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In dieser Folge erzählt Louisa von ihren zwei Geburten. Ihr erstes Kind bringt sie im Krankenhaus zur Welt. Für die zweite plant sie eine Hausgeburt und stellt eine Hebamme ein. Doch im Laufe der Schwangerschaft entscheidet sie sich für eine Alleingeburt und informiert ihre Hebamme erst, nachdem das Kind schon geboren ist.

Send us Fan MailAndrew Shotland (Local SEO Guide) and Mark Kabana (Places Scout, now part of Yext) rejoin Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal for Part 2 of our conversation. We get into how agencies are turning "AI visibility" into a product, why clients can't tell what it's worth, and what a Local SEO Guide × Local Falcon study found about where ChatGPT gets its local answers — no Google reviews at all, and a review-count plateau at around 200.Then the uncomfortable part: a 100-location franchise with rankings up 20–30% and calls down 40%, a storage search result that's 43% ads across five screens, the PI firm that quit Google ads and lost its leads, and why "ask every lead how they found you" is still the most honest AI metric there is.Part 1 (EP 274): https://www.nearmedia.co/ep-274-why-position-one-doesnt-exist-in-local-anymore-brighton-seo-recap/Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Lisa Rakos, Präsidentin des Österreichischen Hebammengremium (ÖGH) über die Geschichte des Eltern-Kind-Passes (ehemals Mutter-Kind-Pass), warum Hebammen in Österreich systematisch von der Schwangerenvorsorge ausgeschlossen sind, welche Neuerungen im Eltern-Kind-Pass (EKP) mit 1.10.2026 in Kraft treten und was das für Hebammen und Schwangere in Österreich bedeutet. Mehr Informationen zum Eltern-Kind-Pass gibt es auf hebammen.at. Episoden Cover: Tasi Gyöngyi / Lé Gensch Photo ***

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Kerstin erzählt in dieser Folge von ihren drei unterschiedlichen Geburten. Ihre erste Tochter kam mit Kristeller-Handgriff im Krankenhaus zur Welt und Kerstin dachte lange, dass das eine ganz normale Geburt gewesen sei. Erst als sie mit dem zweiten Kind schwanger ist und sich mehr mit physiologischer Geburt beschäftigt, ist ihr klar, dass sie das so nicht nochmal erleben möchte, aber dann kommt eh alles anders und ihr Sohn kommt in der 33. SSW per Kaiserschnitt auf die Welt und verbringt fünf Monate im Krankenhaus. Für die dritte Geburt geht Kerstin allein in den Kreißsaal, da ihr Mann bei den zwei älteren Kindern bleibt. Obwohl sie keine vertraute Person bei sich hat, die für sie einsteht, lehnt sie einige Interventionen ab und meistert sie ihre VBAC. Diese Folge verdeutlicht, wie wichtig eine gründliche Vorbereitung auf die Geburt ist und dass Hebammenbetreuung die mentale und körperliche Gesundheit der Mutter stärkt. ***

Episode 138:  Kentucky workers' compensation attorney Jeff Roberts answers the question, "Why is my medical care getting delayed?"  There are many reasons why this might happen. But with almost 34 years of experience, Jeff understands how to minimize and possibly avoid delays for injured workers. If you been injured on the job, you should be covered by your employer's workers' comp policy.  Medical treatment is a significant part of the benefits you deserve.  Under workers' compensation, there are no co-pays or deductibles. Unfortunately, there are times during which delays can occur.  This doesn't mean the treatment is getting denied.  Rather, something may be going on in the case that doesn't seem to makes sense.  That's when having an experienced workers' comp attorney can resolve the delay and enable you to receive the treatment you need. The law gives the insurance company time to investigate your injury and to determine that it was, in fact, work-related.  It may be a situation in which your employer hasn't notified the insurance company in a timely manner.  This process may result in a delay in getting your workers' comp file setup and assigning a representative to handle your workers' comp claim. Jeff offers free, initial consultations to ensure you have the information you need to decide your best options.   We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful.  Thank you for listening! What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to read the Google Reviews Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients.  A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff's commitment to his clients.  As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys.  Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office.  Successfully representing injured clients is a team effort.  It's why Jeff likes to say his firm offers "Small Town Service with Big City Results."   Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County (Murray) and now in Christian County (Hopkinsville), Jeff has a history of representing personal injury clients, workers' compensation clients and social security disability clients across the state.  He's represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations.  He's not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney.                                                                                                  Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Workers' Compensation Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108.  For more information, visit www.JeffRobertsLaw.com. This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice.  Jeff's principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky.  Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson.  This is an advertisement.

Why do people copy a room full of strangers doing something with no explanation at all?In this episode Alex Curtis is joined by Stephanie to talk through a classic conformity experiment filmed in an opticians' waiting room. An unsuspecting visitor sits down with a group of actors. A beep sounds, everyone stands up and sits back down, nobody speaks. By the third beep she is standing up too, with no idea why. The actors leave, she keeps standing on her own, and every new person who walks in ends up doing the same.From there we get into what this means for mortgage brokers, protection advisers and any financial services firm trying to turn website visitors into enquiries.What we cover:The experiment, step by step, and the moment she stands up alone in an empty roomWhy the brain feels resistance to being the odd one out, and why going with the flow is easier than thinking it throughConformity vs social proof, and why social proof beats a logical argument almost every timeThe mistake to avoid: negative social proof. Don't highlight that most people skip protection, or that most people wait for rates to fall. You are showing the crowd doing the wrong thing and the crowd is what people followStaying compliant while using it. Don't invent numbers or claims, use what is genuinely trueWhy Google reviews are the strongest, cleanest form of social proof, and why we show them three or four times on a single pageConsistency beats volume: recent, steady reviews create a chain reaction, dribs and drabs don'tYou will never convert everyone. Use these principles and you convert more than averageIf you want more leads from your website and your ads, this is the mindset shift: show people what the crowd is already doing, don't try to argue them into it. Brought to you by the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in generating mortgage leads.

Discover the emerging science of quantum biology and how light, water, and connective tissue regulate human health from the inside out. In this episode, naturopathic physician Dr. Catherine Clinton joins the show to explore how frequencies of light—from morning blue light and soothing red rays to invisible infrared—directly charge our cells and influence circadian rhythms. Move beyond purely chemical and dietary models of health and learn how our body operates as an intelligent, interconnected network. Dr. Clinton explains the hidden role of fascia as a piezoelectric, liquid-crystalline communication system powered by structured water and infrared energy. Learn how light exposure impacts gut lining turnover, the gut microbiome, skin aging, and mitochondrial ATP production. What You'll Learn: The Electromagnetic Spectrum & Cellular Signaling: How visible colors, UV, and infrared light interact with retinal photoreceptors and skin chromophores. Circadian Entrainment for Gut & Hormone Health: Why morning natural light initiates cortisol and metabolic cascades, and why artificial night light disrupts melatonin and enterocyte renewal. Red Light & Collagen Synthesis: How red and near-infrared wavelengths stimulate fibroblast mitochondria in the fascia to support wound healing and smooth fine lines. Fascia as a Quantum Conduction Network: The science of collagen nanotubes, piezoelectric charges, and Dr. Gerald Pollack's research on structured water acting as a biological battery. Practical Mitochondrial Care: Accessible protocols including hydration, gentle stretching, sauna, red light application to the abdomen, and mindful intention. Timestamps & Chapters [00:00] – Start [00:04] – Introduction: The physiological and psychological impact of colors [02:09] – The electromagnetic spectrum: Ultraviolet, visible light, and infrared [04:10] – Morning sunlight, circadian rhythms, and setting your cortisol cycle [06:03] – Red and green light therapies: Pain relief, circulation, and mitochondrial ATP [08:47] – Red light for skin health: Fibroblasts, fascia, and collagen production [11:17] – Moving beyond chemistry to a quantum biological model of medicine [12:00] – Ultraviolet (UV) and blue light: Antimicrobial properties and skin balance [13:03] – Circadian regulation of enterocytes and gut barrier repair [16:12] – Melatonin, evening light, and the gut-microbiome-mitochondria triad [17:06] – Non-invasive abdominal light therapy for GI and autoimmune support [19:27] – The bidirectional skin-gut connection and microbial signaling [24:48] – Understanding fascia: Connective tissue, collagen triple helix, and nanotubes [26:06] – Piezoelectricity: Generating electrical charges through fascia movement [27:09] – Structured water (EZ water), hydrophilic surfaces, and infrared energy [28:36] – The biological "water battery" and quantum proton conduction [31:46] – Fascia stretching research and cellular resilience [33:20] – Practical ways to support fascia: Hydration, gentle movement, and infrared exposure [35:15] – The mind-body connection: How meditation and mindset nurture mitochondria [36:40] – Dr. Catherine Clinton's #1 daily gut health practice

Today, Samara Hawthorn shares the birth of her three children and the birth of her grand daughter. Samara is a doula and traditional birth companion with decades of experience and the founder of WellMama, a community interest company based in Pembrokeshire, Wales. She offers courses for Mothers, families and birthkeepers. Her new 4-week online birth preparation programme "Body, birth & beyond" starts in October 2026. You can find and connect to her on Instagram. *** Den kostenlosen Guide zur nicht-medikamentösen Schmerzlinderung kannst du dir hier runterladen. Melde dich hier zum Geburtsgeschichten Newsletter an. Zur Schwangerschaftsyoga Online Videothek geht es hier entlang. Hier kannst du eine Google Review für den Podcast schreiben und damit dazu beitragen, dass mehr Frauen authentische Geburtsgeschichten hören können. Den Geburtsgeschichten Instagram Kanal findest du hier. Folge direkt herunterladen

Toronto's Smallest Brewery, Bickford Brewing, jumps back on the pod just in time for their second anniversary. Founder and Head Brewer Andrew McCready joins Cee and Nate to chat about what's been happening since we last spoke, their Best New Brewery award from the CBAs, their growth into the LCBO with core brands, how they continue to remain experimental and fun, why they brew collab beers at other breweries, we discussed all five of their second anniversary collab beers (and drank three of them on the pod), Untappd beer ratings and Google Reviews and their impact on breweries, his experience beer judging in both GTA Brews and professional organizations, how he plans to iterate on his popular Patio Crusher series, his Oktoberfest plans, their recent break-in and his house fire that disrupted the year, the difference between a Kentucky and California Common, and how he continues to build and connect with his community. They got into seven killer Bickford beers - Patio Crusher Tangerine Light Lager, 3 Way IPA West Coast IPA collaboration with Samara and Steadfast, Copper & Pine Red IPA second anniversary collaboration with Granite, The Hot Minute Hoppy Brown Ale second anniversary collaboration with Jordan St. John, Vital Signs Passionfruit NZ Sour second anniversary collaboration with Pierced Mug, What Gose Round Raspberry Gose, and Buried Bridge Pilsner. This was a gem - cheers!  BAOS Podcast Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube | Website | Theme tune: Cee - BrewHeads

In Folge 164 hat Zina von ihrer ersten Geburt berichtet. Heute erzählt sie von der Hausgeburt ihres zweiten Kindes im Beisein ihrer älteren Tochter. ***

Send us Fan MailA Gluten Free Podcast Episode 253Running a small business is hard at the best of times, let alone in this current tumultuous financial climate and especially when it comes to running a business in the gluten free niche where consumers' budgets are already blown out by the rising costs of gluten free food, often having to outlay 2-3 x the amount for a gluten free bread loaf compared to their gluten-containing counterpart. The businesses in today's podcast are up against so much - the rising costs of ingredients, shipping and freight costs, rising employee wages, GST, rent - the list goes on.  Yet they continue to show up for this community? Why? Because of YOUR support. Today, you'll hear candidly from the businesses you know and love - most from Sydney but a few from Melbourne too. You'll hear what they're actually dealing with - not just what you see and hear on social media. You'll hear from humans with feelings who take every comment - positive and negative to heart. You'll not only hear the reality of what these business owners are dealing with but how we as consumers in the gluten free community can help THEM the most right now. I feel like this conversation is the first of many. As I wrapped up this call with all these business owners, there were many other subjects and other business owners I feel need to be heard as well. Perhaps it'll be the first of more of these types of round table discussions. I know you'll find it a super interesting and helpful listen.  My guests on today's episode are various gluten free business owners based in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We'll talk about the current state of the small business landscape in the gluten free niche, the struggles faced by these business owners and how we can support these businesses to make sure they keep their doors open for us. What we'll cover: * Introducing gluten free business owners in the roundtable: Anthony Dionne, owner of Pasta Di Casa, Sebastien Syidalza, owner of Sebastien Sans Gluten, Janessa Rutter, own of Bask & Co, Sandra Hudson, owner of Hudson's Bakery, Leanne Armstrong, owner of Iron Ramen, Kati Keksi, owner of katikeksi.com, Vivian Wang, owner of V's desserts, Nadja, owner of Quokka Pastry* How Sebastien Sans Gluten is currently travelling and how Sebastien is dealing with the costs of ingredients, increasing the price of his food * How a one star Google Review impacts Sebastian Sans Gluten * Importance of leaving a positive Google Review* Vivian's experience dealing with the rising costs of inflation, ingredients, etc* Issue with training staff to serve people with coeliac disease and other dietary requirements and provide great service * Kati Keki's experience of dealing with negative feedback and comments within her community * How Kati approaches negative comments and feedback on social media in regards to her blog * Communicating your struggles to other small business owners and gaining different insights * How Sandra dealt with a one star review * Sandra being on the cover of The Daily Telegraph for winning the AMEX International Small Business Grant * How the grant has changed Hudson's Bakery * How the current economy is impacting the hospitality industry * Various grants available to small businesses * How Sandra is navigating communicating with her customers in her newly renovated gluten free bakery, at events and markets * How Janessa got started with Bask & Co. and where she's at now with stocking online and in Woolworths stores * Bask & Co. marketing as coeliac-safe, having Coeliac Australia endorsement and leveraging the coeliac market * The process of having a product endorsed by Coeliac Australia * How Nadja has found the lead up to opening up her first shop in Mosman, a few doors down from Pasta Di Casa * Risks and opportunities Quokka Pastry in opening doors in Mosman * How Pasta Di Casa has been joining forces with other business owners in the gluten free community to help create a bigger impact * The power of collaboration in the gluten free niche * How Leanne from Iron Ramen is handling business currently * Iron Ramen communication with customers * How Iron Ramen organises staffing and why they choose to work out of a food truck * What helps these gluten free businesses continue to show up for the gluten free community * What negative comments can do to business owners * Zero-cost ways to help gluten free businesses * Resources for small business owners * Gluten free businesses being so pivotal to the gluten free customer base * The importance of constructive feedback for businesses Links Sebastien Sans Gluten response to negative Google Review Hudson's Bakery in The Daily Telegraph for winning the AMEX International Small Business GrantBeyond Blue 6 free mental health coaching sessions for small businesses Personalised mentoring calls through Service NSW Business Bureau American Express Shop Small Program Food and Business Accelerator Program (FABA) Gluten Free Pasta Di CasaSebastien Sans Gluten Bask & Co Iron Ramen Kati KeksiQuokka Pastry V's Desserts Hudson's BakeryJoin A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 

In this episode Kiara talks about the birth story of her daughter and the turbulent postpartum period in which she left her partner and moved to another country. Kiara is a Nourishment coach and postpartum doula-in-training, supporting high-responsibility women and overwhelmed mamas to get to the root of their burnout, not just another self-care routine, but real, lasting change. This September, Kiara's offering a discount on her signature session, The Root Story — a 90-minute deep dive to get to the root of what's really going on. DM her the word ROOT on instagram to get the deal. You can find her at kiaragalardi.com, or follow along @kiaragalardi_ on Instagram. *** Den kostenlosen Guide zur nicht-medikamentösen Schmerzlinderung kannst du dir hier runterladen. Melde dich hier zum Geburtsgeschichten Newsletter an. Zur Schwangerschaftsyoga Online Videothek geht es hier entlang. Das Webinar zum Thema Kaiserschnittnarben & Narbengewebe gibt es hier. Hier kannst du eine Google Review für den Podcast schreiben und damit dazu beitragen, dass mehr Frauen authentische Geburtsgeschichten hören können. Den Geburtsgeschichten Instagram Kanal findest du hier. Folge direkt herunterladen

AI has made experimentation cheap. So why are we still acting like every idea costs $5,000?On this episode of PT Breakfast Club, Jimmy McKay and Tony Maritato start with the debate over AI in education and end up somewhere much bigger: what happens to physical therapy when the cost of learning, creating, testing, building, and iterating drops dramatically?Tony walks through using AI to build a new website, generate social content, create viral knee-replacement imagery, analyze information, and explore business ideas that would have required significantly more time or money only a few years ago. Jimmy connects that to a familiar media principle:Attention → Trust → Action.The goal isn't simply to “make content.” It's to understand whose attention you're earning, why they should keep giving it to you, and what eventually happens because of that trust. The guys also dig into some surprisingly practical opportunities around PT.Key themesAI as a learning tool Instead of assuming AI eliminates thinking, what if educators taught students how to question outputs, find blind spots, compare perspectives, and apply information? The economics of experimentation If creating a website, image, script, campaign, or prototype costs a fraction of what it once did, the number of experiments businesses can run should increase dramatically. Identity beats generic content Tony explains why his knee-replacement tattoo images exploded online, while Jimmy breaks down how the same idea can translate into PT specialties, dogs, sneakers, ice cream, and other identity-driven concepts. Attention isn't the end goal Attention earns an opportunity to build trust. Trust eventually creates action, whether that means a patient choosing your clinic, someone listening to your podcast, buying something, or simply remembering you. Your customers are already giving you market research Google Reviews can reveal repeated language, beloved employees, missing services, hidden strengths, and opportunities that businesses may never mention in their own marketing. Does Facebook still work for PT clinics? Yes, if Facebook solves the problem you're actually trying to solve. The tool matters less than understanding the audience, objective, and platform. Three PT-adjacent business ideasTony also pitches several businesses hiding in plain sight:1. A transparent rehab reimbursement database Take publicly available hospital and insurance pricing information and make it understandable and usable for PT, OT, and SLP professionals.2. A physical therapy discount membership network A DentalPlans-style model where consumers pay for access to transparent discounted rates at participating clinics.3. A healthcare buyer's agent Think real estate buyer's agent, but for healthcare: someone helping patients understand pricing, benefits, providers, options, and complex healthcare decisions. The conversation closes with a deceptively simple question:When AI gives you access to expertise, comparison, analysis, and second opinions almost instantly, are you irresponsible for using it?Or are you irresponsible for refusing to learn how?

Heute erzählt Judith von ihrer ersten und einzigen Geburt während der Pandemie. Judith geht zur Einleitung ins Krankenhaus, wo festgestellt wird, dass ihr Kind in einer Schräglage liegt. Die Ärzte raten zum Kaiserschnitt und Steffi stimmt zu. Da ihr Mann zuvor wieder nach Hause geschickt wurde, muss Steffi die Entscheidung zum Kaiserschnitt alleine und unter Zeit Druck treffen. ***

Episode 137:  In today's episode, Kentucky social security disability attorney Jeff Roberts explains 7 specific times you need to report a life change to Social Security to protect your benefits.  There may be other times, but this is a good list of common situations.  Certain changes may trigger an adjustment to your benefits.  Some may decrease the amount you receive, while other changes could actually increase it. There are 7 common life changes requiring you to update Social Security related to your disability benefits: An attempt to return to work or change in income If you relocate, especially to a different state A divorce or marriage The death of a spouse The birth of a child If you are awarded other benefits, such as workers' compensation Jeff offers free, initial consultations to ensure you have the information you need to decide your best options.   We hope you found this episode insightful and helpful.  Thank you for listening!   What Do Other Clients Think About Jeff? We always encourage listeners to read the Google Reviews Jeff Roberts has received from many of his clients.  A 5-Star rating and the comments are earned recognition and demonstrate Jeff's commitment to his clients.  As a solo attorney, he has more Google Reviews than some firms with multiple attorneys.  Jeff shares the credit with his staff at the Roberts Law Office.  Successfully representing injured clients is a team effort.  It's why Jeff likes to say his firm offers "Small Town Service with Big City Results."   Jeff Roberts Represents Injured Clients Throughout Kentucky With offices located in Calloway County (Murray) and now in Christian County (Hopkinsville), Jeff has a history of representing personal injury clients, workers' compensation clients and social security disability clients across the state.  He's represented clients from Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Covington, Whitesville and many other Kentucky locations.  He's not just a Western Kentucky injury attorney.                                                                                                      Is It Time to Speak with an Attorney about Your Social Security Disability Claim? The office phone number is (270) 753-0053 or toll free at 800-844-5108.  For more information, visit www.JeffRobertsLaw.com. This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice.  Jeff's principal office is located at 509 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky.  Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson.  This is an advertisement.  

Judith wird mitten im Medizinstudium schwanger und hat eine unkomplizierte Schwangerschaft und Geburt. Acht Wochen nach der Geburt bekommt sie starke Rückenschmerzen und wird letztlich mit schwangerschafts- und stillassoziierter Osteoporose diagnostiziert. Ihr behandelnder Arzt ist Dr. Lothar Seefried aus Würzburg. ***

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In der heutigen Folge erzählt Toni von ihren zwei Geburten, die beide als Hausgeburt geplant waren. Die erste Geburt fängt zuhause an, wird dann aber ins Krankenhaus verlegt. In der zweiten Schwangerschaft wird festgestellt, dass Tonis Baby in Beckenendlage liegt und somit ist eine Hausgeburt nicht möglich. Toni bringt ihr zweites Kind vaginal aus Beckenendlage in einer Klinik zur Welt. Hilfetelefon nach schwieriger Geburt 0228-92959970 (DE) https://hilfetelefon-schwierige-geburt.de/ 0720 322 077 (AT) https://www.hilfetelefon-schwierige-geburt.at/ Verbindungskosten entsprechend des regulären Telefontarifs der Anruferin. ***

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Heute gibt es einen Replay von Folge 11, in der die Yogalehrerin und Doula Josephine Lorenzon von ihren ersten drei Geburten erzählt. Josephines erste Tochter verstirbt im Mutterleib und kommt still zur Welt - eine Erfahrung, die Josephine auf allen Ebenen ihres Seins verändert. Ihre nächsten zwei Kinder kommen beide gesund zuhause zur Welt. Mehr über Josephines Arbeit erfährst du hier. Cover Photo von Imke Holm. ***

Send us Fan MailThis week on Inspired by Ms Amber Red, we're diving into one of the most awkward situations we've ever heard... and we need your opinion.Here's the story...This artist has 219 five-star Google reviews, one one-star review, and one two-star review.The crazy part? The two negative reviews weren't even from clients. She's never tattooed either of them.One of those women called her studio years ago, became aggressive on the phone, and she chose not to book her. She left a one-star review anyway. The artist responded professionally, moved on with life... and honestly forgot all about it.Fast forward THREE YEARS.She walks into her studio for a consultation.Not only does she want brows... she wants eyeliner, lips... maybe the whole makeover.The artist recognized her name immediately.What should the artist do?Tell her who she is?Pretend she never noticed?Refuse service?Or does she let her work speak for itself... and hope she realizes she reviewed someone she'd never even met?We also read what artists around the world had to say—including one response that perfectly sums up a lesson every business owner eventually learns:"Not all money is good money."Would you give someone a second chance?Or once someone has shown you who they are... do you believe them the first time?

In Folge 140 hat Mitzi von ihrer ersten Geburt erzählt. In der heutigen Folge erzählt sie von ihrer zweiten Schwangerschaft und Geburt und ihrer Ehlers-Danlos-Syndrom Diagnose. *** Den kostenlosen Guide zur nicht-medikamentösen Schmerzlinderung kannst du dir hier runterladen. Melde dich hier zum Geburtsgeschichten Newsletter an. Zur Schwangerschaftsyoga Online Videothek geht es hier entlang. Das Webinar zum Thema Kaiserschnittnarben & Narbengewebe gibt es hier. Hier kannst du eine Google Review für den Podcast schreiben und damit dazu beitragen, dass mehr Frauen authentische Geburtsgeschichten hören können. Den Geburtsgeschichten Instagram Kanal findest du hier. Folge direkt herunterladen

In this episode Kate Pope, also known as Wild Nutritionist shares her two pregnancies and births. Her first birth was during the pandemic in 2022 and resulted in an unplanned and unwanted C-section. For her second birth, Kate chose to birth at home, surrounded by people she loves and with the support of a sovereign birth keeper. You can find out more about Kate on her website and on Instagram. In this conversation, we mention the work of Kimberly Ann Johnson. Find out more about Kimberly's work and her books here. *** Den kostenlosen Guide zur nicht-medikamentösen Schmerzlinderung kannst du dir hier runterladen. Melde dich hier zum Geburtsgeschichten Newsletter an. Zur Schwangerschaftsyoga Online Videothek geht es hier entlang. Das Webinar zum Thema Kaiserschnittnarben & Narbengewebe gibt es hier. Hier kannst du eine Google Review für den Podcast schreiben und damit dazu beitragen, dass mehr Frauen authentische Geburtsgeschichten hören können. Den Geburtsgeschichten Instagram Kanal findest du hier. Folge direkt herunterladen

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There's one fundamental thing that trips up 95% of painting contractors — the Job Closeout SOP. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down exactly what a Job Closeout SOP should look like for your painting company, and why the process actually starts on day one of the project — not the last day.This is part 2 of a two-part Production SOP series. Last week covered the Job Start SOP; this week Chris focuses on the end of the customer experience — the walkthrough, the payment collection, and everything in between that determines whether a project closes clean or drags on with touchups, callbacks, and late payments.In this episode, you'll learn:·       Why closeout problems are really structure problems — if you're dealing with late payments, callbacks, or crews saying "done" when it isn't, it likely traces back to a missing closeout process·       Why the Job Closeout SOP starts on day one — setting expectations for the final walkthrough and payment collection before a single wall is painted·       The 24-hour check-in — how to find out if the homeowner will be present for the final walkthrough, and how to problem-solve if they won't be·       The 45-minute walkthrough script — exactly what to say to the homeowner as your crew leader or PM wraps up touchups, invoicing, and payment·       How to build in reviews and referrals — using the walkthrough moment to hand off a Google Review postcard and introduce your Advocate discount program·       Why mini-walkthroughs throughout the project make closeout easier — and how to avoid a chaotic final day·       What closeout impacts — your mental bandwidth, your cashflow, and your scheduleWhether you're closing out jobs yourself or handing that responsibility to a crew leader or PM, this episode gives you a repeatable framework to protect your cashflow, your reputation, and your peace of mind on every project.Missed part 1? Go back and listen to last week's episode on the Job Start SOP.Connect with Chris Moore and Elite Business Advisors:@elitebusinessadvisors on all social platformswww.elitebusinessadvisors.com to learn more about how they help Painting Contractors all over North America!This is the Elite Business Advice Podcast — practical business strategy for painting contractors who want to run a tighter, more profitable operation.#PaintingContractor #PaintingBusiness #SOP #PaintingCompany #ContractorTips #BusinessAdvice #CashflowManagement

In dieser Folge erzählt Hebamme Judith von den Geburten ihrer zwei Kinder. Ihr erster Sohn kommt unkompliziert und schnell zuhause zur Welt. Ihr zweites Kind verstirbt während der Schwangerschaft im Mutterleib und Judith entscheidet sich auch dieses Mal für eine Hausgeburt. Ihr Kind wird von einem Fotografen der Stiftung Dein Sternenkind fotografiert. *** Den kostenlosen Guide zur nicht-medikamentösen Schmerzlinderung kannst du dir hier runterladen. Melde dich hier zum Geburtsgeschichten Newsletter an. Zur Schwangerschaftsyoga Online Videothek geht es hier entlang. Das Webinar zum Thema Kaiserschnittnarben & Narbengewebe gibt es hier. Hier kannst du eine Google Review für den Podcast schreiben und damit dazu beitragen, dass mehr Frauen authentische Geburtsgeschichten hören können. Den Geburtsgeschichten Instagram Kanal findest du hier. Folge direkt herunterladen

Rabea erzählt in dieser Folge von den Geburten ihrer zwei Söhne. Ihr erster Sohn kommt nach Einleitung im Krankenhaus zur Welt, ihr zweiter Sohn zuhause. Rabea spricht eindrücklich darüber, wie es ist Planänderungen unter der Geburt zu navigieren und über die Wichtigkeit auch in herausfordernden Situationen für die eigenen Bedürfnisse und Wünsche einzustehen. Episoden Cover von Yvonne Magdziarz. ***

Struggling to find deep, rejuvenating sleep? This sleep hypnosis session will help you release tension, revitalize your health and wake strong and renewed. Perfect for anyone wanting a deep, relaxing, restful night of sleep. As you drift into deep sleep tonight, I'll guide you through gentle hypnotic suggestions to help your unconscious mind process and improve your overall well-being. You'll experience deep hypnotic relaxation while your unconscious mind does the healing work naturally. This session is ideal for: ✨ Anyone struggling to fall asleep ✨ People carrying stress or worry ✨ Those who want to wake up feeling healthy and revitalized

At the end of every season, Editor Steve Ewing assembles an episode built from his favorite moments from each episode.  Whether you have listened to the all of the episodes or just want to get a taste of Season 11, we hope that you enjoy this trip through the past 12 episodes of Reality Escape Pod.   Full Show Notes   Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

In this episode of The Art of Franchise Marketing, Erin welcomes Nathan Allman, Co-Founder of Chefs for Seniors, to discuss how he helped grow a family-inspired concept into a franchise with nearly 100 locations while staying true to a people-first approach.Nathan shares the lessons learned from scaling a service-based franchise, why local relationships continue to be a competitive advantage, and how the launch of Chefs for Families is expanding the brand's reach.The conversation also explores how AI is transforming franchise marketing, from zero-click search and the evolution of SEO to building a custom CRM that powers smarter, data-driven decisions. Nathan and Erin discuss practical ways franchise brands can balance local referral marketing with paid media, strengthen their online reputation through Google Reviews, create content that builds authority, and use AI to improve efficiency without losing authenticity.

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug42026CertaPro Painters franchise owner Erik Harris sits down with Chantel Soumis to explain why he chose to buy into a franchise instead of going solo and why he'd never want to be "on an island by himself." He breaks down the real value of franchise support and training, and how it gave him a proven path to scale his territory. Erik also shares his #1 lead source (networking and realtor referrals over paid ads) and the exact system that earned his team 108 Google reviews in a single year. If you're weighing which franchise to buy, this is a real, behind-the-scenes look at what ownership actually takes.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Struggling to find deep, rejuvenating sleep? This sleep hypnosis session will help you release tension, revitalize your health and wake strong and renewed. Perfect for anyone wanting a deep, relaxing, restful night of sleep. As you drift into deep sleep tonight, I'll guide you through gentle hypnotic suggestions to help your unconscious mind process and improve your overall well-being. You'll experience deep hypnotic relaxation while your unconscious mind does the healing work naturally. This session is ideal for: ✨ Anyone struggling to fall asleep ✨ People carrying stress or worry ✨ Those who want to wake up feeling healthy and revitalized

Neram ist Interkulturelle Hebamme, Doula und Womb Health Consultant. In dieser Folge erzählt Neram von ihren insgesamt vier Geburten in Amsterdam und Bogotá. Ihr erster Sohn kommt im Krankenhaus zur Welt, ihre anderen drei Kinder zuhause. Bei ihrer jüngsten Tochter besteht in der Schwangerschaft der Verdacht auf Lippen-Kiefer-Gaumenspalte und in Absprache mit Ärzten und Hebammen entscheidet sich Neram trotzdem auch diesmal für eine Hausgeburt. Mehr zu Nerams Arbeit findest du auf ihrer Webseite oder bei Instagram. ***

"Send us a message!"The best conversations aren't planned.For this episode, we filled a bowl with random salon and business topics, took turns drawing them out, and challenged ourselves to answer each one in just a few minutes.From difficult clients and Google reviews to commission, hiring, social media, core values, AEO, expansion, cancellation policies, and client expectations, you'll hear our honest thoughts without a script.Some topics could have been entire episodes. Others were quick takes. But together they paint a pretty clear picture of how we think about building a salon business.The Big Idea: Great businesses aren't built by having all the answers. They're built by consistently thinking through the right questions.Key TakeawaysDifficult clients don't always belong in your business.Core values should guide every major decision. Expansion should happen only after you've maximized your current business. Amenities rarely differentiate your salon. Social media should solve client problems—not just showcase hair. Standards protect both your clients and your culture. Commission is a business model, not a recruiting strategy. Hiring systems matter more than hiring quickly. Business owners should spend time on work that only they can do.Time Stamps00:00 — Opening takes: negativity & owner responsibilities04:00 — Difficult clients & team meetings07:00 — Hustle culture & core values11:00 — Expansion & Google reviews15:00 — Standards & commission salons21:00 — Amenities & social media28:00 — Cancellation policies & client expectations34:00 — AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)37:00 — Hiring systems that actually workReflection: Which topic challenged your thinking the most?More importantly... which one are you actually going to act on this week?Your business should serve you, so that you can serve others.And sometimes the biggest breakthroughs don't come from finding new answers—they come from asking better questions.Links and Stuff:Our Newsletter Mentoring InquiriesFind more of our things:InstagramHello Hair Pro Website

Catalina bringt zwei von ihren Kindern im Krankenhaus zur Welt und zwei zuhause. Ihr zweitgeborener Sohn Yaron verstirbt wenige Wochen nach der Geburt unerwarteter Weise zuhause in Catalinas Armen. In Teil 1 (Folge 234) erzählt Catalina von ihren ersten zwei Geburten und über die kurze Zeit, die sie und ihre Familie mit Yaron hatten. In Teil 2 (Folge 235) spricht sie über Yarons Tod und ihre weiteren zwei Geburten. Catalinas Podcast Luz Materna findest du hier. ***

Catalina bringt zwei von ihren Kindern im Krankenhaus zur Welt und zwei zuhause. Ihr zweitgeborener Sohn Yaron verstirbt wenige Wochen nach der Geburt unerwarteter Weise zuhause in Catalinas Armen. In Teil 1 (Folge 234) erzählt Catalina von ihren ersten zwei Geburten und über die kurze Zeit, die sie und ihre Familie mit Yaron hatten. In Teil 2 (Folge 235) spricht sie über Yarons Tod und ihre weiteren zwei Geburten. Catalinas Podcast Luz Materna findest du hier. ***

Do you organise your home based on what works best, or what looks best? The answer might explain why some spaces are easy to maintain while others never seem to stay organised.Discover the difference between functional organising and aesthetic organising. Instead of trying to copy someone else's organising style, learn how to identify what actually motivates you and helps your home function well. You'll most likely land on a combination of both functional and aesthetic organising which makes total sense.You'll hear practical examples from all around the house, including wardrobes, bathrooms, pantries, paperwork, pet supplies, charging stations and medications. You'll also see how small changes, like removing lids, choosing matching containers or leaving everyday items visible, can completely change how easy a space is to maintain.If you're someone who loves beautiful labels, matching containers and calm-looking spaces, you'll understand why those details matter. If you're more interested in quick, practical systems that are easy to use, you'll be reassured that function is just as valuable.Rather than choosing one style over the other, you'll be encouraged to find the balance that suits your personality, budget and lifestyle. Some areas of your home may benefit from prioritising function, while others are worth making visually appealing because they'll motivate you to stay organised.Take a fresh look around your home and ask yourself one simple question: does this space need to be functional, aesthetic, or a little bit of both?Newsletter sign up: https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/Leave a Google Review: https://g.page/r/CaTTEYtgIiQTEBI/reviewYou may also like to listen to these episodes:No More ContainersNeat vs TidyWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/kuiOqcUGlx8Join my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paid media is getting more expensive and less predictable. So what do you do instead? Kaitlin Bitting just joined Alloy as Director of Marketing, and she comes with agency experience, time at Campbell's Soup, and a front-row seat inside another major fitness franchise. Rick Mayo brought her on the podcast six weeks into the job, and the conversation landed somewhere useful: three organic marketing tactics that franchisees can start executing this week without touching their ad budget. The first is community partnerships, done right. Not the kind where you slap a flyer in someone's window and call it a day. Rick's Fleet Feet playbook is the template: leverage each other's email lists, put physical presence in each other's locations for 30 days, run a joint educational event, and track everything with a unique QR code. One campaign generated 60 leads and 40 new members. The second is referrals, which convert at 90% and most owners still never ask for. The third is Google Business Profile, which 76% of customers check before they ever visit a location, and which now influences how LLMs surface your business in AI search results. Rick also shares what happened when someone left a scathing review for a location they had never visited, and why the response he wrote became one of his better PR moments. Playbooks for all three are on the way for Alloy franchisees. This episode is the preview.Key Takeaways: 00:00 The Referral Conversion Rate Is 90% 00:38 Welcome Kaitlin Bitting, Director of Marketing 02:54 Kaitlin Bitting's Background: Agency, Campbell's, Fitness Franchise 04:32 Why Alloy's Model Stood Out 06:54 Why Organic Marketing Matters More Now 08:12 Strategy 1: Community Partnerships 09:46 Make It Mutually Beneficial or Do Not Bother 10:00 The Fleet Feet Playbook: 3 Steps, 60 Leads, 40 New Members 16:00 Build a Partnership Calendar for the Year 19:00 Track Every Partnership with a Unique QR Code 20:00 Playbooks Are Coming for Alloy Franchisees 21:14 Strategy 2: Referrals 23:46 Ask at the Moment They Sign Up 25:38 John Herrera's Presale: One Third of 150 Members from Referrals 26:54 Joe: The Best Referral Culture We've Ever Seen 30:16 You Are 20% More Likely to Stick If a Friend Is in the Program 33:34 Strategy 3: Google Reviews and Google Business Profile 35:24 Respond to 75% of Reviews and Your Rating Jumps Half a Star 38:46 The Fake Negative Review Rick Turned Into a PR Win 40:40 Treat Google Business Profile Like a Social Media Account 43:42 LLMs Are Pulling from Google. Keep Your Profile Current. 44:28 5.8 Million Searches Per Minute. Half with Local Intent. 47:06 Whisper Marketing and Building Long-Term Community Equity Additional Resources: - Alloy Personal Training - Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity --------- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! To learn more about the Alloy Personal Training Franchise Opportunity, visit

274 | Jakob und Alex nehmen sich Geschäftsideen und besprechen, wie sie von Idee zum ersten Euro kommen.Mach das 1-minütige Quiz und finde eine Geschäftsidee, die zu dir passt: digitaleoptimisten.de/quiz.Kapitel(00:52) Intro(06:45) Die Idee hinter diesem Format(08:12) Entnahme Radar: (xx:xx) Flughöhe(xx:xx) Erster Kunde als Agentur / Freelancer - PersönlichSo erreichst du uns:Sprachnachricht senden: https://www.speakpipe.com/digitaleoptimistenEmail schreiben: alexander@digitaleoptimisten.deLearningsErster Euro durch persönliche AnspracheDer erste Euro entstand, weil Jakob sich persönlich vor Ort vorstellte und ein klares Paket aus Instagram-Ads, Social Media-Management und Google-Reviews anbot. Im Deal wurde zusätzlich gratis Essen als Bonus verhandelt. Das Beispiel zeigt, dass direkte, persönliche Ansprache oft der schnellste Weg zum ersten Kunden ist.Vertrauenssignale früh setzenFür Finanzsoftware ist Vertrauen der zentrale Erfolgsfaktor; bloße Erklärungen reichen oft nicht. Signale wie Logo, TÜV-Siegel, DIN-Norm und Stiftung Warentest erhöhen das Vertrauen; Partnerschaften mit etablierten Instituts können helfen. Unternehmen sollten solche Vertrauenssignale früh prüfen oder integrieren, um den Go-to-Market zu erleichtern.Erste Kunden mit Beta-HeuristikEs wird eine Beta-Phase mit 100 Nutzern empfohlen, die das Produkt kostenlos testen. Dazu gehört ein klares Angebot und aktives Feedback-Sammeln. Dieses Muster dient als Heuristik, um Product-Market-Fit zu validieren, bevor größere Marketingausgaben erfolgen.Menschliche Komponente zählt im VerkaufDie Diskussion betont, dass Nicht AI-Features, sondern menschliche Faktoren wie Zuverlässigkeit, Kommunikation und Persönlichkeit den Verkauf antreiben. Ein persönlicher Pitch, z.B. ein kurzes Video in der Insta-DM, erhöht die Reaktionschance. Damit lassen sich schneller Vertrauen aufbauen und erste Kunden gewinnen.Keywordserster kunde gewinnenerster euro verdienengo-to-market strategiewie gewinne ich den ersten kunden als selbstständigerwie vermögen steueroptimiert auszahlen lassenwie starte ich beta-nutzer akquise für finanzsoftwarewie finde ich die richtigen Kanäle für B2B-Software-Rolloutwie baue ich vertrauen bei finanzsoftware aufleadgenerierungsocial adscontent marketingchange managementTÜV-Siegel

Over the last decade of living in Iceland, I've taken numerous solo trips around the country, including several solo camper van adventures. My very first solo camper van trip was a two-week Ring Road journey in May 2022, and it taught me more than I ever expected. I was excited, nervous, anxious, and completely ready to see what Iceland would feel like on my own. Since then, I've helped countless travelers plan their Iceland adventures through private consultations, and I've noticed the same questions and concerns come up repeatedly for people considering solo camper van travel. Whether you’re planning your first solo trip or simply looking for practical advice, these are 21 of my biggest lessons, mistakes, tips, and honest thoughts after years of exploring Iceland on my own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVLaVg5G618 The 21 Tips I Share About Taking a Solo Camper Van Trip in Iceland Why a Heater Is Essential in an Iceland Camper Van How to Keep Yourself and Your Belongings Safe The Security Mistake Most Travelers Don’t Think About Why Good Insurance Can Save You Thousands Don’t Forget a Portable Charger Learn a Few Icelandic Phrases Before You Go Master the Art of Layering for Iceland’s Weather Packing Cubes Are a Camper Van Game-Changer Choosing the Right Camper Van Size What Comes Included in Most Iceland Camper Vans Surviving Middle-of-the-Night Bathroom Runs Why Water Shoes Deserve a Spot in Your Bag Bring Your Favorite Snacks From Home Not All Iceland Campsites Are Created Equal Visit Local Swimming Pools for Relaxation and Connection Cooking in a Camper Van Is Better Than You Think How to Avoid Expensive Speeding Tickets Check Weather and Road Conditions Every Day Exploring Iceland’s Highlands as a Solo Traveler Where You Can (and Can’t) Camp in Iceland Why Solo Travel in Iceland Is Truly Transformative Resources for Planning Your Iceland Camper Van Trip The Ultimate Packing Checklist for Iceland  Iceland Discount Code Bundle – save loads while exploring Iceland The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Iceland Private Iceland Trip Consultations 1. Rent a Camper Van with a Heater Even during summer, Iceland can get surprisingly cold at night. A heater can make the difference between a miserable night and a comfortable one. I personally use the Go Lite Camper from Go Campers, and I run the heater almost every trip, even in July and August. Since you’re traveling alone, you don’t have another person helping generate body heat inside the van, so staying warm becomes even more important. 2. Always Lock Your Van Iceland is incredibly safe, but that doesn’t mean you should be careless. Whenever I left my van, even for a quick bathroom run, I locked it. I also locked it while sleeping at night. Most thefts are avoidable by keeping valuables out of sight and securing your vehicle properly. 3. Protect Your Personal Belongings While camper van break-ins are uncommon, pickpocketing can happen in busy tourist areas such as Reykjavík and popular Golden Circle attractions. It’s sad to say that pickpocketing has increased in recent years, so you have to be vigilant with securing your personal items in your backpacks or pockets.  Keep your bag zipped, valuables secure, and never leave important items visible.  This doesn’t happen on a massive scale in Iceland but it is happening enough that I have to talk about it. As a solo travel, you don’t have anyone else to look out for you, which can make you an easier target. 4. Get the Best Insurance You Can Afford This is one area where I recommend not cutting corners. Sand and ash protection is especially important in Iceland. Strong winds can cause serious damage to vehicles, and repairs can become very expensive if you aren’t properly covered. While this does apply to everyone who rents a car or camper van in Iceland, I feel it is very important for solo traveling because you are bearing the full cost on your own if something happens to the vehicle. Better to be protected than to be surprised with a big bill later on for damage that was not covered. Check what your credit card covers, but don’t assume it includes Iceland-specific risks.  Save Money on Your Iceland Camper Van Rental You can use my discount link to save 7% on your camper van rental with Go Campers and receive a free sleeping bag. I use their cars and campers when I travel around Iceland, and I've partnered with them for over 4 years now. The main reasons? Their customer service is amazing, and they have a wide range of vehicles to choose from. When you click on my discount link (https://www.gocampers.is/?ref=allthingsiceland), choose the dates for your travel and the 7% discount will automatically be applied. Choose a sleeping bag under the “extras” section, and the total price won't increase. And just so you know, using my link gives me a small commission at no extra cost to you. It's one of the ways you're supporting All Things Iceland and the content I create. Thank you in advance for that. 5. Bring a Portable Charger Your phone becomes your camera, GPS, communication device, and safety tool while traveling. A portable battery pack (power bank) has saved me numerous times when filming content or spending long days on trails. Plus, it is always necessary to have a charged device just in case you need to call for help, especially when traveling solo. Here is an affordable power bank option. 6. Learn a Few Icelandic Phrases Even simple phrases like: Góðan daginn (Good day) Takk fyrir (Thank you) can create meaningful interactions with locals. One of my favorite memories was chatting with a farmer in North Iceland who was genuinely excited that I was attempting to speak Icelandic. It certainly is not necessary to do this but a little goes a long way, in this instance. It was nice to be able to connect with Icelanders along the way, when I felt uop to socializing. 7. Learn How to Layer Properly Iceland’s weather changes constantly. A proper layering system should include: Moisture-wicking base layer Insulating layer Windproof and waterproof outer layer Hiking pants Sturdy boots This helps you stay comfortable without overpacking. You can find all of the essentials to pack in my free Ultimate Packing Checklist for Iceland. 8. Use Packing Cubes Packing cubes completely changed my camper van experience. Instead of digging through piles of clothes, everything stays organized and easy to find. When you’re living in a small space, even on your own, organization matters. My trip felt much more enjoyable because I could easily find clothes when I needed to, so I could continue on my adventure. These packing cubes are great! 9. Choose the Right Size Camper Van In my opinion, the size of your camper van does matter. Just because you are one person, doesn’t mean that the smallest size is the most suitable. I personally prefer a mid-sized camper van because it offers enough space to be comfortable while remaining easy to drive and park. I absolutely loved the ability to convert the bed into a table is especially useful during bad weather. It is work to make the conversion but it is totally doable as a solo traveler. 10. Know What Equipment Comes with Your Van Many camper vans already come with many things you need. The Go Lite Camper  that I frequently used and the other camper vans from Go Campers include: Portable stove Pots and pans Plates and utensils Electric cooler Running water sink Knowing what’s already included prevents unnecessary packing, and makes your solo traveling experience much easier. 11. Prepare for Cold Middle-of-the-Night Bathroom Runs This might be the least glamorous part of camper van life. I dreaded getting out of the van in the middle of the night to use the bathroom but I couldn’t avoid it. For those who don’t know, summer in Iceland can mean a high of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The evenings are normally chillier, so I figured out a strategy that works for me when it comes to these late night bathroom runs. Being warm and cozy inside your sleeping bag makes those late-night bathroom trips feel much harder. My solution: Park close to the bathroom Keep shoes near the door Have a sweater ready Bring your keys and phone I always locked my van when I left it, even in the middle of the night. Once, I got back in the van, I locked it again, because it made me feel secure knowing no one can get in the van while I slept. 12. Pack Water Shoes I learned this lesson the hard way. While visiting a hot spring in the Westfjords, I slipped and cut my toe. That was in the beginning of my first solo travel journey, and it sucked! It is not fun for that to happen, in general, but as a solo traveler, I was the only one there to take care of me. Yes, accidents can happen but some can be avoided. Bringing water shoes is added in protection from the elements, especially in natural hot springs. Water shoes provide: Better grip Foot protection Added safety at natural hot springs They’re now a permanent part of my packing list. Here are some water shoes that work well for Iceland. 13. Bring Your Favorite Snacks Travel fatigue is real. As a solo traveler, you are the only one making all of the decisions, cooking all the meals, doing the driving, and so on. Sometimes, you are too tired to make a full meal and if the weather is acting up, you might be in your van for a while. Having familiar snacks helps when you’re tired, hungry, or simply don’t feel like making another decision. Some of my favorites include: Protein bars Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches Instant meals – like Ramen Trail mix These were life savers during or after a long drive when I didn’t have the energy or time to cook a full meal. 14. Research Campsites in Iceland Before You Go Not all campsites are equal in Iceland. Some offer: Hot showers Laundry facilities Kitchens Electricity Amazing views Others provide only the basics in Iceland, and the price can still be the same! I like to use tjalda.is to search for camp sites all over Iceland that have the amenities that I want. If I found one that suited my needs, like a shower and laundry facilities, I would look up the Google Reviews for the place to see what others have said about it. Sometimes, I was willing to stay at a basic campsite because of its proximity to the attraction I was going to next, but I at least knew before I arrived that it was a basic campsite. It’s also helpful to know that in summer, all campsites in Iceland are open, but during fall, winter, and spring A little research ahead of time can significantly improve your trip, and help you manage expectations. 15. Use Local Swimming Pools to interact with Icelanders Because almost every town, even really small ones, have a  swimming pool in Iceland, there are over 100 of them to choose from.  They are fantastic places to: Relax Shower Meet locals Enjoy hot tubs and saunas They’re also one of the most authentic Icelandic experiences you can have. Whether you feel like socializing or just having a relaxing soak, add some local swimming pools to your itinerary. 16. Cooking in Your Camper Van Is Surprisingly Cozy One of my favorite discoveries was how enjoyable it is to cook inside the camper van during rainy or very windy weather. It’s comfortable, practical, and often much cheaper than eating out every day. Plus, in the Go Lite camper, there are vents in the ceiling and it is easy to open the doors for ventilation  17. Watch Your Speed or Potentially Bust Your Budget Iceland takes speeding seriously. Fines can be extremely expensive. I’ve heard of travelers paying: $500 or even over $900 As a solo traveler, those type of fines can completely bust your budget. Since that is totally avoidable, stick to the speed limits and enjoy the scenery instead. 18. Check Weather and Road Conditions Daily Conditions can change dramatically across Iceland, even within the same day. I remember driving in an area with blue skies and a completely clear road to then encounter snow on the road and cloud coverage. That all happened within an hour in East Iceland. Granted, I was driving higher up in elevation, but those conditions are entirely possible in Iceland. You can be prepared for them by checking the weather ahead of time. My go-to resources before heading out for the day in Iceland are: SafeTravel.is Road.is 19. Be Careful When Exploring the Highlands Solo The Highlands are incredible, but they require extra preparation. There are many places in the highlands that are not great for solo travel because the roads are intense due to deep river crossings. If you’re new to Highland driving, a beginner-friendly area I highly recommend is Hveradalir geothermal area in the Kerlingarfjöll mountain range. I have been there many times and it’s an incredibly beautiful place. The road can get a little rough but it doesn’t require a river crossing, which is a big relief for anyone traveling there. Before going there, make sure your camper van is approved and insured for driving on F-roads. 20. Camp Only at Designated Campsites Wild camping with a camper van is not allowed in Iceland. Following the rules helps protect Iceland’s nature and avoids costly fines. You must stay at an official campsites. I think this an especially positive law for solo travelers because you are at a spot where others are around in case you need help, it is safe, and there are facilities around for you to use. As I mentioned in #14, not all campsites in Iceland are created equal, so please do your research on which campsite suits you before going there. You normally do not need to pre-book a campsite. However, I highly recommend doing so, if you plan to camp during two occasions in Iceland. The first is Versulnarmannahelgi (Shop Keeper’s weekend). It’s always the weekend that includes the first Monday in August. During that weekend, many Icelanders go camping around the country, so the popular campsites get booked up. The second occasion is specific to 2026, which is the Total Solar Eclipse on August 12th. The prices for hotels and accommodations are thousands of dollars per night. Even camper van prices have increased for that week due to demand. It is worth booking campsites for at least the 11th and 12th. 21. Solo Travel in Iceland Is Truly Transformative This might be the most important lesson of all. Traveling alone gives you space to think, reflect, and experience Iceland at your own pace. Some of my favorite memories are simply standing in nature, listening to the wind, watching the landscape, and appreciating the freedom that comes with solo travel. It’s not always comfortable, but it is incredibly rewarding. Resources for Planning Your Iceland Camper Van Trip If you’re planning your own adventure around Iceland, these free resources can help: Ultimate Iceland Packing Checklist Know exactly what to pack for every season. Iceland Discount Code Bundle Save money on: Camper vans Car rentals Tours Activities Accommodations Iceland Car Rental Guide Learn about: Road signs Driving rules Insurance Road conditions Common mistakes visitors make Need Personalized Help? I also offer a limited number of private trip consultations where I help travelers create an itinerary, choose the right route, and maximize their time in Iceland. Happy travels, and I hope your solo Iceland adventure is as memorable as mine has been. Random Fact of the Epiosde During one of my camper van trips, I actually got stuck in the mud and had to get help getting out. Thankfully, someone kind helped because rescue services in Iceland can sometimes cost close to $1,000 depending on the situation. Icelandic Word of the Episode Húsbíll – camper van Hús means House in Icelandic and bíll means car, so it is literally a house car. Share this with a Friend Facebook Pinterest Threads Email Let’s Be Social Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta og sjáumst fljótlega. Thank you for listening and see you soon.

How do you handle competitor questions without sounding defensive, desperate, or unprofessional?In this solo episode, Donald C. Kelly shares three practical strategies for talking about competitors with confidence and credibility. Instead of attacking another company, he explains how to use customer stories, thoughtful questions, and your prospect's own insights to position your solution as the better fit.If you're in a competitive sales environment, this episode will help you navigate competitor conversations in a way that builds trust and moves deals forward.Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:Why You Should Prepare for Competitor Conversations (00:00:31 – 00:01:30)Donald explains that prospects are often evaluating multiple vendors at the same time.Rather than being surprised by competitor questions, sales professionals should prepare their messaging ahead of time and understand where their solution stands out.He emphasizes that preparation gives sellers confidence when those conversations arise.Lead With Your Strengths Instead of Attacking Competitors (00:01:31 – 00:02:30)Donald shares his first strategy for handling competitor discussions.Instead of naming competitors or criticizing them directly, he recommends emphasizing the areas where your solution performs best while subtly addressing gaps that prospects may experience elsewhere.The goal is to keep the conversation focused on solving the customer's problem rather than attacking another company.Let Customer Stories Do the Talking (00:02:31 – 00:07:30)Donald introduces his favorite approach: using customer success stories to explain why buyers switched from a competitor.Drawing from his experience competing against Laserfiche in the document management industry, he demonstrates how to acknowledge what a competitor does well before explaining why customers ultimately chose a different solution.He explains that customer experiences carry far more credibility than sales claims because they come from real users rather than the salesperson.Use Reviews and Testimonials as Third-Party Validation (00:06:01 – 00:07:30)Donald encourages sales professionals to study customer reviews on platforms like G2 and Google Reviews.Instead of making negative claims yourself, use publicly available feedback to understand common concerns and position your solution accordingly.This approach allows prospects to hear criticism from existing users instead of from you.Let Prospects Voice Their Own Doubts (00:07:31 – 00:10:30)The third strategy is to ask thoughtful questions.Donald recommends asking prospects what concerns they have about other vendors instead of volunteering criticism yourself.Once they share their doubts, you can validate those concerns and explain how your solution addresses the issues they're most concerned about.This creates a more natural and trustworthy sales conversation.Three Strategies to Handle Competitor Questions with Confidence (00:10:31 – 00:11:39)Donald wraps up the episode by summarizing his three-step framework:Build your sales conversation around your strengths.Use customer stories to explain why buyers switched from competitors.Let prospects express their own concerns before responding with customer proof and relevant examples.Themes DiscussedHow to discuss competitors professionallyPositioning your solution without badmouthing othersUsing customer stories to build credibilityLeveraging online reviews in sales conversationsAsking better questions during competitive dealsBuilding trust through evidence instead of opinionKey Quote from the Episode"How you can talk about your competitor without badmouthing them is to have your customer do so."— Donald C. KellyResources MentionedG2 ReviewsGoogle ReviewsFollow Donald on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldckelly CreditsAs one of our podcast listeners, we value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes by tuning in on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or Spotify. Audio provided by Free SFX, Soundstripe, and Bensound.

We bought in Dean Gravina from Results Media to share some marketing insights and to also clear up what is happening online with AI search at the moment. Not only that, we talk about the importance of Google Reviews and why that matters to businesses in 2026.

Your next client may already know your firm's name—and still hire someone else. Before they ever pick up the phone, they're comparing ratings, reading reviews, and deciding which firm feels the most trustworthy. One weak review profile can erase the value of every dollar you spent on advertising. In this solo episode, Rankings.io CEO Chris Dreyer breaks down why Google Reviews have become one of the biggest competitive advantages for personal injury firms. Drawing on years of experience helping elite PI firms dominate local search, he explains why reviews influence far more than reputation—they shape visibility, conversion, and long-term market share. You'll learn: Why Google Reviews influence both local rankings and client decision-making. How review cadence affects Google Maps and Local Services Ads performance. What review benchmarks every personal injury firm should track. How incentives, automation, and team accountability create a scalable review strategy. Head over to Rankings.io to discover how we can help you capture more high-value cases. Like what you hear? Hit Subscribe! We do this every week. If you want to keep learning from the best voices in PI, join us at PIMCON 2026. Buy your tickets now! Subscribe to our newsletter and get the freshest news every Monday: newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris Dreyer powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

 "Pick an immersive subgenre, and I think that it can be made better by the escape room model." For the Season 11 finale of Reality Escape Pod, we're turning the spotlight inward. After years of writing reviews, producing podcasts, running RECON, hosting Tours, and building a community around immersive experiences, we asked our audience a simple question "What do you think?" Hundreds of you responded to the Room Escape Artist audience census, sharing how you engage with our work, what you want more of, and where we can improve. Lisa Spira, editor-in-chief of Room Escape Artist, data wizard, and David's wife, joins us on the podcast to for a deep dive into the census results. We received over 200 responses to our massive audience survey covering topics ranging from audience demographics and favorite content formats to the future of escape rooms, the rise of immersive experiences, community feedback, and some honest critiques. We gained perspective on what our audience enjoys, their awareness of REA content, and how they consume immersive experiences. Some results were truly surprising, including how many escape rooms the average participant plays per year. We also asked for your feedback, critiques, and worries. We addressed many of the criticisms with honest and candid replies about why some aspects of Room Escape Artist have changed over the years. We also acknowledged times when we got things wrong and explained the reasoning behind the editorial schedule and structure. I really enjoyed sharing this behind-the-scenes look at Room Escape Artist. I thought the most interesting parts of this episode were seeing how much thought goes into the choices behind the content we put out, why certain reviews get written, why some trends excite us, and how difficult it is to serve a global community with wildly different interests. This was a conversation about growth, and the future of Room Escape Artist, REPOD, and the escape room industry. When it comes to escape rooms, there is room for different kinds of play. We're seeing experiences that blur the lines between escape rooms, theater, games, and adventure. As David puts it, "The medium continues to evolve, and that's exactly what makes it exciting." I couldn't agree more. Whether you found us through reviews, podcasts, RECON, Tours, or somewhere else entirely, we appreciate being part of your escape room journey. Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the census and share feedback, and to those who support our community and continue listening.     Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

"The connection between the solver and the setter is really important." If you're a daily puzzle lover, your morning might start something like mine: pouring a cup of coffee and jumpstarting the brain with my favorite snack-sized games. Chief among those are the snappy games at LinkedIn, such as Queens, Zip, Tango, and Patches. The man behind this collection of puzzles powering LinkedIn's Games section is Thomas Snyder. Thomas Snyder is a three-time World Sudoku Champion, co-author of the foundational puzzle design book Puzzlecraft, and Principal Puzzle Master at LinkedIn Games. A Harvard trained chemist, Thomas is a scientist at heart. He has a methodical approach to puzzle solving and puzzle crafting that makes for satisfying logic puzzles. However, there's also a lot of artistry to the puzzles Thomas designs. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes that each puzzle put out by LinkedIn is handcrafted. There is a playfulness and inventiveness to the layout and solve path. There's a dance between the puzzle creator and the solver. Thomas posts videos on LinkedIn of his solve path for the games, and he talks to us about the conversation that sparks. In fact, the whole reason behind the puzzle offerings at LinkedIn was to create opportunities for users to connect socially and bond over the games. I especially appreciated talking about puzzles that empathize with the solver and how to create approachable puzzles that can still delight expert players. LinkedIn just launched their newest game Wend, which is Thomas's take on a word search puzzle. We also played a game I wrote, which Thomas solved embarrassingly (for me) quickly, but we had fun, which is the whole point. If you enjoy zippy puzzle games, check out the LinkedIn Collection, and for even more fun games-on-the-go, listen to PG's Playhouse.     Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

" There are three defining characteristics of a Sauve Qui Peut game: an unusual underlying concept, commitment to the bit, and beautifully painted murals." They do things a little differently around here. That's been Steven Keller's personal design philosophy ever since he started making his first escape rooms at his company, Sauve Qui Peut, located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in Quebec, Canada. If you've ever played games at this company, you'd know the house style is that there is no house style. Every game feels distinct and different, almost like they were designed by different people. And yet Steven is the mad genius behind it all. Steven is one of the most instinct-driven designers I've encountered in this industry. He designed his first three rooms within five months of having the idea, before he'd even signed a lease. He deliberately avoided playing other escape rooms early on so he wouldn't get influenced. However, he eventually abandoned this philosophy when he realized that Egyptian-themed rooms were not, in fact, his invention. What hasn't changed is his core approach: start with one really cool thing, build around it, and figure out the story last. Like I said, they do things a little differently around here. However, Steve doesn't do it alone. Shawn Mercier is Steven's right hand man, and he joins us also to give us the nuts and bolts perspective. He started as a gamemaster, began quietly fixing and improving mechanisms, and pretty soon made himself indispensable. Shawn introduced more sophisticated and reliable tech to Sauve Qui Peut's rooms. He helps keep everything running smoothly, all before he turned 26! We know, because he celebrated his birthday with us on the day of our recording. Together, Steve and Shawn are responsible for some of the most inventive and, yes, slightly unhinged escape room design in Quebec. I really appreciated hearing Steven talk about his design process. There's a madcap creative improv quality to it, and it's part of what makes their games so quirky and memorable. If you enjoyed this conversation and want to check out the games at Sauve Qui Peut, consider joining us on one of our future Escape, Immerse, Explore tours to the Montreal area.   Full Show Notes   Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

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“We really wanted to make a game that would encourage creators to make more weird stuff.” Low budgets, tight spaces, and a DIY mentality. As it turns out, indie filmmaking and creating escape rooms have a lot in common. James Hamer-Morton & Charlie Bond of Deadlocked Escape Rooms in Reading, UK, know this better than anyone. They joined us on REPOD to talk about creating their quirky, puzzle-driven games. James and Charlie actually met as actors on the set of a film, and they've been partners in life and business ever since. David even wrote a post about one of their projects, Echoes of Darkness: A Star Wars Fan Film . These origins really honed their “do-it-yourself” ethos. As Charlie puts it, “It originally stems from a lack of funds. But also it's enjoyable to do it yourself, and to learn a new skill in the process.” Where Deadlocked really shines though is in their creativity. Their games have quirky mechanics and stories. They've employed clever tricks to make the sets feel larger than they are. Relying on quick wits and creativity have allowed Deadlocked to stay nimble. During the pandemic, they created a wonderful virtual game called The Insiders that gave them global recognition in the escape room world. This led to them giving a talk at the very first RECON about Adapting Your Escape Room Business to New Mediums. James and Charlie have spent the better part of a decade building one of the UK's most distinctive escape room companies. Deadlocked is currently ranked the #1 escape room in the UK, and their newest game, The Reading Witch, recently topped the TERPECA rankings for England. One of my favorite stories from this episode is about the time they were playing an escape room and they stopped mid-game to help the owners fix a broken prop. They are two of the most charismatic, creative, and relentlessly hands-on people in the business, and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.       Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht