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Fantasy Baseball Live – November 16, 2025 – 3:00 pmMicrosoft Teams:Segment 1 – Finish up the AL Central Prospects – Out on Wednesday•Kansas City Royals•Minnesota TwinsSegment 2 – News and NotesWhere will they sign?1.Kyle Tucker (OF, CHC, Excel)a.Tim and Rich – both LAD2.Bo Bichette (2B, Tor, VanyerSports)a.Tim – Braves and Rich – Blue Jays3.Cody Bellinger (OF, NYY, Boras)a.Tim – NYY and Rich - Cardinals4.Alex Bregman (3B, Bos, Boras)a.Tim – Tigers and Rich - Phillies 5.Framber Valdez (LHP, Hou, Octagon)a.Tim – Giants and Tim – Red Sox6.Ranger Suarez (LHP, Phi, Boras)a.Tim – Cubs and Rich - Orioles7.Pete Alonso (1B, NYM, Boras)a.Tim – Padres and Rich - Mets8.Kyle Schwarber (DH, Phi, Excel)a.Tim and Rich - Phillies9.Dylan Cease (RHP, SD, Boras)a.Tim – Red Sox and Rich - Cubs10.Munetaka Murakami (3B/1B, NPB, Excel)a.Tim – Mariners and Rich - NYY11.Josh Naylor (1B, Sea, ISE Baseball)a.Tim – Mets and Rich - Angels12.Tatsuya Imai (RHP, NPD, Boras)a.Tim – Blue Jays and Rich - NYYSegment 3 – Fantasy Questions of the NL East – BravesAtlanta Braves1.After 39 drafts in the NFBC, Ronald Acuna's ADP is 9.87 (10th pick). Two knee surgeries in three years, and he stole 9 bases in 95 games in 2025. He's still a great player, but is he worth the 10th overall pick in a draft?a.Tim says no.2.Austin Riley hit 36 home runs in 2022, 37 in 2023. Then, 19 in 2024 and 16 last season. He was hurt, but still played in 102 games in 2025. Over/Under 30 home runs for Austin Riley in 2026? - Overa.The bat speed and exit velocities still appear intact – 92.3 MPH exit velo.b.His ADP is 68 or the fifth round. Does that feel about right or too high, too low?i.Tim - Too low, but you're going to pass and wait on third base.3.I've been down on Ozzie Albies for several years, as I didn't believe in the power. He just doesn't hit the ball hard and gets his home run power through leverage. His speed has fallen now, with just 14 stolen bases (44th percentile in sprint speed).a.2026 stat line – HR, SB, and BA – 17 HR, 13 SB, .245b.His ADP is 158 or 11th round – ninth overall second baseman. Is there value there?4.If you had an early NFBC draft and hold, who would you draft as their closer?a.Joe Jimenez and Grant Holmes5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)a.Hurston WaldrepClose

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVMAI in HR tech is evolving fast, but not always meaningfully. Emre Ok shares how to separate hype from real innovation, why context matters more than features, and how remote teams can stay connected in a world of AI-generated feedback. This episode explores practical ways leaders can use AI to enhance - not replace - human connection at work.

Runway is building FP&A software that solves what Siqi Chen calls "the impossible problem"—matching Excel's speed and flexibility for thinking while functioning as an enterprise finance platform. In this episode of The Front Lines, wew sat down with Siqi to unpack Runway's mischief marketing playbook, why they enriched hot sauce pre-orders for lead gen, and how they're implementing AI as a coworker rather than a copilot. Topics Discussed: The unit economics behind the Burn Rate hot sauce campaign: $40K spend, 5K pre-orders, millions of views  How Siqi justifies creative marketing spend as CEO and CFO: downside scenarios must break even, upside gets uncapped returns  Naval's prescient 2020 advice: don't call it CFO AI because "everything's going to be AI anyway"  Why finance buyers completely flipped on AI in 24 months—from indifferent to requiring it  The three emotional triggers that drive FP&A tool adoption: frustration, resentment, anxiety  Runway's approach to competing with Excel by changing abstraction layers, not features  Building AI as a coworker (Ari) that lives in Slack, email, and comments—not a sidebar  Why proof-of-human marketing compounds in value as AI slop becomes the baseline GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Model creative campaigns like venture bets with downside protection: Siqi's framework: $40K for 200 hot sauces wrapped with $100 bills equals 1.5 deals to break even at mid-five-figure ACVs. But the real play was generating 5,000 pre-orders, enriching the top 200, and converting ICP matches at "well above 1%" into pipeline. The math ensures you don't lose money in downside scenarios while creative execution delivers uncapped upside. For B2B founders: calculate your break-even deal count, then structure campaigns where lead gen mechanics provide a safety net under the brand play. Hire for proof of work, not creative credentials: When Cal (Taika co-founder) cold-emailed Siqi with designed mockups of Burn Rate hot sauce and Runway jerseys, that was the interview. Siqi was already a Taika customer who remembered the 415 phone number branding on the can. His advice: "There's no better resume than someone saying 'hey, I submitted a pull request' or 'here's some designs.'" For creative roles especially, evaluate the artifacts directly rather than filtering through credentials or pitches about what they could do. Sell to emotion-driven active searchers, not satisfied users: Runway identified three specific emotions that trigger FP&A software searches: frustration (manually pulling from 20+ data sources monthly, copy-pasting QuickBooks exports), resentment (department heads treating finance requests as "the stupid form" and ignoring deadlines), and anxiety (one error in 10 million Google Sheets cells breaks the entire model). These aren't rational pain points—they're emotional breaking points that drive active solution-seeking. Don't build go-to-market around convincing satisfied Excel users. Instead, optimize for discovery when these specific emotions converge. Treat abstraction changes as category creation opportunities: Siqi explains Airtable's success came from changing Excel's abstraction from cell to row, enabling databases and applications. Runway's insight: business planning requires abstraction changes that Excel can't provide—specifically treating the model as a "game engine" or "simulation of a business" rather than a spreadsheet. The category emerged from that technical insight, not from marketing positioning. For technical founders: identify where your abstraction layer change creates fundamentally new capabilities, then let category definition follow from customer language around those capabilities. Time creative marketing to buyer perception shifts: Two years ago, Runway demoed AI features to leads who "didn't care at all." Today, buyers "don't care what the AI feature is, they just care that it's AI"—a complete flip. Meanwhile, Runway's competitors use .ai domains while Runway uses .com, creating unexpected differentiation. The lesson: buyer perception of emerging technologies follows unpredictable curves. Creative marketing that feels early can land perfectly if timed to perception inflection points. Track not just technology maturity but buyer discourse and demand signals to time creative bets. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

O Mês da Identidade Africana chega ao fim este sábado. A 4º edição do evento criado para “questionar, reflectir e pensar o futuro da existência da comunidade afro-descendente e africana”, tem uma programação, de entrada livre, que junta arte, cinema, literatura, infância, formação e música. A iniciativa da Bantumen tem-se desenrolado no centro da capital portuguesa, na Casa do Comum, no Bairro Alto. A RFI falou com Vanessa Sanches, administradora de projectos e co-fundadora da Bantumen. Uma ocasião para percebermos melhor o que é esta plataforma, as iniciativas futuras, e, acima de tudo, ficarmos por dentro de alguns dos pontos altos da programação do Mês da Identidade Africana e de como este surgiu. Vanessa Sanches, administradora de projectos e co-fundadora da Bantumen: O MIA surgiu em 2022, pouco depois da pandemia, pouco depois de todas aquelas questões sobre o movimento negro, de George Floyd. Surgiu numa altura em que a equipa da Bantumen começou a reflectir sobre a necessidade de em Portugal haver também um momento em que pudéssemos questionar, refletir e pensar o futuro da existência da comunidade afro-descendente e africana, sobretudo pelo facto de não ser uma comunidade que é reconhecida como estando cá há tanto tempo, é sempre reconhecida como uma comunidade estrangeira, quando não é. Eu, por exemplo, nasci em Portugal, vivi aqui toda a minha vida, portanto, é um país que também me pertence. Então, nestas conversas sobre este assunto, achávamos que fazia todo o sentido criarmos algo que noutros países já existe, como por exemplo o Black History Month nos Estados Unidos e no Reino Unido, assim como no Brasil lá há o Mês da Consciência Negra. E achávamos que aqui também está na hora de podermos conversar abertamente e sem pudor sobre este assunto. Esta fotografia multicultural que existe em Portugal, mas que ainda muitos têm receio de mostrar, de identificar e de nomear também. Então, este MIA surgiu nesta vertente cultural porque a cultura está sempre de braços abertos para toda a gente. Portanto, essa é a nossa intenção, é mostrar o que a comunidade africana e afro-descendente tem feito por aqui através da cultura e abraçarmos todos os que quiserem se aproximar e conhecer. RFI: O MIA, Mês da Identidade Africana, está na 4ª edição. O que é que a Bantumen propôs, o que é que há em cartaz? Vanessa Sanches: A intenção do MIA é propor sempre uma exposição, que é a base do ciclo de eventos, dentro desse ciclo depois há sempre conversas. Este ano, por exemplo, tivemos uma conversa sobre a parentalidade, sobre o brincar com a identidade, porque é que é importante as crianças se reverem em termos de representatividade em diferentes esferas. Tivemos também o lançamento online de uma biblioteca, a Biblioteca Negra, onde há todo um acervo de livros que falam sobre estes temas da afro descendência, da negritude. Vamos ter também neste sábado, dia 15, uma sessão de leitura para crianças. Portanto, tentamos sempre ter eventos que possam chamar até nós do mais pequeno ao mais velho e que possam proporcionar alguma reflexão. O tema central deste ano é os 50 anos da independência dos PALOP, o tema que atravessa de alguma forma todos os eventos. RFI: Esta exposição de que falou, onde é que está a acontecer e quais são os artistas que podem ser vistos lá? Vanessa Sanches: Todo o ciclo de eventos acontece na Casa do Comum, no Bairro Alto, em Lisboa. A exposição está patente também até este dia 15. As obras que apresentamos são dos artistas Ricardo Parker, é português mas tem origens em Cabo Verde, a Gigi Origo, francesa e cabo-verdiana, o Sai Rodrigues também, que vive na Holanda mas tem origens cabo-verdianas também, e da moçambicana Naia Sousa. RFI: Em relação à conversa sobre a parentalidade, como é que decorreu? O que é que se discutiu? Vanessa Sanches: Na conversa sobre parentalidade “Brincar com Identidade”, porque era este o tema da conversa, tivemos a psicoterapeuta Henda Vieira Lopes, tivemos a Bárbara Almeida, que tem o projecto TitaCatita, para crianças e pais e cuidadores de crianças, e tivemos a Ângela Almeida, que é assistente social, e a intenção foi, nesta conversa moderada pelo Wilds Gomes, jornalista da Bantumen e apresentador de televisão do Bem Vindos, foi perceber quão importante é criar, de alguma forma, representatividade em diferentes esferas para os mais pequenos. Quando, enquanto crianças, não nos revemos a fazer determinadas coisas, não imaginamos que é possível fazermos essas determinadas coisas, eu se nunca tiver visto um médico negro vou achar que a única coisa normal é aquela possibilidade, portanto não vou sonhar que também eventualmente posso fazê-lo, sobretudo quando estamos a falar num país em que a comunidade negra é minoria de facto, portanto, a necessidade de podermos proporcionar às crianças modelos de representatividade e levá-los a espaços onde isto é possível acontecer. Onde é possível, também, abraçar a sua própria identidade, explicando que o cabelo, por exemplo, que é um tema super importante dentro da comunidade afro-ascendente, que o seu cabelo é bonito, que o seu cabelo tem milhões de possibilidades, por exemplo, as crianças mais dificilmente terão alguns traumas, digamos assim, que levam até à idade adulta. Portanto, este foi o tema central da conversa. RFI: Para quem estiver interessado em descobrir e ler algo mais sobre a africanidade, foi também apresentada a Biblioteca Negra. Como é que funciona esta Biblioteca Negra? Vanessa Sanches: A Biblioteca Negra é um projecto que foi pensado e materializado pelo realizador Fábio Silva. Ela parte da experiência pessoal do próprio Fábio, ele começou a compilar, num simples Excel, alguns livros que ele ia lendo sobre esta temática da africanidade, da negritude, porque nem sempre é fácil chegar a estes livros numa livraria normal. Então, ele achou que faria todo o sentido começar a compilar estes títulos. Entretanto, o ano passado, se não estou em erro, decidiu que faria todo o sentido lançar um site onde as pessoas pudessem facilmente encontrar uma panóplia de livros que abordassem então estes temas. É assim que nasce, então, a Biblioteca Negra, onde ele compila uma série de livros, com as sinopses desses livros, e onde é possível encontrar também casas parceiras, que actualmente são três, onde eventualmente podem encontrar alguns destes livros à disposição e onde também podem efectuar doações, caso tenham os livros em casa e já não os queiram mais, podem doar esses livros a estas casas parceiras. RFI: Casas parceiras na Grande Lisboa, para já, e qual é o site? Vanessa Sanches: O site é muito simples, http://www.bibliotecanegra.pt  RFI: O filme do brasileiro Lázaro Ramos, Medida Provisória, foi exibido nos encontros MIA. Foi um momento muito participado? Vanessa Sanches: Bastante, bastante. Na verdade, nós tínhamos uma lotação para 50 pessoas e houve um dado momento em que houve pessoas a sentarem-se no chão porque os lugares estavam absolutamente lotados. Acho que é um filme que muita gente ainda queria ver, não teve a hipótese de o ver, e aproveitou então este ciclo de eventos do MIA para poder ver o filme. Tem um tema que nos leva à reflexão de algo que, provavelmente, muitas vezes já nos passou pela cabeça de forma inconsciente, que é; Todos os negros serão realmente de África? Porque, no filme há uma medida provisória que diz às pessoas negras brasileiras que, se calhar, o melhor para o futuro delas seria voltarem para a África. E então há toda uma panóplia de circunstâncias que acontecem ali, porque estamos a falar de pessoas que pertencem àquele país há centenas de anos. Então, é um debate que merece ser tirado do ecrã para o físico e convidámos o actor e cineasta Welket de Bungé e a actriz Cléo Diára para poder, então, conversar sobre este tema. Então foi um momento especial, não só pela lotação mas pelo tema abordado em si mesmo. RFI: Dia 15, sábado, encerra-se o MIA deste ano, o que é que foi pensado para o encerramento? Vanessa Sanches: Encerramos em grande com um momento dedicado às crianças, com uma sessão de leitura com a actriz, jornalista e autora Aoani Salvaterra, com origens santomenses. Vamos ler o livro da Nuna, A Aventureira Marielle, e logo de seguida, um bocadinho mais tarde, encerramos em grande com festa, como gostamos, com os sons da Independência. Basicamente, é um DJ set do DJ Camboja, que tem um acervo gigantesco de músicas que surgiram na altura das Independências e que têm, justamente, como moto a liberdade, a independência e o anticolonialismo. RFI: O Mia é apenas um dos momentos em que a Bantumen dá a conhecer o trabalho que desenvolve. Depois deste Mês da Identidade Africana, o que é que a Bantumen vai propor? Vanessa Sanches: Eu vou começar por explicar, dado que há algumas pessoas que têm alguma dificuldade em entender o que é a Bantumen. A Bantumen é, no fundo, uma plataforma de cultura e de informação. Portanto, online nós temos uma revista, mas no plano físico nós também fazemos algumas coisas. Portanto, resulta, então, neste MIA. E no final do ano temos o nosso maior evento, que é a Powerlist 100, a iniciativa que pretende prestar homenagem a 100 personalidades negras da lusofonia. Este ano a lista vai ser, então, revelada no dia 6 de Dezembro, a nível digital, no seu site próprio, podem encontrá-lo facilmente em bantumen.com. Ao mesmo tempo, irá acontecer também uma Gala para que algumas destas 100 personalidades possam, então, se sentir homenageadas de viva voz e olho no olho por esta comunidade, que se revê no seu trabalho de excelência, que tem feito e que é um espelho também para nós, as actuais gerações e para, quem sabe, futuras gerações. RFI: São personalidades que actuam nas mais diversas áreas, alguns exemplos? Vanessa Sanches: Nas mais diversas áreas. Já tivemos uma empregada doméstica, temos pessoas vindas do percurso associativo, como temos advogados, como temos cientistas, músicos, dançarinos. Nós tentamos não ter Categorias justamente para isso, para que possa ser o mais ampla possível esta lista final dos 100 homenageados. Link site Bantumen : https://www.bantumen.com 

Heute geht es bei Planet Trek fm um das Gesamtfazit zur dritten Staffel der Serie "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds". Es diskutieren Claudia Kern und Björn Sülter.

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Vantaan kallis Patikka-Ratikka | Roininen Jääskeläinen | #neuvottelija 360. Vantaa on tekemässä marraskuussa 2025 lähes miljardipäätöstä veronmaksajiensa mandaatilla. Kyselyn perusteella vain neljännes vantaalaisista haluaa edetä nykytiedon valossa "patikka-ratikka"-projektissa. Keskustan Petri Roininen ja kristillisdemokraattien Jouko Jääskeläinen suosittelevat tuumaustaukoa hätiköinnin sijaan.00:00 Petri Roininen ja Jouko Jääskeläinen00:25 Jouko Jääskeläisen ura eduskunnassa ja Vantaan päätöksenteossa01:05 Samin loma Pohjois-Suomen Flamingossa. Helsinkiläisen investointipankkiirin näkökulma01:55 Käärijän Vantataalainen (ylivoimainen) Samin tulkintana. Pahoittelut tästä!02:23 Vantaa vs Stadi Tampere ja Turku. Miksi ratikka Vantaalle?03:21 Onko ratikka vantaalaisten pitkäaikainen unelma vai tuore kahdentoista vuoden idea04:05 Tampereen ratikan logiikka vs Vantaan lähijunaverkko ja ruutukaavan puute04:47 Asiantuntijoiden aiempi suositus sähköbusseista ratikan sijaan05:40 Kehärata lentokentälle ja matkustajamäärien yliarviointi ratikkasuunnitelmassa06:02 Raitiotien roolin muutos liikenneinvestoinnista kaupunkikehityshankkeeksi06:25 Tikkurilan rooli Vantaan sydämenä laajat rakennustyöt ja arjen hankaluudet07:12 Kyselytutkimus.Vain neljännes vantaalaisista haluaa edetä hätiköiden, 76% vastustaa10:20 Hankkeen supistuminen kustannusylitykset ja Vantaan velkakestävyyden heikkeneminen11:49 Hyvinvointialueiden veronsiirto ja kuntien radikaalisti kaventunut kassavirta12:35 Työllisyyspalvelujen siirto valtiolta kunnille ja paikallisen työttömyyden kasvu12:56 Raitiotien kiskot vaunut varikko ja miljardiluokan kokonaiskustannus14:22 Vertailu Helsingin ratikkavaunuhankintoihin ja vaunutilaussekoilun riskit14:58 Kolmen vuoden taloussuunnitelma kirjastojen säästöt ja kaupungin velkavuori17:02 Kristillisdemokraattien keskustan ja perussuomalaisten esitys hankkeen palauttamisesta valmisteluun18:19 Lontoon kokemukset metrosta ja bussista sekä oman raide fetissin pohdintaa20:18 Vaihtoehtoinen visio metron jatkamisesta Vantaalle kehämäiseksi työssäkäyntialueen rungoksi22:47 Velkajarru kunnille velkakaton idea ja kuntakonsernin kokonaisvastuun huomioiminen26:13 Vantaan energian 40 prosentin myynti Helsinkiin hallituksen vastuut ja kuntayhtiöiden rooli26:42 Kuntien tytäryhtiöt valtio valtiossa veronmaksajien rahoilla otettujen riskien ongelma28:12 Sanna Marin ja Uniper vs Vantaan energian riskit28:47 Milton Friedman osakkeenomistajan rooli vs vaikuttavuustuhlaus31:34 Suurten infrainvestointien korruptioriski ratikkavaunuhankintojen opit Helsingistä31:56 Kilpailuttamisen tärkeys oikean hinnan hakeminen eikä budjetin täyttäminen35:00 Vantaalaiset hankkeet vs tamperelainen ratikkaprojekti ja tarve läpinäkyvyydelle37:31 Hyvinvointialueiden alijäämät ja sadan miljoonan sopeutusohjelma Vantaalla38:56 Vantaan luontovaltti Hakunila Ylästö ja Kartanonkoski perheiden pientaloalueina40:10 Nurmijärvi-ilmiö takaisin!44:02 Tarve aikalisälle ratikkahankkeen Excel ei vakuuta investointipankkiiria48:26 Tikkurila vai Aviapolis Vantaan keskus ja dynamo lentokenttäalueen yrityspotentiaali49:33 Autoliikenteen tulevaisuus tekoäly sähköautot ja robottiautot joukkoliikenteen haastajana52:22 Ratikkamiljardista peukku alas, lisää tutkimusaikaa ja investointipankkiirin tuomio #neuvottelija Sisäpiirissä keskustellaan tulevasta hallituskoalitioista ja keskustan ja kd:n sateentekijän paikoista

In deze derde aflevering van onze serie over de Novum innovatiemethode duiken Jeroen en Marijn in fase 3: Experimenteren. Deze fase wordt vaak beschouwd als de belangrijkste stap in het hele innovatieproces, omdat je hier voor het eerst echt ontdekt of je op de juiste weg zit. Leer hoe je ideeën niet alleen bedenkt en uitwerkt, maar vooral hoe je test of ze daadwerkelijk het probleem oplossen dat je eerder hebt geïdentificeerd.Marijn deelt praktische inzichten over het testen van drie kernvragen: Is je oplossing wenselijk voor de gebruiker? Is het technisch en organisatorisch mogelijk? En heeft het genoeg effect om de investering waard te zijn? Daarnaast bespreken we het gevaar van 'non-problemen' - situaties waarbij een gebruiker denkt een probleem te hebben, maar de oplossing uiteindelijk minimale waarde oplevert. Met concrete voorbeelden uit de praktijk, zoals een zoekmachine-experiment, leer je hoe je experimenten structureert en wanneer je moet kiezen tussen doorgang (persevere), herontwerp (pivot) of stoppen (kill).Key Takeaways:✓ Waarom experimenteren de cruciale fase is in innovatieprojecten✓ De drie kernvragen: wenselijk, mogelijk, en effectvol✓ Het verschil tussen echte problemen en non-problemen✓ Hoe je experimenten structureert met duidelijke aannames en succescriteria✓ Wanneer je moet stoppen met experimenteren en door moet naar implementatie✓ Praktisch voorbeeld: A/B testing van zoekmachines bij een overheidsorganisatie✓ Tools: Experiment Canvas en Interview-analyse templatesResources vermeld in deze aflevering:Novum Innovatiemethode documentatie (www.svb.nl/innovatie)Experiment Canvas templateInterview-analyse Excel template (verkrijgbaar via innovatie@svb.nl)Viability, Feasibility, Desirability framework

Nel documento interno della brigata Givati trapelato ieri c'è una riga che racconta più di molte conferenze stampa. Il 19 novembre 2024 un corrispondente militare parla di «circa 40 terroristi» uccisi mentre tentavano di fuggire da Jabalia sotto pioggia e nebbia. Nel foglio Excel ufficiale, però, quel giorno i morti registrati sono dieci, due il giorno prima. Trenta persone che scompaiono nella contabilità della guerra, inghiottite da una parola che le assorbe tutte: «terrorista». È in quella discrepanza che si vede come una tregua possa convivere con un archivio che continua a cancellare. Sul terreno la tregua resta una formula diplomatica. A Beit Lid, in Cisgiordania, oltre cinquanta coloni mascherati hanno incendiato camion, terre agricole, una fabbrica, ferendo quattro palestinesi. Nelle agenzie scorrono altre violenze: una moschea bruciata nel nord, scritte razziste, minacce persino ai soldati israeliani. A Gaza i raid su Khan Yunis e Beit Lahia continuano a intermittenza: un morto a Jabalia, demolizioni di siti definiti “oltre la Linea Gialla”. Il senatore Rubio avverte che la violenza dei coloni può far saltare la tregua, mentre nello stesso giorno invoca una forza multinazionale di “stabilizzazione”. Due piani paralleli che non si toccano. Nei palazzi, infatti, si lavora sulla narrazione. Il G7 Esteri in Canada dice di occuparsi di «Gaza e tensioni emergenti», mentre Trump scrive a Herzog chiedendo la grazia per Netanyahu in pieno processo. Macron autorizza le aziende israeliane della difesa al salone di Parigi. In Italia si parla sempre meno delle violazioni della tregua e il silenzio del governo. Resta la stessa lezione: nei conflitti e nelle politiche, ciò che non viene registrato smette di esistere. A Gaza e in Cisgiordania spariscono vite; altrove spariscono responsabilità. Il metodo è identico: correggere i numeri e sperare che il mondo guardi altrove. #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

Conan talks to Ankur from Hyderabad, India about turning marital happiness into an Excel sheet and which song and dance he and Conan would perform together. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Earmark Podcast:Live from Austin on the Advisory Amplified tour, Blake sits down with Madeline Reeves of Fearless Foundry and Wesley McDonald of Relay to explore what it truly means to be a renegade in accounting: firms that lead clients to somewhere new rather than settle for "the way things have always been done." The conversation explores why top firms aren't afraid to say no to the wrong clients, how transparency in compensation and career pathways can address the talent crisis, and the hard-won lessons learned about building cultures of collaboration over competition.Meet Our GuestsMadeline ReevesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinefearless/Learn more about Fearless FoundryOfficial website: http://www.fearlessfoundry.comWesley McDonaldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wmcdonald48/?originalSubdomain=caLearn more about RelayOfficial website: https://relayfi.comNeed CPE?Get CPE for this episode: https://earmark.app/c/2880Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul welcomes James Myers, a financial systems and planning expert known for helping organizations modernize their FP&A functions. Drawing from years of experience implementing planning, modeling, and consolidation tools, James breaks down what makes FP&A software implementations succeed or fail. From understanding when your system has reached its limits to managing change and choosing the right implementation partners, James shares the steps every finance leader should take to avoid expensive mistakes.James Myers has led multiple large-scale planning system implementations for global organizations. He specializes in modeling and financial planning solutions that help companies reduce reliance on spreadsheets, improve collaboration, and achieve scalable performance management. His consulting work spans industries including manufacturing, technology, and retail, where he focuses on aligning processes, people, and systems for long-term success.Expect to Learn:The signs your FP&A system is broken and ready for replacementHow to select the right planning or modeling tool for your company sizeThe real cost behind system implementation (and how to plan for it)Why clean data and cross-functional collaboration are essentialBest practices for RFPs, vendor selection, and proof of concept testingHere are a few quotes from the episode:“Reducing reliance on Excel isn't about killing it, it's about freeing up your team to think strategically.” - James Myers“The role of FP&A is to be a true value partner to the business—combining data, strategy, and people.” - James MyersJames Myers reminds us that FP&A transformation is less about tools and more about mindset. By focusing on vision, data quality, and collaboration, finance teams can build systems that scale with their companies instead of holding them back. If you're preparing for a software upgrade or implementation, this episode will help you do it right the first time.Campfire: AI-First ERP:Campfire is the AI-first ERP that powers next-gen finance and accounting teams. With integrated solutions for the general ledger, revenue automation, close management, and more, all in one unified platform.Explore Campfire today: https://campfire.ai/?utm_source=fpaguy_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=100225_fpaguyFollow James:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmyersw/Follow Glenn:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenntsnyder/Earn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FP&A Certificate, take the quiz on Earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[00:00] - Trailer[01:58] - What Makes Great FP&A[03:17] - Signs Your Current System is Broken[07:03] - The Hidden Cost of Excel Dependency[08:16] - How to Choose the Right FP&A Tool[13:35] - Setting a Vision Before Selecting Vendors[22:52] - RFP and Demo Best Practices[30:36] - Negotiating the Best Deal Without Cutting...

Hoy en El Brieff, la noticia del día: Nvidia desmiente al gobernador Samuel García sobre una inversión de mil millones de dólares en Nuevo León. Analizamos la aclaración oficial (la inversión es de Cipre Holdings, con tecnología de Nvidia). Además, el gobierno blinda Palacio Nacional por las protestas de la CNTE y la "Generación Z". En el mundo de los negocios, una corte de EE.UU. pausa la orden que disolvía la alianza Delta-Aeroméxico. Y en EE.UU., Trump firma el fin del cierre de gobierno de 43 días. Esto es La Conversación del Mundo.¿Ahogado en datos de SAP y Excel, tomando decisiones por intuición? STRTGY no es software, es tu equipo externo de inteligencia estratégica. Traducen tu caos de datos en decisiones rentables cada semana, diciéndote qué pasó y qué hacer. Deja de adivinar. Agenda tu consulta aquí.Recibe gratis nuestro newsletter con las noticias más importantes del día.Si te interesa una mención en El Brieff, escríbenos a arturo@strtgy.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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OpenAI lanceert vannacht GPT 5.1 maar Wietse ontdekt dat het model weer overdreven vriendelijk is geworden - het vindt werkelijk alles geweldig wat je doet. Een echte sycofant. Ondertussen sloeg Chinees AI-lab Moonshot AI toe met Kimi K2 Thinking - een model van 1 biljoen parameters dat ChatGPT inhaalt op cruciale benchmarks. Volledig gratis en open source beschikbaar. Het model kostte slechts 4 miljoen dollar om te trainen, terwijl westerse labs honderden miljoenen uitgeven. Voor 20.000 euro kan je het thuis draaien op twee Mac Ultra's.Google Photos krijgt Nano Banana ingebouwd voor AI-fotobewerking via spraak - je kunt gewoon vragen om zonnebrillen te verwijderen of jezelf in een fashion shoot te plaatsen. Zoals gewoonlijk is dit niet beschikbaar in Europa.En tenslotte: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella onthult zijn strategie: hij gelooft niet in de waarde van modellen zelf, maar in hoe ze geïntegreerd worden in ecosystemen zoals Excel en Windows. Als je een lezing wil over AI van Wietse of Alexander dan kan dat. Mail ons op lezing@aireport.emailVandaag nog beginnen met AI binnen jouw bedrijf? Ga dan naar deptagency.com/aireport This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.aireport.email/subscribe

¡Bienvenidos jugadores y jugadoras! En este programa, la tropa habitual —Samu, Torke, Cube y Fantastijavi— vuelve al ataque cargada de debates jugones, novedades de Essen y esas confesiones de compra compulsiva que todos entendemos. ¿Ha sido este Essen una o una joya oculta? ¿Un juego es peor por ser largo? ¿Y qué pasa cuando un diseño promete mucho pero se queda en un Excel con temática? ¡Vamos al lío! 00:00 Introducción 00:01 Bienvenida al programa 00:33 Impresiones de Essen 2025 14:18 Debate: Duración de los juegos 31:40 Western Legends 55:11 Dicemancy 1:09:32 Sweet Lands 1:34:37 Covenant 2:09:08 Despedida y cierre

What if AI could give craftsmen their time back? In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn Menninger sits down with Julian Wiedenhaus, CEO and Co-Founder of PlanCraft, to explore how AI agents and voice interfaces are reshaping Europe's construction sector. From a family carpentry shop to a €38 M Series B, PlanCraft built an AI-first SaaS that helps over 20 000 craft businesses quote, invoice and coordinate projects without paper chaos. Our sponsor:

Joyce Li, CEO, and chief AI strategist at Averanda Partners, brings a rare combination: CFA charter holder, computer science graduate, MBA from Wharton, Board advisor on AI. She advises on multi-billion dollar investment strategies and works with boards and C-suites on AI strategy, governance, and adoption.  The power of Excel in an AI age The ROI of AI and what boards want to see  15% as the magic AI productivity number  Agents and the future of finance

Hay días en los que tengo todo bajo control… y otros, en los que ni el Excel me salva. Por mucho tiempo pensé que eso era un problema —que ser caótica me restaba profesionalismo — hasta que entendí que el caos también puede ser estrategia. Este episodio nació de esa idea: de dejar de pelear con el desorden y empezar a dirigirlo. Porque el caos no destruye: te empuja a evolucionar.Es el espacio donde nacen las ideas, las reinvenciones y también las versiones más reales de nosotras. Hoy te comparto El arte de dirigir tu caos, una conversación sobre lo que pasa cuando sueltas el control y te permites fluir entre el plan y la intuición. No todo lo estructurado es éxito. Ni todo lo caótico es fracaso. A veces, el equilibrio está justo ahí: entre el Excel y el desmadre.

In this episode of The Association Insights Podcast, host Colleen Gallagher sits down with Denny Lengkong, President of IntelliData, for a candid, jargon-free conversation about turning association data into decisions. From “Dashboarding 101” to building a culture that breaks down silos, Denny shares practical ways teams of any size can start small, prove value, and scale their analytics—without blowing the budget or waiting on IT.

Hoy en El Brieff, la industria de camiones pesados se desploma en México, con caídas de hasta 59% en producción. Además, la Sener niega violar el T-MEC en energía, respondiendo a EE.UU. Mientras cañeros bloquean carreteras, transportistas y agricultores anuncian un paro nacional para el 24 de noviembre. En el mundo, el cierre de gobierno de EE.UU. por fin termina, y en la IA, el jefe de Meta (Yann LeCun) planea renunciar, mientras SoftBank vende Nvidia para apostar todo a OpenAI. Esto es La Conversación del Mundo.¿Ahogado en datos de sistemas y Excel, tomando decisiones por intuición? STRTGY es tu equipo externo de analistas. Transforman tu caos de datos en estrategias de rentabilidad claras cada viernes. No venden software, venden entendimiento. Deja de adivinar y programa una consulta gratuita. Conoce más aquí.Recibe gratis nuestro newsletter con las noticias más importantes del día.Si te interesa una mención en El Brieff, escríbenos a arturo@strtgy.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most financial planning conversations in retirement are 90% about money, but most retirees spend 90% of their time thinking about life. That's the Retirement Focus Ratio, and it's completely out of sync. In this episode, I challenge the industry obsession with spreadsheets and show why the real success of retirement isn't built in Excel, but in how you live, spend, and find meaning after work. You'll discover how to rebalance your focus from money to life, and why the best retirement plans aren't about preserving wealth; they're about unleashing it to create joy, connection, and purpose. What You'll Learn Why retirement planning often solves the wrong problem The disconnect between financial advice and emotional reality How to flip your Retirement Focus Ratio from 90% money / 10% life to 50/50 (or better) The key steps to building a life-led retirement plan How money becomes more meaningful when it supports purpose Why you can't measure joy in basis points, but you can design for it Challenge of the Week

From Kidnap Zones to Kiosks: Lessons in Leadership, Risk and Resilience Derek welcomes Richard Goodworth, an experienced Chief Financial Officer (ACCA) whose career has spanned the trading floors of London, the luxury world of Molton Brown, the high-risk security operations of Control Risks, - and now, the cutting-edge world of ImageHolders — creators of innovative self-service kiosks used by the NHS, United Airlines, Nordstrom, Hard Rock Café, and Mercedes-Benz.If you've ever tapped your details into a digital kiosk at McDonald's, checked in at an airport, or dropped a parcel at the Post Office — chances are, you've used one of Richard's creations!

Eu sou Ludimeri Picelli, coordenadora da Casa Espírita Luiz Picelli, em Maringá-Paraná-Brasil e estou fazendo a leitura do livro FILOSOFIA ESPÍRITA, VOLUME 3,  ditado pelo espírito Miramez, ao médium João Nunes Maia, cujo livro traz reflexões elaboradas sobre a obra O livro dos Espíritos, de Allan Kardec.Este livro é de estudos e reflexões e por isto iremos lendo pergunta a pergunta de O Livro dos Espíritos, da Doutrina Espírita, codificada por Allan Kardec, para que possamos assimilar bem o seu conteúdo e estabelecermos a tal reforma de pensamento e comportamento, que Jesus espera de nós.Este é o segundo de uma série de vinte livros, em que Miramez comenta as perguntas de O Livro dos Espíritos, objetivando orientar-nos no estudo dessa obra ímpar, sem qualquer pretensão, a não ser fornecer subsídios para melhor entendê-la e trilhar com segurança o caminho da Luz.O que Miramez pretende não é decodificar O Livro dos Espíritos para nós leitores, mas apresentar-nos alguns pontos para nossa meditação, a respeito de cada pergunta, para que possamos entrar em sintonia com a bondade e a paz que são emitidas pelo Amor Maior.Nossos podcasts são leituras de livros e mensagens da doutrina espírita, que foram ditados pelos nobres espíritos de eskol e codificadas por Allan Kardec, bem como outras obras psicografadas por médiuns de renome, trazendo-nos uma doutrina reveladora e libertadora, para, assim, entender o Cristianismo Redivivo.- para nos ajudar, doe-nos um café, faça um pix caridadeamoreluz@gmail.com, ou pelo cnpj pix 37.965.614/0001-18, pois suas doações nos manterão no ar, e ajudarão nossas ações sociais, cursos, podcasts, com bastante elevação aos sentimentos daqueles que se aproximam de nós.- visite nosso site celp.org.br  - visite nossas redes sociais facebook e instagram, com o nome celppicelli e youtube celp-picelli- venha estudar em nossa escola: MAGNA - Centro de Excelência em Magnetismo e Apometria- venha somar conosco? Venha ser um caminheiro CELP-PICELLI

Is private equity eroding the soul of the accounting profession? Blake and David unpack NASBA's PE task force, the BDO–First Brands meltdown, and why ‘appearance of independence' matters. They also break down the end of IRS Direct File, Intuit's TurboTax stores, the Supreme Court's skepticism of Trump tariffs, and a new IRS notices law. Plus: AI agents that fall for scams. Learn what these shifts mean for firms, auditors, and your clients this tax season.SponsorsRelay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/relay Cloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casBILL - http://accountingpodcast.promo/billChapters(00:00) - Welcome to The Accounting Podcast (01:16) - Viral Tweet and Personal Anecdotes (01:53) - Interview with Furloughed IRS Lawyer (05:45) - Government Shutdown Economic Impact (10:11) - Intuit's New Retail Stores and IRS Direct File Shutdown (14:30) - IRS Leadership and Controversies (17:28) - Trump's Pardons and IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act (24:53) - Supreme Court Hearing on Tariffs (31:17) - Major Authority and the Power of the Purse (32:03) - AI Agents Falling for Scams (35:32) - NASBA's Private Equity Task Force White Paper (37:02) - Concerns Over Auditor Independence (49:10) - BDO and First Brands Scandal (01:02:35) - Wrap up and Final Thoughts  Show NotesLongest Shutdown in History Costs U.S. Economy About $15 Billion Each Week https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/05/longest-shutdown-in-history-costs-u-s-economy-about-15-billion-each-week/172368/IRS tells states Direct File 'will not be available' in 2026 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/it-modernization/2025/11/irs-direct-file-will-not-be-available-in-2026-agency-tells-states/Intuit to open 20 brick-and-mortar TurboTax stores+officeshttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/intuit-to-open-20-brick-and-mortar-turbotax-stores-officesSocial Security, IRS Leader Bisignano Panned After Fiserv Stock Tanks https://401kspecialistmag.com/social-security-irs-leader-bisignano-panned-after-fiserv-stock-tanks/Trump Tariffs Face Supreme Court Challenge From Chicago Toymaker https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-11-02/trump-tariffs-face-supreme-court-challenge-from-chicago-toymakerSupreme Court justices appear skeptical that Trump tariffs are legal https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/05/supreme-court-trump-trade-tarrifs-vos.htmlAICPA Applauds the Passage of the IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/aicpa-applauds-the-passage-of-the-irs-math-and-taxpayer-help-actFirst Brands founder accused of looting company https://fortune.com/2025/11/05/first-brands-bankruptcy-founder-allegations-patrick-james/Are Alternative Practice Structures in Private Equity Considerations and Questions for Boards of Accountancy (NASBA White Paper) https://nasba.orgMicrosoft Gave AI Agents Fake Money to Buy Things Online. They Spent It All on Scams https://decrypt.co/347709/microsoft-ai-agents-fake-money-buy-online-they-spent-scamsNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsCollective by DBA - https://collective.cpa/ Want to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Earmark Podcast:Blake sits down with Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon, and Kenji Kuramoto, co-founder of Acuity, to explore how standardizing workflows can unlock growth without sacrificing the artistry of advisory work. They discuss Karbon's acquisition of Aider, the power of time studies to identify automation opportunities, and why getting senior advisors to embrace process requires framing workflow as empowerment rather than micromanagement. Kenji shares lessons from building Acuity's advisory practice and why workflow due diligence became critical during their 14-firm merger with Sorren.Meet Our GuestsMary DelaneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marywdelaney/Learn more about KarbonOfficial website: http://karbonhq.comKenji KuramotoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjikuramoto/Learn more about AcuityOfficial website: https://acuity.coNeed CPE?Get CPE for this episode: https://earmark.app/c/2877Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Most misses in sales are baked into the plan before the year even starts.In this episode, Toni talks with Scott Domareck, a four-time VP of Sales who's been through every phase of growth, exit, and burnout imaginable. Together, they break down the hidden mistakes that ruin annual planning long before execution begins.From massaged Excel spreadsheets to unrealistic ramp times and compounding assumptions that look great to investors but kill execution, they get real about what actually happens inside revenue planning season, and how to build a plan you can actually hit.This episode is brought to you by Evergrowth  —  Their Agentic GTM Workspace enables revenue teams to collaborate and win with AI-powered teammates, breaking down silos and helping B2B teams grow smarter with fewer resources. Want to work with us? Learn more: revformula.io(00:00) - Introduction (04:16) - The Reality of Planning Season (07:22) - Transparency and Context in Planning (13:12) - Compounding Effects in Sales Planning (18:14) - Involvement of Go-to-Market Leadership (25:29) - Trust and Executive Leadership (28:43) - Top Mistakes in Hiring (30:49) - Staggering for Supply and Demand (34:02) - Challenges in Scaling and Execution (41:04) - The Reality of Adding New Elements to the Plan (43:34) - Risk Management and Buffers (46:31) - Planning for Attrition and Unexpected Events (49:13) - Final Thoughts and Future Discussions

Excel is the universal language of finance and the critical foundation that new technologies, including AI, build upon. But how do you go from simply "knowing" Excel to thinking fluently in it, maximizing your efficiency and impact?In this episode of What's New at CFI on FinPod, we introduce the Excel Skills for Professionals Specialization, a new learning journey designed to make you an Excel master.This specialization combines five practical, hands-on courses that are highly relevant for any professional. Whether you work in finance, accounting, or data analytics.This episode covers:Why Excel is More Important Than Ever: Tim Vipond explains why, even in the age of AI, Excel remains the ultimate "blank canvas" for analysts to brainstorm, structure logic, generate insights, and create value.Who This Specialization is For: Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced professional looking to abandon the mouse and improve efficiency, this journey takes you from ground zero to advanced dashboards.Practical, Mission-Driven Learning: Duncan McKeen details CFI's unique approach: learning skills in the context of a larger goal (like building a cohesive dashboard), ensuring every formula and function learned is immediately relevant to your job.The Learning Sequence: We walk you through the five courses that build your skills step-by-step: from interface and fundamental formulas, through cleaning messy data and advanced visualization techniques.The Confidence Boost: Mastering Excel through practice is the fastest way to career growth. Discover how this specialization can transform a stressed analyst into a confident value creator who can efficiently turn around complex analyses in minutes.

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It's budget season—and chances are, your process is more fragmented than you think.In this episode of the Multifamily Collective, I share why most multifamily budget models fail before they even launch—and what to do about it. Whether you're using Excel, Yardi, RealPage, or tools like Visibly, the platform isn't the problem.The problem is the process.Here's what's really happening behind closed doors:VPs are building their own forecasts, with no alignmentSite teams are left out of critical decision-makingC-suite assumptions are disconnected from the reality on the groundBudgets are finalized in isolation, then handed down as gospelAnd the result? Missed numbers. Misalignment. And a whole lot of finger-pointing.What you need is a collaborative budgeting process—one that includes your site teams, regional leaders, and executive council from day one. Because when everyone has a voice, the forecasts become real. The buy-in becomes stronger. And the outcomes become achievable.This isn't just about hitting numbers. It's about building trust, driving performance, and showing up with clarity across every level of your organization.If this resonates, hit like, subscribe, and drop a comment below. How is your team approaching 2026 budgets? Let's learn from each other.

The pricing strategy that's killing African businesses - and the 100% markup rule that could save yours. In this game-changing episode of Konnected Minds, we expose the brutal truth about why businesses fail: they're afraid to charge what they're worth. Our hosts reveal how fear-based pricing is creating a death spiral where entrepreneurs work harder for less money, while those who understand value-based pricing are quietly building empires. The conversation starts with a sobering reality check - most business owners are so terrified of losing customers that they price themselves into poverty. But here's the paradox: you don't have enough customers anyway, so why not price right and use those margins to attract the clients you actually want? We break down the critical difference between low prices and competitive prices, using real-world examples from Glaminate, a premium hair business that commands higher prices by creating an ecosystem of value - from exclusive "glam cards" to personalized tutorials and community belonging. Essential frameworks revealed: • The Excel sheet system for calculating true cost with multiple vendors • Why you must value your time like an hourly employee - then add profit on top • The end-to-beginning pricing strategy vs. the failing beginning-to-end approach • How to avoid becoming a commodity by ignoring competitor pricing • The 100% markup rule that ensures profitability from day one • Why "impact without profit is frustration" - and how to optimize for both We challenge the commodity trap where businesses look at competitors' prices and automatically go lower, creating a race to the bottom nobody wins. Instead, we demonstrate how working backwards from your desired profit - say 100,000 cedis per month - forces you to price strategically rather than hopefully. The episode reaches its crescendo with practical advice for the 50,000+ young Ghanaians finishing national service. Forget the job search - leverage your greatest asset: time. We reveal how volunteering, personal branding, and online content creation (even sharing simple recipes) can generate income while others queue for interviews. The hosts emphasize that entrepreneurship isn't just about brick-and-mortar shops anymore - it's a different board game with different rules. This isn't another lecture about believing in yourself - it's a tactical breakdown of how to price for profit, not survival, in markets where most businesses are one bad month away from closure.

Trolls, Features and Common Data problems.   In this chaotic episode of Unpivot, the gang kicks things off with Halloween antics and quickly spirals into the wild world of Excel, Power BI, and internet comment drama. From TikTok trolls who think Power Pivot lives in Access (spoiler: it doesn't) to debates about whether picking pumpkins is just muddy shopping, it's a rollercoaster of laughs and learning. They also dive into juicy new features like visual calcs, agent mode, and formula-by-example, and share their favourite ways to handle messy data, missing dates, and the eternal mystery of “what does sales actually mean?”  Question of the Week:   What are Common Data Problems you come across

ITB analytics expert Sam Finkel joins Geoff Mosher to for Part 2 of this week's Inside The Data in which Sam explains what the metrics say about the Eagles' first half of the season, and what they means for the second half. #eagles #philadelphiaeagles #flyeaglesfly #jalenhurts #ajbrown #saquonbarkley #jalyxhunt #jaelanphillips #jairealexander SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON CHANNEL FOR EXCLUSIVE, BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/insidethebirds► Sign up for our newsletter! • Visit http://eepurl.com/hZU4_nSupport Our Sponsors:► My Bookie Promo Code link!: https://bit.ly/joinwithTHEBIRDS► Simpli Safe Home Alert System: https://simplisafe.com/BIRDS for 60% OFF!► Camden Apothecary: https://camdenapothecary.com/► Soul Out of Office Gummies: https://getsoul.com. Use Promo Code: BIRDS for 30% off► Sky Motor Cars: https://www.skymotorcars.com/Follow the Hosts!► Follow our Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsideBirds► Follow Geoff Mosher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffpmosher► Follow Adam Caplan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caplannfl► Follow Sam Finkel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sam_finkelHow to access our FULL Podcast:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/user/...NFL insider veterans take an in-depth look that no other show can offer! Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest news, rumors, and discussions.For more, be sure to check out our official website: https://www.insidethebirds.com.

Rohini Jain leads finance strategy at BILL,  which delivers strategic finance capabilities in one integrated platform including AP, AR, expenses and procurement. She has more than 20 years of experience shaping and leading finance, product, and operations teams at global fintech, payments, and e-commerce companies including at PayPal, eBay, Walmart and General Electric.  She spoke to us ahead of the earnings release for Bill.com (November 5) which revealed total revenue at $395.7 million, an increase of 10% year-over-year, and core revenue, (subscription and transaction fees) of $358.0 million, an increase of 14% year-over-year. Bill now serves 498,100 businesses as of the end of the first quarter.  In this episode:  Deciding to choose finance (and disappointing my mother)  The GE “magic” building the next gen of finance leaders Building a diverse skill set in my finance team Love for engaging small and medium-sized business  Challenges and stress of public CFO role  Building agentic capabilities and finance's future A surprising Excel revelation 

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Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Earmark Podcast:Most accounting firms are dramatically underpricing their services, but the fear of losing clients keeps them stuck. Marie Greene and Ryan Embry join Blake for a live conversation in LA about spotting underpricing, having the repricing conversation, and why your worst clients are often the most price-insensitive. Plus, a live role-play demonstration of how to navigate a difficult pricing conversation.Meet Our GuestsRyan EmbreeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-embree-9463b286/Learn more about Ignitionhttp://ignitionapp.comMarie Greene, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariegreene/Learn more about Connected Accountinghttp://connectedaccounting.coNeed CPE?Get CPE for this episode: https://earmark.app/c/2866Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul is joined by strategic advisor and podcast host Moataz Mukhaimer to explore the intersection of finance and strategy, where true business impact is made. With over 20 years of experience guiding SMEs, family-owned businesses, and startups across the Middle East, Moataz explains why finance professionals must step beyond Excel and deeply understand the business to add real value. From diagnosing problems through numbers to designing KPIs that reflect a company's vision, this episode is a masterclass in how FP&A can lead, not just support.Moataz Mukhaimer is a strategic and financial advisor with over 20 years of experience supporting SMEs across the MENA region. A graduate of McGill University (MBA) and Boston University (BA in Accounting & Finance), he specializes in helping businesses identify challenges and align strategy with execution. His client portfolio spans sectors including retail, med-tech, e-commerce, ed-tech, manufacturing, and software.Expect to Learn:Why cash from operations is the true measure of business valueHow to design KPIs that align with both strategy and financial outcomesWhy most pricing problems are rooted in poor positioning, not high costsHow to diagnose problems through both numbers and conversationsThe two most important habits for connecting finance with strategyHere are a few quotes from the episode:“Most companies aren't overpricing, they're underpricing and positioning poorly.” - Moataz Mukhaimer“Cash from operations is the truest form of value creation.” - Moataz MukhaimerMoataz Mukhaimer reminds us that the power of FP&A lies in understanding the whole business, not just the numbers. By aligning strategy with financial planning, simplifying KPIs, and focusing on communication, finance professionals can become essential partners in growth. If you're ready to elevate your impact, this episode is for you.Campfire: AI-First ERP:Campfire is the AI-first ERP that powers next-gen finance and accounting teams. With integrated solutions for the general ledger, revenue automation, close management, and more, all in one unified platform.Explore Campfire today: https://campfire.ai/?utm_source=fpaguy_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=100225_fpaguyFollow Moataz:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moataz-mukhaimer/Website - https://moatazmukhaimeradvisory.com/Earn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FP&A Certificate, take the quiz on Earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[04:05] - What Defines Great FP&A?[05:56] - Great Planning in Action[08:40] - Cash Flow is Queen[14:15] - Why Budgeting Often Fails[26:45] - Pricing: The Hidden Problem[30:04] - Moataz's Four-Part Strategy Framework[33:07] - Diagnosing Problems Through People and Numbers[36:27] - Advice for Connecting Finance to Strategy[40:09] - Hosting Business Talk and Giving Back[43:36] - FP&A Fast Five[48:31] - Final Advice:...

Alicia Katz Pollock joins the show fresh from Intuit Connect with detailed notes on everything announced for QuickBooks Online and the accounting profession. The discussion covers Intuit's consolidation strategy to reduce reliance on third-party apps, the new tiered pricing structure for the Intuit Accountant Suite launching in 2026, and how AI agents are currently performing in bank feeds and transaction categorization. They also examine QuickBooks' move into CRM and marketing tools, the role of QuickBooks Live in Intuit's strategy, and what alternatives small businesses and accountants might consider.SponsorsCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/cas Rippling - http://accountingpodcast.promo/ripplingBILL - http://accountingpodcast.promo/billChapters(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:56) - Intuit Connect Conference Overview (01:32) - Changes in QuickBooks and Intuit's Strategy (02:03) - AI Integration in QuickBooks (05:26) - The New Customer Hub and MailChimp Integration (06:54) - Concerns About AI and QuickBooks Ecosystem (12:10) - ProAdvisors' Role in the AI Era (19:44) - Addressing Reporting and Automation Issues (27:43) - The Future of QuickBooks Online Accountant (28:21) - New Features and Paid Tiers (29:24) - Intuit Accountant Suite Overview (30:40) - Core and Accelerate Versions (30:54) - Client Management and Dashboards (33:22) - Practice Management Tools (34:01) - Intuit's Market Strategy (38:04) - ProAdvisor and QuickBooks Live (40:31) - Quicken's Comeback (43:34) - AI and Automation in Accounting (53:52) - Intuit's Future Plans and Innovations (56:44) - Conclusion and CPE Information  Show NotesComing soon!Listen and Subscirbe to The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast!https://uqb.show/subscribeConnect with Alicia Katz Pollock!https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciakatzpollock/https://royalwise.com/ Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsCollective by DBA - https://collective.cpa/ Want to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Amanda Sterner shares practical insights on how Microsoft Loop and Copilot are reshaping collaboration, productivity, and digital adoption. From overcoming tool resistance to driving change through Champions programs, this episode offers actionable strategies for tech professionals navigating modern workplace transformation.

Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Earmark Podcast: Recorded live in Seattle at the first stop of the Advisory Amplified tour, Blake sits down with Madeline Reeves (Fearless Foundry) and Lynette O'Connell (Burnout Bestie) to discuss the hard truths about burnout in accounting. Madeline shares how losing half her agency's revenue in 30 days forced her to stop trying to be likable and start building the business she actually wanted, while Lynette explains why nobody was coming to save her after scheduling overnight work shifts to keep up. They break down the three categories of burnout symptoms most accountants miss, why this profession attracts people whose love language is acts of service, and how to stop being the glue holding everything together.Connect with the Guests:Madeline ReevesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinefearless/Learn more about Fearless FoundryOfficial website: http://www.fearlessfoundry.comLynette Oss ConnellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnette-oss-connell-cpa/Learn more about Burnout BestieOfficial website: https://www.burnoutbestie.com/Need CPE?Get CPE for this episode: https://earmark.app/c/2858Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

What if you could turn something as simple as Excel into an eight-figure business?In this episode, we're joined by Kat Norton, aka Miss Excel, the viral sensation who transformed spreadsheet tutorials into a global digital empire. From posting her first TikTok in her childhood bedroom to being featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and partnering with Microsoft, Kat's journey is the ultimate masterclass in creativity, mindset, and momentum.Kat opens up about how she went from $80K in student debt to running a multimillion-dollar brand, all by combining authenticity, fun, and inner work.Whether you're an Etsy seller, digital creator, or aspiring entrepreneur, Kat's story will remind you that the biggest business breakthroughs happen when you stop playing small and start owning your unique magic.

Flávio Augusto revela por que o sistema educacional brasileiro o enganou aos 13 anos, a fila de aposentadoria que mudou sua vida para sempre, como construiu um império de $500 milhões vendendo educação, e por que "estabilidade não existe" é a verdade que ninguém quer ouvir.Flávio Augusto saiu da periferia do Rio de Janeiro e fundou a Wise Up, a maior rede de escolas de inglês do Brasil, chegando a 400 unidades e 7.000 funcionários. Vendeu o negócio por US$ 500 milhões e hoje vive nos Estados Unidos, onde compartilha suas lições de empreendedorismo e liberdade com milhões de seguidores nas redes sociais.Ele explica:◼️ O dia aos 13 anos que descobriu estar sendo enganado pelo sistema educacional◼️ Por que olhou para a fila da aposentadoria e jurou nunca entrar ali◼️ Como o sistema se fantasia de amigo mas te escraviza (educação, CLT, previdência)◼️ A verdade sobre o FGTS que ninguém te conta◼️ Por que construiu tudo no Excel antes de executar e chegou aos $500 milhões◼️ O dilema que você vai enfrentar: liberdade ou segurança - não dá para ter as duasSiga Jota Jota Podcast:◼️ Se inscreva no canal - https://youtube.com/@joeljota◼️ Siga no Instagram - https://instagram.com/jotajotapodcast◼️ Siga no TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@jotajotapodcastPatrocinadores:Cheirin Bão - https://bit.ly/cheirinbao-jj#FlavioAugusto #Empreendedorismo #Sistema #Liberdade

In this episode of HR Famous, Tim Sackett sits down with Tom McCarty, CEO of OrgChart, to talk about something every HR and talent leader is wrestling with right now: how to design the org of the future in an AI-powered world—without losing your mind in spreadsheets. Tim and Tom kick things off by unpacking what OrgChart really is (spoiler: it's way more than boxes and lines). Tom explains how modern org charting gives HR three critical advantages: visibility into what your org actually looks like today, insights that layer in performance, skills, pay and potential, and vision to model what your organization should look like in 1–5 years. Whether you're at 100 employees growing 20% a year or a global enterprise, Tom shares why staying in Excel is quietly killing your workforce planning. They dive into the uncomfortable truth that technology and data remain two of HR's weakest muscles, and why that's not entirely HR's fault. Tom argues that HR tech vendors haven't always made it easy or intuitive—then walks through what “better” looks like when org design, data and decision-making actually work together. You'll hear them tackle big questions that every HR leader is feeling in Q4 2025: How will AI agents fit into your org chart and headcount strategy? Why you can't plan the future state of your organization if you don't clearly understand the current state. Why CEOs are freaking out about succession and what real org visibility can do about it. How the best leaders in an AI world won't be the ones with all the answers—but the ones who ask the best questions. Tom also shares a simple, no-software-required starting point: how HR can begin making better org and talent decisions just by aligning on the five or six things that should always be considered in pay planning, growth planning, or restructuring conversations. If you're an HR leader, TA leader, or C-suite exec planning for 2026 and beyond—and you're tired of pretending your “org design” is a tab in Excel—this conversation will give you a clearer vision of what's possible and what to do next.

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On this episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, we are thrilled to host Alexandra McLaren, a Manager at EY Parthenon specializing in M&A transaction diligence and business valuations. Alex's background is truly unique, combining a rare dual qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Stellenbosch, alongside her CFI FMVA® and FPWM™ certifications.Alex shares her journey from academic trainee and outsourced CFO to advising on complex transactions at a top global firm.This episode covers:The Dual Degree Advantage: Alex explains why combining Accounting and Law (LLB) gives her a unique perspective on finance, training her to question assumptions and build sound arguments—skills vital for due diligence.Life as an Outsourced CFO: Insights into the rewards and challenges of working with early-stage startups, helping entrepreneurs build financial rigor and accounting processes from the ground up.From Startup to Strategy: How her hands-on experience with fast-moving small clients prepared her for the high-stakes, highly structured world of EY Parthenon and made her comfortable joining client meetings with high-level executives.The Dream Job: Alex details her unexpected move into Transaction Diligence and Valuation, describing the day-to-day life of analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and building the assumptions that inform final valuations.The Value of Continuous Learning: Why Alex pursues additional education like the FMVA® and FPWM™, finding they are essential not just for technical knowledge, but for presenting analysis in a clear, understandable, and efficient way (Excel shortcuts included!).Alex's story is a compelling example of how a varied educational background and a commitment to professional development can pave the way to a dream career in high finance.

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Dá pra transformar uma página de memes num negócio de verdade? E pagar boleto com piada e seguir sendo autêntico enquanto fala com marcas, rola? Neste episódio, eu conversei com Yuri Zero, CEO da Melted Videos — uma das principais páginas de memes do Brasil — sobre o que acontece quando humor (muitas vezes autodepreciativo) vira empresa.A gente falou sobre a profissionalização da creator economy, o momento em que se percebe que precisa de alguém pra cuidar do Excel enquanto você cuida das ideias, e o desafio de continuar sendo “a Melted” mesmo com briefing, cliente e KPI na jogada.Tem também papo sobre comunidade, cultura de internet, e essa eterna dança entre criatividade e negócio — quando dizer “não” vira a coisa mais importante pra não perder o que te trouxe até aqui. E, claro, como sempre, sobre o impacto da IA no nosso trabalho.Um episódio pra quem vive de conteúdo, quer viver disso ou só quer entender o que acontece quando o meme encontra o CNPJ.Essa semana tem nova rodada do Clube de Cultura do Boa Noite Internet começando! Entre para o clube e ajude o Boa Noite Internet a continuar contando histórias. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boanoiteinternet.com.br/subscribe