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Every BJJ white belt needs this.When you start Jiu Jitsu, you don't know the positions, you don't know the rules, you don't know the etiquette, and worst of all… you don't know what you don't know.So after 18 years of training and 13 years of teaching beginners, I made the White Belt Survival Guide I wish someone gave me on day one.These are the 10 white belt mistakes that keep people confused, injured, frustrated, annoying to train with, and worst of all… stuck at white belt forever.If you're brand new to BJJ, trying to get to blue belt, constantly getting smashed, addicted to YouTube techniques, scared to ask your coach questions, rolling way too hard, or wondering why everyone else seems to be improving faster than you, this episode is for you.This is not just “beginner advice.”This is how to survive white belt, stop sucking faster, avoid quitting, and actually become dangerous on the mats.Watch this before your next Jiu Jitsu class!Subscribe to the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show for weekly BJJ advice, mindset, training stories, and questionable life choices that help you suck just a little bit less at Jiu Jitsu.Get my free ebook The Competitor's Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comGet Champions Stay Present(mindset hacks for competition): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp0:00 Every White Belt Starts Completely Lost2:02 There Is No Perfect Time to Start BJJ8:46 The Skill That Makes White Belts Improve Faster16:02 Jiu Jitsu Will Ruin Your Social Life21:53 The Truth About Consistency30:03 Why White Belts Need to Pay Attention35:06 Winning in the Gym Is Not the Goal44:27 Jiu Jitsu Does Not Automatically Make You Better56:28 Do YouTube BJJ Moves Actually Work?1:00:59 If It Hurts, Tap1:04:04 Recovery Rules White Belts Ignore1:10:22 Volume vs Intensity: How White Belts Stay on the Mat1:14:34 Final Advice for Every White Belt

From Audi Mechanic to $50M CEO (Part 2): He Stopped Thinking Like a Technician. How does an Audi mechanic become a $50M CEO? In this episode of the Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast, Ryan shares the mindset shift, leadership lessons, and business strategies that helped him go from working on cars to building a $50 million company. If you're a contractor, tradesman, home service business owner, or entrepreneur looking to scale your business, this conversation breaks down what it really takes to stop thinking like a technician and start thinking like a CEO. Ryan and Kevin discuss business growth, leadership, hiring A-players, unit economics, mentorship, company culture, profitability, scaling a service business, and the identity shift required to build a high-growth company. Whether you're running an HVAC company, plumbing company, roofing company, painting company, electrical company, landscaping company, or another blue-collar business, the lessons in this episode apply directly to growing revenue, improving profitability, and building a business that doesn't depend on you. 00:00 – From Audi Mechanic to Business Owner 03:15 – The Power of Borrowed Belief 07:42 – Why Most Owners Stay Stuck 11:18 – Stop Thinking Like a Technician 15:55 – The Identity Shift Required to Scale 21:34 – Finding the Right Mentors 26:08 – Understanding Business Unit Economics 31:47 – How Ryan Scaled Shops Faster Than Competitors 37:26 – Why A-Players Are Worth the Investment 42:10 – The Numbers Every Owner Should Know 47:36 – Building a $50M Company Through Systems 52:14 – Responsibility Is Your Ability to Respond 57:28 – The Mindset That Creates Growth 1:02:11 – Stoicism, Leadership & Mental Toughness 1:08:05 – Why Most Entrepreneurs Get in Their Own Way 1:13:22 – Pressure Is a Privilege 1:18:41 – Creating Value and Building Wealth 1:23:35 – Final Advice for Blue-Collar Entrepreneurs Check out BoardRoom Elite and get in the room with operators, investors, and owners who are actually doing this every day.

Hiring and keeping an associate sounds simple until the interview process, compensation questions, and culture-fit issues start to derail everything. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings on Cassie Tallon, an operations expert and founder of The Fractional Match, to explain why most dental practices fail when hiring associates and what to do differently. You'll learn how to evaluate fit beyond clinical skills, how to set compensation expectations with transparency, why paying on collections matters, and how to prepare your practice so an associate can actually succeed and stay. Listen to Episode 1058 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:Decide whether you want an associate purely for production or someone you will develop into a leader and potential legacy successor.Use a recruitment service instead of posting a job yourself without understanding today's compensation models and contract pitfalls.Evaluate relational and empathetic patient-care philosophy early, not just clinical procedure capability.Confirm the associate is coachable and willing to be led during onboarding, not just eager to produce immediately.Start onboarding with financial clarity—how the P&L works and how pay is calculated—to prevent distrust and turnover.Pay associates on collections to tie compensation to real revenue and reinforce documentation, billing, and follow-through habits.Fix patient mix, services, and marketing before hiring an associate instead of expecting the associate to solve a broken model.Snippets:00:00 Hiring Associates Is Hard01:06 Meet Cassie Tallon03:41 Associate or Partner Choice05:30 Recruiting Landscape Today06:56 Fit Over Clinical Skills10:40 Pay Models That Work12:35 Equity and Autonomy14:31 Fix Patient Mix First19:10 Develop Associates Skills22:00 Retention and Transparency24:02 Work Life Satisfaction27:47 XChange Soft Skills Talk30:01 Final Advice and Wrap UpGuest Bio/Guest Resources:Cassie Tallon is a dental operations leader with 20 years of experience spanning multi-doctor practices and DSOs, including supporting growth and operational efficiency across multiple locations. She is an author focused on dental operations and has dedicated her current work to helping dentists improve efficiency, navigate growth decisions, and strengthen systems without adding unnecessary overhead.Resources mentioned:The Fractional Match: thefractionalmatch.comBook: Permission to DreamBook (upcoming): Permission to ScaleMore Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:The Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com

Upcoming Events Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All sessions run 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Contract Review | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Internal review and update of sales contracts and subcontractor agreements. Pricing & Estimating Review | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Are you pricing for profit or just hoping to break even? Finding & Managing Subcontractors | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 How do you find subcontractors who actually show up when it snows? Capacity Planning | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 How do you determine your true operational capacity? Recruiting | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Why can't you find good people to hire, and what can you do about it? Incentive Compensation & Rewards | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Are your bonuses and rewards actually driving the results you want? Client & Employee Appreciation | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Are you truly appreciating your clients and employees, or just going through the motions? See the full webinar list → In-Person Event GROW! Snow | September 22 to 23, 2026 An in-person event built for snow leaders and their teams. Two days of snow-specific breakout sessions, a facility tour, and content designed to drive real change at your business. Details coming soon. Joe and Carla Policastro, co-founders of Cycle CPA, join Phil to discuss why financial clarity is the foundation of a healthy snow and landscape business. From managing the cash flow challenges of seasonal work, to benchmarking your numbers against industry peers, to why your bank balance only tells part of the story, this husband and wife team shares how proactive accounting and advisory work help contractors make confident decisions instead of operating on gut feel. They also open up about the personal journeys that drive their mission to serve hardworking business owners in the green and snow industries. Key Learnings Your Bank Balance Is Only Part of the Picture - Checking your account daily tells you what you have right now, but future cash flow forecasting shows you what is coming and what to watch out for. Seasonal Businesses Must Build Cash Reserves - Snow and landscape operations need enough cash saved during busy months to carry them through slow seasons and economic downturns. Get Your Numbers Fast to Decide Fast - The earlier you receive accurate monthly financials, the quicker you can make confident business decisions. Benchmark Against Industry Peers, Not Just Last Year - Comparing your numbers to industry averages reveals problems like labor costs running higher than competitors, pointing you toward what needs fixing. Make Decisions on Data, Not Gut Feel - Business owners without timely, accurate information are operating in the dark, while knowing your numbers lets you plan the future with confidence. Track Labor Hours Against Each Job - In a labor-intensive industry, knowing how many hours are budgeted toward a specific job and tracking time against it is critical to protecting your margins. Outsource What... Chapters (00:00:00) - Start(00:00:20) - Welcome and Intro(00:01:59) - Why Most Owners Avoid the Books(00:03:55) - The Seasonal Cash Flow Trap(00:08:27) - How Cycle CPA Got Started(00:12:46) - Packages and the Numbers That Matter(00:16:23) - Building a Remote Team of 30(00:19:17) - Splitting the Work as a Couple(00:22:35) - Why Carla Chose Landscapers(00:24:59) - An Immigrant's Resilience(00:27:07) - Joe's Story: Angela's House(00:32:07) - Who They Serve Best(00:35:56) - What Actually Sets Them Apart(00:38:12) - Making Your Software Talk(00:41:20) - Learn More About Cycle CPA(00:43:17) - Final Advice for Contractors

Take Back Your Time: Cut Phone and Email Distractions for Agency OwnersMatt Dietz hosts Agency Launch, a show about running an insurance agency through staffing, retention, marketing, and sales, and invites listeners to join his texting community by texting “free” to 208-213-8809 for free resources. He shares a coaching-call lesson with a high-performing agent who thought he needed to work more, but realized he was mainly unorganized and distracted. Matt argues that phones and platforms are designed to capture attention and that business owners must be fanatical with time, recommending Cal Newport's books Digital Minimalism and Deep Work. Practical steps include turning off email notifications, reducing how often email pushes to the phone (e.g., hourly), silencing text sounds, using Do Not Disturb on an Apple Watch, and setting up location-based Focus Modes at the office and home to limit notifications and calls. He also directs viewers to agencylaunch.net for coaching options and notes he's active on LinkedIn.00:00 Welcome to Agency Launch00:16 Free Texting Community00:55 Working More vs Organized01:49 Devices Steal Attention02:59 Books to Reclaim Focus03:53 Stop Email Interruptions05:40 Silence Texts and Watch06:47 Focus Modes at Work Home08:37 Final Advice and Next Steps

Welcome to another episode of AZREIA Show!  Thinking about investing outside your local market? In this solo episode of AZREIA Show, host Marcus Maloney shares how he successfully invests out of state from Arizona, primarily in the Chicagoland area. Rather than relying on appreciation alone, Marcus explains why he prioritizes predictable cash flow, strong fundamentals, and tax advantages to build long-term wealth. Marcus breaks down the key factors he evaluates when selecting a market, including job growth, employer diversity, wage trends, infrastructure investment, crime rates, school quality, rent-to-price ratios, inventory levels, and days on market. He also highlights the red flags investors should watch for, such as declining populations, overbuilding, excessive regulation, low cap rates, and markets heavily dependent on a single employer. You'll also learn how to assemble a dependable out-of-state team and effectively manage properties from anywhere. Marcus shares practical insights on working with agents, contractors, property managers, lenders, attorneys, and CPAs, along with the systems and technology he uses to stay organized. Whether you're considering your first out-of-state investment or looking to scale your portfolio, this episode offers a proven framework for investing with confidence. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:25 Why Invest Out of State 02:39 Cash Flow Philosophy 05:04 Early Mistakes to Avoid 05:45 Out of State Market Drivers 09:17 Pick the Right Market 12:27 Market Red Flags and Data 16:05 Build Your Local Team 22:10 Remote Management Systems 29:40 Rental Oversight and Reports 33:57 Biggest Investor Mistakes 36:37 Final Advice and Closing -- Contact Alden of Silver Crest Opportunity Fund at http://silvercrestopportunityfund.com "AZREIA does not endorse specific investments. Please do your own due diligence." Want to grow your real estate business?

Curtis Fenn sits down with Social Media Strategist and Influencer Bedford Dort to break down one of the most important assets an agent can build in today's market: their brand. Together, they explore how social media has transformed the way consumers form opinions and make decisions, and why agents who invest in their reputation today can create a steady pipeline of future business opportunities. From growing a personal platform to over 300,000 followers to helping agents build local influence, Bedford shares practical strategies that any real estate professional can apply.In this episode, Bedford reveals how consistency, authenticity, and niche-focused content helped his family grow a thriving online community and business. He explains why agents should stop trying to appeal to everyone and instead focus on becoming memorable to a specific audience. From identifying your niche and understanding social media algorithms to creating content that builds trust and credibility, this conversation delivers a roadmap for agents looking to generate more attention, more influence, and ultimately more listings. Whether you're brand new to social media or looking to strengthen your online presence, this episode provides actionable advice that can help you stand out in a crowded market.Here's what you will discover in this episode…• Why attention is the most valuable currency in today's market• How to identify a niche that helps you stand out from other agents• Why authenticity is one of the most powerful branding tools available• The difference between building influence and chasing followers• How consistency helps both social media algorithms and audiences trust you• Why most agents quit before they ever see meaningful results• The key metrics agents should focus on beyond follower count• How social media can become a long-term listing generation strategy• Why luck favors agents who consistently create opportunities• How to turn your passions and interests into a memorable personal brandJUMP TO THESE TOPICS00:00 –

Ryan Pineda and co-host Brian Davila sit down with young real estate entrepreneurs Rudy Gomez and Miguel to break down how they built a $2.5M wholesaling business in California, scaled a high-performance sales team, navigated leadership and recruiting challenges, and debated long-term wealth creation beyond wholesaling.⁣⁣Connect with Miguel & Rudy - ⁣https://acquired-homes.com⁣https://www.instagram.com/rudy.cgomez/⁣https://www.instagram.com/miggysmalls01/⁣⁣__________⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣⁣If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣⁣Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣⁣If you're a business owner who wants to get in peak physical shape, we can help! https://www.allproceo.com⁣⁣Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣Chapters: ⁣00:00 - $2.5M Before 30⁣03:37 - Their Wholesaling Model⁣16:19 - Why Wholesaling Wins⁣18:39 - Biggest Month Ever⁣20:40 - Scaling Through Leadership⁣30:48 - Expansion Plans Ahead⁣44:08 - Building Future Leaders⁣01:05:39 - Businesses Worth Building⁣01:24:05 - Staging Company Debate⁣01:33:27 - Recurring Revenue Businesses⁣01:36:33 - Real Estate vs Stocks Debate⁣01:44:04 - Final Advice & Outro

Hunter McIntyre joins Mark Bell's Power Project for a wild conversation about HYROX, world championship prep, PEDs, overtraining, recovery, human performance, and what it really takes to keep competing at the highest level.Hunter opens up about losing a world title by four seconds, why he's going all-in on strength this year, how he uses HRV and recovery metrics, and why the “grind harder” mentality can destroy athletes. He also talks about PEDs, the Enhanced Games, old-school strongman, marathon performance, micronutrients, sleep, addiction, and the deeper reason he keeps chasing world titles after already winning 10 of them.This one goes way beyond training. It's about obsession, identity, recovery, and the cost of being elite.Follow Hunter McIntyre:Instagram: @huntthesheriffYouTube:  @HunterMcIntyre  0:00 Intro and the Samurai Mindset3:12 The Truth About Synthetic Enhancements7:45 Recovering from a Metabolic Crash12:10 Why Watts are the Ultimate Metric17:05 The Myth of the Skinny Runner21:30 Spotting Charlatans and the Liver King26:15 Peptides and the Future of the Enhanced Games31:00 Genetic Freaks and Samoan Physiology36:40 Women vs. Men in Ultra Endurance41:20 The Secret Science of Super Shoes46:30 Why Modern Strongman is Different51:15 The Lost Era of Raw Training56:30 Micronutrients and the Importance of Potassium1:01:10 Quality Control in Supplements1:05:45 Sleep Apnea and Overtraining1:10:20 Using HRV to Time Your Nuclear Days1:15:30 Minimum Effective Dose for Gains1:20:15 Training with Muscle Oxygen Sensors1:25:00 The Need to be Seen as a Champion1:30:40 Transitioning from Athlete to Businessman1:35:50 High Stakes Games and Eating Bugs1:40:15 Broken Skull Ranch and Stone Cold1:43:27 Final Advice for the Next Generation

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREWhat happens when two successful law firm owners take the exact opposite stance on unlimited PTO and both have the results to back it up?In this episode, Tyson Mutrux sits down with Kevin Cheney and Billie Tarascio separately, so neither hears the other's answers to get the real, unfiltered truth about unlimited paid time off in law firms.Kevin Cheney has run unlimited PTO at his 37-person firm for 8 years. He's never denied a single vacation request. Zero abuse. Eight figures in revenue. He'll tell you exactly how he makes it work with KPIs, trust, and the right hiring strategy.Billie Tarascio tried it. She watched roughly 25% of her team take advantage of the policy, her A-players got fed up, and she eventually scrapped it entirely, replacing it with a progressive PTO system that gives employees up to 6 weeks off and a full sabbatical at 10 years.Same policy. Completely different outcomes. So who's right?In this episode, you'll learn:How Kevin built a culture where 100% of vacation requests get approved  and no one abuses itThe 3 accountability pillars Kevin uses instead of tracking days: KPIs, client satisfaction scores, and anonymous peer reviewsWhy Billie says unlimited PTO attracted the wrong candidates and created a "cushiest job" reputationWhat actually caused Billie's A-players to revolt  and how she handled taking the benefit awayWhether a tiered PTO system (unlimited for lawyers, structured for staff) is actually legalWhat both owners wish they'd known before implementing the policyWhether you're building your first firm or rethinking your benefits structure, this conversation will sharpen how you think about freedom, accountability, and culture.Highlights00:00 – Introduction: The Great Unlimited PTO Debate01:06 – Kevin Cheney: Why He's Been All-In for 8 Years03:39 – How Kevin Defines "Crazy" (Hint: He Doesn't Write It Down)07:18 – Why Employees Don't Always Believe It's Real10:05 – How Much Vacation Do People Actually Take?12:32 – Tracking PTO as a KPI?15:15 – The Hidden Advantage: No Payroll Tracking Headaches18:00 – Zero Abuses in 10 Years, Seriously19:06 – Has Kevin Ever Doubted the Policy?25:13 – The 3 Accountability Pillars That Replace Day Counting28:58 – What Kevin Would Do Differently31:21 – Kevin's Advice to Someone Who Tried It and Failed34:18 – Part 2: Billie Tarascio's Story36:02 – When Unlimited PTO Worked for Billie38:44 – When the A-Players Revolted42:19 – How Bad Did the Freeloader Problem Get? (~25%)43:07 – The Attraction Problem: Were You Hiring the Wrong People?48:04 – How Hard Was It to Take the Benefit Away?51:06 – What Billie Replaced It With (Up to 6 Weeks + Sabbatical)56:45 – Is Billie Ever Going Back to Unlimited PTO?58:00 – Billie's Message to Kevin1:06:01 – Final Advice for Anyone Considering Unlimited PTO

Podcast: Industrial Cybersecurity InsiderEpisode: IT vs OT: The Internal Misalignment Costing Manufacturers MillionsPub date: 2026-05-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationMost manufacturing organizations still operate with a dangerous blind spot: IT and OT teams working in completely different dimensions with no shared visibility into plant floor cybersecurity.In this episode, Dino and Jim break down why 90% of manufacturers remain in the unaware-to-awareness phase when it comes to OT cybersecurity. They address what happens when IT tries to shoehorn enterprise security into operational environments they don't understand, and how the lack of collaboration between these two groups leads to costly unplanned downtime — sometimes at $100,000 per hour or more.Drawing from real client engagements, they reveal why OT must take a leadership role in cybersecurity (just like safety), how OT IDS tools can deliver operational value far beyond threat detection, and what it actually takes to get IT and OT speaking the same language before a breach forces them to.Chapters:(00:00:00) - Why IT and OT Need to Get to the Table Now(00:01:47) - Cats and Dogs Living Together: The IT/OT Culture Clash(00:03:00) - 90% of Manufacturers Are Still in the Dark on OT Cyber(00:06:00) - What Is OT and Why Don't OT People Know They're OT?(00:08:45) - Real Client Story: The Missing OT Team on a Global Kickoff(00:13:00) - Ask Forgiveness, Not Permission: How OT Workarounds Create Risk(00:15:00) - The OT IDS Tool Nobody's Sharing With OT(00:19:30) - Why Manual Discovery Assessments Are Throwing Money Away(00:21:00) - 15 Switch Manufacturers in One Plant: The Architecture Nightmare(00:25:30) - OT Cybersecurity Is the New Safety — Treat It Like One(00:29:00) - Final Advice for IT and OT Teams Ready to ConvergeLinks And Resources:Want to Sponsor an episode or be a Guest? Reach out here.Industrial Cybersecurity Insider on LinkedInCybersecurity & Digital Safety on LinkedInBW Design Group CybersecurityDino Busalachi on LinkedInCraig Duckworth on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Industrial Cybersecurity Insider? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to leave us a review!The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Industrial Cybersecurity Insider, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

OpusClip: Start clipping at https://opus.pro/ich Airbnb: Find a co-host at https://airbnb.com/host Zapier: Get Started for FREE at https://Zapier.com/ICH FanDuel: Sign up now for your $25 bonus on FanDuel Predicts Subscribe To MeetKevin Here:  @MeetKevin  Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:02 - Michael Burry & Biggest Stock Wins (Circle, Tesla, Nvidia) 00:03:08 - The $40M Tesla Portfolio & Lessons From Losses 00:05:52 - Happier With Less Stress / Should You Pay Off Debt? 00:08:11 - Iran War, Pickaxe Mountain & the Market Rally 00:11:17 - Forward Growth Valuations & the Circular AI Flow 00:13:35 - The Most Frustrating Rally Ever / Advice for $40-200K Earners 00:16:11 - OpusClip Sponsor / How the Average Person Should Invest in 2026 00:17:29 - QQQ vs TQQQ: Why Leveraged ETFs Will Go to Zero 00:21:04 - The #1 Risk Nobody's Talking About: Credit & Data Center Overbuild 00:24:58 - The Labor Market & The Wealth Effect 00:27:27 - Dry Powder & Why Cash Reduces Selling Pressure 00:29:06 - Kevin's Portfolio & Kevin O'Leary's $5M FU Money Take 00:31:02 - Are 5% Treasuries Actually a Good Buy? 00:34:54 - The Hantavirus & Real Estate Risk 00:37:31 - Airbnb & Zapier Sponsorships 00:40:04 - Is It Harder to Build Wealth in 2026? 00:42:00 - AI Implementation as the Path to Wealth (Cardone Comparison) 00:46:04 - The Best Decade Ever to Buy Real Estate (2022-2032) 00:48:34 - Graham Pushes Back: Why He's Selling His Real Estate 00:55:55 - Habitability Lawsuits & California Tenant Risk 00:57:42 - Mansion Tax & Anti-Investor Legislation 00:59:09 - Who Should Buy vs Rent / Kevin's Portfolio Allocation 01:00:55 - FanDuel Sponsor / Kevin's Top Stock Holdings 01:03:16 - Kevin's Fitness & Mediterranean Diet Transformation 01:06:38 - How Much Do You Need to Retire? ($8-10M for a Family) 01:09:19 - Spending More When You Have Free Time 01:11:43 - Buy Now Pay Later & Deferred Recession Risk 01:12:33 - Ideal Lifestyle: When Your Salary Covers Everything 01:14:57 - Best Money You'll Ever Spend & The $12.9M Jet Story 01:20:42 - SEC Investigations & The Large Options Trader Letter 01:23:48 - Zero-Day Options Trading Explained 01:27:07 - Jack's Weekly Covered Call Strategy 01:32:00 - Career Advice: Grinding on the Right Thing 01:34:08 - Podcasting & Corporate-Owned YouTube Channels 01:38:29 - The $2.2M Offer to Buy 10% of Graham's Channel 01:41:00 - Toddler Podcast Idea & Niching Down Your Audience 01:43:49 - Family Life: Kids, Personalities & a Dad Win 01:47:13 - Trump Accounts & Tax Strategies 01:48:18 - Final Advice & Wrap-Up *

In this episode, Barbara discusses:  Why most business owners are using AI the wrong way — and how to shift from “tool usage” to AI-powered systems.  How Ronnie automated repetitive admin work and saved 10–15 hours every week.  Why identifying your biggest business pain point is the best place to start with AI.    Key Takeaways:  “AI should not replace the human connection in your practice — it should remove the repetitive work so doctors can spend more time building trust, relationships, and better patient care.” — Dr. Barbara Hales Connect with Barbara Hales:   Twitter: @DrBarbaraHales Facebook: facebook.com/theMedicalStrategist Business Website: TheMedicalStrategist.com Email: info@TheMedicalStrategist.com  YouTube:@barbarahales LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/barbarahalesBooks: Content Copy Made Easy 14 Tactics to Triple Sales Power to the Patient: The Medical Strategist TRANSCRIPT (242) Introduction to AI for Business Owners  Dr. Barbara Hales 0:02  Hi, welcome to another episode of Marketing Tips for Doctors. I’m your host, Doctor Barbara Hales, and today we have a special guest named Ronnie Toronto. She is the founder of One Woman. A woman shows a community how to help women business owners bring AI into their work strategically, in a language that feels like theirs. Her mission: no woman should have to figure AI out alone now. This is big, because you know every day you hear about AI doing new things, and every day there’s a new type of AI, whether it’s the three different divisions of Claude or Nano Banana or one of many, many AI types, and each one you know is known to do something better than any of the others, so you know it can get really confusing, especially if you want it to help you out in, in your business, you know, AI isn’t just Chat GPT anymore. Her method starts with the pain, not the tools. She does not ask a business owner which AI to buy; she asks which task is killing her this month, today. She walks us through how she built her own AI-run business and where any solo practitioner should actually start. Welcome to the show, Ronnie.    Ronnie Toronto 1:59  Hi, welcome, and thank you for the opportunity to be here with you and share about some of my work.  How Ronnie Got Started with AI   Dr. Barbara Hales 2:10  How did you get involved in AI to begin with?  Ronnie Toronto 2:15  Um, as I think, as like everyone else, I saw AI ads and AI all around the news and the platform at Instagram and Facebook, and like I felt left behind, and because like I knew a CGPT, but I didn’t know how really to use it, and everybody say like, oh, it’s the best thing, it’s it’s helped me in my business, so I just started to explore more and more, and read, and to take process, and I like surround myself with people that use AI as a victim and not only as a tool, and and then from that moment and on I realized that I can change my entire business with AI.    Life Before and After AI Automation    Dr. Barbara Hales 3:10  Tell us, what a week in your life looked like before AI, and what it looks like now.    Ronnie Toronto 3:18  So, before AI, I was doing all of the admin tasks, and all of all of the tests, actually alone, like I did everything manually, and if it’s to spend like between 10 to 15 hours a week on on building reports for clients, and and now I can actually say that, like, AI build me the same report, the exact same system, but even better to send to clients without me needing to operate a single file, like he can do everything for me, and it’s actually same between 10 to 15 hours a week, only for one task.  The First Task, Ronnie Automated  Dr. Barbara Hales 4:09  What was the very first task you handed over to AI, and what happened? Walk us through that, I    Ronnie Toronto 4:28  What was the first task that I gave to AI to do for me, because I thought it’s like taking a lot of time and a lot of effort, and to actually uploading the same, the same numbers through Google Sheets manually all day long take me a lot of time, and so I think that was my biggest pain point, and but I didn’t, I mean to say that I didn’t automate my. Our business, because I do believe in humanity, and I do believe that we need to do some stuff in the business, because in them the client chooses me because of who I am, and not because the AI can do it, and I chose four pain points to automate it, and there are 1000 in a business.    AI Morning Brief and Email Prioritization    Dr. Barbara Hales 5:25  You get something called a morning brief in your inbox every day. Tell us what it is, who built it, and how it changed your mornings.    Ronnie Toronto 5:42  Okay. I don’t know if a lot of people in the podcast know about what is it, but you can use clothes and clothes have a clothes and you have code a cloud code, so I’m using Power right now, and I build a skill like you have your own system that you teach her how to be new, so I build my co-work to do the same thing that I’m doing manually, so every morning when I wake up, Co-op already builds for me the priorities that I have on my email, like who is the most important to answer, who I can actually ignore, and so he, he built for me this, and that I can see what is the urgent stuff in my business, what I need to answer, and I don’t need to just go through 40 or 20 or even five emails anymore. It’s just in, and when I wake up and open the computer, it’s already building for me. It’s already showing me what I need to do next in the morning, without me having to start reading and exploring what was happening when I closed the computer last night.    Building an AI Stack Beyond ChatGPT    Dr. Barbara Hales 7:01  Most people think AI just means ChatGPT. What is actually in your AI stack, and what does each tool do for you?    Ronnie Toronto 7:16  And so I was starting to say that what I’m using isn’t a tool, and it’s not that I’m trying, like, to sell another product, but when you’re using AI at JGPT, you’re using one tool, like you pay $30 months for one tool, they do one thing, but the co-work that I’m using, the AI that I’m using right now, it’s a system that you pay, that you pay, you pay $20 but $20 a month, but you can have unlimited tool that, like, is built for you, and that you can operate with your entire business, and to reduce the amount of time that you spend on the same repetitive test, but is one tool that do every, like, it’s one tool, but inside with unlimited rule. Yeah, it’s magic. What is    Common AI Mistakes Business Owners Make    Dr. Barbara Hales 8:28  What is the biggest mistake you see business owners making with AI right now?    Ronnie Toronto 8:40  I think the biggest one is that people that business actually they are not replaced by AI but being separated by AI because again it’s easy to use JGP team to ask him the same question but in the end you need to build operation, you need to build AI that is like your team, and you need to ask yourself not how I’m using AI, it’s actually how AI helping me to replace my pain point to reduce my repetitive test, like how he’s walking without me needed to touch the computer, need to use or ask him over and over again the same question, because I’m not asking for my tool to build me report, he know the co-work, know to send an email to each client every Sunday, and every, and every month, actually, like it’s weekly, it’s daily, weekly, and monthly. He knows how to send the reports along without me needing to tell him, “Oh, you need to send reports. He knows how to open Google Sheets. How to build the same report that clients like to see and send it to the mail with the sentence that and summarize with text that the clients want and like to see. What is one    How to Avoid AI Overwhelm    Dr. Barbara Hales 10:17  What is the biggest thing that could save them from the mistakes that they’re making with AI,    Ronnie Toronto 10:30  I would say that they need to stop using it as a tool, they need to start exploring more than only chp and ask themselves what can help me to reduce the time that I’m spending or or even to eat, like I know it’s sometimes very nervous, like it’s become nervous like to just using Instagram or Facebook or LinkedIn, and see the ads popping up with AI, and then become confused where to start, what to do. So just stop anything. What is your biggest pain point? And from that point on, explore what can help you replace this pain point with a tool with AI.    The Vision Behind One Woman Show    Dr. Barbara Hales 11:26  Tell us about the one-woman show that you have. I understand that’s a community.    Ronnie Toronto 11:33  Yes, so one more show is for women in business and a movement that turns women business owner from traditional operation using AI as a tool into AI powered operate with their team running in the background, and so it’s helping business women to see there is more, and like I was attending in a lecture a few months ago, and 90 90% of the people in the room were women, and most of them knew what is AI, but none of them know how to actually use it. So I realized that there is a gap on the market, and it’s important that business women out there will become one and actually understand how to speak with AI in more in a feminine language, language in a way that we can understand how to use it, and I didn’t find it, so I realized that if I didn’t find it, maybe I can open one and help other women out there to understand a bit more about AI and how to use it correctly,    What Happens Inside the One-Woman Show Community    Dr. Barbara Hales 12:46  So what happens inside the One Moment Show,    Ronnie Toronto 12:52  And so right now, I am trying to share as much information as I can about how I automated my business, and most of it is for free. I even launch a small, a small course that actually explore how to, how to use the co-work, how to do the same thing that I did to automate, to automate like 70% of my business right now, and I’m trying to share all the time my progress, and my system, and how to use different tools out there, and what is more, what is more fit for you and for your business, and yeah, how to operate AI.    Future Plans for Coaching and Community Growth    Dr. Barbara Hales 13:39  So, will there be a coaching program in the future?    Ronnie Toronto 13:43  Oh, yes, I hope I can do a Zoom call, like once a week, so more and more women can share and explore how they use it, and I can give some tips and actually talk with business owners out there. Yeah, something that I really, really want to do    Two Practical AI Tips for Business Owners    Dr. Barbara Hales 14:09  for the listeners that we have on the show. Could you give us two helpful tips that they could implement right away?    Ronnie Toronto 14:22  and one stop using certificated and just I and yes, explore co-work and second thing is that something that I’m doing, I’m asking this every AI that I’m using, I’m asking AI to ask me questions, because as much as AI is a wonderful tool, you need the magic of humanity, and if we don’t go into ask for ChatGPT or co-work or whatever you use to ask us. To ask us questions, we are going to start thinking. I think it’s very, it’s very important for us to continue thinking and not to give the AI to do the work for us and to do it together as a team.    Using AI Chatbots for Customer Support    Dr. Barbara Hales 15:16  Do you also show people how to use and create chatbots?    Ronnie Toronto 15:22  Yeah. yes, yes, I’m doing, I yeah, I help some businesses to do it as well, and I don’t have a website to do a chat, but it’s actually very helpful to some businesses to have, because it’s reduced the amount of time that you spend on answering the same repetitive questions that you have from clients, so you just upload all of your base knowledge to there, and they, I know how to answer the client for you, so yes,    How to Join the One Woman Show Community    Dr. Barbara Hales 15:58  How can people find you if they would like to join the one-woman show, and can anybody join?    Ronnie Toronto 16:12  Everyone can join. I know that I’m speaking only for women, but I think that men also, if they need help, I would be more happy to help them, and you can find me in LinkedIn as Ronnie Toronto. And also, if you have school or you want to sign up for school, you just search One Woman Show AI, and you can find me there. Yeah,    Expanding the Community Beyond Women    Dr. Barbara Hales 16:38  okay. Well, you’ll also be able to see that in the, in the show notes, but if a guy approached you, he said, “Well, I know that you have this thing going on for women, but I’d like to learn too. So, you would accept them into the pack.    Ronnie Toronto 16:55  Yes, I might even open a new pack, a new community for everyone.    Ronnie Toronto 17:00  Yeah, I would be happy to help everyone. Yeah,    Final Advice and Closing Remarks    Dr. Barbara Hales 17:04  okay. Great. Is there any last bit of advice that you would like to say that I didn’t ask, or did we go    Ronnie Toronto 17:15  on? I think no, I think I. I hope I have explained everything clearly. Yeah,    Dr. Barbara Hales 17:24  Well, you know, listeners, if there’s something that you’re unsure of, then we are giving you the way to reach Ronnie, and you could just ask her directly. So, thank you very much for being on the show today. This has been another episode of Marketing Tips for Doctors with your host, Dr. Barbara Hales. Till next time.    Ronnie Toronto 17:53  Thank you. The post Women, and the AI Revolution first appeared on The Medical Strategist.

In this episode of Treasury Leaders, Host Philip Costa Hibberd, Founder of Automation Boutique, talks with Mariam (Petrosyan) Halfhide, Principal Consultant, Data & AI Strategy at Xebia, to explore how AI strategy, data governance, and organisational readiness are reshaping the future of finance and treasury.Mariam shares practical insights on why many organisations struggle to move beyond AI experimentation, the importance of building strong data foundations, and how finance leaders can bridge the gap between technology and business decision-making. She also discusses the growing role of AI in forecasting, operational efficiency, and strategic planning, while highlighting why human judgment and communication remain essential.Whether you're a treasury professional, finance leader, or simply interested in AI transformation, this episode offers valuable lessons on how businesses can adopt AI more effectively and create long-term value.What You'll Learn in This Episode:AI Strategy & Business Alignment: Why successful AI adoption starts with understanding business problems, not just implementing technology.Data Foundations Matter: How poor data quality and fragmented systems limit the effectiveness of AI initiatives.The Human Side of AI: Why communication, collaboration, and organisational readiness are critical for successful transformation.AI in Finance & Treasury: How AI can support forecasting, analytics, automation, and decision-making across finance functions.From Experimentation to Execution: Why many companies remain stuck in pilot phases and what is needed to scale AI successfully.Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:[00:00] – Introduction[01:40] – Mariam's Background in Data & AI Strategy[04:15] – Why AI Adoption Often Fails in Organisations[08:22] – The Importance of Data Quality and Governance[12:35] – Aligning AI with Business Objectives[17:10] – AI Use Cases in Finance and Treasury[22:48] – Moving Beyond AI Experimentation[27:55] – Organisational Readiness and Change Management[32:20] – Human Judgment vs AI Decision-Making[36:45] – The Future of AI in Treasury and Finance[40:10] – Final Advice for Finance LeadersFollow Our Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetrosyan/Xebia: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xebia/Follow Treasury Leaders:Website: https://corporate-treasury-101.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-leaders/Follow Our Hosts:Hussam Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussam-r-ali/Guillaume Jouvencel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-jouvencel/Jan-Willem Attevelt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/attevelt/Philip Costa Hibberd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-costa-hibberd/GHA Marketing Website: https://ghapodcast.com/Automation Boutique Website: https://automationboutique.com/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------Get $100 off any AFP product, including their CTP Exam Prep Platform, using our discount code! Find this and More on our partner's pagehttps://corporate-treasury-101.com/partners-page/

What makes a business truly valuable?   In this rewind episode, Scott Abbott breaks down the mindset behind building companies that can scale, thrive without the founder, and eventually become valuable acquisition targets. From building Five Star Painting to selling multiple companies and helping create billion-dollar franchise platforms, Scott shares lessons on leadership, exits, private equity, franchise growth, and why founders must learn to replace themselves.   We also dive into:   -Scaling franchise brands -Building systems that outlive the founder -Why founders struggle after exits -Private equity misconceptions -Customer experience & growth systems -Creating wealth through scalable businesses -Falling in love with the process, not just the goal   If you're building a business, scaling a franchise, or thinking long-term about enterprise value, this episode is packed with practical insight and hard-earned wisdom.   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:38 The Melin Hat Story 02:56 How Scott & Erik Met 03:41 Family, Kids & Fatherhood 05:26 Why Door-to-Door Sales Matters 08:06 Building Companies to Sell 10:01 The Most Valuable Companies Don't Need You 11:02 Atomic Habits & Goal Setting 16:16 Building a Billion-Dollar Platform 19:15 Scaling Franchise Brands 26:30 Lead Generation & Consumer Financing 32:19 Franchisees & Private Equity 36:01 Final Advice for Entrepreneurs   Connect with Erik Van Horn:

On his return to Jerusalem, Paul stopped in to say goodbye to the church in Ephesus. He explained that they would not see him again, as the Spirit had confirmed that he would face suffering and arrest in Jerusalem. Luke records Paul's goodbye speech, and by it, some of Paul's most moving and impassioned words for the leaders of that local church. 

**New Video Alert! What do you do when business slows down and the phone stops ringing? In this video, I explain a simple strategy called “Shake the Tree” — a relationship-driven way to reconnect with people, generate referrals, and create opportunities without sounding pushy. It's simple, practical, and still works incredibly well. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/MQP53EWuCFY Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #Sales #LeadGeneration #Networking #LinkedIn #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Marketing #SmallBusiness #Consulting **** TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:20 The “Shake the Tree” Sales Strategy 03:15 Why I Joined a Coworking Space 05:20 Using Events to Create Conversations 08:10 The LinkedIn Outreach Strategy 11:00 Why Non-Pushy Sales Works Better 13:40 Real Results From One Campaign 16:15 Building Long-Term Business Momentum 20:00 Why Reputation Compounds Over Time 24:10 Final Advice for Business Owners **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero. Terms & Conditions apply.* See why I chose Xero for my business here: https://youtu.be/LfaGUfwStqo Find more content that answers your questions with my new AI BOT: https://www.davidcbarnettbot.com/ Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY

Are you looking for a way to ignite your child's creativity and build their confidence? In this episode of the Homeschool Your Kids podcast, Jae sits down with Gaby Fadhel, the director of Royal Studios Miami, to explore the transformative power of the performing arts. Discover how theater and dance can provide a vital outlet for expression and prepare students for success in any field.In this deep dive, Gaby shares his journey from professional child actor to schoolteacher and finally to the founder of a thriving arts studio. We discuss the unique challenges within the school system and why independent programs are becoming a haven for homeschoolers and creative youth alike. From the massive success of their production of ''Six the Musical" to providing paid professional gigs for teenagers, this conversation highlights how the arts build better humans, not just better performers.Key topics include:

In episode 159 of The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast  John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/ ) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd/) talk with Al Carlton.Al is the founder of SellerAmp. He shares his journey from Amazon affiliate to SaaS entrepreneur. Discover how his technical background and innovative use of technology created one of the biggest softwares in the Amazon space.Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss future episodes with top entrepreneurs and creators.Chapters00:00 – Intro + Meet the Founder of SellerAmp 02:00 – How Al Carlton Got Started Online 25+ Years Ago 04:15 – From Amazon Affiliate to Amazon Seller 06:10 – The Burnout That Led to SellerAmp 07:40 – How SellerAmp Got Its First 100 Customers 09:15 – Why Word-of-Mouth Beat Paid Advertising 11:00 – How SellerAmp Decides What Features to Build 12:35 – How AI Is Changing Software Development 15:00 – Will AI Replace Developers & Amazon Sellers? 16:40 – Growing SellerAmp From a Side Project to a Team 18:10 – Biggest Challenges Building a SaaS Company 20:10 – Selling Physical Products vs Running Software 27:15 – Why Most Amazon Sellers Fail 29:10 – Scaling From Solo Founder to CEO 31:45 – Al's Daily Routine & Work Habits 34:30 – The Future of SellerAmp + New Features Coming 37:00 – Angel Investing, SaaS Acquisitions & New Ventures 39:00 – The Hidden Skill Behind Great SaaS Founders 49:00 – Hiring Employees Earlier Changed Everything 56:00 – Can AI Build the Next SellerAmp? 01:00:00 – Final Advice for Entrepreneurs & SaaS Founders#makemoneyonline #sidehustleexperimentpodcast #sidehustles Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Listen on your favorite podcast platformYoutube: https://bit.ly/3HHklFOSpotify: https://spoti.fi/48RRKcPApple: https://apple.co/4bmaFOk Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realdrewdTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBACheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp FREE ResourcesFREE Guide: How to Make Money Reviewing Products https://bit.ly/3HIGFSP

REDX trainers and Listing Academy coaches Tyler Fenn and Kent Brown return to the podcast for a rapid-fire Q&A session covering the biggest challenges agents face with prospecting, follow-up, motivation, and lead conversion. Drawing from years of real-world prospecting experience and thousands of agent coaching conversations, Tyler and Kent break down the practical strategies agents need to create consistent listing opportunities in any market.In this episode, Tyler and Kent dive deep into the psychology behind prospecting success, why most agents struggle with rejection, and how understanding seller motivation changes everything. They explain why knowing where sellers are moving, when they need to be there, and why they're making the move are the three most important questions in lead generation. From follow-up systems and conversion-focused scripts to handling difficult conversations and building confidence on the phone, this conversation delivers tactical advice agents can immediately apply to their business. Whether you're brand new to prospecting or looking to sharpen your lead conversion skills, this episode provides a blueprint for long-term consistency and scalable growth.Here's what you will discover in this episode…•Why confidence in prospecting comes from tracking data, not emotions•How knowing your numbers removes fear and rejection from cold calling•The three questions every agent must ask to uncover true seller motivation•Why do motivated sellers sound completely different than unmotivated sellers•How to create urgency without sounding pushy or salesy•The importance of follow-up timing and “speed to lead” strategies•Why scripts should focus on conversion rather than rapport-building•The difference between circle prospecting and expired listings for new agents•Why consistency and repetition are the real keys to long-term successJUMP TO THESE TOPICS00:00 –

In this powerful episode of the People, Not Titles Podcast, Steve Kaempf sits down with Allan Stern, founder of Persona Marketing, to break down the future of real estate marketing, personal branding, AI, and social media growth. How Smart Realtors Use AI & Personal Branding to Dominate the Market | Allan Stern. If you're a realtor, entrepreneur, business owner, or content creator trying to stand out in today's crowded marketplace, this episode is packed with game-changing insights that can completely shift the way you grow your business and attract clients online.Alan shares his viral “HEAT Method” framework:→ Humor→ Education→ Adding Value,→ TrustYou'll learn why most real estate agents fail on social media, how successful entrepreneurs build authority online, and why personal branding is becoming more important than ever in the age of AI.This conversation dives deep into:• How to become a “Market of One”• Building trust before selling• Creating viral content that actually converts• Using AI tools like ChatGPT to grow your business• Why connection beats traditional selling• How top realtors dominate social media• The psychology behind attention & authority• The difference between positioning vs connection• Why niche branding creates long-term success• How entrepreneurs can attract opportunities organicallyWhether you're in real estate, sales, marketing, networking, entrepreneurship, or personal branding, this episode will give you practical strategies you can start using immediately.00:00 – Intro & Allan Stern Returns01:42 – Why Most Entrepreneurs Stay Invisible04:15 – The HEAT Method Explained08:10 – Positioning vs Connection12:35 – Why Realtors Fail on Social Media16:20 – How AI Is Changing Marketing Forever20:08 – Becoming a “Market of One”24:30 – Personal Branding Psychology29:12 – How to Build Trust Online33:45 – Viral Content Strategy for Realtors38:10 – Why Niche Branding Wins41:26 – Entrepreneurship, Passion & Energy44:02 – Final Advice for Realtors & Business OwnersFull episodes available at:[www.peoplenottitles.com](http://www.peoplenottitles.com)People, Not Titles podcast is hosted by Steve Kaempf and is dedicated to lifting up professionals in the real estate and business community. Our inspiration is to highlight success principles from successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry experts to help others thrive.Follow People, Not Titles:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/peoplenottitlesFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitlesTwitter/X → https://twitter.com/sjkaempfSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv#RealEstate #PersonalBranding #AI #Entrepreneur #podcast

For more thoughts, clips, and updates, follow Avetis Antaplyan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/avetisantaplyan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Mike Grossman, a six-time venture-backed CEO, longtime Silicon Valley operator, and author of Failure is an Option. With more than three decades of leadership experience inside high-growth technology companies, Mike offers a candid look at what startup life actually feels like behind the polished success stories.Rather than glamorizing entrepreneurship, Mike breaks down the emotional reality of leading companies through uncertainty, pressure, pivots, burnout, and unpredictable outcomes. He shares why resilience, grit, and emotional steadiness matter more than many founders realize, and why CEOs often feel isolated even when surrounded by teams, boards, investors, and customers.The conversation explores the myth of the “hero founder,” the uncomfortable role luck plays in business success, and why great teams can still fail when timing, regulation, or product-market fit work against them. Mike also shares lessons on moving fast without creating chaos, building scalable systems, recognizing when a founder becomes the bottleneck, and adapting leadership in an AI-first world.This is a refreshingly honest conversation for founders, CEOs, executives, and tech leaders who want a more grounded view of what it really takes to build, scale, and survive inside ambitious companies.TakeawaysStartup life is far less glamorous than people think. The highs are high, but the lows are intense, unpredictable, and emotionally draining.CEOs often hide fear, stress, and uncertainty from their teams, boards, and investors, which can make leadership deeply lonely.Success is not linear. Companies can recover after major setbacks, and companies that are winning can quickly hit unexpected adversity.Luck plays a much larger role in business outcomes than many founders want to admit, especially when timing, regulation, markets, or acquisitions shape the result.Scaling requires more process and systemization than many early-stage founders want to accept.Great leadership requires balancing speed with thoughtful decision-making, especially when the stakes are high.High-performing teams usually include sharp subject matter experts, strong collaborators, high-integrity people, and leaders who are comfortable confronting hard problems.AI is no longer optional for modern tech companies. Mike argues that new companies need to think AI-first across product, engineering, operations, and team structure.Chapters00:00 The Hidden Reality of Startup Leadership03:05 Why Resilience Matters More Than Glamour04:06 The Emotional Weight CEOs Carry07:24 Credit, Blame, and Staying Even-Keeled10:09 Why Startup Success Is Not Linear15:37 Success, Failure, and Perspective Across Six Companies22:24 When Moving Fast Becomes Dangerous25:15 How Leaders Know They Are Pointed in the Right Direction30:50 Reinventing Yourself as the Company Scales35:13 The Role of Luck in Business Success48:35 When the Founder Becomes the Bottleneck53:32 Separating Identity From Business Outcomes57:51 How AI Changes Company Building01:01:44 Favorite Books and Time Travel01:03:09 Mike's Final Advice for FoundersMike Grossman's Social Media Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/migrossman/Resources and Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcast.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright⁠

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Morgan sits down with former military operator, behavioral expert, and communication specialist Chase Hughes to break down the hidden psychology behind influence, persuasion, and human behavior.Chase shares how elite interrogation and behavioral techniques can be applied to sales, leadership, negotiation, relationships, and everyday communication. From identity framing and covert influence to metaphors, elicitation, and detecting deception, this episode dives deep into how people make decisions often without realizing it.The conversation explores why resonance matters more than persuasion, how to guide people toward their own conclusions, and the neuroscience behind trust, communication, and compliance. Chase also explains how these same principles are used in military intelligence, legal trials, and high-level sales environments.This episode is a masterclass in influence, communication, and understanding human nature.Episode Timestamps0:00 Intro & The Psychology of Influence 0:51 Meet Chase Hughes 2:06 Taking Control of Conversations 4:06 Resonance vs Persuasion 6:08 Identity & Human Behavior 9:09 The Power of Identity Framing 12:10 Metaphors & Influence 15:08 Overcoming Fear & Rejection 17:57 Dreamfest 18:51 The Neuroscience of Communication 21:31 Plato, Persuasion & Human Nature 24:11 Influence in Sales & Trials 28:21 Selling Through Human Psychology 31:02 Why Scripts Don't Work 32:39 Elicitation & Getting People to Open Up 37:55 Detecting Lies & Behavioral Changes 43:18 The Confession Formula Explained 46:22 Using Influence in Everyday Life 47:14 Social Anxiety & Confidence 47:28 Dreamfest Reminder 48:42 NCI Sales & Human-Based Selling 50:16 Building Better Relationships Through Communication 51:13 Final Advice to His Younger Self About Chase HughesChase Hughes is a former military operator, behavioral profiling expert, and founder of Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence (NCI).After serving 20 years in the military, Chase transitioned into teaching advanced human behavior, influence, and interrogation techniques used by intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and high-level negotiators around the world.Today, he trains professionals in communication, sales, behavioral analysis, and leadership through the lens of neuroscience and psychology. His work focuses on helping people understand how humans think, make decisions, and build trust.Dreamfest Detailshttps://dreamfest2026.comConnect with Chase & NCIhttps://www.instagram.com/chasehughesofficialhttps://www.nci.university/ Connect with Mehttps://www.youtube.com/@morgantnelsonhttps://www.instagram.com/morgantnelson

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Can parents of U.S. citizens apply for a green card inside the United States? In this video, immigration lawyer John Khosravi explains the adjustment of status process for parents of U.S. citizens, including concerns about tourist visas, overstays, immigrant intent, required documents, affidavit of support requirements, health and background issues, advance parole travel, and common mistakes families make during the process. Learn the biggest risks, practical challenges, and what families should prepare for before filing. If you are considering sponsoring your parents for a green card, this video provides important guidance to help you better understand the process. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction – Adjustment of Status for Parents of U.S. Citizens 0:50 Parents Visiting on Tourist Visas Wanting to Stay Permanently (Adjustment of Status and overstaying visa) 1:56 Documents and other issues 3:13 Financial Sponsorship & Affidavit of Support Requirements 4:00 Common Emotional Challenges Parents Face During the Process 4:18 Risks of Leaving the U.S. While the Case Is Pending and Advance Parole Travel Permission 5:16 Final Advice for Families Planning Adjustment of Status 5:24 How to Schedule a Consultation with JQK Law

SummaryThis episode is all about how to start going to the gym, especially if you feel nervous, anxious, or overwhelmed. Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen talk about why starting the gym can feel scary and remind listeners that those feelings are completely normal. They share personal stories about their own fears and explain that most people in the gym are focused on themselves, not judging others.The guys break down simple steps to make getting started easier, like taking a gym walkthrough, starting on the treadmill, and using machines before moving into free weights. They explain why having a workout plan helps build confidence and how beginners should focus on consistency instead of trying to do too much too fast.They also talk about workout splits, recovery, soreness, gym etiquette, and how to slowly build confidence over time. The episode is full of practical advice and encouragement for anyone who wants to start their fitness journey but feels intimidated to begin.Chapters(00:00) Why Starting the Gym Feels So Scary(02:24) Nobody Is Watching You at the Gym(06:07) The Best First Step for Beginners(08:49) Why You Should Start at Your Own Pace(10:10) Should Beginners Follow a Workout Plan?(12:23) Why Machines Are Great for Beginners(15:42) How to Structure Your First Workout Program(19:04) How Many Days Per Week Should You Train?(21:30) The Best Workout Splits for Beginners(23:20) What to Expect With Muscle Soreness(29:40) Progressive Overload and Building Confidence(30:00) Gym Etiquette Every Beginner Should Know(34:19) Why Gym Communities Are More Supportive Than You Think(35:51) How to Slowly Build Gym Confidence(37:05) Final Advice for Nervous BeginnersSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective

Timestamps : 00:00 — Intro – Welcome to The Holistic Kids Show 00:20 — Why Bone Health Matters for Teens 00:50 — Meet Dr. Doug Lucas – His Background & Mission 02:55 — From Ballet Dancer to Orthopedic Surgeon 05:55 — Why Teen Years Are Critical for Bone Health 06:45 — Sedentary Lifestyles & Screen Time Are Hurting Kids' Bones 08:12 — Can Kids Actually Build Stronger Bones? 09:22 — "Genetics Load the Gun, We Pull the Trigger" 10:03 — Best Exercises for Building Strong Bones 10:55 — Diet & Nutrition – Protein & Whole Foods for Bones 11:43 — Is Dairy Really Necessary for Strong Bones? 14:39 — The #1 Bone-Building Food: Sardines with Bones 15:31 — Does Screen Time Impact Bone Development? 17:05 — What Happens If Kids Don't Build Strong Bones Early 17:46 — The Bone Density "Roller Coaster" Explained 19:08 — Warning Signs Parents Should Watch For 21:01 — The #1 Habit Every Kid Should Start Today 21:53 — Final Advice for Teens from Dr. Doug 24:43 — Where to Find Dr. Doug Lucas & His Resources Most of us don't think about our bones — until something breaks. But did you know that your teenage years are the single most important time to build bone density that will last a lifetime? In this episode of The Holistic Kids Show, Zane, Iman, and Kasim sit down with Dr. Doug Lucas — double board-certified physician in orthopedic surgery and anti-aging & regenerative medicine, and one of the world's leading experts on osteoporosis reversal and bone health. Dr. Doug shares his fascinating journey from professional ballet dancer to orthopedic surgeon to pioneering preventive medicine — and why he believes bone health is one of the most overlooked biomarkers of long-term health for young people today. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your teen years determine your bone health as an adult How bones respond to activity just like muscles do — and what that means for you The truth about milk, calcium, and dairy for bone strength Why ultra-processed foods are quietly harming your skeletal development The surprising #1 thing every kid should do right now for stronger bones What happens when kids don't build strong bones early — and why it's hard to fix later Early warning signs parents should watch for Why screen time is indirectly one of the biggest threats to bone health Whether you're a kid, a teen, or a parent, this episode will change the way you think about bones — and motivate you to take simple, powerful steps today.

Meet Lucas, an 11 year old entrepreneur who is changing the pet wellness industry one eggshell at a time. In this inspiring episode of the Homeschool Yo Kids podcast, we dive into how Lucas turned his passion for animals into a thriving business called Kid Shelled Naturals.From researching kidney disease treatments for his own pets to hosting business fairs for other young creators, Lucas is the definition of a motivated kidpreneur. You will hear about his journey with homeschooling, how he balances ice hockey and guitar with product development, and the incredible support from his mom who manages a full time career while navigating their unique educational path together.This conversation is a must watch for parents looking to encourage their children's interests and for anyone curious about how homeschooling provides the flexibility for real world success. We cover everything from the spiral learning method to using international travel as a living history book. Lucas and his mom share practical tips on staying organized, finding mentors, and why it is never too early to start a business.https://kidshellnaturals.square.site/Chapters0:00 Meet Lucas the Kidpreneur3:15 The Origin of Kid Shelled Naturals6:40 Expanding to Reptiles and New Products9:55 Hosting Business Fairs for Kids13:20 How Music and Guitar Build Confidence17:45 Mom's Perspective on Starting Homeschool21:30 Using Travel as a Living Curriculum25:10 Balancing Work and Single Parent Homeschooling29:45 The Science Behind Organic Eggshell Powder33:20 New Product Lines and Future Goals37:15 Socialization through Boy Scouts and Ice Hockey41:00 Final Advice for Aspiring Young Bosses45:54 Outro and Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this interview, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel for more homeschool inspiration and success stories. Let us know in the comments what kind of business your child would love to start or what pet health tips you found most helpful.#homeschooling #kidpreneur #pethealth #entrepreneur #alternativeeducation

Send us Fan MailLegends of The Lens - Episode 3 for 2026The Master of Light & Shadow - Steven Bernstein - 50 Years of CinematographyWhat does it take to sustain five decades at the top of the film industry? In this technical archive session, we sit down with —Steven Bernstein, ASC. With over 50 years of cinematography experience, Steven has shaped the visual language of some of the most culturally significant films in history; Mr. Bernstein is also a director, screenwriter, author and podcast host. From his early days at the BBC and the high-energy era of music videos to winning an Oscar for the raw, haunting aesthetic of Monster (Charlize Theron), Steven deconstructs the craft behind the camera. We go deep into the lighting techniques of global cult classics like The Waterboy, White Chicks, and Half Baked, and discuss the magical realism of Like Water for Chocolate.We also tackle the massive shifts of 2026: The role of AI in filmmaking, the technical evolution of drones in cinema, and why the "cinema experience" remains a vital battleground against the streaming giants. This is more than an interview; it is a technical masterclass and a legacy archive for anyone serious about the craft of filmmaking.Chapters0:00 Intro – 50 Years of Cinematography – Steven Bernstein ASC3:03 The UK Roots – BBC & The Era of Music Videos8:36 Steven's ‘Yes' Moment: Breaking into Hollywood12:37 The Real Role of a Cinematographer (Masterclass)16:34 Steven's First Film – Lessons from the Set18:00 Like Water for Chocolate – Visual Storytelling20:57 Bulletproof – Action & Lighting Techniques26:18 Drones in Cinema + The Impact of AI in 202637:04 Streaming vs. The Cinema Experience45:07 The Water Boy & White Chicks – Lighting Comedy47:23 Scary Movie 2 – Horror Parody Aesthetics50:02 Half Baked – The Stoners Cult Classic51:04 Monster – How to Film Oscar Winning Cinema 59:34 Steven's 2026 Outlook + New Novel: GRQ1:03:06 Steven's Final Advice for Filmmakers1:05:01 Outro & Audible 30-Day Free Trial Follow Steven Bernstein – Social Media + Websites:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stevenbernsteindirectorwriter?igsh=dmQwdjhrZ2FoZTNqPodcast – Filmmaker and Fanshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/filmmaker-and-fans-podcast/id1728761046Directors Guild Of Americawww.dga.org International Cinematographers Guildwww.icg600.com DMR is proud to be part of the Audible Creator Program. Support the channel and grab a 30-day free trial + any audiobook for free (even if you cancel!)  (I earn a commission if you sign up via this link at no extra cost to you. Thanks for the support!) The link isn is the show!#cinema #cinematography #scarymovie #monster #adamsandler #interview #masterclass #whitechicks #halfbakedSupport the showThe audio clips used in this podcast, including excerpts from movie/series/documentary trailers, are used under the principles of fair use and fair dealing for the purpose of criticism, commentary, and review. All rights to the original trailer content & music belong to the respective copyright holders. DMR (Dewey's Movie Reviews) is an independent production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any film studios or distributors.

In this episode, Josh interviews Pat Yates, M&A advisor at Quiet Light and owner of Happy Feet Slippers. Pat shares insights from his Shark Tank experience, discusses the realities of TV deals, and explains the complexities of licensing with major brands like Disney and the NFL. The conversation covers the importance of intellectual property protection, strategies for evaluating and managing licensing agreements, and actionable advice on preparing an e-commerce business for a successful exit. Listeners gain practical tips on building value, protecting their brand, and planning ahead for future business transitions.Chapters:Introduction and Guest Background (00:00:00)Josh introduces Pat Yates, his background, and the episode's focus on licensing and business exits.Shark Tank Experience (00:02:06)Pat discusses his Shark Tank appearance, the process, and what it was like pitching on the show.Reality of Shark Tank Deals (00:03:36)Pat explains how deals on Shark Tank often differ from what is shown, and his ongoing relationship with Robert.Behind the Scenes of Shark Tank (00:04:45)Pat shares details about the filming process, post-show counseling, and the impact of the experience.Licensing Audits and Financials (00:05:44)Discussion about licensing agreements, financial audits by licensors like Disney, and the importance of accurate documentation.License Renewal Challenges (00:07:01)Pat explains how license renewals work, what licensors look for, and the challenges with companies like Disney.Transitioning and Subcontracting Licenses (00:08:57)Pat describes how some licenses are transitioned to subcontracted arrangements and the benefits of this approach.Direct vs. Subcontracted Licensing (00:09:18)Explanation of the differences between holding a direct license and working through a subcontracted licensee.Branding and Labeling in Subcontracted Licensing (00:10:27)Clarification on branding, labeling, and legal requirements when selling products under a subcontracted license.Actionable Takeaways for Business Owners (00:11:42)Josh summarizes three actionable tips: IP protection, evaluating licensing, and preparing your business for exit.Final Advice on Business Growth and Exit Preparation (00:15:11)Pat offers final advice on analyzing business performance, seeking help, and preparing early for a successful exit.Episode Wrap-Up (00:16:13)Josh thanks Pat and encourages listeners to reach out for further advice on exiting their business.Links and Mentions:Consulting and Strategy"Ecomm Breakthrough Consulting": "00:00:00""Email for Strategy Audit": "00:01:08"Shark Tank and Related Experiences"Shark Tank": "00:02:04""Robert Herjavec": "00:02:15"Licensing and Partnerships"DreamWorks, NCAA, NFL, Disney": "00:02:31""Licensing and IP Protection": "00:12:04""Consider Licensing": "00:13:12"Intellectual Property"IP Protection": "00:12:04"Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today, I'm speaking with Pat Yates, an M&A advisor at Quiet Light and owner of Happy Feet Slippers. And today we're going to be talking a lot about licensing and preparing your business to exit. This episode is brought to you by Ecom Breakthrough Consulting, where I help seven figure companies grow to eight figures and beyond. Listen, Pat, I started my E-comm business back in 2015, and it took me seven years to grow it to an eight figure brand. There were a lot of times that I struggled with the challenge of knowing whether my business could actually succeed financially, or if my brand could actually become a real well-known brand, or even myself as a leader. Whether I had the abilities and capabilities to lead a team and actually manage a group of people? Sure. For our listeners that have had similar experiences or hit similar plateaus, go to Ecom Breakthrough Comm and that's ecom with two M's. And you can learn a little bit more about how I can help you. And to our listeners, this month I'm giving away one $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audit session at no cost.Josh 00:01:08  All you need to do is email me at Josh at Ecom breakthrough.com. And in your subject line just say strategy audit and then tell me why I should choose your business as the business to do the strategy audit for this month. And don't worry if you don't win this month because you'll be entered to win for future months to come. But I'm super excited to introduce you all to Pat Yates. Pat, as a seasoned entrepreneur with a focus on eCommerce, in 2014, he struck a deal with Robert Herjavec on the Emmy Award winning show Shark Tank. Pat grew a single slipper kiosk business into a multi-million dollar, e-commerce focused business. During that time, Pat has done licensing deals with Dreamworks, the NCAA, the NFL and Disney, and in 2015, he struck up a relationship with Mark, the founder of Quiet Light Brokerage, and continued, eventually leading him to becoming an M&A advisor. So welcome to the show, Pat.Pat 00:02:04  Thanks. I appreciate you having me.Josh 00:02:06  Pat. I watched your Shark Tank episode and loved, you know, everything you kind of went through in that episode.Josh 00:02:15  You ended up doing a deal with Robert who who first kind of went out pretty early on, at least in the episode. And then he comes back in and kind of swoops up the deal. And at the last moment, how was that experience being on Shark Tank and going through that?Pat 00:02:31  Yeah, it's something I've talked a lot about it over the past few years because, as one of the people that likes on the speaking circuit with me likes to call me the one of the OGs in Shark Tank because I'm on season five. They have so many seasons now, I'm like, I can't be old at everything. I hate that, but, I mean, it's it's a difficult process in the very beginning. You have to submit several videos and a lot of written documentation, a lot of due diligence. And, you know, I was turned down in season one or season two or something like that. And then they called me back as season five was coming because they were ramping so much, and I was one of the people that came down to the very end and had to fly out there and do my pitch in front of the producers to even see if they could keep me.Pat 00:03:09  So, I did that. And then it aired in 2014 and it was awesome. I mean, the show was going, I mean, my, my time was going poorly in there for like 80% of it. The, you know, you're in there like an hour and 15 minutes. Most people don't realize that. And it's cut to eight. So for most of the time it wasn't going very well. But the end was pretty good. Yeah.Josh 00:03:27  Yeah, that's that's amazing. How was it, you know, doing a deal with Robert and what kind of his involvement been since you did that deal with him?Pat 00:03:36  Well, the deals that you do on Shark Tank and are are definitely theory and practice things. You know, one of you come up with a deal and then it closes or it doesn't. I mean, a lot of people that I talk to and I'm involved in a pretty deep Shark Tank group. You know, most of those deals don't close as you see them. And really, truly most deals don't close, period.Pat 00:03:55  you know, our deal. We did not do the financial terms we saw on the show. We just did a relationship and we didn't do any kind of money transfer, just a small equity portion to be able to help. So the relationships been mor...

A CMO Confidential Interview with Jean English, CMO of CoreWeave, formerly the CMO of Juniper Networks, Armis, Palo Alto Networks and NetApp. Jean discusses the dynamics driving the voracious demand for computing power, why cloud infrastructure matters so much, and the ongoing AI shift from training to inference. Key topics include: - How models are leapfrogging each other at speed- The importance of B2B brands at a time when decisions are often made by teams of people- Why marketing is a great use case for AI- Creative uses for hackathonsTune in to hear why "80% right" is okay and a story about using AI for parenting advice. This episode is sponsored by Typeface - the agentic AI marketing platform that turns one idea into thousands of on-brand assets. Learn more: typeface.ai/cmoSubscribe for weekly episodes featuring world-class marketing leaders, board members, and C-Suite executives.⏱️ Chapters01:31 Guest Intro: Jean English (CMO, CoreWeave) 02:39 What CoreWeave Does (AI Cloud Explained) 04:20 AI Hype vs Reality 07:05 The AI Market & Competitive Landscape 09:40 Building an AI Brand 11:00 Buying Groups & Enterprise Complexity 13:01 Measuring AI Infrastructure Performance 15:32 Why Brand Matters in AI 18:11 IPO, Growth & Market Expansion 20:34 AI's Impact on Marketing Teams 24:32 Infrastructure, Scale & Future Demand 28:26 Final Advice for Marketers + Closing#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CMO #MarketingLeadership #B2BMarketing #AIMarketing #GenerativeAI #AIInfrastructure #CloudComputing #DigitalTransformation #MarketingStrategy #FutureOfWork #AITrends #TechLeadership #BrandStrategy #EnterpriseAI #Innovation #MarketingAI #Leadership #ContentAtScaleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, hosts Rebecca Harrington and Pierre Michiels interview Dr. Siddiqi, President of College of DuPage. Dr. Siddiqi shares his career journey and discusses the future of work, AI's impact on jobs, lifelong learning, and the importance of durable skills like communication and critical thinking. After listening, we hope you better understand how to stay career ready in a changing workforce. Full episode transcript can be found on the episode page. Below is a general timestamp summary.  00:00–04:00 | Welcome and Guest Introduction Hosts Rebecca Harrington and Pierre Michiels introduce the Career Ready Podcast and welcome Dr. Siddiqi, President of College of DuPage. Dr. Siddiqi shares his professional background, including global industry experience, workforce development, and his personal connection to community colleges. 04:00–09:00 | Lifelong Learning and Community Colleges Dr. Siddiqi discusses how community colleges support reskilling and upskilling at every career stage. He emphasizes lifelong learning and explains how education must continue well beyond a first degree. 09:00–14:00 | The Future of Work and AI Disruption The conversation explores major workforce trends, including artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies. Dr. Siddiqi highlights how these tools are reshaping both work and daily life. 14:00–18:00 | Employability vs. Employment Dr. Siddiqi explains the difference between getting a first job and remaining employable over time. Adaptability, reinvention, and continuous skill development are positioned as essential for long-term success. 18:00–23:00 | Human Skills in an AI Economy The episode focuses on the lasting value of communication, teamwork, ethics, and critical thinking. Dr. Siddiqi introduces the concept of T‑shaped professionals who combine technical skills with liberal arts foundations. 23:00–28:00 | Preparing Students for Career Readiness Discussion turns to visible skills, certifications, extracurricular involvement, and civic engagement. Dr. Siddiqi stresses that a degree is the floor, not the ceiling, for career opportunities. 28:00–33:00 | What Employers Are Really Looking For Drawing on employer feedback, Dr. Siddiqi explains that companies prioritize problem-solving, collaboration, and growth mindset over narrow technical expertise. 33:00–36:00 | Final Advice and Campus Resources Dr. Siddiqi closes with advice for students to complete their programs, use campus resources, and stay engaged as lifelong learners to remain career ready in a changing economy.Listeners in the College of DuPage community can visit our website. All other listeners are encouraged to view the resources of their local community college, WIOA training programs, or other local support centers.Send us YOUR Listener Questions at careerpodcast@cod.edu Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @codcareercenter

What does it really mean to “Boss Up”? In this episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and CEO Scott Abbott shares the mindset shifts required to stop thinking like an employee and start taking ownership of your life, business, and future. With more than 30 years of experience scaling companies and generating billions in revenue, Scott breaks down the habits, systems, discipline, and execution strategies that separate high performers from people who stay stuck consuming information.   If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next step, this conversation will challenge you to level up and take action.  This episode was brought by Wheel barrow profits. Start your journey here! wheelbarrowprofits.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro + Presenting Scott Abbott 01:45 What “Boss Up” Actually Means 05:10 The Mindset Shift From Employee to Owner 09:20 Why Most People Stay Stuck 13:40 Consumers vs Executors 17:55 Accountability Changes Everything 22:10 Discipline & Financial Success 26:35 Humanizing Good Systems 30:20 Building a Business Operating System 34:15 AI & The Future of Business 38:00 Coaching, Leadership & Growth 41:45 “Why Don't You Want To Be Your Best?” 45:10 How to Identify Momentum in Business 47:30 Final Advice for People Feeling Stuck 48:45 Closing Thoughts We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No Password Required: No Password Required: Next Gen - Ep. 2 - Tim Kircher From Freshman Stress to Cyber Success:  Formula 1, Pickleball, and hacking in Real life In this episode of No Password Required: Next Gen, Yazzel Corona interviews Tim Kircher, a cybersecurity student at USF and member of the Security Operations Center Apprenticeship Program at Cyber Florida. Tim shares how his fascination with technology first sparked his interest in cybersecurity. From networking advice and navigating the chaos of a cybersecurity education,  Tim keeps it real, giving us all the tips about what it takes to get started successfully in the field. He talks about why communication skills matter just as much as technical ability in the age of AI and automation, and how taking things “one day at a time” helped shape his journey. Outside of cyber mode, Tim is a huge pickleball and Formula 1 fan, leading to fun conversations about cyber pit crews, movie hacking scenes, and why Mercedes would absolutely be his dream team. From defensive cyber operations to teamwork and leadership, Tim's story is all about staying curious, building connections, and finding your path in cybersecurity. Follow Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-kircher/ Chapters:  00:00 — Introduction 00:30 — Discovering Cybersecurity   00:54 — Advice for Freshman Cybersecurity Students   01:47 — Formula 1 & Cybersecurity 02:10 — Which F1 Team Would Be Vulnerable?   02:28 — Building the Ultimate Cybersecurity Pit Crew 03:01 — Hollywood Hacking vs. Real-Life Hacking 03:22 — Final Advice for Future Cybersecurity Professionals 04:01 — Toasting to the Future Follow Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-kircher/ Presented by ThreatLocker

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor explores why having your best year in business can actually become one of the most dangerous moments for a leadership team.  Drawing on both her experience working with entrepreneurs and the research from Jim Collins, Debra explains how success often creates complacency, weakens discipline, and slowly introduces the behaviours that eventually lead businesses into decline.  She walks through the five stages that many businesses experience after a major period of success. From arrogance built on past wins, to chasing growth without focus, explaining away problems, searching for a saviour, and eventually giving up quietly, Debra highlights how decline is rarely sudden. Instead, it happens gradually when leadership teams stop asking hard questions and start avoiding uncomfortable truths.  Throughout the episode, Debra shares why the businesses that continue scaling successfully are the ones that stay humble, disciplined, and curious, even after major wins. She explains how leadership teams often begin to lose traction when meetings become too polite, scorecards are ignored, and difficult conversations stop happening.  Debra also discusses the dangers of relying on “saviour hires” to fix deeper systemic issues, and why true growth comes from maintaining strong leadership discipline, accountability, and honest communication across the business.  This episode is a powerful reminder that success should never reduce focus or discipline. The businesses that continue to grow after their best year are the ones willing to stay honest, challenge themselves, and keep evolving long after the celebrations are over.         CONNECT WITH DEBRA:    ___________________________________________          ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: debra@businessaction.com.au  ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/  ►Claim Your Free E-Book: https://www.businessaction.co.nz/free-e-book/        Episode 271 Chapters:     00:00 – Introduction 00:39 – The Danger of Success in Business   02:24 – Stages of Decline After Success   05:16 – Preventing Decline After Success   06:09 – Ad Lib Questions and Answers   10:22 – Spotting Early Signs of Decline   12:12 – Final Advice for CEOs   

In this episode of Central Questions, former RiksbankGovernor Stefan Ingves speaks with SHoF's Paolo Sodini about the hidden logic behind how households build—and lose—wealth. They cover household finance, investing mistakes, diversification, mortgage risk, financial literacy, andwealth inequality.(0:29) Sweden's Financial Crisis & Household Debt(2:16) Swedish Data & the Rise of Household Finance(4:48) The 2 Types of Financial Risk08:19 How Households Should Build Financial Buffers(10:49) Fixed vs Variable Mortgage Rates(14:23) Why Financial Literacy Matters(18:24) The Biggest Investing Mistakes People Make(19:33) Why Expensive Mutual Funds Often Fail(21:48) Why Financial Literacy Should Start Early(24:48) Why Financial Products Are Too Complicated(26:43) What Swedish Data Reveals About Wealth(27:50) Why Wealth Inequality Is Rising(29:24) Why Rich Investors Keep Gambling(30:44) Real Estate & Middle-Class Wealth Building(33:50) Skill vs Luck in Investing(35:07) “Too Good To Be True” Investments(36:37) Equality vs Entrepreneurship(37:53) Why Rich Families Stay Rich(40:04) Sweden's Housing Market Problem(40:41) Why Wealth Data Matters(44:37) How Many Mutual Funds Do You Really Need?(45:15) Why Financial Advice Needs Regulation(47:56) Final Advice on Investing & WealthGuest: Paolo Sodini, Researcher at the Swedish Houseof Finance and Professor of Finance at the Stockholm School of EconomicsHost: Stefan Ingves, former Governor of the Riksbank and Senior Fellowat Swedish House of FinanceTopics: household finance, investing, personal finance,financial literacy, wealth inequality, diversification, mortgages, mutual funds, economics

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186 Staying Independent: Innovations in Home Medical Equipment Host Marie Betcher RN introduces Hospice Explained and interviews Erica Sell, founder and CEO of Harmony Home Medical in San Diego, about aging in place and home accessibility. Sell explains her high-touch, education-focused approach to home medical equipment and modifications, noting bathrooms as the top fall-risk area and commonly not covered by insurance, with home entry/egress as the next major barrier. She highlights lower-cost safety steps like grab bars, handrails, removing loose rugs, improving lighting, and motion-sensor night lights, and discusses equipment options including shower transfer systems, sit-to-stand lifts versus Hoyer lifts, ceiling and floor lifts, lift-chair recliners with pressure-relief features, and high-low adjustable beds to reduce caregiver strain. She also describes lateral-rotation mattresses that can reduce nighttime caregiving needs and newer mobility advances such as lightweight lithium-ion power chairs and a LIDAR autonomous-driving power chair. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:42 Meet Erica Sell 02:36 Bathroom Safety Upgrades 04:18 Home Entry and Steps 06:46 Low Cost Aging Tips 08:13 Transfer Equipment and Lifts 14:51 Filling Hospice Coverage Gaps 18:28 Lift Chairs and Pressure Relief 22:31 Rotation Mattresses Save Care Costs 26:05 New Mobility Tech Breakthroughs 30:10 Final Advice and Contact Info 31:54 Closing and Subscribe https://harmonyhomemedical.com https://www.youtube.com/user/harmonyhomemedical   If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.  Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the  cloud9caresystem.com,  When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) Marie's Contact Marie@HospiceExplained.com www.HospiceExplained.com   Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

Luxury real estate agent Rachel Warrell joins the show to share how she built one of the most recognizable personal brands in the Florida real estate market through consistency, storytelling, and strategic prospecting. Specializing in Panama City Beach, 30A, and Destin luxury properties, Rachel reveals how social media became the credibility engine that helped scale her business and position her as the go-to expert in her market.In this episode, Rachel breaks down how prospecting built her business long before social media amplified it. From waking up at 4:00 AM to create daily content before starting her workday, to eventually leveraging REDX Brand Builder to streamline her marketing, she shares the real behind-the-scenes work required to build a trusted personal brand. Rachel also explains why agents must stop treating social media as optional and instead use it to tell stories, showcase expertise, and create trust before ever speaking to a client. Whether it's luxury listings, local market education, or lifestyle-focused content, Rachel's strategy proves that consistency and authenticity are what truly separate top producers from the competition.Here's what you will discover in this episode…•Why prospecting, not social media, was the true foundation of Rachel's business•How social media acts as a “living resume” and credibility engine•Why storytelling sells more effectively than listing features alone•The importance of consistency in building trust and market authority•How Rachel built a recognizable luxury brand in Northwest Florida•Why agents should stop treating social media as optional•How leveraging systems and delegation helped Rachel scale sustainably•The role authenticity plays in attracting the right clients and opportunitiesJUMP TO THESE TOPICS00:00 –

What keeps organizations from getting the innovation they say they want? In this episode, Kevin talks with Lorraine Marchand about why innovation so often stalls inside teams and organizations, even when leaders claim it is a top priority. Lorraine explains that the real barrier is not a lack of ideas, but a culture that punishes failure instead of treating it as experimentation and learning. They discuss the gap between intention and action, the different types of organizational innovation mindsets, and the leadership practices that help create environments where people feel safe to contribute, test, and grow. Lorraine also shares the five principles that support sustainable innovation (culture, customer focus, chance, collaboration, and change), offering practical insight for leaders at the organization level and the individual level. Listen For 00:00 Why We Want Innovation But Don't Get It 02:57 The Big Idea Behind the Book 04:08 Why Innovation Breaks Down 07:00 The 4 Types of Organizations 12:02 What This Means for Team Leaders 14:09 Why Leaders Rush to Solutions 15:32 Creating Psychological Safety 19:07 The 5 C's of Innovation 23:27 The Truth About "Customer First" 26:27 The Role of Risk in Innovation 30:01 Final Advice on Taking Initiative 31:09 What Lorraine Is Reading 32:42 Where to Connect 33:31 The Most Important Question: Now What? 33:51 Closing Thoughts Lorraine's Story: Lorraine H. Marchand is the author of the new book No Fear No Failure: Five Principles for Sustaining Growth Through Innovation. She is an acclaimed consultant, author, and educator on innovation with extensive experience in new product development. She has cofounded several start-ups; held leadership positions at companies including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Covance/LabCorp, and IBM; and served as advisor to Johnson & Johnson and Hewlett Packard. Marchand is the author, with John Hanc, of The Innovation Mindset: Eight Essential Steps to Transform Any Industry. She serves on the boards of several privately held companies and the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Advisory Board at Columbia Business School, and she teaches at the Wharton School and Yeshiva University. https://www.lorrainemarchand.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainemarchand/ Looking to Develop Stronger Leaders? Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team at info@kevineikenberry.com.  Book Recommendations No Fear, No Failure: Five Principles for Sustaining Growth Through Innovation by Lorraine Marchand and John Hanc The Innovation Mindset: Eight Essential Steps to Transform Any Industry by Lorraine Marchand and John Hanc Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez Like this? The Innovation Stack with Jim McKelvey The Human Side of Innovation with Mauro Porcini Where Creativity Meets Innovation with Deepak Ohri Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes   

In this powerful episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, Trishonna shares one of the most raw and inspiring journeys we've ever heard.From being kicked out at 17… To battling depression… To building a 7-figure business before 30… To fighting for her daughter while scaling multiple companies…This is not just a business conversation. This is resilience, funding strategy, motherhood, monetization, and real wealth building.At just 24 years old, she secured $36,000 in funding to launch an ice cream shop — a business she didn't even have passion for — and turned it into a 6-figure operation in 60 days.By 26, she had scaled to multiple 7 figures.In this episode, she breaks down:How to get funding (even with bad credit)Why most entrepreneurs don't actually have a bad business — just no capitalThe difference between looking rich and building wealthHow to monetize social media properlyWhy people are actually afraid of successHow motherhood changed her business mindsetWhy money management is more important than making moneyIf you've ever felt stuck… If you've ever doubted yourself… If you've ever wondered how to turn attention into income…This episode is your blueprint.

Are you pushing yourself to the brink of burnout in pursuit of the superhuman entrepreneur ideal? In this episode of The Entrepreneur DNA, host Justin Colby sits down with behavioral health specialist Rachel Harvest to break down the toxic side of perfectionism and how to find true balance. Throughout this deep dive, Rachel explains why high achievers often fall into the trap of extreme dieting, caffeine dependency, and emotional suppression. You will learn about the wise mind, a powerful combination of logic and emotion that allows for better decision making and sustainable growth. The conversation covers everything from the physical toll of caffeine on your adrenals to the psychological roots of binge behaviors and the importance of setting healthy boundaries. — Rachel also introduces the concept of orthorexia, an obsession with healthy eating that can actually become harmful, and explains why your day actually starts the moment you go to sleep. Whether you are struggling with the pressure to be perfect or looking for a more functional approach to your nutrition and mental health, this episode provides a roadmap for responding to life rather than just reacting to it. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why “being healthy” can become harmful when it turns into perfectionism How caffeine can become a performance crutch instead of a ritual Why entrepreneurs often mistake burnout for discipline The difference between logic mind, emotion mind, and wise mind How binge behaviors often start with judgment and restriction Why extreme routines can be a sign of nervous system stress How your “why” drives almost every habit you have Why discernment may be the real superpower for high performers —- About Justin: Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence. Connect with Justin: Instagram: @thejustincolby YouTube: Justin Colby TikTok: @justincolbytsof LinkedIn: Justin Colby — About Rachel Harvest: Rachel Harvest is a registered dietitian, behavioral health specialist, and founder of The Harvest Method. She works with high performers to uncover the “why” behind their habits — combining functional nutrition and behavioral therapy to address burnout, performance, and long-term health. Connect with Rachel: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachelharvest Website: www.theharvestmethod.com Chapters 0:00 Intro and the Logic vs. Emotion Mind 3:15 The Harvest Method and Behavioral Therapy 6:45 The Truth About Caffeine and Adrenal Fatigue 10:30 The Danger of Extremes and Perfectionism 14:15 Understanding Orthorexia and Health Obsession 18:00 Managing Stress and the Dialectical Path 22:30 Nutrition as a Medium for Life 26:00 Intermittent Fasting and Bio-Individuality 30:15 The Importance of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms 34:45 The Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) 38:30 Entrepreneurial Sensitivity and the X-Men Analogy 42:15 Emotions as Messages and Setting Boundaries 46:45 The Downside of Being Overly Rational 51:00 Taylor Swift and the Evolution of Empowerment 55:30 Identifying Binge Behaviors and Triggers 58:30 Final Advice on Discernment and Growth #entrepreneur #mentalhealth #wellness #productivity #nutrition Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should You Compete or Waste Money?If you've ever sat on the fence about competing in Jiu-Jitsu… this episode is for you.We break down the real reasons people compete (and the lies they tell themselves), whether tournaments are actually worth the money, and how competition can completely change your Jiu-Jitsu, and your mindset.This isn't just ADCC vs IBJJF. It's about who competition is for, who it's NOT for, and how to actually get value out of it.If you're a competitor (or thinking about becoming one), this episode will help you decide:

Ryan Pineda, Brian Davila, and Michael Elefante discuss why Airbnb isn't dead but evolving into an experience-driven, luxury-focused business, while breaking down winning strategies, market trends, and costly mistakes investors make in the short-term rental space. ⁣⁣Connect with Michael - ⁣https://www.instagram.com/melefante6/ ⁣https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelElefante ⁣https://linktr.ee/melefante6⁣⁣__________⁣If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣⁣If you're a business owner who wants to get in peak physical shape, we can help! https://www.allproceo.com⁣⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣CHAPTERS: ⁣⁣0:00 - Airbnb “Is It Dead?” Debate⁣⁣4:24 - Funding Deals & Tax Strategy⁣⁣10:04 - Airbnb Regulations & Market Risks⁣⁣15:27 - Best Markets & Growth Trends⁣⁣17:13 - Biggest Airbnb Investment Mistakes⁣⁣24:33 - AI, Experience Economy & Hospitality⁣⁣31:06 - Scaling 600+ Properties System⁣⁣37:00 - Social Media Driving Direct Bookings⁣⁣40:05 - Transitioning Into Hotels & Resorts⁣⁣44:00 - Billion-Dollar Resort Economics⁣⁣50:00 - Brian's $150K Airbnb Loss Story⁣⁣1:03:00 - Niche Strategies That Print Money⁣⁣1:10:00 - Destination Airbnb Concept⁣⁣1:12:00 - Final Advice & Investor Mindset

Dan Currell, former Department of Education official, joins the podcast to break down how colleges and law schools use opaque pricing, fake tuition numbers, and binding early decision contracts to maximize returns from students.Study with our Free Plan⁠⁠Download our iOS app⁠Watch Episode 556 on YouTubeCheck out all of our “What's the Deal With” segmentsGet caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library0:00 The Early Decision Racket5:30 How College Pricing Actually Works14:54 The Hidden Price Problem22:13 Antitrust, Regulation, and Who Could Fix This33:18 Who Pays Full Price?41:59 Southern School Surge and Demographics50:19 Record Law School Applications and Final Advice

In this interview episode, Abigail Kemp shares her honest journey through her Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and into the world of pediatric feeding therapy. Like many new clinicians, Abigail quickly realized that academic knowledge alone wasn't enough—especially when faced with the complexity of real-life feeding cases.She opens up about the challenges of navigating unclear expectations, limited mentorship, and the pressure to perform early in her career. Through these experiences, Abigail discovered the power of self-advocacy, continuous learning, and finding the right support system to grow as a clinician.This episode offers a grounded and relatable perspective for therapists who feel overwhelmed or unsure—reminding you that confidence isn't about knowing everything, but about learning how to think, adapt, and take action.About the Guest: Abigail KempAbigail Kemp, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist who began her clinical career in 2024, gaining experience across pediatric clinics, preschool and daycare settings, elementary schools, as well as adult outpatient and acute care.While she had strong academic exposure—particularly in dysphagia—her early clinical experience in pediatric feeding therapy presented unexpected challenges. During her CFY, Abigail was faced with feeding cases that pushed her beyond her comfort zone, often without the level of mentorship and guidance she needed.Abigail continues to expand her expertise in feeding therapy and hopes to further specialize in the field. She encourages new clinicians to advocate for themselves, ask questions, and trust that growth takes time—but is always worth the journey.Key Topics & TakeawaysThe Reality of CFY Challenges:Why many new clinicians feel unprepared—and how real growth happens after graduation.The Power of Mentorship & Community:How the right environment can accelerate your confidence and clinical development.Building Confidence in Feeding Therapy:Why confidence comes from action, not perfection.Self-Advocacy in Clinical Practice:How speaking up and seeking support can transform your career trajectory.Individualized Feeding Therapy:Why no two clients are the same—and treatment must reflect that.Soundbites“I realized how little I knew about feeding.”“Treatment strategies must be individualized.”“Support and mentorship are crucial in our field.”Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Abigail Kemp01:43 – Early Career and the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)03:39 – Navigating Expectations in a New Pediatric Clinic05:39 – Challenges of Remote Mentorship and the First 4 Months06:56 – Finding a New Setting & The Power of Self-Advocacy08:21 – Facing the First Pediatric Feeding Client (approximate transition based on the flow of setting change)10:58 – Discovering "Feed The Peds" and Pediatric Feeding Courses17:16 – Balancing Practice in School and Clinic Settings21:38 – Navigating Ethical Dilemmas and Professional Integrity25:20 – Practical Application: Using Clinical Knowledge at Home47:24 – Final Advice for New Clinicians & Closing RemarksIf you're feeling unsure where to start in pediatric feeding, Screen The Peds to Feed The Peds is the perfect next step.Join me for this free 3-day training, where I'll show you how to screen feeding cases clearly, confidently, and with intention — so you know what to do next.

Why do so many businesses fail even when the product is strong? In this episode, Brian Will explains why founder sales skills—not funding, markets, or strategy—often determine whether a business survives. He shares practical sales conversation techniques, negotiation strategies, and simple ways entrepreneurs can close more deals by asking better questions and listening more. If you're a business owner who avoids selling or wants a clearer sales system that actually works, this episode shows how improving your approach to sales can unlock real business growth. 00:00 Introduction 02:42 Turning Talent Into a Sales System 04:16 Sales Mistakes and the Power of No 07:34 Why Negotiation Starts With No 10:49 Core Sales Principles That Close Deals 12:54 Ask Questions and Build Trust 15:15 Talking Price Without Losing Sales 18:51 Final Advice for Sales Success Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!