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From wrestling with multiple time zones to sharing calendars with tech-challenged family members, Rosemary and Dan dig into the moments when Apple's new calendar tricks save the day. Calendars on iOS get a redesigned UI in iOS 26 Comparing Apple's Calendar app vs. Fantastical for daily use Integrating Reminders with Calendar and viewing tasks alongside events Travel time, time zones, and scheduling events across regions Strategies for managing multiple calendars and color-coding Sharing events and whole calendars with others, controlling access Using location and attachments in events for enhanced info sharing Subscribing to public calendars for holidays, school schedules, and updates Filtering calendars by focus mode and limitations of current implementations Siri suggestions for calendar events: upsides and annoyances Tips for handling duplicate events and event merging wish list Viewing your weekly calendar using an iPhone in landscape mode Using calendar widgets and lock screen features to see upcoming events App Caps: Belkin MagSafe car vent mount and ESR Halo Lock charger for phones App Caps: Silicone cable ties for cable management, alternatives, and best practices Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
From wrestling with multiple time zones to sharing calendars with tech-challenged family members, Rosemary and Dan dig into the moments when Apple's new calendar tricks save the day. Calendars on iOS get a redesigned UI in iOS 26 Comparing Apple's Calendar app vs. Fantastical for daily use Integrating Reminders with Calendar and viewing tasks alongside events Travel time, time zones, and scheduling events across regions Strategies for managing multiple calendars and color-coding Sharing events and whole calendars with others, controlling access Using location and attachments in events for enhanced info sharing Subscribing to public calendars for holidays, school schedules, and updates Filtering calendars by focus mode and limitations of current implementations Siri suggestions for calendar events: upsides and annoyances Tips for handling duplicate events and event merging wish list Viewing your weekly calendar using an iPhone in landscape mode Using calendar widgets and lock screen features to see upcoming events App Caps: Belkin MagSafe car vent mount and ESR Halo Lock charger for phones App Caps: Silicone cable ties for cable management, alternatives, and best practices Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
From wrestling with multiple time zones to sharing calendars with tech-challenged family members, Rosemary and Dan dig into the moments when Apple's new calendar tricks save the day. Calendars on iOS get a redesigned UI in iOS 26 Comparing Apple's Calendar app vs. Fantastical for daily use Integrating Reminders with Calendar and viewing tasks alongside events Travel time, time zones, and scheduling events across regions Strategies for managing multiple calendars and color-coding Sharing events and whole calendars with others, controlling access Using location and attachments in events for enhanced info sharing Subscribing to public calendars for holidays, school schedules, and updates Filtering calendars by focus mode and limitations of current implementations Siri suggestions for calendar events: upsides and annoyances Tips for handling duplicate events and event merging wish list Viewing your weekly calendar using an iPhone in landscape mode Using calendar widgets and lock screen features to see upcoming events App Caps: Belkin MagSafe car vent mount and ESR Halo Lock charger for phones App Caps: Silicone cable ties for cable management, alternatives, and best practices Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
From wrestling with multiple time zones to sharing calendars with tech-challenged family members, Rosemary and Dan dig into the moments when Apple's new calendar tricks save the day. Calendars on iOS get a redesigned UI in iOS 26 Comparing Apple's Calendar app vs. Fantastical for daily use Integrating Reminders with Calendar and viewing tasks alongside events Travel time, time zones, and scheduling events across regions Strategies for managing multiple calendars and color-coding Sharing events and whole calendars with others, controlling access Using location and attachments in events for enhanced info sharing Subscribing to public calendars for holidays, school schedules, and updates Filtering calendars by focus mode and limitations of current implementations Siri suggestions for calendar events: upsides and annoyances Tips for handling duplicate events and event merging wish list Viewing your weekly calendar using an iPhone in landscape mode Using calendar widgets and lock screen features to see upcoming events App Caps: Belkin MagSafe car vent mount and ESR Halo Lock charger for phones App Caps: Silicone cable ties for cable management, alternatives, and best practices Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Trading without a written plan can feel like guesswork. In this video we break down the latest updates to Plan A and walk through how to apply it step by step. If you've ever wondered how to filter out bad trades, avoid drawdowns, and focus on the setups that actually work, this session gives you the structure you need.The updates include smarter filters, tighter rules, and a simple way to protect your capital when the market turns against you. Instead of chasing every signal, you'll see how to zone in on the best opportunities and avoid wasting time on noise.Here's what you'll learn in this video:➡️ Top 10 setups only: Why limiting trades to the ten highest-ranked setups each day increases focus and results.➡️ $10 filter rule: How requiring stocks to be over $10 ensures options availability and liquidity.➡️ Three-loss rule: The powerful safeguard of stepping aside for at least a week after three losing trades in one day.➡️ Market confirmation: Why every trade starts with a buy signal on SPY, an uptrend check, and breadth above the 10 EMA.➡️ Fear and greed filter: How falling greed—even at new market highs—signals caution and keeps you from overtrading.➡️ Sector strength: Using sector breadth, constituent heatmaps, and relative greed to identify where the strongest trends live.➡️ Stock-level precision: Filtering out trades on stocks below the 10 EMA, with falling heatmaps, or hitting major order blocks.The key takeaway is simple: losers cluster, and when they do, you step aside. By following Plan A, you avoid forcing trades during those times and protect your account from unnecessary damage. This rule alone has historically saved traders from weeks or even months of additional losses.When everything lines up, Plan A gives you confidence to act. And when conditions don't line up, it gives you the discipline to sit in cash until the edge returns. That's what makes this plan powerful—it takes the guesswork out and replaces it with a clear, repeatable checklist.If you're ready to save time, trade with less risk, and focus only on the best setups, this breakdown of Plan A will help you level up your trading process.Gain instant access to the AI-powered tools and behavioral insights top traders use to spot big moves before the crowd. Start trading smarter today
"One construction project required 18 different software tools just for daily operations - and that's considered normal in our industry."In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Michael and Danielle from Skanska and we got to learn about the brutal reality of construction tech adoption, why VCs keep backing the wrong startups, and how pricing models are completely broken for the industry... and many more!Tune in to find out about:✅ Why construction companies are drowning in software but starving for solutions✅ The real reason progress tracking tools cost a dollar per square foot✅ How AI hype is following the exact same pattern as the cloud revolution✅ What startup founders get completely wrong about enterprise sales in constructionThese insights from two innovation leaders at a global construction company will change how you think about construction tech.Listen now on Spotify and discover why the industry needs fewer tools, not more.------------------Our Sponsor: Archdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comBuildVision - streamlining the construction supply chain with a unified platform - www.buildvision.io4M Analytics - Instant, reliable utility data you can trust and verify - https://www.4manalytics.com/--------------Chapters00:00 Intro02:48 Introduction to Emerging Technologies in Construction06:27 Navigating Software Complexity in Construction12:45 Trends and Innovations in Construction Tech15:06 Geographical Hubs of Innovation16:48 Partnerships with Startups and Compliance Challenges20:36 Adapting to Rapid Technological Changes22:49 Success Stories from Pilot Programs27:14 Defining Emerging Technology and KPIs31:06 Sources and Filtering for New Technologies33:38 The Role of AI in Construction Tech36:06 The Hype Cycle of AI and Big Data38:04 In-House Development and Proprietary Solutions39:07 Advancements in Safety Technology41:10 Challenges with Autonomous Robotics43:01 Evaluating Technology: Frustrations and Complexities48:11 Pricing Models and Industry Friction53:50 Building Partnerships with Startups57:42 Future of Construction Technology1:02:31 Emerging Technologies in Construction
In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we talk about cute woolly mammoth mice and debate whether research to bring back extinct species (or their genes) is ethical or a good use of money and time. Then we discuss the best way to remove microplastics from water. We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to tinymatters@acs.org *or fill out this form* with your favorite science fact or science news story for a chance to be featured.A transcript and references for this episode can be found at acs.org/tinymatters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we wrap up our family series: Sparking Joy in Those Who Matter Most. We're talking about how filtering our words and the way we speak can make or break our closest relationships.
A wide-ranging MacVoices Live! panel discussion covers Apple's upcoming AutoMix feature in Music, Spotify's more granular playlist controls, and how DJs and party hosts might use transitions. The group debates Google's new “preferred sources” search option and its risks of echo chambers, along with OpenAI's return of model-selection in ChatGPT. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius. Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Norbert Frassa close with Amazon's rocky Alexa Plus rollout and how Apple's slower approach to voice assistants may be wiser. Today's MacVoices is supported by Insta360 and their new GO Ultra, the tiny 4K camera that goes everywhere with you. Visit store.Insta360.com and use the come “MacVoices” for a free set of Sticky Tabs. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Privacy and AI developer event highlights[1:44] Apple Music's new AutoMix feature explained[2:36] Spotify's granular playlist transition controls[3:52] DJ perspectives on AutoMix and AI blending[5:44] Party playlists and practical uses for transitions[9:49] Google's “preferred sources” search option[13:10] Benefits and risks of narrowing search resul[19:03] Choosing older AI models in ChatGPT again[24:38] Experiences comparing GPT-4 vs GPT-5[29:09] On-device AI models and privacy benefits[31:57] Amazon's Alexa Plus rocky launch[34:39] Comparing Amazon's rollout to Apple's cautious approach[38:54] Expectations for voice assistants and natural language Links: Three highlights from Apple's two-day event on privacy and AIhttps://9to5mac.com/2025/08/18/three-highlights-from-apples-two-day-event-on-privacy-and-ai/ Spotify copies Apple Music's AutoMix feature before iOS 26 even shipshttps://9to5mac.com/2025/08/19/spotify-copies-apple-musics-automix-feature-before-ios-26-even-ships/ Google lets you pick preferred sources when you searchhttps://www.engadget.com/big-tech/google-lets-you-pick-preferred-sources-when-you-search-150012601.html You can pick ChatGPT's older AI models again https://www.engadget.com/ai/you-can-pick-chatgpts-older-ai-models-again-121549264 Amazon's rocky Alexa+ launch might justify Apple's slow pace with next-gen Siri https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/09/alexa-plus-launch-bugs-delays-siri-comparison/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town.” Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
A wide-ranging MacVoices Live! panel discussion covers Apple's upcoming AutoMix feature in Music, Spotify's more granular playlist controls, and how DJs and party hosts might use transitions. The group debates Google's new “preferred sources” search option and its risks of echo chambers, along with OpenAI's return of model-selection in ChatGPT. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius. Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Norbert Frassa close with Amazon's rocky Alexa Plus rollout and how Apple's slower approach to voice assistants may be wiser. Today's MacVoices is supported by Insta360 and their new GO Ultra, the tiny 4K camera that goes everywhere with you. Visit store.Insta360.com and use the come “MacVoices” for a free set of Sticky Tabs. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Privacy and AI developer event highlights [1:44] Apple Music's new AutoMix feature explained [2:36] Spotify's granular playlist transition controls [3:52] DJ perspectives on AutoMix and AI blending [5:44] Party playlists and practical uses for transitions [9:49] Google's “preferred sources” search option [13:10] Benefits and risks of narrowing search resul [19:03] Choosing older AI models in ChatGPT again [24:38] Experiences comparing GPT-4 vs GPT-5 [29:09] On-device AI models and privacy benefits [31:57] Amazon's Alexa Plus rocky launch [34:39] Comparing Amazon's rollout to Apple's cautious approach [38:54] Expectations for voice assistants and natural language Links: Three highlights from Apple's two-day event on privacy and AI https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/18/three-highlights-from-apples-two-day-event-on-privacy-and-ai/ Spotify copies Apple Music's AutoMix feature before iOS 26 even ships https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/19/spotify-copies-apple-musics-automix-feature-before-ios-26-even-ships/ Google lets you pick preferred sources when you search https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/google-lets-you-pick-preferred-sources-when-you-search-150012601.html You can pick ChatGPT's older AI models again https://www.engadget.com/ai/you-can-pick-chatgpts-older-ai-models-again-121549264 Amazon's rocky Alexa+ launch might justify Apple's slow pace with next-gen Siri https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/09/alexa-plus-launch-bugs-delays-siri-comparison/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town.” Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
On the podcast I talk with Thomas about using signal engineering to optimize ad spend, how AI is changing creative testing, and why most people should avoid app2web… for now.Top Takeaways:
Questions Piotr addresses in this episode:What is FORMEL SKIN, and how does it solve dermatology's bottleneck in Germany?How did Piotr's career in analytics develop across multiple verticals?Why is ‘perfect data' a myth in mobile marketing?How do you responsibly track and aggregate users before registration?What's the difference between front-end and back-end behavioral data?How do device/user mismatches and changes create analytics headaches?What are the new challenges and gray areas in privacy (GDPR, CCPA, device fingerprinting)?Where does fraud hide in aggregated data, and how do you find it?Why does fraud persist, and what incentives make it so durable?How could success in mobile marketing be measured differently to promote collaboration and integrity?Timestamps(0:00) – Introducing FORMEL SKIN, Piotr's role, and Germany's digital dermatology(1:18) – Marketing analytics in dating, fintech, health(2:50) – Why ‘perfect data' is a myth(5:00) – Assigning pseudo-user IDs, device-based tracking(6:00) – Aggregated data, ‘chasing ghosts,' and its pitfalls(8:00) – Combining front-end and back-end data; challenges in stitching(9:36) – Device vs. user: confusion, mismatches, and noise(11:13) – Balancing privacy vs. marketing needs; legal and business conflicts(12:30) – Device fingerprinting: what's legal, what's risky, and why(14:22) – The end of one-to-one attribution; rise of aggregated, top-level analysis(16:05) – Marketing fraud: what's changed, sneaky affiliate/network tricks(19:08) – Incentives, alignment failures, and why fraud persists(21:40) – Filtering fraud: long onboarding, compliance, and technical vigilance(23:38) – ‘Success' in mobile marketing and why responsibility must be shared(32:08) – Wrap upQuotes(2:50) “Don't expect perfect data – especially in marketing where different data sources are being combined.”(5:10) “You try to anchor it to the device…within all the data security and the privacy setup and anchor it to this entity and create one entity.”(15:26) “We can use aggregated data for strategic decisions, like how to shift budgets from channel A to B.”Mentioned in This EpisodePiotr Prędkiewicz's LinkedinFORMEL SKIN
In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their discussion on AI fundamentals, diving into Data Science with Principal AI/ML Instructor Himanshu Raj. They explore key concepts like data collection, cleaning, and analysis, and talk about how quality data drives impactful insights. AI for You: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/ai-for-you/152601/252500 Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/ X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Kris-Ann Nansen, Radhika Banka, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Transcript: 00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started! 00:25 Lois: Hello and welcome to the Oracle University Podcast. I'm Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs with Oracle University, and with me today is Nikita Abraham, Team Lead: Editorial Services. Nikita: Hi everyone! Last week, we began our exploration of core AI concepts, specifically machine learning and deep learning. I'd really encourage you to go back and listen to the episode if you missed it. 00:52 Lois: Yeah, today we're continuing that discussion, focusing on data science, with our Principal AI/ML Instructor Himanshu Raj. Nikita: Hi Himanshu! Thanks for joining us again. So, let's get cracking! What is data science? 01:06 Himanshu: It's about collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data to uncover valuable insights that help us make better business decisions. Think of data science as the engine that transforms raw information into strategic action. You can think of a data scientist as a detective. They gather clues, which is our data. Connect the dots between those clues and ultimately solve mysteries, meaning they find hidden patterns that can drive value. 01:33 Nikita: Ok, and how does this happen exactly? Himanshu: Just like a detective relies on both instincts and evidence, data science blends domain expertise and analytical techniques. First, we collect raw data. Then we prepare and clean it because messy data leads to messy conclusions. Next, we analyze to find meaningful patterns in that data. And finally, we turn those patterns into actionable insights that businesses can trust. 02:00 Lois: So what you're saying is, data science is not just about technology; it's about turning information into intelligence that organizations can act on. Can you walk us through the typical steps a data scientist follows in a real-world project? Himanshu: So it all begins with business understanding. Identifying the real problem we are trying to solve. It's not about collecting data blindly. It's about asking the right business questions first. And once we know the problem, we move to data collection, which is gathering the relevant data from available sources, whether internal or external. Next one is data cleaning. Probably the least glamorous but one of the most important steps. And this is where we fix missing values, remove errors, and ensure that the data is usable. Then we perform data analysis or what we call exploratory data analysis. Here we look for patterns, prints, and initial signals hidden inside the data. After that comes the modeling and evaluation, where we apply machine learning or deep learning techniques to predict, classify, or forecast outcomes. Machine learning, deep learning are like specialized equipment in a data science detective's toolkit. Powerful but not the whole investigation. We also check how good the models are in terms of accuracy, relevance, and business usefulness. Finally, if the model meets expectations, we move to deployment and monitoring, putting the model into real world use and continuously watching how it performs over time. 03:34 Nikita: So, it's a linear process? Himanshu: It's not linear. That's because in real world data science projects, the process does not stop after deployment. Once the model is live, business needs may evolve, new data may become available, or unexpected patterns may emerge. And that's why we come back to business understanding again, defining the questions, the strategy, and sometimes even the goals based on what we have learned. In a way, a good data science project behaves like living in a system which grows, adapts, and improves over time. Continuous improvement keeps it aligned with business value. Now, think of it like adjusting your GPS while driving. The route you plan initially might change as new traffic data comes in. Similarly, in data science, new information constantly help refine our course. The quality of our data determines the quality of our results. If the data we feed into our models is messy, inaccurate, or incomplete, the outputs, no matter how sophisticated the technology, will be also unreliable. And this concept is often called garbage in, garbage out. Bad input leads to bad output. Now, think of it like cooking. Even the world's best Michelin star chef can't create a masterpiece with spoiled or poor-quality ingredients. In the same way, even the most advanced AI models can't perform well if the data they are trained on is flawed. 05:05 Lois: Yeah, that's why high-quality data is not just nice to have, it's absolutely essential. But Himanshu, what makes data good? Himanshu: Good data has a few essential qualities. The first one is complete. Make sure we aren't missing any critical field. For example, every customer record must have a phone number and an email. It should be accurate. The data should reflect reality. If a customer's address has changed, it must be updated, not outdated. Third, it should be consistent. Similar data must follow the same format. Imagine if the dates are written differently, like 2024/04/28 versus April 28, 2024. We must standardize them. Fourth one. Good data should be relevant. We collect only the data that actually helps solve our business question, not unnecessary noise. And last one, it should be timely. So data should be up to date. Using last year's purchase data for a real time recommendation engine wouldn't be helpful. 06:13 Nikita: Ok, so ideally, we should use good data. But that's a bit difficult in reality, right? Because what comes to us is often pretty messy. So, how do we convert bad data into good data? I'm sure there are processes we use to do this. Himanshu: First one is cleaning. So this is about correcting simple mistakes, like fixing typos in city names or standardizing dates. The second one is imputation. So if some values are missing, we fill them intelligently, for instance, using the average income for a missing salary field. Third one is filtering. In this, we remove irrelevant or noisy records, like discarding fake email signups from marketing data. The fourth one is enriching. We can even enhance our data by adding trusted external sources, like appending credit scores from a verified bureau. And the last one is transformation. Here, we finally reshape data formats to be consistent, for example, converting all units to the same currency. So even messy data can become usable, but it takes deliberate effort, structured process, and attention to quality at every step. 07:26 Oracle University's Race to Certification 2025 is your ticket to free training and certification in today's hottest technology. Whether you're starting with Artificial Intelligence, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Multicloud, or Oracle Data Platform, this challenge covers it all! Learn more about your chance to win prizes and see your name on the Leaderboard by visiting education.oracle.com/race-to-certification-2025. That's education.oracle.com/race-to-certification-2025. 08:10 Nikita: Welcome back! Himanshu, we spoke about how to clean data. Now, once we get high-quality data, how do we analyze it? Himanshu: In data science, there are four primary types of analysis we typically apply depending on the business goal we are trying to achieve. The first one is descriptive analysis. It helps summarize and report what has happened. So often using averages, totals, or percentages. For example, retailers use descriptive analysis to understand things like what was the average customer spend last quarter? How did store foot traffic trend across months? The second one is diagnostic analysis. Diagnostic analysis digs deeper into why something happened. For example, hospitals use this type of analysis to find out, for example, why a certain department has higher patient readmission rates. Was it due to staffing, post-treatment care, or patient demographics? The third one is predictive analysis. Predictive analysis looks forward, trying to forecast future outcomes based on historical patterns. For example, energy companies predict future electricity demand, so they can better manage resources and avoid shortages. And the last one is prescriptive analysis. So it does not just predict. It recommends specific actions to take. So logistics and supply chain companies use prescriptive analytics to suggest the most efficient delivery routes or warehouse stocking strategies based on traffic patterns, order volume, and delivery deadlines. 09:42 Lois: So really, we're using data science to solve everyday problems. Can you walk us through some practical examples of how it's being applied? Himanshu: The first one is predictive maintenance. It is done in manufacturing a lot. A factory collects real time sensor data from machines. Data scientists first clean and organize this massive data stream, explore patterns of past failures, and design predictive models. The goal is not just to predict breakdowns but to optimize maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and saving millions. The second one is a recommendation system. It's prevalent in retail and entertainment industries. Companies like Netflix or Amazon gather massive user interaction data such as views, purchases, likes. Data scientists structure and analyze this behavioral data to find meaningful patterns of preferences and build models that suggest relevant content, eventually driving more engagement and loyalty. The third one is fraud detection. It's applied in finance and banking sector. Banks store vast amounts of transaction record records. Data scientists clean and prepare this data, understand typical spending behaviors, and then use statistical techniques and machine learning to spot unusual patterns, catching fraud faster than manual checks could ever achieve. The last one is customer segmentation, which is often applied in marketing. Businesses collect demographics and behavioral data about their customers. Instead of treating all the customers same, data scientists use clustering techniques to find natural groupings, and this insight helps businesses tailor their marketing efforts, offers, and communication for each of those individual groups, making them far more effective. Across all these examples, notice that data science isn't just building a model. Again, it's understanding the business need, reviewing the data, analyzing it thoughtfully, and building the right solution while helping the business act smarter. 11:44 Lois: Thank you, Himanshu, for joining us on this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. We can't wait to have you back next week for part 3 of this conversation on core AI concepts, where we'll talk about generative AI and gen AI agents. Nikita: And if you want to learn more about data science, visit mylearn.oracle.com and search for the AI for You course. Until next time, this is Nikita Abraham… Lois: And Lois Houston signing off! 12:13 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. We'd also love it if you would take a moment to rate and review us on your podcast app. See you again on the next episode of the Oracle University Podcast.
Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat if you could cut your QA cycles from days to minutes—and draft PRDs that actually update themselves as your product evolves?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Amir M, cofounder of Humblytics, to explore how he's running a two-person startup across engineering, QA, and product using Cursor and Model Context Protocols (MCPs). Amir shares how he builds context-rich workflows, turns documentation into living systems, and uses agentic tools like Firecrawl and Playwright to automate the “boring” but critical parts of product development.If you've been curious about how to bring AI deeper into your product org—not just for brainstorming but for end-to-end execution—this conversation is packed with practical demos and mindsets you can apply today.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox
Send us a text2025 has been a year of relentless waves — uncertainty, upheaval, and unexpected turns.In this episode, co-hosts Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson are joined again by Dr. Paul Wang to explore how Daoist seasonal wisdom can guide us through noisy, volatile times.Together, they reflect on the transition into the metal season in Chinese cosmology, represented by autumn — a time of discernment, boundaries, and filtering out noise so we can hear the deeper signal of what truly matters.From the symbolism of sound and silence to the lessons of animals, oceans, and plants, the conversation reveals how remembrance, grace, and inner stillness help us navigate change.The Gratitude Blooming card they draw — the Poppy (Remembrance) — invites us to pause, honor what we want to sustain, and release what no longer serves.
Teddi and Dolores can relate to Terry Dubrow in this episode… find out why! Which OC Housewife can stir the pot without fully jumping in? And, who’s filtering her nostrils? We will explain… Plus, Dolores reveals how Tamra was during Teddi’s time in the hospital. She sees the true friendship between them!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ready to escape the drama of tough choices? In Episode 163 of the DYL Podcast, "Decide with Clarity," Adam Gragg takes you on a whirlwind journey to fearless, faster, and razor-sharp decision making! From hiring dilemmas to family vacation conundrums, Adam spills the secrets to overcoming indecision anxiety so you can move boldly toward your goals.Discover the three-step formula to blast through your next big decision: line up the facts, filter every option through your personal values, and, most importantly, trust your intuition like never before! Along the way, Adam shares his own real-life crossroads, crazy adventures, and how a dash of courage (and a sprinkle of fun) leads to massive growth, even when mistakes are made.Whether you're picking a business partner, booking a dream trip, or just settling the eternal “where do we eat tonight” debate, this episode empowers you to break free from doubt and start living the legacy you want to leave behind.Crave more clarity? Hit play and transform your decision-making drama into unstoppable action—because your legacy starts with your next decision!COURSES:Shatterproof Yourselfhttps://courses.decideyourlegacy.com/pl/2148658422Legacy Jarhttps://courses.decideyourlegacy.com/offers/WcHmozLk/checkoutRESOURCES:3 Foolproof Ways To Motivate Your Team: 3 Areas to Focus on as a Leaderhttps://decideyourlegacy.com/how-to-create-positive-productive-workplace/7 Benefits of Being Courageoushttps://decideyourlegacy.com/7-unexpected-benefits-to-facing-your-fears/4 Ways You're Demotivating Your Team: And What You Can Do About Each Onehttps://decideyourlegacy.com/5-things-that-make-work-suck/10 Ways to Encourage People: How to Break The Invalidation Tendencyhttps://decideyourlegacy.com/one-big-relationship-mistake-most-people-make/How to Make Good Decisions: 14 Tools for Making Tough Life Choiceshttps://decideyourlegacy.com/make-good-decisions-part-1/ Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!
The MacVoices Live! panel reflects on the G4 Cube's design legacy, discusses Apple's approach to AI privacy, and reviews ChatGPT's new meeting transcription feature, which outpaces Microsoft Copilot in downloads. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Mary Jencius, and Eric Bolden debate the value of on-device AI versus cloud services, examine DuckDuckGo's AI image filter, and weigh the benefits and risks of AI-generated media in an era of deepfakes and data privacy concerns. MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:12 Introduction to Mac Voices01:48 Apple's AI and Privacy Concerns05:33 G4 Cube: A Design Retrospective14:00 ChatGPT's New Features and Implications22:01 Comparing ChatGPT and Copilot25:12 DuckDuckGo's AI Image Filtering32:50 The Future of AI in Media Creation Links: 25 years later, Apple's most infamous Mac can teach some valuable lessonshttps://www.macworld.com/article/2850603/6-lessons-apple-power-mac-g4-cube-25th-anniversary.html ChatGPT Plus Gets Record Mode on Mac for Meeting Transcriptionhttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/17/chatgpt-plus-gets-record-mode-macos/ ChatGPT has 10 times as many downloads as Microsoft's Copilothttps://qz.com/chatgpt-beats-microsofts-copilot-downloads DuckDuckGo now allows you to filter out AI images in search resultshttps://www.engadget.com/ai/duckduckgo-now-allows-you-to-filter-out-ai-images-in-search-results-144326213.html Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
The MacVoices Live! panel reflects on the G4 Cube's design legacy, discusses Apple's approach to AI privacy, and reviews ChatGPT's new meeting transcription feature, which outpaces Microsoft Copilot in downloads. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Mary Jencius, and Eric Bolden debate the value of on-device AI versus cloud services, examine DuckDuckGo's AI image filter, and weigh the benefits and risks of AI-generated media in an era of deepfakes and data privacy concerns. MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:12 Introduction to Mac Voices 01:48 Apple's AI and Privacy Concerns 05:33 G4 Cube: A Design Retrospective 14:00 ChatGPT's New Features and Implications 22:01 Comparing ChatGPT and Copilot 25:12 DuckDuckGo's AI Image Filtering 32:50 The Future of AI in Media Creation Links: 25 years later, Apple's most infamous Mac can teach some valuable lessons https://www.macworld.com/article/2850603/6-lessons-apple-power-mac-g4-cube-25th-anniversary.html ChatGPT Plus Gets Record Mode on Mac for Meeting Transcription https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/17/chatgpt-plus-gets-record-mode-macos/ ChatGPT has 10 times as many downloads as Microsoft's Copilot https://qz.com/chatgpt-beats-microsofts-copilot-downloads DuckDuckGo now allows you to filter out AI images in search results https://www.engadget.com/ai/duckduckgo-now-allows-you-to-filter-out-ai-images-in-search-results-144326213.html Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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In this episode of Tank Talks, we're joined by Gaurav Jain, co-founder of Afore Capital, one of the earliest and most respected players in the pre-seed investing space. Gaurav shares how growing up in a small town in India, moving to Canada, and working at Blackberry, Amazon, and Google helped him understand the value of momentum, iteration, and building products that truly matter.He walks us through how a random dinner at Harvard led to meeting his future co-founder, how they built Afore around the belief that the best founders are often overlooked too early, and why the firm exclusively focuses on investing before there's a product or sometimes even an idea.Gaurav dives into what makes a great founder at the earliest stage, why he believes momentum is the only moat, and how the rise of AI has only accelerated opportunities for young, technical entrepreneurs to build enduring companies with less capital. He also opens up about the firm's "Founder-in-Residence" and "UTransfer" programs, his view on the Canadian tech scene, and the power of bespoke, high-conviction investing.We explore:* Why is momentum the only true moat in early-stage startups?* Can pre-seed investing still deliver alpha now that it's crowded?* Is seed-strapping the future of venture capital?* How do you identify founders before they've found their idea?* What happens when you give 19-year-olds the capital to build?Building a Pre-Seed Fund Before “Pre-Seed” Was a Thing (00:03:54)* Interning globally to chase experience and perspective* The turning point: joining Founder Collective* Meeting co-founder Anamitra through a lucky dinner at Foundation Capital* Launching Afore in 2016 to fill the pre-seed voidFounder Empathy & Early-Stage VC Lessons (00:08:17)* Mistakes from being a first-time founder* Learning that exits don't matter, products and pain points do* Why Canadian angel advice focused too much on sales, not software* Why product-led growth is a must-have, not a nice-to-haveThe 10,000 Coffees Rule of Venture (00:11:27)* How judgment is built: time, exposure, and repetition* Why investing based on ideas (not teams) is a rookie mistake* Filtering “this could work” vs. “this must work”* The real constraint in VC: time, not capitalAfore's Mission: Investing Before the Idea (00:15:00)* The “Too Early” problem founders face and why Afore exists* How FIR (Founder in Residence) and Transfer University fund ideation* Building a support system, not a portfolio of call options* Why being idea-stage isn't a red flag, it's a sign of ambitionConvincing LPs That Pre-Seed Was Real (00:19:19)* LP skepticism: “Isn't this just the bad deals no one else wants?”* How talking to founders not seed managers won over investors* Working with PitchBook and Crunchbase to split out pre-seed data* Making pre-seed visible helped founders self-identify and alignSeed-Strapping and the Rise of Efficient Startups (00:24:00)* How AI-native startups are hitting $1M ARR 2x faster* Case study: Gamma's hypergrowth on ultra-low burn* Why founders can delay growth rounds longer than ever* Capital efficiency is now a competitive edgeMomentum Is the Only Moat (00:26:07)* How Android's rise taught Gaurav speed = survival* Lessons from RIM's downfall: never rest on product laurels* Why the AI era is reshaping iteration timelines* Pre-seed startups now move at the speed of launches, not quartersPivot-as-a-Service in the AI World (00:34:16)* FIR teams pivoting from speech therapy to CX platforms* Younger founders = more raw talent, less domain bias* Startups pivoting every 6–8 weeks—and why that's healthy* Embracing pivots as a feature, not a flawScaling Afore with Purpose (00:35:21)* Fund IV, $500M+ AUM, and 150+ companies later* Why concentrated portfolios beat spray-and-pray* The dangers of being too dogmatic on stage or valuation* Supporting breakout talent like Neo, Gamma, and BenchGlobal Perspective: Canada's Role in Venture (00:41:19)* Why Canada produces world-class engineering talent* The upside and limits of building in the North* Hybrid models: Canada for R&D, U.S. for GTM* Afore's belief in serving Canadian founders, wherever they buildFailure may define most early-stage startups, but for Gaurav Jain, the real story starts before the pitch, before the product, even before the idea. With Afore Capital, he is betting on people over polish, instinct over perfection, and helping founders build long before the rest of the world is watching. His journey reminds us that great companies don't always start with traction; they start with trust.About Gaurav JainCo-founder and Managing Partner at Afore Capital. Ex-Android, BlackBerry, and founder of Polar Mobile. Afore is known for being one of the first firms dedicated to pre-seed, supporting founders before they even have an idea.Connect with Gaurav Jain on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gjainvcVisit Afore Capital Website: https://www.afore.vc/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com
This is a high-level episode on collaborative filtering; no math, just the intuition! Let us know if you'd like a more technical overview in the future.
Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership, shares his powerful framework for breaking out of business complacency in his new book "From Drift to Drive." He reveals how successful entrepreneurs often drift into "careless security" where they stop doing the things that made them successful in the first place. Chris outlines his seven-step process to help business owners regain clarity, build community, and take intentional action toward their goals. Key Takeaways Complacency isn't laziness - it's "careless security" where you become comfortable and stop sharpening the skills that got you where you are Start with clarity - consistently ask yourself "What do I want?" because your goals should evolve as you grow Align your daily actions with your annual goals - check if your weekly to-do list matches what you said you wanted at the beginning of the year Community beats competition - surrounding yourself with like-minded people opens more doors than trying to protect your "secrets" About Chris Robinson Chris Robinson is the Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of From Drift to Drive. He leads the global expansion of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, a premier community of coaches, speakers, and trainers developed by Dr. John C. Maxwell. With over two decades of experience, Chris specializes in equipping leaders across industries with the skills and mindset for meaningful impact. Known for his authentic approach and dynamic speaking style, he highlights the dangers of "success-induced complacency" and offers strategies for sustained excellence. As a dedicated coach and lifelong learner, Chris inspires professionals to transform comfortable success into purposeful growth, empowering them to maximize their potential and make a lasting difference. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [04:04] Meet Chris Robinson [05:23] From Drift to Drive [07:56] Complacency [11:36] Clarity [16:17] Gathering [17:42] Filtering [18:34] Guidance [25:29] Action [26:13] Evaluation [34:10] Connect with Chris [34:56] Outro Quotes "The gap between what's good and our potential, that gap is great. And so if we can take what we're good at and we can really begin to go back and sharpen that, hone that like we did in order to build that skill set, then we can start reaching towards our potential." - Chris Robinson ”Every single time, Ryan, that you've been crystal clear on what it is that you want, you've got it every single time." - Chris Robinson "You don't have to do this business alone. There's communities you can plug into. There's guides you can plug into. You don't have to make this all up." - Chris Robinson "Any success that I've achieved, it's because I haven't been afraid to build community and build a relationship with people that are doing the exact same thing as me." - Ryan Koral "My goal for this book is to awaken the unknowingly complacent to help them get going, reignited, and back on track to where they want to go." - Chris Robinson Guest Links Find Chris Robinson website | eSpeakers Find Maxwell Leadership website | Facebook | YouTube Follow Chris Robinson on Facebook Connect with Chris Robinson on LinkedIn From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever's Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency, by Chris Robinson Get Your Free Complacency Assessment Profile Links FREE Workshop Available "How to Consistently Earn Over $100k Per Year in Video Production While Working Less Than 40 Hours Per Week" Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Check out the full show notes
Remember Van Halen's famous "no brown M&Ms" rider clause? It wasn't because they were divas - it was a genius test to make sure venues actually read their contract. I've borrowed this concept to create my own screening system for podcast guest pitches.With 4-8 pitches hitting my inbox daily (and most being AI-generated garbage), I needed a better way to separate serious guests from spray-and-pray agencies. In this episode, I share the exact screening question I use that instantly reveals whether someone actually researched my show or just copy-pasted a ChatGPT template.I'll also share some real examples of terrible pitches I've received (spoiler: one agency sent me the SAME pitch twice for different shows), plus the simple criteria that save me hours each week in pitch evaluation.What you'll learn:Why Van Halen's M&Ms clause was brilliant (and life-saving)My specific screening question that AI can't fakeReal examples of hilariously bad AI-generated pitchesThe exact criteria I give to agencies to stop wasting my timeHow this system helped me find amazing guests like Jackie Schiff and Elizabeth HowellRead the full articleWhat's your "Brown M&Ms test"? Share it at streamlinedfeedback.com
Send us a textFinding low competition Amazon products is hard when you're stuck in saturated niches like water filters. This video shows how to use tools like Helium 10's Black Box to explore similar product categories while staying close to your brand identity. Learn how to search by review count, revenue, and keywords to build a more profitable catalog without going head-to-head with big name brands.If you're buried in competition and don't know what to sell next, stop guessing, book a call and get real data-backed ideas that make sense: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonProductResearch #LowCompetitionProducts #Helium10Tips #AmazonSellerHelp #ProductStrategyWatch these videos on YouTube:STOP Losing Sales Due to Poor BRANDING! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cirE7E5gq5A&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_ZHTGqC0mO2r31op15wKNuy&index=2Would You Buy a $100 Pizza Cutter? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qMJD4K7OMo&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_YEKE1B5o1uhbBm1QQcPzmY-----------------------------------------------Got a question about your listing? Send it our way!: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxuTalk to an expert. Book a free coaching call with MAG: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxuTimestamps00:00 - Trying to expand a saturated product catalog00:10 - Using Market Basket and Product Opportunity Explorer01:27 - The limits of Amazon tools for niche research01:52 - Why Helium 10's Black Box gives better options02:53 - Looking for smaller competitors with low review counts03:43 - How to analyze what competitors are selling04:42 - Staying in the same niche with different products05:20 - Exploring eco-friendly appliance filters06:11 - Product vs. niche-based research approaches07:34 - Filtering by review count for deeper insights08:50 - Understanding success score and review trends09:45 - Using categories to widen product opportunities10:44 - Why product research is difficult but worth it11:12 - Using Cerebro to evaluate brand search volume11:55 - A final note on the Amazon grind----------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show
Why do we instinctively add when the better answer might be less?In this episode of the Truth Works Podcast, we sit down with Leidy Klotz—behavioral scientist, engineer, and author of Subtract—to explore why subtraction is one of the most underused tools in problem-solving, design, and even life itself. From ancient architecture to modern innovation, Leidy unpacks the hidden bias that keeps us adding complexity instead of removing it.We dive into how this instinct shapes everything from personal decisions to global policy, and how changing it could transform the way we think, create, and lead.If you're addicted to doing more, building more, and thinking more—this episode might just shift your perspective forever.Topics:1. Subtraction for solutions: Using subtraction to improve outcomes, inspired by a Lego bridge.2. Default to adding: Humans add to show competence, like bowerbirds building nests.3. Bureaucratic over-addition: Excessive additions cause inefficiency, e.g., 60 sign-offs.4. Effective subtraction: Cases like Capital One task removal, PBS dropping reviews.5. Friction reduction via subtraction: Simplifying processes, e.g., Google's interview limit.6. Netflix's subtraction strategy: Spinning off DVDs to focus on streaming.7. Cutting meetings: Reducing meetings, e.g., Stanford's quarterly shift, Asana's reset.8. Subtraction challenges for juniors: Early-career struggle to subtract, need subtle work display.9. Environment shaping behavior: How environments impact competence, connection, agency.10. Reducing cognitive load: Filtering info, questioning outdated mental models.
Send us a textAmazon ads often show hidden spend across low-performing keywords and neglected auto targets. Filtering by year-to-date and using high ACoS and zero-order settings can expose costly ad waste. Optimizing campaigns by cutting high-spend, no-sale terms improves performance and protects your budget.Fix the ad leaks before they drain your Q4 profit margin. Book a call with us: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonAds #EcommerceAdvertising #AmazonPPCStrategy #ACoSOptimizationWatch these videos on YouTube:Amazon PPC Tier List Management Rankings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9s9vjtU5l4&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_a1PRDJWRoR4yIM8K5Ft569Why Turning Off Ads Kills Sales and Rankings on Amazon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp5fCd0i7ts&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_a1PRDJWRoR4yIM8K5Ft569&index=2-----------------------------------------------Book a call and get real help fixing your Amazon ads, fast: https://bit.ly/44uHuaRWant more clicks? Check out our CTR service to make your listings stand out: https://bit.ly/4m8ObFYTimestamps00:00 - The Hidden Cost in Your Amazon Ads00:30 - Why Low-Click Targets Add Up01:05 - Finding Wasted Spend in Campaign Manager01:26 - Using Year-to-Date Filters for Better Data02:08 - Catching High ACoS Targets Quickly03:17 - Auto Campaigns and Bad Substitutes03:46 - No-Sale Targets That Drain Spend04:19 - High Clicks, No Orders: Time to Cut04:42 - Should You Lower Bids or Turn Off?04:56 - Share Your PPC Wins or Struggles----------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show
Send us a textAmazon ads often show hidden spend across low-performing keywords and neglected auto targets. Filtering by year-to-date and using high ACoS and zero-order settings can expose costly ad waste. Optimizing campaigns by cutting high-spend, no-sale terms improves performance and protects your budget.Fix the ad leaks before they drain your Q4 profit margin. Book a call with us: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonAds #EcommerceAdvertising #AmazonPPCStrategy #ACoSOptimizationWatch these videos YouTube:Amazon PPC Tier List Management Rankings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9s9vjtU5l4&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_a1PRDJWRoR4yIM8K5Ft569Why Turning Off Ads Kills Sales and Rankings on Amazon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp5fCd0i7ts&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_a1PRDJWRoR4yIM8K5Ft569&index=2-----------------------------------------------Book a call and get real help fixing your Amazon ads, fast: https://bit.ly/44uHuaRWant more clicks? Check out our CTR service to make your listings stand out: https://bit.ly/4m8ObFYTimestamps00:00 - The Hidden Cost in Your Amazon Ads00:30 - Why Low-Click Targets Add Up01:05 - Finding Wasted Spend in Campaign Manager01:26 - Using Year-to-Date Filters for Better Data02:08 - Catching High ACoS Targets Quickly03:17 - Auto Campaigns and Bad Substitutes03:46 - No-Sale Targets That Drain Spend04:19 - High Clicks, No Orders: Time to Cut04:42 - Should You Lower Bids or Turn Off?04:56 - Share Your PPC Wins or Struggles----------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show
Send us a textFiltering is the term psychologists use when we only focus on negative comments and events. Find out if this is affecting your outlook on life.
Three months before sex, hidden “body-count” questions, and juggling multiple partners until someone locks it down—John and Nicole ignite every land-mine topic modern dating has to offer. From nice-guy makeovers to born-again virgin vows, nothing escapes scrutiny in this Better Than Perfect showdown.⏱️ Timestamps (approx.)0:00 First-date scenario: the infamous three-month wait for intimacy4:30 Filtering wrong candidates vs “settling” too soon10:00 Should men ask a woman's body count—or let it go?11:00 Blue-pill nice guy → alpha upgrade: fact, fad, or fraud?16:00 Will real men wait for sex, or is that fantasy?29:40 Boundaries vs expectations when exclusivity is unclear33:40 Commitment threshold: when “I'm ready” actually means something34:25 Born-again virgin claims—empowerment or marketing spin?37:30 Control, jealousy, and trust: spotting the slippery slope41:50 Dating multiple guys until commitment—strategy or sabotage?46:00 Action toolkit: scripts, standards, and timeline checkpoints
This week on The Data Stack Show, Eric and welcomes back Ruben Burdin, Founder and CEO of Stacksync as they together dismantle the myths surrounding zero-copy ETL and traditional data integration methods. Ruben reveals the complex challenges of two-way syncing between enterprise systems like Salesforce, HubSpot, and NetSuite, highlighting how existing tools often create more problems than solutions. He also introduces Stacksync's innovative approach, which uses real-time SQL-based synchronization to simplify data integration, reduce maintenance overhead, and enable more efficient operational workflows. The conversation exposes the limitations of current data transfer techniques and offers a glimpse into a more declarative, flexible approach to managing enterprise data across multiple systems. You won't want to miss it.Highlights from this week's conversation include:The Pain of Two-Way Sync and Early Integration Challenges (2:01)Zero Copy ETL: Hype vs. Reality (3:50)Data Definitions and System Complexity (7:39)Limitations of Out-of-the-Box Integrations (9:35)The CSV File: The Original Two-Way Sync (11:18)Stacksync's Approach and Capabilities (12:21)Zero Copy ETL: Technical and Business Barriers (14:22)Data Sharing, Clean Rooms, and Marketing Myths (18:40)The Reliable Loop: ETL, Transform, Reverse ETL (27:08)Business Logic Fragmentation and Maintenance (33:43)Simplifying Architecture with Real-Time Two-Way Sync (35:14)Operational Use Case: HubSpot, Salesforce, and Snowflake (39:10)Filtering, Triggers, and Real-Time Workflows (45:38)Complex Use Case: Salesforce to NetSuite with Data Discrepancies (48:56)Declarative Logic and Debugging with SQL (54:54)Connecting with Ruben and Parting Thoughts (57:58)The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it's needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com.
Advanced Prospecting Strategies: Targeting Absentee Owners and Tired LandlordsCheck out the full video replay here: https://youtu.be/zvTiEwug6SsGo here for doc referenced (with templates, links & MORE): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cT3YwktT1K-KJ2-IVr6Kdb0vTKCY83-KBjT03g8JY28/edit?usp=sharingIn this episode, we delve into advanced prospecting techniques aimed at targeting absentee owners and tired landlords using email, text messaging, and direct mail. The session covers a step-by-step tutorial on identifying potential leads via Prop Stream, cleaning data with ChatGPT, and conducting cold outreach using Pro Edge CRM. The video also discusses enrolling participants in the 'Five Weeks to Five Listings' summer challenge and the various tools and scripts used to generate timely responses and convert leads. (Go here to get enrolled NOW: http://5Listings.com)Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Prospecting Strategies00:30 Housekeeping and Upcoming Challenge02:36 Absentee Owners and Tired Landlords04:22 Using Prop Stream for Data Collection05:58 Filtering and Targeting Landlords12:42 Skip Tracing and Data Cleanup14:37 Direct Mail Campaigns18:41 Uploading and Managing Contacts28:47 Addressing Communication Preferences29:31 Email Validation Workflow30:34 Phone Number Validation Process31:23 Importing and Tagging Data35:10 Sending Text Messages35:23 Utilizing Ilist for Offers42:39 Executing Email Campaigns45:23 Q&A and Final Thoughts
Today we're going to look at something every builder, creator, or doer runs into. Pushback from all directions: friends, family, customers, even total strangers. Sometimes it's subtle. Sometimes it's loud. And a lot of the time it comes from people who genuinely care about you but have no clue what you're really working on. Add in pressure from the market or audience, and it gets messy fast. It can be hard to tell what's worth listening to and what needs to be ignored completely. Friction isn't always bad. Sometimes it exposes weak spots you should tighten up. But a lot … Continue reading →
Have you ever been rejected when doing your prospecting? Of course you have. Probably thousands of times in your life so far. It comes with the territory. But putting in the work helps you find your people. Getting hundreds of "No's" helps you find the dozens who say, "Yes!" In this throwback episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast host Charles Specht explains how to embrace the rejecting haters when prospecting in order to find the people who want to do business with you and say, "Yes!" Key Topics: Embracing rejection as part of the sales process Filtering prospects to find the right clients Prospecting is a numbers game; selling is about relationships Success stories of producers landing high-value accounts Choosing between quantity or quality in your book of business Persistence and strategic messaging lead to more wins Reach out to Charles Specht Visit: Permission Producer School Permission Network Produced by PodSquad.fm
Have you ever been rejected when doing your prospecting? Of course you have. Probably thousands of times in your life so far. It comes with the territory. But putting in the work helps you find your people. Getting hundreds of "No's" helps you find the dozens who say, "Yes!" In this throwback episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast host Charles Specht explains how to embrace the rejecting haters when prospecting in order to find the people who want to do business with you and say, "Yes!" Key Topics: Embracing rejection as part of the sales process Filtering prospects to find the right clients Prospecting is a numbers game; selling is about relationships Success stories of producers landing high-value accounts Choosing between quantity or quality in your book of business Persistence and strategic messaging lead to more wins Reach out to Charles Specht Visit: Permission Producer School Permission Network Produced by PodSquad.fm
Is your tap water secretly sabotaging your health? If you're living with Hashimoto's, the answer might surprise you. In this 10-minute episode of the Hashimoto's Health Lab, I'm sharing why clean water is a game-changer for reducing autoimmune triggers. You're exposed to toxins every day—think chlorine, PFAS, and even microplastics—that can worsen symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. I'll walk you through what's lurking in your water and how a simple tool like a water filter can help you take control of your health. Here's what you'll learn: How environmental toxins in water impact Hashimoto's and autoimmune conditions. The shocking truth about what's in 98% of U.S. tap water (hint: it's not just H2O). One practical step to lower your “exposome” and support your body's natural healing. Ready to discover how clean water can boost your energy and reduce autoimmune flare-ups? Hit play on this episode now! The Water Machine: https://thewatermachine.com/ Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional.
Ever wondered how to build authority with your podcast, especially if you're running an interview-style show? This question comes up frequently in our community (join us at https://businesscreator.club/ we're waiting for you!) and studio, and today we're diving deep into the answer. Today we're sharing insights from a recent Q&A session in our Business Creator Club. We'll explore effective strategies for inviting influential guests to your podcast - people who can not only provide value to your audience but also potentially become partners, referral sources, or even customers for your business. Here are some of the #GoldenBoulders: - Learn how to ethically approach and invite high-profile guests - Discover the AIDA framework and how to apply it to your collaboration outreach - Understand the importance of focusing on "WIIFT" - How to get answers from your top prospects - How to approach a conversation and show up also as an authority. We'll walk you through a proven outreach method that's helped us book over 600 guests with an almost 100% success rate. You'll hear practical examples and learn how to tailor your approach based on the guest's profile and your goals. Enjoy! Timestamped Overview: [01:30] The real value behind interview-style podcasting — building relationships & authority [03:25] Fonzi introduces the core strategy: “What's in it for them?” + the AIDA framework [06:50] How to use the AIDA model to craft short, irresistible outreach messages [10:15] Why “If you're open to…” converts better than “If you want to…” (and the psychology behind it) [13:40] Filtering guest pitches: quality control, positioning, and how they now counter-pitch [17:05] Pricing, positioning, and perception: why charging $1500 can actually increase authority [20:30] How to transition an interview into a backend business conversation [23:55] Sirya reflects on her favorite pitch line & how she plans to use it [26:00] How content strategy unlocked 200% growth in their online community [28:10] Why “I don't know if this is for you” triggers curiosity and keeps doors open [30:20] How outreach tools like PodMatch help filter serious guests from spam [32:40] The real mindset behind booking: not fear of rejection, but strategic value [34:50] Using “social proof stacking” (like name-dropping big past guests) to boost authority [36:15] Final thoughts: get creative, stay authentic, and make every outreach personal Connect with Fonzi: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Connect with LUISDA: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Subscribe to the podcast on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all previous episodes here. If this episode was helpful, please don't forget to leave us a review by clicking here, and share it with a friend.
Jeremy Horowitz is the Managing Partner of Because Ventures and the creator of Let's Buy a Biz!, a media brand and private equity-backed content engine built to make ecommerce M&A more transparent, data-driven, and founder-friendly. Because Ventures is a private equity search fund focused on acquiring and scaling Shopify brands and apps, while Let's Buy a Biz! documents what it actually takes to grow Top 1% ecommerce businesses.Before launching either venture, Jeremy worked across every layer of the Shopify ecosystem from scaling high-growth DTC brands like Lumi, to leading growth at top-performing Shopify apps like Gorgias. His on-the-ground experience gave him a front-row seat to what really drives retention, profit, and valuation. Now, through Because Ventures, Jeremy applies that knowledge to acquire and operate ecommerce businesses with sustainable margins and focused stacks.Whether debunking the myth that “every brand needs subscriptions,” tracking the 84% adoption rate of email/SMS across $1M+ stores, or predicting which app categories will consolidate over the next five years, Jeremy brings a deep analytical lens to ecommerce strategy. He shares insights from crawling 103,000 Shopify stores, explains why most loyalty programs fail, and urges founders to simplify their tech stack before adding complexity. His story is a masterclass in using real data, not hype to guide business decisions.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:40] Intro[00:55] Scaling DTC brands to eight figures[02:03] Expanding beyond Shopify Plus assumptions[04:18] Filtering out inactive and duplicate stores[05:05] Highlighting the top 10 most used apps[09:08] Focusing on what actually drives growth[10:56] Comparing native vs third-party app adoption[12:23] Spotting analytics as a breakout category[14:11] Explaining why real CRO starts at $5M+[16:49] Spotting support as an underused category[18:29] Unpacking the subscription model myth[22:47] Auditing app stacks to save thousandsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeEcommerce Social Impact Fund because.ventures/index.htmlInsider analysis of the largest Ecommerce brands' financials letsbuyabiz.xyz/Follow Jeremy Horowitz linkedin.com/in/jeremyhorowitz1If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
What does it take to spend more of your time creating real impact...That's the central question we're exploring in our Journey Management Playbook series.In the last episode, we did something pretty amazing: we took a pile of raw data and, with a click of a button, watched AI generate a structured journey map in a matter of minutes.I'll admit even though I was a bit skeptical to start with, this felt pretty magical.But the truth is that this first draft is just the beginning.As you have hopefully seen, an AI-generated journey gives you an incredible head start, but it's not yet something you should bet your business on. So, how do you move from this first draft to a decision-making tool you can truly trust? How do you make it yours?That's exactly where we're going in Episode 4. This is the essential next step.Once again, Tingting and I roll up our sleeves and show you the practical, step-by-step process of:Prioritizing what to tackle first, so you don't get overwhelmed.Verifying AI-generated insights to build confidence.Enriching the journey using properties to add depth.Using filters to focus on what matters most.As you'll see, we're now entering the areas where the power of modern AI-driven journey management truly comes alive. There's still a lot of work for us to do, but AI allows us to focus our time on the areas where we can add the most value.Just like in the previous episodes, we're diving deep inside TheyDo with a lot of screen sharing. If you're listening to the podcast version, I highly recommend having the accompanying slides handy to follow along visually. You can find them in the show notes.Take care,~ Marc--- [ 1. LINKS ] --- Playbook Slides - https://go.servicedesignshow.com/0nz_4Sign up for TheyDo - https://www.theydo.com/service-design-show--- [ 2. GUIDE ] --- 00:00 Welcome to Episode 401:30 What to expect in the episode04:00 Service Design Pitfall: Over-Perfection05:00 TheyDo & Tingting's Introduction09:00 Previous Episodes Recap11:00 Diving into AI Journey Scenarios13:00 Scenario 1: AI Journey Verification15:00 Prioritizing Insights: Where to Start24:00 How to verify individual AI insight25:45 Marc's verification approach28:00 Managing Supporting Quotes & Splits33:00 Iterative AI Workflow & Refinement35:30 Clarifying AI-Generated Details & Sentiment38:00 Verifying Insight Types40:45 Adjusting Experience Impact Score42:30 Understanding Insight Ownership46:00 Summary of Verification Process47:00 Batch Editing Insights for Efficiency49:30 The Power of Tagging & Taxonomy51:00 Statuses: Tracking Workflow Progress59:00 Personas: Differentiating User Experiences1:02:30 AI & Human Collaboration: Not Obsolete1:03:00 Groups: Engaging Different Teams1:05:00 Tags: Global Dimensions for Insights1:07:45 Filtering & Prioritization with Tags1:10:45 Journey Health Score (Upcoming Feature)1:11:32 What Makes a Healthy Journey?1:12:00 What's Next on Episode 51:13:00 Audience Q&A1:15:00 Conclusion & Looking Ahead --- [ 3. FIND THE SHOW ON ] --- YouTube ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/journey-management-playbook-04-youtubeApple ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/journey-management-playbook-04-appleSnipd ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/journey-management-playbook-04-snipdOther ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/journey-management-playbook-04-other
One country band is playing "Taser Roulette" before each concert and we take some jabs at that. Plus, brands you trust above all else, and Donnie Moerhle of the St. Croix Valley Riders & State Senator Judy Seeberger on Lane Splitting and Filtering laws that go into effect next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this heartfelt and hilariously real episode of Life Check Yourself, I'm joined by my longtime friend and soul sister Bobbi Palmer. Bobbi became a first-time bride at 47, is now divorced, and back in the dating game at 66—this time with more confidence, peace, and joy than ever. She's a nationally recognized dating coach for women over 40, and in this conversation, we dive into the TRUTH about what dating looks like when you're grown, wise, and absolutely done with BS. Whether you're single, newly divorced, or wondering if it's “too late” for you (spoiler: it's not), this episode will have you laughing, crying, and most importantly—believing again.
While watching my 10-month-old daughter sleep on the baby monitor, I found myself feeling something I didn't expect: fear. Not for me, but for her. The world feels messy right now… divided, chaotic, and moving fast. But instead of letting it get me down, I'm focusing on what I can control. This episode is all about how I'm staying hopeful, making small changes, and how each one of us can choose to build a better future, regardless of global conflict, politics or A.I. layoffs. 3 Takeaways: Staying curious is one of the most powerful ways to move forward Making even a rough plan brings clarity when life feels directionless Filtering the noise protects your peace Like this episode? Hit the follow button and leave a review
Tim Wilson is the Head of Solutions at facts & feelings, a consultancy focused on helping organizations put their data to productive use through clear thinking, aligned teams, and actionable insights. A seasoned analytics leader, Tim brings over two decades of experience across enterprise BI, agency strategy, and digital analytics to help brands translate complexity into clarity.Before co-founding facts & feelings, Tim led analytics practices at multiple agencies, advised Fortune 500 companies on digital data strategy, and built out BI infrastructure at a $500M B2B tech firm. He's also the co-author of Analytics the Right Way: A Business Leader's Guide to Putting Data to Productive Use and co-host of the long-running Analytics Power Hour podcast.Whether clarifying what “success” really looks like before a new feature launch or helping teams choose the right level of analytical rigor for a given decision, Tim focuses on making data work for the business, not the other way around. He offers a practical framework for leaders overwhelmed by dashboards, and a philosophy for analysts who want to be more than just report generators.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:39] Intro[01:15] Shifting from in-house roles to agency work[02:16] Highlighting the cost of overbuilding tech stacks[04:36] Pushing back on data-only decision making[07:13] Avoiding narrow ad metrics that mislead growth[10:08] Using AI to scale low-effort interactions smartly[12:38] Translating ideas into testable hypotheses[19:02] Differentiating high-credibility opinions in UX[20:00] Using split tests to validate costly changes[21:14] Skipping tests for clear conversion blockers[23:32] Filtering user recordings for CRO opportunities[26:13] Using logic when data can't prove causality[29:39] Measuring what actually matters in performanceResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeIntelligent business consultancy obsessed with less and better factsandfeelings.io/Data and analytics podcast analyticshour.io/Follow Tim Wilson linkedin.com/in/tgwilsonIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
Are you working hard, staying disciplined, and STILL not seeing the freedom or results you want as an entrepreneur?In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Ian Garlic sits down with Craig Ballantyne, author of The Dark Side of Discipline and co-owner of EarlyToRise.com, to unpack the surprising truth about discipline, identity, and business vision.Craig reveals how entrepreneur burnout is often the result of misguided discipline and why effortless discipline built around clarity and systems is the key to long-term growth. He also shares his top coaching funnel strategy, how he uses audiobooks and video testimonials to convert, and why AI will never replace coaching grounded in human connection.Whether you're a high performer or business coach, this episode will reshape how you think about productivity, identity, and building a business that doesn't burn you out.What You'll Learn:The Dark Side of Discipline and Filtering the Right HabitsHow Accountability Creates Effortless DisciplineFinding Your Why and Creating a Vision FilterWhen “Good Habits” Sabotage Great OutcomesThe Perfect Day Formula and Writing Life into RealityVision Misalignment and the Cost of Choosing the Wrong MarketEliminating vs. Adding More DisciplineBuilding a New Identity with SystemsCoaching and Audiobooks as Discipline ToolsCraig's Most Profitable Funnel and Russell Brunson's Unintentional BoostWill AI Replace Coaching? Craig's ThoughtsWhy Human Connection Still WinsConnect with Craig Ballantyne:Website - https://www.earlytorise.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigballantyne/Book: The Dark Side of Discipline - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Side-Discipline-Chasing-Achieve-ebook/dp/B0DX41KMRBBook: The Perfect Day Formula - https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Day-Formula-Control-Your/dp/1619613557Book: Double Double by Cameron Herold - https://www.amazon.com/Double-Your-Revenue-Profit-Years/dp/1608320995Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Book a Discovery Call Today with Our ExpertsSubscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stephan and Antoine discuss the complexities surrounding Bitcoin's OP_RETURN functionality and the ongoing debate about spam filtering on the Bitcoin network. They explore the implications of consensus rules, standardness, and the historical context of these discussions. Antoine provides insights into the motivations behind changes in Bitcoin Core's policies and the potential future of Bitcoin as both a currency and a data storage solution. The conversation highlights the urgency of addressing OP_RETURN issues while also considering the broader implications of spam filtering and its impact on Bitcoin's usability and miner centralization. The conversation also touches upon the growth of the UTXO set, the challenges of managing spam, and the philosophical differences between Bitcoin Core and alternative implementations. Takeaways
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap to Practice Ownership | Custom Made for the New Dentist
In this episode of Coach's Corner, Richard and Caitlin dive into the challenges of analysis paralysis—that overwhelming feeling of having too many options and struggling to take action as a practice owner. They discuss decision-making frameworks, managing attention and focus, and avoiding the trap of endless learning without execution. Whether it's dealing with daily operations, implementing new systems, or choosing which advice to follow, this episode provides actionable strategies to filter the noise, prioritize effectively, and actually get things done.Visit https://sharedpractices.com/events/ for all of our upcoming events!
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