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reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, The Psychic Being — Soul: Its Nature, Mission and Evolution, Section 6 More Lights on the Psychic Being, pg. 166This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2026/09/01/the-psychic-presence-can-be-experienced-in-flowers/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com#Sri Aurobindo #The Mother #yoga #integral yoga #spirituality #flowers #psychic being #soul #psychic presence #Flowers and Their Messages

My friend Hannah Larson (age 30, lives in New York, RM, founder of Humans of BYU, former seminary teacher, single) joins us to share her story. Hannah talks about: Powerful testimony of God's love for all of us—and deep desire for everyone to feel that . Author of Diary of a Mormon Girl Teaching seminary—but being let go after one year. Super traumatizing experience. Put her whole soul into that assignment to help her students feel God's love and being a safe place. Experienced pain of patriarchy, went into deep depression, how/why she didn't leave the church Proactively met with prior Priesthood Leaders who harder her—mixed experiences—super brave—discussion of gaslighting How she is now on the margins as an unmarried 30-year-old How her value isn't about “who she might be dating”—but her relationship with Jesus Christ Creating a safe community online & IRL for people in the church who want to discuss the complicated issues (see show notes) Why so many Gen Z women are leaving the church—and the need for honest conversations Her upcoming new book about finding God in her romantic relationships and dating experiences . Hannah is one of our bravely guests as she talks about the patriarchy/sexism/gaslighting that is part of our culture and how she is navigating those issues. Hannah talks about making it “all about Jesus” and how important that framework is to moving forward. Please check out Hannah's social media (see show notes) to connect with her needed work in our community. Thank you, Hannah, for being on the podcast. You give me hope. You are awesome! Links: Hannah's IG: @honest_han Substack: hannahklarson.substack.com

BONUS: How Scrum Masters Turn AI Into a Thinking Partner, Not a Magic Answer Box Everybody talks about AI in theory. In this BONUS episode, Dave Westgarth talks about it in practice — the boring, everyday ways a Scrum Master and Agile Coach actually puts AI to work. From t-shirt sizing to sprint reports to a self-coded Monte Carlo forecaster, Dave shares what works, what doesn't, and the one mindset shift that separates people who get value from AI from those who just generate more noise. From "Magic Answer Box" to Personalised Partner "Instead of taking it as a magic answer box, using it as a personalised partner to work through problems, look at your ideas, and really hold them in the cold light of day before proposing things."   Dave came into agile from a development background, moved through project delivery, and had already worked at AI and ML companies long before ChatGPT made the technology personal and accessible. Like most people, he first met these tools as a "magic answer box" — ask a question, get an answer, run with it. The real shift came when he stopped optimizing for output and started using AI to drive better outcomes: ping the model, get a response, then interrogate it, refine the thinking, and go around again. The value isn't the first answer. It's the conversation that sharpens your own reasoning. These Tools Aren't Neutral — So Corner Them Into Being a Critic "If you ask it to be punishing, negative, and brutal, it gives you a lot more relevant feedback."   One of Dave's sharpest points: AI tools are not neutral guides. Because of their system prompts and the incentives baked in by the providers, they're relentlessly positive — they want to affirm you and keep you around, a little like social media. That makes them weak for anything where you need honest pushback: personas, user stories, feedback on ideas. Dave's fix is to flip it on its head. Rather than asking "is this any good?" (which reliably earns an "8 out of 10, but to make it a 10…"), he tells the model to be as harsh and brutal as it can and really try to punish the idea. You don't want a partner that always agrees with you — you want one that pinpoints the areas you haven't thought about. The First Real Time-Saver: Reports, and the Themes You Missed "Are there any themes that have emerged over the last 4 weeks that I might have missed in this latest deck?"   The first thing that stopped feeling like a party trick was the one we all know: project documentation and reporting — sprint reports, status updates, review decks. Instead of letting AI invent the structure, Dave feeds it his own structure plus Teams recordings, notes, and existing docs, and lets it populate the format he already uses. The trick that goes a level deeper: after several sprints, feed all the AI-assisted reports back in and ask what themes have emerged across the last four weeks that this latest deck might have missed. Again, it stops being an answer box and becomes a partner and critic. AI Is Part of the Job Now — Like Spreadsheets Once Were "The way to get ahead now is figure out how to use it as effectively as you can in your role."   Dave sees the early resistance movement against AI as a false economy. For delivery professionals — project managers, Scrum Masters, agile coaches — knowing how to use these tools well is fast becoming a core expectation, not a nice-to-have. Vasco draws the parallel to spreadsheets: once dismissed as too complicated and "not my kind of thing," until people started building real forecasting and capacity models with them and the work changed. AI is on the same arc — still a little mystical today, genuinely useful tomorrow, and eventually just another tool in the box. A Week With AI in the Loop "The power that these prompt-to-product tools give you to create these hyper-personalized tools that make you more effective is, in a lot of ways, magic."   Dave walked through what his week actually looks like with AI in the loop:   Monday primer: a scheduled ChatGPT task emails him a scene-set every Monday — last week's plan and top priorities — so he isn't spending the first half hour reconstructing where things stood. Priority calls: which items are the toughest, where the quick wins are, where he can get early traction, and where risks might be emerging that he can squash early. Everyday comms: drafting the bones of emails, pings, and project updates so he spends almost no time formatting. Prompt-to-product tools: using Base44, Lovable, and Replit to build his own tools — including a Monte Carlo forecaster that takes his team's sprint throughput and projects the remaining backlog, replacing an ugly spreadsheet with a clean web app. He also builds AI-powered widgets in Miro for retrospectives, mood check-ins, and planning poker.   The theme running through all of it: hyper-personalized tooling, shaped by your team and your own skills, rather than one-size-fits-all software. The Myth That AI Makes Scrum Masters Worse "I can't see any role of a knowledge worker where having an LLM at your disposal makes you less capable, less knowledgeable, less skilled than someone that doesn't."   Dave sees the same adoption spectrum among developers and Scrum Masters — from "I'll never touch it" to "I'll never write code by hand again." And he pushes back hard on an emerging prejudice that echoes the old "technical Scrum Masters are worse" debate: the idea that Scrum Masters who use AI are somehow weaker. Used well, AI lets you elevate your strengths and cover your gaps — a people-centered Scrum Master can become far more technical, and a technical one far more people-centered, each with a trusted teaching guide right there. The key competency isn't avoidance; it's discernment about when to reach for the tool and when not to. From More Output to Better Outcomes "The bottleneck has never really been typing code. The bottleneck has been understanding the problems and the customers well enough to define a solution that fixes them."   Dave's clearest reframe: AI is driving the price of output down. When volume is easy — more features, more emails, more documents on demand — churning out more of it stops being a differentiator, because everyone can do it. What matters is deciding which problems are worth solving and finding the most effective solution. Experienced agile professionals have always known the real bottleneck was understanding the customer well enough to define the right solution, not the typing. AI just exposes that in a much starker way: there's nowhere left to hide behind sheer volume. What to Pay Attention To — and a Monday Experiment "It can do a lot of that manual, low-thinking, high-effort work to free you up to do more of the really impactful stuff."   For Scrum Masters being told to "adopt AI," Dave's advice is to let it take the joyless work — the end-of-sprint collateral, the Jira monitoring, the reports and charts — so you can spend your time on the coaching, the strategic thinking, and the organizational-level impact that's harder to reach when you're buried in tactical chores. His concrete Monday-morning experiment: take the two or three prioritized actions from your next retrospective, bring them to ChatGPT or Claude, and ask, "which of these could you really help me with, and how could you help me move the needle?" Start a conversation. You don't have to accept its answers — the point is to sharpen your own thinking about where you can add the most value next sprint. Developing "Taste" With AI "One element of taste is being able to judge it fairly harshly — getting through the beige as quickly as you can to find the little nuggets and gems."   Both Dave and Vasco land on the same skill for the year ahead: taste. These tools produce a lot of text, and not all of it is useful. Vasco shares his own aha moment — asking for ideas, getting the obvious ones, then repeating "give me more, don't repeat any" until the model finally surfaced something genuinely unexpected. That simple move turns AI into an engine for exploring the solution space until something clicks. The competency to build is the ability to move through the beige quickly and recognize the gems that materially change what you do next.   About Dave Westgarth   Dave Westgarth is a product and Agile practitioner exploring how AI transforms product development, experimentation, and team workflows. He shares practical insights on leveraging tools to accelerate value delivery and innovation.   You can link with Dave Westgarth on LinkedIn and find him in the Miro community and on Miroverse.

Most people can name the last time more money genuinely changed their life. What almost nobody can explain is why it stopped, or why they kept chasing the next number anyway. Jason opens with a scene from his last year teaching school, doing budget math at a McDonald's counter while his son hunted for the most expensive thing on the menu. Then he traces what happened after the money showed up: a thirty-eight thousand dollar teaching salary, an eighteen thousand dollar first check that he still remembers in his chest, and a six hundred eighty-six thousand dollar second check that eventually stopped feeling like anything at all. He walks through the research that finally settled the income-and-happiness argument, including why every equal gain in how your life feels now requires doubling your income rather than adding to it. Then he gets to the part that costs the most: the breathing room you're chasing can't be purchased, because the chase itself is what took it from you. Two questions, ten minutes, one piece of paper. Most people find the gap between their answers embarrassing. Read the full post: https://therealjasonduncan.com/articles/390 Book a call with Jason: https://therealjasonduncan.com/talk New episodes every Wednesday. Full blog post: https://therealjasonduncan.com/articles/390 Episode page: https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast/390 Book a call with Jason: https://therealjasonduncan.com/talk Sponsor – Bank on Yourself: https://therealjasonduncan.com/bankonyourself Kahneman & Deaton (2010), "High income improves evaluation of life but not emotional well-being," PNAS Killingsworth (2021), "Experienced well-being rises with income, even above $75,000 per year," PNAS Killingsworth, Kahneman & Mellers (2023), "Income and emotional well-being: A conflict resolved," PNAS: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2208661120 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealjasonduncan YouTube: https://youtube.com/therealjasonduncan Subscribe to What's Real? – Jason's weekly newsletter: https://therealjasonduncan.com/articles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and Deuce interviewed Tulane head football coach Will Hall and Glen West, a senior writer at On3's The Bengal Tiger. Coach Hall broke down the Green Wave's roster entering Week 1 of the 2026 season. West shared his thoughts on LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, quarterback Sam Leavitt, and the Tigers' trench play. West also previewed LSU's season-opening challenge against Clemson.

Radio has been dying for so long that one might wonder whether anyone has bothered to notify the corpse. The towers still stand. The signals still hum through the air. Millions of people still turn it on every day, often without making a decision to do so. Yet something has changed, and it happened long before the dashboard began filling up with podcasts, satellite channels, and streaming apps.For most of its history, radio possessed an advantage that had little to do with the quality of its programming: scarcity. A listener could choose among whatever stations happened to reach the car, kitchen, or bedside table. Familiarity became habit, habit looked like loyalty, and broadcasters came to believe that the audience belonged to them. Then technology handed that audience the keys to the building.Corporate consolidation is usually cast as the villain in this story, and it certainly deserves a place in the lineup. Local voices disappeared. Playlists and programs were centralized. Experienced personalities became expenses to be trimmed. Dave witnessed that transformation from behind the microphone, where “less Dave, more Sean” passed for strategic wisdom and one of his most popular features was canceled because it was not what corporate radio did.But greed alone did not kill the old order. The deeper change was economic. Listeners gained choices, and those choices became effortless. The station now competes with every podcast, livestream, audiobook, archived program, and specialized voice in the world.This episode asks what is actually dying when we speak of the death of radio. Perhaps it is not the intimate human connection that made the medium powerful. Perhaps it is merely the tower's control over that connection. The radio star did not disappear. He slipped past the gatekeeper, took the audience with him, and found another microphone. #DeathOfRadio #RadioHistory #Podcasting #TalkRadio #Broadcasting #MediaEvolution #DaveBowmanShow

Host: Lalo Solorzano Guest(s): Cindy De Leon and Guillermo De Leon Published: August 31, 2026 Length: Approximately 25 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary The Advanced Topics in Customs Compliance Conference (ATCC) is back for 2027—and if past years are any indication, waiting to register could mean missing out. In this episode of Simply Trade, Lalo Solorzano welcomes Cindy De Leon and Guillermo De Leon to preview the 2027 ATCC, taking place February 3–5 in Houston. They explain what makes ATCC different from a typical trade conference: advanced education designed specifically for experienced importers, exporters, and customs brokerage professionals, paired with access to seasoned practitioners and true peer-to-peer networking. Cindy previews two optional masterclass-style workshops covering Foreign-Trade Zones and human-verified customs audits, including why technology and AI can help identify compliance risks but shouldn't replace experienced human judgment. The conversation also explores ATCC's selective approach to speakers and sponsors, the value of keeping industry experts engaged throughout the conference, and several new additions for 2027. Plus, hear what's planned for the Thursday-night “Unmasking Innovation” celebration—and why attendees should register and reserve their hotel rooms early. Main Topic / Discussion The 2027 Advanced Topics in Customs Compliance Conference is designed for experienced trade professionals looking to move beyond introductory customs and compliance education. The general conference begins Wednesday, February 3, 2027 at 1:00 p.m. and concludes Friday, February 5 at 1:00 p.m. in Houston. Optional intensive workshops begin Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m., while a new Connections Reception on Tuesday evening will give first-time attendees, sponsors, and speakers another opportunity to meet before the main conference begins. Two optional workshops take center stage this year. “Zone Mastery” will explore today's Foreign-Trade Zone environment, including tariff policy, compliance risks, and potential savings. A second audit-focused masterclass will examine how data analytics and ACE data can identify risk while emphasizing the importance of human-verified auditing. Cindy stresses that automated flags and algorithms can identify potential problems, but they don't automatically equal compliance findings. Experienced professionals still need to interpret the data, conduct meaningful audits, and understand the circumstances behind the numbers. ATCC also emphasizes “power networking.” Speakers and sponsors are expected to actively engage with attendees rather than simply appear for a presentation or exhibit. The 2027 conference will culminate in an elegant masquerade-inspired “Unmasking Innovation” celebration, followed by an after-party featuring Chicago's DJ Victor R. Registration is limited to 600 attendees, and the previous conference filled before early-bird registration ended. Key Takeaways • ATCC 2027 runs February 3–5, 2027 in Houston, with optional workshops beginning Wednesday morning and a new Connections Reception on Tuesday evening. • The conference is intentionally advanced, targeting experienced importers, exporters, and customs brokerage professionals rather than providing introductory-level trade education. • The 2027 workshops will dive deeply into Foreign-Trade Zones and human-verified customs audits, including the use—and limitations—of AI and automated data analysis in compliance. • Registration is capped at 600 attendees, and previous ATCC events have reached capacity early, making early registration and hotel reservations especially important. Resources & Mentions • Global Training Center • Advanced Topics in Customs Compliance Conference (ATCC) • Cindy De Leon - LinkedIn • Guillermo De Leon - LinkedIn Credits Host: Lalo Solorzano Guest(s): Cindy De Leon - LinkedIn Guillermo De Leon - LinkedIn Producer: Lalo Solorzano

Send us Fan MailWhat do you actually learn after scaling and selling a major platform? In this episode, two investors who have done it give their most honest answers. The first says the single rule that has never failed him is this: if a co-investor won't put their own money in, he walks. Trust and aligned incentives aren't nice-to-haves. They're the entire filter.The second shares the structural lesson his institutional capital partner taught him during a major platform build: think about what you're building as if you'll own it for 100 years. Companies built for the long term generate the kind of cash flow that attracts serious buyers when the time comes - and the ones that don't rarely find a clean exit.Recorded at the Single Family Office Summit, hosted by Family Office Club - 19 years, 300+ events hosted, and over $1 billion in community transactions. Register for our next event at FamilyOffices.com.What's the most important lesson you've taken away from a major exit or investment outcome?https://familyoffices.com/

Jeremy Zakis reports on the unprecedented rainfall sweeping across Australia, driven by a super El Niño cycle interacting with the Indian Ocean Dipole. South Australia and Adelaide experienced the heaviest downpours, breaking monthly rainfall records in a single day, while Sydney's infrastructure coped with several inches of rain. Victoria and Melbourne were largely spared due to the Great Dividing Range acting as a barrier. Zakis warns that weekly spring rains are highly unusual and threaten to fuel rapid forest undergrowth, which could dry out and create a dangerous bushfire hazard during future droughts. (10)

The future of California agriculture may depend on solving some problems that farmers simply cannot solve on their own. In Part 2 of his conversation on the AgNet News Hour, Cannon Michael, president and CEO of Bowles Farming Company, discusses the need for a reliable agricultural workforce, the growing role of automation and his concerns about California's long-term water future. Labor remains one of the biggest issues. Michael said policymakers need to recognize that agriculture depends on workers willing to perform difficult jobs that many Americans simply aren't interested in doing. Rather than allowing the issue to continually become entangled in the larger immigration debate, he believes the country needs a reasonable legal pathway for people who want to work. "We need to find ways that people can...have the same opportunities that many of our ancestors came to the United States for," Michael said, while emphasizing the need to maintain border security and keep bad actors out. Technology is helping Bowles Farming Company respond to rising costs. The operation is already using AI-enabled sprayers that identify weeds, while also incorporating AI into office operations. Michael expects autonomous tractors and other technologies to play an increasingly important role. But technology can't replace everyone. Experienced workers can determine by sight which watermelon is ready to harvest or carefully pick a fresh-market tomato without damaging it—skills that remain difficult to automate. Perhaps Michael's greatest concern is water. With projects such as Sites Reservoir and Delta conveyance taking years to move forward, he worries California agriculture could lose productive farmland before adequate infrastructure is built. "We have to have water to do what we're doing," Michael said. "You can't just get water one year and then...not have water for two years." Despite those challenges, Michael isn't giving up on California agriculture. He believes farmers will continue adapting through technology and innovation, although agriculture's footprint could become smaller if current pressures continue. "None of us are the faint of heart," Michael said. "We're not giving up." Listen to Part 2 of the full interview with Cannon Michael on the AgNet News Hour.

Send us Fan MailEspresso or instant coffee, you know the difference the moment you taste it and that idea of expectations is the perfect way to think about training. We kick things off with a quick coffee story, then get serious about what I've been seeing on LinkedIn: a wave of graduate trainee programs and development pipelines across the oil and gas and broader energy sector. The big question is not whether training is good (it is) but whether the training is aimed at the future or just aimed at spending a budget.Africa's energy industry is in a real transition. Experienced professionals are retiring, international energy companies are shifting assets, and indigenous and independent operators are stepping up across upstream, midstream, and downstream. That creates opportunity, but it also exposes skills gaps. We talk about what capabilities should be prioritized now, from technical foundations like petroleum economics and geoscience to the support functions that increasingly shape performance, including commercial law, ethics, HR systems, and the practical discipline of how work gets done on the ground.We also dig into what schools cannot fully teach: the ideal versus the real. On-the-job training, structured mentorship, and training departments that actually understand operations are how graduates learn to apply data, work safely, and deliver results in a fast-moving environment. Then we widen the lens to collaboration between government and industry and why the AI revolution belongs inside modern energy training, not outside it. We close with a story about “looking with the eyes of experience” and why seasoned trainers can compress years of learning into months.If you care about workforce development, oil and gas careers, AI in energy, and building a stronger talent pipeline across Africa, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share, and leave a review so more professionals can find the show.Support the showYou can support this show via the link below;https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718587/supporters/new

Hello to you listening wherever your feet touch the ground! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. Earlier this month I announced the retirement of my 60 Seconds format after 5½ years and Motivate Your Monday episodes after 6½ years. However, my long-running global podcast, Stories From Women Who Walk, is alive and well and evolving for you, my truly global audience. I launched my podcast, Stories From Women Who Walk in April 2020 as a platform for conversations with women who were walking their lives until their lives were flipped upside down by something unexpected, how they met the challenges, and changed to become stronger, even more confident women. I loved every single moment listening stories out of my guests! But then COVID flipped our lives upside down, too. We were no longer commuting to work over long distances or in cars. Who would have the time to listen to a 30 or 45-minute conversation? What to do? Pivot to 60 Seconds. No one was offering this format. Turned out that I was really good at distilling topics, ideas and stories into soundbytes to inform, illuminate, delight, motivate, and comfort my listeners. Today Stories From Women Who Walk has logged over 1,340 episodes and maintains a robust platform wherever you get your podcasts, especially Apple Podcasts and including Pandora Radio. It's been a great run so far! That's what 6½ years of dedicated listening and support has produced. Thank you! I'm here because you're there and I will continue. I promise you this: the voice you have come to know and trust along with the stories, insights, questions and prompts that speak to each of us as if to say, “What! You, too? I thought I was the only one.” [C.S.Lewis]. I plan to channel my creative efforts into producing two weekly “Diane on Mic” short-form episodes—maybe 4 minutes or so of spoken word—for Wednesdays on Whidbey and Story Prompt Friday, with familiar themes, a deeper and more intimate relationship with you, and a focus on helping women navigate their midlife pilgrimage. Why pilgrimage? As those of you who have followed me know, I have talked about this so often: my life shows up as BC and AC—Before Camino and After Camino. Over the years I've learned that the 500 miles of walking across Spain was the destination. I know what it takes to walk the long and winding road to letting our lives speak. As Quarter Moon Story Arts I bring decades of experience as a skillful storyteller in healthcare, business and law. It's time to sharpen my creative focus and work with women of Middle-Earth-Age who are navigating their midlife pilgrimage story. CTA: Let's continue making the very most of the time we have together, uncovering, discovering, shaping and sharing our stories. Please let me know what you think. If there is something you're curious about, something you'd like to hear as my podcast transforms, please email me and let me know: info@quartermoonstoryarts.net or (better yet) subscribe to Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Comments Create Community. We are in this together for the long haul. And thank you for continuing to listen from wherever your feet touch the ground! YOU'RE INVITED: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, subscribe & spread this episode with a generous 5-star review & comment—it helps us all—& join us next time! STOP BY my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction. EMAIL ME ----> info@quartermoonstoryarts.net to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call STAY CURRENT with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Kelly Alix grew up in church and did everything she thought a good Christian should do—but she had no idea how real the spiritual world actually was.An unexplained childhood “nervous stomach” followed Kelly into adulthood, fear began sabotaging the calling God had placed on her, and eventually her hunger for something spiritually real drew her toward witchcraft and the paranormal.In this episode, Kelly shares how she came to believe her lifelong struggle wasn't simply anxiety, experienced deliverance from a spirit of fear, and discovered what it actually means to experience the Holy Spirit instead of simply believing in God.We talk about demonic attack, spiritual warfare, witchcraft and the occult, hearing God's voice, deliverance, discerning counterfeit spirituality, and encountering the presence of God.If you've ever wondered whether there's more of God to experience than what you've known, Kelly's story may challenge what you believe is possible.Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyalixmusic?igsh=cnF6M3J3YjZ4bjYy----------✟ Small Group Questions From This Episode:⇨ How has God met you in moments of fear, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm?⇨ When have you cried out to God in desperation and seen Him respond?⇨ What does it look like to seek God “with all your heart” in your current season?✟ Bible References for Further Study:⇨ Jeremiah 29:13⇨ Galatians 5:22–23 ⇨ 1 Samuel 16:23----------

What if the biggest obstacle to building lasting wealth isn't a lack of money, but meeting people who make it possible? In this episode, Peter Skaggs, Founder of Investor Lighthouse and Innovative Mortgage Alliance, shares how decades in real estate investing taught him that financial freedom isn't built through luck or chasing trends. It's built through education, disciplined action, and relationships with people who challenge you to think differently. From learning hard lessons early in his career to helping busy professionals build wealth through strategic real estate investing, Peter explains why the best investors focus on long-term thinking, continuous learning, and surrounding themselves with the right mentors. Throughout the conversation, he reveals how one relationship after another helped shape his philosophy of investing, leadership, and serving others.   [00:03:41] What He Does and Who He Serves Founder of Investor Lighthouse and Innovative Mortgage Alliance Helps busy professionals create long-term wealth through real estate investing Focuses on education before investment decisions Empowers investors to build confidence instead of depending on others [00:05:18] Why Financial Education Matters Believes financial literacy creates freedom and confidence Encourages investors to understand every investment they make Explains why knowledge reduces fear during uncertain markets Teaches people to think like long-term investors instead of speculators [00:08:42] Lessons From His Early Investing Journey Learned that success rarely happens overnight Experienced setbacks that became valuable learning opportunities Developed a disciplined investment approach through experience Realized patience consistently outperforms emotional decision-making [00:12:15] The Biggest Mistakes Investors Make Chasing quick profits instead of building lasting wealth Relying entirely on advisors without understanding the investment Allowing fear and emotion to dictate financial decisions Ignoring the value of long-term planning and consistency [00:16:47] Building Wealth One Decision at a Time Small, consistent decisions create significant long-term results Every investment should align with personal financial goals Wealth comes from disciplined habits more than perfect timing Focuses on sustainable growth rather than shortcuts [00:20:54] The Relationship That Changed Everything Credits key mentors with expanding his perspective on investing Learned the value of asking better questions before making decisions Relationships opened doors that knowledge alone could not Continues investing in meaningful connections throughout his career [00:25:10] Why Mentorship Accelerates Growth Great mentors help shorten the learning curve They provide wisdom gained through real experience Accountability often matters as much as information Success becomes more predictable when learning from those who've gone before [00:29:36] Serving Before Selling Believes trust must always come before transactions Education creates stronger client relationships Long-term success comes from putting clients' interests first Strong relationships naturally generate referrals and opportunities [00:33:48] Creating Financial Freedom Financial freedom begins with intentional planning Investing should support the life you want to build Wealth provides choices rather than simply accumulating assets Every financial decision should move you closer to independence [00:38:22] The Legacy That Matters Most Helping others achieve financial confidence is deeply rewarding Success is measured by lives impacted, not just dollars earned Building relationships creates influence that lasts beyond business The greatest return on investment is seeing others succeed   KEY QUOTES "Real wealth isn't created by chasing the next opportunity. It's created by making disciplined decisions consistently over time, even when those decisions aren't exciting." - Peter Skaggs "The relationships you build throughout your life will often determine the opportunities that come your way. Knowledge is important, but relationships open doors that knowledge alone never will." - Peter Skaggs "Financial freedom isn't really about money. It's about having the ability to make decisions based on your values instead of your circumstances. That's the kind of wealth worth building." - Peter Skaggs CONNECT WITH PETER SKAGGS Website: https://investorlighthouse.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-skaggs   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher

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Too often those of us in education forget one simple idea about ourselves: we matter. Join Ted as he explores the ways in which we matter and he reminds us how impactful we actually all are and how to put up guardrails to ensure we are engaged for ourselves and others. The episode ends with advice he gathered from over 40 educational professionals to help us all remember our IMPACT! 

The Clemson Tigers face a critical crossroads as Christopher Vizzina leads a high-stakes quarterback battle with true freshman Tate Reynolds ahead of a challenging schedule, including playing at LSU Week 1. Dabo Swinney almost always rides with the experienced quarterback, at least to begin a season, so look for Vizzina to get the nod at quarterback. Will Swinney's loyalty to veteran players pay off, or will the pressure for improved clutch performances define the season? The arrival of impact transfers aims to shore up Clemson's depth, especially in the secondary, but question marks linger over the defensive line and Vizzina's ability to make game-changing plays after the Tigers went 7-6 in 2025. Brian Smith and Morgan Thomas break down Clemson's transfer portal overhaul, the return of Chad Morris as offensive coordinator, and rising expectations in an ACC that demands more than mediocrity. Key discussions spotlight Elliott Washington's potential in the secondary, Vic Burley's underwhelming development, and the fanbase's restless call for double-digit wins. Will adjustments in staff and roster be enough to restore Clemson to national prominence, or is another season of frustration leading to Swinney coming under fire from Clemson fans? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/[LOCKEDON] and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. #1 – From WV SBDC – Building community one cast at a time What began as one woman's passion for fly fishing has grown into a thriving outdoor community. After discovering fly fishing in 2013, Pamela Dunlap founded Women, Wine & Waders to create a welcoming environment where women could learn the sport, build confidence and connect with one another. Today, the organization offers casting clinics, guided adventures, retreats and educational programs throughout West Virginia and beyond. With guidance from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center, Dunlap has grown the business while staying true to its mission: helping women discover the joy of the outdoors, build lasting friendships and experience the beauty of Almost Heaven. Read more: https://wvsbdc.com/women-wine-waders-builds-community-through-fly-fishing/ #2 – From WV STATE PARKS – State Parks serve up local flavor West Virginia's natural beauty isn't the only thing drawing visitors to its state parks. The West Virginia State Parks Farm-to-Table Dinner Series celebrates the state's rich agricultural heritage by pairing locally sourced ingredients with chef-inspired menus in some of West Virginia's most scenic settings. Hosted at parks across the Mountain State, each dinner showcases local farms, artisans and producers while giving guests a memorable dining experience surrounded by Almost Heaven. Seating is limited, and reservations are encouraged. Read more: https://wvstateparks.com/programs/farm-to-table-dinners/ #3 – From WV LIVING – The thrill of finding morels For many West Virginians, spring brings one of the year's most rewarding outdoor traditions: morel mushroom hunting. A feature in West Virginia Living explores the excitement of searching for these prized wild mushrooms, known for their rich, earthy flavor and elusive nature. Experienced hunters say success comes from patience, observation and spending time in the woods. Whether you're a seasoned forager or simply curious about the tradition, the search for morels offers another way to connect with West Virginia's forests and appreciate the abundance they provide. Read more: https://wvliving.com/morel-support/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class. Rushion McDonald’s “Keep Winning” #3 – Key Takeaways In this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald expands on the concept of value proposition, focusing on how entrepreneurs and professionals can differentiate themselves through customer service, marketing, mentorship, and continuous growth. Top Lessons 1. Understand Your Value Proposition Your value proposition is what makes your talent, product, or company unique. It's the reason people choose you over the competition and the foundation for negotiating better opportunities, raises, and contracts. Rushion uses the example of athletes who fail to recognize their true market value and end up accepting deals that don't reflect their worth. 2. Never Let Age Become an Excuse One of Rushion's recurring themes is that success has no age limit. He encourages listeners to: Keep setting goals. Continue learning. Pursue new opportunities. Avoid believing that life slows down after 40, 50, or 60. Success belongs to those who continue moving forward regardless of age. 3. Market More Than Your Product Two companies may offer similar products, but customer perception can create dramatically different outcomes. Rushion emphasizes that businesses should promote: Customer service Customer experience Reliability Trust Products may attract customers once, but outstanding service keeps them coming back. 4. Choose to Be the Eagle, Not the Chicken One of the episode's most memorable analogies compares an eagle and a chicken. Although both are birds, society views them very differently. The lesson: Eagles soar. Eagles command respect. Eagles fight to maintain their position. Rushion challenges listeners to adopt an eagle mindset by thinking bigger, acting boldly, and pursuing excellence. 5. Seek Mentorship and Guidance Many entrepreneurs fail simply because they try to figure everything out alone. Rushion highlights resources such as: The Small Business Administration (SBA) SCORE mentors Experienced business professionals Mentorship can help entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes and accelerate growth. 6. Expand the Possibilities of Your Product Rushion shares the story of a pancake mix company whose product evolved from a simple pancake and waffle mix into a unique 3-in-1 product capable of making: Pancakes Waffles Biscuits The lesson is to continually explore new uses and opportunities that can differentiate your product in the marketplace. 7. Packaging Matters A great product alone isn't enough. Using the example of a gourmet popcorn company, Rushion explains that: Product quality matters. Customer service matters. Packaging matters. A product may be excellent, but weak presentation can prevent it from reaching larger retail opportunities. 8. Customer Service Is a Competitive Advantage Across every business example discussed in the episode, one factor remained constant: Excellent customer service. Customers remember: How they were treated. Whether expectations were met. Whether businesses delivered consistently. Strong customer service often becomes a company's most powerful marketing tool. 9. Reliability Builds Trust Rushion emphasizes that success often comes down to honoring commitments. If you say: You open at 8:00 AM, open at 8:00 AM. You will deliver a product, deliver it. You promise service, provide it. Consistency creates credibility. Keep Winning Quote “Market your brand to stand out above the crowd through excellent service, strong presentation, and a commitment to outperforming the competition.” Bottom Line Know your value. Keep learning. Seek mentorship. Expand your thinking. Deliver exceptional customer service. Package your product professionally. And most importantly, choose to soar like the eagle instead of settling like the chicken. That's how you keep winning. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women's language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Who's Really Fighting for You? How to Sort the Noise in Women's Fitness More Like This: The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here's What It Means Muscle Building Vs Muscle Loss With Various Diets And Or Protein Amounts Resources: Book an Ultimate Assessment with Debra! Get your HALO Method and Longevity Strategy at $497, instead of $997 rate. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. What's the difference between resistance training if you're a beginner (or starting again) vs you're an experienced lifter?  Resistance training for a beginner doesn't have to mean sore muscles, heavy weights, or wondering if you're doing it “right.” In fact, the smartest way to get stronger may be to slow down and learn the movement before you ever load it up. The question now is.. HOW? Tell me I'm not alone when I ask ‘HOW?' Let me know you're listening.. or ask HOW! Send me a DM on Instagram, maybe you prefer Facebook, join the Flipping 50 Insider Community Facebook Group, or if you're one of our VIP members you can use your group inside Flipping 50: The Stronger Way app on Apple or Android. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it!

Buying your first franchise is very different from buying your second, third, or fourth.   First-time franchise buyers often wrestle with fear, FOMO, passion, replacing their W-2 income, and finding the "next big thing." Experienced franchise owners tend to evaluate opportunities differently—looking harder at validation, risk, enterprise value, territory, systems, and long-term scalability.   In this episode of Franchise Secrets, Erik Van Horn and Bobby Brennan break down how the franchise investor mindset changes with experience, why even successful entrepreneurs can make emotional buying decisions, and what every franchise buyer should evaluate before signing.   You'll learn: • Why passion can cloud a franchise investment decision • How FOMO affects first-time buyers • Why experienced franchisees value validation • The risks of chasing emerging franchise trends • What "semi-absentee" really means • Why successful owners can become overconfident • How to think about multi-unit financial runway • What to validate before investing in a franchise   Timestamps: 00:00 First-Time vs. Experienced Franchise Buyers 02:41 The Danger of Buying a Franchise Based on Passion 06:40 Are Wellness Franchises the Next Big Thing? 09:51 Why Wealthy Investors Still Make Emotional Decisions 13:48 Stop Chasing the "Next Big Franchise" 17:34 The Truth About Semi-Absentee Franchises 21:34 What First-Time Buyers Actually Want 24:00 How Experienced Franchise Owners Think Differently 26:33 How Overconfidence Leads to Bad Franchise Decisions 30:43 The Financial Reality of Multi-Unit Franchising   Don't buy into the hype. Know your parameters, understand your finances, talk to franchisees, evaluate the team, and make an informed decision.   Connect with Erik Van Horn:

How do you get faster at karting when you're just starting out?In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18x Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the fundamentals every beginner kart driver should focus on before making major setup changes or trying to drive harder.Getting faster in a go-kart isn't about attacking every corner with maximum aggression. It starts with learning how to flow through corners, carry momentum, use minimal steering input and avoid unnecessary braking.David explains why beginner drivers often lose speed by over-driving the kart, and how developing smooth and consistent driving techniques can make a significant difference to lap times.We also look at kart setup and driver confidence. Instead of completely overhauling the chassis every time the kart doesn't feel perfect, small and calculated setup changes can help the driver gain confidence while maintaining a consistent platform to learn from.Another important part of becoming a faster kart driver is learning by watching others. Experienced drivers provide valuable visual references for braking points, turn-in points, apexes, racing lines and throttle application. Understanding what a fast lap looks like can help a beginner driver develop their own reference points.Finally, David explains why drivers shouldn't be afraid of making mistakes. Trying new techniques, pushing beyond your comfort zone and occasionally getting it wrong is an essential part of learning how to drive a kart faster.In this episode, you'll learn:How to get faster at karting as a beginnerThe importance of flowing through cornersWhy minimal steering input can improve kart speedWhy beginners often use the brakes too muchHow to carry more corner speed and momentumHow small kart setup changes can build driver confidenceHow to learn from faster and more experienced kart driversUsing visual markers for braking, turn-in and apex pointsWhy making mistakes is essential for driver developmentThe fundamentals young kart drivers should master before chasing major setup changesWhether you're a beginner kart driver, young racing driver or parent supporting a child in karting, this episode provides a simple approach to developing speed, confidence and better driving technique.Learn to Win with Kart Class.Any questions? Drop us a Message!To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

It's another wide-ranging episode of Teachers Off Duty with Bri, Shelby and Mr. Moore. This episode covers just about everything from parents learning the truth about their child to our hosts learning how different teaching situations are across the country (and the world).  Fall Tickets are on sale for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR! The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour is coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: iCivics | Go to icivics.org and try Investigation Declaration today! Vinted | Download the FREE App today! Enjoy FREE shipping in the US and make some money! Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today CashApp | Download CashApp at https://cash.app/ . Use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 at sign up and get$10 when you send $5 to a friend. Terms Apply. _________________________________What kind of after-school activities do you have to attend? What about all those in-school duties you get assigned every year? You might be surprised to learn how our teacher panel handles all of that. This episode also includes real talk about teacher salaries, healthcare coverage and the fine print included in our teacher contracts. Spoiler alert: some states treat teachers better than others! No matter where or who you teach, this episode will make you laugh, think and possibly shed a tear or two as we get an honest look at life in schools from all walks of life. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Shelby Lattimore @teachingwithmissl Marc Moore @mrmooretaughtme Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Aspiring recovery practitioners need to know how to review a client intake form and build a personalized recovery plan. In our upcoming live session on August 13th, our Head of Coaching Ashley Smith show you exactly how we do this with a real client intake form.The Holistic HA Practitioner Certification is open for enrollment starting TUESDAY AUGUST 11th - learn more here AND sign up for the free training with Ashley.

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., tackles one of the most persistent questions in major gift fundraising: when is the right time to make the ask? Fundraisers may know the classic “six rights” of fundraising: the right person asking the right person for the right amount, for the right reason, in the right way, and at the right time. But that final “right” can be surprisingly difficult to recognize. Drawing on conversations with veteran major gift fundraisers, Bill identifies signals that suggest a donor is ready. He also shares advice from longtime fundraiser and attorney Andy Hibble: “Don't ask for a major gift until you know for certain what the answer is going to be.” The goal is not clairvoyance, but enough relationship-building and attentive listening that the donor's likely response is no longer a mystery. One major indicator is growing involvement with the organization. Early fundraising relationships often focus on linkage, interest, and ability, but as relationships deepen, Bill encourages fundraisers to watch for linkage, involvement, and advocacy. Donors may attend more events, accept more meetings, introduce the organization to others, share its content, or bring spouses, children, grandchildren, or advisers into conversations. They may ask to meet senior leaders or program staff because they want a deeper understanding of the mission and its results. Another strong signal comes when a donor says they need to discuss an opportunity with a financial adviser or estate attorney. At that point, the gift may have moved from an interesting idea to something they are seriously considering. Bill also highlights changes in the quality of a donor's questions and comments. Someone who once needed basic information may begin arriving more prepared, speaking more confidently, and asking increasingly sophisticated questions about the organization's mission, strategy, results, and future. Sometimes the cues are wonderfully obvious: “I think I could be donating more,” “I'm blown away by what you're doing,” or every fundraiser's favorite, “Do you have some specific ideas for me to consider?” Donors may also ask about planned giving, legacy opportunities, multi-year commitments, or future needs. These comments suggest they are thinking beyond a single transaction and toward a longer-term philanthropic relationship. Finally, Bill encourages fundraisers to pay attention to body language, behavior, and the rhythm of the relationship. Donors may become more relaxed in meetings, lean forward during certain topics, or offer deeper answers when asked what they want their philanthropy to accomplish. Bill compares this to the research concept of “saturation”: eventually, meetings may begin covering the same ground with little new information emerging. When today's conversation sounds a lot like the previous two, cultivation may have reached its natural endpoint. That can be the moment to ask, “At our next meeting, can I bring you some ideas?” Experienced fundraisers may simply describe it as “feeling the vibe,” but Bill's takeaway is that good timing comes from recognizing a pattern of increasing involvement, knowledge, enthusiasm, and readiness that signals the relationship can move from cultivation to invitation.

At some point in your leadership career, you may find yourself leading someone who has significantly more experience than you. They may be older than you, have spent decades in your industry or possess technical knowledge that you don't have. This can feel intimidating, especially when you believe that being the leader means you should have all the answers. However, leadership isn't necessarily about being the most experienced person in the room. In this episode, I share practical ideas for leading experienced people, benefiting from their expertise and maintaining your own leadership authority. In this episode, you'll learn: Why leading more experienced people is becoming increasingly common. How asking for people's opinions can build trust and motivation. Why experienced people may react badly when their expertise is ignored. How experienced team members can help develop others. Why you shouldn't defer to experienced employees on every decision. How to clarify your decision-making process. Why leadership skills can be valuable even when you have less technical experience. How your access to senior leaders gives you organisational context that your team may not have. Resources Coaching: Work with Ben. What do you think? Have you led someone who had significantly more experience than you? What helped you build trust and lead them effectively? Leave a comment on the show notes page or join the discussion on Spotify.

Daniel and Rev. Munther Isaac unpack CNN's latest reporting on the increasing violence experienced by Palestinian Christians, which features Rev. Munther himself, and respond to more of Mike Huckabee's ridiculous claims. Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at patreon.com/acrossthedivideFollow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠Across the Divide is a podcast of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice. Learn more at BIPJ.org

Jake & Ben Full Show on August 8, 2026 Hour 1 Devon Dampier is now one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the conference, and that experience will be key to the team's success.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: BYU RB LJ Martin is excited for the team's passing attack, Kevin Durant talks LeBron to Philly, NFL Hall of Fame Game Tonight Long time College Football writer Dennis Dodd joined to give his thoughts on the Protect College Sports Act, the future of the sport, and BYU + Utah Football. Hour 2 BYU Insider for KSL Sports Mitch Harper joined to talk about his takeaways from Week 1 of BYU Fall Camp. How much better can Bear Bachmeier be this season?  Utah CB and ST Coach Sharrieff Shah Addressed the Media Yesterday Pistons G-League Team Holding Open Tryouts for $250 Bucks Hour 3 BYU's Offense Needs Bear Bachmeier to Take the Next Step as a Passer Why Didn't Sharreiff Shah Follow Kyle Whittingham to Utah? Audio Vault: Throwback to Former Utah Athletic Director Chris Hill Freaking Out on Pac-12 Head of Officials Hour 4 Our Friend Patrick Kinahan joins the show to talk about BYU Football and how high their ceiling is this year.  PK also gives his thoughts on Utah Football and how good they can be with Morgan Scalley as the Head Coach.  Thanks for reminding us about an old drop

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class. Rushion McDonald’s “Keep Winning” #3 – Key Takeaways In this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald expands on the concept of value proposition, focusing on how entrepreneurs and professionals can differentiate themselves through customer service, marketing, mentorship, and continuous growth. Top Lessons 1. Understand Your Value Proposition Your value proposition is what makes your talent, product, or company unique. It's the reason people choose you over the competition and the foundation for negotiating better opportunities, raises, and contracts. Rushion uses the example of athletes who fail to recognize their true market value and end up accepting deals that don't reflect their worth. 2. Never Let Age Become an Excuse One of Rushion's recurring themes is that success has no age limit. He encourages listeners to: Keep setting goals. Continue learning. Pursue new opportunities. Avoid believing that life slows down after 40, 50, or 60. Success belongs to those who continue moving forward regardless of age. 3. Market More Than Your Product Two companies may offer similar products, but customer perception can create dramatically different outcomes. Rushion emphasizes that businesses should promote: Customer service Customer experience Reliability Trust Products may attract customers once, but outstanding service keeps them coming back. 4. Choose to Be the Eagle, Not the Chicken One of the episode's most memorable analogies compares an eagle and a chicken. Although both are birds, society views them very differently. The lesson: Eagles soar. Eagles command respect. Eagles fight to maintain their position. Rushion challenges listeners to adopt an eagle mindset by thinking bigger, acting boldly, and pursuing excellence. 5. Seek Mentorship and Guidance Many entrepreneurs fail simply because they try to figure everything out alone. Rushion highlights resources such as: The Small Business Administration (SBA) SCORE mentors Experienced business professionals Mentorship can help entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes and accelerate growth. 6. Expand the Possibilities of Your Product Rushion shares the story of a pancake mix company whose product evolved from a simple pancake and waffle mix into a unique 3-in-1 product capable of making: Pancakes Waffles Biscuits The lesson is to continually explore new uses and opportunities that can differentiate your product in the marketplace. 7. Packaging Matters A great product alone isn't enough. Using the example of a gourmet popcorn company, Rushion explains that: Product quality matters. Customer service matters. Packaging matters. A product may be excellent, but weak presentation can prevent it from reaching larger retail opportunities. 8. Customer Service Is a Competitive Advantage Across every business example discussed in the episode, one factor remained constant: Excellent customer service. Customers remember: How they were treated. Whether expectations were met. Whether businesses delivered consistently. Strong customer service often becomes a company's most powerful marketing tool. 9. Reliability Builds Trust Rushion emphasizes that success often comes down to honoring commitments. If you say: You open at 8:00 AM, open at 8:00 AM. You will deliver a product, deliver it. You promise service, provide it. Consistency creates credibility. Keep Winning Quote “Market your brand to stand out above the crowd through excellent service, strong presentation, and a commitment to outperforming the competition.” Bottom Line Know your value. Keep learning. Seek mentorship. Expand your thinking. Deliver exceptional customer service. Package your product professionally. And most importantly, choose to soar like the eagle instead of settling like the chicken. That's how you keep winning. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class. Rushion McDonald’s “Keep Winning” #3 – Key Takeaways In this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald expands on the concept of value proposition, focusing on how entrepreneurs and professionals can differentiate themselves through customer service, marketing, mentorship, and continuous growth. Top Lessons 1. Understand Your Value Proposition Your value proposition is what makes your talent, product, or company unique. It's the reason people choose you over the competition and the foundation for negotiating better opportunities, raises, and contracts. Rushion uses the example of athletes who fail to recognize their true market value and end up accepting deals that don't reflect their worth. 2. Never Let Age Become an Excuse One of Rushion's recurring themes is that success has no age limit. He encourages listeners to: Keep setting goals. Continue learning. Pursue new opportunities. Avoid believing that life slows down after 40, 50, or 60. Success belongs to those who continue moving forward regardless of age. 3. Market More Than Your Product Two companies may offer similar products, but customer perception can create dramatically different outcomes. Rushion emphasizes that businesses should promote: Customer service Customer experience Reliability Trust Products may attract customers once, but outstanding service keeps them coming back. 4. Choose to Be the Eagle, Not the Chicken One of the episode's most memorable analogies compares an eagle and a chicken. Although both are birds, society views them very differently. The lesson: Eagles soar. Eagles command respect. Eagles fight to maintain their position. Rushion challenges listeners to adopt an eagle mindset by thinking bigger, acting boldly, and pursuing excellence. 5. Seek Mentorship and Guidance Many entrepreneurs fail simply because they try to figure everything out alone. Rushion highlights resources such as: The Small Business Administration (SBA) SCORE mentors Experienced business professionals Mentorship can help entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes and accelerate growth. 6. Expand the Possibilities of Your Product Rushion shares the story of a pancake mix company whose product evolved from a simple pancake and waffle mix into a unique 3-in-1 product capable of making: Pancakes Waffles Biscuits The lesson is to continually explore new uses and opportunities that can differentiate your product in the marketplace. 7. Packaging Matters A great product alone isn't enough. Using the example of a gourmet popcorn company, Rushion explains that: Product quality matters. Customer service matters. Packaging matters. A product may be excellent, but weak presentation can prevent it from reaching larger retail opportunities. 8. Customer Service Is a Competitive Advantage Across every business example discussed in the episode, one factor remained constant: Excellent customer service. Customers remember: How they were treated. Whether expectations were met. Whether businesses delivered consistently. Strong customer service often becomes a company's most powerful marketing tool. 9. Reliability Builds Trust Rushion emphasizes that success often comes down to honoring commitments. If you say: You open at 8:00 AM, open at 8:00 AM. You will deliver a product, deliver it. You promise service, provide it. Consistency creates credibility. Keep Winning Quote “Market your brand to stand out above the crowd through excellent service, strong presentation, and a commitment to outperforming the competition.” Bottom Line Know your value. Keep learning. Seek mentorship. Expand your thinking. Deliver exceptional customer service. Package your product professionally. And most importantly, choose to soar like the eagle instead of settling like the chicken. That's how you keep winning. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class. Rushion McDonald’s “Keep Winning” #3 – Key Takeaways In this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald expands on the concept of value proposition, focusing on how entrepreneurs and professionals can differentiate themselves through customer service, marketing, mentorship, and continuous growth. Top Lessons 1. Understand Your Value Proposition Your value proposition is what makes your talent, product, or company unique. It's the reason people choose you over the competition and the foundation for negotiating better opportunities, raises, and contracts. Rushion uses the example of athletes who fail to recognize their true market value and end up accepting deals that don't reflect their worth. 2. Never Let Age Become an Excuse One of Rushion's recurring themes is that success has no age limit. He encourages listeners to: Keep setting goals. Continue learning. Pursue new opportunities. Avoid believing that life slows down after 40, 50, or 60. Success belongs to those who continue moving forward regardless of age. 3. Market More Than Your Product Two companies may offer similar products, but customer perception can create dramatically different outcomes. Rushion emphasizes that businesses should promote: Customer service Customer experience Reliability Trust Products may attract customers once, but outstanding service keeps them coming back. 4. Choose to Be the Eagle, Not the Chicken One of the episode's most memorable analogies compares an eagle and a chicken. Although both are birds, society views them very differently. The lesson: Eagles soar. Eagles command respect. Eagles fight to maintain their position. Rushion challenges listeners to adopt an eagle mindset by thinking bigger, acting boldly, and pursuing excellence. 5. Seek Mentorship and Guidance Many entrepreneurs fail simply because they try to figure everything out alone. Rushion highlights resources such as: The Small Business Administration (SBA) SCORE mentors Experienced business professionals Mentorship can help entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes and accelerate growth. 6. Expand the Possibilities of Your Product Rushion shares the story of a pancake mix company whose product evolved from a simple pancake and waffle mix into a unique 3-in-1 product capable of making: Pancakes Waffles Biscuits The lesson is to continually explore new uses and opportunities that can differentiate your product in the marketplace. 7. Packaging Matters A great product alone isn't enough. Using the example of a gourmet popcorn company, Rushion explains that: Product quality matters. Customer service matters. Packaging matters. A product may be excellent, but weak presentation can prevent it from reaching larger retail opportunities. 8. Customer Service Is a Competitive Advantage Across every business example discussed in the episode, one factor remained constant: Excellent customer service. Customers remember: How they were treated. Whether expectations were met. Whether businesses delivered consistently. Strong customer service often becomes a company's most powerful marketing tool. 9. Reliability Builds Trust Rushion emphasizes that success often comes down to honoring commitments. If you say: You open at 8:00 AM, open at 8:00 AM. You will deliver a product, deliver it. You promise service, provide it. Consistency creates credibility. Keep Winning Quote “Market your brand to stand out above the crowd through excellent service, strong presentation, and a commitment to outperforming the competition.” Bottom Line Know your value. Keep learning. Seek mentorship. Expand your thinking. Deliver exceptional customer service. Package your product professionally. And most importantly, choose to soar like the eagle instead of settling like the chicken. That's how you keep winning. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever experienced authentic Catholic community?For many Catholics, the faith has become something we do for one hour on Sunday. But what if the Church was always meant to be so much more?In this episode of The Catholic Couple, Bobby shares a weekend that perfectly captures what Catholic life can look like when Jesus is truly at the center. Families gather around a campfire, kids climb an old grain silo turned into a climbing wall, friendships grow, meals are shared, and the day reaches its high point with the celebration of the Holy Mass.This isn't about creating a perfect community.It's about rediscovering the beauty of living the Catholic faith together.If you've ever wondered why so many Catholics feel disconnected from the Church—or what authentic Catholic community should actually look like—this conversation is for you.If this episode encouraged you, subscribe for more conversations on Catholic family life, discipleship, marriage, community, and practical ways to live your faith every day.

There's something about a trail map that just makes me excited for an adventure. The contour lines, the roads, the trails, the bodies of water, the towns. Trail maps – when made well – keep you safely on the trail. Maps have always been incredibly important - whether you were crossing oceans or just crossing town. But, as technology improved, maps became used less and less. Now, most people rely on their phones to get from place to place. And that works most of the time. But what happens if you don't have signal or run out of power? You're stranded in a forest with a useless phone.Not ideal. For generations, hikers have been urged to carry a map with them when they hit the trails. The universally accepted list of the 10 essential items when hiking includes navigation.And I would argue a well-made, locally created map is the best option. The number one reason to carry a map is for safety. When you have a map, you know where you're going. That's important when you're surrounded by trees miles from the nearest town.A well-designed map also builds confidence by making unfamiliar places feel accessible. Beginners are more likely to venture onto trails when they know where they are and where they're going. Experienced hikers use maps to plan longer or more challenging routes.Navigation, safety and building confidence are important. Critical. But, one my favorite aspects of maps is that they encourage exploration. And when a real artist designs one, they guide you on adventures. The author Mark Jenkins once wrote, “Maps encourage boldness. They're like cryptic love letters. They make anything seem possible.” I like that. I really like that. Looking at a map inspires people to discover trails, features, structures, historical places and locations they never knew existed. I can't help but ask “what is that?,” “how can I see that,” “where does this lead” when looking at a map. Maps are possibilities and possibilities are adventures. And there is no better example of maps leading you on adventures than Purple Lizard Maps.Purple Lizard Maps has set the gold standard for outdoor recreation maps in Pennsylvania and beyond. They combine exceptional cartographic accuracy with a genuine passion for exploration, creating maps that are as beautiful as they are practical.Every edition reflects countless hours of fieldwork, research and thoughtful design, giving hikers, paddlers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts the confidence to venture farther and discover places they might otherwise miss.What truly sets Purple Lizard Maps apart is their ability to tell the story of a landscape. They don't simply mark trails — they reveal scenic overlooks, hidden natural features, historic sites, campsites, public lands, and countless opportunities for adventure. These maps inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and foster a deeper appreciation for the forests, mountains, rivers, and communities that make each region unique. They have become trusted companions for everyone from first-time hikers to seasoned backpackers, proving that in an age of digital navigation, a thoughtfully crafted paper map remains one of the most valuable tools an explorer can carry.On this episode, I speak with Mike Hermann. Mike is the founder of Purple Lizard Maps. Be sure to support our 2026 sponsors:Keystone Trails AssociationPurple Lizard MapsPennsylvania Parks and Forests FoundationSisters' SunflowersDiscover Clarion CountyGo Laurel Highlands  Support the showVisit our website to learn more about the podcast, to purchase merch and to find out about our incredible sponsors. Follow us on Instagram and Meta to stay connected. Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Matt Davis

Send us Fan MailWhat Your Certification Doesn't Prove — Inside AGNP's Credentialing ProgramSign and Thrive Podcast for Notaries | Host: Bill SorokaAnybody can buy a notary certification. All it proves is that you could afford the class and pass the test. It says nothing about whether you can apply what you learned when a real signer, a real document, and a real complication show up at the table.That gap is what this episode is about.Bill Soroka sits down with Lori Hamm, Executive Director of the American Guild of Notaries Public (AGNP) and former Notary Administrator for the State of Montana, to draw a hard line between three things the notary industry constantly confuses: education, certification, and credentialing.Lori spent two decades on the other end of the phone at the Secretary of State's office — fielding calls from notaries who did everything the handbook told them and still didn't know what to do when a situation went sideways. That experience became the foundation of AGNP's credentialing program, the first evaluation in this profession designed to test applied knowledge rather than recall.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeThe definitions that matter. Education is observation, instruction, and experience. Certification is proof of instruction at a single point in time. A credential asks a bigger question: what have you done with what you learned?Why the test is the wrong measure. Great test-takers freeze in the field. Terrible test-takers often have exceptional judgment. Testing measures recall; practice measures judgment.The E&O insurance data point that stops the room. The highest claim rates come from states with mandated notary training. Bill and Lori unpack what that actually tells us."Finding a way to yes." Knowing your state's notarial acts cold isn't about knowing what you can't do — it's about legally serving the customer in front of you. Lori and Bill make the case that mastery is what lets you say yes.Inside the AGNP evaluation. Commission verification, insurance checks, education history, reference letters, and scenario-based questions calibrated to your specific state's laws — including gray-area scenarios where there is no clean answer, only judgment.Why AI-written answers are obvious. Lori explains how generic responses reveal themselves even after the em dashes get cleaned up.Real accountability. Annual renewal, six hours of approved continuing education, background checks, insurance verification, a signed code of ethics, and a credential that can actually be revoked. Unlike a certificate, which nobody can take back.How credentialed notaries are monetizing it. Members are using the credential to hold their pricing, overcome the "I'll find someone cheaper" objection, and win advocates inside law firms and title companies who fight for them in rooms they aren't even in.Why now. Deed fraud. Notary impersonation fraud. The explosion of remote online notarization and international transactions. Lori makes the case that the cost to the economy has become too large to ignore.Who This Episode Is ForNew notaries wondering which notary training course to take. Experienced notaries stacking certifications without seeing income growth. Loan signing agents and notary signing agents looking to differentiate in a crowded market. Notaries building a mobile notary business, a notary signing agent business, or a specialized practice in estate planning, trust delivery, apostille services, fingerprinting, field inspections, or permit running. Title companies, escrow officers, attorneys, and lenders who need to identify qualified notaries and can't tell the difference from a directory listing.If you're trying to raise your notary fees, stand out from low-cost competitors, get more signings, build referral relationships with estate planning attorneys, or figure out whether another certification is actually worth the money — this conversation is for you.Resources MentionedAmerican Guild of Notaries Public — americannotaryguild.orgNotaryCoach.com — notary business training, coaching, and communityHigh Performance Notary — Bill's coaching program for notaries building serious businessesRethinking the Notary — Bill Soroka's book on the future of the notary professionLegacy Vault Partner Program — for notaries serving the estate planning industryConnectSubscribe to the Sign and Thrive Podcast for Notaries for weekly conversations on notary business growth, notary marketing, monetization strategies, industry standards, and interviews with the people shaping this profession.Leave a review if this episode gave you something to work with. It helps other notaries find the show.

"What, is the McRib back?" Dan's dog escaped from his home through the elevator in the foyer (a super relatable story for the Shipping Container and audience), and he went on a wild chase through the streets of Miami that all of us wish we could've watched. Plus, is Gianni Infantino the most mafia-sounding name in the history of sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most landlords don't find out what they did wrong until it costs them thousands of dollars, or worse, a lawsuit. In this episode, we sit down with Bonnie Galam, a real estate attorney with over a decade of experience who has also built a 100+ unit rental portfolio alongside her husband, all while maintaining her legal career. Bonnie brings a rare dual perspective to this conversation, having seen firsthand where landlords in the Philadelphia and South Jersey market run into trouble, and having lived the investing side of the business herself. We dig into the most common legal pitfalls new and experienced landlords make, what to actually look for before signing a lease or closing on a property, and the mistakes that quietly drain profits or expose investors to liability.   If you own rental property or are thinking about getting into real estate investing anywhere (but especially in the Philly or South Jersey area), this episode will change how you approach your next deal. Book your call with Neo Home Loanshttps://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wjpodcast/ Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - revenued.com/juice

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.07.29 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24761/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

Many women experience emotional trauma after an abortion. How can a person receive healing and hope? An interview with Renae Kitchin of Found and Woven.

Danil Chernyshev: Forged in the Fire—Why the Scrum Master Role Tests Even Experienced Leaders Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   "From my story, you can probably say that I was forged in the fire." - Danil Chernyshev   Danil had already climbed the ladder. He started with Scrum in 2010 as a developer, grew into a development manager, and reached executive level, running a department of 70 developers in his home country. Then he immigrated to Canada and had to start his career fresh. Certified by Scrum.org as both Scrum Master and Product Owner, the first role he landed was Scrum Master—and that's where the trouble began. He knew SDLC inside out, he knew how developers think, he knew Scrum from the trenches. What he didn't know was how to be a servant leader: how to balance serving and leading, how to measure his own success, how to even notice the small wins. After years at the top, he was suddenly the person who knew the least. In this episode, Danil shares why he stayed in the role instead of walking away—he loves building processes that help teams evolve, and he couldn't resist a real challenge. His advice to anyone at that same crossroads: be patient, reflect, build a feedback loop, and never stop learning. A certification proves you understand the base theory. Everything that matters comes after.   In this episode, we refer to the Tuckman model of team development, and how the storming phase tests every team—and every newcomer.   Self-reflection Question: When was the last time you were the person on the team who "knew the least"—and what did that teach you about your own growth?   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Experienced field engineers are retiring or moving on faster than ever, and the troubleshooting knowledge they carry rarely makes it into a manual before they go.   In this episode, Deniz Mullis, Senior Director of Global Technical Operations at Cytiva, examines why closing that knowledge gap takes daily feedback loops, cleaner documentation, and technician trust. Deniz joins Emerj's Yolandi de Weerdt to walk through what breaks first during a rollout, how her team builds confidence in AI-assisted guidance, and what has to be true inside a service organization before an AI investment can pay off.   This episode is sponsored by Aquant.   Learn how consultants are winning business with evidence-based AI ROI, and building long-term capabilities instead of chasing short-term gains. Download our free PDF report, "3 Keys to Thriving in the Coming Era of Automation" at emerj.com/cok1

Should you begin producing and banking episodes or should you create a series of content? Tune in and find out with Dana Che Williams as she shares the things you should do to start a podcast and the value gained when you touch other people's lives through your show.  WHAT TO LISTEN FOR   Why pre-launching is important  What it takes to create a series episode or a bank episode Producing a series of episodes that resonate with your audience Ways to advertise your show Setting aside limiting beliefs   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED   Clubhouse:The Social Audio App Club Pod   ABOUT DANA CHE WILLIAMS   Dana Che has always been curious about relationships. After watching her parents struggle with a dysfunctional marriage, Dana knew when she got married, she wanted hers to be different. After marrying her high school sweetheart at the ripe old age of 18, Dana and her husband began to almost immediately experience problems of their own. Dana vowed that if her marriage was restored, she would be the help to others she couldn't find for herself. Today, Dana's marriage has never been better, and she is a passionate marriage and relationship coach to many. Reaching listeners across the globe on her podcast, Real Relationship Talk, Dana is especially interested in helping people overcome struggling relationships. She lives in Virginia Beach, VA with Shaun, her husband of 21 years, their four children, and their "multicultural" dog, Cash.   CONNECT WITH DANA   Website: Relationship Coaching | Dana Che Podcast: Real Relationship Talk CONNECT WITH US Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams!