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Welcome to today's AI Lawyer Talking Tech podcast. In this episode, we'll be diving into the latest developments at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal industry. We'll explore topics such as the rise of new AI models, the integration of AI in legal research and project management, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI implementation. We will also touch on data privacy regulations and the evolving landscape of legal service delivery. This podcast will give you the latest information on how AI is reshaping the legal profession, offering both opportunities and challenges for legal professionals.Getting Creative to Support Legal Aid25 Feb 2025Legal Aid Society of ClevelandKPMG to Launch U.S. Law Firm Following Court Approval28 Feb 2025MSN United StatesAlumni @ RopesTalk: DeepSeek Deep Dive with Dr. Vasanth Sarathy, Tufts University28 Feb 2025JD SupraHow to build a legal project management team28 Feb 2025Legal FuturesABS expansion as accountants start to offer legal services in the US28 Feb 2025Legal FuturesMarketing Partner Forum 2025: What is your law firm's data structure?27 Feb 2025Thomson ReutersBreaking: KPMG Becomes First of Big Four To Practice Law in U.S., As Arizona Approves Its ABS License27 Feb 2025LawSitesHalifax court approves settlement in Dell class action over data breach: lawyer27 Feb 2025Winnipeg Free PressKPMG LLP Launches KPMG Law US, The First Big Four Law Firm Serving The US Market27 Feb 2025ChaseUS spy chief directs legal review of UK's Apple backdoor demand27 Feb 2025Nextgov/FCW - All ContentLegalweek 2025: What's Changed, What Hasn't, and Why Elevate ELM Stands Out27 Feb 2025Elevate ServicesNew York's Legal Industry Embraces Digital Innovation with Digital Silk's Expertise27 Feb 2025ChaseCalifornia AG Issues Legal Advisory Regarding Use of AI in Healthcare27 Feb 2025JD SupraHarvey and CoCounsel receive top scores in first major industry GenAI benchmarking study27 Feb 2025Legal IT InsiderLexisNexis and OpenAI Announce Plan to Deliver Custom AI Technology for Legal Professionals27 Feb 2025WebWire | Recent HeadlinesFlat-Fee Billing? Yes! A “Super Episode” With the Host of Lawyerist27 Feb 2025New Solo Podcast - Legal Talk NetworkVals Publishes Results of First Legal AI Benchmark Study27 Feb 2025Artificial LawyerWolters Kluwer's Competitive Bidding Tool LegalCollaborator Gets Gen AI Summarization and Reverse Auctioning27 Feb 2025LawSitesAccelerating Legal: Key Applications Of AI To Watch In LegalTech27 Feb 2025Forbes.comLawyerist Podcast #548: Essential Strategies to Know Before You Go Solo, with Stephanie Everett27 Feb 2025Legal Talk NetworkGCs Mixing More ALSPs Into Legal Strategy27 Feb 2025Elevate ServicesState Attorneys General Provide Guidance on Artificial Intelligence Under Existing Data Privacy Laws27 Feb 2025LexologyExclusive: 2025 UK Midsize Law Firm Priorities Report – Key findings here27 Feb 2025Legal IT InsiderLegal professionals face huge risks when using AI at work27 Feb 2025ITPro.comExclusive: 2025 UK Midsize Law Firm Priorities Report – Key findings27 Feb 2025Legal Technology InsiderBarings Law and Resolver Announce Partnership27 Feb 2025BBP Media.co.ukEmbracing AI in Asian Law Firms: Navigating Challenges to Harness Benefits27 Feb 2025Legaltech on MediumMarketing Partner Forum 2025: What is your law firm's data structure?27 Feb 2025Thomson Reuters InstituteThe end of the student essay? Reasoning AIs are starting to cross into pass territory27 Feb 2025TechnollamaVals Publishes Results of First Legal AI Benchmark Study27 Feb 2025Artificial LawyerHarvey and CoCounsel receive top scores in first major industry GenAI benchmarking study27 Feb 2025Legal IT InsiderLexisNexis + OpenAI Partner For GenAI Fine-Tuning27 Feb 2025Artificial LawyerLexisNexis to deploy OpenAI's APIs and models across its ecosystem27 Feb 2025Legal IT Insider

After a brief discussion of ways to get creative and more productive with your work schedule, Jim walks us through one of the many sales copy headline genies to help you create masterful headlines, titles, and more content that hooks people into buying. Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

On Episode 925 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss the latest news & notes from the first week of spring training in Clearwater. Nick Castellanos says there's less pressure on the Phillies this year (there isn't), J.T. Realmuto and Edmundo Sosa could get time in the outfield this spring, Kyle Schwarber wants an extension, expectations for Johan Rojas and Alec Bohm speaks!

Send us a textThe Oregon Files Podcast presents a creative, fun chat with Max Smoot from Cass Studio Frog Leg, we talk art, life and more!Support the show

Creativity can sometimes be about discovering what in retrospect seems obvious, like shoes that are shaped to fit our feet, marketing expert Beverley Law tells HBW Insight in the first episode of this season's Over the Counter podcast. But this often requires stepping out of established approaches and patterns of thinking, she points out, which tend to characterise innovation in the consumer health industry. Law offers some tips to help firms think outside the box, including being brave, benchmarking against the fast-moving consumer goods industry, and including regulatory experts much earlier on in the process.

Welcome to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast! Want to start investing in real estate but struggling to get creative? You're not alone. A lot of people think single-family home investing is dead, but Felipe is here to prove otherwise—bringing it back to life with strategies most investors are overlooking.   Right now, there are hundreds of deals slipping through the cracks every single day. Felipe breaks down exactly what to look for, where to find these hidden opportunities, and how to make single-family homes cash flow like crazy.   If you're ready to start adding single-family rentals to your portfolio while making at least $1,000 a month per deal (yes, really), then this episode is for you.   And if you've got a deal in mind but aren't sure whether to pull the trigger, book a free strategy call below—we'll help you take that next step with confidence! Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram Felipe's Instagram

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The Colorado Rockies can be tricky to cover in 2025 after back-to-back 100-loss seasons so we are going to get creative.

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you'd like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Capturing great wildlife images requires a lot more than luck. As a photographer, you must react quickly and place yourself in the right spots at the right time to capture the most captivating images.In this week's podcast episode, Syler Peralta-Ramos covers some of his favorite tips, tricks, and techniques for improving your wildlife photography compositions. Syler shares all sorts of different pieces of advice that will help you instantly improve your photography in this episode.Links from this episode:Syler's WebsiteSyler's Guiding CompanySyler's InstagramIf you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

In this week's motivational podcast, comedian Tom Green - credited by Joe Rogan as his inspiration for starting a podcast - reflects on the early days of The Tom Green Show. Green shares some of the challenges posed by early technology and the creative ways he worked around them. He discusses why The Tom Green Show no longer has the same element of surprise on the internet today.

If you're in insurance, you know that most states cap gifts at $20 by law. So, how do you show your clients some genuine holiday appreciation without breaking the bank or the rules?   https://theinsurancedream.com/payment-processing 

Send us a textIn this episode Ashantee speaks on her holiday plans, reading goals, F1, and more.I'm also on YouTube@butlikethatsonmymindIG: @butlikethatsonmymind@ashantee0419@booksandtee_@futureteeproductions@marlo.norris.sainz.augustine (my kitty)Tik Tok: @butlikethatsonmymind@ashanteeaugustineX:@blthatsonmymindSupport the show

Kiera lays out a ton of ideas on how practices should be looking ahead to 2025, including the right percentage growth to aim for, why you actually can take time off for vacation, and more. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Tune Into DAT's Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.994) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and welcome to the Dental A Team podcast. I hope today is such a magical day for you. I hope that you are having such a fun time and I hope that you are wrapping up 2024, getting ready for 2025. I am so excited for you guys as you're wrapping up the year. And I just wanted to take a minute of let's not forget how to maximize and optimize our schedules for 2025. I know it can sound funny, but really if we take the time now,   to project out, prepare for our year. You are gonna have such a better year in 2025. So welcome to projections with the Dental A Team podcast. As always, if this podcast has changed your way, your life in any way, if it's shaped you, if it's molded you, if it's helped you, please leave us a review. Please share this podcast with someone because my goal is to have this podcast in the hands of every single dental practice to be able to positively impact and influence giving tactical practical skills and solutions for free.   So that way we can rise and elevate the world of dentistry. And that's my mission and my goal. And I can only do it with your help and your support. So leave those reviews, share it with somebody and let's make the world of dentistry realize how incredible it is that we're a part of it and give you practical tactical skills to take your practice to the new, to the next level. All right. So as you guys are preparing for production, the big thing you guys need to be doing right now, and I'm hoping that you do this before end of year, that would be optimal.   is let's start building out our schedule for next year. And that means we're looking at the number of providers we have, the number of providers we might be adding in, number of hygienists. And then also let's look at our vacation time we want off. So often I hear, Kiera, I just can't take time off of my practice. And I just say, that's actually not true. You totally can. We just need to plan and prepare for it. And then we need to set our goals accordingly. So you need to be looking at your practice now and it needs to be a minimum of a 10 % growth.   So we did a million this year, we should be doing 1.1 next year. So once we know that, we then go through our schedule, we figure out, all right, how many providers, how many hygienists, how many days off, how many holidays, let's look at all of that. Also, I would strongly recommend that you are actually looking at trends. And doctors and office managers, this is a phenomenal exercise to do together. So what we wanna do is you wanna look at trends. Historically, is our February always low?   Kiera Dent (02:19.648) And I usually look two or three years back, you can make spreadsheets about that. That's how we do it. So we can historically look, all right, how was our December? How was our September? Was it slam dunk timber or was it suck timber? What about our February? Was that low? Was it high? What about our December's? Historically, how are those doing? And once you can get the trends, we can also make our goals and our, like everything way more realistic for us. So then you're gonna wanna look through, and we actually have spreadsheets for this for our clients where you go through and it's going to be, all right, in January, how many?   days do we have available? How many days are we going to be off? What is our doctor out hourly? How many hours are they working? How many columns do they have? What about for our hygienist? And then it actually spits out a monthly goal for you based on the number of providers you have, doctor and hygienist based on what their hourly trends have been, which you can look back three to six months to see what have their, what are they historically doing? Then we can increase that. So maybe if our doctors are producing 500 an hour, maybe we bump them to 525 or to 550.   But really figuring this out so that way we can make sure all of them are hitting the levels that they need to be hitting that then projects you your monthly goal because based on the number of days providers that hourly we're able to do that. Hygienist as you know should be doing at least three times their hourly. Hygienist that's the standard across the board. I know insurances can be tricky and that's where we also look to see, okay, what do we need to add to our appointments? Are we doing our fluoride? Are we doing our laser? What about our FMXs? Are there things that we could be doing because guess what?   So many practices are able to hit this. And so I know that you're able to do it as well. It also means we've got to work on keeping the schedule full so we're not having as many cancellations. So we look at that. And then we also figure out we're going to take vacations in September because historically that's a really junk month for us. So let's do it there. We're also going to take them in February. Let's maximize the time where it's already slow. And if we can do that, we're actually going to do a lot better. And once you get all this data, it's going to spit out a number for you. And it's going to tell you, OK.   based on everything you put in, based on the hourly, based on the providers, based on the days off that we're having between holidays and vacations, you are gonna produce, let's say, one million. Well, we know we need to be at 1.1 because that's our growth. So then we look back and we say, okay, what could we do? Do we need to increase our hourly? Do we maybe need to bring in another provider? Do we need to look at how many days we're closed? Do we need to open up a few others? Do we need to increase our daily goal so that way we're hitting it? What does that equate to?   Kiera Dent (04:43.554) Oftentimes I'll look in offices like we need to produce 20,000 more. Well, a lot of offices are actually working 16 days a month. So if we need 20,000 and we've got 16 days a month, that's 1250 per day that we would need to add in. And then I love to take it to teams and I like to ask, all right, what is 1250 worth of dentistry? That's like literally one crown. That's a couple of fluorides, it's quad of fillings. Like it's a few night guards, a few like whitening.   And we start to get really creative. If we know that I love to break it down and then that becomes your new daily goal for your team. And this is how we're able to take vacations, we're able to hit our goals with ease and we're able to maximize and actually set effective goals for every single month rather than just arbitrary. Cause most people would say, Kiera, that's way too hard. And I used to be this person where I would take, if we need to do 10 % growth, I'll just take 1.1 divided by 12, bada bing, bada boom. We need to do 92,000 per month. Well,   That's great, but what about our low months? What about the months we're taking vacations? Like, are we just expected to produce a lot more? What happens if we have a hygienist that goes out on maternity leave? What happens if we have a doctor that goes out on vacations? Like, that becomes very hard. So if in the month of December, we're only open two weeks, well, I don't think that that month should be equally weighted as maybe August, where we've got five weeks in that month. So what this does is it really helps you actually maximize, optimize, take vacations, and make sure that we're able to hit our goals with ease.   I love this model. I geek out about it. I work with my clients on this. We work in our consulting with this because I think this is something that sometimes can feel daunting. And it's just stuff that we just don't want to do. I'm building out my projections. And then what I look at next is, okay, if that's what we're producing as a practice, what are our costs for next year? And are there costs that we're going to need to bring in of maybe hiring new people or doing different things? And do we actually like is 1.1 or that 10 % growth?   actually going to support and sustain the practice like we need it to do? Or do we need to get more creative? Being more creative, like could we add in other services? Could we do ortho? Could we do sleep? Could we do implants? Like what do we need to do in our practice? What things do we already have that maybe we're not doing? Like I have offices right now that are doing a whitening competition. That's easy ways to add in production on our schedule that we're already doing that we're just not maximizing. What if we've got a 3D printer? Could we look for night guards and could we do that?   Kiera Dent (07:06.332) What about sports teams in the area? Could we do those? Like this is where we start to get into our creative world to really truly grow our practices with ease. And so this is where I wanted to come and just kind of give you guys a quick snippet of how you can actually build these out. And the reason why we do this is like I said, so we're actually able to maximize and optimize and be able to hit our goals with ease. Now things that might come up as a tricky piece is like, well, should I be doing CE? And the answer is,   Like I'm all for CE, I'm all for doctors doing CE, I'm all for all of that. But I also wanna make sure that we're not being CE overload to where we're actually not implementing. So what I say is if you're gonna go to CE, there needs to be a complete action plan for you when you do come back of we're gonna do X number of cases. So if we go to sleep within the next quarter, our team's gonna set some goals around it and we're gonna try and actually accomplish doing, I don't know, 20 cases, okay? So what do we need to do for 20 cases? How do we track this? How do we monitor this?   So whenever we go to CE, the CE is actually being implemented into our practice and it becomes a habit as opposed to a fleeting thought. This is what happens with ortho doing, I heard an office and they do a sip and scan and they bring all their patients in and they have like a fun wine night and they just scan and then they present ortho cases. There's software out there that can show patients their smile transforming right before their eyes to be able to do it. So there's so many opportunities for you.   to get creative when you know what the goals need to be to sustain the practice as a business. So we go through, we figure out our provider amounts, we figure out what our goals should be, we figure out what we should be estimated for our production based on years prior, and we set our goals accordingly. And then we make sure what we're going to spend actually is in align with what we're producing. And then if it's not, we get creative and we figure out, should we do CE? Should we not do CE? What things could we do? What can we do to boost our months? If we know September is always low,   What could we be doing in June, July and August to make sure that it's higher? Like, could we go back and for implant cases, look at all of our patients that are denture patients and send them a special letter. Like, there's so many opportunities and this is why I love to consult practices is because we help you think outside the box. We help you figure out how are we gonna be able to get to the goals we want, but do it with maximum ease and efficiency. How do we look and use our numbers as levers and dial that in?   Kiera Dent (09:29.058) rather than just assuming like, well, it is what it is. Let's hope and a wish. No goals and numbers and projections don't need to be a hope and a wish. They can actually be built upon mathematical things. Looking back at trends of where we should be and then increasing based on where it should be. Also your 5 % increase on fee schedule should be in place too. So like that's where it's very easy to be hitting this growth with minimal effort. We just need to make sure that we're all doing it.   And so I just really would encourage you to be looking at this, to be looking ahead, to figure out where we can take our vacations, to be able to take our vacations with ease, to be able to maximize our doctor's schedules and our hygienist schedules, to be able to set realistic goals that are truly achievable, to make our bonuses based on that, knowing what we're spending on the practice of all the numbers, and then being able to roll that out to our team. If this feels daunting, high five. Welcome, welcome to the world of business ownership.   where these things might feel daunting, but just know it doesn't have to be hard. I have a practice where we started working on this and they were so nervous because they were like, Kiera, we're doing an expansion. We don't know how we're going to be able to do this. And so what I did was I took it with them and we did a very conservative projections and we did a high-end projections. And what's crazy is they actually hit the high ends. But by knowing what we needed to produce, they were then able to go set the goals and the KPIs with their team.   They were able to easily track their metrics all the way along. And you put it in the spreadsheet. Where were we at based on where we projected? Why was it this way? We looked back at the trends. What were the low months? And what's crazy about doing this is it gives you confidence. Confidence you can pay the bills. Confidence that you're going to be able to pay for your team. Confidence that you know what to set your goals at and they're not just arbitrary. Confident that you can take vacations and not let the practice plummet.   So many doctors tell me, Kiera, I had a terrible December. And I'm like, well, that's because you didn't plan. You didn't plan out to take two weeks of vacation. And then we were trying to cram in $100,000, $200,000 worth of production into two weeks. Well, that can be tricky. Also, if you know this, we can strategically start planning in October, November, December, making block schedules where we know what production we're going to be bringing in when people's benefits are coming due and we're trying to get a bunch of treatment in. Like, let's not be chaotic. Let's be strategic of what we're doing and putting into our schedule so it's easy.   Kiera Dent (11:45.442) We're able to help the most amount of patients and we're able to just get to our goals with ease. This is the type of stuff that lights me up. This is the type of stuff where I'm like, we can do this together. And that office this year, they're celebrating hitting their highest growth and they took off the most amount of time that they've ever taken off. And they were able to help more patients and bring on more team members. And all those decisions were very confident because they knew exactly what they needed to do. So I...   think everyone needs to do this. And if you need help, reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com We have so many options available for you for consulting where it's online, where it's kind of like a systems and you go through all the 12 systems and you have a group that we every single week. And sometimes you're even getting one-on-one help to where you can add one-on-one calls and you can get individualized help, or you are in our full level platinum with us where you're actually coming to masterminds and leadership retreats. And we're working with your team one-on-one, whatever it is, there's, there's options for you. So   Reach out, but do this. I make all my offices do this. I work on it with them because I know if they've got the numbers, they're going to make much smarter decisions, better projections. And if you're like, Kiera, that's so hard. Phenomenal reach out because you're not meant to know how to run a business. You're meant to know how to do dentistry. And my job is to teach you how to do the business and to teach your team to do the business and teach you how to look at those numbers with confidence. So you're able to make decisions that you're confident about making.   That's why I have the job I do. I literally am obsessed and passionate about helping business owners learn their numbers, to be able to make smarter decisions, to be able to feel confident in their business, that it's not just a question of will I be profitable? Will I make money? Will I not make money? That's terrifying. You are an amazing clinician. Let's now make you an amazing business owner. Reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com Get your projections there. Know what you need to do for next year. And as always, thanks for listening and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

In episode 88 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Hillary Allen, and Keely Henninger take a deep dive into all things trail running as they answer listener questions in a special "Ask Us Anything" format. From training theories to nutrition hacks, they tackle everything from treadmill hill intervals to how to train for mountain races while living in an urban environment. The trio also shares their personal must-do exercises for the off-season, discusses the nuances of ultra-marathon training, and offers tips on improving technical trail running skills. The episode also touches on the importance of community and how to find your tribe, whether you're new to the sport or looking to connect with other trail runners. The hosts give advice on how to overcome the intimidation factor of running on trails and how to build meaningful connections without relying on formal running clubs. They also explore the challenges of balancing relationships with training and share their experiences with sponsorships, providing candid insights into what it's like to be a professional athlete. To round out the episode, the team answers a series of fun "rapid fire" questions, including dream running partners from any era, the best advice they've ever received, and their thoughts on what makes someone a "real" runner. They close by highlighting a special cause—an endurance festival to support the hurricane-devastated town of Old Fort, North Carolina—and remind listeners to give back this holiday season. Whether you're looking for expert training advice or a good dose of motivation, this episode has something for every trail runner.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail & Our Title Sponsor is The Feed!!! Follow the link to get $20 to spend every quarter ($80 every year!): https://thefeed.com/trailsociety + a cool Trail Society water bottle! Keep sliding into our DMs with your messages, they mean so much to us! @trail.society Links: Donate to Old Fort Community: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NC/OldFort/OldFortStrongEnduranceFestival    

This week we're joined by Mike Alfaro! Mike is an award winning creative director, content creator, and the creator of Millennial Loteria. Today, we discuss Mike's journey from Guatemala to the United States, and how he became inspired to create Millennial Loteria. We also dive into his new venture: Si Sabo Kids. Ever since his daughter was born, Mike has become passionate about helping parents raise bilingual kids. Now, he has created games and books to help teach kids Spanish and English!    Super Mamás  IG: @_supermamas  Facebook: Super Mamás  Twitter: @_supermamas   Website: http://supermamas.com/    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your 60-second money minute. Today's topic: Getting Creative With Real Estate

As rent growth cools, new units hit the market and insurance and interest rates remain high, operators are getting creative in addressing Net Operating Income (NOI). While dynamics continue to shift, passive revenue that doesn't require CAPEX dollars is finding its way into operations and improving the resident experience at the same time. Joseph Woodbury, Co-Founder and CEO of Neighbor, joins Matt and Courtney to explain how a growing marketplace for self-storage is maximizing unused space in both existing and new construction.

This episode is sponsored by MagicSchool AI. If you're ready to transform the way you teach, With over 3.5 million users worldwide, MagicSchool AI is the #1 educational AI platform. They're committed to data privacy for all users in order to keep classrooms protected. Save time and focus on creating experiences with your students with MagicSchool AI. To learn more and get started, visit www.magicschool.ai In this episode, I'm joined by Kristen Brooks at the GaETC Conference in Atlanta, GA. We catch up and discuss how she is utilizing AI with her students in creative ways. She also lets us know her administration and parent feedback on these projects that incorporate AI in new ways. She discusses how she exposes her students to this technology in a safe and ethical manner with best practices to ensure that students know how to properly use it when unsupervised. Give this episode a listen because I can guarantee Kristen will teach you a new way to use this game-changing tool. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites Connect With Kristen Brooks Kristen's Website: http://www.kristenbrooks.net/ Kristen on X: https://x.com/KristenBrooks77 Kristen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenbrooks77 Kristen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIIAPz1Mzz5Y7yElgTcJJrA Kristen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenbrooks77/

In Episode 6, Brandon Frank and Ben Gold discuss new ways AI can help businesses create engaging content, from transforming ideas into images and videos to customizing presentations for specific audiences. They explore popular AI tools for visual and video content creation, including Midjourney, DALL-E 3, HeyGen, and Eleven Labs. Brandon also shares recent updates from PPC Packaging, highlighting how the team is diving deeper into Claude for automating tasks like quality control and call analysis. The episode wraps up with a discussion on using avatars for video content and the question of balancing human presence with AI-driven presentations.In this episode, we'll talk about:Current AI Tools for Visuals and Video: Ben shares popular AI tools like DALL-E 3 and Midjourney for creating images and HeyGen and Eleven Labs for video and voice cloning, making it easy for businesses to produce multimedia content.Going Deeper with Claude at PPC: The PPC team is using Claude to assist with quality control processes, call analysis, and custom SOPs, bringing new efficiencies to their workflows.Personalized Content Creation: Brandon and Ben brainstorm how AI can streamline content creation by generating multiple posts from one case study and even automating voice and video content.AI for Branding and Avatars: With AI's ability to create lifelike avatars, Brandon considers whether to create a consistent avatar for PPC's branding or stick with live presentations.Ben Gold is an AI strategist and consultant with over 20 years of experience in the technology sales sector. He helps organizations navigate the complex landscape of AI adoption and implementation, bridging the gap between technical concepts and business objectives. Ben's specializations include AI strategy development, change management, talent acquisition, ethical AI deployment, and AI-driven workflow optimization. Passionate about making AI accessible, Ben focuses on providing actionable steps and working hands-on with clients to implement and optimize AI strategies. He is the first video game world champion and a thought leader in the technology industry. For more information and to explore other episodes, go to https://www.ppcpackaging.com/packology-podcast-1Follow PPCPackaging on social media!  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=en Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Ben on his website and connect with him on LinkedIn and Email.Website: bengoldai.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bengoldsalesEmail: ben@bengoldai.comThe views and opinions expressed on the “Packology” podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packology, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2024. 

On this episode the guys chat about Auto Zone, Grit City Comic Con, photomicrography, and segment guest Joshua W. Turner discusses the topic “what kind of musician are you”, what lead him to finding the type of musician he is, and the exciting news that his band We Wept are releasing their second single on October 23rd. He closed by expressing the point that there's different ways of being the same thing as others. The guys finish off the podcast discussing the Washington State Horror Con, Stephen King, DB Cooper, and the cool things happening in the PNW. 01:31 – Jeff reveals the isle at the Auto Zone he and Scott met, poses a question to AI, and reveals what AI voices are his favorite. AI's reveals the top podcast pick for the Seattle/Tacoma area being GCP, Jeff gives a shout out to Ohioans, and they reflect on the crazy days back in the day at Malarkeys in Tacoma. Jeff reveals the Patron top pic for the GCP movie night and talks about his cool bong pic. 19:30 – The guys promote the awesome GCP coloring book, Jeff expresses the zone he was in when creating them, and talks about being at the upcoming event, Grit City Comic Con. They discuss what people can find there, Scott dives into the cool photomicrography article showing cool weed, brains, and spider eyeballs. 40:15 – Josh talks about going to school of music on the east coast, the mathematical ways people look at music, and what made him stand out at Berklee. He talks about the types of musicians he met while there, his appreciation of ADD, and the type of musician he falls into the most. He talks about the healing power of music and the importance of musicians asking themselves “what type of musician am I?” 59:06 – They talk about Stephen Kings coming of age stories, the upcoming DB Cooper Conference at the Museum of flight, and Scott talks about the popularity of DB Cooper Parachute at the Tacoma Museum. Jeff talks about the return of Reverend Horton to the Spanish ballroom, other PNW legends they've gotten a chance to see, and the bands that have stopped off in the PNW before getting big. Special Guest: Joshua W. Turner.

Join us for today's Our Daily Bread devotional by Chris Wale, taken from Exodus 35:30-36:1. Today's devotional is read by Adeyinka. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team. God bless you.We hope that you have enjoyed today's reading from Our Daily Bread. You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following @ourdailybreadeurope on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: odb.org/subscribe

Ralph and Lauren dig into a case study that showcases how data-driven decisions can bring major growth. They walk through a real-world example of how focusing on creative strategies and identifying key target audiences led to a 40% year-over-year increase in sales. Ralph and Lauren talk about the power of analyzing both demographic data and customer acquisition costs, making a strong case for why businesses need to focus on simplicity and precision in their marketing. Curious about how to double down on what works and cut out what doesn't? Tune in to find out.Chapters00:00:00 - Kicking off with Ralph and Lauren from Two Different Countries00:00:20 - Contrasting Climates: Sweating in Mexico, Freezing in Canada00:01:34 - Discovering Montreal: Gardens, Olympic Stadiums, and Poutine00:04:01 - Time for the Big Reveal: Case Study of the Day00:05:32 - Why Creative is Your Secret Weapon in Marketing00:08:53 - The Sales Slump: Identifying the Problem00:16:09 - A Simple Fix with Big Results: Solving the Puzzle00:17:08 - Data to the Rescue: Leveraging Insights for Growth00:20:46 - Getting Creative with Your Audience Targeting00:22:16 - Speaking Your Audience's Language: The Real Game Changer00:22:34 - Turning Around Declining Sales: Real Results, Real Growth00:23:14 - New Customers, New Profits: The Key Metrics That Matter00:25:05 - Creative Strategies That Move the Needle00:27:32 - Benchmarking Success: How Data Drives Smart Decisions00:37:28 - Fine-Tuning Your Creative for Maximum Impact00:45:21 - Case Study Wins and What's Next for Growth00:46:51 - Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and TakeawaysLINKS AND RESOURCES:Get Your Marketing Performance Indicators™ Checklist Now!Tier 11 on YouTubeSmart Marketer LiveTier 11 JobsPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTiereleven.comMongoose MediaPerpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Lauren on Instagram and Connect with Ralph on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

Kiera and Britt are joined by Dr. Renae Sweeney, a dentist in South Florida who put in a lot of work to make her practices stand out. The three discuss how she was able to effectively find her client base, the importance of staying confident in your goals, and more. Episode resources: Follow Dr. Sweeney on Instagram! Reach out to Tiff, Britt, and Dana Tune Into DAT's Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.862) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is just a super fun day. I have two people on here today. I have Dr. Renae Sweeney. You may have seen her on social media. You may know Rafiki. You may know her birds. You may just see her as one of the funniest people on Instagram. And we have the one and only No BS, Stone coming on today. I'll start with Britt. How are you doing today, Britt? Welcome.   Britt (00:24.645) I mean, I'm great. I'm excited to be here. I love when you share my nicknames now with clients since Dr. Sweeney is one of my clients that I get to work with. So you're welcome, Dr. Sweeney. Now you know what my nickname is.   Kiera Dent (00:31.874) Ha ha.   Kiera Dent (00:35.244) you   Dr. Renae Sweeney (00:36.044) Yes, I love it. love it. No, super excited to be here with you guys. Thank you. Thank you.   Kiera Dent (00:39.221) And dr. Sweeney welcome. Yeah, we're so excited Like I love you. I don't know as much about you because Britt has worked with you guys for so many years you and Soon to be hubby, right soon to be   Dr. Renae Sweeney (00:49.033) Yes, yes.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (00:54.355) No, he's so is that it's actually a little bit confusing. So we've actually been married for three years, but we are finally doing our wedding this year. So I know it's like a little bit confusing because yes, we're we're having our wedding actually in six weeks. Funny enough. But yes, we've been married for three years already, which is crazy.   Kiera Dent (01:02.249) Okay   Kiera Dent (01:09.398) That's amazing. Okay, so married we've been like Britt has worked with you and your husband we can now say husband but like wedding that's exciting. That's gonna be so fun. So I thought it'd just be fun to like bring both of you on. I want to know all about your bird like everybody I think I want to know some about your social media. But I thought it'd be really fun for you and Britt to kind of go on like a little walk of like how you guys were how you guys met Britt told me that she loves working with you and   Dr. Renae Sweeney (01:17.706) Yes.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (01:30.73) Mm -hmm.   Kiera Dent (01:35.82) Dr. Molina because you guys are truly like a dynamite couple. You're willing to try everything. You guys have grown so much. You've gone from one practice to two practices looking for a third. So Britt, I'm going to kind of let you like jump in and guide and navigate on some ways too. But really, I think it's just going to be fun of like, let's go on like a walk down memory lane of what are some of the things you guys have done to get to this level. And Renae, you're so fun. Like you're so happy and so vibrant and yet you guys have a lot going on. So I will kind of turn it to Britt.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (01:36.64) Yes.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (01:43.478) Mm -hmm. Mm -hmm.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (01:58.923) Thank   Kiera Dent (02:02.348) Have fun, let's do a little walk down memory lane and of course I'm gonna interject because I'm gonna have a ton of questions.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (02:06.879) Yeah.   Britt (02:07.97) Well, the fun thing of the walk down memory lane, I think is that I worked with Dr. Molina first, right? And one location and Dr. Sweeney, you were still, think, working somewhere else, right?   Dr. Renae Sweeney (02:14.547) Yes.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (02:20.489) Yeah, so when we when we bought the first practice, I was still working actually like at a corporate office. So I've kind of been in my background, worked for a nonprofit, worked for private practice, worked for corporate offices all before I like we bought a second location, which is the location that I'm mainly at. So yes, you did start with kind of like him on the side. So I was like in that but kind of indirectly in it. But yes, so which is crazy, because I think it's been like over three years now, which is wild.   Kiera Dent (02:49.068) I just remember calling Dr. Molina one day. Like we were just having a conversation. He's like, what on earth? Amazon just threw a package in our pool. Like that was literally like the conversation I had with him and it feels so telling of his personality. You guys are in Florida. You're in a very saturated area, which I love because you found success in a saturated area, but you've been behind the scenes. You bought a practice that was mostly Spanish speaking and I'm sure your Spanish was like not quite there yet. So.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (03:00.545) Yes.   Yes.   It was.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (03:11.73) Yes. yeah.   Kiera Dent (03:15.33) That's a fun, like, hey, let's treat these patients and not even be able to sell to them. Cool. So anyway, Britt, keep going. I'm excited. It's like fun things about both of you. Very entertaining couple for sure.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (03:19.282) Yes, yes.   Britt (03:26.565) They are 100%. I love them. And I love that now I get to work with both of them. Because once we had practice number one, when practice number two came into play, that's when Dr. Sweeney and I got to connect a little bit more to where I got to start working with both practices and her one -on -one. Sometimes I get to see both of them when we like hop on calls together and they're in the same place. But it's been fun having second location. know they've got big dreams and aspirations, which I think Dr. Sweeney can tell us a little bit more about. But I do.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (03:33.563) Okay.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (03:41.799) Mm -hmm.   Britt (03:55.525) love working with them because I think you both were pretty clear on where you want to go from the beginning, right? Like, you know where you want to go practice wise. Dr. Molina has been big on making sure we get all the systems into play. So like, know we're going to be doing this more. So let's make sure we've got things in play. And then it's been fun because now you've got another practice that you're working on. You've transitioned, stabilizing, agreed with Kiera. It's like you're in an area where, you know, you know that there's competition and you guys are creative and get out there. And Kiera, I'll add.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (04:00.391) Thanks.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (04:06.812) Mm -hmm. Right.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (04:22.362) Mm   Britt (04:24.975) I know that Dr. Sweeney is working on her Spanish, so like, who's getting there?   Dr. Renae Sweeney (04:27.336) Yes, it's funny because now I'm like, have patients now who like have stayed with the practice, know, since prior to me purchasing or acquiring the office till now. And I just had a patient the other day who was like, my gosh, you're like, you're doing so well. Like you sound like you're fluent in Spanish now, which I am by no means like actually fluent. But yeah, it's I always tell people I'm like, careful what you wish for. Because I always used to say like years ago,   Kiera Dent (04:28.608) Hola!   Kiera Dent (04:48.589) you   Dr. Renae Sweeney (04:53.841) before I ever really knew like where I would end up or how things would be. I was said that I wanted to learn Spanish more and I was like, be careful what you wish for. Cause I got exactly what I wish for unknowingly with it. But yeah, so it's, it's been a work in progress, but it's awesome. I love it. And it's, as you said, it's a very unique area that we're in South Florida and like Miami, like as a whole is just very, very different. And I think the unique part about learning Spanish here, I was so impatient. This is that it's not just one type of Spanish because you have people who are from Venezuela,   Kiera Dent (05:02.056) Hahaha   Dr. Renae Sweeney (05:23.736) Puerto Rico, Colombia, Cuba, like you have so many different dialects of it. So for me, I have to like learn a word like six different ways in Spanish, but my patients are awesome about it. My staff is bilingual and awesome about it. So like they've helped me so much. And it's something that like, it's just another like challenge that I get to take on, but it was definitely like a big challenge having to overcome as a new dentist coming out, buying a practice and finding out like.   Kiera Dent (05:32.778) you   Dr. Renae Sweeney (05:49.358) in the process of it that it was such a heavily Spanish speaking practice as someone who is not fluent in Spanish and really at the time didn't really speak Spanish at all. But I think it just goes to show that if you're willing to put in the effort and the time, how much you really can, what you can do and the challenges you can overcome and really, it's just so much, so many things are possible if you're just willing to take the time and learn and dedicate towards it.   Kiera Dent (06:14.744) So like dive into that a little more for me, Dr. Sweeney. I am dying to know like, what do you guys do differently from your perspective? Obviously like with Britt's help and with different things you guys have done, like what do you feel has been like some key pieces to your success or how do you get that grit? Cause I think a lot of people would have been like, I'm not signing on the dotted line on this practice or I'm going to give up on this. Like it's a saturated market. It feels like you don't allow yourself excuses. So kind of walk me through like, what are some of the things that you feel have really set you guys up to be as successful as you've been?   Dr. Renae Sweeney (06:21.391) Mm -hmm.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (06:35.907) Right.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (06:43.906) Right. So in the process of ours, it was definitely unique. Like you don't know what you don't know. Right. So, I mean, even in the process of getting that office, there were so many things that we were still learning. Because yes, we already had one practice on our belt. But again, every practice acquisition, every practices, it's just different. You're dealing with different owners, sellers, brokers. Like there's just so many different key parts that are.   It's different in every single deal and even that we're seeing as we're looking for a third practice now. So we really didn't know up until right before closing, basically, most of our documents and things were kind of said and done that we found out that it was portrayed to us that it was, there was obviously Spanish speaking patients, which is just a very normal thing in South Florida across the board. Most places that you work at, they want you to be bilingual. that was, I figured that was, we were gonna have that, but it wasn't until really closing that we found out.   out that it was such a high majority of the office was Spanish speaking, which   I remember after we met with the owner that day, because it was different in this deal that we didn't really meet the owner until at the very end. So more or less, unfortunately, the broker kind of misled us a little bit. again, this is, you know, just comes with I'm sure you guys have seen a lot with just different practices, you deal with different people. Right. So I remember we went home after that meeting and we kind of looked at each other and we're like, what do we do? You know, and I remember I was very panicked because I'm like, I don't I'm not fluent in Spanish. Like, should we do this? Should we not? You know, and then we kind of ultimately made the decision that we're like, you know, it's   a good opportunity. You I'm willing to learn the Spanish, like all of the staff is bilingual. And for anybody who's from South Florida, they will know that like Miami versus where we are in Broward County, it's about 30 minutes like north.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (08:25.076) Yes, you have patients who speak Spanish, but it's slightly different. There are patients who know more English. It's just a little bit different environment. So was like, I think we can navigate it. think we can do this. And I had said, I always wanted to learn Spanish more. I was already kind in the process of trying. So was like, you know what? This is going to be my push that it's sink or swim. Like really, it truly is. And that's how it is with owning your own business, having your own company, your own office. Is that way anyway, that it really is like sink or swim. Like you have to just learn how to figure it out. And I was like, okay, this is just another challenge. We're going to take it on. So definitely, I think we made it a little bit   harder for myself in the process, but long term I'm super grateful for it because like I said, it's just a very unique environment that we get to be in. I get to be a part of a community that...   is different from what I grew up with, is different from what I, you know, was a part of before. And it was something that I wanted to be a part of and wanted to understand more about. And I just love it. My patients have been super great in the process of like, I've never had anyone be upset with me of getting something wrong. If anything, I think they like try to help me more with learning. And they're like super proud when they come back and they're like, my gosh, you're doing so well with your Spanish. You're able to do this. And for me, I always tell people like, sure, could I get away with not speaking Spanish and relying on my staff? Absolutely. But like for me,   Kiera Dent (09:30.05) I   Dr. Renae Sweeney (09:37.854) personally that was a big thing because i'm like then i now lose a different level of connection with my patients and again i know people who do that i came from an office where the per se owner didn't speak spanish and we were in a very predominantly spanish speaking area so you can definitely get away with that but for me i was like you know i don't want to lose that aspect of it and i know that it's something that like i can do again it's just   have to dedicate the time and effort will i ever be at that point where i'm fully fluent probably not at this point hopeful that like we can get close but you know i think it's just one of those things that like when you really are willing to set your mind to it and have a vision for what you want and how you want things to be like you'll just do what it takes to get there no matter how long it takes because more than anything i'm like now we're i'm   little bit more than two years into this office. And I'm like, time is going to go by no matter what. like, if I keep taking steps forward and keep dedicating the time and effort, whether that's to learning Spanish, whether that's to our systems or, or to, you know, the vision that we have for these offices, like you're going to get there eventually. And before, know, like, it might not be as fast as I want it to be, but it's   when you look back in time, like you get there and then for other people, they're like, my gosh, this happened so fast, you know, so we oftentimes, I think things feel with progression. I'm sure you guys can even feel that way, you know, with your own businesses is that progression sometimes feels a lot slower to us as we're in it and we're doing it day to day. But you know,   in the long run when we look at other people, it's easy to think that success happens so fast for them. So very long -winded response of all of that. But all that is to just say is that's how I think we try to look at everything with our practices, is that just taking steps forward and towards our dedicated goal every single day, you're gonna get there eventually, and you just have to stick with it, knowing that things are gonna be up and down with stuff, but just stick towards it, and you will get there.   Kiera Dent (11:03.776) Mm -hmm. I like it.   Kiera Dent (11:16.842) Mm   Kiera Dent (11:22.594) Totally. Yeah, no, think kudos to you. I think that shows like your guys' entrepreneurial spirit, the grit. And I just had a conference and Tony Robbins said, people overestimate what they're going to be able to accomplish in a year and underestimate what they're going to be able to accomplish in a decade. And I really think that that's lovely because I think so many people, it's hard. Like you can think like, I'll be fluent in Spanish in a year, but like maybe in a decade, you're actually going to be super fluent within this.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (11:28.537) Mm   Dr. Renae Sweeney (11:38.555) Yes.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (11:45.357) Mm -hmm. Yeah   Kiera Dent (11:50.402) And like, look how far you've come in two years and this patient base, but also like looking at your, which I didn't really give into your bio of like you were a previous bar fit, hit fitness instructor. You taught classes throughout dental school. Then you taught it while you were in your first practice. You also are a former D1 dance team. You have your degree. You have like three Instagram accounts. So it's not just one, but three. And I'm sure with every other child and animal or whatever you choose to add to your life.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (11:52.475) Mm -hmm.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (12:04.827) Mm -hmm.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (12:18.247) Mwahahahaha   Kiera Dent (12:19.778) They'll probably have their own page too. But I think also like some people might look at that and be like, my gosh, she's her. But I'm like, no, what I love about you and the reason I wanted you on the podcast is because I feel like you have this grit and determination, but I feel it's because you have this guiding star of where you want to go. How did you get so clear on your vision of where you wanted to go? Like, was it just innate? Did you say like, this is the goal we're going for? Did you unravel, be like, all right, this is what our life's going to be? How did you get so confident on your goals of where you're headed?   Dr. Renae Sweeney (12:31.587) Mm -hmm.   Mm -hmm.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (12:46.544) Yeah, I that's a great question and side note, I'm like the quote that you said with Tony Robbins is super funny because I actually just put up a post I think like a day or two days ago and I used that in the caption as well. Like the first time, like when I heard that I was like, this is so good. And I actually didn't even realize it was from Tony Robbins, but side note, so that was really funny. Yes, but it's so true, so true. No, it's such a good question. So I think on a lot of different fronts, like if someone had asked me years ago, like I...   Kiera Dent (12:55.681) Hahaha   Yes.   There you go. Now you know. He said it literally at the conference. So there you have it.   Kiera Dent (13:12.12) you   Dr. Renae Sweeney (13:12.963) never thought I would move to Florida, let alone have a monkey, a golden conure, like have multiple practices. So like, I cannot say this is like from a young age, like where I thought I would be, but I think, but a couple of different things, I think for sure, you know, Dr. Molina, give him so like, Raul, I give him so much credit for a lot of things because he truly is.   like such an entrepreneur through and through. And him and I always talk about it. I truly believe that that was like a God given gift for him. So for us, like at the end of the day, our faith is like super, super ingrained into every single thing that we do. So he has a very good vision that we have, you know, has been implanted in him and that we have worked on together and kind of always are continually talking about revisiting.   Where we want things to be where we like see our practices where we see our life where we see different things heading and at the At the base of it. We always say that you know, we have these goals. We have these things in mind But we always come back to like God where do you want us to be? do you want us to land? What is this supposed to look like for us and we very much like follow in accordance to that so like it's truly been a blessing that we've been able to do all that we have and like where we're at in life and we're super super grateful and thankful for it and we always just say that you know, like   whenever we think we want to head towards, like we start aiming and heading towards that. And if it doesn't work, like we know we're going to get turned around and we're going to head back to like the other direction that we're supposed to be in. But yeah, it's something that I think we always keep revisiting that at the core of it. We always say like our mission and our vision for just our offices is that we really want to change the way that people think about going to the dentist and give them an excellent experience across the board. And what that can look like can be super different. I came from a background where   from a young age, it was always very instilled in me of really having a servant's heart of being a part of mission trips, and which, know, throughout high school, college, dental school, and even now, I've been a part of a lot of nonprofit organizations, mission work locally and internationally, and really just at end of the day, it's because we enjoy helping people, and I think a lot of dentists and doctors go into the field for that reason.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (15:21.078) And that's always stayed kind of at like the root of it is that for us, like truly helping people and in dentistry, know, yes, we're treating teeth, we're treating oral health issues, but at end of the day, like you're treating humans. And I think if we can keep that at the, for us, if we can always keep that at the core of what we're doing, like we're always going to strive to create like this great experience for people, no matter what that looks like, because, you know, we're treating a person, we're finding out their story, we're creating that connection. And I think that's what's super important and allows us to   Kiera Dent (15:43.0) Sure.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (15:51.272) no matter how much things might change as we're going throughout time that always keeps us rooted in where we want to be and in what that looks like is because we're always coming back to that and what our true mission and vision is. And that being said, through that, whether it's two practices that we have or a dozen practices or what locations we're in, all of that are, I think, to...   Kiera Dent (15:59.936) Mm -hmm. Totally.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (16:19.457) to our vision in all of that. that's something that like, yes, we always just come back to and we try to keep at the core of it. But, you we do monthly meetings, we do weekly meetings with our staff to always continue to check in to see like, okay, this is where we want to be. Like, are we heading towards that? Are we taking steps towards it? Because it's very easy to say like, this is my dream. This is what I want to accomplish. But if you don't have natural check -ins and things that, you know, we're constantly revisiting or even, you know, meetings with Brittany where we're...   Kiera Dent (16:34.52) Sure.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (16:44.949) you know, on a monthly basis, always checking in, like, how are things going? Like, is this where we want to be? What do we need to do to get there? Because if you're not, it's very easy to completely veer the other way. And then you get over here and wonder, how did I get over here when really I wanted to be over here? Right. But it's like, you have to constantly take steps and do those check -ins to evaluate, like, am I actually taking steps closer or farther away from where we're trying to end up?   Kiera Dent (17:07.41) Exactly. No, and I'm so glad you said that. And I actually, I want to actually pivot to Britt because I think so many people have visions and they're lofty and they're like excited and gone home. What I love about you is it does feel core. It feels like this is your core. You want to serve people. You want to help people. You guys have such entrepreneurial spirit, but I think like entrepreneurial spirit without systems and check -ins is pure chaos. So I'm super curious to Britt as a consultant who's watched this incredible dynamic couple grow.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (17:22.346) Mm -hmm.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (17:29.546) Mm -hmm. Great.   Kiera Dent (17:36.738) What are some of the things you've seen that maybe they've done very successfully from a bird's -eye view, right? Dr. Renae, let's just have her be the amazing report card of how great you guys have been. But what has been some of the things you've seen that have set them up for success that maybe other practices aren't doing that's controlled that entrepreneurial spirit into predictable systems and consistency? Because I really do believe they've got the core and the heart. I know they've got systems backing it as well.   Britt (18:02.787) Yeah. And I think that's one piece that Raul and Renae, I think we're super solid on, even when just Raul and I were working from practice number one, that we were, the two of us were super light. And he's like, I want systems in this first practice. Great. We want to get that. And he's like, we want to get this dialed in because then we knew from the get go that they were going to take those and go duplicate at other practices that that was their ultimate goal. So we wanted to get practice number one running really well, getting things to work great. We know our   How are we scheduling appointments? Are we collecting deposits? How are we talking to patients about it? What's our verbiage? Scheduling, he's really good at comprehensive treatment planning. So making sure that we've got that down and making sure all the pieces were in plain functioning in that practice number one, before they went to more practices, which I'm like is super smart for those wanting to go into multiples. Because often people will like, well, great, let's just like start going and buying more practices and start kind of.   getting out there and going where we want to go and make it happen fast. And that's one way to do it. But it can start to become too much chaos when, well, this practice isn't doing well. Well, how are we doing things across the board? So I think just with, you know, Renae's vision and where they wanted to go and being so intentional about where they're going, they were also intentional in how they got practice number one set. So then they could go and keep doing it in other practices. And Renae can   probably speak to, right? Then being the doctor that comes into practice number two, having those systems to be able to support it. And she's done a great job of transitioning things over there, working with her team, growing as a leader to where like now when they're ready for that next practice or the next practice after that, they've got the two of them and they're awesome supports of each other. see them cheer each other on all the time to then, you know, keep going and keep building and keep spreading all the great things that they're doing for their patients.   Kiera Dent (19:58.754) That's love hearing that because, and Renae, I'm coming to you next on this, that is so hard as an entrepreneur. Like I give our story of we bought our first practice and nine months later we bought our second. That was pure freaking pandemonium and we were psychotic. And I tell everybody, that's why I built a consulting company is to have you not learn like the hard way like we did. How have you guys been able to like curb that? Like you have been in this practice for, I think you were saying two, maybe almost three years before you're about to buy a third.   Britt (20:03.845) Okay.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (20:19.184) Mm -hmm.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (20:24.889) Okay.   Kiera Dent (20:27.618) But like that's dedication and discipline that I think a lot of entrepreneurs don't have. So how have you guys been able to like, is it like you guys keep each other in checks and balance? How do you do that? Is it that you've got Brittany who like keeps you like on the straight and narrow? Like what is it to help you guys really be dedicated and disciplined rather than chaotic and out of control chasing a vision?   Dr. Renae Sweeney (20:30.245) Mm -hmm.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (20:47.621) Yeah, I mean, I think it's all of it, you know, it's because I think it's very easy to get just completely out of control, get overwhelmed. Because at the end of the day, like there is with having your own business, whatever field that isn't or no matter how many dental offices you have, like there's just always things to be done, right? There's always more that can be done. There's always like it's just always endless, right? But you have to like learn how to keep it in check. You have to learn when to shut it off, have boundaries with things. So, yeah, I mean, even just between him and I, like we   Kiera Dent (20:51.32) Thank   Dr. Renae Sweeney (21:16.896) as you said, like we always share each other on we're always like talking about, you know, how we can better things and just even with our staff to like, that's why we do these monthly meetings. That's why we have these different things in place. So that way, you know, they see things from a different view than we do. And I think that's a super important thing as an owner in any capacity is like, your staff is a vital part to your growth, you know, like, sure, I can sit there at the end of the day and say, this is my practice, you know, I'm in charge of things and you know, whatever, which yes, that's true. But   Also, like if I can rely on my team and continue to build them up because at end of the day, you can continue to build so that you're building up people to be to a higher level, like through and through, and like you're building up leaders, you're automatically gonna thrive and grow because you're just gonna continue to grow and expand as people are able to step into higher positions, take on more responsibility to be able to delegate things more. So I think us always just being able to   really like with the meetings with Brittany, on our own time, like having these points where we're always looking at like, okay, how can we get better? Like, what did we do well? What can we improve upon? How do we keep pushing this forward and always keeping those visions in mind of what we're trying to achieve and through the way, like along the way realizing like...   we would love to get it all done at once. And I think as dentists, we're like, or dental professionals, like we're very type A, most of us that we want like everything done perfect and everything done, you know, as quick as possible, but like, that's just not always the reality, right? So you have to have like kind of your highest priorities, like how this needs to happen and then work from, from there. Otherwise, I it can get super chaotic because I, I know even for us, even having the systems we have in place, it's very easy that to look at something and be like, my gosh, I need   all of this stuff done, I need it all done right now and it all needs to be perfect and you just like can't like you're going to overwhelm yourself and it's going to be like mass chaos with things versus if you can like tailor back in you know the things that are the most important that we really need to focus on and get those like systems running and in place knowing that like we always talk about it roland that like running business i think it's like kind of like juggling like you're always throwing one ball up in the air and other ones are coming down and like we're talking back up and i'm sure britney if i have talked about this many times as well that it's like   Kiera Dent (23:03.82) Yes.   Kiera Dent (23:25.527) Mm   Dr. Renae Sweeney (23:30.125) know people like including ourselves we we progress and we regress right and like that's always going to happen and i think knowing and understanding that it makes you better able and better equipped to deal with everything that comes along but yeah so for us with having so we bought the first office in 2021 bought this one in 2022 so it was about like a year and a half between when we got that one when we got this one and now we're looking at a third office so it has been a couple years now if you ask us like   Kiera Dent (23:50.584) Thank   Dr. Renae Sweeney (23:57.996) Sure, we would have loved to have a third office sooner, things to move more quickly. But at the end of the day, I truly believe that things happen for a reason in accordance with a plan that if it did happen faster, we would get the downside of now you're dealing with so much more before we're totally ready for it. And sure, are you ever going to feel 100 % ready? No, because that's just not how it works. But it has been a blessing on that side that the bright side is we've had more time to put more systems in place to   Kiera Dent (24:16.054) you   Dr. Renae Sweeney (24:26.685) get some of our staff that's been with us more established, more comfortable with things. So that way, when we get a third office, we have more key players in place that it's much, much easier to take those systems, push it over to the other practice and have some of our staff over and help them to be able to be more acclimated to how we do things within our brand and within our offices and bring them into the culture that we're already building. So I think the beauty in having more time between that is that you're able to better establish your systems and your culture.   Kiera Dent (24:26.996) Mm   Dr. Renae Sweeney (24:56.267) Which is really hard because I think Brittany and I have talked about it before that it's like that can really make or break your office right if you don't have a good culture and a good system in place sure you can be the best doctor in the entire world, but like That's that's gonna. It's kind of come to a head right you're gonna be the bottleneck in all of that So it's super super important more than anything like that. Yes, you want to be a great doctor You want to have those services, but like you want to be such a good leader that you're continuing to bring up other people You know into these positions their understanding system so that way you can basically like   pick up and plug anybody into those positions, build them up to be leaders as well and have a type of culture where it's like people are comfortable and excited about what's being built within it because they feel really a part of something.   Kiera Dent (25:37.89) Totally. I love what you said. And I love that you guys, you're so driven on goals and where you want to go, but you're also very realistic with life. And you're realistic of not trying to force a plan, but to live in the plan. And then refining and seeing the blessings and the joy within all of it. And I think that that's a beautiful perspective that not a lot of people have.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (25:45.257) Mm -hmm.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (25:51.956) Mm -hmm.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (25:58.15) and   Dr. Renae Sweeney (26:04.788) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (26:04.952) I know you guys are so busy. And so I'm to bring you back on Dr. Renae because I'm dying to know about how you became the influencer you became starting social media in 2023 because so many people are like, if you didn't catch the wave in 2020, then you might as well kiss it goodbye. And I think you are walking proof of that. But today I just appreciate you and Britt coming on and talking about your practices, talking about your vision, talking about your entrepreneurial spirit. You bring so much love.   And I love how much you love your team. love how much you love the path. I love that you love grit and determination and like we have in our saying, Britt knows we have a core value called grit and it says like challenges fire me up and I live for breakthroughs. And I feel like you embody that. Like challenges do fire you up and all these like you don't see them as big stumbling blocks. Like, yeah, I'm going to climb this freaking mountain. I'm going to learn Spanish. I'm going to take this on. We're going to do this. And I think to hear a doctor   Dr. Renae Sweeney (26:44.477) Good   Dr. Renae Sweeney (26:50.675) Mm   Kiera Dent (27:01.782) just like other doctors be able to do that is beyond amazing. So I'm so appreciative of your time. I know you are such a busy doctor. So we're gonna bring you back, because I need to know all about your parrot and your monkey and your social media, because I'm dying to know all about that. But are there any last things as we wrap up today that you wanna add to anything that's been said today?   Dr. Renae Sweeney (27:13.363) Yeah.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (27:21.252) say and I think this leads into like what we can talk about next time is I think more than anything it's just like your consistency with things no matter what you're doing whether it's social media or your office or any of that is like I always tell people I'm not the most creative person there is nothing special about me and like what I have done or what you know we're trying to accomplish it's just the ability to be consistent and all that because I think through and through your hard work and your consistency is what's going to carry you through you can be you know they always talk about it with sports like you can be the most talented person but at end of the day someone who works harder and is more consistent is going to surpass   that person at some point in time and I think it's so true with anything so whatever you know whatever you're trying to do or whatever you know your goals are you know with your offices or or in your personal professional life just knowing that like if you really stick with it and dedicate the time and effort and knowing that like being consistent is not just a couple weeks or a couple months it's like   months and months and months or years and years worth of dedicating discipline and continuing to come back to that, like that you really will get and I think not just get to where you want to be but surpass where you want to be through that because at the end of the day, I think your discipline and your consistency matter just like so much to it and your dedication to the process of what you're trying to build and be a part of.   Kiera Dent (28:12.855) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (28:31.48) Brill, like I'm writing that up on here. Brilliant. I love it. Thank you so much. Britt, we'll just wrap up quickly with you. Any last thoughts you've got about Dr. Renae, Dr. Raul, things you've seen, anything you want to add to this as we wrap up today.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (28:33.562) Yeah.   Britt (28:45.379) Yeah, I think the only last thing I'll add, I love them. They're amazing. I think they also do a lot to feed themselves, which I think can be tough for entrepreneurs too. I love hearing about trips they take, places they go. They still do a lot of things with friends, right? And do things outside and go take trips. And so I think that's another piece of like, she is, they are amazing people and they have the dedication, they have the consistency. Like they have that drive of being an entrepreneur, but   They are very dynamic humans. There's a lot of other things that they do as well, which I think is part of what makes them so successful is because they have all of those pieces, family close by, family farm, all the things that make life fun and exciting along with being an entrepreneur.   Kiera Dent (29:27.264) Amazing. I love being someone who doesn't know you as well as Britt does, but to just see also the relationship you two have together of how much Britt knows about you and how much you guys have used each other and just the beauty that you guys have. And honestly, Renae, you guys are the couple that I'm like always rooting for. I want successful people like you to win. I want you guys to be the most successful and the most flourished because I know you're just doing good in this world. So thank you for being on the podcast today. Thank you for your time.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (29:37.764) you can take.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (29:45.431) Thank you.   Dr. Renae Sweeney (29:53.181) Thank you. I appreciate you having me. Thank you. Thank you   Kiera Dent (29:56.812) Of course and don't worry everybody I will have her back to like learn all about the socials so everybody this is Dr. Renae and Britt and all of you listening I hope you guys take notes from them learn from them follow her go like watch her and then stay tuned because we'll have her back and as always thanks for listening and we'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

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Every real estate deal is hard work, whether your investing strategy is house flipping, buy and hold, or even wholesaling. If your goal is to not only get a great deal under contract but also make money after closing, you won't want to miss this episode!   Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! When we last spoke with husband-and-wife investing duo Sean and Ann Wayne, they had completed twelve deals—an impressive feat for any new investor. But over the last three years, they have discovered all kinds of tips, tricks, and strategies that have helped them triple their output in that time. How did they do it? In today's episode, they're going to update you on their investing journey and share their findings with you!   Tune in as Sean and Ann teach you about flipping houses and home renovations. Along the way, you'll learn about the importance of design proposals—your secret weapon for organizing rehab projects, managing your timeline, and keeping your budget in check. You'll also learn how to save money on materials, the biggest dos and don'ts when working with contractors, and some of the biggest rookie mistakes to avoid on any project! In This Episode We Cover What you must know before starting your own house flipping business Why crafting a design proposal is crucial before kicking off a rehab project The number one mistake rookies make between contract and closing Why it's so important to define roles within your real estate business How to find and keep a good contractor (and the dos and don'ts of managing them) Why you can't afford NOT to have a survey done before a house flip And So Much More! (00:00) Intro (00:44) Current Portfolio & Strategy (05:55) How to Find Deals (09:30) Working with the City (15:24) Design Proposals 101 (17:52) Saving Money on Materials (26:11) Getting Creative with Design (30:41) KEY Advice for Rookies Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-438 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alyse Borkin, co-founder of Rocco, is a veteran of marketing direct-to-consumer products. She shares why marketing a lifestyle of hosting and entertaining has been so effective for the new mini fridge brand.To learn more about Rocco and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/rocco-marketing

hello hotties of the world and welcome back to another episode of smoke sesh, so excited to be back with you all to blow off some steam, have a little laugh & smoke together as well. anyone else have a hectic weekend guided by the full moon? we talk full moon chaos, astrology updates, lessons learned, we complain it out a little so we can move into our new eras and let go of whatever baggage might be holding us behind. we chat current media im watching and soon to be consuming, back to school and surviving the school routine, creative ruts and how to get out of them, challenging yourself creatively, can you really keep it casual? and how to do so safely, the marijuana scaries and how to battle the paranoia, love will find you (I promise), you deserve it, working with kids, finding a balance between the healthy girl lifestyle and the party girl side, saying sorry, how to get out of the I hate myself mindset, what to do when your man gets hit on, first love breakups, does what down there really matter? we talk sizes and men being too small, hangovers and much much much more! if you want your question answered every week feel free to join the patreon patreon.com/smokeseshshawty for an extra episode every week, and if you want to see what im up to follow this instagram hannahmarlene for life updates, fun recipes, and much more, love you! have a safe weekend and ill see you al next week! muah!

Shelle Luscombe is an entertainer, a singer, a presenter, a voiceover artist. She turned 50 in 2021 and she set out to have 50 memorable experiences. She also wanted to raise money for a cause very close to her heart, having two copies of the Alzheimer's risk gene and having lost both parents to dementia. Three years on, she's raised over £12,000 pounds.  She's been on daytime TV and came close to winning a national award for her creative fundraising efforts. She's determined to live life to the full and continue campaigning for a cure for dementia. We talk about: - The inspiration behind the 50 challenges - Shelle's TV appearance and the power of PR - Wacky challenges: unicycles, stand-up comedy, hair cutting and more - The tragedy of dementia and personal risk - Shelle's musical journey and album release - Living life to the fullest and Shelle's determination - The challenges of dementia care - Seeking a new future and navigating midlife challenges - Good days and bad days - Supporting others through similar experiences - Being willing to pivot - Being willing to challenge ourselves - Understanding dementia, Alzheimer's and other related illnesses - Rachel's cat's first appearance on the podcast - The wonder of cats - Lucifer as a name for a cat - Difficulties of accessing support - Hope for the future And more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you're listening. Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel's book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers: UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast. Recommended by the Sunday Times. Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #14 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide. You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com. Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.

Dave sits down with Adam Robinson, CEO of Retention.com, to go behind the scenes on how he creates so much killer content on LinkedIn and has used his platform to scale not one, but two start ups to over $1m in ARR.Adam and Dave cover:Adam's focus on creating engaging content that's authenticUsing LinkedIn's quick feedback loops to refine your marketing strategyThe patience required to achieve successful content market fitTimestamps(00:00) - - Intro (06:36) - - The Four Steps to the Epiphany (10:15) - - Inbound-Led Outbound (11:03) - - Getting your Podcast and LinkedIn Content in Sync (15:09) - - How Adam Manages Being CEO of Two Startups (17:38) - - What Happens When You Build a Dedicated Audience (21:22) - - Handling the Pressure of Having a Big Audience (27:22) - - Achieving Content Market Fit with a Ghostwriter (32:43) - - Using LinkedIn Templates (33:57) - - Benefits and Drawbacks of Using a Ghostwriter (38:32) - - Why Engagement is the Most Important Part Of Your Content Strategy (40:53) - - Getting Creative to Grow (43:39) - - Behind the Scenes of How Adam Handles Posting on LinkedIn (46:07) - - The Relationship Between Business and Personal Growth Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Knak.  Launching an email or landing page in your marketing automation platform shouldn't feel like assembling an airplane mid flight with no instructions, but too often that's exactly how it feels.No more having to stop midway through your campaign to fix something simple. Knack lets you work with your entire team in real time and stops you from having to fix things mid flight. Check them out at knak.com/exit-five/***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

It's another Valley Girls Podcast collaboration, as we chat with John Burton from the Home from Here Show about who has permission to be creative, John's musical collaboration the Lifted Project, making the Hudson Valley a podcasting powerhouse, and buying eggs on the honor system. John was a very gracious host as he invited us into his live studio to record this joint episode. Be sure to check out John's episode with the Valley Girls on his show which can be found at homefromhereshow.com, mixcloud.com/HomeFromHereShow/, and all major podcast platforms. ~~~~~~ Help support Valley Girls by rating us and leaving a review. Follow Valley Girls Podcast from our show page on your favorite podcast platform, find us on our website valleygirlspodcast.com, at instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, and youtube.com/@ValleyGirlspodcast. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.

Bob and Josh and Man have fun on the last hour of a Friday going over new developments in college along with Justin Reids ideas to be a longer tenured chief, plus an interesting basketball tournament that Bob unfortunately missed out on. 

In this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher talks about how getting creative and innovative can help the aggregator model become successful.  Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools at Modern Grower

In this episode we are joined by Nate Brooks and coach Nicole Rasmussen. Nate has some experience running ultras but is looking to up his training game and brought Nicole and I some fantastic questions and discussion points. We covered topics from strength training to Nate building a trail in his own backyard. Follow Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nn.rasmussen/ Follow Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natejbrookscounseling/

ABOUT DARIN DAVISDarin is the Principal at Club Capital. He is an eminent industry leader and entrepreneur with over 25 years of real estate experience and more than $1B in debt and equity as a Sponsor or LP. Having experienced several market corrections, Darin led predecessor companies to pivot and deliver exceptional returns in residential, retail, NNN, and multifamily assets. He recently founded Club Capital to further address investor requirements for capital growth and cash flow. Along with his two children, he launched The Never Quit Initiative, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to address and provide solutions for the two top reasons that put families into bankruptcy: loss of income and medical expenses. Darin is an active Tiger 21 member and an honored alumnus of The University of Oklahoma.  THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Darin's journey to real estateGetting into Syndication & Raising CapitalExploring other real estate classes & nichesAbout the 240-unit Land Development DealAcquisition and Financing Overcoming challenges and crisis A partnership that complements your skillWhy they consider this as the best deal they've done Underwriting and trusting your gut with investmentsProject cost and market value Finding the right General ContractorSupply and positive migration Refinancing and Debt Service Coverage ratioHis take on interest rates and the current marketPreferred business model and target projectsLeveraging Preferred EquityExit plan for this project What we learned from this dealGoals and strategies for the upcoming yearConnect with Darin   KEY QUOTE: “I learned not to be so excited to sell, because recreating an asset is hard, look at other options. We are looking at assets in a long-term approach because it's hard to ensure you are making money every time.”    SUMMARY OF BUSINESS: Club Capital is an Austin-based real estate owner-sponsor specializing in multifamily acquisitions, development, private equity investments, asset management, and public-private partnerships. Combining over three decades of experience from its principals, Club Capital inherits rigorous practices in all facets of real estate investment, and launches with a new aim where vision meets value.    ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.     The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.       #RealEstateWealth #RealEstateInvesting #PreferredEquity #MultiFamily #AssetManagement #LongTermApproach #Refinance #Development #InvestmentStrategies #Austin #Texas #Construction #HUDloans #RaisingCapital #LoanValuations #CreativeFinancing #HousingUrbanDevelopment #GroundUpDevelopment #NewConstruction #LandDevelopment  #PassiveInvestment #RealEstateStrategy #FinancialFreedom #InvestmentOpportunities #InvestmentInsights #RealEstateTips #DealDeepDive #Syndication #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork     CONNECT WITH DARIN:Website - https://clubcapital.co Free Educational Resource:  https://clubcapital.co/goLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davisdarin Facebook: @Club Capital Instagram: @clubcapitalco YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClubCapitalCo       CONNECT WITH US   For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/   For information on Portland Property Management:  ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties     Westside Investors Network  ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/  ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx  ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/  ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  

We all know the importance of continuous learning. But classes and certifications aren't the only way. There are plenty of ways we can – and should – be learning, to round out our skills and knowledge. Let's discuss some today.Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and we're talking about mothers and daughters as we approach Mother's Day. We have a fabulous new book out called Chicken Soup for the Soul: Mothers & Daughters. It's all about that magical bond between mothers and daughters… and grandmothers, too. And mothers-in-law! And it contains a lot of great advice and role models, too. Today I'm going to share two stories about moms who got very creative at Christmastime, making the holiday way better for all their family members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey Friend! I still can't believe how much prices have increased at the grocery store and I am extremely thankful we grow and raise as much food as possible, so we don't have to spend much at the store, but there are always items you can't grow in your location, so we do rely on the store a little and azure standard for our bulk items.  I might notice it more as I don't have to buy items very often and am still not used to it!  If you are tight on money, start cleaning out your cupboards.  No matter what, it is just a good practice to do so you don't let any food go to waste.  If you are like me, we do end up having a few random items expire and I don't like to waste anything, so make sure to look at dates.  This would be your freezer foods and canned foods. As we were looking at the amount of hamburger and venison burger we had in the freezer, we realized that we wanted to save that because we are running low and we have 2 freezers full of pork now, so we have been trying different recipes that we typically use hamburger  or venison for and replacing that with pork.  Since we are now raising our own pork along with our chicken, we have an abundance.  I just put a roast with potatoes, carrots and bone broth I took out from the freezer into the crockpot.  This is such a simple meal as it sits on low all day and falls apart and tender when it is ready to eat in the evening. We are really trying to use as much as we can from our canned goods and freezers to use them up before the new gardening season starts to produce, so when you plan your meals every week, you want to look at what you have on hand and what you can make with those items and then your grocery list is usually quite short. I took ground pork and added some ketchup, mustard and brown sugar for sloppy joes and my husband enjoyed that as much as beef, so that was good.  I made up about 8 pounds and then froze several portions, so he always has a variety each week for his work lunches with different meals. We also made taco meat with the ground pork along with tacos bowls.  This is such a great way to have something in the fridge at all times for a quick meal.  I just keep bowls of rice, corn, black beans that I soaked, and then add cheese, salsa, sour cream or any other items you like on your taco bowls.  If you don't want to have bowls, this can easily be made into burritos as well.  This is one of my favorite meals actually-chipotle at home! When you are using items you already have at home, you will save alot of money. Don't let your food go to waste and just buy what you need.  As always, remember to keep it simple!  You can make several nourishing and nutrient dense meals in a short amount of time.     Have a blessed week friend ~Monica Website and Waitlist: Claimingsimplicity.com Simple Homesteading for Christians-> https://www.facebook.com/groups/claimingsimplicity/ Email -> monica@claimingsimplicity.com Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/ Pinterest ->  https://www.pinterest.com/claimingsimplicity/