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Part one of this week's YKB: we talked the Clippers being screwed, where they go from here and Pablo Torre's victory lap. Part two of this episode (the worst modern GM's) dropping on your feed soon! Get weekly bonus content, discord access and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall Watch YKB Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youknowball Buy our merch here! https://youknowball.dashery.com/ All other YKB content can be found here: https://linktr.ee/youknowball Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ken and Anthony bring in producer Meredith for a second opinion on the ripped "Los Angeles Made Me Do It" sweatshirt Browns assistant GM Catherine Hickman wore to her press conference, and whether it was a tone-deaf choice so soon after the Myles Garrett trade. The crew tracks down where the shirt actually came from (hint: it's not as pricey as you'd think) and debates whether an assistant GM should be dressing more like the organization she represents. Along the way, Anthony also stakes his season-win prediction for the Browns and explains why he's not calling the year a total loss no matter the record.
Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken and Anthony to defend Catherine Hickman after the internet piled on the assistant GM over her wardrobe, calling the criticism flat-out unfair given her résumé and workload. She also weighs in on whether Dillon Gabriel's convenient-timing IR stint was as coincidental as it looked, and sides firmly with Todd Monken's decision not to let fan sentiment sway the Browns' quarterback call. Cabot rounds things out with an inside look at how Monken has handled his first-year pressures, from the Myles Garrett trade to the Deshaun Watson fallout.
Send us Fan MailYour kid leaves for college, and the garage gets quieter, but your mind gets louder. I sit down with Zach Hensley, VP& GM for the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, to talk about what that transition really feels like as a dad: pride, loss, and a deep need to stay connected without gripping too tight. Zach shares the joy of watching his daughter return to the soccer field at Gonzaga after a meniscus tear, plus the everyday laughs and big experiences he's grateful to have with his 17-year-old son. We also get real about the pressure families carry in youth sports and the college recruiting process. Zach walks through what it's like to email dozens of schools, plan visits, weigh Division I intensity, and still protect your kid's happiness and identity. From injury recovery to turning 50 and rethinking health, the theme stays the same: show up, stay steady, and focus on the moments that won't come back. Zach's upbringing shaped his leadership style, too, from being raised by a hardworking single mom to learning responsibility early in restaurant jobs. We talk about patience, the trap of trying to solve all our kids' problems, and why curiosity and better questions often do more than advice. If you're looking for fatherhood guidance, parenting teens insights, and leadership lessons for the home, this one delivers. Subscribe, share with a dad friend, and leave a review if it helps you lead your household with more calm and connection.Support the showPlease don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!
Nick and Jonathan talk about the buzz surrounding Browns assistant GM, Catherine Hickman's sweatshirt from yesterday and why they feel the discourse has gone too far.
Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about cutting pieces of yourself out to fit in. Check out faer other work at pennharper.itch.io. - Cassidy Shard is played by Sydney Whittington. She is our wonderful editor. She's also a contributing editor and occasional guest player for the Orpheus Protocol, a cosmic horror espionage actual play podcast. Find her on Twitter at @sydney_whitt. - Emma Blackwood is played by Cameron Robertson. Find her on Twitter at @midnightmusic13 and on Instagram at @reading_and_dreaming. Cameron is also a player on Tabletop Squadron, a Star Wars Edge of the Empire actual play podcast. - Birdie Foundling is played by Kit Adames. Find her on Twitter at @venusvultures. Kit is also a voice actor and writer on Elevator Pitch Podcast, a queer genre-hopping anthology podcast that can be accessed on Spotify and YouTube. - Our GM and narrator is Nick Robertson. Find him on Twitter at @alias58. Nick is also the GM for Tabletop Squadron and can also be found as a player on the Orpheus Protocol. Music & Sound Credits: - This podcast features the musical talents of Dora Violet and Arne Parrott. You can find Dora at facebook.com/doraviolett. You can find Arne at atptunes.com. - old radio Channel search sound effect by Garuda1982. Link & License. Art Credits: - The official artwork for this podcast was created by Rashed AlAkroka, who can be found on Instagram and Artstation @rashedjrs. Find Us Online: - Our Website - Twitter - Join our Patreon - Join our Discord
As AI adoption continues to accelerate, how can organisations maintain control of their data, infrastructure, and AI strategy? Sovereign AI is rapidly moving from planning and discussions to practical implementation, making it more important than ever for IT decision-makers to understand what it is and how it works. So, what does it take to deploy sovereign AI effectively while maintaining control, meeting compliance requirements, and protecting valuable data? This week, Technology Now is joined by Trish Damkroger, SVP & GM, HPC & AI, to find out: What sovereign AI looks like in 2026, and how it can be achievedThe five imperatives that organisations must consider when implementing sovereign AIWhy an effective AI strategy must come before decisions are made
The Pirates lost in extra innings to the Giants and had plenty of opportunities to win the game. Camilo Doval was the reliever who lost the game. Jeff thinks Don Kelly's bullpen management has been better. Would you bring back Don Kelly? Bob would and isn't a fan of one and done. Would you bring back the GM?
It's the final episode of the Pittock Mansion 1914 arc! Will Jer and Marcy kiss? Will Skeeve's soul be eaten by the Ash Tree Wife? Will there be an inappropriate Evil Dead II tree limb scene? Will Parker ever figure out what's going on? Find out as we play the Vaesen RPG. You can find more Ghost Hunt TV goodies at ghosthunttv.com. We're also at gothicpodcast.com and on all sorts of social media. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play horror-and-humor audio drama recorded from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle as host and GM, Sharon Gollery-LaFournese as Parker, Jesse Baldwin as Skeeve, and Erik Halbert as Jer. For this episode, we're using rules from the Vaesen RPG, published by Free League. We would LOVE to hear from you, and we love your fan art. Plus check out our Patreon and join our Discord. Preeeety puhleeeese. Oh, and check out Jesse's upcoming shows at www.torchsongentertainment.com Interact with the Gothic Podcast at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbUoGEQE2xKIhNX7sHyVXBg Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegothicpodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegothicpodcast Tumblr: https://thegothicpodcast.tumblr.com ...and Discord (
In this week's installment of Sabres vs the Atlantic, the guys preview a Detroit Red Wings team caught in the middle of hiring a new GM, attempting to trade their captain Dylan Larkin, and attempting to break the longest active playoff drought in the NHL.(0:00) Intro(11:47) Key Adds/Losses(18:17) Key Storylines(28:16) Lineup Comparison(14:41) Closing
A busy airport hotel never really slows down. Guests come and go at all hours, plans change quickly and the team needs to stay ready for whatever walks through the door next. Alicia Augustine, GM of the Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport, joins me on No Vacancy and explains how she keeps her team prepared. Every morning at 9:00, they meet to cover priorities, talk through what needs to happen and spend a few minutes laughing together before getting to work. That #HotelLeadership approach carries straight into the guest experience. Alicia treats her team with dignity and kindness because she expects them to give guests that same care. Her best advice for GMs might be even simpler: listen. Really listen. Hear how Alicia mixes preparation, personality and a little silliness to create a #Hotel culture that guests actually feel. Thanks so much to Actabl for supporting this podcast. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.
The next big advertising opportunity is here. The audio systems in Dollar General's 21,000 stores connect shoppers with advertisers and drive loyalty. Austin Leonard, VP and GM of Dollar General Media Network (DGMN), sits down with Phillip and Alicia to explain why the retailer has doubled down on audio and the role that non-endemic advertisers play in his long-term vision. “The Cocktail Party Effect” Key takeaways: In-store audio is getting programmatic optimization so DG's sponsors can serve ads at the best time of day and in the best-suited markets. Non-endemic only works in-store if it clears the near-endemic bar: shopper relevance. Dollar General's 21,000 stores across suburban, urban, and rural markets are often the only stores in town, making its ad inventory a community utility. The Yellow Glasses Project pairs brand partners with the DG Literacy Foundation via iHeartRadio. [00:18:10] Phillip: "This is the power that I think audio has that nothing else has; it can catch your attention even when you're focused on something else." [00:32:40] Austin Leonard: "I call that the last mile of eCommerce for the last mile of America." [00:36:15] Austin Leonard: "The next era of retail media is really about accountability and also telling our story for our unique audiences." In-Show Mentions: Find Austin Leonard on LinkedIn More about DG Media Network Yellow Glasses Project iHeartMedia, DG Literacy Foundation partnership featuring Bobby Bones Listen to Future Commerce's episode with Collin Colburn of IAB Associated Links: More retail media coverage on Future Commerce retail media hub Read: Insiders 237: “Vertical Dramas” and the New Era of Commerce Media Listen: LIVE from Shoptalk Spring: Retail Media Confessions, Hype Cycles, and the Creator Reckoning Read: Ad Infinitum: Retail Media is The Final Boss VISIONS Summit at MoMA, New York City: Join us on November 3 Watch: Future Commerce on YouTube Join Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and print Subscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce world Listen to our other episodes of Future Commerce Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A "Eff this mess, I'm out" podcast. Quid Pro Roll is a collaborative independent effort with support from Richmond Comix, and wonderful people like you!! Richmond Comix: Richmond Comix has been serving the folks of central VA the best comics since 1987. :D | Conveniently located in Arch Village, Richmond VA. Patreon: https://patreon.com/QuidProRoll Find our magnificent GM, our scallywag performers, our devoted editor, and supportive supporting composer at the links below! Alex Smith: https://www.facebook.com/richmondcomix Gabriel Perez: https://gabrielperez.bandcamp.com/ Luke Davis: https://linktr.ee/BraveGM Jenna Garrett: https://linktr.ee/jennachil Josh Maltby: https://bsky.app/profile/blackcloakdm.bsky.social Scott Moore: https://linktr.ee/grooveis4life Join over 1000+ friendly TTRPG nerds and discuss the show over on the Goblins and Growlers Discord! http://bit.ly/goblindiscord Also, give a listen to our sister podcast, The Goblins and Growlers Podcast, https://goblinsandgrowlers.podbean.com, for TTRPG news, interviews, and discussion.
There is A LOT happening in women's soccer right now — and Episode 97 gets into plenty of it. Sam gives us a look at her new season with DC Power FC and the USL Super League, including what she's learning in a fast, physical 14-game season and what feels different from her experience in the NWSL. We also talk with Dr. Ashley Comer-Fontez, former Florida State standout and Washington Spirit COO, who is building something pretty special in Tallahassee with the Tallahassee Reckoning — creating more opportunities for players to develop and potentially stay closer to home. And then there's Samantha Johnson, GM of Brooklyn FC, who takes us behind the scenes of building a team, changing its identity and turning things around. She has some really interesting thoughts on where the league is headed — and why anyone can win. Plus, Rohtas and Sam get into the latest around the women's game, including the NWSL, USL Super League, player movement and a little Ted Lasso, because naturally we have to go there.
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 173.Today we're talking with Ryan Bickham, Equipment Manager at Loraloma. Loraloma is a private 18-hole course, and Ryan runs the shop with one other technician, supporting a fleet that's primarily Toro equipment.Ryan shares his unconventional path into the turf industry, starting with heavy diesel work before making the move to golf course maintenance. From there, he worked his way through grounds crew and mechanic roles before landing at a nine-hole municipal course where he wore every hat, including superintendent and GM. That experience gave him a little bit of everything before making the jump to his current role at Loraloma, a high-budget operation with new equipment and an in-house grinder.They talk about what Ryan enjoys about the job, favorite tools, finding balance outside the shop, unusual things he's encountered on the course, mentors who have influenced his career, and the opportunity to volunteer at tournaments.The conversation also gets into reel performance on Zoysia and Ryan's approach to getting the most out of a reel. It's a great conversation about building a career by wearing a lot of hats, learning every side of the operation, and growing from a nine-hole municipal course to a completely different level of equipment management.Tweet us @ReelTurfTechs and @MTrentManningEmail us at ReelTurfTechs@gmail.comCheck out our YouTube Channel
Peter McKenzie, GM at a Blackstone portfolio company, professor at IESE Business School, and speaker at 50+ conferences across the world, talks frankly about executive presence for finance professionals, developed through 25+ years of C-suite experience He coaches FP&A teams and CFOs on what exactly separates the executives who get recognised from the ones who don't (Communicate with influence, not just authority and focus on strategy and what boards actually want). In this episode What the board reads (and skips) in a board deck What “business partnership” actually means What knowing the numbers means How to draw a narrative “red line” Now that AI writes a competent narrative, what's the role for finance?
John Lohrke is the GM of the Alaska Goldpanners. John tells us about his father's playing days in the MLB. He shares with us his baseball background including getting involved with the Goldpanners. We talk about the Midnight Sun Game and the NBC World Series. Be sure to follow the Goldpanners online.Alaska Goldpanners -Website: https://www.goldpanners.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Goldpanners/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alaskagoldpanners/ (AlaskaGoldpanners)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/RealGoldpanners (@RealGoldpanners)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Threads: https://www.threads.com/@earnedfunavg (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)
After more than 260 episodes talking about the bar business, there's one story I probably should have told a long time ago: how I actually became a bar owner and learned to run one.In this episode, I sit down with Brian Haan, my longtime friend, former roommate, and the GM who was there throughout my journey in the bar business, to finally start telling that story from the beginning.We get into how Brian and I met at Purdue, why I bought an established neighborhood pub at 22, how Brian ended up becoming my GM, and what those early years taught us about regulars, employees, operations, weekly P&Ls, product decisions, and knowing when to change something, and when to leave what's already working alone.Because most of what I know about the bar business didn't come from having all the answers. It came from running the business, watching the numbers, making mistakes, adapting, and figuring it out together.
In this episode, Fritz talks with Shiraz Mottiar, Team Principal and GM at Malivoir Wine Company in Ontario, Canada, about three sustainability practices any vineyard can put into place, whether or not they are pursuing certification. Shiraz shares the story of Malivoir's growth on the Beamsville Bench and his long involvement with Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario and research at Brock University's Cool Climate Enology and Viticulture Institute. Fritz and Shiraz compare certified sustainable vs organic approaches, focusing on how sustainability balances environmental care, community impact, and business viability. Listeners learn how Malivoir manages soil health through semi-permanent cover crops, alternating tillage, compost and manure, and careful mowing to reduce erosion on sloped, clay-based sites. Shiraz explains how they trial biological soil and foliar products in small blocks, leaving untreated controls and collecting data like cluster weights before adopting anything widely. Listen in to learn about the sustainability practices every vineyard can implement. In this episode, you will hear: How semi-permanent cover crops and alternating tillage cycles can build soil structure and reduce erosion. Why Shiraz shifted from organic certification to a broader sustainability framework that includes economics and community impact. How to set scouting protocols and thresholds so you are spraying pests only when you truly need to. Simple ways to trial biological products using side‑by‑side comparisons and vineyard data instead of marketing claims. Why packaging and glass reuse may be the next major frontier for vineyard and winery sustainability. Follow and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more listeners.
The guys are joined by Adam Gold, from 99.9 The Fan, as Goldy talks about the results from both UNC & NC State from Week 0 of college football, he weighs in on the conversation around Dan Morgan's drafting as the GM of the Panthers, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The NHL's salary landscape has officially changed.Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down Cale Makar's massive $20.4 million AAV extension with the Colorado Avalanche, the new benchmark it creates for NHL superstars, and what the deal could mean for the next wave of contracts, including Quinn Hughes and Adam Fantilli.The guys debate whether players should be expected to take less money to help their teams win, how rapidly the NHL salary cap is rising, and what a potential $150 million salary cap could mean for superstar contracts in the future.Then, the conversation turns to two of the NHL's biggest trade situations: Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin. Hellebuyck has publicly requested a trade from Winnipeg, but with no deal completed yet, what is holding things up? The guys discuss his market, Winnipeg's options and whether Hellebuyck could still be with the Jets when training camp opens.They also break down the complicated situation surrounding Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings, including the team's search for a new general manager, Larkin's limited trade destinations, his captaincy and whether Detroit should wait for its new GM before making a franchise-altering decision.Plus, Jason and Jeff debate whether NHL rivalries are being underutilized, why the league should schedule more rivalry games and how creating more meaningful matchups could help increase fan engagement.The episode also features Buy or Sell, including Quinn Hughes' next contract and whether the Washington Capitals have done enough to become legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, plus Brady Tkachuk's expected impact with the Florida Panthers.
In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson grade Omar Khan based on how well he's done since he's been the Steelers' GM. Also, how did anyone get scammed in a scheme like this? September 1, 2026, 6:00 Hour
They said nothing would change. Then everything did.Sam Wakefield and Josh Baca have both lived the private equity acquisition from the front lines. Not from the boardroom. Not from the highlight reel. From the trucks, the sales calls, and the moments when you realize the company you believed in has become something you no longer recognize.Josh spent three and a half years and closed $10.6 million in sales before making his exit. Sam lasted six weeks after the sale before handing in his notice the same afternoon a GM suggested offering a homeowner a box of filters instead of fixing the drywall his crew cracked.This is that conversation.In this episode:How Sam found out his company sold in an all hands meeting disguised as an insurance enrollmentWhy 80% turnover in the first year after a PE sale is more common than anyone admitsWhat private equity does well and where it consistently breaks downWhy the culture always fractures from the top down and what could be done differentlyHow lead quality and qualification standards quietly erode after an acquisitionWhy the people who were there from the beginning feel it the hardestThe comment that was the straw that broke the camel's back for JoshWhat it looks like to exit professionally when everything in you wants to walk outWhy your skill set in this industry is repeatable, scalable, and fully portableHow to channel frustration into your next move instead of burning bridges on the way outConnect with Josh Baca:TikTok: @joshbaca5Instagram: josh.baca.716Facebook: Josh BacaEmail: boss76.jb@gmail.comConnect with Sam Wakefield:Website: https://www.closeitnow.netEmail: sam@closeitnow.netInstagram: @therealcloseitnowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuel.l.wakefieldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/closeitnow/Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/closeitnowWant Sam and Josh at your company for a full day of training and ride-alongs? Loop both in on the same email.sam@closeitnow.net | boss76.jb@gmail.comBook with Sam: calendar.app.google/KZH1j2Q1MAXTKbT38Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Google. Every review gets read, and if yours gets read on air you earn a no-charge one-on-one coaching session with Sam directly.Google: https://g.page/r/CbfnnDqTCwQdEAE/review
In Episode 576, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about American and British procedurals and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. I Don't Want This, I Don't Need This: It's still the Guardians for now, but here come both of Craig's AL East teams again.2. You Down With PCA? You Know It's Tracking in that Direction: Checking in on the likely NL MVP.3. Around the Horn: Coffee chat, a possible new GM in Sacramento, and the same manager in San Francisco.4. What to Watch: The problem with not having many good teams is there are even fewer good match-ups.5. Meet the Mets, much to Craig's chagrinFive and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.
Arthur Herman, Part Two: This segment spans the 20th and 21st centuries, examining how the bold "founder mindset" conflicts with cautious "manager" mentalities. Herman discusses Woodrow Wilson's failed, heavily bureaucratized WWI mobilization in contrast to FDR's highly successful private-sector approach during WWII, spearheaded by GM's Bill Knudsen. Post-war, Vannevar Bush's federal funding for basic research laid the groundwork for Silicon Valley, information theory, and the microchip. Lastly, the discussion touches on modern paradigm-shifting founders, including civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., SpaceX and Tesla pioneer Elon Musk, and developer turned president Donald Trump. (2)
This Detroit Red Wings podcast welcomes top-ranked Red Wings prospect Trey Augustine for his first-ever interview on the show ahead of training camp! Hockeytown news & analysis covers the GM search candidates, Simon Edvinsson's unsigned contract, & Cale Makar's record-setting deal in Colorado. (00:00) - Intro & Episode Preview (05:40) - Trey Augustine Interview The goalie prospect on signing his entry-level contract, his thoughts on the Sebastian Cossa trade, his Michigan State years, back-to-back World Juniors golds, his ATO with the Grand Rapids Griffins, growing up watching Pavel Datsyuk at the Joe, and why he's going into camp on a mission. (35:30) - Red Wings Notes GM Search Update Jeff Kealty, Brett Peterson, and Scott White among the reported external interviews: what each candidate brings and why the lack of retreads is encouraging. Also notes on Eddie Genborg and the looming Mason/Lucas Raymond nightmare continuing on national broadcasts. (51:30) - Makar's Record Contract, Quinn Hughes' Contract & Hellebuyck Trade Request The richest deal in NHL history at $20.4 million AAV and what a blank-check superstar market means going forward. Minnesota's cap crunch just got scarier, and Connor Hellebuyck goes public in Winnipeg, plus how both situations ripple back to Detroit's Dylan Larkin trade rumors. (1:04:55) - Overtime: Patron Questions When to hit the panic button on the Edvinsson contract, deadline returns for expiring deals, and which Canadian city would get the next expansion team (or rather why almost none will anytime soon). --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!
My new book Own Or Be Owned is about building a business that makes more money without needing more of you. Grab your FREE ticket to the live launch, get our scaling tool, and enter for a shot at $1 MILLION in cash and prizes: https://contrarianthinking.biz/bigdeal-strength You've been telling yourself the same story: nobody can do it as well as you, your clients need you specifically, and if you step back, everything will fall apart. But most people don't fail because they pick the wrong business. They fail because they become the bottleneck, mistaking being needed for being successful. This episode breaks down the three types of bottlenecks that destroy businesses and the four-step framework for escaping the trap of heroism. From Sam Walton's obsession with control to Michael Jordan learning to trust his team, you'll learn why your business can only grow to the size of your current self, and how to finally grow beyond it. In this episode, you'll learn: The three bottlenecks killing your business: decision, delivery, and direction, and how to identify which one is choking your growth right now Why Henry Ford lost half his market share by doubling down on control while Alfred Sloan built GM into the number one company for 77 straight years using four simple principles The rescue tally framework: how tracking every time you jump in to save the day reveals the hidden cost of being the hero and why that addiction to being needed is destroying your freedom Why businesses without owner dependency are worth 4.5 times profit while owner dependent businesses are worth almost nothing, and how doing less can make your business worth millions more The amputation principle: how cutting yourself out of daily operations isn't losing control, it's gaining leverage, and why the best operators know that being irreplaceable makes you worthless ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: Sam Walton's Tape Measure and the Trap of Being a Hero (00:00:44) Don't Be a Hero: Why Superman Thinking Kills Your Business (00:02:04) The Necker Island Story: When I Chose My Business Over Richard Branson (00:04:18) Henry Ford's Market Share Collapse: When Control Becomes Your Enemy (00:05:47) Alfred Sloan's Four Principles: How GM Beat Ford for 77 Years Straight (00:06:55) Steve Jobs, Travis Kalanick, and the Elevator Fire Test (00:08:39) The Three Bottlenecks: Decision, Delivery, and Direction (00:10:43) Why Most Systems Suck and How the 12P Diagnostic Fixes That (00:12:50) The Amputation: Cutting Your Identity Away From Your Company (00:13:33) Michael Jordan's Triangle Offense: Six Rings by Trusting the System (00:15:39) The Chief of Staff Hire: How Azad Saved Me $62K a Month in 90 Days (00:18:14) The Owner Dependency Tax: Why Being Irreplaceable Costs You Millions (00:20:10) The Ultimate Life Hack: Just Decide You're Not Doing That Again ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL
A weekly phone conversation between fantasy veterans Bob Harris and Matt Waldman is a quick and dirty run-down of NFL players, units, or teams. https://youtu.be/g8y-HGQqF9E Topics MarShawn Lloyd Chris Brooks Josh Jacobs Kaleb Johnson James Conner Tank Dell Zach Charbonnet Emari Demercado Jaydon Blue Ty Simpson Jalen Milroe Tahj Brooks Carsen Ryan Justin Joly Now entering its 21st season, learn more about Matt Waldman's RSP — the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill position players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE). Or if you already know the deal, go ahead and pre-order (you know you want to) at at discount for a limited time through 12.22.25 for $19.95. Matt's 2026 RSP Dynasty Rankings and Projections Package (begins in June) is available for $24.95 If you're a fantasy GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2024 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that's included at no additional charge. Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children.
A beachfront resort in peak season puts plenty of pressure on a hotel team. The GM of the Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach found a way to keep hers. Sandy Beebe-Osipov joins me on No Vacancy and tells me she went more than a year without hiring a housekeeper because not a single team member quit. That's a remarkable #HotelLeadership stat in a business that constantly wrestles with turnover. Her approach isn't complicated. Sandy connects with employees, runs daily huddles, sets expectations and keeps her team focused on the guests enjoying everything from the beach and lazy river to face painting and mermaid classes. Great #Hospitality starts with people who actually want to stay and deliver it. Hear why Sandy's housekeeping team stayed when so many hotel teams struggle with turnover. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.
- Honda and Nissan Partner on SDVs - Trump Administration Eases Biofuel Blending Rules - GM Invests Big in Canadian Plants - Lower Saxony Urges VW Restructuring Deal - Volvo Closes Stockholm Tech Hub - Kia To Debut PV7 Electric Van - Pure Lithium Develops Graphite-Free Battery Anode - Exploding Sunroofs Spike Across U.S.
- Honda and Nissan Partner on SDVs - Trump Administration Eases Biofuel Blending Rules - GM Invests Big in Canadian Plants - Lower Saxony Urges VW Restructuring Deal - Volvo Closes Stockholm Tech Hub - Kia To Debut PV7 Electric Van - Pure Lithium Develops Graphite-Free Battery Anode - Exploding Sunroofs Spike Across U.S.
College Football updates as the season started this past weekend. Dana Brown recently was interviewed after being fired by the Astros, hear the reaction to what Brown had to say. Also the name surrounding the Astros GM job is a name Astros fans are used too. Who should be the next GM for the Astros?
Can anyone stop the Dodgers if their rotation is finally healthy for October? John Smoltz breaks down Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound and what this loaded Dodgers staff could look like in the postseason. Plus, Smoltz reacts to the Astros firing their GM while in first place, the Braves sweeping the Dodgers, and Pat Murphy's unusual decision to bench Cooper Pratt.Are the Dodgers beatable in October? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:33 Smoltz's Thoughts On Astros GM Firing 3:30 Dodgers Rotation Thoughts 7:15 More Impressed with Braves Now? 10:58 Was Pat Murphy's Benching Warranted? 13:48 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gio recaps playing golf with Boomer during a thunderstorm and Boomer's fear of lightning, followed by a look at the Good Good Golf controversy and why they might be finished. C-Lo returns for an update covering Steve Torre taking over for Damon Amendolara at Mad Dog Radio, alongside the Yankees' loss to the Astros featuring a pitcher whose last name sounds like "blue balls." Finally, the guys debate which pro sports team they would choose to run as GM and discuss Gio "sucking off the area" when it comes to spending time locally this summer.
Gio and Jerry lead off previewing the Beach Bash, debating preseason QBs, and dissecting sad songs, before diving into Boomer's thunderstorm golf panic, the Good Good Golf downfall, and dream sports GM jobs. The show then tackles Al Dukes' mystery lake animal, Aaron Judge's refusal to play rehab games, Keith Hernandez's cash-eating dog, and a wild fight at Barstool HQ. C-Lo's updates weave through continuous Yankees losses, George Lombard Jr.'s six-game error streak, Steve Torre's new radio role, and Rex Ryan visiting Jets camp, wrapping up with Jerry and Al's low SAT scores as Jerry takes off for the Salt Shack.
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla announcing the Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rising, VW launching an electric camper, and more. Today's episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass
The Astros followed up dismissing their GM by rolling into the Bronx and taking 2 games from the Yankees. Strengths and concerns of the pitching staff. How Houston can integrate a returning Carlos Correa. Jim Crane gives Joe Espada some grace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
After taking a job from the Indigo Abbey, Egbert (played by guest Bill Sunderland) finds himself in the middle of the Salten Sea, preparing to board a mysterious abandoned ship bathed in mist. Bill Sunderland is a podcast host, game designer, sound editor and engineer, and more! He and Dani Siller run Consume This Media, where they run audio escape rooms (Escape This Podcast and audio murder mysteries (Solve This Murder). They also stream mystery games on Play This Game! If you're a fan of videogames, check out their work on The Rise of the Golden Idol. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press Kit Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com Instagram: @SCQpodcast Discord: Side Character Quest LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest Voicemail or Text: SCQ-371-LOUD (or 727-371-5683) Mentioned During the Show System Hoppers Podcast Finish It! Podcast Additional Credits Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
Sean's back in the GM chair as we embark on Season 3. Come along for our Gothic Horror themed season as we take inspiration from multiple books to create the world of Alexandria and the kingdom of Dumas. Join us as a monster hunter, a musketeer, a monster, and an actress from New York try and right the wrongs that have befallen them in our tale of vengeance.CAST:Game Master...Sean DoughertyZoe Dabrowski...Celine DoughertyAlexandre Batz D'Artagnan…Gio GalarzaLorenzo Venturi…Raefel MirandaErling Schaffen…Justyn TrellaCREDITS:Theme Song...Ryan LoganScore...Jake Diblasi, Rafael Miranda, Justyn Trella, Kevin O'Leary, and Monument StudiosEditor...Sean DoughertyAudio Producer…Celine TrellaCover Art...Matt MacriCharacter Art...Ash Brinka Sound Effects…Monument Studios
Can the Red Wings hire Captain America as their next GM?
Is CarPlay really a key factor in car buyers choices? At least one statistic supports that position, raising questions about automakers ignoring customer preferences. The panel also examines Gmail's upcoming changes, Apple's evolving iPhone purchasing strategy, and a troubling article about advertising and tracking on computer monitors and smart displays. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius. MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 CarPlay becomes a factor in choosing between Honda and GM EVs 00:55 Comparing Honda Prologue and GM EV sales 02:13 Honda moves away from CarPlay despite its sales advantage 03:25 Why CarPlay may matter to vehicle buyers 05:22 CarPlay, customer choice, and automaker data collection 06:35 The broader value of iPhone integration in the car 07:12 Planning trips with Apple Maps across devices 08:09 GM's infotainment strategy and Android Automotive 10:02 “No CarPlay, no car pay” and consumer demand 11:14 Apple's changing approach to iPhone purchasing 12:10 Gmail ending the “Send mail as” feature 13:37 How the panel manages multiple email accounts 14:17 Why marketers “ruin everything” 14:56 LG brings advertising and tracking to computer monitors 16:37 Could monitor apps become mandatory? 16:53 Smart monitors, smart TVs, and unwanted tracking 18:30 Why connect a computer monitor to the internet? 19:36 Monitor software, Windows, and Mac implications 20:11 Would cheaper hardware make advertising acceptable? 21:06 Compatibility problems with Macs, Linux, iPads, and phones Links: CarPlay the driving force deciding the choice between two nearly identical cars https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/20/carplay-the-driving-force-deciding-the-choice-between-two-nearly-identical-cars CIRP: Apple may be on to something by approaching their direct retail customers first https://appleworld.today/2026/08/cirp-apple-may-be-on-to-something-by-approaching-their-direct-retail-customers-first/ The Best Apps to Use After Gmail's ‘Send As' Feature Goes Away | Lifehacker https://lifehacker.com/tech/gmail-ending-send-as-feature Marketers Ruin Everything – Gary Vaynerchuk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7MsgaKmq-0 Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they're coming for monitors. – Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/ads-and-tracking-infiltrated-tvs-now-theyre-coming-for-monitors/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Is CarPlay really a key factor in car buyers choices? At least one statistic supports that position, raising questions about automakers ignoring customer preferences. The panel also examines Gmail's upcoming changes, Apple's evolving iPhone purchasing strategy, and a troubling article about advertising and tracking on computer monitors and smart displays. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius. MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 CarPlay becomes a factor in choosing between Honda and GM EVs 00:55 Comparing Honda Prologue and GM EV sales 02:13 Honda moves away from CarPlay despite its sales advantage 03:25 Why CarPlay may matter to vehicle buyers 05:22 CarPlay, customer choice, and automaker data collection 06:35 The broader value of iPhone integration in the car 07:12 Planning trips with Apple Maps across devices 08:09 GM's infotainment strategy and Android Automotive 10:02 "No CarPlay, no car pay" and consumer demand 11:14 Apple's changing approach to iPhone purchasing 12:10 Gmail ending the "Send mail as" feature 13:37 How the panel manages multiple email accounts 14:17 Why marketers "ruin everything" 14:56 LG brings advertising and tracking to computer monitors 16:37 Could monitor apps become mandatory? 16:53 Smart monitors, smart TVs, and unwanted tracking 18:30 Why connect a computer monitor to the internet? 19:36 Monitor software, Windows, and Mac implications 20:11 Would cheaper hardware make advertising acceptable? 21:06 Compatibility problems with Macs, Linux, iPads, and phones Links: CarPlay the driving force deciding the choice between two nearly identical cars https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/20/carplay-the-driving-force-deciding-the-choice-between-two-nearly-identical-cars CIRP: Apple may be on to something by approaching their direct retail customers first https://appleworld.today/2026/08/cirp-apple-may-be-on-to-something-by-approaching-their-direct-retail-customers-first/ The Best Apps to Use After Gmail's 'Send As' Feature Goes Away | Lifehacker https://lifehacker.com/tech/gmail-ending-send-as-feature Marketers Ruin Everything – Gary Vaynerchuk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7MsgaKmq-0 Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they're coming for monitors. – Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/ads-and-tracking-infiltrated-tvs-now-theyre-coming-for-monitors/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Barnaby Rice, insurance investigator was found dead in Lufkin Texas. Someone ate his gastrointestinal tract. Such a specific form of cannibalism alerted the program, which activated four agents to investigate the strange death. Rice was investigating a company selling peptides when he died. What connection does the company have with his death? The agents find a horrific conspiracy lurking in the small town and even worse occult secrets. Noah as Isidro Mallory, FBI agent. Check out Thinking Too Hard about Anime podcast Tom as Floyd Robert, special forces operator Ross as Alan Merling, marine Aaron as Bridgette McNeal, ATF agent Copper as the GM
Meet Noam Tamir, CEO of TS Fitness in New York City!THE NUMBERS:First-Half Revenue: +18% vs. prior yearQ2: Highest-revenue quarter in company historyProfit Margin: ~22% (up ~21% vs. prior first half)Noam's Workload: ~30 solid hours/week (capacity available for expansion)KEY MOVES:- Right person, right seat. Filip moved into GM/coaching operations. Parker stepped into primary sales leadership. Both owned their domains instead of Noam managing everything.- Team to salary. Moved the full coaching staff from splits to salary. Commitment and continuity improved. Coaches added private training, mentorship, and sales work to their role.- Revenue diversification. High-ticket mentorship, peptide-support coaching, and private training revenue expanded significantly.Sales efficiency. Q2 generated more joins from fewer leads than Q1 — better conversion without higher volume.- Offer clarity. "3-for-$99 Spring Back Into Fitness" sold 39 programs with ~31% conversion — a simple, low-friction entry point that scaled.- Local over paid. Micro-influencers, founder-led social, community events, referrals, and joint ventures replaced reliance on paid acquisition as costs rose.LISTEN IN FOR:- How moving the team to salary actually protected margin while scaling headcount.- Why leadership seats matter more than individual heroics.- The real math behind "owner capacity" and location expansion.- Building a gym that works without you on the floor every day.Find TS Fitness here: https://tsfitnessnyc.comRegister for The Gold Medal Standard: https://bosretreat.com
Hugh and Joe debate how to measure Jalen Hurts' success as the Eagles head toward a new season. They weigh the importance of overall team wins against the efficiency of the offense and individual scoring. Callers Rasheem and Juice join the conversation to discuss the intense scrutiny facing the quarterback and Hugh's history as a fantasy GM. 01:00 - Offense Growth and Hurts 03:34 - Scrutiny of Jalen Hurts 12:05 - Hugh's Fantasy GM Record 13:54 - Debate: Points vs. Wins
We start with the Yankees' loss to the Astros despite a Cody Bellinger homer, followed by a caller asking Boomer what type of quarterback he'd target as a GM. Next, John Harbaugh joins the show to discuss Jaxson Dart's playing status, Malik Nabers' Week 1 potential, team social media policies, and his secret to staying fit. Finally, Jerry updates us on Frank Reich praising a dialed-in Geno Smith and Mike McDaniel's ignored philosophical moment, before closing with a breakdown of Jed York's prostitution legal situation.
Join PJ (@prspctvibecheck), Raj (@rajmehta.ca on BSky) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the legal issues Dodgers' owner Mark Walter is going through, what the Astros might do with their vacant GM position and what the DBacks (and dynasty managers) can do in the final 5 weeks of the season and beyond. The guys also highlight players from each position based on their performance since the All Star Break.Players Discussed: Liam Hicks, Pete Alonso, Willson Contreras, Ty France, Luke Keaschall, Bryson Stott, Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, Luis Rengifo, CJ Abrams, Fernando Tatis Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong, Griffin Conine, Gerrit Cole, Cam Schlittler, Jesus Luzardo, Noah Cameron, Trevor Rogers, Brandon Pfaadt, Brent Headrick, Grant Taylor, Samy Natera Jr., Didier Fuentes
John Canzano interviews guest KL Wombacher, the GM of the Hillsboro Hops. They talk about the ecosystem of sports in the region, including the Ducks, Beavers, Trail Blazers, and more. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you don't miss a thing. Support our sponsors -- The Wall (ByTheWall.com) and Gresham Ford (www.GreshamFord.com). Jamba -- Life is better blended. Watch the video of this show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JohnCanzano
Mike and Rico discussed whether Tigers fans as a whole need to examine Scott Harris' recent moves as GM more critically, and whether a conversation needs to be had about him being on the hot seat. Then, Paul Serra had the guys guess the wildest sports affairs/scandals.