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Dance Studio Empire with Jen Dalton
Dear Studio Owner…A Reminder Before the Break

Dance Studio Empire with Jen Dalton

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 9:06


As studio owners, we spend so much of the year holding space for others. Our dancers. Our families. Our teams. And somewhere along the way, we often put ourselves last.In this final episode for the year, I'm sharing a reminder for you as you head into the break. This episode isn't about strategy, planning, or doing more. It's about acknowledging what you've carried, giving yourself permission to rest, and finishing the year with intention rather than exhaustion.This episode is a letter to you. A pause. A moment to breathe before the year ends.In this episode, I talk about:The unseen weight studio owners carry year after yearWhy rest is part of leadership, not something you earn after everything is doneLetting go of guilt as you step away from the studioWhy the way you finish the year matters more than how much you squeeze inA reminder of what you've built and sustained, even when it felt hardI also share why I'll be taking a short break from the podcast over the holidays, and what's coming in the new year.If you're ready to reconnect with your leadership, gain clarity, and spend time in the room with studio owners who truly get it, I'd love to invite you to the Business of Dance Conference. One day of practical strategy, honest conversations, and support designed specifically for dance studio owners. You can [GET YOUR TICKET HERE]Thank you for being here this year. I'll be back in January with fresh, inspiring episodes to support you as you step into the next season of your studio and leadership.

Fireside Product Management
The Future of Product Management in the Age of AI: Lessons From a Five Leader Panel

Fireside Product Management

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 83:15


Every few years, the world of product management goes through a phase shift. When I started at Microsoft in the early 2000s, we shipped Office in boxes. Product cycles were long, engineering was expensive, and user research moved at the speed of snail mail. Fast forward a decade and the cloud era reset the speed at which we build, measure, and learn. Then mobile reshaped everything we thought we knew about attention, engagement, and distribution.Now we are standing at the edge of another shift. Not a small shift, but a tectonic one. Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of product creation, product discovery, product expectations, and product careers.To help make sense of this moment, I hosted a panel of world class product leaders on the Fireside PM podcast:• Rami Abu-Zahra, Amazon product leader across Kindle, Books, and Prime Video• Todd Beaupre, Product Director at YouTube leading Home and Recommendations• Joe Corkery, CEO and cofounder of Jaide Health • Tom Leung (me), Partner at Palo Alto Foundry• Lauren Nagel, VP Product at Mezmo• David Nydegger, Chief Product Officer at OvivaThese are leaders running massive consumer platforms, high stakes health tech, and fast moving developer tools. The conversation was rich, honest, and filled with specific examples. This post summarizes the discussion, adds my own reflections, and offers a practical guide for early and mid career PMs who want to stay relevant in a world where AI is redefining what great product management looks like.Table of Contents* What AI Cannot Do and Why PM Judgment Still Matters* The New AI Literacy: What PMs Must Know by 2026* Why Building AI Products Speeds Up Some Cycles and Slows Down Others* Whether the PM, Eng, UX Trifecta Still Stands* The Biggest Risks AI Introduces Into Product Development* Actionable Advice for Early and Mid Career PMs* My Takeaways and What Really Matters Going Forward* Closing Thoughts and Coaching Practice1. What AI Cannot Do and Why PM Judgment Still MattersWe opened the panel with a foundational question. As AI becomes more capable every quarter, what is left for humans to do. Where do PMs still add irreplaceable value. It is the question every PM secretly wonders.Todd put it simply: “At the end of the day, you have to make some judgment calls. We are not going to turn that over anytime soon.”This theme came up again and again. AI is phenomenal at synthesizing, drafting, exploring, and narrowing. But it does not have conviction. It does not have lived experience. It does not feel user pain. It does not carry responsibility.Joe from Jaide Health captured it perfectly when he said: “AI cannot feel the pain your users have. It can help meet their goals, but it will not get you that deep understanding.”There is still no replacement for sitting with a frustrated healthcare customer who cannot get their clinical data into your system, or a creator on YouTube who feels the algorithm is punishing their art, or a devops engineer staring at an RCA output that feels 20 percent off.Every PM knows this feeling: the moment when all signals point one way, but your gut tells you the data is incomplete or misleading. This is the craft that AI does not have.Why judgment becomes even more important in an AI worldDavid, who runs product at a regulated health company, said something incredibly important: “Knowing what great looks like becomes more essential, not less. The PM's that thrive in AI are the ones with great product sense.”This is counterintuitive for many. But when the operational work becomes automated, the differentiation shifts toward taste, intuition, sequencing, and prioritization.Lauren asked the million dollar question. “How are we going to train junior PMs if AI is doing the legwork. Who teaches them how to think.”This is a profound point. If AI closes the gap between junior and senior PMs in execution tasks, the difference will emerge almost entirely in judgment. Knowing how to probe user problems. Knowing when a feature is good enough. Knowing which tradeoffs matter. Knowing which flaw is fatal and which is cosmetic.AI is incredible at writing a PRD. AI is terrible at knowing whether the PRD is any good.Which means the future PM becomes more strategic, more intuitive, more customer obsessed, and more willing to make thoughtful bets under uncertainty.2. The New AI Literacy: What PMs Must Know by 2026I asked the panel what AI literacy actually means for PMs. Not the hype. Not the buzzwords. The real work.Instead of giving gimmicky answers, the discussion converged on a clear set of skills that PMs must master.Skill 1: Understanding context engineeringDavid laid this out clearly: “Knowing what LMS are good at and what they are not good at, and knowing how to give them the right context, has become a foundational PM skill.”Most PMs think prompt engineering is about clever phrasing. In reality, the future is about context engineering. Feeding models the right data. Choosing the right constraints. Deciding what to ignore. Curating inputs that shape outputs in reliable ways.Context engineering is to AI product development what Figma was to collaborative design. If you cannot do it, you are not going to be effective.Skill 2: Evals, evals, evalsRami said something that resonated with the entire panel: “Last year was all about prompts. This year is all about evals.”He is right.• How do you build a golden dataset.• How do you evaluate accuracy.• How do you detect drift.• How do you measure hallucination rates.• How do you combine UX evals with model evals.• How do you decide what good looks like.• How do you define safe versus unsafe boundaries.AI evaluation is now a core PM responsibility. Not exclusively. But PMs must understand what engineers are testing for, what failure modes exist, and how to design test sets that reflect the real world.Lauren said her PMs write evals side by side with engineering. That is where the world is going.Skill 3: Knowing when to trust AI output and when to override itTodd noted: “It is one thing to get an answer that sounds good. It is another thing to know if it is actually good.”This is the heart of the role. AI can produce strategic recommendations that look polished, structured, and wise. But the real question is whether they are grounded in reality, aligned with your constraints, and consistent with your product vision.A PM without the ability to tell real insight from confident nonsense will be replaced by someone who can.Skill 4: Understanding the physics of model changesThis one surprised many people, but it was a recurring point.Rami noted: “When you upgrade a model, the outputs can be totally different. The evals start failing. The experience shifts.”PMs must understand:• Models get deprecated• Models drift• Model updates can break well tuned prompts• API pricing has real COGS implications• Latency varies• Context windows vary• Some tasks need agents, some need RAG, some need a small finetuned modelThis is product work now. The PM of 2026 must know these constraints as well as a PM of the cloud era understood database limits or API rate limits.Skill 5: How to construct AI powered prototypes in hours, not weeksIt now takes one afternoon to build something meaningful. Zero code required. Prompt, test, refine. Whether you use Replit, Cursor, Vercel, or sandboxed agents, the speed is shocking.But this makes taste and problem selection even more important. The future PM must be able to quickly validate whether a concept is worth building beyond the demo stage.3. Why Building AI Products Speeds Up Some Cycles and Slows Down OthersThis part of the conversation was fascinating because people expected AI to accelerate everything. The panel had a very different view.Fast: Prototyping and concept validationLauren described how her teams can build working versions of an AI powered Root Cause Analysis feature in days, test it with customers, and get directional feedback immediately.“You can think bigger because the cost of trying things is much lower,” she said.For founders, early PMs, and anyone validating hypotheses, this is liberating. You can test ten ideas in a week. That used to take a quarter.Slow: Productionizing AI featuresThe surprising part is that shipping the V1 of an AI feature is slower than most expect.Joe noted: “You can get prototypes instantly. But turning that into a real product that works reliably is still hard.”Why. Because:• You need evals.• You need monitoring.• You need guardrails.• You need safety reviews.• You need deterministic parts of the workflow.• You need to manage COGS.• You need to design fallbacks.• You need to handle unpredictable inputs.• You need to think about hallucination risk.• You need new UI surfaces for non deterministic outputs.Lauren said bluntly: “Vibe coding is fast. Moving that vibe code to production is still a four month process.”This should be printed on a poster in every AI startup office.Very Slow: Iterating on AI powered featuresAnother counterintuitive point. Many teams ship a great V1 but struggle to improve it significantly afterward.David said their nutrition AI feature launched well but: “We struggled really hard to make it better. Each iteration was easy to try but difficult to improve in a meaningful way.”Why is iteration so difficult.Because model improvements may not translate directly into UX improvements. Users need consistency. Drift creates churn. Small changes in context or prompts can cause large changes in behavior.Teams are learning a hard truth: AI powered features do not behave like typical deterministic product flows. They require new iteration muscles that most orgs do not yet have.4. The PM, Eng, UX Trifecta in the AI EraI asked whether the classic PM, Eng, UX triad is still the right model. The audience was expecting disagreement. The panel was surprisingly aligned.The trifecta is not going anywhereRami put it simply: “We still need experts in all three domains to raise the bar.”Joe added: “AI makes it possible for PMs to do more technical work. But it does not replace engineering. Same for design.”AI blurs the edges of the roles, but it does not collapse them. In fact, each role becomes more valuable because the work becomes more abstract.• PMs focus on judgment, sequencing, evaluation, and customer centric problem framing• Engineers focus on agents, systems, architecture, guardrails, latency, and reliability• Designers focus on dynamic UX, non deterministic UX patterns, and new affordances for AI outputsWhat does changeAI makes the PM-Eng relationship more intense. The backbone of AI features is a combination of model orchestration, evaluation, prompting, and context curation. PMs must be tighter than ever with engineering to design these systems.David noted that his teams focus more on individual talents. Some PMs are great at context engineering. Some designers excel at polishing AI generated layouts. Some engineers are brilliant at prompt chaining. AI reveals strengths quickly.The trifecta remains. The skill distribution within it evolves.5. The Biggest Risks AI Introduces Into Product DevelopmentWhen we asked what scares PMs most about AI, the conversation became blunt and honest. Risk 1: Loss of user trustLauren warned: “If people keep shipping low quality AI features, user trust in AI erodes. And then your good AI product suffers from the skepticism.”This is very real. Many early AI features across industries are low quality, gimmicky, or unreliable. Users quickly learn to distrust these experiences.Which means PMs must resist the pressure to ship before the feature is ready.Risk 2: Skill atrophyTodd shared a story that hit home for many PMs. “Junior folks just want to plug in the prompt and take whatever the AI gives them. That is a recipe for having no job later.”PMs who outsource their thinking to AI will lose their judgment. Judgment cannot be regained easily.This is the silent career killer.Risk 3: Safety hazards in sensitive domainsDavid was direct: “If we have one unsafe output, we have to shut the feature off. We cannot afford even small mistakes.”In healthcare, finance, education, and legal industries, the tolerance for error is near zero. AI must be monitored relentlessly. Human in the loop systems are mandatory. The cycles are slower but the stakes are higher.Risk 4: The high bar for AI compared to humansJoe said something I have thought about for years: “AI is held to a much higher standard than human decision making. Humans make mistakes constantly, but we forgive them. AI makes one mistake and it is unacceptable.”This slows adoption in certain industries and creates unrealistic expectations.Risk 5: Model deprecation and instabilityRami described a real problem AI PMs face: “Models get deprecated faster than they get replaced. The next model is not always GA. Outputs change. Prompts break.”This creates product instability that PMs must anticipate and design around.Risk 6: Differentiation becomes hardI shared this perspective because I see so many early stage startups struggle with it.If your whole product is a wrapper around an LLM, competitors will copy you in a week. The real differentiation will not come from using AI. It will come from how deeply you understand the customer, how you integrate AI with proprietary data, and how you create durable workflows.6. Actionable Advice for Early and Mid Career PMsThis was one of my favorite parts of the panel because the advice was humble, practical, and immediately useful.A. Develop deep user empathy. This will become your biggest differentiator.Lauren said it clearly: “Maintain your empathy. Understand the pain your user really has.”AI makes execution cheap. It makes insight valuable.If you can articulate user pain precisely.If you can differentiate surface friction from underlying need.If you can see around corners.If you can prototype solutions and test them in hours.If you can connect dots between what AI can do and what users need.You will thrive.Tactical steps:• Sit in on customer support calls every week.• Watch 10 user sessions for every feature you own.• Talk to customers until patterns emerge.• Ask “why” five times in every conversation.• Maintain a user pain log and update it constantly.B. Become great at context engineeringThis will matter as much as SQL mattered ten years ago.Action steps:• Practice writing prompts with structured context blocks.• Build a library of prompts that work for your product.• Study how adding, removing, or reordering context changes output.• Learn RAG patterns.• Learn when structured data beats embeddings.• Learn when smaller local models outperform big ones.C. Learn eval frameworksThis is non negotiable.You need to know:• Precision vs recall tradeoffs• How to build golden datasets• How to design scenario based evals for UX• How to test for hallucination• How to monitor drift• How to set quality thresholds• How to build dashboards that reflect real world input distributionsYou do not need to write the code.You do need to define the eval strategy.D. Strengthen your product senseYou cannot outsource product taste.Todd said it best: “Imagine asking AI to generate 20 percent growth for you. It will not tell you what great looks like.”To strengthen your product sense:• Review the best products weekly.• Take screenshots of great UX patterns.• Map user flows from apps you admire.• Break products down into primitives.• Ask yourself why a product decision works.• Predict what great would look like before you design it.The PMs who thrive will be the ones who can recognize magic when they see it.E. Stay curiousRami's closing advice was simple and perfect: “Stay curious. Keep learning. It never gets old.”AI changes monthly. The PM who is excited by new ideas will outperform the PM who clings to old patterns.Practical habits:• Read one AI research paper summary each week.• Follow evaluation and model updates from major vendors.• Build at least one small AI prototype a month.• Join AI PM communities.• Teach juniors what you learn. Nothing accelerates mastery faster.F. Embrace velocity and side projectsTodd said that some of his biggest career breakthroughs came from solving problems on the side.This is more true now than ever.If you have an idea, you can build an MVP over a weekend. If it solves a real problem, someone will notice.G. Stay close to engineeringNot because you need to code, but because AI features require tighter PM engineering collaboration.Learn enough to be dangerous:• How embeddings work• How vector stores behave• What latency tradeoffs exist• How agents chain tasks• How model versioning works• How context limits shape UX• Why some prompts blow up API costsIf you can speak this language, you will earn trust and accelerate cycles.H. Understand the business deeplyJoe's advice was timeless: “Know who pays you and how much they pay. Solve real problems and know the business model.”PMs who understand unit economics, COGS, pricing, and funnel dynamics will stand out.7. Tom's Takeaways and What Really Matters Going ForwardI ended the recording by sharing what I personally believe after moderating this discussion and working closely with a variety of AI teams over the past 2 years.Judgment becomes the most valuable PM skillAs AI gets better at analysis, synthesis, and execution, your value shifts to:• Choosing the right problem• Sequencing decisions• Making 55 45 calls• Understanding user pain• Making tradeoffs• Deciding when good is good enough• Defining success• Communicating vision• Influencing the orgAgents can write specs.LLMs can produce strategies.But only humans can choose the right one and commit.Learning speed becomes a competitive advantageI said this on the panel and I believe it more every month.Because of AI, you now have:• Infinite coaches• Infinite mentors• Infinite experts• Infinite documentation• Infinite learning loopsA PM who learns slowly will not survive the next decade. Curiosity, empathy, and velocity will separate great from goodMany panelists said versions of this. The common pattern was:• Understand users deeply• Combine multiple tools creatively• Move quickly• Learn constantlyThe future rewards generalists with taste, speed, and emotional intelligence.Differentiation requires going beyond wrapper appsThis is one of my biggest concerns for early stage founders. If your entire product is a wrapper around a model, you are vulnerable.Durable value will come from:• Proprietary data• Proprietary workflows• Deep domain insight• Organizational trust• Distribution advantage• Safety and reliability• Integration with existing systemsAI is a component, not a moat.8. Closing ThoughtsHosting this panel made me more optimistic about the future of product management. Not because AI will not change the job. It already has. But because the fundamental craft remains alive.Product management has always been about understanding people, making decisions with incomplete information, telling compelling stories, and guiding teams through ambiguity and being right often.AI accelerates the craft. It amplifies the best PMs and exposes the weak ones. It rewards curiosity, empathy, velocity, and judgment.If you want tailored support on your PM career, leadership journey, or executive path, I offer 1 on 1 career, executive, and product coaching at tomleungcoaching.com.OK team. Let's ship greatness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit firesidepm.substack.com

Volume-Trader Secrets
#107 Trading-Stillstand: Warum du nicht profitabel wirst – und was jetzt hilft

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 27:45


Ines, Hendrik und Hardi sprechen über Trading-Stillstand und was man dagegen tun kann!►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Volume-Trader Secrets
#103 Teil 1: Schlaf-Hacks für angehende Trader: Abendroutine, Melatonin & Work-Life-Balance

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 30:56


Hardi und Hendrik sprechen über die WIchtigkeit von Schlaf und welche Routinen dir weiterhelfen könnten.►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Volume-Trader Secrets
#100 Volume-Trader Secrets Special: 100 Folgen - 100 Fragen - WIR SAGEN DANKE

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 60:28


100 Folgen! In dieser Special Folge stellt Martin Ines und Hardi 100 Fragen. Seid gespannt!►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Volume-Trader Secrets
#99 Wie deine Ernährung dein Leben (inkl. Trading) beeinflusst!

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 39:58


Was halten die Trader von gesunder Ernährung? Matthias und Hardi lüften das Geheimnis.►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Vikerhommiku intervjuud
Hardi Tiitus: päästjad väärivad õiglast palka

Vikerhommiku intervjuud

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 9:27


Volume-Trader Secrets
#97 Was bringt dich so richtig auf die Palme?“ → Vom Kühlschranklicht bis zu schlechten Autofahrern – humorvoll & ehrlich.

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 37:31


Heute mal kein Trading-Thema: Martin, Daniel und Hardi sprechen darüber was die so richtig nervt! ►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Volume-Trader Secrets
#95 DIESE Setups bringen euch regelmäßig Geld!

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 36:21


Hardi und Daniel geben Einblicke in deren Trading Setups und möchten euch dazu Tipps geben!►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Volume-Trader Secrets
#94 Das war die VOLUME-TRADER GALA NIGHT!

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 19:57


In dieser Folge geben euch Hardi und Peter Einblicke in die VT Gala und welche tollen Momente es dort gab. Viel Spaß!►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast
EP168 | Long Labours: How to Prepare Your Mind for the Marathon of Birth

The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 27:43


In this solo episode, I'm diving into a topic that rarely gets the airtime it deserves—long labours. As a doula and homebirth mentor, I've witnessed first-hand how a mismatch between expectation and reality can quickly spiral into fear and self-doubt. That's why today I'm sharing what you really need to know to prepare for the marathon, not the sprint.Whether you're planning a VBAC, homebirth, or your first vaginal birth, this episode will help you get your mind as ready as your body. Because birth isn't just physical—it's deeply emotional, spiritual, and mental too.Inside this episode:Why setting realistic expectations for the length of your labour is vitalHow personal and cultural stories shape our beliefs around how birth should unfoldWhy long labour doesn't mean something is “wrong”How to manage your mindset when labour takes longer than expectedThe practical tools you need to stay grounded and in your body: breathwork, movement, heat, sound, water and moreHow to manage a crisis of confidence and make empowered decisions—even when things feel hardI share stories from my own births, stories from the women I've supported, and the mindset tools that will help you stay centred—no matter how long labour lasts. You'll hear about the importance of rest, staying in your own lane, and the truth that labour can be long, intense and still perfectly normal.Long doesn't mean broken. Birth doesn't follow a clock. You don't need to perform—you need to surrender.This episode is essential listening for anyone wanting to prepare holistically for birth, especially those planning a physiological birth outside of the system.Want to share your story?If you've experienced a long labour and would love to share your story on the podcast, please get in touch. Every story matters—and your insight might be the very thing another woman needs to hear.Enjoy this episode. Ashley x More from Ashley:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The VBAC Village⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ coffeeDisclaimer: The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. The stories and opinions shared are personal experiences and should not be considered medical advice. Every birth journey is unique, and we encourage you to research, trust your intuition, and consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

Franck Ferrand raconte...
La croisade aragonaise

Franck Ferrand raconte...

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 21:21


Voici un épisode méconnu de la lutte séculaire entre la couronne de France et celle d'Aragon : le combat de Philippe III « le Hardi » contre le roi Pierre.Mention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Volume-Trader Secrets
#91 Wie Trading dein ganzes Leben verändert (im Großen oder Kleinen)

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 33:48


In dieser Folge spricht Hardi darüber, wie Trading sein Leben verändert hat. ►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Volume-Trader Secrets
#90 Diese Trading Software brauchst du! (Part 2)

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 26:15


Im zweiten Teil reden Matthias und Hardi über Trading Software, die du als Trader kennen musst. ►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Volume-Trader Secrets
#89 Diese Trading Software brauchst du! (Part 1)

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 31:07


In dieser Folgen reden Matthias und Hardi über Trading Software, die du als Trader kennen musst. Außerdem erklären beide, was für ein Setup sie besitzen.►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Choses à Savoir
Pourquoi les rois du Moyen Âge enterraient-ils leur cœur à part ?

Choses à Savoir

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 2:12


A l'époque médiévale, il était fréquent que les rois, tout comme d'ailleurs les reines et les grands nobles soient inhumés selon un rituel bien particulier : leur corps, leur cœur et parfois même leurs entrailles étaient enterrés séparément, dans des lieux différents. Cette pratique, connue sous le nom de "sépulture multiple", peut sembler étrange à nos yeux modernes, mais elle obéissait à des logiques religieuses, politiques et symboliques très fortes.D'abord, il faut comprendre que le cœur était considéré comme le siège de l'âme, des sentiments et de la foi. Alors que le corps physique retournait à la terre, le cœur représentait une essence plus pure, plus spirituelle. L'Église médiévale, marquée par le christianisme, valorisait cette dissociation pour permettre une dimension mystique à la mort : offrir son cœur à Dieu, à une abbaye, à une cathédrale ou à une ville significative était vu comme un acte de piété.Mais la motivation n'était pas seulement religieuse. La politique jouait un rôle majeur. Les monarques étaient souvent souverains de plusieurs territoires à la fois, et choisir d'inhumer le cœur dans une ville différente de celle où reposait le corps permettait d'affirmer un lien symbolique fort avec cette région. Par exemple, Philippe le Hardi, roi de France, fit enterrer son cœur dans l'abbaye de La Ferté, en Bourgogne, renforçant ainsi son attachement aux monastères cisterciens. Aliénor d'Aquitaine, quant à elle, fit séparer sa dépouille entre Fontevraud et d'autres lieux symboliques.Cette pratique avait aussi des avantages pratiques. À une époque où les déplacements étaient lents et pénibles, il était difficile de transporter un corps entier sur de longues distances. Extraire le cœur ou les viscères permettait de préserver plus facilement une partie du défunt pour une inhumation honorifique dans un autre lieu, tout en évitant les problèmes de décomposition.Par ailleurs, ce morcellement funéraire donnait lieu à des funérailles multiples, ce qui permettait de multiplier les cérémonies, les messes et les hommages dans plusieurs villes, consolidant la mémoire du souverain dans tout le royaume. Ces pratiques participaient à la construction d'un culte monarchique, où la dépouille devenait une relique politique.Cette tradition s'est poursuivie jusqu'à l'époque moderne. Le cœur de Louis XVII, mort en captivité à la Révolution, fut conservé à part, et celui de Louis XIII reposa longtemps dans un reliquaire distinct. Même Napoléon, au XIXe siècle, souhaitait que son cœur soit inhumé à part, bien que cela ne fut finalement pas fait.En somme, l'inhumation séparée du cœur était un geste hautement symbolique, mêlant foi, pouvoir et mémoire. Elle révèle à quel point la mort des rois était un événement public, pensé pour marquer durablement les corps et les esprits. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Volume-Trader Secrets
#88 Sind CFDs WIRKLICH seriös? (Part 2)

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 32:12


In dieser Folgen reden nicht nur Matthias und Peter über CFDs, sondern auch Hardi hat einiges zu erzählen. Sind CFDs wirklich so so unseriös?►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Volume-Trader Secrets
#86 Trading sieht von außen cool aus – aber keiner zeigt dir das hier…

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 39:23


Hardi, Daniel und Martin sprechen über die Schattenseiten des Tradings. Sei gespannt!►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Emotionally Healthy Legacy- Stress management, mindset shifts, emotional wellness, boundaries, self care for moms

This is the replay of the live free training that took place on May 12th at 1PM ET — where we dove deep into what's really fueling your reactive anger and how you can finally start creating a calmer, more Christ-centered home.If you've been stuck in the cycle of yelling, feeling overwhelmed, or constantly triggered by your kids — this training is for you. You'll learn exactly how to start shifting your inner world so your outer world reflects the peace you're craving.

Volume-Trader Secrets
#85 Wie Trading dir helfen kann, wieder Kontrolle ins Leben zu bringen

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 24:25


Ines, Hardi und Martin sprechen darüber, wie Trading dir helfen kann, wieder Kontrolle in dein Leben zu bringen.►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Grass Journal Podcast
36 - Canyon Thinking

Grass Journal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 12:39


TranscriptHey thereSo I am walking the backside of this little meadow, forested area where my mom livesIt's on the edges of old farmland and I'm about to hop over a split rail fence, which is a little awkward, it's a little tallThere's some, a lot of native plants around here, and also some volunteers from elsewhereOregon ash and cottonwood, willow, aspenThere's a grove of hawthorn in full flowerThis is a place where deer hang outFloods in the winterIt's marshy where I am right nowI could probably set up a tent back hereIt's quietI've just come back from the far east side of the stateI was off grid, down in a canyon for four days, in some pretty crazy country, working on a project and just existing reallyI think it was probably the least I've interacted with screens and media in maybe a decadeI didn't really have cell phone signal for about a week and a half, pretty intentionallyI basically just didn't turn my phone on unless I needed navigationAnd then there were three nights and four days when I was down in the bottom of this canyon where I really didn't do anything at allI just kind of existed down thereAte food and had a little fire now and thenWatched the light changeAnd it was beautiful and hard, easy, lonely, quiet, all the thingsAnd I've been thinking a lot about why I do what I do, my work as an artist and personI don't want to think about it too much, but doing something like that made me really consider a lot about why I make things, share things, live the way I doThere's just a lot thereThere's a lot of assumptions, a lot of reasons I've been doing stuff for yearsA lot of time passed, a lot of habits, that kind of thingNow I'm in the Grove of CottonwoodsIt's kind of a flood groveSome reeds back in hereMaybe there's sedgesSo I don't have a lot of answers about why, but I think I discovered a new language of some kind down in that canyonDefinitely a new relationship with myselfThere wasn't much to hide down thereTurns out being alone for long periods of time is pretty toughI mean, I've done it before, but this was different somehowIt's really good to do, but it's not easy sometimesParts of it aren't easyParts of it are really incredibleIt's always funny to be alone in a place like that and run into a person once in a while and realize that pretty much everybody else is out there with other peopleIt really got me thinking about the reasons why people do things and why I do thingsFor me, a lot of it is to get away from loneliness, actuallyFrom being alone with my own thoughtsPartially because they can be boringPartially because it's really not maybe the healthiest long term to always just be alone with one's own thoughtsBut I think that there's something really deep thereAnd I don't consume much mediaI mean, maybe a podcast every two or three daysSometimes I don't listen to one for a week or soBut something I thought was really strange down there is I had songs that I hadn't listened to for many days just repeatedly looping in my headAnd it was almost like my mind was just spinning in neutral, trying to find something stimulating to remember or to latch on toOr maybe it was just digesting everythingMy friend Martin said metabolizing, which I really likeActually metabolizing the experiences that I've hadAnd I think it takes a really silent, open, empty space without any direction, honestlyNo structureNo one else aroundNo informationJust the sun rising and settingAnd sitting in places like that really makes me reconsider kind of my whole life.Why do I do what I do? Why do I want to share writing and recordings with people? What's really at the base of all that? What need of mine is being met? Am I doing it as a means to an end? Or am I doing it as an end in and of itself? And I've decided pretty conclusively that I want to do things in my life that are an end in and of themselvesI don't want to be chasing different activities for a lot of my life because they're giving me something that's not inside of the activity itselfAnd I think I do want to share what I make, but it's difficult to know whether that's worthwhile or not for othersAnd so I decided that I'll do it for my own joy and my own insightsAnd if others want to come along for the ride and see what's thereI mean, I've been doing it this way all along, but I think that there's always these shadow sides, like hidden unconscious sides of any activity or anything a person does that aren't fully available to them unless they sit and really delve into the whyAnd an activity I've been doing recently is asking myself why seven or eight times about something really gets down to the root of what's going onIt's hardI feel like my mind wants to squirm away from those kinds of inquiriesBut I think it's pretty necessary and helpful in the long runI'm leaning on a tree and there's moss on itIt's youngWhat happened is it fell overProbably got blown overThat happened a while agoThe original shoot has since been pruned off by the tree itselfIt's broken off and healed offAnd right above it, the tree is totally horizontal from where it fellAnd right above that crook, there's another strong, young stem coming out at a 90 degree angleAnd there is one back further, too, before this one was the main apical meristem, I think is what it's called, which I learned about in my pruning work over the last couple of monthsAnd that one's now 20 feet tall and the roots are still somehow connectedAnd in fact, the trees put down more roots to stabilize and this tree is probably going to be here a long time nowIt's nice to see that when things get knocked over, they can get up againThat's kind of how I felt this last yearLots of knocking over, getting up againI think I can hear seven different birds singing right nowThanks for listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.walkaround.run

Volume-Trader Secrets
#84 Sind CFDs WIRKLICH seriös? Wir machen den Test!

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 24:28


In dieser Folge sprechen Matthias, Peter und Martin über CFDs und ob diese wirklich seriös sind.In dieser Folge sprechen Hardi, Daniel und Martin über die unrealstischen Erwartungen im Trading und wie die Realität aussehen kann.►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Volume-Trader Secrets
#83 Würdest du eher ... ? Daniel & Matthias haben die Wahl!

Volume-Trader Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 28:27


In dieser Folge spielen Daniel und Matthias "Würdest du eher?" in einer Trading Edition. Viel Spaß dabei.In dieser Folge sprechen Hardi, Daniel und Martin über die unrealstischen Erwartungen im Trading und wie die Realität aussehen kann.►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Musik unserer Zeit
Portrait: Hardi Kurda: Klänge recyceln in Zürich

Musik unserer Zeit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 60:03


Hardi Kurda beobachtet seine Umgebung mit allen Sinnen. Die Eindrücke verarbeitet er in Klangkunst-Performances: Die Störfrequenzen eines Radios, den Geruch eines jahrhundertealten kurdischen Teppichs, die Kurven auf einem EKG-Monitor. Den Klang achtlos weggeworfener, scheinbar nutzloser Objekte. In seinem Werk «Recycling Objects» werden sie zu Instrumenten. Als Residenzkünstler des Sonic Matter Festivals 2025 hat der kurdische Klangkünstler eine Zürcher Version von «Recycling Objects» angefertigt. Zusammen mit Festivalbesuchenden hat er eingesammelt, was auf Zürichs Strassen so herumliegt: Leere Bierdosen und Kieselsteine, Plastikdeckel und Haargummis. Hardi Kurda bringt sie zum Klingen.

PHCPPros: Off the Cuff
"Know What You Bring to the Table" with mSupply's Mary Jo Hann

PHCPPros: Off the Cuff

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 23:15


In our latest Off the Cuff episode, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell is joined by Mary Jo Hann, Vice President of Enterprise Marketing for mSupply (formally known as Marcone), a $2 billion distributor to the HVAC, plumbing, appliance parts, commercial kitchen and pool/spa industries.With a staff of 15, Mary Jo oversees marketing for 12 individual HVAC distributors, three plumbing companies and another three verticals spanning both the United States and Canada. Tune in as we discuss her career path, what excites her most about the current opportunities in the HVAC industry, her experience on HARDI's marketing council, the advice she would give to other women looking to advance in HVAC, and more! 

Linda's Corner: Faith, Family, and Living Joyfully
Breaking Free: Eliminating Limiting Beliefs with Shelly Lefkoe

Linda's Corner: Faith, Family, and Living Joyfully

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 37:12


 Eliminating Limiting Beliefs with Shelly LefkoeIn this transformative episode of Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we welcome Shelly Lefkoe, a transformational expert, international keynote speaker, workshop leader, and co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute. Shelly has been featured on the Today Show, Leeza, and numerous other media outlets for her groundbreaking work in eliminating limiting beliefs that shape our reality.What You'll Learn in This Episode:  

Redefining Strength Fitness Hacks
FIX 93% Of Your Problems With 4 Diet Changes

Redefining Strength Fitness Hacks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 9:11


The changes we least want to make are the ones we need the most.And often we already know the answer to the question of “What diet changes do I need to make to see results?”…we just need to be REMINDED of what to do. We need to be reminded to take our ego out of the equation and go back to basics. Any eating We need to be reminded to Suck It Up Buttercup and do the hard habits that lead to results. That's why I'm going to start by telling you the change you need to make the most but will most want to avoid, and probably have even listed out tons reasons not to do like…It's restrictiveI don't want to be obsessiveIt's too time consumingIt's too hardI can't because I cook freshI can't because I eat out and travelI can't because I have a familyI can't because…You can probably come up with 100s of reasons why you don't need to do this and shouldn't have to…But guess what?All of those reasons haven't moved you forward toward your goals. They've held you back from making the change you need the most to see your hard work in the gym and your “healthy” diet paying off in the fat loss and muscle gains you want…Let's look at 4 diet changes that will FIX 93% of your problemsThe video version of this episode is live on youtube!

The Whole Parent Podcast
New Year, New You?

The Whole Parent Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 26:20 Transcription Available


Help me out... My book is behind on pre-sales and I'm trying to make up a lot of ground before release on January 28th, 2025. If you love the podcast, please consider preordering—it's the best way to support me right now. If you don't typically read parenting books, I also have the audiobook version! Thank you so much!Preorder the Book Preorder the AudiobookDescriptionThis week on The Whole Parent Podcast, why is change is so hard? How can we finally stick to our parenting resolutions this year? Katy Milkman's book "How to Change" has answers. If you want 2025 to be the year you parent with purpose and patience, this episode is for you.Here's what I talked about:Traditions I reflected on my family's holiday traditions—both the people we've lost and the new faces who've joined us. Traditions aren't just fun; they ground us in who we are and what we value.Why Change is HardI explained how our brains are wired for routines and why we fall back on old patterns, even when we desperately want to do things differently. Spoiler: it's not your fault. It's science.The Fresh Start EffectOne of my favorite insights from Katie Milkman's book How to Change is the idea of using milestone moments, like New Year's, to kick-start a fresh start. It's a game-changer.Identity-Based ResolutionsI shared why your resolutions should focus on who you want to be rather than just what you want to do. For me, it's about being the kind of parent who stays calm, listens, and leads with curiosity.The Power of CommunityI talked about why the people you surround yourself with can make or break your goals—and how to build a community that supports the parent you want to become.My Key Takeaways for 2025:Start Fresh: Use moments like New Year's to reset and feel optimistic about change.Anchor Your Goals in Identity: Instead of saying, “I'm going to stop yelling,” say, “I'm the kind of parent who stays calm under pressure.”Surround Yourself with the Right People: Community is essential to lasting change.A Few Quotes I Love:"It's not about trying harder; it's about trying smarter.""Every choice becomes an opportunity to affirm the parent you long to be."Your Turn:I'd love to hear your parenting resolutions for 2025! Email me at podcast@wholeparentacademy.com—research shows that when you share your goals with someone, you're three times more likely to stick with them.If you're curious, my resolution this year is simple: I am a punishment-free parent. It's a journey, not a destination, but I've made so much progress by grounding my goals in the kind of parent I want to be.A Special Thank You:Thanks to everyone who sent in their resolutions to share on this episode. Listening to your goals inspires me, and I hope it inspires the rest of our community too.Resources I Mentioned:How to Change by Katie MilkmanMy upcoming book: Punishment-Free Parenting: The Brain-Based Way to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice (available for pre-order now!)Thanks for listening to this special New Year's episode. I hope it helps you step into 2025 with clarity, optimism, Send us a text

People-Powered Tech
Action This Day: Thoughts on GenAI and Takeways from HARDI Conference

People-Powered Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 24:58


In this thought-provoking episode of Build Better Work, host Nick Pericle goes into how generative AI is reshaping the wholesale distribution industry. Drawing from his recent presentations at events like the HARDI Annual Meeting, Nick shares actionable insights on using AI tools to streamline quoting, optimize pricing, and enhance customer interactions. He demonstrates how smaller, incremental implementations can be as impactful as large-scale investments, making advanced technologies accessible for distributors at all levels.Connect with us:Nathan: nick@profitoptics.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickpericleShow Email: pod@profitoptics.com 

La Maison de la Poésie
TXT fête Jean-Pierre Verheggen

La Maison de la Poésie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 89:57


Par la revue TXT, avec Christian Prigent, Anne-Christine Royère, Lambert Castellani, Bruno Fern & Jacques Bonnaffé Auteur d'une œuvre poétique abondante, marquée par des jeux virtuoses sur la langue, Jean-Pierre Verheggen a participé à l'aventure avant-gardiste TXT. Poète oral, son écriture est un concentré d'humour et de dérision. Il écorne la langue, la détourne, pour en extraire la magie invisible, notamment avec des calembours qui, avec le temps, sont devenus anthologiques. En 1995, il est lauréat du Grand prix de l'humour noir pour Ridiculum vitæ et pour l'ensemble de son œuvre. En 2009, L'Oral et Hardi, joué et mis en scène par Jacques Bonnaffé, est récompensé d'un Molière. En 2011, avec son recueil « Poète bin qu'oui, poète bin qu'non ? », il reçoit le prix Robert Ganzo. À lire – Jean-Pierre Verheggen, Le sourire de Mona Dialysa, Gallimard, 2023

PHCPPros: Off the Cuff
Understanding the Bigger Picture with HARDI's Talbot Gee

PHCPPros: Off the Cuff

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 29:04


Earlier this year, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell and HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International) CEO Talbot Gee discussed the current landscape in HVACR distribution. Tune in as they go over key trends shaping the HVACR market today, HARDI's primary initiatives, how the organization is actively engaging with its members to navigate challenges and opportunities, and more! This interview was recorded in April 2024. 

Growth League Podcast
Marketing for Lasting Impact | Growth League Podcast ft. Allison Greene, Marketing Director at HARDI

Growth League Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 34:36


Tune in to learn how Allison navigates the ever-evolving HVACR landscape, her approach to managing a lean team, and the marketing challenges that keep her up at night. Plus, Allison reveals her secret to balancing daily operations while thinking strategically and why knowing when to let go is her superpower.

The Sales Evangelist
Just Follow Up! | Guitze Messina - 1821

The Sales Evangelist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 24:41


How many times do you follow-up with a potential customer? Is it just one time? This may be the reason why you're not meeting your sales quotas. In this episode, I chat with Guitze Messina, the Director of Latin America for HARDI, on the importance of following up. Listen and learn essential follow-up techniques to help you close more deals. Guest Introduction Guitze Messina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as the Director of Latin America for HARDI.  The organization groups together distributors and manufacturers of HVAC equipment across North and South America.  Guitze has a strong background in sales and recurrent sales strategies, which he shares in this episode. Importance of Follow-Up Starting off, I share how follow-up is a known driver of sales success and most reps fail to execute it effectively. Guitze supports this by sharing startling statistics: 44% of salespeople follow up only once, and a whopping 56% don't follow up at all.  Moreover, 88% of business is closed after five follow-ups, underscoring the necessity of persistent follow-up. Strategies for Effective Follow-Up Guitze shares practical strategies for making follow-up less daunting and more effective: Get Permission: Always ask for a follow-up time when sending a quote. This ensures that the customer expects your call and doesn't view it as an intrusion. Set Reminders: If you don't reach the customer at the agreed-upon time, leave a message indicating when you'll follow up next. This shows professionalism and persistence. Reduce Unproductive Quoting: Sales managers should guide their teams to focus on productive activities and better target customers likely to convert. The Role of Sales Managers Sales managers play a crucial role in instilling good practices. Guitze outlines three critical responsibilities for sales managers: Guidance Through Data: Use data to identify real customers and focus efforts. Activity Monitoring: Ensure salespeople are engaging in productive sales activities, not just quoting endlessly. Effective Coaching: Use questions, not directives, to coach salespeople. This approach has been proven to be more effective. “What is the number one sales activity that any salesman should be doing? Calling.” - Guitze Messina.  Resources MONEYCALL: A Proactive Sales Method for Recurring Sales with Less Prospecting Guitze Messina on LinkedIn Sponsorship Offers This episode is brought to you in part by Hubspot. With HubSpot sales hubs, your data tools and teams join a single platform to close deals and turn prospects into pipelines. Try it for yourself at hubspot.com/sales. 2.            This episode is brought to you in part by LinkedIn. Are you tired of prospective clients not responding to your emails? Sign up for a free 60-day trial of LinkedIn Sales Navigator at linkedin.com/tse. 3.            This episode is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Foundation. Improve your connection on LinkedIn and land three or five appointments with our LinkedIn prospecting course. Go to the salesevangelist.com/linkedin. Credits As one of our podcast listeners, we value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes by tuning in on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or Spotify. Audio provided by Free SFX, Soundstripe, and Bensound. Other songs used in the episodes are as follows: The Organ Grinder written by Bradley Jay Hill, performed by Bright Seed, and Produced by Brightseed and Hill.

ACHR News Podcast
HVAC Industry Update - Summer 2024

ACHR News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 24:09


We sit down with Tim Fisher from HARDI to go over their HVAC state of the industry research.

The Sales Hunter Podcast
Transforming Sales Through Follow-Up

The Sales Hunter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 21:22


Don't leave money on the table. Guitze Messina teaches prioritizing proactive engagement with existing clients over constant prospecting for new ones. Mark and Guitze explain how if we don't follow up fast enough, the customer can fall in love with somebody else. They also discuss follow-up strategies applicable across all industries. Listen to learn the five essential questions that every salesperson must ask to truly understand their customers' needs and values. Use these the next time you follow up! 1. ….listen to learn starting at 04'48”  2. ….listen to learn! 3……listen to learn! 4. What product are you having issues finding lately? 5. What other niche of the market have you been trying to penetrate, and haven't been able to?

Kan English
Opinion: Time to draft haredi men has come

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 7:18


Prominent Israeli figures are calling for the Hardi draft evasion to stop. Prof. Efraim Inbar, the President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, said that studying Torah is important but shouldn't be an excuse for not serving in the army, especially at a time when the IDF needs more soldiers. (photo: Miriam Alster/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Distribution Talk
Building AI Technology for Distribution with the Human Mind in Mind with Jason Sullivan of Distro

Distribution Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 36:00


There's a reason for all the chatter around artificial intelligence on Distribution Talk: early adopters gain a competitive edge that's hard to beat. Jason Bader welcomes Jason Sullivan, founder and CEO of Distro AI, to expand on the AI conversation.  They discuss Distro AI's process for leveraging vast amounts of raw data (think: key industry insights and thousands of product SKUs) to create rep-friendly, real-time recommendations that boost sales and customer satisfaction. The pair also preview AskA2L, Distro's intuitive AI chat feature purpose-built for HARDI. CONNECT WITH JASON BADER LinkedIn CONNECT WITH JASON SULLIVAN LinkedIn Email *** For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth, and achieve personal goals.    This episode was edited by The Creative Impostor Studios.  Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Moblico, helping businesses do more business on mobile devices.

Free Life Agents: A Podcast for Real Estate Agents Who Want to Develop a Passive Income Lifestyle
FLA #113 Guitze Messina - The Science of Sales - Improve Your Sales Process

Free Life Agents: A Podcast for Real Estate Agents Who Want to Develop a Passive Income Lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 35:54


Guitze Messina is an Executive Director at HARDI, HVACR Trade Association based in Columbus Ohio, for the Latin America division. He lives in Boca Raton, Florida. After several years as an Industrial Engineer and operations manager, he started his sales career as a management consultant for VDC Consulting, later acquired by RSM. After 7 years helping different companies implement the methods described in Moneycall, he felt it was time to show other recurring sales businesses a new proactive and predictable sales system that requires less prospecting and provides more control of the sales process. Guitze has written several sales articles and two other business books and provides sales seminars and speeches to recurring sales businesses.  In our podcast, Guitze talks about the science of sales and the importance of developing a predictable process for your sales to convert more business. Guitze also shares his framework for helping clients buy instead of selling, and the strategy that allows you to make a sale without any persuasion, pushing, or convincing. Listen to learn how you can master and develop your sales process!  You Can Find Guitze@: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guitze/ Book: https://a.co/d/4RPTkKF

Mille et une histoires
Le Hardi petit tailleur

Mille et une histoires

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 6:49


Coudre un costume en une seule nuit ? Le petit tailleur est prêt à relever le défi ! Mais voilà que l'église où il travaille est hantée par un étrange fantôme... Brrr !Si cette histoire t'a plu, découvre le magazine Mille et une histoire, pour s'émerveiller chaque mois avec des contes du monde entier : https://www.fleuruspresse.com/magazines/pour-les-plus-petits/mille-et-une-histoiresLes contes Mille et une histoires sont issus du magazine éponyme édité par Fleurus Presse, marque du groupe Unique Heritage MédiaCrédits :Autrice : Claire LaurensIllustré par Christian QuénehenVoix : Nathalie BernasMusique, enregistrement & sound design : Léopold RoyUnique Heritage Media Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

On Books and People with Mark Matteson
Ep.90 – Guitze Messina

On Books and People with Mark Matteson

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 36:48


Guitze Messina is Executive Director at HARDI, HVACR Trade Association based in Columbus Ohio, for the Latin America division. He lives in Boca Raton, Florida. After several years as an Industrial Engineer and operations manager, he started his sales career as a management consultant for VDC Consulting, later acquired by RSM. After 7 years helping […] The post Ep.90 – Guitze Messina appeared first on Mark Matteson.

The Wholesale Change Show
Leading Change: Transforming Independent Distributors into a Unified Force

The Wholesale Change Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 47:09


We welcomed Renata Morgan to this episode of the Wholesale Change show. Renata was recently promoted to President of Rheem Northeast Distribution, which is a combination of four previously independent distributors: United Supply Company, P&N Distribution, Mechanical Supply and MCN Distributors. The new division will incorporate 32 branches selling both Rheem and Ruud products across Eastern Pennsylvania, all of New Jersey, and parts of New York and Connecticut. Renata will be tasked with defining core values and setting a vision for the combined enterprise to make the whole greater than the sum of its parts. As in any merging of companies, establishing a new culture that takes in the best aspects of each individual organization will be a key challenge. An HVAC industry veteran with experience driving organizational change and leading diverse cross-functional teams, Renata's leadership has been recognized by being named a Top 20 Woman in HVAC in 2021 along with a HARDI 40 Under 40 honor in 2016. Renata received a Master of Industrial Distribution degree from Texas A&M University, where she currently serves as a member of the MID Advisory Board, along with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston.

The HVAC Jerks
6, 23 - URGENT! HARDI Leads the Fight Against New York Ban

The HVAC Jerks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 43:04


URGENT!!!  New York wants to take the lead and advance the elimination of R410A, including the sale of the refrigerant for repairs.  HARDI is going to great lengths to protect our industry, lets help them help us.

Distribution Talk
Is a Reactive Sales Strategy Costing You Money? Get Proactive with Guitze Messina of HARDI LATAM, Author of Moneycall

Distribution Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 50:17


Guitze Messina is a man of many qualities. As the eminently personable executive director of HARDI LATAM, Guitze has transformed what was once HARDI Mexico into a powerhouse organization representing heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration distributors across nine Latin American countries and counting. Not one to hoard his success, Guitze recently published Moneycall, his savvy, entertaining guide to attracting more recurring sales with less prospecting.  Jason welcomes Guitze back to discuss the benefits of a proactive selling strategy, the science, and software behind distribution's next evolution, and why he opted to format his book as a fable. CONNECT WITH JASON LinkedIn CONNECT WITH GUITZE LinkedIn GET THE BOOK Moneycall *** For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth, and achieve personal goals.    This episode was edited & mixed by The Creative Impostor Studios. Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: INxSQL Distribution Software, integrated distribution ERP software designed for the wholesale and distribution industry.

Wired For Success Podcast
Psychedelic-assisted Personal Transformation with Hardi Põder | Episode 171

Wired For Success Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 50:17


EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and serial entrepreneur and Inlibrium co-founder Hardi Põder as they talk about the intersection of personal development & entrepreneurship.   In this episode, we talk about: - How subconscious patterns lead you to repeat certain experiences - The effect of emotional trauma on your life & business - How to break free from past patterns & unlock your potential   EPISODE NOTES Hardi is a skilled entrepreneur and a visionary leader with a diverse background in various fields, including agriculture, IT, retail, and so much more. With an educational background in economics and business communication, Hardi has found nine successful companies over the past few years.   Having led sales teams of over 600 members in Scandinavia and the US, Hardi's passion for radical change has led him to explore the field of psychedelics and psychotherapy as an investor and practitioner since 2016. This has driven him to establish Inlibrium, the world's first holistic interdisciplinary transformation program. Inlibrium's exclusive program catalyzed by psychedelic-assisted therapy aims to provide a deeper understanding of the core being, purpose, and life mission of its clients. Completely personalized, evidence-based, and data-driven, Inlibrium cutting-edge program utilizes a long-term approach with the most advanced therapeutic methods available.   Inlibrium is designed to support visionary leaders in maximizing their positive impact on the world in a radically new way that is enlightened, transformative, and empowering.    Links: Website: www.inlibrium.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hardipoder/   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess.   Help me keep this show ad-free and awesome: Hit subscribe and join the tribe! THANK YOU for your support! 

The Paychex Business Series Podcast with Gene Marks - Coronavirus
How Data, Regulations, and Training are Shaping the HVAC Industry

The Paychex Business Series Podcast with Gene Marks - Coronavirus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 35:43


The HVAC industry faces challenges on several fronts, from recruitment and retention in a tight labor market to an endless stream of regulations from federal and state agencies. CEO Talbot Gee of HARDI – the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International – works with his association to help implement training programs, communicate the requirements mandated by regulations, and data technology to that enhance inventory management and the understanding of space allocation for members of the wholesale distribution association. Gee speaks with Gene Marks on the Paychex THRIVE podcast on these topics and much more.  Topics Include: 00:00: Introduction 01:17: Welcome guest Talbot Gee 01:55: HARDI and the purpose of the association 05:19: Workforce development; recruitment and retention challenges 10:01: Using data and technology to maximize space and scale operations 12:30: Training in trade schools and promotion of trades 15:30: Where to find labor 17:44: Impact of home sales, new construction on industry 21:15: Impact of tighter lending practices, inflation on inventory 26:07: Navigating regulatory changes and industry challenges 30:59: Opportunities in HVAC industry 34:01: Wrap-up and thank you DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.  

NAKED by The Future Farm
NAKED Podcast Ep 77. Hardi Poder on Entrepreneurial Challenges, Reflections, and Ayahuasca

NAKED by The Future Farm

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 70:21


In this NAKED podcast episode, serial entrepreneur Hardi shares with us how he would start a company and struggled two years in, each stage spurred by difficulties due to a reluctance to face responsibilities. The conversation unfolds to reveal Hardi's pivotal moment when burnout, both physically and mentally, led to both his body and his relationships collapsing. His way to deal with this was to avoid addressing the underlying issues and to numb himself with substances. Vladimira and Nektarios enquire about the signs Hardi ignored, the impact of his behaviour on his team, and his exploration of psychedelic-assisted therapy to comprehend childhood traumas influencing his behaviour. Specific topics covered in the episode include: • Starting companies and then leaving them • Patterns and avoidance of responsibilities • Experience of burnout • Coping mechanisms during burnout • Impact on relationships and team dynamics • Seeking help through mentorship and coaching • Exploration of psychedelic-assisted therapy In addition, they discuss the following questions: 1. What signs of burnout did Hardi recognize as an entrepreneur, and how did they affect him? 2. How did burnout impact his personal and professional relationships? 3. How would he define burnout, and how did it manifest for him? 4. Why did he follow a pattern of leaving businesses and avoiding responsibilities? 5. How was his journey seeking help through mentorship? 6. How did psychedelic-assisted therapy contribute to his personal growth? 7. In what ways did childhood traumas influence his adult behaviours as an entrepreneur and person? Join Vladimira, Nektarios, and Hardi as they delve into the complexities of entrepreneurship,burnout, and self-discovery in this NAKED podcast episode. #NAKEDPodcast #foundershealth #mentalhealth #empowerment #podcast #entrepreneurship

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast
Podcast #155: Worcester Telegram & Gazette Snowsports Columnist Shaun Sutner

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 93:12


This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Dec. 11. It dropped for free subscribers on Dec. 18. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe to the free tier below:WhoShaun Sutner, snowsports columnist for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette and Telegram.comRecorded onNovember 20, 2023About Shaun SutnerShaun is a skier, a writer, and a journalist based in Worcester, Massachusetts. For the past 19 years, he's written a snowsports column from Thanksgiving to April. For the past three years, he's joined me on The Storm Skiing Podcast to discuss that column, but also to talk all things New England skiing (and beyond). You should follow Shaun on social media to stay locked into his work:Why I interviewed himLast month, I clicked open a SNOWBOARDER email newsletter and found this headline slotted under “trending news”:Yikes, I thought. Not again. I clicked through to the story. In full:Tensions simmered as disgruntled Stevens Pass skiers, clutching their "Epic Passes," rallied against Vail Resorts' alleged mismanagement. The discontent echoed through an impassioned petition, articulating a litany of grievances: excessive lift lines, scant open terrain, inadequate staffing, and woeful parking, painting a dismal portrait of a beloved winter haven.Fueled by a sense of betrayal, the signatories lamented a dearth of ski-ready slopes despite ample snowfall, bemoaning Vail Resorts' purported disregard for both patrons and employees. Their frustration soared at the stark contrast to neighboring ski areas, thriving under similar conditions.The petition's fervor escalated, challenging the ethics of selling passes without delivering promised services, highlighting derisory wages juxtaposed against corporate profiteering. The collective call-to-action demanded reparation, invoking consumer protection laws and even prodding the involvement of the Attorney General and the U.S. Forest Service.Yet, amidst their resolve, a poignant melancholy pervaded—the desire to relish the slopes overshadowed by a battle for justice. The signatories yearned for equitable winter joys, dreaming of swift resolutions and an end to the clash with corporate giants, vowing to safeguard the legacy of snow sports for generations to come.As the petition gathered momentum, a snowstorm of change loomed on the horizon, promising either reconciliation or a paradigm shift in the realm of winter recreation.The “impassioned petition” in question is dated Dec. 28, 2021. In the nearly two intervening years, Vail Resorts has fired Stevens Pass' GM, brought in a highly respected local (Tom Fortune) who had spent decades at the ski area to stabilize things (Fortune and I discussed this at length on the podcast), and installed a new, young GM (Ellen Galbraith), with deep roots in the area (I also hosted Galbraith on the podcast). Last ski season (2022-23), was a smooth one at Stevens Pass. And while Skier Mob is never truly happy with anything, the petition in question flared, faded, and went into hibernation approximately 18 months before Snowboarder got around to this story. Yes, there were issues at Stevens Pass. Vail fixed them. The end.The above-cited story is also overwritten, under-contextualized, and borderline slanderous. “Derisory wages?” Vail has since raised its minimum wage to $20 an hour. To stand there and aim a scanny-beepy thing at skiers as they approach the lift queue. Sounds like hell on earth.Perhaps I missed the joke here, and this is some sort of snowy Onion. I do hate to call out other writers. But this is a particularly lazy exhibit of the core problem with modern snowsports writing: most of it is not very good. The non-ski media will humor us with the occasional piece, but these tend to be dumbed down for a general audience. The legacy ski media as a functioning editorial entity no longer exists. There are just a few holdouts, at newspapers across the country, telling the local story of skiing as best they can.And in New England, one of the best doing his best to produce respectable snowsports writing is Shaun Sutner.What we talked aboutNew England resort-hopping; how to set and meet a season ski-days goal; Brobots hate safety bars; the demise and resurgence of Black Mountain, New Hampshire; why Magic Mountain works; what it means that Ski Ward was the first ski area in America to open for the 2023-24 ski season; the Uphill New England pass; why Vail and Alterra still offer free uphill access at all their New England ski areas; how to not be an uphill A-hole; the No Boundaries Pass; which passes New England's remaining big independent ski areas could join; the proposed Stowe-Smuggs gondola connection; when development benefits the environment; could Vail buy Smuggs?; the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola; finally replacing the Attitash triple; Vail's New England lift-building surge; Boyne goes bonkers in New England; the new Barker lift at Sunday River; the West Mountain expansion at Sugarloaf; the South Peak expansion at Loon; New England's chairlift renaissance; Black Quad at Magic; a Cannon tram upgrade; Berkshire East's first high-speed lift; Wachusett lift upgrades; and Quebec's secret snow pocket.Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewSutner and I have this conversation every Thanksgiving week, which is when his column launches. I think I need to start scheduling it earlier, because I haven't been able to turn this around so fast the past two seasons. Here are excerpts and links to his first few columns of the 2023-24 ski season:Nov. 23Snow sports: Ski resort lift upgrades should boost industry in New EnglandThe most despised lift in New England ski country is no more.The ponderously slow, sometimes treacherous summit triple chair at Attitash that has long been a staple of hardcore Massachusetts skiers and snowboarders, is gone."No one ever thought this was ever going to really happen," Brandon Swartz, general manager of the Mount Washington Valley classic ski area in Bartlett, New Hampshire, told me. "I just couldn't be more excited to help build the lift that no one ever thought was going to get built."Whether the old summit lift's swift new replacement, the high-speed detachable Mountaineer quad, will be ready for Christmas week as Colorado-based owner Vail Resorts expects, is yet to be seen as Attitash is still furiously working on it in the eighth month of the project. But it's the most welcome ski-lift replacement in our region in decades, I think, finally providing convenient access to the passel of glorious snaking steep and challenging intermediate runs from the top in half the 16-18-minute ride time of the old 1986 triple. Read more…Nov. 29'It was shocking and beautiful': Trip to Argentina, Antarctica memorable for Lunenburg's RiddleThis wasn't Riddle's first time tackling demanding backcountry terrain in forbidding terrain, nor is this the first time I've written about him, having chronicled his previous trips to Chamonix in the French Alps and Norway. Riddle is the guy who got me into alpine touring – the Alpine-Nordic hybrid that involves hiking up mountains on skis with climbing skins affixed to the bases and then removing the skins and locking down the boot heels for the descent – seven or eight years ago. He's also won the Wachusett Mountain pond skim contest three times, leading to word on the street that he's been banned from taking that coveted title ever again.But this adventure was of a bigger order of magnitude than his previous ventures into big mountains. Read more…Dec. 6New BOA ski boot hopes its unique fit will provide a leg up on competitionNo, it's not named after a boa constrictor, though it does wrap around your foot kind of like a snake.BOA stands for "boot opening adjustment" and it's the trademarked brand name of the company that has made the lace and wire and dial adjust-based closure systems since 2001 and adapted them to snowboard and race bike boots, Nordic gear, ice and in-line skates and other applications,Now BOA has brought the system to Alpine ski boots. Oversized protruding knobs and an intricate wire system go over the forefoot instead of buckles and wrap the instep and can make micro-adjustments in either direction – tighter or looser. Proponents say they just fit better, while skeptics point out they're a bit heavier and their durability still hasn't been proven on a wide scale yet for the Alpine version. Read more…His column lands every Wednesday through spring.What I got wrongAbout Magic Mountain, VermontI said that Magic was out of business for “five years.” The best info I can find (on New England Ski History), suggests that the ski area closed following the 1990-91 season, and didn't re-open until December 1997, which would put the closure at closer to six-and-a-half years.About the Indy PassI referred to Erik Mogensen as the “Indy Pass founder.” He is the pass' current owner, but Doug Fish, who has joined me on the podcast many times, founded the product.About SaddlebackI didn't hear Sutner correctly when he asked if Saddleback was “a B corporation,” which is a business that “is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials.” I thought he'd asked if they were owned by a larger corporation, and my answer reflects that understanding (but does not answer his question), as I go into the history of Arctaris Impact Fund's purchase of Saddleback. The only ski area that has achieved B Corporation certification, as far as I know, is Taos.About words being hardI described Vail and Alterra as “big, corporate conglomerations.” Which, I'm sorry.About there being too many things in this world to keep track ofI forgot the name of Spruce Peak at Stowe when describing the ski area's connection point with Smugglers' Notch. Which is funny because I've written about it extensively over the past several months, skied there many times, and in general try to remember the important components of prominent ski areas.About my personal calendarI said that I skied at Big Sky “last year.” I meant “last season,” as I actually was there in April 2023.On time being fungibleI said that Magic's Black Quad has been sitting in the ski area's parking lot for “about four years.” This is inaccurate for a couple different reasons. First, the lift – Stratton's old Snow Bowl lift – came out in 2018 (so more than five years ago). I don't know when Magic took delivery of the lift. At any rate, installation began several years ago, so it's not accurate to say that the lift has been “sitting in the parking lot.” What I meant was that it's taken Magic a hell of a long time to get this machine live, which no one can dispute.Podcast NotesOn motorcycle helmet lawsWe briefly discuss the almost universal shift to wearing helmets while skiing in the context of motorcycle helmet laws, which are not as ubiquitous as you'd suppose. Only 18 states require all riders to wear helmets at all times. The remainder set an age limit – typically 18 or 21. Three states – Iowa, Illinois, and New Hampshire – have no helmet law at all.On non-profit ski areasErik Mogensen, owner of Entabeni Systems and Indy Pass, is leading the coalition to find a new owner for Black Mountain, New Hampshire. He's said many times that around a quarter of America's ski areas need “another ownership solution.” He expanded on this in SAM a few weeks back:I think about 25 percent of the non-corporate ski areas in North America need another ownership solution. That doesn't necessarily mean that it needs to be nonprofit. There are a lot of liabilities in having a group of volunteers or board of directors try to run a ski area from a nonprofit status. I'm definitely a capitalist, and there can be issues with nonprofits that I don't think we've solved yet in skiing.If we look at the nonprofits that have run very well, Bridger Bowl and Bogus Basin particularly, they focused around running the ski area as a for-profit business with a nonprofit backend, if you will.I've also seen a lot of ski areas struggle with trying to run the nonprofit model. So I don't necessarily believe that a nonprofit model is something that we should copy and paste. But I do believe it's a front runner that needs to be adjusted and adopted. And we do need a solution for the 25 percent. It's very hard to make some of areas commercially viable on their own.On the “unfriendly” lift attendants at Ski WardI recently gave Ski Ward some positive run, highlighting the fact that they were the first ski area to open in America in 2023. It was a cool story and they deserved the attention.However, I have a conflicted history with this place, as Sutner and I joked on the podcast. I had one of my worst ski experiences ever there, mostly because the lift attendants – at least on the day of my visit – were complete a******s. As I wrote after a visit on Feb. 1, 2022:Ski Ward, 25 miles southwest, makes Nashoba Valley look like Aspen. A single triple-chair rising 220 vertical feet. A T-bar beside that. Some beginner surface lifts lower down. Off the top three narrow trails that are steep for approximately six feet before leveling off for the run-out back to the base. It was no mystery why I was the only person over the age of 14 skiing that evening.Normally my posture at such community- and kid-oriented bumps is to trip all over myself to say every possible nice thing about its atmosphere and mission and miraculous existence in the maw of the EpKonasonics. But this place was awful. Like truly unpleasant. My first indication that I had entered a place of ingrained dysfunction was when I lifted the safety bar on the triple chair somewhere between the final tower and the exit ramp and the liftie came bursting out of his shack like he'd just caught me trying to steal his chickens. “The sign is there,” he screamed, pointing frantically at the “raise bar here” sign jutting up below the top station just shy of unload. At first I didn't realize he was talking to me and so I ignored him and this offended him to the point where he – and this actually happened – stopped the chairlift and told me to come back up the ramp so he could show me the sign. I declined the opportunity and skied off and away and for the rest of the evening I waited until I was exactly above his precious sign before raising the safety bar.All night, though, I saw this b******t. Large, aggressive, angry men screaming – screaming – at children for this or that safety-bar violation. The top liftie laid off me once he realized I was a grown man, but it was too late. Ski Ward has a profoundly broken customer-service culture, built on bullying little kids on the pretext of lift safety. Someone needs to fix this. Now.Look, I am not anti-lift bar. I put it down every time, unless I am out West and riding with some version of Studly Bro who is simply too f*****g cool for such nonsense. But that was literally my 403rd chairlift ride of the season and my 2,418th since I began tracking ski stats on my Slopes app in 2018. Never have I been lectured over the timing of my safety-bar raise. So I was surprised. But if Ski Ward really wants to run their chairlifts with the rulebook specificity of a Major League Baseball game, all they have to do is say, “Excuse me, Sir, can you please wait to get to the sign before raising your bar next time?” That would have worked just as well, and would have saved them this flame job. For a place that caters to children, they need to do much, much better.On Uphill New EnglandWe go pretty deep on the purpose and utility of the Uphill New England pass, which allows you to skin up and ski down these 13 ski areas:On the Granite Backcountry AllianceSutner also mentions the Granite Backcountry Alliance, which is a group that promotes backcountry skiing in New Hampshire and Western Maine. Here's the group's self-described mission:New Hampshire and Western Maine are blessed with a rich ski history that includes a deep heritage of backcountry skiing from Mt. Washington's Tuckerman Ravine to the many ski trails developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) of the 1930's (some of which still remain today). The celebration of the sport of skiing is embedded in the culture of the area.While backcountry skiing's resurgence has captivated a new user base, it is also now a measurable, undeniable force in the industry and is the fastest growing segment of the sport. The demand is strong but the terrain in New Hampshire and Western Maine is limited by the tree density, glade supply, and legal access to the forests and mountains.GBA resolves to improve the playing field for backcountry skiers. Creating and developing ski glades, however, is not the only objective of the group. Improving the foundation of the sport is critical to future success, such as creating partnerships and collaboration with public and private landowners, education regarding safety and ecological awareness, and creating a unified culture – one that respects the land and its owners and does not permit unauthorized cutting.We are part of a movement of human-powered activities that is the basis for an emerging outdoor economy. We believe this movement has broad implications on areas like NH's North Country and it can develop with committed folks like yourself .  It's the last frontier!  So join us by stepping up to support the cause; the ability to organize is a powerful tool to steward our own future.On the proposed Stowe-Smuggs gondola connectionI wrote a bit about the proposed gondola connection between Stowe and Smugglers' Notch earlier this year:Seated just a half mile from the top of Smuggs' mainly intermediate Sterling Mountain is the top of Stowe's Spruce Peak. Skiers had been skating between the two resorts for decades. Why not connect the two mountains – both widely considered among the best ski areas in New England – with a fast, modern lift? A sort of Alta-Snowbird – or at least a Solitude-Brighton – of the East? Two owners, one interconnected ski experience.“We have the possibility of creating what we think will be a very unique ski and riding experience by connecting these two resorts,” said Stritzler. “I don't believe in marketing this way, but all you have to do is do trail counts and acreage and elevations, and pretty soon you get to the conclusion that if you can offer Smugglers' guests the opportunity to also take advantage of what Stowe has to offer, and you can offer the two in some kind of combination through a connecting lift, well, now suddenly you're not quite so nervous about all the consolidation taking place, because you've got something to respond with.”Here's the proposed line:Smuggs later withdrew their plans amid a cool reception from state officials. Resort officials are recalibrating their strategy in backrooms, they've told me, re-analyzing the project from an economic-impact point of view. More to come on that.On the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondolaWithout question, the most contentious ski-related development in North America right now is the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola, which would essentially remove most cars from a cluttered, avalanche-prone road and move the resort base area down below the major snowline. Various protest groups, however, are acting as though this is a proposal to bulldoze the mountains and replace them private mud baths for billionaires. Personally, I think the gondola makes a hell of a lot of sense:But every time I write about it on Twitter, a not-immaterial number of perfectly sane individuals advises me to f**k off and die, so I'd say there's some emotion invested in this one.On the Attitash triple replacementSutner and I go pretty deep on Attitash swapping out its Summit Triple chair for a brand-new high-speed quad. I also discussed this extensively with Attitash GM Brandon Swartz on a recent podcast episode (starting at 6:12):On Ski Inc.We touch briefly on Ski Inc., a fantastic history of the modern ski industry by the late Chris Diamond. If you like this newsletter, Ski Inc. and its sequel, Ski Inc. 2020, are must-reads.On Wachusett's liftsWe discuss Wachusett's proposed upgrade of the Polar Express from a high-speed quad to, perhaps, a six-pack. Here's the trailmap for context:On Wachusett's blocked expansionDespite its immense popularity, Wachusett is probably stuck in its current footprint indefinitely, as Sutner and I discuss. A bit more context from New England Ski History:As the 1993-94 season progressed, Wachusett pushed forward with its expansion plans, requesting to cut two new trails, widen Balance Rock, install a second chairlift to the summit, expand the base lodge, and add 375 parking spots. The plans were met with environmental, archaeological, and water quality concerns. …In August 1995, environmentalists located a stand of 295-year-old oak trees where Wachusett had planned to cut a new expert trail. Though the Crowleys quickly offered to adjust plans to minimize impact, opposition mounted. Plans for the new trail were abandoned a few months later. …In the spring of 1998, Wachusett proposed a scaled back expansion that avoided the old growth forest and instead called for the construction of a snowboard park consisting of two trails and a lift. Around this time, environmentalists announced the discovery of bootleg ski trails on the mountain. The Sierra Club quickly called for the state to terminate Wachusett Mountain Associates' ski area lease, despite not knowing who did the cutting.So, yeah, 99 problems, Man.On two Le Massifs (de Charlevoix and de Sud)So apparently there are two Le Massifs in Quebec, which would have been handy context to have when I wrote about the larger of the two joining the Mountain Collective last year. That Le Massif – Le Massif de Charlevoix – is quite the banger, with 250 inches of average annual snowfall and a 2,526-foot vertical drop on 406 acres:Massif de Sud is still a nice little hill, with 236 inches of average annual snowfall and a 1,312-foot vertical drop, but on just 127 skiable acres:On The Powell MovementSutner mentions an upcoming column he'll write about The Powell Movement podcast. It really is a terrific show, and covers the parts of the ski industry that I ignore (so, like, most of it). Check it out.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 108/100 in 2023, and number 493 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

Franck Ferrand raconte...
La croisade aragonnaise

Franck Ferrand raconte...

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 24:29


Voici un épisode méconnu de la lutte séculaire entre la couronne de France et celle d'Aragon : le combat de Philippe III « le Hardi » contre le roi Pierre.  Mention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.

Power Line
The Three Whisky Happy Hour: Ricochet Overtime Edition

Power Line

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 64:05


As loyal listeners know, yesterday Steve, John, and Lucretia took over the flagship Ricochet podcast in the absence of both Peter Robinson (still somewhere in the Witness Protection Program) and Rob Long (out walking a Hollywood picket line somewhere), and we made James Lileks' life completely miserable.We decided that a couple of issues we brought up deserved some extended discussion in this bonus episode, starting with the "trust" question: why do Americans now hold nearly all major institutions, both public and private, in such low regard? We run through a number of factors, from ideology, competence, and corruption, but also wonder about whether our ruling elites today don't have the same kind of noblesse oblige that characterized the elites of the 1950s (the Dulles brothers get a special shout-out).Next, we return to the question of "human rights" versus the natural rights of the American Founding, and the mischief that the rise of "human rights" has entailed in modern times. Steve had intended to nitpick John's understanding of Thomas Hobbes, but the Learned Lucretia shows up in force, with marvelous renditions of Locke and Hobbes, casting doubt on Steve's proposition that maybe there exists a "Hobbistotle" to go with Tom West's "Lockistotle." It's not as wonky and esoteric as it sounds! Well actually maybe it is, but we think you'll still enjoy this Trump and Biden-free episode (and ad-free, too!)Our thanks, by the way, to the Ricochet team for the honor of occupying their show, and to James Lileks for his indulgence.But because Lucretia and John once again wrongly dismiss Steve's embrace of prog rock ("Rock and roll that went to college," as Jody Bottum calls it), the exit music for this episode is an excerpt from "The Chamber of 32 Doors," which is the Prog Rock version of "Rich Men North of Richmond" which we discuss briefly in this episode.I'd rather trust a countryman than a townmanYou can judge by his eyes, take a look if you canHe'll smile through his guard, survival trains hardI'd rather trust a man who works with his handsHe looks at you once, you know he understandsDon't need any shield, when you're out in the field. . .The priest and the magicianSingin' all the chants that they have ever heardAnd they're all calling out my nameEven academics, searching printed wordMaybe the academics will figure it out someday, but judging by the elite culture's reaction to "Rich Men North of Richmond," today is not that day.

Negotiate Anything: Negotiation | Persuasion | Influence | Sales | Leadership | Conflict Management
The Power of Authentic Connections: Mastering Relationships with Brandin Bursa

Negotiate Anything: Negotiation | Persuasion | Influence | Sales | Leadership | Conflict Management

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 27:17


Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Join us for an enlightening episode as host Kwame Christian interviews Brandin Bursa, the Account Manager at HARDI, on the Negotiate Anything podcast. Explore the core skills of connection, and delve into the techniques to truly connect with people. Brandin's vast experience and impact in the HVACR industry make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their negotiation and communication skills. Get ready to discover the power of connection and learn how to build meaningful relationships in your personal and professional life. Connect with Brandin Follow Brandin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandin-bursa-020731167/ HARDI: https://hardinet.org/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1