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Thomas Dolby's 1982 smash "She Blinded Me With Science" might've been seen as a novelty hit, but the man behind it had a fascinating music career, both before the song hit the charts and and after—including playing keyboards on Def Leppard's Pyromania! Hear John and Marc dig deeper into the Dolby Mysteries on this episode of The Spindle.Call us anytime at 1-877-WASTOIDS. More podcasts and videos at WASTOIDS.com | Follow us on Instagram and YouTube.

Author, executive advisor, and Managing Partner and Founder of Rossman Partners, John Rossman, explains how to REALLY use metrics and how to make metrics a verb for your business.Hear John's full interview in our update episode, and catch his original appearance in Episode 433 of The Action Catalyst.

Ready for something different? On this episode of Cidiot®, you'll hear from John Burton, host of the popular podcast “Home From Here.” Hear John's history from Rhinebeck to New York City to Westchester—and his plans to get back up here to the HV. As John explains, he wants to get back to his people. The people of the Hudson Valley are “Sophisticated and simple at the same time, smart and funny at the same time.” John puts it all out there. We talk about his wife's incredible cancer journey, his own challenges with mental health, music in the Hudson Valley, and the Lifted Project - coming up Sunday, April 6, at the Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck. It's a unique one-day musical experience bringing together a huge group of musicians to perform original music to support and provide visibility for four amazing nonprofits. Tickets are just $25. Towards the end, we also discussed our idea for a ‘Cidiot Immersion Class,' which I really want to do, and we even started to program its curriculum. Let me know if you're game to help. Meanwhile, act quickly for tickets for Sunday, April 6:The Lifted Project: https://liftedproject.org/ Venues mentioned:Paula's Runway Cafe Airport (Beacon) The Rhine Cellar (Rhinebeck)Barton Orchards (Pougquague) Joseph's Italian Steakhouse, Hyde ParkHudson Valley Musicians Facebook Group  Also:Mat on Home from Here show - episode 217 (MixCloud) or More Links (the show's website)Valley Girls Podcast (thank you for introducing us)Thanks for listening to Cidiot, the award-winning podcast about moving from the city to the Hudson Valley.  Come visit.©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark. 

This week on Here's What We Know, join us for an unforgettable conversation with John Ford Coley, one-half of the legendary duo England Dan & John Ford Coley. From chart-topping hits to behind-the-scenes moments, John shares personal stories, musical insights, and nostalgic reflections on an era that shaped generations. Hit play now and take a trip down memory lane with one of music's great talents!In This Episode:Relive the moments that shaped a generation—timeless hits that became more than just songs, but the soundtrack of our lives.What really happens when legends cross paths? Hear untold stories of encounters with Led Zeppelin, Three Dog Night, and the unexpected friendships that defined an era.Some voices just belong together. Dive into the rare chemistry between John Ford Coley & Dan Seals—a sound so seamless, it felt like family.From classical roots to rock, jazz, and beyond—discover the eclectic influences that shaped their signature sound over the decades.The music industry is ever-changing, but some things never do. Laugh along with wild TV depictions, behind-the-scenes antics, and why live music matters more than ever.Hear John's heartfelt reflections on his relationship with Dan Seals, Todd Rundgren's influence, and thoughts on music's ephemeral nature versus its lasting legacy.This episode is sponsored by:Bison Junk Removal (Effortless solution to your junk removal needs!)Sterling Oak Cabinetry (Bring your dream cabinet to life!) Bio:John Ford Coley is a Grammy-nominated singer, guitarist, classically trained pianist, actor, and author, best known as half of the legendary duo England Dan & John Ford Coley. With unforgettable hits like “I'd Really Love to See You Tonight”, “Love Is the Answer”, and “Nights Are Forever Without You”, his music has become a beloved soundtrack for generations.Born in Dallas, Texas, John's musical journey began with church hymns, classical piano, and early rock influences. From his early days in Southwest F.O.B., sharing stages with Led Zeppelin, to topping charts with England Dan, his career has spanned decades of unforgettable performances and collaborations with icons like Three Dog Night, Lou Gramm, and Christopher Cross.Now based in Nashville, John continues to captivate audiences worldwide, keeping the spirit of yacht rock alive with his signature sound and storytelling. Whether performing at intimate gatherings or major venues, his music remains timeless, proving that great songs never fade.Website: https://johnfordcoley.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnfordcoleyofficial/Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

Take-Home Notes: Don't Miss ChristmasSlow Down and Create SpaceAdvent invites us to pause and prepare our hearts for Christ.Take intentional moments to step away from the busyness and reflect on God's presence in your life.Hear John's Call to “Turn Around”Repentance means making a 180-degree turn toward God.Identify distractions or habits that pull you away from experiencing God's love fully.Embrace God's WhisperChristmas comes quietly, like a whisper of love.Look for God's presence in simple, unexpected moments this season.Be Open to TransformationGod enters both the beauty and the messiness of our lives to make us whole.Ask: What can I turn away from or towards to experience God's love anew?Don't Let the Season Slip ByEnjoy the traditions—decorating, baking, and gift-giving—but remember, they're incidental to the deeper meaning of Christmas.Focus on God's gift of life and love through Jesus.Reflection Questions:How can I create space in my life this week to focus on God?What might I need to turn away from or toward to prepare my heart for Christ?Where have I seen God whispering His love to me recently?Prayer for the Week:Lord, help me slow down and prepare my heart for You this Advent. Let me turn away from distractions and turn toward Your love. Whisper Your presence into my life, and may I not miss the gift of Christmas. Amen.

Rev Susan Stevenson speaking on Jesus: A Word to Hear as part of the 'Jesus' series Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash

Join us for an inspiring message from Pastor John Filmer. We're a local church based on the Fylde Coast with a passion for God and a heart for our community. Like and subscribe to our page for future updates and notifications and connect with us on social media.   - CONNECT WITH US - Hope Church Website: https://www.hopechurchlytham.com Hope Church Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopechurchlytham Hope Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopecheror

In this episode of Building Texas Business, I discuss John Marvin's transformative leadership journey as CEO and President of Texas State Optical (TSO). Founded in 1936 by the Rogers brothers, TSO evolved into a franchise operation spearheaded by John starting in the 1990s. Hear John's compelling account of reviving the brand, establishing the franchise association, and guiding the innovative physician-owned business model that has empowered young optometrists for decades. With the evolving eyewear landscape, our conversation analyzes consumer behavior shifts and their implications for strategic competition amid growing online retailers. We also explore the importance of supporting TSO's physician member network through mentorship and partnerships, especially given industry consolidation challenges. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS John D Marvin shares the history of Texas State Optical (TSO), founded by the Rogers brothers in 1936, and its growth into a franchise operation. We discuss how John Marvin revitalized TSO in the 1990s and his journey to becoming the president of the company in 2001. The episode explores the challenges and strategies involved in competing with online retailers in the eyewear industry, emphasizing the importance of convenience and well-stocked dispensaries. John describes the shift in optometry ownership trends, with fewer young optometrists interested in private practice, paralleling broader healthcare industry trends. We examine the strategic importance of building a physician member network to support optometrists and the criteria for network inclusion. The episode delves into leadership principles inspired by John C. Maxwell, highlighting the role of influence, trust, and accountability in effective leadership. John reflects on the transformative impact of setbacks, such as being fired, and how these experiences shape one's leadership journey. We explore the importance of forming strategic vendor partnerships and the role of mutual accountability in maintaining long-lasting business relationships. John emphasizes the need to adapt to industry shifts, including the rise of artificial intelligence, while fostering an innovative mindset among optometrists. The episode concludes with a discussion on the significance of understanding and meeting customer needs through effective consumer research, as a universal business strategy. LINKSShow Notes Previous Episodes About BoyarMiller About Texas State Optical GUESTS John D MarvinAbout John TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Chris: In this episode you will meet John Marvin, ceo and President of Texas State Optical. John shares his views on how the fundamentals of leadership boil down to influencing and how having mutual accountability in your business relationships create win situations. John, I want to thank you for taking the time to join me today. It's really been a pleasure to get to know you before we got started here. John: Well, Chris, I appreciate the opportunity to sit down. I always love talking about business. Chris: Well, that's good, that's what we're going to do. So you're the CEO and president of Texas State Optical, or most people know it as TSO. That's right. Tell us a little more detail about what is the company, what does it do and what is it really known for in the market. John: Okay Well, texas State Optical was founded in 1936 by four brothers the Rogers brothers, in Beaumont, texas, and anybody who's been to Beaumont or familiar with Beaumont knows of the impact those four brothers had on that community and then in turn throughout Texas. Two of the brothers were optometrists and they opened pretty traditional optometry practice. And if you'll think about what else was going on in 1936 in Beaumont, it was the oil boom that was just blowing up, and so the one that originally came to Texas from Chicago all four of them were from Chicago called back home and said boys, you need to move down here. We got a big opportunity and they did, and consequently, over the next several years they built a large retail optical chain they called Texas State Optical, and one time in the early 60s it had reached over 300 locations. And one time in the early 60s it had reached over 300 locations and those were in New Mexico, oklahoma, arkansas, louisiana and Texas, and so that went on until, due to some legal issues with the state optometric group, who decided that they didn't want someone in the state running 300 locations, they passed some legislation that limited optometrists to only three locations and so they could subsequently, after a long legal battle had to sell off most of their property, but they kept the core of the business of the optical lab. They kept that and kind of a condition of buying. The practice was that you obligated yourself to continue to purchase items from them. But then in the late 60s the Rogers, having gone through this process of dissolving their ownership in it, decided to turn their attention towards real estate development and at one point they owned 25% of Caesars Palace in Vegas. They just got involved in other things and then consequently in the early 70s they sold the company to a large pharmaceutical company, gd Searle, who then subsequently sold the company in the early 80s to Pearl Vision. Most people are familiar with Pearl Vision, most people are familiar with ProVision and ran that until the late 80s when they sold it to a group of kind of investors who wanted to own it. They didn't really know how to run it than investors. So in I got involved in 1993 doing consumer research for the corporate office. My background at the time I had a company marketing management group and based here in Houston and it was a small marketing management and consumer research group and was doing work in other areas. But picked them up as a client and began to do a lot of consumer study for them and learned about the business. At that time it was somewhat distressed because of the leadership that had taken over from the Pearl Vision taken over from Pearl, and so there was a lot of unrest among the franchisees because at that time TSO was a franchise operation and so I helped them form a franchise association and then kind of on a part-time arrangement took on an executive director position within that while maintaining my consumer study and research stuff. And so that happened until the late nineties, when everyone was planning for the great millennium you know, the 2000 and Y2, right, right. And so we gathered everybody in my conference room over here and how, booty building, and down here in the galleria and they started you know, flip chart sheets, what do we want to accomplish? And blah, blah, blah, and and that the result of that was really, guys, you're not going to get any of this done unless you own it. And so we began to have some discussions about them buying the company, the, the franchisor, and that took about a year to negotiate, and during that process I was asked to come on as the new president and since and then we closed in June of 2001, and since that time I've been the acting and operational by president and CEO of the company, and one of the reasons that it appealed to me was it was the ultimate fixer-upper, because the company had really was kind of loosely held together but had an iconic brand, and so we started opening new locations with Young Optometrist and we're a brand license company. So we knew that the only way we could pick up a new customer, if you would be, if a young OD wanted to open their own practice and then we could help them do that. People that were established at the time and successful weren't interested in converting to a retail trade name, so we did. We opened up about 80 new locations and helped a lot of young ODs live a dream and had put together a whole turnkey system commercial realty contractors the whole nine yards. Chris: That's a fascinating history, you know, to kind of just see it grow so big in the beginning, get broken down and then almost come back together. Yeah with, I guess in 2001 you said, with these individual practice owners or franchisees becoming owners. John: That's, you know, kind of unique, especially for doctors yeah, it was a different approach to it, one of the reasons we can set it as a now. We never incorporated it as a cooperative, we incorporated it as for-profit. We simply chose to run it as a cooperative, which, by its nature of co-op, isn't intended to make money, right? So we could keep the services and the value of what we offer members very high because we priced it at a break-even point, and so it was very appealing to a lot of young ODs who needed that help without any experience knowing what to do. And, of course, we then had a retail trade name that had market appeal. So a lot of them benefited greatly by, as opposed, to, opening up under their own name and unknown in a community. Chris: Yeah, it gives it instant credibility with the brand name right. That's right. What are some of the things I guess that you know since that time in 2001, that you do and your team around you, to kind of help preserve that brand value, to make it marketable and enticing to these doctors. John: Well, part of it is the importance. An optometry practice as a small business has a very defined marketplace of about three radium miles Okay, so one. That's part of that is because there are so many options and the profession is a licensed profession and so there's a little bit of perception by consumers that it's a commodity. In other words, anybody who's got a license will be able to give you a good exam. Consumers at one time back in the 60s and 70s, thought mostly of wherever they got their exams. That's where they purchased their eyewear. Chris: Out of convenience, right Out of convenience. John: That's right. And in the 80s you had a much more proliferation of retail optical chains like LensCrafters and EyeMasters at the time and Pearl Vision, which were creating an awareness among consumers that you know what, I can get my exam in one location and I can buy my eyewear in another location, and so that added to that sense of commodity. And so what we've done is focus on a three mile marketplace. So instead of running one advertising campaign in Houston, we run 50 around each of our locations, and those are largely driven through community involvement, pay-per-click, you know, today pay-per-click In the beginning though, a lot of it was just getting to know your school nurse, getting to know the coaches in the league ball game, and so from a marketing strategy it was always hyper-local standpoint. And so if you go into some neighborhoods, everyone knows the TSO. If you go into an neighborhood where we have no location, maybe not so much, and that was done probably more just from a practical standpoint of cost than it was anything else, because you know Houston and Dallas. Where we're at in San Antonio, they're very expensive media markets and so if you've only got, you know, 20 locations in the DFW market to go in and try to buy television, advertising or something more traditional is prohibited, and so it makes a lot more sense because that's where people live and work. People ask me sometimes how do you go about picking your locations, your real estate stuff? And I said we tend to let Kroger and HEB do that for us. So, wherever they're at, we want to be close because that's a neighborhood. Chris: That's right. You figured they thought there were enough households to support a grocery store. So I like that, you know, uh, you know. There's a lesson there, though, for a business owner, an entrepreneur, in that you don't necessarily have to do all your own organic research if you don't know, aware what's going on, you can, you know, let someone else do some of that and just make sure that their end users look like yours, and that's right. John: They do a tremendous job, both of those companies, at understanding the market before they ever buy land or pour concrete. I'd hate to insult them by not taking advantage of all that good work they do. Chris: They're genius right, they're genius, that's right. You just mentioned, you said 30 different or 50 different marketing campaigns in Houston alone. I mean, how do you go about figuring out you know the right message for the right place? That must take a lot of work. John: Well, not so much I mean because the message in Sugar Land is the same as the message in the Woodlands. I mean people. While we, as as in our profession, try to complicate this, it's pretty simple from a consumer standpoint. They're looking for a place where they can get their eyes checked and buy a pair of glasses. But probably two-thirds of all of our revenue today come from a third-party payer. So that changes kind of the basic consumer behavior dynamic. But by putting out a message that really is focused on that group of people in terms of maximizing the value of those coverage benefits, that becomes real consistent and then it's a matter of just being louder than anybody else. Chris: Sure, while we're on the subject of that consumer and consumer behavior, what are some of the things that you have done over the last 10, 15 years to either combat the online competition, as you mentioned, because people get their eyes examined and they either go online or do something. How are you managing that and what are some of the strategies you found to be successful? John: Well, first of all, consumers are driven, and I think this may be generally true, but certainly our consumers are driven with the priority on convenience, and one of the reasons the online marketing purchase of eyewear is so appealing is its convenience, and oftentimes it's not a price issue as much as it is a convenience issue and assortment and selection. So one of the things that we focus on is to make sure that our retail dispensary that's what we call the retail store aspect of a practice is well inventoried with product and assortment price points, and then the ultimate differentiation is customer service and knowledgeable people, and so if you have selection pricing and knowledgeable people, it's a home run and you don't have to worry about it, because if you can make it convenient for them, then they're not tempted to go online. And because there's a lot of I don't know if you've ever bought a pair of shoes online, but all you need to do is have one bad experience with that and have to turn around, send them back and so forth and so on that people would really prefer to get it locally, where I got my, where they received their exam, and it's kind of hours to lose. So we try to make sure we don't give them a reason to leave. Chris: Yeah Well, it's an interesting analogy with the shoes, because I can relate to that and see that people like to try on shoes but also glasses right. John: What are these going to look? Chris: like, and if you're at a store with a good selection, it's all right there as opposed to ordering one or two online and knowing you're going to be returning something. Advert Hello friends, this is Chris Hanslick, your Building Texas business host. Did you know that Boyer Miller, the producer of this podcast, is a business law firm that works with entrepreneurs, corporations and business leaders? Our team of attorneys serve as strategic partners to businesses by providing legal guidance to organizations of all sizes. Get to know the firm at BoyerMillercom, and thanks for listening to the show. That's right, yes, well, that's it. So let's shift now kind of to this physician member network. What do you look for, if anything, as far as qualifying people to come into the brand, and then how do you help, kind of manage and support once they're in the network, if you will, to make sure that you're doing all you can to help them be successful? John: It's an interesting change we're seeing right now, especially in the last five to 10 years, and that is, the number of young optometrists who have an interest in owning their own practice is going away. Chris: It's really an interesting thing. John: One. It's very similar to what's going on in healthcare in general. You know, I was just talking to some people last week and I said you know when was the last time I asked them? I said do you have children? Yes, do you have a pediatrician? Yes, is that pediatrician private practice? Chris: No. John: It's owned by some big organization like Texas Children's, and what you're seeing in healthcare delivery at the provider level is a consolidation of these organizations and the disappearing of private practice, and we're seeing that now in optometry. And another big dynamic is 85% of all optometry graduates today are female, and in the 80s that number was just the opposite. It was very unusual in the 80s and early 90s to see women in optometry school. I mean they certainly didn't represent the majority. And so with that comes different priorities of practice. You know you don't have the hard-charging young guy who wants to go into small-town Texas and really build up a big practice or even a metro area. You have people that are much more interested in part-time, that I want to be able to step aside, raise my family, then maybe come back later, and so there's a whole different culture among the providers now coming in. So our organization as a business model relies on young optometrists wanting to own their own practice, and if that category is declining we've got to come up with some other plan here to maintain Sure. So one the opportunities we have are less. The vetting process is largely a discussion with very successful people. Our board of directors consists of nine doctors and three outside directors, but the nine doctors are all very successful. And so a young person does approach me and we talk, I want them to speak to one of our successful guys, and then their job is to kind of assess and come back to me and say, John, I don't know if she's ready, I don't know if he can do this, or I think this is a home run, let's go. And with their input and my discussion I've been doing it now long enough that I kind of get a feel for it Then we'll say let's go. And really it's a matter of they own everything. It's a matter of us guiding them through the process and then supporting them with just the knowledge they don't have about building a practice afterwards, and then lots of follow-up and hand-holding. Chris: And it's done. I think you said just as, basically a license agreement where they're licensing the name and brand and they get some support as a result of that as well. John: I mean contractually, I'm not obligated to support anything. Contractually I'm not obligated to support anything. All I'm obligated to do is to keep the value of the brand consistent with what they're paying for it. But I realized that if they're not successful, my brand value suffers. So we do all that we can to support them and help them be successful. Chris: So let's talk a little bit about your internal team. I mean, you've got a team I think you said 12, that's kind of help support you, that support these members. What have you found to be successful as you've gone through maybe trials and tribulations of hiring the right people, making sure you've got the right people in the right seat to kind of support the business and the brand? John: You know, that's a great question, because I, up until about 2015, I took a whole different approach to personnel than I did 2015 and on, and it was like I learned something, and that is I put together a group of really knowledgeable people in terms of their expertise in certain areas, but the quality that I had not paid attention to prior to that was they also had to be connectors. They had to be the kind of people that could say hey, chris, I know somebody you ought to talk to. And so because when a non-doctor walks into a doctor's office, even with the responsibility of helping, they carry a different level of credibility with that doctor than if a doctor told them something. If we go in and say, hey, listen, you need to be open Saturdays, because there's a lot of business on Saturdays, I don't want to do it. But if a doctor tells them, oh man, you got to be open Saturday, they'll listen to it. But if a doctor tells them, oh man, you've got to be open Saturday, they'll listen to it. And so our guys who are in the field, they do tactical training and support for staff, but when a doctor is facing an issue that they know the answer to, they in turn, seek out other leadership in the doctor community to say would you mind giving so-and-so a call Because I think you could help them get through whatever issue they're dealing with. And so that quality and frankly it's, you know it requires someone who doesn't have much of an ego. Sure, because you know I say this all the time like my old friend Ronald Reagan used to say, there's no limit to what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit. Chris: Yeah. John: And so we take that approach, and ours isn't about trying to get a bunch of credit. Ours is about trying to lift up this organization and get these guys successful, and if we're simply a facilitator in information to how to do that, we don't have to be the initial provider of that information. Even if we know it, it comes much better from a colleague, and so that's one of the things that we put a lot of emphasis on is helping the network, help each other. Chris: So you know you were very quick to say 2015. Have you seen a dramatic improvement in the performance of the overall business since making that change and kind of focusing on the connector quality as being an additional important quality in the people you bring on? John: Very much so, because what Texas State Optical was in the beginning was a doctor-owned organization and doctors working with other doctors to help them grow a network and large business. We're trying to replicate that from the standpoint of, especially as the business, the structure we use I mentioned earlier as a cooperative. It requires doctor leadership to be active and engaged in running their own company, their owners of the company, and so, while I have certainly an important role in that, the more doctors that engage in the leadership of the organization, the better it is overall. And since we took that intentional effort in 2015, a couple of things too. We had a kind of an evolution of membership. I mean, we had a lot of our older doctors retire and sell practices, and then we had a whole influx of young doctors, and so we ended up in 2015 with an organization that was significantly different demographically, both age and gender. That was significantly different demographically, both age and gender. But we thought they need mentorship among the leadership in the organization, and so we worked at creating that for them, and it impacts not just clinical I mean, there's also that aspect of it they're learning clinically from friends but operationally, and so it made a big difference Very good. Chris: I know that you have supply agreements with certain labs and other things. Let's talk about some of the things that you found to be successful in maintaining, I guess, forming those kind of key strategic relationships for the business, and maybe some of the things you do to make sure that you foster and keep them strong of the things you do to make sure that you foster and keep them strong. John: Well, in the vendor-doctor community there is a kind of an assumption made by both sides, and one is the doctor assumes that the vendor's got more money than they know how to spend or what they've got all this money to spend, and the vendor assumes the doctor's not going to follow through on all the promises they make. So that's kind of where we start at the table, and so I think it's important and what we've worked at bringing to our relationships is mutual accountability, and we have found our vendor partners to be extremely invested in our success, but at the same time they've got a business to run as well, and so our success with them and that dynamic of that exchange or relationship cannot be at the vendor's expense. It's gotta be the classic cliche win type of thing, but you only get win if you have mutual accountability. And so in every agreement we have, here's what the vendor commits to and here's what the doctor community commits to. And then we have business reviews where we sit down and say here's where we're dropping the ball or here's where you're dropping the ball, and we hold that accountability does a long goes a long way to not only making the relationship productive but also building trust and longevity into those partnerships, because if you're making money with a partner, you don't want it to stop, right, you know? And that goes both ways If you're a doctor making money with a partner, you don't want it to stop, and if money with a partner, you don't want it to stop, and if you're a partner, you don't want to stop. So I found that type of mutual accountability and the willingness to be held accountable is critical to those relationships Very good. Chris: So you know. Talk a little bit about leadership. You've been running this organization for a long time now. How would you describe your leadership style and how do you think that's evolved over time? John: well, I would. I don't know if I've ever been asked to describe it, but I would say it's Maxwellian. Okay, and that means John C Maxwell, who is an author, has written a number of books on leadership and, in my opinion, probably is the most the best leadership author. I'm biased, of course, but I think he is. Forbes Magazine said that a few years ago, but basically his definition of leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less. It's just influence. And an example of that is if you walk into a room of people, you're naturally going to notice someone who's exercising influence on others, and it isn't an authoritarian way, it's in a trust and credibility way. And so if you're influencing, you're leading. If you're not, it doesn no matter what title you have. So an example is my when I explained how we use doctors to help influence other doctors. So that's a level of influence that doesn't come because I require somebody to do something. It it occurs because you're able to influence others to to make a difference. So I would. I'm a big believer in that. I'll plug his book. There are 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. It's a classic, and so that's like a Bible. It's my business Bible in terms of leadership style. Chris: I was going to use that word because others and it's fair to plug books, because sometimes I ask people what's a book you would recommend. We hear a lot of good to great from people Sure, jim Collins. But what I love what you said if you're influencing, you're leading, because I say a lot of times a true leader leads without a title. John: Right, you're actually doing things without the title to demonstrate leadership, which is what you're talking about Exactly, and if you do have the title and can influence, it's a home run. It's a home run, yeah. Chris: So you've learned that through lots of trials and tribulations. I think we all learn through mistakes or setbacks Anything you could share with the listeners about a decision made that didn't go the way you thought but you learned from it and that learning kind of catapulted you made you better because of it. Setback, failure whatever word you want to describe Anything you could you care to share in that realm. John: Sure the. So I came to Houston. I was born and raised in Western Kansas and I was in Wichita born and raised in western Kansas, and I was in Wichita, kansas, in 1989, excuse me, in the late 80s, 84, 89 era and I was working for a large ophthalmology practice up there as a marketing administrator and in that role I attended a lot of national meetings in ophthalmology and during that meeting I met an owner of a large Houston ophthalmology and during that meeting I met an owner of a large Houston ophthalmology group who ended up offering me a job and I came to Texas. Due to some marketing challenges we were facing at that practice, I was introduced to Texas State Optical while I was at that practice and then left after about four years, left that practice and went to a consumer research firm here in Stafford and quickly turned around and went to Texas State Optical to see if they would like to buy some insurance I'm not insurance, buy some research and they did so. I ended up doing this large project for them but also ended up doing a ton of work for HLMP. During the time they were prepared to try to go to battle with Enron and this was like early nineties, right, and so everything was going well. And then I get fired from the research thing. Now I moved my family down from Kansas. I've been in the state about five and a half years and I get fired. I've been in the state about five and a half years and I get fired. And that was a big you know. Anytime you've been fired, that kind of devastates you Right, it shakes you up. Chris: Yeah, it does. John: But had that not happened, I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing Right, and so I have learned, and what pulled me through that is faith, Faith in God and faith in myself is faith, faith in God and faith in myself, and I felt like I can do, kind of what. There was a part of it, chris, that was liberating, because that was like, instead of thinking now what am I going to do, I was thinking now what am I going to do. I mean, it was a whole different frame of attitude and that subsequently ended up leading to the position I have today, through working with franchisees at Texas State Optical and so forth. Chris: That's a great story. Thank you for sharing. You bet A lot of people don't want to talk about, especially if they've been fired for something. But to your point on that, these other opportunities would have never presented themselves right, because you likely stayed in the comfort of the job and seeing where that takes you. You know there's so much that can come. John: Actually, I'd gone to that research firm. The owner of it had brought me there with the promise implied I mean not implied, but it wasn't in writing but the idea was that I would take over that firm at some point and it turned out that didn't work out Well you know a lot of what you, I think, describe. Chris: The undertone to that is the mindset you had in the wake of that setback. You know you didn't let it take you down. You're like like you said what am I going to go? Do I got all these opportunities and go? Explore and figure it out. John: So I had about 30 days before the next house payment came, so that you were acting quick, got to be decisive man. Chris: You can't be stewing on decisions forever, for sure, well, that and so you know that leadership, you know is forged and helped you get to where you are today. You know, when you, when you think about applying that mindset and that leadership kind of style, how does it help you kind of navigate the ups and downs of the economic cycles that we've experienced over the last 20 plus years? John: Well, you know, first of all is to understand which of these cycles are cyclical. That's a little redundant, but I mean, what is it we're going through that's cyclical. That you can. You know, business loves a stable and predictable environment. Right Now, the reality is it's ups and downs. But if it's ups and downs within a certain range of up and down, it's stable right, and you can prepare for it Certain tolerances right, yeah certain tolerances. What we've seen, not only in the economy and that's a whole different issue but what we've seen in the profession itself and the consolidation of private practice by private equity that's come into the marketplace, is we're seeing disruption like we haven't seen before. And I was talking to one of our board members doctor board members about it and we were just, you know, he was pointing out all of the things that are kind of out without from under excuse me, out of our control, and as we were talking about it, I had this thought and I told him. I said it's a great time to be alive and that because we're the ones that get to go through this, and in many ways I believe that our profession is going through a transformation that will take probably a 20 year period of time. But 40 years from now, optometry, I don't think, will look anything like it does today, and it's always bumpy to be in the middle of that turbulent transformation. The 80s were very steady, the 90s were pretty steady. It was in starting about 2010, 2000, that things started rapidly changing and then the acceleration with just technology and everything else is just gone, and then you've got now the whole world of artificial intelligence coming into play and it's. I consider it exciting, invigorating, challenging, but I mean what's? The alternative is to be bored right. Chris: Well, if you don't adopt and if you're not using it, you die use it you die, that's right. So I mean, you know, kind of it's a great segue to what are some of the things you do to kind of foster that maybe innovative mindset of how you're going to embrace the technological changes and use them in the business model to further the brand and the business. John: So I there's very little I can do without the support of the doctor, owner, community right. And sometimes there's a lot of indecision, because when you're not sure what to do, you're scared of doing the wrong thing. Chris: Sure, Well, it seems like you got a lot of opinions that out there too, right? John: You got a lot of them, and so what I have to do is to influence them through other people and through information, to get them to a point of being open enough to consider ideas that they might consider kind of sacrilege in some case. For instance, what is real common in most optometry practices today is what's called an autorefractor. It's a machine that people go through and it gives you a prescription, and the prescription is used by the doctor to zero in on where your visual acuity is right. Well, when that first came out, optometrists thought that was the end of the profession. Here's a machine that'll do what I'm doing. Optometrists thought that was the end of the profession. Here's a machine that'll do what I'm doing. And so there's a fear oftentimes of innovation. Right, that you have to assure people that there's a way to use this to our benefit, and that's what we're going through with artificial intelligence right now. One group is scared to death. It's going to replace them. The other group is glad they're old enough, they're probably not going to have to go through with it. And then you're looking for those people who say, hey, how can we utilize this to really to our benefit? Yeah, and once people feel that's safe enough to kind of try. Then the people realize that the fear is misplaced. Chris: So true, right, but it takes education, information and influence, as you said, to get people to get there so that they can adopt it One of the things that I teach my team to say. John: I mean to believe, and I say it all the time is we believe in everybody's right to make a bad decision. So if someone listens to us and they choose not to do what we're recommending and we know it's a good decision what we're recommending and they choose not to, it's their right. You know, I mean everybody's right to waste their own money. So that kind of patience is necessary with a group like ours. In many ways it's like working with a volunteer organization. Chris: Yeah, well, lots of challenges there, I'm sure. Well, john, this has been a great conversation. I really appreciate you sharing everything I want to ask you, I guess, going back to your days, you know, I guess growing up in Kansas what was your first job? John: A drugstore Rexall drugstore and I grew up in a town of 2000 people and my dad was the family physician of the community and so of course in a town like that in western Kansas the doctor and the pharmacist are close relationship. And so I got my first job at a drugstore, working a soda fountain, delivering prescriptions, restocking things. Like that had a blast and that really I learned a lot in that, not just like everybody learns a lot from their first job, but understanding. I was intrigued by Rexall. I don't know how familiar you are with Rexall, but Rexall was a national organization that gave private ownership of drugstores the purchasing power of a large corporate chain, and so my employer was the pharmacist. He owned the drug store and he stood up in the stand in the dais every day counting pills and chatting with people. So that was my first job. Chris: Very good. Well, you've been in Texas now since what the late? John: 80s. Chris: So do you prefer Tex-Mex or barbecue Barbecue? Okay. John: Barbecue Very good. My waistline prefers barbecue. Chris: And last thing if you could take a 30-day sabbatical, where would you go and what would you do? I don't know, Probably nuts. John: I just I've got to be engaged and I mean I don't have to be. I'm not select. I love business and I love the challenge it has. So I'm not I don't. You said earlier in our discussion about you were describing about the law firm. When I was doing consumer research, I did some healthcare work 12 Oaks Hospital was a client and so but I would tell people, is I specialize in a process, not an industry, because the process is the same and I would say that's what I really love about business, because when you boil it down to what I do and what you do and others that run businesses, it's the same process. It's understanding your customer and then directing how your services or products benefit that customer and communicating and the whole marketing scheme of promotion, price, product and place applies to every industry. And so I'd probably do something if I had 30 days. Like I said, I'd go nuts. Chris: Well, but I think what you just said there in the end is you have great insight and learning for business owners and entrepreneurs out there. You're trying to find their way. It's it is figure out what the consumer that you're catering to really wants and then deliver that as efficient as best you can that's why you know my, when I first got into consumer research, I thought this is like cheating. John: I mean you're actually going out and saying what do you want? They tell you, and then you give it to them. I mean it's like, it's amazing. Chris: Yeah, right, so well, this has been great, John. Thanks again for taking the time. You bet I really appreciate your invitation. Special Guest: John D Marvin.

"Come on, man... Iran is about to be at war with Israel. We're about to have the biggest election in American history. There's a lot going on to be caught up with Diddy," -John Salley Join us for a conversation with NBA legend John Salley, the first player to win championships with three different franchises. In this episode, we dive into his basketball career and new endeavors.But John's journey doesn't stop at basketball—he's now a wellness advocate, vegan activist, and executive producer of the documentary God Bless Bitcoin. Hear John's thoughts on how Bitcoin could fix our broken monetary system, the importance of personal and financial wellness, and his thoughts on P Diddy. Don't miss this episode with a true game-changer both on and off the court...Episode Notes and Disclaimer:www.godblessbitcoin.comhttps://x.com/thejohnsalley?lang=enhttps://www.wsfltv.com/inside-south-florida/god-bless-bitcoin-a-documentary-exploring-the-ethical-and-moral-implications-of-our-monetary-system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coding and billing pro John Gwin shares the most useful key performance indicators (KPIs) to help your practice grow and succeed. Hear John's money-saving insights on:Advice for dealing with the complexities of insurance billingThe need for strong financial controls and regular checks on your accountsHow to decide whether your practice should accept insurance or focus on cash pay servicesHow to protect your practice from risks like embezzlement and fraudWhy it's crucial to stay on top of your practice's finances and plan ahead for potential challengesAbout John GwinJohn Gwin is the CEO and co-founder of The Auctus Group, a revenue cycle management consultancy. With experience in medical billing and practice management, John brings his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for leadership to drive growth and development at The Auctus Group.Follow John on LinkedInLearn more about The Auctus GroupHostRobin Ntoh, VP of AestheticsNextechGuestJohn Gwin, CEOThe Auctus GroupPresented by Nextech, Aesthetically Speaking delves into the world of aesthetic practices, where art meets science, and innovation transforms beauty.With our team of experts we bring you unparalleled insights gained from years of collaborating with thousands of practices ranging from plastic surgery and dermatology to medical spas. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding entrepreneur, this podcast is tailored for you.Each episode is a deep dive into the trends, challenges, and triumphs that shape the aesthetic landscape. We'll explore the latest advancements in technology, share success stories, and provide invaluable perspectives that empower you to make informed decisions.Expect candid conversations with industry leaders, trailblazers and visionaries who are redefining the standards of excellence. From innovative treatments to business strategies, we cover it all.Our mission is to be your go-to resource for staying ahead in this ever-evolving field. So if you're passionate about aesthetics, eager to stay ahead of the curve and determined to elevate your practice, subscribe to the Aesthetically Speaking podcast.Let's embark on this transformative journey together where beauty meets business.About NextechIndustry-leading software for dermatology, medical spas, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and plastic surgery at https://www.nextech.com/ Follow Nextech on Instagram @nextechglow

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Author, entrepreneur, Fortune 50 senior executive, and award-winning podcast host John Miles shares a story about the man who humbled not-yet President Jimmy Carter, and the valuable lesson he took away from it.Hear John's full interview in Episode 467 of The Action Catalyst.

Send us a Text Message.What does it take to champion pro-life legislation in a politically divided landscape? Join us on More Than Medicine as we welcome John McCravey, a passionate lawyer and legislator from South Carolina, who unveils the intricate journey of the Family Caucus. This Christian conservative group has fought tirelessly to pass the Human Life Protection Act and the heartbeat bill, seeking to safeguard life from conception. Hear John's firsthand account of the legislative hurdles, strategic pivots, and how a revamped state Supreme Court played a crucial role in upholding these laws. Looking ahead, John shares the Family Caucus' determined plans to eliminate exceptions and prioritize the Human Life Protection Act in 2025, underscoring their unwavering commitment to the unborn.But that's not all. We also address a critical issue within the Republican platform—its limited stance on abortion. Discover why many evangelicals feel let down by the party's focus on condemning late-term abortion while neglecting to affirm life from conception. Through poignant examples of disillusioned pastors and the potential ripple effect on voter turnout, we examine how the pro-life stance serves as a vital litmus test for evangelical voters. Tune in to understand the profound influence of this issue on political support within the evangelical community and its far-reaching implications on future elections. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation that tackles one of the most passionate debates in American politics today.https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

The Jim Bakker Show welcomes the founder, manufacturer and distributor of Cardio Miracle, John Hewlett to the show! Listen as John Hewlett discusses the new Cardio Miracle formula, why we need help producing nitric oxide as we get older, and how children can benefit as well. Hear John's personal testimony regarding his own health emergency and how he quit a successful financial career and committed to spreading word about this miraculous supplement.

Welcome to Drink What You Want: The Podcast! This is a show about drinks and drinking culture hosted by drinks journalist and semi-retired bartender, John deBary. Hear John give a quick intro to the show and we'll see you back here soon for the premiere episode. Episode Copyright Hypernoticer Media, 2024Theme music is "Space Jazz"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Hewitt, founder of both Jackson Hewitt as well as Liberty Tax Services, explains what makes the secret sauce of franchising, and why he might be the one person on Earth who thinks Berkshire Hathaway is doing something very wrong.Hear John's full interview in Episode 454 of The Action Catalyst.

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In this heartfelt episode of Your Ultimate Life, join me, Kellan Fluckiger, as I sit down with the inspiring John McLaughlin, who has dedicated his life to empowering those who have faced adversity and are seeking a second chance. - Discover John's journey from successful entrepreneur to a passionate advocate for individuals transitioning from incarceration to a hopeful future.- Learn about the transformative educational programs John funds and facilitates to provide financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.- Hear John's personal connection to his mission and how he identifies with the struggles and potential of the people he serves.- Explore the power of encouragement, belief in human potential, and the importance of offering a lifeline to those who may not realize they're drowning in their current circumstances.- Understand the societal impact of giving second chances and how it can change the trajectory of not just one life, but generations to follow.- Be moved by John's commitment to serving others and his belief that our true legacy lies in how we uplift and influence the lives we touch.For more information about John McLaughlin's work and to get a copy of his book, Lifeline to a Soul, visit: https://www.lifelinetoasoul.com--------------------------------------------------------Learn how to create Your Ultimate Life using your existing skills, gifts, and talents, and life experience. Get my latest FREE video series at https://www.yourultimatelife.caFor more episodes, visit https://www.yourultimatelifepodcast.com.Our next Challenge for Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Business owners who struggle with signing clients visit https://www.lovecoachsignem.com to join and finally sign clients with ease and without awkwardness or fear.

"I saw it in Seoul, Korea. It was a local production … It was the first time I really saw a musical transcend language. It was much more about the language of the cat." This episode is features John Schwab who who is an actor and the host of another Broadway Podcast Network show called Curtain Call. John and Mike teamed up for a special BPN crossover series where we each joined each other's shows. Part 1 can be heard on the Curtain Call podcast and part 2 is here. Hear John discuss seeing the show in multiple different languages, how he became a fan of CATS, and how he was one of the first listeners to The Wrong Cat Died. Plus, John shares how his amazing show started and what to expect from episodes. Check out John on Social Media: @johnschwab Check out the Curtain Call Podcast: bpn.fm/curtaincall Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 https://kishar.org/                                            Have you ever considered the extraordinary path one takes from the frontlines of war to the peaceful embrace of spirituality? John Lawyer, a former counterintelligence special agent with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan behind him, joins us to recount an incredible journey of transformation. Growing up in a Southern Baptist household, John's youthful quest for adventure and a role in counterterrorism propelled him into the military, but it was his poignant experiences on foreign soil that served as a catalyst for profound personal change.Embark on a soul-stirring exploration as we discuss the delicate process of healing and letting go, a path John and I have both wandered. The conversation takes us through the epiphanies that arise when we release our grasp on control, finding solace in the vastness of the universe. We honor the unique and difficult road that veterans tread upon returning home and discuss how traditional medicine can be complemented by spiritual practices. Hear John's revealing insights into the deep inner peace he's found, and how it has allowed him to guide others along similar paths to enlightenment.The narrative then gently guides you through the embracing arms of Universalism, a perspective that holds all spiritual truths as interconnected. John shares his personal awakening, driven by an insatiable hunger for knowledge and understanding, which led him to question rigid religious doctrines and discover a more inclusive approach to faith. Together, we explore the underappreciated spiritual practices that have shaped great leaders and discuss the formation of 'Kishar', a sanctuary where individuals can connect and grow their spiritual selves. Tune in for an episode that transcends the mere recounting of experiences and becomes a testament to the power of spiritual attunement and community support.mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring Jewish...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

"Remember what you said about the train light? I saw CATS a few days ago in Japan. I saw the Japanese production and you're absolutely right. The train light shined directly into my face." This episode features John Zamborsky who played Skimbleshanks on the US National Tours 6 of CATS. Hear John discuss seeing the show the first time as a kid, some amazing Skimbleshanks canon derived from Tumblr, and, as you can see in the quote, experiencing the excruciating pain that is the light hitting you in the face into the audience during Macavity in Act 2. Plus, John and Mike compare CATS to Jesus Christ Superstar where John is currently performing on tour in North America. Check out John on Instagram: @izamwhoiam Check out Jesus Christ Superstar on Instagram: @jesuschristsuperstar Check out the Jesus Christ Superstar Tour: jesuschristsuperstar.com Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring radio legend John DeBella. Hear John tell stories about leading the fans into “Take Me Out to the Ballgame," interviewing Pete Townsend in Philly for two hours, organizing a massive kazoo parade and many other great tales. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered about the mystery behind the gospel and its interaction with the living and the physically dead? Prepare for a profound exploration into these intriguing spiritual concepts in this riveting discussion. We address the hard-hitting questions around spiritual and physical death, unraveling the complexity of how one might hear the gospel post-mortem. It's a journey that takes us deep into the differentiation between believers and non-believers and the implications of their afterlife experiences. We highlight the importance of surrendering to Christ and the consequences of rejecting the gospel. Are you tired of hearing about law-keeping as the pathway to God's acceptance? Then be ready for a fresh perspective that exposes the futility of such a claim. We explore the misconception of super-arrogation of righteousness and expose the misleading notion of purgatory. We also dismantle the myth of a secret rapture and provide insightful understanding into the symbol of the beast's mark. Our conversation caps off by emphasizing unshakeable faith in Christ as the true road to salvation. This is not just another religious discussion; it's a journey into understanding the gospel, salvation, and the eternal life beyond.Support the show

A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal. Just a few short weeks ago we set out from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to walk the camino across Northern Spain. As our traveling companion and spiritual guide, we took John's first letter. It has comforted and challenged us on the journey. He has soothed our fears and embraced us in God's love. He has also raised questions and ideas we would have preferred he didn't bring up while we walked the pilgrim's path. And, with the cathedral in Santiago on the horizon, we have arrived at the close of the Apostle's letter. Reading his words in 1 John 5.13-21, we ask ourselves the same questions that we started out with, this time from a place of earnest hindsight rather than wishful thinking:Are we hearing the Word when we gather together?Are we confessing the Word with our brothers and sisters in Christ as well as those who have yet to know Jesus as Lord?Are we incarnating the Word everywhere we go?Are we abiding in the Word, being in the presence of the Lord and radiating His nearness when we are with others? This week is a time of giving thanks, a day of thanksgiving that leads us to the doorstep of Advent. Before we cross over the threshold, take one more breath, read and reflect on those questions again. Hear John, our warmhearted spiritual guide, as he urges us to keep walking: walking in assurance of faith, walking with the Lord and one another. Yes, we've arrived at the end of his letter and the camino to Santiago, but there is still so much road ahead. Places we've never seen. Books and letters we have yet to study. Gospels waiting for us around the corner.  Let me be the first to say, thank you for walking with us! We are thankful for you!

Hear John and Troy on the call on WGN 720 as the Blackhawks win in overtime for the first time this season and “Break Out the Bandido” in celebration after the winning goal by Kevin Korchinski. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4463970/4463970_2023-11-28-165410.128.mp3 Always WIN with the undefeated flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of Gameday!

[Part 3] Watch Parts 1 and 2 exclusively on Rise.TV! From the Pine Barrens sightings of the Jersey Devil to a mysterious staircase in Omaha, from ghosts and cryptids to places haunted by the devil, there's a lot to cover when it comes to haunted forests and strange places all over the United States. Hear John's personal stories of the Elfin Forest in California, and his experience with a “trickster being” near the Superstition Mountains' gold mines. Hear the haunted history of the Salem Witch Trials' hanging grounds and so much more. Join remote viewer John Vivanco and investigative researcher Rob Counts for a show that's out of this world.

The Jim Bakker Show welcomes the Cardio Miracle Team: John & Janet Hewlett; Lisa Hill and Dr. Christiane Northrup! Hear John's testimonial that prompted his search for a better and safer way to address his overall health, the benefits Dr. Northrup's personal 5 Day Cardio Miracle Fast, and how everyone can benefit from increased Nitric Oxide. You'll want to take notes!

Composer Carlos Simon has received numerous awards and nominations for works such as 2021's Requiem for the Enslaved. He recently spoke to All Classical Radio host John Pitman about his latest album Together, a 10-track project that came about from the desire to simply make music with friends and colleagues, after the long period of separation during the pandemic. Hear John's full interview with Carlos Simon, woven with music excerpts from 'Together,' and more on the All Classical Arts Blog: https://www.allclassical.org/pitman-review-simons-together/

John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the award-winning Entrepreneurs ON FIRE podcast, explains the Pomodoro Technique, and using focus & refresh time to increase productivity. Hear John's full interview in Episode 178 of The Action Catalyst.

John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the award-winning Entrepreneurs ON FIRE podcast, explains the importance of setting your main goal, not a whole slate of goals, and setting it in a S.M.A.R.T. way.Hear John's full interview in Episode 126 of The Action Catalyst.

As an undergraduate, John Fleming wanted to be a teacher. After getting credentialed, his first student teaching assignment was unpleasant.  He worked in many industries, got a cushy government job and even started a Crossfit gym in his family's garage with his wife. Ultimately, teaching was calling him. Finally, at age 40 after returning to school to get his Masters degree - he landed his first teaching job.  Thirteen years later he pinches himself because he loves his work so much. Hear John's inspirational yet unorthodox story of how he finally found his calling and makes a difference in lives of the next generations. Listen and you'll learn:1. Why finding your calling later in life is a good thing.2. How "failure" can work to your advantage3. Why it's a good idea to interview the interviewer before taking a job.4. The importance of emphasizing attitude and effort in a culture.5. The way to show your child the light, when they don't listen to you!Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:I Found My Best and True Self While Teaching Around the World10 Ways to Work in Paradise with Diane HuthConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

Hepatitis means liver inflammation. There are many causes including viral hepatitis which affects 300 million people in the world. There are also many other causes; Medications and drugs and the immune system, for example. Hear John, Paul and Will discuss all about hepatitis - what it is, how do you know if you have it, what you can do about it and how do you prevent it.

John Richards' track record of success is significant. He now serves on boards at Starbucks and Four Season Hotels. Hear John's view on brand promise and the challenge with intense competition. Listen to John's advice on the pace of scaling companies. It is a science and an art. Make sure you have the right people in place before you run. Having staffing in place along with systems in place. Growing from a few hundred Starbucks to 3000, they were on pace to open a new store every 18 hours! Hear about John's mentors that include Howard Schultz, founder of Starbucks. Listen to the lessons...know what you don't know. Take input and listen to what others say. As a leader, know that the buck stops with you. Focus, focus, focus on your people that interface with your guests.

Business strategist, leadership expert, and former Amazon executive John Rossman explains some of the principles essential to how Amazon became the consumer and media giant they are today, including all-out customer obsession, and how you don't have to be an Amazon-sized business to do it.Hear John's full interview in Episode 433 of The Action Catalyst.

While I am on a mini vacation, please enjoy this Weird Spam episode featuring John from Reddit on Wiki, originally released on Patreon back in May! Need a distraction? I got you. Hear John's show, Reddit on Wiki, here: https://www.redditonwiki.com/ Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)!Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Praying to Hear - John Fanous (Sunday, June 4)

Praying to Hear - John Fanous (Sunday, June 4)

John Corse, Managing Director of the Serengeti Ballooning Company, talks about the wonder and magic of soaring over one of the planet's best-known landscapes in a hot air balloon. Hear John describe what it feels like to take off into an African sunset and find out why a balloon safari is a must on any wildlife adventurer's bucket list. 

Today we're talking about the gospel of . . . Napoleon Dynamite?    Listen in to find out more! (And give me some of your tots!)   Get our 365-day New Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3BTEQfA (affiliate link)   Get your free copy of the simplified New Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/new-testament-simplified/    And grab Cali's scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS Or for a physical copy:  https://amzn.to/40CF5pW (affiliate link)

More Excellence! Today we're revisiting John Polatta. John is an American, Multi Award-winning Author, Actor, Teacher and Coach. John Polatta is also a Playwright and Artistic Director. Hear John talk about working with some of the biggest names in acting and his advice to help actors better their craft.

Today's guest on the Expat Money Show is John Perkins. John is the author of the legendary book “Confessions of an Economic Hitman” and first appeared on the show way back in Episode 71. He has now published an updated version of the book titled Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition – China's EHM Strategy; Ways to Stop the Global Takeover, featuring 12 new chapters breaking down how China has essentially become the world's “economic hitman.” Longtime listeners will surely recognize that John and I share some differing world views, and I certainly do not endorse his beliefs on things like white supremacy, climate change, vegetarianism and feminism, to name a few. Nonetheless, his experience and insights are incredibly valuable, and you will certainly learn a ton from this conversation.  TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH JOHN PERKINS: Listen in to hear John explain in detail what an “Economic Hitman” - or “EHM” strategy is from his own personal experience implementing it on behalf of first-world nations and banking elites and how he came to understand the dark side of what he was doing.  John details the predatory nature of the EHM strategy and the devastating effects it has had on third-world nations. You won't believe the shocking statistics about the average age in Africa.   Hear John reveal the nefarious methods the EHM strategists use to manipulate statistics like GDP to display positive effects on the economy while the underlying reality paints a much bleaker picture for the citizens of the nations targeted by it. Then we discuss  the difference between honest entrepreneurship - the kind that I practice in my business - and “cronyism” or “predatory capitalism.” John explains how China has shifted its own economic hitman strategy under President Xi Jinping over the last ten years and their nefarious motivations for doing so.  We dig into what John describes as the “death economy” - as the EHM competition between the leaders of China and the United States wreaks economic havoc across the globe. John and I further discuss current global political issues and the different levels of attention conflicts in Ukraine and Yemen receive from the media and the general public. John drives home how many individuals have embraced changes in the last three years and the need to change our perception of our current socio-economic and governmental systems. We discuss the very different perceptions of “success” in Latin America and how things like spending time with family and friends often take higher priority than the gain of material goods in that region.  Lastly, we discuss China's increasingly interwoven relationship with Latin America and the impacts, both positive...

Born in Austin, John Williford started his musical career in junior high and then formed a band called Country Edition. Country Edition was Moe Bandy's back up band, opened for the likes of Willie Nelson, Gene Watson, and many others. Hear John's journey in life as a weekend warrior musician and his "front row seat" to the Cosmic Cowboy era of Austin. It started with Willie Nelson's house that burned down in Nashville. Willie brought his music to Austin and merged hippies and cowboys together. Enjoy recalling Austin's Golden Age of music, Armadillo Headquarters and musicians like Herb Steiner.

Born in Austin, John Williford started his musical career in junior high and then formed a band called Country Edition. Country Edition was Moe Bandy back up band, opened for the likes of Willie Nelson, Gene Watson, and many others. Hear John's journey in life as a weekend warrior musician and his "front row seat" to the Cosmic Cowboy era of Austin. It started with Willie Nelson's house that burned down in Nashville. Willie brought his music to Austin and merged hippies and cowboys together. Enjoy recalling Austin's Golden Age of music, Armadillo Headquarters and musicians like Herb Steiner.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

First-time guest host John Tuttle III (Adventures in Opinions Podcast) joins Austin to talk about a rarely discussed topic. There are multiple episodes of Adventures in Odyssey that do not have a parental warning on them. However, there are several episodes with violence, death, or overall creepiness that got a pass. Austin and John share which intense episodes they think should be given the Dave Arnold treatment. You'll also hear their thoughts on their favorite episode that DOES have a parental warning on it, a discussion on if parents should be involved with their child's entertainment consumption, and the word "intense" used a lot. Hear John act in two audio dramas: The Innkeeper's Son and Senior Sawyer Read some of John's Odyssey satire articles

Paul Magnone, an engineer who heads global strategic alliances for Google, just co-wrote a book about hunches. In “Decisions Over Decimals” he advises readers to use both gut and numbers because, he argues, good decisions require “understanding the data, but also listening to your intuition.” He says engineers typically “go to the numbers,” and “high flyers … will go to gut instinct.” To improve the process, Paul encourages following your instincts but only after creating a decision framework that pulls information from across an organization, including from “everybody who touches customers,” to define the problem you're trying to solve. … Hear John and Paul discuss that people who “understand the DNA of their business” are better prepared to profit in the face of unexpected events like the pandemic.Connect with Paul on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmagnone/Visit Paul's website https://www.dodthebook.com/Find his new book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Decisions-Over-Decimals-Intuition-Information/dp/111989848X

After buying a duplex, triplex, and an 8 unit property, John Casmon realized he was looking to scale bigger to where he didn't have to do his property management as a "side job" that took him away from his family. He was looking to scale large enough to have buildings that had a full-time manager on site. Hear John share his story of how he grew his portfolio to over $100 Million in apartments in multiple states. John is the founder of Casmon Capital Group, host to the Multifamily Insights Podcast, and the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. FOLLOW JOHN

From working his way up the ladder at Oracle to becoming a top executive at customer experience management platform Sprinklr, Mark Siciliano has invested in people. He reveals what he's learned in the last quarter-century about sales, sales enablement, and what it takes to make an impact on people's lives — both customers and colleagues. Treating others as they want to be treated “seems old school,” Mark says, “but technology has shot so quickly ahead of us that we forget that those core things still count.” Hear John and Mark riff on a musical analogy about the future of sales, when everyone will know how to play more than one instrument. Connect with Mark on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksiciliano1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksiciliano1/) Mentioned in this episode: Ultimate Cold Calling Masterclass __________________________ Register for the Ultimate Cold Calling Masterclass here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ultimate-cold-prospecting-masterclass-tickets-444050255267?aff=johnbarrowspromo

Sales, social media marketing, and entrepreneurship coach Stacey Hall says many of us are in need of an alignment. Her new book “Selling from Your Comfort Zone: The Power of Alignment Marketing” argues that knowing yourself is essential for success in business. “You get into alignment with yourself, you get into alignment with the company that is selling something you can get behind,” she tells John, “and you get into alignment with the audience. Because if you can get behind that product, so can your audience. If it's a match for their needs, they'll get behind it.” … Hear John and Stacey discuss how understanding your core values can lead to success at work and in life. Learn more about Stacey at her website: https://www.staceyannhall.com/home/ (https://www.staceyannhall.com/home/) And connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyhall1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyhall1/)

John and Mark X. Cronin, father and son co-founders of the largest sock store on the planet, https://johnscrazysocks.com/ (John's Crazy Socks), share the story of how their fun socks sparked a friendship with former President Bush, and won them a big fan in Nancy Pelosi. Hear John and Mark's full interview in Episode 398 of The Action Catalyst.

After battling a brain tumor as a teenager and depression as a young entrepreneur, wellness advocate Chris Mirabile “grew to appreciate that I was here, living still.” Today the founder and CEO of longevity company Novos Labs says he has slowed his aging process by 31% through a holistic approach to mental and physical health that includes meditation, aerobic and strength training, and a good diet. ”All of these different things, they all interact with each other, and they impact your physical health, your biological health, your emotional well being, and so on,” he says of what he calls his “longevity lifestyle.” … Hear John and Chris discuss how ego and entrepreneurship can pose unique challenges to mental and physical health.Connect with Chris on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismirabile/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismirabile/) Follow his health journey here: https://slowmyage.com/ (https://slowmyage.com/)