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In this episode of the Building Texas Business Podcast, I speak with Amyn Bandali, CEO of Ivy Kids Systems. Amyn shares the story behind Ivy Kids, a premier childcare and education provider founded by his parents. He reflects on how their move to Pearland, Texas, and the challenges they faced finding quality childcare led to the establishment of their first school. Since then, the family business has grown to 20 locations, with 16 more under development. We discuss the decision to franchise the business, the importance of building a culture of empowerment within teams, and Amyn's philosophy on leadership. He explains how empowering employees with autonomy, transparency, and responsibility has been key to Ivy Kids' success. Amyn also talks about navigating challenges, including the impact of the pandemic, which required the business to pivot toward virtual programs and innovative approaches to childcare. The conversation highlights the critical role of early childhood education in shaping lifelong success, the importance of continuous innovation, and how technology like coding and robotics is being integrated into Ivy Kids' curriculum. Amyn also shares insights into managing a franchise system and the value of fostering strategic relationships and learning from setbacks. This episode is filled with practical lessons for entrepreneurs and leaders who aspire to create sustainable growth and a strong company culture. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Amyn Bandali is the CEO of Ivy Kids Systems, a premier childcare brand founded by his parents in Pearland, Texas, offering education from infants to pre-K and afterschool programs. The company was inspired by the founders' personal experience of struggling to find high-quality childcare when they first moved to the United States from Canada. Amyn joined the business in 2015 and initiated the franchising strategy, growing from 5 corporate locations to 20 total locations with 16 more under development. The company emphasizes a culture of empowerment, focusing on giving employees autonomy, transparency, and timely feedback while understanding the "why" behind strategic initiatives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ivy Kids pivoted to online learning and alternative programs, generating a million dollars in revenue for franchisees despite significant enrollment drops. The company is innovating its curriculum by incorporating coding, robotics, digital parent assessments, and classroom camera access to enhance early childhood education. Amyn's leadership style prioritizes empowering team members, setting clear visions, and allowing individuals to develop their own key performance indicators (KPIs). The company values continuous learning, participating in franchise associations, mastermind groups, and local business networks to share best practices. Amyn learned a critical leadership lesson during the pandemic about truly empowering his team by trusting them during challenging times. The company's educational philosophy is grounded in research showing the critical importance of early childhood learning in a child's development. LINKSShow Notes Previous Episodes About BoyarMiller About Ivy Kids Systems GUESTS Amyn BandaliAbout Amyn TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Chris: Amyn, I want to welcome you to Building Texas Business. Thanks for agreeing to come on the show. Amyn: Yeah, thank you for having me, Chris. Happy to be here. Chris: So you're the CEO of Ivy Kids Systems. Tell the listeners what Ivy Kids is. What do you do? What are you known for? Amyn: Yeah. So Ivy Kids, we are a premier childcare brand, not just a daycare where parents just come in to pick up and drop off. You know, we provide education and that's from the infant level, so as young as two months old, all the way to our pre-K program, which is five and six year olds. And then we also have an afterschool program as well, where parents pick up and drop off from elementary school. The kids come in for homework help. And we're next year celebrating our 20th anniversary. Chris: Congratulations. That is amazing. Amyn: Yes. So what was the inspiration to get into this primary childcare, education, afterschool learning? Where did that emanate from? Amyn: Yeah. So, you know, a little bit about our history. So Ivy Kids was actually founded by my parents, Allen and Layla. You know, we had moved from Canada to the States or to Houston in 1995, and we lived in Pearland. So, as you're probably aware with Pearland, it experienced massive growth during that time. You know, 518 had one stoplight. Now it's a six-lane highway, it feels like. But you know, my parents, you know, with my brother and I being young children, they found out very hard time finding high quality care for us. You know, we would be in the daycare system, mom and pop childcare, quote unquote, you know, prestigious childcare program, and it was, you know, observation, where there was no learning going on, or my brother and I would, you know, be picked up and we'd have a bump or a bruise, and nobody would be able to point out why. Amyn: My parents being engineers and also having a history of entrepreneurship from their parents and their grandparents, you know, they thought about this industry and they thought, hey, we can do a better job of running high quality schools. So I like to say they reversed engineered the childcare. You know, they put a lot of thought, time and thinking, and over that course of 10 years from when we moved to Pearland, to 2005, we opened our first school, and that was in the Pearland area, and it did really well. So from that, we grew from that one corporate location to then five corporate locations. And then when I joined the business in 2015, and I can talk about the reasons why, but that was when we decided to franchise our brand. And, you know, today we are at 20 locations. We actually just opened our 20th location about a month ago and we have 16 under development right now throughout Texas and the Southeast United States. Chris: And, just curious, I mean, the 20 that exists in the 16 under development, how many of those are franchise versus corporate owned? Amyn: Yeah. So we still own all of the corporate locations today. We are at five corporate locations and we are at 15 franchise locations. You know, I think one of the things that shows maybe a strong brand and, you know, happy franchisees is folks opening their second or third locations. And even though we opened our first school in 2017, you know, that's been one of the great things to see. As a franchisor, you know, seeing folks open their second or third location, looking for sites for that. And that's kind of where we are right now in the evolution of the business, which is really exciting to see. Chris: That sounds exciting. So you're going back to the beginning in listening to the story you were telling about your parents. Yeah. It sounds like a very common entrepreneurial inspirational moment where they see a gap and figure out a way to fill that gap or need, right? And in this case, you know, quality childcare. Amyn: Yeah, absolutely. You know, they saw a lot of great things about this business, which really stand today. And it's, you know, if you do right by that family, you do right by that child, you know, you're having that parent for 10 years from when they're infant to that afterschool program. You know, they saw that childcare is a need, not a want. You know, if you have a dual income family, you have to put your child somewhere where, you know, they'll feel safe where they're learning. And from that they saw a need in building their first Ivy Kids to, well, there's so much research out there about the importance of education at an early age that then, you know, catapults a child into future learning, future success, as opposed to not getting that in the early ages. Chris: And the kind of the downward trajectory of the backing cause. Amyn: Yeah. I mean, there's some amazing studies. There was one that was done about eight years ago by Harvard University that basically said 95 percent of who you are is from the first five years that you were born. You know, everything from what your passions are to your ability to learn. So much of that comes from those first five years. And then if you think about, hey, what is the best return on investment then for my education? It's not necessarily those prestigious universities that does have a high rate of return, but the best ROI actually that a family can spend, that a government could spend is that first five years and getting that part right. Chris: Right. You know, if you're doing that, then you are truly building that foundation. And I think that's one of the drivers for why, you know, why families make a decision. You know, they're looking for, they're seeing the benefits, they're understanding more and more of, you know, the link between high quality learning and how their child is going to do. And they're making a smarter decision now with where they're choosing to enroll their child. Chris: So let's go a little bit, so we understand your parents' inspiration. You alluded to this, but I don't understand what drew you into the business. What were you doing before and what was it that caused you to leave that to step in and kind of take over? Amyn: Yeah. So by the time we had opened our first school, I was in, you know, college or close to college and seeing the business up front, you know, seeing the ability to build your own path, create your own destiny, working in the business from everything, from us assembling the furniture when we were opening our first school, actually laying the grass and the sod down in order for us to get our CEO inspection passed, you know, I was just so enthralled by it. I was so excited about it. The ability of owning something and really charting your destiny. And that really didn't leave me. You know, in college, I also took a job. It was with Student Agencies, which is a business run by undergrads and I did sales there. And that also really excited me too. Amyn: And then, you know, I kind of went the route that a lot of students at Cornell did for undergraduate business, which was pursue finance, look at the business consulting route or the investment banking route. And, you know, I learned a lot going down that path, but I missed being in that small business, you know, really building something that was my own working with a dynamic team and a small team. And, you know, I think building some of that foundation, this amazing opportunity came that was presented by my dad to say, hey, let's franchise the business. You know, we've got something great going. This would be an amazing opportunity for other like-minded people to open their own locations and thrive. Amyn: And I just thought, man, this marries what I did earlier. I've got a bit of foundation for working at larger organizations. You know, maybe there's something there and it turned out to be a good decision. Chris: Very good. That's a great, I love the story and how you were able to, I think it's important. You got an education and you got real world experience outside of that, right? To then bring that into and maybe help professionalize a little bit the company, especially as it was launching into being a franchisor. Amyn: Yeah. So you mentioned, you know, working with the team, let's talk a little bit about, you know, some of the ups and downs that you've experienced and maybe you saw your parents early on experience and building the team around you so that the company can achieve that success. Because if I know anything about hiring, it's an imperfect thing, right? Is that part science, part art? But you do your best to get it right. So tell me, let's talk a little bit about those experiences, you know, what you've learned from that. Amyn: Yeah. I mean, I think, you know, going into small business entrepreneurship, there's very much a feeling of working in the business, you know, being so kind of head down and focusing on, hey, how do we survive today? And, you know, I think when you're joining or launching a new business, which really was the franchising part of our business was a brand new business, you are really thinking in that lens and that mindset. And I always feel like hiring, building an infrastructure, it just allows you to think more long term and that just prolongs the lifespan of your business too. So I think making those right strategic hires as soon as we have that capital, thinking ahead about, hey, where do we want to be in the next 5, 10 years and investing in those people and really giving them the freedom and empowerment, you know, to expand their careers, expand their responsibilities as you're seeing them master their role. Amyn: I think that really helped, you know. So one book that I read early on about a year or two after I joined the business was Traction by Gina Wickman. Sure. You know, the entrepreneurial operating system. I mean, that's something that we do today. And I think that was foundational in how I look at people, helping the assistant. Hey, do we have the right people in the right seats? And then are we creating a culture of empowerment? You know, I think about what attracted me to Ivy Kids and starting this franchising part of the business. And it was this idea of taking ownership, having accountability, you know, maybe having a little bit too much rope. Chris: Right. Right. Amyn: And I just think, hey, at a size that we are, those are probably the people that I'm going to be attracting to. And how can I create that where if I were in their shoes, I'd want to be a part of this business. And I think some of that where, hey, there's alignment on goals, but hey, you have the empowerment and you have the ability to achieve it and how you achieve it and how you get to that final product is up to you. You know, I always feel like that allows you to really grow people, especially when you're smaller, maybe you have that limited capital base, you know, and now you can start thinking strategically about your business and then your business can really grow. Chris: So I love that term culture of empowerment. Let's talk about culture. You know, everyone agrees culture is king, right? And every book you read and each strategy, you know, all those clichés. What have you done to kind of foster and build this culture of empowerment within Ivy Kids? Amyn: You know, I think of myself as a generalist. And I think of myself as, hey, I am not the best person in any department. And I think as you grow as a leader, that is just what naturally happens. You know, you have to build a team of people that are smarter, more experienced. I would say better than you in each of these divisions in each of these areas. Amyn: So I think just thinking, hey, if I'm growing or if the business is growing, I have to increase the skill sets of everything around me and I have to play more of that generalist mindset. And with that, it's let me bring these people on and have and let them be the experts in the subject matter experts of what they're doing now. Amyn: Alignment and vision and where we are and ensuring that, hey, prove to me that you can do this job is still very important. Sure. You know, We still need to have check-ins and make sure that, hey, are we all marching in that direction and where we want to go as a company. But at the end of the day, I do think that people are more passionate if they feel a sense of ownership, if they can look back and see, "Oh, I or my team accomplished this." I'm getting praise for those kinds of things. You know, one of the things that we do, we have quarterly town halls and we do shout outs, and it's a thing that I love. We just had ours on Friday. And, you know, the team gives each other shout outs, but I think when people are empowered and we are able to showcase, you did a great job and this is why, and this is what your team is doing, is getting the company moving forward, is amazing. And that might be harder to create that visibility as a company grows. But it is something that I like to keep on the forefront of my mind because empowering people, it's just like this flywheel of positivity, right? Chris: Right. Amyn: It just, it's like the snowball or flywheel effect. It just grows upon itself. You know, the shout outs that you mentioned, I don't think it can be overstated, the value in just simple recognition. Private recognition is great, but the public recognition amongst someone's peers, I mean, it doesn't replace cash rewards, but some people value it as much or more, right? And I think that you would take the time to do that in a thoughtful way, and I can see where that would inspire your people to do more, right? Or, well, gosh, your coworker got it. I'm going to do something so that the next quarter I get it. And it just, to your point, that flywheel effect, it just creates this atmosphere and culture of wanting to achieve and be successful. ADVERT Hello friends. This is Chris Hanslick, your Building Texas Business host. Did you know that Boyer Miller, the producer of this podcast, is a business law firm that works with entrepreneurs, corporations, and business leaders? Our team of attorneys serve as strategic partners to businesses by providing legal guidance to organizations of all sizes. Get to know the BoyerMiller.com and thanks for listening to the show. Amyn: The other thing I heard you say is there's a key piece of autonomy to create the culture of empowerment within Ivy Kids and giving your people the autonomy to go do what they do, what they've been hired to do without being micromanaged. Chris: Yeah, that's exactly right. Amyn: I mean, I always think back to when I first started out, you know, in my career, you know, as an investment banking analyst, you know, you're spending 80, a hundred hours a week, you're working on these pitch decks. You're grinding until 2 a.m. You're working on this project and now all of a sudden you have this package, you deliver it to your managing director and then they go to a meeting and you never hear back. You come up from the dungeon, right? Chris: Exactly. Amyn: And I always was like, hey, you know what, I wonder what that client thought or if that what I did had an effect. And you know, that's that part where I'm like, well, am I doing that as a leader? And am I these blockages? You know, because people want to learn and people want to be in those meetings. I think everybody wants to be in that meeting and see where their work is leading to. And I just always think, hey, if I were working for me when I was starting off, would I have liked myself as a boss? Chris: Right. Amyn: And that also means, hey, clear vision of where that person is heading. What am I doing right? And what am I not doing well? You know, I think feedback transparency, you know, I really try and instill that criticism is not a negative word, you know, problems are not bad. You know, problems are just identifications of what we can all do better. Chris: Right. Amyn: I like hearing problems to not, you know, and that could be a, you know, what we're doing and just what's going on within the organization. You know, what the way I would phrase what I just heard you say is about, it's about mindset, right? You can view someone's performance from a positive mindset or a negative mindset and say, look, okay, this didn't go well, but that's a learning moment. Let's find the learning as opposed to chastise and criticize and beat someone down. Chris: Yeah, right. And I think, you know, same situations handled, you know, one versus the other can encourage and empower someone to want to do better or discourage them to, you know, put their tail between their legs and maybe leave, even leave your organization when it's not someone you necessarily want to leave. Amyn: Yeah, and this is a thing that comes over time. It comes with empowerment. It comes with, you know, celebrating that publicly. It comes with a culture of positivity. You know, it is also something that I feel like is so important when you are owning a small business, when you're opening a business is separating yourself and your identity and ego in some ways from your business. Chris: Right. Amyn: You know, it's something that I, you know, try and share with our franchisees when they're opening a school and they're having a quality assurance visit or their first, maybe, you know, not ideal interaction with the parent. I mean, there's a real personal feeling there. It's easier said than done, right? Chris: It is. Amyn: But I, to your point, very important to do. So let's kind of dive into some of those subjects because you start the franchise part of the business, I think you said 2017. So it seems to me you're getting it off the ground. It's going well. And then a global pandemic hit. So let's talk about managing through kind of uncertainty, economic downturn, especially when your business is predicated on kids coming into a public, basically facility and gathering together when that wasn't going on. Amyn: Yeah. I mean, I remember March of 2020, I think our average school enrollment was about 200 children. And I think it went to 40 in two weeks, so very stressful period as you can imagine. You know, and one thing that I learned from the pandemic or from our team and in business is you can really pivot on a dime. You know, and I think that's something that I've taken from me too is we went to online learning, you know, for two, three hours every day we were able to orient the company in that direction. You know, it ended up generating a million dollars of revenue for our franchisees, which was a benefit. You know, we were able to do things like private kindergarten. We were able to do a virtual program for elementary school children. They were able to come in our schools and do the virtual learning from the elementary teacher at our schools, and everybody was separated apart. Chris: Wow. Amyn: So we were able to come up with revenue-generating ideas. We weren't able to make up entirely for the lost revenue due to COVID. But we were able to do some really amazing things and stay in really close communication with our franchisees. Yeah. Because as you know, each city, each state had their own requirements. Chris: Right. Amyn: I think I learned a lot from that, that, hey, if you've got a long-term goal, a long-term plan and things change within your business, that doesn't mean you don't change your goal. You know, you can orient things, you can turn things on a dime. And, you know, although things have returned to normal and in many respects, right? Or pre-COVID, I think the learnings from that have helped our innovation and just saying, hey, let's push a little bit more. Let's try a little bit more. Chris: I love it because I think the lesson there is despite what comes at you, whether it was in your control or not, there's always opportunity. Amyn: So again, it goes back to mindset. I thank you. Okay, get the team, you or your team together and go, okay, where are the opportunities out of this that we probably wouldn't have seen before? And I think, like you said, you see so many people, especially in your industry. Now that kids are back in your facilities, it doesn't take away the opportunities for online learning you can do. Chris: Right. Amyn: And it's just added revenue. Chris: Yeah, that's right. You know, I think, you know, a franchisee, they open and they think, oh man, you know, these problems are just centered around me and oh my gosh, I'm opening a business. And it's luckily now you're around 20 years of experience of us operating, but also imagine those franchisees that had that same feeling and they opened during 2020, 2021, right? Amyn: Where we had to do everything virtual. So, you know, I think, you know, a business owner, you have to be an optimist. You have to look for, hey, what are ways that either I could turn this around or generate some revenue. Growth mindset is just so important. Chris: Yeah, so true. So you mentioned innovation. What are some of the things that you have done or that you may be doing now to kind of foster innovative ideas, innovative thoughts within your team that you can then implement with your franchisees, etc.? Amyn: You know, I think so much of that comes from our goals and seeing, hey, what can we continue to do to further differentiate ourselves as being the leading provider of early childhood education? Right. I mean, you look at our curriculum, you know, we have a lot of, you know, mom and pops that are great, you know, and in varying levels of quality and large franchise organizations too. Right. And what you find is there has not been a great deal of innovation in the curriculum space and in education, you know, so really it's us thinking at things differently, like, hey, just because everybody else is doing the same thing. Chris: Right. Amyn: That grounded in the research of today? Right. Does that relate to the teachers of today? What children need to learn in order to be successful in the elementary school, middle schools in the communities that they're in today. I think just always trying to understand the why, you know, I think why is one of the most important questions that you can ask. And that's really what I do in the meetings is understand, hey, why are we doing this? How are we doing this? You know, I think that generates a lot of thought within our team. Then once we have those strategic tools in place, we have those systems in place. Okay, then what is our cadence to see how we're executing on it and seeing how we're going within that? Amyn: So I always think goal setting at the year, understanding what those rocks are each quarter, but then, hey, just because it's a status quo does not mean that's good enough. You know, so even in our curriculum, implementing coding and robotics, parent assessments that are digital. So you can see every, you know, every month, every two months, exactly what your child's doing in the classroom. Camera access. So as a parent, you can see exactly what's going on in your child's classroom. You know, those are not just tried and true things. Those are things that came from great communication with our parents, a team that is, you know, flexible, forthinking about what they would want to see as a parent and then great execution. Chris: Wow. That's great. So you mentioned robotics. I've got to ask, what are you doing or kind of what's on the horizon as it relates to your curriculum and your delivery of this, your childcare and child education, early childhood education as it relates to AI? Amyn: Yeah, I think that's a great question. You know, I think tools like AI are amazing. You know, there's so much that you can do in regards to communication, idea generation. You know, I think for us is just, hey, when it comes to technology, you know, how do we ensure that children today are well-equipped for their technological future? So when we talk about coding and robotics, it's not just sitting in a computer and coding, you know, for it. It's even from that two or three-year-old level of doing logic puzzles, if-then statements. If I take a certain input and I am bringing code puzzles to it, what do those outputs look like? So it's a great way of them to manipulate in a coding language, but not also spending time in the computer and being in front of a screen too, which also which shows you know, a negative impact due to research for that young and FNH, right? We're making steps towards that direction. We are not diving full ahead, you know, to me, it's one thing to be first in an area, but I'd rather do it best, right? And I'd rather do it where, you know, we're not just testing things on children, but we are providing something that is impactful. That's based on research that we know we can implement really well. And I think you're going to continue to see growth in that area, too. You know, other things is just back to a naturalistic component, having things like gardens in our schools, you know, teaching children, hey, the food does not just come from H-E-B. It comes from the ground, and this is why. So, you know, I think innovation is a big part of it. Chris: That's great stuff. I mean, I can imagine parents get excited about hearing about that fundamental learning that their kids are going to get to experience with you. Amyn: Yeah, absolutely. Building strategic relationships, you know, partnerships and things that you have, you know, obviously relationships with franchisees, but other key, you know, advisors or relationships you have. Let's talk in the context of the value you've seen in that, how you think that's helped grow the business and how you lean on those, you know, from time to time to get you through to the next stage, if you will. Chris: Yeah. I mean, I think you always want to be around people that are adding to your skill set and have exceptional talents in those skill sets. You know, I think about continual learning. Luckily, in franchising, it's an amazing model and way for people to share best practices. You know, the IFA International Franchise Association has amazing resources, especially for emerging franchisors. They have great conferences and that's a great way to share ideas. Amyn: You know, I'm part of a mastermind group of franchisors, 50 to 100 units. And just learning and seeing what best practices that they do. You know, they advocate a lot for transparency within a franchise system. Franchisees sharing what their P&Ls look like. What's going well, what's not going well in the business. And franchisees learning from each other and sharing best practices. You know, that's something that is important. We're implementing more in our business with benchmarking and KPIs and performance groups. Even being part of a local community, you know, I'm part of a Vistage group here in Houston. Chris: That sounds like an amazing asset. Amyn: Yeah, I think that is an amazing asset, going and meeting people in person, seeing their businesses, touring their locations. You know, I think sometimes being an entrepreneur, being a CEO can be a very isolating experience. Chris: For sure. Amyn: You know, all the fingers are pointing at you and all the hard questions come to you too. So being able to learn from others. I mean, learning from mistakes is great. Then you're not making them and they're less costly. So I'm always about trying to learn from other people. Chris: You alluded to one of my favorite questions there. So I always, I like to ask a guest, cause I do, we do learn from mistakes and it is nice if you can learn from someone else's, but has there been a setback or something you would describe, you know, a mistake or, you know, again, learning moment, like I mentioned earlier you've encountered? And let's talk about what that was, but what did you do to overcome it? What was the learning and how did it make you better? Amyn: You know, I think the learning that I encountered is not stepping into the business. And I think my idea of being a generalist came from mistakes, you know, being young and eager, wanting to jump in, hey, I can write this operations manual because I've spent time in the business or, you know, hey, use this marketing plan or this idea because it worked for me. You know, I think the big one was COVID early on. Oh my gosh, I was seeing the business totally transform. I felt the need to be in this. I need to be a wartime, you know, CEO or senior member. I need to be here. I need to be calling the franchisees. And really, our team had great ideas and approaches and they were thinking about the business and their fears around the business in a similar way that I was. Chris: Right. Amyn: Yeah. And the moment I snapped out of it was, hey, this training is great. I mean, but think about X, Y, and Z that the franchisee is going through. And I had my operations person tell me that. And I think it was a, oh my gosh, I've sucked myself into this business. Yes, there was a big change, but I talk about empowering my people. That also means not just when moments are good, but when moments are bad as well. So I think that goes both ways and people and relationships strengthen sometimes when you're giving someone the rope when the business is not going that well. Chris: Right. But I mean, that's powerful. I can certainly see how that was an aha moment for you. And again, for your people, right? That you trusted them enough in those times had to go a long way. Amyn: Yeah, absolutely. I mean, you know, it's kind of like war stories during COVID or the up and down, but, you know, having a kind of a business history and having institutional knowledge, I mean, those are amazing tenants. You know, a franchisee joins, they have now someone on the operations team that's been with you for 20 years. But you're also incorporating, you know, newer people who are excited about the culture that we're trying to build. That's really important. Chris: Yeah. Well, I think you've talked around this, but just to kind of crystallize it, I do want to ask, how would you describe your leadership style and how do you think that's changed or evolved over time? Amyn: That's a really good question. I mean, I would say I like to empower people, you know, I like to set goals and a vision. You know, we have a vision of where we want to be as a company, and I want to understand what people think and how they see us getting there. And I want us, and I'd like to see that individual develop KPIs. What they think are the right metrics. And I want to understand the rationale behind that. And then we'll get together and figure out alignment there. But I like to see how people think. I like to see thinking. I want a demonstration of why they are getting to that problem or what their reasoning is around that problem. Chris: That makes sense. Amyn: Then we check in and I let them do it. I always think about how I, you know, if I was the low man on the totem pole, how empowered would I feel? You know, what are my responsibilities? And I think that attracts, you know, passionate people. Chris: Yeah. Amyn: And that's what I want to see. I want to see passion because I'm giving that responsibility. You know, as you were talking, it made me think. You know, we talked about learning from bad experiences or, you know, maybe learning, seeing something and going, okay, I experienced this, but I don't want to repeat that. And I can't help but think you learned so much as an early analyst and how you were treated. Chris: Yes. Amyn: You go, if I'm ever in a position of leadership, I'm not going to do these things. And it probably serves as a good reminder and a guidepost for you. Chris: Yeah. Amyn: To say, no, you know, remember what I didn't like, and let's do the opposite. Chris: Right. Amyn: Yeah, you learn a lot from great managers and you learn a lot from not so great managers. Yeah. And, you know, I think I had a lot of those on my bucket list and I think a lot of just reflection too. I mean, you know, I really try and take feedback and I really try and understand. Hey, you know, I mean, I've made a lot of mistakes and I think it's just, hey, let me try not to make that same mistake a second time. Chris: Right? Amyn: But you know, the sad truth is you're going to make some more, as will I, and the goal is trying to make the same one twice, right? Chris: That's right. I mean, this has been great. What an exciting business you have going. I want to, before we wrap up, I just always like to ask a few, you know, maybe less serious questions. What was your first job outside of Ivy schools? Amyn: My first job was a company called Student Agencies, in college. I sold ad space on the maps that you'd see around the Ithaca campus and these brochures. And I also helped with marketing promotions. A promotion I actually dressed up in a mascot outfit was a big light bulb because it was for an entrepreneurship idea competition. Chris: That's great. Amyn: So, I was a light bulb for a few weeks around campus. Talk about humility, right? Chris: That's right. And if you sold ad space for a brochure, I have to believe you got used to hearing the word no. Amyn: Oh man, yeah. No is common. No is very common. Chris: Okay, so, grew up in Pearland, you know, Texan as you can get, so do you prefer Tex-Mex or barbecue? Amyn: Oh, Tex-Mex for sure. Chris: Something you missed when you were up in Ithaca, I guess. Amyn: Oh, man, yeah. You didn't see much Tex-Mex over there. Chris: Well, I mean, this has been a great conversation. Congratulations on the success of the family business and where you've taken it, you know, since joining and the franchise side of things. Really appreciate you sharing that story with us and wish you the best success in the future. Amyn: All right. Thank you so much, Chris. I enjoyed it. Special Guest: Amyn Bandali.

In this episode, guest host Leonard Zheng joins Allison to interview two LFS alumni that have each pursued graduate school. Manveen Kaur completed her B.Sc. in Applied Animal Biology at LFS thinking she would become a doctor or veterinarian. After falling in love with research in 3rd year, she decided to complete her undergraduate thesis and then continue on to complete an APBI Masters. Even though she thought she would go on to complete a PhD and continue with research, she now works with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as a Multi-Program Inspector. Ann Yang completed her B.Sc. in Food, Nutrition and Health at LFS. After graduating, she went on to work in the non-profit sector, where she observed systemic issues that she felt unable to resolve. This workplace experience led her to pursue her Master's of Public Health at UBC, which she is currently working on. By pursuing the MPH, Ann intends to learn how to become a catalyst for change. Both Anna and Manveen give generously of their time to the LFS Young Alumni Council. Follow them on LinkedIn to learn about the various events and opportunities they organize for current LFS students and LFS alumni. Key Moments 00:01:08: Leonard and Allison share their ideas about graduate school - will Leonard go? Why did Allison go?= 00:03:50: Introduction to Young Alumni Council members Manveen Kaur and Ann Yang, with insights into their experiences, resources, and networking opportunities within the council. 00:04:47: The importance of networking from an alumni perspective. 00:05:58: Why Ann and Manveen decided to attend graduate school and their journeys to getting there. 00:08:48: A day in the life of a graduate student 00:12:25: Integrating an undergraduate degree in FNH with a graduate degree in Public Health (MPH). 00:14:27: APBI experiences and the difference between and undergraduate vs graduate degree. 00:18:55: How APBI has enhanced Manveen's experience working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. 00:21:50: Ann and Manveen's advice on applying to UBC Grad School and choosing the right school.

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CE PODCAST A ETE DIFFUSE UNE PREMIERE FOIS LE 18 AVRIL 2023 Chaleur humaine prend une pause pour encore une semaine, mais je vous propose de réécouter cet épisode qui fait écho à l'actualité de ces dernières semaines. Cet entretien avec la chercheuse Dominique Méda permet de mieux comprendre comment la lutte contre le changement climatique peut être une source de création d'emplois... ou à l'inverse une catastrophe sociale. A bientôt ! Nabil**** Recevez gratuitement tous les mardis l'infolettre Chaleur humaine en vous inscrivant ici ****Pour atteindre la neutralité carbone, il faut diminuer massivement notre consommation de pétrole, de gaz et de charbon. La transition climatique peut-elle se faire sans détruire des centaines de milliers d'emplois ? Dans quel secteur est-il possible d'en créer de nouveaux ? Dominique Méda est sociologue, elle a écrit de nombreux livres sur le travail et ses évolutions, et elle préside l'institut Veblen. . Elle mentionne dans l'épisode le rapport de Laurence Parisot sur l'emploi, le Plan de transformation du Shift Project, le travail sur le secteur automobile de la FNH et de la CFDT et enfin celui du chercheur Philippe Quirion.Ecoutez gratuitement chaque mardi un nouvel épisode, sur Lemonde.fr, Apple Podcast ou Spotify. Retrouvez ici tous les épisodes. Cet épisode a été produit par Adèle Ponticelli avec l'aide d'Esther Michon, réalisé par Amandine Robillard. Musique originale : Amandine Robillard.Chaleur humaine c'est aussi un livre, que vous pouvez retrouver dans votre librairie favorite. Vous pouvez m'écrire pour me faire part de vos avis, idées, et de vos critiques à l'adresse chaleurhumaine@lemonde.fr. Je réponds chaque semaine dans la newsletter Chaleur humaine à une question sur le défi climatique.

A l'occasion du dernier Who's Next de Septembre 2023, la FNH, Fédération Française de l'Habillement, nous a invité sur son stand pour échanger avec ses membres sur la situation actuelle du marché français, son rôle auprès des détaillants et du gouvernement et ses ambitions pour l'année à venir.  Dans cet épisode nous rencontrons Pierre Talamon, Président de la Fédération pour faire un point sur l'actualité de la rentée. La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.    Excellente écoute,     Pour soutenir le podcast : S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici  . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency      

A l'occasion du dernier Who's Next de Septembre 2023, la FNH, Fédération Française de l'Habillement, nous a invité sur son stand pour échanger avec ses membres sur la situation actuelle du marché français, son rôle auprès des détaillants et du gouvernement et ses ambitions pour l'année à venir.  Dans cet épisode nous rencontrons Nathalie Friedlander, co-présidente de la chambre de Paris, pour échanger sur la création du Label FNH à destination des indépendants.   La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.    Excellente écoute,     Pour soutenir le podcast : S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici  . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency      

A l'occasion du dernier Who's Next de Septembre 2023, la FNH, Fédération Française de l'Habillement, nous a invité sur son stand pour échanger avec ses membres sur la situation actuelle du marché français, son rôle auprès des détaillants et du gouvernement et ses ambitions pour l'année à venir.  Dans cet épisode nous rencontrons Pierre Talamon et Florence Bonnet Touré, respectivement Président et Secrétaire Générale de la Fédération pour nous parler d'un nouvel outil mis en place en 2023 : L'Observatoire de la FNH. La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.    Excellente écoute,     Pour soutenir le podcast : S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici  . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency     

A l'occasion du dernier Who's Next de Septembre 2023, la FNH, Fédération Française de l'Habillement, nous a invité sur son stand pour échanger avec ses membres sur la situation actuelle du marché français, son rôle auprès des détaillants et du gouvernement et ses ambitions pour l'année à venir.  Dans cet épisode nous rencontrons Etienne Djelloul, vice président de la Fédération et Oscar Rebelo, Directeur du développement de groupe mutualiste Vyv pour échanger sur la stratégie sociale de la FNH. La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.    Excellente écoute,     Pour soutenir le podcast : S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici  . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency      

Joe and Jacques (Biff is on IR) chat the passing of a childhood hero, actor Paul Reubens… Pee Wee Herman (a special CP Sideshow is forthcoming.)  Rough couple weeks since the last recording as we also morn the loss of our friend (former guest) Woody's dad who was a true 1000% WW2 hero!  And also, Sinead O'Connor, who was shunned and essentially ruined her career for calling out the Catholic Church on SNL in 1992. All 3 of these people, true heroes who made the world a better place.   Jacques is home in LA and chats seeing friend Ronak and Bill Fay, All Star Tommy, Taylor, Al and rest of FNH crew and chats about his first gig back (at Tao Comedy), Saturday night (aa booked show … thank you Sally Mullins!) Jacques has a few more booked shows courtesy of Sally and other LA pals.  Joe's pretty sure (with his connected friends, job ops, stand up ops and weather better for his old broken body) Jacques isn't coming back but Jacques assures him, his wife and other son … and comic books are back there … so most likely he'll be back.   Talk parenting tips and parenting failings … Jacques, while proud of his 15-year-old lifeguarding sons summer of maturity … is riddled with shame for not having taught him how to haggle with a used record shop owner in Manhattan.   Bunch of Euro Futbal talk and blowing throw future college funds to see games and both Joo and Jacques sing the biblical praises of Max' The Righteous Gemstones! CPP on IG: @CarnivalPersonnelPodcast and on Twitter: @Carnival Podcast                                                                                            Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Joe on Twitter is: @Optigrabber Jacques on Twitter is @TheJacques4 (but really … @CarnivalPodcast)   Opening Song: Gomer by Dan Cray and Beyond ID Closing Song: All Pissed Off by Dan Cray (DanCray.Net)

**** Recevez gratuitement tous les mardis l'infolettre Chaleur humaine en vous inscrivant ici ****Pour atteindre la neutralité carbone, il faut diminuer massivement notre consommation de pétrole, de gaz et de charbon. Mais cette transformation peut avoir un coût social massif. A l'inverse, les nouveaux secteurs qui se développent dans une économie sans carbone espèrent créer des milliers d'emplois. La transition climatique peut-elle se faire sans détruire des centaines de milliers d'emplois ? Dans quel secteur est-il possible d'en créer de nouveaux ? Comment faire pour mettre en place la formation et les outils nécessaires pour réussir à complètement transformer le marché du travail ?Dominique Méda est sociologue, elle a écrit de nombreux livres sur le travail et ses évolutions, et elle préside l'institut Veblen. Elle est également chroniqueuse au Monde et sur France culture. Elle mentionne dans l'épisode le rapport de Laurence Parisot sur l'emploi, le Plan de transformation du Shift Project, le travail sur le secteur automobile de la FNH et de la CFDT et enfin celui du chercheur Philippe Quirion.Un épisode produit par Adèle Ponticelli avec l'aide d'Esther Michon, réalisé par Solène Moulin. Musique originale : Amandine Robillard.« Chaleur humaine » est un podcast hebdomadaire de réflexion et de débat sur les manières de faire face au défi climatique. Ecoutez gratuitement chaque mardi un nouvel épisode, sur Lemonde.fr, Apple Podcast, Acast ou Spotify. Retrouvez ici tous les épisodes.Vous pouvez m'écrire pour me faire part de vos avis, idées, et de vos critiques à l'adresse chaleurhumaine@lemonde.fr. Je réponds chaque semaine dans la newsletter Chaleur humaine à une question sur le défi climatique. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

A l'occasion du dernier Who's Next de Janvier 2023, la FNH, Fédération Française de l'Habillement, nous a invité sur son stand pour échanger avec ses membres sur la situation actuelle du marché français, son rôle auprès des détaillants et du gouvernement et ses ambitions pour l'année à venir.  Dans cet épisode nous allons rentrer en boutique et nous intéresser à un aspect du quotidien de nos détaillants français, le recrutement de sa force de vente.  On le sait, une boutique qui dure dans le temps, un point de vente qui génère du chiffre d'affaires c'est une boutique qui maitrise ses achats, sa trésorerie, son merchandising, sa communication et surtout sa force de vente, son accueil et sa culture d'entreprise.  Nous allons donc nous intéresser au recrutement de la force de vente et pour en parler, nous recevons 3 membres éminents de la FNH : - Etienne Djelloul d'Indigo en Normandie. - Jean-Sébastien Veilleux de la Canadienne à Lyon.  - Franck Hoët de Window Next dans les Hauts de France.   La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.    Excellente écoute,     Pour soutenir le podcast : S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici  . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency      

A l'occasion du dernier Who's Next de Janvier 2023, la FNH, Fédération Française de l'Habillement, nous a invité sur son stand pour échanger avec ses membres sur la situation actuelle du marché français, son rôle auprès des détaillants et du gouvernement et ses ambitions pour l'année à venir.  Dans cet épisode, nous échangeons avec le bureau de Paris constitué de quatre membres :  - Patrick Aboukrat : Aboudabibazar dans le 4è. - Nathalie Friedlander : Brand Bazar dans le 6è. - Stéphane Corcos : Pieds Nus dans le 1er. - Antoine Salmon : Rives dans le 8è.   La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.    Excellente écoute,     Pour soutenir le podcast : S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici  . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency      

Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.22.28233  Across practices, Eovist is used to differentiate focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) from hepatic adenoma (HCA). Mohanned Alnammi, MD discusses how further research and new updates in HCA classification system, combined with new data from a recent AJR article shows how Eovist uptake occurs in these subtypes (namely B-HCA which has malignant potential).

Jacques cousin Jimmy was hired as a writer on SNL a couple weeks back … Hear Jacques take ALL the credit for his success as Joe and he talk about Jimmy's FIRST TV appearance on their 1994 cable access show Formal Edition (10 yr old Jimmy Also was star on Jacques band Beyond Id's 1994 video Mind Time … Link below!)   Jacques also talks his 3rd recent LA trip where highlight was a 4 hour low key chat with Biff and their FNH brothers Guitar Center Scottie and Mr. John Taylor Fertilizer himself … oh and other highlight was Duran Duran at the Hollywood Bowl!   Joe won the “cleaning out horder landlards trash” lottery this week finding a 1983 WORKING Coleco ADAM family Computer (game system) as well as a Superman Coco mix pack (also from 1983) and … and … a non-dated “hermetically sealed” box of Cott Instant Tom Collin's Mix!   Biff talks a BIG Non-Katana related yakusa crime story!   Chat some Chris Ellott on Letterman rabbit hole and the 1982 Sitcom that aired ONCE but lived in Jacques had rent free ever since, OPEN ALL NIGHT.   Chat a little awful – FLA gov kidnapping people and sending them to Martha's Vineyard … and racist game show host and Brett Faverarara being a POS theif stealing money from poorest of the poor in Mississippi.   Show on Twitter is @Carnivalpodcast Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Joe on Twitter is: @Optigrabber Jacques on Twitter is @TheJacques4   Opening Song: Gomer By Dan Cray and Beyond Id Closing Song: Mind Time by Dan Cray and Beyond Id   Mind Time video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL5t1Aujqzg      

Jimmy Fowlie, Jacques cousin was hired as a writer on SNL a couple weeks back … Hear Jacques take ALL the credit for his success as Joe and he talk about Jimmy's FIRST TV appearance on their 1994 cable access show Formal Edition (10 yr old Jimmy Also was star on Jacques band Beyond Id's 1994 video Mind Time … Link below!)   Jacques also talks his 3rd recent LA trip where highlight was a 4 hour low key chat with Biff and their FNH brothers Guitar Center Scottie and Mr. John Taylor Fertilizer himself … oh and other highlight was Duran Duran at the Hollywood Bowl!   Joe won the “cleaning out hoarder landlords trash” lottery this week finding a 1983 WORKING Coleco ADAM family Computer (game system) as well as a Superman Coco mix pack (also from 1983) and … and … a non-dated “hermetically sealed” box of Cott Instant Tom Collin's Mix!   Biff talks a BIG Non-Katana related Yakusa crime story!   Chat some Chris Elliott on Letterman rabbit hole and the 1982 Sitcom that aired ONCE but lived in Jacques had rent free ever since, OPEN ALL NIGHT.   Chat a little awful – FLA gov kidnapping people and sending them to Martha's Vineyard … and racist game show host and Brett Faverarara being a POS thief stealing money from poorest of the poor in Mississippi.   Show on Twitter is @Carnivalpodcast Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Joe on Twitter is: @Optigrabber Jacques on Twitter is @TheJacques4   Opening Song: Gomer By Dan Cray and Beyond Id Closing Song: Mind Time by Dan Cray and Beyond Id     Mind Time Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL5t1Aujqzg    

Le 14 Juin 2022, la Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement annonce l'éléction de son nouveau président : Pierre Talamon. L'occasion pour nous de revenir sur notre échange avec Pierre du début de l'année. La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.    Excellente écoute,     https://pierretalamon.com/  https://federation-habillement.fr/  www.marsbranding.com   Pour soutenir le podcast: S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency      

After a couple years off (thanks Covid) Biff, Jacques and the FNH crew comprising the John Taylor Fertilizers Hockey Franchise Club LLC Inc returned to the annual Memorial Day Phoenix tournament.  And the one on-ice highlights has to be Jacques 2nd assist on the ONE goal the team (AST) scored last in game 3.  Off the ice … the highlights were pretty endless.  Jacques enjoyed the drive with Biff from LA and rooming with John… unknown if Biff and John feels the same.   Jacques' week in LA including visits with former podcast guest Ronak and Renatezky as well as MANY visits to In & Out and Universal Studios!   Another week in the US means another mass shooting and looks like Jacques might have Biff convinced the GOP is a terrorist organization.    Biff chats NHL Playoffs and funny crime in Japan.  Parenting tips, streaming reviews and much much more … well, more.   Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Joe on Twitter is: @Optigrabber Jacques on Twitter is @TheJacques4   Opening Song: Gomer By Dan Cray and Beyond Id Closing Song: 12 Steps (Live at The Rat 1996) by Dan Cray and Beyond Id

We welcome FNH to the show to discuss Sarah Sparks 2014 album Into the Lantern Waste.

A l'occasion du dernier Who's Next de Janvier 2022, la FNH, Fédération Française de l'Habillement, nous a invité sur son stand pour échanger avec ses membres sur la situation actuelle du marché français, son rôle auprès des détaillants et du gouvernement et ses ambitions pour l'année à venir.  Entre les nombreux passages de détaillants heureux de se retrouver à l'occasion du salon et celui du ministre des PME nous avons tout de même réussi à rencontrer  les présidents de plusieurs régions :   - Stéphane Corcos, Vice-Président de la région Sud PACA, gérant des boutiques Pieds Nus à Paris et Espace Mirabeau à St Remy de Provence.  - Catherine Barthelemy, Présidente des Pays de la Loire et gérante des boutiques Antoine et Barthelemy à Chalonnes sur Loire.  - Etienne Djelloul, Président Normandie et gérant des boutiques Indigo à Yvetot.  - Pierre Talamon, Membre du bureau Fédéral et créateur de mode à Paris.  - Juliette Pichot, Présidente Centre Val de Loire et gérante de la boutique Covent Garden à Chartres  - Bernadette Hirsch, Présidente Nouvelle Aquitaine et gérante de la boutique Mademoiselle H au Bouscat.  Nous avons également eu la bonne surprise de recevoir la visite de Frédéric Maus, Directeur Général du Who's Next - salon du prêt-à-porter, sur le stand de la FNH pour nous parler des projets communs de la FNH et de WSN Développement concernant l'avenir des détaillants en France.     De superbes rencontres qui nous ont permis de réaliser 7 podcasts hors-séries dédiés à la Fédération, au cœur même des préoccupations du terrain.     La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.     Excellente écoute,      https://mademoiselle-h.fr  https://indigo-online-store.com/  https://www.coventgardenchartres.com/  https://www.antoine-et-barthelemy.fr/  https://piedsnusparis.com/  https://www.espacemirabeau.com/  https://whosnext.com/  https://pierretalamon.com/  https://federation-habillement.fr/  www.marsbranding.com   Pour soutenir le podcast : S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici  . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency     

A l'occasion du dernier Who's Next de Janvier 2022, la FNH, Fédération Française de l'Habillement, nous a invité sur son stand pour échanger avec ses membres sur la situation actuelle du marché français, son rôle auprès des détaillants et du gouvernement et ses ambitions pour l'année à venir.  Entre les nombreux passages de détaillants heureux de se retrouver à l'occasion du salon et celui du ministre des PME nous avons tout de même réussi à rencontrer  les présidents de plusieurs régions :   - Stéphane Corcos, Vice-Président de la région Sud PACA, gérant des boutiques Pieds Nus à Paris et Espace Mirabeau à St Remy de Provence.  - Catherine Barthelemy, Présidente des Pays de la Loire et gérante des boutiques Antoine et Barthelemy à Chalonnes sur Loire.  - Etienne Djelloul, Président Normandie et gérant des boutiques Indigo à Yvetot.  - Pierre Talamon, Membre du bureau Fédéral et créateur de mode à Paris.  - Juliette Pichot, Présidente Centre Val de Loire et gérante de la boutique Covent Garden à Chartres  - Bernadette Hirsch, Présidente Nouvelle Aquitaine et gérante de la boutique Mademoiselle H au Bouscat.  Nous avons également eu la bonne surprise de recevoir la visite de Frédéric Maus, Directeur Général du Who's Next - salon du prêt-à-porter, sur le stand de la FNH pour nous parler des projets communs de la FNH et de WSN Développement concernant l'avenir des détaillants en France.     De superbes rencontres qui nous ont permis de réaliser 7 podcasts hors-séries dédiés à la Fédération, au cœur même des préoccupations du terrain.     La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.     Excellente écoute,      https://mademoiselle-h.fr  https://indigo-online-store.com/  https://www.coventgardenchartres.com/  https://www.antoine-et-barthelemy.fr/  https://piedsnusparis.com/  https://www.espacemirabeau.com/  https://whosnext.com/  https://pierretalamon.com/  https://federation-habillement.fr/  www.marsbranding.com   Pour soutenir le podcast : S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici  . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency     

A l'occasion du dernier Who's Next de Janvier 2022, la FNH, Fédération Française de l'Habillement, nous a invité sur son stand pour échanger avec ses membres sur la situation actuelle du marché français, son rôle auprès des détaillants et du gouvernement et ses ambitions pour l'année à venir.  Entre les nombreux passages de détaillants heureux de se retrouver à l'occasion du salon et celui du ministre des PME nous avons tout de même réussi à rencontrer  les présidents de plusieurs régions :   - Stéphane Corcos, Vice-Président de la région Sud PACA, gérant des boutiques Pieds Nus à Paris et Espace Mirabeau à St Remy de Provence.  - Catherine Barthelemy, Présidente des Pays de la Loire et gérante des boutiques Antoine et Barthelemy à Chalonnes sur Loire.  - Etienne Djelloul, Président Normandie et gérant des boutiques Indigo à Yvetot.  - Pierre Talamon, Membre du bureau Fédéral et créateur de mode à Paris.  - Juliette Pichot, Présidente Centre Val de Loire et gérante de la boutique Covent Garden à Chartres  - Bernadette Hirsch, Présidente Nouvelle Aquitaine et gérante de la boutique Mademoiselle H au Bouscat.  Nous avons également eu la bonne surprise de recevoir la visite de Frédéric Maus, Directeur Général du Who's Next - salon du prêt-à-porter, sur le stand de la FNH pour nous parler des projets communs de la FNH et de WSN Développement concernant l'avenir des détaillants en France.     De superbes rencontres qui nous ont permis de réaliser 7 podcasts hors-séries dédiés à la Fédération, au cœur même des préoccupations du terrain.     La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.     Excellente écoute,      https://mademoiselle-h.fr  https://indigo-online-store.com/  https://www.coventgardenchartres.com/  https://www.antoine-et-barthelemy.fr/  https://piedsnusparis.com/  https://www.espacemirabeau.com/  https://whosnext.com/  https://pierretalamon.com/  https://federation-habillement.fr/  www.marsbranding.com   Pour soutenir le podcast : S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici  . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency     

A l'occasion du dernier Who's Next de Janvier 2022, la FNH, Fédération Française de l'Habillement, nous a invité sur son stand pour échanger avec ses membres sur la situation actuelle du marché français, son rôle auprès des détaillants et du gouvernement et ses ambitions pour l'année à venir.  Entre les nombreux passages de détaillants heureux de se retrouver à l'occasion du salon et celui du ministre des PME nous avons tout de même réussi à rencontrer  les présidents de plusieurs régions :   - Stéphane Corcos, Vice-Président de la région Sud PACA, gérant des boutiques Pieds Nus à Paris et Espace Mirabeau à St Remy de Provence.  - Catherine Barthelemy, Présidente des Pays de la Loire et gérante des boutiques Antoine et Barthelemy à Chalonnes sur Loire.  - Etienne Djelloul, Président Normandie et gérant des boutiques Indigo à Yvetot.  - Pierre Talamon, Membre du bureau Fédéral et créateur de mode à Paris.  - Juliette Pichot, Présidente Centre Val de Loire et gérante de la boutique Covent Garden à Chartres  - Bernadette Hirsch, Présidente Nouvelle Aquitaine et gérante de la boutique Mademoiselle H au Bouscat.  Nous avons également eu la bonne surprise de recevoir la visite de Frédéric Maus, Directeur Général du Who's Next - salon du prêt-à-porter, sur le stand de la FNH pour nous parler des projets communs de la FNH et de WSN Développement concernant l'avenir des détaillants en France.     De superbes rencontres qui nous ont permis de réaliser 7 podcasts hors-séries dédiés à la Fédération, au cœur même des préoccupations du terrain.     La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.     Excellente écoute,      https://mademoiselle-h.fr  https://indigo-online-store.com/  https://www.coventgardenchartres.com/  https://www.antoine-et-barthelemy.fr/  https://piedsnusparis.com/  https://www.espacemirabeau.com/  https://whosnext.com/  https://pierretalamon.com/  https://federation-habillement.fr/  www.marsbranding.com   Pour soutenir le podcast : S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici  . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency     

A l'occasion du dernier Who's Next de Janvier 2022, la FNH, Fédération Française de l'Habillement, nous a invité sur son stand pour échanger avec ses membres sur la situation actuelle du marché français, son rôle auprès des détaillants et du gouvernement et ses ambitions pour l'année à venir.  Entre les nombreux passages de détaillants heureux de se retrouver à l'occasion du salon et celui du ministre des PME nous avons tout de même réussi à rencontrer  les présidents de plusieurs régions :   - Stéphane Corcos, Vice-Président de la région Sud PACA, gérant des boutiques Pieds Nus à Paris et Espace Mirabeau à St Remy de Provence.  - Catherine Barthelemy, Présidente des Pays de la Loire et gérante des boutiques Antoine et Barthelemy à Chalonnes sur Loire.  - Etienne Djelloul, Président Normandie et gérant des boutiques Indigo à Yvetot.  - Pierre Talamon, Membre du bureau Fédéral et créateur de mode à Paris.  - Juliette Pichot, Présidente Centre Val de Loire et gérante de la boutique Covent Garden à Chartres  - Bernadette Hirsch, Présidente Nouvelle Aquitaine et gérante de la boutique Mademoiselle H au Bouscat.  Nous avons également eu la bonne surprise de recevoir la visite de Frédéric Maus, Directeur Général du Who's Next - salon du prêt-à-porter, sur le stand de la FNH pour nous parler des projets communs de la FNH et de WSN Développement concernant l'avenir des détaillants en France.     De superbes rencontres qui nous ont permis de réaliser 7 podcasts hors-séries dédiés à la Fédération, au cœur même des préoccupations du terrain.     La Fédération Nationale de l'Habillement, FNH, est la première organisation représentative des commerces indépendants ayant une activité dans le prêt-à-porter et le textile. Elle rassemble 30.300 magasins multimarques et monomarques, affiliés à une enseigne ou franchise, avec ou sans salarié. Ces commerçants réunissent aujourd'hui 78 800 emplois en France, et réalisent un chiffre d'affaires de près de 11,9 milliards d'euros.     Excellente écoute,      https://mademoiselle-h.fr  https://indigo-online-store.com/  https://www.coventgardenchartres.com/  https://www.antoine-et-barthelemy.fr/  https://piedsnusparis.com/  https://www.espacemirabeau.com/  https://whosnext.com/  https://pierretalamon.com/  https://federation-habillement.fr/  www.marsbranding.com   Pour soutenir le podcast : S'abonner à Wholesale Is Not Dead pour ne pas rater la sortie du prochain épisode ! Mettre 5 étoiles et laisser un commentaire cool sur Apple Podcast pour aider d 'autres personnes à découvrir le podcast. Pour nous poser des questions c'est par ici  . Sur instagram : @marsbrandingagency     

FNH from the Not the Bee Social podcast joins us with Justin still out this week. Today, we wrap up our series on Mars Hill's music with The Sing Team and a couple other Brian Eichelberger pieces.

Welcome Chitchatters on a new episode of Chitchat W/ FNH, Fred and Nellie discuss about positivity and keep positive in our daily lives, especially when negativity comes along. What does negativity do for you how does it affect you your thinking and your body. Fred and Nellie also discuss about how to handle stress/negativity and the steps to take. If you would like to hear any topics on Chitchat with FNH please send us a message or comment on our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or you can always email us. Follow us on Social Media; Facebook: ChitChat FNH Instagram: ChitChatFNH Twitter: ChitChat FNH Podcast Email: Chitchatfnh@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chitchat93/support

**** TRIGGER WARNING, Listeners discretion is advise **** On This Episode of Chitchat with FNH, Nellie & Fred discuss about domestic violence, the statistics, myths vs facts, and some red flags. Nellie works at a domestic violence agency and since October is Domestic Violence month, we wanted to bring awareness to our listeners. This topic is very sensitive to talk about and sometimes it feels even taboo, but it is a topic that needs to be discussed. If you or someone you know would like to share their story you can share it with us through our social medias or emails (if you want us to post it we will if you don't but just want to express your feelings please note you have a safe place to do so) If you or someone you know is being abused; please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline; www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7232, or immediate danger please contact 911. If you would like to hear any topics on Chitchat with FNH please send us a message or comment on our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or you can always email us. Follow us on Social Media; Facebook: ChitChat FNH Instagram: ChitChatFNH Twitter: ChitChat FNH Podcast Email: Chitchatfnh@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chitchat93/support

Today's episode Fred & Nellie talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we discuss about how it has affected us and who we know personally who has breast cancer. Please check our the Susan G Komen website for more information, https://www.komen.org/. If you would like to hear any topics on Chitchat with FNH please send us a message or comment on our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or you can always email us. Follow us on Social Media; Facebook: ChitChat FNH Instagram: ChitChatFNH Twitter: ChitChat FNH Podcast Email: Chitchatfnh@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chitchat93/support

On this episode of Chitchat With FNH, we dive more in on getting to know more about Fred and is his travel adventures. Fred left Pakistan move to Africa and than to United States. We asked Fred what it was like to leave a place that he was so comfortable with to going to a place full of unknown. Find out about Fred thoughts on this episode. If you would like to hear any topics on Chitchat with FNH please send us a message or comment on our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or you can always email us. Follow us on Social Media; Facebook: ChitChat FNH Instagram: ChitChatFNH Twitter: ChitChat FNH Podcast Email: Chitchatfnh@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chitchat93/support

On this weeks episode of Chitchat with FNH we discuss about favoritism in the workplace, how people get special treatment from authority figures while other's don't. There are people who do everything that they are suppose to do, and still don't get recognition for their hard work. Than there are people who don't do what they are suppose to do and still don't get in any trouble. I guess no matter what happens it still exist We would also, like to wish Hazel a very Happy Birthday. So Happy Birthday Hazel. Let us know by commenting on our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter pages if you have ever seen favoritism at your workplace or at a precious work place. If you would like to hear any topics on Chitchat with FNH please send us a message or comment on our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or you can always email us. Follow us on Social Media; Facebook: ChitChat FNH Instagram: ChitChatFNH Twitter: ChitChat FNH Podcast Email: Chitchatfnh@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chitchat93/support

On this episode of ChitChat we discuss about the Gabby Petito case and shed some light on Jelani Day's case. Both cases are very sad and tragic and we hope that their families receive closure. Thank you tiktoker @Tizzyent for bringing this story to our attention. Chitchatters if you have a tiktok please go follow up, he brings stories to light and calls people out on their behaviors. If you would like to hear any topics on Chitchat with FNH please send us a message or comment on our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or you can always email us. Follow us on Social Media; Facebook: ChitChat FNH Instagram: ChitChatFNH Twitter: ChitChat FNH Podcast Email: Chitchatfnh@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chitchat93/support

On this episode of chitchat with FNH, Fred and Nellie talk about things they wishes they knew in their early 20s late teenage years, basically their college years. From things like Finance to Following your dreams. Let us know if you like to hear a part 2. Let us know on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or even Email us on topics you would like to hear us discuss in future episodes. Disclaimer: This episode is just our opinion on things we wish we knew. Follow us on Social Media; Facebook: ChitChat FNH Instagram: ChitChatFNH Twitter: ChitChat FNH Podcast Email: Chitchatfnh@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chitchat93/support

On this episode of Chit Chat with FNH we discuss what we believe to be the "secret" to a successful marriage, and the fundamentals of a good relationship, regardless if it a romantic relationship, friendship, or your relationship with family members. Let us know on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or even Email us on topics you would like to hear us ChitChat about. Follow us on Social Media; Facebook: ChitChat FNH Instagram: ChitChatFNH Twitter: ChitChat FNH Podcast Email: Chitchatfnh@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chitchat93/support

Welcome to Gun Funny, Episode 211. Today I'm going to chat with Raegan Hearn aka Pineapple Shooter, discuss the latest news on the UN ATT, highlight a new 22 from Fabrique Nationale, and talk about a Michigan man who sued his parents for taking out the trash.  I'm your host, Ava Flanell.

On this episode of Chit Chat with FNH, Fred and Nellie discuss about growing up in the 90s vs how it is growing up Now in 2021. How technology fashion has changed over the last couple of decades. Let us know on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or even Email us on topics you would like to hear us discuss. Follow us on Social Media; Facebook: ChitChat FNH Instagram: ChitChatFNH Twitter: ChitChat FNH Podcast Email: Chitchatfnh@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chitchat93/support

No … Really … He did… Or might have … he was there AND was (seriously) a mob hit man. Jacques left the house and went to … a Carnival… It's also Jacques' birthday which he says he doesn't care but talked about it and the BEST birthday present he EVER got (and he's had GF who were … “adventurous.”)  Covid updates, MORE heinous Crime in Japan and how DO you bankrupt a blog?  GOP gave Lee Harvey some shout outs on Memorial Day.  Biff talks NHL and are the FNH guys gonna file a class action suit against Taylor?  Jacques suggest giving HBO Max' “Hacks” and Apple TV Plus' “Mythic Quest” a watch. CP: Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Jacques on Twitter is @TheJacques4 Opening Song: Gomer by Dan Cray and Beyond Id Closing Song: Foul by Dan Cray and Beyond Id (recorded at Tuff's Univ. WMFO on the Mikey D's Show in 1994)

Dans le Business Club ce jeudi, nous parlons du Fonds TPE pour la Nature et l'Homme. Ce programme de mécénat lancé par la Fondation Nicolas Hulot finance des projets de préservation de l'environnement. Dans la bataille pour la protection de la planète, toutes les énergies et toutes les bonnes volontés sont bonnes à prendre, y compris celles des Très Petites Entreprises. La Fondation Nicolas Hulot pour la Nature et l'Homme (FNH), habituée à faire appelle au mécénat, lance ainsi le Fond TPE pour la Nature et l'Homme. Ce mécanisme a pour objectif de lever de nouveaux financements pour les actions des jeunes en faveur de préservation de l'environnement.  Astrid Heil, directrice mécénat et collecte au sein de la FNH est l'invitée de Nathalie Michet dans le Business Club. 

Biff manages to find the strength to record AFTER getting on the ice the night before for first time in over a year!  Biff manages to find the strength to record for a 2nd time this weekend as Jacques really Jacques’d up the original recording from the day before!  Biff talks paying a birthday visit to the founder of FNH and godfather for So. Cal hockey Paul.  Jacques yaps his latest first script FIRST table read this past week as well as him being a guest on a Qatari based business/sports podcast (Jim Mackie - In The Game) and his advice on making a movie guaranteed to get Oscar noms, DC state hood moves forward IF Joe Manchen gets out of his party’s way and MORE heinous crime in Japan, ONE of which is that Hello Kitty fell to #8 in a recent poll of Sanrio characters!  Jacques introduces his 10 year old to Tommy Boy AND continues his goal of owning record for most viewing of End Game. Biff loves this new show call The Mandalorian.  Parenting tips AND as usual, this episode’s highlight is a Joe Self-Indulgent theater (From Ep. 105 6/24/19) Singing Under Pressure as Paul Lynde and Gilbert Gottfried. CP: Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/   Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Jacques on Twitter is @TheJacques4   Opening Song: Gomer by Dan Cray and Beyond Id Closing Song: Dan Cray “Wet Brain” DanCray.net

Make the calls. Make the calls. Make the calls. This week Biff and Jacques welcome longtime friend Al to chat his decades long career of selling happiness.  Al is the quintessential, old school sales guy whose products and work ethics turned out to be recession proof and even covid proof.  He specialized in selling licensed character goods to the party stores and dollar tree type stores. Al talks his biggest sellers, the can’t miss products that did miss and the “who would by this junk” that flew off the shelves. Al liked his profession.  He liked who he worked with and for … sure curve balls now and then … but overall, this chat exemplifies how if you like what you do for a living, life ain’t all that bad. Personal note: It’s pals like Al and talks like this that make me super home sick for So. Cal and FNH. CP: Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/   Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Jacques on Twitter is @TheJacques4   Opening Song: Gomer by Dan Cray and Beyond Id Closing Clips of “Dicky Fox” from the movie Jerry Maguire

Jacques finally pays for a live-stream (Patton Oswald) worth the money! Boys chat it’s GREAT to see FNH pal JT on MSNBC but sadly because he’s representing the family of a guy shot by cops for being black while holding an Ice Tea. Fiercely independent, totally unregulated Texas needs AOC and Beta to put on capes and play superhero, Biff talks bukkake (no really, he does) and from the CP Vault (Ep. 130 2/24/20) Joe’s Self-Indulgent Theater - Emo Phillip’s sings Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air theme. Jacques watching HBO Max’ Lady and the Dale, Netflix’ Nick Cage’s History Of Swear Words and 1967 Cring-tastic Aquaman cartoon as Biff is watching episodes of The Match Game with Betty White from 1974 (good call Biff!).  Jacques reveals new weight lost program for himself … put on Oculus headset and get lost in world pretending you're a Jedi and emerge 3 dehydrated days later 20 lbs lighter. Willie O’Ree skates chat in sport, parenting tips and much mush more.  Well more … not really much much more.   CP: Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/   Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Jacques on Twitter is @TheJacques4   Opening Song: Gomer by Beyond Id Closing Song: My Bro Zeb’s Cover of Beyond Id’s “It’s Only Life”

The Fraternal Order of FNH steps in to help right a wrong … How do you turn away a 95-year old WW2 hero showing up to get his Covid Vaccination? Easy, asked the clowns in Glendale AZ.  Not on our watch! Jacques learns it’s GREAT to support artist you love during a pandemic maybe just read the fine print. Should we love Uber Eats and Progressive commercials THIS much? Mel Brooks gave us Jews In Space …GOP gave us Jews In Space … With Lasers!  AOC is awesome.  Biff updates us on crime wave (really?) in Japan and he breaks down his Superbowl pick.  How much do you have to dumb down GameStop stock story for Jacques to get it and his thoughts on Kong v Godzilla (of course the 1962 version!). Closing Song “It’s So Hard To Be Like Jacques” Sebadoh parody by Jacques' friends (?) My Bro Zebulon circa 1994   CP: Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast   Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Jacques on Twitter is @TheJacques4   Jenny is 867-5309

In this week's episode we talk about the findings from One Cause's “Fundraising Through the Pandemic” Report, highlight the ongoing struggles across the nonprofit industry, take a look at the 7 Numbers that show the state of giving in 2020 and wrap up with some good news from none other than Guy Fieri. To learn more about the stories highlighted see the links below. Guy Fieri Donates 21M to Restaurant Workers - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-03/guy-fieri-flavortown-mayor-raises-21-5-million-for-workers-bloomberg-50-2020 Donations Soar But Nonprofits Struggle with Pandemic - https://apnews.com/article/pandemics-us-news-seattle-coronavirus-pandemic-36dbb533e7a1908353c74f0eea9a41cc 7 Numbers to Explain the State of Giving Today - https://www.philanthropy.com/article/7-numbers-to-explain-the-state-of-giving-today?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1809511_nl_Philanthropy-Today_date_20201211&cid=pt&source=ams&sourceId=5029399&cid2=gen_login_refresh One Cause - Fundraising Through the Pandemic Report - https://discover.onecause.com/rs/527-FNH-344/images/OneCause-Fundraising-Through-a-Pandemic-Report-EB.pdf?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTW1JMFpUaGpOalV3TVdaaiIsInQiOiJGZHI5NG82TG1xRUJKNE9vcWVjbkZYc0phKzFSYjZQMmRwSUlvQmM5QnZLUjJXa1NPbkdIakU5eGhHSFQ5XC9VVVZvWTVEcXN3OWZQWkh6S0tZN1lNNDF0SVA1cnEwbCs2d2FLRElhazJPVUcwSjBcL2xQdWdaQmQ5ZXFCSzZBcVF4In0%3D

The first ever episode of a new, weekly podcast centered around horror, terror, and the macabre in general. Hosted by the Ghoulish Blacksmith.Reviews this week: Halloween (1978) and Midsommar (2019)http://ia801502.us.archive.org/35/items/fridaynighthorror001/FNH_8_2_2019%20-%208%3A2%3A19%2C%208.40%20PM.mp3

Jacques regales Joe with recaps of his trip to L.A. for his movie premiere and Phoenix for the annual hockey tournament with the FNH gang! ALSO: Bill Buckner remembered, Jeopardy talk, and Self-Indulgent Theater presents Joe as Paul Lynde singing “My Way”! PLUS: Sport, Random Video Game Review, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast

Larry Houck has had an incredibly strong record as a Match Director in both USPSA and in 3-Gun as head of the legendary FNH 3-Gun… The post 247: Innovative Match Management with Larry Houck first appeared on The 3-Gun Show.

Avery Skipalis of Skip's Tactical Solutions David is joined by Mrs. Avery "Skip" Skipalis of Skip's Tactical Solutions, a firearms trainer based in Tampa, Florida.  This discussion covers the gamut of Avery's past and present military career as a firearms instructor and gunsmith, as well as her efforts in the civilian world making firearms a viable and accessible self-defense tool for women and men alike.  We also discuss Avery's recommendations for responsible firearms storage in homes with children, and mentoring children on responsible firearms handling.   About Avery Avery has served with the US Special Operations Command, is a certified Glock Advanced Armorer, and has attended Sig Sauer, FNH, Special Operations Command Armorers courses as well as multiple Advanced Shooting Schools across the US. You can connect with Avery at the following social media outlets. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/skipstacticalsolutions/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skipstacticalsolutions/     Connect With Us After the Show! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @ShootersNationRadio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shootersnation/   Shooters Nation Logo Swag Now Available!!! https://www.shootersnation.com/shop   Get News and Special Offers! Be sure to sign up for the Shooters Nation Mail Blast newsletter.   Got an idea for a future episode?  Let us know at https://www.shootersnation.com/idea   Sponsors: Squared Away Customs Quality Custom Kydex Holsters and Carry Gear Be sure to use discount code "SHOOTERSNATION" when ordering! Are you interested in sponsoring an episode?  Contact us!  We'd love to chat with you about it.   Like what you're hearing? Want to support the podcast and help make future episodes possible?  Every dollar donated helps make this show possible. https://www.shootersnation.com/donate  

Jacques and Joe welcome FNH alum Renate to the podcast this week! They talk about Brett Kavanaugh becoming the new SCOTUS justice, Chris Evans’ retiring as Captain America, and other malarkey! And maybe a little singing, too! PLUS: Pats, Red Sox, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Closing Song: “Clowns” by Beyond Id – dancray.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast

Jacques’ long-time friend, FNH hockey teammate and loyal Carnival Personnel listener Biff joins in to talk Trump, NFL Playoffs (mostly Pats), Tom Brady’s increasing douchiness off the field, the tragic California mudslides, and the gone-but-not-forgotten World Hockey Association from the 1970s, featuring the New England Whalers! PLUS: Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast

Jacques joins Joe on the podcast fresh from marching with his family in protest against the free speech Nazi rally in Boston Common! They talk about, well, Nazis, and Trump's complicity with this awful group of... let's call them "people." PLUS: Patriots preseason, FNH update, Random Video Game Review, Parenting Tip of the Week, and MORE! Opening Clip from "Don't Be A Sucker," a 1947 US government anti-fascism propaganda film. Closing Song: "Professional Fight!" by ChipBoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un1XhgjBV1c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast

This week we are each discussing our favorite new product from NRAAM’17, including the Grey Ghost Precision Glock Slides, FNH 509 Pistol, and Remington 870 Tac-14. Don’t miss it! For all the show notes and back episodes, head over to firearmsradio.tv/gun-and-gear-review-podcast

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Alain GRANDJEAN, économiste, FNH et Dominique BOURG, philosophe et environnementaliste, UNIL

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An extra special edition today: 5 stories in one episode. That means there’s only 13 more episodes to go until the end of this current series/continuity. I seem to have finally found the best noise filter settings with this episode. Next week’s release will feature FNH as our first guest reader in 25+ episodes. Until […]

The newest LibriVox New Releases Podcast, with select samples of audiobooks released in June ’08 is now available for download. Hosted by LV volunteer FNH, this informative, entertaining podcast samples but a few of the 69 outstanding new releases for June 2008! Listen now! Podcast 009 – Total time: 18:15 This month, 10 of LV’s […]

The newest LibriVox New Releases Podcast, with select samples of audiobooks released in May 08 is now available for download. Hosted by volunteer FNH, this smooth, relaxed podcast samples but a few of the great 115 new releases for May 2008! Listen now! The podcast for releases in May 2008 is downloadable HERE.

Die Superparamagnetic Iron Oxides (SPIO)-verstärkte MRT der Leber wird als sinnvolle präoperative diagnostische Methode mit einer hohen Sensitivität und Spezifität für die Detektion von fokalen Leberläsionen angewendet. Mit der SPIO-verstärkten MRT ist aber prinzipiell auch eine Differenzierung zwischen benignen und malignen fokalen Leberläsionen möglich auf der Basis ihrer zellulären Zusammensetzung und Funktion (RES-Zellen in normalem Lebergewebe und in benignen Tumoren, keine RES-Zellen in malignen Tumoren). In früheren Studien wurden die Effekte von SPIO-Kontrastmitteln fast ausschließlich auf die Detektion von Läsionen sowie die Effekte in T2-gewichteten (w) Fast-Spin Echo (FSE) und T2*-w Gradienten Echo (GRE) Sequenzen beschränkt, da SPIO hauptsächlich die T2 / T2* - Zeiten verkürzen. Ferucarbotran ist ein relativ neu zugelassenes SPIO-Kontrastmittel, welches als intravenöser Bolus appliziert werden kann und sich durch eine geringe Nebenwirkungsrate vor allem im kardiovaskulären Bereich auszeichnet. Eine dynamische T1-w Perfusionsmessung nach der Bolusapplikation von Ferucarbotran könnte Informationen über die Vaskularisation solider Tumore in der Leber liefern. Die Möglichkeit der Charakterisierung von fokalen Leberläsionen mit Hilfe der dynamischen Ferucarbotran-verstärkten MRT wurde bereits in der Literatur angedeutet und typische Befunde konnten an einer begrenzten Anzahl von Fällen für einzelne fokale Leberläsionen gezeigt werden. Das erste Ziel dieser Arbeit war die Evaluierung der diagnostischen Effizienz des SPIO Kontrastmittel Ferucarbotran in T2-w FSE and T2*-w GRE Sequenzen zur Charakterisierung von fokalen Leberläsionen. Das zweite Ziel war es typische Anreicherungsmuster fokaler Leberläsionen in der dynamischen T1-w MRT mit 2D-GRE and 3D-GRE VIBE Sequenzen zu beschreiben. An einem 1.5 Tesla MRT-System wurden native und kontrastverstärkte T2-w FSE and T2*-w GRE Sequenzen 10 Minuten nach Bolusinjektion von 1.4 ml Ferucarbotran bei 68 Patienten durchgeführt. An einem 1.5 Tesla MRT-System wurden T1-w dynamische Bilder bei 23 Patienten mit einer 2D-GRE Sequenz und bei 37 Patienten mit einer 3D-GRE-VIBE Sequenz akquiriert. Die endgültige Diagnose der 68 Patienten, bei denen T2-w FSE/ T2*-w GRE Sequenzen durchgeführt wurden war Hepatozelluläres Karzinom (HCC, n=29), Lebermetastasen (n=15), Cholangiozelluläres Karzinom (CCC, n=2), Hämangiom (n=6), Leberzelladenom (n=5), Fokal Noduläre Hyperplasie (FNH, n=3) und Zysten (n=8). Die endgültige Diagnose der 60 Patienten, bei denen eine T1-w dynamische Ferucarbotran-verstärkte MRT durchgeführt wurde war HCC (n=25), Lebermetastasen (n=14), CCC (n=2), Hämangiom (n=6), Leberzelladenom (n=3), FNH (n=3) and Zysten (n=7). In den T2-w FSE und T2*-w GRE Bildern wurde das Signal-zu-Rausch-Verhältnis (SNR) und das Kontrast-zu-Rausch-Verhältnis basierend auf Signalintensitätsmessungen in den fokalen Läsionen und dem Leberparenchym durchgeführt. Der prozentuale Signalverlust (PSIL) der verschiedenen fokalen Läsionen von der nativen zur kontrastverstärkten T2-w FSE –Sequenz wurde errechnet. Eine qualitative Auswertung der Bildqualität sowie der Abgrenzbarkeit der Läsionen im Vergleich zwischen kontrastverstärkten T2-w FSE und kontrastverstärkten T2*-w GRE Bildern erfolgte. In den T1-w dynamischen Bildern wurden Signalintensitätsmessungen im Leberparenchym, den Lebergefäßen und in fokalen Leberläsionen vorgenommen um SNR und CNR zu errechnen. Das mittlere SNR von soliden benignen Läsionen zeigte einen Abfall in der T2-w FSE Sequenz von 34.1 vor auf 21.0 (p