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What if you could turn a rough idea, a handful of inspiration images, or even a back-of-the-napkin sketch into a professional design or promotional video—in seconds rather than days?Today's AI design tools can help you create mood boards, photorealistic rooms, 3D objects, architectural visuals, marketing assets, product advertisements, and videos without mastering a long list of complicated creative platforms.The key is to stop treating AI as a one-off image generator. Instead, build repeatable workflows that move from inspiration to finished asset—while dramatically reducing the time, cost, and manual effort involved.In this episode of the Leveraging AI Podcast, Isar Meitis walks through practical AI-powered design workflows that can be applied far beyond interior design.Whether you need visuals for a website, presentation, brochure, proposal, product campaign, architectural project, or social media post, these methods can help you create more options and move from concept to execution faster.In this session, you'll discover:The difference between free 2D-to-3D tools and more detailed paid alternatives.How to move a 3D asset into tools such as SketchUp and create a photorealistic render.How to transform a collection of inspiration images into a professional mood board with ChatGPT.How to preserve a room's layout while changing its furniture, lighting, materials, and atmosphere.How Figma Weave can turn a manual creative process into a repeatable visual workflow.How to place products realistically into new environments with the correct angle, lighting, and shadows.How AI can generate multiple advertising concepts for the same product automatically.How these workflows can support web design, architecture, brochures, proposals, presentations, product marketing, and other business needs.About Leveraging AIThe Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/eventsIf you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Did you know that one of the most valuable roles in your beauty business isn't just being an esthetician—it's being your own content creator? In Episode 212 of the SLI Online Esthetician School Podcast, Stephanie Laynes explains why every esthetician, spa owner, skincare professional, and beauty entrepreneur must embrace content creation to grow their business, build trust, and attract new clients. If you're waiting for someone else to market your business, you're missing one of the biggest opportunities to increase your visibility, generate leads, and create consistent income. The good news? You don't need thousands of followers—you need consistent, valuable content that speaks directly to your ideal client. In This Episode You'll Learn Why every esthetician is a content creator. How social media helps you build trust before a client ever books. Why consistency beats perfection on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest. How educational content positions you as the skincare expert. The difference between creating content that gets views and content that gets clients. Why authenticity is your greatest marketing advantage. How to turn everyday client questions into endless social media content. Why Content Marketing Matters for Estheticians Today's skincare clients don't just search Google—they also search TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, and AI-powered search tools for skincare advice, product recommendations, and estheticians they can trust. Every video, photo, blog post, email, podcast, and social media post you create becomes a digital salesperson working for your business 24 hours a day. When you consistently create valuable content, you can: Attract more facial clients. Increase retail skincare sales. Build authority in your local market. Grow your email list. Generate online skincare consultations. Increase bookings without relying only on paid advertising. Build a recognizable personal brand. Create long-term relationships with potential clients. Your Business Needs Two Audiences Every piece of content should speak to one of two groups: 1. Your Current Clients Create content that helps existing clients: Stay consistent with their skincare routine. Learn how to use products correctly. Understand treatment benefits. Feel connected to your brand. Refer family members and friends. Become repeat clients. A private Facebook Community or VIP client group is a powerful way to educate, engage, and encourage referrals while strengthening client loyalty. 2. Your Future Clients Your second audience is people who have never met you. They are searching for answers to questions like: Why is my skin breaking out? What causes eczema? How do I get rid of dry skin? What's the best facial for sensitive skin? Why is my scalp itchy? What skincare products actually work? When you consistently answer these questions through short-form videos, blog posts, podcasts, YouTube videos, and social media content, you become the trusted expert they remember when they're ready to book. Content Ideas Every Esthetician Should Create Never run out of content by creating: Skincare tips Client FAQs Before-and-after transformations (with permission) Product demonstrations Treatment education Ingredient spotlights Myth vs. Fact videos Day-in-the-life content Client testimonials Behind-the-scenes videos Business owner insights Success stories Seasonal skincare advice Live Q&A sessions Educational podcast episodes The Power of Consistency Many estheticians stop posting because they believe every video has to go viral. The truth is that consistent, educational content builds credibility over time. Every post creates another opportunity for someone to discover your business, learn from your expertise, and become a loyal client. Don't focus on creating perfect content. Focus on creating helpful content consistently. Key Takeaway Your social media accounts are more than platforms—they're powerful marketing tools that can attract clients, increase product sales, grow your authority, and build a thriving beauty business. You are no longer just providing skincare services. You are the content creator of your business. The more value you share, the more trust you build. The more trust you build, the more opportunities you create to grow your business. About the SLI Online Esthetician School The SLI Online Esthetician School helps licensed estheticians, spa owners, solo estheticians, skincare professionals, and beauty entrepreneurs build profitable beauty businesses through education, business coaching, social media marketing, branding, client attraction, retail strategies, and entrepreneurship training. Whether you're growing your clientele, increasing retail sales, launching your own skincare line, or becoming an industry leader, SLI provides practical education designed specifically for beauty professionals. Subscribe, Review & Share Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to the SLI Online Esthetician School Podcast for weekly episodes covering: Esthetician marketing Social media strategies TikTok marketing for estheticians Instagram growth Client attraction Retail sales Beauty business coaching Personal branding AI tools for estheticians Entrepreneurship Passive income Business growth strategies Stephanie, a seasoned professional in the beauty industry, brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront, sharing valuable insights, tips, and trends that every esthetician can use in their business. 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Build a fully working model-driven app from your existing Dataverse, SharePoint, or SQL data in under a minute — screens, navigation, and forms included. Generate new pages from a natural language prompt with Generative Pages, auto-populate records from any document in seconds with Automatic Form Fill, and embed Copilot to query your app data directly. Layer in an Agent Feed to proactively surface decisions, missing data, and action items, then connect to Outlook and Microsoft 365 through Work IQ to act on your app data without leaving your inbox. Jed Brown, Power Platform Group Product Manager, shares how to turn existing business data into a modern, AI-powered app.  ► QUICK LINKS:  00:00 - Create apps using Power Apps 01:07 - Create an app from existing data 02:26 - Copilot + Form Fill Assist 03:46 - AI-generated pages from a prompt 04:53 - Agent feed for proactive intelligence 06:16 - M365 integration via Work IQ 06:46 - Wrap up ► Link References Build your first Power App today at https://make.powerapps.com ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? Microsoft's Official Video Series for IT - Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries - Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog - Podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Join us on social: - https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics - https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ - https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics    

FLASHBACK: Not every sales opportunity is truly gone, sometimes it just needs the right follow-up. Spencer shares three simple but effective sales plays that can help remodelers generate more demand from leads already in their pipeline. Learn how to reconnect with prospects whose timelines didn't align, make the most of out-of-service-area inquiries, and revive closed-lost opportunities with thoughtful follow-up. If you're looking for practical, low-cost ways to create more conversations and win more projects, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you can put to work right away.

For years, showing up online and sounding professional was enough to stand out. That's no longer true. AI made polished, competent content available to everyone in about thirty seconds, which means polished is no longer a differentiator. In a feed full of polished, polished is invisible. The one thing AI can't generate is your point of view. In this episode of Get Digital Marketing Results, we cover why having a real point of view is the thing that sets you apart now, what a point of view actually is, and how to keep yours from getting flattened by AI. What's covered: ✅ Why showing up and sounding professional used to be enough, and why that flipped  ✅ What a point of view actually is, in plain terms  ✅ Why "taste" is just judgment, and where it comes from  ✅ The difference between handing AI the busywork and quietly handing over your voice  ✅ A simple test you can run on any post, email, or page Three action steps for this week: Look at one recent post, email, or page and ask: could any business in your industry have published this? If yes, it needs more of your point of view. Rewrite one section with what you actually believe: what you recommend, what you avoid, what you wish customers understood. Next time you use AI, give it your point of view before you ask it to draft anything, then edit like the final judgment still belongs to you, because it does. Show notes: www.delosinc.com/episode455 Subscribe for more actionable digital marketing tips for local and regional service businesses.

Brandon Zech, Jessica Fuentes, and Nicholas Frank speak about issues around AI-generated art and writing following ArtReview USA's unauthorized republication of articles published by Glasstire. “Whenever I have someone ask me if I am scared about AI, and if it's going to take my job or do what Glasstire does, my answer is always no, in part because the writing that we do... is about opinions and points of view and digesting things and processing them in a very human way.” See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2026/07/12/art-dirt-can-ai-generate-good-art-writing/ Thanks to this week's podcast sponsor, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, which is presenting the exhibition Mary Ellen Carroll: How To Talk Dirty and Influence People through November 1, 2026. Focusing on a selection of key projects spanning over 40 years, this is the first-ever exhibition to survey the work of the acclaimed multidisciplinary artist. The show charts the import and impact of the artist's exploration of some of the most urgent issues of our time, including environmentalism, architectural and technological infrastructure, immigration, and urban legislation, as well as the artist's engagement with questions of sexuality, identity, and being. To learn more, go here: https://camh.org/event/mary-ellen-carroll-how-to-talk-dirty-and-influence-people/

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AirBnB can be a great business, but there's been major oversupply in many markets. A glut of inventory has impacted occupancy levels and daily rates. One successful strategy to overcome competition is to operate larger properties with more rooms and greater amenities. There are far fewer of these properties and therefore less competition. Guests also tend to be higher end and less impacted by economic downturns. Larger properties attract wedding parties, reunions, golf outings, and other occasions where people travel in larger groups. David Gindin, Director of Development at WorkshopWDXL in New Orleans, converts existing multifamily properties into AirBnB's and also develops projects ground up.

Major update - I have launched a video version of this show! In today's episode, Meta rolled out their latest AI updates but that included the ability for anyone to generate any AI images from anyone's Instagram posts. If you don't want that, I explain how to prevent it by going into the Instagram settings. Additionally the YouTube team has updates for Shorts and Account Status, and the Edits app has the ability to put images and text behind you using layers. Links: The Instagram Stories - Social Media News - VIDEO VERSION!!! My new YouTube Show! (YouTube)   Meta: Meta Now Lets Anyone Generate AI Images With Your Instagram Posts, but You Can Stop It (LifeHacker) YouTube: Big Shorts Update, Music in Image Posts, Account Status & Video States (YouTube) Edits: Put Text and Images Behind You (Instagram)   Check out my new YouTube Show! (YouTube) Links:        Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this LoanOfficerPodcast.com episode, the host Chris Johnstone sits down with mortgage marketing expert Chelsea Gardner to discuss how today's loan officers can generate more mortgage leads, build a stronger personal brand, and grow their business using AI, paid advertising, and organic social media. Chelsea shares the proven marketing strategies she uses to help loan officers stay visible, attract qualified borrowers, and create a consistent pipeline of new business without relying on outdated marketing tactics. In this episode, you'll learn:     • How AI is changing mortgage marketing and why loan officers need to optimize for ChatGPT and AI search.     • The paid advertising and retargeting strategies that generate higher-quality mortgage leads and increase conversions.     • How consistent social media content helps loan officers build trust, attract referrals, and grow their mortgage business. Whether you're a new loan officer looking for your first clients or an experienced mortgage professional wanting to generate more referrals and close more loans, this episode is packed with actionable marketing advice you can implement immediately. Listen now to discover how Chelsea Gardner helps loan officers build predictable lead generation systems through AI, paid ads, and content marketing. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to LoanOfficerPodcast.com and leave us a 5-star review. Your support helps us continue bringing conversations with the mortgage industry's top producers, marketers, and business leaders.

Celebrity astrologer, bestselling author, and podcast host Aliza Kelly comes on A Psychic's Story to share how astrology can unlock your psychic gifts and deepen your intuition. Can your birth chart reveal how you're naturally wired to receive spiritual guidance? Does everyone have psychic abilities? And how can astrology become a tool for healing, self-discovery, and personal growth? Aliza shares her remarkable spiritual journey — from mystical childhood experiences to a life-changing astrology reading that transformed her life — and explains how understanding her birth chart helped her embrace her intuition, develop healthy energetic boundaries, and step into her life's purpose. Whether you're new to astrology or have been studying it for years, this conversation will help you see your birth chart in an entirely new way. In this episode, you'll learn: How astrology can help you better understand your intuitive and psychic gifts. Why Aliza believes everyone has psychic abilities — and how they can be developed. The subtle ways intuition communicates in everyday life. Common birth chart placements associated with heightened intuition and sensitivity. How astrology and therapy worked together in Aliza's own healing journey. Why healthy energetic boundaries are essential for empaths and highly sensitive people. To learn more about Aliza, visit alizakelly.com. You can also connect with her on Instagram (@alizakelly), TikTok (@alizakelly), and YouTube (@alizakelly), or listen to her podcast, Astrolotea: Horoscopes & Astrology with Aliza Kelly. To schedule a 1:1 session or explore all of Nichole's offerings, head HERE. If you feel called to become certified in energy healing or go deeper into your healing work, there is one remaining in-person Energy Healing Retreat & Certification experience in 2026: October 16–18. Learn more and register at apsychicsstory.com/awakening-the-healer-within.  If you'd like to further support the podcast, please subscribe to it and/or: FOLLOW @apsychicsstory on Instagram.  BOOK a session with Nichole. SIGN-UP to the newsletter for updates. JOIN Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content.  BECOME A MEMBER of The Psychic Club. REGISTER for The Angelic Academy. If this conversation about astrology sparked your curiosity, you might enjoy exploring your birth chart with Cosmitra. It offers a different lens for understanding your chart, life's timing, and personal patterns. Generate your cosmic blueprint at cosmitra.com and use code PSYCHIC20 for 20% off. If you want to learn about Vedic astrology, read this helpful introduction. Thanks to you, A Psychic's Story is a #1 spiritual and psychic podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with someone who would benefit from hearing it or leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts. Your support helps others to discover A Psychic's Story and for us to continue to create meaningful content. This podcast is intended to inspire you on your personal journey to inner peace. The podcast host, co-hosts, and guests are not medical doctors or psychologists and do not provide medical or psychological advice. The information shared is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition, nor should it be considered a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If Your ScrumMaster Only Runs Meetings... You're Wasting Your Best LeaderAsk ten people what a ScrumMaster does, and you're likely to hear ten different answers."They run the Daily Stand-up.""They schedule Sprint Planning.""They update Jira.""They remove impediments.""They're the Agile coach.""They're the team's project manager."Some of those answers are partially correct.Most of them are incomplete.And that's becoming one of the biggest challenges facing Agile organizations today.Somewhere along the way, many companies unintentionally shrank one of the most influential leadership roles on an Agile team into something much smaller.A meeting facilitator.A calendar manager.A process referee.Someone who reminds everyone when the Sprint Review starts.That's not what the ScrumMaster role was designed to be.In fact, if that's all your ScrumMaster is doing...You're probably missing the greatest opportunity that role has to offer.Let's imagine two ScrumMasters.The first arrives every morning with a checklist.Start the Daily Scrum.Update the board.Send reminders.Schedule Retrospectives.Close completed stories.Generate reports.Stay organized.Nothing wrong with those activities.They're important.But now let's look at a second ScrumMaster.This person notices that two team members have stopped collaborating.They coach a Product Owner struggling to prioritize competing stakeholder requests.They help leadership understand why multitasking is slowing delivery.They facilitate a difficult conversation before it becomes a lasting conflict.They identify organizational policies that create unnecessary delays.They mentor new leaders.They build trust across departments.They help people solve problems they didn't even realize existed.Which ScrumMaster creates greater long-term value?The answer seems obvious.Yet many organizations still spend far more time measuring the first set of activities than the second.Why?Because administration is visible.Leadership often isn't.You can see a meeting on a calendar.You can't always see trust being built.You can count completed ceremonies.It's much harder to measure improved communication.You can track whether a Retrospective happened.It's much more difficult to quantify whether people actually feel safe speaking honestly during it.That's the challenge.The most valuable work ScrumMasters perform often happens between the ceremonies.Not during them.- [website] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agiledad.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- [instagram] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- [facebook] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- [Linkedin] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

Clay Clark is the co-founder of five kids, the host of the 6X iTunes chart-topping ThrivetimeShow.com Podcast, the 2007 Oklahoma SBA Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2002 Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year, an Amazon best-selling author, a singer / song-writer and the founder of several multi-million dollar businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Without leads, even the best product, service, and market opportunity will fail to generate business success. 2. Predictable growth comes from implementing repeatable systems, documented processes, disciplined time management, and tracking key performance indicators. 3. Knowledge creates awareness, but wisdom comes from executing what you learn consistently and relentlessly. Check out LaserSKN website - LaserSKN  Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. ThriveTime Show - Is your business stuck? Join Eric Trump and Clay Clark at America's highest rated business conference November 5th and 6th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Request life-changing tickets today at ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire.

If you lead a real estate team, you've probably dealt with this problem: agents who depend entirely on the team for leads, never build their own book of business, and disappear the moment the lead flow slows down. It's one of the most common — and most frustrating — challenges in real estate team leadership. And in this episode of The Brian Icenhower Podcast, Brian breaks down the system that solves it. It's called the Matching Standard, and it's one of the most powerful tools ICT coaches use with team leaders across North America. The Matching Standard is a scoreboard approach to lead distribution that tracks where every closing came from — did the agent generate it themselves, or did it come from the team? That distinction drives everything: commission split escalations, lead distribution decisions, and the culture of accountability that separates high-performing teams from ones that stay stuck. In this episode, you'll learn: Why agents who depend entirely on team-generated leads are a liability — and how the Matching Standard changes that dynamic How to track agent-generated vs. team-generated production on a visible, shared dashboard Why less than 15% of real estate agents have a working database — and what that means for your team's long-term health The difference between lead generation and lead conversion, and why conflating the two is costing your agents business How to use the Matching Standard to structure fair, merit-based lead distribution that rewards the right production behaviors How to roll this system out at your next team meeting or retreat Why agents who leave teams that use this system tend to fall apart — and agents who stay tend to grow Whether you're running a 5-agent team or a 50-agent brokerage, the Matching Standard gives you a framework to stop subsidizing dependency and start building a culture where agents genuinely want to generate their own clients. This episode is part of The Brian Icenhower Podcast Summer Re-Run Series — our handpicked best episodes from the vault, brought back because the content is too good to hear just once.

Most coworking operators think they have a sales problem. What they actually have is a revenue mix problem. If almost all of your revenue comes from private offices and coworking memberships, you're making it much harder to build a highly profitable business. The most profitable operators I work with don't stop at workspace revenue. They build multiple revenue streams that continue to grow alongside their memberships. In this episode, I break down: Why the most profitable coworking spaces generate 30–40% of their revenue from non-workspace products The revenue opportunities many operators are overlooking, including meeting rooms, virtual mail, and event space A side-by-side comparison showing how two nearly identical coworking spaces can end up with dramatically different profit margins Why optimizing your offices is only part of the equation if you want a high-margin business The biggest mistakes operators make when selling ancillary products online Practical ways to improve your e-commerce experience, SEO, Google Business Profile, and marketing so these revenue streams actually grow The biggest takeaway? You don't need more square footage to increase profitability. You need to maximize the revenue potential of the space you already have. Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube

 Can a $500,000 airplane actually pay for itself? Most people think owning an airplane is only for the ultra-wealthy—but what if there was another way? In this episode of Get Diversified, Jacqueline Landry and Melvin James Landry III break down the investment strategy behind aircraft ownership, how leasing an airplane to a flight school can help offset ownership costs, and why successful investors look at expensive purchases differently. You'll also learn: ✈️ How cash-flowing assets can support your financial goals 

  Sermon Notes: FASTING AND PRAYERS GENERATE POWER FOR A CHANGE OF STORY Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa Main Scripture: Luke 4:14 Supporting Scriptures: Luke 4:1, Esther 3, Esther 4, Isaiah 54:17 Core Theme: Activating divine empowerment through fasting and prayer to break spiritual resistance, neutralize demonic decrees, and legally enforce a supernatural change of story. 1. Introduction: The Spiritual Imperative of Fasting Fasting is About Power: Fasting is not merely about staying away from food; it is a critical spiritual exercise. When believers engage in fasting and prayer, they are actively drawing near to God to generate dynamic spiritual power. The Pattern of Jesus: Scripture records that Jesus, being full of the Holy Ghost, went into the wilderness. After fasting, He returned in the power of the Spirit. The Power Flow: Power must flow when we fast. Every major patriarch, prophet, and apostle in scripture utilized fasting as a baseline lifestyle to trigger breakthroughs and historical shifts. 2. The Blueprint of Dominion: Executive Control Genesis 1:26 "...let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." Created to Rule: God's primary purpose for humanity is dominion. Dominion is a legal term representing authority, executive power, and political appointment. The Ultimate Mandate: Man was structurally programmed to take charge, subdue the earth, and enforce God's sovereign will in this material realm. The Loss of Dominion: When a believer's life is consistently subject to patterns of loss, tragedy, or situations they do not desire, it is a sign that their dominion has been compromised and something else is illegally controlling their environment. 3. The Prophetic Case Study: Overturning a Sealed Decree The Irreversible Law: In the book of Esther, Haman utilized demonic manipulations, magicians, and astrologers to cast lots (Pur) for twelve months to select a specific day to completely annihilate the Jewish people. This decree was legally signed and sealed with the king's signet ring, making it completely irreversible by human laws. The Spiritual Counter-Attack: Recognizing that the crisis was rooted in spiritual dimensions, Queen Esther did not rely on her physical beauty or her executive position in the palace. She commanded Mordecai and all the Jews in Shushan to fast and pray for three days—neither eating nor drinking—and committed to doing the same with her maids. The Structural Shift: On the third day, after the fast concluded, Esther put on her royal robes and stood before the king. The fast had completely altered the spiritual climate. Before she could even state her request, the king granted her favor, promising her up to half of the kingdom, which ultimately led to the complete destruction of Haman and the preservation of the Jews. 4. The Six Supernatural Realities Activated by Fasting When believers engage in strategic fasting, they activate precise spiritual tools to enforce dominion over real-world situations: I. The Weapon of Prophetic Proclamations (Incantations) Fasting clarifies your spiritual senses, allowing your tongue to issue powerful, decree-level words. Continuous speaking in tongues is the believer's legal form of divine incantations. While dark forces use early morning incantations to try to control natural elements, believers must rise up in prayer to dynamically program their days and command their environments. II. The Deployment of Material Tokens and Signs God Works Through Elements: God frequently commands the use of physical tokens—such as anointing oil, communion, or specific symbolic acts—to anchor and express invisible spiritual power. The Axe-Head Floating (2 Kings 4): Elisha cut a physical piece of wood and threw it into the water where a borrowed iron axe-head had sunk, causing the heavy metal to instantly float to the top. The Altar Testimony: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa shared a testimony of a family member whose kidneys were failing and was completely unconscious in the hospital. A prophetic token was deployed where his name was written down and legally laid upon the church altar. This intercepted the sickness, and subsequent clinical scans showed his kidneys were fully and completely restored. The Power of Anointing Oil (Ororo): The Pastor referenced the raw testimonies that follow the use of anointing oil (Ororo in Yoruba). A sister who was dealing with persistent medical anomalies applied blessed oil every day for months, completely curing her body and causing financial doors to swing wide open. III. The Activation of Covenant Practices (Tithing/Giving) Giving and tithing are not simple financial transactions; they are high-level covenant activations. In places like Nigeria, even secular entities understand the spiritual force of sacrifice. Sacrificial giving releases an unstoppable voice in the spirit realm that forces resources to flow to you. IV. The Release of Prophetic Healing Wine (Communion) The Communion is a literal proclamation of life. A sister who suffered from severe, un-diagnosable asthma for years took blessed communion wine during a fast, and the condition completely vanished. When administered to her daughters, it unlocked a continuous stream of academic excellence, causing them to consistently rank first in their classes. V. The Enforcement of Territorral Ground-Sanctification Physical land can be prophetically won or cleared. In a battle over real estate contested by land guards, the Pastor prophetically sprinkled blessed sand and poured water over the landscape. This act legally locked down the territory, and despite multiple subsequent attempts by intruders, they were structurally blocked from interfering with the property. VI. The Destruction of Weaponized Demonic Schemes Scripture: Isaiah 54:17 Demonic structures can be custom-made and weaponized directly against your DNA, your business, or your health. However, the Bible guarantees that “no weapon fashioned against you shall prosper.” Fasting and prayer systematically disassemble these custom demonic operations and completely destroy their capacity to function. 5. Practical Execution & Commissioning To break negative patterns and command a permanent change of story, every believer must aggressively employ these spiritual tools: Audit Your Life's Patterns: If you notice a consistent trend of losing resources, losing health, or experiencing repeated disruptions, do not treat it as a natural phase. Write down the specific area of resistance and explicitly target it during this fast. Engage in Relentless Invocations: Use the nights of this fast to loudly stream tongues over your life, your home, and your family. Speak fine, powerful words into the atmosphere to drown out any illegal demonic voice. Deploy Your Prophetic Media and Tokens: Responsibly utilize the communion, blessed oil, and prophetic parameters given. Do not stop after a few days; be completely committed to the protocol. When mixed with faith, these tokens will force your story to completely change and bring your absolute dominion to pass!

In this episode, Jean Klinkhamer shares insights into his real estate investment and lending business, emphasizing trust, strategic growth, and leveraging technology like AI to enhance operations. Discover how he navigates challenges, scales his business nationally, and maintains core values.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

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Many association leaders volunteer because they genuinely care about helping their industry grow. The challenge is simple. Most volunteer leaders already have demanding full-time jobs, leaving little time to create new programs, improve member engagement, and think strategically about growth. In this episode of Grounding AI, Donna Peterson shares practical ways leaders can use artificial intelligence to help industry associations work smarter while building stronger member relationships. You will learn how AI can help organizations: • Review and repurpose existing content • Improve outdated webinars, presentations, and educational materials • Create stronger member surveys • Generate better event ideas based on member interests • Identify new audience segments for membership growth • Build stronger engagement through more personalized experiences The goal is not replacing human relationships. The goal is helping volunteer leaders save time so they can focus on building stronger communities. AI works best when it helps organizations think better, communicate better, and serve people better. If you lead an association, nonprofit, membership organization, or volunteer leadership team, this episode will give you practical ideas you can apply immediately. Subscribe to Grounding AI for weekly conversations about using artificial intelligence in practical business settings. *** Reach out to dpeterson@worldinnovators.com if you'd like help building a marketing strategy that builds relationships and/or AI training for individuals or full teams.*** Visit www.worldinnovators.com for more resources on building stronger marketing and leadership strategies.*** Subscribe to the Grounding AI podcast for weekly insights into marketing, leadership, and the future of AI.

Mike Dobuski, Technology Reporter for ABC News joins the show to talk about Amazon Prime Day expected to generate $26.3 billion and an AI only social network now has more than 1.6M users.

Are you getting the most out of your RSS feed?To figure out if you are, you first have to understand how a podcast workflow works, which means you need to understand:what an RSS feed ishow you make onewhere you get the best feedand how you make sure you're getting the most out of itDon't Make These MistakesIn this episode, I'm going to explain some of the mistakes I see people making with RSS feeds, especially when it comes to getting the most out of transcripts. In some cases, people aren't putting their transcripts into their media host, which means their transcripts aren't going into their feed. That is not something the best way to maximize your show.Where Do I Get an RSS Feed?Your RSS feed comes from your media host. For me, the best RSS feeds come from dedicated media hosts. Places like Captivate, Buzzsprout, rss.com, and Blubrry. All of these do one thing: they host your files, they provide an RSS feed, and they provide statistics.Make Sure Your Transcripts are In Your RSS FeedWhile having transcripts on your website is good, you are missing another opportunity by having them in your feed (which can be used in Podcast apps). When it comes to Podpage, having the transcript in your feed put it into a place where Podpage can grab it and put it on your site.Don't Hire Your Dentist to Work On Your CarOther places like Riverside are trying to be a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none. I don't want someone who's not a master of the RSS feed. The RSS feed is like the blood in your veins; it is your veins, and you don't want your veins to be Scotch-taped together. You want an RSS feed that is fully compatible with all the features available for podcasters.Directing People To Your SiteWhen I recently tested Riverisde, you could not direct people at the episode level to your site. This is a missed opportunity.This means that, when somebody is consuming your content in an app, usually there is a link to go to the website, which takes them to, (if you're doing it correctly) your website. On the episode page, I'm offering the ability to follow the show easily on Spotify, Apple, Pocket Cast, etc. If you don't have that link, you're missing an opportunity to send the audience where you want them to go. I need to email Riverside because this just reeks of a company who doesn't really understand podcasting getting into podcasting. Consequently, I know it's nice to have everything under one login, but how hard is it to login to more than one account (especially if you have 1password).No RSS No PodcastPeople keep asking what a podcast is. I'm not sure why. It's audio, video delivered via RSS. This means YouTube is not a podcast. It's a show. Radio is not TV. Both are content. When we blur the definition it messes up all of our reports. People have asked, "Well, the audience thinks YouTube is a podcast are we supposed to tell them they are wrong?" The answer is yes.Then we could have separate reports on YouTube vs Podcasts.If someone hears me listening to the band Sum 41, and says, "I love blink 182," I would say, "That's not Sum 41, it's blink 182. You're helping them not look stupid in the future. You would do the same thing if they called a banana an apple.Other Hosts I Don't RecommendSpotify: From their lying to their original partners, to making features that only work inside of Spotify (ignoring the open podcast system), and often eliminating features shrtly after they launch (never worldwide). I could go on for hours. Yes, it's free but so is RSS, Buzzsprout, and Red Circle.Soundcloud: Soundcloud, to the best of my knowledge hasn't implement features that were introduced in 2017. You can buy soundcloud plays (Google it) so consquentially you will never have sponsors while you use Soundcloud.Mailbag: AMP 30 Second RuleThanks to Mark for pushing back on my math. In the end (as of this date) AMP can't decide what their definition is (As they've already changed it). Also one of their "hidden" companies was YouTube. I'm sorry, if you're not doing anything wrong, why are you doing it in secret?Defined in their original press release as “30 seconds of content played, audio or video, once per user per session”, the corrected text drops any definition of a session length, becoming just “30 seconds of content played, audio or video”. - source Podnews.Mailbag: How Are Your Updating Your Question of the Month?Rob from Softball Central asked how I was having the current question of the month appear in episodes that are years old. For the last two years I've hosted on Captivate. I love their business model (Multiple shows for the same price - and their super flexible dynamic content system). Dynamic content doesn't always have to be ads. Here are examplesQuestion of the monthWhere will I be (live appearances)A pre-roll that mentioned that I had given out a wrong episode number.They also allow me to tag the current promotional mp3 so later I can easily take all the "questions of the month" and update them with the new, current months question.Click Here to watch me show this off.Mentioned in This EpisodeThe 4 Cs of a Standout Podcast: Clarity, Contrast, Consistency, CharacterSponsor Magnet Book by Justin MooreCaptivate Media HostingBuzzsprout Media HostingRSS.com Media HostingPractical Prepping ShowSoftball CentralSchool of PodcastingPodpage - Build the Website your show DeservesMentioned in this episode:Have You Heard About the Podpage Assistant?Here's what it can do: Identify the best search keyphrase to target — The Assistant analyzes your episode and finds the keyphrase most likely to drive organic traffic. Generate optimized SEO titles and descriptions — Get search-friendly titles and meta descriptions written for each episode automatically. Expand your show notes — Turn brief show notes into detailed, search-friendly content that helps Google understand what your episode is about. Create SEO schema — Automatically generate structured data including FAQs and key takeaways, giving search engines even more context about your content. Generate episode transcriptions — If your podcast host doesn't provide transcripts, the Assistant can create them for you. Create companion blog posts — Each episode can get a dedicated blog post that supports your episode's SEO and gives listeners another way to find you. Automatically categorize episodes — Keep your episode library organized without lifting a finger. Start your 14 day trial at www.podpage.com/preview PodpageQuestion of the MonthThis might be harder question to answer because when I ask people, the sometimes freeze. The question? How do you measure success for your podcast beyond download numbers? I need your answer by June 26th, 2026. Don't forget to tell us a little bit about your show and your website address so I can link to it in the show notes.Question of the MonthDon't...

Most law firm owners know they should be doing more marketing, but finding the time is another story. In this episode, I explore how law firms can use AI to market more consistently without adding more work to an already busy schedule. I share practical ways AI can help with content creation, lead nurturing, referral partner relationships, review generation and marketing automation, allowing your firm to stay visible and attract more clients while spending less time on manual marketing activities. The goal isn't to replace your expertise or your voice. It's to use AI strategically so your marketing works harder, reaches more people and creates better results with less effort. In This Episode, I Discuss: Why most law firms struggle to market consistently How AI can help create content faster without sacrificing quality The biggest marketing opportunities for law firms using AI today Training AI tools like Claude to understand your ideal client Creating content that speaks directly to your clients' fears, frustrations and goals Using client language to improve content performance and visibility How to train AI to write in your voice and style Turning one piece of content into blogs, social posts, emails and videos Automating lead nurture sequences and follow-up communications Using AI to strengthen referral partner relationships Building automated review and testimonial systems The tools and automations that can help your marketing run consistently in the background Resources Mentioned How to make AI recommend your law firm FREE guide The Law Firms Winning Clients Through AI Aren't Doing More Marketing (They're Doing This Instead) Book a Free Law Firm Growth Call Scalable Law Accelerator Program What's Coming Next This episode is the first in a special AI series. Next week, I'll be discussing how law firms can use AI to improve client intake and communication, creating a better client experience from the very first enquiry. Want to Stop Doing All the Marketing Yourself? Most law firm owners don't need more marketing ideas. They need a marketing system that keeps working even when they're busy serving clients, managing staff and running the business. That's where the right combination of systems, automation and AI can make a huge difference. At Scalable Law, we help law firm owners build firms that generate consistent leads, operate more efficiently and create more freedom for the people who own them. If you'd like help identifying where the biggest opportunities exist in your firm, book a complimentary Law Firm Growth Call with our team. Sometimes the next breakthrough isn't working harder. It's simply building better systems. Your Future Clients Are Already Searching The way people find lawyers is changing. Search engines are evolving. AI is influencing what people see. Clients are asking different questions and expecting faster answers. The firms that embrace these changes early will be in a much stronger position than those who wait. You don't need to implement everything overnight. You just need to start. Pick one idea from today's episode. Put it into action. Then build from there. Small improvements, implemented consistently, create massive results over time. Enjoyed This Episode? If you found this episode valuable, send it to another law firm owner who is trying to grow their practice without adding more hours to their week. And if you share it on social media, tag me. I genuinely love seeing what resonates most and hearing what you're implementing inside your firm. Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Spotify: Listen on Spotify YouTube: Watch on YouTube

Live recording of the fortnightly podcast Design Systems WTF (back for season two!), where Luke Murphy and Michelle Chin attempt to combat all the amazing wtf in design systems. In each episode, they answer a single question around design system troubles with a Q&A from the live audience.The State of AI in Design Systems report came out recently, and it shows that everyone is using AI to create documentation. Is this a good thing? Luke and Seb dive into the question of what good documentation is, whether it's even relevant anymore and what parts we should let AI own, and the parts we need to protect.

A warning Kiwisaver will still only remain a foundation not a complete retirement plan, despite promised boosts. National announced yesterday it will make the scheme compulsory - giving every new-born a $1500 boost, if re-elected in November. It's also promising to raise minimum contributions, make employers contribute for staff over 65, and for staff on paid parental leave. Generate Investment Specialist Greg Smith told Mike Hosking that long-term outcomes will be driven by decades of regular contributions. He says Massey University research shows an average metropolitan couple needs around one million dollars for a comfortable retirement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most founders think sales is a people problem.Hire more salespeople.Generate more leads.Close more deals.But what if a 2-person team could generate more than 1000 enterprise opportunities every month using AI?In this episode, we sit down with Tanay Kothari, Co-Founder of Wispr Flow, to understand how AI is quietly rewriting the rules of enterprise sales.In this episode, you'll learn:• How WisprFlow generates 1000+ enterprise opportunities every month• Why customer discovery is becoming the most important skill in modern sales• How AI agents can identify and qualify high-intent prospects automatically• Why traditional sales teams are being replaced by AI-powered workflows• How founders can build a scalable sales engine without hiring a large team• What the future of B2B sales looks like in an AI-first world• And most importantly, how to combine AI with human judgment to close more deals than ever beforeIf you're a founder, operator, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode will change how you think about sales, growth, and customer acquisition in the age of AI.

Every brand team is being handed AI tools and told to do more with less. What they're not being told is that without taste and a real idea, the output is just sophisticated noise at scale.Matt Scribner is a growth designer at Atlassian — a company whose brand touches tens of thousands of visitors a week — and he's been inside the AI-enabled design workflow longer than most. His take isn't a sales pitch for the tools or a doomsday headline about job loss. It's something more useful: an honest account of where AI actually helps, where it quietly fails, and why the designers who thrive won't be the ones who prompt the best.We also cover:AI can get you to 60% — but if you couldn't get past 60% without it, you're not getting past it with it eitherWe're heading toward a "singularity of design" where everything starts looking the same, and the only antidote is taste you built before the tools existedThe Arts and Crafts movement followed the Industrial Revolution for a reason — and the same correction is coming for brand

Genpact surveyed 500 senior executives to understand why companies are investing in AI but not seeing the value, and what they found was both clarifying and uncomfortable. Sanjeev Vohra, Genpact's Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, joins Craig Smith to share the results: only 12% of companies qualify as genuine AI leaders, meaning they're deploying AI in production environments, generating measurable business outcomes, and have the governance systems in place to actually assess that value. The other 88% are somewhere between experimenting and stalled, and the most common culprit isn't the technology or the C-suite. It's what Vohra and his clients call the "frozen middle", the operationally stretched middle managers who are too busy to lead the transformation and too central to the business to be bypassed. The conversation covers the full landscape of what separates leaders from the rest: why co-pilots are a stepping stone that most companies are mistaking for the destination; why 99% of enterprises have no real AI governance program even as agents begin to proliferate; how Genpact's own CEO writing code on a Friday afternoon became the most powerful AI adoption signal in the company; and why Vohra's sharpest piece of advice is also the simplest, progress over perfection, because the companies still waiting for a complete roadmap before they start have already fallen behind. His formula for what's coming: engineers who are 10 times more productive, business professionals who are 3 times more capable, and organizations that treat that as a baseline expectation, not a stretch goal. Subscribe to Eye on A.I. for weekly conversations with the people building and deploying the future of AI.

It appears that TVNZ's FIFA World Cup experiment is paying dividents with record streaming numbers being generated. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

Most agents think open houses are outdated. The data and results say otherwise. In this episode, Tim and Julie Harris reveal why open houses remain one of the most powerful lead generation tools available to real estate agents in 2026. They explain the difference between weekend and weekday open houses, why neighbors are often your best seller leads, and how top agents use open houses to generate future listings and long-term business. You'll learn why so many agents misunderstand the purpose of an open house, how face-to-face conversations outperform social media engagement, and why AI may actually increase the value of authentic human interaction. Tim and Julie also discuss the statistics behind buyer behavior, the importance of follow-up, and how open houses can help agents break into higher-end markets. If you're looking for more listings, stronger buyer pipelines, and a more predictable real estate career, this episode provides a practical roadmap that works in any market. Free training: HarrisRealEstateDaily.com Coaching: PremierCoaching.com Join eXp + Libertas: WhyLibertas.com/Harris Text Tim Direct: 512-758-0206 Opinions are my own and not the views of eXp Realty.

When I first heard about Flightcast on the Podbiz show, I thought, "I have to have Rox Codes on my show." I had Rox do a Flightcast demo for members of the School of Podcasting. Rox has worked for Mr. Beast, Microsoft, Facebook and many more.In this episode of the School of Podcasting, I sit down with Rox Codes, co-creator of Flight Cast, the video-first hosting platform built in partnership with Steven Bartlett from Diary of a CEO.If you've been thinking about getting more serious with video podcasting, YouTube growth, or centralizing your stats from multiple platforms, this one is for you.This content may contain affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products or services I trust and believe will provide value to you. Thank you for your support!Got Feedback On This Episode?I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode. If you have a minute or two, it's less than five questions and works great on your phone or computer. Share Your ThoughtsWhat We Talk About in This EpisodeIn this conversation, we cover:What Flight Cast actually is (and who it's for)Why it's a video-first hosting platformHow “one upload, one dashboard” pushes your show to YouTube, Spotify, Apple, RSS, and audio platformsHow you can keep it simple or go crazy with customizationSimple upload, powerful customizationUpload one episode and:Send video to YouTube, Spotify, Apple, RSSSend audio everywhere elseSchedule different release times per platform (e.g., 6 AM audio, 8 AM YouTube)Use different titles, descriptions, and even different edits per platformUpload separate versions of the file (say “subscribe” in one, “follow” in another)Use AI to:Generate titles, descriptions, and chapters in your own styleAuto-format chapters correctly for each platformAll your stats in one placeHow Flight Cast pulls:YouTube viewsSpotify streamsRSS downloadsAnd rolls them up into a single “plays” metricAdditional analytics you get:Day-by-day performanceNew vs returning followersCross-platform uniquesBreakdown by platform, country, state, cityA built-in “giant spreadsheet” you don't have to build yourselfAudience overlap (who listens to episode A and episode B)Using the built-in AI chat to answer questions like:“Rank all my episodes on YouTube in the last 6 months by views in the first 24 hours.”“What's my 100-day average per episode?”Ads, programmatic, and retention dataHow Flight Cast handles:Geo-targetingProgrammatic adsDynamic ad slotsWhy retention graphs matter more than a single download numberHow to look at:Drop-off moments (what caused the skip?)Chapter jumps (what are people skipping to?)Rox's “favorite stat” and why views still matter most in his worldClips, test channels, and experimentationLets you “always be testing” in the backgroundHow to ramp up clips:Start with 1 clip/daySlowly increase to 2, 3, then 4 maxWhy this kind of ongoing experimentation is like treating your show as a recipe, not a statueMoving from audio to video (without losing your mind)Rox's core idea:Video isn't a file format, it's an algorithmOn YouTube, TikTok, Reels, Shorts: publishing and discovery are the same thingThe big mindset shift:Audio podcasting = small optimization games (SEO, cross-promo, ads)YouTube = “get good” at a few big levers:ThumbnailsTitlesIdeasIntrosWhy the first 30 seconds, title, and thumbnail matter so much more than most of us want to admitTalking-head video vs fancy productionWhy talking heads are NOT bad content:Joe Rogan is talking headsDiary of a CEO is talking headsWhy audio quality is still 80% of the experience even on videoWhen 4K matters (and when it doesn't):720 → 1080 is a big jump1080 → 4K is “nice to have,” not mandatoryFlight Cast's support for full 4K, including Apple HLS video, and why they built it to “respect” creators who go the extra mileWho Flight Cast is for and pricingTarget user: serious video podcasters / “intermediate plus”Why Rox calls it a “jackhammer”—powerful, but you don't always need that much powerPricing (at the time of this conversation):Starts around $50/month for everything except clipsHigher tiers ($100–$250/month) if you want more clips and higher download limitsBasic plan includes:Up to 50,000 downloads/monthFull 4K video, Apple HLS, no bandwidth chargesAround 3 TB of storage (which almost nobody hits)Learning YouTube: resources Rox recommendsApril Lynn Alter (YouTube channel)Patty Galloway (YouTube channel)Creator Hooks by Jake Thomas (newsletter)A dose of reality about YouTube and videoWe talk frankly about:People who spend days or even weeks perfecting a thumbnailThe sheer amount of time it can take to get good at YouTubeMy big point:It's okay if you don't have that timeJust understand what you're up against so you don't get discouragedMy biggest fear:People add video to an already full plateBurn out on videoThen quit podcasting entirelyI want you to set realistic expectationsBonus: For audio-only podcasters who still want better statsPodAnalyst.com – in beta with their pro plan free for nowTracks:Listening completion at 25%, 50%, 75%, etc.How long people are actually listeningTo me, that's the real “is my show any good?” metric:If people are only listening to 25% of an episode, that's a signalYou can track up to 10 keywords, share stats with team members, and export data while they're in beta.My TakeawaysHere's what I want you to remember from this episode:If you go into video, YouTube is an algorithm game, not just a file format.You don't need cinematic production; you do need:Strong audioA compelling titleA curiosity-driven thumbnailA sharp first 30 secondsTools like FlightCast can:Save you time by distributing everywhere from one uploadHelp you understand your audience by putting all your stats in one placeYou don't have to “go full YouTuber” to benefit from thinking like one.And again, if you're already overwhelmed with audio, please don't feel like you “have to” add video. I'd rather you keep podcasting than burn out chasing an unrealistic video workload.Links MentionedI'll have links to everything we...

In this episode, I'm sharing the three money beliefs that have genuinely supported me to generate $100K+ months inside my business — and honestly, these are conversations I find myself having with clients constantly right now.Whether you've been feeling the noise of budget changes, market shifts, or collective fear around the economy — this episode is your reset. I want to take you back to what actually drives income in your business, and it's not the market.We covered:00:00 Why I recorded this episode (and what triggered it) 01:32 The free resource I'm sharing at the end — don't skip it 03:30 Money Belief #1 — My income is set by my beliefs, not the market 05:00 Why tapping into market fear gives your power away 05:51 How recessions are fuelled by the fear of recession 06:41 Radical responsibility and what it actually feels like 07:41 Money Belief #2 — There is so much money in the world 08:44 Why more money in the hands of women changes everything 10:30 The gap between what you say you want and what you actually believe 11:16 How I had to realign my money beliefs at every stage of growth 12:32 Money Belief #3 — Scarcity is a story, abundance is a choice 13:05 The money stories I grew up with and how I broke free from them 14:46 How to act as though you are already in overflow 16:14 The $9,990 first course launch that made me feel like the wealthiest person alive 17:35 Scarcity vs abundance through the lens of a first launch 18:55 Tuning out the noise and coming back to your centre 19:16 The free revenue calculator — how to run your numbersLINKS:FREE GUIDE: Sell Out & Retain Mastermind Clients in 2026: https://ellieswift.com/mastermind2026Connect with Ellie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elliehswiftSubscribe to Inside The Mastermind Newsletter: https://ellieswift.com/newsletterWatch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elliehswiftKeen to work together?Sell Out Your Mastermind: The Mastermind Model - https://ellieswift.com/modelBe Coached By Ellie to $500k+ : The Scalable Freedom Mastermind - https://ellieswift.com/scalablefreedom

AI can write website copy that outperforms 80% of what is online today. You just have to teach it who it is writing for. In this episode of Intended Consequences, Conversion Sciences founder Brian Massey shows you how to use AI to generate website copy that actually converts. The secret is not a better prompt. It is writing for the four ways people make buying decisions. You will learn the Modes of Research framework, first published in "Waiting for Your Cat to Bark," and how to map it onto Myers-Briggs types so any language model speaks your language. Then you will watch live rewrites that turn flat, jargon-filled copy into messaging built for Competitive, Methodical, Spontaneous, and Humanist visitors. By the end you can build your own AI messaging agent in ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini and let it do the rewriting for you. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Why most B2B copy sounds the same and caps your conversion rate The four research modes and the buyer behind each one How to use Myers-Briggs as a shared vocabulary with any AI The simple prompt that teaches your chatbot to rewrite by mode How to generate personas straight from a URL How to A/B test copy that is finally different enough to win How to build a reusable AI messaging agent for your brand CHAPTERS 00:00 Why AI copy beats 80% of website copy 01:30 Styrofoam copy and the conversion ceiling 02:40 How our own biases sabotage copywriting 04:10 ICPs and the four-persona problem 05:40 Corner cases: copy big enough to A/B test 06:00 The 4 Modes of Research framework 06:50 Competitive and Methodical buyers 08:00 Spontaneous and Humanist buyers 09:30 Placing copy on the page by buyer mode 10:30 Why language models beat humans at this 11:20 Myers-Briggs as a shared language with AI 14:00 The simple prompt to train your chatbot 15:00 Generating personas from a URL (Calm.com) 17:40 Rewriting copy for each mode, live 24:00 B2B example: HR services, CHRO vs CFO 29:50 Laying out multiple voices on one page 31:00 Q&A: getting your team to trust AI copy 33:20 Building your own AI messaging agent 38:00 What is next: ad and landing page alignment 38:50 Q&A: CTAs, ad frequency, and brand salience RESOURCES Messaging skills and full prompts: https://conversion.science/msg-skills Conversion Sciences: https://conversionsciences.com Book: "Waiting for Your Cat to Bark" by Bryan and Jeffrey Eisenberg: https://conversci.com/catbark Roy H. Williams and the Wizard Academy: https://www.wizardacademy.org Subscribe for more on conversion optimization, AI, and the experiments behind what actually works. #AICopywriting #ConversionOptimization #CRO

You bought Bitcoin early. You held through the crashes, the media panic, and you never sold. So why is your daily life exactly the same? Today's guest says there's a third option most crypto holders don't even know exists — and it doesn't involve selling a single coin. Brandon Diggs from Overseas DeFi joins the show to reveal what productive crypto actually looks like, and how you can turn your idle holdings into a monthly cash flow machine using Decentralised Finance.   Timestamp Topic 00:00 Introduction — the third option most crypto holders don't know exists 01:15 Brandon's background and the mission of Overseas DeFi 03:30 The HODL mindset: Bitcoin from $0.01 to $69,000 and the 6.9 million X return 06:00 Getting paid to wait — treating crypto like a rental property 08:00 Navigating negative market sentiment and the "hot ball of money" 11:00 The two core narratives: currency debasement and blockchain migration 14:30 Why Bitcoin is harder money than gold (inflation rate comparison) 17:30 The $100 trillion store of value market and Bitcoin's position in it 20:00 Why the entire global financial system is migrating to blockchain rails 23:00 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: smart contracts, tokenisation, and Layer 1 blockchains 26:30 Asset tokenisation is up 400% — and most of it is going to Ethereum 29:00 The level playing field: DeFi is equally accessible with $500 or $500,000 31:00 Step 1 — Taking self-custody of your assets 33:30 Brandon's Mt. Gox story: bought Bitcoin at $77 in 2013, lost 84% in the hack 37:00 Why leaving coins on Coinbase or Binance is still a risk 39:30 Step 2 — Buying and allocating assets (Bitcoin and ETH) 41:30 Step 3 — Collateralised lending: unlocking cheap borrowed capital 44:00 The DeFi carry trade: borrowing at 1–5% and earning 40–300% APR 47:00 Delta-neutral hedging: how to earn fees with zero price risk 50:00 A $5,000 portfolio example: borrowing $2,500 and earning 7% per month 52:30 Why DeFi beats day trading: consistency, lower stress, and less time 55:00 Narrow vs. wide liquidity ranges: yield vs. time commitment trade-off 57:30 How Brandon manages family accounts earning 40–60% APR in 30 mins/day 59:30 The Overseas DeFi app: AI agent, portfolio tracker, and TradingView integration 62:00 Security and scam prevention — "with great power comes great responsibility" 63:30 Capital gains strategy: borrow against your coins instead of selling them 65:00 How to off-ramp USDC as monthly cash flow while stacking ETH fees 66:15 Where to start: the free "Copy This Portfolio" YouTube series 67:00 Outro       Contact & Resources Listen to this episode on Podbean: thecryptopodcast.podbean.com Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network   Website: RoyCoughlan.com Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.   Virtual Assistants: VA.world Communities: BrainGym.fitness Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 39 Countries with 640+ Members: connectedleaders.academy     Connect with Brandon Diggs: •Website: OverseasDeFi.com •YouTube: @OverseasDeFi       #CryptoPodcast #DeFi #Bitcoin #Ethereum #PassiveIncome #CryptoInvesting #DecentralisedFinance #ConcentratedLiquidity #OverseasDeFi #BrandonDiggs #YieldFarming #CryptoEducation #RoyCoughlan #PodFatherNetwork #VAWorld #BrainGymFitness

Joanne Black is a 2026 Sales Decades Project Honoree. #SalesDecadesProject  She celebrates 30 years running "No More Cold Calling" consulting, training, and coaching business. Joanne is open to connecting on LinkedIn - just make sure you customize the "ask" - say you heard about her on this podcast.  Founder, No More Cold Calling Sales leaders often think they have a pipeline problem. More often, they have a referral problem. Referrals consistently produce the highest-quality revenue in business. Yet most organizations treat them like a happy accident instead of building a strategy to generate them. For more than 25 years I've helped sales teams turn trust into predictable pipeline by implementing structured referral systems. Referrals aren't random—they're the result of intentional design. Through Your Referral Edge, organizations learn how to: • Make referrals their primary growth strategy • Systematize trust-driven opportunity creation • Generate consistent, qualified introductions without cold outreach The result is stronger pipelines, better conversations with decision-makers, and measurable revenue growth. If you're still guessing where your next deal is coming from, the constraint isn't effort. It's design. Because guessing isn't a strategy. Systems are. Joanne's three favorite words: Referrals Drive Revenue Reach out to Joanne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanneblackreferralsales/   More about Women Sales Pros - we have a website, we are on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.  Subscribe to our 2x a month news, and share the podcast with others! We'd love a 5 star rating and comments on iTunes if you are so moved! It really makes a difference.  subscribe: https://bit.ly/thewspnews Contribute: https://forms.gle/v9rRiPDUtgGqKaXA6 Past News Issues: bit.ly/past_news_issues https://womensalespros.com/podcast/ 

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico this Thursday, we take a look at the tournament's expected economic impact – both globally and on host countries. But the real winner, it seems, is FIFA, with record revenues forecast at $11 billion. Also in this edition, markets react to a fresh flare-up in violence in the Strait of Hormuz, and SpaceX faces a lawsuit from an environmental group ahead of its blockbuster market debut this Friday.

Most real estate agents think they have a database. What they actually have is a collection of contacts they've never organized, updated, or consistently communicated with. In this episode, Tim and Julie Harris break down the real purpose of a database, why most CRMs fail to deliver results, and how agents can use AI without losing the human connection that actually creates listings. You'll learn why passive marketing is becoming less effective, how to leverage technology to organize your business, and why direct conversations with your sphere of influence and past clients remain the fastest path to predictable income. Tim and Julie also explain the growing role of AI in real estate, where social media is heading, and why agents who focus on relationships will continue to outperform agents who rely solely on automation. If you're looking for a practical strategy to generate more listings, more referrals, and a stronger real estate business in 2026, this episode will show you exactly where to focus your time and energy. Free training: HarrisRealEstateDaily.com Coaching: PremierCoaching.com Join eXp + Libertas: WhyLibertas.com/Harris Text Tim Direct: 512-758-0206 Opinions are my own and not the views of eXp Realty.

In this episode of the School of Podcasting, Dave Jackson shows you how to stop being “just another podcast” and start becoming someone's favorite show (I love that line from Jay Acunzo).You'll learn how to:Clarify what your podcast is actually about in one sentenceChoose (or tweak) your name and description so they signal your unique angleDeliver on the promise of your premise so listeners trust youUse your own stories, quirks, and background as an unfair advantage no AI can copyWhether you're launching a new show or trying to revive an existing one, this episode will help you stand out in a crowded market.The Four C's of Building a Favorite Show1. You Need a Clear “What Is It?” Line (Clarity)If you can't describe your show in one sentence, your listeners definitely can't.Think of it like a movie logline:“A shark terrorizes a beach town.” → Jaws“A lawyer can't lie for 24 hours.” → Liar LiarIf your answer sounds like “me and my buddy talking about stuff and stuff,” you have a clarity problem.2. Your Name & Description Should Create ContrastIf your show is called something generic like “Thinking Outside the Box,” you're competing with dozens of identical names.Simple test: say your show's name to someone and ask, “What do you think it's about?”If their answer doesn't match your actual content, your name isn't doing its job.Your description should:Say who the show is forSay how it's differentPromise what they get every episode - and then give it to themUse your listeners' own words from reviews/emails to sharpen your description.3. Deliver on the Promise of Your Premise (Consistency)Your title, artwork, and description are a promise. Your content has to deliver.Click‑baity titles and vague descriptions might get a first click, but if the episode doesn't do what it says, you won't get a second one.Examples:Joe Rogan: long-form, open-ended conversations where people actually talk through ideas.Podnews and Podnews Weekly Review: global podcast news with strong host chemistry and a predictable format.4. Your Stories and Style Are Your Uncopyable Advantage (Character)AI can write scripts and headlines—but it doesn't have your bike ride, your great nephew, or your specific regrets and realizations.You have stories, you just need to write them down.5. Use “Homework for Life” to Capture StoriesFrom Matthew Dicks' Storyworthy: at the end of each day, ask:“What happened today that might be a story?”Write down one sentence—just enough to remind you later.Use any note tool (NoteJoy, Apple Notes, Google Keep, voice-to-text, etc.).Over time you build a story library you can draw from to explain concepts and stand out from AI‑generated, story‑less shows.Action Steps From This EpisodeBy the end of this episode, challenge yourself to:Write your one-sentence “What is it?” line.If you can't say it clearly in one breath, cut it down.Ask 2–3 non-podcaster friends:Show them your title, cover art, and description.Ask, “What do you think this show is about?”If their answer doesn't match your intention, revise your name/description.Search your show's name in Google and major podcast apps.Is the name crowded? Already used?Is there a dormant show with the name you want? Consider reaching out and asking to take over/buy the feed.List 5 story moments from the last 30 days.Use “homework for life” style notes.Circle 1–2 you can use in upcoming episodes to explain a lesson.Rewrite your podcast description to:Say who the show is forSay how it's differentPromise what they'll consistently get each time they listenResources MentionedStoryworthy by Matthew Dicks – Book on storytelling and “homework for life.”Notejoy captiring toolResearch LinksPodcasting Morning ShowSave the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever NeedHot Ones' Guests Impressed by Sean Evans' Questions | Vol. 6 - YouTubePacino Arrests Everybody (Samuel L. Jackson Cameo) | Sea of Love - YouTubeHomework for Life | Matthew DicksHow Stories Happen: Creators and Entrepreneurs Dissect Their Signature Stories — Jay Acunzo - Jay always says, "Don't just be a podcast, be someone's FAVORITE podcast."Podcast Network Insights - A show About Podcasting networks.Podcast Momentum | Build Podcast Momentum – Geared towards businessesPedal Stomper Podcast. Podcasting Lessons from a Hall of Famer: 20 Years of Wisdom with Dave Jackson - YouTubeWork With DaveIf you want help:Sharpening your “what is it?” lineChoosing or refining a podcast nameRewriting your description so it stands outAnd building a show that becomes someone's favorite…then join the School of Podcasting and get step‑by‑step guidance, resources, and a community of podcasters just like you. You can also sign up for a single podcast strategy session.Mentioned in this episode:Have You Heard About the Podpage Assistant?Here's what it can do: Identify the best search keyphrase to target — The Assistant analyzes your episode and finds the keyphrase most likely to drive organic traffic. Generate optimized SEO titles and descriptions — Get search-friendly titles and meta descriptions written for each episode automatically. Expand your show notes — Turn brief show notes into detailed, search-friendly content that helps Google understand what your episode is about. Create SEO schema — Automatically generate structured data including FAQs and key takeaways, giving search engines even more context about your content. Generate episode transcriptions — If your podcast host doesn't provide transcripts, the Assistant can create them for you. Create companion blog posts — Each episode can get a dedicated blog post that supports your episode's SEO and gives listeners another way to find you. Automatically categorize episodes — Keep your episode library organized without lifting a finger. Start your 14 day trial at www.podpage.com/preview PodpageJoin the School of PodcastingMark from Practical Prepping had been podcasting for a while, but after joining the School of Podcasting, his podcast grew at a faster rate. His Facebook group has over 30,000 members! Join the School of Podcasting and get access to: Step-by-step tutorials An amazing podcast community Unlimited One-On-One Coaching Join today worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee!School of PodcastingQuestion of the MonthThis might be harder question to answer because when I ask people, the sometimes freeze. The question? How do you measure success for your podcast beyond download numbers? I need your answer by June 26th, 2026. Don't forget to tell us a little bit about your show and your website address so I can link to it in the show notes.Question of the MonthCheck Out Dave's Newsletter With Behind the Scenes ContentIn each issue of Podcasting Observations, I share my thoughts on what

I took one question from a coaching call for a client to braindump 10 weeks of content in mere minutes!  In this episode I'm breaking down exactly how that happened—the prompt, the framework, and the 3 entry points that work for different kinds of brains. Whether you're drowning in expertise or staring at a blank page, this is the content strategy that stops the reinvention cycle for good.  → Wildly in Demand (June 23–25): https://meganyelaney.com/wildly-in-demand  → Main Character Energy Private Podcast: https://meganyelaney.com/main-character-energy  → Get the full show notes (with all the links) here:  https://meganyelaney.com/2026/06/08/content-creation-system   

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 Dave Charest. Summary of the Dave Charest Interview In this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact, a leading digital marketing platform. Charest discusses the rising wave of entrepreneurship, the foundational importance of email and direct‑to‑customer channels, common mistakes new business owners make, and how AI is reshaping small‑business marketing. He provides practical guidance on marketing consistency, channel selection, building community relationships, and using technology to scale. Throughout the conversation, Charest emphasizes that while small businesses often lack marketing expertise, they possess a valuable advantage: real, human relationships that can be strengthened through consistent communication. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of Rushion McDonald’s conversation with Dave Charest is to: 1. Educate new and aspiring entrepreneurs Charest breaks down the basics of digital marketing—email, social, SMS—and how to begin building a strong marketing foundation. 2. Highlight the key trends driving the entrepreneurship boom He explains motivations like work–life balance, independence, and financial potential that inspire people to launch businesses. 3. Provide practical, actionable marketing advice Especially around consistency, choosing marketing channels, and building direct customer relationships. 4. Introduce how AI can simplify and amplify marketing Charest showcases tools that help business owners quickly generate content, develop campaigns, and analyze customer behavior. Key Takeaways 1. Direct relationships (email/SMS) outperform social media Email offers ownership, stability, and higher ROI—unlike social platforms that can change algorithms or visibility overnight. Charest stresses that “the money is in the list.” 2. You don’t need huge numbers to be effective Small businesses often see high open and engagement rates because followers know and trust them. 3. Consistency matters more than platform choice Whether you choose Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, or email, the biggest driver of marketing success is showing up regularly. 4. Start small—don’t overwhelm yourself One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is trying to do everything at once. Begin with the basics and grow steadily. 5. Community is a crucial marketing asset Local businesses thrive when they maintain strong connections with nearby businesses, customers, and community networks. 6. Entrepreneurs face challenges—but resilience wins Charest notes that small business owners rarely have a “Plan B,” which pushes them to adapt and continue learning. 7. AI is transforming small‑business marketing Constant Contact offers tools to: Generate emails and content Summarize content for social Build full marketing campaigns Analyze behavior from large email lists to recommend actions Notable Quotes (from the transcript) Here are direct paraphrases and key phrases—not copyrighted material but drawn from the transcript: On email vs. social “There’s a $36 return for every $1 invested in email—but what matters is that you own the relationship.” “If a social platform goes away, so does your following. Email is a direct line.” On audience size “Big numbers aren’t necessary—small lists can see 50% open rates and strong engagement because those people actually care.” On entrepreneurship motivations “People want better work‑life balance, independence, and financial potential.” On mistakes “A big mistake is trying to do too much at once. Start small and stay consistent.” On community “Digital marketing should extend real relationships—not replace them.” On choosing platforms “Where your audience spends time matters, but so does where you can show up consistently.” On AI’s role “AI can generate emails, build campaigns, and analyze audience data—saving you time for what you’d rather be doing.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Clay Clark's Thrivetime Show Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire   See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

Want to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Clay Clark's Thrivetime Show Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire   See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

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 Dave Charest. Summary of the Dave Charest Interview In this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact, a leading digital marketing platform. Charest discusses the rising wave of entrepreneurship, the foundational importance of email and direct‑to‑customer channels, common mistakes new business owners make, and how AI is reshaping small‑business marketing. He provides practical guidance on marketing consistency, channel selection, building community relationships, and using technology to scale. Throughout the conversation, Charest emphasizes that while small businesses often lack marketing expertise, they possess a valuable advantage: real, human relationships that can be strengthened through consistent communication. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of Rushion McDonald’s conversation with Dave Charest is to: 1. Educate new and aspiring entrepreneurs Charest breaks down the basics of digital marketing—email, social, SMS—and how to begin building a strong marketing foundation. 2. Highlight the key trends driving the entrepreneurship boom He explains motivations like work–life balance, independence, and financial potential that inspire people to launch businesses. 3. Provide practical, actionable marketing advice Especially around consistency, choosing marketing channels, and building direct customer relationships. 4. Introduce how AI can simplify and amplify marketing Charest showcases tools that help business owners quickly generate content, develop campaigns, and analyze customer behavior. Key Takeaways 1. Direct relationships (email/SMS) outperform social media Email offers ownership, stability, and higher ROI—unlike social platforms that can change algorithms or visibility overnight. Charest stresses that “the money is in the list.” 2. You don’t need huge numbers to be effective Small businesses often see high open and engagement rates because followers know and trust them. 3. Consistency matters more than platform choice Whether you choose Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, or email, the biggest driver of marketing success is showing up regularly. 4. Start small—don’t overwhelm yourself One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is trying to do everything at once. Begin with the basics and grow steadily. 5. Community is a crucial marketing asset Local businesses thrive when they maintain strong connections with nearby businesses, customers, and community networks. 6. Entrepreneurs face challenges—but resilience wins Charest notes that small business owners rarely have a “Plan B,” which pushes them to adapt and continue learning. 7. AI is transforming small‑business marketing Constant Contact offers tools to: Generate emails and content Summarize content for social Build full marketing campaigns Analyze behavior from large email lists to recommend actions Notable Quotes (from the transcript) Here are direct paraphrases and key phrases—not copyrighted material but drawn from the transcript: On email vs. social “There’s a $36 return for every $1 invested in email—but what matters is that you own the relationship.” “If a social platform goes away, so does your following. Email is a direct line.” On audience size “Big numbers aren’t necessary—small lists can see 50% open rates and strong engagement because those people actually care.” On entrepreneurship motivations “People want better work‑life balance, independence, and financial potential.” On mistakes “A big mistake is trying to do too much at once. Start small and stay consistent.” On community “Digital marketing should extend real relationships—not replace them.” On choosing platforms “Where your audience spends time matters, but so does where you can show up consistently.” On AI’s role “AI can generate emails, build campaigns, and analyze audience data—saving you time for what you’d rather be doing.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Stahl, career strategist, founder of Wise Whisper Agency, and speaker of one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time, joins the show to break down exactly how solopreneurs can build a powerful personal brand through speaking, without burning out or constantly performing online.In this episode, Ashley shares why "do what you love" is the wrong advice, how to identify your core values as a career filter, and why most people confuse credibility with authority (and which one actually gets you clients).What you'll learn:The difference between your skillset (the what) and your core values (the how), and why both matter for your businessWhy authority, not credibility, is what actually drives client growthThe "islands" framework for building a personal brand onlineHow to write a signature talk with original thinking, even if you've never been on a stageWhy a TEDx talk can generate opportunities for 15+ years after you give itThe structural formula Ashley's team uses to write talks (including word count, page count, and emotional arc)How focusing on one brand channel per year beats trying to be everywhere at onceConnect with Ashley:Website: wisewhisperagency.comBook a call: wisewhisperagency.com/calendarInstagram: @ashleystahl

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In this episode, I'm speaking to the health and wellness practitioners, service providers, or really anyone who doesn't have a salary and needs to generate revenue through clients and offers. Whether you're trying to stabilize your income, pay off debt, fund a launch, or simply prove to yourself that you can create money intentionally - this one's for you.   The 5 Strategic Ways to Create $5K This Month: Sell a High-Value Intensive — Hormone audits, business strategy days, gut health deep dives, metabolic resets, content VIP days. People pay for clarity and speed. You don't need 30 low-ticket sales — you might only need 2–5 clients. Run a Small Group Program — A 14-day reset or 4-week reboot. No massive launch required. Just a specific problem, a clear transformation, and a community that needs support and structure right now. Resell to Your Existing Clients — Your easiest sale is always someone who already knows, likes, and trusts you. Past clients, warm leads, your email list — they are gold. A personal reach-out converts faster than passive posting every single time. Host a Master Class or Workshop — I am obsessed with teaching, and one powerful class can lead to memberships, program sign-ups, and 1:1 clients. People are craving practical, truth-based education. You don't need a fancy event center — I've hosted in my home, and something special happens when you do. Package Your Intellectual Property — You are sitting on a goldmine. Protocols, templates, guides, frameworks, recordings. Done is more profitable than perfect. Stop polishing and start selling.   Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE This episode is sponsored by: St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15  Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

Meet the man who pioneered one of the biggest developments in the retirement planning industry. Curtis Cloke, a financial professional of 30 years and the man who's credited with pioneering the Deferred Income Annuity, or DIA as it's called. In this interview, Curtis shares the story of how he developed the game changing retirement tool and gives an example of the "Buy Income, Chase Alpha" strategy which allowed him to generate $82,000 a year of Guaranteed Income, and invest more aggressively with the remaining savings he has, instead of tying it up in the market.Watch the Interview on Youtube for Visuals - https://youtu.be/ISuazQCD1bQBuy Your Tickets to the Life Insurance Summit! Click Here: https://betterwealth.com/summitConnect with Curtis Cloke: Website - https://curtiscloke.com/Software - https://curtiscloke.com/retirement-nextgen.htmlEmail - mgebhardt@thriveincome.comWant to See If Whole Life Insurance Can Improve Your Financial Plan? Schedule Your Clarity Call Here: https://bttr.ly/bw-yt-aa-clarityWant Us To Review Your Permanent Life Insurance Policy? Click Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-policy-reviewWant Free Whole Life Insurance Resources & Education? Go Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-bw-vaultLearn More About BetterWealth: https://betterwealth.comChapters:00:00 Interview Teaser 01:18 Curtis Cloke: Retirement Industry Legend 03:42 The 1999 Discovery 05:08 Deferred Income Annuity (DIA) 13:30 How the DIA Was Named and Developed 20:45 Timber Harvesting 23:05 Why Doing the Right Thing Pays Off Long-Term? 28:12 Legacy vs. Money in Financial Services 36:15 Guaranteed Retirement Income Early 39:35 Diversification and Insurance Company Protections 42:10 Why Annuities Are So Misunderstood? 43:35 Fisher Investments vs. Annuities Debate 45:20 Problem With Calling All Annuities “Bad” 50:05 42 Different Types of Annuities 54:35 Responding to Dave Ramsey's CriticismDISCLAIMER: https://bttr.ly/aapolicy*This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Financial Advice Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education, discussion, and illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice or recommendation. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of the information on this channel. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered.

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