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In this episode of School Business Insider, we head to the Lone Star State for an honest and engaging conversation with Dr. Tracy Ginsburg, Executive Director of TASBO, and Heather Wilson, TASBO Board President and Assistant Superintendent of College Station ISD.Heather shares her experience transitioning to a new district after nearly two decades in her previous role—discussing what it takes to build culture, relationships, and trust from day one. Tracy reflects on TASBO's role in supporting school business leaders through professional development, peer networking, and legislative advocacy in what they both call a “deficit world.”We dive deep into the current financial pressures facing Texas school districts, the challenges of equitable compensation, and what it takes to lead in times of fiscal uncertainty. Plus, we preview this year's ASBO International Annual Conference & Expo in Fort Worth, Texas, with some local flavor and must-visit spots shared by our Texas insiders.Whether you're a seasoned SBO or just starting out, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom.Contact School Business Insider: Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Twitter (X) Website: https://asbointl.org/SBI Email: podcast@asbointl.org Make sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "ASBO International" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO Internatio...
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Born into a tumultuous marriage between Emory and Elva Moad in the midst of the Great Depression, Neota Green's childhood was marked by physical and emotional abuse. The shocking violence that Elva endured at the hands of her husband set the stage for the unraveling of the Moad family—and for the tragedy that would unfold years later.The episode dives deep into the harrowing details of Neota's death on March 24, 1963, a night that began with a social outing and ended in a devastating house fire. As investigators uncovered grisly evidence, including blunt-force trauma to Neota's head and a suspicious blaze that may have been set to cover up a murder, all signs pointed to Neota's companion that night—Ronnie Blankenship, a married man with deep connections to Fort Worth's elite circles.Despite the mounting evidence, Blankenship was acquitted, leaving questions about Neota's death unanswered. Was it a crime of passion, a tragic accident, or something darker, buried in mafia connections and buried secrets?If you have any information about the death of Neota Moad Green, please contact the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office at 817-884-1213.You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFor Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X.Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcastSources: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Morning News, and The Tyler Morning Telegraph. #JusticeForNeotaGreen #Benbrook #FortWorth #TX #Texas #TrueCrime #TexasTrueCrime #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #ColdCase #Unsolved #Murder #UnsolvedMurder #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcast #TrueCrimeObsessed #CrimeDocs #InvestigationDiscovery #PodcastAddict #TrueCrimeFan #CriminalJustice #ForensicFilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.
Keith fields listener questions on: changes to realtor fees, down payment strategies for investment properties, and how the new 100% bonus tax depreciation really works, then staggering inflation statistics that motivate you to invest in real assets. He explains that realtor fees have shifted from a 6% listing fee to a 3% seller fee, with potential buyer contributions negotiable. For down payments, he advises maximizing leverage while avoiding over-leverage. Bonus depreciation allows for significant tax deductions in the first year, benefiting high-income investors. Resources: Connect with a recommended cost segregation engineer to take advantage of bonus depreciation here. 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Keith Weinhold, fielding your listener questions on changes to realtor fees, your down payment strategy, and how the new 100% bonus tax depreciation really works, then staggering inflation statistics that motivate you to invest in real assets today on Get Rich Education. Keith Weinhold 0:26 Since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors, and delivers a new show every week. Since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads of 188 world nations. He has a list show guests include top selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki, get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast. Sign up now for the get rich education podcast, or visit get rich education.com Speaker 1 1:12 You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education. Keith Weinhold 1:22 Welcome to GRE from Athens, Pennsylvania to Athens, Georgia to Athens, Greece, and with listeners across 188 world nations. You are listening to get rich Education. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, yeah, you and I are back together for a 566th wealth building week. This is not where you learn how to create wealth through careful sports wagering at DraftKings. We also don't try to do everything like WalMart. We talk about investing actually pretty aggressively yet reasonably and responsibly at the same time. Usually those attributes are opposites, but because we are leveraging the most proven wealth building vehicle of all time, real estate, where you don't have to be the landlord. You don't need to get deeply hands on with house flipping, and you don't need to own property in your local market, though you could. We are not day trading. We are decade trading. There's not a get rich quick element here at GRE, because that doesn't work. We're owning mostly long term rental properties, bringing the financially free beats debt free approach and cognizant that compound leverage Trumps compound interest. And from the day you start focusing on this, you can retire in five to 10 years, and you can take it as far as you want, because unlike many professional sports, the sport of real estate investing doesn't have any salary cap at all. I'm starting off with three of your listener questions today. You write into the show with your questions and what I've got a few that I think could help a lot of you. I answer them here. And as usual, I start with the more introductory question, and then I proceed to the more advanced. The first one comes from Sherry In Sellersburg, Indiana. I know where that is. It's just across the river and to the north of Louisville, Kentucky. Sherry asks when I go to sell my duplex, how have last year's changes in realtor fees affected my sale costs? Yeah, thanks for the question, Sherry. And a lot of people still wonder about this first and a big little technical here, but this benefits other listeners Sherry is that a realtor means that they are a member of the NAR, the National Association of Realtors. So not all people that you enlist to help you market and sell your property are realtors, because not all agents belong to the NAR. In fact, the best catch all term for this person is not an agent. Depending on the state you're doing business in, it's probably licensee, someone licensed to act as your professional intermediary in a real estate transaction. And by the way, the name of an NAR member is a realtor. It is not pronounced real utter it's realtor, like doctor and lawyer. You wouldn't call a doctor a doctor two syllables, realtor, but to get to the crux of your question, Sherry, the changes to realtor compensation took effect almost exactly a year ago. It was last August, and it has less. Of an effect on the industry than many thought. I stated last year that it likely wouldn't affect things much, especially here on the investor side, and it really hasn't. The simplified version is that the old landscape was that when you used to list the property for sale, the listing agent charged you a fee, traditionally, 6% they offered half of that to any cooperating broker that brought the buyer to you. That was simple, and that worked for decades. That changed one year ago now, when any realtor or really licensee, when they work with you, now they simply contract with you for their fee, only like 3% as a seller of the property, you no longer have an obligation to pay for the buyer side agent as well, like you used to. But when you sign a listing agreement, you can indicate that you may be willing to concede and give an allowance to the buyer when they engage a licensee on their side to help them purchase your property. So Sherry, your voluntary contribution to the buyer side is negotiable, and it's part of the offer that the buyer presents to you. Now that's what you'll see as the seller and what you should expect as a buyer. The new landscape is that buyers negotiate a personal service agreement upfront with their licensee. Their service isn't free. I mean, these people can't work for free, and the buyer side licensee acknowledges that they will try to negotiate to get the seller to pay that fee. So Sherry, in reality, that's still what often happens. So the seller still pays that fee. In the end, the reason why is that not only is this traditional, but buyers cannot normally afford to pay for their own representation on top of their down payment and closing costs. They're often spread pretty thin already, but sellers can typically afford it. They have the upper hand financially in the form of equity in the property. And here, when you're buying properties at GRE marketplace, you don't have to pay any of those fees. We use a direct model without a licensee. So that's sort of the short version of the change, and why. I hope that helps sherry. It's a good question. Even licensees are struggling with the new rules. Keith Weinhold 7:38 The next question comes from Jezebel in Yonkers, New York. Jezebel asks, what is the ideal percent down payment that I should make on a rental property? I'm trying to figure out the trade off between debt level, cash flow, leverage and risk. I'm still trying to get past the mindset that paid off property is best. All right, that's Jezebel's question, and Jezebel The short answer is that you want to make the smallest down payment possible while avoiding over leverage. Over leverage, meaning that your monthly payments are so big that you struggle to make them. Now, many investors that buy rental property, they're going to make a 20% down payment on a conventional loan for a single family rental. At last check on duplexes and up the down payment has to be at least 25% now you can make a down payment as low as 15% at least on a single family rental, although you would then be subject to an extra fee a PMI premium. Now, why would one do such a thing for the leverage? Because leverage is almost seven to one at 15% down, but you've got to balance that with a PMI premium. Run the numbers and see what works for you. Now, since you can make just a 20% down payment on a single family rental, conversely, why would you put 25% down? Your leverage position would slide from five to one down to four to one, where you can often get a slightly lower interest rate if you put 25% down. But when you run the numbers, you'll find that it's often better to maintain strong leverage and only put 20% down. Now, Jezebel, as soon as you start putting 30% down on a property that is questionable at 30% or more, because at that point you really have to start asking why the rate of return from home equity is always zero. It actually makes your risk go up, like I've discussed extensively before, with 30% down, your leverage ratio has been cut to 3.3 maybe the answer could be that 30% down is what it takes to produce. Positive cash flow, but putting 30% or more down is clearly not ideal. Think about how good we've got it as real estate investors here, for example, imagine that you're attracted to a dividend paying stock because it pays a 4% yield, unless you're borrowing on margin, you would need to make a 100% down payment to get that 4% cash on cash return from a dividend paying stock, 100% sunk into this, which isn't even a down payment anymore. That's just an outright free and clear stock purchase. Well, instead, in real estate, when you realize that property prices rise or fall in value regardless of how much equity is in a property, you don't have an incremental increase in your equity growth. It's a quantum leap. And here's what I mean. Jezebel, say you're investing 100k in real estate, that's how much you're going to put into it, and it appreciates at 5%. All right, there are two scenarios with that. Scenario A, you put that 100% down into just one 500k property, well, then you've got just a 25k gain after a year. Instead, with Scenario B, you put 20% down on five 500k properties, then you've got a 25k gain after a year, not just 5k Said another way more powerfully. Scenario A, you only got a 5% return on one property. In Scenario B, you got a 25% return on all of five properties. Wow. That's why the leverage light bulb, when that goes off, that is an incredible flex that you've got. That's why I say it is not an incremental gain in your wealth. It is a quantum leap. So I hope that some of those considerations really help temper your strategy there. Jezebel, that really helps you see how financially free beats debt free and exposes the opportunity cost of a paid off property. Thanks for the question. Keith Weinhold 12:19 The next question comes from Ed, and he is a personal friend of mine, so he submitted this question by text message to me, but I wanted to address his question here, because I've had other people in my friend group ask me about this. It's about bonus depreciation, what it is. It's about bonus depreciation, what it is and how it works. And what's interesting here is that even those that aren't active real estate investors have been asking me about bonus depreciation. This was part of Trump's OB BBA, the one big, beautiful Bill Act that was signed into law back on the Fourth of July, and I told you about that last month, but because of all the questions about it and the lack of clarity around people's understanding of bonus depreciation, although it gets a little busy, let me give you a real world example with numbers on how bonus depreciation really works and how you can put 10s of 1000s of dollars in your pocket with it the next time you file your taxes. And by the way, my friend Ed that asked this question is a cargo pilot, so he is probably the most well traveled friend that I have. Yeah, through our chats and on social media, I often see that he's in China or Vietnam or a bunch of other places, but he lives in the US. In fact, bonus depreciation is encouraging more people that haven't even been real estate investors previously to newly invest in real estate because it is for properties acquired January, 20, 2025, or later, Trump's inauguration day for his second term or later. And I expect this to be effective for at least four years from that date. I think I mentioned that part to you a few weeks ago. All right, the property has got to be newly placed in service, not something that you bought, say, five years ago. Bonus depreciation does not apply to primary residences. We're talking about rental property, although it does apply to more than just rental property, because it can apply to property used in a business, like equipment, machinery and furniture, but within rental property, it applies to certain components of the real estate, not the building itself. That is on a regular depreciation schedule, and not the bare land. Land cannot be tax depreciated at all. All, neither through regular depreciation or bonus depreciation. You probably already know that a residential building itself can be depreciated over 27 and a half years. That works out to 3.6% of the value each year that can be depreciated or written off on your taxes, right? Well, what if there were portions of your building that you could write off faster, like over just five years, meaning 20% of their value each year you can, and others over seven years, meaning 14% of their value each year you can. And there's 15 year items as well. All right, so what if, instead of all that, you could take those five seven and 15 year components and just write them all off in the first year of ownership, so that you didn't even have to wait the five seven in 15 years, you can, you can write them all off in year one of your ownership of the property, and that is what 100% bonus depreciation is right there. That is in addition to writing off the main building over 27 and a half years. All right, with that understanding generally, let me break this down in more detail. Use an example, and that will also help reinforce what I just taught you, the components of rental property that bonus depreciation applies to, include the stuff that wears out faster than the building, and they are indoor items, appliances, flooring and cabinetry. At times, it can include HVAC systems, all right, that is written off in five to seven years. And then outdoor items known as land improvements, that includes fences, parking lots and landscaping. They're typically written off over 15 years. All right, let's look at a real world example on how this can benefit you. You can use bonus appreciation on single family rentals, duplexes, fourplexes and larger buildings. Let's use an example of an apartment building that you purchase for $1.2 million one we'll say the land value is 200k that is not depreciable. So the building, the depreciable asset, has a value of $1 million you must have performed what is called a cost segregation study in order to break down that $1 million building into those erstwhile faster depreciating components. And no, you cannot do the cost seg study yourself. You need to pay a few $1,000 to hire a Cost Segregation engineer to do this study. All right, let's look at the cost seg breakdown, the result of what he or she finds for you, let's say the personal property that's worth 150k its recovery period is five to seven years, and yes, it is eligible for bonus depreciation. Then you have the land improvements say that's another 50k over 15 years for a recovery period. And yes, it is bonus depreciation eligible. And then finally, you have the structure, or the building worth 800k It has a recovery period of 27 and a half years. No, it is not eligible for bonus depreciation, just the regular type. All right. Well, let me define more of this personal property for you here these five or seven year assets, these are what are eligible for 100% bonus depreciation in qualifying years. So we're looking inside the units, appliances like refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, microwaves, washers and dryers, also flooring, carpet, vinyl and removable floating floors, not typically hardwood or tile, cabinetry and countertops in some cases, especially if they're not load bearing. Window treatments like blinds, drapes and curtain rods, ceiling fans and light fixtures, they've got to be detached from the structure and furniture, if it's a furnished rental, like perhaps a midterm rental or short term rental. So we're talking about things like beds, couches, in chairs and then in common areas. This five to seven year personal property includes fitness equipment in the gym, leasing office, computers, desks, chairs, clubhouse furniture or TVs, package lockers, like places where your tenants have their Amazon packages, playground equipment and trash compactors. All right, to be clear, that was all personal property that can be depreciated over five to seven years. And then there are those land improvements, the. 15 year assets also eligible for bonus depreciation, sidewalks, fencing, landscaping and irrigation, parking lots and striping, outdoor lighting, retaining walls and signage. Okay again, those are the land improvements, the 15 year items, things that are not eligible for bonus depreciation are the building structure itself, like I mentioned. That includes the roof framing, drywall foundations, and also things like elevators, structural plumbing and wiring and HVAC systems that serve the whole structure. Okay, all that stuff falls in the category of regular 27 and a half year depreciation. All right, so what is the 100% bonus depreciation effect? All right, well, your eligible amount in our example is 150k of personal property plus 50k of land improvements. That's 200k that you can deduct all in one year, rather than having to spread it over five and seven and 15 years. But all in year one of you owning the property that's 200k and again, the remaining 800k structure is depreciated over 27 and a half years. That works out to about 29k a year. This is where it gets exciting. Here we go. So your total year one depreciation, the year that you bought this asset and put it into service, with your bonus depreciation items adding up to 200k and your regular building depreciation at about 29k your total year one deduction is about $229,000 Wow, before I break that down some more and tell you about how it really helps you, let's just be really clear. How did you really get to the 200k of bonus depreciation. All right, let's say the cost segregation study allocated 80k to appliances, flooring and fixtures. Remember, they are the five to seven year items. Another 70k to common area, furniture and office equipment, that was the seven year stuff. All right, so there's 150k or personal property, and then another 50k to that outdoor stuff, the depreciable items known as land improvements, like the parking, landscaping and fencing, those 15 year items, that's how we got to 200k all bonus depreciation eligible, all fully deductible in year One under the 100% bonus depreciation rules, all right, so here it is. Here's the takeaway. You have front loaded an extra 200k of deductions in year one, and you have greatly reduced your taxable income. This is the outcome. This is the result. You just reduced it by 229k between the bonus appreciation and the regular depreciation. All right, so what is the effect of you reducing your taxable income by 229k in one year? Well, if you're in the, say, 32% tax bracket, you keep an extra $73,000 in your pocket. That's $73,000 that you would have had to send to the IRS for the next tax year. But no, you don't, and that is the power of bonus depreciation. That's how it works. Ed, and for all of you that asked about it, I know it's not that simple, and there were a lot of numbers flying around there, it got a little heavy, but that's a complete breakdown. That's why so many people are excited about the return of 100% bonus depreciation, as laid out in law with the one big, beautiful Bill Act, as you can see, it's going to help higher income people more than anyone. If you'd like to get this going and connect with GRE recommended Cost Segregation engineer, or just check and see if it's worth paying several $1,000 for the cost segregation study, we can help you with that. In fact, you might remember that I interviewed him on the show last year, and we will make that introduction for you and help ensure that you have a successful cost seg and bonus depreciation experience regardless of the size of your portfolio, even if you don't own million dollar apartment buildings. You don't have to have a huge income for this to benefit you. It just benefits those people the most. Well, you can set up a time to chat with us about that completely free of charge at GRE investment coach.com I think you know that's where you can also get a completely free strategy session about growing your overall real estate investment portfolio. You might as well do that at the same time at GRE. Investment coach.com. More next, I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to get rich education. Keith Weinhold 25:07 The same place where I get my own mortgage loans is where you can get yours. 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I mean, I wouldn't be talking about it if I wasn't invested myself. You can invest as little as 25k and you keep earning until you decide you want your money back, no weird lockups or anything like that. So if you're like me and tired of your liquid funds just sitting there doing nothing, check it out. Text family 266, 866, to learn about freedom family investments, liquidity fund. Again, text family to 66866, Blair Singer 26:49 this is Rich Dad, sales advisor, Blair singer. Listen to get rich education with Keith Weinhold. And above all, don't quit your Daydream. Keith Weinhold 27:07 welcome back to get rich Education. I'm your host, Keith Weinhold, if you have a listener question that you'd like to have answered on air, get a hold of us at get rich education.com/contact that's where you can either leave a voicemail or write in to us. I'd like to tell you the frequent guests that we have here on the show, all from the rich dad school, if you will, are going to be speaking in person at Penn State University in just a few weeks. Here it is on the 29th of this month. Yes, an event you can attend in person. It's going to be Robert Kiyosaki, Garrett Sutton and his son Ted Sutton and Tom wheelwright, the four of them speaking live and in person, sponsored by Penn State's Borrelli Institute for real estate studies. The event is named Rich Dad revealed Real Estate Wealth and wisdom. If that's of interest, look it up and check it out. From listening to the show and being a savvy investor that's inflation aware, you know that the mission is to turn a really fake asset, a conjured into existence asset, like $1 convert that into a real asset. Here is some astonishing clarity on why. That's the mission in this could leave you flabbergasted. Since 1980 The United States has one and a half times more homes, two times more gold today, and 42 times more dollars today. My gosh, that is almost laugh out loud material here. Yes, since 1980 the year that Jimmy Carter was president and Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, was the top grossing movie. The US has 56% more residential housing units today. So basically, since the year that Darth Vader told Luke Skywalker, I am your father, there are about one and a half times more homes, twice as much gold mined and brought into existence, and 42 times more dollars created out of thin air for the future, all of these trends are expected to continue at roughly the same trajectory and proportion to each other. Now, there's a reason that people use precious metals to measure inflation. It makes a particularly good measuring stick because commodities like gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium and copper, they don't change over time. Unlike a car or a bottle of soda, these items are on the periodic table of the elements, an ounce of gold 1000 years ago is exactly the same. As an ounce of gold today. That's why commodities like this are such good long term inflation measuring sticks. And then there's Bitcoin, something that didn't even exist until 2009 there will only ever be 21 million of them in existence, and 95% of Bitcoins, about 20 million have already been mined into existence. So yes, only 5% more will be issued, and it's going to take about the next 100 years to do that. If bitcoins were the size of a quarter, all 21 million of them could fit inside a single shipping container. There's some fixed supply scarcity. Let's listen to this. It's about 30 seconds long, and it's called all there will ever be. Speaker 2 30:50 Every day the Fed prints an average of $465 million that's 26,000 shipping containers a year, created out of thin air. Maybe that's why the dollar loses value over time. But there's one thing they can never print more of Bitcoin at the size of a quarter. This is all there will ever be. Shouldn't the store of value hold its value? Keith Weinhold 31:16 That's actually a Coinbase video advertisement that we just listen to the audio of there together. Yes, what they show at the end is a shipping container where, if bitcoin were the size of a quarter, all of them that will ever exist would fit in one shipping container. And like it said, every single year, on average, the Fed prints enough dollars to fill 26,000 shipping containers, just staggering. There are so many dollars now, I'm thinking of replacing my insulation with stacks of ones. Same R value, better liquidity. Pretty soon, we won't count dollars anymore. We'll just weigh them. Welcome to the Zimbabwe starter kit. We have gone from sound money to clown money. That's another way to think of it. Oh, they say money doesn't grow on trees. That's true. It grows in spreadsheets. Now, though, one keystroke at the Fed and poof, there's another trillion just like that. Just hit the control, plus the print key. That's all it takes. All right. Well, let's take a look and see how this manifests in your life as a consumer and as a real estate investor and as a worker since January of 2020 to today, a $100,000 salary has the same buying power as 125k today. Guess over just the last five years, the dollar has lost 25% of its value, and now I'm talking in terms of the CPI here, the consumer price index. So of course, all these figures I'm using could really be higher, like we say, therefore these figures are only the inflation rate that the government is willing to admit to. How does this break down by region? So yes, we have 25% national inflation over five years, but different regions have different rates of inflation, including the region where you are, and this is due to reasons like climate and the composition of industries and even cultural preferences. For example, a southern climate with a lot of air conditioner use spends more on electricity. So if electricity costs are high there, then that region's inflation rate could be higher than that of a northern climate. A place like Omaha, Nebraska is proximous to a lot of agricultural crops and beef, but a place far from where those items are sourced could be more sensitive to changes in beef prices or less sensitive. So over the past five years, here's how much annual inflation in these select cities have experienced again, per the CPI from lowest to highest San Francisco is just 3.3% per year. So in San Fran your 100k salary in 2020 would need to be almost 118k today just to maintain purchasing power. New York City, 3.9% annual inflation over the last five years. Chicago, 4.2% Philly, 4.3 Seattle is at 4.8 Dallas, Fort Worth 4.9 St Louis, 5% Atlanta, 5.1 Miami, 5.4 we're really getting up there now. Phoenix, 5.9 San Diego, 6.1 and the major. Major city with the highest inflation rate over the past five years is Tampa, Florida, at 6.4% annually, Tampa's had some of the highest real estate appreciation over the past five years as well. So this means that a 100k salary five years ago in Tampa would have to be 128k today just to maintain purchasing power due to its 28% cumulative inflation the past five years. But that's the CPI. The real figure could be 40% plus in Tampa. All right, now this information is useful, because even if you believe that the CPI is understated, which most everyone that's looked at it does, as long as the methodology is consistent, you can see the regional variation here. Again, San Francisco was lowest at 3.3 Tampa about double at 6.4% the ever present force of inflation. It's merely surreptitious, until you have a big wave of it peaking in 2022 that everyone noticed. Let's look at how it's contributed to the real estate price run up since 2020 All right, so in the first quarter of this century, you might find this unbelievable in itself, in the year 2000 the median priced Florida home was 195k I mean, that's the median price. Then the investor sweet spot is usually lower than that. It might have been 130k in Florida in the year 2000 so again, 195k in Florida for the median home price as recently as 2000 today, it is 412k gosh, almost as surprising in Texas, It was just 153k in 2000 and it's 338k now, I mean, don't these prices like 153k in Texas, make it seem like the price for a dog house already, New York, 276k up to 576k Also from the year 2000 to today, Washington, DC, 293k up to 643k Colorado, 377, up to 582k Florida, more than doubling 393, up to 833 And Washington State also more than doubling 313k up to 630k my gosh, price increases like this. They're a function of both monetary inflation and appreciation, and it's really a chief reason that the Fed has not cut interest rates this year. It's because the memory of soaring inflation is still much too recent. Keith Weinhold 38:05 To review what you've learned on this week's episode. Changes to realtor fees have made less industry impact than many expected. The smaller your down payment, the more powerful your leverage fulcrum. The return of 100% bonus depreciation has many investors, and even non investors, interested in adding income property to their portfolio, and staggering inflation is a motivator for adding real assets to your life. Hey, if you would, I would love it, and it would mean the world to me. If you found this episode valuable enough that you would share it with a friend. 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Send us a textMortgage rates have finally given us a break, dropping to 6.55% - the lowest we've seen since October of last year. For buyers and investors, this translates to serious purchasing power gains. If you're working with a $3,000 monthly budget, you can now afford a home worth $458,750 compared to just $438,000 when rates peaked in May. That's a $20,000 jump without changing your payment.But the rate drop is just one piece of what's becoming the perfect investor scenario. We're witnessing a decisive market shift toward buyers. Only 26.6% of homes are selling above asking price (down from 31% last year), inventory is up 8.5% while pending sales have actually decreased, and properties are staying on market an average of 40 days - six days longer than this time last year. Sellers are becoming more flexible, offering closing cost credits and accepting repair requests that would have been dismissed months ago.The regional differences tell an equally compelling story. While Cleveland leads with a 13% price increase year-over-year, markets like Oakland, Fort Worth, Jacksonville, and Houston are experiencing notable declines. This divergence creates targeted opportunities for strategic investors who understand that national headlines matter less than zip code data. The smart play isn't waiting for rates to hit some magic number - it's locking in solid deals now that cash flow with today's rates, knowing you can always refinance later. Remember that this favorable alignment of lower rates, softening prices, increased inventory, and reduced competition won't last forever. When rates drop further, competition will surge. The time to position yourself isn't tomorrow - it's today.Want to stay ahead of market shifts and access the funding strategies and exact plays we're running behind the scenes? Follow @theEliteStrategist on Instagram and Facebook for unfiltered market insights that will help you move fast, fund smart, and scale in today's dynamic real estate landscape.Support the showIntroducing the 60-Day Deal Finder!Visit: www.wealthyaf.mediaUse the Coupon Code: WEALTHYAF for 20% off!
Send us a textI really didn't have to write much of an intro because I could simply copy the fascinating story in Dave Munson's bio. It resonates with me because it reminds me about how David Clark found so much more happiness, not by making and spending huge amounts of money from his mattress and furniture businesses, but by serving others. I also love how Dave Munson manufactures products that are unique and insanely durable, which has become so rare these days. The story begins in 1999, in a dusty leather shop in Morelia, Mexico, young American Dave Munson slid a hand-drawn sketch across the counter and said, “No breakable parts. I want my grandkids to fight over it when I'm dead.” What a great slogan! That moment sparked the beginning of Saddleback Leather Co. That bag turned heads everywhere it went, and before long, Dave was selling bags on eBay, eventually bringing in family members to help meet demand. With grit, grace, and a business coach, he evolved into the CEO of one of the most recognized leather brands in the world. Today, Saddleback Leather is known for crafting over-engineered full-grain leather goods with a 100-year warranty — built to outlive the owner and become heirlooms.Dave's wife, Suzette, is his true partner in both business and life. Together they raise their two kids and sponsor many more in Rwanda. Suzette also leads Love 41, a sister company to Saddleback that donates 100% of its profits to helping vulnerable communities in Rwanda, Mexico, and Fort Worth, Texas. They also operate the Saddleback Leather Factory, where all of their products are made, and you'll learn here why leather goods make so much more sense for the environment than those made from artificial fibers. Headquartered near Fort Worth — where the Munsons live in safari tents — the company is celebrating more than 20 years in business. For Dave, it was never about getting rich. It's always been about using business as a force for good — to shift the trajectory of poverty-stricken families and create a global ripple effect of hope, one bag at a time. As Dave puts it: “We make the longest lasting, most over-engineered leather bags in the world — and we love people while we do it.” I think it's a really cool mission statement.Dave MunsonSaddlebackleather.comFacebook Saddleback Leather Co.Instagram @saddlebackbagsYouTube @saddlebackleatherBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram and Threads @stahlor and @we_are_superman_podcastYouTube We Are Superman PodcastSubscribe to the We Are Superman Newsletter!https://mailchi.mp/dab62cfc01f8/newsletter-signupSubscribe to our Substack for my archive of articles of coaching tips developed from my more than three decades of experience, wild and funny stories from my long coaching career, the wit and wisdom of David, and highlights of some of the best WASP episodes from the past that I feel are worthwhile giving another listen.Search either We Are Superman Podcast or @billstahl8
We love the Jaybirds. You should to. Find them on Instagram at Jaybirdsmusic. Peterson's Landscape (817-739-8413)Welcome to Peterson's Landscape, Dallas/Fort Worth's premier landscape company. For over 35 years, Peterson's Landscape has been providing residential and commercial property owners in the DFW area with the finest in landscape services. From landscape design and installation to regularly scheduled lawn maintenance services, our expert staff provides the knowledge and experience to help you with your outdoor needs Purple Web Consultingwww.purplewebconsulting.comWebsite design and hosting, E-commerce integration, digital strategy and consulting.817.629.6069Making modern business tools accessible to the small business owner so that they can compete with the big dogs! Fort Worth Float CompanyIs your day filled with noise and distractions? Overstimulating sounds and activity? Our daily lives have become overwhelmed with tasks and responsibilities, with very few ways to shut off the world for a brief moment. WELCOME TO FORT WORTH FLOAT COMPANY. They specialize in providing sensory deprivation flotation tanks, providing the ultimate relaxation experience. Offering various pricing and packages, and three different tanks, Fort Worth Float Company meets everyone's floating needs. Hoppin (Fort Worth)Weisenberger St, Fort Worth TX 76107No more waiting for the bar tender. Simply walk up to the wall of taps, scan your arm band, and enjoy!!! This place charges you by the ounce. A great place to unwind or for your next big event. Find them on Instagram as @hoppinfwtx.Have a Fort Worth Event coming up this week? Call during our recording window and let us share it with the city. 817.988.1292. The Davis TeamLook no further than our friends at The Davis Team for all of your property needs. No commitment necessary. If you have questions about property then visit them online : yourdavisteam.com or give them a call 817.755.0504 Galaxy Wilderness Disc Golf Galaxy Wilderness is dedicated to promoting Disc Golf to the masses for its health benefits through outdoor therapy, exercise, and camaraderie.Find them on Facebook as Galaxy Wilderness Disc GolfGalaxyWildernessDG@gmail.com(682) 228-0399 The Body Scrubberyon Instagram @thebodyscrubberyOnline at www.thebodyscrubbery.comPhone:925.808.8222A boutique and unique spa experience. "Don't cheat yourself, treat yourself!!" Luxury foot spa, full body scrubs, infrared heat wraps, massage, bubble tub, mud wraps, facials, couples packages, and small group parties. Eaton Data SolutionsWe work to have relationships with vendor partners who specialize in different methods of vulnerability detection and management so that we can offer enterprise tools and solutions to small and medium sized companies (SMB's).Find them online www.eatondatasolutions.com Roofing Solutions by Darren Houk!Roofing Solutions can help with all your residential and commercial roofing needs. Roofing Solutions by Darren Houk islocally owned and operated. We are insured and have the experience to carry out most roofing projects.Web Page: https://www.roofingsolutionshouk.com/Phone : 817-882-6520 McFly's Pub6104 LTjg Barnett Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76114 · 4.1 miA BADASS little 1980's/ Back to the Future themed bar with an excellent outdoor patio complete with fire pit and room for your fur baby. Daily drink specials and fun activities almost every day of the week. See whats new at McFly's on their Instagram page @McFlysPub. Tres Amigos Tacos and Tequilatresamigostacosandtequila.comChef Sandy brings a fresh perspective and culinary expertise to Tres Amigos, continuing the spirit of female led entrepreneurship and the culinary excellence that Chef Paul was known for.909 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104 Cloudland Recording Studiowww.cloudlandrecordingstudio.comCloudland Recording Studio is an analog and digital recording studio located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. We are just one mile from downtown and five minutes from the Near Southside entertainment district of Magnolia Avenue.
Our guest today is former pro soccer player Tijana Duricek. Today on the podcast, Tijana shares his powerful story of growing up in war torn Serbia and coming to the United States to pursue soccer at TCU in Fort Worth, TX. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazineDo you know Christ personally? Click here to learn how you can commit your life to Him.
In episode 212, Coffey talks with Elisa Ellis about dress codes, personal authenticity at work, and how employee appearance impacts business performance and career advancement.They discuss research showing dressed professionals outperform casual counterparts in negotiations; Starbucks dress code changes and employee pushback; balancing authenticity with professional standards; remote work appearance challenges; “enclothed cognition” research on clothing's psychological effects; specific vs general dress code guidelines; ways employees can express personality while maintaining consistency; managing difficult dress code conversations with employees; and the business impact of first impressions.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.About our Guest:It takes less than seven seconds to make a first impression. Elisa is a wardrobe stylist, speaker, best-selling author, and online course creator.Elisa says what HR can't and works with businesses to help them guide and educate their teams on professional presence, revealing how upgrading your attire ignites productivity, amplifies sales, and fosters collaboration and overall success.Personal styling is more than a wardrobe haul; it's a transformation that introduces you to your inner awesomeness.For nearly a decade, Elisa has transformed the closets and lives of clients across the US and abroad. Whether you're a business owner, executive, or entrepreneur, how you show up matters.Elisa Ellis can be reached at https://www.turnkeystyle.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisaellis https://www.instagram.com/stylishcurvygirlAbout Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year. Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week.Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.Learning Objectives:1. Understand that employee appearance directly impacts business outcomes, with research showing significant differences in sales performance and decision-making abilities based on professional dress.2. Develop clear, specific dress code guidelines that provide examples and accommodate different roles while maintaining brand consistency across the organization.3. Frame dress code conversations around employee growth and career advancement rather than personal criticism, emphasizing the connection between professional appearance and business opportunities.
Send us a textThis week, Levi, March, and Jordan conclude the remaining three games of the schedule, including a trip to Fort Worth, a home finale against Kansas, and a season finale in Stillwater.
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Hey everyone! So, I’m diving into the whole controversy surrounding the American Eagle jeans ad featuring Sydney Sweeney. And guess what? I’m also reviewing this wild and wacky movie called ‘Hippo’. You won’t believe what happened to me when I was on the road in Fort Worth, Texas. A Heckler and her friend sent me a message that was straight out of a crazy dream. I can’t wait to share all the juicy details with you! Stay tuned! HIMS To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visitn http://Hims.com/Griffin My Movie Guy https://www.instagram.com/yourmovie_guy412 HIPPO https://www.instagram.com/hippothemovie Erik Griffin http://www.erikgriffin.com https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffin http://twitch.tv/erikgriffingaming https://all-things-erik-griffin.creator-spring.com Youtube Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxKWrzaPPCQ
Presbytery is the corporate expression of a “council of elders” affirming the calling and direction of faithful members of the house. At Mercy Culture, this is accomplished through prophetic ministry from seasoned leaders, specifically our apostolic elders and pastors. “Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders (Presbyterian) laid their hands on you.” — 1 Timothy 4:14 Presbytery at East Fort Worth was led by Pastor Will Ford, Pastor Dehavilland Ford and Pastor Chris Donald.
Presbytery is the corporate expression of a “council of elders” affirming the calling and direction of faithful members of the house. At Mercy Culture, this is accomplished through prophetic ministry from seasoned leaders, specifically our apostolic elders and pastors. “Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders (Presbyterian) laid their hands on you.” — 1 Timothy 4:14 Presbytery at East Fort Worth was led by Pastor Will Ford, Pastor Dehavilland Ford and Pastor Chris Donald.
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The versatile Ana Marie Cox is a podcast host (Space the Nation, Past Due), a veteran journalist (MTV News, The New York Times Magazine), the founding editor of Wonkette, a writing instructor, and a political pundit and analyst, frequently featured on various cable news programs. But not to worry. Ana stays out of the political fray in this interview. I mean, nothing better to keep you stressed out and awake than the current political climate. Instead, Ana takes us on a tour of all the places she lived as a young person growing up in Texas, primarily around Austin and Fort Worth. Hear about the floor plans, the decor, and everything else you need to hear but not truly engage with as you drift off to sleep. Like all of our best episodes, it's interesting enough to keep you distracted from your worries (like, you know, politics) but not so interesting that you lose sleep. Gotta have your sleep, Sleepyheads.Learn more about Ana Marie Cox and the Third Story Workshop by going to her website, www.AnaMarieCox.com. Listen to Space the Nation and Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle wherever fine pods are cast.Go to www.maximumfun.org/join and select Sleeping with Celebrities to support our show.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsBluesky @sleepwithcelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Bluesky @JohnMoeJohn's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.
Whitetail deer are king in Texas and no organization is more closely linked to that reality than Texas Trophy Hunters Association. TTHA President and CEO (and my longtime friend) Christina Pittman makes her return on this edition of Campfire Conversations. We discuss the Fort Worth and San Antonio Extravaganzas set to fire off the next [...]
Former Top 70 WTA doubles player Catherine Harrison returns to the show to share her journey recovering from multiple injuries over the past few seasons. We discuss her recent decision to focus exclusively on doubles moving forward.Catherine came to Fort Worth, Texas, last week, where we spent two days of intensive on-court doubles training. We discussed the key takeaways from the training and more.Simple tactical improvements from two days of training.Doubles drills that she found helpful.Why spreading the service box is generally more effective than body serves.Her extensive warm-up routine takes a ground-up approach to injury prevention.Importance of proper training blocks between tournaments when recovering from injury.Setting both process-oriented and outcome-oriented goals for comeback.Dream women's and mixed doubles partners.Her mixed feelings about the new US Open mixed doubles format.Follow Catherine's comeback journey as she aims to return to the Grand Slam level by next year's US Open.Learn more about Catherine & follow:WTA ProfileWikipediaInstagramPrevious episode with Catherine (February 2023) ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course
Brandon Allen is a North Carolina local with a working-class background and an entrepreneurial spirit that has fueled his journey across multiple industries. He got his start working on farms and in tobacco warehouses before earning his PharmD from the University of South Carolina in 2012. After relocating to Fort Worth, Texas, he took on various roles in pharmacy before purchasing a community retail pharmacy in 2016.Business ownership brought both challenges and growth. By 2021, Brandon was on the verge of bankruptcy—but through perseverance, mentorship, and faith, he turned things around and made the business profitable again. Along the way, he realized his true passion lay elsewhere. In 2023, he sold the pharmacy and went all-in on Masterpiece Construction—a remodeling company committed to breaking industry stereotypes. The company quickly gained traction, generating over $1.1 million in revenue in its first full calendar year and continuing to grow. His story is one of perseverance, reinvention, and boldly pursuing purpose through each new chapter.Brandon's Links:Website: http://masterpiececonstructiontx.comFacebook: facebook.com/masterpiececonstructiontxInstagram: instagram.com/masterpiececonstructiontxLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandondallen/Freebie: https://masterpiececonstructiontx.com/cost-guide-glpBook Recs:Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine: https://amzn.to/4cakv6LBusiness Made Simple: 60 Days to Master Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Execution, Management, Personal Productivity and More: https://amzn.to/4c7eI1TBuilding a StoryBrand 2.0: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen: https://amzn.to/4j50lxfThat Will Never Work: https://amzn.to/4hMIyKcPodcast Recs:The School of Greatness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-school-of-greatness/id596047499Remodelers on the Rise: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/remodelers-on-the-rise/id820960206Men in the Arena: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-in-the-arena-christian-mens-podcast/id1144237071The Impatient Entrepreneur's links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheImpatientEntrepreneurPodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheImpatientEntrepreneurPodOnline: https://www.theimpatiententrepreneurpod.comConnect with us: https://www.theimpatiententrepreneurpod.com/contactKwedar & Co.'s links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwedarcoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kwedarcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwedarcoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KwedarCoOnline: www.kwedarco.comConnect with us: https://www.kwedarco.com/book-consultation
“What happens when a WNBA game is interrupted by a flying sex toy… for the third time?” That's the wild question that kicks off this jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud episode of The Ben and Skin Show, featuring Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray.In this segment of the News Quickie, the crew dives into the bizarre and headline-grabbing saga of Sophie Cunningham, Kelsey Plum, and the WNBA's unexpected new problem: rogue sex toys being hurled onto the court. The gang breaks down the drama, the social media frenzy, and the deeper implications for a league trying to grow—while also cracking some of the funniest lines you'll hear all week.
It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Race website: https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/ TO DONATE: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ Select: Race for the Future Enter the name of the racer you want to support: BARB WARNER or THE CROWN JEWELS Enter the amount (One Million Dollars) August 14 & 15: PrograMill CAM Academy: A Hands-On Introduction to Digital Milling for Dental Professionals Ivoclar Academy – Amherst, NY : https://www.ivoclar.com/enca/course/programill-cam-academy-module-i-introduction/251438?utmsource=Email&utmmedium=Pardot&utmcampaign=Academy+Newsletter&utm_term=July This episode is featuring two conversations that Elvis and Barb got while in Gemany at the exocad booth at IDS 2025. First up is Paul Dowling & Jacqueline Ffrench who come from PD Ceramics (https://pdceramics.ie/) in Ireland. Paul grew up in a dental family and played in the shed in the backyard that was the lab. After attending lab school in London, Paul came back to Ireland and opened his own lab. Knowing teeth and not business, Paul recruits Jacqueline from a dental office to help. Jacqueline is good with business and saw the struggles in the lab and set out to make it a better place. Now she and Paul are starting to do it all over Ireland. Then from many miles away (at IDS it seems that way) we are joined by Thomas Baaske, the Global Technical Product Manager at Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) Vivadent AG. That means he oversees a lot of the digital materials and equipment for Ivoclar and there is a lot. Thomas talks about his lab background, being with Ivoclar for over 14 years, the evolution of the milled denture, their new inventory system, and the new Ivotion Based Printed denture (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/3d-printing-materials). Let's be honest. There are a LOT of zirconia on the market these days. How do you know which is which? Is one better than another? Is there one that can handle every situation? Check out a FREE webinar from Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) called Zirconia Unboxed with Jeff Smith, CDT. (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&utm_medium=QR+code&utm_campaign=Academy&utm_term=August) "This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques. This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques." Check it out at: https://www.ivoclar.com/enus/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utmsource=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&utmmedium=QR+code&utmcampaign=Academy&utm_term=August Special Guests: Jacqueline Ffrench, Paul Dowling , and Thomas Baaske.
This week we spoke with the host of the 817 Gather, Nydia Cardenas, who has worked for decades as a consultant, analyst, and mentor with minority-owned businesses, start-ups, and entrepeneurs. We spoke about why diversity, equity, and inclusion are so important for the city of Fort Worth, and how city council's important vote on Tuesday, August 5th could be a turning point for Fort Worth's fight against fascism.Big Story: Fort Worth council to vote on DEI suspension to save $277M in federal fundsActions: August 5th at 1pm - Fort Worth City Council Worksession at City Hall where city staff presents options for how to save the Diversity & Inclusion department.August 5th at 6pm - Fort Worth City Council vote on whether or not to keep the Diversity & Inclusion department. (Sign up to speak before 4pm on August 5th)August 6th at 6pm - Marc Veasy & Collin Allred's Build the Backlash at Greater St. Stephen First Church 3728 E Berry Street Fort Worth, TX 76105August 9th at 3pm - Beto O'Rourke's Tarrant County Town Hall at Ridglea Theater 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76116August 12th at 1pm - Fort Worth City Council Worksession where the 2026 city budget will be presented.August 14th at 5:30pm - Fort Worth Police Chief Finalist Forum at City Hall
Send us a textI dive into this nearly two-hour deep dive starting with Ghislaine Maxwell's legal chaos where she's been subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee, wants clemency, has petitioned the Supreme Court for an appeal, and her legal team has approached Trump asking for a pardon, plus she's been secretly moved to a low-security federal prison in Fort Worth, Texas where Elizabeth Holmes and Real Housewives Jen Shaw are serving their sentences, which definitely looks like some sort of deal is in the works, but here's where it gets really interesting - I expose this woman named Anya Wick who claims to be Jeffrey Epstein's niece AND Shia LaBeouf's twin sister AND Walt Disney's great-granddaughter, which is obviously complete bullshit, but people need to know about these frauds, then the bombshell comes when I unpack why attorney Bobbi Sternheim representing both Ghislaine Maxwell AND Nicholas Tartaglione (Epstein's former cellmate who's now convicted of quadruple murder) isn't actually that weird legally, but what IS weird is that she holds top secret SCI clearance and specializes in terrorism and national security cases - so why is she working on sex trafficking and murder cases, and even weirder, she got appointed to Tartaglione's case just ten days after Epstein died, then I play Trump's recent comments about why he threw Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago for stealing his spa workers, including what sounds like Virginia Roberts Giuffre, and you can hear him practically confirming everything we suspected, but the real meat comes when I break down the Bill Gates connection through Boris Nikolic, who was mysteriously named as backup executor in Epstein's will just two days before Epstein died, even though Nikolic says he hadn't spoken to Epstein in years, and I explain how this was clearly Epstein's "FU" to Gates, exposing their deeper ties than anyone knew, and how Nikolic was the middleman coordinating between Gates and Epstein for years, plus I dive into that Russian bridge player Mila Antonova that Epstein allegedly used to blackmail Gates over an affair, and how Gates met with Epstein way more than he's ever admitted, then comes the final hour with more of Maria Farmer's lost interview, where she details being kidnapped at Les Wexner's Ohio compound, how all of Epstein's surveillance footage went directly to Wexner's house, her escape with her little brothers, and the aftermath with Vicki Ward destroying the 2003 Vanity Fair story that could have saved all those girls in Florida, and Maria drops bombs about Morgan Fairchild being at Epstein's office "like a little blow-up doll," what she thinks Epstein and Ghislaine relationship was. This is the interview that's been hidden for years, and now you get to hear why certain people never wanted it to come out. For the Full epsodes go here for only $6.00 per month plus more show! https://www.patreon.com/c/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkeySupport the showDana is on Cameo!Follow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo learn more about sponsorships, email DDDWpodcast@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel
Scripture: Luke 11:1-13Speaker: Brandon EggarSeries: The Holy Spirit
Dr. Emeran Mayer welcomes Dan Buettner, National Geographic explorer, Emmy award-winning filmmaker, and founder of the Blue Zones, for an illuminating conversation on the secrets of longevity.Dan explains why people in Blue Zone communities, like Ikaria, Greece, and Nicoya, Costa Rica, live significantly longer, healthier lives, and why it has little to do with genetics. Instead, he shares how their environments naturally support better choices: more movement, plant-based eating, strong social ties, and a deep sense of purpose.You'll also hear about the proven success of Blue Zone initiatives in U.S. cities like Fort Worth and Los Angeles, where simple changes in policy and urban design have reduced obesity and improved community health. Dan also tackles popular longevity “hacks,” the importance of happiness, and why beans may be the most powerful superfood on your plate.Key Topics Covered:• The origins and science behind the Blue Zones• Diet and lifestyle patterns that extend life by up to a decade• Why changing your environment beats trying to change your willpower• How happiness and community are linked to health• What U.S. cities can learn from the world's healthiest populationsDiscover the evidence-based practices that can help you live longer, healthier, and happier starting today.Connect with Dr. Mayer:Instagram: @emeranmayerTwitter/X: @EmeranMayerMDYouTube: Emeran Mayer, MDWebsite: emeranmayer.comTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - 0:51 Introduction0:51 - 2:13 Who is Dan Buettner?2:13 - 4:47 What explains longevity in the Blue Zones?4:47 - 7:02 This is a fake Blue Zone7:02 - 10:00 Blue Zone diet/lifestyle10:00 - 13:15 Our bodies aren't optimized for our modern lifestyle13:15 - 15:20 Modern medicine & epidemic of chronic disease15:20 - 17:57 Why is Singapore so healthy?17:57 - 19:20 Thoughts on MAHA movement19:20 - 21:11 Transforming US cities into Blue Zones21:11 - 22:52 Are certain longevity factors more important than others?22:52 - 24:35 What kind of diet does Dan follow24:35 - 27:36 Thoughts on biohacking, rapamycin, metformin27:36 - 29:02 Dan's new book - Blue Zone Kitchen29:02 - 32:08 Issues with an older & older population32:08 - 33:40 Relationship between longevity & happiness33:40 - 34:37 Thanks for listening
Dr. Emeran Mayer welcomes Dan Buettner, National Geographic explorer, Emmy award-winning filmmaker, and founder of the Blue Zones, for an illuminating conversation on the secrets of longevity.Dan explains why people in Blue Zone communities, like Ikaria, Greece, and Nicoya, Costa Rica, live significantly longer, healthier lives, and why it has little to do with genetics. Instead, he shares how their environments naturally support better choices: more movement, plant-based eating, strong social ties, and a deep sense of purpose.You'll also hear about the proven success of Blue Zone initiatives in U.S. cities like Fort Worth and Los Angeles, where simple changes in policy and urban design have reduced obesity and improved community health. Dan also tackles popular longevity “hacks,” the importance of happiness, and why beans may be the most powerful superfood on your plate.Key Topics Covered:• The origins and science behind the Blue Zones• Diet and lifestyle patterns that extend life by up to a decade• Why changing your environment beats trying to change your willpower• How happiness and community are linked to health• What U.S. cities can learn from the world's healthiest populationsDiscover the evidence-based practices that can help you live longer, healthier, and happier starting today.Connect with Dr. Mayer:Instagram: @emeranmayerTwitter/X: @EmeranMayerMDYouTube: Emeran Mayer, MDWebsite: emeranmayer.comTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - 0:51 Introduction0:51 - 2:13 Who is Dan Buettner?2:13 - 4:47 What explains longevity in the Blue Zones?4:47 - 7:02 This is a fake Blue Zone7:02 - 10:00 Blue Zone diet/lifestyle10:00 - 13:15 Our bodies aren't optimized for our modern lifestyle13:15 - 15:20 Modern medicine & epidemic of chronic disease15:20 - 17:57 Why is Singapore so healthy?17:57 - 19:20 Thoughts on MAHA movement19:20 - 21:11 Transforming US cities into Blue Zones21:11 - 22:52 Are certain longevity factors more important than others?22:52 - 24:35 What kind of diet does Dan follow24:35 - 27:36 Thoughts on biohacking, rapamycin, metformin27:36 - 29:02 Dan's new book - Blue Zone Kitchen29:02 - 32:08 Issues with an older & older population32:08 - 33:40 Relationship between longevity & happiness33:40 - 34:37 Thanks for listening
What the Bible says about the administration of Justice: Why Christians should care about career prosecutor being fired at the DOJ … GUEST Paul J McNulty ... spent over 30 yrs in Washington DC as an attorney in public service and private practice ... In 2005, the US Senate unanimously confirmed Mcnulty to the positon of Deputy Attorney General, the second in command at the US Department of Justice, and the Chief Operating Officer of the department’s 100,000 employees … he’s also just finished his tenure as the 9th president of Grove City College. Strategies/approaches to Bible reading and personal prayer… GUEST Michael Betrus [“Bee-tris”] … lawyer who lives in Fort Worth TX … He formerly co-hosted the Radically Normal podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Road Trip After Hours w/ WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long and Host Mac Davis
Thunder rumbles outside, but inside the virtual studio of Road Trip After Hours, the wrestling talk crackles with electricity as Mac Davis and WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long settle in for another engaging episode. The pair kicks things off with SummerSlam predictions, offering expert analysis on the most anticipated matchups of WWE's summer spectacle.Teddy doesn't hold back his admiration for performers like Jade Cargill, who he believes will dethrone Tiffany Stratton, and Jelly Roll, who's been diligently training at NXT to prepare for his in-ring debut. When discussing Gunther versus CM Punk, Teddy provides fascinating insight into character development: "I don't think Gunther needs the belt to impress anybody. You can look at him—he's got a look that scares you." This sparks a broader conversation about how championships enhance certain wrestlers while others command presence regardless of title status.The mailbag segment unveils remarkable stories from Teddy's storied career, including his surprising revelation about WWE performance venues: "When I was in WWE, we were in Fort Worth, Texas, and that's where we was in a barn. There were horses, everything was in this place while we were wrestling there." This shatters the misconception that unusual venues are strictly the domain of independent wrestling, demonstrating how even the biggest promotion sometimes embraces unconventional settings.Perhaps the most heartwarming moment comes when Teddy shares the story of bombing a promo after forgetting the word "episodic" that Vince McMahon specifically wanted emphasized. Rather than facing anger, Teddy recalls McMahon laughing it off with advice he never forgot: "If something happens out there live, then it was meant to be." This glimpse into the supportive relationship between the chairman and his talent reveals the human side of an often-misunderstood industry.Want to be part of the conversation? Join us live every Thursday at 7:00 PM and drop your questions in the comments. No super chats required—just bring your curiosity, and Teddy will answer anything you throw his way!Send us a text
In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Tatsiana Bender from Fort Worth, TX.Gin has a new YouTube Channel! Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA and subscribe today so you never miss an intermittent fasting tip, a support session, or an interview with a past IF Stories guest or expert.Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There's nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don't Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there's just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you're new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like. Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren't ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you'll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don't need to join our community to fast. But if you're looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community. Tatsiana is a CPA, and she moved to the Texas from Belarus when she was 20. Tatsiana shares her unique and humorous entry into intermittent fasting—prompted by wanting to match her stated weight on a life insurance application after a festive Fourth of July. She recounts her quick initial weight loss, how a serendipitous YouTube video introduced her to Gin's book Fast Feast Repeat, and her realization that a “clean fast” made a difference. Tatsiana describes that, although she never struggled significantly with her weight growing up in Belarus, moving to America exposed her to a drastically different food culture and led to weight fluctuations, especially after having children.Tatsiana reminisces about her childhood in Belarus with seasonal, simple foods, and homemade sweets being the norm. She contrasts this experience with her first exposure to America's abundance of processed foods and shares how returning home helped her effortlessly lose the weight she'd gained during her stay. The conversation naturally moves to food traditions—like gardening and preserving homegrown vegetables at her family's summer house (dacha)—and reflects on how these habits cultivated appreciation for natural, unprocessed foods. Tatsiana finds it amusing that what was once a necessity is now recognized as the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.Her health journey gained depth when she started to focus on what foods make her feel best and support her long-term well-being. Tatsiana opens up about testing various diet strategies like Whole30, experimenting with plant-based cooking inspired by Dr. Fuhrman, and participating in Zoe's program to learn more about her body. She shares insights from wearing a continuous glucose monitor, revealing how her body handles sugar and fats, and describes small but significant lifestyle upgrades, such as switching to cleaner water and crowding out processed snacks with vegetables. Tatsiana explains that intermittent fasting, once started for weight loss, gradually led her to a sustainable pattern of eating that emphasizes health and nourishment over dieting.To wrap up, Tatsiana offers encouragement to those just starting out: arm yourself with knowledge and do intermittent fasting the right way—she especially recommends reading Fast Feast Repeat for clear guidance. Tatsiana emphasizes that it's all about making steady progress with small, lasting changes, not perfection or overnight results. Most importantly, she reminds listeners that this is a lifestyle, not a diet to start and stop, and urges everyone to approach fasting and healthier living one baby step at a time.Get Gin's books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don't Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you'll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It's been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now! Join Gin's community! Go to: ginstephens.com/communityDo you enjoy Intermittent Fasting Stories? You'll probably also like Gin's other podcast with cohost Sheri Bullock: Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. 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It's another summer sister catch-up on Hey Sis, Eat This! While Whitney was jet-setting off to a women's Summit in South Carolina and picking up peaches from The Peach Truck in Fort Worth, Courtney's been deep in furniture shopping for her new house and driving the 'Beshert Bus' aka kid carpool. Whitney spills the sweet tea about her recent trip to The Room's 3rd Annual Women's Leadership Summit, including Momma Ashley's famous Pinch of Texas brownies in the gift bags, a hilarious tip from Susie Sarich (of SusieCakes) about eating in Japan, and the new trending name for menopause that had the sisters ROFL...Cougar Puberty! She shares takeaways from interviews she had with badass women marketers like the influence of our mommas and the brand slogans that stuck with us from childhood to which Courtney breaks out in one of Daddy Ashley's jingles from the 80's for Church's Chicken. Courtney takes a moment to praise former guest Caroline D'Amore who bravely opened up to the sisters about her face to face encounter with Jeffrey Epstein. With all the recent news of the case, they chat about Caroline's advocacy for women, the ongoing fight for justice, and why it's so crucial for women to let their voices be heard. Courtney tries to sign off, but Whitney gets in one last word that sums up the vibe: welcome to Peach Girl Summer. What you'll hear: What we've been cookin', who we've been entertainin', and any kitchen conundrums of the week... often in our Momma's Texas accent Chatting with siblings about what it was like around their dinner table growing up, favorite family recipes and stories that celebrate moms Interviews with celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary entrepreneurs about the influence and inspiration from their moms Weekly recipes from us and our guests posted out the Hey Sis, Eat This website - Website: https://www.heysiseatthis.com - Recipes from our Us and Our Guests: https://www.heysiseatthis.com/our-recipes - Call into the Hey Sis Hotline: 1-866-4 HEY SIS or 1-866-443-9747 - Email: hello@heysiseatthis.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heysiseatthis/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heysiseatthis - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heysiseatthis
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Brian Bateman, co-owner of the enigmatic Ghost Writer House in Fort Worth, Texas, alongside his wife. Once a comedy writer with a casual skepticism toward the paranormal, Brian's perspective shifted dramatically after moving into their historic home, which seemed to beckon him with an undeniable pull. As he delved into the property's rich past, Brian uncovered astonishing secrets that left him and his family in awe—from connections to historical figures and Comanche Native Americans to encounters with elemental entities. This thrilling journey inspired *Ghost Writer*, a gripping book co-produced by Brian and penned by acclaimed author Jennifer Brasington-Crowley. Tune in for a spellbinding tale of history, mystery, and the supernatural!https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Writer-Jennifer-Brasington-Crowley/dp/B0DXFM92NRWe are thrilled to announce the official launch of Let's Get Freaky merchandise! Our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more. Explore the full range at http://tee.pub/lic/aQprv54kktw.Do you have a paranormal or extraordinary experience to share? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us to be a guest on the Let's Get Freaky podcast. Email us at letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com or reach out via social media on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube at @tcletsgetfreakypodcast. Connect with us at https://linktr.ee/letsgetfreaky.
Message us!In this episode, host Kendall Jones is joined by Emily Landry from Whitley Penn, along with Jennifer Treviño, Executive Director of Leadership Fort Worth, to explore the current economic climate and its impact on the nonprofit sector.Together, they discuss the mission behind Whitley Penn's upcoming Nonprofit Conference in Fort Worth, the leadership programs shaping future changemakers, and the trends influencing the future of nonprofit work.The inspiration and goals behind the August 26th Nonprofit ConferenceInsights into Leadership Fort Worth's programs and community impactReflections on collaboration and resilience from the “Leadership Outlook: From the Mayor's Desk” event Predictions for the future of nonprofits in a shifting economic and social landscapeFill out this form to have new episodes sent right to your inbox! Follow Whitley Penn on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X for more industry insights and thought leadership!
In episode 211, Coffey talks with Michelle Haugh about recent HR-related news stories related to workplace romances, family members intervening in the workplace, and declining employee engagement.They discuss the Astronomer.io CEO and CPO resignation after being caught on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert; workplace relationship policies and conflict of interest considerations; family members inappropriately intervening in workplace matters including interviews and disciplinary actions; declining employee engagement levels comparable to 2020 COVID-era lows; the impact of economic uncertainty and social pressures on workplace morale; the importance of transparent communication during difficult times; and strategies for addressing engagement issues through accountability and leadership development at all organizational levels.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.About our Guest:Michele Haugh is a seasoned HR expert with decades of experience across various roles, from specialist to senior leadership positions. Transitioning from corporate HR to consulting a decade ago, she co-founded EarlyHR solutions, offering strategic support to over 200 early and growth stage organizations.Recognizing the crucial link between employee engagement and organizational success, Michele introduced EarlyEngage, a subscription-based service focusing on professional development and fostering engagement.With a BS in Business and SPHR certification, she completed her Masters in HR and Organization Development in December, 2024 and was named "HR Consultant of the Year" by DallasHR in February 2025. Her passion lies in promoting inclusive practices, positive leadership, and people-first cultures.She is also the founder of CollabHRate, a thriving HR Consulting Community fostering collaboration and education for external consultants.Outside of work, Michele finds joy in her role as a wife and mother to three children. Her adventurous spirit has led her to live in Bangkok, backpack across Europe, and raft through the Grand Canyon. Yet, she equally treasures quiet moments with her pups, indulging in a good book, and hosting gatherings with loved ones.Michele Haugh can be reached athttps://www.earlyengage.comhttps://www.earlyhrsolutions.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-haugh-shrm-scp-401722bhttps://www.instagram.com/earlyengageAbout Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year. Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week.Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.Learning Objectives:1. Establish clear policies regarding workplace relationships and family member involvement in employment matters to maintain professional boundaries and prevent conflicts of interest.2. Address declining employee engagement proactively by gathering honest feedback, communicating transparently about organizational challenges, and avoiding defensive responses to criticism.3. Develop leadership behaviors and accountability standards at all organizational levels rather than viewing engagement as solely a management responsibility.
“Is it possible to walk so fast that your thoughts develop a Portuguese accent?”That's just one of the many absurd, hilarious, and oddly profound questions raised in this jam-packed episode of The Ben and Skin Show, with Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray.From cold showers and Japanese power walks to AI-generated influencers and Tex-Mex hot takes, this episode is a rollercoaster of laughs, local flavor, and genuine curiosity. Krystina kicks things off with a surprisingly passionate ode to cold showers, prompting a deep dive into fast-walking philosophies and whether your internal monologue can have an accent.Then, the crew tackles the legend of Joe T. Garcia's—is it truly the crown jewel of Fort Worth dining, or just a glorified patio with decent enchiladas? Skin drops the mic with, “I could name 20 other spots just as good… because we're in Texas, where Tex-Mex rules.”
Until only recently, treating Glioblastoma brain cancer with chemotherapy has not been achievable due to the blood brain barrier. In today's Bindwaves episode, Dr. Michael Canney walks us through how Carthera developed a revolutionary method to deliver therapeutics to the brain utilizing an ultrasound system. It is well known that the survival rate for Glioblastoma is 1 to 2 years. Surgery tends to be the primary means to combat this horrible disease. To improve these odds, an ultrasound implant is placed in the brain after the surgeon removes the tumor. This implant, or mesh, contains an ultrasound transducer, which when activated during chemo treatments, disrupts the blood brain barrier thus allowing therapeutics to attach to the cancer cells. Join us as Dr. Canney eloquently discusses the history of this treatment, Phase 1 and Phase 2 results, and their hopes for the Phase 3 trial. Support the showNew episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts.
Dallas-Fort Worth has officially hit 100 degrees. The first triple-digit day for the year arrived Tuesday just before 4 p.m. And it's forecasted to get even hotter. The National Weather Service's Fort Worth office has projected that today and tomorrow will both reach a high of 103. In other news, a gag order was issued Monday in the Karmelo Anthony murder case. That's according to Collin County court records. A gag order is typically issued in criminal cases to prevent parties in the case, such as lawyers or witnesses, from speaking about the case publicly; a key Texas Senate Republican chairman leading congressional redistricting hearings in Austin said Tuesday he is skeptical about assertions by the U.S. Department of Justice that the current congressional district maps in the state violate voters' rights; a former pastor and school volunteer who was booked into the Denton County jail in May has been indicted on possession of child pornography charges, according to court records; and the world's largest online retailer could soon be coming to Terrell. On Tuesday, Hunt Realty Investments announced the sale of 120 acres in Terrell, 30 miles east of Dallas, for an international distribution center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 329: Few fully independent artists in any genre have been able to grow to the scale and influence that Cody Jinks has pulled off in the outlaw country space. He sells out iconic venues like Red Rocks in Colorado with a sound that layers his boyhood influence from Lefty Frizzell with the edge of the thrash metal rocker he once was. The Fort Worth native “put in the reps” for countless years in bars and honky tonks, nearly going broke, before albums like I'm Not The Devil and Lifers vaulted him to the big time in the years before the pandemic. He's now out with In My Blood, an album that basks in his newfound sobriety and a new focus on himself and his family, making this a very candid and fascinating interview with a self-made country star whom mainstream radio virtually overlooks.
In our latest, we talk to Texas based journalist Candice Bernd (@candicebernd.bsky.social) about the devastating floods that hit the Hill Country on July 4th weekend. We discuss the effect of the floods on locals, failures of early warning systems, how DOGE's cuts to the federal government contributed to it, and how mutual aid has stepped in to support the community. Bio//Candice Bernd is a special investigative correspondent for the Observer covering the climate and ecological crises. She is a freelance journalist based in Austin whose work has also appeared in The Nation, The American Prospect, In These Times, Salon, Truthout, and Earth Island Journal. She's received awards from the San Francisco Press Club, the Fort Worth chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Native American Journalists Association, and the Dallas Peace and Justice Center. -------------------------------------------Outro-- "Texas Flood" by Stevie Ray Vaughn
In Worship: The Labor of Love, Pastor Will Ford teaches that work is more than a task—it's worship. Drawing from the Hebrew word avodah, which means work, worship, and service, he illustrates how daily labor was always intended to be an act of devotion to God. Since the Garden of Eden, man was created to cultivate in partnership with God, but after the Fall, humanity began working for significance instead of from significance. Jesus redeemed this curse, restoring work as a labor of love. Pastor Will emphasizes that excellence in work honors God, and when we offer our best, even mundane jobs become sacred. Drawing parallels between the Levites and modern believers, he charges Christians to carry God's glory into every sphere—business, politics, creativity, and culture. Through biblical insight and inspiring stories of believers like Madam C.J. Walker and William Merrill Vorhies, the message commissions every Christian to see their vocation as a calling, their workplace as a ministry, and their work as worship.
This week, we're heading back to 1974 to explore a chilling case out of Fort Worth, Texas. What starts off like a scene straight from an all-American teen rom-com—a Valentine's Day dance, young love between a high school cheerleader and a football player—soon takes a dark and terrifying turn. If you would like to support us on Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus content, you can find us here: www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to GIFT a Patreon membership to a special someone, head to www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast/gift If you would like to buy us a coffee (or wine!), hit the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw Get your merch here: www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check her work out at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag Co-Producer: Ade Parsley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief rolls into Fort Worth, Texas, and steps inside a whiskey wonderland — the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of whiskey — known officially as Trinity River Distillery, home of Silver Star Spirits. Joining him are Thomas Ingham, CEO and President, and Brett Luchesi, Master Distiller. Together, they discuss how they've breathed new life into this historic site — including one standout feature: their use of purified Texas rainwater, harvested on-site, to proof their whiskey. It's a sustainable, terroir-driven touch that gives each bottle a literal taste of Texas skies. Built on 27 acres with over 250,000 square feet of warehouse space, this isn't just a distillery — it's a Texas whiskey empire. Housed inside the legendary Ranch Style Beans factory, built in 1911, this historic site has been transformed from a pantry icon into a cutting-edge whiskey destination, where old-school craftsmanship meets modern innovation. Big Chief opens the episode with Silver Star 1849 Bourbon, a rich, bold pour that honors the founding year of Fort Worth. With notes that recall saddle leather, toasted oak, and frontier grit, it's a fitting tribute to Texas Rangers and the dusty trail towns of Lonesome Dove. Next up is a special 100-proof fall release — a whiskey that surprises with bright orange marmalade sweetness, a silky, oily texture, and a subtle smokiness that settles in like a Texas campfire. It's a seasonal stunner designed for cooler nights and deeper conversations. From there, the trio continues tasting their way through the Silver Star lineup throughout the episode. But one surprise pour stops Big Chief in his tracks — Devil's Grin Gin. Distilled with a bold blend of botanicals, including Texas mesquite beans, this gin delivers an earthy, slightly smoky twist that defies every expectation. It's Texas terroir in a glass — and even a devoted whiskey man has to tip his hat. This episode is more than a whiskey tasting — it's a journey through legacy, innovation, and the spirit of Fort Worth. Pour a glass and ride along. And remember — Big Chief don't sip what don't speak the truth. Silver Star's got a whole lot to say, and every drop tells the story loud and proud.
Making a triumphant return to the pod after 99 episodes, we are happy to welcome back Erick Willis! Erick's new album, "Day & Night" is due out this Friday, August 1st 2025. It's a wonderful collection of songs, and I mean it when I say there is something on this album for everyone. We talk to Erick about the production, promotion, and release of this new record live from Finn MacCool's Pub in Fort Worth, TX. Download, Subscribe & Enjoy! Go see Erick on his Day & Night album release tour. 7/31 - The Post - Fort Worth, TX 8/2 - The Blue Light - Lubbock, TX 8/8 - The Backyard - Waco, TX 8/9 - Hotel Turkey - Turkey, TX 8/15 - Iron Horse Pub - Wichita Falls, TX 8/16 - Dan's Silver Leaf - Denton, TX 8/23 - Coweboys and Cadillacs - New Braunfels, TX 9/6 - Warren's Backyard - Granbury, TX
On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Chris Lopez and Richard McGirr interview Jarrod Joplin, a founding partner at Common Capital Investing, who joins for a hands-on capital raising and marketing clinic. Jarrod breaks down their current deal, Vista del Sol—a 54-unit cash-flowing apartment complex in Fort Worth, Texas—and shares how he and his partners transitioned from single-family investing to multifamily. The conversation dives into tactical advice for boosting investor engagement, improving messaging around immediate cash flow, and building scalable sales systems. Jarrod opens up about the learning curve in treating capital raising like a real business function and the need to embrace founder-led sales. Jarrod Joplin Current role: Founding Partner at Common Capital Investing Based in: Texas Say hi to them at: Website: commoncapitalinvesting.com Email: jarrod@commoncapitalinvesting.com Instagram: @jarjop Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities. Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Race website: https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/ TO DONATE: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ Select: Race for the Future Enter the name of the racer you want to support: BARB WARNER or THE CROWN JEWELS Enter the amount (One Million Dollars) It's hard to believe that IDS 2025 happened over 4 months ago and we are still bringing out conversations we got while at the exocad booth. This one is jam-packed with three conversations with 4 different people in the dental industry that really are making huge impacts. First up is two dentist that are using their time and talent to teach other clinicians from around the world how to implement the digital workflow in their practice. Dr. Milad Shadrooh (The Singing Dentist!) and Dr. Robbie Hughes are from opposite ends of England but both share the passion of education. They talk about their careers, what kind of courses they offer at Avant Garde Dentistry (https://www.avantgardedentistry.co.uk/) and how through a mentorship program, dentist can go digital both efficiency and confidently. Then we meet the CTO of Align Technologies (https://www.aligntech.com/), Zelko Relic. Zelko talks about getting into dental, the history of Align Technologies and when they merged in Invisalign (https://www.invisalign.com/), Itero (https://itero.com/), and exocad (https://exocad.com/). He also talks about the resources they put towards R&D, scaling a company to make over 1 million parts A DAY, what new technologies are currently being worked on, and how they are making the ultimate in providing the comprehensive solution to all. We wrap up the episode with Ben Weber from ModuleWorks (https://www.moduleworks.com/). What is ModuleWorks, well it's kind of hard to explain. You see, it's in about 90% of the manufacturing in the world. It's not the CAM, it's not the user interface, but it's in the background making it all come together. Ben talks about what ModuleWorks is, how it works, and why we can't live without it. Take it from Jennifer Ferguson from Ivoclar. If you have a PM7 (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7) or are thinking about getting a PM7 (Take it from Barb, you should), Ivoclar had launched the "Ivoclar Block Module" that can speed up milling emax (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-cad) by 45%!! The best part is that you can try it for FREE for 90 days. Al l you have to do is send them a message on Instagram at Ivoclar.na (https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/) or send a email to jennifer.ferguson@ivoclar.com. Now go mill emax faster! Special Guests: Ben Weber, Dr. Milad Shadrooh, Dr. Robbie Hughes, and Zelko Relic.
George Brown is a stand-up comic from the Fort Worth, Texas area and one of the youngest voices in the local scene. But don't let his age fool you into thinking he's a novelty act, George is putting in the work and building real momentum. With the age gap between us being wider than George's own age, it was refreshing to gain insight from someone both new to our comedy world and in a completely different stage of life and career. Before heading to Los Angeles to pursue both school and stand-up, he stopped by the studio for a great conversation about comedy, growth, and the unknown of what's next. I'M A FAN OF: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof George Brown: https://linktr.ee/georgebrowncomedian
On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Cary Clarke, a seasoned developer who shares his journey from working in his father's multifamily business to launching a 351-unit ground-up apartment development in the DFW metro. Cary discusses how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped his approach to real estate, why he pivoted back into multifamily after decades of homebuilding, and the power of mentorship and community through programs like Apartment Addicts. He also unpacks how he secured land in a booming submarket near Fort Worth and structured a HUD 221(d)(4) loan for long-term, fixed-rate financing. Cary Clarke Current Role: Founder, Founders Development Company Based in: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Say hi to them at: www.foundersdevelopmentcompany.com or cary@foundersdevelopmentcompany.com Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices