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Download your free personalized $100M scaling roadmap in under 30 seconds: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap?el=yt-alex-486r&htrafficsource=yout In this Q&A episode, Alex advises business owners on how to overcome growth bottlenecks by optimizing ad spend, testing new keywords, and building a defensible brand. He also tackles challenges around talent acquisition, outsourcing, and improving financial forecasting to scale e-commerce businesses effectively.In this episode00:00 Lead generation for a luxury tables business07:50 Hiring strategies to scale a direct-response business 12:20 Building a strong brand beyond media arbitrage18:19 SaaS pivot advice for a salon business27:56 Scaling a luxury resale business33:03 Buying versus building talent to boost sales38:33 How to get the $100M scaling roadmapMore Value:Join The Live Scaling Workshop In Las Vegas: https://www.acquisition.com/o-vegas Download your free personalized $100M scaling roadmap in under 30 seconds: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap?el=yt-alex-486r&htrafficsource=youtube Discover The Easiest Business I Can Help You Start (Free Trial): https://www.skool.com/hormozi Free Books and Video Courses: https://www.acquisition.com/training Get the $100M Book Bundle: https://shop.acquisition.com/pages/100m-book-bundle Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Acquisition ⁠

What happens when the coach you hired tells you to do the opposite of what you expected? We dig into a listener's real dilemma — her coach told her to take six days off from training — and explore why the hardest part of being coached isn't the programming, it's the trust. Discover why a great coach's perspective is the single most valuable thing you're paying for, and why curiosity beats judgment every time.We break down the two pillars every coaching relationship is built on — experimentation and trust — and why resisting your coach's advice might mean you're not ready to grow. Learn why six days off won't cost you your fitness, why your identity might be more wrapped up in training than you realize, and how one low-risk experiment could change everything.

What you'll learn in this episode: Why hiring should start with understanding your own strengths and weaknesses The difference between vision, mission, and culture when building a team Why most entrepreneurs struggle with hiring compared to selling The real cost of making a bad hire Why Dan treats the first 90 days as part of the interview process The surprising statistics behind finding the right talent How great leadership helps people achieve their goals—and why that leads to your success    

In this episode, we're talking with Irick Wiggins about how he transitioned from monetizing his massive audience through brand deals to building his own product business. Irick achieved $1 million in sales in nearly 12 months with a pasta product, and now he's on a mission to scale to $10 million. We break down the exact playbook behind his success and map out the strategy for seven-figure to eight-figure growth. For partnership opportunities building seven-figure brands into eight-figure assets, visit https://capitalism.com/partners Timestamps (0:00) Intro: $1M in 12 months case study breakdown (1:00) Irick's background as content creator in low-carb space (2:00) Why Irick decided to build his own product (3:00) The math of renting attention vs building equity (5:00) The audience size advantage in content creation (10:00) Product development and first steps (15:00) Launch strategy to an 8-million person audience (20:00) Month-by-month growth and sales peaks (25:00) The algorithm myth: stopping content posts (30:00) Cash flow and inventory management strategy (35:00) The backup plan before scaling (50:00) Debt financing and inventory payoff process (55:00) Margins and the cost of scaling (1:00:00) Hiring operators and building the team (1:05:00) What breaks when you scale operations (1:10:00) Sales channels: TikTok vs Amazon strategy (1:15:00) Revenue distribution across platforms

If you're a financial advisor, you see procrastination every day.People wait years before reaching out for financial help. Prospects say they'll think about it. Clients agree with the plan but never quite get around to doing anything.So why does this happen?Today's guest, New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff, has spent years studying procrastination. In his new book, Procrastination Proof, he breaks down why people delay the decisions that matter most and introduces a simple framework for finally moving forward.It turns out procrastination has very little to do with time management or laziness. The real reason people get stuck is far more personal. And if you're an advisor, understanding that psychology can completely change how you help clients move forward on some of the most important financial decisions of their lives.3 of the biggest insights from Jon…#1.) Procrastination Is the Most Expensive Fear You HavePutting things off doesn't just delay progress—it quietly steals the only resource you can never get back: time. Jon explains why procrastination often hides behind fear and why recognizing that cost can change how you approach decisions.#2.) High Performers Get Stuck in Different WaysSome people get stuck dreaming. Others get trapped planning. Hustlers skip planning and charge into action, while analysts stay stuck reviewing mistakes. Understanding your tendency helps you fix the real bottleneck slowing you down.#3.) Advisors Help Clients Turn Dreams Into ActionClients rarely change because of spreadsheets or investment products. They change when they connect financial decisions to a meaningful vision of their future—memories, freedom, and experiences worth working toward.FREE GIFTGet a Free Copy of Jon Acuff's New book, Procrastination Proof: https://bradleyjohnson.com/164SHOW NOTEShttps://bradleyjohnson.com/164FOLLOW 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode challenges one of the biggest assumptions in physical therapy: that offering more services leads to better outcomes and business growth. Instead, the conversation explores how narrowing your focus can improve efficiency, hiring, patient experience, and long-term profitability.Key Insights:• Clinics trying to serve everyone end up differentiating to no one• Simplifying services improves operational efficiency and staff clarity• Hiring becomes easier when your model is clearly defined• EMR and technology can create defensible business advantages• Most PT clinics blend together—clear positioning is rare and valuable• The biggest missed opportunity in PT is saying “no” to the wrong patients• Business skills—not clinical skills—often determine clinic successWhy This Matters To PT Owners:If your clinic feels chaotic, hard to staff, or difficult to grow, the issue may not be effort—it may be lack of focus. A clear model reduces friction across hiring, operations, and marketing.Guest Links & Resources:Tony Maritato – Total Therapy Solutions (YouTube)

These episodes of #thePOZcast, live from Unleash 2026 in Las Vegas, are proudly brought to you by our friends at PIN. AI recruiting tools that automate candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling across 850M+ profiles. Built for recruiters, agencies, and hiring teams. Learn more and check out a demo:  https://www.pin.com/book-a-demo?via=adam-posner Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com About: Suzan Vulaj is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with a proven track record in global recruitment strategies. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at NBCUniversal, Suzan has been instrumental in creating exceptional candidate experiences through innovative problem-solving for over 20 years. Her expertise spans various industries, including media, technology, and commerce. Before joining NBCUniversal, Suzan held key roles such as Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Pitney Bowes and Senior Talent Manager for Internal Mobility at McGraw-Hill Financial. She also contributed her skills as an HR Manager at Standard & Poor's and a Staffing Consultant at Google. Suzan's academic foundation includes a degree from Pace University's Lubin School of Business. Her leadership style embodies a dynamic blend of collaboration, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Beyond this, Suzan is a champion of innovation, always seeking creative solutions to enhance organizational culture and attract top talent. Her ability to inspire teams and foster growth makes her a transformative force in any professional setting. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Opening + UNLEASH floor energy01:10 Intro to Suzan Vulaj (NBCUniversal TA Leader)02:30 From marketing to recruiting: Suzan's journey04:30 Leading a 100+ person global TA team06:00 What makes a great recruiter today08:30 Recruiters as brand ambassadors + influencers10:30 Why hiring managers must be fully engaged12:30 Fixing broken intake & expectation setting14:30 TA tech stack: building around the ATS16:30 AI fear vs reality inside recruiting teams18:30 How to train recruiters through change (safe spaces)20:30 The return to “old school” recruiting22:30 The problem with 8,000 applicants per role24:30 Candidate fraud + AI-generated applications26:30 Shortlisting & cutting through the noise28:30 The emotional toll of recruiting (constant rejection)30:30 Managing recruiter mindset & engagement32:00 Re-engaging silver medalists (“for your consideration”)34:00 Pipelining talent before roles open36:00 What messages actually get a recruiter's attention38:00 The 10-second resume scan reality40:00 Conference insights: failure, change & adaptability42:00 Reframing failure as experimentation44:00 Advice for job seekers today45:30 Closing + where to connect

How does one engineer run 40,000 people with 10 daily numbers, zero hobbies, and a $1 billion bet he made in his first year as CEO? Mario Harik is the CEO of XPO, one of the largest trucking companies in the world. He started as employee #3, learned from Brad Jacobs (who built eight multibillion-dollar companies from scratch), and now leads 40,000 people with a management style shaped by engineering discipline, frontline feedback, and a deep belief in human potential. Mario shares how he uses real-time data and second-derivative thinking to make decisions, how he hires and develops A players (and the gut test that tells you who isn't one), how he runs meetings that surface the best thinking from the most junior person in the room, and why ego, complacency, and small goals quietly cap everything. Enjoy! ----- Timestamps: (00:00:00) Defining ego and the importance of continuous learning  (00:00:19) How an engineering mindset translates to business leadership  (00:01:58) Applying engineering frameworks to CEO-level strategy and execution  (00:03:38) Letting go of perfection and understanding how people operate  (00:05:14) Lessons from working with Brad Jacobs and thinking big  (00:07:13) Building strong teams and the importance of feedback loops  (00:08:18) Evaluating talent: skill, work ethic, and collegiality  (00:10:51) Disagreement vs consensus and decision-making in teams  (00:12:50) Service-first strategy and improving customer experience  (00:16:21) Running the business through KPIs, data, and real-time systems  (00:19:41) Learning from frontline employees and feedback loops  (00:22:35) Using technology and AI to track performance and reduce errors  (00:28:35) Coaching employees through data-driven performance insights  (00:29:30) Structuring effective meetings with data and ranked input  (00:32:36) Pre-meeting preparation and leveraging team intelligence  (00:34:29) Identifying and developing talent within the organization  (00:39:48) Hiring frameworks and assessing candidates deeply  (00:47:30) Early life experiences and how they shape perspective  (00:49:27) Analytical approach to risk and decision-making  (00:50:56) Capital allocation and the Yellow bankruptcy acquisition  (00:55:31) Turning strategy into execution through financial tracking  (00:59:23) A/B/C player framework for evaluating talent  (01:02:12) Creating a high-performance environment through belief and feedback  (01:04:18) Evolving leadership style and giving effective feedback  (01:07:33) Core levers of value creation: people, capital, and time  ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Follow Shane Parrish: X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/shaneparrish⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farnamstreet/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-parrish-050a2183/⁠ Follow Mario Harik: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marioharik/ XPO: https://investors.xpo.com/board-member/mario-harik/ ------ Thank you to the sponsors for this episode: +Granola AI, The AI notepad for people in back-to-back meetings: https://www.granola.ai/shane Check out the Granola Notes. +CoinShares: Delivering Reason to Digital Asset Investing. https://coinshares.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Leslie joins James Smith to unpack the uncomfortable truth about honesty: we can't actually handle it. A bestselling author and host of the Where Shall We Meet podcast, Ian argues that lying isn't a bug in human nature but an evolutionary feature — the very thing responsible for our big brains, our creativity, and our capacity for art.

These episodes of #thePOZcast, live from Unleash 2026 in Las Vegas, are proudly brought to you by our friends at PIN. AI recruiting tools that automate candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling across 850M+ profiles. Built for recruiters, agencies, and hiring teams. Learn more and check out a demo:  https://www.pin.com/book-a-demo?via=adam-posner Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com Chapters 00:00 – Cold open: UNLEASH vs. Transform event dynamics01:10 – Meet Mary Jo Charbonneau and Kyndryl02:00 – Why AI is redefining HR transformation03:15 – HR's shift to the center of business strategy04:30 – Why HR leaders must think beyond HR (customer impact)05:45 – How AI is used on the customer delivery side07:00 – Translating business demand into skills with AI08:15 – Matching the right talent to the right work09:30 – The power of workforce data and skills visibility10:45 – Internal mobility: finding hidden talent within12:00 – Real-world use cases of repositioning underperforming employees13:30 – “Make yourself discoverable” in the age of AI14:30 – The future of skills-based organizations Key Takeaways 1. AI is pulling HR into the center of the business Not as support—but as a strategic driver tied directly to how work gets done and delivered to customers. 2. The real power of AI is translating work into skills Understanding what skills are needed—and matching them dynamically—is becoming HR's most critical capability. 3. Skills data unlocks internal mobility at scale Organizations already have the talent—they just haven't had the visibility to deploy it effectively. 4. “Make yourself discoverable” is the new career mandate Employees must actively surface their skills and capabilities in AI-driven environments or risk being overlooked. 5. AI enables a more human approach to talent decisions Instead of writing people off, organizations can identify where individuals will actually thrive. 6. HR needs to think beyond HR The biggest missed opportunity: not connecting AI in HR to how the business serves customers. 7. Transformation is no longer optional—it's continuous AI isn't a project. It's an ongoing shift in how organizations operate, hire, and grow talent.    

Law firms don't hate recruiting. They hate being burned by people who were never actually recruiting in the first place. In this episode, Molly exposes why law firm hiring keeps failing and it has nothing to do with a talent shortage. Real recruiting starts with an advisor who challenges your job description, calls out your compensation blind spots, and delivers hard truths about why top candidates are walking away.   Key Takeaways: Bad recruiting is the problem — not a talent shortage. There's a critical difference between a resume forwarder and a true advisor If your recruiter isn't asking uncomfortable questions before sourcing a single candidate, they're setting you up for turnover. Time kills all deals. Too many hoops and radio silence means you've already lost the best candidates. Your recruiter should be a truth teller — about your salary, reputation, and culture. If they're not, they're protecting their commission. Hiring is 100% sales. If you can't articulate why someone should join your firm, no recruiter can save you. Quote for the Show: "If your recruiter has never said something that made you cringe, pause, or pissed you off — that is an opportunity for you to pause hard. Because a recruiter who only tells you what you want to hear isn't protecting your firm. They're protecting their commission." - Molly Mcgrath Links: Website: https://hiringandempowering.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiringandempowering Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiringandempowering LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiring&empoweringsolutions/ The Law Firm Admin Bootcamp + Academy™ : https://www.lawfirmadminbootcamp.com/ Get Fix My Boss Book: https://amzn.to/3PCeEhk   Ways to Tune In: Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Hiring-and-Empowering-Solutions/dp/B08JJSLJ7N Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiring-and-empowering-solutions/id1460184599 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3oIfsDDnEDDkcumTCygHDH Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/hiring-and-empowering-solutions YouTube - https://youtu.be/hc9PGOCs1PY 

Tune in to this episode of Work Talk as we highlight a series of upcoming hiring events bringing together job seekers, students, and employers across Southwest Virginia. Featuring leaders from economic development, community action, and higher education, this conversation explores how these collaborative job fairs create real opportunities—from helping students explore career paths to connecting businesses with skilled talent. Whether you're looking for your next job, considering a career change, or hoping to grow your team, this episode offers practical insights and encouragement to take advantage of the opportunities happening right in your community. 

JoeAnne Hardy, president of WBM Technologies In this episode of In The Channel, I'm joined by JoeAnne Hardy, president of WBM Technologies. WBM is a fixture on the Canadian channel landscape, but its story is one of constant, deliberate reinvention. Founded in 1950 as Western Business Machines in Saskatoon, the company has evolved from a local typewriter and copier shop into a sophisticated managed services provider with a team of 527 professionals across Western Canada and the US. JoeAnne shares her personal journey from starting as a sales assistant to leading a management buyout and eventually taking the helm as President. We dig into the “curse” of the entrepreneur—that moment when a thriving business begins to take a toll on personal well-being—and the specific leadership shift WBM made to ensure that as the company grew, life got better for its people. We also tackle the big questions facing MSP owners today. JoeAnne walks through WBM's strategic decision to partner with Westcap Mgt. Ltd. for growth capital, offering a masterclass in how to evaluate private equity without losing your company's soul. We also discuss the current supply chain volatility, the “RAMmageddon” memory crisis, and how WBM uses its patent-pending Enterprise Experience Platform to turn abstract managed services into measurable end-user outcomes. From the importance of values-based hiring in a competitive talent market to the impact of major regional developments like the Bell AI data center in Regina, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for any channel leader looking to scale with purpose. Read Full Transcript Robert Dutt: Hello and welcome to In the Channel from ChannelBuzz.ca, bringing news and information to the Canadian IT channel community for the last 16 years. I’m Robert Dutt, editor of ChannelBuzz.ca, and your host for the show. My guest today is JoeAnne Hardy, president of WBM Technologies. WBM is one of those companies that if you’re in the Canadian channel, you’ve probably seen on the lists—the CRN Elite 150, nine years running, FastRiser on the SP500—but the story behind those rankings is more interesting than the rankings themselves. WBM started in 1950 as Western Business Machines, a storefront in Saskatoon selling typewriters. 75 years later, it’s a managed services provider with more than 500 IT professionals across five cities in Western Canada and a growing US operation. JoeAnne has been there for more than 20 years. She started as a sales assistant, worked in virtually every department, led a management buyout, and today runs the whole show. We talk about what it actually feels like to reinvent a company across multiple technology eras; the moment she realized her own success was making her life worse and what she did about it; building and keeping a team from a prairie base; the decision to take growth capital from Westcap; and what’s ahead in a market where supply chains are under serious pressure and AI is reshaping what managed services even means. Let’s get right into it. My chat with JoeAnne Hardy. JoeAnne, thanks for taking the time. I appreciate it. JoeAnne Hardy: Good to be here. Thanks for having me. Robert Dutt: WBM opened its doors on May 1st, 1950 in Saskatoon as Western Business Machines, obviously pre-computer by any definition we know. Now you’re a CRN Elite 150 MSP for nine consecutive years. What does it actually feel like from the inside to lead a company through that many transitions, and how do you decide when it’s time to let go of something that’s still working? JoeAnne Hardy: Well, what a big question to start with! Full disclosure, I have not been here since 1950. My journey at WBM started in 1996, but it is really a privilege to be part of an organization that does have this tremendous history in Western Canada. I think our history is really a testament to evolution around the right things. For us, that evolution has been evolving around our customers and our customer needs. We’ve got a picture that hangs in our Saskatoon Operations Centre from the 50s. The shingle says Western Business Machines and in the window there are posters for typewriters and adders. If we had clung to being experts in typewriters, we wouldn’t be here today. What we know with certainty is that we existed before the internet, and our business is not centered around technology evolutions—it’s centered around our client community. That makes sure we’re relevant, whether what we do today exists in 18 months or not. Robert Dutt: You mentioned the anxiety that can come with some of these pivots. Was there ever a pivot point that was scarier or one where you’re looking around the table like, “I don’t know what the outcome is going to be here”? JoeAnne Hardy: There is one thing that comes to mind. In 2008, myself, Brett Bailey, and Bob Hardy did a management buyout. We closed our deal right before the financial collapse. We reached a point where we had our partnership meetings on Tuesday mornings, and the business was doing great. But I came to one of those meetings and I wasn’t feeling so great. I felt like something was really upside down—that the better the business did, the worse my life was getting. It’s the “curse of the entrepreneur.” I didn’t know if I had another hour in the day to give. I said that out loud, and both Bob and Brett felt the same way. We decided in that moment that we wanted to create an environment where the better the business did, the better our lives got. The secret was building a leadership team around us. Since that point, we’ve completed nine acquisitions, expanded across Western Canada, opened a US entity, and taken on a private equity partner. And we’ve had fun the entire time. Robert Dutt: How has that been reflected throughout the ranks of the organization since you made that change? JoeAnne Hardy: We see it in all different ways. A number of years ago, we set a goal to contribute a million dollars back to the communities we live and work in over a five-year period. We hit that goal in 2025—which was our 75th anniversary—just three years in. These initiatives aren’t decided in a boardroom; they come from the connections our team members have in the community. Robert Dutt: You worked your way up from being a sales assistant. How does having been throughout the business in different roles shape how you lead it now? JoeAnne Hardy: I grew up on a cattle ranch in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. I learned the value of hard work and understanding how things work. Because that was my upbringing, it felt natural at WBM to be curious. Probably the biggest way it impacts my leadership is that when we have a problem, you have to go right to the people doing the work. They’re in front of the customers. Decisions shouldn’t just be made by “smart people in a boardroom.” You have to maintain that curiosity about what the frontline roadblocks are. Robert Dutt: You have offices in Regina, Calgary, Vancouver, and Winnipeg, with headquarters still in Saskatoon. Is being outside the big city tech hubs a disadvantage, or is it part of the value proposition? JoeAnne Hardy: I think it’s part of the value proposition. When we sit down in a governance meeting and we’re telling stories about a local restaurant in their community, it’s a differentiator. One of our customers, Federated Co-op, has retail locations far and wide. When the team supporting them through our enterprise service desk showed up for their first meeting, they introduced themselves by their local Co-op member numbers. Robert Dutt: When you’re hiring, how do you think about values or gut-based “feel” versus technical credentials? JoeAnne Hardy: It has to be a fit on both sides. Hiring isn’t an individual sport; it’s a team sport. It’s important for many members of our team to be involved so they can give an honest assessment of how an individual would thrive here. We want to live up to being a great place to build a career. Robert Dutt: Let’s talk about right now. Your monthly procurement update has become must-read for me. You’re telling customers to “buy the RAM” for the life of the system right now. What are you seeing day-to-day on that front? JoeAnne Hardy: Our customers look to us for expertise in supply chain management. Our role is helping them manage their lifecycle, and that insight comes from deep relationships with manufacturers and distributors. Our ability to help our customers be insulated from the impact of these things is a big differentiator. We have warehouses across Western Canada, so we can help customers think proactively. Our job is to make our customers heroes in their own organizations so they can take that information to their leadership teams. Robert Dutt: In 2022, Westcap made a growth investment in WBM. Walk me through how you thought of that as a leadership team. JoeAnne Hardy: We cast a wide net to see what opportunities were available. We had clear goals: Bob’s retirement, fueling acquisitions, and staying in control of the organization. Before we started the process, we were rooted in what our goals were. That gives you a framework to evaluate everything from strategic takeovers to private equity. We chose Westcap because their value proposition was that they invest in management teams they believe in. They proved it through the process. My advice to other MSPs is to be rooted in what you’re trying to accomplish before you turn the page to looking at options. Robert Dutt: Bell just announced a $1.7 billion AI data center outside Regina. Does that change the opportunity for WBM, and what does AI look like as a service line for you? JoeAnne Hardy: AI has been part of our world for many years, so a news release about a data center isn’t the “turning point.” What’s different now is the rate of acceleration. We’re excited because this is now a conversation in every boardroom. Every CIO has AI initiatives underway, and we’re helping them enable technology they likely already own but need to understand how to leverage. Robert Dutt: You have a patent-pending Enterprise Experience Platform. How do you think about that kind of proprietary IP? JoeAnne Hardy: It takes all the individual service items we offer and looks at them through the customer lens—the end-user experience. If you have disconnected services, the end user feels it. Why doesn’t the service desk know I’m a new employee? Why is there no plan for my old device? The platform allows us to create a governance model built around making that experience seamless. The “end-user” isn’t just the person at the computer—it’s the IT department, the finance department, and the HR department. Robert Dutt: Last question. If you could go back to the JoeAnne who was just starting as a sales assistant and tell her one thing about what this journey was going to look like, what would it be? JoeAnne Hardy: I would say that everything that doesn’t work out is just as valuable as the things that do. As a young woman starting out, I had a fear of making a mistake. But I reached a point where I realized the “butterflies” in my stomach were just the feeling I got before something awesome happened. Those mistakes are the growth moments. They’re way more valuable than the days everything goes exactly as planned. Robert Dutt: “We win or we learn,” right? JoeAnne Hardy: Yes, exactly. Robert Dutt: JoeAnne, thank you so much for your time. JoeAnne Hardy: Thanks, it was great to visit with you. Robert Dutt: There you have it, JoeAnne Hardy from WBM Technologies. I’d like to thank JoeAnne for her time—and for her candour. It’s not often you hear a company president talk openly about the moment they realized the business was winning but they were losing, and then walk you through exactly how they fixed it. A few things I’m taking away from this one. First, the idea that growth should make your life better, not just your revenue bigger. Second, her framework for evaluating outside capital—know your non-negotiables before you start the conversation. And third, the way WBM thinks about the end-user experience as a platform. If you’re enjoying the podcast, find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Follow or subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Until next time, I’m Robert Dutt for ChannelBuzz.ca, and I’ll see you in the channel.

Cat & Cloud Podcast Cat & Cloud Coffee www.catandcloud.com Taking Care of the Pack w/Leah Wolff in HR - Ep #445 Summary: In this episode, the team sits down with Head of HR Leah Wolff to explore what it really looks like to build people, culture, and leadership inside a growing coffee company. Leah shares her journey from starting as a concierge during the pandemic to stepping into an executive leadership role, offering a candid look at how growth happens through ownership, feedback, and continuous learning. The conversation digs into the difference between traditional HR and a more human, culture-driven approach—covering hiring, training, communication, and the realities of managing a transient workforce. Along the way, they unpack how strong values, intentional onboarding, and honest conversations can shape not just better employees, but better people. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Leah Wolf and Casey Ryan 04:30 Leah's Journey from Concierge to Head of HR 10:00 Knowing When You're Ready to Lead 15:30 Feedback, Directness, and Learning to Communicate 21:00 Orientation, Training, and Setting the Tone 27:00 Hiring for Values and Cultural Fit 33:00 The Challenge of Staffing a Cafe Business 39:00 How Cat & Cloud Built Better HR Systems 45:00 Advice for Small Business Owners Hiring Their Team 51:00 Team Chemistry, Standards, and Accountability 57:00 Why Clear Expectations Matter 1:01:30 Gratitudes and Final Thoughts Cat & Cloud: Instagram www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Webstore www.catandcloud.com/ Roasters Choice Subscription www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions Wholesale Partners! Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale Links – The Truth! Colombia Truji y Angelita Thermal Shock Natural https://catandcloud.com/products/colombia-truji-y-angelita-thermal-shock-natural Jared Truby Interview https://youtu.be/KaTFcHxjumk?si=wlTAbJ7ZCvZleM7B Jared Truby Zine https://www.flipsnack.com/965BBFD6AED/letter-to-young-coffee-owners-issue-with-jared-truby Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first. Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them.  The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.  Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby Produced by Casey Ryan April 2026

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In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with leading CEO advisor Jason Baumgarten about the most common ways CEOs and founders fail — and how entrepreneurs can avoid those traps early. Drawing from years of advising top executives, Jason breaks down leadership blind spots, hiring mistakes, and scaling challenges that quietly derail companies. We discuss how teams can actually make leaders better, what founders misunderstand about growth, and the decisions that separate effective CEOs from struggling ones. If you're building, scaling, or leading a company, this episode will help you recognize failure patterns before they cost you everything.

Paul Rubenstein is Chief Evangelist at Visier, where he partners with CHROs and senior executives to connect talent strategy to business outcomes. He helps organizations move beyond traditional HR to build functions that are commercially minded, data-driven, and aligned to how the business actually runs. With more than two decades of experience across consulting and executive roles, including Chief People Officer and Chief Customer Officer at Visier, Paul brings a unique perspective on how HR can drive real business performance. His mission is simple: unlock the untapped potential of HR and make work better. These episodes of #thePOZcast, live from Unleash 2026 in Las Vegas, are proudly brought to you by our friends at PIN. AI recruiting tools that automate candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling across 850M+ profiles. Built for recruiters, agencies, and hiring teams. Learn more and check out a demo:  https://www.pin.com/book-a-demo?via=adam-posner Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Cold open: conference chaos and “no one eats lunch”01:10 – Meet Paul Rubenstein and his HR journey02:30 – From consulting to HR leadership to evangelist04:00 – Why connecting talent to business outcomes matters05:30 – The dual role of HR: business driver + function optimizer07:00 – The evolution of HR: industrial → personnel → strategic09:30 – The rise of systems: PeopleSoft, scale, and efficiency11:30 – Engagement, sentiment, and the human side of HR13:00 – Globalization and the modern HR operating model14:30 – Why AI is a true inflection point—not just hype16:00 – The problem with siloed HR tech stacks17:30 – Orchestration layers and systems talking to systems19:00 – Democratization of data and decision-making20:30 – The importance of data quality in the AI era22:00 – The dark side: speed, skills gaps, and misuse of AI24:00 – Human + machine optimization (Toyota analogy)26:00 – Why rethinking work is the real challenge27:30 – How HR leaders (and everyone) must evolve29:00 – Why empathy still matters—and won't be replaced

(00:00:00)As more than 165,000 college students prepare to graduate from Pennsylvania schools this May, the job search looks very different than it did just a few years ago. In this timely conversation, Pamela Hill, Owner of Signature Staffing in Lemoyne, and Dr. Mohammad Rahman, Professor of Marketing and Director of the MBA Program at Shippensburg University, explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping hiring—and why many young job seekers feel shut out before they ever speak to a real person.(00:22:14)Clutter isn't just about stuff—it's about time, money, and stress. In SORT and Succeed, Certified Professional Organizer Darla DeMorrow shares a practical, judgment‑free system that helps people get organized and stay organized using five simple, repeatable steps. Rather than pushing extreme minimalism or quick‑fix solutions, DeMorrow focuses on finding what matters, stopping clutter before it starts, and creating systems that work in real life—even for people who feel overwhelmed or have ADHD.

Denverites, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That's why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic's enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Salt Lakers, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That's why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic's enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

What does it really take to grow your business, increase your income, and still protect your marriage and family? Is it actually possible to scale without losing what matters most?In this episode, Dr. Lauryn is joined by her husband Kirby to break down the 4 rules they're currently living by as their life and business expand faster than ever. They share how they stay grounded in their core values while navigating growth, money decisions, and the pressures of entrepreneurship. From strengthening individual mental, physical, and spiritual health, to showing their kids the real side of building a business, to leveraging experts and aligning their money personalities—this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it actually looks like to build a life of impact, wealth, and connection at the same time.Key Takeaways:Growth requires personal discipline across all areas of life: Scaling a business and income demands strong spiritual, mental, and physical habits to avoid burnout, misalignment, and relationship strain.Your family should see the full reality of success: Showing both the rewards and sacrifices of entrepreneurship helps build perspective, work ethic, and realistic expectations around money and lifestyle.Leveraging experts accelerates decision-making and reduces conflict: Hiring coaches and mentors provides clarity on what to do—and what not to do—while removing friction in business and marriage decisions.Understanding money personalities is key to financial harmony: Balancing spender vs. saver tendencies allows couples to make aligned financial decisions without resentment or constant conflict.Resources:This is your last chance to join Dr. Lauryn's Personal Brand Protocol—a 90-day program designed to help clinicians build authority, grow online, and create new opportunities beyond their practice. Starts April 19th, secure your spot now!Follow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow She Slays on YouTubeEpisodes Referenced:191 - The Annual Partner Meeting Explained (Spotify)314 - The Real Path to Wealth and Financial Independence feat. Garrett Gunderson (Spotify)317 - The Truth About Quantum Leaps (Spotify)#EntrepreneurLife #BusinessGrowth #MoneyMindset #MarriageAndMoney #WealthBuilding #EntrepreneurCouple #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #WorkLifeBalance #HighPerformance #SheSlaystheDay #SheSlays #Chiropractic #ChiropracticPodcastMentioned in this episode:To learn more about CLA and the INSiGHT scanner go to the link below and enter code SHESLAYS when prompted.CLALearn more about Sunlighten Saunas and get your She Slays discount by clicking the link below!Do you need help in your practice with the busy work that you or your staff don't like doing? If you said yes, then you've got to check out the virtual chiropractic assistants offered by Chiro Matchmakers.Chiro MatchmakersHolistic Marketing HubHolistic Marketing Hub

Pittsburghers, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That's why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic's enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That's why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic's enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

What does it really take to build a workplace people want to stay in? In this wide-ranging, story-driven conversation, Jeff Gould sits down with Wendy Alexander, an HR professional (“HR guru”) with 20+ years in talent acquisition, coaching, employee relations, and workplace culture. #HR #Hiring #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #AI #Burnout #Recruiting #EmotionalIntelligence #TalentAcquisition #jeffgould #americasstoryteller #wendyalexander Topics covered: • Why “balance” can feel impossible (and what helps anyway) • The iPad story: boundaries, structure, and staying sane • AI at work: helpful tool or trust-killer? • The real formula for a great hire (role + manager + team dynamics) • Generational diversity: strengths, friction, and how to train for it • Leadership as coaching, not pushing • Books that shaped Wendy (Jordan Peterson, Catcher in the Rye, Enneagram work) • A candid closing question: Jeff's biggest regret—and what saved him from it

Nashvillians, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That's why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic's enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Madisonians, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That's why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic's enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Washingtonians, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That's why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic's enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

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#858 What starts as a hobby in a garage can grow into a nationally recognized brand — just ask Kwadwo Som-Pimpong, founder of Crafted Glory! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Kwadwo shares how he built his handcrafted furniture business while still working a full-time engineering job. From making his first end table to commanding premium prices for one-of-a-kind pieces, Kwadwo opens up about the evolution of his brand, the power of storytelling through design, and how working alongside his wife has transformed both the artistry and strategy of the business. Whether you're a maker, a side hustler, or a creative entrepreneur, this episode is packed with inspiring insights on pricing your worth, building a team, and using your current circumstances to fuel your future success! (Original Air Date - 8/11/25) What we discuss with Kwadwo: + Building furniture business while employed + Starting with Etsy and small items + Transitioning to high-end custom pieces + Importance of pricing for value + Using imagery to elevate brand perception + Collaborating with wife on strategy and design + Infusing Ghanaian heritage into products + Learning from corporate job to grow business + Hiring a team to scale operations + Vision for brick-and-mortar and creative hub Thank you, Kwadwo! Check out Crafted Glory at ⁠CraftedGlory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Kwadwo on ⁠Instagram⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 431 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden,  Dr. Craig Spodak and Ian de Jongh DESCRIPTION In this episode, Peter Boulden, Craig Spodak, and Ian  De Jongh (CEO of Bulletproof) explore the critical role of accountability in dental practice management and how it directly impacts growth, hiring, and team performance. They break down effective hiring strategies, emphasizing the importance of involving team members, setting clear expectations, and building a culture of ownership. The conversation also dives into associate development, highlighting the mindset required for long-term success, the importance of mentorship, and creating clear pathways to partnership. With insights on retention, motivation, and the evolving role of DSOs, this episode provides a practical framework for building a high-performing and aligned dental team. Want to be on MyStory? Email MyStory@bulletproofdentalpractice.com. If your story is selected, you'll join Peter and Craig on the podcast. We also launched the Bulletproof Hotline. Call anytime and leave a message to share your story, ask a question, tell a joke, or leave a note for Peter and Craig. We'll listen and respond with real-world feedback. Hotline: (561) 933-5575 TAKEAWAYS Accountability is a key driver of action and results in practice management Involving team members in hiring improves culture and long-term fit Clear communication of expectations sets the foundation for success Hiring slow and firing fast leads to stronger teams Empowering staff in hiring decisions builds ownership Motivation is tied to individual drive and long-term goals Associates need clear career pathways to grow and succeed Partnership opportunities attract and retain top talent Monthly check-ins support new graduates and associate development Understanding practice performance and financials is essential Mentorship plays a critical role in developing dental professionals The dental industry is evolving, requiring adaptability and strategic thinking   CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to the Hotline and Its Purpose 02:47 Accountability and Action in Practice Management 06:03 Hiring Strategies and Team Dynamics 11:46 Empowering Team Members in Hiring Decisions 15:11 Mindset and Motivation in Associate Growth 21:40 Navigating the DSO Landscape 25:19 The Importance of Partnership Pathways 30:07 Understanding Associate Dynamics 34:49 Key Questions for Associates 38:54 Announcements and Closing Thoughts REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Mastermind  

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com  Takeaways - Dularii's entrepreneurial roots were influenced by her parents' businesses. - She transitioned from a desire to be a fashion designer to a career in advertising. - Launching Phenomenon was driven by a desire for independence and creativity. - Navigating business partnerships requires alignment on vision and respect for each other's strengths. - Exits are emotionally complex and often involve difficult decisions. - Transitioning to venture capital allowed Delari to support founders with operational advice. - Common mistakes in startups include poor cash management and hiring the wrong people. - Scaling challenges were highlighted through Delari's experience with Q Health. - Hiring should focus on cultural fit and the ability to adapt to change. - Diversity in leadership leads to better decision-making and risk management.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Delari Amin 01:29 Delari's Entrepreneurial Roots 03:12 The Journey from Fashion to Advertising 05:33 Launching Phenomenon: The Birth of an Agency 11:07 Navigating Business Partnerships 12:16 The Emotional Complexity of Exits 15:50 Transitioning to Venture Capital 18:23 Common Operational Mistakes in Startups 20:18 Scaling Challenges: Lessons from Q Health 23:25 Hiring vs. Systems: Balancing Growth 26:54 Interviewing for Culture and Fit 30:02 Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership 34:37 Investor Insights: Identifying Founders Built for Scale 37:10 Future Trends in CPG and Health 40:01 Defining Success: A Personal Perspective      

WCR Nation Ep. 461 | A Window Cleaning Podcast Hiring your first employee sounds like growth… but it can also be where things start going sideways. In this episode of WCR Nation, we're breaking down what it actually takes to hire your first window cleaning employee the right way. Not just “when to hire”… but how to avoid the mistakes that cost you time, money, and sanity. From knowing when you're ready, to what to look for, to how to set them up so they don't fail (and neither do you)… this is the real talk most people don't get before they bring someone on. If you're thinking about growing your window cleaning business—or you've already hired and it's been rough—this one's for you.

Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch breaks down the explosive rise of AI agents and what it means for the future of software infrastructure. He joins the Morins to unpack why Anthropic cut off OpenClaw users, why the SaaS subscription model is breaking down, how agents are reshaping cloud infrastructure, and why a new wave of “supergeniuses” (from neurosurgeons to 17-year-olds) are building things no one thought possible. Plus: dreams.md, the future of personal agents, and why agents are becoming the new computer.Chapters:00:42 Intro: Guillermo Rauch, CEO and Founder of Vercel01:48 Vercel Explodes 5X Growth and AI Traffic Surge03:51 Why Anthropic Shut Down OpenClaw Users04:47 Coding Agents Are the Path to AGI07:57 70 Percent of Vercel Traffic Is Now AI09:50 SaaS Is Dead Pay Per Token Takes Over13:16 Anthropic vs OpenClaw Closed vs Open Agents14:47 The Hidden Risk of AI Data and Training16:38 Why Everyone Wants Their Own AI18:08 The Shift to Agent Native Infrastructure19:45 Vibe Coded Apps Are Going Viral21:42 The AI Wars Anthropic OpenAI Elon23:15 Dreams md Self Improving AI Agents25:44 Memory Theory of Mind and Agent Intelligence28:05 Your AI Should Travel With You30:00 Enterprise AI and Domain Expert Agents31:15 How Vercel Became an AI Native Company33:06 Hiring in the Age of AI Agents36:03 The Rise of Supergeniuses38:10 Inside Slows Creator AI Hackathon40:06 AI Agents Are the New Customers41:18 Moving Up the Stack Again42:05 What Happens in the Next 12 Months43:48 AI Will Break Cloud and SecurityWe're also on ↓X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspodInstagram: https://instagram.com/moreorlessYouTube: https://youtu.be/f43JCxhKLEgConnect with us here:1) Sam Lessin: https://x.com/lessin2) Dave Morin: https://x.com/davemorin3) Jessica Lessin: https://x.com/Jessicalessin4) Brit Morin: https://x.com/brit

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If you're building a lawn care or landscaping business, hiring the right way isn't optional—it's critical. In this episode, we break down the real differences between 1099 contractors and W-2 employees, where most guys get it wrong, and how misclassification can cost you big in taxes, fines, and liability. This is a must-listen if you're trying to grow your team the right way and protect your business long-term.

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how people search for information, including how families learn about pregnancy and birth. As this technology grows, it raises important questions about accuracy, ethics, and the role of human expertise in healthcare information.   In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Dr. Sara Ailshire share a behind-the-scenes look at how Evidence Based Birth® developed its own AI policies. They discuss concerns about misinformation, bias, privacy, and environmental impact, as well as the potential effects on critical thinking and human connection.   Learn why EBB has chosen to avoid the use of AI in our research, and what that means both for our team and for you.   (03:22) Why EBB began developing an AI policy  (10:39) Defining AI, generative AI, LLMs, and hallucinations  (17:03) Ethical concerns: Accuracy, bias, and risks to evidence-based information  (20:14) Environmental impact of AI and data centers  (21:47) Privacy concerns and data security risks  (26:21) Intellectual property, sustainability, and loss of research context  (27:03) Humanitarian concerns and the impact of AI on jobs and communities  (31:24) AI's potential effects on cognition and critical thinking  (37:30) Why EBB takes a cautious, evidence-based approach to AI  (38:20) Research team policy (42:06) Content team policy (45:01) Programs team policy and guidance for applicants  (47:32) Hiring practices and commitment to human review (52:29) Final takeaways: EBB's overall stance on AI    References Read EBB's Statement on Artificial Intelligence: ebbirth.com/artificial-intelligence-statement/ For a Student Who Used AI to Write a Paper, by Joseph Fasano: https://poets.org/poem/student-who-used-ai-write-paper Barrington, F. (2025). "Thirsty for power and water, AI-crunching data centers sprout across the West." & The West Magazine, Stanford University. April 8, 2025. https://andthewest.stanford.edu/2025/thirsty-for-power-and-water-ai-crunching-data-centers-sprout-across-the-west/ Gecker, J. (2025). "Big Tech is paying millions to train teachers on AI, in a push to bring chatbots into classrooms." Associated Press. October 20, 2025. https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-teacher-union-microsoft-f7554b6550fb90519dd8129acac8e291 Han, Y., Wu, Z., Li, P., et al. (2024). "The Unpaid Toll: Quantifying and Addressing the Public Health Impact of Data Centers." arXiv preprint arXiv: 2412.06288. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2412.06288 Hou, H., Leach, K., & Huang, Y. (2024). "ChatGPT Giving Relationship Advice - How Reliable Is It?" Proceedings of the Eighteenth International AAI Conference on Web and Social Media: 610–623. https://ojs.aaai.org/index.php/ICWSM/article/view/31338 Kosmyna, N., Hauptmann, E., Yuan, Y. T., et al. (2025). "Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task." arXiv preprint arXiv:2506.08872. https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872 Marrinan, C. (2025). "Data Center Boom Risks Health of Already Vulnerable Communities." Tech Policy Press.com. June 12, 2025. https://www.techpolicy.press/data-center-boom-risks-health-of-already-vulnerable-communities/ NASA. (2024). "Defining Artificial Intelligence." Accessed November 17, 2025. https://www.nasa.gov/what-is-artificial-intelligence/ Notre Dame Learning. (2025). "AI Overview and Definitions." Accessed November 17, 2025. http://learning.nd.edu/resource-library/ai-overview-and-definitions/ Pataranutaporn, P., Karny, S., Archiwaranguprok, C., et al. (2025). "My Boyfriend is AI: A Computational Analysis of Human-AI Companionship in Reddit's AI Community." arXiv preprint arXiv:2509.11391.https://arxiv.org/pdf/2509.11391 Sonka, J. (2025). "The AI data center boom is coming for Kentucky. What will lawmakers do about it?" Kentucky Public Radio. December 9, 2025. https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-12-09/the-ai-data-center-boom-is-coming-for-kentucky-what-will-lawmakers-do-about-it Stryker, C. (n.d.) "What are LLMs?" IBM.com. Accessed November 17, 2025. https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/large-language-models Tabuchi, H. (2025). "Elon Musk's A.I. Company Faces Lawsuit Over Gas-Burning Turbines." New York Times. June 17, 2025. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/climate/naacp-musk-xai-supercomputer-lawsuit.html/ United Nations (UN). (2025). "AI has an environmental problem. Here's what the world can do about that." UN Environmental Programme. November 13, 2025. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/ai-has-environmental-problem-heres-what-world-can-do-about

Financial advisor firms rarely stall from a lack of effort. More often, growth breaks down when founders are trying to do everything themselves.But the difference between burnout and scale often starts with building the right team.In this conversation, I sat down with Sabrina Brown and Grace Suchy, members of the Reliance Financial Partners team (live from Triad's Scale Summit in Dallas). Sabrina was the firm's first employee back in 2012 when they were running nearly 90 seminar nights a year, helping build the operational backbone of the business. Grace joined the team more recently and has already brought in $27 million in assets, almost entirely from existing clients.Together, they share the lessons from that journey, and their approach to hiring A-players that helped the firm go from $30M to $150M in AUM in just two years.3 of the biggest insights from Sabrina Brown & Grace Suchy…#1.) Growth Gets Expensive When Chaos is the Operating SystemSabrina shares what it looked like to help build the business in the early years when everyone was doing everything. The firm grew, but so did the burnout. One of the biggest lessons from this episode is that what gets you through the early stage won't necessarily get you to the next level, and staying in chaos too long comes with a real cost.#2.) Great Operators Don't Just Execute, They Create ClarityOne of the most practical ideas in this conversation is Sabrina's approach to managing visionary founders. Instead of reacting to every new idea, she learned to ask better questions, clarify priorities, and use phrases like “paint me a picture” to reduce confusion. That shift helped turn overwhelm into alignment.#3.) Client Retention Scales When the Handoff Is IntentionalGrace brings an important perspective to the conversation around service and retention. She explains why servicing clients well is just as important as bringing them in, and why firms can't afford to treat client handoffs like an afterthought. If you want to scale without eroding trust, the baton has to be passed, not thrown.SHOW NOTEShttps://bradleyjohnson.com/163FOLLOW 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the reason you're stuck in your job search… is because you're not actually searching at all?In this episode, I'm breaking down why “passively looking” isn't a strategy (it's a comfort zone), why handing your resume to a recruiter won't magically land you opportunities, and the subtle mindset shift that's keeping you stuck way longer than you need to be. I'll walk you through what an actual job search looks like and why it's probably a lot simpler (and more doable) than you think.By the end, you'll see exactly where you've been spinning your wheels and what to do instead to start creating real momentum. If you want to stop “passively looking” and start landing real opportunities that actually move your career forward, hit play and let's dive in.And if you're ready to stop “passively looking” and start running a job search that actually gets results, apply for coaching HERE and let's build a strategy that moves you forward.02:49 – Why Being “Open to Opportunities” Isn't a Real Strategy03:42 – Passive Job Searching as a Coping Mechanism (and Why It Keeps You Stuck)05:47 – The Critical Flaw in Thinking Being Selective Means You Should Be Passive08:03 – Why Relying on Recruiters Won't Land You Your Next Role10:18 – What an Active Job Search Actually Looks Like (And Why It Doesn't Have to Be Exhausting)11:28 – How to Be Selective AND Strategic: The Three-Ingredient Formula14:23 – Why the “Passive” Job Search Is Dead and What to Do Instead15:36 – What It's Costing You to Stay Passive in Your Job SearchFREEBIES & RESOURCES:

In today's replay of episode 62, Jesse is joined by Fritz Gilbert—retirement blogger behind The Retirement Manifesto and former corporate executive turned early retiree—for a candid and experience-driven conversation about what retirement actually feels like after the spreadsheets are closed and the plan becomes real life. Fritz shares the story behind his early retirement decision, including the financial discipline, intentional lifestyle design, and tradeoffs that made it possible, but quickly moves beyond the numbers to focus on the psychological transition that catches many retirees off guard. Together, they explore the shift from accumulation to decumulation, the loss of structure and identity that can accompany leaving a career, and the importance of building purpose, routines, and relationships before retiring—not after. Fritz reflects on lessons learned in his first years of retirement, from managing spending uncertainty to redefining productivity and success, while Jesse connects those insights back to the planning process advisors use with clients. The conversation reinforces that while financial readiness is necessary, it is far from sufficient—true retirement success depends on clarity around how you'll spend your time, who you'll spend it with, and what will give your life meaning in the decades that follow. This episode originally aired August 30th, 2023. Key Takeaways: • Financial independence is only one component of a successful retirement. Many retirees underestimate the psychological transition away from full-time work. • Structure and routine play a critical role in post-retirement wellbeing. • Purpose becomes a central driver of satisfaction after leaving a career. • The shift from saving to spending is emotionally difficult for many retirees. • Productivity in retirement needs to be redefined on personal terms. • The best retirement plans integrate both financial strategy and life design. Many retirees find fulfillment in part-time work, volunteering, or creative pursuits. Key Timestamps: (00:00) – Retirement Beyond Money (06:19) – Saver to Spender Shift (12:51) – McDonald's Test Spending (17:42) – Nonfinancial Retirement Planning (21:14) – Retirement Is Not Vacation (27:36) – Loneliness and Depression Risk (32:32) – Automate Your Savings (38:10) – Hiring a CFP Checkup (44:48) – Mindset for Retirement (48:09) – Family Tips and Legacy Key Topics Discussed: The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Wealth Management Rochester NY, Financial Planning for Families, Fiduciary Financial Advisor, Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning Advice, Tax-Efficient Investing, Risk Management for Investors, Generational Wealth Transfer Planning, Financial Strategies for High Earners, Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs, Behavioral Finance Insights, Asset Allocation Strategies, Advanced Estate Planning Techniques Mentions: Website: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fritzgilbert/ Mentions: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/shining-the-light-on-retirement-blind-spots/ https://www.morningstar.com/podcasts/the-long-view/e8b3c47b-0e67-4c00-b146-8b1060a5d604  More of The Best Interest: Check out the Best Interest Blog at https://bestinterest.blog/ Contact me at jesse@bestinterest.blog Consider working with me at https://bestinterest.blog/work/ The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

In this Contacts Coaching Podcast episode, host interviews Nate “Blackjack” Pototschnik, associate director of strength and conditioning for BYU football, about his path from the U.S. Military Academy to flying helicopters for 10 years, deploying twice to Afghanistan, and using GI Bill benefits to earn a master's in exercise physiology at the University of Virginia. Nathan shares why he left the cockpit for coaching, how success habits built his confidence, and how trusting his gut and prioritizing family guided career decisions when coaching opportunities shifted. He explains what transferred from aviation to coaching (explicit vs tacit learning, staying calm under pressure), discusses not tying self-worth to wins and losses, and outlines strength-and-conditioning priorities: movement quality screening, full-range training preferences, power clean vs full clean, building culture through standards, objective feedback and competition, staff alignment, and maintaining daily relationship touchpoints with athletes.00:00 Meet Coach Blackjack00:40 From 9/11 to Coaching03:27 Betting on Yourself05:22 Confidence and Gut Calls10:04 GI Bill Explained11:59 Combat Pilot Lessons16:51 Staying Detached from Outcomes18:50 Weight Room Priorities24:08 Movement Screening Basics26:52 Full Depth vs Quarter Squats29:33 Power Clean vs Full Clean31:03 Be Ready Before Promotion33:20 Head Coach Time Demands35:48 Hiring and Coaching Trees38:58 Healthy Dissent Culture43:07 BYU Grouping and Mods44:25 Testing Buckets and Profiles47:08 Freak Athletes and Standards49:10 Environment and Competition52:33 Leadership Lessons and Alignment55:10 Building Relationships at Scale56:40 Strength Coaches as Conduit57:58 Wrap Up and Next Round

Bomani Jones joins Stugotz today to talk about Carolina hiring Michael Malone as the school's next basketball coach. Bomani breaks it down as only he can, gives his thoughts on the national championship, and says Field of Dreams might be overrated as a movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today's episode, we're joined by Brandon from NBC Precision Spraying LLC a farmer and ag entrepreneur who's been making waves on TikTok with his authentic, no-BS takes on agriculture. Brandon shares his journey from growing up on a small Iowa farm, building a custom spraying business from the ground up, and landing the opportunity to massively expand his operation through the power of relationships and hard work. We dive deep into the realities of farm expansion, balancing family and business, finding reliable labor, and the fast-changing world of ag technology from the first sprayers to cutting-edge "see and spray" machines. Brandon opens up about the challenges and rewards of telling ag's story on social media, how sales skills translate to success on and off the farm, and why building a legacy for the next generation matters more than ever. Whether you're a farmer, entrepreneur, or just curious about rural life and ag innovation, this episode is packed with honest conversation, laughs, and hard-earned wisdom. So, kick back, hit that subscribe button, and let's get into another great Barn Talk episode! JOIN THE BARN TALK NEWSLETTER & GET LIVE EVENT ACCESS: We're on a mission to get 10,000 subscribers, and once we do, we're hosting a live event at the barn! Sign up to get exclusive access to tickets and details.

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