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The Fanatical Elfz Show: Bye, Bye, Bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fanatical Pregame Show: The New England Patriots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Fanatical Post Game Show: Browns look small in loss to New England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're visiting Obsidian Entertainment as they're getting ready to release their awesome action RPG, The Outer Worlds 2. We're diving deep into Arcadia and learning all about each faction's unique and reactive radio stations, including how the original songs, ads, skits, and eccentric DJs all add flavor, feel, guidance, and lore to this story-driven game.00:00 Introduction01:07 Walk and talk with Brandon02:24 What are you most excited for players to experience?03:04 What is Outer Worlds 2?04:19 Sitting down with Leonard and Brandon05:00 What does it mean to be a Creative Director?06:56 Radio talk and the inspiration to have it in the game08:51 What are some of the radio stations?10:56 What was it like playing the game internally and interpreting the propaganda of each radio station?12:20 What was the writing and casting process for the radio DJs?14:20 Reactivity with the radio stations18:54 The conversational Moon Man Menu21:20 What is your favorite ad, PSA, or song from Outer Worlds 2?23:59 What are you most excited to see?26:57 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

Mikey & Jeremy watch S7E5 of Smallville, "Action". They discuss bear traps, Lana's Luthorian machinations, and Clark's hesitancy to accept the mantle of his destiny. 

In this episode of the Fanatical Elfz show, hosts John Suchan, Steve Gill, and Sam Brittain discuss the upcoming game between the Cleveland Browns and the Miami Dolphins. They delve into the frustrations surrounding the Browns' recent performances, particularly focusing on players like Miles Garrett. The conversation shifts to game strategy, emphasizing the importance of running the ball in adverse weather conditions. The hosts also reflect on the competitive nature of the AFC North and the potential for the Browns to turn their season around. As they wrap up, they share final thoughts and predictions for the game, highlighting the need for a strong defensive performance and a reset for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fanatical Post Game Show: That was ugly...now what? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent trades involving the Cleveland Browns, focusing on the implications for the team's future. They delve into the quarterback situation, emphasizing the importance of player development and the challenges faced by the team in a competitive AFC North. The conversation also touches on Baker Mayfield's controversial conduct and its impact on his reputation. Overall, the episode highlights the need for a long-term strategy in building a successful team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Fanatical Elfz show, hosts John Suchan, Steve Gill, and Sam Brittain discuss the latest updates on the Cleveland Browns, including the transition to rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, the team's performance, and their upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings in London. The conversation covers various aspects of the team's dynamics, coaching strategies, and player potentials, particularly focusing on the impact of new players and the importance of special teams. The hosts share their predictions and insights, creating an engaging dialogue for Browns fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Fanatical Elfz Show, hosts John Suchan, Steve Gill, and Sam Brittain discuss the surprising victory of the Cleveland Browns over the Green Bay Packers. They analyze Joe Flacco's performance, the impact of the defense, and the upcoming challenge against the Detroit Lions. The conversation also highlights the potential of rookie running back Quinshon Judkins and the unpredictability of the NFL, leaving fans hopeful for a successful season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Browns Postgame Show: Who saw that dramatic ending coming? Browns WIN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this pregame show, host Steve Gill discusses the upcoming game for the Cleveland Browns, focusing on key matchups, player performances, and strategies for both offense and defense. He emphasizes the importance of controlling the clock and managing injuries, while also analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing team, the Green Bay Packe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Fanatical Elfz Show, hosts John Suchan, Steve Gill, and Sam Brittain discuss the Cleveland Browns' recent performances, focusing on their struggles in offense and the implications of coaching decisions. They reflect on the past with Baker Mayfield and Nick Chubb, analyze the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers, and share their predictions for the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A story about passing lucrative deals to competitors—and building something users refuse to give upThis episode is for SaaS founders exhausted from chasing every opportunity—and wondering if extreme focus actually works.Most SaaS companies don't fail because of bad tech. They fail because they can't stop building.Ray Meiring, CEO of QorusDocs, discovered this during a meeting with a bank CIO. While trying to find use cases for their generic document tool, Ray realized they had it backwards—they were hunting for problems to fit their solution instead of solving a specific problem.That realization changed everything. Ray narrowed QorusDocs from "any document" to proposals to specific verticals. He even developed a system for passing lucrative but wrong-fit customers directly to competitors.And this inspired me to invite Ray to my podcast. We explore how narrowing from documents to proposals to law firms and engineering firms created users who'd "pry QorusDocs from their cold dead hands." Ray shares why moving 10,000 miles to Seattle transformed their network, how building inside Microsoft Office became their differentiator, and why consistency beats constant pivoting. You'll discover how saying no to features actually accelerated growth.We also zoom in on three of the 10 traits that define remarkable software companies:Acknowledge you can't please everyoneAim to be different, not just betterFocus on the essenceRay's story shows how narrowing your focus can multiply your impact.Here's one of Ray's quotes that captures his philosophy:"We were trying to be everything to everyone and just build this very generic product. But as we worked with more customers, we started to see a pattern around a very specific set of documents that were challenging—proposal documents."By listening to this episode, you'll learn:Why the A-B-Z framework beats traditional segmentationWhat happens when you deprecate features instead of adding themWhen proximity to customers trumps remote efficiencyWhy integration beats innovation for enterprise retentionFor more information about the guest from this week:Guest: Ray Meiring, CEO QorusDocsWebsite: qorusdocs.com

Jonathan Speyer reports on Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and Israel, sustained by Iranian, Iraqi, Hezbollah, and even Chinese support. He describes the Houthis as fanatical, religiously and tribally motivated, aiming for "death to America, death to Israel, and curse the Jews." While cutting their supply chain and taking Hodeidah port is militarily feasible for a Western-backed force, a lack of political will currently prevents such aggressive action against their sophisticated smuggling operations. 1932

In this episode of the Fanatical Elfz show, hosts John Suchan, Steve Gill, and Samuel Brittain discuss the recent game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals, reflecting on player performances and strategies. They also look ahead to the upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens, emphasizing the emotional stakes involved, especially with the Ravens celebrating their 30-year anniversary. The conversation highlights the importance of community support, player adaptations, and the rivalry's historical context, culminating in predictions for the Browns' performance against the Ravens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this post-game show, Samuel Brittain discusses the Cleveland Browns' narrow loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, highlighting the impressive defensive performance that held the Bengals to just six yards in the second half. He reflects on the offensive struggles, particularly Joe Flacco's mixed performance and the issues with dropped passes. The analysis includes a breakdown of game statistics, the impact of missed field goals, and a look ahead to future games, emphasizing the potential for improvement despite the loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Fanatical Elfz show, hosts John Suchan and Sam Brittain discuss the upcoming NFL game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals. They cover various topics including weather conditions, game day excitement, team morale, and predictions for the game. The conversation highlights the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, with a focus on the Browns' offense and defense, as well as fan sentiments regarding the team's performance and management. The hosts share their predictions and thoughts on what the game could mean for the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Fanatical Elfz Show, hosts John Suchan, Steve Gill, and Samuel Brittain discuss the latest updates on the Cleveland Browns, including roster changes, quarterback discussions, and predictions for the upcoming season. They delve into the implications of Joe Flacco starting, the state of the running game, and the importance of the offensive line. The conversation also touches on coaching strategies and player development, as well as fan reactions and expectations for the season opener against the Bengals. The episode concludes with a giveaway announcement and final thoughts on the team's prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Browns post-game show, hosts John Suchan and Steve Gill discuss the Browns' undefeated preseason performance, focusing on Shedeur Sanders' struggles, quarterback depth, injury updates, and the kicking game. They analyze the running game and defensive performance while looking ahead to the upcoming matchups and roster decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this episode, John Suchan and Steve Gill discuss the upcoming Browns preseason game, focusing on quarterback performances, rookie insights, and the overall team dynamics. They delve into the implications of Joe Flacco starting, the potential of Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, and the running back situation. The conversation also touches on the NFL draft rumors and the importance of a strong offensive line and defense. The hosts express their hopes for a successful season and the need for a clean game with no injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Fanatical Elves show, hosts John Suchan and Steve Gill discuss the latest news surrounding the Cleveland Browns, including the legal troubles of Quinshon Judkins and Isaiah Bond, the implications of Shedeur Sanders' injury, and insights from recent practices. They also delve into the dynamics of the quarterback situation and the offensive strategies being implemented as the preseason progresses. The conversation highlights the challenges and expectations facing the team as they prepare for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to here all about an impressive start for the Browns and QB Shedeur Sanders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this pre-game show, hosts John Suchan and Steve Gill discuss the excitement surrounding the Cleveland Browns' preseason game, focusing on rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders and the team's overall performance expectations. They analyze the offensive line, the potential impact of rookies, and the importance of preseason games while addressing fan reactions and media commentary. The conversation highlights the significance of coaching and preparation as the Browns gear up for the upcoming season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation covers various aspects of the upcoming NFL season for the Cleveland Browns, including weather conditions, excitement for football, injury updates, and discussions on leadership within the team. The hosts delve into the implications of injuries on the cornerback and linebacker positions, the importance of accountability in coaching, and the expectations for both the offense and defense. They also discuss the significance of leadership roles, particularly focusing on Myles Garrett and the potential for rookies to step up. The conversation concludes with final thoughts on the team's prospects for the season ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Fanatical Elfz Show, the hosts discuss various topics surrounding the Cleveland Browns, including the weather, training camp news, the controversy surrounding Quinshon Judkins, the outlook for the running game, concerns about the wide receiver corps, the quarterback situation, and the positive community engagement of rookie Shedeur Sanders. The conversation highlights the challenges and expectations for the upcoming season, emphasizing the need for development and performance from the players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talked about how we got from Gamergate to the far right fascist politics we're seeing unleashed today. Gamergate refers to a strange phenomenon that occurred in 2014, where a group of video game fans used online platforms - from Reddit to 4Chan to Craigslist - to create a harassment campaign against feminist gamemakers and critics, making tactics like doxxing and shitposting widespread. Gamergate is a signature moment in the ascendency of the new far right. We spoke with Adrienne about how Silicon Valley and its economic framework gave rise to the platforms implicated in fascist movements like Gamergate; whether we are embroiled in the normalisation of dark play; and what the Left should be doing in the face of our servitude to privatised digital infrastructure.Adrienne Massanari is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication at American University and affiliate faculty with the AU Games Center. Her research interests include digital culture, platform politics, game studies, pop culture, and gender and race online. Her most recent book, "Gaming Democracy: How Silicon Valley Leveled Up the Far Right" (MIT Press, 2024), discusses the connections between the far right, Silicon Valley, and gaming culture. She is also the author of "Participatory Culture, Community, and Play: Learning from Reddit" (Peter Lang, 2015).Against the Fascist Game is the second season of The Exploits of Play, a podcast about games and capitalism. Join host Max Haiven and producer Faye Harvey as they interview game designers, critical theorists and grassroots activists struggling with games to understand, confront and abolish the rising threat of fascism in our times. We ask questions including: how is the far-right around the world using games as platforms for ideology, recruiting and violence, both close to home and around the world? How have vicious reactionary politics emerged from a form of capitalism where most people feel trapped in an unwinnable game? What do fascism and antifascism mean today? And what role, if any do play and games have in confronting the fascist threat and creating a new world? The Exploits of Play is a production of Weird Economies, a platform for exploring the intricacies and excesses of our economic imaginaries, in cooperation with RiVAL: The ReImagining Value Action Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this lively conversation, the hosts discuss various topics leading up to the Fourth of July, including personal experiences with fireworks and their impact on pets and children. The discussion shifts to the Cleveland Browns' new dome stadium, the controversy surrounding funding, and the future of NFL stadiums. They delve into quarterback rankings as training camp approaches, roster moves, and the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent trades. The conversation also touches on WNBA expansion and Sophie Cunningham's controversial comments about Cleveland and Detroit. Finally, they evaluate players in Cleveland's history, discussing booms and busts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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John, Ethan and Steve discuss Browns mini camp and the new vibe hitting Berea! Good Times! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At this point no one really knows who's going to be the starting QB for the Brown. Steve, John and Sam discuss the vast speculation that continues to have fans and beat writers rambling on about things for clicks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John, Steve and Sam tackle the OTA's at Browns camp this week! Who is in the lead for QB 1? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve, Sam and John tackle the big stories this week in Browns news, including Deshaun Watson's return to social media prompts Browns crazy local media to go for more clickbait? That's you Mary Kay! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join John, Steve, Ethan and Sam as they breakdown the upcoming Browns 2025 schedule! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join John, Steve and Sam on this week's show as they discuss the Browns best QB options going into Week 1? Start the old vet? Go with a rookie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Thursday Night Fanatical Elfz crew dive into post Browns draft discussion and look at what's in store for the upcoming season. Also, is Nick Chubb returning? And how does the new crowded QB room pan out by Week 1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Wall Street Journal has dropped a hit piece on Elon Musk. Their headline suggests Elon Musk is farming out his seed and growing crops for a super-intelligent generation to colonize Mars in the near future. That's the story they wish to tell, and it's the story Ashley St Clair is grateful they will tell it. After all, the only thing she seems to want out of this is to be “not a secret.”The story is behind the paywall and I am not that invested to pay for this and other hysterical bleating from Rupert Murdoch's high-minded Conservative outlet. I was a subscriber for many years but lately, I'm not finding much difference there from everywhere else — it's an endless war on Trump. We get it. You don't like him. We get it. You don't like Elon, either.Instead, I'll draw from this piece from The Independent:St Clair, 26, went public with her claims that she and Musk share a child in February. Now she has claimed that the billionaire offered her a one-time payment of $15 million, plus $100,000 a month until her child turns 21, in exchange for her silence.Well, that probably explains Amber Heard's move to Spain and her mystery baby delivered via surrogacy. As long as she never says Elon Musk fathered it, she can live out her life with money and privacy, plus a baby she always wanted (she did not want Elon).Heard was scorched earth anyway by the time she moved to Spain. Maybe this was the cash infusion that got her there and allowed her to live out her days in comfort caring for her baby girl. Here is a picture of the two of them:Heard, like St Clair, went into this with her eyes open. Unlike Sinclair, and not needing a bounce of fame, Heard (maybe) took the money and ran.By contrast, St Clair seems to very much want everyone to know who fathered her baby, and why wouldn't she? In a time of influencer culture, what could be a better narrative than Mean Old Elon flew her somewhere exotic, filling her head with pretty little lies, and then filling her womb with sperm, whereupon a baby was made?Where did that baby come from? It came from you, Ashley. That's what happens when you spread your legs for Daddy. Take note.To pretend she had no idea this was where the whole thing would end up is absurd. She knew he wanted to father a child with her. She didn't know that no one would ever know about it and what good is sleeping with, much less having a baby with the richest and arguably second most famous man in the world if nobody knows about it.Good for her she came of age in a culture of victimhood. Everyone is a victim, especially grown women, didn't you know? As yet another single mother with a mystery baby, she is a nobody. As one of Elon's baby mamas, however, she can now become a somebody, a superstar of her wildest dreams. Maybe that's right, maybe it isn't, but money is nothing compared to fame, unless you're Amber Heard.St Clair acts like she just gave birth to the b*****d child of King Henry XIII and is fighting for him to be recognized as a royal. And now, has cast herself as the brave martyr, the poor peasant girl the King commanded to lay back and take it. She rejected the offer. “I don't want my son to feel like he's a secret,” St Clair reportedly told Musk's fixer Jared Birchall, who runs Musk's family office.And:St Clair claimed that Musk has used his wealth to silence some of the other women who have had his children, according to the report.And:St Clair gained an insight into Musk's “paranoid” way of thinking when they dated in 2023 after meeting in the spring of that year. Their romance began on Musk's social media platform X after he began to interact with her posts.She was invited by Musk to visit X's headquarters in San Francisco. From there, he took her on a separate trip to Rhode Island on his private plane, where the Space X CEO was visiting one of his sons at college, and then later on a getaway to St. Barts for New Year.During their time together, Musk frequently talked to St Clair about having children, she claimed. “The first time they had sex, Musk joked that they should ‘pick a name' for their future child,” the outlet reports.On the trip to St. Barts, she told Musk that she was ovulating. “What are we waiting for?” he reportedly replied, and their son was conceived, according to St Clair.I'm less interested in the part of the story where Elon Musk wants to populate to colonize Mars with his version of a super-intelligent offspring, or as the Left will very likely dub it, a “master race.” The part of the story I am interested in is the idea that Ashley St Clair, or any woman who spreads her legs for Elon or allows his sperm to be injected into her, is, in any way, a victim.Ashley St Clair knew exactly what she was involving herself in, but she could not stop herself because almost no young woman could. Many young women go through the ritual of pretending to fall in love with a rich old dude so they can then get pregnant and be financially taken care of for the rest of their lives. Everybody knows that. Get that honey, or else no money is the new get that ice, or else no dice. Ashley apparently thought she was Cinderella, that she'd get the fairy tale. Most women want that too. They want the romance. They want the wealth. They want a good father. They want the faithful man. They want a happy ending. They also want to be empowered. They want a man who will listen to them and hang on every word. They want a man who will be attracted to only them for the rest of their lives. They want a country that remains attracted to old women, fat women, and women who are not traditionally pretty. They want it all because they have been told they deserve it all, because they're “worth it.”Well, you can't have it all. If Ashley St Clair wanted a husband and a father for her child, the last person she would so willingly sleep with is Elon Musk, who made no secret of telling her yes, I would love to impregnate you.” But no, I'm not exactly looking for a commitment. What did she expect? He would abandon everything, rush by her side, marry her, and they could, oh, I don't know, go live happily in a SpaceX Tiny House?Fanatical activists are out there calling him a Nazi, fire-bombing Teslas, and trying to destroy his businesses, and here's Ashley whining, WAAAA, pay attention to ME!! That's not to say anyone should approve of plugging willing women in order to produce as many children as possible. But the FLDS does it too, minus the sex with underage children part. That's AmoreI speak from experience. I went to Italy to meet a man I fell in love with on the internet. I spent a month there. I came back pregnant. He was furious. He did not want me to have the baby, like every man who engages in casual sex except Elon Musk. Trust me, the used part is not “have a baby with me, and I'll pay you $15 million to keep it under wraps.” The used part is, “Let's have fun, and if you get pregnant, you'll abort the baby, right?” Would I have loved a real relationship and a real marriage with a happy home and lots of kids? Yes, of course. I wanted the fairy tale, too. But the whining by Ashley St Clair and the pearl-clutching by both the Left and the Right of what these women have CHOSEN to do with their bodies is nauseating. They are not children. They are not Handmaids. They are not victims. Ashley St Clair all but begged him, “Impregnate me Elon!!” And we're supposed to feel sorry for her now?The truth? She wants control of all of it. She wants the lavish lifestyle and to be known as the woman Elon Musk plucked off the internet to father his super-intelligent Mars space force. She was so pretty and so smart he chose her! What else is she going to be? How do you keep that a secret for 20 years? She didn't make that choice for her kid. She made it for herself. Own it, Ashley. And to Conservatives glomming onto this, I will quote an email I just received from the Daily Caller's Editor At Large, Geoffrey Ingersoll:It's for that outcry on the right to become so loud that Trump simply has to part ways with Musk. As far as motivations go, this much could barely be described as ulterior. Onlookers in public can see the real goal.I supported my daughter on my own. I worked jobs that I could do either with her in a backpack (sports photography), sleeping on my chest (movie critic), working from home (horoscope writer) or in a stroller nearby (working as a janitor). Eventually, I built my own business, which was successful enough that we would be fine—a “woman-owned” business everyone on the Left approved of until they found out I voted for Trump.But I don't regret that decision, just as I don't regret flying off to Italy and getting pregnant. Raising my daughter has been the best thing I have ever done, and there is no close second. But it was my decision. Just like it was my bad decision not to have babies I could have had. I wish I could blame feminism or the men who got me pregnant, but I have only myself to blame. And I live with that regret every day of my life.Do I feel sorry for the kids involved because they don't have a father around, and is that good role modeling for men? Sure, I feel bad for them. No, it's not good role modeling for men. Like my daughter, every kid deserves that. I'll never forget when she was dressed up for prom and came out to show me how pretty she looked, and how much it hurt my heart that no father was around to tell her.She's the one who paid the price for MY DECISIONS, just like Ashley's child will pay for hers, for better or worse, but honestly, you could do a lot worse than $15 million plus $2 million more. Take it from someone who once had to scrounge for change because the Tooth Fairy arrived one night unexpectedly, and I had no money to put under her pillow. No one offered me a payout, that's for sure. But it didn't matter how broke we were. That's the thing about parenting: you make it work. You aren't born a parent; you become one. Take responsibility for your own decisions, Ashley. You will need a good explanation when your child gets older, and you have to explain to him why he's so famous now.//end This is a public episode. 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All's fair in love and war—and sales. At the end of the day, what really matters is whether the deal closed or if you were left holding the bag.  Did you make quota this quarter? Did you crush your numbers? Or did you fall short? If you missed quota, chances are you played it too safe. You followed the so-called 'best practices'—the ones that average reps cling to. Top performers don't just follow the playbook. They know when to bend the rules, take calculated risks, and do what it takes to win. Be a Pattern Breaker The greatest don't stick to rules and expectations. They forge their own path in a sea of conformity. They constantly reinvent themselves and their practices to push boundaries and find new ways to win. What you won't see is an elite sales rep following the same script day after day and struggling to escape mediocrity. As venture capitalist Mike Maples Jr. put it on this week's Sales Gravy Podcast, “People who are winning are the ones who change the rules and tell people how to think about it.” Now's the time to shake up your own sales routine and adopt the practices of Ultra High Performers. Fanatically Prospect You don't have an option—prospect every day, or get left behind. The pipe is life. If you're not feeding it, you're starving. Fanatical prospectors don't just carve out time—they demand it. Every single day. You make calls, period. Distractions? They don't exist.  But too many sales reps think they need to follow traditional suggestions: Prioritize research over calls; call when you think your prospects will be available; warm leads up with social touches and emails. These “rules” are screaming to be broken. There's no room in sales to avoid cold calling. The telephone is still the single most powerful weapon you have when it comes to selling. Sure, the norm is to hate cold calling, avoid the phone, and send out dozens of emails because it's easy. Rule breakers don't do easy—they're on the phone every day. The best reps value prospecting and know that—even when they're closing deals—they need to be watching out for tomorrow. Mediocre reps make fewer calls, qualify fewer prospects, and close fewer deals. Don't be mediocre.  Ruthlessly Disqualify; Pursue Those Who Will Buy Never waste your time on a prospect who simply won't pull the trigger. There are lots of tire kickers out there who will intentionally or unintentionally waste your time. Recognize early the deals that will never be done. Most sales reps chase every lead because they're told to ‘always be closing.' The best reps break that rule by disqualifying early. Be intentional in your discovery; ask all pertinent questions before spending precious time wooing a lead.  You don't have time to find out weeks down the road that your prospect wasn't the decision maker or that there's no budget for the deal. You can even disqualify before you start prospecting. When generating cold calling lists, zero in on a subset of your market that is most likely to buy—don't squander energy parsing through every single business simply to tell your boss you called everyone.  Jerome, a media rep in Texas, covered all of Austin. Instead of cold calling tens of thousands of businesses, he zeroed in on the ones most likely to be in the market for his services and who could afford them. He weaned out businesses that weren't strictly his target demographic and saved himself thousands of useless calls.  Break the norm by cutting deadweight fast. Play the Long Game  Mediocre reps make useless calls and let the fear of annoying prospects sabotage their follow up game.  Forget the outdated advice about not being ‘too persistent.' Elite pros break that rule and keep showing up until they hear ‘yes' or ‘no.' They bend the rules of social niceties (i.e. don't annoy your prospect) and keep calling, no matter how long it takes. Xant found that 50% of sales happen after the 5th follow-up,

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Sarah Blasko is one of Australia's most beloved singer-songwriters. She's a 3x ARIA winner, 18x ARIA nominee, and has won the J Award for Australian Album of the Year. Sarah's seventh album I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain is one of late night reflections on goodbyes, grief, new beginnings, and an important friendship that underpinned her childhood. So how apt to have her on the podcast to wax lyrical about friends. Sarah talks about her childhood friend with very chic hair, a friendship made in church, a very dear late friend, whether you can be friends with your children, and much more. CONTACTText - 0431 345 145Email - fwendspod@gmail.comMail - PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Vic, 3001RATE AND REVIEWOf course you've already subscribed or followed the show, now we'd love you to leave a rating and a review. In whatever podcast app you're in right now, just throw down the 5 stars. Will make our day, and help to get the podcast into more people's ears (which will ultimately mean even bigger name guests for you!)INSTAGRAMFwends PodGeorgia MooneyRhys NicholsonKyran NicholsonYOUTUBESoon (how soon we don't know) you will be able to watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now to get them the second they appear: Fwends Pod YouTubeSKIP AHEAD00:00 - Georgia, Kyran and Rhys catch up23:39 - Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join John, Ethan, Steve, and Sam as they discuss the Browns' free agent moves, quarterback options for Cleveland, whether the Browns are resigning Nick Chubb, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pastor Mike Ray

On this first Monday of the second month of the year it's time for a gut check. First we need to check where we are against our new year goals. Next we need to take stock of our first month sales performance and make adjustments. We're just a little more than thirty days away from our new year intentions, resolutions, and goals. A month ago we set out into the new year with hope and ambition that this year would be our best ever and that we'd make positive lasting changes in our lives.  It's Easy to Slip Off the Track You'll remember that discipline is sacrificing what you want now for what you want most. But as time goes by and sticking with new habits gets more challenging, it's easy to  forget what motivated us to make the changes in the first place. It's easy to let down our guard and go back to our comfort zone. The farther away we get our intentions, the more likely it is that we allow our discipline to slip and get off track. It's just human nature.  Small Slips in Discipline Can Add Up Quickly Let's say you kicked off the new year determined to have your best sales year ever, and you knew that meant filling your pipeline daily by getting Fanatical about Prospecting. But upon reflection, you realize that days have passed since you picked up the phone, knocked on a door, or talked with customers.  You've been making excuses to avoid the very activities that move you closer to your goals. I'll admit that it happened to me just this past week. This month has been non-stop travel—12 flights, 10 cities, 8 keynotes, 5 full days delivering training to sales teams. Toward the end of the week I got tired, made excuses and let my exercise and nutrition routine slide.  This was something I promised myself I wouldn't do when the year started. I know that if I don't stop right now and recommit to my goals, there is a good chance that I'll continue down this negative path—because it's easy. Revisit Your Goals and Resolutions This is exactly why NOW is a good time for a gut check and a look in the mirror. Pause and carve out time today, to revisit your goals, resolutions, and intentions.  Sit down and think about what you decided to achieve back in early January. Visualize what it was that motivated you. Picture what you want most and where you want to be at the end of this year.  Go back and re-listen to the Money Monday episodes on building a personal business plan, reflection vs. regret, and why personal goals are essential for sales discipline. Then recommit to your goals. Remember the feelings you had when you set them, and make an intentional decision to get back on track. Evaluate Your First Month's Performance Against Your Sales Goals Next, step back and evaluate your first month's sales performance. As you do, you'll likely find one of three scenarios: You Crushed It – You had a killer month and blew your goals out of the water. You Were Average – You hit quota or did “okay,” but you know you're capable of much higher performance. You Bombed – You missed your number and ended the month worse than you hoped. Great Sales Month If You Crushed it, and you're on the top of the ranking report fantastic, congratulations! But be very careful not to let off the gas. It's likely you worked very hard last month to achieve these results. There will be the temptation to take a breather.  Trust me, if you do, this complacency will come back to bite you.  Now is the time to recommit to doing the activity that fueled your success last month so you don't end up with a lackluster February and a disastrous March. In other words, you've set the foundation for a huge year, take advantage of what you have accomplished and keep the pedal to the metal! Average Sales Month If you had an average or just ok month—maybe you hit quota, maybe you came close, but you know you've got more in the tank—it's time for some honest self-reflection. Ask yourself:

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