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Keith O'Palick spent 24 years with the NYPD — rising from beat cop to plain clothes officer in Chinatown to detective handling murder investigations and high profile cases. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Keith pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like inside the NYPD — from stopping robberies undercover in Chinatown to working homicide investigations in Midtown before transitioning to the DA's office where he worked protective detail during the Trump trial. He breaks down the truth about New York City safety, why cops do perp walks and whether that will ever change, how detectives manage massive caseloads, and why Rikers Island will never close no matter what politicians say. _____________________________________________ #NYPD #TrueCrime #newyorkcity _____________________________________________ Connect with Keith O'Palick: Website: https://www.kopinvestigations.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keith.opalick/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNM7RCG?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2P37RZCM562NNWMBXTPZ&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2P37RZCM562NNWMBXTPZ&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2P37RZCM562NNWMBXTPZ&bestFormat=true&csmig=1&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn63jIRsGPGC4zobZdkhXB-SHKDcjFTYKdqG3saWzaiQ25l7-mRZ5W9bxxfAo_aem_eQi9Wpvz6EQIYg2i5R6Wrw&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ig _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Keith Opalik: 20+ Years NYPD 00:24 Growing Up in NYC & The Road to Policing 01:21 Why He Chose the NYPD 03:20 Family, Roots & Early Influences 04:44 What Pulled Him Into Law Enforcement 07:12 How His Parents Reacted to "I'm Becoming a Cop" 08:55 Should Future Cops Go to College? 10:26 Day One: His First Assignment on the Force 12:48 Going Plainclothes 15:00 Undercover: The Taxi Cab Sting Tactics 19:13 Policing a City That Never Stops Changing 22:01 The Admin Battles Nobody Warns You About 26:13 Promotions, Politics & Internal Affairs 29:36 First Detective Case (And the Media Circus) 32:01 Working the Media as a Detective 34:38 Leaks, Pressure & High-Profile Cases 38:08 Why Some Cases Go Viral 42:22 Midtown vs. Every Other Precinct 45:57 The Crimes That Made Headlines 51:39 Perp Walks: The Truth Behind the Cameras 01:00:04 Caseloads, Staffing & Cop Burnout 01:09:43 Can a Cop Actually Have a Family Life? 01:14:54 Leaving for the DA's Office & Executive Protection 01:21:50 Inside Trump Trial Security 01:25:12 America's Political Divide From the Inside 01:28:57 Is NYC Still Safe? The Post-COVID Reality 01:36:39 Rikers Island & What's Broken in US Prisons 01:44:46 Retirement & Life After the Badge 01:49:37 Hard Lessons, Mental Health & Moving Forward _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Caleb emphasizes the critical role of clarity in business operations, arguing that detailed communication with both clients and staff directly correlates to increased profitability. He also reflects on the importance of personal discipline, specifically regarding time management and avoiding digital distractions when working alone. Throughout the discussion, he shares honest anecdotes about leadership errors and the logistical challenges of running a high-volume contracting firm. Key Takeaways: Increase your project's value and pricing by providing extreme clarity and granular detail in your client communications and walkthroughs. Prioritize using machinery as a force multiplier over manual labor to protect your revenue per hour and ensure business profitability. Develop laser focus during work hours by eliminating digital distractions and being mindful of your productivity habits when you are working alone. Commit to getting eight hours of sleep consistently to significantly improve your leadership performance and overall physical health. Use photo documentation at every stage of a project to eliminate communication errors and provide a factual record for clients and team members. Connect with Auman Landscape
Can one mistake define the rest of your life? In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly sits down with Billy McFarland for an honest conversation about failure, accountability, redemption, and what it takes to rebuild when the world thinks your story is already finished. Billy opens up about the reality behind Fyre Festival, the years that followed, rebuilding trust, navigating public criticism, and the lessons he learned from losing nearly everything. Together, Kelly and Billy explore leadership, second chances, relationships, resilience, and the challenge of moving forward when your past follows you everywhere. This isn't a conversation about avoiding responsibility. It's about facing it head-on and continuing to build anyway. Key Takeaways
What happens when the mistake of a missed photo shoot turns into one of the most beloved CRMs for creative entrepreneurs? In this episode, I sat down with Dubsado co-founder and CEO Becca Berg to talk through building a SaaS company from scratch with her husband Jake, scaling to 30,000+ users, and why staying self-funded has shaped every decision they've made over the last decade.We talked about the real beginnings of Dubsado, the growing pains behind CRM development, why certain features take time, and what's actually coming inside Dubsado 3.0. Becca also opened up about one of the hardest moments in Dubsado history and how trusting her gut changed the way she leads the company today.If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the CRM so many creatives rely on every day, this episode is for you.Find It Quickly00:38 - Meet Becca03:50 - Dubsado's Origin Story08:10 - Building the First CRM10:13 - Customization as the Edge12:02 - First Customers and Milestones17:46 - Growing the Team22:42 - Why Stay Self Funded25:20 - Why Features Take Time29:25 - Scheduling Feedback to Release31:24 - New Form Builder Vision34:10 - Subscriptions and Checkout36:53 - Beyond Project Based Work42:25 - Hard Lessons and Payments Crisis45:24 - Stripe Migration and Sub Accounts48:53 - Dubsado 3.0 Sunset TimelineConnect with BeccaWebsite: Dubsado.comInstagram: instagram.com/dubsadoInstagram: instagram.com/beccaliz_Threads: threads.com/@beccaliz_
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
A rescue company is more than just a rig full of tools, it is a culture.In this episode, Captain Patrick “PJ” Halloran shares how a rough childhood, military service, and years of hard lessons shaped him into the leader he is today. We talk about identity, ego, burnout, and what it takes to rebuild a rescue company from the inside out.What You'll Learn: How PJ went from a turbulent childhood to finding structure in the Army and fire service. Why Army leadership does not always transfer cleanly into the firehouse. What happens when a rescue company gets overused, burned out, and loses its identity. How to build pride in a special operations unit without letting ego take over. Why sometimes the best thing you can do is stick it out until you find your spot. If you're a firefighter who wants to build better culture, stronger crews, and a clearer sense of purpose, this one's for you.Support the show
Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh --- The Winning Coach: Why the Scoreboard Can Lie (Building Culture, Leadership, and Sustainable Success) Welcome to The Winning Coach Podcast with Pat Rigsby. In this inaugural episode, he defines "winning" beyond visible results like the scoreboard, revenue, recognition, or busyness, arguing those metrics can mask weak culture and broken infrastructure. Drawing on 30 years of coaching experience and ownership of over 30 businesses, he explains how lessons from baseball - recruiting, team building, culture, and player development - translate directly to business and leadership. He shares contrasts from his college coaching career, including outperforming resources to finish fifth at the World Series, then later seeing how talented recruits who weren't a cultural fit exposed a weak foundation despite winning records. Rigsby emphasizes that marketing and sales fuel growth, but people and culture determine sustainability, fulfillment, and a life to be proud of, and he will share practical lessons and interviews with guests. 00:00 Welcome to the Show 00:12 Why the Scoreboard Lies 00:57 Mission Behind Winning Coach 02:09 Lessons from the Dugout 02:49 Early Coaching Struggles 03:21 Building a Championship Culture 04:11 When Culture Breaks 05:07 Turning Sports into Business 05:26 People Over Transactions 06:22 Wins and Hard Lessons 06:40 What Youll Learn Here 07:40 Guests and the Big Goal 08:06 Final Expectations
In this episode, I sit down with Dean Kelly, a 30-year recruitment veteran, serial business builder, and mentor to some of the most ambitious founders in the industry.Dean has built and sold multiple businesses, scaled teams to 100+ people, and now works with a select group of founders through Kellstar, helping them build recruitment firms that are resilient, repeatable, and built to last.Connect with Dean here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deankellyuk/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rhuz9j_uuqQ-------------------------Podcast Sponsors: Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereRaise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Want more content like this?The Wednesday Debrief is our free weekly newsletter for recruiters who take their craft seriously. Join 7,000+ subscribers here: https://newsletter.recruitmentmentors.com/-------------------------Get in touch with me:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------
Most real estate investors never reach financial freedom. Not because they lack hustle. Not because they miss deals. They fail because they never build a real long-term strategy. In this episode, Brian sits down with Joel Kraut, a real estate investor with over 30 years of experience. Joel has flipped more than 100 homes, built rental portfolios across multiple states, operated through the 2008 crash, and rebuilt after losing $4.2M during the financial crisis. Today, he shares the framework behind his book Seven Steps to Financial Freedom and explains how investors can build portfolios that survive volatility and compound over time. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How Joel accidentally discovered the BRRRR method in the 1990s The biggest differences between real estate investing then vs. now Why today's financing options are more flexible than ever Where the BRRRR strategy still works in 2026 Why most investors fail because they treat real estate like transactions instead of a business How to build a team before you scale The importance of slowing down and creating a real financial foundation Why boring deals often outperform "home run" swings How Joel recovered after losing $4.2M in the 2008 crash The mindset required to survive big financial swings Why financial freedom is really about time freedom Joel also shares why new investors should focus on simple, structured deals instead of risky, high-leverage bets—and how discipline beats hype every time. About Joel Kraut Joel Kraut is a real estate investor, author, and operator with over 30 years of experience. He has flipped more than 100 homes, built rental portfolios across multiple states, and financed projects nationwide through his lending platform. After navigating multiple market cycles—including the 2008 crash—Joel now focuses on helping investors build sustainable, long-term strategies rather than chasing short-term wins. Resources Seven Steps to Financial Freedom – Available on Amazon Website: brrrr.com Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. rcbassociatesllc.com
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jon Callaghan of True Ventures Willy Schlacks of EquipmentShare Natalie Dillon of Maveron We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.
Send us Fan MailRecorded live at the Family Office Club Super Summit, this segment focuses on the hard lessons investors learn over time — and what actually drives outcomes in private markets.From execution mistakes to missed opportunities, panelists share real-world insights that go beyond theory.Key takeaways include:• Why execution and operational control matter more than initial underwriting• The risks of investing without a clear process or discipline• How losing capital early can shape long-term investment strategy• Why some of the best opportunities are misunderstood or don't yet exist• The importance of educating the market when investing in niche strategies• How to “see around the corner” and identify hidden value others missYou'll also hear candid perspectives on:– The difference between investing in a sector vs. a specific company– Why having investor capital can enforce better discipline– How process and guardrails protect against costly mistakes– Real examples of turning overlooked assets into high-value opportunitiesThis discussion highlights a core truth: successful investing isn't just about finding deals — it's about executing well, managing risk, and learning from mistakes.
How do you build multiple successful agencies, recover from failure, and keep scaling without burning out?In this episode, Joe speaks with Jamie Shanks, founder and CEO of Get Levrg, and a three-time agency founder who has built businesses in sales training, technology, and outsourced revenue operations. Jamie shares the entrepreneurial mindset that has driven him through wins, setbacks, and multiple reinventions. He explains why founders must learn to enjoy the climb rather than chase a final destination, and why resilience often matters more than strategy alone.Jamie also breaks down the practical systems behind scaling revenue. He explains his “lighthouse and tugboat” framework for balancing inbound authority-building with outbound prospecting, how Sales for Life grew rapidly by leveraging partnerships and repeatable campaigns, and why many founders make the mistake of buying tools before defining principles and process.The conversation also explores recurring revenue, founder-led sales, outsourcing, and cash flow discipline. Jamie offers candid lessons from mistakes made in earlier ventures, including project-based revenue dependency and poor payment terms, and explains how he rebuilt Get Levrg using a stronger economic model from day one.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:20 Three Agencies Journey03:11 Fear and Motivation06:52 Social Selling Breakthrough07:24 Sphere of Influence Playbook11:23 Principles Process Platforms15:30 Outsourcing Done Right20:49 Relationship Signal Intelligence23:51 Exiting Founder Led Sales31:21 Hard Lessons and Cash FlowFollow Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks Get Levrg Website:https://getlevrg.com Send us Fan MailProf. Joe O'Mahoney helps boutique consultancies scale and exit. Follow Joe on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeomahoney/Follow Joe on Twitter:https://twitter.com/joeomahoneyVisit Joe's Website:https://www.equitysherpa.com
Step into the leadership role you were meant for by learning the lessons most shop owners only discover the hard way. In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Brandon Bombardo and Nick Peters dive deep into the personal side of building a business. Leadership isn't just about making decisions or telling people what to do; it's a learned skill that often requires facing uncomfortable truths. Brandon shares six pivotal lessons he wishes he knew before he started leading, ranging from the importance of setting the tone for your team to understanding that accountability must always start at the top. Beyond the leadership deep dive, the guys answer critical technical questions for anyone looking to optimize their CNC performance. We break down whether rack and pinion systems truly move faster than ball screws and why gantry clearance is a "king" metric for industrial engineering. We also touch on the ShopSabre motto: "Buy your second machine the first time," and why cutting costs upfront can often be the most expensive mistake a business makes. Whether you are managing a team of two or twenty, or just trying to decide on your next machine investment, this episode provides the roadmap to grow with intention. [00:00] - Welcome back to Talkin' Shop with Brandon Bombardo & Nick Peters [04:48] - Technical Q&A: Is Rack and Pinion Faster than Ball Screws? [06:15] - Engineering for Success: Why Tall Gantries and Clearance Matter [07:49] - The ShopSabre Motto: Buy Your Second Machine the First Time [10:01] - Leadership Lesson 1: Not Everyone Will Think Like You [12:03] - Leadership Lesson 2: As a Leader, Your Presence Sets the Tone [17:25] - Leadership Lesson 3: Accountability Starts at the Top [20:59] - Leadership Lesson 4: Responsibility Over Popularity [25:11] - Leadership Lesson 5: Growing Outside Your Comfort Zone [26:51] - Leadership Lesson 6: Why You Don't Need All the Answers [33:42] - Inspiring Others to Reach Higher: Final Motivational Thoughts [38:40] - Brandon's Duck Call and Keeping it Fun in the Shop Discover all our CNC machines and accessories: https://www.shopsabre.com/ Follow ShopSabre for daily updates, tutorials, and expert tips: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre Twitter/X: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/ Since 2000, ShopSabre CNC has delivered high-quality CNC routers, plasma cutters, and laser engraving machines built in the USA to businesses and hobbyists worldwide. Subscribe for more insights on CNC technology, project builds, and industry-leading machine performance.
Introducing a recent episode of Hard Lessons, featuring Rick Rieder, BlackRock's CIO for Global Fixed Income and Head of the Global Allocation Investment Team, in conversation with Seth Carpenter, Global Chief Economist and Head of Macro Research at Morgan Stanley. Watch and listen on your favorite podcast platform.
Hard Lessons About Hard Times (1 Peter 4:12-19) Study 1 Peter 4:12-19 with Pastor Mark Fontecchio on Return to the Word. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time. Visit our ministry at: ReturntotheWord.com Watch the video of this podcast at: ReturntotheWord.com/Videos Get our Free App at: ReturntotheWord.com/Grace Support this podcast at: ReturntotheWord.com/Donate Listen to the Ask a Bible Teacher Podcast: ReturntotheWord.com/Ask Listen to the Studies in the Scriptures Podcast: ReturntotheWord.com/Scriptures Help us tell others by leaving a positive review wherever you listen. Return to the Word is the teaching ministry of author and Bible teacher Mark Fontecchio. There is a famine in the land for the teaching of God’s precious Word and His message of grace. Return to the Word exists to call individuals back to the simplicity of God’s Word for all matters of our faith. Through God’s Word His clear offer of eternal life and plan for mankind can easily be understood. Join us on the path to growing in His grace.Support this Podcast and Ministry: https://www.ReturntotheWord.com/DonateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here's a chapter breakdown with timestamps for your description:00:00 - The Early 20th Century: Unknowable Weather Dangers01:03 - Galveston 1900: The Deadliest Natural Disaster02:10 - Human Ingenuity: Building Better Tools03:14 - The Birth of Weather Radar and Lifting the Tornado Ban04:15 - A Call to Action: The 1950s Tornadoes and Early Warnings05:16 - Seeing Storms from Space: The Impact of Satellites06:19 - Doppler Radar and Modern Warning Systems 07:24 - Hurricane Andrew vs. Galveston: The Power of Preparation 08:26 - The Hard Lessons of Hurricane Katrina09:31 - The European Model: International Cooperation and Unexpected Heroes10:35 - Sandy's Lesson: Trusting the European Model11:36 - Climate Anxiety: A Call to Action, Not Despair12:39 - The Ongoing Work: Completing Creation and Building Resilience13:41 - Conclusion: Courage in the Face of DangerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
What does it really take to scale a trades business into a national leader—and what happens when it all starts to unravel?In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Journey, Michael Pallozzi sits down with Kory Mitchell, former CEO of a leading environmental services company and current founder of Iconic Founders. Kory shares his full journey—from growing a family business into the #1 abatement company in the U.S., to navigating a dramatic post-sale downturn, and ultimately rebuilding the company under intense pressure.This conversation goes beyond the highlight reel. Kory opens up about painful lessons, leadership challenges, private equity realities, and what founders must understand before selling their business.If you're building, scaling, or thinking about exiting your company—this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom you won't want to miss.Tune into this episode to also learn:● Why chasing the wrong type of growth can quickly destroy profitability.● How a single leadership decision cut EBITDA in half in under a year.● Why sticking to your core business is critical when scaling.● How to think about selling your business—and when not to. What we discussed● [00:00:40] Introduction to Kory Mitchell and his journey from family business to industry leader.● [00:02:30] Growing up in an asbestos abatement business and early exposure to entrepreneurship.● [00:04:30] Scaling through new service lines and expanding into new markets.● [00:06:30] Using acquisitions to rapidly grow revenue and geographic footprint.● [00:08:00] Selling the business to private equity and transitioning leadership.● [00:09:30] The impact of bringing in an outside CEO and shifting strategy.● [00:10:45] How chasing large industrial projects led to massive losses.● [00:12:20] Taking back control and leading a full company turnaround.● [00:14:00] Lessons learned from rebuilding EBITDA from $12M back to $26M.● [00:16:00] The emotional and operational challenges of scaling a large organization.● [00:18:00] When it makes sense to sell—and when it doesn't.● [00:19:30] Building a business that creates optionality for founders.● [00:21:00] Launching Iconic Founders and helping trades owners scale and exit.● [00:23:00] What business owners need to know before selling to private equity. 3 Things To RememberGrowth is only valuable if it aligns with what your business actually does well—otherwise, it can quickly erode profits.Selling your business creates opportunity, but it also introduces new risks and challenges that require careful planning.The ultimate goal is optionality—building a business that gives you the freedom to sell, scale, or step back on your terms. Useful LinksConnect with Michael Pallozzi: pallozzi@hfmadvisors.com | LinkedInConnect with Jason Gabrieli: jgabrieli@hfmadvisors.com | LinkedInEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)Like what you've heard…Subscribe to our BuiltWealth™ Newsletter HERE
What would you tell your younger self? Are you making decisions today that will matter tomorrow? In this Equipping Men in 10 episode Jim Ramos shares the hard-earned wisdom that only comes from decades of walking with God, leading others, winning battles, and learning from mistakes. Whether you're 18 and just starting out, or 50 and recalibrating for the road ahead, this conversation will challenge you to think deeper, live wiser, and lead stronger. Jim's newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage released in April 2026. Order your copy today at https://tinyurl.com/guardrails115.
See what the team at The Successful Bookkeeper has on right now → Anne Napolitano started her firm a decade ago as a solopreneur with an accounting degree, a background as a controller for Hermès of Paris, and a stint as a personal chef. Today she runs a 10-person firm with a specialty niche in food and beverage — and she has learned, often the hard way, how to charge what her work is actually worth. This episode is a practical, honest conversation about building advisory services into a bookkeeping firm, pricing with confidence, and communicating value so clients never have to wonder what you do for them. Chapters [00:00] Anne's Background and Firm Journey [05:03] Early Mistakes and Hard Lessons [09:07] Building Advisory Into the Practice [12:24] Tools, Confidence, and Clean Data [14:33] Selling Advisory to Skeptical Clients [18:20] Segmenting Clients for Higher-Tier Work [20:42] Packaging and Proposals That Work [23:34] Pricing Courage and Recovering from Undercharging [28:19] Communicating Value Before Clients Leave [30:29] Pivotal Moments and What She'd Do Differently From Bookkeeping to Advisory: It Takes Time to Grow Into It Anne didn't launch as a full advisory firm on day one — the advisory side evolved as her confidence and team grew. She credits closing the books fast (her target is the 10th–15th of each month) as the foundation that makes advisory possible. "The faster we can get the bookkeeping done, that allows us 2 weeks at the end of the month to meet with clients and to do the advisory type of work that we really enjoy." Without clean, timely data, there's nothing to advise on. Selling Advisory When Clients Don't Know They Need It Many clients assume advisory is bundled into their basic bookkeeping fee. Anne's approach is to start with bookkeeping, build trust, and then show — not tell — what advisory can do. She uses dashboards, charts, and graphs in prospect calls, sometimes pulling analysis directly from a prospect's QuickBooks file before they've even signed. "We have found that that has been a game changer." Visual tools lower the barrier for clients who tune out a P&L but respond immediately to a trend line. Segmenting Clients for Higher-Tier Services Not every client is ready for advisory, and Anne stopped pretending otherwise. She segments roughly the top 15–30% of her client base into higher-tier engagements based on revenue size, reporting complexity, or multi-entity structures — not just headcount. Clients who don't start there often grow into it. "Some of the other clients move themselves into advisory over time. Either they grow or become more complex, or we've shown them what we can do for them — and by then we have a relationship, so they trust us." The Pricing Trap: Being a Recovering Underpricer Anne is direct about the pricing mistakes she's still working through. She uses value pricing (no hourly billing), offers three-tier proposal packages, and spells out scope precisely to avoid scope creep and client assumptions. But the real obstacle is internal. "I'm a recovering underpricer. You need to be willing and able for them to walk away. Because if they're not going to pay your price, it's not a good client for you." She also anchors pricing against the cost of a full-time hire — converting monthly fees to an annual figure so clients can compare apples to apples. Communicating Value Before Clients Drift Away Losing clients not because of bad work, but because clients didn't understand what was being done for them, was one of Anne's hardest lessons. Her fix: overcommunicate. Her team now sends monthly summaries through their client portal covering what was done, errors caught, fraud signals flagged, and money saved. "We don't always communicate to a client, and we found that that was a big mistake." She describes it as an iceberg — clients see the surface, but the firm's job is to make the work below the waterline visible. --- Links Mentioned Anne Napolitano on LinkedIn Anne Napolitano on Instagram: search Anne Napolitano The Balance Sheet — Anne's monthly newsletter (contact her via social media to subscribe) The Successful Bookkeeper Summit — this year's theme: Owning Your Authority PureBookkeeping.com — episode sponsor Woodard conferences and education (mentioned as a resource for advisory skill-building) --- About the Guest Anne Napolitano is the founder of Anne Napolitano Consulting, a modern accounting and advisory firm she has grown over 10 years from a solo practice to a 10-person team. With over 30 years in accounting — including a role as U.S. controller for Hermès of Paris — Anne specializes in bookkeeping and CFO-level advisory services for food and beverage businesses, nonprofits, and general small business clients. She is based in the United States and is active on LinkedIn and Instagram.
On this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Dr. Cole Anderson of United Vet Services (Heritage Vet Partners) in Northeast Wisconsin to talk about his unconventional path into dairy veterinary medicine and the mentors who shaped it along the way.From early hands-on experiences to building long-term client relationships, Dr. Anderson shares his philosophy that great service and strong relationships matter more than being the lowest-cost provider. He also opens up about balancing family life with a demanding career, learning through challenges, and his next goal: helping dairy clients improve performance through deeper use of DairyComp and data-driven insights.Heritage Vet Partners is the nation's leading veterinary partnership, specializing in mixed and large animal practices. Heritage Vet Partners provides a unique partnership model that preserves local practice legacies, serving dairy and other livestock producers and companion animal owners through shared services, data, and strategic growth. Learn more at HeritageVetPartners.com01:50 An Unlikely Vet Path03:16 Mentors Open Doors04:39 Ron Herb Relationship08:43 Learning in the Truck13:09 Service First Mindset16:42 Teaching Students to Grow18:55 Hard Lessons and Balance22:10 More Mentors and Core Values23:07 Driven Dairy Clients24:52 Future Vet Service25:27 Fundamentals Over Fixes27:44 Cow First Principle31:04 Family And Mentors35:43 Practice Lessons Learned38:06 Next Generation Growth
Hiring more people doesn't fix a broken leadership structure. Today, I'm joined by Kasia Lane, founder of Iron Peak Solutions, for an unfiltered forensic audit of the scaling process. Kasia pulls back the curtain on the "messy middle" of growth—from building their first loadboard in Airtable to the hard realization that being a founder and being a leader are two completely different skill sets. We dive into the "Hard Lessons in Hiring," including why emotional hiring leads to "B-Player" rot, how to stop over-coaching the wrong people, and the exact moment they realized that clear expectations remove the emotion from management. If you've ever felt like your team is drifting away from your standards, this episode is your blueprint for reclaiming your culture and scaling with structure. Inside this Leadership Briefing: The Airtable to Revenova Journey: Scaling your tech stack as your volume explodes. The Emotional Hiring Trap: Why hiring friends and "mini-mes" stunts your growth. Accountability vs. Empathy: How to stop avoiding hard conversations and start setting non-negotiables. The 'Never Give It Back' Mentality: Instilling a bias for action and ownership in your ops team. Skills Over Gut: Using structured assessments to find "A-Players" who actually execute. About Katherine Lane Kasia is a co-founder and CEO of Iron Peak Solutions, a freight brokerage built from the ground up in Colorado. She leads the company's growth and tech stack development, while overseeing the moving parts of the business to keep everything aligned and executing. Kasia is known for her honest take on what it actually looks like to scale a business, including the mistakes, lessons, and leadership challenges that come with it. Connect with Kasia Website: https://ironpeaksolutions.com/ Email: katherine@ironpeaksolutions.com
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500 episodes of television is a number that stops people cold, and Jay Worth hit that milestone last year without slowing down. Worth came up through the pressure cooker of Digital Domain's commercial division, survived the 23-episode broadcast grind on J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot slate across Alias, Fringe, Lost, and Cloverfield, and helped define what prestige television VFX looks like on Westworld before most people knew what a volume stage was. Now co-producer on Fallout, he has spent three decades turning budget constraints and impossible schedules into a methodology that the biggest shows in streaming depend on. On Fallout Season 2, Worth breaks down how the show shot entirely in California, brought Raynault VFX in Montreal in for New Vegas, tackled the Deathclaw sequence using fire as the only light source on a volume stage packed with practical snow, and delivered 3,200 shots while staying laser-focused on world-building over spectacle. He also gets into his philosophy of getting into the writer's room on day one, why VFX diplomacy is a craft that needs to be taught, and how he thinks about AI as just another tool in the same way the industry once thought the volume stage would be a magic bullet. Links: Jay Worth on LinkedIn > Jay Worth on IMDB > Fallout Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video) > Raynault VFX > Magnopus > Episode 542 - Refuge VFX: How a Portland Boutique Landed Fallout, Shogun, and One Piece > This episode is sponsored by: Center Grid Virtual Studio Kitbash 3D (Use promocode "CGGarage" for 10% off)
To accomplish your dreams and your goals, you need courage. What holds us back from taking action isn't ability. It is fear rooted in limited beliefs. In this episode, Lisa explores why we shouldn't interpret fear as a time to stop, but as a time to keep going. This topic is inspired by Skyscaper on Netflix, a documentary following Alex Honnold as he free climbs a 101-story building. As Lisa watched the live stream of Alex's ascent, she was intrigued by his commentary on fear and courage. She outlines three important lessons she learned while watching. Lisa parallels Alex's ability to do things that scare most people to real-life situations, inspiring you to do what feels hard or uncertain. If you want to make changes in your life, but fear has you paralyzed, this episode is for you. Tune in to gain insights on releasing fear and letting courage take over so you can hit your goals.
Welcome to Part 1 of a two-part series where I'm joined by Alex Walker—a Torquay-based haircutting specialist, educator and the founder of AW Hair and Alex Walker Education. We recorded this episode inside Alex's purpose-built education studio in Torquay, Devon (UK)—a dedicated space away from the salon where hairdressers can learn through in-person sessions, small groups, and online education, while staying connected to real, commercial salon work. Alex's journey began at 17, when he fell into hairdressing almost by accident. What started as a job became a craft. He went all-in on haircutting—especially short hair—with a mission to raise standards and help hairdressers understand the why behind what they do. We dig into the realities of ambition, rapid growth, and salon ownership—and the moment everything changed. After his businesses went into liquidation, Alex was left asking: “I haven't got five days' worth of clients… what am I gonna do now?” This is a powerful conversation on resilience, rebuilding, and staying commercially relevant. Chapters: 11:11: The Journey of Self-Belief 21:27: Transitioning from Hairdresser to Salon Owner 22:54: The Hard Lessons of Business 27:55: The Shift to Education 32:34: Financial Insights and Stability 38:30: Balancing Family and Career Dreams Resources from todays episode: Join the waitlist for Spotd HERE Follow Spotd on Instagram @getspotdapp Alex Walker Salon CLICK HERE Connect with Alex on Instagram @alexwalkereducation Alex Walker online haircutting education HERE For everything else Alex Walker CLICK HERE View our video podcast with Alex Walker on YouTube @howtocutit Connect with How To Cut It on Instagram @howtocutit
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There are some lessons you only learn after years of raising a child with autism.The kind of lessons no one tells you when your child is first diagnosed. The kind that comes from experience, exhaustion, reflection, and growth.In this episode, Shannon Urquiola shares some of the hard truths and powerful realizations that autism parenting eventually teaches many moms—lessons about control, expectations, identity, peace, and learning not to lose yourself along the way.If you're a mom raising an autistic child and have ever wondered if you're the only one feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or quietly questioning where you fit into your own life anymore… this conversation will resonate.This episode is about perspective, protecting your peace, and remembering that you matter too on this long parenting journey.
In this episode of Founders Only, we are joined by Dennis Velasco of Prosperna, for an unfiltered and deep dive into the high-stakes reality of leadership that most business books gloss over. Dennis pulls back the curtain on the psychological toll of managing a team, sharing a candid look at the unique stresses and "lonely-at-the-top" difficulties that only those in the driver's seat can truly understand. From the weight of decision-making to the daily grind of aligning diverse personalities toward a single vision, this conversation explores the raw emotional fortitude required to lead a company through the inevitable fires of the startup world.Beyond the internal struggles of management, Dennis opens up about the external battlefield of fundraising and the grueling reality of facing constant rejection from investors. He discusses the challenge of navigating a sea of conflicting opinions and "expert" advice without losing sight of his original mission. Finally, he highlights how Prosperna is staying ahead of the curve by aggressively integrating AI to enhance adaptability in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.The conversations happening on Founders Only are the ones every entrepreneur needs to hear. Don't be the last to know. Watch the full episode on YouTube. ⏭️Follow now and never miss an episode.
Join industry veterans Tim De Stasio, Roman Baugh, Eric Kaiser, and Nathan Orr as they share their most memorable HVAC lessons learned the HARD WAY. This unfiltered conversation from the 7th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium reveals the real stories behind costly errors, dangerous situations, and valuable HVAC training moments that shaped their careers. What You'll Learn: Critical refrigerant handling mistakes and their consequences Combustion safety lessons that could save lives Chemical safety protocols every technician must know Equipment installation errors and how to avoid them Real-world troubleshooting failures and solutions From seized compressors and ruptured refrigerant lines to dangerous gas leaks and combustion incidents, these HVAC professionals hold nothing back. Each story comes with crucial HVAC/R lessons that can help you avoid making the same mistakes. Whether you're a seasoned technician or just starting your HVAC career, these hard-earned insights will help you work safer, smarter, and more professionally. Remember: The best lessons are often learned the HARD WAY by others. Learn from these experiences so you don't have to repeat them! Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.
Nick Schiffer brings the heat in this Losers are Winners episode, sharing the messy behind-the-scenes stories that rarely make it to Instagram. From takeover projects gone wild to contracts that nearly cost big, this episode shows how failure can become the best business coach in the room. It is sharp, funny, painfully relatable, and loaded with takeaways for builders who want fewer surprises and stronger systems. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://www.nickschiffer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc
Heavyweight boxer turned writer Ed Latimore joins Peter McGraw to talk about his new book, Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business—a raw meditation on violence, discipline, ego, addiction, and growth. Onwards!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo
In this Mailbag episode of Podcasting Morning Chat, the PMC cast and crew walk through hard lessons from real podcasting mistakes as they answer questions about growth, guest relationships, and audience building, sharing how shows evolve over time and why experimenting often leads to better direction and stronger results, while also unpacking a challenging situation with an unhappy guest requesting content removal that underscores the importance of communication, consent, and having the right systems in place, before closing with practical ways to build real momentum by focusing on relationships, being intentional with your message, and earning your first loyal listeners.Episode Highlights: [03:32] What's changed in our podcast over the last 90 days [04:52] Why experimenting helps us grow [06:23] Improving our format, structure, and visuals [09:26] Getting clear on who our show is for [10:00] Becoming more intentional with our content [13:22] Handling an unhappy guest situation [17:16] Why guest agreements matter [22:27] Balancing goodwill and protecting our brand [30:00] Using systems to avoid future issues [36:48] Why sharing our podcast feels difficult [38:55] Engagement vs. self-promotion [45:00] Knowing our audience [50:41] How can we get our first 10 listeners [53:00] Growing through collaborationLinks & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podcastingmorningchat.comMeet the PMC Cast and Crew:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/peopleJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingBook A Free Call With Me: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: https://podcastingmorningchat.com/evalJoin us Mondays at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouseEPC3 Speaker Application: https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPodcasters Happy Hour (March 26, 5:30 pm EDT, North Bethesda, Maryland):https://podnews.net/event/podcaster-visibility-meetup-in-the-dmvLive on YouTube: http://podcastingmorningchat.com/joinusPowered by iRonickMedia.com and ContentCreatorsAccountant.comPlease note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at: https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/ or marc@ironickmedia.comWant to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
Award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers 'Daily Shot' show each weekday morning, covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! It's available bright and early, and timed to match your commute, never longer than 20 minutes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers 'Daily Shot' show each weekday morning, covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! It's available bright and early, and timed to match your commute, never longer than 20 minutes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We're tackling a tough subject for birth doulas in this week's episode: induction arrival. When do you join your clients and how do you communicate with them before and during an induction? Speaking from our experience as birth doulas, we're talking about approaches we've seen work and some that haven't too. As birth doulas, at some point you will absolutely have a client be induced, and planning ahead can make a world of difference in everyone's experience, including the doula's.
Join Pastor Bobby and Sean as they dive deeper into the Exodus series and continue the conversation around Encountering God.Check out the Stories of Hope podcast:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPe4iZS-2t-r7AmWbx1RX9AN5M67rM9anStay in touch with us on Instagram | Facebook | Spotify - True Hope ChurchVisit our Website:https://www.truehopechurch.org
On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Madhavan Ramanujam of 49 Palms Ventures David Cohen of Techstars Victor Orlovski of R136 Ventures We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.
What happened to the hundreds of therapeutic camps that once shaped mental health treatment for young people in the outdoors? Long before the term "wilderness therapy" was coined, therapeutic camps were considered cutting-edge mental health treatment for young people. Backed by major hospitals, staffed by psychiatrists and social workers, and rooted in reform movements of the early 20th century, these camps believed nature, group living, and responsibility could reshape a young life. In this episode, Will traces the evolution of therapeutic camps—from Camp Ramapo and Camp Wediko's clinically sophisticated summer programs to the long-term wilderness model pioneered by the Dallas Salesmanship Club Camp. These programs laid the groundwork for modern outdoor behavioral healthcare long before Outward Bound or the primitive survival skills model ever existed. But over time, many therapeutic camps faded. Some evolved. Others closed quietly. And some collapsed under scandal and broken trust—most notably Anneewakee, one of the most controversial long-term therapeutic camps in American history. What can today's outdoor behavioral health programs learn from this rise and fall? This episode offers a deeply researched historical exploration of innovation, ethics, accountability, and the enduring DNA of therapeutic camps that still shapes wilderness therapy today. This podcast is supported by White Mountain Adventure Institute (wmai.org), offering adventure inspired retreats for men and facilitated by Will White.
In this Matthews Mentality Podcast episode, host Kyle Matthews interviews Dr. Debra Clary, founder and CEO of the Clary Group and author of The Curiosity Curve (launching with Fast Company in October 2025). Clary shares how she grew up feeling like an underdog and used that mindset to outwork others, beginning her career as a 4:00 AM Frito-Lay route driver in Detroit before moving into leadership roles at major organizations including Coca-Cola, Jack Daniels, Papa John's, and Humana. She recounts learning credibility through discipline, building trust with backdoor receivers to increase route sales, earning a promotion to manager in nine months, and discovering the “power of a question” after being publicly accused of damaging truck tires that weren't hers. Clary describes being fired after a corporate shakeup at Frito-Lay, landing at Coca-Cola through a recruiter connection, saving the Papa John's account by gathering franchisee feedback and securing a video from Coca-Cola president Jack Stahl, then later being hired—and fired—by Papa John's. After joining Jack Daniels as VP of strategy, she earned a doctorate at George Washington University and later moved to Humana, where she founded and ran a Leadership Institute developing the top 600 leaders, then supported enterprise-wide onboarding and performance efforts under a new CEO. The conversation centers on her 2019 “joke, question, and puzzle” that led her to commission MIT researchers to study curiosity and performance, ultimately prompting her to leave corporate life, start her firm, and build a framework for balancing curiosity and decisiveness. Clary explains the book's “optimal amount of curiosity” and the four drivers of curiosity—exploration, openness, inspirational creativity, and focused engagement—while also discussing working motherhood, getting help to scale at home, women supporting women in leadership, and the realities of entrepreneurship, including taxes, hiring support, and the long sales cycle before momentum arrived in her third year.00:00 Underdog Mindset02:26 Why Curiosity Matters03:03 The Italy Train Moment05:07 MIT Research Breakthrough06:03 Writing the Curiosity Curve09:16 Growing Up in Michigan12:35 Frito Lay Route Driver15:32 Hacking Route Sales18:21 Union Rules and Weekends19:23 CEO Notices the Spike24:52 From Driver to Manager25:45 Leading Different People33:15 Hard Lessons on Firing35:57 Women in Corporate America37:26 Women Supporting Women39:48 Women Supporting Women40:11 Fired at Frito Lay42:57 Risk Taking Lessons43:32 Reebok Storm Connection44:30 Coke GM to Global45:05 Saving Papa Johns46:30 Calling the President48:05 Leaving Coke Reflection48:59 Hired Then Fired Again50:53 Jack Daniels Lifeline53:18 Working Mom Survival56:15 Family Business Culture57:24 Doctorate Grind59:37 Curiosity as Driver01:02:59 Humana Leadership Institute01:06:19 Called to Entrepreneurship01:09:13 Founder Reality Check01:11:02 When It Finally Clicked01:13:20 Craziest Investor Day01:15:51 Legacy and Curiosity Curve01:18:02 Curiosity Framework01:19:39 Closing and Where to Find
This week, we're fresh off the inaugural TG Macro Conference in Nashville, unpacking all the biggest takeaways ranging from commodity cycles, gold, miners, oil, rates, and market psychology. We also reflect on trading lessons, risk management, and why in-person macro communities matter more than ever. Enjoy! — Follow Tony: https://x.com/TgMacro Follow Jared: https://x.com/dailydirtnap Follow Quinn: https://x.com/qthomp Follow Felix: https://twitter.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC March 24-26th! Use code FORWARD200 for $200 OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 — Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG — Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:42) Inaugural TG Macro Conference (08:27) Demographics, Debt & Hard Lessons (12:18) Oil, Commodities, Miners (18:54) Gold, Energy & Commodity Cycles (24:21) Rates, Bonds & Global Markets (26:28) Ads (Coinbase) (27:21) Warsh, Yields, Bull Markets (33:09) Market Psychology & Bull Case For America (41:08) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #macro #investing #markets #stocks #stockmarket
Kerry Harris has exited two companies. But what makes her story powerful isn't the deal. It's what happened after. In this episode, we unpack five hard lessons founders ignore about selling their business: * Why deals fall apart * How control structures shape exit outcomes * The emotional cost of acquisition * The identity vacuum after closing * And why success can feel strangely empty This is an honest conversation about what the exit does to founders behind the scenes. If you think you're ready to sell, listen first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Niskanen Summer Institute: https://www.niskanencenter.org/niskanen-summer-institute-democracy-that-works/Steve Teles | Varieties of Abundance: https://www.niskanencenter.org/abundance-varieties/Realignment Newsletter: https://therealignment.substack.com/Realignment Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail the Show: realignmentpod@gmail.comSteve Teles, Niskanen Center Senior Fellow, returns to The Realignment. Marshall and Steve discuss how moderates, centrists, and the Abundance movement can navigate the anti-status quo/economic populist moment, why the modern center naturally trends towards milquetoast, aesthetic moderation, instead of boldly picking fights, and how the fights over school reform in the 2000s and 2010s (regardless of one's opinion of charter schools and unions) offer a better model. Plus, Marshall reminds undergraduates in the class of 2026 and later that Niskanen Summer Institute applications are due February 27th.
Iconic investors sit down with Morgan Stanley leaders to go behind the scenes on the critical moments – both successes and setbacks – that shaped who they are today.Watch and listen to the series on your favorite platform.
Liberty and Power: 7 Hard Lessons Democrats Must Learn in 2026Realignment Newsletter: https://therealignment.substack.com/Realignment Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail the Show: realignmentpod@gmail.comThe Open Market Institute's Austin Ahlman and Ben Winsor join The Realignment. Marshall, Austin, and Ben discuss their recommendations on how to effectively wield economic populism in an anti-status quo moment, when polling is and isn't useful, the complicated realities behind the terms "centrist" and "moderate," populist critiques of the abundance agenda, lessons from FDR's campaigns and presidency, and why the center isn't meeting the moment.
What's it really like to buy an existing play café instead of starting from scratch?In this candid conversation, I sit down with Kaylinn from Kay's Play Days — former owner of Monkey Around Play Café and now floor manager at Wise Wonders Children's Museum — to talk through the real behind-the-scenes of purchasing, running, and ultimately closing a play space.Watch on YouTube instead: https://youtu.be/FV7nwc-nBZAShe shares what she wishes she had verified before buying, lessons around finances and leases, and the operational realities that don't always show up in a business plan. We also talk about the personal side of ownership — how the long hours and stress impacted her family — and why stepping into a museum leadership role has given her more balance without leaving the industry she loves.If you're considering buying, selling, or simply questioning whether ownership is right for you, this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and practical lessons you can apply immediately.We Cover:• Buying vs. starting from scratch• Due diligence and financial transparency• Lease and landlord challenges• Hidden operational realities of ownership• Why she'd skip bounce houses next time• Simple ways to empower your team• Creative staffing partnerships• The personal and family impact of ownership• Pivoting into a museum leadership roleConnect with KaylinnFollow @kaysplaydays on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and FacebookReady to Open Your Own Play Café?Get the complete step-by-step blueprint inside Play Café Academy + a free month of Play Maker Society.Start here!More Resources:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyGetting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist]What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 GuideFund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training]Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting WaitlistMichele's InstagramMichele's WebsitePlay Cafe Academy YouTube ChannelETSY Template ShopPrepare Your Indoor Playground For a RecessionPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLivingActive Campaign Free TrialFree Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
What happens when artificial intelligence starts accelerating cyberattacks faster than most organizations can test, fix, and respond? In this fast-tracked episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Sonali Shah, CEO of Cobalt, to unpack what real-world penetration testing data is revealing about the current state of enterprise security. With more than two decades in cybersecurity and a background that spans finance, engineering, product, and strategy, Sonali brings a grounded, operator-level view of where security teams are keeping up and where they are quietly falling behind. Our conversation centers on what happens when AI moves from an experiment to an attack surface. Sonali explains how threat actors are already using the same AI-enabled tools as defenders to automate reconnaissance, identify vulnerabilities, and speed up exploitation. We discuss why this is no longer theoretical, referencing findings from companies like Anthropic, including examples where models such as Claude have demonstrated both power and unpredictability. The takeaway is sobering but balanced. AI can automate a large share of the work, but human expertise still plays a defining role, both for attackers and defenders. We also dig into Cobalt's latest State of Pentesting data, including why median remediation times for serious vulnerabilities have improved while overall closure rates remain stubbornly low. Sonali breaks down why large enterprises struggle more than smaller organizations, how legacy systems slow progress, and why generative AI applications currently show some of the highest risk with some of the lowest fix rates. As more companies rush to deploy AI agents into production, this gap becomes harder to ignore. One of the strongest themes in this episode is the shift from point-in-time testing to continuous, programmatic risk reduction. Sonali explains what effective continuous pentesting looks like in practice, why automation alone creates noise and friction, and how human-led testing helps teams move from assumptions to evidence. We also address a persistent confidence gap, where leaders believe their security posture is strong, even when testing shows otherwise. We close by tackling one of the biggest myths in cybersecurity. Security is never finished. It is a constant process of preparation, testing, learning, and improvement. The organizations that perform best accept this reality and build security into daily operations rather than treating it as a one-off task. So as AI continues to accelerate both innovation and attacks, how confident are you that your security program is keeping pace, and what would continuous testing change inside your organization? I would love to hear your thoughts. Useful Links Connect with Sonali Shah Learn more about Cobalt Check out the Cobalt Learning Center State of Pentesting Report Thanks to our sponsors, Alcor, for supporting the show.
Send us a textIn this episode of Weiss Advice, host Yonah Weiss sits down with real estate investor and broker Christina Kovacs to unpack her full journey through residential flips, short-term rentals, multifamily ownership, and asset management at scale.Christina shares how getting her hands dirty early in her career shaped her as an operator, why she ultimately pivoted away from single-asset investing, and the lessons she learned the hard way about property management, partner selection, and staying focused in one lane.They also dive into tenant management, underwriting realities in Class C assets, the power of LinkedIn as a business tool, and why Christina is now doubling down on multifamily and commercial brokerage heading into 2026.This is a must-listen for investors who want real, operator-level insight into what actually drives performance in multifamily deals.⏱️ Episode Timestamps00:01:30 – Christina's early real estate journey and live-in flips 03:30 – Pivoting from single-family and STRs into multifamily 06:45 – Joint ventures vs syndications and building confidence as an operator 07:50 – Why property management can destroy a great deal 09:00 – The 42-question property manager vetting process 11:00 – Auditing ledgers, hidden expense creep, and CapEx tracking 16:15 – Tenant horror stories and inherited problems after acquisition 18:45 – Managing delinquency and underwriting reality in Class C assets 20:00 – How LinkedIn became a powerful networking and deal-making tool 22:20 – The “Final Four” questions: books, skills, failure, and success 26:30 – Transitioning into commercial real estate brokerage 28:15 – What success truly means to Christina today
The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – The Maduro regime was indicted by the US Department of Justice in 2020 (and again recently) as a significant hub of illegal drug transit and a state sponsor of narcoterrorism (to include abetting many drug cartels with their support of violence, human smuggling, and significant profits from the illicit production and selling of narcotics)...
Send us a textFrom crime and trauma scene cleanup to midnight dispatch and station kitchens, we gathered the most powerful lessons from a year of conversations with first responders, clinicians.Here are the links for all the episodes: Krista Gregg (E.188): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-188Jessica Jamieson (E.192): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-192Beth Salmo (E.204): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-204Elizabeth Ecklund (E.207): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-207Gordon Brewer (E.211): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-211Bill Dwinnells (E.220): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-220Deidre Gestrin (E.221): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-221Adam Neff (E.222): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-222Renae Mansfield (E.225): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-225Amanda Rizoli (E.227): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-227Blythe Landry (E.228): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-228Stephanie Simpson (E.229): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-229Lisa Trusas (E.231): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-231Joe Rizzuti (E.233): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-233Justin Jacobs (E.235): https://Freed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast
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