Podcasts about Gap

Welcome back, WIFs.This week, Lauren and Michelle continue their Bring Back the 90's series with a trip down the beauty aisle of every drugstore, grocery store, and Avon catalog.Before 10-step skincare routines, luxury serums, and influencer-approved beauty products, skincare was a whole lot simpler...and sometimes a whole lot harsher.In this episode, the sisters revisit the beauty products that defined growing up in the 80's and 90's. From the face-burning sting of Noxzema pads and Sea Breeze toner to the infamous St. Ives Apricot Scrub that practically exfoliated your entire face off, they laugh about the products we all swore by—and somehow survived.Along the way, Lauren and Michelle reminisce about Herbal Essences shampoo, Pert Plus, Sun-In, Ultra Swim, Johnson & Johnson Detangler, DEP hair gel, Aquanet, crimped hair, body waves, and the unforgettable hairstyles that seemed like a good idea at the time.The nostalgia doesn't stop there. They flip through memories of Avon catalogs, Skin So Soft, Lip Smackers, CK One, and Gap scents.Press play, get cozy, and join Lauren and Michelle as they revisit the products, hairstyles, and beauty trends that made getting ready in the 90's an experience all its own.Because sometimes all it takes is the smell of Noxzema or Lip Smackers to transport you right back to your childhood bathroom.Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠A Cozy Night For Readers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Our Seasonal Candles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check Out Our Website⁠

This week our besties are crashing out HARD. The road to recovery looks like admitting we have bad days, giving ourselves the room to rant and taking the rest we need to get back on track. Joey takes a night out in SoHo at the exclusive Ludlow House, and Snooki shares her latest obsession, ZBiotics, a pre-drink shot for the elderly millennial to keep the party going and the hangovers gone. Joey’s mother is trying to contact him beyond the grave, while the bestie duo bonds over their newest signature summer fragrances.As Snooki’s surgery date fast approaches, she reflects on the last year navigating her journey with cervical cancer, highlighting the importance of making your doctor appointments to opening up about the scary feelings of surgery. Joey chats about all the newest celebrity collabs, from Hailey Bieber and Gap to Merit and The Ritz Carlton, while Nicole pops off and calls out judgmental crusaders.The duo round out the conversation with their weekly Confession Sessions, sponsored by Hard Rock Bet, sharing that it’s okay to not be okay and that we need to let go of guilt when it comes to taking rest days. Snooki is a firm believer of bed rotting…who wouldn’t be, being a mother of three, with multiple businesses and battling cancer.And crusaders, somebody please buy Joey’s chairs. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chasing performance feels like the easiest way to make money—but buying what has already gone up often means arriving late and leaving with less.In this episode of Talking Real Money, Tom and Don examine the “behavior gap”: the difference between an investment's return and what investors actually earn after buying high, selling low, and chasing the latest market story. They explain why disciplined diversification and a sensible asset allocation usually beat a portfolio built around hot ideas.They also answer listener questions about retirement withdrawal order, Roth conversions, reinsurance funds, high investment costs, and whether financial recommendations are influenced by commissions.00:20 Why buying what's hot usually means arriving late01:42 Chasing performance without ever catching it03:03 How Bitcoin rose while Bitcoin ETF investors lost money04:58 The costly confusion between “has gone up” and “is going up”05:53 Morningstar's “Mind the Gap” research06:44 AI, chips, and the latest performance-chasing cycle07:37 Asset allocation versus a collection of hot ideas09:21 Why trying to beat the market often backfires10:16 Listener Question: Retirement accounts and withdrawal order12:29 Taxable, pre-tax, or Roth—which money should come first?15:35 Listener Question: Do reinsurance funds belong in a portfolio?16:58 Catastrophe risk, complexity, and nearly 2% in expenses21:33 Listener Question: Are fund recommendations influenced by compensation?23:27 Why “trust us” isn't a convincing financial argumentQuestions? Comments? Click!

We speak with filmmaker Gordon Quinn, cofounder of Kartemquin Films, on the 60th anniversary of the institution known for producing Hoops Dreams, Minding the Gap and countless other vital documentaries. We are also joined by Prof. Patricia Aufderheide, author of Kartemquin Films: Documentaries on the Frontlines of Democracy. Together, we explore the origins of Kartemquin, its role in a democratic society, and the evolution of nonfiction filmmaking in the last six decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Bridge the Gap, hosts Josh and Lucas sit down with Bobby Guy to unpack the massive changes happening across senior living, healthcare investing, and capital markets. Bobby shares why senior housing M&A activity is reaching record levels, how demographic shifts are reshaping the future of senior care, and why the industry desperately needs innovation aimed at the middle market, not just luxury communities. Bobby argues that healthcare innovation requires new access to capital and explains why bringing more public companies into healthcare could transform the industry's future.Key Ideas:The return of large-scale healthcare and senior living M&AWhy senior housing development is underserved in the middle marketThe demographic realities impacting luxury senior housingHow tax credits and incentives could reshape affordable senior housingAI's future impact on healthcare operations and patient outcomesWhy public healthcare companies have declined since Sarbanes-OxleyThe relationship between private equity and healthcare innovationHealthcare integration across behavioral health, pharmacy, rehab, and senior livingThe future of capital markets in senior housingRecord-setting healthcare transaction activity in 2026Meet the Hosts:Josh Crisp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/Connect with Our GuestBobby Guy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-guy-4a25967/ Learn More about the Polsinellihttps://www.polsinelli.com/Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley will urge us to throw that kind of thinking right out the window, and concentrate on what really makes for a successful life - an eternally successful life - glorifying God. 

The _________ between God's promise and God's fulfillment is where _______________ is formed.[Hebrews 11:1] Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. [Genesis 12:1] The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father's family, and go to the land that I will show you. [2] I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. God doesn't use the ___________. He uses the ____________.[Hebrews 11:8] It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going.The Gap is not God's ___________. It's God's ____________.[Genesis 15:2] O Sovereign Lord, what good are all your blessings when I don't even have a son?[Genesis 15:5] Then the Lord took Abram outside and said to him, “Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That's how many descendants you will have!”Faith isn't the ______________ of doubt. It's choosing to ______________ anyway.[Genesis 15:6] And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.[Genesis 21:1-2] The Lord kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised. [2] She became pregnant, and she gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age. This happened at just the time God had said it would.God is often ___________ you while He prepares the ____________.Faith grows when we trust God's ______________ over our _____________________.[Romans 4:18] Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That's how many descendants you will have!”God wastes ____________ that is ________________ to Him.

How do you reinvent one of the world's most iconic brands without losing what made it iconic in the first place?Recorded live on the Tubi Stage at Cannes Lions, Jim sits down with Fabiola Torres, Chief Marketing Officer of Gap, to unpack one of the most compelling brand turnarounds in retail. Drawing on leadership experience at Nike, Apple, PepsiCo, and now Gap, Fabiola shares how the team rebuilt the brand by focusing on marketing fundamentals, embracing creativity, investing in culture, and reconnecting with consumers across generations.They discuss why every brand should be treated like a living persona, how partnerships with talent are built on trust rather than transactions, and why the best marketing doesn't chase relevance—it earns it.—In partnership with Tubi. Brought to you by Infillion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For more Free books, Sunday teachings and bible studies or if you would like to make a love offering, please visit us at: https://www.walkinginpower.orgDr. Bern Zumpano is a Pastor and Teacher of the Word of God who has authored several books on Spirit-filled living through relationship with Jesus Christ and walking in the Power of the Holy Spirit.Bern teaches that the deaf and dumb spirit is a specific entity distinct from other spirits, such as the blind and dumb spirit, because spiritual entities typically minister only one specific affliction. Using Mark 9 as a primary text, Bern explains that these spirits are not merely biological conditions but spirit persons within the kingdom of darkness whose goal is to carry out Satan's ministry of killing, stealing, and destroying. He observes that while symptoms like seizures, muteness, and deafness appear as medical issues, Jesus consistently addressed the spirit person behind the infirmity rather than the physical ailment alone.The manifestations of this spirit are often violent, involving convulsions, foaming at the mouth, grinding of teeth, and the victim being dashed to the ground. Bern notes that this spirit can drive individuals toward self-destruction, such as being thrown into fire or water, which may be mistaken for suicidal intent. Beyond physical symptoms, Bern links the deaf and dumb spirit to mental illness and states that its legal ground is often found in the "works of the flesh" or generational curses. He also warns against religious legalism—which he terms "Phariseism"—explaining that a hardened heart and establishing one's own righteousness can lead to resisting or even blaspheming the Holy Spirit.For a complete remedy, Bern outlines that binding, loosing, and casting out the spirit must be combined with prayer, fasting, and the ministry of impartation. He emphasizes that after a spirit is expelled, it is essential to impart "resurrection life" and healing to the individual to restore areas the spirit targeted, such as the brain and hearing. Bern highlights the use of "prayer cloths" as a scriptural point of contact for the anointing to destroy bondages, drawing from the example of the woman who touched Jesus' garment and Paul's use of handkerchiefs. Ultimately, Bern counsels that while medicine has its place, believers should follow the leading of the Holy Spirit regarding their healing and the cessation of medication.Bible Scriptures Referenced: Mark 9:17–29 Matthew 12:22 Matthew 9:32–34 John 3 Matthew 15:30–31 John 4:24 Luke 11:14 John 10:10 Mark 11:23–24 Isaiah 35:4–6 Luke 9:42 Mark 5:5 Matthew 17:15 Matthew 18:18 Romans 8:11 Romans 7 2 Corinthians 1:9–10 Proverbs 18:21 Isaiah 26 Acts 19:11–12 Ezekiel (Standing in the Gap)

As we begin today's Bridging the Gap broadcast, let's consider this: a loving roar! OK, how could a roar possibly be loving? We're going to find out today as pastor Lloyd brings us another message in our study through Hosea. 

Buenos días. Hoy la agenda mezcla seguridad, economía, consumo y mercados: un tren de carga del Corredor Interoceánico se descarriló en Oaxaca, Banxico enfrenta señales de inflación persistente en servicios alimenticios, BBVA dice que el Mundial no logró detonar el consumo y México recibió una nueva sacudida en la relación con Estados Unidos por las designaciones contra cárteles. Además, GAP puso la mira en la fusión de Volaris y Viva, BlackRock reportó cifras récord y Argentina se metió a la final del Mundial.Este episodio es presentado por Connect Ideas, la agencia mexicana de publicidad y marketing que une creatividad, estrategia y ejecución para hacer que tu negocio sea verdaderamente relevante, no solo visible. Impulsa el crecimiento de tu marca en connectideas.com.mx.Recibe gratis nuestro newsletter con las noticias más importantes del día.Si te interesa una mención en El Brieff, escríbenos a arturo@strtgy.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Episode is Sponsored by StayFi Your ultimate tool for Vacation Rental WiFi marketing allowing you to collect guest emails automatically via custom captive WiFi login splash pages. Drive repeat direct bookings and convert your OTA bookings to book direct for their next visit. Visit https://stayfi.com/vrsuccess/ and use code VRSUCCESS for 50% off 3 months of StayFi service. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gil Chan came at the short-term rental industry from a direction most operators never consider. After 15 years in Silicon Valley, working with brands like Gap, Sephora, and Home Depot on their post-purchase e-commerce experience, he became an STR host - and immediately spotted a gap that his industry background made obvious. The tools that e-commerce businesses took for granted simply did not exist for vacation rental operators who wanted to build a direct booking website worth having. Crafted Stays is Gil's answer to that gap: a purpose-built direct booking platform that works the way a proper commerce site should, not as feature number 40 in a property management system's marketing materials. But what makes this conversation particularly timely is where Gil has taken the platform over the past year - deep into AI-powered search, website building, and the kind of content strategy that gets operators found in places Google's traditional search results simply can't reach. This episode covers direct booking strategy, how search is changing (and what SEO, AEO, and GEO actually mean for property managers), the Aria AI assistant Gil built into Crafted Stays, and how operators can start thinking about their online presence in a way that serves both guests and the AI systems that are increasingly mediating how people find places to stay. It's a practical, technically grounded conversation - and one that will stay relevant for some time. ‍KEY TAKEAWAYS‍ Direct booking websites built on WordPress and plugins were never designed for the live data demands of vacation rental commerce. Purpose-built platforms handle PMS connections, checkout, and mobile experience in a fundamentally different way.‍ SEO, AEO, and GEO are three different things. Traditional search engine optimization gets you on page one of Google. Answer engine optimization gets you into the snippet at the top of the page. Generative engine optimization gets you cited when someone asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Claude for a recommendation. Operators need to think about all three.‍ AI-powered review analysis is an underused tool. Most operators check a five-star review and move on. Mining reviews for recurring themes - a screened porch that guests keep mentioning, a location detail that keeps coming up - surfaces the specific things guests value most, and those become the content anchors for the entire website. The Sightline Report that Aria generates combines property data, review sentiment, and third-party SEO keyword research to produce a strategic playbook for each operator. It tells them which keywords to target, which landing pages to build, and which guest personas to write toward - without requiring any marketing expertise from the operator. Building your AI business brain before you start using AI tools is not optional - it is foundational. Gil has been giving every new team member at Crafted Stays the same 40-page document about the business since he built it a year ago. The quality of AI output is directly tied to the quality of context you give it. The divide in AI adoption is getting wider, not narrower. Some operators are building sophisticated automated systems; others have barely touched ChatGPT. The window to build a real advantage by getting in early is still open, but it will not stay that way indefinitely.‍ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Download your free LSAT cheat sheet here: https://unpluggedprep.com/cheatsheet I scored a 152 my first LSAT. Got to a 175. I've been teaching this test since 2005. If you're prelaw, applying now, or stuck, you're in the right place.

Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Learn more about OVTLYR: https://youtu.be/TUCbD5KovlcEarnings season is here, and if you're trading stocks or options, this is the time to pay attention. Most traders think earnings are all about chasing big wins. But what if the biggest edge is actually knowing when to step aside?In this video, we break down how earnings really move stocks, why catalyst events can completely change a trade, and what years of market data actually reveal about post-earnings price action. We also dig into expected moves, implied volatility, gap and go setups, reversals, and why managing risk matters more than trying to predict the next big winner.If you've ever wondered whether you should hold through earnings or wait for the dust to settle, this conversation will definitely give you something to think about.✅ Why earnings can dramatically increase trading risk✅ How expected moves and implied volatility actually work✅ Gap and go vs. reversal setups explained✅ Why position sizing can save your portfolio✅ Practical lessons for options and stock tradersWhether you're brand new to trading or you've been doing this for years, you'll walk away with a smarter way to think about earnings season. At OVTLYR, it's never about chasing hype. It's about stacking the odds in your favor, protecting capital, and making better trading decisions one setup at a time.Subscribe to OVTLYR for disciplined trading strategies that actually make sense.

Today we meet one of the sharpest satirists of the last 40 years, Harry Shearer. We could also say Mr. Burns or Kent Brockman -- two of the Simpsons characters he voices. Or we could say the the long term host of a weekly comedy and music program called Le Show, as well as the creator of great comedy albums with The Credibility Gap as well as solo. And oh yeah, Harry was part of the crew that came in to rescue SNL as it floundered after the original cast departed. Or, perhaps he is Derek Smalls, bassist for the mockumentary rock kings Spinal Tap. Check it out to find out more -- as always there are extra clips below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Harry Shearer? Harry provides so many great voices for the Simpsons it's hard to keep track, but here is a fun sampling. https://youtu.be/3X2JLl9U4Rw?si=eEDJiukahjM56VEw Harry has two short runs on SNL in the 1980s and while he didn't stay long his bits remains classic. This one features Harry and Martin Short as the world's first male synchronized swimming team. https://www.reddit.com/r/LiveFromNewYork/s/eTMzv1qmyw The Credibility Gap isn't as well known as the Firesign Theater, but they should be. A creation born of the LA radio scene in the early 1970s, the Gap specialized in precise takedowns - including this homage to Abbott and Costello's classic Who's on First. https://youtu.be/YEvwW1yqIjA?si=yd-92mP5Km6YLqUV

Is your social media feed draining your team, your family, or your personal peace? In a digital landscape dominated by polarization, outrage, and anxiety, a true Bridge Builder steps in to construct a healthier alternative. In this episode, we sit down with Gerald Jones, the visionary co-founder of the Blessn app, to discuss how we can actively bridge the gap between toxic online environments and spaces of genuine encouragement.Driven by an epiphany to counteract the relentless tide of modern "doom scrolling," Gerald designed an innovative platform where uplifting, faith-centered content reigns supreme. We dive deep into the profound implications of social media on mental health—particularly for the next generation of leaders—and explore how we can collectively build a more compassionate digital ecosystem. If you are ready to lead your community away from cultural noise and toward an intentional, purpose-driven online experience, this conversation offers your digital blueprint.Key TakeawaysBridging the Gap to Digital Wellness: A Bridge Builder recognizes that modern leadership requires protecting our mental and spiritual environments. Swapping "doom scrolling" for "faith scrolling" is a strategic shift to guard your focus and peace.Answering the Call to Counteract Negativity: Gerald's journey with the Blessn app demonstrates how a leader identifies a cultural fracture—like pervasive online anxiety—and actively builds a solution to foster support and community alignment.Protecting the Next Generation of Leaders: The discussion highlights the urgent need to address the impact of digital noise on younger generations. Bridge Builders lead the charge in curating healthier media spaces to protect and nurture emerging minds.Architecting a Compassionate Digital Landscape: Shifting our online culture requires collective, intentional effort. True connection happens when we move away from reactive outrage and intentionally design platforms grounded in mutual encouragement.Aligning Technology with Higher Purpose: The conversation underscores that tools and technology should serve to elevate, not divide. By bringing intentionality to how we engage online, we reinforce our values and build lasting community well-being.Links referenced in this episode:blessnMentioned in this episode:My friend Dr. Noah St. John calls this 'the invisible brake.' He's giving our listeners a free Revenue Ceiling Audit to help you see what's REALLY holding you back. You'll also get a FREE 30-day membership to Noah Bot, giving you access to Dr. Noah's 30 years of experience to help you reach your next level. But hurry, because there are only 50 available this month. So if you're tired of being stuck at the same revenue level and want to finally break through, get your FREE Revenue Ceiling Audit at https://www.noahvault.com?aff=d28bf6c78150c7f09896297dfe1701c1cd191ac6fc9976779212cec5d38e94d6

Show Notes: Shankar Ananth shares his background, mentioning his nine years of consulting experience, highlighting his experience at McKinsey and Bain, and his role  in building the new app, Micro-Casing.  Bridging the Gap in Case Interview Preparation Shankar explains the gap in case interview preparation methods, which led him to create Micro-Casing. He also mentions his eight years of experience as a case coach and the usefulness of the app for students. He discusses the target audience of the app, which includes consulting candidates and those looking to improve their consulting thinking. Micro-Casing - Your Case Partner Reimagined Shankar explains the homepage of the app, where users can log in through Google or Apple.  Quick start guide The app is designed as a decision-making tool with a multi-choice game-like interface to mimic case interviews.  Categories Users can choose from various categories like market entry, growth strategy, profitability, market size, or M&A.  Avoiding AI Hallucinations Shankar explains the gameplay, where users can pick a category, race the clock, and solve timed cases with two attempts. The app includes a feature where incorrect answers lead to rabbit holes, similar to real-life case interviews. The scoring system involves penalties for viewing hints and entering rabbit holes. Shankar highlights the app's manual case creation process to avoid AI hallucinations, ensuring the cases are accurate. Mock Case Interviews Demonstration The app's growth strategy category is described, showing the available cases and their status (completed or not started). Coaches Shankar explains the optional feature of selecting a sidekick or coach, which provides tips during the case.  Growth Dilemma They start a case called "ShopSphere's Growth Dilemma," where a case prompt is read and  the process of solving the problem begins.  Case Profitability The Summary Page Shankar explains the summary page, which shows the case details, difficulty, pass score, and performance metrics.  Case results and performance review The summary page includes a growth category readiness score and an overall readiness score, indicating progress and areas for improvement. He explores the view of all hints feature, which provides detailed feedback on each question. The Quality Control System Shankar discusses the process of creating and validating cases, involving AI-driven reviews and manual checks by experienced case coaches. The app currently has over 60 cases across various categories, ensuring rigorous quality control. Shankar mentions the potential for users to disagree with answers, which will be tracked for future improvements. The app aims to provide a comprehensive and accurate case preparation experience. The Leaderboard Feature Will and Shankar discuss the leaderboard feature, which allows users to compare their progress with others. The leaderboard is based on overall category readiness and overall readiness scores, calculated using various metrics. Shankar explains the option for colleges and consulting clubs to create their own leaderboards and case competitions within the app. The app supports private quizzing clubs, allowing organizations to upload and co-create cases for exclusive use. Shankar shares his experience as a case coach, starting from word-of-mouth referrals and eventually joining platforms to offer his services. Case Practice  for Consultants He highlights the importance of case practice for consulting candidates, noting that it can take months to prepare. Shankar offers listeners of the podcast two months of free access to the entire app, providing an opportunity to try it out. Timestamps: 03:07: Overview of Micro-Casing App 06:29: Gameplay and Scoring Mechanism  10:03: Detailed Walkthrough of the App 13:54: Evaluation and Feedback 16:59: Creation and Validation of Cases  20:14: Leaderboard and Customization Features Links: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/micro-casing/id6754453873 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microcasing.dev&pcampaignid=web_share Special link / discount code for the general audience for a free 2 months:  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6754453873&code=2MOTS   Android:Use the code 'Umbrex' at checkout, not within the app  Special link / discount code for participants in the Umbrex Consulting Fellowship for a free 3 months:  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6754453873&code=UMB200  Android:Use the code 'UmbrexCore' at checkout, not within the app  This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/unleashed/episode-654-shankar-ananth-micro-casing-a-gamified-way-to-practice-case-interviews/ Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com. *AI generated timestamps and show notes.  

On this episode of Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas sit down with Kimberly Erickson, COO of Bethesda Senior Living, to explore the future of attainable senior housing and the role nonprofit operators can play in serving the growing middle-market population.Kimberly shares insights from her transition from the for-profit sector into nonprofit leadership, highlighting how mission, culture, and compassion shape operational decisions at Bethesda. The conversation dives into middle-market senior living strategies, charitable care programs, affordable housing models, labor and staffing realities, and why culture cannot be reduced to buzzwords or technology platforms.Key TopicsThe transition from for-profit to nonprofit senior living leadershipWhy middle-market senior housing remains underservedHow Bethesda approaches charitable care and resident affordabilityShared-suite housing models for attainable senior livingLabor challenges and maintaining margins in senior careThe role of PACE partnerships in serving more seniorsWhy culture starts with presence and human connectionLeadership lessons rooted in counseling and faith-based serviceThe importance of staff engagement and emotional intelligenceWhy senior living careers offer purpose-driven opportunitiesMeet the Hosts:Josh Crisp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/Connect with Our GuestKimberly Erickson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-erickson-89a23351 Learn More about Bethesda Senior Livinghttps://www.bethesdaseniorliving.com Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley again takes us to the book of Hosea, as we examine the consequences of a dried up life. A lawn that has dried up can usually be brought back with fertilizer, water and a little TLC, but what about a dried up life?

Podcast Episode Description: "It's an exit plan, not an exit due." Host Laurie Barkman sits down with Alan Bennett, founder of Trust Built Solutions and exit planning coach who has lived through three very different business exits — a retail meat market that he closed in 2008, a contract catering business that a seller-financed deal and COVID unraveled in 2020, and a psychiatric practice exit to private equity where he finally got to use every lesson he had learned the hard way. Alan's story is one of the most honest and unfiltered accounts of what owner dependency really costs — not just in valuation, but in hours, health, relationships, and missed opportunities. He shares the trust cycle that unlocks delegation, the trap that keeps owners perpetually in the weeds, and why exit planning isn't about selling — it's about building a business that actually works without you.   Key Insights You can build a $2 million business and still have nothing to sell. Alan's first business did over $2 million in combined retail and catering revenue — but without systems, processes, or a team that could run without him, he had no transferable asset when the time came. When the landlord forced the issue in 2008, closing was the only option. The business had value in revenue but none in structure. The tape measure at 2am is the moment owner dependency becomes visible. Alan snuck into his meat market at 2am to measure steaks with a tape measure — and his team saw it on the security camera. That moment destroyed their trust in him. Owner dependency isn't just about overwork — it's about the signal you send your team every time you step in to fix what they should be handling. Trust is the real solution to owner dependency — and it flows both ways. Owners think the problem is whether they trust their team. The real problem is whether the team trusts the owner. Trust must be rebuilt the same way it was broken, consistently over time. Once the team sees the owner trust them, delegation follows — and with delegation comes purpose, accountability, and a business that runs without the owner in every room. Recurring contract revenue changes everything about valuation. Alan's second business had almost the same revenue as his first — but seven school contracts and two summer camp agreements made it dramatically more valuable on paper. The nature of the cash flow matters as much as the size of the revenue. Predictable, contracted income is what buyers pay premiums for. Seller financing without protective deal structure is a catastrophic risk. Alan's chef bought the catering business on a 10-year seller note — and COVID made him unable to pay after four months. Because the right protective language wasn't in the agreement, Alan had no real recourse beyond liquidating equipment at pennies on the dollar. The deal structure must be built before the agreement is signed, not after something goes wrong. Exit planning is not the same as selling — and most owners don't know the difference. Many business owners, especially in the trades, recoil at the phrase "exit planning" because they think it means they're selling. Alan reframes it: a well-executed exit plan makes the business easier to grow, easier to finance, and easier to scale — whether you ever sell or not. The best time to start was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.   Chapters: 00:05 Introduction of Alan Bennett 01:13 Business #1: The Retail Meat Market 06:34 100 Hours a Week and the Physical and Mental Toll 08:45 The $30,000 Consultant and the Map He Couldn't Read 10:23 Closing the Business: No Runway, No Plan 12:30 The Anger After the Close — And What He Learned 14:00 Business #2: The Contract Catering Company 15:51 How Recurring Contracts Changed the Business Model 18:30 Working 25 Hours a Week in Flip Flops 19:30 The Seller-Financed Deal with His Chef 21:21 COVID Hits: Four Payments In, Everything Stops 25:18 Liquidating the Assets and Licking the Wounds 27:54 Business #3: The Psychiatric Practice Exit to Private Equity 29:30 Owner Dependency — Calling It What It Is 30:55 The 2am Tape Measure Story That Changed Everything 33:30 How Trust Is Broken — And How It's Rebuilt 35:57 The Owner Dependency Trap: Bridging the Gap 40:31 Exit Plan vs. Exit Due — The Reframe That Changes Everything 41:44 Key Takeaways for Business Owners Thinking About Transition   Is your business truly ready—and are you? Take the Succession Readiness Assessment to get a clear snapshot of where you stand and what to focus on next. https://btsherpa.com/succession   P.S. Most owners don't realize where they stand until they're already in a transition. Take a few minutes now to understand your readiness—and give yourself more options later.   Connect with Laurie Barkman:  Website: https://lauriebarkman.me LinkedIn: in/lauriebarkman YouTube: @LaurieBarkman_BTSherpa   Connect with Alan Bennett: Website: https://www.trustbuiltsolutions.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanbennettcepa Email: alan@trustbuiltsolutions.com  

I sat down with one of our clients — a podcast agency owner stuck at £6K/month — and built the exact roadmap to scale her to £30K/month without working more hours.We cover the real reason done-for-you agencies hit a ceiling, how to build a hiring engine that never stops, why retainer + rev share changes everything, and the reoffer strategy that closes leads everyone else gives up on.If you run an agency, coaching business, or any service business, this is the playbook.⏱ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – The £6K → £30K goal2:40 – Acquisition vs delivery: the only two things that matter5:50 – Building a hiring engine (the JP Morgan lesson)10:10 – Ramping new hires (why you must hire 45 days early)11:57 – Maker vs manager: who to promote (and who not to)15:40 – Retainer + rev share: the model that breaks linear growth23:34 – Done-for-you vs done-with-you offers30:50 – How to qualify consulting clients32:45 – The referral outbound system (25% + 5% in perpetuity)36:38 – The reoffer strategy (proximity, speed, duration, price)41:50 – Opening up your ICP beyond referrals44:20 – Market to the root cause, not the symptom48:30 – The problem awareness loop53:40 – Gap selling: current state vs future state59:10 – Final principlesSupport the show

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Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4yeyV0d David Bahnsen uses the idea of asking 19-year-olds what's popular to critique a growing tendency among investors to allocate capital based on youth trends and “shiny objects” rather than fundamentals. He distinguishes learning about generational preferences from turning those preferences into portfolio decisions, arguing this misreads Peter Lynch's “invest in what you know,” which requires deeper research beyond familiarity. Bahnsen cites examples where popularity failed as an investment signal—Forever 21's boom and bankruptcy, Gap's long-term stock decline, Snapchat's extreme volatility despite rising users, and Krispy Kreme's post-IPO collapse—showing that what seems popular is often already priced in. He warns against adopting crypto, Bitcoin, AI-adjacent trades, IPO mania, or meme-stock themes merely to match what younger clients want, emphasizing fiduciary duty, cash flow, intrinsic value, and the idea that fads can be a counter-signal. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 02:01 Why Youth Trends Matter 02:39 Tech Habits vs Investing 06:41 Peter Lynch Misread 09:28 Retail Fads Fail Fast 12:15 Snapchat Popularity Trap 13:34 Krispy Kreme Lesson 16:02 Crypto and AI Pressure 19:33 Shiny Object Investing 21:37 Fiduciary Depth and Close Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Timestamps0:00 Intro 4:15 Accept the Gap 8:30 The biggest Gap 15:15 Old Inspired interview 25:00 looking back at predictions 28:57 HLE vs. LYON 36:55 We needed a 3-2 39:30 More HLE vs. LYON 53:55 Power Rankings 57:50 The worst 3 days of Vedi's life

What does Jesus actually feel when he looks at you — worn out, knocked flat, barely holding on? The Gospels have a word for it. And it's nothing like the soft, managed thing we usually call "compassion." Today Brandon and Matt dig into Matthew 9:36, the Greek behind two of the most overlooked words in the Gospels, and a gut-level emotion that drove everything Jesus did. Then we close with an imaginative exercise to help you actually receive it — not just understand it. Links: Käthe Kollwitz, The Downtrodden https://i0.wp.com/nmwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1986.187-GAP.jpg?fit=1200%2C999999&quality=80&format=webp N.C. Wyeth, The Lost Sheep: https://www.manresa-sj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/11-N-C-Wyeth-The-Lost-Sheep.jpg.webp Join us for an event: https://www.signpostinn.org/events Connect with us: Email us at podcast@signpostinn.org Facebook www.facebook.com/SignpostInn Instagram www.instagram.com/signpostinn Check out our website www.signpostinn.org for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley will urge us to throw that kind of thinking right out the window, and concentrate on what really makes for a successful life - an eternally successful life - glorifying God. We're studying the minor prophet Hosea.

Marinus Obermair (MoveLikeG) ist ohne Geld um die Welt gereist und hat dabei Dinge erlebt, die die meisten Menschen nur aus Filmen kennen. Im Human Elevation Podcast spricht er mit Patrick Reiser über Begegnungen mit den Taliban in Afghanistan, den gefährlichen Darién Gap, Gastfreundschaft in fremden Kulturen und die Herausforderungen einer zweijährigen Reise voller Extremsituationen. Gleichzeitig zeigt Marinus, wie Mut, Intuition und Vertrauen ihn immer wieder durch die schwierigsten Momente geführt haben. Eine inspirierende Podcast-Folge über Freiheit, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung, Reisen, Bewusstsein und den Mut, den eigenen Weg zu gehen. Viel Spaß mit der Episode!_____► Jetzt Patrick's neues Buch vorbestellen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rich-buddha.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____► Kostenlose Achtsamkeitsmeditation für tiefere Verbundenheit und mehr Klarheit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://start.patrickreiser.com/meditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____► Kostenloser Klarheitstest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://klarheitsquiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____► In 12 Wochen zu tiefer Verbundenheit, Sinnhaftigkeit und Lebensfreude: Hier geht es zu meinem Mentoring: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patrickreiser.com/human-elevation-mentoring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____► Das exklusive Retreat in den Schweizer Bergen, welches die Grenzen deine Wahrnehmung sprengt und dich in eine zielgerichtete Umsetzung deiner Vision bringt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patrickreiser.com/retreat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____Alles über unseren Gast Marinus Obermair (movelikeg):► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@movelikeg► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movelikeg/?hl=de► Marinus' neues Buch jetzt vorbestellen: https://www.amazon.de/Tag-dem-ich-einfach-losging/dp/3442394740______Alles über Patrick Reiser und die Möglichkeiten mit ihm zusammenarbeiten zu können:► Zur Homepage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patrickreiser.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____ Mehr zu Patrick auf den sozialen Medien:► Patrick Reiser auf Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/patrick.reiser/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Human Elevation auf Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/human.elevation/?hl=desch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Patrick Reiser auf YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@patrick.reiser/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____Den Human Elevation Podcast gibt es auch auf:►⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠►⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____Vielen Dank, dass du da bist, dein Patrick & das Human Elevation InstitutFeedback und Kooperationsanfragen gerne an folgende Email-Adresse: kontakt@patrickreiser.com⁠⁠

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Shaun Allison and Andy Tharby from Durrington High School to revisit the enduring influence of their landmark book Making Every Lesson Count, 11 years on. Together they reflect on how the book's six principles - challenge, explanation, modelling, practice, feedback, and questioning - emerged from real classroom and whole-school practice, and why they continue to offer such a powerful, practical language for improving teaching. Shaun and Andy discuss how their thinking has evolved over time, how the principles still shape practice at Durrington, and what it takes to build a culture where getting better never stops. They also consider what ideas and strategies they would include and exclude if the book were written now, given the strides that have been made in the last decade. Listen to find out whether we can expect a Making Every Lesson Count, Volume II.Shaun Allison is the co-Headteacher of Durrington High School. He joined Durrington High School in 2010 as Deputy Headteacher and up until 2022, was also the Director of the Research School there. Throughout his career, he has worked in large, coastal strip comprehensive schools. Shaun's particular areas of interest are evidence informed approaches to curriculum, teaching and assessment and using strong evaluation, professional development and implementation to drive school improvement.Andy Tharby is an English teacher and blogger with over a decade of classroom experience at Durrington High School. He is interested in how teachers can use the evidence from educational research to develop their professional expertise. Andy believes that the way students learn remains unchanged and that great teaching is timeless.Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specialising in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@teacherhead⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast is sponsored by Teaching WalkThrus and produced in association with Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://walkthrus.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/⁠⁠

00:00 - Intro 00:33 - How to Bridge the Gap to the Next Kettlebell Size05:18 - What to Do When You Can't Squat10:45 - Full-Body or a Split: How to Train After 5518:09 - How to Break Through a Strength Plateau24:18 - Minimalist Way of Adding Pull-ups to Your Program28:11 - When Should You Change Up Your Training?35:32 - What Does Dan John Wear to Train?38:51 - How Do You Keep Your Training Balanced?► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

This episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast is brought to you by Buckeye Risk Services — the reinsurance and wealth strategy partner for independent dealers. Learn more at https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeIn this episode, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Mark Fuerbacher, President of Universal Imports of Rochester — a 41-year euro specialty dealership doing $400,000 a month in customer pay service — and Dan Reel of Reel's Auto Sales, a two-location retail operation in rural Ohio retailing 65 to 75 cars a month. The topic is back-end profit: reinsurance, service contract penetration, GAP strategy, and why both of these dealers have quietly built some of the most resilient operations in the independent retail space.What You'll Learn: -How Mark built a customer pay service department that generates $400,000 a month — and why that single decision made front-end gross almost irrelevant -Why Dan stopped taking public service work entirely in 2026 — and how cutting off outside customers actually increased his cash flow and cut his recon time to line in half -The geographic 75-mile rule Dan uses to decide whether a service contract goes into his reinsurance or gets passed to a third-party provider — and why that distinction protects his claims ratio -How Mark was told by one reinsurance company he was too small to qualify — and why a conversation at NIADA with Buckeye changed everything within a month -Why Dan is seriously considering reinsuring his own GAP product at 70-plus percent penetration — and what that math looks like when you're selling a $59,000 Super Duty -The commission structure that turns salespeople into back-end hunters — and why a deal without GAP and a VSC is barely worth writing up -Why both dealers say reinsurance and 20 groups are the two things most independent retailers can't afford to keep ignoringIf you're a retail or independent dealer who feels like you're leaving money on the table every time you hand a deal to a third-party warranty company — this conversation will change the way you think about the back end of your business.Support the businesses that support the podcast: Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.com Facebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

Have you ever achieved a major goal only to immediately feel like it still wasn't enough?   Many ambitious leaders spend their careers chasing bigger goals while overlooking how far they've already come. In this episode, Bradley Hartmann shares a personal reflection on Dan Sullivan's "Gap vs. Gain" concept and explains why measuring yourself against an imaginary future can steal your satisfaction, motivation, and confidence, even when your business is thriving.   In this episode you will Learn why high-performing leaders often feel behind despite achieving remarkable success. Discover a practical framework for measuring progress that creates greater confidence, clarity, and fulfillment. Walk away with simple exercises to celebrate wins, build momentum, and lead yourself and your team with a healthier mindset.   If you're ready to stop feeling like you're always behind and start appreciating the progress you've already made while continuing to grow, this episode will give you a practical mindset shift you can apply immediately.   At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership,  and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com.   The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You'll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems—whether you're leading a crew or managing an entire organization.   Have topic ideas or guest recommendations? Contact us at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.   New podcasts are dropped every Tuesday and Thursday.     This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox —the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.      

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Holger Zschäpitz über Öl-Schock, Zinsangst, Nvidias wundersames KI-Comeback, den Baggy-Jeans-Boom und die 47-Prozent-Wette auf die Commerzbank. Außerdem geht es um Broadcom, Nvidia, Apple, SK Hynix, SpaceX, Monster Beverage, Levi Strauss & Co., Gap, American Eagle Outfitters, Hapag-Lloyd, Deutsche Lufthansa, Mercedes-Benz Group, SAP, Heidelberg Materials, Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, UniCredit, Volkswagen, PepsiCo, Südzucker, Barry Callebaut, BlackRock, State Street, Microsoft, Allianz, DWS Group, Nasdaq, AXA, Zurich Insurance Group, Generali Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und – ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien *Anzeige: Eight Sleep: Der Pod 5 reguliert die Temperatur im Bett automatisch, trackt Schlaf- und Gesundheitswerte ohne Wearable und kann so zu besserem Schlaf beitragen. Mit dem Code ALLESAUFAKTIEN erhaltet ihr auf https://www.eightsleep.com/allesaufaktien bis zu 350 Euro Rabatt.* Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Why does ambition often lead to misery, even for top performers in business? This book summary reveals a counterintuitive productivity secret.

Gap was never uncool. It just disappeared. CEO Richard Dickson joins Rapid Response to explain how he's bringing it back, using the same pop culture playbook he used to resurrect Barbie at Mattel. He breaks down why he tracks "brand love" metrics on a dashboard hourly, why Sydney Sweeney's viral jeans ad was actually good news for the whole industry, and why the biggest risk a brand can take is playing it safe. Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gap was never uncool. It just disappeared. CEO Richard Dickson joins Rapid Response to explain how he's bringing it back, using the same pop culture playbook he used to resurrect Barbie at Mattel. He breaks down why he tracks "brand love" metrics on a dashboard hourly, why Sydney Sweeney's viral jeans ad was actually good news for the whole industry, and why the biggest risk a brand can take is playing it safe. Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Randy Crabtree and Terrell Turner team up to co-host Episode 276 of The Unique CPA, previewing what's coming July 28th at Bridging the Gap 2026 in Charlotte. Four years in, the conference has moved past simply naming burnout and connection as problems worth discussing, with the focus now turning to implementation: accountability structures, longer workshop formats, and the potential for speakers to linger and chat with attendees in the future instead of disappearing once their time on stage is over. Tying directly into a session on loneliness at the top, Terrell reflects on his newly promoted manager, who quietly absorbed weeks of team burnout rather than raise it, feeling exactly the kind of isolation hits so many leaders, and reminding him how topical and on the nose BTG is every year. There's a session Randy's son is speaking at, which he'll admit up front he's a little biased about, and when talk turns to the gala's NASCAR theme, "The Winner's Circle," they decide that there will be multiple winners this year, with scores of folks playing the roles of pit crew to each other, all of them just trying to help the next person get further down the road. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

What if the future of senior living isn't about healthcare—it's about purpose? This week, we welcome Anna Hall, Chief Culture and Community Officer at Front Porch Communities and host of the Front Porch Podcast. Anna shares her journey through more than 25 years in senior living and explains why purpose, belonging, and meaningful relationships are becoming the foundation of the industry's future.Key Ideas:Purpose is a critical component of well-being and healthy aging.Senior living communities are becoming centers of connection, growth, and belonging.Authentic storytelling helps reshape public perceptions of aging.Team member retention is deeply connected to meaningful relationships with residents.Future generations are increasingly seeking purpose-driven careers.Loneliness and social isolation create opportunities for senior living providers to make a profound impact.Aging should be viewed as continued growth rather than decline.Meet the Hosts:Josh Crisp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/Connect with Our GuestAnna Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annakhall1/ Listen to Anna's Podcasthttps://frontporch.net/podcast/ Learn More about the Front Porch Communitieshttps://frontporch.net/Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

"Standing in the GAP" explores God's call in Ezekiel 22:30 for His people to stand in prayer, righteousness, and faith for their families, communities, and nation. Discover how we can "Guard" our hearts, "Advance" God's Kingdom, and commit to "Prayer" as we seek God's guidance and hope for our generation.

We sit down with Mickey Drexler — the retail legend who built the modern American wardrobe. Over an 18-year run he grew Gap from $400 million to $14 billion in sales, founded Old Navy and turned it into the fastest brand ever to hit $1 billion, personally bought the Madewell name for $125,000, and later ran J.Crew. Steve Jobs put him on Apple's board, where he helped design the Apple Store — and then called him the night before Gap fired him with one day's notice. Today he's chairman of Alex Mill, the brand founded by his son.Mickey opens up about his cameo on Breaking Bad, why Jackie Kennedy was his muse at Ann Taylor, the Paris moment that gave Old Navy its name, why Gap Kids was a mistake, the loudspeaker he installed at J.Crew headquarters, and why he thinks AI will never replace human taste. He also explains the one thing he says he'll never stop doing — and the rule he lives by that made khakis cooler than jeans. Plus: his pick for the best fashion brand he never worked for, and the advice he'd give anyone going into business with family.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro: Mickey Drexler on Building Gap, Old Navy & J.Crew1:38 - Mickey Drexler's Breaking Bad Cameo, Explained4:47 - Mickey Drexler, Ralph Lauren & Calvin Klein: The Bronx Fashion Story11:51 - Mickey Drexler at Ann Taylor & His Jackie Kennedy Muse14:09 - How Mickey Drexler Turned Gap From $400M Into $14B23:33 - Why Mickey Drexler Says Gap Kids Was a Mistake25:41 - How Old Navy Got Its Name & Took On Target37:45 - How Mickey Drexler Bought Madewell's Name for $125,00041:29 - Mickey Drexler & Steve Jobs: Designing the Apple Store48:05 - How Steve Jobs Warned Mickey Drexler He'd Be Fired From Gap49:27 - Mickey Drexler on Running J.Crew & Being a Micromanager54:45 - Old Navy's American Flag T-Shirt & the Business of American Style58:42 - Mickey Drexler on Why Fashion, Food & Fitness Live on Fads1:04:08 - Mickey Drexler: Why AI Can't Replace Human Taste1:06:19 - Mickey Drexler on Alex Mill & Working With His Son1:07:29 - Rapid Fire: TJ Maxx, Best Business Book & Timeless Style1:10:52 - Mickey Drexler's Takeaway on American Fashion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://teachhoops.com/ If you are tired of traditional man-to-man coverage getting picked apart by elite individual creators, but you also hate how a passive 2-3 zone lets good shooting teams sit on the perimeter and hunt rhythm jumpers, it is time to step into the "Truth Room." You need a defensive system that offers the structural safety net of a zone with the aggressive, high-pressure accountability of man-to-man. You need the Match-Up Zone. The match-up zone is a masterclass hybrid defense designed to completely disrupt an opponent's offensive scouting report. To the passing eye, it looks exactly like a standard zone alignment. But the second the offense triggers a cutting action or enters the ball into a screening seam, the zone morphs. It locks onto players based on structural spatial constraints rather than traditional tracking assignments, forcing the offense into late-clock panics, rushed looks, and a massive drop in their Decision IQ. We do not run a match-up zone just to look complex on film; we run it because the mathematical data behind it is devastating to modern, spacing-heavy offenses. Our ultimate defensive metric is suppressing the opponent's Effective Field Goal Percentage ($eFG%$): Traditional zones give up high-probability catch-and-shoot 3s because defenders are guarding "grass" instead of human beings. In a match-up zone, every perimeter catch is met with an aggressive closeout featuring High Hands and immediate ball pressure. By forcing players off the 3-point line and channeling downhill drivers directly into your interior help-side shields, you force contested, low-efficiency looks in the Mid-Range Desert. To transition your squad from basic defensive compliance to fluid, instinctive execution, your shell must commit to three non-negotiable rules: Talk Through the Exhaust: A match-up zone will fail instantly if your gym is quiet. Players must continuously echo vocal commands—calling out positioning shifts like "Ball," "Gap," "Help," and "Bump"—to pass off cutters seamlessly as they cross spatial boundaries. No Uncontested Seams: Every square inch of the paint is fiercely protected. If the basketball enters the high post or the low-block seam, the closest defender locks on instantly while the weak-side wings sink to form a physical wall. The Zero-Second Read on the Ball: There is no "resting" in this zone. The closest defender to the ball-handler must play with relentless ball pressure, tracing the rock with active hands to take away easy skip-passes and force look-ahead execution to stall out. Coach's Note: "A lot of programs avoid the match-up zone because they think it's too complicated to teach. But it isn't a math test—it's a reflection of your team's communication and connectivity. If your players have a high standard of tolerance for laziness, this system breaks down. But when you get five competitors flying around the floor, talking through the exhaust, and treating every spatial recovery like a game-winning possession, you build an absolute shield that opposing coordinators hate scouting." Title Ideas: How to Run a Match-Up Zone Defense (The Hybrid Blueprint) The Most Disruptive Defense in Basketball: The Match-Up Zone Guide Stop Playing Passive 2-3 Zone! Switch to the Match-Up System Primary Keywords: Match-up zone defense basketball, hybrid basketball defensive systems, TeachHoops, Coach Collins, basketball trapping rotations, defensive efficiency analytics, high school basketball scouting. Secondary Keywords: Effective Field Goal Percentage defense, high-hands closeouts, basketball communication drills, practice rep density, decision IQ constraints, next play speed. Description Snippet: "Tired of your standard zone defenses getting picked apart by elite perimeter shooting teams? In this video, we break down the definitive masterclass blueprint for the Match-Up Zone Defense. Discover how this hybrid system combines the structural safety of a zone with the relentless pressure of man-to-man. Learn the exact operational rules, spatial hand-off keys, and communication tactics required to slash your opponent's eFG% and force chaotic, late-clock turnovers." Suggested Tags: #BasketballCoaching #TeachHoops #CoachCollins #MatchUpZone #ZoneDefense #BasketballTactics #DefensiveDrills #HighSchoolBasketball Are you looking to install this match-up zone as your absolute primary defensive identity to mask a lack of elite individual on-ball speed, or are you looking to use it as a fluid change-of-pace look to completely paralyze an opponent who relies heavily on structured, set-play offensive schemes? Show Notes1. The Analytical Goal: Smothering the Effective Field Goal Percentage$$eFG%_{text{allowed}} = frac{text{Opponent FGM} + (0.5 times text{Opponent 3PM})}{text{Opponent FGA}}$$2. The Core Operational Rules of the Match-UpThe Tactical Boundary: Traditional Zone vs. The Match-Up StandardDefensive ElementThe Passive 2-3 Zone LeakThe Hybrid Match-Up StandardThe Culture ImpactPrimary AccountabilityGuarding static areas of grassGuarding the nearest threat in your spaceEliminates lazy defensive habits and resting.Handling CuttersPointing at players as they slide throughPhysical bumps and communication hand-offsDestroys the opponent's set-play timing.Closeout GeometrySoft, space-yielding recoveriesViolent, High-Hands ball pressureSpikes anxiety and drastically lowers opponent $eFG%$.Rebounding ShellUnassigned area tracking; soft block-outsDirect Hit and Hold physical assignmentsSecures the defensive glass to ignite transition.YouTube SEO Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. 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What happens when founders adopt Ai faster than their teams?In this episode of Capability Amplifier, Mike Koenigs and Dan Sullivan explore one of the biggest leadership challenges businesses face today: closing the gap between the excitement of new technology and a team's ability to confidently adopt it.Using Dan's Gap and Gain framework as the foundation, the conversation moves beyond software and prompts into something much deeper - how entrepreneurs think, how teams think differently, and why progress is measured more effectively when you look backward instead of constantly chasing an ideal future.Mike shares how storytelling, visual communication, and modern Ai tools are helping founders compress time and communicate ideas faster than ever before. Dan explains why trust, implementation, and measuring meaningful progress ultimately determine whether innovation succeeds inside an organization.Together, they explore practical thinking tools that help entrepreneurs create alignment, build momentum, and lead their teams through change with greater confidence.In this episode, Dan and I break down:Gap vs. Gain Thinking - Learn why measuring progress from where you started creates more confidence, momentum, and long-term success than chasing an ideal.Leading Through Ai Change - Discover how founders can bridge the communication gap with their teams and build trust while introducing new technology.Turning Vision into Action - Dan explains how Strategy Circle and Impact Filter help entrepreneurs transform ideas into measurable results.Storytelling That Creates Momentum - Why visual storytelling and clear communication help teams align around a shared vision and move faster.Ai as a Thinking Partner - Mike demonstrates how Ai can compress time, accelerate creativity, and help entrepreneurs refine ideas into practical solutions.Building a Bigger Future - Learn why focusing on today's measurable wins creates lasting momentum and opens the door to greater opportunities tomorrow.Whether you're leading a growing company or exploring how Ai fits into your business, this episode offers practical thinking tools that help create momentum without creating chaos. TIME STAMPS00:00 - Why Ai creates a new leadership challenge03:00 - Understanding Gap and Gain07:00 - Why founders lose team trus12:00 - Opportunity versus security18:00 - Strategy Circle and Impact Filter24:00 - Storytelling as a leadership tool30:00 - Pixar, creativity, and communicating vision38:00 - Time compression with A45:00 - Measuring progress differentl52:00 - Dan's daily scoring system57:00 - Rules, commitment, and momentum59:00 - Final thoughts on time, value, and leadership PS – When you're ready, here's how I can help: Want to discover your next big opportunity? Meet my team for a 60 Minute, 1:1 Idea Deep Dive  here: www.AiAccelerator.com/Ai1k Ready to reinvent yourself, your business, and your brand, and create “Your Next Act”? Watch this.Discover More

One week ago, twin earthquakes tore through the Venezuelan coastline Lori Adams-Brown grew up on. In this solo episode, recorded live and shared here as this week's show, Lori reports what's actually happening on the ground, draws on her firsthand experience coordinating relief after the 2004 Indonesian tsunami, and gives you a vetted list of where to send help right now. The scale of the disaster: two quakes thirty-nine seconds apart, the strongest Venezuela has felt in over a century, and a death toll still rising What Lori learned coordinating UN OCHA relief efforts after the 2004 Indonesian tsunami, and how that experience is shaping what she's watching for in Venezuela now The political obstacles slowing rescue efforts, including documented interference with aid access Why children are especially vulnerable after a disaster like this, and what trauma-informed care actually looks like A vetted list of organizations working on the ground right now, and what to check before you give What it means that some of the hardest-hit families had just been deported back into the disaster zone This is a solo episode. Lori spent five years in Indonesia coordinating infrastructure and relief projects through UN OCHA after the 2004 tsunami, and is drawing directly on that experience here. 00:00 — Why Lori is recording this today 01:30 — What happened: twin earthquakes, June 24 03:30 — Scale of the damage and the rising death toll 07:55 — The epicenter, decades of substandard construction, and a 1999 disaster that echoes this one 13:00 — Documented interference with rescue access 17:00 — Lessons from the 2004 Indonesian tsunami response 24:00 — Children, trauma, and why “resilience” can be misread 27:15 — Vetted organizations on the ground right now 33:00 — The Darién Gap, asylum, and families caught between two crises 38:15 — How to help if you can't give: attention as aid 40:00 — Listener Q&A: large NGOs vs. local organizations 46:10 — A closing note on ICE deportations into the disaster zone 49:58 — Closing thoughts Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com  |  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loriadamsbrown  |  Substack: https://loriadamsbrown.substack.com  |  Instagram linktree (vetted donation list): see Instagram bio Subscribe, leave a review , and share this episode. Visit https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com for more resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So it's been a hot minute since I ranted about client communication, y'all. In this replay of episode 204, I'm breaking down the three things every single client email needs — automated or not — to actually get read: purpose, personality, and preview.I'll walk you through how to title your email templates by purpose (hint: your clients never see the title, so make it work for you), why a Schitt's Creek GIF might be doing more for your client relationships than you think, and the one question every email should answer before your client even has to ask it: what happens next?Plus, your homework — pick one email in your client experience and run it through the three Ps. I dare you to stop at just one.

Are you keeping too much money in cash because you're waiting for the “right time” to invest? In this episode, Tom and Don explain why market timing has historically been one of the costliest investing mistakes—and why even the worstinvestment timing has dramatically outperformed sitting on the sidelines.They also answer listener questions about immediate annuities, I Bonds, portfolio allocation, sequence-of-returns risk, and why using whole life insurance as an investing strategy is a bad idea.00:05 – Why so much money is sitting in cash03:21 – Americans hold over $20 trillion in cash-like accounts05:08 – The enormous cost of waiting to invest07:27 – Morningstar's “Mind the Gap” study and investor behavior10:41 – Cash is trash (except when it isn't)11:41 – How to earn more on your bank savings15:55 – Should immediate annuities count as bonds in your portfolio?17:23 – I Bonds vs. TIPS and inflation protection19:50 – Is 20% cash too much in retirement?20:43 – Whole life insurance for sequence-of-returns risk?22:28 – Why the advisor's recommendation raises red flags23:39 – The real way to manage sequence risk in retirementQuestions? Comments? Click!

Josh and Lucas sit down with Kyle Gardner from NIC MAP to discuss the evolution of data-driven decision-making in senior housing and the launch of NIC MAP's new AI-powered underwriting platform: Deal Intelligence. Kyle shares how institutional investors, private equity firms, and lenders are increasingly entering the senior housing market, fueled by improved access to reliable industry data. The conversation explores how NIC MAP's 20-year data milestone has transformed capital markets, reduced financing costs, and accelerated confidence in the sector.Key IdeasNIC MAP celebrates 20 years of senior housing data collectionExpansion from 31 to 214 markets nationwideWhy institutional capital is rapidly entering senior housingThe impact of data transparency on valuations and cap ratesHow Deal Intelligence automates underwriting workflowsThe role of AI in acquisitions and investment analysisWhy “human-in-the-loop” decision-making still mattersFuture applications of AI for development and operations teamsEmerging trends in proptech and commercial real estate analyticsHow operators can compete with larger acquisition teamsMeet the Hosts:Josh Crisp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/Connect with Our GuestKyle Gardner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-gardner-nm/ Learn More about the NIC MAPhttps://www.nicmap.com/Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Travis Payne. The interview serves three main purposes: Inspiration & Career BlueprintTo highlight Travis Payne’s journey from Atlanta dancer to globally recognized choreographer and director working with icons like Michael and Janet Jackson. Business of EntertainmentTo educate listeners on how creativity (dance, music, performance) intersects with business, branding, and revenue generation. Motivation for Entrepreneurs & CreativesTo reinforce themes of persistence, preparation, and leveraging opportunity—aligned with the show’s mission to help audiences “plan their own success story.” [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Travis Payne. The interview serves three main purposes: Inspiration & Career BlueprintTo highlight Travis Payne’s journey from Atlanta dancer to globally recognized choreographer and director working with icons like Michael and Janet Jackson. Business of EntertainmentTo educate listeners on how creativity (dance, music, performance) intersects with business, branding, and revenue generation. Motivation for Entrepreneurs & CreativesTo reinforce themes of persistence, preparation, and leveraging opportunity—aligned with the show’s mission to help audiences “plan their own success story.” [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Travis Payne. The interview serves three main purposes: Inspiration & Career BlueprintTo highlight Travis Payne’s journey from Atlanta dancer to globally recognized choreographer and director working with icons like Michael and Janet Jackson. Business of EntertainmentTo educate listeners on how creativity (dance, music, performance) intersects with business, branding, and revenue generation. Motivation for Entrepreneurs & CreativesTo reinforce themes of persistence, preparation, and leveraging opportunity—aligned with the show’s mission to help audiences “plan their own success story.” [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]

“It was this conversation between three generations — but I was the only one who could speak. Someone wise told me to recognize the gifts that come with change. That was really a gift. There’s a connection there across generations. And that’s really what Hoffman does.” – Mike Ingrasci Drew and Mike/Hoffman Podcast Studio Hoffman’s Director of Marketing, Mike Ingrasci, sits down with Drew to talk marketing, brand, and his Hoffman experience. The son of Raz and Liza Ingrasci, founders of the Institute, Mike’s experience of Hoffman goes way back. He shares, “I think that I got Hoffman a bit through osmosis, whether it was like whispers in the house, teachers who came to visit at dinner, just the way in which my parents raised us as children. …They really let us be kids, and they were protective of that, because they had done the Process, and they knew what that meant.” Raz, Mike, and Leo Since Raz’s passing, Mike has reflected on the gifts that come with change. His friend suggested this as a way through the tough time ahead. Between the day Raz passed away, Dec 31, 2025, and the day of his Celebration of Life in March, Mike and Sara needed to take turns putting Leo to bed. Leo was going through a stage where he didn’t want to be left alone. So every other evening, Mike would lie on the floor by Leo, writing into his Notes app on his phone. One night, he realized that there were three generations linked – father, son, grandson – and only one of them – Mike – could speak. He continued to write the words from this generational connection, eventually sharing them with the over 1500 friends and family gathered. As Mike shares, this is a cornerstone of what Hoffman is about. Aligning and refining Hoffman’s Brand: As Director of Marketing, one of Mike’s goals is to align and refine Hoffman’s brand to accurately reflect the decades of powerful transformational experiences of well over 100,000 Process graduates. When young, Mike had a hard time knowing how to talk about the Process. He knew his parents were ‘helping people,’ and that they loved and wholeheartedly believed in the Process. Once Mike took the Process in 2009, he understood, as a lived experience, what he could never conceptualize. And now, it is perfect that he is the guide for this elevation of Hoffman’s brand into something that reflects what it is and makes it welcoming, understandable, and reflective of its organic coolness. Armed with a mood board, Instagram, and a lifetime surrounded by Hoffman, Mike is crafting an ever-evolving invitation into the profound beauty and magic of the Hoffman Process. For Mike, Brand = Promise + Experience + Reputation.  At Hoffman, these three things have always been incredibly strong. The Process delivers on its promise, the experience is transformative, and the reputation speaks for itself. Mike’s approach isn’t about changing any of that…it's about building the world around it: creating an ecosystem that feels thoughtful, elevated, and welcoming for both people discovering Hoffman for the first time and graduates who continue to engage with it for years. His goal is simple: to make every touchpoint reflect the integrity of the Process, and elevate how Hoffman is experienced and perceived while remaining true to the work itself. We hope you feel the warmth and care of this invitation and conversation. https://youtu.be/OlvZy60Vjkc Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Mike Ingrasci: Liza, Mike, Raz, and Marissa Long before joining the Hoffman Institute as Director of Marketing, Mike Ingrasci was embraced by the Process. His parents, Raz and Liza Ingrasci, served as its stewards for decades. Hoffman was woven into the fabric of Mike’s childhood. Mike earned a BFA from USC's School of Cinematic Arts before beginning his career as Director of Video at Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp. He joined Barack Obama’s historic 2008 presidential campaign as an intern, then became a key member of the 2012 Obama campaign’s Chicago-based video team. He produced content for the President throughout his successful re-election campaign. This experience reinforced Mike's belief in the power of storytelling to move people and create change. Leo, Mike, Sara Ingrasci Over twelve years, Mike helped build John Elliott into one of the world’s most respected independent fashion brands. He led sales and brand marketing while helping shape its creative voice. During Mike's tenure, the brand earned accolades, including GQ’s Best New Menswear Designer, presented runway shows in New York and Paris, and collaborated with globally recognized brands Nike, Converse, Gap, and more. That experience shaped Mike’s approach to marketing: the best stories don’t sell — they connect. Although Mike grew up around Hoffman, the Process itself remained unknown until he attended in 2009. His biggest takeaway? While many of us spend our lives searching for love outside ourselves, we’re ultimately looking for the ability to give more love — and the openness to receive it. This realization underscores Mike’s work, relationships, approach to fatherhood, and the stories he tells. Mike lives in Northern California with his wife, Sara, and their two-year-old son, Leonardo “Leo” James. Leo’s middle name honors Raz, whose lifelong dedication to the human potential movement inspires Mike’s work and belief in the transformative power of the Process. Discover more: Follow Mike on Instagram and Facebook. As mentioned in this episode: Raz and Liza Ingrasci, Founders of the Hoffman Institute Foundation •   Liza is the former CEO and President. Raz was a Hoffman teacher and the former Chairman of Hoffman International. Listen to Raz on the Hoffman Podcast: Husband, Father, Son •   Liza and Raz Ingrasci’s stated mission: “Our mission is to provide people greater access to the wisdom and power of love in themselves, in each other, and in the world.” Mike filming during the Obama campaign. Mike was drawn to the message of hope and change. Oprah and Raz on the Oprah Podcast Maria Shriver shares her Process experience on the Oprah Podcast. Hoffman on Instagram: Daily 8 am PT Quad checks and 6 pm PT Appreciation and Gratitude posts Inside(r) Baseball New Age Hoffman Process Scholarships Ongoing Hoffman programs: The Q2 three-day intensive: Beyond Mom and Dad Webclasses One-day Refreshers The iPhone Notes App The Ingrasci Family photo, Thanksgiving, 2025 Charles “Raz” James Ingrasci Obituary Video recording of Charles “Raz” Ingrasci Celebration of Life, March 14, 2026 “Look at the hoop, close your eyes, and think of something you love, and it will go through.” – Raz Ingrasci “Love is a renewable resource.” – Raz Ingrasci