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Jamie McLennan was the first guest on today's show. He stopped by to discuss all things Olympic hockey. He first touched on the future of hockey in smaller nations like Slovakia and Germany. Then gave his thoughts on the Americans facing Sweden later today. He then gave all his attention to the big one that sees Czechia take one Canada.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   Ryan Rishaug joined us in the middle of hour to talk about his experience in Italy thus far. He gave us all the latest news and stories on this Canadian team.   To finish off the hour, we got into Free Advice for Damon Bunting. Today, Dusty and Lt. Eric asked the nasties for travel advice.

This is a preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.Kaleb Henry joins on Monday to talk Nebraska Basketball surviving Northwestern, football's Draft spiral and Free Advice!Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm unpacking why free advice might be the very thing keeping you underpaid—and how to shift from being consumed to being invested in. In this solo episode of Woman of Influence, I'm sharing what the past few weeks have looked like here in Nashville—from navigating a historic ice storm to hosting my first in-person retreat in over two years—and how all of it led me back to a conversation I've been having repeatedly with my clients: the real cost of free advice. I take you inside the identity shift required to stop over-giving, stop confusing engagement with impact, and start being seen as a paid, trusted authority instead of a generous but invisible one. I break down why free content is a relationship, not a strategy, how it conditions your audience when you're not intentional, and why information alone never creates true transformation. I also share the moment a longtime follower told me exactly why she'd never invest in my work—and how that changed everything. If you've ever felt quietly resentful of giving so much without seeing it convert, this episode will help you reframe free content, clarify where real transformation begins, and step into leadership that's aligned, paid, and chosen. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:00 Welcome to Woman of Influence 00:49 Surviving the Nashville Ice Storm 02:25 Preparing for the In-Person Retreat 04:08 The Importance of Breaking Up with Free Advice 10:33 Reframing Free Content as a Relationship 16:13 The Identity Elevation Framework 23:01 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Opportunities QUOTABLES: “  We have to make this identity shift. Going from being consumed to being invested in,” - Julie Solomon  “  Free advice might honestly be the very thing keeping you underpaid.”  - Julie Solomon RESOURCES:

Jamie McLennan was the first guest on today's show. He gave his initial thoughts on team Canada's women's team losing to USA yesterday, and how much better they are right now. He then shared why Binnington should be the starting goalie and how long of a leash he has… Noodles finished with his thoughts on the men's USA team and why Canadians should be more worried then previous years…   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break, we got into Free Advice for Damon Bunting. Lots of good advice from the boys today.   Eric Macramalla capped off hour two with his some ol' shenanigans.

This is a preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.Kaleb Henry joins on a Monday to talk Nebraska basketball getting back on track, assessing Nebraska's offseason in football and offering Free Advice for those in need.Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may think that seeking investments as an Expat in Ireland is as simple as finding the right advice. In practice, though, the conventional wisdom doesn't always mean the best results for you.In Part 2 of my conversation with Paddy Delaney of Informed Decisions, we get into some of the assumptions many people hold about investing as they move closer to retirement, particularly the idea that “de-risking” automatically means safety. Paddy explains why that conventional wisdom doesn't always stack up in practice, and why understanding volatility, time horizons, and having a proper plan matters far more than simply defaulting into a middle-of-the-road fund.We also spend time on something that comes up constantly in my work with expats: fees, transparency, and how to tell whether you're getting advice or being sold a product. We talk about commission, “free” financial plans, what questions you should be asking before you sign anything, and how easily costs can stay hidden in the background for years if you don't know where to look. This is particularly relevant if you've brought pensions or investments with you from another country and are trying to make sense of how everything fits together in Ireland.If you haven't yet, make sure you listen to Part 1 of my conversation with Paddy for all of his advice about financial planning, and to prepare you for this episode.Main Topics Discussed in this Episode:Challenging the “De-Risking” Myth Near Retirement: We unpack why automatically moving into lower-risk, middle-of-the-road funds as retirement approaches can actually reduce long-term outcomes, and why volatility isn't necessarily the enemy if you've planned properly.The Importance of Planning Beyond the Investment Product: This is one of those areas where having a real plan matters — we talk about thinking through “what could go wrong,” having other assets to draw on, and avoiding forced decisions at the worst possible time.Advice vs Product Sales: How to Tell the Difference: We explore the key signals that distinguish genuine financial planning from a transactional product sale, including how advisors are paid and why “free” plans are rarely free.Fees, Transparency, and Asking the Right Questions: From hidden charges to headline Annual Management Charges that don't tell the full story, we explain where fees really sit, why expats can get a nasty surprise, and the direct questions you should feel comfortable asking upfront.What Value for Money Actually Looks Like in Financial Advice: We discuss the wide spectrum of service levels in the market, what ongoing advice should include, and why paying more only makes sense if you're genuinely getting engagement, insight, and support in return.Get in touch with Paddy DelaneyWebsite: InformedDecisions.ieLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddy-delaney-qfa-rpa-apa-73778969/Podcast:

Jamie McLennan was the first guest on today's show. Dusty and Noodles touched on their first game they'll be calling together in Calgary on March 5th. We then got his thoughts on the Oilers goaltending situation, and whether or not Skinner is in fact better than Jarry. It's speculated that Roslovic is being rumoured to sign around 4 years in Edmonton… Noodles touched on this and finished with his thoughts on what the heck is going on in Toronto.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break we got into Free Advice for Damon Bunting. As always, lots of good advice from the boys today.   We haven't spoke with this guy in a while. Dave Naylor stopped by to finish off hour two with all the latest news in the NFL and his thoughts on the Bills getting bounced just over a week ago.

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax joins the pod to dive into another win by the now #5 Nebraska Cornhuskers, moving their record to 20-0 on the season! They also discuss which 2025 backups Nebraska seems to trust most for 2026, offer Free Advice, and more!Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.Mike Schaefer welcomes Kaleb Henry back to the pod to talk through possible issues at defensive line and running back, as Nebraska's offseason makeover continues. Plus, another edition of Blind Rankings, some Free Advice, and a look at Indiana vs. Miami in the national title!Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie McLennan was the first guest on today's show. He gave his initial thoughts on last night's game starting with Jarry and the eventual OT winner. This then led to plenty of Oilers  goalie discussion. We then touched on Jake Walman returning to the Oilers lineup last night, the Maple Leafs turning things around and how important goaltending is in today's NHL.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break we got right into Free Advice for Damon Bunting! Today, the nasties were giving Dusty advice on what to order from Popeyes after winning his bet against Tommy and Hernan!   Like always, Eric Macramalla capped off hour two with the same old shenanigans.

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.Mike Schaefer and HuskerMax's Kaleb Henry discuss a busy weekend for Nebraska football, including a new assistant coach, wins in the portal, and more. They also react to the news of Dylan Raiola heading to Oregon.Plus, the first Blind Top Five and another edition of Free Advice!Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Button was the first guest on today's show. He just got back from covering the World Juniors and had a lot to say about this year's tournament! We then switched gears to the Oilers where he touched on Jack Roslovic's time on the third line last night with the two kids, Connor Ingram's play as of late, Curtis Lazar's roll on the squad, etc.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   We then dove into Free Advice for Damon Bunting. Plenty of good advice from the boys today.   Eric Macramalla capped off hour two with lots of laughs, a story about Dr. Phil, some comments on YTT's hack sack days and finished with some words on this years World Juniors tournament.

Jamie McLennan was the first guest on today's show. Lots to talk about with Noodles including the Oilers goaltending situation, what should they do with Mangiapane, who should be the starting goalie for team Canada and what role should Macklin Celebrini play on team Canada.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break it was time for Free Advice for Damon Bunting. Plenty of good advice today, including Dusty's story of the best advice he's ever received… What started with some light hearted content, finished with an all time blunder.   Macramalla capped off the final hour two of the year. He came by with the same ol' shenanigans and finished with the team Canada Olympic talk. 

In hour 2, the boys welcome in Jamie Mclennan to talk about the Oilers win over Penguins. He also gives his take on the Oilers turn around possibly being just McDavid and Draisaitl exploding for points. After that the boys talk Hot Air Balloons before getting into the Early Bird Bet for Play Alberta! After the update, we got Free Advice for Damon Bunting then get into our Legal Analyst, Eric Macramalla!

We're doing things a little in the second hour today. Noodles can't join until the middle of the hour, so we started with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop to discuss the Edmonton Elks signing Cody Fajardo yesterday.   Then we dipped into Free Advice for Damon Bunting. Dusty dished out lots of fantasy advice on today's show and then the boys went around the room for some dating advice.   It was then time for Jamie McLennan who did his hit on the plane! He gave his initial thoughts on last night's game. Starting with Bouchard then touching on Skinner. He then gave some love to Podkolzin. Noodles finished with his thoughts on why the Sabres should be better and he also touched on the dating question we got earlier.   To finish hour two we discussed more Evan Bouchard.

Jamie McLennan was the first guest on today's show. He came by to share his thoughts on the Oilers game last night which for the most part was not to bad in his opinion. He touched on the brilliance of Jesper Wallstedt and the fact that he could have been an Edmonton Oiler… He finished with some words on whether or not Oilers fans should be worried about the Oilers offence.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break, it was time for the boys to give some Free Advice from Damon Bunting. As always, the boys provided great advice today.   Eric Macramalla capped off hour two with his thoughts on self driving cars, the Habs play as of late and finished with some thoughts on the Blue Jays offseason thus far.

Jamie McLennan was the first guest on today's show. He touched on last night's butt kicking, and the lack of pride the Oilers currently have. Addressed what the biggest priority for this team is right now. And touched on whether or not the Oilers goaltending or defence is the biggest issue.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   We then gave some Free Advice for Damon Bunting. Pretty good advice from the boy's today.   Eric Macramalla capped off hour two with the same ol' shenanigans. He gave his insight on the Habs play as of late and their goaltending situation. He then touched on the ridiculous play of the Oilers as of late.

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Chris Johnston was the first guest on today's show. We first touched on the top four scorers in the NHL so far this season, which all happen to be Canadians. Which then led to some Olympic talk. Johnston shared who he thinks has the better chance to make team Canada between the two. We then got right into the Oilers. He had some choice words on the Oilers recent struggles.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break, it was time for Free Advice for Damon Bunting. Nothing but the best advice from the boys today.   To cap off hour two we got into MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop!

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Chris Johnston was the first guest on today's show. He came by to talk all things Oilers starting off with his thoughts on their last two games then teeing up their seven game road trip, starting tonight against the Flyers.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break, it was time for some Free Advice for Damon Bunting! Lots of great advice from the fellas today.   We finished off hour two with some recent Grey Cup stories as it is Grey Cup week.

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Jamie McLennan stopped by to discuss all things Oilers. He gave his thoughts on the Oilers recent two game road trip, who's to blame, whether or not Knoblauch is making the right decisions, and finished with his thoughts on the biggest surprises good and bad in the NHL this season.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break we hit Free Advice for Damon Bunting. Wil was very adviceful. In this segment, we touched on winter tires, winter driving and what are better all seasons or all weathers?   We finished hour two with some CFL talk. The boys gave their thoughts on both games this weekend.

Craig Button was the first guest on today's show. He was doing colour for last night's game in Seattle, so he first shared his thoughts on that game and the wagon the Habs are turning out to be. After that it was all Oilers. He touched on their starts, last night's five goal period and will the Oilers be going 11-7 moving forward.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   After the break, it was time for Free Advice for Damon Bunting! Plenty of advice from the fellas today.   Eric Macramalla capped off hour two with his same old shenanigans! He touched on the new Expos documentary on Netflix then finished with his thoughts on the World Series thus far.

Jamie McLennan was the first guest on today's show! He first touched on the Toronto Blue Jays and how much of a buzz the city is right now. We then shifted gears to last night's Oilers game. He touched on Ike Howard getting his first in the NHL and shared what he thinks his ceiling is and what the plan should be going forward. Then shed some light on Skinners play as of late and then finished with a preview on the Montreal Canadiens. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. In the middle of the hour it was time for Free Advice for Damon Bunting! To finish off hour two, an under the weather Eric Macramalla stopped by. He gave his thoughts on last night's Oilers game, the Montreal Canadiens, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Expos and finished with the Dodgers!

Craig Button was the first guest on today's show. We gave him all the questions and he had all the answers. He addressed the elephant in the room with his thoughts on the McDavid signing, was he surprised and what does this mean going forward. He then gave his thoughts on the Oilers for the upcoming season and finished with a preview on the Flames for the upcoming season as well. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. In the middle of hour two, we got right into Free Advice from Damon Bunting! Plenty of good advice from the boys today. Eric Macramalla capped off hour two with some laughs, a good story and his thoughts on the McDavid signing.

Jamie McLennan is back! He got hour one started off with his thoughts on all the latest hockey news. He touched on why McDavid hasn't signed yet, Kaprizov's record setting contract, 97 & 29 starting the season on the same line and finished with how important it's going to be for Stuart Skinner to have a strong start this season. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. In the middle of hour two, we then gave some Free Advice for Damon Bunting and The Agency. Eric Macramalla briefly stopped by to finish off hour two.

To start off hour one, we quickly dove into Free Advice from Damon Bunting!   Jamie Thomas was the first guest on today's show. He started off with lots of laughs. We then got right into last night's game and Toews repping the Jets jersey for the first time last night and how special that was, he then shared how big of a role Toews has to play this season in order for the Jets to succeed. Thomas finished with his thoughts on a Kyle Connor extension, and whether or not he'll be resigning in Edmonton.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the hour, Matt Scianitti stopped by to discuss all things CFL football. Scianitti shared his thoughts on the changes announced earlier in the week, Rourke's comments he made on Monday and finished with some international women's Rugby talk.   Hour two capped off with Eric Macramalla and all of his shenanigans. He as well chimed in on the CFL changes made earlier in the week and shared why he likes them, but did the CFL do enough!?

Justin Dunk was the first guest on today's show! He first answered a hockey question and shared whether or not he thinks McDavid will resign in Edmonton… and then it was all CFL after that. He gave a recap from everything that happened last week and a preview for CFL Week 16.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the hour we gave some Free Advice for Damon Bunting! CFL advice, life advice all sorts of advice was provided by the boys on today's show.   To finish off hour two, we revisited what Connor McDavid had to say in his interview on 32 Thoughts.

Is copying in podcasting a cardinal sin or a necessary step towards finding your unique voice? Today, we're plunging into the murky waters of inspiration vs. imitation. We explore how new podcasters can learn from established shows without becoming carbon copies, and when 'borrowing' ideas crosses the line. Featuring a thought-provoking clip from Matt Bliss's 'Rethinking Podcasting,' we dissect what makes content truly original in a medium where 'there's nothing new under the sun.' We challenge the notion of prescriptive advice and discuss how pushing through the discomfort of learning leads to authentic creativity. Episode Highlights: [02:19] Upcoming Empowered Podcasting Conference[09:07] Amanda Yoa's Magazine Feature[13:08] Discussion on Copycat Culture in Podcasting[34:28] Incorporating Best Practices from Other Podcasters[40:44] The Continuous Process of Growth and Learning[42:27] The Value of Sharing Knowledge and Free Advice[44:01] The Uniqueness of Personal Delivery in Podcasting[53:04] Exploring New Questions and Strategies for EngagementLinks & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠Get Your Tickets for The Empowered Podcasting Conference:www.empoweredpodcasting.comRethinking Podcasting with Matthew Bliss: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Vd4K2xuzj85EP1FqVWrEFAIK:https://bit.ly/4gKw9b3Amanda Yoa's Feature in Philly Current: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOopWq6Ek4E/?igsh=MW9tdzc1c2h5NHoxag==Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481dLive on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

Mike Hogan, voice of the Argos got hour two started with all sorts of CFL talk. The Elks have won four of their last five and are headed to Toronto to take on the Argos. Mike gave us a preview on his thoughts for their game, touched on the East and who he thinks will take the division.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the hour it was then time for Free Advice from Damon Bunting! Dusty and Lt. Eric gave plenty of Fantasy football advice on today's show.   To finish off hour two it was Eric Macramalla time. Lots of laughs as always and eventually got into some hockey talk by first sharing his thoughts on McDavid's next contract.

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Stephen Brunt was the first guest on today's show! A wine connoisseur, fly fisherman, author and trombone player had a lot to say on his first appearance on The Nielson Show! He shed some light on the new documentary he's been working on, how much he's enjoying it and what it takes to write and produce an episode. He finished off with his favourite memory as a Hamilton Tiger-Cats fan!   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of hour two, we gave some Free Advice for Damon Bunting. This was a great segment, lots of laughs and plenty of good advice today!   Eric Macramala capped off hour two some orgy talk.

In Hour 2, Keegan Matheson joins the show talk the Blue Jays and gives a hilarious story about Tony Pham! After that we got some Fantasy Football Wide Receiver talk in Mmmmmmm That's Good for the Italian Centre then before the break we got the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet. Following the update, we got Free Advice for Damon Bunting then we got Eric Macramalla joining us! He chimes in on the coffee pot controversy in the office!

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We continue on with our NFL season previews… Today Dave Naylor was the first guest on today's show and he came by to discuss all things Bills ahead of their highly anticipated season, as well as touch on the Argos as the Elks host them this Friday.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the second hour, it was then time to give some Free Advice from Damon Bunting. The boys hashed out some good CFL advice and life advice.   We then opened the rock door as we continue to give away tickets for the upcoming concert to Creed next week!

Mike Matthews had an incredibly close relationship with his Grandma Eileen. So when one of his co-workers needed some support and a sounding board, he gave them her phone number and said, 'Give my grandma a call. Trust me.' And after this co-worker did call Grandma Eileen - and had a great experience - Mike came to the realization that he needed to share her with the world. That's how - and when - Grandma Stand first started. The concept is simple: A purple stand where a Grandma waits, take a seat, ask the jumping off question and the rest just flows naturally. This is a redefining of the phrase, 'generational wealth,' where both parties who participate in these conversations experience the riches of what each other has to offer. We've been focusing on community and what Mike and Grandma Stand are doing truly nails this. Who knows - maybe you have something you'll want to ask OR maybe you'll be the grandma with all (or some) of the answers. __________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy

To start off hour one, we dove into Offseason, What Offseason!? Today, we discussed who should be the in the final spot for Oilers goaltenders in the whipping boy bracket... this then led to another discussion. How do you handle losses as a fan?   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the second hour it was time for Free Advice from Damon Bunting. As always, plenty of good advice from the fellas on today's show.   Eric Macramalla was the first guest on today's show and just in perfect timing. Lots of laughs and intro's as always. But he offered great advice for our current damage deposit situation from the old place. He then shared his thoughts on ESPN potentially owning 10% of the NFL…

Here's a question that'll drive you absolutely crazy: How do you sell professional services without giving away everything for free? That's the burning question from Laura and Adam, attorneys who are struggling with the classic professional services dilemma. Their intake team and attorneys want to showcase their expertise by giving away everything for free during sales conversations. Meanwhile, they're also trying to figure out what kind of salesperson they need to hire to sell high-value legal services effectively. If you're nodding your head right now, you're not alone. This is the most common trap I see professional service providers fall into, and it's bleeding them dry while their competitors who keep their mouths shut are crushing them in conversion rates. The Professor Problem: Why Being Smart Is Making You Broke Laura nailed it when she described their current approach as "professorial." They show their talents and knowledge, thinking, "How can they not want to hire us because we're so brilliant?" But here's the brutal, kick-you-in-the-gut truth: The more you teach on sales calls, the lower your closing ratio becomes. Period. No exceptions. The less information you give, the higher your closing ratio goes. This isn't just theory—it's what I've learned from years of training consultants and professional service providers. When practitioners get on sales calls, it's incredibly hard not to show all our cards or teach people during the conversation. But you're not running a free consultation. You're running a sales process. Why Information Is Your Leverage—Not Your Gift Here's what Laura and Adam's team needs to understand: Information is your leverage. Are you going to give your leverage away for free? The key is teaching your intake team how to ask questions and bring the person through a process. You're connecting with prospects, learning about them, getting them talking about their fears, helping them articulate what they want, and then building a quick value bridge to why they should sign with your firm. Then—and only then—do you ask for the commitment. When prospects start fishing for free legal advice, you shut it down fast with this exact response: "That's a really, really good question. And that's exactly why we need to get you booked with an attorney so that you can sit down with a professional who can walk you through that strategy. Let's go ahead and get you signed up." The High-Stakes Hire: What to Look for in Professional Services Salespeople When you're selling high-value services instead of products, you need a special type of salesperson. Here are the three make-or-break qualities that will determine whether your hire is a rockstar or a disaster: They Need to Be Street Smart - Not book-smart—street-smart. They need to think on their feet because you've got different types of people coming to you with different cases. If someone is used to just following a script, they're not the right person for you. High Emotional Intelligence with Outcome Drive - This is the tricky balance. They need high emotional intelligence to quickly connect with people and build relationships. But they also need enough outcome drive to ask for the commitment and not let people off the hook. You're essentially running a one-call close. A person comes in, you take them through the journey, and then you ask them to make a commitment. If they don't commit on that call, your chances of signing them as a client go down exponentially over time. The Goldilocks Zone - If you hire someone too far on the outcome-driven side, they'll be pushy schmucks who pressure people, strongarm prospects, and destroy your reputation. You'll end up with buyers' remorse and angry clients. If you hire someone too relationship-driven with too much empathy, they'll have great conversations and make wonderful friends—but they won't convert anybody into customers.

Here's a question that'll drive you absolutely crazy: How do you sell professional services without giving away everything for free? That's the burning question from Laura and Adam, attorneys who are struggling with the classic professional services dilemma. Their intake team and attorneys want to showcase their expertise by giving away everything for free during sales conversations. Meanwhile, they're also trying to figure out what kind of salesperson they need to hire to sell high-value legal services effectively. If you're nodding your head right now, you're not alone. This is the most common trap I see professional service providers fall into, and it's bleeding them dry while their competitors who keep their mouths shut are crushing them in conversion rates. The Professor Problem: Why Being Smart Is Making You Broke Laura nailed it when she described their current approach as "professorial." They show their talents and knowledge, thinking, "How can they not want to hire us because we're so brilliant?" But here's the brutal, kick-you-in-the-gut truth: The more you teach on sales calls, the lower your closing ratio becomes. Period. No exceptions. The less information you give, the higher your closing ratio goes. This isn't just theory—it's what I've learned from years of training consultants and professional service providers. When practitioners get on sales calls, it's incredibly hard not to show all our cards or teach people during the conversation. But you're not running a free consultation. You're running a sales process. Why Information Is Your Leverage—Not Your Gift Here's what Laura and Adam's team needs to understand: Information is your leverage. Are you going to give your leverage away for free? The key is teaching your intake team how to ask questions and bring the person through a process. You're connecting with prospects, learning about them, getting them talking about their fears, helping them articulate what they want, and then building a quick value bridge to why they should sign with your firm. Then—and only then—do you ask for the commitment. When prospects start fishing for free legal advice, you shut it down fast with this exact response: "That's a really, really good question. And that's exactly why we need to get you booked with an attorney so that you can sit down with a professional who can walk you through that strategy. Let's go ahead and get you signed up." The High-Stakes Hire: What to Look for in Professional Services Salespeople When you're selling high-value services instead of products, you need a special type of salesperson. Here are the three make-or-break qualities that will determine whether your hire is a rockstar or a disaster: They Need to Be Street Smart - Not book-smart—street-smart. They need to think on their feet because you've got different types of people coming to you with different cases. If someone is used to just following a script, they're not the right person for you. High Emotional Intelligence with Outcome Drive - This is the tricky balance. They need high emotional intelligence to quickly connect with people and build relationships. But they also need enough outcome drive to ask for the commitment and not let people off the hook. You're essentially running a one-call close. A person comes in, you take them through the journey, and then you ask them to make a commitment. If they don't commit on that call, your chances of signing them as a client go down exponentially over time. The Goldilocks Zone - If you hire someone too far on the outcome-driven side, they'll be pushy schmucks who pressure people, strongarm prospects, and destroy your reputation. You'll end up with buyers' remorse and angry clients. If you hire someone too relationship-driven with too much empathy, they'll have great conversations and make wonderful friends—but they won't convert anybody into customers. You need someone who can say with conviction and confidence: "Look, everything you've told me, we're the right law firm for you. We need to go ahead and get this moving because you have a court date coming up, and we cannot afford for any more time to go by." The Assessment Solution Finding this balance isn't guesswork. There are tools like the Sales Drive assessment that can help you identify whether candidates lean too far toward relationship-building or deal-closing. It won't tell you someone is the greatest person in the world, but it will definitely tell you not to hire someone. Use assessments to eliminate people more than to bring them in. If someone scores in a place you don't want them to be, end the interview and keep moving. This is exactly what successful sales leaders do when hiring top performers. Breaking the Conditioning The biggest challenge Laura and Adam face is breaking years of conditioning. Their attorneys and intake team have been trained to give strategy sessions as a differentiating factor. Their entire team is thinking, "How can we help without giving legal strategy?" This is normal resistance. When you make changes in your organization, people are going to push back. You have to keep repeating your vision over and over until people start to believe and understand it. It's not a switch you turn on overnight—it's a process that takes months of consistent reinforcement. The Process Makes the Difference Remember: Your expertise and knowledge are what clients pay for. When you give that away for free on sales calls, you're devaluing your service and overwhelming prospects with information they can't properly contextualize. Instead, focus on understanding the problem and building trust. Get prospects to answer those five critical questions that determine whether they buy: Do I like you? Do you listen to me? Do you make me feel important? Do I trust you? Do I believe you? When you focus on these fundamentals instead of showing off your knowledge, you'll be amazed at how much your conversion rates improve. Your Action Plan If you're selling professional services: Reframe your sales conversations. You're not there to teach—you're there to identify problems and demonstrate that you're the right solution. Train your team on information control. Teach them how to acknowledge great questions while redirecting to the value of working with your firm. Invest in the right salespeople. Use assessments and role-playing to find people who can balance relationship-building with outcome drive. Prepare for resistance. Change is hard, and your team will push back. Stay committed to your vision and keep reinforcing the message. Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I train my team to stop giving away free advice? A: Focus on teaching them to ask questions and guide prospects through a process rather than providing solutions. Train them to redirect strategy questions to paid consultations using the exact script provided above. Q: What qualities should I look for in a professional services salesperson? A: Look for three key traits: intelligence to think on their feet, high emotional intelligence to build relationships quickly, and outcome drive to ask for commitments without hesitation. Use assessments to find the right balance. Q: How do I balance relationship-building with closing in professional services? A: Use tools like the Sales Drive assessment to find candidates who can connect with prospects while maintaining the confidence to ask for the sale. Avoid hiring people who are too relationship-focused or too pushy. The Bottom Line Selling professional services isn't about proving how smart you are—it's about proving you understand the client's problem and can solve it effectively. Save your brilliance for after they've signed the contract and you're getting paid for your expertise. Everything else is just expensive show-and-tell that's bankrupting your firm. That's how you build a scalable professional services business. That's how you stop giving away your most valuable asset for free. And that's how you finally start converting your expertise into the revenue it deserves. Ready to master the complete sales methodology that drives results? Check out our comprehensive sales training system at Sales Gravy.

Dan and Joe discuss a YouTube video showing a man questioning the possibility of starting his own firewood business.  What a great opportunity to insert their opinion into his life!!!     Here is a link to the video discussed in this episode https://youtube.com/shorts/I13bOtadftQ?si=Z2xfRbQtBARph_X7

Jim Mexall was the first guest on today's show! He gave some insight on the whole Aaron Rodgers experience… and what he's seen from the legend thus far! He then finished with where you can find him on socials, and touched on his new book he's releasing in September.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the hour, it was then time for Free Advice for Damon Bunting. There's no better advice to hear from than the wise Tom Gazzola himself.   To finish off hour two, it was time for Eric Macramalla. His whole hit today was spent on his final thoughts regarding the Team Canada trial.

We start Hour 2 with It's Off-Season, What Off-Season? Who is the most critized Oiler of all time? Following that we play Benny's Blind Rankings with ranking Will Smith movies! After the break, we get into Free Advice for Damon Bunting. We are joined by Legal Analyst, Eric Macramalla after that!

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In this episode of the Experience Strategy Podcast, hosts Aransas Savas, Joe Pine, and Dave Norton discuss Tony Bates article in Fortune Magazine on the intersection of empathy, AI, and customer experience. They explore how empathy is often seen as a critical component in business interactions, especially in the context of AI's role in enhancing customer service. The conversation delves into the nuances of sympathy versus empathy, the importance of emotional jobs in customer interactions, and the need for businesses to differentiate themselves through human elements in an increasingly automated world.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Experience Strategy Podcast 01:50 The Role of Empathy in AI and Business 06:43 Sympathy vs. Empathy in Customer Experience 12:12 Emotional Jobs and AI's Role 14:55 Human Element as a Differentiator 20:56 The Future of AI and Experience Strategy Read more here: https://fortune.com/article/ai-empathy-business-customer-loyalty-tech/?utm_source=search&utm_medium=suggested_search&utm_campaign=search_link_clicks Register for the free membership in the Collaboratives here: https://www.thecollaboratives.com/contest Sign up for the Experience Strategist Substack here:  https://theexperiencestrategist.substack.com  

Think you're getting "free" investment advice? Think again. Lance Roberts and Jonathan Penn uncover the hidden costs behind so-called "free" financial services. Lance reveals the toughest jobs in America, and a look at the end of markets' winning string. Learn how mutual fund share classes — A shares vs. B shares — reveal how advisors get paid, and why front-end and back-end loads can quietly erode your returns. If you're not sure who's paying the fees, it's probably you. Lance and Jonathan take on the great AI debate: Whose jobs will be eliminated? Why Target Date Mutual Funds are the worst financial product on the planet. SEG-1A: The Toughest Jobs in America SEG-1B: Markets End Winning String SEG-2: Pre-show Planning & No Free Lunch SEG-3: The Great AI Debate: Whose Jobs Will Be Replaced? SEG-4: Target Date Mutual Funds: The Worst on the Planet Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dNIEwh8Coc&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=2s ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Resistance Is Futile” – For Both Bulls And Bears" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/resistance-is-futile-for-both-bulls-and-bears/ "Economic Decline Gains Momentum" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/economic-decline-gains-momentum/ "Spock And The Logic Based Approach To Volatility" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/spock-and-the-logic-based-approach-to-volatility/ ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Markets Sell Off" is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NDfokdu8Bo&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "Doing Debt the American Way" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8BLk9Ewn6k&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=1s ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CANDID COFFEE (5/3/25) HERE: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/live-chat/ ------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MarketSellOff #PeakOil #OilPrices #OilProduction #DrillBabyDrill #20DMA #50DMW #200DMA #InvestingOpportunity #InvestmentFees #NoFreeLunch #MutualFunds #FinancialAdvice #SmartInvesting #StockMarket #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #JobElimination #TargetDateFunds #RiskManagement #InvestingTips #StockMarketUpdate #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

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(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers Laura Owens releases a teaser to her podcast and I offer some free advice and commentary that she should listen to, Golden Globes, how did Nikki Glaser do, & how much preparation she put into hosting. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices