Podcast appearances and mentions of Fred Smith

Above The Matrix with Fred Smith

Founders ✓ Claim Key Takeaways  “Do one thing and do it better than anyone else.” – Todd Graves A winning idea can work for decades: Don't think that you need to have a new idea every six months to be successfulCombine extreme patience with an extreme intolerance for slowness If you love what you are doing, then you will never stop doing it – and therefore, you will never interrupt the compounding effects of your efforts Make mistakes fast, but fix them even faster Make your people feel appreciated; constantly communicate your appreciation for them Corporate America makes financial decisions, not personal ones; this creates an opportunity for founder-led businesses that have more skin in the game You should be in a rush to get to your last business: “I'm not really interested in your first business. I'm interested in your last business.” – David Senra Lock in with a singular focus and do that thing better than anybody else; if you try to be all things for all people, then you are not anything to anybody Do not listen to “experts”; listen to your gut and intuition Limit the amount of details to perfect, then make every detail perfect “Never ever give up, and be fanatical. You've got to be fanatical. Nothing ever happens unless someone pursues a vision fanatically.” – Todd Graves  Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgTodd Graves is one of my favorite living entrepreneurs. He's a great example of Charlie Munger's maxim: Find a simple idea and take it seriously. Todd wanted to create a quick service restaurant that only focused on quality chicken finger meals and nothing else. Everyone told him that couldn't possibly work. The college paper that described the idea that would turn into Raising Canes got the lowest grade in the class. Banks wouldn't loan him any money —but nothing could stop Todd from living out his "chicken finger dream." He worked 95 hour weeks as a boilermaker, risked his life on a commercial fishing boat off the coast of Alaska, and scrounged up startup money from his bookie and a guy named Wild Bill. Todd made every mistake in the book, over leveraged himself, almost lost everything and yet he refused to give up or sell out. Today he has over 800 locations, 50,000 employees, and owns 90% of a business that's worth at least $10 billion. Todd's maxim is "Do one thing and do it better than anyone else." Sources: Trading Secrets: Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves reveals his path to building the wildly popular restaurantTheo Von: Raising Cane's Founder Todd Graves----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work.  Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Founders ✓ Claim Key Takeaways  “Do one thing and do it better than anyone else.” – Todd Graves A winning idea can work for decades: Don't think that you need to have a new idea every six months to be successfulCombine extreme patience with an extreme intolerance for slowness If you love what you are doing, then you will never stop doing it – and therefore, you will never interrupt the compounding effects of your efforts Make mistakes fast, but fix them even faster Make your people feel appreciated; constantly communicate your appreciation for them Corporate America makes financial decisions, not personal ones; this creates an opportunity for founder-led businesses that have more skin in the game You should be in a rush to get to your last business: “I'm not really interested in your first business. I'm interested in your last business.” – David Senra Lock in with a singular focus and do that thing better than anybody else; if you try to be all things for all people, then you are not anything to anybody Do not listen to “experts”; listen to your gut and intuition Limit the amount of details to perfect, then make every detail perfect “Never ever give up, and be fanatical. You've got to be fanatical. Nothing ever happens unless someone pursues a vision fanatically.” – Todd Graves  Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgTodd Graves is one of my favorite living entrepreneurs. He's a great example of Charlie Munger's maxim: Find a simple idea and take it seriously. Todd wanted to create a quick service restaurant that only focused on quality chicken finger meals and nothing else. Everyone told him that couldn't possibly work. The college paper that described the idea that would turn into Raising Canes got the lowest grade in the class. Banks wouldn't loan him any money —but nothing could stop Todd from living out his "chicken finger dream." He worked 95 hour weeks as a boilermaker, risked his life on a commercial fishing boat off the coast of Alaska, and scrounged up startup money from his bookie and a guy named Wild Bill. Todd made every mistake in the book, over leveraged himself, almost lost everything and yet he refused to give up or sell out. Today he has over 800 locations, 50,000 employees, and owns 90% of a business that's worth at least $10 billion. Todd's maxim is "Do one thing and do it better than anyone else." Sources: Trading Secrets: Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves reveals his path to building the wildly popular restaurantTheo Von: Raising Cane's Founder Todd Graves----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work.  Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Todd Graves is one of my favorite living entrepreneurs. He's a great example of Charlie Munger's maxim: Find a simple idea and take it seriously. Todd wanted to create a quick service restaurant that only focused on quality chicken finger meals and nothing else. Everyone told him that couldn't possibly work. The college paper that described the idea that would turn into Raising Canes got the lowest grade in the class. Banks wouldn't loan him any money —but nothing could stop Todd from living out his "chicken finger dream." He worked 95 hour weeks as a boilermaker, risked his life on a commercial fishing boat off the coast of Alaska, and scrounged up startup money from his bookie and a guy named Wild Bill. Todd made every mistake in the book, over leveraged himself, almost lost everything and yet he refused to give up or sell out. Today he has over 800 locations, 50,000 employees, and owns 90% of a business that's worth at least $10 billion. Todd's maxim is "Do one thing and do it better than anyone else." Sources: Trading Secrets: Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves reveals his path to building the wildly popular restaurantTheo Von: Raising Cane's Founder Todd Graves----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work.  Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

I'm a capitalist. Socialism and the rest simply favor the few at the top, from Lenin to Hitler to Castro. Yet we do have too high a level of poverty. In the face of this we are paying athletes tens of millions a year and hundreds of millions in contracts. Connor McGregor makes $180 million annually, Lionel Messi $130 million. Juan Soto, a good hitting but poor fielding right fielder has signed a $765 million contract with the New York Mets, which is about $60 million a year, more than a million dollars a week, and that's not counting endorsements, commercials, and other extra-curricular activities. Entertainers make a fortune: Dwayne Johnson (the Rock) $88 million, Ryan Reynolds $100 million, Kevin Hart $100 million, Tom Cruise often $100 per picture. I don't doubt their talent, but I do question the proportions. I've never believed that if you build one less aircraft carrier you could improve every school. Government doesn't use "pockets" of money. But I do suspect that most athletes and entertainers, proportionally, do not contribute to charities or their communities in greater percentages than average. The same, of course, applies to business executives. Elon Musk (Tesla): His compensation reached $1.403 billion in 2023. Alexander Karp (Palantir Technologies): He earned $1.099 billion in 2023. Hock E. Tan (Broadcom): He received $767 million in 2023. Brian Armstrong (Coinbase Global): He earned $680 million in 2023. I understand that these people bring fans into the athletic venues, into theaters and streaming services, and produce products and services that are needed. But unless you've founded a company, as did Fred Smith with FedEx, Steve Jobs with Apple, or Bill Gates with Microsoft, do you deserve $500 million when someone could lead it well for $50 million (or even $5 million)? And then again, Harvard, of the huge tuition of about $60,000 per semester, also has an endowment of $53 billion. That is not an error or misprint. Perhaps it's unfair to "blame" these people in any way, and the system has created a vibrant middle class over the years. As many of you do, I pay a large amount in taxes and I am highly philanthropic. But what of money to create an equal and high quality educational system? Or to create equal and high quality medical care for all citizens? There is something wrong here. I believe that none of us has the right to consume wealth or happiness without producing wealth and happiness for others. That's not socialism, not capitalism, that's humanity.

On this date in 1918, Frederick Smith was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Eugene and Gladys Smith. He began his career in entertainment at the age of 12, ushering at three neighborhood theaters. After a stint in the US Naval Reserve, Fred became an associate of Al Sheehan's Inc., a company that produced all types of stage shows.

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The New York Times has called Clyde Prestowitz “one of the most far seeing forecasters of global trends.” For more than fifty years, Prestowitz has studied, lived, and worked in Asia, Europe, and Latin America as well as in the United States and has become noted as a leading writer and strategist on globalization and competitiveness. His best -selling books include: Trading Places, Rogue Nation, Three Billion New Capitalists, The Betrayal of American Prosperity and Japan Restored.Prestowitz was a leader of the first U.S. trade mission to China in 1982 and has served as an advisor to Presidents Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, and Obama. He has also worked closely with CEOs such as Intel's Andy Grove, Chrysler's Lee Iacocca, and Fred Smith of Fedex. In addition, Prestowitz has served on the Advisory Boards of Indonesia's Center for International Studies and of Israel's Ministry of Industry and Labor.As Counselor to the Secretary of Commerce in the Reagan administration, Mr. Prestowitz headed negotiations with Japan, South Korea, and China. Under the Clinton administration he served as Vice Chairman of the Presidential Commission on Trade and Investment in the Asia Pacific Region. He was also on the Board of Advisors to the Export/Import Bank.Prior to these posts, Prestowitz had a successful corporate marketing career, working for such companies as Scott Paper Company Europe in Brussels, Egon Zehnder International in Tokyo, and the American Can Company.Mr. Prestowitz holds a B.A. with honors from Swarthmore College; an M.A. in Asia Studies from the University of Hawaii and Tokyo's Keio University, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton Graduate School of Business. He speaks Japanese, Dutch, German, and French.Prestowitz's newest book is The World Turned Upside Down: China, America and the Struggle for Global Leadership (Yale University Press), which was published in January 2021.

We planned to finally give Abominable Snow Race some well deserved attention with a couple guests but we were unable to find a time that worked out after 2 attempts at rescheduling.  So after panicking for a while Mike resorted to another reRun episode, this time reairing our 4th episode which originally came out on January 29th, 2017! Long ago when OCR was still doing well in the Northeast of the US we had winter snow races with both Blizzard Blast in Massachusetts and Spartan Greek Peak in New York!  As someone who loves the cold, Mike misses one of the original local races in New England and figured that this would be an appropriate episode to rerelease since we are still in the winter months! Start – 4:08 – Intro 4:08 – 10:43 – Quick News 10:43 – 11:54 – Content Preface 11:54 – 43:10 - Rerelease of 4. Blizzard Blast with Fred Smith! 43:10 – End – Outro Next weekend we may give the guests planned for this episode another chance, a potential book review, or something else entirely!  ____ News Stories: Savage Race 2025 Medals New England OCR Expo Medals Deka Strong Ruck World Records 48 Hours on Treadmill World Record Northeastern Student Spartan Club Roxie the Aussie Died Spartan SoCal Super Podiums Spartan Valmorel Sprint Podiums Spartan Dubai Super Podiums Native X Podiums Hyrox Manchester Podiums Super Abs Secret Link Shin Pain Secret Link English Mistake Secret Link Funny Filter Secret Link Bird Illusion Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 4. Blizzard Blast with Fred Smith! 56. Colonial Road Runner Award Banquet and Blizzard Blast with Fred Smith! 108. Blizzard Blast, and Colonial Road Runners Award Banquet with Frank Donaghy! 162. OCR America 2 Uncut Audio Day 8, KC Timber Challenge with Jen Scott! 213. Virtual Blizzard Blast with United Way President Mike Apfelberg! 263. Newbsanity's Night Ops and FIT Challenge Ultra with Aliyah Emas! 265. KC Timber Challenge's Yeti 5k with Thomas Plush! 317. Newbsanity's Night Ops with Winner Nicole Lunder! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, and Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Episode #130: Taking the Leap: PR, Philanthropy & Power Moves with Whitney Kuhn Lawson In this episode of Living the Authentic Life, the Contessa sits down with PR powerhouse Whitney Kuhn Lawson, founder of Whitney Kuhn Lawson Public Relations. From working in the high-stakes world of network news to launching her own agency, Whitney shares how she built a career alongside some of the biggest names in media and business—including legends like Fred Smith (founder of FedEx) and Susan Zirinsky (the inspiration for Broadcast News). Whitney opens up about: ✨ Taking the leap from corporate PR to running her own agency ✨ The power of staying connected and nurturing relationships ✨ Her whirlwind love story that led her back to Texas ✨ The changing media landscape and what it means for PR today ✨ Her deeply personal journey with surrogacy and motherhood Whitney and the Contessa also bond over their shared love of fashion, philanthropy, Cavalier King Charles pups, and the art of bringing fascinating people together (looking at you, Drake's Houston!). Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, wit, and plenty of over-prepared PR pro tips! Stay Connected: Don't miss out on any updates or exclusive offers. Follow us on our social media channels: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Thank you for visiting The Vintage Contessa & Times Past. Subscribe to our channel for a glimpse into the world of luxury living, insights into the authenticity process, and much more. Embrace the luxury of the past and present with The Vintage Contessa & Times Past.

Received a couple of emails lately requesting information on two former elite racehorses. My correspondents are two younger racing enthusiasts curious about the deeds of Battle Heights and Manikato- the former a dour New Zealand stayer, the latter a dynamic Australian sprinter of the late 70's and early 80's. By coincidence both horses were ridden many times in races by Gary Willetts, an expatriate Kiwi jockey who settled in Australia in late 1975 destined for undreamed of success. Who better to reflect on the talents of both horses? My emailers are probably unaware of a 2021 podcast we posted with Gary Willetts right at the height of the covid lockdowns. In this interview the former champion jockey comprehensively reviews the careers of Battle Heights, Manikato and several other wonderful horses he got to ride.  Let's give it another run this week. Gary admits he didn't want to come to Australia to ride Battle Heights in 1974. He says the NZ jockey's premiership was his primary focus. The former ace jockey talks of his move into the hotel business after a career ending race fall. He looks back on the injury toll from that fateful fall at Yarra Glen. Gary takes us back to childhood days in Auckland when he frequently attended race meetings with his parents. He reflects on work experience in the stables of leading trainer Fred Smith who later indentured him. Gary looks back on his first winner Silver Lad who started at massive odds. He remembers his chance meeting at the races with the young lady from Matamata destined to become his wife. The Willetts are closing in on 60 years of marriage. The former ace jockey has never forgotten the horse who changed his life. He takes us through the remarkable career of iron gelding Battle Heights. Gary was stable jockey for Bon Hoysted when a precocious, chestnut son of Manihi arrived in the stables. He remembers Manikato's quirky early habits and takes us through the highlights of the powerhouse sprinter's amazing career. He reflects on the training genius of  Bob Hoysted who took over the training of Manikato following the sudden death of his brother Bon. Willetts pays tribute to several other topliners he got to ride beginning with Rose Of Kingston who in 1982 became the first filly in 38 years to win the AJC Derby. This was my first interview with Gary Willetts in many years. It was a delight to catch up with a true gentleman of the turf, and the rider of some of the best horses of his era.  

Fred Smith, EVP of mining and metals at CAC Specialty, discusses the potential of Arkansas lithium discovery, the operational and environmental risks in lithium extraction, and how insurance markets can adapt to support the growing U.S. electric vehicle battery production industry.

What happens when ambition meets risk aversion in the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship? Imagine building a media empire or owning a Formula One team—these aren't just pipe dreams for us. We share personal ambitions and dissect how these big visions shape our behaviors and decision-making, especially when resources are tight. Ambition isn't one-size-fits-all, and our discussion takes a historical detour, reflecting on iconic figures like JFK. We ponder on the societal versus personal definitions of ambition and how life's circumstances—like family and finances—can play a pivotal role in shaping or stifling our grand plans. Risk-taking in business isn't about recklessness; it's a calculated dance, as illustrated by legendary entrepreneurs like Fred Smith of FedEx. We unpack the nuanced balance between risk and reward, emphasizing the importance of understanding financial incentives and pressures. To read the original post on LinkedIn and connect with KP, go here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kpreddy_how-do-you-think-about-the-correlation-between-activity-7273022705929486336-zxF6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Andrew Langer fills in! Andrew starts the final hour of the show talking about the Tennessee law banning gender affirming care. Andrew also talks about Sonia Sotomayor comparing trans treatment risk to taking aspirin.   Hour 3 Segment 2 Andrew talks more about Sotomayor on comparing trans treatment to taking aspirin. Andrew also talks about Dana Bash slamming DOGE on unelected billionaires cutting jobs of unelected bureaucrats. Later, Andrew talks about Jerome Powell on Bitcoin.   Hour 3 Segment 3 Andrew is joined by John Berlau of the Competitive Enterprise Institute as they mourn the loss of Fred Smith. Then they both talk about cryptocurrency and about Donald Trump appointing David Sacks to be the AI and crypto czar.   Hour 3 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up another edition of the show talking about Zoe Lofgren having stomach problems on CNN.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew is joined by John Berlau of the Competitive Enterprise Institute as they mourn the loss of Fred Smith. Then they both talk about cryptocurrency and about Donald Trump appointing David Sacks to be the AI and crypto czar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Andrew Langer fills in! Andrew starts the show talking about David Hogg thinking he wants to run for DNC chair. Andrew also talks about Village People singer, Victor Willis being open to singing YMCA at Donald Trump's inauguration.   Hour 1 Segment 2 Andrew talks about the impacts of DOGE. Andrew also talks about Elizabeth Warren on preventing Trump from using the military on civilians.   Hour 1 Segment 3 Andrew talks about Pete Hegseth not backing down from his position.   Hour 1 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the greater levels of oversight after yesterday's shouting match between Pat Fallon and Ronald Rowe.   Hour 2 Segment 1 Andrew Langer fills in while Tony is away! Andrew starts the second hour of the show talking about actress Emma Dumont coming out as trans masculine and non-binary. Andrew also talks more about the shouting match between Pat Fallon and Ronald Rowe.  Hour 2 Segment 2 Andrew is joined by Matt Boyle of Breitbart to talk about the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project. They also talk about how this affects the Obama and Biden DOJ.   Hour 2 Segment 3 Andrew is joined by Julie Gunlock of the Independent Women's Forum to talk more about the Emma Dumont transition. They also discuss LGBTQ and DEI problems.   Hour 2 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up the second hour of the show talking about the new gender affirming banning laws.   Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Andrew Langer fills in! Andrew starts the final hour of the show talking about the Tennessee law banning gender affirming care. Andrew also talks about Sonia Sotomayor comparing trans treatment risk to taking aspirin.   Hour 3 Segment 2 Andrew talks more about Sotomayor on comparing trans treatment to taking aspirin. Andrew also talks about Dana Bash slamming DOGE on unelected billionaires cutting jobs of unelected bureaucrats. Later, Andrew talks about Jerome Powell on Bitcoin.   Hour 3 Segment 3 Andrew is joined by John Berlau of the Competitive Enterprise Institute as they mourn the loss of Fred Smith. Then they both talk about cryptocurrency and about Donald Trump appointing David Sacks to be the AI and crypto czar.   Hour 3 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up another edition of the show talking about Zoe Lofgren having stomach problems on CNN.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Andrew Langer and Jerry Rogers take a heartfelt look back at the people and moments they're grateful for, while reflecting on pressing topics of the day. The episode begins with a touching tribute to Fred Smith, a towering figure in the freedom movement, whose legacy is celebrated through humorous and poignant anecdotes. From Fred's visionary work at the Competitive Enterprise Institute to his larger-than-life personality, Andrew and Jerry recount the stories that made him unforgettable.The conversation then shifts to current events, including Kamala Harris's recent controversial statements and the ongoing challenges of political communication in a polarized America. Andrew and Jerry delve into the pitfalls of modern politics, media narratives, and the enduring need for empathy and effective messaging in the freedom movement. Along the way, they explore topics like free speech, regulation, and the cultural shifts impacting society.As Thanksgiving approaches, Andrew and Jerry close with a personal touch, sharing what they're most thankful for this year—from family to friends to the victories, big and small, that shape their lives.Join them for this engaging blend of heartfelt gratitude, spirited debate, and a celebration of life's blessings. Don't miss this lively and thought-provoking episode!

Fred Smith has had a tremendous career as a teacher, a coach, and as an AD. After trying retirement, he is BACK on the job as the AD at Michigan's Bangor High School and today he shares his journey plus some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/educational-ad-podcast/support

In this episode of the TEMSEA Leadership Podcast, host Eric Claus sits down with two remarkable leaders from the Nashville Fire Department—Director Chief Swann and Deputy Director of EMS Fred Smith. Together, they recount the harrowing experience of responding to the Covenant School shooting on March 27, 2023, an event that forever changed many lives. Chief Swann and Deputy Director Smith reflect on the importance of leadership, preparation, and the power of teamwork in times of crisis.Fred Smith provides a deeply personal account of how receiving a thank-you card from a six-year-old girl named Kaylee, who included a Bible verse from Esther 4:14, gave him a renewed sense of purpose after the tragic event. The card reminded him and his team that perhaps they were meant to be there in that moment to make a difference, even when faced with unimaginable heartbreak. This reflection underscores the profound ‘why' behind their service, offering a powerful reminder to all leaders about the deeper purpose that calls them to act, especially in the darkest moments.Both Chief Swann and Deputy Director Smith emphasize the value of training, trust, and community relationships. Their leadership lessons remind us that continuous preparation and building strong connections with partners are crucial to effective crisis response. Equally important is the emotional resilience required to lead teams through difficult times, ensuring that both leaders and frontline responders have the support they need to recover from traumatic events.As the episode closes, Eric Claus highlights how the purpose-driven leadership exemplified by Chief Swann and Deputy Director Smith can inspire others in emergency services to find strength and meaning in their work, even during moments of tragedy. This powerful episode is a tribute to the bravery and dedication of first responders who serve their communities every day.Leadership Applications:1. Purpose in Crisis: Remember your deeper ‘why' during tragic events—your role may be the difference in that critical moment.2. Trust Your Team: Empower your team to lead and rely on their training during moments of crisis.3. Emotional Support: Leadership requires not just operational strength but also supporting your team through the emotional toll of traumatic events.4. Community Relationships: Build strong relationships with partners before a crisis strikes to ensure smooth collaboration during critical incidents.

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A recent article in Inc magazine asked this question: What makes you look better? A story like, "I started with no talent or luck and worked my butt off;" Or, A story like, "I had lots of talent and I got lucky." Believe it or not, audiences valued luck and talent more.  This episode raises the question: "When do you tell a story of luck and when do you tell a story of hard work?" Most people can attribute their success to both. It's all in how you tell your story. This episode explains... ...3 reasons why an "I got lucky" story will make the storyteller look better than an "I worked I butt off" story  ...why talent and work seem intertwined ....how your story archetype influences your choice of story Resources mentioned Original article in Inc Magazine's Morning Report Podcast episode on emotionally exhausted listeners BusinessInsider Story about Fred Smith and luck  Free: Find your story archetype Consultation: Position Yourself With A Story  

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you!Every day you wake up is a new day, so make the most of it.Dr. Paul represented the Wingmen Show at the OBAP (Organization of Black Aviation Professionals) at their annual conference held this year in Memphis, Tennessee, and sponsored by FedEx. This annual conference is open to all and serves as a gathering point for those interested in any of the vast array of career opportunities that are available in the airline industry right now and in the foreseeable future.One of the most touching aspects of the conference was the special recognition given to the first seven black pilots hired by a small company known as Federal Express that grew to become a global giant in the cargo transportation industry. Of the seven aviators, the four pilots still living, were present at the airing of this mini documentary. In this Biopic, the founder of Federal Express, Mr. Fred Smith gave a comprehensive historical narrative on the need to open opportunities for employment without regard to racial background or other limiting factors in order to expedite the long term development of his burgeoning aviation company.Heman Bekele, a young man we featured some time ago for his development of a special soap to combat skin cancer has been named Time Magazine's, Kid of The Year and has teamed up with researchers at the Bloomberg School of Public Health at John's Hopkins University to get his treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and made available to the outside world.The recent passing of the one-time, most listened-to daytime talk show hosts, Phil Donahue was noted by the wingmen as his show watched daily by millions. Commander Drew was the star of his show, not once but twice, that helped propel his motivational speaking career throughout the United States. This show you are listen to or watching, the Wingmen Show Podcast is an offshoot of what he has been doing in front of of large audiences for decades.Listen to the story of a whole town full of wingmen who adopted dozens of children who had nowhere to go.

Greg Dekalb sits down with John Thomas, a seasoned real estate expert who has been in the industry since he was 19. John's journey is a testament to creativity, risk-taking, and an unwavering pursuit of knowledge. His story is filled with valuable insights that can inspire and guide you in your own real estate endeavors.John's foray into real estate began while he was still in college, with his first deal involving Fred Smith of Federal Express. Recognizing the unsustainable nature of Federal Express's retail space strategy, John proposed a revenue-sharing model that integrated companies with similar demographics. This innovative approach set the stage for his future success.One of the key takeaways from John's story is the importance of understanding the market. “Knowledge is the key to real estate,” John emphasizes. By staying informed about market trends and conditions, you can make more effective and strategic decisions. John's anti-cyclical investment strategy, where he buys assets that others overlook, has been a cornerstone of his success. Whether it's hotels, shopping centers, or industrial buildings, he consistently goes against the market grain, finding opportunities where others see risk.John's career is also marked by his ability to reposition assets. An excellent example of this is his purchase of a hospital in Elgin for $900,000, which he later leased to the state of Illinois. This knack for transforming properties into profitable ventures underscores the value of creative thinking in real estate.Despite facing significant challenges, including a stint in prison and losing a billion-dollar fortune, John's resilience and adaptability shine through. He shares how he used his time in prison to teach fellow inmates about real estate, helping them rebuild their lives post-incarceration. “Being a felon doesn't define you as a person,” John asserts. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter the setbacks, you can always rebuild and come back stronger.John's current venture, BlockStar, is a testament to his forward-thinking approach. Combining real estate with artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, BlockStar aims to revolutionize the way properties are bought and sold. “We're the first company totally tied to assets, tied to real estate,” John explains. This innovative approach not only provides liquidity to property owners but also opens up new avenues for investment.Throughout the episode, John's insights offer practical advice for anyone interested in real estate. He stresses the importance of cash flow in any deal and advises against falling in love with transactions that don't generate revenue. This pragmatic approach is crucial for long-term success in the industry.John also highlights the importance of observation and local knowledge. By paying attention to the conditions of properties in your neighborhood, you can identify opportunities that others might miss. This hands-on approach can be especially valuable when starting out in real estate.Moreover, John's story underscores the significance of perseverance and making connections. He encourages you not to be afraid of making phone calls and pushing ahead despite rejections. His own experience of re-entering the real estate market after prison serves as a powerful example of what determination and persistence can achieve.John Thomas's story is a rich source of inspiration and practical wisdom. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming a real estate mogul demonstrates that with knowledge, creativity, and resilience, you can navigate the complexities of the real estate market and achieve remarkable success.

Fred Smith is Head of Beef at Flat Iron. Having trained at several of London's top restaurants, he later became Head of Food at Byron. He then joined the Flat Iron series of restaurants in 2017.  On the podcast, he tells Lara and Liv about how his love of steak developed, how he got into cooking, and what his comfort food is. His passion for the world-famous Angus breed is evident, but why is British steak so good?  Also, on the podcast Lara let's slip her son's first sentence - safe to say, it's food related...  Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons.

Fred Smith is Head of Beef at Flat Iron. Having trained at several of London's top restaurants, he later became Head of Food at Byron. He then joined the Flat Iron series of restaurants in 2017.  On the podcast, he tells Lara and Liv about how his love of steak developed, how he got into cooking, and what his comfort food is. His passion for the world-famous Angus breed is evident, but why is British steak so good?  Also, on the podcast Lara let's slip her son's first sentence - safe to say, it's food related...  Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons.

0:00 - BLM Brandon: weekend violence was Nixon's fault   10:28 - Biden on Morning Joe   30:11 - Looking ahead to the next debate    46:03 - “Hate Speech” law in Coeur d'Alene   58:13 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights   01:01:29 - Senior writer for the Dispatch, David Drucker: The democrats' loss of confidence in Biden is "clear and widespread" Keep up to date with David on X @DavidMDrucker   01:16:11 - Becky Pringle, NEA President, gives keynote at 2024 convention   01:18:44 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, lists off what Brandon Johnson is not doing to curb crime in Chicago. Get Ted's latest at wirepoints.org   01:34:41 - Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law at Emory University, Fred Smith, breaks down the SCOTUS Chevron decision. Keep informed with Fred on X @fredosmithjr 01:55:42 - Trump VP Pick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.2.24 Kevin loves what he saw from James Wood in his debut in the majors and is happy that the Nationals' young core continues to be something to be optimistic about. Kevin discusses how on this day four years ago Fred Smith put pressure on Dan Snyder which led to the name changing.  Bobby Blanco, MASN, on the debut of James Wood, expectations for Wood, and the timeline for Dylan Crews to join Wood in the big league. 

7.2.24 Hour 1 - Kevin loves what he saw from James Wood in his debut in the majors and is happy that the Nationals' young core continues to be something to be optimistic about. Kevin discusses how on this day four years ago Fred Smith put pressure on Dan Snyder which led to the name changing.  Bobby Blanco, MASN, on the debut of James Wood, expectations for Wood, and the timeline for Dylan Crews to join Wood in the big league.  Hour 2 - Steven Goff, Washington Post, on Team USA losing 1-0 to Uruguay and where the USMNT goes from here. Joshua Robbins, The Athletic, on the Wizards offseason moves and the biggest moves in NBA Free Agency. Denton's Day-ly News.  Hour 3 - Joe Lee, Bullis Track & Field Head Coach, on Quincy Wilson qualifying for the Paris Olympics, coaching Wilson, and the potential Wilson has in the sport of soccer. Kevin discusses the rumor that the NFL Draft could be coming to DC in 2027. 

Gary Kusin is a mentor, investor, entrepreneur, and business advisor. He today advises an array of public and private companies, large and small, on strategy, management, and growth issues. In addition, Gary continues his full mentoring schedule and has mentored well over 500 individuals during his career. Mr. Kusin co-founded two companies, Babbage's, operating as GameStop (NYSE: GME), and Laura Mercier Cosmetics, which are well-known global brands today. Gary spent 13 years as a senior advisor to the global private equity firm TPG, including a large amount of his time mentoring CEOs of TPG portfolio companies. He served from 2001-2006 as president and chief executive officer of Kinko's, today operating as FedEx Office. Mr. Kusin was responsible for the turnaround, strategic growth, and transformation of Kinko's and oversaw the ultimate sale to FedEx, directly reporting to Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, for the 2 years required to integrate Kinko's into FedEx and be renamed FedEx Office. An Inc. magazine “Entrepreneur of Year” award winner, he has served many public and private firms in America and abroad, including Electronic Arts, Petco, Sabre, and Myer Department Stores in Australia.Mr. Kusin has been very involved in Dallas community activities throughout his career. A representative sample of organizations and positions include the St. Mark's School of Texas Board of Trustees, the Dallas Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) chairman, the Dallas Citizens Council Board of Directors, and the Southwestern Medical School Foundation.​A member of the University of Texas McCombs School of Business Hall of Fame, Mr. Kusin earned a BA from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. A native of Texarkana, Texas, Gary lives in Dallas with his wife Karleen. Their four children, spouses, and 11 grandchildren live from coast to coast with most pursuing their own entrepreneurial journeys.Follow Travis on:– IG

The only way to “coast” is when you're going downhill. Even on a plateau, you have to pedal to keep moving. However, there is a way to “coast uphill.” To succeed, businesses must keep growing. And to keep growing, they must innovate. No business can grow simply by solving problems and “fixing” things (or, worse, blaming people). Problem-solving keeps you afloat, but it doesn't raise the water level or get you into a boat. There are three kinds of innovation, and we speak in this session about what they are, why they are important, and who exemplifies them. As social proof, we discuss avatars in these areas, from the Wright Brothers to Fred Smith and Jeff Bezos. Innovation is not the result of “skunk works,” outdoor experiences, or building sand castles. It is the result of a constant focus on improvement, finding promoting actions to enable it, and exploitative actions to capitalize on it. There was only running, no passing in football, until someone decided to try throwing the ball. The high jump was a standard competition with inches of difference until Dick Fosbury decided to jump over the bar head and back first, which everyone now does at much higher levels. How much more exciting is basketball with the advent of the three-point line? Schumpeter called innovation “creative destruction.” And I call it “applied creativity.” Learn why herein.

Segment 1 with Gary Kusin starting at 0:00.I remember when my kids were growing up, my youngest son Daniel visited Gamestop the day it opened up near our home. He said that now since we were so close to Gamestop, our home would be more valuable. I am not sure about that but certainly GameStop has had a big effect on the gaming industry and the stock market.Gary Kusin, co-founded two companies, Babbage's, operating today as GameStop (NYSE: GME), and Laura Mercier Cosmetics. He served from 2001-2006 as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kinko's, today operating as FedEx Office. He was responsible for the turnaround, strategic growth and transformation of Kinko's and oversaw the ultimate sale to FedEx, directly reporting to Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, for the 2 years required to integrate Kinko's into FedEx and be renamed FedEx Office.Segment 2 with Tami Cannizzaro starting at 19:05.How should small business owners use AI?Tami Cannizzaro is the Chief Marketing Officer of Thryv, provider of the leading do-it-all small business software platform empowering small businesses to modernize how they work. Thryv offers small business owners everything they need to communicate effectively, manage their day-to-day operations, and grow — all in one place.

Gators on the FOD walk An Olympic Challenge THE INTERVIEW Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It's OK to suffer, it's OK to endure, it's the lessons we learn from it.” SCUTTLEBUTT Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves Tracking Brain Baselines Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith Special Guest: Sally Roberts.

Send us a Text Message.Episode Notes: Ever feel stuck in the cycle of never-ending preparation, unable to take that first step towards your dreams? When it comes to making a bold move, starting something new, have you spent months… even years, “fixing to get ready”?This week on the MindWrench Podcast, we explore the unseen barriers of hesitation and fear that keep you from achieving your goals. Through my own personal examples of trial & errors and the success stories of giants like Jeff Bezos, Oprah, and Fred Smith, we reveal the transformative power of taking imperfect action. Learn why waiting until you're 100% ready might be your biggest mistake and discover a straightforward 4-step strategy to break free from the shackles of fear and hesitation.  We'll also examine how embracing imperfect action can lead to monumental success. From the accidental creations of industry changing products like WD-40 and bubble wrap to the critical role of doubling-down on ourselves, we highlight how initial failures can pave the way to great achievements. Hear personal tales of ventures that have both soared and flopped, underscoring the importance of learning from mistakes and gaining confidence to jump out of the plane & grow wings on the way down!Sign up for FREE to my "Quote of the Day" below: https://tinyurl.com/fv5xr68hSupport the Show.Join our Mind Wrench mailing list!

I've been to church! More on that later. Also, I have a sore throat, we had great weather on Sunday... Why address letters to, for example, Mrs Fred Smith? Is she a man? That's her husband's name, not hers! That was the way things were in the old days. Does that still happen?

The city of Charlotte has struck a deal with Tepper Sports and Entertainment on funding renovations at Bank of America Stadium, the home to the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC. The city, which would spend $650 million in tourism tax money for the project, says the deal makes smart business sense because the stadium is responsible for more than $1 billion annually in economic impact to the Charlotte region.This newsy and bonus episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast examines the economic effects of sports stadiums, in a conversation with Fred Smith, an economics professor at Davidson College. He teaches courses on urban and public economics, as well as sports economics and American economic history. He spoke with The Ledger's Tony Mecia shortly after the deal was announced in early June 2024.The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.You can find out more about The Charlotte Ledger and sign up for our newsletters at TheCharlotteLedger.com. Get full access to The Charlotte Ledger at charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

Go behind the scenes of how Gary Kusin systematically built Babbage's, which later became GameStop, into a market leader and how Gary led a major turnaround of Kinko's, taking EBITDA from -$11M to +$180M in just 3 years. Learn how he made difficult decisions like closing stores and reducing headcount, while aligning the team around new leadership principles and business lessons learned directly from iconic leaders like Fred Smith of FedEx, Jack Welch of GE, and Ross Perot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Coaches.  8:00 - Fred Smith, Bangor AD and MHSAA Representatives Council. 8:30 - Michigan Lutheran Soccer  9:00 - Andrew Pratley, St. Joseph Football Coach. & Executive Director Michigan High School Football Coaches Association.   9:30 - Michigan Lutheran Softball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Coaches.  8:00 - Fred Smith, Bangor AD and MHSAA Representatives Council. 8:30 - Michigan Lutheran Soccer  9:00 - Andrew Pratley, St. Joseph Football Coach. & Executive Director Michigan High School Football Coaches Association.   9:30 - Michigan Lutheran Softball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FREE BOOK: Courtesy of IVP Academic, we are giving away two brand-new copies of the third edition of Win Corduan's landmark book, Neighboring Faiths - A Christian Introduction to World Religions. Just drop host Apologetics Profile host Daniel Ray an email with a current mailing address to DRAY@WATCHMAN.ORG. We will select at random two listeners and notify you by email if you have been selected.What is the best way to share the Gospel with someone from another religious tradition? There is no one right way, no simple formula for how to do it. But it is necessary to keep in mind the concept of contextualization. How cognizant are we of the biblical cultures and times? The cultures and beliefs of those with whom we are sharing the Gospel? Or, the assumptions and biases of our own culture and beliefs? Here on part two of our conversation with author, scholar, and world-religions expert Dr. Win Courduan, we examine some basic premises about contextualization and how Jesus "fits into" other faith traditions. Winfried Courduan (PhD, Rice University) is professor emeritus of philosophy and religion at Taylor University, Upland, Indiana. He has led many undergraduate tours focusing on the lived religious traditions of various parts of the world. He is the author of several books, including Handmaid to Theology, Reasonable Faith: Basic Christian Apologetics, Neighboring Faiths (3rd Edition), and A Tapestry of Faiths.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Animism by James C. Ventress: www.watchman.org/Animism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Pantheism by Dr. Douglas Groothuis: www.watchman.org/Pantheism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shi'a Islam by Dr. Mike Edens: www.watchman.org/Shia Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Tibetan Buddhism by Dr. C. Fred Smith: www.watchman.org/TB Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

FREE BOOK: Courtesy of IVP Academic, we are giving away two brand-new copies of the third edition of Win Courduan's landmark book, Neighboring Faiths - A Christian Introduction to World Religions. Just drop host Apologetics Profile host Daniel Ray an email with a current mailing address to DRAY@WATCHMAN.ORG. We will select at random two listeners and notify you by email if you have been selected.Jesus was asked, "Who is my neighbor?" The answer to the question for us today is no different than it was in the culture of Jesus' day. Our neighbors today include a broad range of people from many different countries who hold to a wide variety of different beliefs and religious traditions. How can we as Christians intelligently engage our non-Christian neighbors of so many different faiths? There is no one simple formula, but there is wisdom and experience of those who have engaged with people of other faith traditions. Our guest this week and next on the Profile is author, scholar, and world-religions expert Dr. Win Corduan, who took the time to share with us some of his invaluable wisdom and insight from decades of traveling the world and engaging people of other religions.Winfried Courduan (PhD, Rice University) is professor emeritus of philosophy and religion at Taylor University, Upland, Indiana. He has led many undergraduate tours focusing on the lived religious traditions of various parts of the world. He is the author of several books, including Handmaid to Theology, Reasonable Faith: Basic Christian Apologetics, Neighboring Faiths (3rd Edition), and A Tapestry of Faiths.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Hinduism by C. Fred Smith: www.watchman.org/Hindu Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Islam by James K. Walker: www.watchman.org/Muslim Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Baha'i by Robert Pardon: www.watchman.org/Bahai Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Zen Buddhism by Jason Barker: www.watchman.org/Zen Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

 In this episode, we discuss:   *Mr. Smith joining 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, in Vietnam and assuming command of his platoon    *His staff NCOs, especially SSgt Richard Jackson and Gunnery Sergeant Alan Sora, and other Marines and Sailors who deeply influenced him   *Coping with the loss of subordinate leaders and advice on dealing with such losses   *Combat decision-making   *The challenges of returning home from war and transitioning to the civilian sector   *The Ken Burns' documentary series The Vietnam War   *The US strategy in Vietnam    *The role veterans played in building and expanding FedEx   *The cutting-edge technologies FedEx has used, emerging technologies, and the future of warfare   *The central role of logistics in war   *Leading FedEx through the Arab Oil Embargo Crisis of 1973 and advice for leaders dealing with crises   *How Mr. Smith's approach to leadership has evolved   *The value of reading for leaders   Links The Grunt Padre: Father Vincent Robert Capodanno, Vietnam, 1966-1967 by Father Daniel L. Mode https://a.co/d/aCfeUeQ   The Vietnam War: A Film by Ken Burns https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0753XH4H2/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r   For Country and Corps: The Life of General Oliver P. Smith by Gail B. Shisler https://a.co/d/7IWlQ8l   Dereliction of Duty: Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies that Led to Vietnam by H.R. McMaster https://a.co/d/1xKTIl1   Call Sign: Chaos by James Mattis and Bing West https://a.co/d/08lP0kg Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari   https://a.co/d/7rsFs5g --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

Hello! It's 8 AM and I have something that's more chill out. I hope it helps you with your chill out. :) I was up ALL NIGHT last night, but God is good.I will edit this and make the audio sound WAY BETTER, but that will take some time. Thank you for your patience, love, and support. :)Talking with Fred while on the way to recovering his family heirloom was a treasure! Hope you enjoy :DMore From Me: My Weekly Newsletter - https://dallincandland.substack.com/Podcast YouTube Channel (For Highlights, Cool Shorts, and More!): https://www.youtube.com/@yieldtodaypodcastMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallinsyield/Resources Mentioned:"The Exquisite Gift of The Son" - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/26holland?lang=eng"Parable of the Slope" - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/16gilbert?lang=engTime Stamps:Quotes:Support the show

With just a handful of working days left, time is running out for bills to pass in the Legislature. The stakes are even higher as the biennial session wraps up.   Atlanta Journal-Constitution legislative reporters Maya T. Prabhu and James Salzer join the podcast to look at some of the major bills that are still being debated as the session winds down to a finish.    Emory University law professor Fred Smith discusses what is likely to happen next in the Fulton County election interference case against former President Donald Trump now that Judge Scott Mcfee has ruled District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on the case. McAfee's condition for her continuing was that Nathan Wade no longer be on the prosecution's team. He resigned from the case Friday.    Tia Mitchell shares insights from Capitol Hill as a government shutdown looms again.     And U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is becoming a top surrogate for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.    LINKS TO TODAY'S TOPICS      Georgia house and senate head into the homestretch  What's next in Trump election case  How the Fani Willis fight played out  Congress scramble to avert shutdown    Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour "Politically Georgia" Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”      CREDITS   Executive Producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall  Engineer- Matthew McWilliams  Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Smith came up with the idea of hub based courier service in school and the teachers gave him a "C". Jokes on them! Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients. So here's one of those. [Irock Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast. I'm Dave Young alongside Stephen Semple, and we're talking about empires that were built, industries that were shaken up in the process. What better one to talk about than FedEx? Well, you mentioned FedEx, but if we're going back to the beginning, we're going to say Federal Express, right? Stephen Semple: True enough, true enough. That's right on the ball. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Absolutely. Dave Young: We're both old enough that we remember these things. Stephen Semple: I'm trying to be in denial around that. Dave Young: As these companies celebrate their 50th year in business, and I'm like, "Oh, yeah. Yeah, I remember them coming on board. Uh-huh, yeah, sure." Stephen Semple: Well, it's like the one that got me the other day is Sopranos 25th- Dave Young: Oh my God. Stephen Semple: It was 25 years ago, and I'm like, "No, no, please, God, no. Dave Young: Well, and for 20 years I've been thinking that the '80s was 20 years ago. Apparently, that's no longer the case. Stephen Semple: Should we talk about Federal Express? Dave Young: Federal Express, absolutely. The most memorable thing about them was, first, how disruptive they were, but their ad campaign was absolutely fabulous, the fast-talking dude. Stephen Semple: Yeah, we definitely want to talk about it. But here's the interesting thing. Fred Smith, who founded Federal Express, he came from a real transportation background. His father founded Greyhound. Dave Young: Well, there you go. Stephen Semple: So he came from some money. He created this idea of the hub delivery system. The whole idea with Federal Express is what they invented, and everybody does it today, was instead of something going from point A to point B, everything would go to a central hub, be sorted. It may actually travel further but is actually more efficient. Here's the crazy thing is he came up with this idea as a class project when he was in university, and his teacher gave him a C. Said it was a terrible idea. Dave Young: It's terrible. That'll never- Stephen Semple: Never, never, never going to work. Also at the time, you got to remember, both UPS and the post office did not own their own planes. They relied, if anything was being air freighted, on airlines, and at the time, carrying packages by air was a secondary business for airlines. Dave Young: Gotcha. Stephen Semple: So literally, if there was no room for a package, it didn't go, or packages got bumped for people. Dave Young: What year are we talking about? What year was it when he was in school and came up with this stupid idea? Stephen Semple: I'm not sure what year he was in school. But really, 1970 was a real turning point for UPS. Dave Young: Oh, wow. Stephen Semple: It would've been before that. Going back to Fred Smith, he inherits some money. His dad also had an aviation business, so he decides to sink the money into that aviation business. He's doing corporate aviation, private jets. What he's doing is he is buying them, fixing them up, and selling them. So he's constantly looking for refurbished parts and things along that line. When he buys the business, he really grows it.

On the 36th episode of Enterprise Software Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) talk with Rob Carter, EVP & CIO of FedEx. FedEx is a multinational courier delivery services company with over $90 billion in annual revenue and is the fifth largest employer in the US, with more than 500,000 workers globally. With billions of packages delivered every year, using the world's largest cargo fleet, FedEx uses sophisticated technology to provide a unique delivery service to customers across the globe. In this conversation, Rob shares fascinating insights into how FedEx uses AI, the future of automation in the transportation and logistics industry, and lessons on building a culture of innovation from his 23-year tenure. Quick hits from Rob:On what the potential of AI means to Fedex: “We're at a fascinating point in the journey of AI where it's not just a buzzword but a tangible tool that's reshaping how we think about movement, connectivity, and the global economy. At FedEx, we're harnessing this potential to redefine the delivery experience.”On the importance of understanding data: “The information about the package is as important as the package itself. This was a visionary statement by Fred Smith that has guided us for decades, and it's never been more relevant than now, in the age of AI and big data, where information is indeed power.”On the importance of culture for innovation: “Building a culture of innovation isn't just about introducing new technologies; it's about creating an environment where questioning the status quo, exploring new possibilities, and taking calculated risks are part of everyone's job description. That's the culture we cultivate at FedEx."Recent Book Recommendation: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie--Like what you hear? Leave us a review and subscribe to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Enterprise Software Innovators is a show where top tech executives share how they innovate at scale. Each episode covers unique insights and stories that will help you succeed as a technology leader. Find more great lessons from tech leaders and enterprise software experts at https://www.enterprisesoftware.blog/ Enterprise Software Innovators is produced by Luke Reiser and Josh Meer.

In this Chevy 327 episode, Mental fences stolen property, Chrissy thinks Michael Phelps drives an IROC Z, and Chris uses a murder snowblower. Really we talk all about burnout, not the kind at the Dairy Queen in a Camaro, and what you can do about it.   IROC Series Returns (Road & Track Article by Fred Smith)  ihttps://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a46315721/nascar-legend-ray-evernham-has-purchased-the-iroc-name/ Florida Woman Has Her Driveway Stolen (Jalopnik) https://jalopnik.com/florida-woman-had-her-entire-driveway-stolen-1851149403  Las Vegas F1 Building is Officially Named (Las Vegas Review Journal https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/motor-sports/formula-1/f1-las-vegas-grand-prix-pit-building-gets-permanent-name-2978728/ Butler Maps (Thanks Mike!) https://butlermaps.com/ Great Motorcycle Roads (Thanks Mike!) https://greatmotorcycleroads.com/  Our Website -⁠ https://everyoneracers.com/⁠ Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA⁠  - Our YouTube

Dr. Svoboda is joined by Dr. Fred Smith & Paula Crossfield to share the many cosmic lessons learned from Vimalananda.This time on Living with Reality, Dr. Robert Svoboda , Dr. Fred Smith, and Paula Crossfield discuss:How Dr. Svoboda and Dr. Smith met VimalanandaTransforming what we ingestThe unusual and auspicious things that Vimalananda made happenVimalananda's capacity to enliven tantric forcesDealing with karmic debtBeing attuned to the celestial realmVimalananda's lessons on the cosmic forces in treesBecoming sensitized to our own sensesMagic and mantras in the kitchenThe challenges of being born in the westRead more about Vimalananda on Drsvoboda.com.“This was a way that he was teaching, by just sensitizing us to use our own senses” – Dr. Fred SmithAbout Dr. Fred Smith:Dr. Fred Smith studied Sanskrit for more than a decade in Pune, Madras, and elsewhere in India, and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He is known for his work on Vedic ritual and the early sixteenth-century philosopher Vallabhacarya, whose work he has been translating. With his work on deity and spirit possession, his interest in Indian religious and spiritual experience has assumed a unique form. He teaches at the University of Iowa.About Paula Crossfield:Paula Crossfield is Vedic astrologer and Business Coach dedicated to helping a million spirit-led entrepreneurs make more money and impact so they can bankroll the change they want to see in the world. Her insights on astrology and business strategy have helped her clients build sustainable five figure+ per month incomes while still embodying their values.For more information on 1-on-1 opportunities and group coaching programs with Paula, go to www.weaveyourbliss.com, where you can also get the 2023 Astrology GuidebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, Tony Allen is back in-studio to talk about the Grizzlies game against the Celtics, Santi Aldama's breakout game, Vince Williams Jr possibly becoming a rotation player, the injuries to the Grizzlies, officials ejecting star players this season, a story about Steph Curry, tomorrow's game against the Rockets and facing Dillon Brooks. Roser will also have his Week 11 NFL Notes.(3:00)---Tony Allen joins the show in-studio and talks about his involvement in the community this Thanksgiving along with the injuries to the Grizzlies (15:56), Vince Williams Jr and why TA is a fan (25:45), Jokic getting ejected and other star players being tossed from games this season (44:28), a story about Steph Curry (49:58), an official who annoyed him and the Grizzlies facing off against the Rockets and Dillon Brooks on Wednesday (52:20)(1:14:44)---Fred Smith and FedEx are donating $50M for upgrades to the Liberty Bowl(1:20:20)---Roser has his Week 11 NFL Notes on the Chiefs 2nd half struggles on offense, Christian McCaffrey's touchdowns, DaRon Bland making history, Tyreek Hill setting records, Josh Dobbs doing something that has only been done once since 1930 and more.

We kick off the Big Suey with more Tyler Van Dyke talk and whether college players can "not have it," how much coaching has to do with college player success, and more. Then, the Cesta Cyclones are BACK, no one can protect their Quarterback, Al Michaels may hate Kirk Herbstreit, and Arthur Smith and Fred Smith are getting doxed. Plus, comedian Stavros Halkias is in Florida this week and introduces us to "Ronnie the Ravens fan" and discusses the highlights of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brown's Barbershop in Athens, Georgia, has been in business for more than 60 years.  One day, Everett Long went in for a haircut. Fred Smith was getting his hair cut in the next chair. All of a sudden, Everett's barber said: “I think you should meet.”  Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 We also make Criminal and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop.  Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices