting. It seemed almost like not even real politic, but like real economic in terms of that's those are the terms of the deal that we're trying to push through, and at the same time, get peace between Ukraine and Russia. And any thoughts on that one? Well, Speaker 2 24:57I missed that interview or the specific term. They discuss, what so the the top levels that he discussed, yeah, Bill Deuchler 25:03it was, it was fascinating because it really centers pretty much all around the rare earths opportunity and negotiations. Essentially, the way that it boiled down for me is that if, if Ukraine is willing or to to give us a piece of that pie. We will come in, you know, with the full weight of everything that we have, and sort of demand a piece. But the price of that is, is absolutely an economic interest in their rare earth production. Hamlet Yousef 25:39Yeah, like, I mean, there isn't a single piece of modern technology that functions without some some critical minerals or rare earths in China for a better part of 20 plus years, has been slowly trying to monopolize that segment, in that sector. So it would make sense for us to say, Listen, if we come in and kind of help help moderate or help bring about peace, one of the things we want to return is access to those critical materials and minerals. So to strike that kind of a bargain, to me, doesn't, doesn't, doesn't. To me, seen out of the ordinary. But just think about it though. Let's just kind of play this out. If there is a grand bargain and there is, quote, unquote peace between Ukraine and Russia. In return, we get access to we the US and the West get access to rares and critical materials and minerals that basically make our function, or make our society function, not to mention play a key part in basically every piece of modern defense like that's out there. That's a good thing from a stabilization standpoint. But again, it does not mean the conflict is over. I don't think that that Xi broke up one day and decided up to upset the apple car. I don't think Putin woke up one day and decided to mark March westward and kind of light Eastern Europe on fire. I think both of these guys, to a certain extent, have been operating off the same sheet of music, which is expanding their influence in the region and replacing, not counter balancing, but replacing western US influence. So just because there is a cessation of or ceasing in the conflict, direct conflict of shooting each other in eastern Ukraine, I think the 10 minutes that conflict do not go away. That's why I think we are kind of in the beginnings of a much greater conflict. The difference is going to be, it's going to it's going to turn from being a a war where people are shooting each other to a more cognitive warfare campaign, more than a regular warfare campaign, which is exactly what we had in the Cold War. The role that technology is going to play in this is, I think, disruptive technologies. When you're talking about artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, counter, drone technologies, drone platforms, swarms, quantum cyber security, space based platforms and communications network all this, to me, is analogous to what nuclear was in the first Cold War. The West and Russia got to a point of detent because there was this massive arms race around nuclear, and each side began to realize that this thing ever went to war, nobody wins, because the Arsenal on both ends is so debilitating that conflict was not an issue. Conflict was not a solution. And I think what's going to happen now, where we're going right now is we're going through that same kind of disruptive, technology driven arms race, where it is going to be a foundation, where detent is going to be the focal area, where, okay, the US and the West is such an incredible arsenal of autonomous and robotics and swarms, as does Russia, as us as does China, then conflict is not an issue. So if that's the case, then I think what you need, you need to understand you have the foundations for each very sound, strong economic base. Because if you have a foundation for a strong sound economic base, you have a strong foundation for political base. If you have that, then you have a nation. You don't have those two, then you think you see the potential for an erosion of a nation to be able to function. And that's kind of what happened with the Soviet Union, is, is we did not get into a physical conflict. We prolong the cognitive warfare long enough to allow the constructive powers of Western democracy and Western society to prevail, and to allow for the corrosive powers and authoritarian regime, or communism, in this case, to collapse. And I think we're gonna see that same exact thing play out over the next 20 years, Bill Deuchler 29:34if I could follow up just real quick on a point, on a whole bunch of points that you made. You think that that the economics and the political points that you've brought up are driving us and or making it easier to become much more of a multi polar world, as opposed to a unipolar world, which is pretty much what we have now. Yeah. Hamlet Yousef 30:00Good question, if, like, if I became for the day, I think the future of global society is, is almost like an expansion of the original American model, where you have a network of independent states that have agency and authority to do to whatever they want at the local level, and they're working under a set of ground rules that basically puts us in the same sheet of music. That's what the foundation the US was supposed to be. And that's, I think, where we were heading for a good part of our history. And I think over the last probably couple election cycles, we're starting to VA slate of whether we want to go to a form of governance and government that is based on strong, centralized authority, or do we want to revert back to what we were, which is a bunch of Independent States? I think if you look at what's going to happen globally, I think globally, we're facing that same kind of decision, whether it's Europe or Asia. Countries are starting to have to decide what kind of future do they want? Do they want to have a future of independent agency and autonomy, or do they want to be under a bit of a centralized state authority? And this is where I think it comes back into play, which is what the CCP wants, and is desires is they want to be the leader of a movement or an effort where you have a couple of strong centralized states or entities that help drive global governance and all kind of report back into a central authority, or, in this case, Beijing, where I think the opposite is, what, where I would hope, and I would think the West wants to go to, is we can all be a bunch of independent nation states. Nationalism is perfectly okay. We're all going to operate off the same sheet of music. There's going to be some bit of of basic ground rules and norms. We're going to intertwine our economies and our societies to to extent that there's going to be a greater bit of self, a great bit of of a reliance upon each other, where conflict is not an issue, or conflict is not an option. So, and I use that to kind of articulate what it means here in the US. 2020 to 2020 24 is all the rage. All we're getting to a set and we get we're going down a path of civil war. No, we're not. Because, I mean, if you, if you, if you Canvas this room, if you Canvas any room in the US, depending on the part of the world you're on, anywhere from 5050, 6047, 30 people are on one side of the political aisle or the aisle. We may agree and disagree with a great ton of vitriol, but our society as a country, I think, so well intertwined that we're going to find our way to sort our issues out and resolve it and not get into conflict. My hope and my desire is to see the same thing happen globally, where you don't have a central authority that's dictating governance and dictating authority and rule, you have a bunch of independent nation states highly nationalistic doing whatever they want, as long as it doesn't encro on your neighbors, as long as it doesn't come at a level of conflict to get there, I think would require for us to to a certain extent, begin to intertwine our economies, inter society and culture, where there is going to be a reliance on each other, but without authority. Hopefully, that makes sense. Yeah, 33:14no. Thank you. This Mark Sanor 33:17is fascinating. Wait, Bill, I like the art behind you. Three years ago, two days, our community gathered every single day, 7:30am because we came to Ukraine, Ukraine, I'm wondering, because we're just trying to also that was more of like help. I feel like we're adding a moment where a weekly meeting isn't good enough. This is so happening very fast. If you were to form a panel with diverse opinions, I'd like you to think about who would you invite to this next discussion? Definitely on Tuesday, we should be almost meeting twice a week. Steve is like going to prepare for No, no. I mean, we do this anyways, but I feel like we're this is happening very quick. Now you've got the 24 point playbook. We should just read that play book 20 points. But I feel like you're a great resource. I'd like to bring some others to the table in a 360 like style. And I know as a few people, they didn't want to be on record today, that's an issue, so maybe some private gatherings. But we're all here today to figure out how to we all agree on tech transformation, yeah, but geo political context, where do you do that? And but bigger picture, just like mechanically, of how our community should be? Nothing in Hamlet Yousef 35:02each other like I've been I've been tapped to speak to a couple of other groups like this, where it's a syndicate of thought leaders, business leaders and community leaders that began very US centric, but things very quickly morph into an international network of of vested capitalist Michael, better word, I think it's important for us to continue that conversation. I'll go on the record here in terms of my politics. I do not believe in a strong, centralized government. I think government is something that we elect to help kind of manage this enterprise. But I think society should be run in a bit of an open architecture, where industrialist, investors, people of influence, capitalists, are working together to create an open market of free and fair competition, and kind of let the let the winners go from there. So the more engagement, the more dialog we have with stakeholders in the US, but obviously in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia. I think it's critical, because I wanted to make sure that this concept of We the People, which was the foundation of the US system, is something we export to the world. It's we, the people mindset of we're going to take agency and authority and control over our future and try to create a network of intertwined business, personal and social relationships that allow us all to benefit. If there's conflict, we'll sort our shit out. But sorting that out won't happen through direct conflict of warfare. It won't happen through through engagement and dialog. 36:45We haven't touched on the Middle East. 36:49Yeah, so look the Middle Hamlet Yousef 36:52East. The Middle East is an issue China, China and Russia, to me, represent some significant strategic challenges that we need to we need to fix full bias. I was born in Iran, came here to the US, and I lived through the Iranian revolution. So my comments here are 100% bias against the Iranian regime. I abhor them, but I also view the regime inside Iran as the single most grave threat near term to political, geo political stability and peace in the world, primarily because you have a regime right now that's being run by a very narrow group of people who not only view and want to run it as a theocratic state, but their specific SEC of ideology in Shia, Islam believes in the the ascendancy of the hidden Imam, or the return of the hidden Imam that happens on the region When the region is is under complete turmoil and chaos. That's not who you want to have becoming nuclear power. And I think the failure of the West over the last 20 years is a failure to understand that it is that is who is in charge of Iran. That's not who you want in charge of Iran when the country becomes a nuclear state. On the positive side. I think the Middle East, more than ever, is on the precipice of a significant Renaissance, Geo, politically and economically. I think if you look at the the Arabs, if you look at the folks inside Iran, not represented by the government, you look at Turkey, Israel, demographics are in their favor, and I think you have the potential for massive growth in the region. The issue there, obviously, is the Iran piece, and it's going to be interesting to see what happens over the next, next couple months. I think, no doubt, Trump did not agree with the the Obama approach to Iran, which was, I want to get his assets also recall. But I think he obviously put a max pressure campaign on Iran in 2016 and 2020 I would not be surprised to see obviously a return of that. Because I do think if you look at the regime inside Iran is it is on very thin ice, and actually it's very similar to Putin and Xi. All three are authoritarian regimes that don't have a thick foundation of stability below them, but with Iran, if you do get regime change inside Iran, you're not going to get exactly what we want. You might get more of a Russia style cryptocracy or oligopoly that's going to run the country. But what you do, and what you should get, hopefully, is a removal of of the shia sect that has almost like an End Times view of the world. Now you're stuck with a regime that is not, maybe not ideal when it comes. Of human rights, but is one. It's not hell bent on light in the Middle East on fire. That's the issue I think we're facing near term here with Iran. Speaker 1 40:11And can we shift gears to the South China Sea and your thoughts on where we are there? And what does it mean, given how the US spread sales and fighting these multiple conflict phase, these things resolving themselves over in South China Sea and Taiwan, Hamlet Yousef 40:31yeah. Well, depending who you listen to, the South China Sea is going to turn into a hot war as early as 2025 2026, 2030 the list is pretty wide in terms of where the one of the speculation is going to be. The one thing that gives me a little bit of hope is, is China and generally, is not a a country that likes to fight directly. Their view, I think, is more indirect. So, yes, there's a threat of them, one day, waking up tomorrow, invading Taiwan. It's a real, real threat that we need to be obviously concerned with. But I think one of the things that they've seen, and this has been a lesson learned for Xi, and it's probably why he wanted Putin to go first in terms of a in nation state land grab, is he wanted to see what global cancel culture was going to look like on a geopolitical stage. And he saw that, but he also saw is it's not easy to conquer another country, and this is a flat terrain where you got a bunch of embeds within eastern Ukraine to help you win that war. And Russia has had a pain, and there a lot of difficulty in doing that. Taiwan has been getting ready for this for decades, and it's a it's an island. So invading an island is a lot more difficult than invading a sovereign piece of territory that's flat. So I think what China is probably going to try to do is much more of a longer term campaign in terms of what they've done with Hong Kong, which is the slow as fixation of trying to bring the Taiwanese into their fold. So do I think the South China Sea is going to go hot. God, I hope not do. I think you have a potential for hot conflicts, whether it's with the Philippines or other, other, other, other fires. And the reason, I think that's that's a real concern, the dynamic that would change that, though, is if you have a rapid decline or ascension of challenge to xi, because xi is the Communist Party, is no longer what rules China. I think what Xi has done over the last several years is very quickly consolidate power. This is no longer a country that's run by a single party. It's a country that's run by a single individual. At some point, xi is going to have to deal with some part truths driven by collapsing demographics or collapsing real estate sector, migration of jobs out of China, and real pressures on their economic foundation. At some point, 1.3 billion Chinese people are going to wake up and realize that, though they were on the path to being part of the global economy in a in a major power house, they're facing some significant issues that have been mismanaged by one person in that g1, point 3 billion people. If you look at the Communist Party and the folks that are around g keep it in power. Estimate is estimate. Estimates range anywhere from a couple million to 20 to 30 million people. 30 million people. So if things get really bad at home, that's when I think you have a risk of xi doing something stupid, which is going after the South China Sea. In terms of the conflict, I think there's probably a greater chance that Xi actually marches north and starts constituting land back in his favor in Siberia than he does heading inside into the South China Sea. Hope I'm right on that one, but we'll see. Speaker 1 43:47So we have, we have a hard stop Mark told me at nine. So going to rapid fire some questions. So short questions and a quick answer. So Adam first. Michael, up. Adam Blanco 44:05Thank you. Steven Hamlet, always a pleasure listening to you always while reading your stuff, too. Thank you. My question to you is your thoughts on the negotiations with Putin Trump has literally given away a number of negotiating chips, such as having the discussions with Putin, giving him status as as legitimate leader, inviting him to the g7 How do you explain that? Can you do you have insight on Hamlet Yousef 44:43that? I do not. I'm not going to begin to try to figure out how Trump operates. Like I said, I think if you look at his style, to a certain extent, He probably likes to operate in a world of chaos, doing the unconventional. That's That's who he is. He's not. A refined political savan who's been a political operator for decades. He is what he is. He is a shrewd, hard, charging negotiator who cut his teeth in probably the most brutal fight there is, which is New York real estate. I think he's bringing, he's bringing his style and his 10 minutes to that if I was president, is that the approach I would take? Probably not. I'd probably take a different approach. But he's the guy who's in charge right now, and this is the the style he's taken. And I think to a certain extent, it's, it's, it's, it's unconventional, to put it mildly, is it going to work? Look, obviously, he's betting it is in that kind of a style, though, if you do like to operate through chaos and uncertainty, you can't look at every action and judge it in a vacuum. You got to understand that this is one movement many. So I would think, in his mind, this is a way of getting to some sort of near term physical piece, while allowing us to work on a much greater, grander piece, which is hopefully the removal of these authoritarian misfits in xi, in Putin and in the regime that's inside Iran. And this is, I think, the beginning steps of it. What that means, going back to Stephen's earlier slide, is geopolitical instability, I think, is just beginning. It's not ending anytime soon. Yeah, 46:25I would agree with that. Maxwell Nee 46:29Max, yes. Hi everyone. Max will here from Singapore, really appreciate this earlier call. So you know, feels like Hamlet we've been in, you know, conflicts. I don't know ping pong for just forever, but I remember distinctly there was a period where this sort of stuff just wasn't happening over and over and over again. So I guess my question is like, what do you think you would take for all of this conflict, ping pong, to start to dissipate, and for the war to get back to what some of us might remember 10 years ago? You're Hamlet Yousef 47:15not going to like the answer, more conflict. And I don't more conflict in terms of more war, but I think a conflict in ideology. We're not going back to where we came from, if anything. I think within with the last couple years and the next couple of years represents is basically the end of the world war two era as we've known it. I think world is the world is about to change as we know it, between 1890 and 1950 the world changed. You had the rise and fall as you had, I'm sure. You had the fall the British Empire. You had the rise of the US, the US as a superpower. You had a complete balkanization and factoring of the Middle East and Eastern Europe. You had two world wars. You had a pandemic and you had a global market crash. The world went from the horse and buggy and oil power to lamp to the nuclear age and landing on the moon. All that happened in 60 years. Disruptive technologies were, I think, a key driver that had significant impact on geo politics and global governance. We're going through that same kind of innovation cycle and change right now, but it's not going to take 60 years for this to sort itself out. I think it's going to take probably the next 10 years, which means massive, massive, massive, massive amounts of geo political instability and uncertainty and change. I think we can come through this, but I think it's imperative for private capital and leaders within industry to be attached to hit so we can navigate this as allocators and as investors. If you do the kind of a long term buy and hold approach that had worked in in the prior 67 years, you're not going to do well if you're plugged in and if you're informed, and you're trying to develop information edge and advantage, and you can allocate in a very, very nimble, focused fashion, I think there's an opportunity for significant wealth creation in The next 10 minutes. Thank you. We're 49:22going to, we have to 49:26Anthony Oh, one part question, only one question. Anthony Gordon 49:35Oh, yeah. Well, first, there is no one question, because, as we know, it's extra inextricably linked, content, impetus wise, etc, so I'll ask it, and then just cut me off, etc. So basically, and forgive me if I didn't hear my memory short, I didn't hear talk about energy independence, us. And so I would say that there is a forward during the course of time that you. But you know you described. And so the question is, if I'm correct, does some form of us, energy independence, create a change into this forward mantra Trump as a headline is less or no war, right? And so what does that actually mean? And then how the fact that China has put down its roots into the rare earth minerals in Africa. And then how does that feed from that north up into the south? And then lastly, in that regard, Europe, which is part of the impetus for this, from whether it's Mid East or the gas prom cut off. How does that now play into it. I'm just trying to create these tangible things. Means. And then the other thing I didn't hear is that what I would say is not necessarily a 70 style resurgence, but there is clearly a lot of disruption. 50:58Alright, I love you. I will answer that. I'm Hamlet Yousef 51:04reading lip sir, I think no, but great, great, multi part question. I think it actually answered back and tie a lot of these pieces together. First of all, I think China has some significant issues. I think what China has done over the last 20 years through their Belt and Road Initiative is they put out a lot of money and influence throughout the world to basically to colonize is exactly what they've done, physically and financially. They're taking over nations and resources. That's no different than being a predatory pay day loan provider. And I think what's starting to happen in the Global South and Latin America, particularly as well as Africa, I think you have nations are starting to wake up and read the finer details of the loan docs that they signed and realize that they're royally screwed. But what's starting to happen is, I think you're starting to see and I think you will see more of these nations begin to default and basically tell China to go pound sand. That opens up the opportunity for Western capital, both European and US, to come in and start partnering with local families, local industrials in the global south who want to rebuild and reshape their country and want to bring in that Western style capital. The issue there with China is, if all these countries begin to default, that is going to significantly accelerate the pressures that xi is going to have at home, which, going back to, I said earlier, could be a trigger for Xi becoming more desperate, more violent, if he faces him in a collapse at home. In terms of energy independence in the US, I think, under the under the current administration, and hopefully going forward, energy independence is gonna be a key foundation for the US. I am pretty bearish in terms of geo political instability in the near term, the next 1015, years. I think as a society, we can come out of this, but we gotta sort our own stuff out. If I look at near shore or kind of what's happening in the Western Hemisphere, I think there's a real opportunity for the creation of a super economic base or a super power in close collaboration between Canada, the US and Mexico, and I think eventually that movement can move out throughout the Americas. I don't say I don't care about what's happening, what's happening the rest of the world, or Europe or Asia. I do, but I think there's a real opportunity for there to be almost a bit of self reliance, at least in North America, if not throughout throughout South America. On the European front, I think Europe is going to have to go through their own kind of growing pains here. I think the European model of creating the EU and the EC thing worked on paper. I think it failed in execution. I think they're going to have some some serious issues. Again, they're going to sort through, not only economic but also geo political ly and from a demographic standpoint. So I think Europe is, I think they're probably entering, entering their quote, unquote lost decade, where they're going to have to find a way to soul search and fear or figure out what their form of of self self reliance and self governance is going to be, and what scares the shit out of them is you have a belligerent bear on the Eastern Front that wants to march westward. So Germany, I think, is is deflated. And I think who comes out very strong in this process is, is, I think Poland. I think Poland now is probably positioned to become one of the de facto leaders in Europe, because they're massively spending on their own self reliance and autonomy and defense, and they view themselves as kind of the guardians or the plug that's initially going to prevent that western expansion by by Putin. I think that that address all the questions you had or points you brought up. Stephen Burke 54:47Michael, I'm sorry at the nine o'clock mark, so next week, please, and Hamlet, thanks very much. Any closing thoughts for you, Hamlet, Hamlet Yousef 54:59I'm near term. Near term bearish, long term bullish. And I think the future is in our hands as leaders in capital industry. I think we need to work together and create this, this network of inter reliance of capital. I think the future is very bright. I think the amount of innovation that's going to happen is going to reach reshape the way we live our lives. As a technology investor, I just hope that we continue to invest in technology that liberates and integrates and does not give authority and power to the central agency or central authority to control us, because that's what you have in China, but the future is in our hands at this point. Speaker 1 55:38Thank you very much. Great, great session, and we appreciate your providing the insight. Steve, thank you everyone. Speaker 2 55:47Thanks for the opportunity. We'll see bye you shortly. 56:02Simon, you on your way. Still live. 56:12Very good. You. 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This episode is for those of you tracking macros or are on the fence about trying to see if it works for you. I'll make this a series as I think of more tracking tips to share! Today, I'm sharing the methodology behind tracking. My goal is to provide you with a way to track that is low-stress and sustainable. Our goals never have to be perfect; we're always aiming just to be within a certain range. There's no one-size-fits-all to tracking or creating a calorie deficit. This episode dives into when it is important to be accurate when tracking and when it's okay to estimate (plus examples!). There are many variables to look at when tracking based on caloric intake, what the food is, what your goal is for body recomposition, etc. Listen to my episode on Simplified Macro Tracking if you haven't already! Connect with Hope: Follow on Instagram Join my email list Check out my website Resources & Links: Episode 27. Simplified Macro Tracking 7 Days of Simple Meals eBook 30-Minute Nutrition Consultation The Hopewell Approach Course 1:1 Nutrition Coaching Hopewell Health recipes Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Garrett Ainsworth discusses the recent developments in uranium exploration in Sweden, particularly focusing on District Metals' development of the Viken deposit and the implications of lifting the uranium moratorium. Garrett and team will move forward with an updated mineral resource estimate for the Viken depsoit in the coming weeks. The conversation also covers the company's exploration strategies in collaboration with Boliden, the importance of updated resource estimates, and the performance of District Metals in the market.
Garrett Ainsworth, President and CEO of District Metals (TSX.V:DMX - OTCQB:DMXCF - Nasdaq First North: DMXSE SDB) joins me to discusses the recent approval of the 2025 exploration budget by the joint technical committee between District and Boliden, focusing on the Tomtebo and Stollberg properties in Sweden. Additionally, he provides an update on the commencement of an updated mineral resource estimate for the Viken Energy Metals Deposit. The discussion covers the recent approval of the 2025 exploration budget by the District and Boliden joint technical committee for the Tomtebo and Stollberg properties. Garrett provides detailed plans for the exploration, including drilling intentions at various historic mines and key targets being drilled this year. We also discuss Boliden's dual strategy for the drill program focused on both new discoveries and adding resources for development. Moreover, we touch upon the Viken energy metals deposit, where an updated mineral resource estimate is underway to integrate multiple metals, and the potential to expand the deposit. Garrett outlines the timeline and costs for this update and elaborates on the implications of lifting the uranium moratorium in Sweden and its impact on future drilling. Finally, Garrett summarizes upcoming news and milestones, including assay results and drilling updates. If you have any follow up questions for Garrett please email me at Fleck@kereport.com. Click here to visit the District Metals website to learn more about the Company.
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Are you tired of cargo cult engineering leadership? In this episode, David Guttman, author of “The Superstruct Manifesto”, shares his intriguing manifesto on building and leading high-performing engineering teams. We explore: - Why daily standups are overrated and what to do instead- How to avoid the trap of the "10x engineer" myth- Why computer science riddles don't belong in your interviews- The importance of estimates (hint: it's not about the accuracy!) - How to treat your developers like adults If you are an engineering leader or founder looking to build a high-performing engineering team, this episode is for you! Listen out for:(03:06) Career Turning Points(07:10) The Meaning Behind Superstruct(07:44) The Superstruct Manifesto(09:30) "We Will Not Inflict Daily Standups on Our Devs"(16:05) Alternatives to Daily Standups(18:26) Status Report & Accountability(25:48) "We Will Not Recruit 10x Developers"(33:19) "We Will Not Test Devs with Computer Science Riddles"(38:04) Interview Best Practices(43:12) "We Will Not Let Devs Start without an Estimate"(51:11) Improving Our Estimates(53:55) Estimate vs Fixed Deadline(56:21) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom David Guttman's BioDavid Guttman is a developer and consultant obsessed with building repeatable systems for recruiting, onboarding, and managing remote software engineers. Over the course of his 20+ years in software development, David has led engineering teams to ship massive and innovative projects, including the content platform that powers Disney.com and StarWars.com (along with over 170 other sites, across dozens of languages and regions); video ad servers that handle over 10 billion requests per day; and an LMS that TIME magazine listed as one of the Best Inventions of the Year 2020. David is also a leader in the tech community. As the organizer of the monthly event series js.la, the host of the Junior to Senior podcast, and a champion in the Node.js mentorship initiative, he has helped thousands of developers level up. David is the author of two popular JavaScript books, has over 90 open-source packages on npm, and has given talks at tech events and conferences like JSConf and JSFest. Follow David:- LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/david-guttman - Website – david.app - Superstruct – https://superstruct.tech/ -
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Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:06:45 - ComiXology Top 10 0:16:57 - April Solicits 0:58:56 - Detective Comics #1093 (Tom Taylor and MIkel Janin) 1:19:52 - Superman #22 (#865 LGY) (Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora) 1:32:49 - Wonder Woman #17 (LGY #817) (Tom King and Daniel Sempere) 1:49:26 - Absolute Wonder Woman #4 (Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman) 2:00:29 - Justice League Unlimited #3 (Mark Waid and Dan Mora) 2:11:55 - Black Canary: Best of the Best #3 (Tom King and Ryan Sook) 2:21:10 - Metamorpho: The Element Man #2 (Al Ewing and Steve Lieber) 2:28:28 - PATREON Planetary #5 2:35:21 - Picks of the Week patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz
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This Podcast Is Episode 612, And It's About The Budget Blueprint: Project Cost Control For Contractors Did you know that 39% of projects fail due to budget issues? For small businesses and entrepreneurs, the stakes couldn't be higher. Managing a project budget is not just about numbers; it's about ensuring your business is profitable. By understanding the essential steps of project budgeting, you can turn potential pitfalls into opportunities for success. Whether launching a new service or expanding your services, mastering project budgeting is invaluable for achieving your construction business goals. Understanding Project Budgeting Project budgeting is a crucial component of successful project management. At its core, a project budget is the total estimated cost of all the tasks, activities, and materials associated with a project. It serves as a roadmap for project managers, offering a framework for allocating resources and tracking expenses throughout the project lifecycle. Budgeting is essential for several reasons. A well-prepared budget helps control costs, ensuring that project expenditures don't exceed available funds. It also improves resource allocation by identifying potential bottlenecks and enabling more informed decision-making. Additionally, effective budgeting aids in risk management by setting aside contingency funds to cover unforeseen expenses, thereby reducing the likelihood of project failure. Whether you're allocating funds for an internal project or you are working on a client project, here are the steps to create a basic project budget: Creating a project budget involves several critical steps. Understanding and following these can significantly boost your chances of project success. 1. Identify project scope The first step in budgeting is defining the project scope. This involves outlining the project's objectives, deliverables, and timeline. A clear scope helps you identify the necessary resources and costs associated with the project, ensuring that all essential components are included in the budget. Consider the tasks and activities required to achieve the project's goals. Determine the personnel, equipment, and materials needed to complete the project. Establishing a clear understanding of the project's scope lays the foundation for an accurate and comprehensive budget. 2. List all project costs Once you've defined the project scope, the next step is to list all project costs. These costs can be classified as direct or indirect. Direct costs include materials, person-hours, and equipment required to complete the project. Indirect costs, on the other hand, include overhead expenses such as rent, utilities, and administrative expenses. Be thorough in your cost estimation process. Use market prices, vendor quotes, and historical data from similar projects to ensure accuracy. It's better to overestimate expenses than be caught off guard by unexpected costs later. 3. Estimate costs Estimating project costs is a crucial aspect of budgeting. Several methods can be used to estimate costs, such as expert analysis, historical data, and three-point estimating. Expert analysis involves consulting with experienced professionals to obtain accurate cost estimates. Historical data analysis involves examining past projects to identify cost patterns and trends. Three-point estimating uses optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely cost scenarios to generate a more accurate estimate. Employing these estimation techniques can help you develop a realistic budget that accounts for potential uncertainties and variances in project costs. 4. Create a budget timeline A budget timeline allocates costs over the project's duration, ensuring a balanced cash flow. It helps identify when specific expenses are expected to occur, allowing for better financial planning and management. A well-structured budget timeline enables you to proactively address cash flow issues and allocate resources efficiently. It also clarifies how project costs will be distributed over time, reducing the risk of budget overruns. 5. Include contingency funds Contingency funds are essential for addressing unexpected expenses that may arise during the project. Setting aside a portion of the budget for contingencies provides a financial safety net that allows you to manage unforeseen challenges without derailing the project. Experts recommend allocating 10-20% of the project budget as contingency funds. This buffer helps cover unexpected costs while maintaining the project's financial integrity. Tools and techniques Several tools and techniques can simplify the budgeting process and improve project management efficiency. Budgeting software Budgeting software can streamline budgeting by automating calculations, tracking expenses, and generating reports. These tools offer cost estimation, budget tracking, and financial forecasting features, enabling project managers to make informed decisions. Popular budgeting software options include Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and targeted project management platforms. These tools provide flexibility and ease of use, making them suitable for businesses of all sizes. Templates and spreadsheets Templates and spreadsheets are practical tools for managing and tracking project costs. They provide a structured format for inputting expenses, ensuring all costs are accounted for. Templates can be tailored to suit specific project needs, while spreadsheets offer the flexibility to incorporate formulas and calculations. Using templates and spreadsheets simplifies the budget creation process, allowing project managers to monitor and control costs effectively. Common mistakes to avoid Avoiding common budgeting mistakes is crucial for maintaining the project's financial health. Here are some pitfalls to watch out for: 1. Underestimating costs Underestimating costs is a common mistake that can lead to budget overruns. To avoid this, ensure that all project components are thoroughly researched and accurately cost. Use historical data and expert analysis to refine cost estimates. 2. Ignoring contingency planning Contingency planning is essential for managing unexpected expenses. Failure to allocate contingency funds can result in financial strain and project delays. Set aside a portion of the budget for contingencies to mitigate risks and maintain project stability. 3. Lack of updates Regular budget updates and tracking are crucial for staying on course. Failing to monitor project expenses can lead to financial mismanagement and cost overruns. Implement a system for tracking expenses and updating the budget as needed. Summing up Effective project budgeting is essential to achieve project success. By understanding the fundamentals of budgeting and implementing best practices, you can allocate resources efficiently, manage risks, and ensure project profitability. Engaging a construction bookkeeper can be a game-changer for your project budgeting process. A bookkeeper specializes in managing financial records and can help you maintain accurate financial oversight throughout your project. Construction projects can involve various tax considerations, including sales tax on materials, employment taxes, and potential deductions. A bookkeeper can help you navigate these complexities, ensuring that your project complies with tax regulations and maximizes available deductions. Proper tax planning can ultimately impact your overall project budget and profitability. Talk to us for help with project budgeting – we're here to help. Let's enhance the financial health of your project and mitigate risks associated with budget overruns. 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Interview with Paul Barrett, CEO of Rome ResourcesOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/rome-resources-lsermr-42m-investment-accelerates-exploration-at-promising-drc-tin-projects-6463Recording date: 21st January 2025Rome Resources has announced promising results from its tin-copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the first two drill holes intersecting significant 30-40 meter wide zones of tin mineralization at the Mont Agoma prospect. The company is applying the geological model of the San Rafael tin mine, where mineralization typically transitions from copper-rich zones at shallow depths to tin-dominant mineralization at depth.CEO Paul Barrett highlighted the significance of these wide intercepts, noting that they are substantially larger than comparable operations. "These are relatively shallow holes, but the really interesting thing is that they're very wide tin intercepts. At this depth we're still in the tin-copper transition with quite a lot of zinc... The key focus obviously is the tin," Barrett stated.The company is currently operating three drilling rigs at Mont Agoma and is nearing completion of its drill program at the nearby Kalayi prospect. A maiden resource estimate is expected in Q1 or early Q2 2025. Barrett indicated that after completing the current phase of drilling, the company will still have substantial funds available for future exploration.Following a recent financing, Rome Resources is well-funded and has shifted its focus from seeking additional investment to pursuing strategic partnerships with larger companies. The company recently held discussions with potential investors in London and plans similar meetings in Cape Town next month, emphasizing its preference for partnership opportunities over further equity dilution.The tin market outlook remains favorable, with prices stabilizing around $30,000 per tonne. Barrett expressed optimism about the long-term fundamentals: "Longer term, the signals are still very, very good. Shareholders understand that. If we come into production, it's going to be longer term, that's positive."Tin's importance in the energy transition continues to grow, driven by its essential role in solar panels, batteries, and electronics. With limited new tin projects globally and production largely dependent on artisanal mining in countries like Indonesia and Myanmar, supply constraints could benefit companies bringing new production online.Rome Resources sees itself as potentially following in the footsteps of Alphamin, with its Mont Agoma and Kalayi prospects located near Alphamin's Mpama tin mine. The company's strategy focuses on expanding its resource base through deeper drilling while maintaining a strong financial position. With multiple catalysts expected in 2025, including resource estimates from both prospects, Rome Resources aims to establish itself as a significant player in the tin sector.View Rome Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/rome-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com
We're talking property taxes with Steve Brandt, who is running for reelection to the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation. We talk about what's behind this year's large property tax increase and how declining commercial property values are shifting the burden to residential taxpayers. Steve suggests a small income tax on the city's highest earners and a geographic expansion of the downtown entertainment tax can pick up some of that added burden. He's also been pushing a proposal to change the city charter to add a third directly elected member of the BET (John argues this is just an opportunity for random crackpots to crash local government). And we talk about Steve's failed attempt in his first term to move some city borrowing up by one year to take advantage of low interest rates before they got hiked. Also in this episode: Steve denies being a socialist or a member of the DSA. He says they never even asked him to join. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.live Support the show: https://patreon.com/wedgelive Wedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee
Lithium Americas published an updated mineral resource and reserve estimate for the Thacker Pass project in Nevada. Drill results to report from G2 Goldfields, Aya Gold & Silver, Dolly Varden Silver and Scottie Resources. Ridgeline Minerals adds a new project to its portfolio. Daniel Earle names President and CEO of Highlander Silver. This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by... Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU:TSX) is focused on developing its brownfield copper project on private land in Arizona. The Cactus Mine Project is located less than an hour's drive from the Phoenix International airport. Grid power and the Union Pacific Rail line situated at the base of the Cactus Project main road. With permitted water access, a streamlined permitting framework and infrastructure already in place, ASCU's Cactus Mine Project is a lower risk copper development project in the infrastructure-rich heartland of Arizona.For more information, please visit www.arizonasonoran.com. Vizsla Silver is focused on becoming one of the world's largest single-asset silver producers through the exploration and development of the 100% owned Panuco-Copala silver-gold district in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company consolidated this historic district in 2019 and has now completed over 325,000 meters of drilling. The company has the world's largest, undeveloped high-grade silver resource. Learn more at https://vizslasilvercorp.com/ Calibre Mining is a Canadian-listed, Americas focused, growing mid-tier gold producer with a strong pipeline of development and exploration opportunities across Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada, Nevada and Washington in the USA, and Nicaragua. With a strong balance sheet, a proven management team, strong operating cash flow, accretive development projects and district-scale exploration opportunities Calibre will unlock significant value. https://www.calibremining.com/
Mining Stock Daily discusses the latest updates and drill results from Scottie Resources with CEO Brad Rourke. The discussion covers an overview of the exploration strategy for 2024, recent drill results, exploration of new zones, and economic considerations for future studies. The conversation highlights the company's focus on resource estimation and the potential for significant discoveries in the coming months.
Mike Konnert, President and CEO of Vizsla Silver (TSX.V:VZLA - NYSE:VZLA) joins me to discuss the updated mineral resource estimate at the Panuco Project. Mike discusses the significant upgrade in measured and indicated (“M&I”) ounces—a pivotal step toward production, marking it as the fourth substantial resource update in four years. He elaborates on the improved grades and the continuity of veins, particularly the Copala vein, which is the high-grade and high-margin mining plan backbone. Mike also touches on other promising veins like La Luisa and outlines the Company's exploration strategies, including a 10,000 meter drilling campaign and possible new discoveries. In addition, updates on the ongoing test mining and bulk sample program are provided, emphasizing the approach to de-risking the project and preparing for a transition to production. We conclude with insights into Vizsla's strong financial position, with over $120 million Canadian and key catalysts for 2025 If you have any follow up questions for Mike please email me at Fleck@kereport.com. Click here to visit the Vizsla website to learn more about the Company.
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In this episode of the Million Dollar Landscaper Podcast, host Scott Molchan breaks down a step-by-step process for delivering professional landscaping estimates that help you stand out, win more jobs, and increase profits. Scott dives into the entire estimating process—from the moment you pull up to a customer's property to presenting a polished quote that builds trust and closes deals. Whether you're new to the estimating game or looking to tighten up your process, this episode is full of practical tips that'll set you apart from the “Chuck in a Truck” competitors. Scott shares how to: Make a killer first impression (because details like parking and appearance matter). Build trust through great communication and open-ended questions. Use checklists to avoid costly mistakes and ensure no detail is missed. Help customers visualize their project with simple, creative tools. Set clear expectations for your process, timeline, and pricing. Plus, Scott reveals one game-changing tip: delivering your estimates on the spot whenever possible to close the sale while the excitement is still high. This episode isn't just about getting the job done—it's about presenting your value, standing out as a professional, and creating a smooth, stress-free process for both you and your clients.
This week we're tackling a popular question from our community: How much time should you set aside for organizing? We get into the factors that influence time allocation and provides a framework to help you estimate how long organizing projects might take. Whether you're planning a quick refresh, rethinking functionality, or customizing a space to suit your specific needs, this episode will help you set realistic expectations and achieve your organizing goals with efficiency and ease.We are also sharing what's to come for our annual 21 Days of Holiday Organizing Prompts event starting November 18th and giving you a sneak peek at an exciting event happening in Spring 2025.Find all of the links mentioned in this episode at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/quicklinksIn this episode we talk about:The three categories of organizing projects: Simple, Functional, and Personalized tasks. Why budgeting time for organizing is crucial to avoid frustration and ensure success. Tips for adjusting your time estimates based on factors like weather, familiarity with the space, and energy levels. Mentioned in this Episode:21 Days of Holiday Organizing Prompts Event: Starting November 18th on Instagram with weekly recaps in the newsletter. 7 Steps to Organizing Almost Anything: A practical framework to tackle any organizing project. Contact Us for Questions: Submit your organizing questions via email at hello@theorganizedflamingo.com or through Instagram's Q&A box.------The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger! For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don't know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don't let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcastJoin our weekly email newsletter for all-things organizing & productivity delivered right to your inbox https://theorganizedflamingo.com/quicklinks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How do you know if you can afford a certain school? What will 4 years of undergrad actually cost you? Need advice on how the Net Price Calculator works? Is the Net Price Calculator and MyinTuition different than FAFSA? (Hint: yes it is!) Details are inside today's interview with College Admissions Counselor Mark Stucker! Check out part 1 of this interview about his formula for matching students to colleges in 5 key areas – academic match, social match, emotional match, career match, and financial match. Then in part 2, he dishes on 5 admission tips to make your college search, applications, and acceptances easier. He goes into even more detail on his own podcast Your College Bound Kid. Also, let me find some scholarships for you! Schedule a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me to discuss how I can find you between $10,000-30,000 in scholarship opportunities! Plan a time on my calendar here –> https://calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace Can't wait to dive in, LET'S GO!!!!! Mark's Podcast: Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews Net Price Calculator: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/get-started MyinTuition: https://myintuition.org/ Related Episodes: 322 - How to Reduce the Cost of Tuition for Your Daughter by 50% - 3 Steps to Get Started... 320 - How to Find Scholarships for Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, ADD, & Mental Health Conditions 282 - Find $10,000 in Scholarships in Under An Hour! Come join our Facebook Group for more discussions, advice, and memes ☺️ Christian College Girl Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace Email → info@moneyandmentalpeace.com **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!** Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it's so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don't apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money? Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free! Hey! I'm Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren't able to help me financially either!) During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn't find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn't know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS. But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God's direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side. ... and I'm here to walk you through this, too. If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you've ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace. Topics related to this episode: 529, 529 plan, section 529 plan, 529 account, 529 plan accounts, 529 calculator, 529 tax benefits, 529 college fund, 529 qualified expenses, parent plus loan, cosign student loans, parent plus loan interest rate, parent plus loan federal, parent plus loan payments, college fit, college match, your college bound kid, mark stucker, admissions, admissions office, college admissions, college ranking, admissions visitor center, admissions essay format, universities ranking global, admissions testing, admissions welcome center, college decisions, college decision, pay for college, send your kid to college, college admissions counselor, net price calculator, College Board net price calculator, myintuition, my intuition, net price calculator university of michigan
Join Lisa and Laura for the next Real Women, Real Stories interview. Today you are in for some serious FIRE. Our guest Sharon Sisbarro, a retired Marine and ACTS XXIX board member, has a unique and powerful way of looking at the spiritual battle. Her story of deep hurt, despair, and fighting her way out of the pit is an inspiration and witness to the power of God. We cannot wait to share her wisdom with you. There isn't a single soul who cannot benefit from the gold in this episode! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Exodus 14:14: The Lord will fight for you; you have only to keep still. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. 1 Timothy 6:12: Fight the good fight of the faith. Job 1:21: The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare not evil, to give you a hope and a future. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Use the journaling worksheet, Estimate of the Situation, in adoration or any place you can get quiet and wrestle with it. Join our Facebook group to share your thoughts and questions. Show mentions. Prepare your heart for Advent and Christmas with our beautiful digital download, House of Gold: A Walking with Purpose Advent Reflection. Daily throughout Advent and the Octave of Christmas, you'll meditate on a title of our Blessed Mother. You'll be drawn deeper into her beautiful and holy, yet profoundly simple, life through carefully selected Scripture, beautiful reflections , journal questions, and guided prayer. With your end-of-year donation to our apostolate, you'll receive this exclusive digital download as a thank you. Our presenting sponsor is CB Jewelry. Faith is beautiful—and it's your best accessory. If you are looking for stunning and stylish pieces that communicate your faith, look no further! CB Jewelry is known for its modern and beautiful pieces that are sure to start conversations wherever you go. Whether you're searching for a meaningful gift or a new way to express your faith, CB Jewelry has you covered. Use the code Hopefornow, (all one word at checkout) for free shipping and a portion of your purchase will go to Walking with Purpose. Offer ends November 30, 2024! Shop CB Jewelry today at cbjewelryfaith.com. Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today. We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.
Unlock the secrets of crafting the perfect estimate and transform your contracting business. Join us as we dissect the art of using pre-built templates and line items to create comprehensive and precise estimates for construction projects. We'll delve into the nuances of balancing efficiency with detail, ensuring that your estimates are not just another bid but a tailored representation that aligns with client needs and expectations. Discover how maintaining and updating templates with accurate pricing can protect you from unforeseen challenges while simultaneously educating your clients.Explore the finer points of pre-construction planning and the critical role clear communication plays in construction success. We guide you through setting realistic client expectations, navigating architectural drawings, and distinguishing between free and paid services. From the importance of tangible deliverables to the strategic creation of desk estimates, learn how to provide clarity and build trust with your clients before they commit financially. This episode emphasizes the importance of transparency and thorough research in establishing and managing client relationships effectively.Finally, we unravel the complexities of project management, from the sequencing of tasks to handling potential financing challenges with foresight. Learn how to leverage construction management software like ProStruct360 to keep your projects organized and streamlined. With a focus on proactive communication and clear documentation, we highlight the necessity of early discussions about payment terms to prevent misunderstandings and ensure a smooth progression from estimate to project completion. Embrace these insights to enhance your contracting process and foster stronger, lasting client relationships.Join us at our Annual Growth Retreat, held in Nashville, TN from January 13th to January 14th, 2025. Together, we'll peer into the future, envision where you want to take your business, and craft strategic goals for the upcoming 12 months. It's the ultimate opportunity to start the year off with a bang and set yourself up for successGo to https://prostruct360.com/annual-growth-retreat/ to sign up now or email us to learn more about scholarship opportunities.Have a question or an idea to improve the podcast? Email us at team@prostruct360.com or text us at +1 (678) 940-5747 Want to learn more about our software or coaching? Visit our website at ProStruct360.com
Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.Here's a summary of the latest developments affecting agriculture and commodities markets:
Fredonia Mining Inc. announces its maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at its wholly-owned El Dorado Monserrat Project, Santa Cruz province, Argentina. Awalé Resources Limited reported drill results from the final four holes from the Charger target at the Odienné gold-copper Project in the Ivory Coast. Canada Nickel announced that it intersected massive sulphide at Bannockburn, one of the Company's southern exploration properties in the Timmins Mining Camp.
Fredonia Mining Inc. announces its maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at its wholly-owned El Dorado Monserrat Project, Santa Cruz province, Argentina. Awalé Resources Limited reported drill results from the final four holes from the Charger target at the Odienné gold-copper Project in the Ivory Coast. Canada Nickel announced that it intersected massive sulphide at Bannockburn, one of the Company's southern exploration properties in the Timmins Mining Camp.
Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.0:00 Election Volatility?2:39 Lower Soybean Yield Estimate6:38 US Harvest Update9:22 Brazil Planting Update10:54 US Grain Shipments11:51 Flash SalesHere's the latest update on the agricultural market and economic dynamics!Dollar and Treasury Yield MovementsIncreased skepticism regarding a Trump victory has led to a weaker dollar and declining Treasury yields on Monday.The 10-year Treasury bond yield dropped by up to 12 basis points to 4.26%, while the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell by as much as 0.7%.Polling data indicating a lead for Kamala Harris over Trump in Iowa triggered these market moves. Investors had previously positioned themselves for a Trump victory, expecting his policies to boost economic growth and inflation.Corn and Soybean Crop Forecasts AdjustedStoneX has lowered its forecasts for U.S. corn and soybean crops:Corn yield is now estimated at 183.7 bushels per acre (bpa), down from 184 bpa, with total production estimated at 15.193 billion bushels.Soybean yield is projected at 52.6 bpa, down from 53.5 bpa, with total production at 4.539 billion bushels.Harvest ProgressBoth corn and soybean harvests are nearing completion and are running ahead of schedule:Corn: 91% harvested nationally through Sunday, compared to 81% the previous week and 75% on average. This is the fastest harvest since 2012.Soybeans: 94% harvested nationally, compared to 89% the prior week and 85% on average. This pace ties with 2022, marking the fastest since 2005.Winter Wheat ConditionsWinter wheat conditions are currently the second worst since 1986, with only 41% rated good to excellent. Despite low ratings, only 23% of the crop is rated poor to very poor. The crop was 87% planted through Sunday, with forecasted rainfall expected to improve conditions.Brazilian Soybean PlantingBrazilian farmers are making significant progress in soybean planting:As of last Thursday, 54% of the expected area has been planted, up from 36% the prior week. This pace is the second fastest on record for this time of year.Export ActivityUSDA reported strong soybean shipments last week:2.2mmt (79mil bushels) of soybeans were inspected for export, down 18% from the previous week but slightly above last year's levels.Corn shipments totaled 779,078mt (31mil bushels), down 7.3% week-over-week but up 36% from last year.Wheat shipments fell to 193,523mt (7mil bushels), a 34% decline from the previous week but up 69% year-on-year.Flash Sales ActivityUSDA reported three flash sales on Monday:150,000 metric tons (6mil bushels) of corn to Mexico for the 2024/2025 marketing year.120,000 metric tons (5mil bushels) of corn to unknown destinations for the 2024/2025 marketing year.132,000 metric tons (5mil bushels) of soybeans to unknown destinations for the 2024/2025 marketing year.