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PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss these topics:MAIN FREE PORTION TOPICSA pop quiz for Jason Powell: What was the main event the last time Raw was in Mexico City 15 years ago?Evaluating the magic of Roman Reigns vs. Penta and how of what worked can be a template for domestic shows and feuds and big match-ups?Some early NFL talk focused on that amazing Minnesota Vikings-Green Bay Packers gameA look at the rest of Raw including Chad Gable vs. Dragon LeeMailbag topics include Reigns-Penta, will Penta get a boost from Monday, moreWill Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley and how Dynamite six-man tag match should tell us a lot about Moxley's character going forwardNick Wayne vs. Chris Jericho previewLooking back at how AEW deftly handled the planned Rebel return on Dynamite with news of The Butcher's deathVIP EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOWThe state of TNA heading into Bound for Glory and whether TNA would be better off without names who reached their peaks years ago in other national companiesSome thoughts on Bill DundeeDoes Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee show that the IC Title could be build partially around face vs. face match-ups?Backlash against Pat McAfee's prominence on ESPN's NFL Monday Night Football coverageWhy has El Grande Americano worked out so well?Is there anything from AAA that the main brand WWE product could benefit from emulatingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

You've got a structure on paper. You have clean reporting lanes, ownership and a healthy span of care. But the boxes that make up each role are still empty. How do you determine who goes in which seat? How do you know if someone has the leadership capacity a role requires? What happens when a role grows past the person in it? What do you do when the honest answer is that someone isn't in the right seat anymore? In this episode, the conversation shifts from charts to people, as Sean and Jonathan talk about getting the right people in the right seats.  10 years of The Unstuck Church Podcast! Clear is kind Evaluating character, chemistry & competency    This Episode is Sponsored by Tyndale House:  If Jesus walked into your church right now, would people recognize him? We've created a personalized Savior who exists primarily to meet our needs, bless our lives, and guarantee our spots in heaven. But here's the problem. That Jesus would be unrecognizable. In the book The Missing Messiah, bestselling authors Kyle Idleman and Mark More will help your church rediscover the Jesus based on Scripture, not on culture. Plus, check out the six-session companion study guide with free access to streaming videos. Learn more at missingmessiah.com.   Join the Conversation on Social Media Follow us on X and on Instagram. Tag us at @theunstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch.

Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABEDon't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitabilityTransform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingProsShop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into a single, sleek digital platform.Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Cavan Robinson and Tony Mercury of Vehlo from STX 2026. Cavan and Tony explore the evolving trade show landscape, discussing how rising costs and market saturation have changed their approach to event participation. They also dive into the growing influence of AI in the industry, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges it brings to shop management and marketing.00:00 Evaluating trade show expenses10:25 Finding the right trade show staff14:31 Attending the Northeast Show and Milwaukee Event17:37 Improving event attendance strategies25:47 Issues with recurring trade shows30:12 Questioning Technical Training Value35:21 Lunch with Margaret discussing retirement38:42 Advice for growing your business46:56 AI's impact on SEO strategies53:41 Managing AI Data and Partnerships57:36 Using GuestX for call issues01:00:29 Catfish leads to divorce

In Australia, residential solar and storage can be installed for about $2 a watt. In the U.S., a comparable system can cost more than twice that.Why?Barry Cinnamon was curious enough to go to Australia and investigate. What he found challenges the simple explanation that America's solar price gap comes down to permitting, labor, and other “soft costs.”Australia offers a useful counterfactual: what can solar cost under a very different set of market and policy choices? And which of those choices would we actually want to make in America?In this Tactical Tuesday, Barry and Nico unpack the cost stack and the tradeoffs behind it, from tariffs and domestic manufacturing to financing, interconnection, incentives, and policy stability.Expect to learn:

Eric Lauterbach is the former CEO of Peet's Coffee. He joined Peet's in 2010 after cultivating his career in CPG marketing and sales at Procter & Gamble, Clorox, and a few startups along the way. Today, he serves on the board of MPM Products and Ace Hardware. Eric shares how his experiences have shaped his hiring and leadership philosophies, reflects on valuable lessons from the last 30 years, and considers what's on the horizon for emerging leaders. Highlights from our conversation include: - The formative experiences that set Eric up for a successful career in CPG (2:29) - Balancing urgency and patience (4:00) - Why CPG? (5:26) - Leading across startups, large CPG companies, and PE-backed brands (6:23) - Eric's approach to mistakes (8:14) - His talent philosophy (9:22) - Cultivating effective self-awareness, empathy, and judgment (12:35) - “The Big Eff Up” (16:17) - What Eric looks for in leaders beyond the resume (19:05) - Evaluating how someone will relate to the culture of an org (20:28) - How Eric instills a shared sense of purpose in teams (23:10) - Advice for emerging leaders (26:08)

Don’t get left behind in the AI revolution. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/ Check Out UPX: https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/ In this powerful episode, Vince Menzione sits down with Rebecca Jones of Bridge Partners and Mark Yaphe, Head of Consulting Partners for AWS, to uncover how AI is fundamentally rewiring the partner ecosystem. They explore the urgent shift from 90% stalled AI pilots to a new era of rapid execution, warning against the trap of “shiny object” syndrome. By unpacking the necessity of a “builder mindset” and a product-focused approach, this discussion reveals exactly what top-performing companies are doing to collapse six-month development cycles into four weeks and secure their place in the 2026 market landscape. Key Takeaways The transition from on-prem to cloud and marketplace is now entirely focused on AI transformation. Top companies approach AI with a product mindset rather than running scattershot pilots. Empowering frontline teams with a “builder mindset” can collapse solution cycles from six months to four weeks. Partners must avoid the $260 billion AI “FOMO” trap by specializing in specific industries and workflows rather than trying to do everything. Evaluating the “highest and best use” of AI models like Claude is essential for managing token economics and ROI. Thriving through AI disruption requires cultivating a strong growth mindset and prioritizing human connection and critical thinking. If you're ready to lead through change, elevate your business, and achieve extraordinary outcomes through the power of partnership—this is your community. At Ultimate Partner® we want leaders like you to join us in the Ultimate Partner Experience – where transformation begins. Key Tags AI transformation, AWS partner ecosystem, hyperscaler alignment, builder mindset, product mindset implementation, Bridge Partners insights, GenAI solution cycles, AI token economics, Claude model utilization, GSI strategy, 2026 ecosystem shift, AI ROI measurement, agentic tools, workflow specialization. Transcript Rebecca Jones and Mark Yaphe AUDIO EPISODE [00:00:00] Rebecca Jones: You can either, um, think about being disrupted or being a disruptor. [00:00:07] Vince Menzione: You can feel it happening. The ecosystem is shifting beneath us the way hyperscalers are partnering, how AI is remaking the channel. And what it means to win in 2026. [00:00:18] Vince Menzione: Welcome to the Ultimate Partner Podcast. I’m Vince Menzi, own your host. [00:00:23] Vince Menzione: And each week I sit down with leaders at the intersection of [00:00:26] Vince Menzione: technology, partnerships and outcomes, the voices shaping how ecosystems actually work. We talk about what’s real, what’s changing, and what it takes to lead in this era where the partner channel isn’t just part of the strategy. It is the strategy because being in the room changes everything. [00:00:45] Vince Menzione: Let’s start. We have another incredible session today, right? So I get to invite another friend of, of ultimate partner who’s been around for a while and, uh, it’s just absolutely amazing. Rebecca has been in the studio, she’s been at, how many of events have you been with? Fourth, fourth one, and I’m gonna have you introduce Mark as well. [00:01:10] Vince Menzione: So come on, on stage. Rebecca. Rebecca Jones to many of you know. [00:01:14] Rebecca Jones: Thank you, sir. [00:01:15] Vince Menzione: Good to see you. Good to see you. And Mark, great, great to have you. I want to have you, Richard, we’ll have you, Rebecca’s gonna introduce you and then we want you to introduce yourself as well, sir. [00:01:23] Rebecca Jones: Wonderful. Well, [00:01:24] Vince Menzione: and another AWS exec. [00:01:26] Vince Menzione: I love this. Like, I know. Yeah, we’re finishing out the day Strong. [00:01:28] Rebecca Jones: Well, Vince, I have to say, you’ve got me, um, the last time we got together, it was the last session before happy hour. So I guess we’re closing. [00:01:36] Vince Menzione: Well, you know, we’re gonna close us [00:01:38] Rebecca Jones: out [00:01:38] Vince Menzione: really nicely. Know we, yeah. We’re serving Bloody Mary’s, by the way, while you’re guys are up here. [00:01:42] Vince Menzione: No. Good. [00:01:42] Rebecca Jones: So, um, we’re so excited to have Mark. Thank you, mark, for joining us here. Um, head of consulting partners for AWS and, uh. We’re gonna close this down, aren’t we? I love [00:01:54] Vince Menzione: it. I love it. Yes. I’m looking forward to it. [00:01:56] Rebecca Jones: Okay. [00:01:56] Vince Menzione: So Mark’s well, welcome. Good to have you. [00:01:58] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. Do you wanna take a seat? [00:02:00] Vince Menzione: Uh, yeah, [00:02:00] Rebecca Jones: please do. [00:02:01] Rebecca Jones: All right. [00:02:01] Vince Menzione: Please do. I’m morphing the pillows up, by the way. [00:02:05] Rebecca Jones: Oh, are you [00:02:05] Vince Menzione: by the way, for those of who don’t know, these got shipped from my house because we got Oh, I was wondering. It’s hard to find, but yeah. Yeah, they’re, we take them from event to event. It’s so funny to have them. But I wanna, well, thank you for both being here. [00:02:17] Rebecca Jones: Yes. [00:02:18] Vince Menzione: I think it’d probably be helpful for those who don’t know, bridge Of course. Maybe just spend a moment because I know you well. [00:02:23] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:02:23] Vince Menzione: And we know the organization well, those of us. Those of us. [00:02:26] Rebecca Jones: But for me, uh, so let me talk to you a little bit about Bridge Partners and my role, um, the company has been around for almost two decades. [00:02:34] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. And so when you think about the transformation that’s happened within the tech industry. And our primary focus is the tech industry. Uh, and within that we focus on enterprise companies and we help them with product go to market and how they scale that through partners. Yeah. Uh, so that’s given us a really interesting and, uh, vantage point around the transformations from on-prem to cloud, cloud to marketplace and now marketplace and the transformation with ai. [00:03:04] Vince Menzione: I feel like you’re the McKenzie of the, of the partner business. Like I, [00:03:07] Rebecca Jones: I like that. [00:03:08] Vince Menzione: Can we get that? [00:03:09] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:03:10] Vince Menzione: I’ll, I’ll, I’ll sign an agreement with you, but I really do, I feel like as we work together, bridge was always like the organization we bring in to help us. Solve the big issues. Yeah. Like that I think about your organization. [00:03:20] Vince Menzione: Yeah. And Mark, talk to me about Global Consulting services. Sure. So is it all GSIs? Is it, [00:03:24] Mark Yaphe: uh, so I head up, uh, global Consulting Partner Marketing. Okay. So I focus really on, on two key categories for the, the more sig larger, uh, GSIs. Uh, I’ve got a team that actually partners very closely with them. Nice. [00:03:36] Mark Yaphe: That helps them develop the right strategies, go to market approaches, nice to unlock the opportunity. And then for the full consulting community, I look at those mechanisms. Go to market approach is leveraging marketplace to help our whole consulting community become successful with AWS. [00:03:51] Vince Menzione: And we’ve got GSIs in the room here, which is kind of cool actually. [00:03:53] Vince Menzione: Yeah. Um, where do we wanna start? Let’s, let’s, [00:03:57] Rebecca Jones: well, yeah, we’ve got a good list of questions to go through. How’s everybody feeling? We’re we’re good? We’re awake. One more session, everyone. Alright. Okay. [00:04:09] Vince Menzione: So Rebecca, uh, across the organizations you work with. What are you seeing from the highest ’cause? I, I say you’re like the McKinsey. [00:04:16] Vince Menzione: What are you seeing from the highest performing companies? Yeah, that they do differently. When it comes to turning your go-to market strategy into outcomes? [00:04:23] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. Um, I will say the most important thing that we’re seeing from companies is they’re asking different questions, fundamentally different questions when it comes to ai. [00:04:34] Rebecca Jones: Interesting. [00:04:34] Vince Menzione: What do you mean by that? [00:04:35] Rebecca Jones: Well, we, we talked a lot this morning about there’s never been higher access, and I’ll say general adoption for tools and technology. There was a great stat this morning. Uh, I think Jay shared that, uh, from MIT. [00:04:50] Vince Menzione: We keep looking there as if he’s still [00:04:51] Rebecca Jones: sitting there. [00:04:51] Rebecca Jones: Yeah, I’m looking. Where was Jay? He, he was all over the place. Um, there was a great stat from MIT that there was, you know, if you looked at last year, 90% of pilots. Were stuck and they weren’t going anywhere. And now that’s dropped down to 70%. So there’s movement and transformation. And so when I think about that, and when I go back to the types of questions leaders are asking, um, that are really moving ahead, they’re looking at operating systems differently and they’re looking at, um. [00:05:25] Rebecca Jones: They’re asking the questions on where should I apply AI within those work streams, um, and within those operating systems, and the way in which they’re approaching that is with a product mindset. So that is fundamentally different than just the scattershot of let’s just do pilots everywhere. [00:05:44] Vince Menzione: Yeah. You’ve talked about product, uh, mindset with me as well. [00:05:48] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:05:48] Vince Menzione: And I think we were gonna talk about builder mindset as well, mark, that that is a kind of a different point of view. When you think about moving from strategy to execution, how does that mindset show up inside teams and organizations? [00:06:00] Mark Yaphe: No, absolutely. Yeah. You know, the notion of the builder mindset is about, uh, taking the notion of innovation and pushing it out to the edge. [00:06:07] Mark Yaphe: Of the organization, um, the greatest ideas for innovation, the greatest things that will help you scale. They’re in the minds of your customers and the people that can best understand them and best address ’em. They’re your teams. Yeah. Your, your customer teams or your technical teams, but unlocking it. You, you want these teams to do more than just have the conversations and understand needs. [00:06:28] Mark Yaphe: You want them to be tooled and equipped to build. Yeah. So the ones that are right in front of the customers. In that moment of need where they say, I’ve got these offerings and these motions, and it gets me this far, but if I could only do a little bit more, I could delight them. I could really power this up. [00:06:45] Mark Yaphe: And so you wanna unlock that. You want to give them the tools to build, to build the POC to address specific, uh, options in the meeting. And then when they’re showing some success, show the rest of the organization how they can scale that. [00:06:58] Vince Menzione: How do you think about, because I think about big GSIs. Having huge organizations like Accenture has half a million people, and then you have customer teams that may not, are, may not be as fluent in the technology side of things. [00:07:13] Vince Menzione: Like how do you make sure that’s getting from the customer all the way to the right people in the organization and driving that loaded question. I know. [00:07:20] Mark Yaphe: No, I, I, um, you, you, you want to think about how that process works. Yeah. And there are parts of the organization. That define how do we get go to market offers in motions out to the field. [00:07:34] Mark Yaphe: Um, and they look at the whole thing and they say, well, how effective are we and how quickly can we cycle through? Yes. These activities. There’s one partner I worked with, um, they looked at this and they measure the cycle time. How long does it take me to get from pushing on an offer? Working with customers, getting feedback, and then creating new updates. [00:07:53] Mark Yaphe: A long, long time ago, like two years ago, this would take, it was a hundred [00:07:57] Vince Menzione: years ago in AI terms. [00:07:59] Mark Yaphe: Well, that’s basically it. This took about five to six months. They get about two revs a year. Now. They literally implemented a geni solution that number one uses geni to push it out to the teams, makes it bespoke on an engagement by engagement basis. [00:08:14] Mark Yaphe: It makes it relevant for their industries and their use cases. And that same tool is the feedback mechanism. So in real time it’s providing feedback. So they’ve collapsed six month cycle times to four weeks. And the punchline here is we talked about builder teams. The people that figured out they needed the solution, built the solution, and piloted the solutions were the builder teams. [00:08:36] Mark Yaphe: They were the people working with the customers. [00:08:38] Vince Menzione: I love it. Yeah, I love it. Anything to add to that? Rebecca, I know you work again, being the McKinsey of the, of the partner world. [00:08:46] Rebecca Jones: Well, I’ll, I [00:08:47] Mark Yaphe: It’s gonna stick, [00:08:47] Rebecca Jones: stick. It’s [00:08:48] Vince Menzione: gonna [00:08:49] Rebecca Jones: stick. You say it three times, that’s stick. No, I, you know, mark just hit on some really important things with the customer mind. [00:08:57] Rebecca Jones: You’re really looking at what outcomes are you trying to drive for those customers and that builder mindset, you, you’re going to hear a lot about that because companies need, as you transform, you really need to be thinking differently. And transformation takes quite a while. And while there is massive opportunity and you see the, the quickness you have to have that long-term vision and then be able to work backwards from that. [00:09:21] Rebecca Jones: And so I couldn’t agree more with the, the focus on customer outcomes. [00:09:26] Vince Menzione: So we’re in a very interesting, I’ll call it, almost a seminal point, although that’s overused in terms of where we are with AI today, right? I you mentioned like two years, feels like 10 years. Yeah. Ago, right? I mean, we’ve seen such transformation happening, but it also doesn’t feel like organizations are keeping, like, I, I feel like small SMBs actually are further ahead because they, they have to be agile, but the bigger organizations are still trying to figure some things out, right? [00:09:53] Vince Menzione: So. What needs to change around organizations, culture management processes? Like how do we bring, how do we bring everyone along on this journey? [00:10:04] Mark Yaphe: There’s a lot that needs to happen. Um, [00:10:07] Vince Menzione: yeah. [00:10:08] Mark Yaphe: One thing that struck, there’s a lot of things I, I wanted to anchor on. One that Yeah, please. It could be a relevant conversation. [00:10:13] Mark Yaphe: Both, um, as part of your, uh, partner organizations delivering outcomes to customers. And, um, it’s about focusing on the business outcomes. It can be very easy, uh, to talk about the technology and the services, but day to day, the sales organization is going into solve customer problems. They’re meeting line of business leaders in specific industries who have very specific business problems to tackle. [00:10:42] Mark Yaphe: And I think one thing that organizations can do is impress upon them that it’s critical to understand. What are the business problems that we solve for our customers that we’re serving? What are those use cases? What are the drivers for it? In the role that I’m doing in an organization, how does that move the needle? [00:10:58] Guest: Yeah. [00:10:58] Mark Yaphe: For the business outcomes, it’s, it’s not dissimilar to other things, and perhaps it’s a little bit of a pivot, but always thinking about business outcomes, I think is, um, a little bit of a change that needs to be instilled within [00:11:10] Vince Menzione: what, what are the best doing better, and where are you seeing the gaps? [00:11:16] Mark Yaphe: Couple of areas, uh, one area, um, nobody knows everything. Yeah. Nobody’s got all the knowledge. [00:11:23] Vince Menzione: Right. [00:11:23] Mark Yaphe: And so rely on your ecosystem of partners and stakeholders. Yeah. Recognize you’ll only have so much information, um, and reach out, whether it’s to your technology partners, your business partners, your hyperscalers AWS to find out what am I missing. [00:11:38] Guest: Yeah. [00:11:38] Mark Yaphe: Um, again, many years, you know, a hundred years ago, two years, two years ago, um. We’d have these conversations about, well, what use cases are you seeing and what business problems are you solving? But, but those would be in scheduled meetings quarterly. Now there are agenda items on weekly standards. [00:11:55] Mark Yaphe: They’re happening every single week. What are you seeing? What are you seeing? And further, I’ve seen some gen AI and agent solutions that actually automate how that information flows to, to make it, to accelerate. [00:12:06] Vince Menzione: Yeah, it’s, it’s absolutely amazing. Yeah. Anything on, I mean, certainly you’ve got a perspective ’cause you’re working with these organizations. [00:12:13] Rebecca Jones: I have a couple thoughts on this specifically for the partner organizations and the partner companies here. I can understand there’s a lot of, you know, we looked at a stat earlier about the AI partner opportunity and it was. $260 billion somewhere in that bracket. And that can create maybe some fomo, you know, maybe, uh, let’s go after everything in this area. [00:12:37] Rebecca Jones: Yes. And not pick and choose [00:12:39] Mark Yaphe: a [00:12:39] Rebecca Jones: shiny object. Shiny object and not prioritize. And it’s actually the opposite. It’s really understanding where your strengths are in the market. Um, who’s in your partner ecosystem? What are you bringing to market? Are you, uh, a tech company that are looking to break? Bridge and bring out services or your services company, and now that can build product. [00:13:01] Rebecca Jones: But really understanding your opportunity. What industry do you play, what specialization do you have? And go really deep and then know how to augment your partners and the ecosystem around you to make you stronger and better for the customer. So with that market opportunity, which is. Tremendous, how do you focus and prioritize? [00:13:21] Rebecca Jones: And that’s where I have observed partners. Oh, I’m a little bit here, a little bit there, a little bit here. And, and, uh, I would be curious, I mean, that’s probably pretty hard for you if a partner shows up and they’re a little bit of everything. [00:13:34] Mark Yaphe: Well, I, I resonated with a point that you made before. Yeah. I, I’ve spent, um, half my time at AWS on the consulting side working with enterprise customers, the us half the partners. [00:13:43] Mark Yaphe: It’s critical that partners understand what’s unique about them. [00:13:45] Exactly. [00:13:46] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:13:47] Mark Yaphe: You it. I mean, everybody here, they’re looking at cloud migrations and modernizations and agentic, but that’s kind of part of the noise. You’ve gotta know what uniquely you do in an organization to deliver value. Are you developing supply chain for transportation companies or drug acceleration pipelines for. [00:14:06] Mark Yaphe: Pharmaceuticals. Yeah. Starting with that anchoring on your differences, I think is, is really important. [00:14:11] Vince Menzione: When I first started in the partner world, that was one of the biggest challenges and dilemmas, and I’m sure you still see it today, where I do all things. You know the partner that does the big SI that does everything, they have all the certifications. [00:14:24] Vince Menzione: I have 10,000 people trained on every technology certification, right. And then like, well what do you do? Like, and they can’t clarify. Right. Have that conversation. [00:14:33] Mark Yaphe: And then how do people, customers, [00:14:35] Vince Menzione: yeah. [00:14:35] Mark Yaphe: Or sales organizations choose you and why. [00:14:38] Vince Menzione: Yes, exactly. Exactly. So how do you get them to show up in that way? [00:14:43] Vince Menzione: Like especially if they’re like, how do you coach them through that? ’cause it feels like it’s still exists, right? This like mentality or this mindset. I can do all things, especially with the shiny objects that we’re facing today. [00:14:55] Rebecca Jones: Mm-hmm. [00:14:55] Vince Menzione: And I feel like we’re almost, I, I almost feel like we’re at a point right now where we were getting clearer and we’ve had so many shiny objects, even just in the last few months. [00:15:03] Vince Menzione: Like you were talking about how like months feels like ears, uh, you know, I’ll, I’ll use the Claude example here. Yeah. ’cause we, a lot of us pivoted and shifted and like, what do I do now as a partner in the room? Again, I think you, you mentioned the solving for business outcomes for client outcomes as opposed to chasing the next shiny object. [00:15:24] Vince Menzione: Like how do you get, how do you coach them on that? [00:15:27] Mark Yaphe: It’s always on the agenda. It’s, it’s day one conversations. Yeah. Who are you? What’s unique about you? How do you deliver value? Which customers do you focus on and with? Which use cases, and if it is a jack of all trades. Then my team, my and my team will help ’em. [00:15:42] Mark Yaphe: We know that down to specific areas of focus. [00:15:44] Vince Menzione: Yeah. So how do partners need to evolve their capabilities? Like how do they, I mean, how do they actually hone in on this? Like, you know, okay, I can state one thing, but how do I hone in on my capabilities, offerings and teams to stay relevant during this time? [00:15:59] Mark Yaphe: Um, what I’m coaching them on right now? Yeah. That’s what I is, uh, use the technology internally. The agentic tools and the gen AI tools are. I’ve been at this for a while, and the tools that exist right now dramatically expand your capability and capacity. So the thing I coach ’em is embed them in your organization. [00:16:18] Mark Yaphe: Yeah. Mm-hmm. Tackle those key things organizationally. You need to change and leverage these tools to help you accelerate. [00:16:23] Vince Menzione: And they’ll help you solve, they’ll help you solve for absolutely any of them. Right. It’s like, it’s like hiring a consulting organization to come in and solve for that. [00:16:29] Mark Yaphe: Yeah. [00:16:29] Vince Menzione: Yeah. How are you thinking through this? [00:16:31] Rebecca Jones: Well, uh, there’s a couple things I’m thinking about. Um, if you start to. I’ll stay with the customer for just a minute because you’re talking about Claude and just the dramatic improvement. [00:16:45] Guest: Yeah, [00:16:46] Rebecca Jones: that’s there. Just with Claude, uh, we start to think about highest and best use of the model because, uh, we had another talk earlier about the economic conditions and the. [00:16:58] Rebecca Jones: And so now we’re asking partners like, right, [00:17:01] Vince Menzione: the tokens. [00:17:01] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. Yep. How do you specialize and be focused by industry, by workflow, by use cases, you’re gonna start to look at what is the ROI of that investment? Is this a good enough? Look at the models, look at how you’re using that, and you’re having a token conversation because the economics might not be there. [00:17:21] Rebecca Jones: And so as you’re a business and a customer looking to transform their organization. They’re going to look across the business and figure out what are the highest and best use cases that should get that focus. And as a partner, if you wanna be in that conversation and really helping that company or that. [00:17:40] Rebecca Jones: Customer transform from where they are. It’s not only industry specialization, but it’s functional and workflow and really helping them understand what they should be using in that particular use case. So specialization is king or queen and that, um, scenario, and that’s where, you know, you ask partners today to specialize because there’s a whole economic conversation coming behind that, around how do you think about the models as that new one shows up? [00:18:09] Vince Menzione: Let’s shift from the technical side to the human side. [00:18:12] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:18:13] Vince Menzione: Super important, right? I mean, we were having this conversation internally, like everybody’s saying, you know, jobs are going away, jobs are going away. I think I, I believe more jobs are gonna happen, but we’ve gotta get humans aligned properly to what their new roles will be. [00:18:29] Vince Menzione: Comments on this one? [00:18:31] Mark Yaphe: I think this is like a classic organizational transformation Yeah. Question. Mm-hmm. Where the 70, 80% of the problems are people process change. Um, I, I think there are these three areas that organizations need to focus on, and I’m gonna sound a little bit repetitive, but one, it’s okay. [00:18:46] Mark Yaphe: It’s, uh, the role of the team members have gotta be focused on outcomes, especially when things are moving quickly and there’s ambiguity. The one way that you can anchor on moving in the right direction is how do I let my customer, so one is outcomes. The second one is the builder mindset. Move from, I’m presenting, I’m hearing, but I’m gonna build things. [00:19:05] Vince Menzione: Yeah. [00:19:05] Mark Yaphe: And the last one is, uh, inspiring your team, making them competent and confident to navigate ambiguity because that is the premise upon which everybody’s operating. So those three, [00:19:17] Vince Menzione: Rebecca, what capabilities. Would be embodied in, in that organization that Mark describes. [00:19:23] Rebecca Jones: Yeah, I think that the growth mindset, you know, if you can package that around, you can either, um, think about being disrupted or being a disruptor. [00:19:34] Rebecca Jones: And if you have a growth mindset around the opportunity that’s ahead, it’s a whole different perspective of the challenges before you. I love that. And so when I think about what. Capabilities. You know, it’s the critical thinking and the judgment, human connection. We’re all here for a reason. Yes. Right? [00:19:50] Rebecca Jones: Yes, yes. And so as a leader, um, really helping set that tone and letting them see the art of the possible, um, around that vision. But it’s really, if I boiled it down to one thing, it’s having a growth mindset to the opportunity ahead. [00:20:05] Vince Menzione: Well, I wanna open it up. We have about five minutes left. Yeah. And this has been so insightful, but I. [00:20:11] Vince Menzione: I mean, I feel the energy. There’s gotta be some questions out here too. ’cause this, we have two incredible experts up here talking. I mean, and this is such an impactful conversation today. So John’s got a mic and uh, I think we’ve got some questions coming. [00:20:32] Vince Menzione: Yeah, [00:20:33] Rebecca Jones: this’s [00:20:33] Vince Menzione: a long way [00:20:33] Rebecca Jones: around. [00:20:34] Vince Menzione: Took a [00:20:34] Guest: thanks, long David Younger with. Thank you. That was great, great discussion. So, uh, you, you brought up a key statistic, uh, which is the MIT data and around the, the 90, I think it was 95%. Of, uh, businesses, uh, are not in production. And, and actually they, they went further to say that 95% of businesses. [00:20:56] Guest: Uh, we’re achieving zero ROI. And, and that was about a year ago, right? And now, and now you said the number, I think the number was quoted earlier today too, is, is shifting to about 70% of those, uh, projects in production. I’m curious to, to know as you, and I think you nailed it too, when you talk about product, right, have a product mindset or business mindset, right? [00:21:16] Guest: Not just how can I save money, but how can I actually generate revenue, whether it’s saving money or generating revenue. Where would you say. Uh, what, what percentage of companies you talk to are actually achieving real ROI would you say? [00:21:31] Rebecca Jones: Yeah, that’s a, that’s a great question. Really. Great. So I’ll go back and explain a little bit more about what I mean by product mindset. [00:21:39] Rebecca Jones: So a lot of companies did get stuck or there were just, uh, a. Large amount of pilots happening in the organization. And that’s not a bad thing. ’cause you think about, that’s a builder mindset, go and test and trial. But when you’re starting to look at true business transformation, you really need to think about where that, um, high value use case is. [00:22:00] Rebecca Jones: So a. The product mindset I’m talking about is taking a long-term view of the outcomes you’re trying to achieve and how are you going to measure those? And then look at that workflow, that function, and if you’re an expert in that function, whether that be a sales process or a marketing process, you know what KPIs your business is trying to drive today, and you start to unpack that. [00:22:24] Rebecca Jones: And so we’ve seen and what. Um, the most, uh, accelerated motion is knowing the KPIs and the measures you’re trying to achieve and then working towards that. And from there you can build, right? And you start to think and you have an ecosystem approach to that workflow or work stream. So we have seen, um, everybody wants cost on the system. [00:22:46] Rebecca Jones: Um, we have seen dramatic cost reduction in areas we’ve seen, you know. Two to three times, um, faster time to market. Um, there’s multiple things that we’ve seen as, uh, leaders really start to unpack that, understand what they’re trying to accomplish in the business, and I’m happy to go into greater detail. [00:23:06] Rebecca Jones: I know we have just a couple minutes left, but that’s just the product mindset up. How do you get started and how do you look at that long-term opportunity? [00:23:15] Vince Menzione: Really great answer. Mark, do you wanna add that? [00:23:17] Mark Yaphe: I think if you look at all use cases. Maybe 30% perform. But if you look at this across enterprise, I think each enterprise is finding very specific use cases where they’re driving ROI and and um, and so I think it’s about picking your spots, knowing who you are, identifying the top priority ones, not worrying about the broad enterprise transformation. [00:23:38] Mark Yaphe: Find those areas where you can drive value a little bit. Yeah, [00:23:41] Vince Menzione: that’s great that that’s almost a mic drop moment in my opinion. Yeah. That’s really great. Any other questions? I we’re holding every, oh, we got one in the back. I was gonna say I’m holding people up from happy hour. Yeah, [00:23:53] Rebecca Jones: just, we’ll just bring the cocktails in here [00:23:56] Vince Menzione: pretty soon. [00:23:57] Guest: Uh, Jeremy with Integral, um, um, a money question, something comparable. Uh, activator portfolio, the programs for founder firms that are trying to really get off the ground with new ideas. And there’s some comparable programs, I think with different providers. How much of that is a strategy, and I don’t wanna put you on the spot if activating portfolio aren’t the things you’re covering, but, but that money investment for startups that are trying to grow and really focus on AWS uh, the thousand dollars is the founder version that gets us in and then a hundred thousand dollars. [00:24:26] Guest: It’s a bit difficult to get into. And then there’s bigger ones after that if we attend the schools and all these things. But I’m thinking about as we all are trying to grow and really focus in AWS, which a lot of folks really wanna do with Bedrock and all the things that are kind of cool going on, it’s just. [00:24:40] Guest: Great AI focused conversation, but how is that playing into attracting more of the MSPs that are, that are trying to grow and more of the startups to really funding this idea of, of startup mentality. Hopefully that’s not too off topic, but your, your fair game [00:24:57] Mark Yaphe: was, was the question, how does funding. [00:25:01] Mark Yaphe: Attract startups in specific categories, process. [00:25:04] Guest: I think it’s, it’s about if there’s, uh, the other hyperscalers also have programs comparable. So Microsoft’s program is, uh, 150 grand to to, to build out the founder kind of, and it’s fairly easy to get into. Aw. WS is a bit harder to get into, but is that going to change as far as using that as a, as a key strategy for incubating more and more ideas to accelerate the velocity of everything you guys were talking about? [00:25:25] Mark Yaphe: I’m really not the right person. Definitely outta my wheelhouse on that. No problem. [00:25:31] Guest: Yeah. [00:25:37] Vince Menzione: And we’re about seven seconds away from uh, happy hour. [00:25:41] Rebecca Jones: I know, [00:25:41] Vince Menzione: I know. This was fantastic. I know. It was so great. [00:25:44] Rebecca Jones: Yes. [00:25:45] Vince Menzione: And I think the McKenzie thing is gonna stick. I think it is, it is. [00:25:48] Rebecca Jones: Now, mark, I’m gonna make [00:25:49] Vince Menzione: sure it does. And Mark, it was great to have you up on stage with us today. So, so great to have AWS supporting us and sponsoring the event with us and, uh, and having just this broad audience of people just so interested in. [00:26:02] Vince Menzione: Being in the room and and learning from each of you. So thank you so much today. Thank you. Appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you. [00:26:09] Mark Yaphe: Thanks for listening to The Ultimate Partner [00:26:11] Vince Menzione: Podcast. If today’s conversation resonated, share it with a partner leader in your network. Subscribe where you listen, and head over to the ultimate partner.com. [00:26:22] Vince Menzione: For show notes related content and the resources for this episode. And if you haven’t already, now’s the time to register for the Ultimate Partner Live Event in Reston, Virginia, October 26th through October 28th. Until next time, keep showing up in the rooms that matter because being in the room changes everything.

Winter gives poultry keepers something we rarely have during the busy season: an opportunity to slow down, look back, and decide what genuinely needs improvement.A winter flock reset does not mean changing everything. It means identifying the routines, systems, and decisions that made poultry keeping harder than necessary—and correcting them before another breeding or hatching season begins.In this episode, Rip Stalvey, Jeff Mattocks, Carey Blackmon, and Sue Dobson discuss how to evaluate the past year honestly. They examine breeding results, recordkeeping, housing, ventilation, watering systems, mud and litter problems, nutrition, body condition, winter enrichment, and preparations for the next breeding season.You'll also hear why changing several things at once makes it nearly impossible to determine what worked, how your birds' behavior can reveal whether a change is helping, and why some successful parts of your system should be left alone.The goal is not a complete overhaul. It is a more manageable flock, stronger birds, better breeding decisions, and fewer avoidable problems next year.If you enjoy thoughtful, experience-based poultry information like this, that's what this channel is all about.#PoultryKeepers360 #WinterChickenCare #FlockManagementTIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS00:00 Using winter as a practical reset 01:24 Evaluating the past year's results 04:06 Learning from experienced poultry keepers 13:38 Records, observations, and breeding plans 17:40 Housing and ventilation 22:30 Water, mud, litter, and manure 27:56 A word from Fertrell 30:11 Winter watering systems and frostbite 33:24 Viewer questions about garlic and flock health 37:23 What body condition reveals about feeding 40:09 Feed quality, supplements, and behavior 47:12 How much feed do chickens need? 51:22 Preventing winter boredom and aggression 56:35 Selecting and pairing breeding birds 59:39 Winter jobs that prepare for breeding season 1:02:50 Is the system failing—or the follow-through? 1:03:51 Keep what works and measure the results 1:05:44 Change one thing at a time 1:07:52 Breeding goals and difficult selection decisions 1:09:24 Closing thoughtsListen to the Audio Edition here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRODbVf9y3gWatch the Video Edition here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGfX27f-7_IJoin our Facebook Groups:Poultry Keepers 360 - -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973

Welcome to the latest episode (September 2026) of DOC Updates, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease. This month on DOC Updates: Diaz KM, Murdock ME, Serafini MA, et al. Evaluating movement breaks as a public health strategy to mitigate the harms of prolonged sitting: a large-scale pragmatic intervention. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2026;60:1208-1217. Chorniy, et al. Progression to Diabetes by Adults With Prediabetes Who Use the National Diabetes Prevention Program: A Natural Experiment. Diabetes Care 20 August 2026; 49 (9): 1576–1584. doi.org/10.2337/dc25-2485 Harnois-Leblanc, et al. Genetic Determinants of Macronutrient Intake Are Associated With Specific Food Intake in Youth: A Cohort Study Across Childhood and Adolescence. Diabetes Care 20 August 2026; 49 (9): 1645–1653. doi.org/10.2337/dc25-2975 Guan, et al. Sarcopenic Obesity and Risk of Incident Type 2 Diabetes: A Prospective Cohort Study and Landmark Analysis From the UK Biobank. Diabetes Care 20 August 2026; 49 (9): 1663–1668. doi.org/10.2337/dc26-0797 Guo, et al. Life Course Cumulative BMI Burden From Childhood to Adulthood and Risk of Metabolic Multimorbidity: A 36-Year Prospective Cohort Study. Diabetes Care 20 August 2026; 49 (9): 1567–1575. doi.org/10.2337/dc25-2889 Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health John J. Russell, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Chair-Department of Family Medicine, Abington Jefferson Health DOC Updates is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association's three science and medical journals—Diabetes, Diabetes Care, and Diabetes, Obesity, and CardioMetabolic CARE. Intended for practicing physicians and health care professionals, DOC Updates discusses how the latest research is relevant in clinical practice. For information about the American Diabetes Association's scholarly journals, visit diabetesjournals.org. For more about this podcast, click here.

Blaine Bishop and Zach Lyons break down a deflating season-opening performance for the Tennessee Titans. The guys dive deep into the trenches to grade the offensive line’s pass protection, look at Cam Ward’s decision-making in the pocket, and address the lack of push up front defensively against the run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, David dives into insights he gained from his interview with Jason Farley. He explores the assessments Mr. Farley made regarding the current Christian mindset in sphere of political and legal advocacy. Most importantly, David offers an idea for expanding the Christian political imagination beyond doing business-as-usual better than the other side.

Today David dives into insights he gained from his interview with Jason Farley. He applies the assessments Farley made of today's Christian mind to the sphere of political and legal advocacy. Most importantly, David offers a way forward for expanding the Christian political imagination beyond just doing business-as-usual better than the other side.Support the show: https://www.factennessee.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mohnish Pabrai's Session with Copenhagen Business School Investment Club on August 25, 2026. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:01:43) - Checklist for an aspiring fund manager (00:03:00) - Evaluating the company's management team (00:03:56) - Micron; Oligopolistic market situations; Coke & Pepsi (00:08:31) - The 1973-74 Nifty-Fifty crash; Walmart & The Walton Family (00:13:57) - Investing in Turkey; Reysas (00:24:33) - Kaspi (00:29:00) - Portfolio concentration; The Walton Family & Bentonville, Arkansas (00:32:59) - Constellation Software Services (00:34:12) - Reysas Logistics & Reysas REIT (00:39:15) - Do your own analysis; Jeff Bezos and Amazon (00:43:45) - Learning from Charlie Munger The contents of this website are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be, financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser. Views expressed on Chai with Pabrai are exclusively those of Mohnish Pabrai and not of any affiliated firm or organization.

When you work for yourself, converting sales consultations into closed business is the most direct path to making money. You don't need a ton of leads, world class branding, a perfect elevator pitch, or a large following. You need a handful of high quality conversations and the ability to turn them into a "yes."But you'll only get good at conversion if you know how to evaluate your consultations. Most of us don't spend enough time on this, because whether someone buys can feel completely out of our control. You can't force anyone to buy (and you shouldn't try). What you can do is look closely at what you said, what you didn't say, and how your own actions shaped the decision the client made.In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how to evaluate your sales consultations so you can tell what's working, what isn't, and why. You'll learn why blaming the market or writing someone off as "not the right buyer" keeps you stuck, how honest evaluation puts you in full control of your results, and what to change next time so you hear "yes" more often.Get this right and you become the most valuable consultant or coach in the room, the one clients refer often and keep coming back to for years.____Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Things don't always work out the way we expect. And in fact, many of AFIRE's institutional investors mark their resilience as leaders in terms of how many downturns they've weathered. So how do the best leaders, and the best organizations, manage failure? What systems do they have in place to analyze mistakes and improve in the future? Donald Sheets, lecturer in real estate at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, studies failure as an academic discipline. In this conversation with AFIRE CEO and podcast host Gunnar Branson, Sheets describes what separates successful, resilient investment funds, and how they deal with failure, from those who keep making the same mistakes over time. Note: This podcast is being published in conjunction with Donald Sheets' essay on failure in AFIRE's latest Summit Journal, which will be distributed at our Annual Member Meeting on Sept. 15-17, 2026, in New York City. LINKS Donald Sheets writes about organizational judgment in the latest Summit Journal: https://www.afire.org/summit/nextdecision/ He's also speaking on distressed investing, capital markets and leadership at the upcoming Annual Member Meeting in New York City on Sept. 15-17, 2026. Register for the AMM: https://www.afire.org/events/amm2026/ Check out the agenda for the AFIRE Annual Member Meeting here: https://www.afire.org/events/amm2026/#agenda Learn more about Donald Sheets here: https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/person/donald-sheets/ Donald Sheets is on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-d-sheets-b4ab62343/ KEY MOMENTS 00:00 Predicting the future 01:44 Introducing Donald Sheets 02:53 Industry silver linings 05:51 Defining failure neutrality 09:34 The medical precedent 10:38 The aviation example 12:08 Retrospective business analysis 13:51 Reframing for success 13:42 Analytical evaluation tools 14:12 The garbage analogy 16:48 Evaluating radical success 15:07 Managing analytical bias 24:23 Incremental organizational steps 31:13 Secondary vs primary 32:29 Deepening sensitivity analysis

In this episode of The Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson sits down with Martin Wild of PrimePulse Capital - a $1B+ entrepreneur-backed family office - for a rare inside look at exactly what it takes for a capital raiser to get a $10M to $50M check from a billion-dollar family office. Martin shares the real evaluation criteria behind their investment decisions, what immediately disqualifies a capital raiser before a second conversation, and the 7 strategies driving their best investments in profitable companies between $10M and $150M in revenue. Topics covered: - What a $1B+ family office actually looks for before committing capital - The criteria behind $10M to $50M investment decisions - What immediately disqualifies a capital raiser at this level - 7 strategies behind successful entrepreneurial capital deployment - Evaluating founders vs. operators in investment decisions - How to position a company correctly for a family office check - Building credibility with entrepreneur-backed family offices The Capital Raiser Show brings together family offices, billionaires, and elite capital allocators to discuss capital raising, investing, and strategic growth. Subscribe for more interviews with top investors, founders, and family offices.

Rick Scot, Global CIO and CISO at Elevate Textiles, joins Jim and Jeff to talk about how he went from leading a data team to holding both the CIO and CISO seats at a global manufacturing company. Rick shares the moment that pulled him into security, how his tight-knit Charlotte cyber community shapes his thinking, and how he balances speed and control when the two roles pull in different directions. The conversation moves into identity for the age of AI agents: whether an agent is a human or non-human identity (Rick argues it's neither), who should own accountability when something goes wrong, and how session termination has to extend beyond turning off an account. Rick also digs into shadow AI, the real cost of tokens versus flat-rate licenses, and how he evaluates new identity technology against his organization's size and risk appetite. The episode closes with what excites and concerns him most about AI over the next three to five years, his advice for identity practitioners, and a lighter look at hobbies people wouldn't expect.Connect with Rick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickscot/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com00:00 - Intro and community shoutouts07:06 - Introducing Rick Scot, Global CIO and CISO at Elevate Textiles07:46 - How Rick got into cybersecurity09:22 - Charlotte's tight-knit cyber community11:18 - The moment that made security the focus13:06 - Balancing the CIO and CISO roles16:17 - What "Identity at the Center" means to Rick19:26 - Where to start when building an IAM program23:29 - Balancing risk and innovation with AI27:46 - Who should own accountability for an AI agent29:38 - A hierarchy for agent identities33:31 - Terminating access and sessions, not just accounts36:25 - Dealing with shadow AI41:37 - Standing up a governance process for new AI projects43:19 - Evaluating new identity technology and token costs48:51 - Training and governance around AI usage52:22 - Established vendors versus disruptive startups56:56 - Looking three to five years ahead1:00:20 - Advice for identity practitioners1:01:41 - Lightning round: hobbies and surprises1:08:40 - Closing and where to find RickIDAC, Identity at the Center, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald, Rick Scot, Elevate Textiles, CIO, CISO, identity and access management, IAM program, identity governance, AI agents, non-human identity, agentic identity, shadow AI, session management, offboarding, token costs, Charlotte cybersecurity community, identity leadership

**If you're thinking about buying a pharmacy in 2026… this video could save you a LOT of money, stress, and regret. Here's everything you need to consider before buying an existing pharmacy, whether it's your first location or you're growing your portfolio. I share why buying an existing pharmacy can be easier than starting from scratch (though both have their challenges), and the three key factors I always evaluate. I also talk about how I approach new employees when taking over a pharmacy, why slashing staff is never the answer, and how strong purchasing contracts can immediately improve your margins by 4–5%. If you're thinking about buying a pharmacy, this video will help you go in ready.**   **Show Notes:** 1. **Introduction** [0:00] 2. ** Buying an Existing Pharmacy or Starting a Pharamcy** [0:10] 3. **Evaluating the Value of a Pharmacy** [1:35] 4. **Pharmacy Fixed Operational Costs and Rent ** [2:52] 5. **Pharmacy Employee Evaluation and Integration** [4:29] 6. **Developing a Plan for Pharmacy Improvement ** [5:51] 7. ** The Importance of a Comprehensive Plan ** [8:15] 8. **Final Thoughts and Encouragement** [9:25]   ----- #### **Becoming a Badass Pharmacy Owner Podcast is a Proud to be a part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network**

Nick and Andrew are back to break down the Bills 53-man roster that was finalized and what surprised them. Evaluating the practice squad players and the mix of veteran/young talent that could help the Bills throughout the season. Both guys give their thoughts on the team overall and vibes as they head into Houston next week. Finally, a game-by-game record prediction for the season. Plus, one offensive and defensive player, Nick and Andrew think can make or break the Bills season. Thank you for listening!

This Week's Show | Measuring Up: Evaluating the 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens' RosterSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ A member of the Canadiens coaching staff is moving into a development role.⦁ There's a Montreal rookie on the top-10 ranking of Calder Trophy candidates.⦁ Watching Habs games this season just became much clearer.Segment 2 | Where Do Montreal Canadiens' Players Rank Among the NHL's Best? The Montreal Canadiens placed several players in a comprehensive ranking of the NHL's top-150 list. Who are they and where did they land?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Can the Montreal Canadiens win a Stanley Cup in the next few years without a Tier 1 – MVP rated player?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

How does land development actually create wealth and how do you protect yourself from losing your capital along the way? In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May sits down with real estate developer and HBG Capital founder Brandon Cobb to unpack the economics of land development, capital preservation and building long-term wealth. Brandon's journey began after unexpectedly losing his medical-device sales job. After several failed entrepreneurial attempts, he entered real estate, eventually growing from house flipping into construction, capital raising and residential land development. But the journey wasn't without expensive lessons. Brandon shares how one land-development mistake resulted in a seven-figure loss and the rules he follows today because of it. Curtis and Brandon discuss: Land development and entitlement How developers force appreciation Capital preservation Return of capital vs. return on capital Real estate due diligence Evaluating an investment sponsor/operator Multiple exit strategies Passive vs. active real estate investing Building assets from business income Lifestyle design Financial freedom Using wealth to create meaningful experiences Brandon also explains why investors should understand what would have to happen for an investment merely to break even before getting excited about projected returns. This conversation isn't just about making money. It's about protecting capital, creating assets and ultimately using wealth to create greater control over your life.  

00:00 Introduction and Week Zero Recap02:56 Tennessee Titans and Will Levis Release05:55 NFC North Preview: Detroit Lions17:58 NFC North Preview: Green Bay Packers22:00 Wide Receiver Room Dynamics24:01 Injury Concerns and Team Depth25:56 Domestic Violence and NFL's Response28:04 Jordan Love and Offensive Line Challenges30:08 Josh Jacobs' Suspension Impact31:58 Caleb Williams and Bears' Prospects34:47 Vikings' Quarterback Situation and Future40:04 JJ McCarthy's Role and Team Dynamics43:19 JJ McCarthy's Journey and Mental Health44:47 Vikings' Quarterback Dilemma46:54 Analyzing the Vikings' Roster49:39 Kyler Murray's Potential Revival52:52 Comparing Quarterback Situations55:23 Vikings' Future and Draft Strategy56:52 NFC South Preview59:29 Impact of Mike Evans' Absence01:01:15 Evaluating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers01:03:48 Tampa Bay's Coaching and Future01:06:11 Concerns About the Buccaneers' Offense01:09:18 The New Orleans Saints and Tyler Shuck01:13:20 Saints' Roster Challenges01:16:16 Comparing Quarterbacks: Shuck vs. Lawrence01:20:54 Panthers' Position in the Division01:22:14 Assessing the Panthers' Challenges01:25:54 Evaluating the Panthers' Potential01:29:12 Panthers' Division Odds and Expectations01:32:44 Previewing the Atlanta Falcons01:39:35 Falcons' Quarterback Dilemma and Future ProspectsThe Kast is here to discuss and react to the latest action in the NFL!Our Sponsors USE CODE “KARTERKAST” AT SEATGEEK FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASESeatGeek.comSocial MediaTwitter: @karterkast @karterb8 @connor_sparrow @wilkersonadylanTikTok: @karterkast Instagram: @karterkast Hosted by: Karter BaughanGuests: Connor Sparrow and Dylan Wilkerson #NFL  #football #sports #podcastsNFL, NFL podcast, NFL football, football, mahomes, kelce, chiefs, panthers, Carolina panthers, NFL preview, lions, rams, football,karterkast,NFL,NFL podcast,NFL football,mahomes,kelce,chiefs,kc chiefs,chiefs preview,broncos preview,denver bronos,bo nix,courtland sutton,jaylen waddle,sean payton,afc,afc west,afc west preview,afc west predictions,mike mcdaniel,chargers,la chargers,chargers preview,raiders preview,raiders,las vegas raiders,fernando mendoza,nfl preview,nfl podcast,harbaugh,ladd,justin herbert,madison beer,andy reid,super bowl

On this episode, Alex Abell, Managing Partner at RCP Advisors, explains how fund of funds investors evaluate lower middle market managers—and why fund-level benchmarking alone fails to surface which GPs are genuinely creating value. Hear how deal-level data can validate or challenge the narrative a manager pitches, why a strong return in a single deal means little without peer context and how operational metrics like entry margins and revenue CAGRs reveal whether a manager is actually improving the companies it owns.Then learn how to evaluate the operational side of a GP—from the structures firms use to deploy functional expertise across portfolio companies, to the qualitative signals that can override a strong track record.The information contained in this podcast is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice.

In this episode, Anthony O'Neal sits down with Courtney Hale to break down his five-part ETF portfolio and explain how ETFs work, why overlapping funds may not provide real diversification and how everyday investors can build a portfolio designed for growth and protection. They also discuss starting with what you can afford, reviewing your portfolio every six months and avoiding the FOMO that causes investors to chase every new opportunity.*ETF prices and market information reflect the time of recording and may have changed.Mentioned Here: 

https://teachhoops.com/ Are These Three Mistakes Quietly Wasting Your Practice Time? The common habits that eat reps, energy, and player attention Most wasted practice time comes from a handful of repeatable errors, and almost every coach makes at least one of them. Coach Collins names the three biggest offenders and gives a fix for each. Mistake 1: Talking too much Long explanations kill reps. Teach in short bursts, get them playing, then correct on the fly. If you're talking for two minutes, you've already lost half the gym. Mistake 2: Standing in lines Too many players waiting, too few moving. Break into small groups, use multiple baskets, and choose drills that keep every player active. Mistake 3: No score, no standard, no consequence Work without a winner turns into going through the motions. Put a score, a time limit, or a target number on almost everything. Also covered Planning practice on paper with time stamps, then actually honoring the clock Closing every segment with one clear teaching point Evaluating practice by reps and energy rather than by how much you said Coaching point Judge your practice by what your players did, not by what you explained. Try this week Have someone time how long you talk during one practice. The number usually surprises people. https://teachhoops.com/ TitleSubtitleShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Delphi Podcast, Tommy sits down with AccelXR, author of Delphi Digital's “Evaluating the AI Labs of China” report, to break down what's actually happening in the US-China AI race. You can read the report here:https://members.delphidigital.io/reports/evaluating-the-ai-labs-of-china?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialTimestamps00:00 Intro00:35 Is China Innovating or Just Distilling?06:10 DeepSeek and China's Leading AI Labs10:15 How China Is Working Around Weaker Chips18:25 China's Biggest AI Advantage: Electricity29:45 Three Scenarios for the US-China AI Race40:20 America's AI Talent Advantage Is Reversing47:45 China's Path to AI SovereigntyTommy: https://x.com/Shaughnessy119AccelXR: https://x.com/accelxr

Carr Preston, Managing Director at Akoya Capital, joins Sean Mooney to discuss how leadership, partnership, and commercial discipline shape successful private equity investments. He shares how Akoya evaluates founder- and family-owned businesses, including the importance of a strong CEO, a clear economic model, scalable sales motion, and the right cultural fit. Carr also explains how Akoya's thesis-driven, operating-centric approach helps companies professionalize, grow revenue, and focus on the few priorities that matter most. This is a practical conversation on building value through people, focus, and disciplined execution—hit play. Episode Highlights 1:00 - Carr's path from San Francisco to Morehouse, law school, business school, and private equity 4:00 - How a JD/MBA perspective helps with deal structure, diligence, and negotiation 6:33 - Learning investing fundamentals at Allied Capital during a formative period in PE 10:48 - Carr's Prince concert streak and the music that shaped different chapters of life 14:42 - What Akoya looks for in leadership, strategy, execution, and business model quality 20:00 - Evaluating management teams through decision-making, trust, communication, and plant tours 24:42 - Akoya's operating-centric approach to value creation before and after close 29:20 - Why sales and business development are major levers for lower-middle-market growth

In this episode, I welcome Tracie Cantu, Chief Learning Strategist and author of Running L&D Like a Business. We discuss the operational challenges facing today's L&D teams, the critical distinction between workflows and processes, and the dangers of succumbing to “shiny object syndrome” in the era of AI. From the looming risk of a mid-level talent gap to predictions about the future of L&D itself, our conversation offers practical frameworks, strategic advice, and a glimpse into what it will take for learning leaders to thrive in an uncertain future.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...06:39 Optimizing learning function operations08:14 Defining workflows vs processes16:33 Evaluating investment value in L&D18:35 Using the ‘5 Whys' method24:29 Discussing the problem-solving mindset30:09 Training models and workforce readiness36:45 AI in talent acquisition and L&D challenges43:09 Expectations and projections for L&D's futureThe Power of Process Over WorkflowTraditionally, L&D departments have been highly reactive—responding to requests, putting out fires, and churning out solutions, often without a clear line of sight to business goals. Tracy sees L&D as an optimizer of systems more than anything.She distinguishes between workflows—a series of tasks, often repeated for each new problem—and processes, which are more strategic, goal-oriented, and repeatable across scenarios. Many L&D teams are stuck in workflow mode, leading to reinventing the wheel rather than building scalable, impactful models. Processes enable organizations to rise above reactive task management, free up resources for strategic initiatives, and lay the groundwork for measuring real business value.People, Processes, and TechnologyTracie's operating model blueprint has three pillars—people, process, and technology:People: Are the right skills in the right roles? Or are teams over-indexed in content production but lacking capabilities in data and strategy?Process: Are you operating by checklists or by cohesive, strategy-backed processes that align to business goals?Technology: Do your tools work together as an ecosystem, or are they siloed, duplicating effort and data?L&D teams often falter at the process stage where prioritization, governance, and strategic trade-offs live. Without this backbone, even the shiniest technology will fail to deliver.Why AI Isn't a Silver BulletToo often, L&D falls prey to “shiny object syndrome”—embracing new technologies before understanding whether they solve any actual problem. Tracie shares the story of a company that spent half a million dollars on VR headsets for employee training, only to realize that what the team needed was human interaction and real feedback, not another gadget. Lots of organizations see AI as a means to crank out content faster, rather than as a tool to fundamentally rethink how we solve business challenges. For AI or any new tech to really be transformative in L&D, the back end—data, processes, and governance—needs to be tight. Otherwise, as Tracie says, “garbage in, garbage out, only louder with AI.”The Future of L&DTracie shares why she thinks L&D may be split into a production-focused function in the future, essentially an in-house content shop, and a more strategic workforce enablement team, possibly absorbed into talent or HR. The risk is that as organizations cut costs and chase efficiency, they neglect long-term skills development, creating a skills dearth by 2032.Who will be responsible for upskilling and reskilling when L&D is gone? If L&D disappears, the job may fall to talent acquisition or management, but neither is equipped to oversee ongoing learning at scale. L&D professionals who embrace business partnership, systems thinking, and continuous reinvention can still carve out vital space within organizations. The path forward requires tough choices—rethinking team structure, adopting true process discipline, and resisting the allure of fast fixes.  Resources & People MentionedRunning L&D Like a Business Shock of the New: The Challenge and Promise of Emerging Technology by Chad Udell and Gary Woodill  Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein Rep. Liccardo Introduces SKILL Act to Prepare Workers for AI-Driven Job Market ShiftsConnect Education To Jobs And Create An AI Workforce Transition PlanMEEK - Fabulous (Official Video) Connect with Tracie CantuTracie CantuTracie M. Cantu on LinkedIn Connect With RedThread ResearchWebsite: RedThread ResearchOn LinkedInSubscribe to WORKPLACE STORIES

Would you trust a real estate agent more if they were willing to lose a commission to stop you from making the wrong financial decision? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Marilyn Gilman. Marilyn Gilman is a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate professional whose background includes decades of exposure to real estate development through her husband's family business before she earned her own license in 2019. After spending 19 years raising her family, Marilyn entered real estate at age 50, earned Rookie of the Year recognition, sold more than $5 million during her first year, and eventually built a team with her daughter Aubrey. Her experience shaped an approach centered on relationships, listening, judgment, negotiation and putting the client's interests before the transaction. Marilyn and Tracy Hayes explore what separates successful agents from people who simply hold a license. Marilyn explains why trust must be earned, why agents need to slow clients down before they make emotional decisions, and why she will sometimes talk someone out of buying real estate. The conversation also covers pricing, appraisals, affordability, insurance, property taxes, investment properties, changing Jacksonville neighborhoods, fiduciary responsibility, working diplomatically with other agents and the importance of following up when a deal appears lost. For Marilyn, the reward comes from helping people make sound decisions while still embracing the negotiation and business side of real estate that keeps her addicted to the hustle.  If this conversation helped you think differently about real estate, relationships and serving clients as a true fiduciary, subscribe to the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, share this episode with an agent who needs to hear it and follow the show for more conversations with top real estate professionals.   HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00-18:30 Building a Career Through Life Experience Starting real estate at 50 Working with daughter Aubrey Balancing technology and relationships Returning to work after raising a family Turning life experience into real estate skills 18:30-38:11 Building Trust With Clients Why relationships drive the business Listening before giving advice Talking buyers out of the wrong house What new agents need to understand Professional image and personal safety 38:11-01:00:33 Buyers Negotiations and Pricing Understanding what buyers really want Balancing emotion and financial reality Finding common ground in negotiations Pricing homes for the current market Why every transaction requires a different strategy 01:00:33-01:13:49 The Real Cost of Homeownership Property taxes and portability Insurance costs in Florida Roof age and insurability Looking beyond the mortgage payment Helping buyers understand affordability 01:13:49-01:25:26 Knowing When Not to Buy When renting can be the better choice Avoiding financial overextension Evaluating investment properties carefully Choosing communities around lifestyle needs Comparing older and newer Jacksonville neighborhoods 01:25:26-01:38:01 Fiduciary Advice and the Real Estate Hustle Handling a low appraisal Helping buyers and sellers find common ground Keeping personalities out of negotiations Following up when a deal falls apart Why Marilyn loves the hustle and business of real estate   Quotes: "We're more alike than different in general." – Marilyn Gilman "You need to figure out what you don't want to figure out what you do want." – Marilyn Gilman "I don't want on my watch someone to buy a house they really can't afford." – Marilyn Gilman "I like the helping people, like everybody probably says, but I'm really addicted to the hustle." – Marilyn Gilman   To contact Marilyn Gilman, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.   Connect with Marilyn Gilman! Website: http://www.thegilmamgroupfl.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Malgilman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19HuY5jiY6/?mibextid=wwXIfr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilyn-gilman/   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #MarilynGilman #TracyHayes #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstatePodcast #JacksonvilleRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateAdvice #RealEstateInvesting #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #RealEstateNegotiation #ClientRelationships #RealEstateFiduciary #RealEstateCareer #RealEstateTeam #PropertyInvestment #Homeownership #RealEstateHustle

What does it really take to turn an $800,000 investment into a potential path toward permanent U.S. residency?In this episode of The Business of Alignment, AJ Vaughan sits down with Vivek Tandon, founder of EB5 BRICS, a licensed attorney and financial professional, to unpack the realities of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.Vivek shares his journey from navigating the U.S. immigration system himself to building a career at the intersection of law, finance, and global mobility. Together, they examine how EB-5 works, why it has become an increasingly important option for H-1B professionals and globally mobile families, and what investors must understand before putting their immigration future and capital at risk.The conversation also explores the relationship between immigration, entrepreneurship, foreign investment, and American job creation; the importance of licensed professional guidance; and how artificial intelligence can strengthen financial modeling, project analysis, and investment due diligence without replacing human judgment.For professionals, families, and investors considering multiple paths toward permanent residency, this episode offers an honest look at the opportunities, risks, and strategic decisions behind EB-5.Topics include:• How the EB-5 program works• The risks and responsibilities attached to an $800,000 investment• Why H-1B professionals are exploring EB-5• Evaluating projects, regional centers, and sources of funds• Using multiple immigration pathways simultaneously• AI's emerging role in EB-5 due diligence• Immigration's connection to entrepreneurship and U.S. job creation• Building trusted partnerships across law, finance, and wealth managementThis conversation is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or investment advice.

Update Series (2026): Evaluating Abnormal Urine Cytology Without Clinically Demonstrable Urinary Tract Disease Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA Guest: Sherri M. Donat, MD Now in its 45th installment, the AUA Update Series is renowned for delivering high-quality lessons to practicing urologists, fellows and residents. All content is developed by internationally recognized experts in urology, making the AUA Update Series the most professional and sought-after self-study program available. Improve your practice and patient care by staying abreast of the latest treatments and surgical techniques in urology. For more information or to subscribe to the AUA Update Series, please visit CME.auanet.org

Glyn Aeppel has spent decades at the highest levels of hospitality investment, but it's her time working alongside André Balazs that tells you the most about her eye. In this episode, Glyn, founder of Glencove Capital and one of the few women-owned boutique hospitality investment firms in the US, joins Ariela to unpack what she looks for in founders and brands, why "scale" means something completely different in boutique hospitality than in big-box brands, and the biggest misconception she still sees derail beautifully designed hotels. They also dig into her decade-long investment in Mob Hotel, lessons from working alongside hospitality icon André Balazs, and the trends she believes will define the next decade of boutique travel.Episode Time Stamps:0:00 – Introduction to Glyn Aeppel and Glencove Capital2:37 – Why she left the corporate world to found Glencove Capital6:06 – What she looks for in founders and brands before investing8:55 – Redefining "scale" for boutique hospitality — the choir and symphony analogy12:17 – Balancing creative vision with financial discipline17:12 – The biggest misconception in hospitality investment18:52 – Lessons from working alongside André Balazs (Chiltern Firehouse, The Standard)23:58 – Inside Mob Hotel: her decade-long investment and its social mission31:19 – Evaluating international investments and the importance of local partners34:28 – The two trends defining boutique travel's next decade: wellness and sustainability42:21 – Closing advice: be authentic and true to yourselfEpisode Highlights:Leaving a corporate role as "the second-largest shareholder but not the decision-maker" to found Glencove Capital out of frustration, not inspirationCalling herself a "corpreneur" — someone who becomes an entrepreneur later in life after a corporate careerWhat she looks for in founders: passion, deep knowledge, and knowing what they don't knowWhy cookie-cutter consistency is the enemy of boutique hospitality — and her choir/symphony analogy for how a brand umbrella should workThe constant push-and-pull between creative vision and financial discipline in scaling a boutique brandThe biggest misconception in hospitality investment: a beautifully designed building doesn't guarantee guests will comeWorking alongside André Balazs on Chiltern Firehouse and The Standard, and how he built teams around each project's unique visionInside Mob Hotel — her 10+ year investment in Cyril Azoulay's social-mission-driven European hotel brand, and its US expansion plansWhy international investing requires a trusted local partner — including a small but telling example (no TVs in Mob Hotel rooms) of cultural differences in hospitality designTwo trends she believes will define the next decade of boutique travel: deep health and wellness programming, and authentic sustainabilityGlyn and Ariela close by returning to a theme that runs through the whole conversation — that authenticity, not scale or spectacle, is what separates lasting boutique hospitality brands from the rest. From her own leap from corporate life to founding Glencove Capital, to her work with André Balazs and her long-term belief in Mob Hotel, Glyn's throughline is the same: know what you don't know, surround yourself with the right people, and stay true to your vision even when it isn't the easy path. It's a fitting reminder that in an industry chasing wellness and sustainability trends, the most durable investment is still in genuine, well-curated human experience.Stay tuned for the next episode of The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela for more insightful discussions on the boutique lifestyle lodging industry.Keep connected with BLLA for the latest updates and explore BLLA.org for more resources. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to keep up with the pulse of boutique hospitality.

See what the team at The Successful Bookkeeper has on right now → Lara Manton has a gift for reframing panic as possibility. The founder of ACE-XL Ltd and a 15-year UK bookkeeping veteran, Lara delivered a talk at Accountex titled I've Watched Bookkeeping Die 3 Times — and in this episode she brings that same clear-eyed optimism to Michael Palmer. If you've been anxious about AI or wondering whether your role still matters, this conversation will shift your thinking. Chapters [00:00] Opening quote on client value [01:18] Welcome and guest introduction [03:30] The provocative LinkedIn article [06:30] Defining what bookkeeping really is [10:00] Three times bookkeeping 'died' [15:00] AI as shepherd, not replacement [18:30] Who thrived through each shift [23:00] Evaluating tech without chasing shiny objects [27:30] Rising professionalism and community [31:30] Biggest opportunity the profession must not miss Three "Deaths" That Were Actually Rebirths Lara's three moments of supposed bookkeeping extinction track neatly with major industry shifts: the cloud and OCR revolution, COVID forcing everyone to work remotely, and now the rise of AI agents. Each time, the prediction was the same — software will replace the bookkeeper. Each time, the profession adapted and came out doing more meaningful work. "Every time the software changes," Lara says, "it changes what bookkeepers do. It changes the nature of bookkeeping, maybe not what we do, but how we do it." The Core Job Has Never Changed Strip away the tools and the underlying mission is the same it has always been: get accurate data to help businesses make decisions. Lara argues that AI and automation simply speed up the data-gathering part, which frees bookkeepers to spend more time on the part that actually matters to clients. "The rewarding thing isn't entering data," she says. "The rewarding thing is understanding a business and helping a business owner. And that bit doesn't change." Humanity Is the Competitive Advantage The bookkeepers who thrived through every disruption shared one trait: they stayed curious about their clients. Lara makes the case that asking the right questions — specific to each business, not generic ones — is where the real value lives. "You can learn to ask the right questions, not the questions that everyone asks, but the right questions for that business. And then that's where you can start to add value. Because unless you actually relate those numbers back to the business itself and what they're trying to achieve, those numbers are gonna mean nothing to them." She warns that if you communicate like a robot, AI will eventually be able to replace you — but the innately human skills of listening, pattern recognition, and relationship-building are much harder to replicate. Thinking Clearly About AI Tools Lara draws a sharp line between AI accounting tools and accounting tools with AI built in. The former often lack foundational accounting knowledge; the latter layer intelligence on top of proven principles. She shared a real example: a client ran their VAT return through Claude and came back with a list of confused questions — because the AI didn't understand international reverse charge VAT. "It's about shepherding that information and reviewing the information rather than necessarily doing the data entry, but being aware of the other things that matter to a business owner." The lesson: use AI to augment your expertise, not to bypass the need for it. A Rising Tide for the Whole Profession Lara sees bookkeeping's public profile improving — driven partly by institutional efforts in the UK to bring bookkeeping into university curricula, and partly by accountants increasingly recognising bookkeepers as collaborative partners rather than a cheaper alternative. She also points to the bookkeeping community's culture of sharing as a quiet competitive strength. "Bookkeepers talk to one another. We don't gatekeep in the same way. We share information quite freely." That generosity of knowledge, she believes, is one of the things that will carry the profession forward — and attract software companies who want to build better products with practitioner input. Links Mentioned Lara Manton on LinkedIn — connect with Lara directly ACE-XL Ltd — Lara's finance process consultancy for larger businesses LJM Bookkeeping — Lara's UK bookkeeping practice PureBookkeeping.com — episode sponsor, proven system for growing your bookkeeping business thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com — free business-building resources About the Guest Lara Manton is the founder of ACE-XL Ltd and runs LJM Bookkeeping, a UK-based practice working with limited companies and service-based businesses. A two-time Xero Award winner — including Xero's first UK Bookkeeper / Small Firm of the Year — Lara sits on the ICB's Advisory Board and chairs their Tech Board. She has spoken at every major UK accounting event, including Accountex, and works with approximately 50 clients worldwide across outsourced finance and bookkeeping engagements.

In this episode of 'Retire with Style', hosts Alex Murguia and Wade Pfau discuss various aspects of retirement planning, including the importance of tax planning, the role of annuities in income protection, and strategies for managing inflation risk. They also touch on the upcoming YouTube live session focused on tax questions and the significance of understanding one's retirement income style awareness (RISA). The conversation emphasizes the need for a reliable income floor and the evaluation of whether additional annuities are necessary based on existing income sources like Social Security and pensions. Listen now to learn more!   Takeaways Tax planning is crucial as retirement approaches. Social Security can provide inflation-adjusted income. Annuities can fill income gaps but may not be necessary for everyone. Understanding RISA helps tailor retirement strategies. Inflation risk is a significant concern for retirees. Building a reliable income floor is essential for financial security. Different investments can bridge income gaps during retirement. It's important to evaluate existing income sources before purchasing annuities. Chapters 04:30 Upcoming YouTube Live and Tax Planning 06:37 Understanding Safety First and Income Protection 11:55 Inflation Risk and Annuities 14:35 Building a Social Security Delay Bridge 17:08 Risk Wrap and SPIAs for Essential Expenses 20:18 Different RISA Points for Different Purposes 22:25 Evaluating the Need for Annuities   Links

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Pharmacogenomic-informed antidepressant prescribing for moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms in Australian general practice (PRESIDE)– Lancet Primary Care 2026. Discussion by:Guest:Jessica Stieritz, MD Resident - Abington Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health2. Evaluating movement breaks as a public health strategy to mitigate the harms of prolonged sitting: a large-scale pragmatic intervention British Journal Sports Med 2026. Discussion by:Guest:Neil Skolnik, MDProfessor of Family and Community MedicineSidney  Kimmel  Medical College Thomas Jefferson UniversityAssociate Director - Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington3. Tirzepatide and the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular events: population based cohort study– BMJ 2026 Discussion by:Guest:Steven Leonard, MD Resident - Abington Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson HealthMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit  http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

Nick Kostos evaluates the NFL teams that kept four quarterbacks on their 53 man roster heading into the season.

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The 94 WIP Morning Show evaluates the Philadelphia Eagles' 53-man roster decisions, focusing on the team's depth at quarterback and tight end. 01:00 - Djokovic's Emotional Defeat 01:52 - Eagles Roster Evaluation 04:24 - Phillies Pitching Outlook 14:01 - Tight End Depth 20:11 - Phillies Fan Excitement

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Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers traded Broderick Jones to the Cowboys after being the 14th pick in the 2023 draft. They passed on JSN, Will McDonald, Zay Flowers, and other great players. This is Omar Khan's roster now and Joe doesn't think he's done enough. The George Pickens trade isn't looking good. Bob thinks the offense line is the key to the Steelers offense thriving. One caller is concerned that Aaron Rodgers can't love around anymore.

The Steelers traded Broderick Jones to the Cowboys after being the 14th pick in the 2023 draft. They passed on JSN, Will McDonald, Zay Flowers, and other great players. This is Omar Khan's roster now and Joe doesn't think he's done enough. The George Pickens trade isn't looking good. The DK Metcalf trade hasn't worked out and numerous additions in the secondary haven't been great.

Chris Mack evaluates the performances of the 2026 rookie QBs in the preseason.

Chris Mack starts the show with the High Five, the five biggest stories of the day. Also, Chris evaluates the rookie QBs in the preseason and goes around the horn from MLBs Thursday games.

Joe DeCamara, James Seltzer, Tom Kelly, and Ashlyn Sullivan on the 94 WIP Morning Show break down the Philadelphia Eagles' preseason finale, focusing on the mysterious backup quarterback competition. They also analyze the Phillies' recent slump and debate moving Trea Turner down the lineup to maximize the team's efficiency. 02:35 - Preseason Game Three Intrigue 09:43 - Evaluating the Draft Class 18:40 - Best Sports Rule Developments 26:43 - Defensive Safety Position Grievance 33:02 - Phillies Lineup and Coaching

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Alex Newhook's under the radar performance last season, what Habs fans can expect from the speedy 25-year old this season, his ideal spot in the Canadiens lineup, how Kirby Dach could completely shake up the line combinations, if Oliver Kapanen's impressive rookie season was simply a mirage, which player is most likely to earn the 2nd line center role out of training camp and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mohnish Pabrai's Interview with Brandon van der Kolk at New Money on July 21, 2026. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:00:35) - Investing in Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares (00:03:02) - Berkshire Hathaway: Handling a trillion-dollar portfolio (00:06:19) - Berkshire's investment in Google (00:09:36) - The gold rush: Memory businesses; Micron (00:12:36) - Kaspi (00:16:19) - Your deepest desire is your destiny; Finding stocks on Value Investors Club (00:22:15) - Invest in your highest conviction bets (00:25:50) - How to decide about investing in a stock; Adobe vs. Kaspi (00:28:44) - SpaceX; Elon Musk (00:32:54) - The too hard pile (00:35:59) - Evaluating the management; NVR (00:39:55) - Focus: The most important mental model (00:41:20) - When to exit from a position; Impact of business moats The contents of this website are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be, financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser. Views expressed on Chai with Pabrai are exclusively those of Mohnish Pabrai and not of any affiliated firm or organization.

The 94 WIP Morning Show talks about the long-term future of Jalen Hurts and whether the Eagles are fully committed to him as their franchise quarterback beyond the next few seasons. They also dive into a lighthearted debate over the most beloved fictional characters of all time, ranging from Winnie the Pooh to Kermit the Frog. Additionally, insights from Bob Myers highlight the importance of direct leadership in professional sports. 01:00 - Sánchez's Pitching Dominance 04:21 - Beloved Fictional Characters Debate 08:12 - Jalen Hurts' Future Outlook 15:45 - Joe DeCamara's Milestone Pursuit 19:25 - Leadership Lessons From Bob Myers

In hour 3, the 94WIP Morning Team analyze the Philadelphia Phillies' recent inconsistencies, questioning whether they qualify as a "very good" team or a flawed contender. They examine Zack Wheeler's mechanical issues and statistical decline since the All-Star break, while also discussing the Eagles' offensive transition under Sean Mannion. This segment also features a discussion on universally beloved public figures and 1990s trivia. 01:50 - Common Sense in College Sports 05:10 - Batting Order and Trea Turner 11:20 - Universally Beloved Public Figures 20:35 - Eagles Preseason Offensive Concerns 28:15 - Merrill Moment Interception Recap 31:30 - Evaluating the Phillies Identity 39:55 - Sean Mannion's Offensive Transition 47:30 - Zack Wheeler's Statistical Slump

Kevin Hageland and Cory Mageors analyze the Dallas Cowboys' preseason success and the importance of depth across the roster. They evaluate the roles of Markquese Bell and Marist Liufau, specifically their impact on special teams, and discuss the development of running back Jaydon Blue. The conversation also includes a look at the Indianapolis Colts' plans for their final preseason game.

Christian Hubicki Talks Big Brother 28 Watch the podcast on YouTube! Big Brother 28 is full of tension as Rick Devens makes a game-changing move with the diamond power of veto, putting alliances and loyalties to the test. Host Rob Cesternino is joined by guest Christian Hubicki for a strategy deep dive, unpacking the risks, rewards, and shifting dynamics after Devens uses his power to save Dee and target Kamu. Rob and Christian dig into the decision to use the diamond power of veto right before eviction night, breaking down the fallout after Kamu gets put on the block. The conversation covers Sunday night's live feed drama, with Christian sharing live reactions from chat as Dee negotiates to stay safe and Rick weighs the consequences of exposing their alliance to the whole house. They talk through the evolution of alliance names, the influence of past Survivor experience on Big Brother gameplay, and how the Blockbuster twist keeps evictions unpredictable. Christian offers insights on the differences between Dee's Survivor playstyle and her current approach in the house, as well as Angela's unique game compared to her earlier appearance. Christian explains why saving Dee was the smartest move for Devens, considering long-term allies and jury dynamics Rob points out the risk of a threat spiral as Kamu could win the Blockbuster and turn on Devens next week The unpredictability of Blockbuster means the power shifts fast, making solid plans almost impossible They discuss how Rick and Dee's Survivor habits make them always want to flip the vote at the last minute, shaking up the usual Big Brother routine Christian compares Big Brother isolation to life on a submarine, with the mental grind and need for excitement leading to riskier gameplay Between the diamond veto shake-up and shifting alliances, no one's place in the house feels safe. Will Devens' big swing against Kamu boost his path to the end, or does it put a bigger target on his back? Listen now for the full strategy breakdown and live feed insights. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother 28 Intros 03:00 Rick Devens' Diamond Power Dilemma 05:30 Survivor Alliance Strategies in BB House 07:14 Rick and Dee's Big Brother Bond 10:29 Rick's Risk and Fun Balance 14:19 The Blockbuster Shake-Up Week 17:06 Evaluating the Kamu Target Move 23:03 Dee's Gameplay Across Formats 26:25 Angela's Big Brother Journey 33:38 First-Timers and BB28 Standouts 40:44 Comparing Survivor and Big Brother Life Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!