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Air Date: 8/1/2026 Today we investigate how the argument moved from what the Supreme Court decides to whether the Court should be rebuilt. Only about one in five Americans has strong confidence in the Court, and the proposals on the table would end lifetime seats, set fixed terms, and add judges across the federal bench. We're arguing that these reforms are necessary for a functioning democracy. Full Show Notes Transcript Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! TOP TAKES KP 1: 'Unhinged and Racist': Hayes EVISCERATES Trump's Birthright Argument - All In with Chris Hayes - Air Date 6-30-26 KP 2: "We Continue to Fight": Chase Strangio on the Supreme Court's Ban on Trans Girls & Women in Sports - Democracy Now! - Air Date 7-1-26 KP 3: Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act in "Devastating Blow" to Democracy & Civil Rights: Maya Wiley - Democracy Now! - Air Date 4-30-26 KP 4: The Term the Court Stopped Pretending Part 1 - Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, Justice, and the Courts - Air Date 7-7-26 KP 5: "The Most Destructive Chief Justice in My Lifetime": Dissecting John Roberts with Lisa Graves Part 1 - 5-4 - Air Date 6-23-26 KP 6: Did the Birthright Citizenship Ruling Prove It's Time for SCOTUS Reform? Part 1 - Stateside with Kai and Carter - Air Date 7-1-26 (00:48:11) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Court Reform Has to Start With Filibuster Reform My commentaries on YouTube - Share them! DEEPER DIVES (01:02:17) SECTION A: THE RULINGS A1: Supreme Court RUSHES Through SHOCK RULINGS - Legal AF and Lawyers for Good Government - Air Date 7-24-26 A2: In "Devastating" Immigration Ruling, Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to "Turn Back" Asylum Seekers - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-26-26 A3: What Haitians and Syrians With TPS Need to Know Now - The Brian Lehrer Show - Air Date 6-30-26 (01:26:07) SECTION B: THE CHARACTER OF THE COURT B1: The Term the Court Stopped Pretending Part 2 - Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, Justice, and the Courts - Air Date 7-7-26 B2: SCOTUS Doubles Down on Bigotry in Final Decisions of the Term - Strict Scrutiny - Air Date 6-30-26 B3: The Supreme Court Is Corrupt. This Is What We Can Do About It. - Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie - Air Date 5-1-26 B4: BREAKING: SCOTUS Just Snuck Radical Law Past the Headlines - Strict Scrutiny - Air Date 6-23-26 B5: Strict Scrutiny X WITHpod SCOTUS Review Crossover - Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast - Air Date 7-7-26 (02:13:52) SECTION C: ORIGINS, HOW WE GOT THIS COURT C1: 250 Years of Bad Decisions: SCOTUS, the Civil War, and the End of Reconstruction - 5-4 - Air Date 6-30-26 C2: "The Most Destructive Chief Justice in My Lifetime": Dissecting John Roberts with Lisa Graves Part 2 - 5-4 - Air Date 6-23-26 (02:33:08) SECTION D: REFORM, WHAT DO WE DO? D1: How to Fix the Supreme Court (with Miriam Rosenbaum and Olatunde Johnson) - Brennan Center for Justice - Air Date 5-6-26 D2: Did the Birthright Citizenship Ruling Prove It's Time for SCOTUS Reform? Part 2 - Stateside with Kai and Carter - Air Date 7-1-26 D3: Broke: Pack the Supreme Court. Woke: Pack ALL of the Courts - Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie - Air Date 7-23-26 Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com
Chapter 30 - In Which Phileas Fogg Simply Does His Duty Chapter 31 - In Which Fix, the Detective, Considerably Furthers the Interests of Phileas FoggFogg doing his duty sounds routine. In this context it is anything but.Chapter 30 gives us a side of Phileas Fogg that the whole book has been quietly building toward - and it's worth the wait. Then Chapter 31 has Fix, of all people, doing something that actually helps Fogg. The detective who has been a thorn in this journey's side for thousands of miles makes a choice in this one that changes everything.We are very close to the end now. Let's go.You could've enjoyed this full episode early if you'd been a Patron! Become a Patron (https://www.patreon.com/anotherworldaudiobooks) & get more episodes EARLY!Want a free audiobook? All you have to do is ask! Choose from the ever-growing AWA Library (https://anotherworldaudiobooks.com/#library)!If you enjoyed this episode, would you mind telling a friend about the podcast??:) It's really the only way the show can grow (and really the only way I'll be able to continue putting out episodes for you)! Thanks a million!!!____Thanks to our sponsor - Invicta Web Design! Get a professional, website, headache free. Just go to https://invictaweb.design/For all things Another World, go to https://anotherworldaudiobooks.com/ (seriously, you should - I'm giving away a FREE audiobook to anyone who goes to the website & requests it!!!)Thanks for listening & for SHARING the podcast!____Support the podcast on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/anotherworldaudiobooks) and get tons of awesome perks!Check out the merch store https://another-world-audiobooks.myspreadshop.com/! Tons of awesome, hand-drawn designs (by yours truly!:) for t-shirts, hoodies, hats, mugs & more. PLUS every purchase goes to bring you more awesome audiobooks!Support the podcast by purchasing FULL audiobooks - all purchase links are at https://anotherworldaudiobooks.com/!If that's not for you, don't worry, I'll still make you audiobooks;) All I ask is that you listen & share the podcast with your friends!
Der Immobilien-Ankauf ist das Herzstück jedes erfolgreichen Fix & Flip Business. Doch wie schafft man es, die Schlagzahl zu erhöhen, ohne selbst im „Sachbearbeitungs-Wahnsinn“ zu versinken? In dieser Folge von „Fix & Flip – Der Podcast“ teile ich meine exklusiven Prozess, wie ich die Akquise professionalisiert habe, welche Aufgaben ich bewusst abgebe und warum die finale Entscheidung trotzdem immer Chefsache bleiben sollte.Erfahre, warum Metersuchmaschinen oft gute Deals übersehen, wie du ein echtes Gefühl für Opportunitätskosten entwickelst und wie du dir mit Hilfe von Minijobbern oder virtuellen Assistenten den Rücken für die wirklich wichtigen Entscheidungen freihältst.
Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the recent legal developments surrounding the indictment of James Comey, his attempt to dismiss is, the definition of true threats, and the difference between selective and vindictive prosecution. Then, the #Sisters examine the botched confirmation of Todd Blanche's appointment to Attorney General, Trump's influence on the proceedings, and the challenges he would face in the role. They also review Trump's executive order eeking to limit mail-in voting, the legal challenges it faces, and MAGA's broader war on election integrity.Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill's Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim's Newsletter: The GavelJoyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is going on a book tour! You can also order Barb's new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb's new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!Support This Week's SponsorsDeleteMe:Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/SISTERS and use promocode SISTERS at checkout.Mint Mobile:Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/sistersHexclad:Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/SISTERS! #hexcladpartnerLifepro:Recover smarter with the Lifepro. Get $20 OFF the Waver Vibration Plate and Free Shipping atLifeprofitness.com with code SISTERS at checkout.HoneyLove:Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepodGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America | The Fix
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This week's New to Lou Too features the Coleman Snap ‘N Go 35-Quart Collapsible Hard-Sided Cooler. The world’s first collapsible hard-sided cooler that keeps ice cold up to 48 hours, holds up to 64 cans / 200 lbs, and collapses to 1/3 of its full size. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
Ex-Special Forces commando Tim Thomas on why elite soldiers break — and the 10 minutes a day that fix every exhausted man. From down under, Tim joins Ted Phaeton on The Modern Man Podcast to unpack the Performance Pyramid, the Two Golden 5-Minute Windows, and the warfare tactic he learned in Afghanistan that maps directly to how modern men are burning themselves out. Tim served with Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan, competed as a pro MMA fighter, survived PTSD, and has spent the last decade in the veteran recovery space. He's the founder of Breathwork in Bed (an app, a method, and a movement), author of Fight, Flight, Feel, and has raised over $1M for veteran mental health research. His message is simple — most men are trying to fix their life while exhausted. Fix the sleep first, everything else follows. In this conversation: the Performance Pyramid (outcomes → actions → rest/recovery/healing art forms — and why most men build only the top two), the bow-and-arrow reframe for rest days ("bow days"), self-worth as our real center of gravity, how pain transforms into loneliness and isolation and what breaks it, the "energetic millionaire" metaphor, Tim's own path through the crushing weight of defeat, and the tactical spine — the 5 minutes before sleep + 5 minutes upon waking that determine the shape of your entire day. Plus: why breath outranks thinking, why the presence of oxygen is the absence of disease, and Tim's invitation to Ted (and to you) — the Breathwork in Bed 28-day challenge. Chapters: 00:00 Elite soldiers break — not from lack of strength, from lack of recovery 01:42 Welcome brother — Ted's intro 02:12 The performance question no training manual prepares you for 02:55 The 20s vs. the rest of your life 03:15 The Performance Pyramid (outcomes → actions → rest) 05:22 Warfare tactic — attack the enemy's sleep, better than a bullet 05:53 Our center of gravity is self-worth 08:16 Ted on peace in the home 10:36 The bow-and-arrow reframe — bow days over rest days 14:02 Solitude vs. isolation 16:38 The danger age for men — 38 to 42 17:20 Tim's veteran suicide-prevention work — 40 lives in one year 21:23 The Noble Knights + the isolation break 23:14 The question that changes everything — how many other people? 26:04 The firefighter story — the problem wasn't my own 27:33 The Energetic Millionaire metaphor 30:37 The research on sleep + testosterone + performance 32:51 Speaking to the stubborn version of yourself 35:31 The pyramid vs. pyramid — the competitor's edge 38:24 THE TWO GOLDEN 5-MINUTE WINDOWS 40:41 Breath outranks thinking 42:30 What the breath work actually looks like 45:22 Sleep is the soil from which everything grows 46:27 The Breathwork in Bed 28-day challenge 49:13 The crushing weight of defeat — Tim's vision 51:25 Ted's recap Connect with Tim Thomas: Breathwork in Bed app: Search "Breathwork in Bed" in your app store — 28-day free trial Book: Fight, Flight, Feel Web: breathworkinbed.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed
This AI sell-off is real. Value investors, it's time to tune into these growth stocks. (0:20) - Where Can You Find Value Investments During The AI Selloff? (5:45) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks For Your Watchlist (39:30) - Episode Roundup: VRT, BE, FIX, SNDK, MU podcast@zacks.com
Canadian actor, writer and musician Rebecca Auerbach has turned her acclaimed one-woman show into a new CBC podcast called Discount Dave (and the Fix). Based on a true-ish story, it starts with a chance encounter with a man claiming to be Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth, before spiraling into a deeper story about addiction, trauma and recovery. Rebecca sits down with Q guest host Gill Deacon to talk about blending memoir with fiction, and why telling this story was essential to her healing. Episode 1 of Discount Dave (and the Fix) is an official selection of the 2026 Tribeca Audio Festival.
This AI sell-off is real. Value investors, it's time to tune into these growth stocks. (0:20) - Where Can You Find Value Investments During The AI Selloff? (5:45) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks For Your Watchlist (39:30) - Episode Roundup: VRT, BE, FIX, SNDK, MU podcast@zacks.com
Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners' home project questions. Today, he shares tips on remedying air pressure changes in your home as well as how to better prepared for storms to hit your house. He also discusses how Base Power launched a battery backup system that ComEd customers have installed in their […]
Nach der großen 301. Jubiläumsfolge, die ihr jederzeit noch nachhören könnt geht es bei Auf Trab mit einer Fragerunde an prominente AUF TRAB-Podcastgäste weiter.So erklärt Pferdetrainerin #ClaudiaButry was es eigentlichbedeutet, ein Pferd geradezurichten.Jedes Pferd bringt von Natur aus eine gewisse Schiefe mit. Unter dem zusätzlichen Gewicht des Reiters kann diese ungleichmäßige Belastung auf Dauer zu Verschleiß führen. Ziel der geraderichtenden Arbeit ist es deshalb, das Pferd sowohl seitlich als auch horizontalbesser ins Gleichgewicht zu bringen, damit rechte und linke Körperhälfte möglichst gleichmäßig arbeiten. Dazu dienen Konterstellungen und Seitengänge.Reittrainerin #SibylleWiemer erklärt, wie Reiterinnen und Reiter ihre Ellbogen locker am Körper hängen lassen können.Wie sich durch die richtige Winkelung des Arms ein Gleichgewicht zwischen Bizeps und Trizeps finden lässt. Dafür nennt sie praktische Körperübungen: von bewusstem Abstreichen und Abklopfen der Arme bis zum vorübergehenden Reiten mit nach oben gedrehten Fingernägeln. Besonders wichtig ist dabei die Vorstellung, die Hände stets ein wenig in Richtung Pferdemaul nach vorne zu schieben. #IngridKlimke befasst sich in dieser AUF TRAB-Folge Arbeit mit Cavalettis. Fix verschraubte Cavalettis haben gegenüber losen Stangen auf Blöcken den Vorteil, dass die Stangen nicht wegrollen können. Gerade bei mehreren Stangen hintereinander erhöht sich so die Sicherheit. Durch dieunterschiedlichen Aufstellmöglichkeiten lassen sich Cavalettis außerdem in mehreren Höhen verwenden. Junge oder unerfahrene Pferde beginnen auf der niedrigsten Stufe und zunächst nur mit einem einzelnen Cavaletti. Wichtig sind stabileHolztangen sowie abgerundete oder gepolsterte Seitenteile, damit das Verletzungsrisiko möglichst gering bleibt.Zum Abschluss erklärt #MichaelGeitner, was man tun kann, wenn ein Pferd seine blau-gelben Schaumstoffgassen nicht ernst nimmt, darüber schlurft oder die „Würstl“ wegtritt. Statt bei unachtsamen Pferden auf Stangen aus Holz auszuweichen, empfiehlt er, das Pferd unmittelbar vor den Bahnen deutlich anzusprechen – beispielsweise mit einem klaren „Achtung“ oder „Pass auf“. Damit wird die Aufmerksamkeit des Pferdes wieder gezielt auf die bevorstehende Aufgabe gelenkt. Er empfiehlt nicht die Schaumstoff-Bahnen durch Holzstangen zu ersetzen. Sie können gerade als seitliche Begrenzung einzusätzliches Verletzungsrisiko darstellen.Auch in der nächsten Folge werden wieder Fragen aus der Auf-Trab-Community beantwortet – unter anderem zur gemeinsamen Fütterung von Kupfer und Zink, zu möglichenTraumata aus der Fohlenzeit und zur viel zitierten „leichten Hand“ beim Reiten.Habt ihr selbst noch eine Frage an einen der Auf Trab-Gäste oder kennt ihr einen außergewöhnlichen Pferdemenschen, der unbedingt einmal im Podcast AUF TRAB gehört gehört? Dann schreibt mir an julia@auftrab.eu oder hinterlasst euren Vorschlag direkt als Kommentar zur Folge.Vor allem aber bleibt auf Trab, bis zum nächsten Samstag!Eure Julia Kistner und ihre Welshies Dancer, Velvet und Tessa.Und wenn Euch diese Podcastfolge von AUF TRAB gefallen hat, könnt ihr sie gerne liken, kommentieren und vor allem weiterempfehlen, damit noch mehr Pferdefreunde AUF TRAB sind. Musik- und Soundrechte: https://auftrab.eu/index.php/musik-und-soundrechte/#Pferd #Bodenarbeit #reiten #Reitersitz #Tierschutz #pferdegerecht #Pferdegesundheit Fotos: Klimke, Geitner, Butry, Wiemer/ Bearbeitung AUF TRAB
"My allergy tests were normal”. Christa had itchy, painful, burning skin that suddenly appeared overnight. Yet all her testing all came back negative for allergies. With no clear answers, she was left struggling with histamine reactive eczema that hurt even when showering.After getting fired from her doctor for asking too many questions, she began diving into what was really driving her symptoms—she suspected it could be histamine intolerance.In this episode, you'll hear Christa's powerful journey that left her facing many frustrating dead ends, the surprising discoveries that changed everything, and what finally stopped her skin flares for good. If you've been told your tests are normal but know something still isn't right, this conversation will help you understand why negative allergy tests don't always tell the full story and what steps you can take next.⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:- Watch the FREE Fix My Skin Workshop
Today I'm joined by Jimmy Douglas, Founder & CEO at Plug. He breaks down why the top used EV dealers turn inventory in 30 days instead of 59 while selling for 3% more, and shares the arbitrage move of stocking a competitor's EV so you capture a sale that was happening anyway. Topics: 00:47 Tax Credits Killed EV Residuals. 08:20 Selling A Computer On Wheels. 18:29 Live With An EV For One Month. 21:35 Stack Teslas For Massive Arbitrage. 27:25 Detroit's Global EV Future Is Bleak. 39:52 Build More Bays Than You Need. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Digital Dealer - Discover what's working in sales, service, marketing, AI, and operations Join us September 22–23 in Detroit. CDG readers: save 25% — just use code CDG25OFF at checkout. Register today @ here. 2. CDG Circles – Connect with verified dealers, join topic and OEM-specific groups, and get real-world strategies —all inside the CDG Platform. Learn more @ here. 3. Plug – If your dealership is taking EV trade-ins or looking for used EV inventory, you need to check out @ here. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Live Webinar ➡️ https://signup.thesistersenchanted.com/witchywomen_2026Here's what happens to so many of us when we come to witchery...We arrive with a list: Fix the anxiety. Fix the people-pleasing. Fix whatever's in the twelfth house that explains why we're like this. We peel back the birth chart looking for the answer to what's wrong with me and we call it a healing journey.But look at anything alive. A tree grows and drops limbs and grows again. Some years it blooms enormous and some years it's just trying its best. The grass changes and the rocks change. Nothing in the natural world is continuously improving .And that tree with the old laundry line grown into the bark? The mark doesn't go away, the tree just keeps growing around it.That's you! Growing and spiraling and shifting and releasing and all the things. In this episode I'm inviting you to leave healing at the doorstep and pick up something better: awareness, presence, and the self-trust that doesn't require there to be anything to fix.In this episode:
In this School of Doza episode, we break down the loop between stubborn belly fat and low testosterone: fat tissue raises aromatase activity, converts testosterone into estradiol, and releases inflammatory signals that can suppress the brain-to-testes axis. He then walks through five everyday factors pushing testosterone the wrong direction—alcohol, fast food, sugar, sitting, and poor sleep—and what to change first when energy, motivation, and workouts have all quietly flattened out. FEATURED PARTNER Zen by MSW Nutrition is the adrenal and adaptogen formula Nurse Doza reaches for when stress is the thing driving the loop. Every one of the five factors in this episode—alcohol, processed food, blood sugar swings, sedentary days, broken sleep—lands on the same stress-response system that sits upstream of hormone signaling. Zen pairs bovine adrenal concentrate with Asian ginseng, eleuthero, schisandra, and rhodiola, plus 150 mg of pantothenic acid, P-5-P (activated B6), and vitamin C, to support the body's adaptogenic response and normal adrenal function—without caffeine.
For decades, startup success followed a familiar path: build a prototype, raise venture capital, hire a team, develop a product, and hope to reach market before the money runs out. Artificial intelligence is rewriting that playbook. An effective AI capital strategy now requires founders to think beyond fundraising and focus on building systems that create value long before investors write a check. In Part 2 of our conversation with Danny Carpio, we explored how AI is reshaping venture capital, startup economics, and software development. The discussion wasn't about replacing investors — it focused on a much larger shift: AI is lowering the cost of building products while raising the importance of strategic execution. As development gets cheaper, founders have to prove they can build sustainable businesses, not just impressive technology. About Danny Carpio Danny Carpio is an organizational architect, systems builder, and the author of The Unfirm: The New Unit of Scale Is You. Over the past 13+ years, he has designed operating models, governance structures, and investment architectures for venture-backed startups, decentralized organizations, and multi-entity networks. His work has helped organizations raise and manage eight-figure capital pools, incubate new businesses, and build scalable systems where no established blueprint existed. A licensed attorney, Danny also brings legal and governance expertise to selected clients, integrating operational strategy with practical business execution. Learn more about Danny and his work on his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-carpio-9703a043/. AI Capital Strategy Changes the Role of Venture Capital Traditionally, venture capital solved one primary problem: it gave startups enough money to build products that would otherwise be too expensive to create. That equation is changing. Modern AI tools let small teams prototype applications, create marketing assets, automate operations, and validate ideas at a fraction of the historical cost. That means founders can test assumptions before they ever seek outside funding. Danny described this shift as moving structural barriers farther downstream. Instead of requiring significant investment just to get started, entrepreneurs can now build meaningful proof before approaching investors. That doesn't eliminate venture capital — it changes its purpose. Rather than financing basic product development, investors increasingly accelerate companies that have already shown traction, market understanding, and operational discipline. Capital is becoming an accelerator instead of the starting line. AI Capital Strategy Rewards Builders Who Reduce Risk Investors have always looked for promising ideas. Today, they're also looking for founders who understand uncertainty. Throughout the discussion, Danny emphasized that markets are changing so fast that no one has a complete blueprint. Because of that, founders need to demonstrate adaptability rather than certainty. Successful entrepreneurs are no longer expected to predict the future perfectly — they're expected to: Test assumptions quickly Learn from customer feedback Adjust direction intentionally Repeat the process continuously An effective AI capital strategy demonstrates learning velocity. If a startup can validate assumptions every few weeks instead of every six months, it becomes far easier for investors to evaluate both the product and the leadership team. AI Capital Strategy Depends on Cross-Functional Thinking One of the strongest themes from the conversation was that technical excellence alone is no longer enough. Developers remain essential. Business leaders remain essential. Product thinkers remain essential. But AI lets each discipline contribute earlier than ever before. Danny encouraged developers to partner with business-minded collaborators much earlier in the development cycle, instead of waiting until the software is nearly complete. Likewise, founders should involve technical experts before making major strategic commitments. This collaborative approach cuts expensive rework and improves product-market alignment. In practical terms, modern startups benefit from combining: Technical expertise Customer understanding Business strategy Legal guidance Product design AI accelerates each discipline individually. Systems thinking is what connects them into a competitive advantage. The strongest startups don't build faster because of AI — they make better decisions because the right people collaborate sooner. AI Capital Strategy Requires Better Feedback Loops One recurring idea throughout the interview was the importance of continuous feedback. AI dramatically shortens development cycles — but it also shortens the time it takes to make expensive mistakes. As founders produce prototypes faster, they have to evaluate them faster too. Danny described this as building feedback loops that operate at every level of the business, from daily work to long-term strategy. That philosophy applies across an organization: Review customer feedback frequently Measure product adoption consistently Revisit strategic assumptions regularly Validate technical decisions continuously Without these feedback mechanisms, AI just lets organizations scale poor decisions more efficiently. Businesses with disciplined review processes, on the other hand, gain the confidence to move quickly because they know problems will surface early. AI Capital Strategy Is Really About Execution One of the most valuable insights from the conversation challenged a common startup assumption. Many founders believe funding creates success. In reality, funding amplifies execution. Money can't: Compensate for unclear priorities. Replace customer understanding. Fix poor communication between technical and business teams. Instead, investment magnifies whatever already exists inside an organization. The same principle applies to AI. Founders who understand their customers, document their processes, and iterate intentionally get tremendous leverage from modern AI tools. Meanwhile, organizations chasing technology without operational discipline often produce more activity than meaningful progress. AI makes it easier to build products. It does not make it easier to build successful businesses. Conclusion Artificial intelligence is transforming far more than software development. It's redefining how startups are funded, how products are built, and how competitive advantages are created. An effective AI capital strategy recognizes that funding alone is no longer the differentiator it once was. Today's founders have unprecedented opportunities to validate ideas, build early traction, and demonstrate execution before approaching investors. Those who combine technical expertise with strategic thinking and continuous learning will stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace. The future belongs to organizations that treat AI as a force multiplier for disciplined systems — not as a shortcut around them. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community
Seattle's socialist mayor Katie Wilson just dealt a devastating blow to the city's already-stalled housing pipeline. Wilson's office abruptly pulled support for a plan to cut developer fees by 80% — a two-year relief program designed to kickstart construction on dozens of projects waiting in the wings. The reversal came at the last minute, blindsiding builders who had planned around the discount and were ready to break ground.The fees at the center of this — Mandatory Housing Affordability charges — were supposed to fund affordable units, but the city is now watching MHA revenue collapse from $74 million down to $22 million while construction sits frozen. In place of action, Seattle is heading into another round of stakeholder working groups: the classic stall tactic that guarantees nothing gets built and nobody gets held accountable.This is the progressive housing trap playing out in real time. Democrats promise affordability, but every lever they pull makes it harder and more expensive to build. Block the fee discount because one ally blinks, float a junk-fee ban on landlords, launch a housing accelerator program that can't outrun the market — every move by city hall shrinks the supply and drives prices up. Seattle under Katie Wilson is a textbook case study in why socialist governance cannot deliver on its core promise.CHAPTERS0:00 Seattle's Socialist Mayor Can't Fix…0:52 Why Seattle Housing Costs Keep Rising2:16 Mayor Pauses Developer Fee Break4:35 You Can't Outbuild This Market5:50 Not Everyone Can Afford Seattle6:58 Thirty Projects Left in Limbo7:51 Seattle's Skyline Stops Growing9:25 Fee Holiday Would Drain Housing Fund11:30 Seattle Delays Housing Decision to Fall13:00 How Socialist Policy Fails Renters14:09 Mayor Wilson's Junk Fee Ban16:30 Federal Bill on Corporate Homebuying18:10 Junk Fee Ban Pushes Builders Away20:41 Why Developers Won't Build in SeattleSubscribe to @reasonablenews for daily commentary on Pacific Northwest politics, urban policy, and the stories the mainstream media won't tell you straight.#SanAntonio #MinimumWage #TexasPoliticsGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS
Barb McQuade and Kimberly Atkins Stohr answer listener questions on everything from privacy protections to Latin legal terms. They discuss the EU's GDPR as a model for treating personal data as belonging to individuals, whether media outlets face liability for declining to air presidential speeches live, how to respond when people treat “socialism” as a curse word, why Trump's impeachments cannot be nullified or expunged, the difference between lies, misinformation, and disinformation, and their favorite Latin legal phrases, like res ipsa loquitur and quantum meruit.Freshen up your spring wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects#SistersInLaw Main ShowJill's Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsKim's Newsletter: The GavelJoyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb's new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb's new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!Support This Week's Sponsors:Smalls: For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and treats for life when you head to Smalls.com/SISTERSGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
Have you ever felt the crushing weight of looking at your monthly bank statement and realizing your childcare bill costs more than your housing? It is a staggering reality facing modern families, but why is a system so crucial to our society treated like a personal luxury instead of essential infrastructure? In this episode, I sit down with working mom and leading childcare advocate Paige Connell to pull back the curtain on the skyrocketing costs and systemic failures of American childcare. Paige shares her viral journey of transparency, explains how the math of the current system forces women out of the workforce, and dismantles the oversimplified myths about simply relying on family or grandparents for help. The Viral Truth: Why breaking the taboo of discussing exact childcare costs resonated with millions of families online. The Sneaky Reality of Public School: Why childcare stress doesn't end at kindergarten and the hidden shock of summer camps and school breaks. The Real Economic Hit to Women: How temporary gaps in a career to handle childcare shortages cause permanent, long-term damage to women's salaries and retirement. Dismantling the Grandparent Narrative: Why relying on aging or working family members is a short-sighted and often dismissive answer to a policy problem. Childcare as Infrastructure: Why an economy built on capitalism is failing itself by pulling productive parents out of the workforce. How to Be "Squeaky": Tangible ways parents can advocate for changes within their corporate workplaces and local town levels. A Magic Wand Reform: Paige's three essential national shifts regarding paid leave, subsidized care, and workplace flexibility to completely transform family life. Connect with Paige Connell on Instagram @sheisapaigeturner and visit her site www.sheisapaigeturner.com/ 00:00 – Introduction & The Reality of Childcare Costs 02:18 – Page's Journey: Going Viral & Advocating for Change 03:48 – The Hidden Expenses: Beyond Preschool to Public School Years 05:07 – The Broad Financial & Emotional Impact on Families 07:54 – The Mental Load & Work Flexibility Challenges 09:23 – Dr. Mona Shares Her Personal Childcare Expense Story 11:15 – Disproportionate Effects on Women & Career Trajectories 13:58 – Why Alternative Care (Like Grandparents) Isn't Always the Answer 17:15 – Systemic Issues: Why America Lacks Childcare Infrastructure 19:24 – Logistical Nightmares: School Calendars vs. Work Hours 21:56 – Actionable Advice & Reassurance for Struggling Parents 24:34 – 3 Key Changes Needed to Fix the Childcare Crisis 27:14 – Closing Thoughts & How to Connect Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and subscribe to PedsDocTalk. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter! Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: https://shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk (paid link) And don't forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is step six of the eight-step process we use to build million-dollar businesses. The whole model is laid out in one video: ► How we take a business from zero to $100,000 a month: https://capitalism.com/model We also run live workshops where we work with clients and followers on building this inside their business. ► Waiting list for our next live workshop: https://capitalism.com/bootcamp One of my clients sells a stain remover stick and was stuck under $10,000 a month. About 90 days after they built the flywheel, they were flirting with $30,000 a month, and they got it about half right. In this episode I walk through the flywheel, the 60 to 90 minute daily process we use to get free traffic, leads every day, and sales in the bank account without an ad budget. Gather and post proof, send that traffic to a lead capture, then reach out to the people who engage. I pull up that client's actual Instagram and sales screenshots, show you the three things I would fix, and explain why proof converts better than anything else you can post. Links mentioned in this episode: ► The whole eight-step model for going from zero to $100,000 a month: https://capitalism.com/model ► Free resources for the road to your first million-dollar business: https://capitalism.com/100K (0:00) Would it be worth it to add $25,000 a month over the next 90 days (1:10) What this does not require: no ad budget, no viral posting, no influencers (1:40) The flywheel, and why it is step six of our eight-step process (2:00) Where this fits, and where to see the whole model (2:40) Thanks Mom Co: stuck under $10,000 a month with a stain remover stick (3:10) What the flywheel did for them: past $25,000, flirting with $30,000 (4:10) Rule one: we measure content by leads, not views (5:20) Rule two: proof equals conversions, and what actually counts as proof (7:00) Rule three: run the flywheel before you run ads (8:00) Step one: 20 to 30 minutes a day gathering and posting proof (9:40) Step two: send that traffic to a lead capture or a first-time customer discount (10:40) Step three: manual outreach, the part almost everybody skips (11:40) The exact message to send someone who saw your story (12:20) Switch Supplements and Kill Switch: 75 views into a seven-figure business (13:50) Do not add more steps, get better at the three you have (15:20) Inside the Thanks Mom Co Instagram and link in bio (16:40) The stain stick demos: putty and Chick-fil-A sauce as perfect proof (17:50) Fix one: no call to action, so no way to measure leads (19:00) Fix two: a dedicated first-time customer discount page beats a pop-up (19:50) Fix three: sprinkle proof into the sales page and the Amazon listing (20:30) Their sales screenshots: one piece of proof, one email, a $1,500 day (21:50) Almost a 100-sale day, and why that is a million-dollar business (22:40) What your average Tuesday morning looks like (23:40) Where to find the whole model and our free resources DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this podcast channel and the resources available for download/viewing through this podcast channel are for educational and informational purposes only.
What if financial success isn't about making more money—but understanding the systems behind it? In this episode, financial educator, licensed real estate professional, independent publisher, and author Dr. Lisa shares how credit, homeownership, and financial literacy shape long-term financial outcomes. We discuss the hidden rules that influence wealth, common financial misconceptions, and practical steps anyone can take to build a stronger financial future. Whether you're buying your first home, rebuilding your credit, or looking to create generational wealth, this conversation offers practical guidance and inspiration. It Was Never Just About the Numbers is available on Amazon. Fix the Credit File: The Ultimate Credit Guide is available at DrLisaHoover.com. Topics include: • Financial literacy • Credit education • Homeownership • Wealth building • Financial decision-making • Generational wealth Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help others discover these valuable conversations.
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Today I'm joined by Frank Esparza, General Manager at Tracy Honda. Frank walks through how his Honda store in Tracy, California, turned a stagnant pay plan into more than a million dollars in net profit growth in twelve months. He breaks down enforcing minimum sales standards, why he moved his advertising budget from broad reach to buyers already in the market, and how a lending partner is approving finance deals that traditional banks reject outright. Topics: 03:00 Raising Standards Drove $1M Growth. 09:20 The Marketing Company That Worked. 13:00 Lower Funnel Marketing Was A Disaster. 28:00 Fix Your Funnel, Fix Your Gross. 32:00 The Passport Home Run. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Podium - If your AI isn't driving real outcomes, it's time to take a closer look @ here. 2. Digital Dealer - Get real strategies to drive sales and tighten operations, September 22–23 in Detroit. CDG readers save 25%. Use code CDG25OFF at checkout. Register today @ here. 3. Upstart - Upstart's connected platform enables consumers to shop from anywhere, which benefits both dealers and buyers. For a brighter car-buying future, visit @ here. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide
Are you bringing home more than just your briefcase at the end of a long workday? For many, the hidden toll of workplace stress doesn't stay behind at the office—it seeps into our most intimate relationships, silently undermining connection, emotional safety, and even physical closeness. It's a problem so common and subtle that many don't realize work is affecting their love life until the damage is already done. In this episode, listeners are invited to uncover the overlooked ways that work stress spills over into the home, affecting both partners' emotional well-being and the overall health of their relationship. The conversation explores how chronic pressure at work can disrupt intimacy, communication, and even one's sex drive, while providing practical strategies and ritual ideas to help couples reclaim their connection. Through actionable tips on communication, intentional transitions, and building emotional resilience, this episode offers a roadmap for transforming work-induced disconnect into renewed connection and support. Dr. Guy Winch is an internationally renowned psychologist and bestselling author who advocates for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives. His 3 TED Talks have garnered over 35 million views, and his science-based self-help books have been translated into 30 languages: Emotional First Aid, How to Fix a Broken Heart, and The Squeaky Wheel. His newest book is Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life (Simon & Schuster). Episode Highlights 05:52 How work stress and burnout manifest in relationships. 09:40 The emotional ripple effect: How one partner's stress impacts the other. 12:13 Negative cycles: Perceptions, attachment, and relational downward spirals. 14:55 Naming stress and practical communication tools. 18:39 Micro-expressions, tone, and the subtle cues we send. 20:32 Regression under stress and the impact on coping skills. 24:22 The power of ritual: Transitioning from work life to home life. 27:59 Engaging the senses: Tools and traditions for mindset shifts. 31:16 Intentionality, agency, and the value of compartmentalization. 33:50 Boundaries around work talk and rekindling couple connection. 38:45 Empathy, understanding bids for connection, and reframing relationship challenges. Your Checklist of Actions to Take Establish a Daily Transition Ritual: Create a routine that signals the shift from work to home life, such as listening to calming music, changing clothes, or lighting a specific candle to help your brain shift gears. Name Your Emotional State: Verbally acknowledge your mood or stress level to your partner when you arrive home, reducing uncertainty and fostering understanding. Communicate Your Needs: Clearly state if you need time to decompress before interacting, setting expectations, and providing your partner with context. Use Venting and Problem-Solving Time: Divide post-work conversations into venting and solution-focused segments, aiming to wrap up with action steps or reframing to avoid lingering stress. Compartmentalize Work Worries: Write down concerns and physically or psychologically "put them away," or schedule "worry time" later, allowing you to be more present at home. Limit Work Talk Boundaries: Set aside a defined period to talk about your day with your partner, then intentionally shift focus to non-work connection and relaxation. Foster Quick Emotional Connection: Engage in brief but meaningful actions such as holding hands, reminiscing over old photos, or talking about a shared show to nurture emotional intimacy even when tired. Practice Mutual Empathy: Intentionally try to imagine your partner's day and emotional needs, using empathy as a tool to bridge gaps and prevent misinterpretations caused by stress or depletion. Mentioned Mind Over Grind (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) How to Fix a Broken Heart (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) Emotional First Aid (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) The Squeaky Wheel (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) Shifting Criticism For Connected Communication (free relationship guide) Connect with Dr. Guy Winch Website: guywinch.com Facebook: facebook.com/guywinchauthor X: twitter.com/guywinch YouTube: youtube.com/@GuyWinch Instagram: instagram.com/guywinch LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/guywinch
Welcome back to ADHD-ish! In this episode, host Diann Wingert closes out the five-part solo series, “Reframing ADHD Traits as Business Strategies.” Today's focus: the ADHD challenge of “out of sight, out of mind”—a.k.a. ADHD Object Permanence—and how it quietly drains money from your business. This is one of the most misunderstood ADHD strengths and struggles, and understanding it transforms your revenue.Most people learned about object permanence as a developmental milestone in infants: it's the reason peekaboo is so mind-blowing for toddlers. But for adults with ADHD, it's not about missing a childhood milestone—it's a “functional glitch” that endures throughout adulthood.ADHD Object Permanence challenges aren't about immaturity; they're directly connected to how ADHD working memory functions differently from neurotypical brains.If something isn't visible—literally in your line of sight—your ADHD brain tends to forget it exists. In business, this means things like overdue follow-ups, unrevived client relationships, or forgotten services gather dust. This is one of the core ADHD strengths and struggles that impacts your bottom line.Where Are You Leaking Money? I break it down into three layers:1. Past Clients: Amazing people who loved working with you, would buy again, and just need a nudge. But if they're not in your calendar or inbox—they don't exist to your brain. Your ADHD working memory isn't the problem; your system is.2. Leads in the ‘Dark Pipeline': Warm prospects you were this close to converting…now forgotten until you randomly find that old email weeks later (and then feel the shame spiral). This is ADHD Object Permanence in action—out of sight, completely out of mind.3. Your Own Offers: Courses, workshops, or services you actually could be selling—but forgot you even have. How many revenue streams are invisible because of ADHD Object Permanence?What's the Fix? Structural Visibility Don't go buying a new planner or promising to “try harder.” That's not a strategy—it's just more stress. Instead, build software (aka systems!) around your brain's “hardware” constraints. This is how you turn ADHD strengths and struggles into actionable business strategy.Here's How: ● Use a CRM to remember leads for you—don't let your ADHD working memory be your only sales tool! This is structural support for ADHD Object Permanence.● Block off time every week to review offers, check in on clients, and nudge those dark leads back into the light. Regular visibility beats relying on memory.● Pre-schedule re-engagement emails for past clients + warm leads. Automation handles what ADHD Object Permanence makes invisible.Where to start: Don't overhaul everything at once. Pick one area—past clients, dark leads, or forgotten offers—and add a single piece of visibility this week. It could be as simple as pulling your last 20 clients into a spreadsheet or writing a list of every product you currently offer. The important part is making invisible opportunities visible again. This is how you leverage ADHD strengths and struggles for revenue growth.Mentioned in this episode: Laura Schulte - LinkedIn The Pipeline Compounder Kit email marketing platform (affiliate link) Other episodes in the Reframing ADHD Traits as Business Strategy series: Ep #315: How Successful ADHD Entrepreneurs Trigger Hyperfocus on Demand Ep #317: Time Blindness is a Pricing Problem, Not Just a Productivity Problem Ep #321: The Recurring Revenue Trap: The Hidden Cost of Stable IncomeEp #323: What Procrastination, Resistance & Avoidance are Trying to Tell You About Your Business Your ADHD-ish ™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert is a business strategist, coach, serial entrepreneur, former psychotherapist, and passionate thought leader at the intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. In addition to hosting the ADHD-ish ™ podcast, Diann is the creator of The ADHD-ish ™ Method, a practicing Buddhist, dog mom, and relentlessly curious human. Want help to reimagine business with your ADHD traits in mind? Schedule a free consultation to explore 1:1 ADHD entrepreneur coaching with ADHD business strategist and coach, serial business owner, and former licensed psychotherapist, Diann Wingert.For more ADHD-informed business strategies, follow ADHD-ish ™ for the rest of the Reframing Your ADHD Traits as Business Strategies, as well as inspiring guest interviews and real client success stories! Subscribe/Follow ADHD-ish ™ on Apple or Spotify © 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.
Problems Scale Faster Than Revenue. Here Is the Fix with Nick Avaria Find Rocky Lalvani @ www.ProfitComesFirst.com or email him at rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Make more, work less video: https://youtu.be/ You hired people so you could step back. Instead, you are more in the weeds than before, the business feels harder to run than it did at half the size, and profit is somehow lower despite the growth. That is not a people problem. That is the missing middle, and it has a structure, a cost, and a fix. Nick Avaria has bought and sold seven agencies, all profitably. He has watched founders hit this wall time after time at $3M, $5M, even $8M. And in this episode, he breaks down exactly why growth makes things worse before they get better, and what to do about it in the right order. In This Episode: Why treating profit as a leftover instead of a design choice is the most expensive mistake in the $2M to $10M range The founder's premium: why you close sales at 10 to 20% higher rates than any salesperson you hire, and why delegating sales too early destroys revenue The missing middle: why scaling without a management layer sends businesses backward from $12M to $6M and costs 12 to 18 months to recover The specific order to replace yourself in your own business (and why most founders get it backwards) Why marketing is the hardest function to hand off and what a 3 to 9-month handoff really looks like Why the best executives do not work for founders, and what it takes to become the kind of leader they will work for AI as a win-more button: why it amplifies great people and makes mediocre work worse at speed Key Takeaways: Profit must be designed in at the start. It is never a leftover. Your close rate as the founder is 10 to 20% higher than any professional salesperson you hire. That gap has a dollar value. Problems scale faster than revenue. A structural flaw at $2M is more expensive at $4M and potentially catastrophic at $8M. The delegation order: admin first, delivery second, marketing third, sales fourth, leadership last. The best managers and executives will not work for you while you are still operating as a founder. That shift is on you. About Nick Avaria: Nick is a serial agency entrepreneur who has scaled multiple companies to 7- and 8-figure success, buying and selling seven agencies along the way. With firsthand experience merging leadership teams and cultures, he now helps agency owners escape burnout and build highly profitable businesses that empower their teams and clients—without sacrificing their lives in the process. Still in the trenches as an agency owner himself, Nick brings real-world insights on scaling, leadership, founder burnout, and creating systems for sustainable growth. Links: Website: http://www.agencyacquisitions.io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickavaria/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_avaria/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AgencyAcquisitions Profit Blueprint Calculator I Profit Comes First: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/profitblueprintcalc-page Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Free Copy of the Profit Blueprint Book: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page Monthly Newsletter signup: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/newsletter-signup Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.
Head over to http://patreon.com/kindafunny this month to grab a membership and receive exclusive content and ad-free episodes! God of War Laufey gets an official release date, a new Kratos game is coming, and Xbox experiences a big outage. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:05:58 - God of War Laufey's Release Date Has Been Announced00:09:14 - Next Kratos-Led God of War Game Is Coming After Laufey, and Connects Directly to Her Story00:17:47 - Microsoft Says It's Working to Fix a Major Xbox Outage Affecting Library, Sign-In, and Game Launch00:25:11 - SuperChats00:28:18 - Final Fantasy 6, 8, or 9 remakes would need even more games than the FF7 trilogy, Yoshi-P warns00:35:53 - Ad00:37:07 - SuperChats00:55:00 - Wee News!00:59:02 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it perimenopause or autoimmunity? The symptoms are similar, and most women don't ask. Mickey Trescott, founder of the Autoimmune Protocol movement, explains the overlap between hormonal changes and immune dysfunction in midlife.
Fitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session_______________________In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore why resourcefulness is one of the most important skills for personal growth, career development, and long-term success. Many people believe they need more time, money, support, or certainty before they can make progress. In reality, the bigger issue is often a lack of problem-solving, ownership, and willingness to learn through action.Kevin and Alan break down how to become more valuable by solving problems without creating unnecessary friction for others. They discuss the role of self-belief, disciplined action, micro failures, and building competence through research, repetition, and responsibility. You will also learn why external resources cannot fix internal leaks such as poor habits, weak decision-making, or a lack of follow-through. Before you ask for more, prove what you can do with what you already have._______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.
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Rebecca from Zellers Painting already hit last year's total sales with months left on the calendar — she's basically doubled the business. But growth exposed the cracks: estimating that isn't dialed in, a brand-new salesperson she can't cleanly hand pricing to, and a $200K operation still being run off an Excel sheet.In this live Business Breakthrough, Tanner walks her through the fixes: using production rates and square-footage pricing (validated by consistent job costing), why the two biggest levers in any business are money and time, and the exact system stack to get her out of the weeds — Quo for phone and missed-call auto-responses, Slack for team communication, and DripJobs job scheduling for visibility and automatic customer updates.If you're a contractor who's growing fast and feeling your systems start to break, this one's a blueprint.⏱️ Chapters00:00 The two biggest levers: money & time01:22 Meet Rebecca — Zellers Painting02:45 The estimating problem after hiring a salesperson04:30 Production rates & square-footage pricing06:45 Job costing: how to know your pricing is right10:00 What else isn't systemized? The real bottleneck12:00 Running a $200K business on a spreadsheet14:45 Why visibility is a lever (the schedule = your money)17:55 Fix your phone: Quo & missed-call auto-responder19:40 Slack + CompanyCam for team communication22:00 Order of operations & the referral to Aiden23:30 Letting go of control: the leadership shiftCoaching Session Signup: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthroughPurchase the 31 Days of Value and build an EMPIRE: https://www.amazon.com/31-Days-Value-home-service-businesses/dp/B0FQSH32X7Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v0D0SNSBofqJJE6zApEE1DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/dripjobsdemoGusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269OpenPhone: https://openph.one/referral/8Kc17aqFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173750747824373/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/officialtannermullen#roofing #roofingbusiness #contractormarketing #localseo #roofingcontractor #homeservices #businessgrowth
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou tells John how to get rid of fog on your windows, and how long you need to water your small to medium sized bushes and trees. Lou also answers all of your home improvement […]
Send us Fan MailFor so many women, midlife becomes the moment they feel like they need to control their bodies more.Eat less. Cut carbs. Increase protein. Start fasting. Fix your cortisol. Track everything.But what if perimenopause and menopause are not the time to start another diet?In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jenn Salib Huber, a naturopathic doctor, registered dietitian, menopause nutritionist, and author of Eat to Thrive During Menopause, for a refreshing conversation about intuitive eating through midlife.We talk about why perimenopause can create a second wave of body dissatisfaction, how years of dieting can disconnect women from their hunger and fullness cues, and what it actually means to rebuild trust with your body.Dr. Jenn breaks down the difference between eating whatever you want and true intuitive eating, why satisfaction is such an important part of nutrition, and how restriction can fuel the exact overeating patterns women are trying to avoid.We also get into the biggest midlife nutrition conversations happening online, including metabolism changes, protein, carbohydrates, soy, dairy, creatine, calcium, intermittent fasting, “cortisol belly,” and whether women really need to completely overhaul the way they eat during perimenopause and menopause.This episode is not about ignoring nutrition or giving up on your health. It is about learning how to nourish yourself without spending the next several decades tracking, restricting, and constantly feeling like your body is a problem that needs to be fixed.You can find Dr. Jenn Salib Huber on Instagram at @menopause.nutritionist, and her book, Eat to Thrive During Menopause, is available wherever books are sold.Use code GGW20 for 20% Stay Above Nutrition products (US & Canada)!You can check them out hereSHOP OUR MERCH HERE
Many people experience fatigue in their lives. Many people experience issues with their iron levels. It's one of those Goldilocks nutrients. We don't want it too high or too low, and we definitely want it effectively absorbed to the level we need to make the most of it in our bodies for our energy and a whole bunch of other processes.We had two podcasts on iron last year. One of those was with Rebecca Edwards, naturopath and practitioner lecturer. It was the kind of podcast that leaves you wanting more. I reached out to Rebecca, and we held a masterclass in our Low Tox Club complete with Q&As, live blood panel assessments that members sent in for analysis, and Rebecca guiding us with questions to ask your practitioner. We looked also at key players that affect iron levels are not about the relationship of how much iron you're getting in your diet, but about how hormones, the gut microbiome, the gut lining and various changes in someone's life can all be factors for issues with iron levels. I made this master class into a podcast so that you could benefit from growing your literacy on iron in your own health, given how many people do.Enjoy the show. Definitely listen to the first show that we did with Rebecca last year. It's not completely a prerequisite, but it will definitely be helpful to listen to both.If you have issues around fatigue or iron right now in your own life, you are in for a very supportive treat.Alexx StuartYour Host. Fancy a few more podcasts we've done over the years, related to this one?Show #452 IRON Deep dive: Too high, too low, tried ‘everything' and still feel awful?Show #433 Fatigue? Low resilience? Anxiety? Thyroid issues? Fix iron first, says Dr LibbyThank you to this month's show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @waterscofilters removes all contaminants from modern tap water + keeps all the minerals. 7-15 filtration stages, depending on which filter you choose. Lock in their auto-subscription, cancel-anytime, 10% off + refill subscription price ongoing. No code required. waterscoaustralia.com.au @ausclimate continues to give you 10% off their range in 2026, with Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I've ever used, energy-efficient heating and air-circulating range. code LOWTOXLIFE (often works on top of their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the NYT's victory over the DOJ's attempt to subpoena its reporters to testify about their national security reporting and the effects government actions can have on press freedom and democracy. Then, the #Sisters review the legal allegations Jim Jordan has levied against Jack Smith, the political motivations involved, and the role of the Speech or Debate Clause. They also explore the legal battle over the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., why state attorneys general are challenging it, and its implications for the entertainment industry and consumers.Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill's Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim's Newsletter: The GavelJoyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is going on a book tour! You can also order Barb's new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb's new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!From Barb- Jack Smith Shouldn't Be Part of Trump's Revenge TourSupport This Week's SponsorsFlamingo:Our listeners get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 at https://www.shopflamingo.com/SISTERSLifepro:Recover smarter with the Lifepro. Get $20 OFF the Waver Vibration Plate and Free Shipping atLifeprofitness.com with code SISTERS at checkout.OneSkin:Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/SISTERS #oneskinpodTumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/SISTERS #Tumble #adASPCA:To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/sistersThe ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business ofinsurance. For terms and conditions, visit: https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/more-info/state-documents-and-sample-policies/. Products are underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company (NAIC #26581), or United States Fire Insurance Company (NAIC #21113) and distributed by PTZ Insurance Agency Ltd.Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America | The Fix
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
The Cathy Heller Podcast: A Podcast for Soulful Entrepreneurs
In this episode, you'll learn: Why the greatest chronic stress isn't work or money, it's being inauthentic, saying yes when your whole body means no How to take the most important meeting of your day, the five minutes with yourself and God before the day hijacks you and you lose agency over it The exact morning prayer Cathy uses, asking God to open her eyes and send the receipts, the divine wink, within the next 24 hours The light bulb principle for hard seasons, why darkness isn't less light, it's a 45 watt vessel being asked to hold 1000 watts The out loud practice of saying "this is the best thing that ever happened" and then hunting for the evidence that proves it Why the Torah says every single person is a whole world, so impacting one person a day can quietly change everything The Hebrew word ratzon, desire, and why gaslighting yourself out of what you actually want lands you in someone else's destiny Why when God wants to make you David, he sends you a Goliath, and the lesson of the spies who couldn't see what they were a match for This is for you if you have been taking care of everyone but yourself and can't remember what you prefer anymore. This is for you if you can't tell your own voice from the voice of what other people expect you to want. This is for you if you're facing a hard set of cards, illness, loss, a season that makes no sense, and you need a bigger frame to stand inside. This is for you if you want your intuition to get louder and you're finally ready to trust it, even when it's inconvenient. Join Cathy's membership This Abundant Life http://cathyheller.com/life Listen to Everything is Energy on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2JjyyM1 or Spotify https://spoti.fi/3bKK13W Follow Cathy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/ Want to work with Cathy? cathyheller.com/work-with-me Guest links: Read LA Mom Magazine https://www.lamommagazine.com/ Follow Shirin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lamommagazine/ Watch the Moms Matter talk show with Shirin Yadegar: https://www.youtube.com/@momsmattertv/videosMore of Shirin's Link: https://linktr.ee/lamommagazine?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn-7hovJDF7HHKQtLCTVBLKwxe5WKeIa8XlI-OoXDn77b7AS09eCHLiAI7wUY_aem_mya_0oSZ_J-nHrrc_sVc0g Timestamps 00:00 Why Cathy is replaying this conversation 02:46 The cost of taking care of everyone but yourself 04:50 You're not becoming someone new, you're remembering who you are 05:30 What your chart reveals about your soul assignment 06:15 Hidden in plain sight, your authentic design 07:20 The number one cause of chronic stress 07:41 The hairstylist story that will give you chills 09:58 Make the main thing the main thing 10:23 Why every single person is a whole world 12:16 The most important meeting of your day 13:08 Want what you actually want 14:16 The morning prayer that opens your eyes 15:18 The sign at the store 15:48 How to face cancer, loss, and adversity 16:10 The light bulb and the vessel for the light 17:03 This is the best thing that ever happened 18:10 Amy Purdy chose to come back 19:13 You can't see the whole painting up close 19:49 When God wants to make you David, he sends Goliath 20:16 Fix your eyes, the lesson of the spies 22:15 What to do today if you doubt yourself 23:13 Divine Download live in LA, August 2 and 3 #Authenticity #Manifestation #Intuition #SpiritualGrowth #RememberingWhoYouAre #DivineTiming #FaithAndHealing #EverythingIsEnergy - Join Cathy's membership This Abundant Life http://cathyheller.com/life - Listen to Everything is Energy on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2JjyyM1 or Spotify https://spoti.fi/3bKK13W - Follow Cathy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/ - Want to work with Cathy? cathyheller.com/work-with-me
Today I'm joined by George Karolis, President at The Presidio Group. George breaks down why the average dealer is over 70 years old with no succession plan, why nearly 18% of dealers now say they want to sell in the next year, and why the biggest groups are trading luxury stores rather than walking away from them entirely. He also unpacks why Toyota stores now trade like BMW and Mercedes dealerships, and why Carvana's rapid new-car growth might not be the experiment dealers think it is. Topics: 02:30 Ernie Garcia's Tight-Lipped Strategy. 03:00 Carvana's 998-Unit Month. 09:00 18% Of Dealers Want Out. 13:00 Lexus Stores Trade Like Gold. 19:55 The Two Porsche Stories. 23:25 Toyota Trades Like Luxury. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Plug - If your dealership is taking EV trade-ins or looking for used EV inventory, you need to check out @ here. 2. Podium - the AI platform trusted by one in three dealerships. Take a closer look @ here. 3. The Presidio Group - The Presidio Group is one of the longest-standing investment banks focused exclusively on automotive. Explore these and other industry insights @ here. Presidio reports mentioned in today's episode: Q2 2026 M&A Market Update / Presidio Valuation Index Midyear 2026 Dealer Direction Survey Q2 2026 Presidio-NCM Average Dealership Performance Benchmark Q2 2026 Drive-In LIVE Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Fresh off their 11-city Breakaway Tour, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros return to the studio to process the post-World Cup soccer landscape. Christian kicks off the episode with an unbelievable travel horror story about a chaotic flight delay from Miami to Dallas involving an intoxicated passenger, an unruly accusation, and an emergency flight attendant swap. The hosts then dive into a blueprint for the future, detailing radical ways to overhaul US Soccer and turn the USMNT into legitimate contenders for the 2030 World Cup—from ending pay-to-play under Arsène Wenger and merging CONCACAF with CONMEBOL to creating a 50-state "States Cup" tournament. Next, the guys welcome USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview. Tyler breaks his silence on the team's World Cup exit against Belgium, setting the record straight on what really went down in camp when Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was rescinded 20 hours before kickoff. He reflects on Mauricio Pochettino's front-foot tactical philosophy, reveals why Pochettino declaring he "wished he was American" after singing Country Roads was his favorite team memory, and details his ongoing community mini-pitch initiative with Allstate. Finally, the hosts analyze the summer transfer window frenzy and critique the latest kit drops across world football. They break down major moves including Morgan Rogers' £117M transfer to Chelsea, Anthony Gordon joining Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski signing with the Chicago Fire, and Casemiro's move to Inter Miami amid LA Galaxy discovery-rights drama. They close out the show with a look at Manchester City and Real Madrid's roster overhauls, Sebastian Berhalter's transfer to Middlesbrough, and a fashion breakdown of the best and worst jerseys of the season. Timestamps: (00:00) — Post-Tour Return & Christian's Wild Flight Delay Story (12:29) — 10 Ways to Fix the USMNT & Win the 2030 World Cup (41:46) — Tyler Adams Exclusive: Balogun Red Card Drama, Poch's Impact & Belgium Defeat (51:49) — Blockbuster Transfers: Morgan Rogers to Chelsea & Anthony Gordon to Barça (01:01:41) — MLS Transfer Chaos: Casemiro, Lewandowski & Sebastian Berhalter (01:13:20) — European Giants Overhaul: Man City's Rebuild & Real Madrid's Free Transfers (01:20:26) — Kit Reviews: Best & Worst Jersey Drops of the Season Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
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Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners' home project questions. Today, he shares tips on home efficiency, steam boiler maintenance, and proper prioritizing while replacing your windows. Lou would also like to remind listeners that if you haven’t already, change your AC’s air filter following last week’s bad air quality.
In this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Barb McQuade and Jill Wine-Banks answer listener questions on everything from the Emoluments Clause to restoring trust in the rule of law. They discuss whether the Qatari plane gift violates the Emoluments Clause and how Congress could enforce it, the filibuster's role in enabling more extreme judicial nominees, concerns about raids on groups like the League of Women Voters after concerning rhetoric from the Trump administration, balancing belief in survivors with due process, key differences between civil and criminal contempt, and what it will take to restore people's faith in the DOJ.Freshen up your spring wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects#SistersInLaw Main ShowJill's Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsKim's Newsletter: The GavelJoyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb's new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb's new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!Support This Week's Sponsors:Lola Blankets:Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code SISTERS atcheckout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.Factor: Head to Factormeals.com/sil50off and use code sil50off to get 50% off and free daily greens with every box of quick, delicious meals.Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, Host Gary McCreadie Director of Player Development and Head Coach at Shelburne Soccer Club and President of McCreadie HVAC & Refrigeration Services and HVAC Know It All Inc, shares a service call involving a Lennox rooftop unit that kept shutting down on high pressure. Gary explains how he checked the airflow, condenser, pressure switch, refrigerant pressures, contactor, filter drier, and TX valve while trying to find the restriction. He also describes how equalizing the system pressures and tapping the TX valve helped the unit start running again. The episode covers compressor pressure relief, microchannel coil limits, the use of a system lubricant, and the value of testing different solutions before replacing expensive parts. Gary discusses a difficult service call involving a Lennox rooftop unit that kept shutting down on high pressure. He explains how he checked the airflow, condenser fan, pressure switch, refrigerant pressures, contactor, filter drier, and TX valve while searching for the cause. The episode covers how equalizing the system pressures and tapping the TX valve helped the unit run again, along with compressor pressure relief, microchannel coil limits, system additives, and the importance of trying different tests before replacing costly parts. Expect to Learn: How a stuck TX valve can cause low suction pressure and high head pressure. Why checking airflow, fans, coils, and pressure switches should come before using gauges. How equalizing system pressures and tapping the TX valve helped restore cooling. Why compressor relief valves and contactors are important for system protection. How testing different solutions can prevent unnecessary and costly refrigeration repairs. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Sponsor: Factory Direct Filters ad [01:33] - Intro: Service call overview & 30-year career context [03:22] - High pressure switch explained & rapid cycling issue [05:46] - Pressure differential theory & refrigerant logging in condenser [08:19] - Second visit: Zero low-side pressure, high-side off the charts [11:07] - Fix attempt: Equalizing pressure & smacking TX valve works [15:07] - Contactor replacement & SmartShot additive experiment [19:34] - Final lesson: Don't give up, try new approaches, learn from every call This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Factory Direct Filters: https://www.factorydirectfilters.com/ SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at Supplyhouse! Follow the Host on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com LinkedIn - HVAC Know It All Inc.: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hvac-know-it-all-inc McCreadie HVAC & Refrigeration Services: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mccreadie-hvac-refrigeration-services/ Shelburne Soccer Club: https://shelburnesoccerclub.sportngin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ Follow the Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HVACKnowItAll Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LCBJGw0EHG03rdWHxUMce Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-know-it-all-podcast/id1359253455
Today I'm joined by Husband and Wife, Kelly and Rob Ruth of Bob Ruth Ford. Married 24 years, Rob and Kelley built the dealership together while he worked bell-to-bell, 78-hour weeks, and she ran the household solo, raising their kids largely on her own. Kelley reveals the role she played long before it had a title, shaping personnel decisions from behind the scenes and backing Rob's zero-revenue media bet on nothing but belief before any money came in. Topics: 05:45 Why Growth Meant Letting Go. 07:20 The Two-Year Transition. 08:40 The Unseen Spouse Impact. 17:30 The Mortgage Rate That Changed Everything. 19:00 The Dopamine Hit Every GM Chases. 28:50 Giving Without Spoiling. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Digital Dealer - Get real strategies to drive sales and tighten operations, September 22–23 in Detroit. Register today @ here. 2. Experian Automotive - Experian's Fraud Protect solution helps dealers identify potential fraud risks earlier in the sales process by leveraging advanced data, analytics, and identity verification tools. Visit @ here. 3. CDG Platform - Dealer intelligence, all in one place. Give your dealership a competitive edge @ here. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Summary In this episode, Ali explores the concept of neuroplastic symptoms—how the brain creates physical symptoms as protective mechanisms—and discusses the seven F's that reinforce these symptoms. She offers practical strategies to shift from fear and resistance to safety and self-care, empowering listeners to understand and manage chronic symptoms effectively. Key Topics Neuroplastic symptoms and their symptoms The protective role of the nervous system The seven F's that reinforce symptoms: Fear, Focus, Fight, Frustration, Fix, Form beliefs, Expectation Strategies to shift from danger to safety The RAVE method: Reflect, Accept, Validate, Explore The importance of emotional processing and self-care Sound Bites "Symptoms are very real but not dangerous" "Beliefs shape the nervous system and predictions" "Shift from fear to safety with RAVE" Chapters 00:00 Understanding Neuroplastic Symptoms 05:33 The Seven F's of Chronic Symptoms 22:32 RAVE: A New Approach to Healing Unlearn Your Pain by Dr. Howard Schubiner - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Unlearn+Your+Pain+Howard+Schubiner Dan Buglio's Pain Free You - https://painfreeyou.com/ symptomatic.me - https://symptomatic.me/
George found a 2018 Reddit thread about himself he had no idea existed. People were asking if he was still alive. It was ranking on page one. Shaping how strangers thought about him. And he had zero input on it. That's reputation. It doesn't wait for you to show up. This is the masterclass. Four weeks in the making, taught at a live event, and refined through client work, George breaks down everything you need to know about online reputation: what it actually is, how to audit it, how to manage it, and the mindset to carry it forward. What You'll Learn In This Episode: What curb appeal really means for your business and why it speaks before you do The four-step audit to run on your own name today How AI is surfacing reviews and content from 2012 that you've completely forgotten about The 80/20 strategy for managing your online presence without burning out Micro vs. macro reviews and how to capture and use both The biggest missed opportunity in reputation management (it's free and takes 10 minutes) The painting vs. garden framework for platforms you no longer actively use Key Takeaways: ✔️Reputation is how someone would talk about you and answer a question about you when you're not in the room. It's not your Instagram. It's all of it. ✔️AI is crawling everything, blog posts from 2012, Reddit threads, old reviews and surfacing them when prospects research you. Two clients found George through ChatGPT recommendations. ✔️If you haven't Googled yourself in a private browser in the last 30 days, you don't know what strangers are finding. Go do it now. ✔️Micro reviews are the unsolicited praise happening in DMs, comments, and texts. Document every one. Macro reviews are end-of-engagement assets. Capture both systematically. ✔️The biggest missed opportunity: responding to every review, good and bad. Not responding online is the equivalent of staring at a customer in silence when they ask you a question. ✔️The painting vs. garden rule: if you can't tend to a platform consistently, paint it. Update the bio, pin a redirect post, get the contact info right. Don't leave an overgrown yard for strangers to find. ✔️Scaling your reputation doesn't mean automating the human touches. It means protecting them as you grow. ✔️Your perception is their reality and it's being shaped right now, whether you're paying attention or not. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — The Reddit thread, the AI rankings, and why reputation can't wait [01:07] — Curb appeal defined: what people decide before they ever talk to you [05:00] — The real definition of reputation and why it's bigger than any platform [09:00] — How AI is surfacing forgotten content and the two clients who found George through ChatGPT [14:00] — The four-step reputation audit to run today [22:00] — The 80/20 strategy: where to focus your time and energy online [28:00] — Micro vs. macro reviews explained [33:00] — The biggest missed opportunity: responding to every single review [38:00] — From 70 to 6,000 comments in a month, the comment response case study [40:00] — The painting vs. garden framework for dormant platforms [43:00] — Reputation mindset: protect the human, let AI handle the rest [45:00] — The 48-hour challenge: find one gap and fix it Your Challenge This Week: Open an incognito window. Google yourself. Then ask an AI platform what it finds about you. Find one gap. Fix it in the next 48 hours. Then text or email George and tell him what you found. Follow George: @itsgeorgebryant Work with George:The Alliance: Community for entrepreneurs building reputations worth talking about. 1:1 Coaching: Limited spots. Apply at mindofgeorge.com/coaching-consultingLive Retreats: In-person experiences where reputation, relationships, and strategy converge.
Caller Questions & Discussion: Becky shares how the apostle Paul wrote Philippians while imprisoned, reminding believers to focus on God even in difficult circumstances. In Philippians 4:8, Paul writes, “Fix your thoughts on what is true…” Becky asks listeners an important question: What is imprisoning you? We went to visit my daughter's new baby and tried to respect their strict boundaries. For example, when I kissed my grandchild, they asked me not to do that. How do I talk to my husband about the distractions in his life, including pornography, that keep him from facing difficult issues? He needs to find a different job, but he spends his time watching TV and viewing porn. My husband and I have been married for 50 years and have seen 10 counselors over the years, but nothing has helped. He has had a successful career as a photographer and insists on posting photos on social media. I've told him that people should sign release forms, but he refuses. What should I do? I've been married for 17 years and am visually impaired, and my wife is blind. She recently developed serious medical issues, and I had to place her in a care facility. How do I navigate this season? It's difficult, and I miss her deeply.
Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing to become the acting Attorney General, Judge Williams' opinion on Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, and the role Senate hearings play in trust and transparency. Then, the #Sisters review the recent violent incidents involving ICE agents, reflect on the danger the administration's approach poses to public safety, and call for proper training and accountability. They also dissect Trump's speech on election integrity, analyze it in the context of misinformation and disinformation, and examine the impact of false narratives on future elections.Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill's Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim's Newsletter: The GavelJoyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is going on a book tour! You can also order Barb's new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb's new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!Poll Worker Rules By StateJudge Williams' Opinion: President Donald J Trump V. IRSSupport This Week's SponsorsHexclad:Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/SISTERS! #hexcladpartnerBoll & BranchGet 15% off your first order of cold and comfortable high-quality 100% organic cotton sheets, plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/sisters with code SISTERSSmalls: For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and treats for life when you head to Smalls.com/SISTERSDeleteMe:Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/SISTERS and use promocode SISTERS at checkout.Blueland: Get 15% off your order of green cleaning products at blueland.com/sistersGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America | The Fix
In this episode of Sisters Sidebar, Barb McQuade and Joyce Vance answer listener questions on everything from how Democrats should wield executive power to a social media ban for minors, and more. They discuss John Brennan's ability to protect himself from the Trump administration by proactively filing lawsuits, whether a case can be appealed multiple times, what they think of a social media ban for minors, the ability of Congress to create and dissolve independent commissions, how a Democrat president should govern after the SCOTUS rulings strengthening the executive branch, and the value of being an extrovert in the legal field.Freshen up your spring wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects#SistersInLaw Main ShowJill's Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsKim's Newsletter: The GavelJoyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb's new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb's new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!Support This Week's Sponsors:HoneyLove:Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepodWild Grain: Get $30 off your first box and free croissants for life when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/sisters with promo code: SISTERSGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America