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Unsexy Business Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/kpfm Episode 844: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about how one of the richest families in America makes its money.  — Show Notes: (0:00) The Cargill family (13:15) projects vs empires (15:00) family meetings create family dynasties (22:55) Jevon's paradox (29:00) the story of Luddites (39:19) Where's the opportunity (49:00) the phrases we tell ourselves (52:00) The ice king — Links: • The Medici effect - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591391865  — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Shaan uses Mercury across all of his companies. you can too: http://mercury.com/  Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

How do we align the rapid, exponential rise of artificial intelligence with humanity's best interests before we reach a point of no return? In this classic throwback episode from our old Edge of AI Podcast, we sit down with tech visionary Eric Pulier, a prolific technologist who has founded over 15 companies, raised more than $1 billion, and led exits from IPOs to major mergers.In this deep dive, Eric explores his leadership roles as Co-Chair of the AI Coalition at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute and CEO of Vatom. He outlines the global push for AI ethics, the looming existential threats of synthetic biology and mass deepfakes, and why preserving human culture in local AI models is crucial to preventing algorithmic erasure.Eric also reflects on inventing the "Vatom" (the virtual atom) in early 2015, the precursor to modern smart NFTs, and explains why self-sovereign identity, tokenized real-world assets, and human-first connection will dictate the next generation of the internet.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕ Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Castmagic to make your creative process easy: https://bit.ly/CastmagicReferral Work smarter, grow faster. Automate your SEO, get AI insights, and manage all your clients in one place with Helm. Start today 50% off your first month at helmseo.com

Blue-Collar Business Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/rvko Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) spends the day with Mark O'Brien ( https://www.instagram.com/themarkobrienteam ) to see what it's like to be a blue collar millionaire.  — Links  Mark O'Brien - https://buildmeabrownstone.com/ — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Shaan uses Mercury across all of his companies. you can too: http://mercury.com/  Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Lyndsay Dowd, founder of Heartbeat for Hire, leadership strategist, speaker, coach, podcast host, and two-time author, for a powerful conversation about human-centered leadership, workplace culture, trust, accountability, and positive influence. After more than 23 years at IBM, where she built and led high-performing sales teams, Lyndsay experienced a major career disruption that forced her to rethink leadership, purpose, and how she could help people most. That moment became the foundation for Heartbeat for Hire, where she now helps leaders build cultures people actually want to be part of. Throughout the conversation, Lyndsay shares why leadership is not just about results, quotas, or titles. It is about how people feel, whether they trust their leaders, and whether they are given the clarity, autonomy, and support needed to grow. She explains how trust becomes a leader's most important currency, why broken trust must be repaired with accountability, and why consistent one-on-one conversations are essential to strong leadership. Lyndsay also shares practical strategies for building a stronger workplace culture, including going on a listening tour, asking better questions, making people feel seen, giving credit freely, and modeling the behavior leaders want their teams to follow. She reminds listeners that culture is not a slogan. It is the experience people have every day under a leader's influence. This episode is ideal for business owners, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, coaches, and community leaders who want to lead with both performance and heart while creating a more positive, responsible influence in the lives of others. Connect with Lyndsay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsaydowdh4h/ https://heartbeatforhire.com/

In this episode, we discuss whether companies should wait for the "perfect" candidate or confidently hire someone who meets around 80% of the role. We explain why clearly defining must-have vs. nice-to-have requirements is key, why hiring for potential often leads to better long-term results, and how waiting too long can become more expensive than making a strong hiring decision.Looking to improve your hiring process or find the right talent for your team? Visit careerbee.io or get in touch with us at team@careerbee.io – we'd love to support you.

Anika sat down with Deanna Dolecki and Ashley Ruggeri to explore how they built a thriving, 100% virtual boutique agency by leaning into radical authenticity. The conversation revealed how their Gen X and Millennial dynamic fuels their strategy, why hiring for intangibles matters more than a resume, and how they cut through the digital noise with unscripted banter on their podcast, Ducks Unplugged.In This EpisodeThe origin story of Blue Duck Agency and how a "no-meeting Wednesday" led to a radical rebrandWhy Deanna hires for "intangibles" and how asking about high school grades reveals a candidate's true characterAshley's transition from buttoned-up banking to thriving in the "gray area" of agency lifeLaunching the Ducks Unplugged podcast as a business strategy and creative testing groundHow Gen X and Millennial perspectives complement each other in leadership and marketing strategyThe truth about hustle culture and how different generations brand their work ethicWhy generative AI (like Deanna's ChatGPT, "Janice") is a tool, not a replacement for human creativityBrainstorming on the fly: Pushing boundaries with brands like Netflix and TupperwareTimestamps00:00 Introduction: Building businesses around radical authenticity 01:42 The origins of Blue Duck Agency and diverse career paths 05:24 Hiring for the "gray area" and the importance of intangibles 10:10 Launching the Ducks Unplugged podcast to differentiate the agency 18:48 The Gen X and Millennial dynamic: Bridging the generational gap 23:24 The Blue Duck rebrand: Standing out in a sea of yellow ducks 26:51 The "hustle culture" rebrand and generational work ethics 36:31 Balancing radical honesty with professional boundaries and real-time feedback41:25 Generative AI in marketing: Why human creativity still wins 45:36 Pitching Netflix a "binge pass" and other pop-culture brand moments 50:48 Favorite quotes and life mantrasKey Insights & TakeawaysInsight 1: Authenticity is a Differentiator In a crowded agency landscape where everyone offers similar services, clients buy the people. Creating unscripted, imperfect content like Ducks Unplugged lets prospects experience the team's chemistry, humor, and problem-solving skills before they ever book a discovery call. Perfect polish is out; relatable authenticity is in.Insight 2: Hire for Intangibles Over Resumes Resumes get you in the door, but character keeps you in the room. By asking candidates to talk through their intentions and past choices—even going back to high school—you learn how they navigate challenges, communicate, and fit into a remote, tight-knit culture.Insight 3: Generational Differences Are a Strategic Asset The contrast between Gen X (Deanna) and Millennial (Ashley) perspectives creates richer marketing strategies. Instead of clashing, these diverse viewpoints—from how they view hustle culture to how they consume media—ensure that campaigns resonate across different age demographics.Insight 4: AI is a Tool, Not a Strategy While generative AI is great for efficiency and thought starters, it cannot replace human experience. Relying too heavily on AI leads to homogenized marketing where everyone sounds the same. The human element, drawn from real-world experience and cultural nuance, is what makes campaigns actually convert.Insight 5: Embrace the "Gray Area" Having team members who thrive in the gray—testing, trying, and innovating without a guaranteed outcome—is crucial for an agency's evolution. Not every podcast segment or marketing test will work (like a blind dating show for marketing channels), but giving your team the freedom to test is how you find the strategies that stick.Resources & Links MentionedBlue Duck AgencyDucks Unplugged PodcastDirect Mail Marketing (and why it's making a comeback)About Deanna Dolecki & Ashley RuggeriDeanna Dolecki is the President of Blue Duck Agency, a boutique female-founded marketing agency. As a Gen X woman stepping into a new life phase with college-age kids and a post-marriage reset, she brings a perspective shaped by over 25 years of building a career, leading teams, and building brands. Known for leading with straight talk and hiring for intangibles, she also brings a well-informed and passionate take on pop culture.Ashley Ruggeri is a senior executive and Marketing Strategist with over 15 years of experience. A Millennial and married mom to a 7-year-old, she is right in the thick of balancing career and family. After navigating highly regulated corporate worlds, she brings clarity and calm to the chaos of agency life. She is also a proud hockey mom and unapologetically into Formula 1. Together with Deanna, she hosts Ducks Unplugged, bringing real conversation to work, life, relationships, parenting, and pop culture.Connect with Deanna & AshleyBlue Duck Agency: blueduckagency.comPodcast: Ducks UnpluggedLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ducksunpluggedpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 20th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Kris Boswell

This week on Gun For Hire Radio… I smuggled an iceberg back from Alaska! (See, I am as honest as a politician!) The third Tier in the Highest court rears its ugly head and testifies before congress that their lives are in fact are more valuable than ours, but we the people already knew that didn't we? Also a snippet of Chuck Shumers most poignant, intelligent speech he has ever made. Please Listen, Learn, Like, Follow, Donate, Share, & Volunteer. The post The Gun For Hire Radio Broadcast: Episode 791 appeared first on Best Gun Range NYC and NJ Area | Gun Range Near Me.

Ray Dalio's rules for building wealth: https://clickhubspot.com/rgsk Episode 842: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) sit down with Ray Dalio ( https://x.com/RayDalio ) to talk about the holy grail of investing strategies. — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (0:49) Hitting rock bottom (8:28) Personality traits of the 1% (14:22) Partnerships that win (18:25) Pain + Reflection = Progress (23:30) What's the money for anyway? (26:26) Principles (28:41) Ray's hiring philosophy (30:43) Being a caddy (35:16) Mistakes smart investors make (37:01) What Ray spends his money on (39:13) Aliens (41:00) The 5 Big Forces (46:35) Investing in Gold and Bubble Mechanics (52:55) How Bridgewater became the biggest hedge fund (55:40) The gap between the best and everyone else (59:26) The 1 Big Takeaway — Links: • Ray's Personality Test - https://principlesyou.com/  • Bridgewater Associates - https://www.bridgewater.com/  — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Shaan uses Mercury across all of his companies. you can too: http://mercury.com/  Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross shares why curiosity, execution, and continuous learning are becoming more valuable than traditional credentials in marketing, tech, and business. He breaks down how hiring managers, marketers, content creators, and business leaders can identify curious talent, build stronger teams, and stay relevant as AI, search, content distribution, and audience behavior continue to evolve. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. Curiosity as a Career Advantage - Ross shares how growing up outside major tech hubs pushed him to use the internet as his mentor. - Curiosity helped him build a self-directed education across SEO, social media, content, SaaS, Reddit, LinkedIn, Quora, and startups. - The lesson: your location, background, or lack of connections does not limit your ability to learn and grow. 2. The Hiring Trap: Stacked Resume, Weak Execution - Ross warns leaders not to confuse impressive logos and credentials with real-world capability. - Some candidates know how to follow a playbook but struggle when asked to create or adapt one. - Hiring should focus on how people think, learn, ask questions, and solve problems—not just what appears on paper. 3. How to Identify Curious Marketers - Ask candidates what they are reading, what they are learning, and how they stay sharp in their craft. - Look for people actively tinkering with new tools, especially in the age of AI. - Curious marketers bring questions, data, and insights into conversations instead of relying on old playbooks. 4. Insight-Driven Marketing Decisions - Great marketers do not recommend SEO, CMS changes, or content strategies simply because they prefer them. - They gather data, ask about pipeline goals, conversion rates, customer lifetime value, and channel performance. - Curiosity turns marketing from guesswork into a structured, strategic process. 5. Where Curious People Spend Their Time - Curious professionals go where learning is happening: communities, subreddits, Discord servers, Slack groups, LinkedIn threads, and comment sections. - They engage in discussions, debate ideas, and test what they learn. - They do not just consume marketing tips—they apply them. 6. The Signals of a High-Curiosity Team Member - They research before making recommendations. - They reverse engineer why something worked instead of blindly repeating tactics. - They invest in courses, tools, and resources because they want to become better, not just get promoted. - They challenge leaders with data-backed thinking and fresh perspectives. 7. Why Curiosity Matters in the AI Era - AI is reshaping search, content distribution, GEO, AEO, and how buyers discover brands. - Channels that worked three years ago may not be enough today. - Marketers who stay curious will adapt faster as LLMs, Reddit, YouTube, short-form video, and emerging platforms shift the landscape. 8. Building a Learning Advantage - One to two extra hours of intentional learning per week can put you ahead of people doing none. - Those who invest more deeply in their skills create a larger competitive gap. - Continuous learning builds the taste, strategy, distribution skill, and human understanding needed to stay valuable. 9. Hiring for Curiosity and Growth - Leaders should ask candidates about newsletters, podcasts, tools, personal projects, and ideas they cannot stop thinking about. - Experience with tools like Claude, Perplexity, and ChatGPT can signal active experimentation. - Building a culture of curiosity helps teams stay adaptive, strategic, and ready for what comes next. —

Ari Ford, founder of Easy Breezy, joins the show to share how she built a premium frozen yogurt, custard, and vegan soft-serve brand across the San Francisco Bay Area. She's now at six stores with two more on the way after fourteen years in business. After fifteen years in tech (and two startups, one win and one loss), Ari made a hands-on career pivot and spent ten months studying roughly forty yogurt operators before opening her first shop. She walks through the philosophy that's driven slow, self-funded, profitable growth ever since: obsess over product quality, but win on the in-store experience and community. Along the way she digs into staffing and retention, real-estate discipline, why she never runs grand openings, how she handles rising costs and shifting consumer behavior, the tools that keep her operation humming, and her long game: proving the concept works regionally before ever considering a national rollout (and why she'll never franchise).Key TakeawaysExperience beats product, barely. Ari tells her staff the business is 49% the product and 51% the in-store experience. A great yogurt with poor service won't earn a second visit, and 80% of her business is repeat customers (confirmed by credit-card data).Quality is the moat. Easy Breezy imports Italian machines, uses caramel paste from Italy and Dutch-processed cocoa, blends fresh fruit into organic bases, and mixes new batches every few hours with no corn syrup. The demanding machine maintenance (four per store, fully disassembled twice a week) is exactly what makes the concept hard to copy.Take care of staff first, and customers take care of themselves. Nearly every manager, GM, and operations lead started as a 16-to-19-year-old cashier. Ari backs her team over complaints ("according to me, you're always right"), offers health insurance, and invests heavily in training instead of firing.Hire for personality, and hire in networks. Anyone can learn to make yogurt, so she screens for a smile and work ethic, then deliberately hires friends, siblings, and family, because that built-in accountability keeps people showing up and reduces turnover.Skip the grand opening. Every new store has kinks to work out, so Easy Breezy does quiet soft openings, with doors opening on a random Tuesday. Ad spend doesn't sell more yogurt; a consistent product does.Market locally, not digitally. Instead of Facebook ads, Ari invests in school field trips, career-week tours, and sponsoring youth sports teams. Word of mouth from those community ties outperforms paid social.Real estate is a discipline, and mistakes are expensive. She scouts the sunny side of the street, within walking distance of schools, to catch both the after-school and after-dinner rushes. One location became an after-dinner bar rush (she was hiring security) instead of a family spot, and she closed it after two and a half years.Grow only as fast as profits allow. Easy Breezy is privately held and cash-flow positive from day one, self-funding roughly one new shop every two years. Stores typically take about two years to hit their stride, so patience is built into the model.Adapt to cost and consumer shifts deliberately. Ari raises prices in bigger jumps every two years rather than nickel-and-diming, empowers staff to comp generously, and has leaned into clear allergen, vegan, and gluten-free labeling as customers increasingly ask what's in their food.The endgame is regional proof, and never franchising. The next step is expanding to Southern California to prove the brand travels, potentially raising money for a national rollout later. But citing See's Candy and Starbucks, Ari is firm that she'll never franchise, because it would mean trading away control of quality.

At some point, every entrepreneur says the same thing:"I need help."But help with what?That's where most business owners get stuck.In this episode of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan shares a conversation from the gym that sparked a much bigger discussion about hiring, delegation, leadership, and building a business that doesn't rely on you doing everything yourself.Too many entrepreneurs hire because they're overwhelmed—not because they have a clear plan.They bring someone on board, then spend weeks trying to figure out what that person should actually be doing.Sound familiar?David breaks down why that's backwards, how to identify exactly where you need help, and why your next hire shouldn't begin with a job title—it should begin with understanding how you spend your own time.He also shares one of the simplest yet most effective exercises he uses with coaching clients to determine what should stay on your plate and what should come off.Plus...Once you hire someone, how do you know if it's actually working?If your answer is simply, "I feel less stressed," you may be measuring the wrong thing.This episode will help you think differently about delegation, accountability, leadership, and creating measurable results inside your business.Whether you're a Realtor, entrepreneur, small business owner, or leader building a team, this conversation will help you stop hiring reactively and start building intentionally.What You'll LearnWhy most entrepreneurs hire too late—and for the wrong reasonsThe biggest mistake business owners make before hiring an adminHow to identify exactly where you need helpThe four-box exercise to define your next hireWhy awareness always comes before delegationThe difference between assigning tasks and creating ownershipHow to measure whether an employee is actually improving your businessWhy tracking data beats relying on feelingsHow hiring changes your role as a business ownerWhy systems and communication matter just as much as peopleEpisode Breakdown[00:00] "I Need Help"The gym conversation that inspired this episodeWhy feeling overwhelmed isn't a hiring strategyThe question every business owner should answer first[09:00] Before You Hire Anyone...Understanding where your time actually goesWhy awareness is the first step toward delegationThe exercise that reveals your next hire[18:00] The Four-Box FrameworkWhat you're good atWhat you enjoy doingWhat you're bad atWhat you hate doingHow these answers shape your business[27:00] Commercial Break[29:00] Stop Assigning Tasks—Start Creating OwnershipWhy ownership creates accountabilityMoving from busy work to meaningful contributionBuilding roles that grow with your business[38:00] How Do You Know It's Working?Measuring success with tangible dataDefining expectations before hiringWhy business should be measured the same way elite athletes measure performance[48:00] Hiring Doesn't Fix Broken BusinessesWhy people amplify your systemsThe importance of communication and leadershipPreparing your business before expanding your team[55:00] Your Action PlanTrack everything you do for one weekComplete the four-box exerciseIdentify where another person could create the greatest impactBuild your next role with intentionKey TakeawayHiring isn't about removing work.It's about putting the right work in the hands of the right people.Before you bring someone into your business, get clear on what success looks like, what should be delegated, and how you'll measure whether it's actually making a difference.The businesses that grow intentionally don't just add people.They create clarity, ownership, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

What if the worst professional moment of your life turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to you? Lyndsay Dowd spent nearly 30 years in leadership — 23 of them at IBM — before leaving on her own terms for a new opportunity. Six months in, she was fired. No warning, no explanation. The shame and embarrassment took her out… until she asked herself three questions that changed everything: What am I really good at? What do I love to do? How can I help people the most? The answers became Heartbeat for Hire, a company that helps brands ditch toxic, top-down leadership and build cultures people actually want to work in. In this episode, Wendy and Lyndsay — a speaker, founder, 2X bestselling author (Top Down Culture and Voices of Women), Harvard guest lecturer, and globally ranked podcast host — talk about reinvention at 50+, betting on yourself, the “power skills” every leader needs, why trust is your currency, and the permission slip every woman at a crossroads deserves to hear. Fierce, funny, and full of heart.

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Hiring in a panic is one of the most expensive things an accounting firm can do. And most firms do not even realise they are doing it until the damage is already done.In this episode of The Wize Way Podcast, Dani walks through the hiring mistakes that hurt firms the most, why they keep happening, and the practical prevention strategies that change how you approach every hire from here on.You'll learn: ✅ Why small firms feel bad hires harder than larger ones ✅ The three hiring scenarios that cost firms the most time and money ✅ Why a culture mismatch can be more damaging than a skills gap ✅ How to run interviews that feel like conversations and still get the information you need ✅ What real reference checks actually sound like ✅ Why your probation period is only useful if you are willing to act on it ✅ How to define your non-negotiables before you start looking so you stop compromising under pressureIf you have ever found yourself hiring someone just to fill a gap and paying for it months later, this episode gives you the framework to make sure it does not happen again.________________  PS: Whenever you're ready… here are the fastest 4 ways we can help you fix and grow your accounting firm:   1. Download our famous Wize Freedom Map for FREE - Find out the 96 projects every firm owner must implement to build a $5M+ firm that can run without them - Download here 2. Need to Hire right now? Book a 1:1 FREE discovery call with our WizeTalent hiring coaches to help find your next team member the Wize Way – Click Here 3. Work with Jamie and our mentors for 8 weeks - Build a custom business plan for your firm - Apply here

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Investing Guide: https://clickhubspot.com/epkr Episode 841: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk to legendary investor Howard Marks about AI and making decisions in the face of fear and uncertainty.  — Show Notes: (0:00) AI Hurtles Ahead (8:26) second level thinking (10:21) investing through the end of the world (14:47) raising $11B at a time of crisis (17:54) investing with fear (20:22) the key to a successful partnership (25:01) being a good father (27:37) only 1 success: to live your life your way (34:17) Having lunch with Warren Buffett (37:18) What people don't know about Buffett (39:37) cigar butt investing (41:35) recommended reading — Links: • AI Hurtles Ahead - https://www.oaktreecapital.com/insights/memo/ai-hurtles-ahead  • A Short History of Financial Euphoria - https://www.amazon.com/History-Financial-Euphoria-Penguin-Business/dp/0140238565  • Fooled by Randomness - https://www.amazon.com/Fooled-Randomness-Hidden-Markets-Incerto/dp/0812975219  — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Shaan uses Mercury for banking across all of his companies. you can too: http://mercury.com/  Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

In this sponsored episode of The Edge of Show, we sit down with John Cheney, a veteran technology founder and the visionary CEO behind the General Artificial Intelligence Proficiency Institute (GenAIPI). John details his mind-blowing transition from hiring expensive development firms to utilizing "vibe coding" with platforms like Repl.it, demonstrating how he stood up a complete application infrastructure in just twenty minutes using a single architecture blueprint.The conversation dives deep into the strategic implementation of artificial intelligence within modern enterprises and the rollout of their brand-new neural architecture layer, GENA (Generative Execution Neural Architecture). Moving past standard AI experimentation, John emphasizes why true corporate transformation requires dedicated executive oversight, such as a Fractional Chief AI Officer, to successfully connect siloed databases, manage internal privacy permissions, and drive real-world business outcomes. Furthermore, they tackle the profound ethical realities of emerging tech, exploring why humanity's ultimate superpower remains active creation and why abdicating our stewardship to automated systems presents the ultimate existential risk to human agency.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕ Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Castmagic to make your creative process easy: https://bit.ly/CastmagicReferral Work smarter, grow faster. Automate your SEO, get AI insights, and manage all your clients in one place with Helm. Start today 50% off your first month at helmseo.com

Scaling is not just about sales. It is about building a backend strong enough to survive the growth. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the unglamorous side of scaling to seven figures and why your legal, financial, and operational infrastructure must be bulletproof. Let's be real… If your marketing is strong… But your books are a mess… Your contracts are weak… Your compliance is outdated… And your backend is held together with shortcuts… You are not building a real empire. You are building on quicksand. In this episode, you'll learn: Why top-line revenue means nothing if the backend is leaking How messy accounting, weak contracts, and poor admin create major risk Why hiring professionals early can protect you from expensive mistakes How strong backend infrastructure gives you confidence to scale aggressively The truth is simple: The boring work protects the business. Clean books matter. Airtight contracts matter. Payroll matters. Compliance matters. Receipts, systems, records, and documentation matter. High-level operators do not ignore the backend because it is not exciting. They secure it. They organize it. They hire the experts. They protect the foundation. Because when the backend is weak… Growth only makes the problems bigger. Hire the professionals. Clean the books. Protect the house. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Delegate Without Losing Control of Your Business Most women business owners are doers. We take pride in being the one who can be handed any challenge and get it done. But that identity has a cost: when everything runs through you, you become the bottleneck, and your growth is capped no matter how hard you work. But when you can learn to delegate without losing control... you finally create space to lead. On the HerBusiness Podcast, Suzi Dafnis speaks with Kristy Smith, founder of Virtual Elves and HerBusiness 2026 Member of the Year, about doing exactly that. Kristy's business connects owners with virtual assistants, yet this year she turned that philosophy on herself and handed over the last task she thought only she could do: her discovery calls. What You'll Discover in This Episode Why being the doer eventually caps your growth — and how to spot when you've become the bottleneck The real reason "no one can do it like I can" keeps you stuck, and how to move past it Kristy's staged, four-month handover of the one task she thought only she could do How documenting your workflows makes letting go far less scary The daily check-in habit that builds ownership and confidence fast How to handle the surprising grief of stepping back from work you love Using quarterly feedback sessions to grow as a leader — not just manage performance Why Letting Go Feels So Hard The belief that "no one can do it the way I can" is the biggest barrier to delegation. It keeps you busy, and busyness feels like achievement. But as Kristy points out, spending two hours training someone instead of ten minutes doing it yourself feels inefficient — until you realise you repeat that task every day, losing hours you could spend growing the business. There's also an emotional side. Stepping back from work that lights you up can bring an unexpected sense of grief. If you ignore it, you'll jump back in and disempower the very person you handed the work to. How to Delegate Without Losing Control The secret is a staged handover, not a sudden drop. Kristy's transition took about four months and rested on a few principles you can copy. Bring in the right person. Hire for the qualities you want clients to feel. Kristy chose someone warm and kind — the impression she wanted every new lead to have. Document the work first. Going through ISO 9001 accreditation forced Kristy to map every workflow start to finish. That documentation showed her exactly where she could let go, making the handover far less scary. Check in daily at first. An end-of-day conversation every day for the first weeks catches mistakes fast. Correcting something after two days protects confidence and progress far better than catching it three weeks later. Let the team pull the work from you. Reframe the question from "what do I hold onto?" to "what is my team ready to take?" Ownership grows when people take the next piece themselves. In fact, it was Kristy's new hire who suggested she keep a client connection by running testimonial interviews at the three-month mark — staying involved without reclaiming the day-to-day. Lead Instead of Doing Once the work is off your plate, your job shifts from technician to visionary. Kristy now runs quarterly feedback sessions where her team reviews her leadership, not just their own goals. That vulnerability built a culture of trust and surfaced honest input a formal review never would. She also created an operational improvement board where anyone can flag a problem, which becomes a team-owned project. Aiming for a one percent improvement each week compounds into meaningful change across the year — all without Kristy solving every issue herself. Your Next Step Learning to delegate without losing control is less about systems and more about trust: trusting your documentation, trusting your people, and trusting yourself as a leader. Start with one task you believe only you can do, hand it over in stages, and protect the space you create to finally step into the CEO role your business needs. If you'd like to have these kinds of conversations with ambitious women who understand the realities of building a business over the long term, learn more about the HerBusiness Growth Network at HerBusinessNetwork.com. Resources Mentioned HerBusiness Growth Network  Follow us on Instagram Check out the last HerBusiness Podcast Episode: I've Built a Successful Business, So Why Do I Want More? Need a skilled virtual assistant? Find the right fit with Virtual Elves. Follow Kristy Smith and Virtual Elves on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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"Don't hire someone just to fill a position. Hire the right person for the long haul." Episode Chapters [00:01:35] Looking Beyond Retention Rates [00:03:02] Why Great Employees Always Have Options [00:07:59] How Disney Measured Turnover and Retention [00:10:42] The Real Reason Employees Leave [00:12:35] Using Data to Improve Hiring and Leadership Low turnover doesn't always mean your organization is healthy. In this episode, Lee Cockerell shares the difference between retaining employees and retaining the right employees. Great people have choices and poor leadership is often what drives turnover. When you take the time to understand who leaves and why, it can strengthen your culture, improve hiring, and build a stronger organization. Read my blog for more from this episode. Resources CockerellStore.com The Cockerell Academy About Lee Cockerell Mainstreet Leader Jody Maberry Travel Guidance Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.

On Tuesday's   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show discussing Adam Silver speaking tonight in Las Vegas and whether or not there will be any new news on expansion, Puck is not expecting anything new. John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com  and Puck discuss John's new YouTube show, BFT Unfiltered and how the first two weeks have gone.  They also chat about Tom Dundon and the perception and probably reality that he doesn't want to keep the Blazers in Portland.  John also contends that Washington State has probably the best defensive coordinator in the new Pac-12 with Trent Bray and they both agree that the conference dropped the ball on having no media day.Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.comjoins Puck to discuss the Seahawks sale and the impact it has moving forward.  They also chat about the offseason and the headlines being more focused on the Rams and not the Seahawks.  Rob is hoping Aaron Donald comes back, while Puck wants no part of it!    Finally, are either concerned that no news has surfaced on a Devon Witherspoon deal?“On This Day…”  Griffey named All-Star MVP and a great movie and movie scene makes their debut Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Nothing like the MLB Home Run Derby! (1:00) Puck (8:21) John Canzano (42:36) Rob Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.com (1:03:41)  “On this Day….”  (1:07:05) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

Sam, Mason, James, and Austin discuss “firing the old God and hiring the new one.” They define the “old God” as transactional, shaming, distant, perpetually disappointed, and often rooted in childhood, family-of-origin dynamics. The "old God" is a false God that uses reward systems, shame, and sometimes spiritual manipulation. To embrace a new God, you can: 1. Explicitly name false beliefs about God, 2. Identify their impact on relationships, nervous system3. Reality-test beliefs through scripture and Christ's character4. Examine how the belief once protected parts of the self5. Grieve the loss of the familiar but harmful God-image, and 6. Use rituals (termination letter, speaking aloud, burning notes) to “fire” it.To close, Austin recommends John Eldredge's One Minute Pause App feature "20 Days to Experience Jesus.”Make a donation and become an Outsider!Follow us on social media! Instagram, Facebook & TikTokSubscribe to our YouTubeCheck out our recommended resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  For more inspiration, read our blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Send us an email! contact@unashamedunafraid.comTimestamps:01:19 Meet the Old God03:27 Where Shame Begins05:38 Why Fire Him08:29 Dismantle the Belief10:45 Grieve the Old Image12:03 Steps and Rituals14:52 Hire the New God16:47 Relational Exposure Practice17:47 Relapse and Rework20:30 Resources and Reflections22:05 Listener Challenge Outro

Your company is only as strong as the people running the systems. And average talent will never build an elite empire. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the talent arbitrage and how founders can find true operators in a market full of polished resumes and rehearsed interview answers. Let's be real… A perfect resume does not guarantee grit. A college degree does not guarantee resourcefulness. Corporate experience does not always mean ownership. And a smooth interview does not mean someone can solve real problems under pressure. In this episode, you'll learn: Why traditional hiring filters can lead to average teams How to identify grit, ownership, and problem-solving ability Why testing candidates under pressure reveals true talent How to retain elite operators by giving them autonomy and performance-based upside The truth is simple: You cannot build a massive vision with order-takers. You need people who think. Solve. Adapt. Move fast. And take ownership without needing constant supervision. High-level founders do not just hire for polish. They hire for capacity. They test for chaos. They look for resourcefulness. They pay for performance. And when they find eagles… They give them the target and get out of the way. Because elite talent does not want to be micromanaged. It wants to win. Change the filter. Test the grit. Hire the elite. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Chad and Cheese drag Josh Secrest, Paradox's Head of Marketing, into the hot seat. Josh's resume boasts stints at both Abercrombie & Fitch and McDonald's. Once the guys stop badgering Josh about the Golden Arches, they get into why your current frontline application process is a flaming dumpster fire: The Velocity Deficit: The average restaurant or retail shop takes 16 painful days to lock down a frontline worker. The automated elite? They're doing it in 3.5 days. Frontline candidates are applying to 25 jobs simultaneously; if you aren't the first to text them back, you're just a ghost in their inbox while your remaining staff burns out. The Real Cost of "Quick Quits": Josh officially declares standard "time to hire" dead. The only metrics that actually impact the C-suite are the Break-Even Point (the magic 31-day mark where a worker finally stops costing you money) and the Retention Sticking Point (day 100, where they actually become a fixture). If your hires drop out before day 31, congratulations—you just subsidized their brief stint at your expense. Administrative Errand Boys: Your highly paid store managers are burning 10 to 12 hours a week acting as calendar secretaries, copy-pasting interview schedules and building shift templates. Paradox aims to execute that administrative trivia so managers can do the unfathomable: stand front-of-house and generate revenue. The Cold Hard Truth: Stop making people take a 45-minute personality quiz to flip a burger or stock a shelf. Automate the blocking and tackling, match their schedule instantly, or get used to looking at a red balance sheet.

In this Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Karen Edwards visits with Terri Davidson to discuss HR strategies and company policies in the roofing industry. They cover the foundations of effective HR management, the role of clear policies in company culture and how to navigate workforce challenges. The discussion also explores compliance, employee retention and practical ways to create a strong, people-first workplace. Tune in to learn how thoughtful HR practices can strengthen your business and support long-term growth. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/   Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the Week in Roofing!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up   Learn more about Tremco WTI here! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wti-weatherproofing-technologies-incorporated Follow Us!   https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com  https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop  https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw  https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/  https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss  #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry #TremcoRoofing #WTI

“She has built an amazing system and an amazing flywheel.” What separates a performance creative director worth hiring from one who just manages a content calendar? Connor MacDonald (CMO, Ridge) and Connor Rolain (Head of Growth, HexClad) dig into what it takes to hire a director of performance creative today, why the creative strategist role has split into two distinct skill sets, and how AI agents are emerging as a serious ecommerce conversion rate optimization play. They debate whether a great creative strategist should be an operator or an ideator. The answer is neither alone. Both hosts unpack why less prescriptive creator briefs are now producing better-performing ads than heavily scripted ones. The hosts close with a quick over-under on the retention tools most brands either overinvest in or ignore entirely. Powered By Motion Creative Benchmarks 2026 https://9ops.co/motionapp-creativebenchmarks2026 NeonPixel https://9ops.co/neonpixel Richpanel https://9ops.co/richpanel Aftersell https://9ops.co/aftersell-mops Haus https://www.haus.io/operators Operators Newsletter https://9operators.com/ 

The right executive hire can accelerate everything, while the wrong one can cost a company far more than a bad résumé suggests. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews David Ulrich, Founder and Principal at David Ulrich Associates, who shares how business owners can distinguish polished candidates from leaders truly equipped to perform, why entrepreneurial capacity matters, and where companies often go wrong when hiring senior executives. He also explains the evolving role of LinkedIn and AI in executive search, the importance of maintaining a strong professional network, and why great recruiters have a fiduciary-level responsibility to both candidates and clients. Key Takeaways:→ Strong leadership skills can transfer across industries when candidates understand people, operations, and accountability. → Great executive hiring begins with asking the right questions about the business's real needs. → Professionals should build relationships with trusted recruiters before they need to find a new role.→ A strong LinkedIn profile should clearly convey experience, values, and capabilities. → Ethical recruiters prioritize long-term fit and the well-being of candidates and clients alike. David Ulrich is a seasoned Executive Search and Human Capital Strategist with more than 15 years of experience across the restaurant, hospitality, franchising, and real estate industries. He has a proven record of recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent for organizations at all levels. David is known for his client-focused approach and for providing honest, timely feedback to build long-term relationships. His extensive industry network includes major private equity firms and global restaurant and hotel companies, giving him unparalleled access to top talent and opportunities. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Connect With David:Website: https://www.davidulrichassociates.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/david-ulrich-associates-executive-search

EPISODE 452: Hiring for your construction business shouldn't feel like an emergency every time you do it. In this episode, Todd Dawalt sits down with JL Talent Solutions founder Justin Landry to break down a five-step system for hiring better construction employees without leaning on gut feel. ⚡Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team: HERE

Where did all the good hygienists go? You may be asking yourself this question, but the truth is they're out there. They're just choosing someone else.In this episode, you'll learn how to become the office people want to work at (and stay). The DPH coaches share how one of them out-recruited six offices for a single hygienist, why your job posting is costing you good candidates, and the interview red flags you can't ignore — even when you're desperate.Topics discussed:(00:00) Introduction(02:45) Landing a hygienist every office wanted(07:12) Doing more with fewer hygienists(09:21) Why recruiting is really sales(12:25) Write an ad that stands out(14:05) Get ahead of turnover before it hits(19:02) Why you should involve your team(20:15) Interview questions that assess culture fit(23:45) Qualities that matter most in a hire(25:38) What's more important than recruitingThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.comCheck out the Growth Program Here Join our Newest and Best Coaching Program, Click Here for More InformationTake Control of Your Practice and Your LifeWe help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

Hiring your next employee might be the best decision you ever make... or one of the most expensive mistakes. In this episode, we break down the two questions every business owner needs to answer before adding another person to the team: Do you truly need the help? Can your business actually afford it? We discuss why hiring won't fix an unprofitable business, how to know when your current team is being underutilized, and why adding another employee often masks training, leadership, or process problems. We also cover the difference between employees and subcontractors, when outsourcing makes more sense than hiring, and how every new hire should help create more sales, more profit, or free you up to work on growing the business. If you're thinking about making your first hire or adding to your team, this episode will help you make that decision with confidence.

In this episode, Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson break down how real estate investors can find, hire, and manage contractors without getting ripped off on rental property renovations. You'll learn: How to find reliable contractors through referrals, word of mouth, and local relationships Why investors should avoid paying contractors too much upfront How to manage scope of work, payment draws, and punch lists so you do not get burned during a renovation =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Hosts: Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2026.

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In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor sits down with Niki Wilson, founder of Snapline Systems and Professional EOS Implementer®, to explore the challenges of attempting to self-implement EOS and why many leadership teams ultimately realise they need external support.Niki shares her journey as the first employee of a fast-growing software company, where she worked closely with an inspiring Visionary owner to help scale the business. As the company grew, clarity around roles, priorities & accountability became increasingly difficult.Together, Niki & the owner recognised that EOS® was exactly what the business needed. Like many leadership teams, they initially chose to self-implement, believing they could learn & apply the tools themselves.While self-implementing EOS® created significant improvements, Niki explains that it also revealed its limitations. Leadership time that could have been focused on growing the business was instead spent facilitating sessions, learning the process & keeping everyone aligned.Eventually, they realised that bringing in an objective EOS® Implementer could accelerate progress, challenge assumptions & allow the leadership team to focus on leading rather than facilitating.A major theme throughout the conversation is the power of the Accountability Chart®. Niki describes it as one of the most transformational EOS® tools because it creates clarity around roles, responsibilities & expectations. Rather than organising people around job titles, the Accountability Chart® helps leadership teams build the structure the business actually needs to achieve its vision.The discussion also covers the impact of the Level 10 Meeting®, the EOS® Proven Process & why consistent execution is far more valuable than trying to customise or shortcut the system. Throughout the episode, Niki emphasises that EOS® is not simply a collection of business tools. It is a complete operating system that delivers the greatest results when followed as designed.This episode is essential listening for entrepreneurs considering self-implementing EOS®, leadership teams looking to create greater clarity & accountability, & business owners who want to understand when bringing in an experienced EOS® Implementer can dramatically accelerate their journey towards Vision, Traction, Healthy™. CONNECT WITH DEBRA:    ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: debra@businessaction.com.au ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ►Claim Your Free E-Book: https://www.businessaction.co.nz/free-e-book/ ___________________________________________       GUEST'S DETAILS: ► Niki Wilson – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-t-wilson/ ► Website – EOS Worldwide: Niki Wilson, EOS Implementer, New Orleans | EOS Implementer | EOS Worldwide Ep 280 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction00:51 – Nikki Wilson's Background and EOS® Journey 03:22 – Challenges of Self-Implementing EOS® 03:36 – The Role of the Accountability Chart® 05:22 – The Impact of EOS® Tools and Meetings 10:55 – Focus Day and the EOS® Proven Process 18:59 – The Role of an EOS® Implementer 21:39 – The Visionary–Integrator Dynamic 27:36 – The Power of the Issues Solving Track (IDS) 31:33 – Top Tips and Tools for Success

This week on Gun For Hire Radio… Scott Bach Joins us to discuss the battles, the strategies, ANJRPC, the new Magazine and all things New Jersey! Please Listen, Learn, Like, Follow, Share, Donate, & Volunteer! The post The Gun For Hire Radio Broadcast: Episode 790 appeared first on Best Gun Range NYC and NJ Area | Gun Range Near Me.

On this episode of Fox Sports Sunday with Andy Furman & Bucky Brooks discuss President Trump getting involved with FIFA to revoke Folarin Balogun’s red card and how that story affected the team, They then talk about the recent story that Sean Payton was willing to hire former Patriots HC Bill Belichick to the Denver Broncos and even willing to step aside as HC so Belichick could take over the role, They then breakdown Bucky’s breakout players heading into the 2026-27 NFL season, Plus a new addition of Ask Bucky, the Blame Game, Yay or Nay & much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Aspire Mailbag episode, Joshua Stamper and Jeff Gargas tackle two leadership topics that are on a lot of educators' minds right now: how to hire great people when applicant pools are shrinking, and how to rethink student discipline in ways that actually build skills. They explore why culture matters in attracting the right staff, how leaders can look beyond interview answers to find the right fit, and what it means to create a school or district people genuinely want to be part of.The conversation also dives into the tension between punishment and education in student behavior systems. Joshua and Jeff discuss why discipline should not be about simply removing students or making them “sit and think,” but instead about teaching regulation, repairing harm, and helping students build the skills they need for the future. This episode offers practical leadership insight for administrators, coaches, and educators who want to build stronger teams and healthier school cultures.Follow Jeff Gargas:Twitter:https://twitter.com/jeffgargasInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/_jeffgargas/Follow The Teach Better Team:Twitter:https://twitter.com/teachbetterteamWebsite:https://www.teachbetter.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteamInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/teachbetterteamThe Teach Better Podcast:https://www.teachbetter.com/podcast/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949595668/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949595668&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=76f63506c1e5b2f907d05fb13ab6f8e4 Teach Better Academy: https://www.teachbettercommunity.com/academy Use Coupon Code: ASPIRE for 50% Off for LIFE — #1 New Release, "The Language of Behavior" is NOW Available! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVT32KQ1?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=d18e5a44a6582a22d15ee23193af7bb8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The Language of Behavior is an essential guide for school leaders committed to transforming their school culture and addressing student behavior through a more compassionate, effective approach. Drawing on their extensive experience in education, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper challenge outdated disciplinary practices and offer a clear, trauma-informed framework that empowers educators to interpret student behavior as a form of communication. Through three core tenets—Consider the Environment, Explore the Root Causes of Behavior, and Respond with Intentionality—this book equips leaders with actionable strategies to foster positive behavior, build stronger relationships, and cultivate a more supportive school climate. Packed with real-world case studies, evidence-based practices, and insights into the lasting effects of childhood trauma, The Language of Behavior provides school leaders with the tools to create lasting, meaningful change. It offers a roadmap to reduce behavior issues, re-engage students and staff, and establish a culture of accountability and empathy. 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It is a great honor to get this kind of recognition and I really appreciate all your support! The book is available for purchase on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 Review the Podcast I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to me that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show. This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Teach Better Podcast Network This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. 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140+ Business Ideas (Database): https://clickhubspot.com/efdj Episode 840: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk to Mark Pincus ( https://x.com/markpinc ) about figuring out what projects to spend your life on.  — Show Notes: (0:00) $0- $38M in 7 months (3:00) if you pick the right body of water, you don't have to have the right boat (16:51) pattern matching  (23:17) there's always a new freak (25:00) picking macros (27:48) a case for gold (39:50) How to know what to chase (49:12) create a book of life (59:59) Frameworks vs instincts (1:09:00) being hated and misunderstood (1:11:13) the story of farmville (1:15:00) avoiding the fur coat moment (1:19:49) the nickelback problem (1:22:02) introspection vs rumination — Links: • Life At The Speed of Play - https://www.amazon.com/Life-Speed-Play-Launch-Products/dp/0063352575  — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Shaan uses Mercury for banking across all of his companies. you can too: http://mercury.com/  Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden react to The Athletic's Pittsburgh Steeler fan survey, Aaron Donald releasing footage working out with NFL players, Tom Brady putting an end to the Brady vs. Belichick debate, and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DEEBOJOE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE Timeline:00:00 - Intro03:32 - LeBron back to Cleveland?09:09 - Steelers fan survey39:44 - Aaron Donald coming out of retirement? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 On It: Whose one-run loss was more disappointing, the Cubs or the White Sox? Which two musical acts would you hire for a summer beach party? full 1291 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:33:05 +0000 vUMyLlHUZf53h1zSG6Fl78LMYR4VkcAL sports Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show sports 5 On It: Whose one-run loss was more disappointing, the Cubs or the White Sox? Which two musical acts would you hire for a summer beach party? Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports, pairing sharp insight with real personality. They break down the day's biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, honest takes and lively discussion, the show offers Chicago fans a well-rounded, informed perspective on everything happening in the city's sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc.

Welcome to a special edition of The Edge of Show, produced in partnership with Cointelegraph. Let's hear together about the evolution of digital assets and their impact on financial infrastructure.Today we sit down with Andrew Isaacs, Co-Founder and COO of Neyro, who draws on his deep investment banking background to explain how the digital asset market has matured past pure hype into sustainable, on-chain revenue models. He breaks down how Neyro is utilizing autonomous AI agents to solve the massive systemic hurdles of fractured blockchain liquidity and data overload.Then, Denys Ivanov, CPO at Hacken, joins the conversation to address the critical, often overlooked dark side of automated systems. He exposes the reality of how easily AI agents can be prompt-injected or manipulated, and details Hacken's latest advancements in automated smart contract audits, risk-scoring for asset managers, and live real-time AI red-teaming.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕ Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Castmagic to make your creative process easy: https://bit.ly/CastmagicReferral Work smarter, grow faster. Automate your SEO, get AI insights, and manage all your clients in one place with Helm. Start today 50% off your first month at helmseo.com

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Dan Martell is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author known for helping founders scale businesses without sacrificing their lives. After building and selling multiple software companies, including Clarity.fm, Dan became one of the leading voices on productivity, delegation, and operational excellence. In this solo episode, Travis breaks down the biggest lessons he learned from his conversation with Dan—from hiring smarter to separating your identity from your business. On this episode we talk about: Why entrepreneurs should hire to buy back their time—not just increase capacity The Buyback Loop: audit, transfer, and fill your calendar with high-impact work How tying your self-worth to your business can lead to burnout and poor decision-making Why mentors often provide better guidance than family for major entrepreneurial decisions The difference between being consistent and consistently improving Top 3 Takeaways Hire strategically to reclaim your time. Delegate lower-value tasks so you can focus on the work only you can do to grow your business. Don't let your business define your identity. Your company is something you build—not who you are—and separating the two creates resilience through inevitable setbacks. Consistency is only the starting point. Long-term success comes from consistently learning, adapting, and improving—not simply showing up. Notable Quotes "Stop hiring for capacity. Hire to buy back your time." "The business isn't me. It is a thing that I do, not who I am." "Consistency without results is just comfortable failure." Connect with Dan Martell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmartell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/ Website: https://www.danmartell.com/ Book: Buy Back Your Time A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORED BY BELAYIf you're an advisor and you're still scheduling your own appointments, sending your own follow-up emails, or dealing with other tasks keeping you from bringing on other clients, you're the bottleneck. BELAY helps busy leaders find world-class Virtual Assistants who can take tasks off their plate, protect their time, and help them stay focused on the work that actually moves the business forward. Learn more about BELAY and find the right assistant for your business here: http://belaysolutions.com/dbdlA lot of financial advisors say they want more growth, more freedom, and more time with their family. But their calendar tells a different story.They're still answering every email, booking every flight, handling every follow-up, managing every client detail, and trying to squeeze high-value work into whatever time is left.The problem is that the work that feels “small” rarely stays small. It compounds. And before long, the advisor who wants to scale the business is spending too much time doing the work that keeps them stuck.Today, I'm talking with Tricia Sciortino, CEO of Belay, about the role most advisors wait too long to hire for, why the right assistant can become a true force multiplier, and how leaders accidentally create the very bottlenecks they're trying to escape.We also dig into why delegation is harder than most people admit, what separates a great assistant from a basic task-taker, and how the best leaders create the trust, clarity, and systems that allow someone else to help them operate at a higher level.3 Insights From This Week's Episode…#1.) The Calendar Problem Hiding In Plain SightMany advisors think their calendar issues are just part of running a growing firm. But Tricia and I explore why calendar chaos is often a symptom of a deeper leadership problem, and what it may be costing your business and life.#2.) Why Doing It Yourself Quietly Caps GrowthThere are tasks that feel easier to handle yourself in the moment, but those small decisions can slowly become the ceiling on your firm. We talk about why leaders stay stuck doing low-value work and how that affects everything else.#3.) The Back-End Flywheel Most Advisors MissGrowth is not just about more marketing and more appointments. We discuss why the service experience after the sale can become one of the biggest drivers of retention, referrals, and long-term scale.SHOW NOTEShttps://bradleyjohnson.com/176FOLLOW BRAD JOHNSON ON SOCIALXInstagramLinkedInFOLLOW DBDL ON SOCIAL:YouTubeTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookDISCLOSURE DBDL podcast episode conversations are intended to provide financial advisors with ideas, strategies, concepts and tools that could be incorporated into their business and their life. No statements made in the episode are offered as, and shall not constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Financial professionals are responsible for ensuring implementation of anything discussed related to business is done so in accordance with any and all regulatory, compliance responsibilities and obligations. The Triad member statements reflect their own experience which may not be representative of all Triad Member experiences, and their appearances were not paid for. Triad Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. Please visit Triadwealthpartners.com for more information. Triad Wealth Partners, LLC and Triad Partners, LLC are affiliated companies. TP06265629217See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam's guide to run your life like a $100M business: https://clickhubspot.com/krhd Episode 839: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about everything Shaan learned from his NYC trip.  — Show Notes: (0:00) Lesson: Proximity (9:11) Lesson: What does it really mean? (23:04) Lesson: Trust (18:53) Lesson: City Brands (33:39) Lesson: Marketing — Links: • Ben Wilson's GoFundMe - https://t.co/kJN7pArRIO  — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Shaan uses Mercury for banking across all of his companies. you can too: http://mercury.com/  Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

The fight for Dan Markel justice continues as members of the Adelson family remain behind bars or face ongoing legal proceedings in the murder-for-hire case that shocked the nation. In this episode of the STS podcast, we examine the latest developments in the pursuit of Dan Markel justice, how the Markel family continues to honor Dan's legacy, and what legal battles may still lie ahead. The call for Dan Markel justice remains at the center of one of the biggest stories in true crime news. Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and the #BestGuests in true crime as they discuss the convictions, pending cases, and unanswered questions that continue to surround the murder-for-hire plot. We explore the impact on Ruth Markel and the Markel family, the upcoming legal proceedings involving Donna Adelson, and whether additional accountability could still emerge as the investigation and court cases continue. More than a decade after Dan Markel's murder, his family remains committed to seeking justice while preserving his legacy as a father, scholar, and beloved son. This episode delivers a direct, conversational, and concise update with expert legal analysis, compelling real crime stories, inspiring survivor stories, the latest true crime news, discussions of significant cold cases, and trusted coverage from the STS podcast.Key Points from the Episode: The ongoing fight for Dan Markel justice Current legal status of the Adelson family cases The Markel family's continued pursuit of accountability Latest developments in the murder-for-hire investigation Donna Adelson's upcoming legal proceedings Expert legal analysis from the #BestGuests Dan Markel's lasting legacy and the road ahead Today marks the 12th yahrzeit of Dan Markel, the beloved Florida State University law professor who was murdered in a shocking murder-for-hire plot outside his Tallahassee home in 2014. Twelve years later, Dan's family continues its relentless fight for justice as one of the nation's most closely followed true crime cases remains in the spotlight.  Dan Markel was ambushed and fatally shot in what prosecutors described as a murder-for-hire conspiracy following a bitter custody dispute. The case has led to convictions and prosecutions involving members of the Adelson family, including Dan's ex brother-in-law Charlie Adelson and his ex mother-in-law Donna Adelson. Dan's ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, continues to be a central figure in public discussion surrounding the case--and what happens next in the pursuit of justice.  Join STS and Ruth Markel, Dan's mom, as we honor Dan Markel's life, remember his legacy, and discuss why the fight for truth and justice is not over yet.  #DanMarkel #WendiAdelson #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #JusticeForDanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderForHire #Tallahassee #STSSubscribe Subscribe, Like & Set Alerts to "ALL" for show times & breaking news. https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingThe... Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-yr... Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Surviving The Survivor is a leading destination for true crime analysis, breaking crime news, murder trial coverage, criminal investigati... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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