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The point of live shows is to get caught up in the euphoria, not to relive your mediocre teen years. In this week’s show, Todd and I take a look at live shows and revisit our discussion about tribute acts. He is a fan, I am not.For Todd, the energy of younger people, especially if the tribute band is right on, is superior to the older voices that sometimes are too weak for the music and the entitlement that comes with having had a hit song in the 1980s (or whenever), mixed with the reeking must of decline. I guess it’s better to say that he used to be a fan of tribute acts. A recent REO Speedwagon show disabused him of that notion. What it comes down to in live music is that the act has to genuinely enjoy their work, or at least they have to come across as if they genuinely enjoy their work, which is too hard for many bands.I was working at the Sheraton Inn in Salisbury when I first moved here. The place was no less a dump then than it is now, but the Moody Blues were genuinely offended by its condition. In fact, they were so openly hostile to the fact that I worked for a millionaire too cheap to keep his hotel nice that I bring up their priggishness whenever the opportunity presents itself. What I wanted to say (but lacked the courage as well as other job opportunities) was that if they didn’t want to stay in a dump, they should have more hits and get a nicer bus the way the more popular acts did. That was their vibe: Here we has-been rockers go through all this trouble to whine our way through that awful poem at the end of Nights in White Satin for the millionth time, and you’re not even grateful enough to have a nice hotel for us to stay in. There’s no telling what they thought of the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center green rooms, but I’m guessing they weren’t impressed.REO Speedwagon was, according to Todd, the opposite of that. He wasn’t a fan before the show, but he knew all of the songs and was an avid fan by the time they took their curtain calls. It was good to hear. I like when musicians appreciate the fact that they're appreciated rather than expect it. Get on the email list at daydrinkingondelmarva.substack.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-hoyer-1469691/ (Todd Hoyer, Digital Content Producer) About the podcast: Unlocking Your World of Creativity Unlocking Your World of Creativity is a podcast hosted by best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson. This is a podcast where diverse creative professionals from all over the world ttalk about how they get inspired, how they organize their ideas, and gain confidence to make the connections needed to launch their amazing work.  Our guest: Todd Hoyer Todd is a content producer in digital, animation, film, and video. Pretty much all kinds of mediums. And he has also worked in interactive games, trade shows, display branding, and the visuals needed to really tell stories.  Todd has been doing digital and video long before those words were even known to be digital. He told us about how he started back in college by cutting film and tape and then as soon as he got out of college, he was given a computer and digital non-linear editing system. He didn't know how to use it, but he was able to figure it out on his own and start his career from there.  His approach to structure and style  Todd has always been more interested in the editing side of things; he of course had to learn how to do a little bit of everything, from shooting to audio. But editing was always what held his interest. He says that when it comes to putting a story together through editing, sometimes there's a plan and other times it is just a matter of staring at the footage for a day, reflecting on it, and then working the next morning into building that story that you created in your mind.  Todd talks about how it is very important to be able to visually tell a story in a compelling way. And editing is a major component in that, for which, there are certain techniques that you can use to achieve your goals.  He summarizes his latest technique into listening and absorbing the information presented and experimenting with ideas before turning them into complete compelling stories.  The Todd Hoyer Style  For Todd, each project is different so no matter what genre or industry, whether it is healthcare film or training film, he feels the same excitement facing each one of the new creativity challenges. One of his favorite projects was a food safety training video that he spent nine months working on. It took him across the country and he got to meet a lot of interesting people.  The production and post-production also proved to be interestingly challenging because they dealt with translations into other languages, different cuts for the Asian market. But in general, it was a very complex project in which Todd got to explore his knowledge and abilities to a great extend to face the challenges and deliver an amazing piece His current project Todd is currently working on a mini-documentary series called Salsabrate. The brand is called Fresh Cravings and the campaign for 2021 is called “Salsabrate the Good.” They are giving $5,000 to 50 charities and they are making episodes telling their stories and releasing those stories to all of their social media channels, Youtube, Instagram, TikTok. Making Tiktoks also proved to be a new challenge for Todd as he had to adapt to a new form of storytelling that is more brief. Salsabrate is a year-long campaign where they will be releasing new episodes each week.  Each charity has its own story, so telling that story changes the way he has to approach the editing. There isn't a formula to follow. Another very important component to creating this type of content is making sure they hit the most engagement in the social marketplace. If you're interested in following Todd and learning more about his projects you can contact him through his LinkedIn profile, https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-hoyer-1469691/ (Todd Hoyer). If you're interested in the Salsabrate the good campaign and videos, you can find them at...

Segment 1: NFL Roundup and the Baylor Beatdown. Shannon vs Snake Plissken, Grogu snuggles, and D-Stat’s celebrity drop for Megan’s birthday video. From Only Fans to Only Farting, raking in the cash with gas, and getting fungible from NFT to NFP. Jared Goff logs off. NFL Draft season click bait, 49ers speculation, and the Mac Jones – Trey Lance question. NFL Draft chatter. Jim McMahon drops the hammer. Social media shenanigans, buckle up for blowback, and the shut up and dribble crowd chime in. The Aaron Rodgers hat, buckle straps, and fitted hat fails. Matt Gaetz gets the Humpty Dance treatment. Saying goodbye to Blue, fun memories, and our four legged hearts (50.46). DMX, Shock G RIP. Salud o’clock! The Ryan Seacrest triple threat - vaxxed, waxed, and ready for action. Come on, VA ABC – where’s the Pappy!?!? For Todd (1.19.30). The Maymont beer vendor tasting throwdown. The League, side hustle pubercuts vs farts, and an accidental manscaping tangent. MLB no-hitters plus Joe Musgrove and Carlos Rodon dap. Don’t mess with Brian Scalabrine AKA the White Mamba.     Segment 2 (1.43.18): NFL roundup plus Carson Wentz and the Colts. Alex Smith retires, the comeback, and the what-if 49ers question. Don’t throw hands with Aaron Donald. March Madness rewind. UCLA dap, Johnny Juzang, and the epic UCLA – Gonzaga game. The Baylor buzzsaw, Roy Williams retires, and don’t mess with the Luther Vandross – the classic One Shining Moment. Baylor hammers Gonzaga. Where’s that Laettner Cameo channel? Kentucky checkerboard throwbacks. An NCAA transfer portal discussion. Fitzmagic in DC. Getting to Falcon and the Winter Soldier plus Mortal Kombat. Raising a glass to JKA, International Man of Wedding Mystery, and a great day for a Zoom wedding (2.35.20). Wrap up and a DMX RIP. MP3 format, 04-23-2021. This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew on Facebook @SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, LiveSportscaster.com, Amazon Music, and the Google Play Store - Key words: Sports Brew Cheers and beers flavored by Captain Morgan 100 Proof, Jack Daniel’s, Coca-Cola, Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA, Smart Mouth Brewing’s Lucky Charms Morning Marshmallow IPA, Sunday Morning Mimosa Tart Ale, The Rock’s Teramana Reposado Tequila, Anderson Valley Brewing Company Briney Melon Gose, and the general deliciousness of beer.

In this episode of Better Product LAUNCH, Christian and Anna sit down with Todd Olson, CEO and Founder at Pendo, an online tool to help companies drive software adoption. Every product has a handful of “aha” moments–critical activities that justify the product’s existence when the customer experiences meaningful use. For Todd, the key to product-led growth is narrowing the gap between a user’s first exposure to the product and their discovery of that “aha” moment.  In this conversation, you’ll hear Todd discuss the critical element that can make or break your customers’ experience. Todd recently wrote a book titled, The Product-led Organization: Drive Growth By Putting Product at the Center of Your Customer Experience, now available on Amazon or wherever you get books.

Todd Sylvester shares his amazing journey from a Dark place lost in addiction to a soul on Fire now working full time to help others believe in themselves and gain the determination to believe in themselves and creating a great life. Todd currently works as an Addictive Voice Recognition Counselor at an addiction recovery treatment center for those struggling with with drug or alcohol addiction, where he provides one-on-one mentoring to both local and international clients. Described as having “a unique gift to develop trusting relationships quickly,"   Todd has guided hundreds to sobriety and other behavioral successes through the individualized support he offers to each client. His ability to “speak to a person's soul and help them find their true motive to change” has been the key for inspiring others to make permanent lifestyle changes. Todd's profound influence grew from his own personal experience — a journey from self-hatred and hopelessness to faith and recovery.   At a young age, Todd was exposed to drugs and alcohol and quickly became addicted. Years of rampant drug abuse lead to devastating failures and a conclusion that his young life had nowhere left to go. Change can come from the most unlikely of places. For Todd, that place was a neighborhood lemonade stand, when he made the spontaneous decision to become one little girl's most generous customer. This simple act – and the positive reaction that came with it – provided Todd with a sense of hope that he had never felt before. Todd's strengthening sense of purpose sparked a fervent determination to change his life and to prevent others from enduring the physical and emotional pain that had threatened his very existence. As he moved forward with newfound faith and a desire to serve others, Todd learned that the human soul – on fire – is more powerful than any addiction.   Today, Todd utilizes his firsthand fight against addiction to connect with fellow addicts on an authentic level and provide hope to thousands of teenagers, parents, and adults. His story was recently told through a popular YouTube clip titled “The Hope of God's Light,” that received over 3 million views and has been translated into 3 languages. Todd has been married to his sweetheart for 23 years. They have four children and live a happy, busy life together. Check out Todd's Podcast found on all major podcast channels called,   Beliefcast: https://toddsylvesterinspires.com/beliefcast/   His personal Website can be found at address: https://toddsylvesterinspires.com/   Todd, God bless you in your efforts to change lives. You are a great man!

Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition with your host, Andrew Medal. Today’s guests are Laura Cole and Todd Renard. Laura Cole is passionate about helping businesses connect with their customers. As Vice President of Marketing for Vivial, she uses her entrepreneurial spirit to lead Vivial’s marketing functions, including internal communications, research, branding, public relations, advertising, sales support, go-to-market product strategy, and corporate brand vision.  Todd Renard is the Digital marketing executive for Vivial with an established performance track record for innovation and execution, balancing strategy, tactics, and logistics. Developing innovative digital products that help organizations grow their business is his passion. Todd had spent the last 20 years identifying, evaluating, and bringing to market product and partnership opportunities for leading advertising technology companies.  You’re going to love this episode. Let’s get to it! What has kept Laura and Todd at Vivial so long? (2:13) A lot of their clients also ask this question.  It is not abnormal when they are sitting in a boardroom talking to a potential client for them to receive this question.  They then go around the table, and all employees would mention their tenure with the company.  Most employees have very similar tenures with Vivial. Vivial has won Best Places to Work several years in a row for many of their locations, offices, and honestly, the whole company.  Vivial’s employees are a happy bunch, and they love what they are doing. It’s turned into a culture that breeds innovations and autonomy.  They are fortunate across the board to have employees that have been there a long time and are dedicated to the mission.  For Todd, another thing has been that the people he works with, although the company refers to themselves as an agency, they are also a development and solution shop.  They build many of their products, and they can only use other products and services only to use different products and services reinvent what they are doing.  How have they been able to leverage COVID-19 to be advantageous for the company? (11:11) They do not think that they have leveraged COVID much.  Unlike many businesses, they were not impacted in the same way by the pandemic.  From a product road mapping standpoint, they have been thinking about the product set well before the pandemic hit businesses hard.  They are always thinking about the value that can be provided over just building out features.  When the pandemic hit, it became much more critical that they did not focus on the less meaningful things and instead focused on the things that could make a difference.  In the DNA of Vivial employees, they have a focused need to help small to medium local businesses.  So when the pandemic hit, the company was thinking about what they could do to help everyone struggling.  They did things like predominant advertising programs, for example;  They approached many businesses that they knew were hit hard and said that instead of canceling their program, they offered to reduce their plan until they found themselves back in a position to continue their original program. So they retracted without canceling or pausing client programs during the time, so they were continually invested in their success.  Vivial has reacted well to the environment, and their clients have appreciated that.  What is the biggest obstacle when it comes to customer retention? (22:02) You have to find ways to figure out how involved a customer wants to be.  When you get that wrong, and you believe a customer wants to be engaged, but it’s apathy, and they aren’t engaging, it’s because they don’t think there is value. For some programs that Vivial runs, the client needs to be engaged, and if you don’t have that voice of the business owner, you can miss something.  Misjudging how engaged a client is and wants to be is an essential factor in customer retention.  Vivial Vivial has been providing marketing products and services to small and medium-sized businesses across the U.S. for over 100 years. Vivial's mission is to help you grow your business, whether with our easy-to-use and affordable local online marketing technology or a custom marketing campaign that we create, implement, and monitor for you. Resources Connect with Laura: LinkedIn Connect with Todd: LinkedIn Vivial: Website Connect with Andrew: LinkedIn

When a Realtor contacted Todd Toback about a deal that was falling through to see if he wanted it, he couldn’t see any downsides. The California house was built next to a landfill, sure, but it was worth $550,000 and they were selling it for $180,000. Even if he just rented it out forever, he’d always be in cash flow heaven.But when it came time to rent out the home, Todd didn’t want to pay a property management company the first month’s rent. So he listed it himself on Craigslist. Todd wants you to know one of the biggest lessons that he learned is that landlords should never be dealing with tenants. From the beginning, his tenants had his personal phone number and access to information that put him on a path to a crazy lawsuit.When you’re a one man show, then you’re in a sea of information and you can’t figure out where you’re at. You have to be good at marketing, at rehabbing, at being a landlord, at contracts, and everything else. Instead, Todd says you should figure out which of the four areas of real estate you’re good at: acquisition, disposition, marketing, and accounting. For the other three areas, partner with someone else or hire it out.Narrowly avoiding $68,000 in legal fees, Todd now puts a lot more layers in between his investments and his tenants. As a real estate investor, you need to do what you do best. For Todd, that’s locking up deals and empowering other people. Leave property management to the experts and save yourself time and money by hiring that out.What's Inside:—If a deal is too good to be true, then maybe there’s a toxic waste dump next door.—How you can figure out what you’re best at and focus in on that.—Don’t be scared to invest in other people.—For more epic Deals Gone Bad, text the word BAD to 313131.

A Promise Kept Is Confidence Earned | Episode 321Happy Monday, everyone! Todd is with us today to talk about the relationship between confidence and competence. Generally speaking, a lack of one will lead to a lack of the other. The key, however, that will allow you to achieve both of these things is your mindset. How does one develop a confidence-building mindset? For Todd, it's about keeping promises to himself. Be sure to watch today's video to learn more!

Episode 165 (Season 3, Episode 7) Network Your Brains Out Todd and Megan have been in a BNI (Business Networking International) group for 14 years and they annually rock about 10% of their closings off of networking alone! With that, the Boom Team delves deep into the why, how, and where of networking for business! On today's show, Terry reveals that he's playing injured, yet persevering through the pain. Even while in extreme physical discomfort, he somehow manages to veer off track and talk about non-network-related items like:  1) The muscle tone of Todd's booty, 2) How to spell words like ‘conscience', 3) How to quit your job, and 4) How to quit life. Strap in and enjoy the ride—this show may get a little bumpy!   SHOW NOTES Todd is proud of his Gluteus Maximus [1:44] Story of why Terry is playing injured today [2:09] Todd is proud of Megan's Gluteus Maximus [3:39] For Todd and Megan, networking is key! [6:00] Difference between an “ambivert” and “omnivore” [8:14] Networking First Step:  Find everything offered in your area [9:37] Networking Ninja Tip #1:  Avoid the broke people [12:35] Networking Ninja Tip #2:  Find groups that are exclusive [13:20] Have a goal when attending networking groups [15:11] FORD Method of Conversation (Family, Occupation, Recreation, and Dreams) [16:41] Todd can't spell [19:11] Today's Boom Podcast Sponsor - “Uncle Lou's Cash Advance” [20:41] It's all about the follow-up [22:57] Steps to quitting your job! [24:20] How are you going out? [25:02] SHOW LINKS 5 Leg Workouts for Mass:  https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/5-leg-workouts-for-mass-a-beginners-guide.html Gluteus Maximus: https://www.yoganatomy.com/gluteus-maximus-muscle/ Tailbone Pain:  https://www.inspiringmeme.com/5-common-causes-of-tailbone-or-coccydynia-pain/ Falling Down Stairs:  https://youtu.be/TNdT1Ry0ZBk The Staircase IMBD:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388644/ The different ‘verts':  https://www.introvertmeaning.com/dictionary-definition-of-introvert-ambivert-omnivert-extrovert/ Love It or List It:  https://www.hgtv.com/shows/love-it-or-list-it Business Networking International: https://www.bni.com/ Uncle Lew's Fried Chicken (Uncle Lew's Cash Advance has no web page…yet):  https://youtu.be/0ynGkpk3V1I BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web:  www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/boompodcast/ Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ Real Estate On Purpose: http://reonpurpose.com/ 30-Day Jumpstart:  http://boom30.com/ Sphere Marketing Webinar: BoomSphereMarketing.com  

In this episode of the Hotel Design Podcast we welcome the founder of TAL Studio, Todd-Avery Lenahan. Based in Las Vegas, TAL Studio has been an integral part in designing huge projects for many major companies, including Disney and Wynn. In fact, since we recorded this show in late spring, TAL is merging with Wynn entirely. So there’s been a little change in the company’s structure, but not its ethos. Todd has always loved hotels. From his earliest days traveling with family and staying in brands like Holiday Inn and Howard Johnsons, his passion for hotels was always there. Little did he know that he’d be designing them one day. Todd shares how he started working at hotels when he was 15 years old, which provided him with an operational background that most hotel designers do not have. Part of the conversation focuses on discussing how his operational background meshes with his love of design to significantly inform him of creating functional properties that also look great. “It's not just the physical quality of the building being some extraordinary opulent environment. What we do is we create a canvas upon which service delivery can be rolled out in the most anticipatory seamless way,” says Lenahan. This is essential to how he approaches hotel design. Too many resorts, for example, have infrastructural shortcomings even if they look gorgeous. Todd shares his philosophy on creating a structure that first and foremost serves the property’s operation, which helps owners save money in the long run while simultaneously increasing customer service. He also provides some strategies for designers to increase back of house functionality in the design phase. An important aspect of the conversation regards creating memorable guest experiences. For Todd, that means focusing on great storytelling at the property. His approach, which is an important lesson that he learned while working with Disney, is to look at the property’s story like a screenplay. He says he approaches this part of the job in a cinematic way. This helps create what he sees as a consensus around ideas while giving all stakeholders and construction people a framework for all design work to follow. He also shares how storytelling is critical to creating memorable spaces, managing owner and developer expectations, and more. Todd mentions that some Disney projects were used as case studies – including the Boardwalk Hotel, where he served as an Imagineer. Todd also brings up a Four Seasons project in Lanai, which opens the conversation up to the challenges of turning an aging building that is not built to today’s customer expectations into something that resonates with guests today at the luxury level. There is a struggle with making it feel authentic, which is a challenge on an island with less than 100 years of human history associated with it. He shares how they examined the greater Polynesian region for inspiration. They wrap up the conversation by discussing designing for companies like Viceroy and how the property in Chicago is very different than one of their hotels in Mexico, for example. Todd also shares details about creating memorable guest experiences that also drive owner profitability at the same time.   Enjoy the show and be sure to visit us at www.hoteldesignpodcast.com, or email us at info@hoteldesignpodcast.com.  

How to Fill a Position in Weeks, Not months – podcast with LogMeIn’s Todd Kaylor Todd Kaylor, Director of Talent Acquisition at LogMeIn, is interviewed by Ryan L. Ball about the secrets of successful talent acquisition.  Todd Kaylor talks about talent acquisition, For Todd, it’s not all about who finishes first. Check out this episode to learn how to be authentic as an interviewee and strategic as an interviewer. They discuss: Why do candidates fail? How do they recover? Learn how to be authentic as an interviewee and strategic as an interviewer. Why candidates have permission to “tell on themselves” People Development as a goal and a reality How to learn more about your candidate How to fill positions in weeks and not months How to avoid the biased effect during interviews What is the horn effect and how to avoid it Why every interview is bi-directional Do current employees enjoy collaborating with candidates while they’re in the office? Todd Kaylor talks about talent acquisition, For Todd, it’s not all about who finishes first. Check out this episode to Check out this episode to learn how to be authentic as an interviewee and strategic as an interviewer. About our guest: Todd Kaylor, Director of Talent Acquisition at LogMeIn, has 20 years’ of experience in Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Acquisition Management including stints in the Network Consulting, Staffing, Finance, Environmental, and Software industries. Todd currently manages a global team of 10 recruiters responsible for technical hiring at LogMeIn while also running the Executive Recruitment Program and In-Factor Evaluation Process. He enjoys boxing, weight lifting, baseball, watching sports and movies, and has an unusually strong, if borderline questionable, affinity for Captain America.  

Todd Simindinger joins Beth Wonson to talk about how he’s using the tools of Navigating Challenging Dialogue® each day, both at home and in his work as principal of Rockport Elementary.  Todd describes how his day is made up of about 90% emotionally challenging dialogues. And due to the pace of school culture, each dialogue is typically constrained to less than 10-minutes.  For Todd, one of the biggest benefits of the Leadership & Communication Skills workshop are the tools he learned to keep tough conversations efficient and focused while supporting his teachers and staff in being seen and heard.  According to Todd, the workshop leveled up his self-awareness and self-leadership, and his ability to manage his own energy — and these are tools that he didn’t find in any professional development training.

Todd Kaylor talks about talent acquisition, people-development, and boiling things down to learn more about candidates. How do candidates fail? How do they recover? Do current employees enjoy collaborating with candidates while they’re in the office? For Todd, It’s not all about who finishes first. Check out this episode to learn how to be authentic as an interviewee and strategic as an interviewer. About our guest: Todd Kaylor, Director of Talent Acquisition at LogMeIn, has 20 years’ of experience in Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Acquisition Management including stints in the Network Consulting, Staffing, Finance, Environmental, and Software industries. Todd currently manages a global team of 10 recruiters responsible for technical hiring at LogMeIn while also running the Executive Recruitment Program and In-Factor Evaluation Process. He enjoys boxing, weight lifting, baseball, watching sports and movies, and has an unusually strong, if borderline questionable, affinity for Captain America.

Guest Bio;For the last 25 years, Todd has served as a Mentor & Personal Development Coach for those looking to get more out of life, move beyond limiting beliefs and overcome addictions. Todd is an experienced motivational speaker and has conducted over 300 speaking engagement at businesses, seminars, schools, churches and for youth groups.Todd currently works as an Addictive Voice Recognition Counselor at an addiction recovery treatment center for those struggling with ​drug or alcohol addiction, where he provides one-on-one mentoring to both local and international clients. Described as having “a unique gift to develop trusting relationships quickly,” Todd has guided hundreds to sobriety and other behavioral successes through the individualized support he offers to each client. His ability to “speak to a person's soul and help them find their true motive to change” has been the key for inspiring others to make permanent lifestyle changes.Todd's profound influence grew from his own personal experience — a journey from self-hatred and hopelessness to faith and recovery. At a young age, Todd was exposed to drugs and alcohol and quickly became addicted. Years of rampant drug abuse lead to devastating failures and a conclusion that his young life had nowhere left to go.Change can come from the most unlikely of places. For Todd, that place was a neighborhood lemonade stand, when he made the spontaneous decision to become one little girl's most generous customer. This simple act – and the positive reaction that came with it – provided Todd with a sense of hope that he had never felt before. Todd's strengthening sense of purpose sparked a fervent determination to change his life and to prevent others from enduring the physical and emotional pain that had threatened his very existence. As he moved forward with newfound faith and a desire to serve others, Todd learned that the human soul – on fire – is more powerful than any addiction.Today, Todd utilizes his firsthand fight against addiction to connect with fellow addicts on an authentic level and provide hope to thousands of teenagers, parents, and adults. His story was recently told through a popular YouTube clip titled “The Hope of God's Light,” that received over 3 million views and has been translated into 3 languages.Todd has been married to his sweetheart for 23 years. They have four children and live a happy, busy life together.

If you outsource properly, you free up time, money, and resources that you can reinvest into growing your business. Today’s guest is Todd Breen, owner of Virtually Incredible, an outsourcing company. Since 1994 his quest has been to make property management both fun and profitable. Outsourcing achieves both of those goals. You'll Learn... [03:03] Create your own solution to meet the needs of your company. [04:08] A common mistake property managers make is thinking they are the one that does it all. But they realize they can’t do it all and need to hire others. [05:00] You don’t need to spend tons of money on new employees. But there’s a better option. [05:15] When thinking about outsourcing ask: What size is your company? Where are your weak spots? Where is your customer service lacking? [05:36] Todd’s company, Home Property Management, decided to outsource its maintenance to a company that specializes in it, is staffed adequately, and available 24/7. [06:21] To effectively outsource, find a business that has systems and processes geared toward a specific task that you need done. [06:57] Dial into collective genius. Learn from other people, collect best practices, and improve what you offer. [07:52] What can be outsourced? Maintenance, leasing, bookkeeping, and other areas. [08:07] Todd decided to outsource leasing because he discovered that 99 percent of the time, money, and effort spent on answering the phone and responding to emails was time lost and wasted. [09:12] About 60 percent of your calls are on your leasing and generate no revenue. It wastes times and does not yield profit. [09:48] Outsource leasing calls to avoid lack of response and voicemails - not good customer service. [10:33] Maintenance is another customer service sore spot for companies. What is your average turnaround on work orders? You may not know, but your tenants do! Lack of response and action generates poor reviews, lower renewal rates...it’s a trickle-down disaster. [11:40] If companies outsource leasing and maintenance, that is the bulk of where they think their time should be spent. But taking those off their plate lets them use that time to focus on building their business - strategic rather than technical work. [12:42] As an entrepreneur, you need to be willing to give up a certain level of control, even though that may feel uncomfortable. [13:37] At one point, Todd decided he wanted to scale and remove himself. He did so by becoming a reformed control freak. [13:55] The average property management company owner thinks they can’t afford the latest Website. Outsource to the lowest cost solution and invest the savings to grow your business. [16:25] If an entrepreneur has a clear direction to head in and believe in it, you can’t stop them. They are going to do it. Property managers need to believe outsourcing is a viable option for them. [16:38] One fear about outsourcing is related to quality. Property managers fear that those they pass off the work to don’t care as much as they do or the output won’t be as good. [16:58] Fear = False Evidence Appearing Real. For Todd, he felt that as soon as he didn’t do he work, the quality would go down. But, the quality of his life was not so good because he was working so much. [17:16] Todd’s customers had quality, but he didn’t. He got to a point where he was done with that and things happened. [17:24] Todd teaches a course called, Run Your Rent Roll From Under a Palm Tree. [17:54] If you are a workaholic or overworked, Todd figures out what he can do to help them through various processes, systems, quality assurance, and training. [19:16] Those with the fear factor may be surprised when they let go, they open up to a better way of doing things at their business. [19:31] Should you hire your own virtual assistant (VA) or a reseller? Do you have the time to hire, train, and work with others? Are you good at hiring, training, and working with your staff? It’s up to you to decide which is better for you. [21:20] Advantages of a team being virtual is that you can pull the best talent from anywhere and overhead is low. But there are challenges. [22:13] You can outsource to virtual team members as well as to specialized companies to handle various tasks, such as podcast production. [23:45] Entrepreneurs do not usually make good managers. Specialized agencies use their expertise to take that management piece over naturally for team members to thrive. [24:55] With outsourcing, don’t necessarily go with the cheapest option to save money. Time should be higher on your priority list than money. [25:27] There’s a hustle-and-grind myth that if entrepreneurs work harder and are more aggressive, burn themselves out, they will make more money and get more done. In reality, you become unproductive and make bad decisions. [26:25] If you don’t feel naturally passionate about something, take it off your plate through outsourcing. [27:00] The mistake entrepreneurs make when building a team is they build teams around them that make their lives more tactically difficult, instead of more strategically available. [27:33] Todd knew managing people was not one of his strengths. But his wife is an awesome people manager. So, she manages the people, and Todd has time for the visionary and innovation side of his business. [28:54] When outsourcing, you will experience hits and misses. But when you get a hit, you are able to shine! It is worthwhile to spend money on agencies that have the tools and processes that can match you with the right person. [30:37] The beauty of outsourcing is that you get to focus on your core strengths. [31:00] People want to enjoy property management, but they don’t know how. The trick is to realize it can be fun and profitable if we pursue it to be that way. [31:38] Pursue better clients and take care of growing and scaling your business at an affordable rate. [31:48] Learn from other property managers and their collective experience. Then, implement what you learned - that is the greatest skill set that differentiates truly successful property managers from average ones. [33:11] Entrepreneurs enjoy coming up with ideas and creating things, but they aren’t the ones to usually see things through. That’s why they need a team to support them. [33:30] There are four personality types: spontaneous (don’t make good business owners); competitive (make good business owners to a point); humanitarian (love everyone, but may not be the best property managers); and methodical (engineers who have to get everything done). Who makes the best business over the long haul? Methodical. [35:10] When outsourcing, hire those who have methodically figured out the best processes for doing something. However, they will probably not be good at sales and marketing. [37:47] Join the DoorGrow Club on Facebook. Tweetables There’s a better option than spending tons of money. Take the collective genius of companies to outsource. Outsourcing - biggest bang for your buck. Resources DoorGrowShow on iTunes Home Property Management; Run Your Rent Roll From Under a Palm Tree Steve Crossland National Association of Residential Property Managers Virtually Incredible; Email: sales@virtuallyincredible.com DoorGrow Facebook Group

We welcome Todd Bates - EVP expert, Paranormal personality, and Radio Show Host extraordinaire - to our show on this special Thursday edition of Mystic Moon Cafe!Todd's bio: Chances are you'll find him in a mysterious abandoned home, walls yellowed by age and doors teetering precariously on their hinges. Maybe a murder occurred or perhaps a fire. Whatever the case, Todd Bates is on the scene for a singular task: listening for voices of the dead.Electronic Voice Phenomenon (commonly referred to as "EVP") is spirit voices captured on a digital or analog recording device that were not heard with the naked ear at the time of their recording. For Todd, collecting this specialized evidence of paranormal origin is a life calling. After years of personally investigating the mysteries of EVP and studying under a pioneering figure in the field, Sarah Estep, he took his passion to the Internet. Now in its 13th year, HauntedVoices.com has quickly grown to be one of the most successful Electronic Voice Phenomenon-based websites on the Internet dedicated to research, education and discussion. The site is also the home to the Haunted Voices Radio. The network of live & archived programs provide audio material 24 hours a day and Todd acts as program director and its flagship talk show host.Todd has collected some of the most impressive examples of the phenomenon available today and currently teaches his capturing techniques and paranormal investigation protocol via private and on-air lessons.

Todd Tresidder is a financial coach and educator at FinancialMentor.com. He's the author of five financial planning books including 'How Much Money Do I Need To Retire?,' 'Don't Hire A Financial Coach,' and 'Variable Annuity Pros and Cons.' You can connect with Todd via his website, Financialmentor.com, Twitter @FinancialMentor, or on Google+. Todd graduated from the University of California at Davis with a B.A. in economics and a passion for creating successful businesses. A serial entrepreneur since childhood, Todd went on to build his own wealth as a hedge fund investment manager before "retiring" at 35. Todd teaches the principles of personal finance and investing based on real experience. He shows you what works, what doesn’t, and why – with a unique focus on combining personal development with a systematic, disciplined approach to achieving financial freedom. Todd’s own path to financial freedom consisted of leading an ordinary but comfortable lifestyle that prioritized building wealth instead of overhead, and freedom over flash. The truth is financial freedom isn’t about more, better, different stuff. It’s about having the time, money, and freedom to enjoy your life experience without limitations. For Todd, that means an outdoor adventure lifestyle, intellectual pursuits, and relationships. First on the list is family and friends closely followed by reading stimulating books, enjoying outdoor recreation like running, swimming, skiing, hiking, cycling, camping, backpacking, and travel. Personal growth is also a high priority. None of what Todd truly values costs much money, but it does take time. This is one of the hidden gems to financial freedom: having the time to do what gives you more joy in life without the worry, stress, and anxiety caused by money. Todd teaches the pursuit of financial freedom as a transformational path because that was his experience. Money is always nice, but ultimately it’s just a tool – the inner transformation is the bigger reward. And that is why Todd founded Financial Mentor – to share this journey with others and to grow a community of like minded individuals who are passionate about building wealth and financial freedom because it improves the quality of life for you and your family.

Some weeks ago I met with Todd Galloway, Scrum Master with Square Two Financial. Todd has a passion for helping teams to improve, assessing their health, and helping them get where they need to be. For Todd a lot of fundamentals go into helping teams to deliver value sustainably. In our discussion we addressed the following: The Agile Denver Scrum Master Guild. Spotify's Squad Health Check (also known as a Team Health Check). Todd's experience with the Team Health Check. Coaching questions, lively discussions, and learning. His recommended frequency for doing Squad Health Checks. The Health Check questions with which his teams struggled most. The challenge in motivating teams when a compelling mission is absent. How powerful questions can help your teams to improve their creativity and collaboration. End of Sprint pressure and problems with Scrum. Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban. Bottlenecks and the need for greater flow. The power in making commitments and setting clear and unifying goals. Trust and information biases. The importance in discussing the results of the Team Health Check during the same session. Assessing team health in low trust environments. And much more. And now welcome to my discussion with Todd Galloway.

The place where many Christians engage with atheists about belief is online.  But why do both sides turn up to engage in the conversation, and what is the fruit? Todd Pitner and Richard Morgan are adult converts to Christianity who often engage in apologetics debate online.  They meet face to face with Paul Baird - one of the many atheists they debate online. All three are members of the Premier Community where apologetics debate is common at the "Unbelievable?" group http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable They discuss the different style, tactics and motives of those who participate and whether atheists or Christians are prepared to change their mind. For Todd's apologetics website see http://www.iloveatheists.com/ For Richard's musical talents see http://www.myspace.com/morgansoriginals For Paul Baird's new blog http://patientandpersistant.blogspot.com/ For more Christian/non Christian debate visit http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the podcast at http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes If you enjoyed this programme you may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 27 Mar 2010 - Former atheists conversion experiences - Is it evidence for God? Richard Morgan & Todd Pitner with atheist Gordon Livesey Unbelievable? 12 Sep 2009 - From Atheism to Christian faith via richarddawkins.net - Christians Richard Morgan, David Robertson and Atheist Ed Turner