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What causes believers to feel distant from God? In this conversation, Pastor Gary Thomas continues to unmask the lies that keep us striving, doubting, and disconnected. Sharing from his new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary invites us to exchange falsehoods for the rich, soul-satisfying relationship God designed us to enjoy. Get "The Life You Were Reborn to Live" Learn how to connect with God every day! -- Pastor John Burke, author of Soul Revolution, will show you how to remember God’s presence throughout the day and pursue His will in each moment. It’s simple, doesn’t take much time, and it could change your life. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Twenty-five years ago, a group of senior Eritrean politicians known as the G-15 called for democratic reform. Eleven were arrested and accused of treason. They have never been put on trial, and their families still do not know where they are. Human rights groups, including the UN, consider the G-15, prisoners of conscience and have been calling for their release.Among the detained was former defence and foreign minister, Petros Solomon. Two years later, his wife, Asther Yohannes, was also arrested. Focus on Africa host, Nkechi Ogbonna, has been speaking to their daughter, Hanna Petros Solomon about her search for her parents, and UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Eritrea, Dr Mohamed Abdelsalam Babiker about the fate of those detained.Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducers: Fana Negash and Carolyne JothamTechnical Producer: Jonathan MwangiSenior Producers: Priyanka SippyEditors: Daniel Dadzie, Maryam Abdalla

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Episode Summary In this episode of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan and co-host Road Dog deliver an energetic, honest deep-dive into core principles for coaching business success—from the real meaning of the 80/20 rule, the power (and pitfalls) of focus, and the truth about scaling and client retention, to addressing anxiety as the price of ambition. With playful banter and actionable wisdom, Karl busts common myths, unpacks the signal-to-noise concept with lessons from Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, and shares unique rules for coaches to build stronger, longer client relationships and higher-performing businesses. Key Topics Covered The Real 80/20 Principle in Business Karl Bryan explores how Steve Jobs' return to Apple and Nike's turnaround show 80/20 thinking in action—cutting unproductive offerings to amplify the best. Examples span from Google, McDonald's, and clothing companies to coaching: focus on the assets and relationships that drive the bulk of your results (03:14–08:00). Contrarian Takes on Coaching Advice Why "do what you love and money will follow" is overrated—do what you're good at, fall in love with sales, marketing, and solving problems (09:03). Challenging the E-Myth idea of leaving a business for six months: rare in reality, context matters. The myth of "multiple streams of income": not wise until your primary business is reliably selling at high volume for an extended period (13:09). Signal vs. Noise: Working Smarter, Not Harder Inspired by Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, Karl Bryan discusses eliminating "busywork" and prioritizing the vital few actions that make the boat go faster (19:31). How to apply signal-to-noise thinking in project planning, debates, and even national economic policy. Unique, Underdiscussed Coaching Rules Nothing in life (or business) is a straight line—it's all about adapting to unpredictable curves. The formula for failure: too much time and too many distractions. The formula for success: tight deadlines and single focus. Networking and environment: strategically positioning yourself in high-value places accelerates opportunities (29:53). Client Retention, Relationship Building, and Mindset Clients stay because they like you—make business relationships more personal and long-term. Life needs to break you to wake you—how overcoming adversity can be a launching pad for bigger breakthroughs. Addressing anxiety: the hidden currency of ambition, and why planning and taking action melts anxiety (41:14). Notable Quotes "Starve the trivial many so the vital few can do their magic and compound." "Do what you're good at—that's how you make lots of money. Fall in love with selling, marketing, content creation, problem-solving… that's how you crush it." "Put all your eggs in one basket, and watch that basket really, really, really carefully." "Motion is noise; signal is the results. The ultimate measure of working smarter is a low signal-to-noise ratio." "Your greatest successes will come through other people." "Anxiety is the price of ambition… Successful people are worrying, anxious addicts." "Remember: progress equals happiness." Actionable Takeaways 1. Ruthlessly Identify & Double Down on Your 80/20 Map out what drives the majority of your revenues, client results, and business growth. Focus there; cut or minimize the distracting rest. 2. Stop Chasing Every Trend—Master Your One Main Thing Until you have a $5M+ business (or stable, strong revenue), don't split your focus into multiple streams. Place all eggs in one basket, watch it obsessively. 3. Build Relationships for the Long Term Move beyond transactional coaching—clients stay (and refer) when they genuinely like you. Invest in those relationships (even outside the boardroom). 4. Remove "Busywork"—Prioritize Like Jobs/Musk Before acting, ask: will this move me measurably closer to my goal? If not, drop it. Efficient action beats constant activity. 5. Create Momentum by Changing Your Environment Network in higher-end venues, luxury lobbies, or wherever your ideal clients are. Uplevel conversations and connections. 6. Face Anxiety by Doing the Planning and the Work Document best/worst/probable scenarios. The act of planning, not the plan itself, reduces anxiety and increases confidence. 7. Serve and Connect—Fight the Epidemic of Loneliness Facilitate connection and belonging (like Swifties and Taylor Swift); people stay for how you make them feel. Resources Mentioned - Profit Acceleration Software™: Developed by Karl Bryan, a tool for demonstrating and delivering breakthrough client value. - Focused.com: Daily coaching strategies and insights, plus Profit Acceleration Software™ demos. - Networking and Environments: Visit high-end hotel lobbies, luxury car dealerships—be where your ideal clients are found. - Tony Robbins' Planning Frameworks: Step-by-step, action-driven problem-solving (Dickens Process, business planning). - Cody Sanchez's content on buying boring businesses: (Referenced as a case-in-point for scrutinizing "guru" numbers and context.) - Daily email subscription: Get tactical coaching insights at Focused.com. Like this episode? Please subscribe and share with another coach. Leave a review to help us impact more business coaches worldwide. For more resources on attracting small business owners and closing more high-end clients, visit Focused.com and get your demo of the Profit Acceleration Software™.

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the neurochemicals epinephrine, acetylcholine and dopamine contribute to focus and concentration. I discuss tools for improving attention, including sleep, sound, structured work sessions, nutrition, caffeine and deliberate cold exposure. I also describe a brief daily meditation and visual focus exercises that train your ability to refocus when attention drifts. Additionally, I discuss the potential benefits and limitations of supplements, prescription treatments for ADHD, and why taking time to deliberately defocus supports concentrated work. Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Focus & Concentration (00:02:00) Epinephrine, Acetylcholine & Dopamine (00:04:20) Sleep, White Noise & Pink Noise (00:07:35) Sponsor: LMNT (00:09:05) Ultradian Cycles, 90-Minute Work Sessions (00:10:45) Blood Glucose, Fasting & Meal Size (00:13:40) Caffeine, Focus & Sleep (00:15:00) Acute Stress & Concentration (00:16:55) Tool: Deliberate Cold Exposure (00:19:45) Sponsor: AG1 (00:21:00) Tool: 13-Minute Daily Meditation (00:25:10) Tool: Visual Focus Exercises (00:29:45) Sponsor: David (00:31:10) Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Creatine (00:33:00) Alpha-GPC, Acetylcholine & Safety Considerations (00:35:10) L-Tyrosine, Dopamine & Combining Tools (00:37:00) ADHD, Prescription Medications & Neuroplasticity (00:39:55) Deliberate Defocusing & Recovery (00:41:10) Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What causes believers to feel distant from God? In this conversation, Pastor Gary Thomas continues to unmask the lies that keep us striving, doubting, and disconnected. Sharing from his new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary invites us to exchange falsehoods for the rich, soul-satisfying relationship God designed us to enjoy. Get "The Life You Were Reborn to Live" Learn how to connect with God every day! -- Pastor John Burke, author of Soul Revolution, will show you how to remember God’s presence throughout the day and pursue His will in each moment. It’s simple, doesn’t take much time, and it could change your life. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

How do you prepare your defense for an offense that has no clear identity and throws formations, motions, and wrinkles at you all night? In this episode, Joe Daniel and Daniel Chamberlain explain how a sound defensive system, simple player rules, formation checks, and offensive "containers" let your defense adjust without rebuilding the game plan every week. Learn how to defend junk offenses by protecting your base defense, simplifying run fits, assigning adjustments to the right players, and recognizing what formations are actually trying to accomplish. If you want your players reacting fast instead of thinking through a different defense for every offensive look, this episode will help you simplify the game plan while still having answers for what opponents throw at you. 10:41 - What Is a Junk Offense 11:58 - Characteristics of Offenses With No Identity 18:10 - Building a Defensive System to Handle Junk Offenses 22:57 - Umbrella Run Fits for Any Offensive Scheme 23:30 - Trips and Bunch Formation Checks 26:57 - Double Wing and Heavy Formation Adjustments 31:49 - Read the Quarterback Not the End Man 32:44 - Adding Defensive Automatics for Specific Looks 35:31 - Assigning Defensive Checks to Individual Players 44:45 - Containers for Offensive Formations and Wrinkles  Build a Defense That Has an Answer for Everything Step 1: Build the System Before You Build the Game Plan Your defense needs a consistent foundation that lets players handle formations, motions, shifts and schemes without learning a new defense every week. Establish the core rules and adjustments that stay consistent regardless of what the offense shows you. FBCP S21E13 Defend Junk Offenses DOWNLOAD: Defensive System Guide Step 2: Make Your Run Fits Universal Build your run defense around rules that apply to any blocking scheme. When force, spill and alley responsibilities remain consistent, your players can defend zone, gap schemes, option football and unusual formations without needing a separate answer for every play. READ: Coach the Umbrella Principle to Get Perfect Run Fits for Your Defense Step 3: Learn to Defend Schemes Without Changing Defenses Apply your base rules against an offense designed to create hesitation and misdirection. Focus on identifying what the offense is actually trying to accomplish, then use your existing defensive structure instead of chasing every formation and motion. LISTEN: How to Defend the Wing-T Offense | FBCP S21E03 Step 4: Trust Your Rules Against Option Football Extend the same approach to an offense that can appear much more complicated. Learn how consistent run fits account for the dive, quarterback and pitch, then make targeted adjustments without rebuilding the defense specifically for the opponent. LISTEN: How to Defend the Flexbone Offense | FBCP S21E10 Step 5: Give Every Adjustment a Specific Job Organize your defensive playbook so Base, Movement and Aggressive calls each solve specific problems. Eliminate unnecessary calls and make sure your Base defense remains the answer you can return to when the offense presents something unexpected. READ: 3 Levels of Play Calling For Your Defensive Football Playbook Step 6: Find the Smallest Adjustment That Solves the Problem When your base defense needs help, identify exactly what needs to change before adding another call. Use alignment, stance, keys and assignments as individual levers so you can make targeted adjustments without forcing the entire defense to learn something new. LISTEN: Levers: The System for Faster Defensive Adjustments | FBCP S20E17 Step 7: Prepare Answers Before You Need Them Study where your defense is vulnerable in numbers, space, seams and leverage. Build answers to those weaknesses into your system so unusual formations and unexpected wrinkles become recognizable problems with prepared solutions instead of reasons to abandon your base defense. READ: Identify These Four Weaknesses in Your Defensive Playbook to Make Great Adjustments

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Abioduni Martin.

Could the land beneath your solar project help finance the next one, without giving up equity in your company?Laura Pagliarulo, CEO and co-founder of SolaREIT™, returns to SunCast to share what six years of financing solar and battery real estate have taught her about how developers grow without overextending themselves. Her company has financed real estate beneath projects representing nearly $8 billion in total value.Laura explains how land purchases, lease purchases and land loans can provide flexible capital without selling equity in the developer's company. She describes repeat partners planning transactions six to eighteen months before a portfolio closes, with proceeds supporting interconnection deposits and other pipeline needs.Expect to learn:

Focus on gym growth in 2026 to ensure your facility thrives. Learn the single most important action for long-term success. Most owners get distracted by shiny objects, but true success in the fitness business comes from mastering the fundamentals. If you want to scale effectively, you must stop chasing complexity and start prioritizing what actually moves the needle. Successful gym ownership requires a disciplined approach to your business strategy. By narrowing your focus to the one activity that drives revenue and client retention, you create a sustainable model that withstands industry fluctuations. Subscribe for weekly fitness business breakdowns, and comment below what you are focusing on this year.

Peggy concludes her five-part series of predictions for 2027 by looking at how wisdom and human judgment will become increasingly valuable as AI makes information, analysis, and answers easier to generate. For her fifth and final prediction, Peggy says 2027 could be a turning point as organizations move beyond simply using AI to generate answers and focus more on knowing which answers matter, questioning AI recommendations, and applying human experience and context to make better decisions. She also encourages listeners to: · Use AI to analyze information, identify patterns, and generate options. · Capture and preserve the knowledge and experience of retiring workers by using AI to make historical information more accessible. · Focus on asking better questions and applying context, critical thinking, ethics, and long-term thinking. · Rethink workforce training by teaching people not only how to use AI, but how to supervise, evaluate, question, and improve the work AI produces. · Remember that AI can provide more answers, but human wisdom and judgment remain essential for deciding which answers are worth following.  https://peggysmedleyshow.com

Licensed counselor and mom Michelle Nietert brings her trademark stories, humor, and practical wisdom to parents navigating the teen and young adult years. Drawing from her newest devotional, Strong and Secure, Michelle shares candidly about her own struggles — from parenting teenagers to launching her daughter into college — and the lessons God has taught her along the way. Praying for Your Teen's Heart and Future -- Lift your child up to God and raise them in Christ with this FREE video series. Jodie Berndt will give you tips on finding peace in God as a parent, rooting your teen's identity in Christ, showing love despite challenges and more. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

In the second part of this discussion, Travis and Eric unpack the strange intersection of celebrity brands, influencer marketing, social-media outrage, and sports betting. They discuss why some celebrity campaigns succeed while others create backlash, how outrage has become a business model for creators, and why consumers have more power than they realize simply by choosing what they engage with. They also explore the rapid growth of sports betting advertising and the potential consequences of normalizing gambling through celebrity and influencer partnerships. On this episode we talk about: Why some celebrity and influencer brand partnerships succeed while others create brand misalignment How social-media outrage has become a monetization strategy for creators Why consumers shouldn't give more attention to marketing campaigns they don't like The risks and growing prevalence of sports betting and gambling advertising How personal responsibility and choosing what to engage with can help break the cycle of outrage-driven content Top 3 Takeaways Not every failed idea means you've lost your ability to build something great. Sometimes you simply took the wrong approach. Learn from the miss, make the adjustment, and take another swing. Attention is currency. Outrage-driven content often succeeds because people keep engaging with it—even when they claim to dislike it. Choosing not to engage can be more powerful than adding another angry reaction. Be intentional about what deserves your attention. Social media makes it easy to spend hours reacting to things that have little impact on your actual life. Focus that energy on the things that matter to you, your relationships, your work, and your financial goals. Notable Quotes "You take the swing and then you correct." "If you don't like it, like, also don't give it more attention. Then it dies." "Money only solves your money problems, but it's easier to solve the rest of your problems with money in the bank." Connect with Travis: Instagram: @travischappell Other: travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! - Scribe captures workflows as work happens and automatically generates step-by-step guides with screenshots and instructions, so no one has to sit down and write documentation from scratch. Learn more at scribe.how/tmm and mention Travis Makes Money for your first month of Scribe Capture free on select plans. - When you need a legal hand, visit LegalZoom. Go to LegalZoom.com to get started! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 15 Episode 39 of the ParentingAces Podcast! Tennis should build confident kids, not exhausted robots. Adriana Dino shares the coaching philosophy that helps young players grow into thinkers, leaders, and lifelong fans of the game—while showing parents exactly when to step back and when to lean in.Born and raised in Romania, Adriana started with a wooden racket, a straight-talking father, and a coach who changed her life. After playing, studying physical education, and coaching for nearly 20 years in the United States, she brings a rare perspective to the parent-coach-player triangle that drives junior tennis.Tennis Parent TakeawaysSupport your child with unconditional love rather than constant technical instruction.Learn to recognize when encouragement has become pressure.Gradually transfer responsibility for preparation, performance, and problem-solving to your child.Help your player develop routines for resetting after mistakes and bad line calls.Focus on resilience, confidence, and personal growth—not only wins and rankings.Accept that high-performance tennis may not be the right path for every talented player.Keep your child's love of tennis at the center of the experience.Lisa and Adriana also break down the mental side of junior competition, including what to do after a bad call, how to reset between points, and why tournaments are one of the best classrooms for resilience. Adriana's approach is simple but powerful: coach the person first, develop the player second, and keep the love for tennis intact for life.She also shares the unforgettable influence of playing Monica Niculescu as a 14-year-old in Bucharest, and why exposure to higher-level tennis can shape a junior's mindset long before they're ready for the professional circuit.This episode is essential listening for tennis parents, junior players, and coaches who want more than wins—they want growth, confidence, and a healthier relationship with the sport. Adriana is based in the DC area and coaches players from beginner to advanced, with a focus on bringing out the best in each athlete as a human being first. Connect with Coach AdrianaTo get more information on Coach Adriana, visit her website at www.adrianadinutennisacademy.com. You can email her directly at tenniswithadriana@gmail.com. Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Connect with LisaAs always, Lisa is available for one-to-one consultations to work with you as you find your way through junior tennis and the college recruiting process. You can purchase and book online through the ParentingAces shop.If you're so inclined, please share this—and all our episodes—with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app.Be sure to check out our logoed merchandise, as well as our à la carte personal consultations, in our online shop.CreditsIntro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNEAudio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone

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In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Michael Maher, founder of Cartology, an Amazon brand management agency. Michael shares his journey from managing a Starbucks to becoming an Amazon seller and agency owner. They discuss key strategies for scaling on Amazon, including the importance of product reviews, compelling visual content, and diversifying product offerings. Michael also recommends Gap Selling and My Utmost for His Highest, highlights Zapier as a productivity tool, and praises Brett Bohannon as a respected Amazon expert. The episode offers practical, actionable advice for e-commerce sellers looking to grow their brands.Timestamps:Introduction to the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast (00:00:00)Host Josh Hadley introduces the podcast, his consulting service, and today's guest, Michael Maher from the agency Cartology.Michael Maher's E-commerce Journey (00:03:07)Michael shares his story of hating his job, starting with reselling on eBay, and eventually launching on Amazon.Early Challenges and Lessons on Amazon (00:06:11)Michael discusses his initial struggles on Amazon, including a near-suspension, dealing with inaccurate negative reviews, and learning by doing.Impact of Chinese Sellers and Business Failure (00:08:18)Michael explains how Chinese manufacturers entering the market led to the downfall of his first Amazon business due to competition.Actionable Takeaway 1: Product Reviews (00:09:03)Dissect customer reviews to improve your product. Fixing defective inventory is more important than short-term cash flow for long-term success.Actionable Takeaway 2: Creative Content (00:10:58)Use images to visually convey the solution your product provides. Add keyword-rich text to images for better organic ranking.Actionable Takeaway 3: Product Diversification (00:13:09)Focus on bringing new products to market to avoid dependency on a few items and ensure long-term business growth.Final Thoughts on Actionable Takeaways (00:14:28)Michael adds the importance of cutting losing products to free up cash and mental energy, and embracing controlled experimentation.Most Influential Book (00:16:10)Michael recommends "My Utmost for His Highest" for personal challenges and "Gap Selling" for improving his business sales process.Productivity Tool Recommendation (00:17:44)Michael highlights Zapier for automating tasks between different software, saving significant time on administrative work like scheduling and lead management.Respected Figure in E-commerce (00:19:37)Michael recommends following Brett Bohanon ("The Amazon Cowboy") for his practical knowledge and live learning cohort, "Amazon with Brett."How to Connect with Michael Maher (00:21:18)Michael shares the best ways to contact him, including his email, LinkedIn, and the Cartology agency website for more information.Links and Mentions:"Ecomm Breakthrough Consulting": "00:01:00"  "Ecom Balance": "00:02:00"  "Outsource School": "00:02:00"  "TierPeak": "00:05:00"  "Zapier": "00:17:54"  "ClickUp": "00:17:54"  "Calendly": "00:18:50"  "SquadCast": "00:18:50"  "Make (formerly Integromat)": "00:19:32"  "Amazon with Brett": "00:20:52"  Books  "My Utmost for His Highest": "00:16:21"  "Gap Selling": "00:16:21"  Additional Mentions  "The Longer Game Podcast": "00:02:00"Transcripts:Josh Hadley 00:00:00  Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast. I'm your host, Josh Hadley, where I interview the top business leaders in e-commerce. Past guests include Kevin King, Michael E Gerber, author of the Emmett and Howard Ty. Today I'm speaking with Michael Maher, the owner and visionary for Cartology, a custom done for you services agency that provides full spectrum management for brands on Amazon. And we're going to be talking a lot about the experience he has in seeing what is actually working today to help scale brands on Amazon, and we're going to dive into those specific strategies. This episode is brought to you by Ecomm Breakthrough Consulting, where I help seven figure companies grow to eight figures and beyond. Listen, Michael, I started my business back in 2015 and I grew it to an eight figure brand in seven years, but I made a lot of mistakes along the way. That made the path of getting to eight figures take a lot longer than it needed to. There were times where I had self-doubt in myself as a leader, where whether I could actually run and lead a team of people, or whether my business could actually survive on the Amazon Marketplace, or if we would have the cash flow to be able to purchase new products in order to continue to grow.Josh Hadley 00:01:11  I wish I would have had a guide along the way that would have made getting there a lot quicker and easier to help me navigate around those stumbling blocks I ran into. So to our listeners, those of you who are running into similar obstacles or you're hitting plateaus and you want to know the next steps to t...

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When building gets easier, choosing what to build becomes even more important.Ciaran Cosgrave is CEO of Nearform, a global AI-native engineering company for the enterprise. Before moving into entrepreneurship and technology, he spent the first decade of his career running refugee camps across Africa and Central America. Those experiences shaped how he thinks about resilience, problem-solving, and building teams.In our conversation, we explore why Ciaran focuses on problems before technology, how AI software development is compressing months of prototyping into days and weeks, and why faster experimentation makes judgment even more important. We also get into the new challenge leaders face when teams can generate more ideas and prototypes than organizations can realistically absorb.Key TakeawaysStart with the problem, not the technology: Understanding the underlying problem and speaking with the people experiencing it creates a stronger foundation than chasing technology or quick financial returns.Knowing what to build remains difficult: AI can change how software gets built, but leaders still need judgment to determine which problems matter and what is worth creating.Faster prototypes can improve judgment: Moving from idea to prototype in days or weeks gives teams more opportunities to explore alternatives and test assumptions before committing to large investments.More experimentation requires better filtering: As testing ideas becomes faster and cheaper, leaders need mechanisms for deciding which prototypes deserve to move forward.Growth is becoming less dependent on headcount: AI is challenging the traditional services model where growing a business was closely tied to adding more people.Additional InsightsResilience can come from unexpected experiences: Ciaran credits his years working in refugee camps with teaching him perseverance and giving him perspective when facing rejection and uncertainty.Great teams still matter: Ciaran emphasizes finding good people, helping them work together, and building strong teams around difficult problems.Luck belongs in the entrepreneurship story: Timing, advice, unexpected opportunities, and good fortune can play an important role even when successful founders later describe a more deliberate strategy.Nearform was built around open source and small, senior teams: The company was built on a belief in open technology and in smaller groups of experienced people creating greater impact.The transformation experts are being disrupted too: After helping companies navigate mobile, cloud, and ecommerce, Nearform now finds its own services business directly affected by AI. Episode Highlights00:00 – Solve Problems Before Chasing MoneyCiaran explains why he has always been more interested in solving meaningful problems than pursuing technology or quick financial returns.02:32 – Guest Introduction: Ciaran CosgraveMeet Ciaran Cosgrave, CEO of Nearform, whose unconventional career began with a decade spent running refugee camps before moving into entrepreneurship and technology.03:52 – From Refugee Camps to TechnologyCiaran shares how he spent the first ten years of his career working in refugee camps before entering technology.05:46 – Giving His Early Career to OthersA teenage encounter with a technology entrepreneur inspired Ciaran to spend the early years of his career serving others and tackling difficult problems.08:18 – Becoming an Entrepreneur by AccidentAfter struggling to enter traditional corporate roles, Ciaran found an opportunity in financial services and started building technology businesses.11:45 – Focus on Problems, People, and a Little LuckCiaran explains why understanding the problem, finding great people, and acknowledging luck have shaped how he builds businesses.15:43 – What Drew Ciaran to NearformCiaran describes Nearform's origins and its early belief in open-source technology, small senior teams, and software as a force for good.21:03 – When the Transformation Experts Get DisruptedAfter years of helping companies navigate digital transformation, Nearform now finds its own industry being reshaped by AI.25:45 – Knowing What to Build Is Still HardCiaran argues that judgment about what to build remains one of the biggest challenges for organizations using AI.29:38 – From Months of Prototyping to Days and WeeksAI-assisted development allows teams to move from ideas to prototypes much faster and examine more alternatives before committing.33:20 – Making More Bets With Greater OptionalityBarry explores how cheaper experimentation allows teams to test multiple possibilities instead of placing one large bet.36:06 – When Innovation Becomes the BottleneckCiaran explains why organizations need stronger filtering mechanisms as teams generate and prototype more ideas.39:18 – Turning AI's Potential Into RealityCiaran shares his optimism about putting AI into production and using it to build new services and tackle difficult problems. Useful ResourcesCiaran Cosgrave on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciarancosgrave/Nearform Website - https://www.nearform.com/Nearform on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nearform/Artificial Organizations – https://geni.us/artificialorgsRead Artificial Organizations? Leave a review on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/ref=cm_cr_othr_d_wr_but_top?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=1067626328Follow Barry O'ReillyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryoreillyWebsite: https://barryoreilly.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/barryoreillyauthor/X: https://x.com/barryoreillyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/barryoreilly/

You can be completely focused...and still be focused on the wrong thing.The score. The crowd. Your last mistake. What your coach is thinking. What happens if you miss. Your attention is definitely somewhere—but is it on information that will actually help you perform?In Episode 57 of The Sports Mastermind, Laura Ratto continues the three-part series on concentration and focus by exploring selective attention and how athletes can learn to direct their attention toward the information that matters most in the moment.Building on the 5-Second Reset from Episode 56 and the foundational concepts of focus and concentration introduced in Episode 4, this episode moves beyond simply telling athletes to “FOCUS!” and asks a much more useful question:What information do I need right now?In this episode, you'll learn:Why being focused isn't necessarily the same as being focused on the right thingHow selective attention helps athletes filter relevant from irrelevant informationHow to think about attention as a spotlightWhy athletes need to shift between broad, narrow, internal, and external attentionHow open and closed skills create different attentional demandsWhy narrowing your attention too much can sometimes hurt performanceHow to determine whether something is giving you useful informationHow athletes and coaches can use the Spotlight Drill to deliberately train attentionWhy individual cue words can help direct attention toward useful, actionable informationThis episode also connects concepts from previous episodes on self-talk, focus and concentration, open and closed skills, relaxation, decision-making, and the 5-Second Reset.The Focus FourAttention Is Selective — You can't pay attention to everything, and you don't need to.Ask What Information You Need — Give your attention somewhere specific and useful to go.Move Your Spotlight — Learn to shift between broad, narrow, internal, and external attention depending on what the situation requires.Practice Focusing — Don't just practice your physical skills. Practice where you direct your attention.Ask yourself:What am I focused on? Why? And is it giving me useful information?Because concentration isn't just about being focused.It's about being focused on the right thing at the right time.Learn more about The Sports Mastermind, mental performance consultation, workshops, and other resources at RattoConsulting.com.

Welcome to a new episode of ASMR Sleep Recordings. In this episode, you will hear the rain on a tent. Improve your health and happiness.The sound you hear in this episode creates a calm atmosphere and at the same time blocks out disturbing noises. This will help you de-stress, unwind, and rest. Enjoy two hours of relaxing sounds to help you relax, focus, study and fall asleep.About ASMR Sleep Recordings:The purpose of ASMR Sleep Recording is to help you sleep and concentrate better. This particular episode lasts two hours and has no ads in the middle, so you won't be woken up or disturbed while focusing or relaxing. When you listen to ASMR Sleep Recordings, you can lock your phone, so you won't get any bothersome stimuli from notifications and other sounds from your phone. You can switch between apps while studying or working without pausing the ambient sound.About our sounds:Water creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to running water is an ideal way to turn off all the stressful things life brings, and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds include a river, flowing creek, babbling brook, gentle waves on a lake, and a bamboo fountain. Rain also creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to rain is an ideal way to switch off all the stressful things life brings and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds are rain on an umbrella, hailstorms, hard rain, soft rain, gentle rain, wind and rain, rain on a car.White noise helps babies and children to get a better and deeper night's sleep. This is because external sounds are masked by the noise. With white noise in the background, your child will not hear annoying cars driving by or dogs barking in bed. This allows your little one to sleep better. And it also saves you as a parent a lot of hours!Pink noise is more common in nature than you might expect. It can be compared to continuous rainfall or wind. In addition to white noise, pink noise is also increasing in popularity, especially in business environments. Because it can increase productivity, concentration and creativity.Brown noise can be compared to waves of the sea, a river current, strong winds or the sound of thunder during a storm. Like pink noise, brown noise is very similar to white noise. However, the frequencies have been lowered even further and a lot more concentrated. This gives it a rougher/coarse tone than pink noise. It sounds a bit deeper and a bit bass-like. The benefits of brown noise are the same as the other types of noise. It provides relaxation, increased focus and improved deep sleep.DISCLAIMER: Be aware that loud noises can damage your hearing. If you can't carry on a conversation without raising your voice while playing one of our spheres, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Do not place the speakers directly next to a baby's ears. If you have trouble hearing or ringing in your ears, stop listening to the white noise immediately and see an audiologist or your doctor. The sounds provided by ASMR Sleep Recordings are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. Consult your doctor if you regularly have severe sleeping problems, experience fitful/restless sleep or feel tired during the day.ASMR Sleep Recordings is the white noise and nature sounds podcast to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. ASMR Sleep Recordings has uploaded more than 400+ episodes in the 4 years that the podcast has been online. You can listen to all episodes of the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. People use white noise for sleep, focus, sound masking or relaxation. This podcast has the sound for you, whether you're using white noise to study, to soothe a baby with cramps, to fall asleep, or to just enjoy a quiet moment. You don't need to buy a white noise machine if you can listen to these sounds for free.

The rapid transformation of work, driven by technological acceleration and evolving business needs, is leaving organizations scrambling to keep their employees future ready. ServiceNow's Chief Learning Officer Jayney joins me to share her thoughts on how organizations can move beyond traditional skilling to focus on comprehensive readiness, including the unique human abilities that set people apart from machines. Jayney discusses ServiceNow's model of a "talent signature"—a multidimensional skill profile that brings together AI fluency, functional expertise, and the elusive but critical human advantage. You'll hear how ServiceNow is transforming learning into a personalized, playful, and data-driven experience, why curiosity can't be taught but can be learned, and how measuring what makes us uniquely human is key.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...03:46 Measuring uniquely human skills13:08 Assessing employee skill readiness15:03 Emerging AI skills and demand18:56 Creating conditions for curiosity27:26 Workforce readiness and skills gap32:32 Focus on customer-centric strategy35:43 Debating centralized vs. federated learning37:33 Introducing SimStudio for training47:04 Creating a unique learning environment48:12 Solving the learning experience puzzle56:09 How the Lead Boldly model worksThe Shift from Skilling to Workforce ReadinessWorkforce readiness has become the new clarion call for organizations. Between 30 and 100% of skills are going to change in the workforce over the next 3 years. This volatility demands a seismic shift in how we think about people development: not as one-off, reactive upskilling, but as continuous preparation for evolving roles and technologies.At ServiceNow, readiness means aligning workforce capabilities with both current role requirements and the unpredictable demands of tomorrow's jobs. Readiness isn't about checking boxes on completed learning modules—it's about ensuring employees can confidently perform in their roles now and adapt to what's next.Rethinking Skills: The Talent Signature ModelCentral to ServiceNow's approach is the concept of the “talent signature”—a model that assesses employees across three dimensions:AI Fluency: The understanding and leverage of AI, scaled according to job requirements.Functional Skills: Core competencies needed for specific roles (e.g., technical, sales, marketing).Human Skills: The human advantage—skills that remain when AI takes over routine work, such as critical thinking, judgment, curiosity, courage, and interpersonal connection.This framework recognizes that the interplay between these domains is dynamic and context-dependent. An AI skill alone, without a human skill, is actually a skill that AI could do on its own. The difference is the foundational human layer. The model leverages nearly 200 signals—from learning completions and assessments to project work and interpersonal feedback—to generate a unique skill profile for each employee. This data-rich fingerprint enables more precise, personalized development paths and better workforce planning.Can Curiosity Be Learned?We discuss whether qualities like curiosity and courage are innate or can be developed. While training modules for curiosity might fall short, Jayney's perspective is that these attributes can't be taught, but they can be learned. The distinction matters: it's about creating the right conditions for growth rather than direct instruction. By fostering environments where it's safe to experiment and fail, organizations can unlock these human traits. The Power of Safe ExperimentationTo build a culture of learning, ServiceNow draws on the “science of play.” Drawing inspiration from educational theorists like Johan Huizinga, Jayney advocates for “magic circles”—playgrounds within the organization where different rules apply, and the risk of failure is reduced. In these environments, employees are more willing to try, iterate, and improve.The shift from passive consumption (read-and-test courses) to hands-on, playful approaches is evidenced in their adoption of AI-driven roleplay. Strikingly, 93% of participants returned to repeat these immersive simulations, a testament to the draw and efficacy of playful, experiential learning.Leading Boldly in Times of UncertaintyIn a climate of rampant change and declining organizational trust, leadership takes center stage. ServiceNow's “Lead Boldly” model encourages leaders to trust boldly, communicate clearly (even without certainty), and champion change—a people-centered approach that recognizes leaders as the primary catalysts for psychological safety, resilience, and adaptive learning. Resources & People MentionedBill McDermott CEO of ServiceNowRachel Botsman on LinkedInHomo Ludens: A Study of the Play Element in CultureLOL- Learning out Loud!Jayney Howson on Substack  Connect with Guest NameJayney Howson - Chief Learning Officer @ ServiceNow | Global Workforce Skills & Talent Readiness Connect With RedThread ResearchWebsite: RedThread ResearchOn LinkedInSubscribe to WORKPLACE STORIES

Sometimes the best presents are the least expensive. Jim Daly shares why couples say the most cherished items they’ve received from their spouse are those that are simple and heartfelt. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Struggling with your bookkeeping process? Discover how to transition to a professional accounting team without fear or hassle.Ever had those moments where your numbers just aren't making sense, or things don't show up on time?Julie Smith talks about that “uh-oh” feeling and what it's like to realize you might need help. Glenn Harper reassures us that embarrassment is totally normal, but it shouldn't stop you from making the change you need. They break down what the transition really looks like. From evaluating your current setup (no judgment!) to how their team does all the heavy lifting so you don't have to stress.You'll hear stories about what it means for entrepreneurs to actually hand off the books, how a professional team can be a real partner for your business, and why, according to Glenn Harper, no one regrets finally getting their finances organized. If you've ever wondered what switching accountants is really like, or just want to spend more time doing what you love in your business, this episode is for you!This episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started.Key takeaways for entrepreneurs:Don't let embarrassment hold you back. As Glenn Harper shared, recognizing issues in your bookkeeping is common. When you know better, you can do better. For yourself, your team, and your clients.You don't have to figure it out alone. The transition to a new system isn't as daunting as it seems. Our team picks up the heavy lifting, giving you clear expectations and minimal to-dos for a seamless change.Focus on your strengths. Let professionals handle the numbers, so you can spend your valuable energy on what you do best and grow your business with confidence.Moments00:00 Organized onboarding and change management03:47 Value of hiring a professional CPA06:50 Benefits of professional bookkeeping servicesRunning a business doesn't have to run your life.Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it's easy to be so busy ‘doing' business that you don't have the right strategy to grow your business.Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for successOur clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. Schedule a consultation with us today.Download our free guide - Entrepreneurial Success Formula: How to Avoid Managing Your Business From Your Bank Account.Glenn Harper, CPA, is the Owner and Managing Partner of Harper & Company CPAs Plus, a top 10 Managing Partner in the country (Accounting Today's 2022 MP Elite). His firm won the 2021 Luca Award for Firm of the Year. An entrepreneur and speaker, Glenn transformed his firm into an advisory-focused practice, doubling revenue and profit in two years. He teaches entrepreneurs to build financial and operational excellence, speaks nationwide to CPA firm owners about running their businesses like entrepreneurs, and consults with firms across the country. Glenn enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family.'Julie Smith, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur in the public accounting space. She is the Founder of EmpowerCPA™, Founder of PureTax, LLC, COO for Harper & Company CPAs Plus, and Co-host of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast. Named CPA.com's 2021 Innovative Practitioner of Year, Julie led Harper & Company's transition to an advisory-focused firm, doubling revenue and profit in two years. She now empowers other CPA firm owners nationwide through consulting and speaking, teaching them how to run their businesses like entrepreneurs. Julie lives in Columbus, OH with her family and enjoys travel, coaching basketball, sporting events, and the occasional shopping spree.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/Copyright 2026 Glenn HarperMentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Harper & Company CPAs PlusRunning a business takes vision, grit… and the right financial partner. At Harper & Company CPAs Plus, we don't just crunch numbers—we empower entrepreneurs. From proactive tax strategy and accounting to business advisory services, our team helps you keep more of what you earn and scale with confidence. Whether you're launching, growing, or preparing for exit, Harper & Company is in your corner with expert guidance built for business owners like you. Visit www.harpercpaplus.com to book a complimentary discovery call today - or call us at 614-456-7222. Brought to you by Harper & Company CPAs Plus

Ever had a hard week and thought, “I should just get a real job”? In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, we get real about the stress of real estate and lending, caring deeply about clients, and what helps you keep going when deals fall through. 3 takeaways: 1. Focus on the process—not only the closing. 2. Care about clients without carrying every outcome. 3. Reconnect with your “why” when work gets hard. #RealEstate #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateStress #SmallBusiness #FindYourWhy

What It Took to Beat Seattle + Doc Gives Marcus Mariota His Flowers / How Good Was the Commanders' D-Line + Is Sonny Styles the Real Deal? / Is Styles the Next Chris Hanburger? + Commanders Need to Focus on the Now / Callers Celebrate Commanders' Win on Victory Tuesday + Is WSH Ready to Win? / Scott Jackson Breaks Down the Commanders' Win Over Seattle / Sam Cosmi & Nick Cross Ruled Out for Colts + When Should JD5 Return?

Do you have a favorite child? Probably! Are you a dolphin, elephant, or free-range parent? Do you know? Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James go through some recent research that explain, personality types, conscious and unconscious choices in your parenting. If you question your parenting, or if you're anxious about doing the right or wrong things, you'll learn a lot through this episode. 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Want To Know Your Parenting Style? Parenting Tools Library Join the Focus on the Family Parenting Facebook Group Take Our Parenting Assessment Reach Out To Our Team of Christian Counselors

Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, host Roger Knecht and Founder and CEO of Fix-It Accounting Nancy Benet discuss how to scale accounting firms beyond compliance work into advisory services and franchise models. Discover proven steps to overcome business fears, build strategic partnerships, and create clear financial systems. In This Episode: 00:00:00 Introduction and Overcoming Early Business Failure 00:05:25 Transitioning from Solopreneur to Business Owner 00:11:09 Adding Advisory Services and Strategic Partnerships 00:17:39 Specializing in the Franchise Business Model 00:25:03 Franchising Fixit Accounting and Family Legacy 00:35:09 The Future of Accounting and AI Key Takeaways: Niche down early to make marketing much simpler and attract the right clients. Partner with other professionals to offer fractional CFO services without needing all the skills yourself. Delegate administrative tasks first by hiring assistants to free up time for core client work. Focus on forward-thinking advisory metrics to help clients plan for future profitability. Featured Quotes: "We're taught to do everything ourselves. And so to bring somebody in, it's really scary." - Nancy Benet "If we can expand our awareness and our ability to think outside the box, it opens new doors." - Nancy Benet Earn CPE: NASBA-approved CPE and IRS-approved CE credits are offered via Earmark by listening to this episode. ⁠ Access our QAS Self-Study Courses here: https://www.earmark.app/channels/0384dbbe-df08-4ae3-ba82-621a7a465e95 Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Success Your Way: Build stronger awareness and structure as you grow your business. Get the free 5 Actions to Instantly Change Your Mindset download here: https://successyourway.com/free-downloads  Special Offers for our Podcast Listeners: CLICK HERE to take advantage of them today! Remember this: Accounting Success IS Universal. Be sure to listen to our next episode and subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your bookkeeping, accounting, & tax business, please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801-265-3777.  And know that if it's about accounting, it's Universal.

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, September 29, 20264:20 pm: E.J. Antoni, Research Fellow and Public Finance Economist for the Heritage Foundation, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about why he believes socialism seems to be making a comeback in America.4:38 pm: Scott McKay, Publisher of The Hayride and a Contributing Editor to American Spectator, joins the program to discuss his piece about the mistakes Republicans – like Sarah Sanders – are making in recent political ads.6:05 pm: Tim Goeglein, V.P. of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, joins the program to discuss his piece for The Federalist about how the Hyde Amendment has saved millions from abortion over the last 50 years.6:38 pm: Carol Rudell, Administrator of the Suicide Prevention Program at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, joins the show to discuss the prevention programs available to help in Utah.

Tommy gurumi on instagramThis week on the podcast I am delighted to be joined by Thomas, who is known online as Tommygurumi. Thomas talks about learning to knit accidentally on a long car journey to impress someone, and then finding his own particular love for creating knitted models of characters. Probably unlike most knitters, Thomas usually knits things that don't have an existing pattern, which means that he has to do a lot of trial and error and figuring things out himself, which is a big part of the process that he enjoys.It was a pleasure to hear Thomas's enthusiasm for knitting and to hear how it allows him to access both a sense of calm for a busy mind as well as recreating a type of wonder and joy that he remembers from childhood.I really hope you enjoy this episode.Find out more about Thomas on Instagram or TikTok-------------

Huntsville is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the country. Over the last five years, roughly one in four people who moved there came from cities that missiologists classify as post-Christian. Pastor Zach Carter has been modeling what that does to a county. His conclusion, delivered to rooms full of Madison and Limestone County pastors, is that the Huntsville area should now be treated less like Cullman and more like Colorado Springs. Bryan Dawson, who was born in Colorado Springs and watched Colorado go from reliably red to deep blue, knows exactly what that comparison means. Colorado Springs had Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, NORAD, the Air Force Academy, Focus on the Family, and New Life Church. Military money, federal jobs, and Christian institutions were on every side. It secularized anyway. Carter's answer is not a political program. "The solution to dechurching is more churches. The solution to paganization is more churches." "Politics is downstream from culture, and culture is downstream from religion." Connect Personal site: https://zachariahcarter.com Redeemer Church, Huntsville: https://redeemerhuntsville.org The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/zach-carter/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/zmcarter #Huntsville #MadisonCounty #Alabama #ChurchPlanting #Dechurching #Missiology #Paideia #ClassicalChristianEducation #Christendom #1819News

In 2016, Singapore declared a War on Diabetes. This BRAVE compilation looks at what the Singapore blueprint gets right on health and public policy, and what that stability may cost in entrepreneurial drive. Dr. Sue-Anne Toh of NOVI Health explains TOFI (thin outside, fat inside), why Asians develop diabetes at lower BMI, and how insulin resistance works. Adriel Yong of Clouted lays out the efficiency paradox: when public services work this well, fewer people grow up as problem solvers, and state ownership leaves few business families to build on. Dr. Joshua Wang of VerImmune covers why cancer is detected too late, why new therapies are tested on late-stage patients first, and how diabetes went from a death sentence to a chronic disease. Watch the full episodes: Navigating the Longevity Market | Dr. Sue-Anne Toh - E718 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP0L_qhSRJA  Singapore Works Too Well To Be A Great Startup Hub? | Adriel Yong - E705 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOimzcac29w  Joshua Wang: Reprogramming Cancer, Biotech's Funding Shift & Why AI Will Rewrite Biology – E628 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roXPyXASiRk  Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-health-policy  BRAVE is Southeast Asia's leading tech podcast, hosted by Jeremy Au. Honest conversations with the region's top founders, investors, and operators on building startups in Southeast Asia. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. Listen & Subscribe YouTube (English), YouTube (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (English), Spotify (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (Chinese), Spotify (Vietnamese), Apple Podcasts Follow BRAVE LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp Follow Jeremy Au LinkedIn, X / Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Twitch Resources Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com #Singapore #Healthcare #SoutheastAsia #PublicHealth #Diabetes #WarOnDiabetes #HealthPolicy #Longevity #Biotech #Cancer #Immunotherapy #Startups #SingaporeStartups #VentureCapital #Founders #Entrepreneurship #SEAstartups #TechPodcast #BRAVEsea 00:00 Intro 01:02 Dr. Sue-Anne Toh: Singapore's War on Diabetes 01:47 TOFI: thin outside, fat inside 03:38 Insulin resistance and the pancreas "factory" 06:43 AI, manual labor and the WALL-E future 08:28 Adriel Yong: the Efficiency Paradox 10:04 Temasek, GLCs and the missing business families 11:39 Focus or numbing? HF0 and founder distraction 14:21 Why swing for a billion? 16:12 Dr. Joshua Wang: therapeutic, not preventative 18:36 Why cancer is detected too late 21:27 From death sentence to chronic disease 22:55 Outro

Shaun Bagai is the CEO of RenovoRx, the company behind the RenovoCath- an FDA-cleared device that uses Trans Arterial Micro Perfusion (TAMP) to deliver high concentrations of chemotherapy directly to tumors that are poorly connected to the systemic circulation, dramatically reducing side effects and improving survival in locally advanced pancreatic cancer. In this episode, Shaun walks us through how he discovered MedTech almost by accident, why he walked away from medical school after getting in, and the leadership philosophy (built on humility, data, and "beautiful friction") that has sustained him through 11+ years of building one of the most innovative cancer therapy companies in the industry. Whether you're a founder navigating a long clinical development road, a commercial leader trying to move physician behavior, or someone who just needs a reminder of why they got into this industry- Shaun's final piece of advice will stay with you: "Focus on that one patient you saw an impact on. Because that's the heart of everyone listening to this podcast."

Focusing on God requires intentionally eliminating daily distractions. Like Daniel purposing in his heart, choosing prayer, fasting, and Scripture revives your soul, shifting burdens to God and unlocking divine wisdom, strength, and spiritual gifts today!

Puget Sound Energy customers are pushing back against a proposed three-year rate plan that could significantly increase electric and natural gas bills across Washington. PSE is asking the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to approve electric rate increases of 15.15% in 2027, 3.74% in 2028 and 8.70% in 2029. The Washington Attorney General's Office characterizes the proposal as an approximately 29% electric rate increase over the three-year period. Natural gas rates would also increase under PSE's proposal. More than 100 Puget Sound Energy customers attended a public hearing in Lacey, according to Washington in Focus, where ratepayers urged state regulators to reject or reduce the proposed increases. Customers raised concerns about affordability, shareholder returns and how much Washington families are already paying for electricity and natural gas. Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is also challenging PSE's proposal. His office argues the requested increases are excessive and says PSE's plan would collect an additional $3.396 billion from customers over three years. The Attorney General's Office has also highlighted PSE's shareholder dividends, saying the company paid $175.9 million in dividends in 2024 and $62.9 million in 2025. Puget Sound Energy says its three-year rate plan is needed to maintain safe and reliable service, meet growing electricity demand, modernize infrastructure and comply with Washington's clean-energy requirements. PSE says it expects to invest more than $3.2 billion in its gas and electric systems over the next three years. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission will determine what rate changes, if any, ultimately take effect. Also in today's Washington in Focus, a decades-long water-rights fight involving Fodé Farms and the Washington Department of Ecology is heading to the Washington Supreme Court. Ron and Robin Fodé argue Ecology failed to provide required assistance before taking enforcement action and improperly relied on an unpublished deadline involving seasonal water-right transfers. Ecology disputes those arguments and says lower courts have found that its actions followed the law. The Washington Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the case as the Fodés challenge the limits of state agency authority and water-rights enforcement. Finally, Washington's 2026 Supreme Court election is putting judicial independence and political relationships in the spotlight. Justice Theo Angelis, who was appointed to the Washington Supreme Court by Gov. Bob Ferguson in March, faces challenger Dave Larson. Larson has criticized Angelis' previous political donations and relationships and argues they raise concerns about judicial independence. Angelis says his past donations and associations would not influence how he decides cases and that judges must leave those considerations outside the courthouse. Today's Washington in Focus examines Puget Sound Energy's proposed rate increases, rising Washington utility bills, PSE shareholder returns, the Fodé Farms water-rights case, the Washington Department of Ecology and the Angelis-Larson Washington Supreme Court race. Follow The Center Square for continuing coverage of Puget Sound Energy, Washington utility rates, the UTC, Washington energy policy, Fodé Farms, water rights, the Department of Ecology, the Washington Supreme Court and state government. Want the next important update by text? Get the Washington state government and policy developments worth your attention sent straight to your phone. Text TCSWA to 206-944-3016 or sign up here: https://joinsubtext.com/c/thecentersquarewa Msg & data rates may apply. #PugetSoundEnergy #PSE #WashingtonState #EnergyBills #ElectricRates #UtilityRates #WashingtonSupremeCourt #WaterRights #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Licensed counselor and mom Michelle Nietert brings her trademark stories, humor, and practical wisdom to parents navigating the teen and young adult years. Drawing from her newest devotional, Strong and Secure, Michelle shares candidly about her own struggles — from parenting teenagers to launching her daughter into college — and the lessons God has taught her along the way. Praying for Your Teen's Heart and Future -- Lift your child up to God and raise them in Christ with this FREE video series. Jodie Berndt will give you tips on finding peace in God as a parent, rooting your teen's identity in Christ, showing love despite challenges and more. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Stephanie Wall. Purpose of the Interview To share Dr. Wall’s expertise as a neuroscience coach, criminal justice professor, author, and mentor. To discuss her mission through 1 Million Lives Transform, a global movement helping women unmute their voices and lead with authenticity and confidence. To provide actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome in professional and personal settings. Key Takeaways Background and Roles Served 20 years in law enforcement and continues teaching criminal justice and ethical leadership. Founder of 1 Million Lives Transform, focused on empowering women to reclaim their voices. Unmuting Your Voice Many professionals mute themselves due to fear, lack of confidence, or imposter syndrome. Techniques: Awareness: Recognize when you’re silencing yourself. Pause and breathe before responding. Stand up when speaking in meetings to command attention and project confidence. Use phrases like “I’d like to build on that point” to engage respectfully. Mindset and Fear What you tell yourself matters more than external criticism. Replace negative self-talk with affirmations and surround yourself with positive influences. Neuroscience supports that repeated positive input rewires thought patterns. Boundaries and Time Management Learn to say “No” as a complete sentence. Set boundaries for phone calls and social interactions to protect productivity. Busy professionals should establish communication rules (e.g., “Do you have a minute?”). Authenticity and Leadership Authenticity is key—embrace your natural gifts and use them to transform spaces. Leadership requires mindset shifts when moving from peer to manager roles. Mentorship should be intentional and specific, not generic (“pick your brain” requests need structure). 1 Million Lives Transform A movement to help women rewrite their narratives, reclaim confidence, and lead boldly. Focus on self-awareness, boundaries, and empowerment strategies. Notable Quotes “Notice in that moment that you are muting yourself.” “Stand up when you speak—you command the room.” “No is a complete sentence.” “Our gifts are not for us; they are for other people.” “What you say to yourself does more damage than anything anyone else could say.” “Authenticity isn’t lip service—it’s showing up as who you truly are.” “Boundaries are not selfish; they are necessary.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Stephanie Wall. Purpose of the Interview To share Dr. Wall’s expertise as a neuroscience coach, criminal justice professor, author, and mentor. To discuss her mission through 1 Million Lives Transform, a global movement helping women unmute their voices and lead with authenticity and confidence. To provide actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome in professional and personal settings. Key Takeaways Background and Roles Served 20 years in law enforcement and continues teaching criminal justice and ethical leadership. Founder of 1 Million Lives Transform, focused on empowering women to reclaim their voices. Unmuting Your Voice Many professionals mute themselves due to fear, lack of confidence, or imposter syndrome. Techniques: Awareness: Recognize when you’re silencing yourself. Pause and breathe before responding. Stand up when speaking in meetings to command attention and project confidence. Use phrases like “I’d like to build on that point” to engage respectfully. Mindset and Fear What you tell yourself matters more than external criticism. Replace negative self-talk with affirmations and surround yourself with positive influences. Neuroscience supports that repeated positive input rewires thought patterns. Boundaries and Time Management Learn to say “No” as a complete sentence. Set boundaries for phone calls and social interactions to protect productivity. Busy professionals should establish communication rules (e.g., “Do you have a minute?”). Authenticity and Leadership Authenticity is key—embrace your natural gifts and use them to transform spaces. Leadership requires mindset shifts when moving from peer to manager roles. Mentorship should be intentional and specific, not generic (“pick your brain” requests need structure). 1 Million Lives Transform A movement to help women rewrite their narratives, reclaim confidence, and lead boldly. Focus on self-awareness, boundaries, and empowerment strategies. Notable Quotes “Notice in that moment that you are muting yourself.” “Stand up when you speak—you command the room.” “No is a complete sentence.” “Our gifts are not for us; they are for other people.” “What you say to yourself does more damage than anything anyone else could say.” “Authenticity isn’t lip service—it’s showing up as who you truly are.” “Boundaries are not selfish; they are necessary.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Focus on the Family Parenting podcast, host John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss how parents can encourage their children to take risks responsibly. Young adult Caroline Shankle shares her personal journey with comparison, perfectionism, and learning to embrace failure offering practical insights for families navigating anxiety, decision-making, and the fear of getting it wrong. The Lion and the Bear Fearless Faith: Navigating Anxiety as a Teen Helping Your Child Approach Anxiety, Bullying, and Identity (Digital Download)

Finding deep fulfillment in sharing hands-on trade skills with others, and focusing on raising good humans is what motivates Caleb and Brittany. The couple emphasizes the importance of tracking financial numbers and understanding revenue per hour to make informed decisions and pivot when seasons are slow. They highlight the value of hands-on education through their Hardscape Academy and share personal anecdotes about learning HVAC systems while building their new home. The conversation also explores the concept of finding one's purpose through service, mentorship, and professional excellence.  Key Takeaways: Track your business numbers consistently so you can identify performance gaps early and make necessary strategic pivots. Calculate your revenue targets per employee and man-hour to build realistic growth plans and staffing budgets. Cultivate a broad foundation of knowledge across related disciplines in your industry to recognize quality work and manage projects effectively. Take every opportunity to learn directly from experienced mentors, even when acquiring skills outside your primary area of focus. Focus on sharing your practical knowledge to empower others rather than tying your sense of purpose to superficial milestones. Connect with Auman Landscape

In this episode I'm sharing the second half of my closing keynote from Retain Live 2025, where I break down the four essential components of a scalable strategy for your membership business.Most membership owners think scaling means working harder: more content, more posts, more bells and whistles. That's not it. So many of us don't have a clear answer for what we're actually building toward, and without that clarity, we end up chasing tactics instead of building real leverage.I'm walking through the three revenue routes you need to balance, how to stop being the bottleneck in your own business, why there's no secret formula (but there are two things that come close), and why the memberships that actually break through are the ones willing to make a genuinely big bet.In this episode:The three revenue routes that actually grow a membership business, and why chasing new members alone won't cut itHow to build strategic leverage so your business doesn't depend entirely on youThe two "magic bullets" that actually drive growth (and why they're not what you think)How to design a controlled experiment instead of guessing what will workWhy making a big bet on yourself might be the move that changes your trajectoryWant a way to actually test your next idea instead of just hoping it works? Grab the free Experiment Design Worksheet, it walks you through turning any idea into a proper hypothesis, controlled test, and decision, using the exact framework from this episode.Key Quotes & Takeaways:"Memberships are a retention game. They're not an acquisition game, but ultimately more members does make it more likely you'll make more money.""The third, and the most overlooked revenue route, and the most powerful, is increasing your member lifetime value.""Data tells you what people do. Feedback tells you what people think. The truth lies somewhere in between.""What got you here will not get you there."You might also find useful:Why Member Lifetime Value Is More Important Than Churn RateHow To Level-Up by Creating a Membership Ecosystem6 Areas to Focus on When Scaling Your Membership BusinessYou Need To Prioritize These 8 Things in Order to Grow Your MembershipThank You For ListeningWe really appreciate you choosing to listen to us and for supporting the podcast.We would be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show.They're extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and we read each and every one personally!Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to make sure that you never miss an episode.

I know how intensely we want a checklist. Do this, this, and this, and the dysregulation will end, and your kid will be OK. This episode is the story of chasing exactly that list (Dr. Sears' Attachment Parenting checklist that I worked to check off one by one) and finding something else entirely in Dan Siegel's Parenting From the Inside Out. He didn't give a checklist at all, just a way of being. So, I can't give you a checklist, but this episode is the closest thing I can give you: a stance to hold as your foundation, and three relational moves that cycle on top of it, out of order, again and again.In this episode you will learn:Why attachment (and regulation, and connection) resist a tidy checklist, and what to reach for instead when the flowchart doesn't existThe difference between the stance underneath everything (curiosity, compassion, non-judgment, staying with uncertainty) and the three moves that sit on top of it: noticing me, noticing you, noticing weWhy losing the stance in a hard moment doesn't mean anything failed; actually, noticing you've lost it is itself the stanceResources mentioned in this podcast:Parenting from the Inside Out → drdansiegel.com/book/parentingfromtheinsideoutThe Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your BabyRead the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/beingOrder a copy of the new Guided Journal wherever you love to buy books online or head to RobynGobbel.com/GuidedJournalOnce you order, head to RobynGobbel.com/MAP and register for the FREE online workshop exclusively for everyone who orders the new Guided Journal. Map Your Child's Nervous System LIVE, online October 1- PLUS you'll get the recording We are waiting to read your application for the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals! RobynGobbel.com/immersion for every detail about the program you could be curious about!  Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

What if protecting our kids too much is actually holding them back? In this powerful conversation, Dr Justin Coulson sits down with extreme athlete, sports psychologist, and author Ant Williams to unpack why so many kids struggle with pressure, discomfort, and resilience — and what parents can do differently. From diving beneath Arctic ice to coaching elite athletes under extreme stress, Ant shares the mindset shifts that help people stay calm, capable, and courageous when life gets hard. Together, they explore the parenting habits that unintentionally weaken resilience, the fine line between support and overprotection, and why kids need opportunities to struggle, fail, and recover. If your child avoids hard things, melts down under pressure, or constantly says “I can’t”, this episode will change the way you respond. KEY POINTS Why resilience is built through challenge — not comfort The difference between being a safety net and a shield How parents accidentally reinforce anxiety and avoidance Why kids need evidence they can handle hard things The long-term risks of wrapping children in cotton wool How your reactions to stress become your child’s template The simple “fish hook” strategy for staying calm under pressure Why modelling courage matters more than preaching confidence QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Our reaction becomes their template.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Let It Be Tough by Ant Williams Resilience: Developing strength, calm, & kindness in our kids [a Happy Families Webinar] ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Resist rescuing your child from every uncomfortable situation Encourage small, manageable challenges that build confidence Talk openly about your own fears and how you handle them Stay calm during stressful moments — your child is learning from your response Focus on supporting your child, not shielding them Help kids reflect after setbacks instead of immediately fixing things See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Unwritten Live Event episode, Fr. Peter Mussett shares a story involving 10 pairs of pants, 3 hats, 27 layers of clothes, and 2 Mormon missionaries!Through the story he shares coming to the realization he'd been hiding for most of his life behind how he looked, from cool clothes to purple hair, Fr. Peter shares how underneath all the clothes was a deeper desire to be seen, liked, and validated by everyone around him.Eventually, God showed him that he didn't have to keep performing for the world. Through an encounter with an up and coming missionary organization called FOCUS.Stay tuned for this wild, and beautiful story from Fr. Mussett! JOIN US! At the SEEK27 Conference. Register here. https://bit.ly/4cMLabj

What can improv teach us about being better physicians, navigating relationships, and handling the unexpected? In this episode, Dr. Wendy Schofer shares how stepping onto an improv stage changed the way she sees herself, her work, and the challenges of everyday life. We talk about what she discovered through improv—and how those lessons have influenced the way she approaches medicine, parenting, coaching, and her own perfectionism.Dr. Wendy Schofer, MD is a dual-board certified pediatrician and lifestyle physician, and trauma-informed parenting coach specializing in eating disorder prevention for family members of all ages and sizes. As Founder of Family in Focus®, she's on a mission to help 1 million families build the social-emotional skills that strengthen relationships with food, body, and *especially* each other. In this episode, we discuss:How did improv help Dr. Schofer reconnect with play and find relief from the stress and burnout she was experiencing?What can stepping outside our professional and personal roles teach us about who we are beyond what we do?How can improv help physicians let go of the pressure to always be serious, responsible, and “perfect”?What does the improv principle of “make your partner look good” mean, and how can physicians use it with patients and families?How can the “yes, and” approach help us reduce conflict and build stronger relationships?Why is accepting what someone else brings to a conversation different from simply agreeing with them?How can the improv exercise “new choice” help us develop cognitive flexibility and consider possibilities beyond our first reaction?How can improv principles be applied to coaching, parenting, patient care, and everyday relationships?Why is being willing to fail an important part of trying something new and creating something that works?How can letting go of perfectionism give us more freedom to experiment, take risks, and create the life we actually want?Dr. Schofer shows us that improv is about much more than comedy. By learning to accept what is, build on what others bring to the table, consider new possibilities, and even risk failure, we can become more flexible, connected, and willing to step outside our comfort zones. These are skills we can take far beyond the stage and into our practices, relationships, and everyday lives.Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.Website:amazvitamd.comEmail:hello@amazvitamd.comLearn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/Connect with Dr. Schofer:Website: www.wendyschofermd.comNo More Candy Wrappers Under the Bed program: How to stop your child's sneaking and create healthy relationshipswww.wendyschofermd.com/no-more-candy-wrappersFamily in Focus Podcast:https://podcast.wendyschofermd.com/Ep 209: Preventing Eating Disorders Without Turning Food Into a Power Struggle with Dr. Wendy Schofer Part 1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000789747993Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/52QFsoWphyIRDKk4VrsceD?si=0e816d60c34f4f33Ep 210: Preventing Eating Disorders Without Turning Food Into a Power Struggle with Dr. Wendy Schofer Part 2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000791077073Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6e5trIzKGe4ziHu7AocP8x?si=35c1d0eb23a848a9

Send us Fan MailAt 18, Blake Erickson led 200 missionaries in Peru. He came home, went commission-only door-to-door, and finished in the top 0.01% of first-year reps. Then he built and led an organization of 300 to 400 salespeople. He was a millionaire at 24.Then in 2024 he sold his companies and his real estate portfolio, and stepped away from his own podcast, to go all-in on one thing.That one thing is Scaling.com, co-founded with Dr. Benjamin Hardy. It went from zero to $10 million in its first eight months. Blake and Ben also co-wrote the New York Times bestseller The Science of Scaling, and their firm now advises more than 500 companies doing anywhere from $500,000 to $10 billion a year.In this conversation, Josh and Blake get into:• The Science of Scaling and why most growth advice misses the point• Frame, Floor, Focus: the three principles behind the framework• Why a 10X goal is a psychological tool, not a fantasy• The three laws of scaling: a complex system cannot scale, a divided team cannot scale, and you cannot serve two masters• Why so many owners mistake activity for growth, and how to tell if you're the ceiling in your own business• What the mission field and door-to-door sales taught Blake about leading people• The 2024 decision to sell everything and go all-in• Building world-class teams, and the hard talent decisions that unlock growth• Faith, family, and why no one has ever been inspired by somebody playing smallIf you're a founder who has grown the business as far as your own effort can take it, this one is for you.

University of Virginia Head Wrestling Coach Steve Garland joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 480.Garland's story is anything but conventional. He started wrestling late, found the sport during a pivotal point in his life, went from not starting in high school to becoming a New York State finalist, Fargo placer, ACC Champion, ACC Wrestler of the Year, NCAA All-American and 2000 NCAA finalist for the Cavaliers.After his wrestling career, Garland spent six seasons at Cornell learning under legendary head coach Rob Koll before returning to Charlottesville in 2006 to lead his alma mater.In this episode, Garland takes us through the entire journey — from the people and experiences that shaped him growing up, to the grind of learning the coaching profession at Cornell, to building Virginia Wrestling and preparing the Cavaliers for the 2026–27 season.We also get into the rapidly changing landscape of college athletics, NIL and revenue sharing, why Garland believes endowments are critical to the future of Olympic sports, what makes the University of Virginia unique in recruiting, and the three pillars at the center of his program: Focus. Discipline. Consistency.Plus, Coach Garland talks about the Paulson brothers, the relationships that have kept him connected to wrestling for nearly three decades, his faith, family, coffee, chicken parm — and plenty of old-school wrestling stories along the way.IN THIS EPISODE:• Steve Garland's unlikely wrestling origin story• Going from a late starter to an NCAA finalist• How wrestling changed the direction of his life• Transferring to Virginia and becoming an ACC Champion• Learning the coaching business under Rob Koll at Cornell• Why young coaches need to learn every part of the profession• Returning to UVA and rebuilding Virginia Wrestling• Focus, Discipline & Consistency• Seven returning NCAA qualifiers and the 2026–27 Cavaliers• Why UVA Wrestling is working toward a fully endowed program• NIL, revenue sharing and the future of Olympic sports• Recruiting at an elite academic institution• Playing the long game instead of chasing short-term money• Travis and Trent Paulson and the current Virginia staff• Faith, family and what continues to drive Garland• The Airey Bros Final Four

Your painting contractor mindset could be the biggest thing holding your business back. Joel Mercado breaks down the limiting beliefs, leadership habits and systems that keep painting contractors stuck.In this special episode of Contractor Secrets from the Routemize launch party, Joel explains why changing your business often starts with changing the way you think.From struggling to make payroll to building multiple businesses, Joel shares the mindset shifts that helped him stop focusing on what couldn't be done and start taking action on what could.We cover:→ Fixed mindset vs. growth mindset→ The limiting beliefs keeping contractors stuck→ Why higher prices can mean fewer headaches→ Transferring your skills to your employees→ Why you shouldn't try to fix everything at once→ Focusing on one problem for 30 days→ Why expanding too quickly can hurt your business→ Motivation vs. discipline→ How to scale from $1M toward $5M→ Why people and systems need to come before growth→ Developing better leaders→ Why self-leadership comes first→ Getting 1% better every dayCHAPTERS:00:00 Routemize Launch Party01:27 Meet Joel Mercado02:24 Fixed vs. Growth Mindset03:35 From Nearly Losing a House to $2.5M05:31 Destroying Your Limiting Beliefs06:53 Empower Your Employees to Sell08:21 Stop Competing on Price10:13 Don't Expand Too Quickly11:33 Focus on One Thing13:13 How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed14:04 Get 1% Better Every Day16:55 Why It's Easier to Win Today19:24 How Joel Pushed Through the Struggle21:26 Motivation Is Temporary22:10 Discipline & Consistency Win22:43 How to Scale From $1M to $5M24:25 Leadership Starts With You25:48 The Law of the Lid27:43 Become a Student for Life28:48 Final MessageThe biggest takeaway:Your business can't consistently grow beyond your ability to lead it.Change the way you think.Focus on one thing.Develop your people.Build the systems.Stay disciplined.Then grow.Start your Free 14 Day Trial for Routemize - https://routemize.com/Coaching Session Signup: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthroughPurchase the 31 Days of Value and build an EMPIRE: https://www.amazon.com/31-Days-Value-home-service-businesses/dp/B0FQSH32X7Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v0D0SNSBofqJJE6zApEE1DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/dripjobsdemoGusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269OpenPhone: https://openph.one/referral/8Kc17aqFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173750747824373/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/officialtannermullen#PaintingContractor #PaintingBusiness #ContractorMindset #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #ContractorSecrets

Join us for inside a JMO career conference with three alumni from the August 2026 Cameron-Brooks Career Conference, hosted by Cameron-Brooks career coaches Brock Dudley and Geoff Fries. Peter Carver and Jonathan Guilbe are both headed to Flowserve, in the nuclear engineering valves division in Raleigh. Bryan Bornn is going to Pacifico Energy in Dallas, building power infrastructure for data centers. What does a Career Conference actually look like? The August 2026 numbers: 47 companies 34 candidates 409 interviews across two days About 12 interviews per candidate 29 Cameron-Brooks alumni came back as hiring managersAlmost half of the companies in the room had a Cameron-Brooks alum conducting screening interviews. Why is that meaningful? We're fortunate to partner with so many Cameron-Brooks alumni who have gone on to become hiring managers. And many of them, along with their companies, come back to hire more JMOs from the Cameron-Brooks program. Why do they come back? A big part of it comes down to the success of these placements. Great JMOs. Great companies. Proven track records of success and career advancement. Simply put, companies see firsthand how strong Cameron-Brooks alumni are as leaders, and they want to hire more people like them. That's part of what makes Cameron-Brooks so special. It's not just a network. It's a community of people who continue to support each other, hire each other, and help the next group of JMOs succeed. What helped them prepare? All three landed on the same short list. The interview prep worksheet. Peter called it the highest-value tool he used. It forces you to pull the competencies out of a job description before you walk in. Reps with other people. John attended nearly every optional session and met with his study group around them. Practicing with a real role in mind. Bryan had his regular answers down. He hadn’t practiced them with an actual job description in mind until the conference got close. What surprised them? The interviews were more conversational than expected. Bryan said practice felt rigid by comparison, and the real thing flowed better. Location mattered less than they thought it would. John ranked Texas low on his list. He is moving to Dallas. Peter nearly took a role in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, a place he had not heard of before the conference. Their advice was consistent. Focus on the role and the company first. Let location and compensation enter the decision once you have offers in hand. If you’d like to learn more from other recent alums about their experience, you can listen to the following alumni roundtables: June 2026 Career Conference April 2026 Career Conference February 2026 Career Conference November 2025 Career Conference August 2025 Career Conference  At Cameron-Brooks, we help junior military officers transition from the military into business careers. If you are thinking about finding a job after the military, we would like to talk. If you have any questions, we’re happy to help. For those of you in our program, we know how daunting the process up the career conference can be. We are here for you and we’ve got your back. In the meantime, practice in your study groups, stay active in discord, and attend your interview workshops. And if you’re new to Cameron-Brooks and are looking to explore your transition to the business world, we’re happy to talk. Follow Cameron-Brooks on LinkedIn.

Jim and Shanna Ramos share their story of marriage revitalization after Jim decided to out-love and out-serve Shanna. Jim encourages men to step up as leaders in their families and show the love of Jesus to their wives. Hear about fostering stronger communication, building connection, and the unique role of husbands. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Penn State football suffered a letdown loss versus Wisconsin, falling to 3-1 on the season. We're back with a Monday episode of the Lions247 Podcast for a closer look at how that defeat happened and what comes next.Tyler Donohue, Daniel Gallen and Mark Brennan talk game takeaways, key concerns, and developments for players and positions. Then it's time for another Monday Mailbag with questions exclusively from Lions247 VIP subscribers!Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription!