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As a property manager, how much do you know about tax liens and tax deeds? How much do your investors know?  In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, property management growth expert Jason Hull sits down with Brian Seidensticker, Founder of Tax Sale Resources and Mountain North Capital, to discuss how property managers can help their investors buy more properties using tax lien strategies. You'll Learn [01:40] From Aerospace Engineering to Buying Tax Liens [06:46] How Property Managers Can Benefit  [16:06] How to Learn The Ins and Outs of Tax Lien Investing [23:29] The Biggest Questions and Pitfalls Quotables "Property managers, the savviest ones, they're building up their own portfolios, not just helping everybody else." "Property managers… what gets them access to more deals is just being connected to more investors." "This might crack open a new idea for them, another growth channel that they could leverage as a resource for their investors." Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Jason Hull (00:00) This might crack open a new idea for them, another growth channel that they could leverage as a resource for their investors. All right, I'm Jason Hull, the CEO and founder of DoorGrow, the world's leading and most comprehensive coaching and consulting firm for long-term residential property management entrepreneurs. For over a decade and a half, we have brought innovative strategies and optimization to the property management industry. At DoorGrow, we have spoken to thousands of property management business owners, improving pricing, increasing profits, simplifying operations. We run the world's leading property management mastermind to help them grow. DoorGrow, we believe good property managers can change the world and that property management is the ultimate high trust gateway to real estate deals, relationships, and residual income. We are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses. We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market. and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. Now, let's get into the show. So my guest today is Brian Seidensticker, founder of Mount North Capital and Tax Sale Resources, one of the nation's top platforms tracking over 8,000 tax sales and over 1.5 million distressed properties each year. Brian is a leading expert in tax lien and deed investing and shares how property managers can turn overlooked tax delinquent properties into major portfolio growth opportunities. Brian, welcome to the show. Thanks Jason, thanks for having me. Excited to be here. Cool. So before we get into the topic at hand, let's rewind and tell everybody how did you get into entrepreneurism and how did you get into these businesses that you now have? Brian Seidensticker (01:37) Thanks Jason, thanks for having me. Excited to be here. Yeah, well, I think it's an interesting story, although I'm slightly biased because I did not grow up with aspirations of being in this space or doing what I do today, although I love what I do now. I think the probably the first sign of, maybe the standard corporate.   Jason Hull (01:55) I think it's an interesting story. sign of hey maybe the standard corporate Brian Seidensticker (02:14) atmosphere isn't necessarily for me came when I was ⁓ still in school. Got my first internship in the aerospace industry, which is where I spent the first 10 years of my career ⁓ at Honeywell, of all places, in design engineering and ⁓ thought it was exactly what I wanted to do, but I didn't know much about, you know, engineering and what was actually involved. ⁓ Jason Hull (02:14) atmosphere isn't necessary for me came when I was still in school got my first internship in the aerospace industry which is where I spent first 10 years of my career at Honeywell of all places and design engineering and thought it was exactly what I wanted to do but I didn't know much about you know engineering and what was actually all Brian Seidensticker (02:40) And that is the first time that I kind of realized, okay, maybe maybe this is not what I had in mind. was, you know, it's odd, you know, ironically enough, not a whole lot different than what I do today. I stared at a computer all day and that is not what I had envisioned for engineering. was assuming it was going to be much more hands on and touching things. And that was probably the first time where I called it my earliest twenties crisis, where I was like, Oh, you know, I'm three, four years into this. Is this what I want to do for the rest of my life? Jason Hull (02:40) And that is the first time that I kind of realized, okay, maybe this is not what I had in mind. was, ironically enough, not a whole lot different than what I do today. I stared at a computer all day and that is not what I had envisioned for engineering. was assuming to be much more hands-on and touching things. That was probably the first time where I call it my earliest 20s crisis, where I was like, whoa, I'm three, four years into this. Is this what I want to do for the rest of my life?   Brian Seidensticker (03:10) and ultimately decided, well, I'm this far along. Starting over was more terrifying. so, you know, go ahead and finish it out. I was I was lucky in the fact that ⁓ within a year out of school, I did land what I consider a dream job and did love what I did for for quite a while. ⁓ I was basically what they call systems engineer for missile defense programs, working on Jason Hull (03:10) And ultimately decided, well, I'm this far along. Starting over was more terrifying. And so, you know, go ahead and finish it out. I was, I was lucky in the fact that within a year out of school, I did land what I consider a dream job and did love what I did for quite a while. I was basically what we call systems engineer for Missed Defense Programs, working on, you Brian Seidensticker (03:39) you know,   programs that essentially mimic ⁓ weapons of other countries. And then our systems would also practice shooting them down, which all sounds really, really cool. Right. And it was cool. ⁓ But my my second realization came later when I kind of well, I went on vacation for six weeks and I had a lot of anxiety about being gone that long of how much I would be behind. And when I got back, I realized, you know, how   Jason Hull (03:40) programs that essentially mimic weapons of other countries and then our systems would also practice shooting them down, which all sounds really, cool. Right. was cool. But my second realization came later when I kind of, well, I went on vacation for six weeks and I had a lot of anxiety about being gone that long and how much I would be behind and when I got back I realized how   Brian Seidensticker (04:08) little I was behind.   Jason Hull (04:08) little I was behind.   Brian Seidensticker (04:10) was basically stepped right back into it like I'd never been gone. And that was a realization for me that, you know, I'm spending a lot of my time on a hamster wheel unknowingly. And then eventually came to the conclusion that I've got two years of banging my head against the wall with government contracts, right? Anybody has dealt with that red tape associated with that for what equated to about two minutes of really cool. that those those just didn't equate for me as being worth it.   Jason Hull (04:10) and Yeah. ⁓   Brian Seidensticker (04:37) Right. And that's not to say, you know, I   loved what I did at certain cases that company I worked for was fantastic. It just wasn't necessarily for me. And that was where I kind of realized, OK, I got to find something else. Now, I wish I could say the next day I gave my notice, dropped the mic and left. That's certainly not how real life works. ⁓ But I did start getting into, well, originally fix and flip houses.   Jason Hull (04:49) and and   Brian Seidensticker (05:01) And this is in 06, 07 timeframe and ended up upside down in one of those. were flipping properties in Montana. And I guess most people know what happened in 07, 08. Luckily, it wasn't a detrimental thing and I didn't have too many houses, but was upside down. And so I've got a notice of a potential taxing on that property. Now, the odd thing is that   Jason Hull (05:06) and ended up upside down in one of those. were flipping properties in Montana and I guess most people know what happened in 07, 08. Luckily it wasn't a detrimental thing and I didn't have too many houses but it was upside down and so I got a notice of a potential taxing on that property. Now the odd thing is   that because the way that Montana statutes are at the time,   Brian Seidensticker (05:30) because the way that Montana statutes are at the time where   every potential investor had to send you a certified letter, I didn't just get one notice from the county. Probably would have never thought twice about it, but I got 20, 30, 40 of these certified letters all saying roughly the same thing. And that's really what triggered me to go, what is this all about? guess I'm a curious person by nature and started researching this whole tax lien certificate.   Jason Hull (05:34) where every potential investor had to send you a certified letter. I didn't just get one notice from the county. I would have never thought twice about it. But I got 20, 30, 40 of these certified letters all saying roughly the same thing. And that's really what triggered me to go, what is this all about? Because I'm a curious person by nature. I started researching this whole tax lien certificate   enigma at the time. And lo and behold, was a whole industry.   Brian Seidensticker (05:59) enigma at the time. And lo and behold, it was it was a whole industry. There's   legitimate large businesses and banks that are are doing this. And that's what really steered me in the direction of shifting from a fixed flip to buying tax liens. And that was really the introduction to the space that we do a lot in today. So I guess a little bit on the journey of how I eventually became an entrepreneur ⁓ and how I was introduced to this space. ⁓   Jason Hull (06:04) legitimate large businesses and banks that are doing this. And that's what really steered me in the direction of shifting from a pay-per-fit to buying tax leaps. And that was really the introduction to this space that we do a lot in today. So was, I guess, a little bit on the journey of how I eventually became an entrepreneur and how I was introduced to this space.   Brian Seidensticker (06:28) I guess there's a whole line between today and then, but that's kind of the origin story anyway, Jason.   Jason Hull (06:28) I guess there's a whole lot in between today and then, but that's kind of the origin story.   Got it, yeah, interesting background. So from aerospace, doing engineering, to real estate fix and flips, and now you're in software and technology and doing some other cool stuff. So tell us a little bit about how can this benefit property managers? Let's get into this idea. Yeah, so.   Brian Seidensticker (06:57) Yeah. So   I think when it comes to property managers specifically, whether they're working with investors, to acquire on behalf of the investor and then they're operating that property or they're maybe managing that portfolio themselves. I really what tax sales have two different avenues, there's tax liens and then there's tax deeds. The tax deeds are what are sold at the end of a ⁓ foreclosure process for the   Jason Hull (07:16) Deeds are what are sold at the end of a proposal process for   the liens that never end up getting repaid. They go through a proposal process very similar to the mortgage proposal closure, although a lot longer timeline. And most of those are in areas where property managers or let's say a segment of property managers, you can get great. ⁓   Brian Seidensticker (07:23) liens that never end up getting repaid. go through a foreclosure process very similar to a mortgage foreclosure, although a lot longer timeline. ⁓ And most of those are in areas where property managers or I'd say a segment of property managers, ⁓ you can get great, ⁓ the great   Jason Hull (07:43) great rental options, especially if you're in the avenue of fixing rent. We work with several folks that buy properties, fix them up   Brian Seidensticker (07:43) rental options, especially if you're in the avenue of fixing rent. We work with several folks that buy properties, ⁓ fix them up and   with intent to rent them. And so if you're looking for an avenue of acquiring properties, right, and it may shift here in the next couple of years, we'll see what comes to reality. ⁓ But it's been an avenue of acquiring properties for the past 10 years where I think most people found it to be   Jason Hull (07:53) with intent to rent them. And so if you're looking for an avenue of acquiring properties, it may shift here in the next couple of years, and we'll see what comes to reality. But it's been an avenue of acquiring properties for the past 10 years where I think most people found it to be pretty...   Brian Seidensticker (08:12) pretty hard to find any sort of consistent ⁓ deals at a smaller scale of acquiring to build that portfolio over time. That's really probably the biggest impact too.   Jason Hull (08:12) pretty hard to find any sort of deals at a smaller scale requiring to build that footloid over time. That's really probably the biggest impact   to those folks. Now on the flip side, as a data point, one of the quickest ways of getting in trouble, right, is if properties that are owned outright, and we see this all the time, that are owned outright, you don't have that, you know, tacking of...   Brian Seidensticker (08:23) to those folks. Now, on the flip side, as a data point, I think one of the quickest ways of getting ⁓ in trouble, is if properties that are owned outright, and we see this all the time, that are owned outright, you don't have that ⁓ escrow   Jason Hull (08:41) best grow account that's making sure those taxes get paid and that people aren't paying those on their own behalf and they can end up in a tax outproposure unknowingly. Now, most people catch on, but we have   Brian Seidensticker (08:41) account that's making sure those taxes get paid. And if people aren't paying those on their own behalf, then they can end up in a tax out foreclosure unknowingly. Now, most people catch them, but we have seen   Jason Hull (08:51) seen properties that make it all the way through and at the end of the day, end up essentially losing a property due to these unpaid taxes and ignoring notices over a couple years. It seems like impossible, but it happens, right? And so it's making sure that property managers and just investors in general understand.   Brian Seidensticker (08:51) properties that make it all the way through. at the end of the day, end up essentially losing a property due to these unpaid taxes and ignoring notices over a couple of years, which seems like impossible, but it happens. And so it's making sure that property managers and just investors in general understand, hey,   Jason Hull (09:09) Hey, gotta keep monitoring, keep paying those property taxes even after the escrow is done and you have the property paid   Brian Seidensticker (09:09) you got to keep monitoring and keep paying those property taxes even after the escrow is done and you have the property paid off.   Jason Hull (09:15) off. Yeah, a lot of people get confused during the sale process and think, oh, it's all taken care of. Yeah, well for so many of us it is, right? If you have a mortgage on your house, it's all taken care of, right? It's when that mortgage is paid off, it's a happy day, but now you've got a few more things you've got to monitor you've never had to worry before. Yeah, got it. So,   Brian Seidensticker (09:22) Yeah, well for so many of us it is, right? If you have a mortgage on your house, it's all taken care of, right? It's when that mortgage gets paid off, it's a happy day, but now you've got a few more things you've got to monitor you've never had to worry before.   Jason Hull (09:37) Yeah, property managers, the savviest ones, they're building up their own portfolios, not just helping everybody else. And so they're investors too. And so this could be a nice channel or avenue for them to find some additional deals or properties. So what do they need to know in order to get started with working with tax liens or tax deeds and finding property? Well, I think the biggest thing to understand is really how the sales are.   Brian Seidensticker (10:02) Well, I think the biggest thing to understand is really how the sales occur   in your area. Every state has a slightly different process, slightly different statutes, ⁓ and even within that state, counties can interpret those statutes slightly differently. And so the number one thing that I always recommend is be smart and as in talk to an attorney that is familiar with the sale process in your specific area. ⁓ It's an   Jason Hull (10:08) state has a slightly different process, slightly different statutes, ⁓ and even within that state counties can interpret those statutes slightly differently. And so the number one thing that I always recommend is be smart and as in talk to an attorney that is familiar with the sale process in your specific area. ⁓   It's an unregulated space, meaning you don't have to have a license. There's nothing you have to do to participate.   Brian Seidensticker (10:30) unregulated space, meaning you don't have to have a license. There's nothing you have to do to participate. If you have got   Jason Hull (10:37) you've got capital, can go jump on one of the auction platforms and start buying. But that's also a quick way of maybe getting into a property you shouldn't have. you had spoken to an attorney that knows what they're doing, they might have advised you on submitting those pit holes to a lawyer. So that would be mine and one recommendation is start there. Now, if you're not quite ready,   Brian Seidensticker (10:37) capital, you can go jump on one of the auction platforms and start buying. But that's also a quick way of maybe getting into a property you shouldn't have. And if you had spoken to an attorney that knows what they're doing, they might have advised you on many of those pit holes to avoid. And so that would be my number one recommendation ⁓ is start there. Now, if you're not quite ready,   I think the next best thing, in my opinion, is we do, I do interview ⁓   Jason Hull (11:00) think the next best thing in my opinion is we do, I do interview.   Brian Seidensticker (11:03) attorneys in different states. And so if you don't want to pay the attorney fees to figure some of that out, ⁓ it's free on our site. You don't have to pay anything. Just go to our website and there's a resources section you can filter down by the state that you're interested in. And if I've interviewed an attorney and asked a lot of those questions, it can be a free hour or two of that attorney's time ⁓ answering those basic questions for anybody that wants to start there.   Jason Hull (11:04) attorneys in different states and so if you don't want to pay the attorney fees to figure some of that out it's free on our site you don't have to pay anything just go to our website resources section you can filter down by the state that you're interested in and if I've interviewed an attorney and asked a lot of those questions it can be a free hour or two of that attorney's time answering those basic questions for anybody that wants to start there   Brian Seidensticker (11:28) It's a less expensive starting point.   Jason Hull (11:29) it's a less expensive starting point   Okay great, what's the website address? We'll plug it right now. taxsaleresources.com awesome. Let me do a quick word from our sponsor and then we'll get back into this. 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Over half the room at DoorGrow live last year at our conference signed up with Vendoroo right there and then a year later, they're not just satisfied, they're raving about how Vendoroo has transformed their business. So don't let maintenance drag you down.   step up your property management game with Vendoroo. Visit vendoroo.ai slash DoorGrow today and make this your last maintenance hire you'll ever need. Okay, so let's get back into tax liens and tax deeds. Now, how could property managers start to educate their clients on this so that they can get more properties in their portfolio?   Brian Seidensticker (13:10) So, one, I guess a quick note, just listening to that note from Vendoroo. ⁓ This is the first I've heard of it and it sounds fantastic. So it's definitely one I'm gonna check out after this. That's cool. So, sorry, I was thinking about that. How does Tax Sale Resources help these folks?   Jason Hull (13:10) So, well, I'm gonna use a quick note just listening to that note from Ben-Dur-Roo.   Hahaha   So, sorry, I was thinking about.   Yeah, property managers, they're one of their primary goals. What gets them access to more deals is just being connected to more investors. They want to get more clients and they want their existing clients that they love that want to get into more property, help them find more property more quickly. So how can property managers start to educate their clients, these investors on   tax liens and tax deeds, what would be a good way for them to start being self-educated enough that they could go and educate them about this so they can create more business?   Brian Seidensticker (14:02) Yeah,   I mentioned our website with resources section, but there's I host a podcast as well called Tax Sale Insiders where I'm interviewing industry professionals, interviewing attorneys, interviewing folks that are real and legitimate in the space. And I started that podcast because there wasn't a whole lot of real and legitimate information out there. ⁓ Now, truth be told, it's it's   Jason Hull (14:07) to the podcast.   folks that are real, legitimate space. And I started that podcast because there wasn't a whole lot of ⁓ real and legitimate information out there. ⁓ Now, truth be told, it's it   Brian Seidensticker (14:29) can be pretty, ⁓ what does my wife say? ⁓ If you want any assistance in going to bed at night, it's probably a good podcast to listen right before bed because I'm interviewing attorneys, right? it's,   Jason Hull (14:29) can be pretty. What does my wife say? If you want any assistance in going to bed at night is probably a good podcast to listen right before bed because I'm interviewing attorneys, right? They're not super thrilling.   Brian Seidensticker (14:45) are not, you know, small episodes of very high level of information. gets pretty deep, right? But for anyone that is legitimately wanting to get in the space, it is outstanding. ⁓   Jason Hull (14:45) These are not small episodes of very high level information. gets pretty deep, right? Yeah. But it's legitimately wanting to get in space is outstanding. Got it. It sounds   like a good step maybe to check out the podcast, if there are, you know, check out your website, see if there's any attorneys that maybe you've connected with in a particular market. But regardless, they need to find a local attorney and maybe a good   strategy for some of my clients listening and others would be to go find that local attorney and maybe do a little event with them. Bring your investors to the table. It could be a Zoom event, a virtual event, but bring this attorney. Be the interviewer. Make it a little bit more interesting. You'll have to be the interesting one, it sounds like. And interview them and ask the attorney to help you put together something that would be mutually beneficial for you, the attorney.   and for the potential mutual client that you could share. sounds like a good strategy to start getting into some of these deals.   Brian Seidensticker (15:48) Absolutely, there's, you know, while tech sales occur nationwide, right, and they there might be slightly different processes, but it's something that I'd say everybody could look into. It's not isolated to one market or another. can be a tool utilized, right, for anybody in the space.   Jason Hull (16:06) So explain your services, your sites, how can, besides just doing research, how else can these facilitate what they're trying to accomplish here? So really what Tax Sale Resources is today is it answers all the basic questions that there weren't any answers to when we first got into space, right? was over a decade and a half ago. But at the time, and I say simple answers, things like...   Brian Seidensticker (16:19) So really what Tax Sale Resources is today is it answers all the basic questions that there weren't any answers to when we first got in this space, right? This is over a decade and a half ago. But at the time, and I say simple answers, things like when   are these auctions taking place? Where are they taking place? What are the properties associated with these auctions, right? And what are the information associated with those properties? Because typically, definitely at the time and still today, what's   Jason Hull (16:34) When are these auctions taking place? Where are they taking place? What are the properties associated with these auctions? And what are the information associated with those properties? typically, definitely at the time and still today,   Brian Seidensticker (16:46) but published as a list of partial numbers. So that doesn't tell you a whole lot. Partial numbers and tax amounts do. And so what we've done is compiled that all into, I haven't gotten trouble for this yet, it's a Zillow style platform where it's all loaded with all of that information. And so   Jason Hull (16:46) what's published is a list of parcel numbers. that doesn't tell you a whole lot. Parcel numbers and tax amounts do. And so what we've done is compiled that all into, I haven't got trouble for this yet, it's a Zillow-style platform where it's all loaded with all of that information.   Brian Seidensticker (17:01) if you're after a specific asset type, which I think property managers could certainly in their area say, hey, I want to target these parts of town. I want to target these types of properties with   Jason Hull (17:02) If you're after a specific asset type, which I property managers could certainly in their area say, hey, I want to target these parts of town. I want to target these types of properties   with certain square footage and number of beds and baths. You can settle that criteria up and the system will tell you here's what's going up for sale in given moment in time. And those types, it seems simple, That's a massive task coming from somebody that it all together and have a great team.   Brian Seidensticker (17:11) you know, certain square footage and number of beds and baths, right? You can set all that criteria up and the system will tell you here's what's going up for sale, right? At any given moment in time. ⁓ and those types, it seems simple, right? And that, that's a massive task, right? Coming from somebody that put, well, ⁓ put it all together, right? And have a great team monitoring   Jason Hull (17:31) monitoring that, but it's 8,000 plus auction a year, know, are millions of properties. And so it's a massive task.   Brian Seidensticker (17:31) that. ⁓ but it's 8,000 plus auctions a year. It's, know, millions of properties. And so it's a massive task. So   Jason Hull (17:39) So we simplify that, right? And that's essentially think of tax and resources as once you kind of know what you're doing in this space, right? So go do your research, to attorney, right? You've got your model, right? What you're looking for, you're looking to target. Then the platform can be all of the information for you to be successful from there. We like to call it all of the tools for knowing   Brian Seidensticker (17:39) We simplify that, right? And that's essentially think of tax resources as once you kind of know what you're doing in the space, right? So go do your research, talk to attorney, right? And you've got your model, right? What you're looking for, what you're looking to target. Then the platform can be all of the information for you to be successful from there. We like to call it all of the tools for knowing not   your knowledgeable space or knowledgeable investors in the space to actually be successful. And that's really what tax resources, the platform is now.   Jason Hull (18:01) not in nodule space, not investors in the space to actually be successful. And that's really what tax resources the platform is.   Now, that kind of dovetails into typically, right, this is one of the issues that some investors may come and get up against is a very cash intensive acquisition strategy because you have to typically have cashier checks, right, capital on hand, they have the auction, you don't have...   Brian Seidensticker (18:09) that kind of dovetails into typically, right, this is one of the issues that ⁓ some investors may come up against is a very cash intensive acquisition strategy because you have to typically have ⁓ cashier's checks, right, capital on hand, day of the auction. You don't have 30   days to go close. Now there's some states where you can put a deposit down, but in general, most of the country works under a   Jason Hull (18:29) ⁓   Brian Seidensticker (18:36) as is sale right then and there. I've actually even participated in auctions where they pause the auction and they won't continue until the person that won it comes down and provides their cash to purchase that asset. ⁓ Most folks, right, you don't have millions of dollars laying around. And that's really where Mountain Earth Capital, which is the other side of the house, came   Jason Hull (18:47) Wow.   Brian Seidensticker (18:57) about, which is working with local investors in helping provide the capital and   Jason Hull (18:58) came about, which is working with local investors and helping provide the capital   Brian Seidensticker (19:03) in acquiring those properties. ⁓ Now, I'll stop short in saying that we're all lender. We're not a lender. This is not a lending scenario, but we can be a capital partner for folks that want to use this as an acquisition strategy and have a model that is already successful or have a great ⁓ model in mind and want to pursue it because we can be the capital that   Jason Hull (19:03) and acquiring those properties. Now, I'll stop short and say we're lender. We're not a lender. This is not a lending scenario, but we can be a capital partner for folks that want to use this as an acquisition strategy and have a model that are either A, already successful, or have a great ⁓ model in mind and want to pursue it. Because we can be the capital that   Brian Seidensticker (19:26) on the day of action and buying those assets.   Jason Hull (19:27) on the day of action and buying those assets   Brian Seidensticker (19:30) in kind of a bridge type scenario where you have an end goal in mind. And so that's what Mountain North Capital is, is the access to the other major problem, right? The harder problem. We solved the easy questions and problems back in 2010 and then in 2020 we solved the second half, which is the capital aspect for folks that want to participate in this acquisition strategy.   Jason Hull (19:30) in kind of a bridge type scenario where you have an end goal in mind. And so that's what Bound Worth Capital is, is the access to the other major problem, right? The harder problem. We solved the easy questions and problems back in 2010 and then in 2020 we solved the second half, which is the capital aspect for folks that want to participate in this acquisition strategy.   Got it. Do some get involved with lenders trying to do these deals or hard money lenders or? Yeah, I think there's probably three avenues of, let's say four.   Brian Seidensticker (19:57) I think there's probably three avenues of, I'd say four avenues   of capital, And if I were to rank them in the least cost, if you have cash on hand, great, right? That doesn't cost anything. If you can get a line of credit out on some other asset or assets, right? Then that's a least cost effective or cost.   Jason Hull (20:07) Right, cash is king.   Brian Seidensticker (20:21) least costly ⁓ avenue, hard money lenders are another one, right? Where, if you've got credit available and have those hard money lenders that you can utilize, that might be one that is available. ⁓ I would caution though that not caution, but not all hard money lenders are aware and comfortable with tax sales. So that's something you got to work through with them. And then most folks don't have access to those or you have access to those until you kind of max all those out, right? And then   Jason Hull (20:22) least costly avenue.   one that is available.   Okay interesting so   Brian Seidensticker (20:47) You know, our, our source of capital is a very different source of capital allows folks to continue buying when typically folks have to stop buying and run out of other sources.   Jason Hull (21:01) Yeah, so they've got to find the cash, they've got to find the funds to be able to do these deals and they move quick, like real time sometimes at these auctions. How do these auctions differ from the foreclosure auctions and some of these sort of deals?   Brian Seidensticker (21:10) Yes.   I'd say they're similar for, so for most folks or folks that are familiar with mortgage foreclosures, a lot of time, this procedures are very similar. ⁓ now the biggest difference is the type of title that you get at these auctions. And this is why banks don't typically touch these types of assets. Cause you're essentially buying a quick claim deed. Now that quick claim deed comes with headaches, right? You have to potentially do some quiet title, which is probably the most common thing that you got to deal with. ⁓ and you.   Jason Hull (21:17) I'd say they're similar. So for most folks, there are folks that are familiar with mortgage foreclosures, a lot of times, these procedures are very similar. Now the biggest difference is the type of title that you get at these auctions. And this is why banks don't typically touch these types of assets, because you're essentially buying a quick claim deed. Now like quick claim deed comes with headaches, right? You have to potentially do some quiet title, which is probably the most common thing that you got to deal with. And   you...   Brian Seidensticker (21:45) may   or may not most of the time you don't have to deal with any other liens on the property. Right. And so those are things that most people don't understand. That's also a reason why a lot of hard money lenders don't really like the space and also a reason why banks won't touch it. Right. They don't want to go through the effort of learning all of those things at the scale that we're talking. Right. Because there, you know, there's probably four to five billion dollars of real estate sold like this annually, which   Jason Hull (21:46) may or may not most of the time we don't have to deal with any of the liens on the property. Right. And so those are things that most people don't understand. That's also a reason why lot of hard money lenders don't really like this space. also a reason why banks won't touch it. They don't want to go through the effort of learning all of those things at the scale that we're talking. Right. There's probably four or five billion dollars of real estate sold like this annually.   Yeah. There's plenty for most of the folks listening but for banks that's small drop.   Brian Seidensticker (22:10) is plenty, right? For most of the folks listening, but for banks, that's a small drop in the bucket compared   Jason Hull (22:15) budget compared to traditional real estate. And so that's one thing to keep in mind is the the actual ad there, the logistics of ⁓ registering for the sale, participating in the auction, right? That's all very similar, right? Underwrite properties, that's no different. The biggest difference is when it comes to underwriting the title, right? You have to keep that in mind. That's also one of the things that Mountain Rock Capital   Brian Seidensticker (22:15) to traditional real estate. And so that's one thing to keep in mind is the logistics of ⁓ registering for the sale, participating in the auction, right? That's all very similar, right? You underwrite properties, that's no different. The biggest difference is when it comes to underwriting the title, right? You have to keep that in mind. And that's also one of the things at Mountain Earth Capital.   provides is we understand that it can kind of people   Jason Hull (22:39) provides is we understand that it can kind of help.   Brian Seidensticker (22:42) avoid pitfalls because we're interested in making sure that they're successful also. ⁓ That's the biggest difference is just the additional underwriting involved on that.   Jason Hull (22:42) people avoid pitfalls because we're interested in making sure that they're successful also. That's the biggest difference is just the additional underwriting involved   on that one. Got it. So maybe it would be a good first place to start would be to leverage the expertise of Mount North Capitol, go through one of these processes before you start trying to wing it on your own, perhaps. Yes, mean, I guess without completely tuning our own horn.   Brian Seidensticker (23:06) Yes, I I guess without completely tooting our own horn,   I would recommend that obviously I'm biased, but for folks that are somewhat new to the space, but at least understand real estate, understand how to manage that real estate, which ⁓ majority of listeners fall into that bucket and just want to utilize this, then Mountain Health Capital can be the perfect partner to work with in that regard.   Jason Hull (23:14) that are somewhat new to this space, but at least understand real estate, understand how to manage that real estate, which majority of listeners fall into that bucket and just want to utilize this, then Mount of Capital can be the perfect partner to work with   in that regard. Got it. What are some of the big questions that people have when they start getting involved in this that they should be aware of?   Brian Seidensticker (23:36) well, we've, we've covered some of them already, but it's like, what are, what are the other, I'll say unknown unknowns, right? Of like, what, what should I be aware of that I haven't asked about, right? And we've touched, you know, the hate, you know, making sure that you speak with attorney, right? Making sure that you're actually underwriting every property. And I don't worry about this as much for, for tax deed buyers because they're used to underwriting properties. There's a, on the taxing side, there's, there's kind of a   Jason Hull (23:37) Well, we've covered some of them already, but it's like...   say unknown unknowns, right? Like what should I be aware   Brian Seidensticker (24:05) a myth out there that there's value in every tax lien sold. And that's not the case because there's tax lien sold on worthless pieces of property. So underwrite your property just like you would normally, ⁓ make sure that you understand the title aspect, ⁓ you know, of, of the property that you're acquiring and what other I would call garbage are you going to have to deal with? ⁓ and then, you know, just making sure that you have a valid and good exit ramp.   Jason Hull (24:06) myth out there that there's value in every tax lien sold and that's not the case because there's tax liens sold on worthless pieces of property. So underwrite your property just like you would normally. Make sure that you understand the title aspect of the property that you're acquiring and what other item called garbage you're going to have to deal with. And then just making sure that you have a valid and good exit   Brian Seidensticker (24:31) Right. Especially if we're going to partner with folks, want, we're not   Jason Hull (24:31) ramp. Especially if we're going to partner with folks, we want...   Brian Seidensticker (24:34) interested in the long-term hold strategy. We want to be that, Hey, let's buy the property. Let's get it stabilized. Let's make sure the title issues are squared away. Then go get normal financing, right. At a lot better rate, get us out of the way. And then you can hold it, you know, for the term of however long you want to own that rental property. Right. And we've worked with several folks that are using that strategy of working with us in that, in that short period of time. And that's like.   Jason Hull (24:34) We're not interested in long-term hold strategy. We want to be that, hey, let's buy the property. Let's get it stabilized. Let's make sure the pilot issues are squared away. Then go get normal financing at a lot better rate. Get us out of the way. And then you can hold it for the term of however long you want to own that rental property. We work with several folks that are using that strategy of working with us in that short period of time.   Brian Seidensticker (25:00) If you execute that playbook, you can be very successful.   Jason Hull (25:01) If you execute that playbook, you can be very successful.   Does that cover then most of the major potential pitfalls that people fall into when you see them getting started with this? Yes, I think if you do it the right way, you do your research, right, and you don't just blindly go start buying items, then you'll be successful. Where people typically get burned is they look at Zillow for pictures. Well, these properties are distressed, right? These are more distressed than mortgage proposals. You definitely need to grab a private.   Brian Seidensticker (25:10) Yes, I think if you do it the right way, you do your research, right? And you don't just blindly go start buying items, then you'll be successful. Where people typically get burned is they look at Zillow for pictures. Well, these properties are distressed, right? These are more distressed than mortgage foreclosures. You definitely need to try to the property because   Zillow might be 10 years old and shows a nice property there. Well, in the last three years, you know, when it   Jason Hull (25:32) because they might be 10 years old and shows a nice property there. Well, in the last three years, know,   Brian Seidensticker (25:37) first went delinquent through the foreclosure process, they could have had a fire in the back and it's a tear down. These are all things that maybe normal real estate investors don't think about, but that is the type of assets that you might encounter in this space. So it's just doing your research like you should, or any real estate investor should.   Jason Hull (25:37) it first went delinquent, right, through the portfolio process, they could have had a fire in the back and it's a tear down. These are all things that maybe normal real estate investors don't think about, right? That is the type of assets that you might encounter in this space. So it's just doing your research like you should, right? Or any real estate investor should. Do these always have to be done in person? Is there a way to do this?   any of these remotely or is that just dependent on some markets?   Brian Seidensticker (26:03) So the auction platforms in attendance typically can be done remotely. that's   part of working with Mountain Earth Capital is some of the many of the auctions we still get great deals are live. But that's part of the services we provide is actually having bidders that attend the auctions. And so if you're in California, for example, and you want to participate in auctions in Texas, typically you wouldn't be able to do that. But through our program, you would. ⁓   Jason Hull (26:13) Many of the oxygen-re-stemming great deals are...   So if you're in California, for example, and you want to participate in auctions in Texas, typically you wouldn't be able to do that, but through our program you would. Interesting.   Brian Seidensticker (26:30) On other hand, are almost every tax deduction in Florida is online these days. And so if you wanted to go it alone and participate in these auctions remotely, about 70 % of the country is online ⁓ post COVID.   Jason Hull (26:31) And there are almost every tax deduction in Florida is online these days. And so if you wanted to go it alone and participate in these auctions remotely, about 70 % of the country is online ⁓ post-COVID.   Got it. Yeah. They just doing this on zoom or Google meter.   Brian Seidensticker (26:51) Yeah, well, they know they, you they have platforms,   auction platforms that the counties have contracted with and utilized for the sale of property. So instead of raising your paddle, you're clicking a button. mean, the auction is executed the same, but allows it, you will anybody to participate in them at this point?   Jason Hull (26:55) that the counties have contracted with. Interesting. Lies to the sale of property. So instead of raising your paddle, you're clicking a button. Yeah. But a lot of that really needs to be put in.   Yeah, got it. Okay, well that's really cool. So, well let's get your info. How can people reach you and reach both of these entities that you've got and.   And then any parting words that you have for those that are wanting to get involved in this?   Brian Seidensticker (27:28) Yes, I think the easiest well as far as the two websites for folks that   want to check it out, right? Taxsaleresources.com mentioned that earlier on the Mountain North Capital side is mountainnorthcapital.com You can check that out. If you want to get in touch with me, go to TaxsaleResources.com and there's a   There's a phone number on there, call the phone number. There's actually a real person on the other end answering it. It's not an AI agent. We haven't made that leap. I still believe that having real people on the other end is important and just tell them, yeah, I heard Brian's caught me a podcast on Jason's or took me and Brian on Jason's podcast. I'd like to talk to more about, you know, XYZ and they'll get you in touch with.   Jason Hull (27:55) I still believe that having real people on the other end is important. Just tell them, I heard Brian's podcast on Jason's, or take me and Brian on Jason's podcast. I'd like to...   Perfect, awesome. Cool. Well, Brian, appreciate you coming on the show. This is very interesting. think a lot of my clients, This might crack open a new idea for them, another growth channel that they could leverage as a resource for their investors. And so I appreciate it. Thanks so much. All right. So those of you listening, if you've ever felt stuck or stagnant and you want to take your property management business to the next level, reach out to us at doorgrow.com also.   Brian Seidensticker (28:25) Thanks for having me, Jason.   Jason Hull (28:36) Join our free Facebook community just for property management business owners at doorgrootclub.com. And if you would like to get the best ideas in property management, join our newsletter at doorgrow.com/subscribe And if you found this even a little bit helpful, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on whichever platform you saw or heard this on. We'd really appreciate it. And until next time, remember the slowest path to growth is to do it alone. So let's grow together. Bye everyone.  

A huge night for markets as Amazon, Apple, Reddit, and Coinbase all report earnings. Barbara Doran of BD8 Capital and Kevin Gordon of Charles Schwab discuss the broader market reaction, while Rohit Kulkarni of Roth MKM breaks down Amazon's results. Dan Ives of Wedbush and Patrick Moorhead of Moor Insights analyze Apple. David Sewell, CEO of Solstice Advanced Materials, joins to discuss the debut of the Honeywell spinoff.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charlie is an internationally renowned consultant, practitioner, author, speaker, and trainer, of Lean and Agile improvements spanning over 4 decades. Charlie has published 20 books to date, in healthcare, manufacturing, and a children's book and received two Shingo Prizes. Seven of the books have been translated into other languages. There are more in the works. Charlie spent over 13 years with AlliedSignal (now Honeywell) and has been implementing TQM/ Lean Principles and Thinking since 1985. He was the first TQM/Lean Master and a Strategic Operations Manager for AlliedSignal where he received several special recognition and cost reduction awards. Charlie is an external consultant for the Maryland World Class Consortia (MWCC) and a co-author for the resulting World Class Guidelines in 1998. He has been a keynote speaker for the MWCC, Chinese Industrial Engineering Institute, China's Benchmark Lean conferences, and Agile DEVOPS conference in Portugal and done several Lean/ Agile podcasts to date. He has put on training seminars for The Dark Report's Quality Confab and Executive War College.Charlie started Business Improvement Group (BIG) in 1997, and along with his son and other partners, spent the last 28 years implementing successful Lean Implementations and World Class Kaizen events for small to fortune 100 companies across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Europe and Asia. He has taught Lean Thinking Principles to students from all over the world.Charlie is following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Charles W. Protzman, Sr. who, as part of the CCS, under the direction of MacArthur in 1949-50, along with Homer Sarasohn, taught CEO's of over 50 prominent Japanese Telecommunications Companies an eight-week course in American Industrial Management. It was Protzman and Sarasohn that then recommended Deming to JUSE, to continue their quality teachings leading to Deming's 8-day Quality Course starting in 1950 and creation of the Deming Prize.Charlie has a BA and MBA from Loyola University in Maryland.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

www.iotusecase.com#PredictiveMaintenance #ConditionMonitoring #LoRaWAN In Episode 191 des IoT Use Case Podcasts spricht Gastgeberin Ing. Madeleine Mickeleit mit Martin Kühne, Business Development Manager DACH bei Honeywell. Thema sind industrielle IoT Projekte aus der Praxis mit Fokus auf Condition Monitoring und Predictive Maintenance. Im Mittelpunkt stehen LoRaWAN Sensoren von Honeywell, die Pumpen, Lüfter und anderes rotierendes Equipment überwachen, Ausfälle vermeiden und Wartung planbar machen.Folge 191 auf einen Blick (und Klick):(06:26) Herausforderungen, Potenziale und Status quo – So sieht der Use Case in der Praxis aus(15:45) Lösungen, Angebote und Services – Ein Blick auf die eingesetzten Technologien(22:32) Übertragbarkeit, Skalierung und nächste Schritte – So könnt ihr diesen Use Case nutzenPodcast ZusammenfassungPredictive Maintenance mit LoRaWAN in der PraxisUngeplante Stillstände von Pumpen, Lüftern und Motoren kosten Zeit und Geld. Martin Kühne zeigt, wie Honeywell mit robusten LoRaWAN Sensoren Vibrationen, Akustik und Temperatur erfasst und Anomalien früh erkennt. So lassen sich Zustände kontinuierlich überwachen, Wartungseinsätze gezielt planen und Sicherheitsanforderungen erfüllen.Die Lösung integriert sich in bestehende Umgebungen. Daten fließen über Gateways und MQTT in Kundensysteme oder vorhandene LoRaWAN Netze. Beispiele reichen von Hallenlüftern in der Teileproduktion bei Mercedes Benz bis zu Kerosinpumpen im Umfeld des Flughafens Frankfurt, wo zustandsbasierte Wartung Tauschzyklen optimiert und Kosten senkt.Honeywell bringt Erfahrung aus der Prozessleittechnik mit, inklusive Industrietauglichkeit durch IP67, Ex-Ausführungen und NAMUR-Prüfungen. Für Skalierung sorgen Partner, die vom Sensor bis zur Anbindung an OT und IT unterstützen. Wer rotierendes Equipment betreibt und Produktionsqualität sowie Arbeitssicherheit steigern möchte, erhält einen klaren Fahrplan für den Einstieg in zustandsbasierte Wartung mit IoT. Jetzt reinhören und erfahren, wie Monitoring, Datenintegration und Serviceprozesse zusammenwirken.-----Relevant links from this episode:Madeleine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-mickeleit/)Martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-kuehne/)Honeywell (https://www.honeywell.com/de/de)Honeywell Versatilis Transmitter (https://prod-edam.honeywell.com/content/dam/honeywell-edam/pmt/hps/products/pmc/field-instruments/honeywell-versatilis-transmitter/pmt-hps-hvt-technical-specification-de.pdf)IoT-Community (https://iotusecase.com/de/community/)) Jetzt IoT Use Case auf LinkedIn folgen1x monatlich IoT Use Case Update erhalten

S&P Futures are edging higher this morning as investors digest a busy slate of corporate earnings and await the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting. President Trump continues his Asia tour, leaving Japan for South Korea where trade talks are set to take center stage. In corporate news, PayPal teams up with OpenAI to enable in-app purchases through ChatGPT, while new spinoffs from Honeywell and DuPont are set to join the S&P 500 next week. Tesla's EU sales slipped in September even as overall car sales in the region rose. We'll break down all the key movers including BMRN, CARR, UNH, and UPS trading higher after earnings, and AWI, PII, and WM under pressure. Plus, a look ahead to tonight's big reports from Visa and Mondelez, and tomorrow's heavyweights—Boeing, Caterpillar, Verizon, and C

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US-China frictions weigh on the risk tone; Bessent said they are contemplating the next move if talks don't work outDXY posts modest gains, EUR pressured, while Sterling remains lower but is off the worst levels on WednesdayFixed benchmarks struggled for direction, US 20yr was decentCrude supported by reports around Ukraine's use of Western long-range missiles, metals softerLooking ahead, highlights include US National Activity Index (Sep), Existing Home Sales (Sep), EZ Consumer Confidence Flash (Oct), Canadian Retail Sales (Aug), Australian Flash PMIs (Oct), (Suspended Releases: US Weekly Claims), CBRT Policy Announcement, CCP 4th Plenum (20th-23rd), European Council (23rd-24th), Speakers including ECB's Lane, Fed's Bowman & Barr (Fed on Blackout), Supply from UK & US.Earnings from Dassault, Orange, STMicroelectronics, Beiersdorf, Nokia, BE Semiconductor, Intel, American Airlines, Freeport McMoRan, Honeywell, Dow, Southwest Airlines, Blackstone, PG&E, T-Mobile US & Valero Energy.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the Honeywell Uranium Conversion Plant, located in Metropolis, Illinois.  The plant is the only one in the U.S. of its type.  The Lead Council/Lead Attorney representing the plaintiffs in the case, Kevin Thompson, joins me to dig into the details regarding the Honeywell plant's disregard for their workers, the surrounding people, families, air, water and soil.  Honeywell intentionally and accidentally released radioactive uranium, thorium, plutonium, and other illness-causing substances into the environment.  Will we finally see justice served to Honeywell the money hell?

Wall Street is attempting to rebound from Wednesday’s sell-off as the US confirms a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping aimed at easing trade tensions. US bond yields rose ahead of consumer price index data, while in commodities, oil surged 5% after Washington sanctioned Russian firms and gold gained on renewed geopolitical risk. In company earnings news, Tesla shares reversed earlier losses after results, Honeywell lifted its outlook on aerospace strength, and Las Vegas Sands led the S&P 500 on gains in Singapore. Back home, the ASX is set to edge higher to close out the week, with the Aussie dollar firming against the greenback on Chinese stimulus hopes. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you've poured 46 years of your life into building a thriving precision machine shop—one that grew from a one-man garage to 50 employees, world-class equipment, and top-tier aerospace customers—you don't expect it to end with burnout. In this deeply candid episode, I sit down with Cody Sisson, a lifelong machinist who built a remarkable business through decades of grit, innovation, and commitment to excellence—only to watch it collapse under the weight of exhaustion, health crises, and a perfect storm of setbacks. Cody opens up about the early days of his shop, the thrill of landing major accounts like Honeywell and Hewlett-Packard, and the pride he took in caring for both his people and his customers. But he also shares the hidden cost of relentless drive—the long hours, delegation gone wrong, and emotional fatigue that slowly drained his passion for the work he once loved. This conversation isn't just about loss—it's about lessons. Cody now dedicates his time to helping other shop owners recognize the warning signs of burnout and put systems in place before it's too late. His honesty offers a powerful reminder that even the strongest leaders can fall when they ignore their own limits. If you've ever felt stretched thin as a shop owner or wondered what happens when the drive that built your business turns into the very thing that destroys it, this episode is one you can't afford to miss. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... (0:52) The rise and fall of Cody's 46-year-old aerospace machine shop (3:13) Cody's trajectory from fascination with engines to building his own machine shop (9:37) Cody took the leap and started his own shop with just a few manual machines (10:44) Check out Verdant Commercial Capital for a true partner in your corner (13:37) Landing his first major customers and growing through word-of-mouth and persistence (16:07) Surviving the 1983 recession and pivoting to new industries (18:14) Buying an abandoned farm and rebuilding the business from scratch (18:50) Rapid growth to 50 employees and early adoption of CNC technology (23:05) Embracing concurrent engineering and “dying on the sword” for customers (25:35) Building a culture where employees loved to work—and introducing a 4-day workweek (26:57) Implementing DCD (later Epicor) ERP and custom shop-floor tracking in 1994 (29:02) Meet me at the EBITDA Growth Systems Double Your Value Event! (33:00) Lessons from hiring the wrong leaders and trusting too easily (38:56) Buying and renovating a dream facility and investing in new equipment (41:16) Living through a quarter-million-dollar mill-run mistake  (42:51) Navigating bankruptcy and a double cancer diagnosis  (44:25) Catastrophic misquotes and lost margins that sealed the company's fate (46:28) The decision to shut down—and organizing a job fair to protect his employees (47:43) Processing the grief of losing a business you've built your entire life (49:02) Cody's reflections on burnout, fear, and the mental toll of ownership (50:30) How Cody is helping other shop owners recognize and prevent burnout (59:30) Join us at Top Shops 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina Resources & People Mentioned Check out Verdant Commercial Capital for a true partner in your corner Get a discount for EBITDA Growth Systems Double Your Value Event: DYV25MC Join us at Top Shops 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina Connect with Cody Sisson Sisson Performance Connect on LinkedIn Connect With Machine Shop Mastery The website LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Subscribe to Machine Shop Mastery on Apple, Spotify Audio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss Wall Street's strong close despite trade worries and bank losses; US government shutdown outlook; President Trump's planned Budapest summit with Vladimir Putin derails Volodymyr Zelenskyy's push for Tomahawk cruise missiles to continue Ukraine's momentum on strikes against Russia; industrial implications of proposal that Washington buy $50 billion in Ukrainian drones and other equipment for the US military; worry that a scattershot US negotiating approach and Beijing's success in substituting lost American business has increased the confidence of Chinese officials who are no longer cowed by what they increasingly regard as Washington's empty rhetoric; Honeywell says the avionics supply chain is improving as Safran sees it catching up on engine delays; reports the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing to increase 737 production next month; talks next week to end the strike at Boeing's St Louis plants; and takeaways the Association of the United States Army's annual meeting and tradeshow, the Wharton Aerospace conference in DC, and Joanna Speed's Aerospace Event in DC where we are a media partner.

Honeywell's 34th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts a record-setting number of new business jet deliveries over the next decade. According to Honeywell, 8,500 new business jets with a projected value of $283 billion – the highest in the report's 34-year history – will be delivered over the next 10 years with an average annual growth rate of 3%. Take a deep dive into the report's key findings with Honeywell's' Kevin Schwab in this episode of AEA Amplified.

In this episode, Kathy and Linda talk with Manyphay Viengkham, an accomplished technology leader whose career spans energy innovation, systems engineering, and entrepreneurship. With degrees in biochemistry and computer science, Manyphay has built a career defined by curiosity, continuous learning, and resilience—navigating roles in major companies like GE and Honeywell before launching her own consulting business.Together, they explore:How following her curiosity led from science to technology to energy innovationThe importance of personal resilience and adaptability in career transitionsLessons learned from working across IT, OT, and product managementBuilding a strong professional network and personal brand that opens doorsThe ups and downs of starting her own business—and finding joy in the processWhy compassion, authenticity, and professionalism are essential leadership traitsLearning to speak up and show your expertise, especially when underestimatedThe episode wraps with their “Ask the (Not) Expert” segment, where Kathy, Linda, and Manyphay discuss handling assumptions in the workplace—like being mistaken for administrative staff—and how to respond with confidence and professionalism.Key TakeawaysYour career doesn't have to follow a straight line—curiosity creates opportunity.Resilience and adaptability matter as much as technical skill.Building genuine relationships can define your career success.Authentic leadership blends confidence with compassion.Taking the leap into entrepreneurship can be both empowering and fulfilling.Manyphay's planned book has become a blog which can be found on Substack here: https://substack.com/@manyphayAcronym GlossaryAMI – Advanced Metering InfrastructureSCADA – Supervisory Control and Data AcquisitionIoT – Internet of ThingsIT – Information TechnologyOT – Operational TechnologyHVAC – Heating, Ventilation, and Air ConditioningSupport the show

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über ein Oracle-Beben, eine Tesla-Enttäuschung und eine gekürzte Prognose bei BMW. Außerdem geht es um Seagate, Western Digital, Coreweave, Arista Networks, Vertiv, Dell, Tesla, BMW, Aurubis, Trilogy Metals, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Absci, Oracle, Pfizer, Biontech, Moderna, AMD, IBM, L&G Pharma Breakthrough UCITS ETF (WKN: A2H9XR), Xtrackers MSCI Genomic Healthcare Innovation (WKN: DBX0R2), Aurubis, IBM, Alnylam, Bristol Myers Squib, Innocare, Incyte und Pharming Group, Lonza, AbbVie, Danaher, Vertex, VanEck Quantum Computing ETF (WKN: A418QM), VanEck Quantum Computing ETF (WKN: A418QM), Rigetti, Quantum Computing, D-Wave, IonQ, WisdomTree Quantum Computing ETF (WKN: A419HV), Alphabet, Honeywell, Microsoft und Deutsche Telekom. Wir freuen uns über Feedback an aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article104636888/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Wir sehen eine vorbörslich uneinheitlich bis leicht freundliche Tendenz. Der KI-Sektor wird durch einen weiteren Deal zwischen NVIDIA und Xai erneut im Fokus stehen. Im Zuge einer weiteren Finanzierungsrunde bei Xai, weitet NVIDIA die Beteiligung an dem von Elon Musk gegründeten Unternehmen aus. AMD hält auch bereits eine Beteiligung an Xai. Der auf Verbindlichkeiten beruhende Teil der $20 Mrd. Finanzierung wird durch die Grafik-Prozessoren von NVIDIA besichert. Der Kreislauf an Deals und Produkten rückt damit erneut in den Fokus. Gestern tauchten Bedenken auf, dass Oracle mit der Vermietung von NVIDIA-Severn erstaunlich wenige Geld verdient, und bei einigen Deals sogar Geld verliert. Der Wirtschaftskalender ist ansonsten dünn, mit lediglich dem Analystentag von Honeywell im Fokus. Ein Podcast - featured by Handelsblatt. +++ Individuell, aktiv und ausgezeichnet: Die Vermögensverwaltung von DJE – mehr unter https://www.dje.de/vv +++ +++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/wallstreet_podcast +++ Der Podcast wird vermarktet durch die Ad Alliance. Die allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien der Ad Alliance finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Die Ad Alliance verarbeitet im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot die Podcasts-Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Impressum: https://www.360wallstreet.de/impressum

Wir sehen eine vorbörslich uneinheitlich bis leicht freundliche Tendenz. Der KI-Sektor wird durch einen weiteren Deal zwischen NVIDIA und Xai erneut im Fokus stehen. Im Zuge einer weiteren Finanzierungsrunde bei Xai, weitet NVIDIA die Beteiligung an dem von Elon Musk gegründeten Unternehmen aus. AMD hält auch bereits eine Beteiligung an Xai. Der auf Verbindlichkeiten beruhende Teil der $20 Mrd. Finanzierung wird durch die Grafik-Prozessoren von NVIDIA besichert. Der Kreislauf an Deals und Produkten rückt damit erneut in den Fokus. Gestern tauchten Bedenken auf, dass Oracle mit der Vermietung von NVIDIA-Severn erstaunlich wenige Geld verdient, und bei einigen Deals sogar Geld verliert. Der Wirtschaftskalender ist ansonsten dünn, mit lediglich dem Analystentag von Honeywell im Fokus. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • X: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss Wall Street ended the week slightly down as a protracted US government shutdown looms; President Trump reversed course saying that with European help he now thinks Ukraine can win back its territory, suggesting America won't block assistance to Kyiv as Moscow ramps up its attacks; France latest debt downgrade as the French, German, Spanish and Belgian effort to develop a new generation of combat aircraft hits its latest snag — as an increasingly frustrated Germany reconsiders its participation, Dassault's CEO Eric Trappier again makes clear Berlin is welcome to leave the program, a stance that Hensoldt CEO Oliver Dörre said he found “bizarre,” but added that the sophisticated avionics his company and Spain's Indra are developing for the SCAF program would find other buyers; Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's proposal to revamp the US H-1B visa process that allows skilled foreign talent to work in America would cost $100,000 — up from a few thousand — and whether it will achieve the aim of deterring skilled immigrants from coming to the United States and if so, where they talent will flow; Boeing and its unionized St Louis workers will meet next week to discuss ending the nearly two month strike; and news from the Air Force Association's otherwise quiet Air Space and Cyber conference and tradeshow including Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney's small jet engines for unmanned collaborative combat aircraft, the acceleration of Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider bomber program, and Air Force interest in a stealthy next generation tanker, if the service can find the money to develop and buy it in the wake of pressing ahead with the F-47 fighter program led by Boeing.

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In Episode 49 of F+L Webcast, Vicky Villena-Denton sat down with Henry Liu, vice president for Asia Pacific at Lubrizol Corporation, to discuss the company's latest white paper entitled "Envisioning Sustainable Growth for China's Automotive Lubricants Industry." The paper explores how electrification, intelligence and connectivity are reshaping the automotive sector, and the implications for lubricants and additives.Liu, who joined Lubrizol in 2023 after nearly three decades in the energy and chemical sectors, brings deep international experience with companies such as Honeywell, Johnson Matthey and ICI. He explained that while he is relatively new to the lubricant industry, his background in energy and technology provides valuable perspective on the profound shifts now underway in China's automotive landscape.China is driving forward with ambitious carbon neutrality goals, expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and setting stricter emissions policies. Unlike in Europe and the United States, where consumer resistance has slowed electrification, Chinese consumers are embracing the shift. Alternative fuels such as methanol and hydrogen are also gaining traction, supported by existing production capacity and government initiatives. These changes are pushing the lubricant industry away from general-purpose solutions towards “fit-for-purpose” products tailored to specific applications and energy systems.Liu emphasised the increasing importance of collaboration with OEMs, the rise of Chinese domestic standards and the growing need for regionalised product strategies. He also highlighted Lubrizol's localisation strategy in China, where around 700 employees—500 focused on additives—are developing products and services to meet local requirements.Looking ahead, Liu sees significant opportunities for lubricant companies in adjacent markets, such as protective films and liquid cooling for data centres, and stressed the importance of innovation not just in technology, but also in business models. Sustainability, he said, must be practical, delivering both environmental and economic value: “We shouldn't just wait for passive adaptation. The industry must take active leadership in this transition.”

In this episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast, Ross Overline, CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance, welcomes Bill George, Legendary Business leader and former CEO of Medtronic, Harvard Business School professor, and board member at Goldman Sachs, for a candid conversation on authentic leadership in finance. Drawing on decades of executive and boardroom experience, Bill highlights why integrity, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven decision-making are vital in today's financial landscape. Together, they discuss strategies for combating greed, building sustainable long-term value, and staying true to one's moral compass even in high-stakes environments. The discussion also explores navigating ethical challenges in the age of AI and ensuring finance remains a force for good. Whether you're an aspiring finance professional or a seasoned investor, this episode offers valuable insights on leading with character and transforming business through values-based leadership.Meet Bill George:Bill George is an Executive Education Fellow at Harvard Business School and former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, where he led from 1991 to 2001. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at Honeywell, Litton Industries, and the U.S. Department of Defense. A prolific author, Bill has written several influential books on authentic leadership, including True North. He has served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, Target, and the Mayo Clinic. Recognised with honors such as the Bower Award for Business Leadership, Bill is widely respected for advancing values-driven leadership in business and society.

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Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, including compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest, relevant to the compliance professional. Top stories include: Humana objects to being graded on disconnected calls. (FT) Did you get home by Sunday? (NYT) Air India crash victims sue Boeing, Honeywell. (BBC) Vietnam jailed a Parliamentary official for corruption. (Bloomberg) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: Lord Haw-Haw SentencedOn September 19, 1945, William Joyce—infamously known as “Lord Haw-Haw”—was sentenced to death by a British court for high treason. Joyce had gained notoriety during World War II for broadcasting Nazi propaganda over German radio to British audiences, aiming to demoralize Allied troops and civilians. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in the UK and Ireland, Joyce later became a naturalized German citizen and an enthusiastic supporter of Hitler. His broadcasts, delivered in a nasal, sneering voice, opened with the phrase “Germany calling,” and earned him the derisive nickname "Lord Haw-Haw" from British listeners.After the war, Joyce was captured by British forces in Germany and brought back to the UK to stand trial. Despite his German citizenship, the court ruled that he had committed treason because he had held a British passport when he began working for the Nazis. His legal defense argued that he owed no allegiance to Britain at the time of the broadcasts, but the court held that possession of the passport created a duty of allegiance. The case raised significant questions about the limits of national loyalty and the reach of British treason laws.On January 6, 1946, Joyce was executed by hanging at Wandsworth Prison, becoming one of the last people to be executed for treason in the UK. The trial and execution were controversial, with some legal scholars and public commentators questioning the soundness of the court's interpretation of allegiance. Nevertheless, the sentence was seen by many at the time as a necessary response to one of the most prominent domestic collaborators of the war.The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), long considered a cost-effective and critical pillar of U.S. workplace safety, has been effectively dismantled under the Trump administration's 2025 restructuring efforts. The agency, a division of the CDC responsible for certifying N95 masks, studying firefighter deaths, and leading occupational health research, saw roughly 90% of its 1,000 staff receive layoff notices on April 1. This move paralyzed core programs, from black lung screenings to PPE certifications, halting NIOSH's role as both a public safeguard and a quiet corporate consultant. The sudden cuts sparked chaos: lab animals were euthanized, crucial research was frozen, and businesses warned of safety gaps and market instability.Many affected workers have since resigned or are stuck on administrative leave, while others remain in limbo as lawsuits challenge the legality of the terminations. Despite statements from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claiming essential functions remain intact, internal confusion and partial walk-backs—like budget proposals still seeking to slash 80% of NIOSH funding—suggest deeper dismantling intentions. Business leaders, labor unions, and safety advocates have united in rare bipartisan pushback, warning of long-term risks to both worker health and industrial standards.The agency's downfall is part of a broader campaign to weaken the federal workforce, spearheaded by Project 2025 architects and executed with sweeping firings, anti-DEI mandates, and deep budget cuts across agencies. Former government scientists describe the collapse of safety infrastructure as a slow, invisible crisis—where the full damage may not emerge for years. With morale shattered and talent fleeing, the future of U.S. workplace safety research is in jeopardy.Trump Team Derailed Corporate America's Most Valuable ConsultantTwo major elements of President Donald Trump's economic agenda—his global tariffs and his attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook—are now in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, raising pivotal questions about the scope of presidential power. The court has agreed to hear a challenge to Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs, a law traditionally used to sanction hostile foreign actors, not manage trade. Arguments are set for November 5. Separately, Trump is seeking to fire Cook, claiming misconduct; however, critics argue this is a pretext for targeting her policy views and that doing so violates the 1913 law establishing the Fed's independence.Legal scholars warn that siding with Trump in either case could dramatically expand executive authority. Trump has already tested legal boundaries across immigration, diversity, and civil service policy. While lower courts have often blocked his initiatives, the Supreme Court—now with a 6-3 conservative majority including three Trump appointees—has frequently sided with him. The Cook case raises unprecedented constitutional questions, as no president has ever removed a Fed governor.Meanwhile, Trump's tariff actions have destabilized global trade relations and spurred economic uncertainty, though his allies argue they are central to his economic strategy. A decision favoring Trump in both cases could weaken institutional checks on executive power and erode the principle of independent monetary policy.Key parts of Trump's economic agenda now in Supreme Court's hands | ReutersIn Washington, D.C., immigrant neighborhoods like Mount Pleasant, Petworth, and Columbia Heights are pushing back against a surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests under President Donald Trump's intensified immigration enforcement campaign. Local residents have begun organizing in real-time—using chat groups and in-person protests—to disrupt ICE detentions, including a recent case where bystanders successfully pressured officers to release a Guatemalan man. These actions reflect growing distrust and fear within largely Latino communities, where residents report increased racial profiling and aggressive policing.The Trump administration's recent declaration of a “crime emergency” in D.C., coupled with the federalization of local police and a heightened ICE presence, has heightened tensions, especially in areas with deep immigrant roots. Community members and advocacy groups say people are being targeted based on appearance or location, not criminal history. Businesses that once bustled with immigrant patrons are seeing sharp declines in foot traffic, as many residents now avoid public spaces out of fear.Federal officials defend the enforcement as targeting serious offenders, but critics point out that many arrests involve individuals without criminal records. A Supreme Court ruling this month has further enabled ICE to continue race- or location-based arrests. Meanwhile, residents like Yessica Gonzalez and Nelvin Rodriguez say the climate of fear is unlike anything they've previously experienced. The increased enforcement has not only disrupted lives but also strained local economies and community trust.Washington's immigrant neighborhoods push back against ICE arrests | ReutersThe U.S. Senate has confirmed John Squires, a veteran intellectual property attorney and former Goldman Sachs executive, as the new head of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under President Donald Trump. Squires takes over at a critical time, as the agency grapples with global competition from China and emerging legal challenges surrounding artificial intelligence in the patent process. His appointment follows a broad push by Senate Republicans to confirm a slate of Trump nominees despite Democratic opposition.Squires brings a deep background in both corporate and legal arenas, having worked on IP and tech issues at firms like Honeywell and most recently at Dilworth Paxson, where he focused on AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity. He has also taught at the University of Pennsylvania. His predecessor, Kathi Vidal, led the USPTO during the Biden administration and returned to private practice following Trump's 2024 election victory.The USPTO plays a vital role in the American innovation ecosystem, handling patent and trademark applications and advising the government on intellectual property policy. The agency's Patent Trial and Appeal Board frequently mediates high-stakes disputes over patent validity, especially in the tech sector. Squires steps into the role amid heightened political scrutiny, including a controversial Commerce Department order to review patents held by Harvard University as part of a broader White House campaign linked to campus antisemitism concerns.US Senate confirms Trump's pick to run US Patent and Trademark Office | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Gustav Mahler.This week's closing theme comes from one of the most enigmatic works in the orchestral repertoire: Mahler's Symphony No. 7, specifically its haunting first movement, Langsam – Allegro risoluto, ma non troppo. Composed between 1904 and 1905 and premiered on September 19, 1908, this symphony marks a fascinating midpoint in Mahler's artistic evolution—bridging the lush Romanticism of his earlier works with the more fractured, modernist terrain of his later symphonies.The first movement opens with a dark, slow introduction featuring the eerie voice of the tenor horn, an instrument rarely heard in symphonic writing. Its strange, searching call sets a tone of unease, as if the music is emerging from shadow. What follows is a restless march full of contrasts—grim fanfares, lyrical episodes, and bursts of uneasy energy—all presented with Mahler's characteristic sense of orchestral color and irony.Unlike the more spiritual or pastoral moods of Mahler's other symphonies, the Seventh is often described as "problematic," even "nightmarish"—a label Mahler himself rejected. He referred to the symphony as a progression “from night into day,” and this opening movement represents the beginning of that journey: turbulent, disoriented, and shot through with moments of beauty and menace.Mahler's orchestration here is dense and highly detailed, often requiring massive forces and unconventional instruments. Yet beneath its complexity lies a deep emotional current—one that shifts rapidly from the grotesque to the sublime. The movement ends not with resolution but with a kind of defiant uncertainty, a theme Mahler would continue to explore in his final works.As our closing theme this week, Langsam – Allegro reminds us that the path through darkness is rarely straightforward—and that art, like life, often resists tidy interpretation.Without further ado, Gustav Mahler's Langsam – Allegro risoluto, ma non troppo– enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Redwire has reached an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to become the prime contractor for Skimsat. Redwire and Honeywell to develop new quantum-secured satellite communication systems. Space42 and Viasat intend to form Equatys, a jointly held entity, to enable global Direct-to-Device (D2) services, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading ESA's Skimsat VLEO Mission Moves forward with Redwire Primeship in Cooperation with Thales Alenia Space Honeywell And Redwire Advance Collaboration On Quantum-Secured Communications For Civil And Defense Customers Space42 and Viasat to Launch Equatys SES and K2 Space to Accelerate Development of Next-Generation MEO Network New NOAA Space Weather Portal Now Available  PlanetiQ Wins $24.3M NOAA Contract, Largest Commercial Satellite Weather Data Award Ever Bluefors to source helium-3 from the Moon with Interlune to power next phase of quantum industry growth Groundbreaking New Sensor Transforms How Europe Tracks Pollution, Smoke and Cloud From Space Cailabs Secures €57 Million to Accelerate Growth and Industrial Scale-Up Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Variable frequency drives, or VFDs, have long offered the opportunity to boost the energy efficiency of rotating equipment such as pumps and fans. But when VFDs are fully integrated into a plant's control system architecture, new levels of plantwide optimization are possible. Control's Keith Larson caught up with Chad White, leader of the North America sales organization for Danfoss, and Raj Nara Yanan, product manager for Honeywell Process Solutions, at the recent Honeywell Users Group meeting in San Antonio to discuss how Honeywell's partnership with Danfoss is unlocking new possibilities.

Send us a textIn this episode we interview Luke Hayes, a digital marketing and SEO strategist who has led programs at AT&T, Walgreens, Sonepar USA, and Honeywell, and now consults for nonprofits, mid-sized firms, law firms, and campaigns. What you'll learn in this episode:How to choose the right AI: large vs. small language models, conceptual models, and action-oriented agents—plus when to mix them. A practical prompt-writing framework: define role, context, constraints, and success metrics to reduce noisy outputs. Persona building beyond job titles: map channels, moments, and tones across the customer journey to conserve budget and boost relevance. An SXO mindset: optimize for search experience (voice, purchase history, device, and behavior), not just keywords. A test-and-measure toolkit: combine Search Console with tools like Ahrefs/BrightEdge, Hotjar, AnswerThePublic, Surfer AI, and SpyFu to validate long-tail bets. Budget protection with clarity: align KPIs, define qualified leads, and set guardrails before spending on paid. 

From secret libraries to speakeasy-style lounges, hidden doors and secret rooms are no longer reserved for spy movies — they're one of today's most exciting trends in home design. In this episode, we sit down with Steve Humble, Founder of Creative Home Engineering, to talk about how he's making homeowners' hidden door dreams come true. Steve shares his journey from working with aerospace giants Honeywell and Boeing to taking a leap at just 26 to launch his own company. Today, his team has built more than 5,000 custom hidden doors and passageways, shipping nationwide from their Gilbert, AZ facility. We explore the growing demand for hidden rooms in upscale and tech-forward homes, how Creative Home Engineering blends cutting-edge engineering with interior design, and why their affordable sister brand, Hidden Door Store, is opening the door (literally!) for even more homeowners to add these unique features.Connect with Creative Home Engineering:Website:  https://hiddenpassageway.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hidden_passageway/Connect with the Finding Arizona Podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findingarizonapodcastWebsite: https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finding-arizona-podcast/Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/findingarizonaPRODUCTION: Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!Want to be a guest or a sponsor of the show? Send us a message on the https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/contact SPONSORS:SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

A cyberattack disrupts Bridgestone's manufacturing operations. CISA warns of critical vulnerabilities in products used across multiple sectors. Additional cybersecurity firms confirm data exposure in the recent Salesforce–Salesloft Drift attack. A configuration vulnerability in Sitecore products leads to remote code execution. HHS promises stricter enforcement of healthcare information access rules. Texas sues an education software provider over a December 2024 data breach. A federal jury orders Google to pay $425 million over improperly collected user data. Nations unite for global guidance on SBOMs. On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Aron Anderson, Enterprise Security Manager of Adobe, on embracing the journey to zero trust. Chess.com gets caught in a tricky gambit. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. Industry Voices On our Industry Voices segment we are joined by  Aron Anderson, Enterprise Security Manager of Adobe, as he is talking about embracing the journey to zero trust. If you want to hear the full conversation from Aron, you can check it out here. Selected Reading Tire giant Bridgestone confirms cyberattack impacts manufacturing (Bleeping Computer) CISA issues ICS advisories on hardware flaws in Honeywell, Mitsubishi Electric, Delta Electronics, rail communication protocols (Industrial Cyber) More Cybersecurity Firms Hit by Salesforce-Salesloft Drift Breach (SecurityWeek) Unknown miscreants snooping around Sitecore via sample keys (The Register) HHS Says It's 'Cracking Down' on Health Information Blocking (BankInfo Security) Texas sues PowerSchool over breach exposing 62M students, 880k Texans (Bleeping Computer) Google hit with $425 million verdict in privacy class action suit (The Record) US and 14 Allies Release Joint Guidance on Software Bill of Materials (Infosecurity Magazine) Chess.com says 4,500 people had data stolen during June breach  (The Record) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Gurman lays out how Apple intends to jump into AI search as soon as this Spring. You'll never guess who's one of the biggest players in quantum computing. The Browser Company gets a soft landing, and after a decade and a half of waiting, we finally have the iPad app for Instagram you say you always wanted. Links: Apple Plans AI-Powered Web Search Tool for Siri to Rival OpenAI, Perplexity (Bloomberg) Nvidia's Venture Arm Invests in Honeywell's Quantinuum (Bloomberg) Atlassian agrees to acquire The Browser Co. for $610 million (CNBC) Roblox expands use of age-estimation tech and introduces standardized ratings (TechCrunch) New AI model turns photos into explorable 3D worlds, with caveats (ArsTechnica) Instagram is coming to iPad, 15 years later (The Verge) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're talking about companies here, obviously. A decade after Kraft Heinz became one of the world's biggest food companies, it's reversing course and is splitting into two. It's not the only corporation to go this route recently: There's Warner Bros Discovery, which is separating into two media companies, and Honeywell, which is separating into three. What's behind all this restructuring? Also on the show: renewed interest in IPOs and promised safety improvements from OpenAI.

We're talking about companies here, obviously. A decade after Kraft Heinz became one of the world's biggest food companies, it's reversing course and is splitting into two. It's not the only corporation to go this route recently: There's Warner Bros Discovery, which is separating into two media companies, and Honeywell, which is separating into three. What's behind all this restructuring? Also on the show: renewed interest in IPOs and promised safety improvements from OpenAI.

In this episode we dive into the exciting world of robotics with Phillip English, Founder of Robot Philosophy and a leading figure in the UK's burgeoning robotics industry. Affectionately known as RoboPhil, this highly successful entrepreneur discusses his curiosity and fascination with robotics that began at age 7-8 when he watched the movie Short Circuit.He now leads his company www.RoboPhil.com focusing on improving business operations and innovative robotic solutions while also consulting with renowned firms including Airbus, Honeywell and Johnson & Johnson.PLEASE DO LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS!Top Takeaways:-ROBOTS AREN'T JOB KILLERS, THEY ARE JOB SHIFTERS-START SMALL, THINK BIG-ROBOTS ARE ONLY AS EFFECTIVE AS THE PEOPLE WHO USE THEM-PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE PROGRESS-THE FUTURE OF WORK IS HYBRIDLET ME KNOW WHAT FUTURE TOPICS YOU'D LOVE TO EXPLORE!JOIN THOUSANDS WHO GET VALERIE'S BEST INSIGHTS ON PROFESSIONALISMAND EXECUTIVE PRESENCE—FREE! www.valerieandcompany.comFollow her journey and expert insights:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieso...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCo...Subscribe to Doing it Right vlog cast: youtube.com/valerieandcompanyListen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us:https://www.valerieandcompany.com/PodcastSubscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmo

The sterile processing industry stands at a pivotal moment. With surgical case volumes rising while departmental resources remaining flat, the pressure to “do more with less” has never been greater. Nowadays, sterile processing departments (SPDs) are struggling with high staff turnover and growing compliance requirements. And while these regulations are designed to improve patient safety, the added workload—combined with frequent staff shortages—can overwhelm teams, slow efficiency, and increase the likelihood of errors that put patients at risk. Against this backdrop, the upcoming Censis Technologies User Conference (CtUC) 2025, themed “Elevating the Standard,” arrives as both a reflection of industry challenges and a rallying call for solutions.So, what does “elevating the standard” look like in practice—and how can SPD leaders, technicians, and hospital partners rise to meet it?Welcome to ConCensis. In this episode, host Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B at MarketScale, sits down with three key leaders from Censis Technologies—Amanda Birkhead, Vice President of Product & Marketing; Sheena Moore, President; and Desiré Smith, Implementation Manager—to preview CtUC 2025 and unpack how the conference will help reimagine workflows, empower teams, and strengthen the SPD community at large.The main points of conversation…Training, empowerment, and connection: CtUC 2025 (being held virtually from September 8-10) is designed to equip SPD professionals with insights from industry experts, peers, and Censis leaders—fostering both education and community.Technology for “more with less”: From advanced reporting analytics to new AI-powered co-pilot tools, Censis is unveiling innovations that simplify workflows, reduce risk, and support technicians at every skill level.Community-driven impact: Beyond education, the conference emphasizes peer-to-peer collaboration, one-on-one engagement with Censis experts, and a ripple effect of shared best practices that can elevate the industry as a whole.Amanda Birkhead is a senior marketing and product management executive with over 20 years of B2B experience spanning software, services, and industrial solutions. She has held leadership roles at Fortive, Honeywell, and Censis Technologies, where she has driven digital transformation, delivered innovative product roadmaps, and built high-performance teams. Known for translating customer insights into profitable growth strategies, she specializes in global market expansion, strategic organizational transformation, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve measurable business impact.Sheena Moore is the President of Censis Technologies, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience across the healthcare, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. She has held senior roles at Fortive, Landauer, IDEX, and The Timken Company, where she led business transformations, operational optimization, and growth strategies. With a strong background in general management, sales, and customer-focused innovation, she is recognized for driving organizational performance and building high-impact teams in complex, global markets.Desiré Smith serves as Implementation Manager, overseeing on-site training for Go Lives and helping clients tailor workflows for maximum efficiency. With years of experience in SPD operations and client success, she bridges technical expertise with hands-on support. She is known for working side-by-side with customers to troubleshoot challenges and ensure the smooth adoption of Censis solutions.

In this episode, we speak with Marc Allen, CEO of Electra.aero, who shares how the hybrid-electric aircraft company is using its patented blown-lift technology to make regional air travel more accessible.Electra is one of the visionary companies featured in our new book Sustainability in the Air: Volume Two. You can learn more about the book and order a copy here.Allen discusses:Electra's blown-lift technology that enables fixed-wing aircraft to take off and land like helicopters in just 150 feet, whilst maintaining the economics and safety of conventional aircraft through distributed electric propulsion across eight propellers.The company's unique value proposition built on four pillars: access, noise, cost, and emissions, which has attracted 2,200+ aircraft orders from 54 operators globally, including commercial airlines, helicopter operators, and defence customers.Strategic partnerships with aerospace heavyweights including Safran for the world's first certified turbo generator, Honeywell for fly-by-wire systems, and Lockheed Martin for defence applications, enabling rapid development and certification.How Electra can achieve up to 60% emissions reductions on short-haul flights under 100 nautical miles compared to conventional aircraft.The company's Part 23 certification pathway that avoids the regulatory complexity facing eVTOL competitors, positioning Electra to reach market faster with proven technology.Allen also shares his philosophy that sustainable aviation must create comprehensive value by combining emissions reductions with economic viability, and explains that electric propulsion can become competitive when it offers new forms of air travel capability that jet fuel cannot match.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Anders Forslund, Co-founder and CEO of Heart Aerospace, who shares the radical transformation his electric aircraft company has undergone in the past year. Check it out here. Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & more:Technology - Electra.aero Why Electra CEO Marc Allen thinks travelers need a hybrid-electric plane - WSJ Customer base grows for Electra's EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft - Aviation International News U.S. Army awards Electra contract to develop hybrid-electric aircraft tech - Military Aerospace 

In this episode, Matt Mueller, a SpaceX veteran and co-founder of Glīd, shares his experiences and lessons learned from leading technical teams in high-stakes environments. He talks about his early days managing a team of experienced technicians at Honeywell and transitioning to leading engineers at SpaceX. Matt discusses the challenges of balancing technical expertise with managerial responsibilities, the importance of understanding team context, and strategies for staying connected to the technical side while leading effectively. He also introduces his current work at Glīd, a startup aimed at streamlining road-to-rail freight transportation. This episode provides practical insights for managers in technical fields who are seeking ways to effectively lead their teams and stay engaged with both people and technical challenges.

A sweeping malware campaign by North Korea's Lazarus Group targets open source ecosystems. President Trump announces a new electronic health records system. A new report reveals deep ties between Chinese state-sponsored hackers and Chinese tech companies. Researchers describe a new prompt injection threat targeting LLMs via browser extensions. Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 proposes a new Attribution Framework. Honeywell patches six vulnerabilities in its Experion Process Knowledge System. Researchers track the rapid evolution of a sophisticated Android banking trojan. Scattered Spider goes quiet following recent arrests. Our guests are Jermaine Roebuck and Ann Galchutt from CISA, discussing "Open-Source Eviction Strategies Tool for Cyber Incident Response." A Polish trainmaker sues hackers for fixing trains. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Jermaine Roebuck, Associate Director for Threat Hunting at CISA and Ann Galchutt, Technical Lead at CISA, who will be discussing "Open-Source Eviction Strategies Tool for Cyber Incident Response." Selected Reading Sonatype uncovers global espionage campaign in open source ecosystems (Sonatype) Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help (AP News) Report Links Chinese Companies to Tools Used by State-Sponsored Hackers (SecurityWeek) Top 5 GenAI Tools Vulnerable to Man-in-the-Prompt Attack, Billions Could Be Affected (LayerX) Introducing Unit 42's Attribution Framework (Unit42) Honeywell Experion PKS Flaws Allow Manipulation of Industrial Processes (SecurityWeek) Behind Random Words: DoubleTrouble Mobile Banking Trojan Revealed Cybercriminals ‘Spooked' After Scattered Spider Arrests (Infosecurity Magazine) Polish Train Maker Is Suing the Hackers Who Exposed Its Anti-Repair Tricks (iFixit) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The payments landscape is undergoing dramatic transformation, demanding new approaches to leadership and innovation. Karen Xu, Chief Financial Officer for North America at Ingenico, brings a fresh perspective on navigating this evolution while balancing personal and professional priorities.Growing up in Shanghai's French Concession sparked Karen's curiosity to explore the world, eventually leading her to America with a full scholarship to Emory University. After building expertise at consulting powerhouses and industrial giants like GE and Honeywell, Karen made the pivotal transition to Ingenico seeking greater impact in a private equity-backed environment. Within months of joining, she transformed the North American region into the company's top performer across all financial metrics.Karen shares a defining moment when her first-grade son wished for "mommy to be happier," prompting her career pivot from a demanding global CFO role requiring 70-hour workweeks to her current position. This recalibration allowed her to maintain leadership impact while reclaiming family time - a decision she reflects on with satisfaction rather than regret.The conversation explores why payments is more welcoming to women than traditional manufacturing sectors, and why this matters when women influence 70-80% of payment decisions. Karen believes women's natural empathy, collaborative approach, and diverse perspectives drive innovation essential for the industry's future. For emerging professionals, Karen offers wisdom gained from mentors who shaped her approach to leadership: "bloom where you are planted" and develop the ability to see what others cannot. The most successful payment solutions will combine trust, ease of use, and scalability - with women leaders positioned to excel by staying close to customer needs and leveraging data insights.

iRocket plans to go public in the US through a $400 million merger with special purpose acquisition company BPGC Acquisition. Iridium, Honeywell and L3Harris have reported Q2 financial results. Spire Global to expand its space reconnaissance portfolio with new radio frequency geospatial intelligence capabilities, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Chad Anderson, CEO and Founder of Space Capital. You can connect with Chad on LinkedIn, and read the Space Capital Q2 Report on their website. Selected Reading Space startup iRocket to go public via $400 million SPAC deal- Reuters Iridium Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results; Updates Full-Year Outlook Honeywell Reports Second Quarter Results; Updates 2025 Guidance L3Harris Technologies Reports Strong Second Quarter 2025 Results, Increases 2025 Guidance Spire Launches New Space-Based Radio Frequency Intelligence Capabilities for Defense and Security Diana Morant announces that the Spanish government is offering up to 400 million euros to build the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) on La Palma. Enabling the Future of SatCom: ALL.SPACE Awarded ESA Contract to Pioneer 5G Integration SpaceX launches NASA's TRACERS mission to protect Earth from space weather Roketsan signs agreement with Indonesia, unveils five missiles and space launch vehicle designs - Breaking Defense Canadian general assumes key role in US Space Command, S4S leadership India Selected to Host International Space Leaders for Karman Week 2025 Space Studies to make splash with new underwater facility - UND Today T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US President Trump said they will have straight, simple tariffs of between 15% and 50% on countries, while he added the US is in serious talks with the EU and if they agree to open up to US businesses, US will let them pay lower tariffs.Reports noted that the US and the EU were closing in on a trade deal with a 15% tariff rate, albeit this is yet to be officially confirmed, and White House Trade Adviser Navarro said to take the reports with a pinch of salt.EU member states are set to vote on EUR 93bln of counter-tariffs on US goods on Thursday and a broad majority of EU members would support using the anti-coercion instrument in the event of no US trade deal and US tariffs of 30%.Alphabet (GOOGL) shares rose 1.7% after-market following earnings whilst Tesla (TSLA) slipped 4.4% as CEO Musk warned of “rough times”.APAC stocks mostly extended on gains; European equity futures indicate a higher cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 1.3% after the cash market closed with gains of 1.0% on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include Global PMIs, German GfK Consumer Sentiment, US Jobless Claims, Canadian Retail Sales, ECB & CBRT Policy Announcements, Speakers including RBNZ's Conway & ECB President Lagarde, Supply from Italy & US.Earnings from LVMH, BNP Paribas, TotalEnergies, STMicroelectronics, Dassault Systemes, Carrefour, Michelin, BE Semiconductor, Richemont, Nestle, Roche MTU Aero, Deutsche Bank, Lloyds, IG, Reckitt Intel, American Airlines, Blackstone, Dow Chemical, Nasdaq, Union Pacific, Honeywell & Keurig Dr Pepper.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump said they will have straight, simple tariffs of between 15% and 50% on countries, while he added the US is in serious talks with the EU and if they agree to open up to US businesses, US will let them pay lower tariffs.European bourses continue to gain, albeit are off best levels; US futures mixed, GOOGL +3%, TSLA -6% in pre-market trade.GBP lags on soft PMIs, EUR eyes ECB and potential EU-US breakthrough.EGBs hit by trade updates, Gilts off lows post-PMIs, USTs await data.Crude rises on trade optimism and geopolitics, gold unwinds risk premium.Looking ahead, Global PMIs, US Jobless Claims, Canadian Retail Sales, ECB & CBRT Policy Announcements, Speakers including RBNZ's Conway & ECB President Lagarde, Supply from the US.Earnings from LVMH, Carrefour, Michelin, Intel, American Airlines, Blackstone, Dow Chemical, Nasdaq, Union Pacific, Honeywell & Keurig Dr Pepper.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin remember the late Larry Bossidy, a longtime friend of Squawk Box.  The former Chairman and CEO of Honeywell was a key leader at three Fortune 100 companies. In his 90 years, he made a lasting impact on the CNBC audience and the Squawk Box anchor team.  Hear his last interview on Squawk Box, in 2021, here. 

In this episode, World Oil spoke with Nav Sharma, Director of Product Management, Cybersecurity, Honeywell, on safeguarding assets from cyber attacks. This includes behavioral analytics and deception technologies, and what a truly proactive cyber defense system looks like in OT environments.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Karla Trotman. President and CEO of Electro Soft Incorporated, an electronics manufacturing and engineering firm. The discussion focused on breaking barriers for women and minority business owners in manufacturing and closing the racial wealth gap.

Autonomy is unfolding through a series of deliberate steps across defense, cargo and eventually passenger travel – each one building toward a safer, smarter future.In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host Adam Kress talks with Sapan Shah, Senior Director of Product Management for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, about how autonomy and automation differ, where Honeywell is leading and why trust is key to adoption.You'll hear how we're helping partners retrofit existing airframes, simplify complex systems and build new solutions that support safety, scale and readiness.Episode Highlights:• Difference Between Automation and Autonomy: Why the distinction matters in real-world aviation applications and how each has evolved over the years.• Autonomy and Automation's Role in Aviation: How they each contribute to enhancing safety and reduce pilot workload.• Misconceptions About Autonomy: What it is (and isn't), and how it's key to advancing the future of aviation across applications • The Future of Autonomy: Where the technology is headed and how Honeywell is leading the way Get More Insights NowDownload our Autonomy Whitepaper to discover the latest expert insights on the current state of aviation, autonomy and more.

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:davvn - getting older scares me to death FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKatelyn Butcher - We Both Know FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYThe Keller Sisters - Everything FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDanielle Todd - Ran FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKaiyah Mercedes - Manic FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAniika - Safe Space FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJuliaLee - BOLD FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAmes - Tooth and Nail FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYIzzy T - Crime Scene FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYHaleigh Bowers - Trainwreck FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRomance Mechanics - Butterflies FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYGrace Honeywell - If I Start To Fall FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBuZZFoX - Say I'm Weird FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSkyler Cumbia - faintly out of focus FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMiss Tess - Gamblin' man FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Profitable Musician Newsletter at profitablemusician.com/joinVisit our Sponsor 39 Streams of Income at profitablemusician.com/incomeVisit our Sponsor Kick Bookkeeping at profitablemusician.com/kickVisit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Bob Baxley is a design leader who has shaped products used by billions at Apple, Pinterest, Yahoo, and ThoughtSpot. During his eight years at Apple, he led design for the online store and the App Store, and witnessed the iPhone's transformative launch while working under Steve Jobs. A student of history turned software craftsman, Bob discovered his calling after exploring photography, filmmaking, and music, ultimately recognizing software as the most powerful creative medium of our time. Bob champions the moral obligation designers have to reduce frustration in people's daily digital interactions.What you'll learn:• Why design should report to engineering, not product• The “Beatles principle”—why the best products come from teams of 4 to 6, not 40 to 60• How to create design tenets vs. principles (with real examples)• The counterintuitive reason to delay drawing or prototyping as long as possible• Why software is fundamentally a medium, like film or music (not just a tool)• Why Bob “bounced off the culture” at Pinterest, and lessons from failure• The lunar landing story that teaches us about championing radical ideas• How to evaluate if a company truly values design before joining• The moral obligation of software makers to build great products—This entire episode is brought to you by Stripe—helping companies of all sizes grow revenue.—Where to find Bob Baxley:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baxley/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbaxley/• Website: http://www.bobbaxley.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Bob Baxley(03:52) Apple's lasting culture(06:15) Navigating unique company cultures(13:19) Finding a company that truly values your role(15:46) What is design?(17:17) How to help founders understand the value of design(23:08) How to align product managers and designers(26:31) Design reporting to engineering(30:54) Integrating engineers early in the design process(33:43) The maker mindset(35:14) Challenging the assumption that design is time-intensive(38:04) Design tenets vs. design principles(45:25) The moral obligation of great design(51:48) Understanding software as a medium(01:01:20) Reducing ambiguity for product teams(01:07:04) Giving designers space for creativity(01:08:48) The "primal mark" concept(01:12:05) AI prototyping tools: benefits and risks(01:17:00) AI as a life coach(01:21:22) Life lessons from the Apollo program(01:28:24) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Steve Jobs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs• Walt Disney: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/• X: https://x.com/• Uber: https://www.uber.com/• Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/• Slack: https://slack.com/• Ed Catmull on X: https://x.com/edcatmull• John Lasseter on X: https://x.com/johnlasseter5• Apple patented a pizza box, for pizzas: https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/16/15646154/apple-pizza-box-patent-come-on• Humane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humane_Inc.• Jony Ive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jony_Ive• Tony Fadell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyfadell/• Hiroki Asai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiroki-asai-a44137110/• Tim Cook on X: https://x.com/tim_cook• ThoughtSpot: https://www.thoughtspot.com/• Ben Silbermann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silbermann/• Ajeet Singh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajeetsinghmann/• Honeywell: https://www.honeywell.com• IDEO: https://www.ideo.com/• Nutanix: https://www.nutanix.com/• Lego: https://www.lego.com/• Leica: https://leica-camera.com/• Porsche: https://www.porsche.com/• Patagonia: https://www.patagonia.com• Brian Eno's website: https://www.brian-eno.net/• Scenius: why creatives are stronger together: https://thecreativelife.net/scenius/• The Beatles website: https://www.thebeatles.com/• Disneyland: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disneyland/• Tomorrowland: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disneyland/tomorrowland/• Unconventional product lessons from Binance, N26, Google, more | Mayur Kamat (CPO at N26, ex-Binance Head of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/unorthodox-product-lessons-from-n26-and-more• Larry Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Page• Sergey Brin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergey_Brin• Design Principles: https://principles.design/• Tableau: https://www.tableau.com/• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• Target self-checkout: https://corporate.target.com/press/fact-sheet/2024/03/checkout-improvements• Everyone's an engineer now: Inside v0's mission to create a hundred million builders | Guillermo Rauch (founder and CEO of Vercel, creators of v0 and Next.js): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/everyones-an-engineer-now-guillermo-rauch• eBay: https://www.ebay.com/• Williams Sonoma: https://www.williams-sonoma.com/• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/• Monument to a Dead Child | Raw Data: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/monument-to-a-dead-child/id1042137974• Toast: https://pos.toasttab.com/• The Primal Mark: How the Beginning Shapes the End in the Development of Creative Ideas: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/primal-mark-how-beginning-shapes-end-development-creative-ideas• The Plant: https://pixar.fandom.com/wiki/The_Plant• Microsoft CPO: If you aren't prototyping with AI you're doing it wrong | Aparna Chennapragada: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/microsoft-cpo-on-ai• How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don't want? | Jerry Colonna (CEO of Reboot, executive coach, former VC): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/jerry-colonna• Joff Redfern on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mejoff/• John C. Houbolt: https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/langley/john-c-houbolt/• The Apollo program: https://www.nasa.gov/the-apollo-program/• Archive clip: JFK at Rice University, Sept. 12, 1962—“We choose to go to the moon”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXqlziZV63k• Alan Shepard: https://www.nasa.gov/former-astronaut-alan-shepard/• Blue Origin: https://www.blueorigin.com/• Yuri Gagarin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuri_Gagarin• Wernher von Braun: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wernher_von_Braun• Yuri Kondratyuk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuri_Kondratyuk• John Houbolt's memo: https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/2823/text-of-john-houbolts-letter-proposing-lunar-orbit-rendezvous-for-apollo• Severance on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx• Lawrence of Arabia on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Lawrence-Arabia-Peter-OToole/dp/B0088OINTU• Leica M6: https://leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/m/m6• Habitica: https://habitica.com/static/home• Andor on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-faba988a-a9f5-45f2-a074-0775a7d6f67a• Edward Tufte quote: https://quotefancy.com/quote/1449650/Edward-Tufte-Good-design-is-clear-thinking-made-visible-bad-design-is-stupidity-made• Ansel Adams quote: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/ansel_adams_106035• It Takes a Village to Determine the Origins of an African Proverb: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/07/30/487925796/it-takes-a-village-to-determine-the-origins-of-an-african-proverb• Henry Modisett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrymodisett/• Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/• Golden State Warriors: https://www.nba.com/warriors/• Steph Curry: https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3975/stephen-curry—Recommended books:• From Counterculture to Cyberculture: Stewart Brand, the Whole Earth Network, and the Rise of Digital Utopianism: https://www.amazon.com/Counterculture-Cyberculture-Stewart-Network-Utopianism/dp/0226817423• Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind: How Intelligence Increases When You Think Less: https://www.amazon.com/Hare-Brain-Tortoise-Mind-Intelligence/dp/0060955414• The Elements of Typographic Style: https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Typographic-Style-Robert-Bringhurst/dp/0881791326• Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values: https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Art-Motorcycle-Maintenance-Inquiry/dp/0060589469• Time and the Art of Living: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Art-Living-Robert-Grudin/dp/0062503553/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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On today's show we are talking about how last week's drone attack in Russia will forever change the way investments are made in military equipment and warfare in general. The economy in the US is being bolstered by a significant amount of defence spending. Europe is about to increase its defence spending on a large scale. The same can be said for Canada. Conventional warfare has been based on the premise that the biggest baddest army will overwhelm an enemy and crush any opposition. That notion got challenged in some of the most prominent writings including Sun Tzu who wrote “The Art of War” in the 6th Century BC. It was employed during the Byzantine Empire along its eastern front in the 8th and 10th centuries. Sure you can shoot a $1000 drone out of the sky with a million dollar Patriot missile. But is that an efficient defence against these new threats? Now this is a real estate show, not a military show. We're here to talk about real estate. When we think of real estate investment one of the principles is that demand for real estate follows employment.When we think of military industrial complex it conjures up images of companies like Lockheed Martin, Harris, Honeywell, Textron. These companies drive major employment. But increasingly the military industry is seeing a lot of new entrants. One of my business partners runs a incubator that is focused on the defence industry in Colorado Springs. This facility is conducting some of the most advanced research and development on new military systems. The speed and agility with which the Ukraine has modernized its underdog military is a lesson for countries looking to modernize their military. ---------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Karla Trotman. President and CEO of Electro Soft Incorporated, an electronics manufacturing and engineering firm. The discussion focused on breaking barriers for women and minority business owners in manufacturing and closing the racial wealth gap.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Karla Trotman. President and CEO of Electro Soft Incorporated, an electronics manufacturing and engineering firm. The discussion focused on breaking barriers for women and minority business owners in manufacturing and closing the racial wealth gap.