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In 1996, a pipe bomb packed with masonry nails exploded in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park, killing two people and injuring more than a hundred. The FBI's first suspect was Richard Jewell, the security guard who'd found the bag and helped clear the area. By the time he was cleared 88 days later, investigators had no idea who they were looking for. Columnist John Archibald had covered the Olympics that summer, never imagining the bomber would come to his own city.On January 29, 1998, a bomb hidden in a FedEx box exploded outside a Birmingham abortion clinic, killing an off-duty police officer and gravely wounding nurse Emily Lyons. This time someone saw the bomber walk away — a UAB student named Jermaine Hughes, who followed him to a gray Nissan pickup with North Carolina plates. The name that came back was Eric Robert Rudolph. Within hours he vanished into the Nantahala National Forest, where he'd stay for five years while locals put up signs reading "Run, Rudolph, Run."Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠https://jedlipinski.substack.com/⁠ Connect with Jed Lipinski:⁠https://www.instagram.com/gonesouthpodcast/⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/gonesouthpodcast/⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jed-lipinski/

If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: CCW Safe – https://www.ccwsafe.com HK – https://www.hk-usa.com About This Episode: Riley Bowman sits down with Jarrel Cappell, a FedEx courier whose ordinary delivery run turned into a fight for his life. Jarrel did everything he was “supposed” to do during an armed robbery — and was shot anyway. What he did in the seconds that followed is a masterclass in mindset, training, and the will to keep fighting when you’re already hurt. We walk through that night, the long road afterward, and the hard-earned lessons every armed citizen should take to heart. This is a Justified Save you won’t forget. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed the podcast the biggest compliment you could give us would be to subscribe to future episodes via a podcast app on your phone or via iTunes. You can find past podcast episodes by clicking here. Video Recording: Press PLAY on the video below to watch the video recording! {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","@id":"https://www.concealedcarry.com#/schema/video/4253799","name":"S14E2: Shot First, So He Fired Back – This FedEx Driver’s Justified Save","description":"Concealed Carry Podcast brought to you by HK - "Shot First, So He Fired Back - This FedEx Driver's Justified Save" Episode Sponsors: -CCW Safe u2013","thumbnailUrl":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/60ukE29XvAA/maxresdefault_live.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-07-23T17:00:17-06:00","embedUrl":"https://www.concealedcarry.com/player-embed/id/4253799/?autoplay=0","duration":"PT01H36M22S","interactionStatistic":{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"http://schema.org/WatchAction"},"userInteractionCount":2}}

President Trump insists his economic policies have supported a reshoring of manufacturing jobs. At a rally held at a Michigan GM facility on Monday, he doubled down. In reality, the U.S. has lost 75,000 manufacturing jobs since Trump took office in 2025. In this episode, we fact check the President's claims, and consider the future of Michigan's auto industry. Plus: Companies begin to offer insurance for AI mistakes, the U.S. trade deficit shrank a bit in June, and UPS winds down its Amazon delivery fulfilment partnership.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Trump says his aggressive trade policy is bringing back factory jobs. Is it?No really, what is Kevin Warsh thinking?New insurance products cover damages caused by AIUPS and FedEx are moving from higher volumes to higher marginsThe trade deficit fell in June, but remains highAs mortgage rates stay high, this lender is seeing buyers accept the new normal

President Trump insists his economic policies have supported a reshoring of manufacturing jobs. At a rally held at a Michigan GM facility on Monday, he doubled down. In reality, the U.S. has lost 75,000 manufacturing jobs since Trump took office in 2025. In this episode, we fact check the President's claims, and consider the future of Michigan's auto industry. Plus: Companies begin to offer insurance for AI mistakes, the U.S. trade deficit shrank a bit in June, and UPS winds down its Amazon delivery fulfilment partnership.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Trump says his aggressive trade policy is bringing back factory jobs. Is it?No really, what is Kevin Warsh thinking?New insurance products cover damages caused by AIUPS and FedEx are moving from higher volumes to higher marginsThe trade deficit fell in June, but remains highAs mortgage rates stay high, this lender is seeing buyers accept the new normal

Ukrainian President Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Trump today and all will attend Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.  A tornado rips roofs off homes and flips cars in Wisconsin. Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband will be back on the stand today in her murder trial. According to the FAA, seats on hundreds of 737 Max jets must be reinstalled.  Plus, a 6-foot iguana gives FedEx workers a scare.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Llegaste a este país. Te dijeron que aquí hay ayuda para todo, pero nadie te dijo dónde buscarla. Y cuando por fin te atreves a preguntar, aparece el miedo: ¿qué van a pensar?, ¿qué viniste a pedir?, ¿que no hablas inglés?, ¿que no tienes papeles?En este episodio, Sandra conversa con Rossmari Palomo, de Uniendo Culturas, corredora de seguros y creadora del blog donde miles de latinos encuentran recursos gratuitos en Estados Unidos. Ros lleva once años en el país y se dedica a investigar y compartir la información que nadie te explica cuando llegas.Hablan de todo lo que sí existe y que probablemente no sabías: cómo conseguir ayuda para pagar la renta, dónde encontrar bancos de alimentos, qué son los grants y por qué no son lo mismo que un préstamo, cómo aplicar a Charity Care cuando te llega una factura de hospital impagable, dónde estudiar inglés por treinta dólares el semestre y por qué las bibliotecas públicas son uno de los recursos más subestimados de este país.Si vives en Estados Unidos y alguna vez has sentido que estás sola resolviendo todo, este episodio es un directorio completo de recursos.Chapters: 00:00 Lo que nadie te dice cuando llegas a este país00:40 Bienvenida a Sandra Sin Filtro02:25 Quién es Ros de Uniendo Culturas04:15 Qué tipo de información encuentras en el blog08:20 Ayudar a una persona ya vale la pena09:55 Universidades gratis y de bajo costo en Estados Unidos13:05 Becas: toca la puerta y no te quedes con el primer no16:50 Cursos gratuitos de Harvard, Stanford y Google18:10 El síndrome del impostor del latino en USA18:50 Ayuda para pagar la renta: las tres opciones20:35 United Way y el número 21122:10 "Spanish, please": tu derecho a ser atendido en español24:45 Bancos de comida y despensas sin pena26:15 Ayuda para mascotas: despensa, vacunas y esterilización28:25 Dónde estudiar inglés gratis o por $30 al semestre31:15 Las bibliotecas públicas son oro en este país32:40 De dónde viene el miedo a hablar inglés33:15 Todo lo que puedes hacer gratis en una biblioteca38:10 Entradas a museos, robótica y estudios de pódcast41:20 Qué es un grant y por qué no es lo mismo que un loan43:00 Grants.gov, FedEx, Verizon y Amazon45:55 Cuentas médicas: el miedo a ir al hospital47:40 El 80% de las facturas médicas tienen errores48:15 La mamografía de $725 y el código equivocado49:55 Cómo pedir un descuento y qué es el Charity Care50:40 La factura de $117,000 que terminó en cero53:20 El 80% de descuento después del parto55:10 Cuándo NO usar un recurso que no necesitas57:35 El mensaje para quien está empezando de cero59:20 Sé tu propio cheerleader1:00:35 Emigrar en pareja y por qué la terapia importa1:01:25 Dónde seguir a Ros de Uniendo Culturas1:02:25 Despedida@uniendoculturasRossmari es agente de seguros especializada en planes de salud y vida, y fundadora de Uniendo Culturas, se define como “la guía #1 para hispanos en Estados Unidos.” Lleva más de 10 años ayudando a la comunidad hispana a encontrar recursos gratuitos verificados, y tiene más de 575,000 seguidores en redes sociales. Hello Engine es una plataforma impulsada por IA diseñada para ayudar a creadores a lanzar, gestionar y hacer crecer sus podcasts con confianza. Desde la estrategia y planificación de episodios hasta la creación de contenido y el crecimiento de la audiencia, ofrece las herramientas y la guía necesarias para construir un podcast exitoso.

The late FedEx entrepreneur Fred Smith's wife, Diane Smith, donated $50 million to the Memphis Zoo in order to draw in an additional $50 million, making it the greatest contribution in zoo history. The zoo said that the funds would be used to start the first phase of the overall campus plan, which will start with a redesigned Africa exhibit. Also on the show: an update on Nolan Wells, Memphis is in another survey about being the least safe major city, we try to find a superhero for Rivera to become, Impossible Trivia Tuesday, and more on the Dr. Fauci diaries EXPOSED (part 2). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The majors are in the bag, the FedEx playoffs are a few weeks away and so the team at ITFOG are signing off until early September to allow for some rest & relaxation. However, before we disappeared we convened at the studio to review the 2026 major season, talk about what we are looking forward to in the months ahead and debate the future of LIV Golf as it appears to be wilting before our eyes. A huge thankyou to listeners who have stuck with us through 6 seasons of ITFOG, we appreciate your loyalty and perseverance! Interact with the podcast via X @ITFOG_podcast, Instagram @ITFOG or BlueSky @ITFOG-podcast. Enjoy your summer.

Doron Levi arrived in the United States at 20 years old with no money, no network, and no safety net. Born in Israel, raised in Africa, he showed up in America and built three service businesses from scratch — scaling each one from zero to a profitable exit — before pivoting into real estate development with no prior industry experience. In this episode, Doron traces that arc from carpet cleaning to a multi-million commercial conversion, and breaks down the business principles that drove every step: building the right team, doing right by people, and treating real estate the same way he treated every other business he built. About Doron Levi Doron Levi is a real estate developer, investor, and entrepreneur who has led more than $70 million in multifamily, commercial, and redevelopment projects. Before real estate, he built and exited three service companies, the last of which operated in four states with 47 employees and contracts with national brands including Starbucks, FedEx, and Barnes & Noble. He skipped fix-and-flip entirely and started his real estate career as a developer, completing a 25-unit ground-up project as his first deal. What We Cover in This Episode How Doron built his first business — a carpet cleaning company — from $350,000 in debt to a profitable exit with 14 employees and over $1 million in annual revenue Why recurring revenue and customer relationships were the foundation of every business he built How he scaled a disaster restoration company to $3.2 million in revenue with 63 insurance company contracts Why he pivoted to commercial clients and what made commercial service businesses easier to scale than residential The loss of his father that triggered a complete pivot — and how he recognized he had become the absent parent he'd lost Why he entered real estate as a developer rather than starting with fix-and-flip The warehouse deal: how he bought a half-block of warehouse, subdivided it, sold half for what he paid for the whole thing, and used the proceeds to fund a 25-unit ground-up development How he built the 25-unit complex in 12 months on an 18-month loan and stabilized it to 100% occupancy in under 4 months How a $3.5 million build became a $7.2 million asset through refinancing and appreciation The proxy buyer strategy he used to reacquire the other half of the warehouse without tipping off the seller A $3 million acquisition and $8.5 million renovation of a historic building converted to senior assisted living — now appraised at over $30 million Why Doron treats real estate as a business with four pillars: operations, financials, HR, and sales How he finds the right people and what he means when he says "your vibe attracts your tribe" Leadership accountability: why he looks in the mirror first when something goes wrong How his team is building a multi-agent AI system using Claude Code to handle acquisitions and operations with minimal human oversight Key Insight Doron's first real estate deal was not a duplex or a fix-and-flip. He bought a half-block warehouse, subdivided it, and sold half for exactly what he paid for the entire parcel — effectively acquiring the remaining half for free. He then used those proceeds as the down payment on a construction loan, built a 25-unit multifamily complex in 12 months, stabilized it to full occupancy in under four months, and refinanced his capital back out before the construction loan expired. The same asset that cost $3.5 million to build is now worth $7.2 million. He then used a proxy buyer to reacquire the half he'd sold and built that out as well. Why This Episode Matters Doron never took a real estate course, attended a mastermind, or started small. He applied the same four business pillars he had used to build and sell three companies — operations, financials, people, and sales — to development, and treated the asset class as a business problem to be solved. For investors who feel stuck between knowing the theory and knowing how to execute at scale, this episode makes a clear case for what business fundamentals actually look like when applied to real estate. Find Out More Instagram: @doronlevirei Website: doronlevi.io YouTube: @DoronLeviREI Facebook: doron.levi.2025 Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

En este episodio exploramos el caso de Athena Strand, una niña de 7 años cuyo día común terminó marcado por un giro inesperado. Su nombre quedó ligado a un repartidor de FedEx y a una serie de eventos que desconcertaron a la comunidad, a las autoridades y a quienes siguieron el caso desde el principio. Aquí revisamos el contexto, las piezas que rodean la investigación y los elementos que hicieron que este caso se volviera tan difícil de comprender. No revelamos detalles clave del episodio; solo preparamos el terreno para que el oyente entre en la historia con la mente abierta y la atención afilada. Únete a nuestra familia y descubre todo lo que tenemos para ti: Telegram TikTok Facebook Instagram ¡Mercancía y mucho más! Dale click aquí y no te pierdas de nada! Juego de Asesinos Podcast Official: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree   Puedes seguir nuestras paginas personales: ❤SIGUE A MARTHA: martha/podcaster ❤ (@mar.tham) • Instagram profile ❤SIGUE A KIKI: Kiki | Podcaster ️‍♀️ (@kikive72) • Instagram profile . PARA CONTENIDO VIP Y EPISODIOS SIN COMERCIALES ÚNETE A NUESTRA FAMILIA EXCLUSIVA EN PATREON: ❤Get more from Juego De Asesinos Podcast on Patreon Fuentes de este episodio:   https://www.hudsontorres.com/obituaries/athena-strand https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-04-27/heres-what-we-know-about-the-tanner-horner-athena-strand-trial-fourth-week https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/tanner-horner-guilty-plea-athena-strand/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/worst-trucking-failed-athena-strand-135928345.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAE7Uo1E_1WHIsdF9e4obkgJoHtAhBZgrcMLUuJX9S8TUAq43RpZQevFak_QSgDh9KR5srbLt4hFFcpJttx0oYpKm6V99BScaJRtgI3577P2t5E1abufkGXF8RzL_eAs61x-I4AdKXiV3dU-DU0Xtp_UXVBjhg7sfPYy6-WybQ0ax https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/246137938/athena_presley_monroe-strand https://www.facebook.com/groups/1174097986647208/posts/1978688256188173/ https://www.mykeeper.com/AthenaStrand?srsltid=AfmBOopZynmtI00B5MlWtFH3zWAT9Ry9B24uBbSbxofHhv6RznElaPpf https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/life-of-athena-child-of-wise/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s8zTG6RcT8 https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SR00044I.htm https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Strand/Athena https://www.instagram.com/p/DX-KGhtDjlS/ https://versustexas.com/wp-content/uploads/Maitlyn-Gandy-Statement-1.pdf https://www.tiktok.com/discover/athena-presley-monroe-obituary https://www.today.com/parents/athena-strand-mother-shares-heartbreak-fed-ex-driver-accused-rcna60162 https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/watch-live-mother-of-athena-strand-speaks-publicly/3143904/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1174097986647208/posts/1978688256188173/ Este episodio fue creado con fines informativos y narrativos. La información proviene de documentos oficiales, reportes públicos y fuentes verificadas. Gracias por escuchar y por apoyar este proyecto independiente. Podcast powered by Simplecast Cookie Settings

En este episodio exploramos el caso de Athena Presley, una niña de 7 años cuyo día común terminó marcado por un giro inesperado. Su nombre quedó ligado a un repartidor de FedEx y a una serie de eventos que desconcertaron a la comunidad, a las autoridades y a quienes siguieron el caso desde el principio. Aquí revisamos el contexto, las piezas que rodean la investigación y los elementos que hicieron que este caso se volviera tan difícil de comprender. No revelamos detalles clave del episodio; solo preparamos el terreno para que el oyente entre en la historia con la mente abierta y la atención afilada. Únete a nuestra familia y descubre todo lo que tenemos para ti: Telegram TikTok Facebook Instagram ¡Mercancía y mucho más! Dale click aquí y no te pierdas de nada!Juego de Asesinos Podcast Official: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree   Puedes seguir nuestras paginas personales: ❤SIGUE A MARTHA: martha/podcaster ❤

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Minnesota's own K.P. Anderson on his hot sauce "welcome pack" for Hot Ones: Extra Heat, how he and Joel McHale are basically two members of a band and why the Minneapolis comedy scene is better than it's ever been. Plus Spider Man to the rescue and why you don't open packages with live reptiles at FedEx. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A missing package can easily ruin a day, but chasing where that package went — or even a refund — is like following Odysseus on his treacherous journey.And in the age of AI chatbots, the process is a whole lot less human.Dillon Thompson is currently on such a journey. He is looking for an e-bike that FedEx said had been delivered. In his search, Thompson found himself in the AI chatbot hellscape that customer service lines have become.“Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Thompson about his trials and tribulations as he chased his tail from company to company and chatbot to chatbot in hopes of finding his missing bike.

A missing package can easily ruin a day, but chasing where that package went — or even a refund — is like following Odysseus on his treacherous journey.And in the age of AI chatbots, the process is a whole lot less human.Dillon Thompson is currently on such a journey. He is looking for an e-bike that FedEx said had been delivered. In his search, Thompson found himself in the AI chatbot hellscape that customer service lines have become.“Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Thompson about his trials and tribulations as he chased his tail from company to company and chatbot to chatbot in hopes of finding his missing bike.

The $1,000 show, a real doorbell camera incident straight out of a horror movie, a surprise FedEx delivery causes chaos, a man stuck 130 feet up in a sign, Shawn says Powerball just jumped the shark, Taco Bell locations are very empty, Fritz on the Street is back with Don and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a FedEx shipper, there is a 99% chance that you have seen a DAS or delivery area surcharge fee on your FedEx invoice. A delivery area surcharge applies to shipments intended for select U.S. ZIP codes. DAS also applies to FedEx Express and FedEx Ground shipments destined for areas in Alaska and Hawaii that are remotely populated and challenging to reach.  Read More Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

As a FedEx shipper, there is a 99% chance that you have seen a DAS or delivery area surcharge fee on your FedEx invoice. A delivery area surcharge applies to shipments intended for select U.S. ZIP codes. DAS also applies to FedEx Express and FedEx Ground shipments destined for areas in Alaska and Hawaii that are remotely populated and challenging to reach.  Read More Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Today's "Best Of" episode brings together top minds in storytelling for sales success. In this episode, you'll hear practical do's and don'ts from Philip Humm, Doug Keeley, and Patti Pokorchak, who share how to craft stories that engage, connect, and create real value for clients. Whether it's making your customer the hero, keeping stories concise and relevant, or demonstrating the undeniable power of value-driven storytelling, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your sales conversations and results. Get ready to be inspired by compelling examples and timeless lessons you can apply on your very next call! Outline of This Episode   [00:00] Focusing on people in storytelling [01:56] Don't turn the story into a performance; weave it conversationally  [07:12] Don't feel compelled to use the hero's journey structure  [09:39] The Federal Express (FedEx) helicopter story  [12:49] Impact of storytelling in sales [15:39] Practicing and getting feedback [17:42] Lesson on showing value in sales [20:54] Discussing client value perception       Make It Simple, Make It About People   Philip kicks things off by stressing the importance of simplicity in storytelling—don't try to stuff 16 steps of the hero's journey into a 90-second pitch! Instead, he suggests sales pros cut the excess context and keep storytelling conversational, not theatrical. His top do's are to always make your customer the star, focus on a specific person rather than a faceless company, and tailor your stories to match your audience's challenges and interests. As Philip's favorite real-world example shows, the ability to turn "water into wine" by crafting compelling tales from everyday moments can help anyone stand out as a memorable, persuasive communicator.   The Two-Minute Tale That Sticks   Doug also warns against relying too heavily on complicated hero's journey arcs in business settings. His advice is to keep it emotional, spotlight someone other than yourself as the hero, and finish in two minutes or less. Doug shares a powerful story about a FedEx driver who rented a helicopter in a snowstorm rather than break FedEx's delivery promise—a story that transformed business perceptions and propelled FedEx into brand legend. A few unforgettable, value-driven stories can shape your entire sales culture far more effectively than a data dump of facts and credentials.   Let Value Take Center Stage   Patti reinforces the idea that the customer should always be the hero and that every story must have a purpose and a point. She believes conciseness, practice, and peer feedback are your best tools for trimming the fat from your tales. When people see genuine value, they'll find the budget, no matter the price tag. Her example reminds us that storytelling isn't about bragging or padding your narrative, it's about showcasing the transformative outcomes your product or service brings to real people. Resources & People Mentioned   Joseph Campbell and the Hero's Journey Federal Express Learning Tree     Connect with Philipp Humm   Philipp Humm on LinkedIn    Connect with Doug Keeley   Doug Keeley on LinkedIn  Doug Keeley on X    Connect with Patti Pokorchak   Patti Pokorchak on LinkedIn  Patti Pokorchak on X    Connect With Paul Watts    LinkedIn Twitter    Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show Notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com  

Godfrey is joined by Dante Nero, Akeem Woods, and Vishnu Vaka to talk about Turkey and Egypt turning away a gay cruise ship at the border, Argentina opening up a "Big Nigga Burger" restaurant after wiping out their Afro-Argentine population, why racist white dudes only pick fights with Black people at gas stations and Walmarts, Godfrey getting called a "tether" by FBAs and not caring, Vishnu getting called the N-word by another Indian cab driver, FedEx losing an entire box of Godfrey's merch on the way to Orlando, and old white dudes at the gym blow-drying their balls in the locker room. Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish every week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailWelcome aboard! Today we have a very special guest on The Aviation Files: John Hall. He flies for FedEx and has been a pilot in the industry for a while. Today he offers some incredible insight on what it means to be a line pilot and how he's been a witness to the resilience of the aviation industry.

Former drug trafficker Justin Campos reveals how he built a multi-million-dollar marijuana operation by shipping large quantities of weed from California to Texas through USPS, UPS, and FedEx. In this episode, Justin explains how he entered the marijuana business, found suppliers connected to California's Emerald Triangle, operated a medical weed delivery service in Los Angeles, and moved thousands of pounds across state lines. He also breaks down how his custom jewelry business connected him with rappers and music-industry figures, including 50 Cent, Young Buck, G-Unit, Rick Ross, Ty Dolla $ign, and Tech N9ne. Justin describes accepting gold, diamonds, Rolexes, and custom jewelry as payment while trying to turn illegal drug money into legitimate income. The operation eventually attracted law-enforcement attention after suspicious bank deposits, intercepted cash shipments, surveillance, and text messages connected Justin to his Texas distributors. Authorities seized hundreds of thousands of dollars, and Justin ultimately received a seven-year prison sentence for money laundering. Go Support Justin! YouTube: @WeWatchThis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@campothagod This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: Hims! To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/connect Ultra Pouches! Don't sleep on @UltraPouches New customers get 15% Off with code CONNECT at https://takeultra.com #UltraPouches #ad Cloaked! See if your SSN is for sale right now. My sponsor Cloaked will tell you for free in 2 seconds at https://cloaked.com/CONNECT. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Intro: Mailing Pounds, Jewelry for Rappers 03:29 Black Market vs. Legal Weed Era 12:11 Starting a Dispensary in LA 19:52 This Episode Is Sponsored By Hims 21:34 Wholesale, Suppliers, and Hustling Connections 30:34 Mailing Weed: Tricks, Risks & Methods 40:06 This Episode Is Sponsored By Ultra Pouches 41:37 Cash, Jewelry Payments and Laundering 47:02 Building the Jewelry Business, Rap Industry Links 56:39 Custom Chains for Rappers—Ty Dolla $ign, Rick Ross, G-Unit 01:03:15 This Episode Is Sponsored By Cloaked 01:05:13 Music Industry, Payola, and Street Ties 01:15:09 Transition: Leaving Texas for LA Weed Industry 01:25:51 New Life in LA: Oregon Connections & Retail Delivery 01:34:10 Mailing Weed Refined: Security, Routes, and Bank Drops 01:44:31 Money Laundering and Mistakes That Led to Downfall 01:55:13 How the Case Broke: Banks, Surveillance, & Investigation 02:03:00 Arrest, Indictment, and the Reality of Prison Time 02:16:00 Charges, Sentencing, & Legal Battles 02:23:36 Life After Prison & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Neutralizing Workplace Racism, we confront a devastating surge of economic warfare, structural negligence, and physical violence targeting Black and non-white employees. As the summer heat intensifies, corporate entities and state actors are shifting liabilities directly onto the backs of non-white workers. We break down the explosive new legal filings and news reports that track the systematic destruction of safety and security on the clock: 1. The Kansas City FedEx Driver Slur Exposure: We dissect a viral Ring camera recording published by The Kansas City Defender showing a FedEx courier hurling a racial slur at a Black-owned business because they took too long to answer the door. We apply counter-racist logic to analyze how corporate delivery drivers function as hostile agents, bringing overt anti-Black vitriol directly to the doorsteps of attempted Black entrepreneurs. 2. The World Cup Productivity Distraction Narrative: We analyze mainstream media reports claiming that workers watching the World Cup during shift hours is causing a catastrophic drop in corporate productivity. We decode this framing through a counter-racist lens to expose how management uses performance tracking to justify increased surveillance and algorithmic discipline. 3. The Meta AI Layoff Lawsuit: We examine the landmark lawsuit against Meta over claims that corporate artificial intelligence algorithms disproportionately targeted non-white workers for mass layoffs. We deconstruct how major tech firms deploy automated systems as a legal shield to execute racial purges while evading civil rights accountability. 4. The SCOTUS TPS Ruling and Healthcare Collapse: We dissect the immediate fallout of the Supreme Court's ruling that leaves thousands of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders on the brink of losing their work permits. We unpack how stripping these legal protections will intentionally deepen staffing shortages in the healthcare sector, forcing remaining non-white workers into hyper-exploitative, understaffed conditions. 5. The Crenshaw Construction Fatality: We look at the structural negligence behind the tragic death of a construction worker killed after a heavy tractor rolled over at a transit job site on Crenshaw Boulevard. We expose how corporate contractors routinely cut corners on safety protocols in working-class neighborhoods, treating the physical bodies of non-white laborers as expendable overhead. 6. The East Harris County Utility Shaft Homicide Investigation: We break down the chilling investigation out of Texas where a 47-year-old worker died after a heated workplace altercation with a coworker ended with him being pushed down a 30-to-40-foot utility shaft. This tragedy serves as a grim validation of Gus's warnings regarding escalating peer-to-peer workplace friction. 7. The Murder of the Pizza Delivery Driver: We confront the horrific killing of a pizza delivery worker where a 14-year-old has been charged with murder, exposing the extreme physical dangers customer-facing gig-economy workers face on the front lines without any corporate protection or security infrastructure. 8. The NYPD 46th Precinct Accusations: We dissect the troubling corruption and systemic abuse allegations emerging from the 46th Precinct in the Bronx, analyzing how state law enforcement foot soldiers protect their internal ranks while executing targeted legal warfare against non-white communities. Between algorithmic terminations, municipal infrastructure hazards, and lethal physical altercations, survival remains your only valid metric of success. Your priority on the clock is no longer career advancement or external validation—it is deploying aggressive defensive strategies, maintaining absolute silence on personal matters, and keeping your daily footprint strictly limited to professional workplace coordination to survive your shift alive and in one piece. INVEST in The COWS – [http://paypal.me/TheCOWS](http://paypal.me/TheCOWS?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYTRQZkY4b2hJb0R0T1hoSHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR60eWKSo-CTJpcKkLgk1UNbq-Y6_0VFewUmXP16BVLr0mV3LNWd2fXcbKd8Qw_aem_13ItX__DfQz8DbN-pOFkbQ) Cash App: [https://cash.app/$TheCOWS](https://cash.app/$TheCOWS?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYTRQZkY4b2hJb0R0T1hoSHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4vY0Ek7y0SaCN8tb3GATgvlY6L93mUy5i70z6Doxh5XvLnAUHlqveGbh1j7A_aem_W5w_bnESyhwYFyeK-rdC8Q) #TheCOWS17Years #SurviveYourShift #SafetyFirst #TheCOWS17Years #CounterRacism #WorkplaceViolence

IT'S YOUR TIME TO SHINE, CANCER! It's a great time to be a Cancer, but it's a wonderful month for everyone because Susan Miller published her horoscopes on the first day of the month! Neither extreme heat nor a broken leg could put a damper on Susan's desire to help her readers, and Laura and Alex are as grateful as ever for her guidance. The gals start the episode with a discussion of Susan's note to her readers because there is a lot of ground to cover this month. In July's note, Susan takes the opportunity to share some recent lessons she believes she has learned from the universe. These stories provide information not only about her health history and childhood education, but also about her relationship with her cousin Maria and Maria's friend Joyce. What comes next is a tale of generosity, compassion, and FedEx. And Laura and Alex decide they should finally buy some of Susan's merch in order to support her new charitable initiatives (aka sending iPads to her homebound friends). Next Laura tells Taurus what's in store for July, including a peach of a full moon and electric silvery beams from Uranus. These beams will come out of nowhere, Taurus, so be ready to act!Lastly, Alex is thrilled to report that Scorpio will likely receive great career news this month. Not only are the planets doing stuff to make this happen, but July contains the Luckiest Day of the Year, practically guaranteeing exciting developments. The gals are taking August off from the pod, but will be back with a new episode in September. Have a great summer, everyone! Laura and Alex discuss the following at these timestamps: Note from Susan Miller: 3:23Cancer: 18:26Taurus: 26:24Scorpio: 34:05Share your own thoughts on Susan Miller's Astrology Zone with us by emailing astrologyzoned@gmail.com.Links:Read each episode's transcript at our website: astrologyzoned.comHelp Laura reach the full potential of her Susan Miller legacy by buying her romance novels: http://Lauralovelybooks.com

HAPPY GEMINI SEASON!!!!It's a great time to be a Gemini and a great time to be a New Yorker! The summer is off to an exciting start because the Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years! The episode starts with the gals discussing the absolutely euphoric moment that New York is having this June. But while most New Yorkers are loving life, there's one iconic New Yorker who may not be living it up: Susan Miller. Laura and Alex are sad to report that Susan broke her leg. The gals have become accustomed to Susan's epic health struggles, but this one is a doozy. They wish Susan a speedy recovery even though they know that Susan's lifelong medical issues prevent her from having one. A lot of planets are doing a lot of things this month, so Laura and Alex jump into the astrology section of the note next, followed by Gemini's June forecast. Susan has given Gemini some wonderful gifts in their horoscope this month, including an interesting section on ancient astrology that somehow concludes with the declaration that Geminis are ideal IRS workers, and a fascinating tangent on the pursuit of dreams in which the gals learn invaluable information about who Susan admires in life and business (to no one's surprise, FedEx is mentioned).Then Alex delivers the Scorpio horoscope, which is packed with so much good fortune and positivity that she thought she must be reading the wrong forecast. But she was not, and Scorpio is in for a great month of career advancement and money. Finally, Laura tells Taurus that they need to watch out for fleets of cupids this June because romantic days are ahead. And maybe a trip to the mountains! Laura and Alex discuss the following at these timestamps: Note from Susan Miller: 7:50Gemini: 19:42Scorpio: 34:55Taurus: 45:48Share your own thoughts on Susan Miller's Astrology Zone with us by emailing astrologyzoned@gmail.com.Links:Read each episode's transcript at our website: astrologyzoned.comHelp Laura reach the full potential of her Susan Miller legacy by buying her romance novels: http://Lauralovelybooks.com

To grow the value of your business, consider this. If your business burns down, you’ve got whatever… desks, furniture and things like that. That stuff’s all insured. You should be able to come back from that okay. But if your book of business burns down, right? If you still have all this overhead, but you don’t have that book of business anymore, you are really in trouble. Because if you have desks, and furniture, and technology but you don’t have the ability to sell to the people that you need to sell to, what’s that really worth? All of that is just overhead. David: Hi, and welcome to the podcast. In today’s episode, co-host Jay McFarland, and I will be discussing building the value of your business. Welcome back Jay. Jay: Hey, I’m so glad to be here, David. Once again, you hit me with another term, Do I really know what the value of my business is? And value has such a different meaning for so many, right? Value could be. Well, it gives me free time. I hate my business, but it gives me free time. So it’s of great value. Or it’s of great value because I have all these shiny toys, you know, those types of things. So I think value could be very different for different people. David: Yeah, it absolutely can. Particularly when we’re thinking about business owners versus salespeople. When I think about business value, I mean what is it worth to someone else if they wanted to buy it from you. For a business owner, what would someone actually pay for the business? For a salesperson, what is your book of business worth? If you’re building something up and somebody wanted to buy your book of business, what would that be worth? That’s what I was thinking of in terms of value. But you touched on a lot of other great points regarding the term. Jay: Yeah, like I said, there’s so many other things. I’ve talked to people who have said, yeah, I’m thinking about selling my business. And I ask them, well, what’s it worth? They often look at me like I have no idea whatsoever. In fact, I was working for Kinko’s way back when, when they wanted to sell. And they wanted to go public first, and the SEC came in and said, you don’t know what you own. You don’t know what you owe. You don’t know anything about your business. And you have the worst paperwork system we’ve ever seen in our lives. You’re not going public. And so they went and found a private buyer, which was FedEx, who went and bought FedEx Kinko’s. So just in how you manage your business can affect the value of that business. David: Yeah, absolutely. And for a lot of people, the value of their business isn’t going to be FedEx Kinko’s worthy, very likely. Jay: Yeah. David: But still, it’s good to know. And, for some it might be worth more than that. But for most people, particularly small to medium sized businesses, when they’re looking to sell, they really don’t have any idea of what the business is worth or what it could be worth to someone else. And in different industries, there are different metrics and multipliers that people use. They say, okay, well, we’re going to take a multiple of your net value. In other words, what is, bottom line, after owner’s compensation and things like that. They have a number of different metrics that people use. But in a lot of cases, that’s what it boils down to. What’s it likely to be worth to someone else? Glen Holt was a professional in the promotional products industry for a long time. He was one of my mentors in the early days. I remember him saying that when people are looking to buy a business, what they’re really paying for is the likelihood of future business. Because the only way I want to spend a dime on a business is if I know it’s going to generate a high multiple of that over a period of time. Whether it’s two years or five years, or seven years or ten years, whatever that multiple ends up being. At some point I know that I’m going to be able to recoup my investment and make more going forward. Jay: Yeah, exactly. Maybe you envision running this business forever and then you hand it off to your kids and their kids. But a lot of parents find out their kids don’t want the business. So it’s not easy to offload it that way. But I like the idea of even if you’re never considering running your business, things happen. Right? Medical things happen. Emergencies happen. You may find yourself someday saying, “I don’t want to sell. But I have to sell because of my circumstances.” So I think always running your business in a way that if you had to sell, you’d have your numbers in line. You’ve built your value, you have a clientele. I think that may be just a good mindset. David: Yeah. It’s also a good mindset if you think about the fact that some people don’t want to sell their businesses. That’s perfectly fine. But the thing that you have to realize is that if you don’t sell your business, then who bought it? You did, right? Jay: Yeah, yeah, yeah. David: You bought it with your time, your energy, your effort, all the hours that you put into it. So it’s good to be able to say, “okay, I know what I’ve put into this.” If you even get a value of what it might be worth to someone else, you can say, “would I be willing to pay that for this business?” Right? Or the amount of time and energy and effort that I put in, would I want it to be worth more than that? So I think it’s a good metric to know from our own standpoint in terms of what’s the business worth or what’s the book of business worth to someone else. But also how am I doing in terms of what I was hoping to build when I started out? Jay: Yeah, that’s a good question. What were you expecting to build and where are you now and what more can you do? I think there’s also some sticker shock when you think your business is worth one thing and someone comes in and says, “oh, I think it’s worth half that.” You’re like, “wait a minute, this is my baby! I built this thing. It has to be worth more than that.” David: Right, but there are metrics that you can use to make those determinations. And chances are, if you go to sell your business, somebody’s going to tell you they think it’s worth less than you do. But that’s where you have to make a determination as well and say, “okay, well look, if you were to buy this business, in three and a half years, you would be able to get your money back even if you just maintain it,” right? So, and if they say, “well, I only want to pay, you know, a year’s worth,” then you can say, “all right, well we probably don’t have a fit here,” or whatever. But as long as you’ve got the metrics to back it up, to say, okay, we’re doing this amount of sales after our costs, we’re doing this amount. If you take out what the owner’s being compensated, then this is what you would have left at the end of each year. And then you use that as some sort of multiple to say. Is it two years? Is it three years? Three and a half, five, seven, whatever you can get. Now, there are some companies, particularly in the tech space, and particularly if they’re recurring revenue companies, that they can sell for high multiples of what they’re bringing in each year. It just depends on what people feel that it’s worth and also, what they think they’ll be able to do with it. Because if somebody has a book of business and they’re selling whatever, a quarter million, half a million dollars a year, I’m talking about a salesperson and they want to retire. If they were to sell their book of business to someone else, and that person was going to look at it and say, well, I think I can probably maintain that for a certain number of years. Then they would value it based on that. If they looked at it and said, I think I can do twice what this guy’s doing with this book of business, then they might value it higher. Jay: Mm-hmm. David: So a lot of it has to do with the person that you are looking to potentially sell to as well. Jay: Yeah, absolutely. And I also think just some of the more simpler things like staffing, you know, who’s running the place when you’re not there? What does the place look like? Is the equipment updated? Because, you know, that’s what I’m thinking. Am I going to have to come in here and update all of this equipment? Will I have ongoing capital costs? Am I going to have all of these things? You may think you’re saving a dollar now, but if you do have to sell, it’s really going to hurt yourself in the long run. David: Yeah, and we didn’t even really talk about things like that because it depends on the kind of business that you have. Jay: Mm-hmm. David: If you’ve got a lot of overhead, if you’ve got furniture, fixtures, real estate, all those types of things, those are all going to play into it. I was really thinking more in terms of small businesses or a book of business that a salesperson has, where it’s primarily their book of business that they’re selling. Because in those situations, when people buy businesses too, they very often prefer to do an asset sale. They only want to buy assets of the business so that if there were any potential issues with the business before, if somebody was going to try to sue the business or whatever, that wouldn’t potentially come with a sale. So they’d say, “I just want to buy certain assets. I want to buy your customer base. Maybe I want to buy certain furniture and fixtures. I want to take along certain employees.” So they can sort of cherry pick the things that they want to buy from the business. But I don’t want to get too much into the weeds on this. I think for anyone who has been considering the idea of, okay, what is my business or my book of business worth? What do I need to look at? And so some of it would be to say, okay, what type of clients do I have? Do I have a base of high value clients? People who spend money with me consistently? Because if I do, that’s going to be worth a whole lot more than if I’m getting one-off and two off orders from lots of different people, and it’s coming from all kinds of different sources and I can’t say where it’s coming from. Jay: Right. David: When you know where your clients are coming from and you’re selling to them on an ongoing basis and you’ve got a lot of repeat and referral business, that’s a whole lot easier to sell. Jay: Yeah, absolutely. In fact, you know, I’m just going through this process right now. I am basically starting a company that is mirroring the company I work for, because they’re going out of business, and I was able to cherry pick the things that I liked, so, David: mm-hmm. Jay: Yes, give me your customer base. Yes, give me some of your systems with your website and things like that. Throw the rest away. I don’t want any of the other stuff because I didn’t feel like they were doing it right. So I really came away, like you said, with this book of business that I know is going to be of high value and high dollar for me. David: Yeah. And what a lot of people lose sight of sometimes is that that is really the primary value of a business. There are a lot of people in the print and promotions industry where they’ve got printing equipment and they’ve got all that sort of thing, inks and all sorts of things like that, which for the most part reflects overhead. That stuff that you’ve got to pay for, that then has to be paid back. And all of that’s going to be paid back by the customers that you’re able to bring in. So it’s all going to be dependent upon the business that’s coming in. So a lot of times the things that some business owners and also most banks, the thing that most banks look at as assets are to most business owners, actually liabilities because it’s overhead. And I’ve, said this a number of times when I’ve been speaking in public about this. One of the things that I’ve said very often is the fact that If your business burns down, you don’t want that to happen, right? But if your business burns down and you’ve got whatever, desks and furniture and things like that, that stuff’s all insured. You should be able to come back from that okay. But if your book of business burns down, right? If you still have all this overhead, but you don’t have that book of business anymore, you are really in trouble. Because if you’ve got desks and you’ve got furniture, and you’ve got technology and everything, and you don’t have the ability to sell to the people that you need to sell to, at that point, what’s that really worth? All of that becomes overhead. So it’s just good to think about. Jay: Well, and I also think, and I don’t know if this is on topic, with what you’re thinking of, but it really pops in my mind, is if you have different salespeople in your business and their book of business is treated as their book of business, if they leave, you’ve lost a portion of your clientele. And so it’s very important to somehow incorporate that into a customer management system where you can see everything that’s been going on, maybe have non-competes. Because in the situation I was in, I attained a certain level of knowledge that no one else in the company had. And so when I went to leave, they’re like, “we’re going to have to shut down because he is the only guy who knows this stuff.” And so offloading their information, offloading their customer base, making sure that it’s treated as your property if you do have a sales team, I think is absolutely critical. David: Yeah, absolutely is. In the promotional products industry in particular, a lot of businesses hire independent contractors. And when you’re an independent contractor, unless there are documents that say something different, you pretty much own that book of business. Jay: Yeah. David: If you’re an employee, if you’re a paid salesperson, if you’re on salary, then it’s very likely that the company owns that book of business, unless there’s some sort of documentation saying otherwise. So regardless of however you’re set up, it’s really smart to have some sort of clarification upfront when you join an organization. Okay, who owns these clients? Is it the salesperson? Is it the business? Because if you’re unclear on that stuff, that could lead to expensive legal issues down the line. Jay: Yeah. One person could walk out the door and that’s it. Then you’re rebuilding from scratch. David: Yeah, we have a manual system, that a number of businesses in the print and promotional products industry have used. And when we were promoting that at one point, one of the points that I made with that particular product was that if someone were to walk out of a bank with $250,000 that didn’t belong to them, that would be called bank robbery. It would be a crime. Jay: Yeah. Yeah. David: And they would send the police after you. But if a sales representative walks out of your business with $250,000 worth of business, if you don’t have the paperwork in place, there’s no crime there, right? Jay: Nope. David: You just lost it, and that person has it. Jay: That’s right. David: So you really want to make sure that stuff is nailed down in advance. Jay: Absolutely. I love this discussion. How can people find out more? David: Well, you can go to TopSecrets.com/call to schedule a call with myself or my team. If you’re thinking about building up the value of your business, one of the best ways to do that is to have the systems and processes in place that will allow you to be able to sell it, move away from it, and have the person who buys it be able to expect to continue to grow that business and obtain a high return on investment. That’s what’s going to allow you to sell it for top dollar. If you don’t have systems and processes like that in place, it’d be great to have a conversation. Jay: Yeah, absolutely. David, once again, it’s always a pleasure. David: Thank you very much, Jay. Want to Grow the Value of Your Business? If so, check out the five primary ways we help promotional product distributors grow: Just Getting Started? If you (or someone on your team) is just getting started in promotional products sales, learn how we can help. 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Get a FREE 7-day Youngr™ Mini Pouch with code FREEDOM here: https://bit.ly/4f0ddV2 Everyone treats creatine like a gym-bro muscle powder. Harvard-trained physician Dr. Andrew Salzman says that's backwards: the organ with the highest creatine demand isn't your muscles — it's your brain. In this episode, Ben and Dr. Salzman break down why your brain is quietly starving for creatine, how creatine actually shuttles energy inside every cell, and why the trendy NAD IV drip may be a waste of your money. What we get into: Why your brain — not your muscles — has the highest demand for creatine Creatine as your cells' "FedEx truck": how it delivers ATP energy where it's needed The link between low creatine and neurodegeneration (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's) and age-related brain fog Why NAD IV therapy is "pretty much useless" — the molecule can't even get into your cells The kidney myth: why creatine doesn't wreck your kidneys, and is actually essential for them Why you should NEVER mix creatine into a hot coffee Do you really need to "load" creatine? (Dr. Salzman's answer may surprise you) Creatine's surprising role in gut health, leaky gut, and vision One line to remember: creatine is the FedEx truck of your cells — no truck, no delivery. Guest: Dr. Andrew Salzman — Harvard-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer of Wonderfeel Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.benazadi.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website: http://www.benazadi.com

Episode 435 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Kojo Osei, Partner at Matrix. The venture capital industry originated back in 1946 in the Boston area, when The American Research and Development Corporation was founded by MIT president Karl Compton and Harvard professor Georges Doriot. From that point, an industry was born, and firms were created, but very few have had the lasting impact and track record as Matrix, one of the OG firms that helped institutionalize this industry. The firm has a tremendous track record through the years making investments in legendary companies like Apple and FedEx… plus category creators like HubSpot, Zendesk, and Oculus… or current investments like Canva, Suno, GOAT, and Flock Safety. Matrix is investing out of its 12th fund, an $800M fund for seed and Series A investments, and the firm continues to have a strong presence on both coasts. Kojo is a Stanford grad, who was the Head of Product at Sirona Medical, the AI operating system for radiologists, before becoming a VC. Now based in NYC, Kojo has been an investor with Matrix for over five years. Some areas of interest these days for investments include agent-driven commerce, how the software infrastructure is getting rebuilt for agents, and model application integrated companies. His investments include companies like Channel3, BoldVoice, Ampersand, and LM Studios. Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Kojo Osei, Partner at Matrix 03:24 What is Agent Driven Commerce 09:45 Koji's background & Early Career 13:20 Joining Matrix as a VC 14:37 Advice for Aspiring Venture Capitalists 17:05 The First Year in Venture Capital 20:26 Details about Matrix's 25:01 Investment Areas of Interest for Kojo 27:48 The Art of the Cold Email to a VC 34:17 Exploring the 'Why Now' Philosophy 37:59 AI: Current State and Predictions 42:06 Common Mistakes Founders Make 44:23 GTM for Developer Products 48:11 Leveraging AI in Daily Workflow 49:23 Kojo's Recommendation & Personal Interests Podcast Sponsor: This podcast is brought to you by one of the strongest longtime supporters of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors and $44B in loans as of Q4 2025 – SVB delivers expert guidance, specialized products and a team that knows the innovation economy inside and out. Learn more at SVB.com.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Amazon Shipping is aggressively undercutting FedEx and UPS on pricing, waiving residential and weekend surcharges to win shippers away from the legacy carriers as delivery rates climb industry-wide.Taco Bell has scaled its Omilia-powered voice AI drive-thru ordering system to nearly 900 U.S. restaurants across 38 states, reporting faster transactions, higher employee retention, and stronger customer satisfaction.Brookshire Brothers has deployed Cognira's PromoAI to centralize how the Texas grocer plans, executes, and measures promotions amid growing pressure to deliver value on food costs.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Nando Sommerfeldt und Holger Zschäpitz über eine neue Tonlage bei VW, die Folgen der Gesundheitsreform und was sonst noch wichtig wird in dieser Woche. Außerdem geht es um EasyJet, Apollo Global, IAG, Air France-KLM, Brink's, NCR Atleos, T. Rowe Price, Aurora Innovation, FedEx, Volvo, Ascendis Pharma, MoonLake Immunotherapeutics, Dyne Therapeutics, Vaxcyte, Cytokinetics, CG Oncology, Denali Therapeutics, AbbVie, Apogee Therapeutics, Bending Spoons, Mattel, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, JPMorgan, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, ASML, TSMC, Netflix, ABB, Abbott, GE Aerospace, Intuitive Surgical, UnitedHealth, Alcoa, United Airlines, BHP, Fraport, Fastenal, Altria, Nvidia, Coca-Cola, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Broadcom, Vulcan Materials, Kansas City Southern, IBM, General Dynamics, Hershey, Tootsie Roll, Axon, Tesla, SPDR MSCI ACWI IMI (WKN: A1JJTD), iShares Edge MSCI World Momentum Factor ETF (WKN: A12ATF). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und – ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Anzeige: Diese Folge enthält Werbung für Smartbroker+. Depot eröffnen, 30 € ETF als Bonus sichern und aus tausenden ETFs wählen. Smartbroker+ macht Investieren einfach. Alle Informationen gibt es unter: https://get.smartbrokerplus.de/triple-aaa-podcast2/ Anzeige: Eight Sleep: Der Pod 5 reguliert die Temperatur im Bett automatisch, trackt Schlaf- und Gesundheitswerte ohne Wearable und kann so zu besserem Schlaf beitragen. Mit dem Code ALLESAUFAKTIEN erhaltet ihr auf https://www.eightsleep.com/allesaufaktien bis zu 350 Euro Rabatt. Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Morningstar's Markets Brief urges investors to watch second-quarter earnings because guidance and revisions can reset valuations. Large banks will set the tone on credit by reporting net interest income, deposit costs, and credit losses. Technology platforms including Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet will update cloud and AI demand, with Nvidia supply as a factor. Consumer and advertising signals will come from Walmart, Target, Costco, Starbucks, McDonald's, Meta, Alphabet, and Snap. Logistics and industrials such as UPS, FedEx, Union Pacific, CSX, C.H. Robinson, Caterpillar, and Honeywell will detail volumes, rates, and backlogs. Energy and utilities including Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, NextEra Energy, and Duke Energy will connect commodity and power trends to cost structures. Founders can use these disclosures to recalibrate budgets, vendor terms, hiring, and capital spending for the rest of the year.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of WSJ's Take On the Week, co-hosts Miriam Gottfried and Telis Demos preview earnings from Taiwan's flagship chip maker, TSMC. They also break down why this coming week's earnings from Johnson & Johnson, UnitedHealth Group and Abbott Laboratories won't do much to save healthcare from its negative earnings growth expectations. Then, Miriam and Telis are joined by Christine Short, head of research at Wall Street Horizon, which is part of the financial-services company TMX Group, to decode why analysts' corporate earnings expectations are reaching exuberant highs. They ask: How are companies achieving such strong results without massive revenue growth, and are those gains sustainable? Plus, Short explains how the AI buildout is reshaping corporate efficiency. They also discuss how companies like BJ's Wholesale, FedEx and Nike are managing tariff refunds and what that has meant for consumers. They talk about what to expect from this week's bank earnings, with JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and others slated to report. Then the hosts examine the broader market's health and what the Late Earnings Report Index, or LERI, which tracks when companies report later than expected, might be signaling about future volatility. This is WSJ's Take On the Week where co-hosts Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, and Miriam Gottfried, WSJ's investing and wealth management reporter, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance—the big trades, key players and business news ahead. Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We'd love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com Further Reading Honey, I Shrank the Cash Flow Jet-Fuel Prices Have Plunged but Aren't Resulting in Much Lower Fares Meta Rakes It In, Yet Still Borrows Billions for AI For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ's Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ's Live Markets blog. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Follow Miriam Gottfried here and Telis Demos here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Phil Sambrook, EMEA Transport and Logistics Strategy at Zebra, discusses technology in the middle mile and last mile. We cover: The demand for speed How the middle mile sets up the last mile for success Using data to reduce WISMO queries Implementing technologies in sorting centres Productivity gains through implementing RFID Removing manual tasks through readily available automation technology Supply chain integrity improvements through machine vision and data driven insights Improving working conditions and safety for warehouse workers FedEx case study - photo proof of delivery with integrated AI Improving reliability and accuracy of photos, along with customer data security Evri case study - self-service parcel drop-off solution Queue busting and reducing waste Episode sponsored by Zebra. Visit zebra.com for more information.

Earnings season guides risk appetite and credit conditions that affect hiring, pricing, and financing decisions for founders. Analysts focus on reported results and forward guidance, with consensus from firms like FactSet and Bloomberg setting expectations. Large banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup provide early signals on credit availability and consumer health. Consumer, transportation, and logistics companies including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, UPS, FedEx, and Union Pacific indicate demand, costs, and supply chain direction. Technology leaders Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia shape views on AI spending, cloud trends, and capex. Federal Reserve policy under Chair Jerome Powell frames how guidance influences valuation multiples and corporate investment plans. Founders can use these signals to adjust budgets, headcount, cash forecasts, and financing strategies.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every big commerce name put up growth in the first half of 2026. Rick's question is what it cost them.Shopify had its best quarter in years and passed $100 billion in GMV, though loan losses at Shopify Capital crept up over the same stretch. Amazon beat estimates and then turned around and spent $44.2 billion in three months on AI infrastructure. UPS is doing something stranger. It's shrinking revenue on purpose, walking away from Amazon volume and booking about $1.2 billion in separation costs to chase higher-margin work. Walmart's real growth engine now looks like advertising. FedEx spun off its freight business and is trying to pull a billion dollars of cost out of the network. And PayPal keeps moving more money while the profitable part of the business sits nearly flat.The Watson Weekly is sponsored by Avalara. It works with platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce, helping teams manage compliance faster and scale with confidence. Learn more at avalara.watsonweekly.com.None of that shows up in a headline growth number. Rick's case is that the cash flow does, and that it separates the companies actually getting healthier from the ones renting the look of it.#watsonweekly #shopify #amazon #ups #walmart #fedex #paypal

Send us Fan MailWelcome to our Fourth of July Roadtrip Special! Mimi catches up with Mike and Mommy from the road as they talk about everything from the current state of the floral industry and summer heat domes to the surprisingly important topic of America's best rest-stop Buccee's—and even the history of FedEx.Meanwhile, Ryan is at AIFD setting up the Partners Table, Jimi is testing out his latest jokes on Mommy, and Mike is filling in for proud new dad Casey Black.Congratulations to Casey, Michelle, Eliza, Jet, and Nika on the arrival of Walker Austin Black, the newest member of the Jet Fresh family. Buckle up for a fun, and unpredictable episode of The Fresh Bunch! Happy 4th of July & 250th Bday USA. 

Au sommaire :Le prix du baril de pétrole a chuté à son plus bas niveau depuis le début de la guerre en Iran, grâce à la réouverture du détroit d'Ormuz et au retour du pétrole iranien sur le marché.Le groupe français CMA CGM poursuit son développement aux États-Unis en rachetant 80 entrepôts logistiques à FedEx pour 1,4 milliard de dollars, renforçant ainsi son activité logistique.Le niveau des ressources en eau se dégrade en France, avec plus de 80% des nappes phréatiques en baisse, obligeant certaines entreprises à suspendre ou limiter leur production.Entre 2 et 3 millions de volailles ont été décimées par la canicule en Bretagne, Normandie et Pays de la Loire, impactant temporairement l'approvisionnement de la filière.Le Japon a décidé de multiplier par 5 le prix de ses visas touristiques, principalement pour les voyageurs asiatiques, afin de restructurer son industrie touristique en plein essor.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Bravo Breakdown is back to close out Season 1 of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island with Reunion Part 2 — and what a finale it is. I'm sad to see this season end, but thrilled knowing Season 2 is officially happening. One update though: Liz won't be returning. She released a heartfelt statement saying she's “full of gratitude for the amazing opportunity” and is stepping back to focus on family, work, and her passions. She'll always be an OG in my book, but I could tell she wasn't feeling it this season.But the real storm brews when Andy turns to Rulla and Brian's marriage. The tracking device. The mistress. The hospital story. The underwear in the bed. The Chanel bag. The divorce timeline. Jo‑Ellen's phone receipts. The question of whether Rulla and Brian were even legally married. It's all here — and it's all messy. When the husbands join, things only intensify. Brian leans on “legal reasons” and NDAs, while Jo‑Ellen keeps producing receipts like she's running a FedEx print center. The reunion wraps with final reflections, a Dirty Shirley toast, and Liz gifting Andy a mask declaring him “the king of Rhode Island.” Alicia closes the season with love, gratitude, and a reminder of how blessed they all feel.Season 1 ends with chaos, tears, receipts, and iconic one‑liners — exactly what a Housewives franchise should deliver.Support the show

In this episode, Joshua Remerowski shares how he went from a temp truck driver at FedEx to Vice President of Learning & Development at SRS Distribution, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, where his team has built award-winning training for sales performance and innovation. Drawing on his frontline roots, Joshua makes the case that credibility in talent development is earned by doing the work — getting into the field, talking to real people, and listening to the voice of the customer rather than relying on surveys or academic models. He explains why measuring impact is non-negotiable, how most L&D teams talk themselves out of it, and how rigor around measurement builds the trust that turns talent leaders into genuine business partners.Joshua and Andy also dig into co-creating programs alongside leaders, why frontline and middle managers are the most forgotten yet most influential layer in any organization, and how pushing executive teams out of their comfort zone (think gamified learning and Wild West-themed HR escape rooms) drives real engagement. The conversation closes on a growing challenge Joshua calls the death of critical thinking — how over-reliance on AI is producing lazy, half-baked work, and what leaders can do to keep their teams thinking, questioning, and pressure-testing ideas.I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.Connect with Joshua Remerowski: LinkedIn

In this episode we speak with Andrew Clare, CEO of Elroy Air, which builds the Chaparral, an autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL that hauls cargo in detachable pods for middle-mile commercial and defense logistics. Elroy is a 10-year-old company built on three then-unpopular bets: cargo over passengers, hybrid-electric over pure battery, and autonomous over piloted. Andrew, formerly CTO of Nuro, joined to turn that foundation into a scaled business, and the company has since demonstrated its transition flight, signed a US manufacturing deal with Kratos and a $200 million JV with Barq in the UAE, won a slot in the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, and announced plans to go public near a billion-dollar valuation.Most of the conversation was about what it takes to get from a working aircraft to a deployed logistics system, and why Andrew believes autonomous cargo scales well before passenger aviation. He argues one pod-based platform can serve a FedEx milk run, an Army resupply, and an ISR mission, that hybrid-electric is the only way to get useful payload and range without field charging infrastructure, and that defense demand is surging because contested logistics has become a requirement. We pushed on why a clean-sheet VTOL beats autonomy bolted onto a proven Caravan, how the automotive data-flywheel intuition transfers to a domain with far fewer cycles, and where the moat sits once hybrid-electric and autonomy are no longer contrarian. Andrew was most candid about the road ahead, from scaling production to hardening the aircraft for contested, GPS-denied operations alongside the Army.

This week on the Watson Weekly, four stories about who controls what you see and what you buy.Papa John's wanted to reach you the moment your fridge runs empty, so it bought the data to know when that happens. Instacart supplied it. The company confirms this is the first time it has handed first-party purchase data to a brand outside packaged goods, served on NBCU streaming inventory. The targeting is clever. The results do not exist yet.Amazon moved Prime Day to June for the first time since 2021. The stated reason is a crowded July. The real reason is a holiday Amazon never has to share. Adobe projected $26.3 billion in spending across the window, but CPI rose 4.2% in May and average order values fell 17%, with more shoppers reaching for buy now, pay later. Read that headline slowly.The Watson Weekly is sponsored by Avalara. It works with platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce, helping teams manage compliance faster and scale with confidence. Learn more at avalara.watsonweekly.com.FedEx grew revenue 13%. Strip out the fuel surcharge and adjusted operating income grew 3%, with margins down 70 basis points. The company spun off freight on June 1st at the bottom of its cycle and switched its fiscal calendar. The December report covers a seven-month stub year.Cannes sold agentic commerce for five days on the Riviera. Amazon launched agentic ads on Alexa. Retail media hit a number near $150 billion, according to the people selling it. Capability and intent were everywhere. Proof was not.Plus the Investor Minute: Redo, Orderful, Walmart's $1.4 billion move on Vibe, Tiger Finance and Glossier, and Bed Bath & Beyond buying a real estate platform.#watsonweekly #papajohnspizza #instacart #fedex #amazon #cannes

We talk the foldable iPhone, Michael Jackson's death, and Trump passports. Some other notable news:Micron delivered one of the most stunning quarters in semiconductor history, reporting roughly $41.5 billion in fiscal-Q3 revenue, up about 346% year over year, and guiding next quarter to about $50 billion with an 81% gross margin. The read-through is that AI has turned high-bandwidth memory from a boom-bust commodity into a scarce, contracted input for the next generation of compute.SpaceX's record IPO unwound almost as violently as it launched, with the stock falling 31% in four sessions from its June 16 peak and erasing more than $600 billion of market value. A 4.2% public float, a $20 billion bond sale, newly listed options, August lockup risk, and a $4.9 billion 2025 net loss all collided in one of the clearest market-structure lessons of the AI trade.Oracle disclosed about 21,000 job cuts and directly tied the reductions to AI adoption in its own annual filing, even as it expands AI cloud capacity through major data-center deals linked to OpenAI and Meta. China also reclaimed the world's-fastest-supercomputer crown with LineShine, an all-domestic CPU-only system that hit 2.198 exaflops under U.S. export controls.A fatal Tesla crash in Katy, Texas, reopened the self-driving accountability fight after the driver said he had been using Tesla's partially automated driving system and both NHTSA and NTSB opened investigations. Robotics funding added the other side of the physical-AI story, with about $55.8 billion raised so far in 2026 and Figure banking a $1 billion Series C at a $39 billion valuation.The runner-ups: FedEx beat expectations and completed the FedEx Freight spin-off, onsemi agreed to buy Synaptics for about $7 billion to push deeper into edge and physical AI, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pressed AI companies to disclose data-center emissions, water use, land use, and energy sources. The 30,000-ft view: Q1 GDP was revised up to 2.1%, PCE inflation ran at 4.6%, markets repriced toward possible Fed hikes, Nvidia's Vera CPUs entered full production, and the mega-IPO pipeline still has Anthropic and OpenAI queued. If you want a prize, send us a DM: instagram.com/rickerandbon tiktok.com/@rickerandbon youtube.com/@rickerandbon

Many people have never heard of Ryan Furby, yet they have likely experienced the impact of the work he does. After an international career with some of the world’s largest corporations, including FedEx, Philip Morris International, and Biogen, Ryan returned to Louisiana and quietly built a consulting practice that helps organizations navigate complex business challenges through strategic communications, public affairs, and reputation management. Today, as CEO of RAF Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, he advises companies while also giving generously of his time to Acadiana’s nonprofit and civic organizations. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, Ryan demystifies a profession that often operates behind the scenes. He explains how organizations earn, and sometimes lose, the public’s trust, why communications belong at the executive table, and how thoughtful leadership can determine whether a company thrives during moments of opportunity or crisis. As Ryan succinctly explains, “I’m in the trust business. I’m in the reputation business.“ Louisiana Roots, Global Experience Ryan’s career has taken him around the world, but Louisiana has always remained home. Born in Baton Rouge, raised in Mandeville, and educated at Loyola University New Orleans, Ryan grew up with deep family ties throughout South Louisiana. His mother’s family has roots in Lafayette stretching back generations, while his father’s family is from Alexandria. After nearly twenty years of pursuing increasingly demanding international leadership roles, Ryan found himself burned out. “I’d been chasing jobs and money and career all around the world for 20 years,” he recalls. “I was at a point where I was really burned out.” Initially, moving to Lafayette was intended to be temporary, a place where he and his wife could regroup while raising their two young children closer to family. “We’ll spend a year. See how it goes.” Eight years later, Lafayette has become home. That decision changed not only his family’s life, but the community that would eventually benefit from his leadership. Learning Leadership at FedEx Ryan credits much of his professional development to his years at FedEx, where he describes the company as “my training ground” and “my MBA.” Working inside one of the world’s largest transportation companies gave him unprecedented exposure to executive decision-making and corporate strategy. Few people influenced him more than FedEx founder Fred Smith. “I thought of him as a professor,” Ryan says. “Every time he spoke, I just absorbed all of that.” Smith’s military background shaped the culture of the company through a simple but powerful philosophy: “Shoot. Move. Communicate.” Ryan explains that the phrase represented more than a slogan. It embodied how organizations must continually adapt, execute, and communicate internally to remain successful. At FedEx, communications wasn’t an afterthought, it was part of executive leadership. Communications professionals sat alongside legal counsel, operations leaders, marketing executives, and division presidents, helping shape decisions before they became headlines. As Ryan explains, their role was often to become “the conscience of the organization,” helping leaders ask difficult questions: “If you mess up, how do you own it? How do you fix it? How do you prevent it from happening again?” Katrina: Helping New Orleans Recover One of Ryan’s defining professional experiences came in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. From FedEx’s corporate “war room,” he watched the devastation unfold while simultaneously helping coordinate logistics and charitable efforts to support New Orleans’ recovery. The experience was deeply personal. “I felt like New Orleans was my home,” he says. “Watching that and then knowing what my friends and family were experiencing felt very personal.” Among the recovery efforts he remains most proud of was helping the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas reopen. After Katrina, nearly every animal inside the aquarium died when life-support systems failed. The surviving penguins and two sea otters had been relocated to California while the facility rebuilt. When the aquarium asked FedEx for help bringing the animals home, Ryan immediately recognized the symbolic importance. “This is going to be big. This is a story.” FedEx ultimately chartered one of its own aircraft to transport the animals back to New Orleans, sponsored the exhibit, and helped organize a major reopening celebration nearly one year after the storm. “It was symbolic of what New Orleans needed,” Ryan reflects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUvQQr-obXU The story became a powerful reminder that communications is about far more than publicity; it is about helping communities recover, celebrate milestones, and restore hope. Reinvention on a Global Stage Ryan’s next chapter took him to Switzerland with Philip Morris International. To many, accepting a position with a tobacco company might seem surprising. Ryan explains that by the time he joined, the company’s leadership was investing heavily in research and development to transition smokers toward reduced-risk alternatives. His responsibility was helping one of the world’s most heavily regulated companies navigate communications in an increasingly digital world. Unlike traditional consumer brands, every communication had to operate within extraordinary legal constraints. “It was always trying to find a path through all of the barriers,” he says. Living overseas also transformed his family’s perspective. Ryan and his wife immersed their children in French-speaking schools, traveled extensively throughout Europe, and developed friendships with colleagues from across the globe, including Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. Those experiences fundamentally changed how he views the world. “I tend to see things from both sides,” he says. “I give the other side the benefit of the doubt.” That balanced perspective continues to shape both his consulting practice and his civic leadership today. Choosing Lafayette When Ryan eventually returned to the United States through Biogen, he briefly considered relocating to Boston. Instead, he chose Lafayette. His reason was remarkably simple. Family. “I wanted them to know their family,” he says of his children. Equally important was his desire to become part of a genuine community. Living abroad had shown him what it meant to be welcomed professionally but never fully belong. Louisiana offered something different. “I wanted to be part of the people, part of the community.” Rather than simply living in Lafayette, Ryan intentionally sought opportunities to serve. That commitment eventually led him to board leadership with organizations including the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana, as well as service on the committee that selected the new president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Building RAF Strategic Communications Ryan eventually founded RAF Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, naming the company after his initials, “RAF,” colleagues had called him throughout his FedEx career. Today, he helps organizations clarify strategy, improve communications, strengthen relationships with government and stakeholders, and successfully compete for major contracts. One example close to home involved Acadiana Waste Services. When the company prepared its proposal for Lafayette’s residential solid waste contract, Ryan brought years of experience responding to complex Request for Proposals. His advice was practical: “Answer the question. Get the score you need.” But beyond simply answering technical requirements, Ryan helped the locally owned company present itself with the polish and professionalism expected of much larger national competitors. “If you want to know how the big ones operate,” he says, “this is how they do it.” Today, he continues serving as a communications consultant for Acadiana Waste Services while helping the company build relationships throughout the community. And Ryan says, ” Just a side note, we have a monthly meeting with LCG and each month, it’s another month of no fines. To have no fines means you’ve collected every single route. If you miss something, you have 24 hours to fix it. No fines in this industry is unheard of. They are a great company and great people. I’m really fortunate to work with them.” Reputation Can Take Decades to Build—and Minutes to Lose One of the most fascinating portions of our conversation centered on reputation management. Ryan discussed recent corporate case studies ranging from Fender Guitars to BP’s Deepwater Horizon response, illustrating how quickly public trust can disappear. Quoting Warren Buffett, Ryan offered one of the interview’s most memorable observations: “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” His work often involves helping organizations ask difficult questions before problems become public crises. “The best examples of what I do,” he explains, “never hit the papers because the issues have been handled properly before they were out there to ruin the reputation of the company.” It is a reminder that successful communication isn’t simply about responding well, it is about making wiser decisions from the beginning. Giving Back to Acadiana Despite an international résumé, Ryan speaks most enthusiastically about community service. His involvement with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra reflects his belief that arts organizations help define the character of a community. He praises board chairman Robert Schacht for modernizing the organization while expanding educational programming, movie concerts, chamber performances, and outreach designed to welcome new audiences. “We’re trying to bring in education and students and have fun,” Ryan says. “I just think performing arts is so important for community.” That same philosophy guides his volunteer work across Acadiana. As he explains: “Work is just a piece of who I am.” “What I can give back is much more rewarding.” Listen to the Full Conversation Ryan Furby’s career has taken him from Louisiana to Switzerland, from global boardrooms to local nonprofit organizations, yet one lesson consistently emerges throughout our conversation: Businesses succeed not simply because they have great products, but because they earn trust. Whether advising Fortune 500 companies, helping a locally owned business compete for a transformational contract, or volunteering with organizations that enrich Acadiana, Ryan brings the same thoughtful approach to leadership: listening carefully, understanding multiple perspectives, and helping people achieve their best outcomes. His story is ultimately not just about communications. It’s about character, credibility, and the relationships that make communities and organizations stronger. For more information about his services, visit https://rafmarketing.com/.

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Leslie Picker explored what's ahead for the tech sector in wake of Tuesday's sell-off — and ahead of Micron's earnings due out after Wednesday's close of trading. The anchors also discussed OpenAl and Broadcom unveiling their new custom AI chip, called "Jalapeño." Brian Sullivan joined the anchors at Post 9 to discuss WTI crude falling below $70/barrel for the first time since the early stages of the Iran war. Seema Mody delivered a live report from inside GE Vernova's turbine factory — as the company looks to meet hyperscalers' demand for AI power. Also in focus: Cerebras tumbles on its first earnings report since going public, Alphabet to replace Verizon in the Dow, FedEx earnings reaction, what Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC about economic growth.   Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tech stocks plummeting even further today as investors seemingly dip out of the AI trade. RBC's Lori Calvasina breaks down what the losses mean for the future of tech and why she remains optimistic despite the struggle. Plus, major after-hours earnings reports from Cerebras and Fedex — what the results mean for the future of the AI chipmaker and transportation company. Then, what Iranian oil re-entering global markets could mean for domestic oil prices, and why it might be time to sell 2 powerhouse investment banks. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Skelly of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management examines whether the market needs broader participation beyond its recent winners and explains why rotation could be critical for the rally's next phase. FedEx provides an early read on the economy. Jonathan Chappell of Evercore analyzes what they signal for transportation demand, shipping activity and broader growth trends. Oue Leslie Picker reports on Apollo's decision to curb withdrawals, putting fresh attention on private markets and investor liquidity. Brent Thill of Jefferies tackles a key question for technology investors: are gains in Microsoft and Salesforce the start of a durable recovery or simply a short-lived bounce?=Matt Bryson of Wedbush reacts to Cerebras earnings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CertiK, a blockchain security firm with a reported valuation exceeding two billion dollars, has formally classified the abduction of Nancy Guthrie as a wrench attack by proxy — a crypto-related kidnapping in which the person taken is not the digital asset holder but a family member used as leverage. Their 2026 report documents thirty-four verified wrench attacks between January and April, a forty-one percent increase year over year, with estimated losses approaching one hundred and one million dollars.The designation raises significant investigative questions. No publicly available evidence connects the Guthrie family to cryptocurrency holdings, exchange accounts, or blockchain-related data breaches. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer has stated the wrench attack model “checks a lot of boxes” but has acknowledged the absence of a confirmed crypto link. The Scottsdale abduction attempt the preceding day — involving operatives in FedEx uniforms and a sixty-six-million-dollar demand — raises questions about shared criminal infrastructure.The competing insider theory presents a different framework. The behavioral evidence on the porch — the improvised response to the doorbell camera, the detailed knowledge of the victim's routine and limitations — suggests the operation involved someone with prior access to information about the household. The Gail Crane case in Kentucky, where an eighty-three-year-old was allegedly taken by a terminated caregiver sixteen days prior, provides documented precedent.Coffindaffer and retired FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke examine both theories, the behavioral evidence, and what it means if the investigation has been structured around the wrong type of crime.A look back at the most compelling stories of the week.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #CryptoKidnapping #WrenchAttack #CertiK #InsiderTheory #FBI #PimaCounty #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

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