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Jonathan Stewart and Jake Delhomme discuss the Panthers' preseason, Jonathan's youth coaching experience, Darren Waller's potential impact, and Jonathan Brooks' encouraging return. They also tackle the controversial trend of NFL players returning to college, debate what it means for players and coaches, and reflect on the emotional reality of roster cuts and chasing an NFL dream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the debut episode of *The Handoff*, Panthers legends Jake Delhomme and Jonathan Stewart break down the Panthers' preseason, including the impact of joint practices, Bryce Young's growth, the state of the offensive line and the team's young core. They also reflect on Luke Kuechly's Hall of Fame induction and remember longtime Panthers team doctor Robert Heyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thanks to our Partner, AppFueledSEO can easily turn into a game of watching rankings, reporting what happened, and waiting to see what happens next. But what if there was a better way to know exactly when it's time to stop focusing on one keyword and start going after the next opportunity?Brian Walker sits down with Shop Marketing Pros Director of SEO Michelle Travis to break down the new SMP Proactive Keyword Lifecycle System and how it changes SEO from reactive to proactive. They dig into how keywords are discovered, qualified, accelerated, validated, and eventually “graduated” once they reach meaningful and stable positions in search.They also get into why SEO timelines can look completely different for a rural shop versus a shop surrounded by hundreds of competitors in a major metro area, how keyword difficulty affects expectations, and why focusing on 20 keywords doesn't mean your shop will only rank for 20 keywords.And the early numbers behind the system are pretty impressive. During beta testing, 31% of the tracked keywords graduated within the first 30 days, with nearly all of those maintaining their graduation status during the following 30 days.If you want a better understanding of what your shop's SEO company should actually be doing behind the scenes and how a real strategy should keep moving forward instead of sitting in maintenance mode. Listen to the full episode.Show Notes with TimestampsIntroduction to Stan Stokes and GuestX (00:00:10) Host Brian Walker introduces guest Stan Stokes and his company, GuestX, which analyzes phone calls for auto repair shops.The Origin of the Partnership (00:01:32) Brian explains how his marketing agency started using GuestX's AI to replace manually listening to and analyzing client phone calls.The Problem with Marketing Leads (00:03:20) Stan discusses how shops often blame marketing for slow business, when the real issue is converting phone opportunities into actual customers.Analyzing the Data: Booked Appointment Rate (00:08:10) Stan reveals a 37% booked appointment rate from a sample of over 17,000 calls from top-tier auto repair shops.Reasons for Missed Opportunities (00:09:08) A breakdown of why appointments aren't booked, with 65% of the time being because the service advisor never offered one.The Financial Impact of Missed Calls (00:11:44) Stan calculates that improving the booking rate by just 10% could equate to an average of $10,000 per shop.Understanding New Customer Behavior (00:13:54) Discussion on the difference between planned and unplanned service needs and why new customers often lead with questions about price.The "Price Shopper" Misconception (00:17:08) Brian argues against labeling customers as "price shoppers" just because they ask about cost, calling it an arrogant perspective.The Power of a Simple Question (00:20:27) Stan explains how asking "what concerns are you having?" can completely change the outcome of a call with a new customer.Real-Time Recovery and Coaching (00:23:00) The discussion turns to using call analysis data for real-time recovery of missed appointments and for targeted team coaching.The Handoff from Marketing to Sales (00:27:17) Brian emphasizes the critical point where marketing efforts end and the shop's sales and customer service performance takes over.The Success of Top-Performing Shops (00:32:16) Brian highlights shops that excel at converting calls, noting their high booking rates are due to focusing on phone skills.Knowing Your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (00:35:47) Stan stresses the importance of knowing front-of-house KPIs, like the percentage of new versus returning customers, to guide strategy.How to Contact Stan Stokes (00:39:50) Stan provides information on how listeners can get in touch with him and learn more about his company, GuestX.How To Get In TouchJoin The Auto Repair Marketing Mastermind Group on FacebookMeet The ProsFollow SMP on FacebookFollow SMP on InstagramGet The Ultimate Guide to Auto Repair Shop Marketing BookEmail Us Podcast Questions or Topics Lagniappe (Books, Links, Other Podcasts, etc)GuestXEpisode 159 - There's No Such Thing As A Price ShopperThanks to our Partner, AppFueledAppFueled at appfueled.com. “Are you ready to convert clients to members? AppFueled™ specializes in creating custom apps tailored specifically for auto repair businesses. Build your first app like a pro.”The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Download Our Free Mobile Podcast App: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/app/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Storytelling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Automotive Field Theory with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Quantum Physics and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! 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The Digital Handoff: A New Tool for Dog BreedersLaura Reeves visits with Lianna Shepard, Senior Manager for New Business Models at Purina, to talk about how modern technology is reshaping the purebred dog community. At the center of this technological shift is the newly updated MyPurina app, which has evolved from a simple rewards program into a comprehensive, handheld digital assistant for both pet owners and preservation breeders. Designed to streamline the transition when puppies go to their new homes, the app acts as a digital handoff tool that replaces or complements traditional paper folders with instant, expert-backed support right in the new owner's pocket. By integrating personalized guidance, AI assistance and professional animal behavior enrichment, Purina leverages technology to build a supportive ecosystem that ensures a happy, healthy life for dogs and cats across all life stages.Bringing 24/7/365 Tech Support to RealityModernizing Go-Home Day:Traditionally, breeders sent new puppy buyers home with physical health folders and paper pamphlets. The MyPurina app serves as a modern digital alternative, making it far easier to transition a puppy to their new home by providing the buyer with an immediate, structured support system right on their phone.Confidence and Peace of Mind:By sending puppy buyers to the app, breeders can rest assured that new owners have a reliable, expert-backed resource to navigate the first weeks of puppy ownership. New buyers get immediate help, which mitigates anxiety and ensures the pet is cared for according to Purina's rigorous nutritional and behavior standards.Rewards Integration:Breeders who send puppies home on Pro Plan can confidently recommend the app knowing that buyers will earn rewards on all purchases, regardless of the retailer. New owners can even purchase directly inside the app to earn points automatically without needing to manually upload receipts.For Owners: Personalized, Handheld SupportTailored Pet Profiles:Owners can input specific details like age, breed, and dietary restrictions to build a custom profile. The app leverages this data to provide personalized recommendations on exactly what food and litter to buy, alongside dynamic feeding guides that adjust as the pet transitions from puppyhood to their senior years."Allie" Virtual Pet Assistant:To prevent search overload, the app features "Allie," an in-app virtual assistant powered by Purina's vast library of expert content. Owners can ask Allie quick, real-time questions about potty training, food specifications, or general care tips instead of scrolling through endless search engines."Happy" Enrichment Program:Designed by Purina behaviorist and enrichment specialist Alex Johnson, "Happy" is an exclusive, multi-week bonding program. It teaches owners how to engage in daily, 15-minute household activities to build a stronger connection with their dogs or cats, complete with instructional guides on reading animal body language and micro-challenges for new pets.https://puredogtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Send-puppy-owners-home-with-digital-support.mp4
PATH TO SIGNIFICANCE | You don't have to run your real estate business from memory. It's about documenting what works and creating repeatable systems so your business becomes easier to run, grow, and hand off. In this conversation, Laura Major joins us to share how SOPs have helped streamline her business and create more freedom along the way. To view the SOP Builder, click here. In this episode: 00:36 What SOPs Really Mean 01:36 Clarity and Duplication 03:05 Proactive Systems Mindset 04:52 18-Month SOP Progress 06:42 Listing SOP Wake-Up Call 08:51 Brain Dump and Scripts 10:53 Handoff and Team Scaling 15:09 Goals and Capacity Planning 17:06 Refreshing Lead-to-Listing Flow 19:01 Post-Close Nurture Touchpoints 19:52 How to Start Your SOPs 20:43 What's Next and Wrap-Up Subscribe to the More Than More Podcast for new weekly episodes as we discuss building meaningful and impactful businesses, careers, and lives through real estate. Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube
Sleep Calming and Relaxing ASMR Thunder Rain Podcast for Studying, Meditation and Focus
Set down the day with James Ookafor in a calm, unhurried reflection on the quiet handoff between afternoon and evening. Morning Calm invites you to notice the soft transition from doing to being, from effort to rest.This gentle ten-minute practice is a moment to arrive back in your body, to let the breath find its own rhythm, and to release the held places of the day. There is no instruction to follow and nothing to achieve. Only the simple act of being present as the light softens and the evening finds you.Perfect for the late afternoon or early evening hours — with a cup of tea, on the way home from a long day, or as the kitchen begins to quiet. Five short reflections guide you from the first recognition of the day's end through a soft closing gratitude.Chapters:01:30 — The Quiet Handoff Arrives03:30 — Returning to the Breath05:30 — Letting the Day Rest07:30 — Softening Into Evening09:30 — A Quiet ClosingMorning Calm is a daily 10-minute series from Your Quiet Moment, hosted by James Ookafor. Each episode offers a gentle invitation to begin again — slowly, without rush, without demand. Wherever you are in the day, there is a quiet waiting to meet you.This episode was created with AI assistance. The voice, pacing, and reflections were generated to offer a moment of rest; nothing here is medical advice, and you are welcome to listen in whatever way feels good for you.DISCLAIMER
Download your free Painter Growth training here: https://learn.paintergrowth.com/grow-v1?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow-v1If you're new here, my name is Mike Gore-Hickman. I'm the founder of Painter Growth, a coaching company that helps painting contractors build real businesses instead of just running jobs.We've worked with over 1,500 painting contractors. Our clients range from guys doing $300K a year to teams pushing past $5M. Our coaches are real painting business owners who built seven-figure companies themselves. Not theory guys.Here's how I got here.Early 20s: Running my own painting business. Couldn't close jobs. Underbidding everything. Painters showed up stoned. Spilled paint on driveways. Painted houses the wrong color. I fell off a ladder. Ended my first year with a $20,000 tax bill I couldn't pay.Still early 20s: Almost quit. Didn't. Got obsessed with systems, sales, and getting help. I hired my first business coach, fixed the chaos & hit over $200K a month in sales before I turned 24.Mid-20s: Followed my girlfriend (now wife) to a new city. Shut the painting business down. Took a job in SaaS. Spent five years helping grow a software company from scratch to nearly $10M a year. That's where I learned how to build and scale an online business.During COVID: My two worlds collided. Running a painting business plus scaling software companies. I launched a side hustle that pulled both together. It became Painter Growth.October 2021: Launched with an MVP and $10 a day in Facebook ads. No money. No clients. No connections.End of 2021: Signed my first 10 clients. Eight got massive results. That was all the proof I needed.Late 2022: Brought on Jesse, my partner and CFO. Hired our first coach and first VA. Reinvested everything back into the business.2023 and beyond: Built a team of nearly 50, including seven-figure painting business owners coaching full time.We became an official Sherwin-Williams partner and we're the exclusive coaching program referred by them.We we're named PCA 2026 Partner of the Year.You don't need to be a good painter to build a great painting business. You need to be a good business owner who hires good painters. Most contractors never make that switch. We help them make it.What I'm focused on right now: AI and systems. We're building AI-powered tools inside Painter Growth, including a bookkeeping assistant and a proposal generator. The contractors who figure this out early are going to pull ahead.I'm still building. Still figuring things out. But I'm doing it alongside 1,500 contractors who are all in the middle of their own fight to build something real.If you're in that fight, you're in the right place.Never quit,MikeGet a FREE Painting Business Growth Session. In 30 minutes, we'll build you a custom plan to grow → https://learn.paintergrowth.com/book-your-call-1?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bookingPainter Growth content is for educational purposes only. Results vary. Individual outcomes depend on the effort, situation, and decisions of each business owner.
In this episode of the Atlanta REALTORS® Rundown Podcast, host Helen Hernandez Archer welcomes Nick Krautter to discuss one of the most effective strategies for building a scalable and profitable real estate business: The Golden Handoff. Discover how creating a seamless client experience, building systems that generate repeat business, and leveraging relationships can help agents increase profitability while delivering exceptional service. Nick shares practical insights on developing a referral-driven business, creating long-term client loyalty, and building a business that continues to grow year after year. Whether you're a new agent or an experienced professional, this episode offers proven strategies to help you work smarter, strengthen your client relationships, and maximize your business potential.
$845 million. In cash. That's what Procore just paid for DroneDeploy.We sat down and ran the actual cross-sell math on this deal, and it's a lot steeper than the headline number makes it looWe also got Handoff founder Dmitry Alexin on to talk about his AI estimating tool, and he was clear about one thing: "It's not a tool, it's not a takeoff tool."And PR consultant Kevin Ferguson told us what it actually takes to get a construction tech startup covered in the press. Spoiler: it's not just having a good storyNew episode's up. #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vcOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 - Teaser00:35 - Intro & Today's Agenda01:02 - Procore Acquires DroneDeploy for $845M08:55 - The Cross-Sell Math: Does the Deal Pencil Out?16:28 - Dmitry Alexin (Handoff) Joins: Why Not Another Takeoff Tool21:04 - Building H1: Assemblies, Pricing, and Computer Vision32:58 - The Katerra Postmortem41:04 - Kevin Ferguson Joins: The State of Construction Tech PR
Customer Experience University - Winning Loyalty & Engagement One Customer at a Time
The bot was fine. The agent was great. The customer was still left furious — because of the handoff between them. In this episode, Joseph Michelli makes the case that AI-to-human escalation, not the bot itself, is the real failure point in customer service. Drawing on the Corporate Executive Board's customer-effort research, he explains why making people repeat themselves is so costly — and offers four principles for designing a seam customers never feel.
What survives when you hand a company to the next generation—and the world has changed underneath you?Mitchell Cohen has run the Daniels Corporation since 1984, building a development company on a conviction that traces back to his roots in Montreal's 1970s housing co-op movement: that housing is a right, not just a product. This September, his son Jacob stepped into the president's chair—by his own account, "in the toughest market our industry's ever seen."In only their second-ever joint interview, Mitchell and Jacob sit down with PwC's Shift for a candid conversation about what it actually takes to pass the torch without losing the soul of a company. They get into why brand isn't a logo but a promise ("we do what we say we're going to do"), what it means to build in a "trust recession," and the chance sidewalk encounter that turned into a quilt called a love poem to an entire community.Along the way they make a surprisingly persuasive case that empathy belongs on the balance sheet—and that the way out of Canada's affordability crisis comes down to a single word: collaboration.If you take one idea away, it's this: you don't have to choose between doing well and doing good—and the next chapter of our cities depends on more people believing it.
Claude Design went viral at launch, but has been kinda crickets since.
Most of us want to live well. We want good relationships, peace in our decisions, and fewer regrets—but nobody really teaches us how to do that. That's where the book of Proverbs comes in. Proverbs isn't a story and it's not a list of religious rules. It's God's wisdom for real life. It talks about how we use our words, how we choose friends, how we handle money, anger, work, and temptation. Written mainly by King Solomon—one of the wisest people who ever lived—Proverbs was designed to train people, especially the young, in how life actually works. Proverbs shows us there are two paths we can walk: the way of wisdom or the way of foolishness. And the choices we make on those paths shape the lives we end up living. For the next 31 weeks we are going to study every chapter, every word and every truth that flows from the Book of Proverbs. There will be a few breaks through the next 31 weeks for stand alone messages, but by the end of 2026 our hope is that you walk in the ways of the wise and live well.
Want to scale your property management or co-hosting business past 10, 20, 50 listings? Book a call here: https://strsecrets.com/applyConnect with Mike Reilly : https://www.instagram.com/mikereillync/How do you onboard 7 vacation rental properties in one month without burning out your team?Mike Reilly breaks down the exact 6 stage onboarding system NC Stays uses for every new property, from the first homeowner call to the post launch celebration.Homeowner trust in property managers is at an all time low.Nearly every owner has been burned before.The managers who onboard properties with a real system are locking in 5 to 10 year relationships and standing out in a market flooded with new co-hosts.In this training you'll learn the full checklist:Why the first 30 days with a homeowner decides the next 10 yearsThe 6 stages of onboarding: Handoff, On-Site Setup, Photography, Listing & Software Setup, Final Touches, and Post LaunchHow Mike's team uses Meta glasses to capture every inch of a home and turn it into checklists automaticallyThe QR code trick that eliminates guest questions about the grill, hot tub, sauna, and game roomThe exact roles to hire: project manager, contractor help, listing team, and data qualityHow one Pinehurst property pulled $30,000 in bookings from mood boards alone, before it was even readyThe review stay strategy that gets Airbnb pushing your listing to page one in week oneTIMESTAMPS00:00 Trailer00:37 Welcome back + what's coming for the podcast02:02 Onboarding 7 properties in one month (all 4,000+ sq ft)03:59 The trust crisis and why onboarding is your biggest advantage05:00 The system and the 6 roles you need on your team07:58 The 6 stages of onboarding explained08:01 Stage 1: The Handoff (welcome email, onboarding form, group text)09:55 Stage 2: On-Site Setup with Meta glasses11:12 QR codes, inventory counts, and the house manual14:30 Stage 3: Photography (lifestyle shots, staging, shot lists)15:35 Stage 4: Listing & Software Setup (custom GPT listings, PriceLabs)16:55 $30,000 in bookings from mood boards before launch17:36 Stage 5: Final Touches (data quality, review stays, financials)19:07 Stage 6: Post Launch (social posts, email list, owner shareables)20:02 Why you can't scale without this process20:41 Inside the STR Secrets Mastermind
Want to scale your property management or co-hosting business past 10, 20, 50 listings? Book a call here: https://strsecrets.com/applyConnect with Mike Reilly : https://www.instagram.com/mikereillync/How do you onboard 7 vacation rental properties in one month without burning out your team?Mike Reilly breaks down the exact 6 stage onboarding system NC Stays uses for every new property, from the first homeowner call to the post launch celebration.Homeowner trust in property managers is at an all time low.Nearly every owner has been burned before.The managers who onboard properties with a real system are locking in 5 to 10 year relationships and standing out in a market flooded with new co-hosts.In this training you'll learn the full checklist:Why the first 30 days with a homeowner decides the next 10 yearsThe 6 stages of onboarding: Handoff, On-Site Setup, Photography, Listing & Software Setup, Final Touches, and Post LaunchHow Mike's team uses Meta glasses to capture every inch of a home and turn it into checklists automaticallyThe QR code trick that eliminates guest questions about the grill, hot tub, sauna, and game roomThe exact roles to hire: project manager, contractor help, listing team, and data qualityHow one Pinehurst property pulled $30,000 in bookings from mood boards alone, before it was even readyThe review stay strategy that gets Airbnb pushing your listing to page one in week oneTIMESTAMPS00:00 Trailer00:37 Welcome back + what's coming for the podcast02:02 Onboarding 7 properties in one month (all 4,000+ sq ft)03:59 The trust crisis and why onboarding is your biggest advantage05:00 The system and the 6 roles you need on your team07:58 The 6 stages of onboarding explained08:01 Stage 1: The Handoff (welcome email, onboarding form, group text)09:55 Stage 2: On-Site Setup with Meta glasses11:12 QR codes, inventory counts, and the house manual14:30 Stage 3: Photography (lifestyle shots, staging, shot lists)15:35 Stage 4: Listing & Software Setup (custom GPT listings, PriceLabs)16:55 $30,000 in bookings from mood boards before launch17:36 Stage 5: Final Touches (data quality, review stays, financials)19:07 Stage 6: Post Launch (social posts, email list, owner shareables)20:02 Why you can't scale without this process20:41 Inside the STR Secrets Mastermind
Ever walk into a shift and get handed someone else’s mess with zero warning? That’s a shift ambush, not a handoff, and it’s quietly draining morale on your floor. Kirk explains why skipping (or half-doing) the shift handoff creates a cycle of blame between shifts, and lays out the 6 things a handoff […]
Most spa owners don't have a team problem. They have a handoff problem. The task gets handed off, the deadline gets communicated, and somehow the work still ends up back on the owner's desk two weeks later. That's not a performance issue — it's a systems gap, and there are exactly two places it happens. In this episode, Daniela breaks down why delegation keeps breaking down at the same two points: the handoff itself, and the ongoing maintenance of what was handed off. She walks through the difference between assigning a task and delegating full ownership of a domain, what it took for her own team to recommit to Monday.com as the central operational hub, and why the same failure pattern that shows up with human team members also shows up with AI tools — and what to do about it in both cases. If you've handed something off, watched it unravel, and quietly taken it back to avoid the conversation — this episode was built for that moment. In this episode, we discuss: Why delegation fails at two specific points — and why recognizing which one is breaking changes the fix entirely The difference between handing someone a task and handing them a domain — and how to know which one you're actually doing Why team members who don't understand the full system will always underperform, even when they execute perfectly What Daniela's team learned when they recommitted to Monday.com as the non-negotiable central hub How to communicate a new process so it sticks — across verbal processors, visual learners, and every learning style in between Why your AI employees follow the exact same failure pattern as human team members — and how the feedback loop changes everything The framework Daniela uses to identify whether a delegation failure was a handoff problem or a maintenance problem Want to break past $25K–$35K months without adding more treatment hours? Watch The Systems Shift and learn how 600+ spa owners are scaling into their Spa CEO role (without sacrificing family time or sanity).
One of the most important parts of the Profit Share Advantage framework is the recruiting handoff. This is where you connect your recruit to the local KW Market Center; believe it or not, there's a science to it! Hand off your recruit too early, and you risk losing their sponsorship. Hand the recruit off too late, and they will likely have shopped other brokerages and made up their mind before even setting foot in a KW office. In this chapter, we outline how best to connect your recruit to local leadership, the top methods to increase your chances of being named sponsor, and why your relationship with the KW leadership you connect your recruit to is AS important as your relationship with the recruit. RESOURCES:5 Steps to a Successful Recruiting Call: https://kw.profitsharesites.com/5callsMarket Center Leaders: Your New Agent Recruiting Is Broken Until You Do This: https://kw.mcsitespro.com/growthGet The Profit Share Advantage: https://amzn.to/3RzwPHpLET'S CONNECT:Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KWProfitShareMastery/?sub_confirmation=1Profit Share Masterclass: https://profitsharemastery.comProfit Share Sites: https://profitsharesites.comMarket Center Sites: https://mcsitespro.com
You had the tough conversation. You were clear. You handed it off completely.Two days later — they were back.Not with progress. With questions you already answered.And somewhere in that moment you thought: I just did this. I was thorough. I covered everything.You did. And it still broke down.Today I'm going to show you exactly where that conversation fell apart and the three specific moments where even a good handoff stops transferring ownership.> Links mentioned within
Subscribe to the Outbound Kitchen newsletter -> https://newsletter.outbound.kitchen/--Will Rohleder is the SDR director at TeachTown, special education software for school districts, where he took over a 4-person SDR team with $200K in pipeline and, within about a month, had the same four reps building roughly $600K a week. Today he leads 14 SDRs at a 92% show rate and 88% conversion to opportunity. He previously built and led SDR teams across fintech and HR software. He hires almost only former teachers and pays his SDRs to move deals forward, not just book the meeting.We discuss:How he rebuilt a four-person SDR team and 10x'd weekly pipeline in about a monthThe territory design and SDR-to-AE alignment behind the numbersHis show-rate playbook: the blank-calendar-invite accept trick, layered reminders, and letting the prospect talk 70% of the timeWhy half of SDR comp is tied to the opportunity reaching stage 3, not just booking the meetingWho owns moving a deal forward, and the six-point qualification gateWhy he almost only hires former teachers, and the one interview question he swears byWhere he uses AI, and the inbound AI SDR that emailed a lawyerReferenced:Will Rohleder on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/william-rohleder-2aa7a9143/TeachTown: teachtown.comSDR Leaders of USA communityWhen you're ready[Want to work with me? Send me a DM] -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/elriclegloire/Connect with me[Connect on LinkedIn] -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/elriclegloire/[Subscribe on YouTube] -> https://www.youtube.com/@ElricLegloireOutbound[Connect on X] -> https://x.com/elriclegloire-Chapters:(00:00) Smile and Dial Fails(01:04) Meet Will Rohleder(02:35) Career Lessons SDR(04:42) Teachtown Turnaround(06:27) Territory Strategy(07:35) SDR AE Pairing(08:41) Show Rate Playbook(13:04) Handoff and Discovery(15:46) Research Led Outreach(18:02) BANT and Conversion(19:24) Comp Plan Incentives(23:33) Quota Quality Focus(24:55) Quota and Payout Tweaks(25:32) SDR AE Collaboration Systems(28:13) Multi Threading District Deals(29:04) Hiring Former Teachers(30:46) Interview for Curiosity(33:30) First 30 Days Ramp Plan(38:56) AI for Research Only(44:44) Cold Call Openers That Work(46:52) Research Driven Outreach Mindset
Today's show features: - Patrick Haggerty, President/General Manager at Faulkner Infiniti of Willow Grove - Peter Massimilla Jr, Internet Sales Manager at McGovern CJDR This episode is brought to you by: OPENLANE – OPENLANE is getting ready for DealerFest 2026, its biggest customer event of the year. For the entire month of July, earn points for every transaction you make on OPENLANE, and redeem them for incredible prizes! Make sure you're ready for the rockin' sales event of the summer. If you've never used OPENLANE before, you're eligible to earn up to $2,500 in buy or sale fee credits. Learn more at https://www.openlane.com/cdg. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com Show less
Ir al episodio relacionado en: pildorasux.com/210Conoce la escuela de tribUX: pildorasux.com/escuelatribuxEn este episodio entrevisto a la diseñadora y especialista en accesibilidad MJ Bonafonte para hablar sobre la importancia de la accesibilidad en los Handoff a desarrollo. Hace tiempo que quería traer a MJ al podcast para hablar de accesibilidad y en este episodio tocamos el tema del momento en el que diseño “entrega” a desarrollo.
Ten years of running an agency, and everything was still in her head.Natasha Golinsky, founder of On Purpose Projects, a custom web and e-commerce development agency, didn't plan her exit from the day-to-day. A stage two breast cancer diagnosis gave her six weeks to hand over a business she'd been running for a decade, while everything lived in her head.What came out the other side is one of the most honest, human stories about building a business that can run without you that I've heard.In this episode, Natasha shares what it really took to build and lead a strong remote contractor team, why the freedom she worked toward came with an unexpected identity shift, and what she wishes she'd done differently long before the crisis hit.Here's what we cover:What the handoff actually looked like when the timeline wasn't strategic, it was survivalThe emotional side of stepping out, the loneliness, the grief, and learning to let go of being neededThe multi-phase hiring process Natasha uses to find contractors who are the right fit beyond technical skillHow to start loosening your grip by identifying the work you already avoidYou don't have to go through a health crisis to build a business that doesn't depend on you. But you do have to be intentional about it.Let's dive in.Show Notes:-Natasha's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/natashagolinskyGet the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep154Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on May 31, 2026. Main Idea: True kingdom longevity is achieved only when the older generation is willing to give up the coat and the younger generation is willing to accept it and burn the plow. Challenge: Are you willing to surrender what defines you to ensure God's work outlasts you?Two Necessary Steps for the Generational Handoff1. Cast the Coat (Challenge to the Seasoned Leader)2. Burn the Plow (Challenge to the Rising Follower)---Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
What if your ministry could share the gospel with someone in a closed country at 2 a.m. — in their heart language — without a single missionary present? Jake Carlson, founder of The Apologist Project, is already doing it. In this session from the Digital Ministry Conference 2026, Jake shares how conversational AI is becoming a force multiplier for the Great Commission — and why the parable of the talents applies directly to how your ministry approaches this technology.Key TakeawaysAI can meet seekers where they are — geographically, linguistically, and spiritually. Over two-thirds of the world's population is online, and The Apologist Project's conversational AI is available in 192 languages, covering approximately 99% of the globe — including the ability to embed small language models onto devices that can be brought into closed countries.People open up to AI in ways they often won't with other humans. Jake explains that without fear of judgment or being tracked, seekers — especially those in restricted regions — are far more willing to ask honest spiritual questions through an AI interface than in person.Biblically grounded content is what makes the difference. The Apologist Project doesn't just use any AI model — it curates a trusted library of ministry content (including partnerships with Got Questions Ministries and Ligonier Ministries) to ensure every response is anchored in biblical truth, no matter what the user asks.Contextualization is built in. Jake describes a version of their chatbot specifically designed for Muslim seekers, which draws on Quranic verses alongside biblical truth to meet users at their starting point and gently guide them toward Jesus.AI can identify where a seeker is spiritually — and respond accordingly. The platform uses AI to evaluate conversations against frameworks like the Engel Scale to expose the right next step — whether that's a resource, a follow-up contact, or a crisis hotline for sensitive conversations.Real traction, real impact. The Apologist Project is currently processing approximately 140,000 prompts per month — that's someone using their conversational AI every 20 seconds of every day — and growth is accelerating, especially in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Turkey.Handoff to the human community remains the goal. Jake is clear that AI isn't the destination — it removes intellectual barriers and then passes the seeker on to a ministry on the ground, an online missionary, or other digital discipleship resources to continue the journey.AI is here — and ministries that choose to steward it wisely are already seeing Kingdom fruit. Whether you're just beginning to explore how AI could support your outreach strategy or you're ready to integrate a biblically grounded conversational tool into your digital ministry, this session will both challenge and equip you. Don't just take notes — take the next step. Watch the full session now and reach out to The Apologist Project if your ministry is ready to partner.ResourcesThe Apologist Project: apologistproject.orgConnect with Jake Carlson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakecarlsonded/GotQuestions Chatbot (partner): gotquestions.chatLigonier Ministries (partner): ligonier.orgFull session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7R7R-JAcG0&t=4sDigital Ministry Conference: digitalministryconference.comFive Q Launch AI: https://aiofferings.fiveq.com/
⭐️ Check out Andy's course - Craft at Speed https://join.dive.club/maven-aff-andy-madrickUse code DIVECLUB for 15% offAndy Madrick ( https://x.com/andymadrick ) is rethinking what it means to be a designer in 2026.While at Notion, he's developed a workflow where he prototypes directly in code, ships frontend PRs, and uses AI tools like Cursor to own the final polish of user interfaces.In this episode we get a look into how he keeps all these things in motion and still designs with insane attention to detail.Some highlights:Building one of Notion's most visible UIsWhy recreating interactions teaches you craftOwning the last 5-20% of frontend polish workThe “jelly bean factory” problem with AI outputWhen to start in Figma vs. jumping straight to codeHow Andy creates prototypes that content teams can edita lot more
Imagine you are tasked with the care of a royal child of a far off country; they are to live with you until early adulthood when they leave to reign in the new country: What would you do to ensure a smooth transition when the time comes?We parent knowing we are stewards of lives we will one day hand off to God: we want our children to eventually know God as their true FatherOur spiritual job as parents is to help our children know God as a good Father who is:Lord of their livesProverbs 3:5-6Our spiritual job as parents is to help our children know God as a good Father who is:Lord of their livesProverbs 3:5-6The One who delights in themZephanaiah 3:17 (ESV)Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)Zach's Guide to Raising Angry Children!Give them no clear way to “win”Compromises God as Lordbecause, even though they want to do the right thing, they don't know how or feel incapableCompromises delightbecause of an atmosphere of criticismHandoff path: Give clear ways to win, largely through your praise of things they are doing really well, effort you observe5 praises to 1 criticismCulture of praise and encouragementZach's Guide to Raising Angry Children!Be inconsistent in consequences and promisesCompromises God as Lordbecause it creates a fundamental disrespect and distrust of authorityCompromises delightbecause it creates resentful parentsHandoff path:Create ways to have consistent follow-through that is age-appropriate (ex: time out - 1 minute per year)Create something your child must face other than your angerZach's Guide to Raising Angry Children!Leave them emotionally lonelyCompromises God as Lordby giving them a feeling that they are alone and must be their own mastersCompromises delightbecause emotional loneliness creates a secret inner self which feels unworthy of careHandoff path:Try to step into curiosity about their emotions, help them name feelings they are experiencingCreate opportunities for funMake margin in the week for unscheduled together timeZach's Guide to Raising Angry Children!Prioritize and connect with your kids more than you prioritize and connect with your spouseCompromises God as LordBecause it creates a framework where God, like the triangulated parent, can be related to as an equalCompromises delightBecause of the emotional dependence in a triangulated relationship which makes parental delight impossible, exchanging it for something closer to spousal delightBecause it creates feelings of jealousy and betrayal in the other spouseHandoff path:Keep regular date nights and work toward increasing emotional intimacy with your spouseThis is harder than it is with children, but the results are worth itIf you are a single parent, prioritize emotionally fulfilling and intimate relationships with friends and adult family membersDeuteronomy 6:4-9Making the Handoff DoableFamily devotions (be flexible!)Jesus Storybook BibleAudio dramas of Bible stories (Adventures in Odyssey)Media series (The Chosen, The Chosen Adventures)Making the Handoff DoableScripture memory - Psalm 119:11Make it fun!Celebrate when someone memorizes a verseMaking the Handoff DoableHave “dates” with your kids (but only if you are already having dates with your spouse)Rules:Time limitedYour child picks what you doNo criticism or teachable momentsMaking the Handoff DoableAsk trusted friends to invest in your childrenMaking the Handoff DoablePray over your kidsZephaniah 3:17 (ESV)
What happens after the contract gets signed? In this episode, Brian breaks down why the real success of a landscaping company happens during the handoff from sales to operations. From maintenance accounts to hardscape installs, we unpack the communication systems, expectations, and processes that help crews succeed in the field and customers stay happy. If your company struggles with chaos, callbacks, missed details, or frustrated teams, this episode will show you why clarity is the missing link between selling jobs and delivering excellence.
☎️ Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE EPISODE 442: Most construction business owners are managing 20 things at once and wondering why the job still falls apart. They've got good people, solid clients, decent projects — and somehow it still ends in chaos, rework, and fires they didn't see coming. The problem usually isn't the building. It's the handoff. In this solo episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, Todd Dawalt breaks down a framework he calls Nail the Handoff — a simple way to identify the three or four points in every construction project where the most damage happens and where your time and energy will have the greatest return. Drawing on 30 years in construction and work with over 400 companies, Todd walks through each handoff point: customer to contractor, sales to estimating, estimator to subs and suppliers, and pre-construction to operations. At each stage, he shows what breaks down, what it costs you, and what one tool can fix it.
In this bittersweet episode of Humans of Travel, longtime host Emma Weissmann hands the mic to Chelsee Lowe, Senior Editor of TravelAge West. A former teacher, Lowe earned a Master of Education degree from UCLA and spent years in the classroom before dedicating her professional life to writing. After beginning with freelance work and a part-time editorial role at TravelAge West, she eventually rejoined the publication full time and found her niche profiling people who shape the travel industry — travel advisors, suppliers and beyond. She discusses her path from teaching to travel journalism and the value of patience and curiosity when uncovering someone’s story. Midway through the conversation, the tables turn, and Lowe steps into the host role and interviews Weissmann about her time at TravelAge West, growing up in a travel-industry family and the evolution of her career, from a just-out-of-college assistant editor to a respected journalist and beloved industry representative. Together, they reflect on the power of storytelling, mentorship and meaningful professional relationships. Fans of Weissmann can still catch her on the Trade Secrets podcast, as well as in Travel Weekly, where she is now Features Editor. This episode is sponsored by AmaWaterways. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Trade Secrets Podcast From TravelAge West: Meet Gaynel Senka, Travelmation’s First-Ever $4 Million Advisor From TravelAge West: This Travel Advisor Plans Literary Tours for Women — Here’s Why, and How It’s Going ABOUT YOUR HOST Chelsee Lowe is Senior Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She’s an avid reader, writer, interviewer and traveler. Los Angeles is her home base. The TravelAge West team also produces travel industry events, including Future Leaders in Travel, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. ABOUT THE SHOW TravelAge West’s award-winning podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet the team behind Pivot Ball Change. In this episode, I sit down with my two editors, Becca and Paige, for a behind-the-scenes look at how they each got into podcast editing, what it's really like working inside the business, and how this role fits into their lives as busy moms. We talk candidly about their different hiring experiences, what it takes to build trust on a small team, and how I stay connected to clients while remaining hands-off in the day-to-day. If you've ever been curious about outsourcing your podcast or breaking into the editing world yourself, this conversation offers both transparency and practical insight.Key Topics Covered:How Paige joined Pivot Ball Change through a simple Instagram connection.Hiring before maternity leave and building a team you trust.My hands-off leadership style and why trust is everything.Becca's experience being hired through a more traditional interview process.Starting podcast editing with no prior experience and learning by doing.What onboarding and training looks like inside Pivot Ball Change.What happens after I hand off a show to my team.Staying connected with clients while not managing every detail.Behind-the-scenes realities of working with influencers.Why podcast editing is a flexible, work-from-anywhere job for moms.Advice for getting started in the podcast editing industry.Becca and Paige's “4 F's”: food, fashion, fun, and future plans.Links & Resources:Follow Paige on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lecksgetcozy/How to Edit Podcasts Guide: https://www.pivotballchange.com/howtoeditpodcasts/p/how-to-edit-podcasts-with-pivot-ball-changeLet's Connect!Book Your Podcast Consultation Today: https://www.pivotballchange.com/servicesFollow Pivot Ball Change on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotballchange/Visit Pivot Ball Change's Website: https://www.pivotballchange.com/
Chapters:0:00 Intro0:55 No change scam in India18:39 Friend scam in Thailand25:36 Camel scam in Egypt31:19 Charity scam35:31 Handoff scam41:35 Uber scam in EgyptMy website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tvMy blog - https://smallbrainedamerican.tv/blog/Buy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.storeSupport the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanMy gear: DJI Action 5https://amzn.to/44fJbZIDJI Wireless Mics https://amzn.to/3KkYo4cFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/Twitter https://x.com/SBAmerican_Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-brained-pod/id1724261259
Chris Hand joins Dan, Joan, and Sam to recap how roughing it without the Mrs. is going | aired on Friday, April 10th, 2026, on Nashville's Morning News with Dan MandisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneDan is not a fan of the 7 a.m. workout, The Handoff is back, Lori Brown from Fox 4 stops by in studio to explain where the Mavs could move to after the AAC, and Gucci Mane kidnapped?? In Dallas?? (00:00) - Open: Dan hated the 7 a.m. workout (08:41) - Sesh: Jaden Ivey waived (36:52) - The Handoff: Smoothies (51:17) - Lori Brown: Mavs new home at City Hall (01:16:03) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (01:54:35) - News: Gucci Mane kidnapped (02:10:03) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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AI is collapsing the silos between design and engineering. In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia, CEO at Product School, sits down with Ed Bayes (Design Lead, OpenAI) and Matt Colyer (Product Director, Figma) to discuss their groundbreaking integration that enables a seamless round-trip workflow from code to canvas.Matt Colyer walks us through a step-by-step demo of the new code to canvas and right to Figma capabilities. You'll see exactly how OpenAI's Codex and Figma's Plugin API allow builders to move fluidly between development and design environments, using AI agents to update design systems and iterate faster than ever before.What you'll learn:Step-by-step demo: Moving from a code component in Codex to a live Figma design.How the round-trip workflow eliminates lossy handoffs between designers and devs.Strategies for using AI agents to update design libraries autonomously.The impact of Model Context Protocol (MCP) on product team interoperability.Key takeaways:Velocity as a Moat: How AI-native tools are accelerating the speed of prototyping.The Evolving PM Role: Why curiosity is now more critical than technical hurdles.Human Judgment: Why AI increases the premium on high-level design taste.Credits:Host: Carlos Gonzalez de VillaumbrosiaGuests: Ed Bayes and Matt ColyerSocial Links:Find out more about Product School hereFollow our Podcast on TikTok hereFollow Product School on LinkedIn here
We dissect a new article from Variety about Kathleen Kennedy where she gives some new insights about the Lucasfilm handoff, AI boundaries and some fresh news about The Mandalorian and Grogu. For our chat about film marketing, check out: thequorum.comFollow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com!Follow TTM on social media: thankthemakerpod.comDonate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at gofundme.Follow the hosts on social media:Adam RussellNick GhanbarianWilliam Ryan KeyMike ForesterJason ChiodoAhsoka, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Rosario Dawson, Hayden Christensen, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, The Book of Boba Fett, The Bad Batch, The High Republic, #makesolo2happen, The Mandalorian, Star Wars Visions, Anime, Star Wars Anime, Disney Gallery, Galactic Starcruiser, Halcyon, Chandrila Star Line, Galaxy's Edge, Rogue Squadron, Disney+ Day, Hondo Supply, Armor Party, Kathleen Kennedy, Star Wars Celebration, Star Wars Black Series, Temuera Morrison, Black Krrsantan, Tosche Station, Danny Trejo, Fennec Shand, Ming-Na Wen, Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker, Cad Bane, Princess Leia, Vivien Lyra Blair, Carrie Fisher, Tales of the Jedi, Cassian Andor, Bix Caleen, Brasso, Luthen Rael, Mon Mothma, Vel Sartha, Cinta Kaz, Dedra Meero, Syril Karn, Orson Krennic, Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth
Today ain't about being a hero. It's about surviving the chop so you can thrive when the real run shows up. Because while everybody panicking, there's a 5 trillion business handoff happening in real time… and the people who see it early gon' eat.
Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 296One man enters, as another man leaves. The Trammin' Japan Trips are underway. Rain has returned and Kirk is flying out. Rain's second trip in under a year was filled with new adventures and familiar shenanigans. What sage advice does Senpai Rain have for Kirk-San? Why does Rain's back hurt? And just what the heck is in that shed? Uncover these mysteries and more on an LL-sized episode of Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast!Listen to full episodes every Windsday and topic-only uploads on Big Thunder Thursdays!InstagramTrammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcastChristian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/imrainwaterMusicLocal Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Trammin' - The Disneylanders, Addy DaddyUsed with permission.Character Art & AnimationNadia Dar - https://nadsdardraws.carrd.co/Trammin.comTrammin' is written without the use of Artificial Intelligence.©Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast
One man enters, as another man leaves. The Trammin' Japan Trips are underway. Rain has returned and Kirk is flying out. Rain's second trip in under a year was filled with new adventures and familiar shenanigans. What sage advice does Senpai Rain have for Kirk-San? Why does Rain's back hurt? And just what the heck is in that shed? Uncover these mysteries and more on an LL-sized episode of Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast!Listen to full episodes every Windsday and topic-only uploads on Big Thunder Thursdays!InstagramTrammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcastChristian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/imrainwaterMusicLocal Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Trammin' - The Disneylanders, Addy DaddyUsed with permission.Character Art & AnimationNadia Dar - https://nadsdardraws.carrd.co/Trammin.comTrammin' is written without the use of Artificial Intelligence.©Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast
☎️Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE – If your construction projects feel chaotic before they even start, the problem isn't execution, it's the handoff. In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, I explain how a weak preconstruction handoff creates scope gaps, delays, missed details, and profit bleeds long before work begins. He breaks down why many builders rely on "figuring it out later," how urgency addiction keeps owners stuck in firefighting mode, and why starting jobs with incomplete information guarantees chaos in the field. You'll learn how to design a simple, practical preconstruction checklist that locks in decisions early, clarifies scope, and sets your team up for success from day one. I also share how to involve your team in building the process so it actually gets followed, not ignored. If you're a builder, remodeler, or general contractor who wants smoother projects, fewer surprises, and better margins, this episode will show you how to nail the handoff from office to field.
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Creative teams struggle with approval bottlenecks and manual handoffs. Christine Royston, CMO at Wrike, explains how workflow management platforms eliminate these friction points through intelligent orchestration. Her team built automated approval routing that assigns specific reviewers based on asset type, sets clear turnaround times, and routes requests to backup approvers when primary contacts are unavailable. The system centralizes all feedback and approvals within a single platform, preventing conflicting input and reducing project delays.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic — This show hitting close to home for anyone else? It's another fantastic episode, with Steph's escape from U.S.-occupied Canada, and a Cooper-Maximus-Thaddeus team-up. We just wish the real world would stop moving closer to Fallout and start seeing it as the warning it is. PS We love you, Canada. Mentioned: Send Help (new Sam Raimi movie) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEE Next up on Fallout: S2E8 “The Strip”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to telegrams@podcastica.com. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Other Wax Episodic shows: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It's sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You always end up back where you started … and this week Van Lathan ends up back on Button Mash as he and Ben Lindbergh break down the penultimate episode of ‘Fallout' Season 2, “The Handoff.” After sharing their overall review, they consider Steph's backstory, catch up with the core characters, and assess how several storylines could come together in the finale. Along the way, they contemplate Canadian heritage, the Ghoul's accent, and whom they would want with them on a Wasteland journey. Intro (0:00)Reactions to “The Handoff” (6:00)The Ghoul's Accent (14:47)Steph's Backstory (18:06)Betty and Other Wild Cards (26:48)Lucy and Hank (37:46)Coop, Maximus and Thaddeus (52:43)Outro (1:20:02) Host: Ben LindberghGuest: Van LathanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Fallout Boys love Canadians. The people in the vaults are great at the preservation of our species and our contempt. Even after two centuries, old feelings still fester. And there are some things that hit really close to home in this episode. Tune in to the Fallout Boys for the latest on all things Fallout! Bald Move Groundhog Day 2026 CureAlz Send your feedback to fallout@baldmove.com. Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I'm joined by Annie Fallows, Head of Navigator Platform at Capital One. We dive into a massive shift in market sentiment, exploring how dealer trust skyrocketed from 44% to 70%. Annie breaks down why Gen Z is your most loyal—yet most anxious—customer and reveals the "spicy" truth that most digital processes only save five minutes of in-store time. You'll learn how to bridge the friction-filled gap between online research and the showroom floor to double your conversion rates This episode is brought to you by: 1. Amazon Autos - Sell vehicles to online shoppers who can now buy or lease at Amazon Autos. Upload your inventory of new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles to our online marketplace, where purchase-ready customers can browse, purchase online, then pick up at a local dealership. Learn more @ https://sell.amazon.com/programs/autos 2. Lotlinx - What if ChatGPT actually spoke dealer? Meet LotGPT — the first AI chatbot built just for car dealers. Fluent in your market, your dealership, and your inventory, LotGPT delivers instant insights to help you merchandise smarter, move inventory faster, and maximize profit. It pulls from your live inventory, CRM, and Google Analytics to give VIN-specific recommendations, helping dealers price vehicles accurately, spot wasted spend, and uncover the hottest opportunities — all in seconds. LotGPT is free for dealers, but invite-only. Join the waitlist now @ https://lotlinx.com/LotGPT 3. CapitalOne - Many dealers believe digital tools can help boost sales. But early findings from a recent Capital One Auto survey revealed operational challenges dealers are still navigating and how trust is shaped. Listen for insights as to what's been uncovered and where the research is headed. Learn more @ https://www.capitalone.com/cars/auto-financing/dealer Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 00:27 Why is dealer trust important? 02:55 How do you measure dealer trust? 03:49 Do Gen Z trust dealers? 04:49 How can technology support dealers? 09:00 How can customer experience improve in today's world? 16:37 How to balance automation and personalization? 20:35 How should dealers evaluate AI tools? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
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