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Welcome to today's show!    WHAT WE'LL LEARN   How Derek earliest memories were rooted in religion but his connectedness and place of belonging was found (and still is) in nature. While Derek was in active addiction he watched his brother, father, and mother pass away from complications due to alcoholism which threw him into a deeper state of depression. It wasn't until a suicide attempt, that Derek decided to put himself through rehab. Derek says as he passes his one year anniversary, routine & asking for help has been two great tools for healing. Derek talks about the shame and “feeling like a burden” when asking for help. How utilizing mentors instead of sponsors is what works for his recovery. What his perspective is on how to “reset your recovery.”  How he handles things that are out of his control-he gives examples from his own life. Derek discusses what he means by “slowing down to speed up.” What Derek's heartfelt message is to people who are in active addiction or newly sober during the pandemic. Tips on how Derek connects with others during the pandemic. What's Derek's message to the A.I.R. community.   RESOURCES MENTIONED   DerekJThatcher@gmail.com-Email Schedule a free consultation with me! For more info, head over to atheistsinrecovery.com and subscribe to our email list. And thank you for listening!   Leave an honest review on ITUNES.  Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.   Subscribe on ITUNES   If you enjoyed today's episode, please share it with friends, family, and other professionals by using the social media buttons on this page.  

Derek Ali, better known by his moniker MixedByAli, is a 3-time Grammy Award-winning mix engineer and a longtime collaborator with Top Dawg Entertainment. He is also the founder and CEO of EngineEars, a platform for audio engineers to mix music and find projects. He walks us through his music career, the artists who launched him to fame, and the workshops he offered. He also talks about the challenges of launching a startup, how he scaled his business, and the power of niche. If you're an audio engineer looking to grow your potential or interested in building a startup, this is the episode for you! Episode Highlights: [ 02:24 ] How Derek's ringtone business in high school kick-started his interest in music [ 08:05 ] What it was like to work with Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre [ 10:10 ] About Derek's team of engineers [ 10:50 ] On “unlearning” [ 11:42 ] Why and how he started offering workshops [ 16:05 ] On running a small business as a sound engineer and getting the funding to scale EngineEars [ 25:41 ] Lead by example and manage your time in a way that puts yourself first [ 31:22 ] On understanding problems in real time and the importance of having a team Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS Host: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.co Guest: Derek Ali, @MixedByAli, EngineEars Trapital is home for the business of hip-hop. Gain the latest insights from hip-hop's biggest players by reading Trapital's free weekly memo. 

You have the power to create the results you want so be careful what you put your energy and your focus on. The guys break down why what you believe about yourself matters and how to take action to attract what you want in life!    In this episode, we talk about… You get what you accept in life How Derek called his $1 million month for June using Shin-Fu  Everything ties into what you choose to believe and focus on  Why Steve believes you won't get anything without taking action and busting your ass You can let life happen to you or you can make shit happen on your own terms Details about NashVegas 2021 Instead of always playing defense, be aggressive and play to win!    Links to Resources: CSA Podcast Episode 76: James Miller Join The Bridge and practice the true spirit of the conversation for yourself. If you have any questions, reach out at help@contractorsalesacademy.com 

Derek Zanutto is the General Partner at CapitalG, a growth-stage venture capital arm of Google (Alphabet). Before CapitalG, he was an investor in Uber, Airbnb, Lynda.com, CAA, and more. In our conversation, we go into: How Derek went from studying liberal arts/touring as a musican to becoming an investor How he got into Wall Street with zero to little financial experience What he looks for in founders before investing in their company Questions that entrepreneurs should ask an investor to leave a lasting impression Mastering the art of saying 'no' Thinking clearly, and mental frameworks that Derek always refers back to

Today’s show brings on Ryan Banta and Derek Hansen. Ryan Banta is a coach with more than 19 years of experience and the author of the Sprinter’s Compendium. At the high school level, Ryan has numerous state champions and finalists, and he is a frequent contributor to many top platforms in athletic performance. Derek Hansen is an International Sport Performance Consultant that has been working with athletes all ages and abilities in speed, strength and power sports since 1988.  After a long career as a university strength coach, as well as track and field coach, Derek now serves as a performance consultant to numerous professional teams in the NFL, NBA, MLS and NHL, as well as major NCAA Division 1 programs throughout North America. Both Ryan and Derek were very early guests on this podcast, and I’m happy to have them back to discuss a subject that I think has a lot of far reaching implications into one’s total performance program, which is “tempo training”.  Tempo is an age old method of sprint training, and generally refers to repeated, submaximal sprint efforts, such as 8x200m, or 5x300m, on relatively short rests, with limited recovery.  For team sports, it could mean running a series of shorter, but more numerous sprints, on incomplete rest intervals. Pendulums swing in all fields, and the sports performance field is no exception.  As with many tools, tempo has been abused by track and team sport coaches alike to the point where athletes do not make beneficial adaptations in power or maximal speed, so a reversal (such as what we see in systems such as Tony Holler’s) was well warranted.  It’s always important view training constructs from all sides, and talking with these two wise coaches is important to gain a greater understanding of this element of training, and its proper use.  Derek and Ryan get into the usefulness of tempo running for both physiological and technical adaptations, and then get into appropriate training prescriptions for track and team sport alike. Today’s episode is brought to you by SimpliFaster and Lost Empire Herbs.  For 15% off your Lost Empire Herbs order, head to www.lostempireherbs.com/justfly View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Timestamps and Main Points 7:42 – A Question: “If you were running a sprint program for building absolute speed, would you pick strength training or tempo running outside of your short sprint practice?” 10:25 – The benefits and misconceptions of submaximal (60-70%) effort running 18:03 – Experimenting with volume and intensity in tempo running 24:12 – Building structure and capacity through circuits vs. submaximal running & Safe training for injured athletes 31:30 – Flooring/surface dependence for tempo running and circuits 33:47 – The significance of the type of athlete in volume in tempo running 40:51 – Implementing tempo running into team sport training 46:28 – Why coaches and trainers have moved away from tempo training in their sport preparation 50:23 – The role of specificity in tempo training 52:49 – Speed development in tennis preparation and the role of tempo sprint training 54:46 – How Derek prescribes tempo volumes in track and team sports 1:00:55 – Incorporating muscle dominance and intervals in tempo running & Making it relatable to the athlete 1:08:10 – Final advice on tempo running Quotes “Basically [tempo running] is just running with incomplete recoveries at a submaximal pace and, as we all know, this method is very frequently abused by a lot of coaches.” “Working at different velocities obviously gives you some flexibility around the effect you’re going to have in terms of energy systems and building foundations around the athlete.” “A tempo run with short recovery allows for the body to use that hydrogen ions or lactate as a fuel. It allows the body to increase its ability to buffer the waste so that you’re not necessarily using that workout to get bett...

So we’ve all been in a garden center and picked up a plant, or had a friend give us a cutting and look at the plant in our hands and think “ummm what is this thing?” Today’s episode is all about learning some basic skills for identifying houseplants and how to observe our plants in order to get to know them better. We are joined by Derek of The Crazy Botanist for a higher level conversation about basic houseplant identification, and how to change our thinking around plants to see them for their leaf shapes, flowers and other identifying factors instead of just a name. This episode is a nice palate cleanser that encourages us to zoom out in our relationship to plants, in addition to the intense nerdy specifics we always like to deep dive on. I hope you enjoy it.   In this episode we learn: [02:05] Introducing Derek and episode key ideas [04:17] How Derek got into the plant parent life, where his obsession with plants started, and how he uses his degree in Botany! [06:23] How are plants classified? What is binomial nomenclature and how is it used to classify any living organism? [09:32] Derek breaks down the hierarchy of binomial nomenclature and the questions related to each denomination [12:54] What should we be looking for when identifying houseplants? What should we keep in mind when describing plants for identification? [15:33] What is the best—and easiest!—way to identify leaves? [17:39] Derek emphasizes the importance of proper communication in plant identification [18:26] Why Maria recommends having screen-free time with your plants [19:06] Derek shares his method of identification when going plant shopping—which you can also do! [21:07] A short history of plant identification methods and how the internet has made plant identification easier today [23:24] Where to get the most amazing indoor and outdoor gardening products and the best potting mixes [24:24] The best resource for your seed starting this season [26:30] How do you identify the flowers in your houseplants? Derek enumerates some factors that will help you with flower identification. [33:10] What identifying factors should you look for in stems? Do snake plants even have stems? [35:06] What are some houseplants that don’t look alike but are actually closely related? [37:03] Are there plants that look alike but are not related? Of course! [38:52] How do you tell maranta, calathea, ctenanthe, and stromanthe apart? [42:59] Where does The Crazy Botanist go for plant identification resources? [46:26] Derek reiterates the importance of accessible and understandable scientific communication [48:00] A little begonia identification lesson with help from the American Begonia Society! [51:20] Maria reflects on plant identification and how it helps us become better plant parents and better members of the plant community Mentioned in our conversation: American Begonia Society Leaf types and flower identification document Derek provided Sleep Whispers Podcast Thank you to our episode sponsors: Territorial Seed Company Thank you Territorial Seed Co for sponsoring today's episode! Territorial Seed Co provides high quality seeds and plants (over 2000 varieties) that are tried and tested on their 75 acre farm and have a ton of fall varieties for us to try! It's already time to start planning your 2021 garden! For seeds, plants, online garden planner, how to videos and more visit TerritorialSeed.com and use code BLOOM10 for 10% off. Espoma Organic Espoma Organics: for responsibly made, fabulous indoor and outdoor organic soils, fertilizers, pest control sprays and more visit espoma.com to find your local dealer or check out my amazon storefront of my favorite Espoma products here. Follow Derek Instagram @thechocolatebotanist Facebook thecrazybotanist The Crazy Botanist Youtube   Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: Take the Bloom and Grow Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadio Tiktok: @bloomandgrowradio Subscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /Bloomandgrowradio Website: www.bloomandgrowradio.com Join the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-club

Welcome to today’s show!    WHAT WE’LL LEARN   How Derek earliest memories were rooted in religion but his connectedness and place of belonging was found (and still is) in nature While Derek was in active addiction he watched his brother, father, and mother pass away from complications due to alcoholism which threw him into a deeper state of depression It wasn’t until a suicide attempt, that Derek decided to put himself through rehab. Derek says as he passes his one year anniversary, routine & asking for help has been two great tools for healing Derek talks about the shame and “feeling like a burden” when asking for help How utilizing mentors instead of sponsors is what works for his recovery What his perspective is on how to “reset your recovery”  How he handles things that are out of his control-he gives examples from his own  life Derek discusses what he means by “slowing down to speed up” What Derek’s heartfelt message is  to people who are in active addiction or newly sober during the pandemic Tips on how Derek connects with others during the pandemic What’s Derek’s message to the A.I.R. community RESOURCES MENTIONED   DerekJThatcher@gmail.com-Email   For more info, head over to atheistsinrecovery.com and subscribe to our email list. And thank you for listening!   Leave an honest review on ITUNES.  Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.   Subscribe on ITUNES   If you enjoyed today’s episode, please share it with friends, family, and other professionals by using the social media buttons on this page.  

Show notes:Derek Clifford is a single and multifamily real estate investor. He has a passion for helping individuals start investing in real estate for passive income with a special emphasis on helping busy full time working professionals. He is the founder and CEO of Elevate Equity, a firm that partners with individuals and companies to purchase, improve, and operate cash flowing multifamily apartment real estate. Derek has written and published his first book "Part-Time Real Estate Investing for Full-Time Professionals." He’s helped many people start, maintain, and grow their portfolios to achieve their own financial independence. In his spare time, Derek enjoys relaxing with his wife, biking, hiking, reading, and household construction projects.On this episode you'll learn:-Derek's background and how he got started-How Derek found real estate-Derek's journey in starting out of state-Being a full time W2 and a part time investor-Starting your mornings early-Writing down your goals-Miracle mornings-Pitfalls newer investors should look out for-Financing strategies for newer investorsContact Info:Website: https://elevateequity.org/Email: derek@elevateequity.org

In 1999, at the age of 22, Derek Baron left home for a 3 month trip to Southeast Asia that has never come to an end. He’s been traveling the world for over 20 years, 7097 days of travel according to the counter on his travel blog, WanderingEarl.com. Derek has visited over 120 countries, and now runs his tour company, Wandering Earl Tours, to locations around the world. I first met Derek in Mexico in 2011, when he had already been traveling and working on cruise ships around the world for over a decade. In this interview, Derek was in Bali with his girlfriend and his rescue kitten, but has since moved on to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico to spend the next phase of the pandemic.If you want to learn more about how to break free and move abroad, check out my new book: How To Move Abroad And Why It’s The Best Thing You’ll Do. Episode highlights 06:51 Derek talks about the Visa process in Spain and how that’s been due to COVID.07:51 How a nomad like Derek ended up with his own rescue kitten.10:31 Derek gets into detail about his 20 years of experience traveling through more than 130 countries.13:51 How Derek worked on cruise ships for four years and how that helped him to sustain his life of travel long afterward. 18:52 We discuss the future of cruising in a post-pandemic world. 23:22 How Derek has made a success of his blog and tours. 29:10 The future of in-person group tours and how he has been able to survive and thrive despite COVID. 35:21 How Derek feels about his American identity being abroad for 20 years.38:37 Wandering Earl’s next steps.Links mentioned in this episode@wanderingearl on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.WanderingEarl.com About Adventure Calls From her quarantine to theirs, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It’s The Best Thing You’ll Do, Jessica Drucker, calls up travel experts to find out what they envision for the future of travel in a post-pandemic world. You can find Jessica at www.jessicadrucker.com, and sign up for expat and radical change coaching here.Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicavdrucker.

Derek O’Carroll is the CEO of Brightpearl, a retail operations platform for retailers and wholesalers. Derek worked with many startups and has made many exits in his career. He got involved with Brightpearl when it wasn’t profitable and is here to talk to us about how he facilitated Brightpearl’s turnaround. Derek details the process he went through to evaluate what was working and what wasn’t, to get rid of unprofitable customers, and the key project that he started when he first joined the company. Tune in to learn the impacts of changing pricing and customer focal point on Brightpearl’s churn and dollar retained revenue, as well as the strategies Brightpearl uses to get new customers.  During this interview, we discuss:  1:08 – A bit about Derek’s background   3:00 – Introducing the turnaround of Brightpearl  3:30 – What is Brightpearl and why did Derek choose to work for Brightpearl?   5:09 – How Derek identified companies in markets that could be disrupted  6:33 – The size and scope of Brightpearl: Now & Then  9:14 – How to win $100 just for listening to this podcast!  10:16 – The strategies they’re using to get new clients   13:01 – How Derek evaluated what was working and what wasn’t working at Brightpearl  15:20 – Adjusting pricing + Getting rid of unprofitable customers  17:30 – Changing the culture to drive profitability  18:27 – The key project that Derek started when he joined Brightpearl  19:50 – Big takeaways from that project  22:18 – Impacts of changing pricing and customer focal point on churn and dollar retained revenue  24:08 – What they changed within their engineering team to control the growth of legacy  26:27 – What is Derek’s dream business superpower?  28:22 – Derek shares his favorite growth driver.  28:58 – His most recommended books  29:30 – How to get in touch with Derek  Plus, a whole lot more!  Derek's Websites: Follow Derek on Twitter Brightpearl Escaping the Build Trap by Melissa Perri Rubicon by Tom Holland ————————-  If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE / REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to ensure you never miss an episode.  Connect with Dennis Brown   AskDennisBrown.com  LinkedIn  Twitter  Instagram [Free Giveaways] 

Just Minding My Black-Owned Business Episode 17: Business Spotlight: Q&A with Derrick Butler, CEO of Krisspi Necessity is the mother of invention. But how do you take that necessity, turn it into a vision, and grow it into a thriving business? Here to answer your questions is Derrick Butler, the CEO of Krisspi. In this episode, Derrick reveals how he grew his business and how small businesses can pivot and thrive - even in uncertain times. Get 30% off a Krisspi haircut in September using promo code: 30JMMBOB Memorable Moments: ● Derrick’s background as a third-generation entrepreneur [2:32] ● The story behind Krisspi [8:31] ● The essential tools a small business must have to thrive and grow [24:54] ● The keys to building trust with your customers [27:30] ● How Derek bounced back from his mistake [33:48] ● How Derek stays productive [42:14] Produced by Elite Conversations Podcast Media https://www.eliteconversations.com/mypodcast.html

What does it mean to be an effective business leader?   How do you take a vision, grow a business, and relentlessly drive it to completion?   Today’s guest is here to answer all this and more.   As a third-generation entrepreneur, solving problems and adding value to people’s lives runs in Derrick Butler’s blood.   Then, on one fateful weekend in Las Vegas, Derrick found himself in need of an on-demand service that would connect him to a barber.   After searching high and low - and receiving a less than fashionable haircut - Derrick decided to create Krisspi, an app that connects clients with vetted licensed barbers and hairstylists. It’s like an Uber for hairstylists!   Since then, Derrick has grown Krisspi to incredible heights and has so much value and wisdom to offer us today.   Tune in to hear Derrick reveal the main tools business owners need to thrive, how he continues to stay on top of trends in technology, and how business owners can pivot during these uncertain times.   Guest Profile: Derrick Butler is the CEO and founder of Krisspi, an app that connects clients with vetted licensed barbers and hairstylist. He also describes himself as a futurist and technologist who turns trends in technology, into a business.   Discover:  Learn more about Krisspi: https://www.getkrisspi.com/ (https://www.getkrisspi.com/)   Memorable Moments: ●    Derrick’s background as a third-generation entrepreneur [2:32] ●    The story behind Krisspi [8:31] ●    The essential tools a small business must have to thrive and grow [24:54] ●    The keys to building trust with your customers [27:30] ●    How Derek bounced back from his mistake [33:48] ●    How Derek stays productive [42:14] Special Offer: All JMMBOB listeners will get 30% off their haircut from Krisspi in September by using the promo code 30JMMBOB. Score a free haircut from Krisspi by being the first caller to call 844-574-7774. Rate and Review: If you found this episode of JMMBOB valuable and encouraging, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love getting to know the people in my community and it helps other black business owners discover the podcast as well.     Something Extra: Feeling isolated in business? Join the Elite Conversations Business Community. It’s made up of seasoned and successful business owners and professionals that will provide you with resources and connections to take your business to the next level. Sign up for a membership today and get connected with an awesome group of entrepreneurs, professionals and influencers. To learn more, call 301-257-5792.   Curious about how to turn your passion into profit? Then tune into the ‘Blog Your Way to a Business Profit’ (https://delblogger.com/category/podcast/) Podcast by Antoinette Blake aka the Delaware Blogger. Tune in every Wednesday at 1pm to learn the top blogging tips and branding trends to become a profitable blogger.  

Today’s episode of Back To The Lodge Podcast is a nice conversation with the Legendary Fisherman and Hall of Famer Babe Winkelman and the Founder of Merica Bourbon Derek Sisson.   Our first guest for tonight, Babe Winkelman is the host of “Good Fishing” and “Outdoor Secrets”. He will share the stories of his lifelong fishing experience, the amazing fishing moments with his father, and how he got Lyme disease and what he did about it. Babe has brought the outdoor world to people's living rooms for more than 35 years and has succeeded in fulfilling his dream of being self-employed in the outdoors industry through a combination of hard work, good business instincts, and a gift for communicating.   Our second guest, Derek Sisson, is the Owner and Founder of Merica Bourbon. Derek will talk about how he came up with the idea of producing bourbon, how he helps the veteran community, and what inspired him to get into the outdoors. His desire to create spirit brands true to the idea of America, its pride, and its patriotism, has resulted in award-winning bourbon gaining in popularity across the country.   The icing on the cake, our host Patrick Mudge & Matthew Dretzka will also have a fun and flavorful cheesecake moment with our birthday guy, Nick Conder.   Enjoy!   Favorite Quote   “Everything you do in the outdoors is a gift and a tribute to what the creator has given us here. They're all good. There's nothing more fun than taking some of your kids out and watching them get so excited to see a barb go down and get a bite.”                                                                                             - Babe Winkelman     In This Episode 1:59 - More about today's guests   29:28 - What kept Babe bustling for the past months   33:53 - His most memorable fishing experience   47:10 - His sound advice on how to get kids into the outdoors   54:25 - Babe's fishing adventure with his father   59:15 - How he got Lyme disease and what he did about it   1:03:25 - Babe’s piece of advice to anyone who wants to get into the outdoors   1:41:44 - How Merica Bourbon was established   1:48:24 - What next for Merica Bourbon   1:51:30 - How Derek helps the veteran community   1:53:35 - What inspired him to get into the outdoors   1:56:30 - Derek’s favorite outdoor activity   2:00:34 - His piece of advice to somebody who's thinking about changing their life and finding their way in the outdoors     Engage with Babe Winkelman Website Get Outdoors TV   Engage with Derek Sisson - Merica Bourbon Website Facebook Instagram     Our Sponsors Higdon Outdoors - The industry leader in the waterfowl industry for over 25 years Icey-Tek USA - The classic rotomolded ice chest that started the entire premium cooler industry Merica Bourbon - The sweet taste of freedom Mossy Oak - Make sure the camo that you use is up to the task Visit our Website Back To The Lodge   Follow us on Facebook - Back to the Lodge   Tune in LIVE to WEIO 100.9 The Farm

Today I’m joined by two experts in the Design and Product Development industry, Derek England, NX Product Manager at Siemens Digital Industries, and John O’Connor, Director of Marketing and Product Strategy. As the design industry evolves, so too do the complexities that arise within product innovation. The Aerospace and Defense field is just one example of how iterations within new technology can play a part in both advancing and limiting these creations. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of Aerospace design, review key trends that John and Derek have seen as product innovators, as well as discuss how emerging technology and design approaches are influencing the manufacturing process. We also talk about how younger designers are utilizing newer technologies and how their methods differentiate from engineers in older demographics.For further insight into this discussion and to learn more about the work that John and Derek do at Siemens, tune in to Episode 7 of Next Generation Design! In This Episode You Will Learn:Insights from John O’Connor on the Aerospace industry (2:33)How Siemens Digital Industries is helping customers become more flexible (3:59)How emerging companies are structuring their operations (6:15)A deep dive on product complexity (7:43)How Derek is using a generative design approach in 3D printing (9:33)The introduction of composites in aviation (11:40)Issues that arise when creating new products (13:58)How NX integration has improved collaboration (21:28)A look into workforce demographics and how it is affecting businesses (23:41)How young designers are utilizing Virtual Reality and approaching collaboration (27:49)Evolutions within the Aerospace supply chain (29:54)Connect With Jennifer Piper:LinkedinSiemens Digital Industries - WebsiteSiemens Digital Industries - Facebook Siemens - TwitterSiemens - InstagramConnect With John O’Connor:LinkedInConnect With Derek England: LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this eye opening conversation with Baijiu expert Derek Sandhaus, some of the topics we discuss include: What Baijiu is - which might seem like a simple definitions game, but it’s way more interesting than that. How Derek came to spend years in China studying the culture and learning as much as possible about Baijiu and the people who make and enjoy it. What sort of microbial magic needs to happen in order to produce liquid alcohol from a solid fermentable mash - and to that end, what Baijiu shares in common with other spirits like open fermented Mezcal and dunder-fortified Jamaican rum. We talk about two of Derek’s books, Baijiu: The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits and Drunk in China, the most recent of the two. We give you a crash course in the most popular styles of Baijiu and the regional cuisines they evolved to complement and then talk about where Baijiu might be heading in the coming years and decades. We imagine what it would be like to share a bottle of Baijiu with legendary 8th Chinese drinker and poet Li Bai. And much, much more. Derek is a fascinating guy to interview, and the amount of time he’s spent researching and immersing himself in Chinese culture is a huge asset because the things he shares don’t feel purely academic. They’re based on real things he’s tasted, real places he’s visited, and real people whom he’s learned from.

[0:00] If you're a podcaster, or you're creating video in your business already, or you want to learn to do these things, you'll definitely want to tune in to today's episode of the Amplify Your Awesome™ podcast. Today, our guest on the show is Derek Doepker. And he's going to peel back the curtain on how you can use audio books and your skills as a podcaster or a video creator, to not only create and record your own audio books, but to do that for others to diversify your business using the skills and resources you already have. [0:41] Once you've listened to the podcast, come on over to the show notes at www.YongPratt.com/279 and share your recording setup.Let us know if you're going to record an audio book for your business using your words, or you're going to be in service to others and help them turn their words into audio books. [1:18] Our guest today is Derek Doepker - a best selling author, speaker and a consultant on the art and science of mind, body and business mastery. I first heard Derek on a webinar and was really curious if I could use my podcasting skills to create my own audiobooks. [2:50] Derek, can you talk to us about how you got started with creating audio books and how you're helping others do the same thing now.[3:00] Find out how Derek first came to the world of audio at the age of 12 and how it led him to writing books and then creating audiobooks. [4:25] The comment Derek kept getting and the trend he noticed that led him to research and helping otheres[6:44] “The great thing about being a messenger, a teacher, a thought leader, and however you identify yourself - as a leader of any sort - is that when you have people that you're serving, it gives you this motivation to go I want to figure this thing out.” [7:38] Derek can you talk about how to get high quality audio using things lying around the house? [10:47] The type of microphone Derek recommends [13:01] How being a problem-solver helped Derek discover a practical solution that anyone wanting to create a high quality audiobook can use [14:41] How this new recording set-up could double as a getaway or a hangout with your kids. How a small shift in your mindset can help you start creating audiobooks today.[15:48] What to do when you don’t like the sound of your voice[18:44] “It's not about whether you love your voice or not. It's about being in service to others.”[20:20] How training your voice is a form of self-development [22:39] The benefits of recording your own audiobooks[25:19 ] Something that you bring to the table that only you might be able to bring to the table. [29:24] How Derek serves others. Connect directly with Derek by visiting today’s show notes at www.YongPratt.com/279 [30:56] Yong’s experience of going through Derek’s audiobooks program [34:26] What did you think about today’s episode. Come share your take-aways action items over at www.YongPratt.com/279 So what did you think? Are you excited to take this idea of creating an audio book If using your voice to share your message resonates with you, and you haven't started your podcast yet, I invite you to join me inside of Podcast in a Weekend, which is officially open. This is the final time we are going to be launching Podcast in a Weekend in its current format and at its current price point. If you're interested in getting all the details, head over to today's show notes at www.YongPratt.com/279 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Derek Sivers has lived many lives. He has been a musician, producer, circus performer, entrepreneur, speaker, and book publisher. His TED Talk, “Weird, or just different?”, has been viewed more than 3.5 million times. His book Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur shares everything he learned from starting, growing, and selling the company CD Baby. You can say hello to Derek at https://sivers.org/contact. In this episode Derek and I discuss: How Derek cultivated a practice of questioning assumptions Why Derek has a Making Room, not a Living Room What a controversial blog post taught Derek about handling criticism Why you should distance your private persona from your public persona What a failed marriage taught Derek about the meaning of failure. Why you should separate your decisions from the outcome of those decisions How Derek cultivates calm in his life References How to ask your mentors for help “7 reasons I switched back to PHP after 2 years on Rails” Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland The Man with One Red Shoe starring Tom Hanks My book, Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life, is now out (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop). The book is already a #1 bestseller on Amazon.  We have a special offer for the listeners of this episode with Derek Sivers. If you order the book, forward your receipt to rocket@ozanvarol.com, and mention Derek, you’ll get two special bonuses. The first is a video training with a behind-the-scenes look at my productivity system. You’ll find tips on how to defeat procrastination and get more done in less time. The second is a pack of 12 three-minute, quick-hit videos based on Think Like a Rocket Scientist with actionable strategies you can implement right away.

For the month of February, we sit down with queer Asian Americans to learn more about how they navigate finding love here in America.   This episode, we sit down with Derek Tran, a gay second-generation Vietnamese-American entrepreneur in LA and talk about growing up in LA, being a part of the gaysian LA scene, navigating social media and dating apps, and finding self-love through his spiritual and body transformation.   Derek Tran (he/him/his) is a gay, second-generation Vietnamese-American entrepreneur residing in Los Angeles.  His interests include mindfulness, fitness, environmental sustainability and has been an integral part of the LA Gaysian scene for more than 20+ years.   In this episode we talk about: How he got started with his businesses in LA. The story of his family moving from Vietnam and throughout Los Angeles county. Growing up as one of the only Vietnamese individuals in his hometown and trying to assimilate into American culture. Coming back home to his identity and finding his sense of cultural pride. Social media and its impact on our generation. Why there is an entire culture around shaming hookup app conversations. Why racial preference is just racism - from exclusion to fetishism. His journey through body transformation. What unsolicited advice say more about people than the advice itself. How Derek started to do the work to find love for himself.    References: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World by Alan Downs Headspace App   You can reach out to Derek via Instagram @findyourfearless   You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)

Hello guys! Welcome to the second episode of #TRYEVERYTHING! In this episode we talk to a friend of mine Derek, who has a pretty interesting experience with trying – from various part time jobs when he was younger, to joining the navy as a regular, financial trading, and finally into the insurance industry as a financial services director. On hindsight it was honestly hard to believe that he could go through such a journey having admitted to being an introvert but I guess you never know where life takes you if you keep trying! Also! This is only my second time recording in a proper studio so please mind my nerves, it will get better from here! Hope you enjoy! This episode’s guest: Derek Koh is a Financial Services Director at Prudential Assurance Company Singapore. He now manages a team of close to 100 people and maintains a busy schedule in serving clients and grooming leaders within his team. When he was younger, he used to work at various part time jobs in order to help his parents financially, and had even signed on to work in the Singapore Navy as a Regular for a number of years. He pursued his interest in trading during this time, applied and got offered his dream job as a Proprietary Trader with a local start-up, but rejected it because of an opportunity to take the management path within the Insurance industry. Highlights of the episode include: · Derek’s background, his filial upbringing, and the various part time jobs he tried when he was younger [0:58] · How he got into sales as an introvert, and what helped him to grow [2:00] · How Derek got interested in trading, and how he developed his passion [4:19] · The reason why Derek was offered his dream job despite failing the interview [5:31] · What led Derek to give up on his dream job offer [9:12] · Why Derek ended up in the insurance industry despite not liking it [10:59] · A different perspective on the insurance industry: the leadership path [13:45] · What qualities Derek looks out for in recruiting for his insurance agency [15:07] · Why Derek does not regret giving up his dream job as a trader [17:09] · How Derek overcame the lowest point in his insurance career [19:59] · Derek’s advice on how to approach life if you’re trying to figure it out [21:50] · What a day in the life of a financial services director looks like [23:16] · How Derek finds balance in his hectic schedule [25:38] Connect with us! Host: Lauren Ong Website: https://tfr.coach/tryeverythingpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tfr.tryeverything/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryeverything.podcast/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohylauren/ Guest: Derek Koh Website: www.facebook.com/derekkohorganisation Facebook: www.facebook.com/derekkoh86 Instagram: www.instagram.com/derekkoh86 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-koh-1a79ba189/ If you would like to share your story on this show do reach out and send an e-mail to hello@tfr.coach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lauren-ong/message

Hey Beauty Babes, I connected with Derek at Lash Con this year.  He owns Urban Routine Skin, a skincare and lash salon in Wichita, KS.  He is trying to push artistry in the lash community and hopes to do that through training, mentoring, and brand coaching.  If you are looking to build a staff or create a brand for yourself, this is a great episode to listen to.  Some of the great topics that come up are: + How Derek got into beauty + Did he always see himself as a salon owner or just a solo artist + His hiring and training process outline + How he keeps staff motivated and willing to work for him + Education in the lash industry + His BrandYOU program + How you can reach the full potential of your brand + How to keep up with client demand while also building a name for yourself + Bringing out the true artist inside of you + How he plans to make males more known in the lash industry + His fav adhesives Thanks so much for listening, truly happy over here.  To connect with Derek and I: DEREK'S INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/ddavlash URBAN ROUTINE: http://urbanroutinewichita.com STEVEN'S INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/theborbyboy  

Scooter Derek joins us for Weekend Banter! We chat about how Derek almost gave away his kid's pokemon cards, Mr. 97's super, why Scooter hates Harvey Norman and Logitech, and we learn about pistons and motors.On today's episode of The Daily Talk Show, we discuss: - How Derek almost gave away his kid's pokemon cards- YouTube and COPPA- Boxing and Gym memberships- Mr. 97's super- Derek's carbon emissions- Recycling batteries- Harvey Norman and Logitech- Josh's New Balance returns- Pistons and motorsDerek's podcast studio: https://castawaystudios.com.auWatch and listen to this episode of The Daily Talk Show at https://thedailytalkshow.com/532Email us: hi@thedailytalkshow.comSend us mail: PO BOX 400, Abbotsford VIC 3067The Daily Talk Show is an Australian talk show and daily podcast by Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen. Tommy and Josh chat about life, creativity, business, and relationships — big questions and banter. Regularly visited by guests and gronks! If you watch the show or listen to the podcast, you're part of the Gronk Squad.This podcast is produced by BIG MEDIA COMPANY. Find out more at https://bigmediacompany.com/

Episode 18: Derek Chaisson of Night Puck Technology Inc. In this wide-ranging interview, Derek shares the twists and turns of the Night Puck story so far, and in doing so provides keen insights and learnings for all start ups - all entrepreneurs for that matter. Derek is an amazingly articulate and savvy young entrepreneur who, in his words, started a scrappy business and wants to turn it into something special. TSD-SJ manager Keith McQueen joins in the convo for a repeat guest-host appearance on the PDB. Listen in to this episode to learn: -What is a bantam? -How to systematically de-risk a start up -His strategy for financing the business -Importance of having a conservative, logical business plan -The #1 mistake the business made at the outset -For those so inclined…a crash course in Physics 101 -How to sift through all of the advice (solicited and unsolicited) new entrepreneurs receive -When to take the leap from the “security” of a steady job to start a new business -How Derek came to be a Canucks fan…and what he thinks of their chances this year -Plans for the gamification of Night Puck -The “problems” that Night Puck solves for hockey parents -What Derek does for fun inside and outside his business -What he is most excited about in looking at the future of Night Puck Quotable: “I want to see a piece of hardware that we built from the ground up be successful in the marketplace. That first dollar of revenue is our first ticket on our license to legally be able to experiment for the rest of our lives.” — Derek Chaisson Featured craft beer: Bantam American Pale Ale (Long Bay Brewery, Rothesay, NB)

This week on MIA Radio we turn our attention to veterans, service members and military families. MIA has recently launched a new resource for military veterans which will provide news, personal stories and resources specific to veterans and their families. So to explain more about the new resources I am delighted to have been able to chat with Derek Blumke. Derek is the newest member of the MIA Team and he is the editor of the new veterans section. Derek served 12 years in the US Air Force and Michigan Air National Guard before attending the University of Michigan where he cofounded Student Veterans of America. For his work, Derek received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award and was recognised at the White House by President Barack Obama for his leadership in supporting returning military veterans. To listen and subscribe to the Mad in America podcast on Apple iTunes, click here. Listen also on Spotify, YouTube or Google Podcasts. We discuss: Derek’s time in the US Air Force and Michigan Air National Guard which saw him deployed to Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. How, following his service years, he transitioned to Community College in 2005 and then went on to the University of Michigan. How he came to feel that veterans were often isolated on campuses and this drove him to set up an organisation to provide support and connection for ex-service members, which became Student Veterans of America. That SVA is now the largest student organisation in the US and also the largest organisation of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in the country. That during his three years running SVA, Derek became involved in legislative action to help send military service members to college (the Post-911 GI Bill). How veterans face unique challenges but shouldn’t be viewed as somehow broken or in need of specific support. That it was post-service experiences that led to Derek’s realisation that our approach to mental health could be leading to damage and harm. How Derek came to set up a tech company which he describes as ‘the most stressful and challenging time of his life’. That these stresses and strains led to being prescribed psychiatric drugs, initially Adderall but later having Ambien and Gabapentin added and eventually Zoloft too. How the side effects of this cocktail rendered Derek barely able to function and led to him moving back to Michigan. That he stopped socialising, stopped posting on social media and his social circle reduced because of the effects of the drugs. How these experiences led to questioning and some research and how he withdrew from five drugs over a month, with the most issues coming from the antidepressant Zoloft. His description of withdrawal effects including tinnitus, brain zaps, nausea, fatigue, anxiety and extreme dizziness. That he came to read the New York Times article: ‘Many people taking antidepressants find they cannot quit’ and realised he was in acute withdrawal. That it ultimately took Derek a year to come off the Zoloft. How he discovered Mad in America and realised that the messages in the mainstream mental health world do not do justice to the experiences that people are having with psychiatric drugs. How Derek got involved with MIA and came to lead our news veterans initiative. The suicide epidemic that has so severely affected the veterans community and how it results in more deaths than casualties from recent conflicts. That he hopes that the MIA veterans initiative will be seen as the equivalent of Yelp for veterans who want to read personal accounts and learn from unbiased and alternative sources. That Derek is starting a new non-profit: Walk There, which is designed to get people together to walk in their local area. Relevant Links: Mad in America Veterans Resources Student Veterans of America The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) The New York Times: Many People Taking Antidepressants Discover They Cannot Quit Walk There

For more resources go to kingdombusinessbreakthrough.com Welcome to Kingdom Business Breakthrough! On this episode, get to know your host, Derek Tye. He will lay the foundation for this podcast and fill you in on his entrepreneurship journey. Quick Episode Summary: Meet Derek! How Derek became an entrepreneur Derek's success in real estate Derek's biggest failures as an entrepreneur Building multiple streams of income Derek's favorite affiliations Derek's new book Derek's heart for you Scarcity vs abundance Doing what produces fruit Derek's hobbies  Music By www.jakehamiltonmusic.com

Bad things have a propensity to occur in health care when patients are placed on a trajectory and then simply follow the yellow brick road—to an Oz potentially filled with unnecessary surgeries, MRIs that cost 10 times what they should, low-quality providers chasing RVUs (relative value units) like their paychecks depended on it … I could go on. Today I speak with Derek Winn, cofounder at Distilled Concepts and consultant at the Business Benefits Group. His distilled advice is to recognize that every transaction with the health care system is a waypoint on a larger journey—and also an opportunity to pause and ask questions. Payers of health care have a profound opportunity and perhaps growing obligation to help employees/members/patients, first of all, to recognize that a “look both ways before you cross the street” modus operandi is safer from both a monetary as well as an actual patient safety standpoint. Derek and I discuss the ways to make this happen, when/if it will become standard operating procedure, and the likely impact on providers and insurance carriers and Pharma if employers choose to take this route. By the way, BUCA stands for Blue Cross, United, Cigna, Aetna, and Anthem. We use this acronym in the interview. You can learn more by contacting Derek on LinkedIn atDerekWinn or by visiting distilled-concepts.com. Derek Winn is a lead consultant at the Business Benefits Group, where he has consulted clients regarding employer-sponsored benefit programs for nearly the past decade. More recently he is a cofounder of Distilled Concepts, a newly created organization that is purpose built to provide more advanced advisory and consulting exclusively for employers of intention and also to counsel on solutions from the industry as a whole. When supporting health plans for clients, they work exclusively with self-insured employers or serving as a bolt-on adviser for the eventual transition to a self-funded health plan, providing distilled client education and strategy. Derek has been recognized as a Rising Star in Advising by Employer Benefit Adviser magazine and interviewed in Managed Care magazine, and he has also been a contributor to BenefitsPRO magazine. When it comes to social media, he is most active on LinkedIn. When not addressing and tackling health care concerns for employers, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and children at home, which doubles as a hobby farm, in Virginia. 02:13 How employers can intervene to get their employees to the right doctors and health system. 04:10 “Health care’s a journey.” 04:25 How Derek connects with employees and employers at waypoints. 05:35 Finding ways to reconnect with the patient. 06:11 What a concierge approach looks like. 08:38 What this model looks like. 11:53 Fixed costs vs variable costs. 13:59 What health plans think about employers taking this initiative. 15:22 “Who has leverage?” 19:18 “Where’s the incentive for an insurance company to … [stand] with [the] patients?” 23:10 “Change takes a long time for a hospital, but … employers can move pretty quickly.” 24:43 Showing where the value is vs setting price points. 26:58 HTA—Health Transformation Alliance. 27:17 P&T committee—Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee. 28:26 “Are we causing undue harm?” 29:29 The spectrum of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and the ones to consider. You can learn more by contacting Derek on LinkedIn atDerekWinn or by visiting distilled-concepts.com. How #employers can intervene to get their #employees to the right #doctors and #healthsystem. @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth “Health care’s a journey.” @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth Connecting #employers and #employees at #health waypoints. @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth Finding ways to reconnect the #patient. @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth What does a #healthconcierge approach look like? @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #Fixedcosts vs #variablecosts. @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth What do #healthplans think when #employers take this initiative? @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth “Who has leverage?” @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth “Where’s the incentive for an insurance company to … [stand] with [the] patients?” @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth “Change takes a long time for a hospital, but … employers can move pretty quickly.” @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth Showing #value when setting #pricepoints in #healthsystems. @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth “Are we causing undue harm?” @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth The spectrum of #PBMs and which ones you should consider. @BBGDerek of #distilledconcepts discusses on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth

Lately I’ve been going back to learning what I thought I already knew, and at the same time I’ve been embracing everything I don’t know as I throw myself into the arena of the future of work and learning.And that’s a scary place to be. The not knowing space. The relinquishing any thoughts you had about being an expert, to embrace a beginner’s mind and enjoy being a student of life.That’s at the very heart of what Derek Loudermilk and I jammed on in this episode of UNTAPPED.Derek is a friend and kindred spirit, and he’s also the creator of AdventureQuest Travel, a professional adventurer, bestselling author, speaker, digital nomad and a business coach.He is the host of the Art of Adventure podcast, one of the top podcasts in the world for location independent business, adventure travel and cutting edge topics.And to top it off, he is the author of Superconductors: Revolutionize Your Career and Make Big Things Happen, which was long listed for the 2018 UK Best Business Book awards.He specialises in coaching people who wants to get out of their cubicles and create a life of time, financial, and location freedom. Yep we are pretty much on the same page!In this episode you’ll learn:How Derek has built up revenue streams from his multi-faceted career choices and life experiences including being a pro cyclist!Derek’s thoughts on robots and automation of workThe value of self-experimentationDerek’s view on developing an alter egoHis advice for untapping your potentialResourcesLearn more about Derek over at Derekloudermilk.comCheck out his podcast the Art of AdventureSupport Derek’s new project by pre-ordering your copy here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special guest - Andrew Alanis - joins the Strong Life Coach Podcast to discuss Cultivating Your Career. He brings expertise in resume refining, interview tactics, mock interviews, and salary negotiation. Andrew empowers people to elevate their self value. Find out what "Fighting Back for Your Value" means in your career. What misconceptions exist in attaining a high-caliber job? When should you NOT change jobs? When outside job opportunities attract you, what does that indicate in your current job? What is the most common problem in resume writing? What is the biggest obstacle in an interview? How does insecurity influence the job interview? Why you should sell your value and go beyond to prove your value? Derek shares about the challenge of going through a lay off in his career. How Derek knew he needed to change his career? Find out about the Jeff Bezos challenge and how Andrew opens himself to the same challenge. Andrew is building a business at careerhatch.com that will add value to you in your career.

Derek Herre was one of our very first friends we made in Asheville. We met him one night while out at dinner at John Fleer’s The Rhubarb, a farm-to-table restaurant located in Pack’s Square of Downtown Asheville. It didn’t take long for us to realize that Derek had a unique story to tell.In Podcast 006, we chat with Derek on how and why he moved to Asheville (spoiler: he's lived in one of the coldest, largest states in America) and how he worked his way up to becoming Chef de Cuisine at one of the city's top restaurants. In this episode, you'll learn: How Derek went from working as a "swamper" (aka dishwasher) to becoming head chef Derek's top secret Asheville restaurants, eateries, and more (trust us: he knows the inside scoop) His recommended cooking tools and cookbooks His advice for aspiring chefs For show notes, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/006To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcastMusic by Commonwealth ChoirCheck out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

Derek Herre was one of our very first friends we made in Asheville. We met him one night while out at dinner at John Fleer’s The Rhubarb, a farm-to-table restaurant located in Pack’s Square of Downtown Asheville. It didn’t take long for us to realize that Derek had a unique story to tell.In Podcast 006, we chat with Derek on how and why he moved to Asheville (spoiler: he's lived in one of the coldest, largest states in America) and how he worked his way up to becoming Chef de Cuisine at one of the city's top restaurants. In this episode, you'll learn: How Derek went from working as a "swamper" (aka dishwasher) to becoming head chef Derek's top secret Asheville restaurants, eateries, and more (trust us: he knows the inside scoop) His recommended cooking tools and cookbooks His advice for aspiring chefs For show notes, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/006To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcastMusic by Commonwealth ChoirCheck out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

Connect with us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com Email: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com For this episode, you’re joining me “Inside the Greenroom” on the road. This past week, I was at an amazing event, CADREcon in the DC area and got a chance to sit down with several of the speakers PLUS the event host, Derek Coburn. There are lots of gold nuggets in this episode – but what stands out the most is HOW to create incredible events. I was blown away with the experience Derek created at CADREcon, so we dove into how he made it happen.   Quick Episode Summary: 0:28 What you're going to get from this episode 3:40 Welcome Derek Coburn inside the greenroom 5:33 What Derek has created 7:05 How many members CADRE has 7:27 Cadre's unique membership frame-work 8:24 You can a local event too 9:34 What made Derek want to start an event 11:33 How Derek books the right speakers 13:51 What you can learn from Derek's mistakes 16:51 How Derek keeps diversity at CADREcon 19:20 What Derek looks for in speakers 22:12 The two types of people who run events 26:26 How Derek lands the best speakers for a great price 26:37 The speaker who has impacted Derek the most 29:31 Derek's favorite up-and-coming speakers 31:22 Why Derek believes live events are still important 33:16 Derek's favorite greenroom memory  35:05 Derek's final thoughts 37:18 Backstage at Cadrecon 37:36 Interview with Sam Horn 40:54 Interview with Re Perez 47:31 Interview with Angelique Rewers 52:44 My take-away's from CADREcon   LINKS: www.cadredc.com www.facebook.com/cadredc Click here to see pictures from CADREcon

Today on Just the Tips, Dean and I welcome Derek Gallimore, a serial entrepreneur who has really carved a niche helping businesses find savings via outsourcing. Derek came to outsourcing because he realized he couldn’t properly scale his business in London because of the salary costs. So he began looking around and found that he could save enormous amounts of money by sending work to the Philippines without seeing a dip in quality. Now he helps businesses do the same. This is a really fascinating episode of Just the Tips. When the bubble burst, Derek turned to outsourcing We started out hot, asking Derek, who’s been a serial entrepreneur for 20 years, about his highest high starting businesses. And he actually dipped into his roots buying and selling properties, and told us about selling one of his biggest properties, valued at $3 million, which now is a bit bittersweet. Soon after he sold that property, the financial crisis of 2008 hit, and suddenly it wasn’t as fun being in real estate anymore. But obviously Derek has bounced back and found a new path. How Derek got into outsourcing Juggling so many properties, Derek realized he needed to outsource his customer service. He ended up heading to the Philippines, and hiring one person there to help with customer service. But pretty soon his team was growing and growing, doing everything from customer service to web design to sales. He eventually built a team of 70 in the Philippines, and never looked back. And since then he’s discovered just how amazing outsourcing can be to scale your business, and has become passionate about helping others do the same. Busting myths about outsourcing Derek said that people often have a “polarized” view of outsourcing. One is that the people you’re outsourcing to are going to steal your ideas, or that it’s cheap labor that you can pay $2 an hour with no training. It’s either one or the other. But of course there are ways to protect yourself against the former and if you’re serious about outsourcing then you should have a plan for training to avoid the latter. As Derek says, if you do it right, you can save something like 70 to 80% of your salary costs by outsourcing. What sorts of jobs can you outsource? It used to be that entrepreneurs thought they could only outsource one function to another country: data entry. Maybe some customer service. But as Derek says, there are actually dozens of functions you can build a team around in the Philippines or elsewhere, and that many businesses have outsourced everything from graphic design to animation to artificial intelligence. The key is communication, and defining the role. And how do you find the right people? Derek has tons of advice and, dare we say, tips for how to get it done right. Outline of This Episode [2:24] Derek’s highest high as an entrepreneur [5:40] How Derek got into outsourcing [7:12] Common pitfalls of outsourcing [10:05] What sorts of jobs can you outsource? [14:48] How do you find people? [19:28] What about timezones? [22:15] How to secure your information and intellectual property [27:26] Derek built the TripAdvisor of outsourcing Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Resources Mentioned Outsource Accelerator Ultimate Group Coaching Launch Checklist Coaching for Impact Facebook group Connect With James and Dean James P. Friel: CEO Quickstart Program: https://jamespfriel.clickfunnels.com/about-ceo-quickstart-program?utm_campaign=learnmore&utm_medium=aep&utm_source=homepage Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/hustledetox/ Site: www.jamespfriel.com Dean Holland: Blog: www.DeanHolland.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ Billion Dollar Project: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BillionDollarProject/

Derek Sorensen, Pyrofex Research Mathematician Derek Sorensen is a Pyrofex Research Mathematician, has an MSc in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Oxford and is set to start his PhD this fall at the University of Cambridge, where he will study logic and topology. "I'm a motivated mathematician who wants to solve new and exciting problems. I thrive in a challenging and changing environment, as a boring routine can seem a bit soul-sucking to me. I have learned programming languages, software programs, organizational structures and spoken languages in the past to solve problems and am willing to learn about anything to address new and changing circumstances I'm placed in. Challenges are exciting to me and I'm always looking for something bigger and better to sink my teeth into." Source On this episode of LAB Radio, Aaron Mangal asked Derek all kinds of deep math questions like: What are proofs and algorithms? What are they for? What are some non-crypto use cases and of course what are the Crypto uses?  Who is Pyrofex? A Utah-based Blockchain Startup Founded by ex-Googlers As stated on their website:  "Pyrofex Corporation is Utah Valley’s first blockchain and cryptocurrency startup. Founded in the Spring of 2016 by ex-Googlers Mike Stay and Nash Foster, Pyrofex works hard to create the next generation of blockchain platforms, applications, and development tools. With its headquarters in the Riverwoods area of Provo, UT, Pyrofex has grown from a pair of co-founders to a team of around two dozen professionals. Our focus is on reliably delivering high-quality work and our reputation bears that out. Pyrofex was founded by mathematicians and computer scientists who wanted to build an engineering first company. One that hires special talent, gives them difficult and interesting work, and the tools and support to succeed." CDelta is a Blockchain built on their custom-made protocol, Cassanova CDelta is a proof of stake based Blockchain focused on high speed transactions and throughput for financial transactions. They custom built Cassanova, a leaderless optimistic pre-Nakamoto consensus protocol which is what CDelta runs on.    "Pyrofex introduces Casanova, a leaderless optimistic consensus protocol designed for use in the blockchain contexts. Casanova produces blocks in a directed acyclic graph (DAG) rather than in a chain and combines voting rounds with block production by singling out conflicting transactions. C∆’s physical network achieves unparalleled performance by mirroring the shape of the Internet itself. Using a tiered network architecture, local validators connect to backbone validators with guaranteed priority bandwidth. Using this architecture, C∆ ensures the fastest block propagation and the lowest transaction confirmation latencies. C∆ is unique among blockchains. Most blockchains are stuck finding a total ordering of all the world’s transactions. This process is very slow because every block requires an expensive consensus-finding protocol. Using Casanova and a simple UTXO transaction model, the C∆ blockchain eliminates this work and finalizes most transactions immediately. Only when a user attempts to double-spend does C∆ perform expensive and slow consensus finding. As a result of this innovation, C∆ confirms most transactions at wire speed. An attacker can only make his own transactions slower, but cannot materially affect the throughput of the rest of the network." Source Check out this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmGGJcAdWks   During this episode, you will learn: How Derek discovered his interest in Math His impressions of Cryptocurrenc from a math perspective What proofs are What algorithms are and how are they designed What consensus mechanisms are and how do they differ from algorithms (Plus Who creates them and how) Derek's thoughts on Proof of Work (PoW) algorithms vs Proof of Stake (PoS) and Delegated proof of stake (DPoS) His thoughts on Distributed Hash Tables (DHTs) and other Blockchain "alternatives" How their "Optimistic Consensus" is different/better than what's already out there The algorithm and consensus mechanism behind it How their customized Blockchain was built How the company plans to tackle adoption with so many other options on the market For show notes and more visit: https://coinstructive.com/ep63-derek-pyrofex/ 

In this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, I interview attorney Derek Bernstein.  Derek practices personal injury law, represents doctors in PIP (personal injury protection) lawsuits, handles family law matters, and represents small businesses. In this week's episode, we talk about: Derek's YouTube channel has over 70 videos on different legal topics; How Derek & I met (hint: SEO from years ago); In January 2019 Derek started his own lawfirm (and how he did it); Derek's background as an entrepreneur at a young age; How Derek leverages his network How many people told him "time to start your own firm;" and Lessons he's learned in starting his own practice. To connect with Derek, visit www.LawBernstein.com, email him at Derek@LawBernstein.com, connect with him on Facebook, or call him at 727-209-7957. Do you have a story of how you overcame debt, or know someone who has?  I would appreciate interviewing them on my show.  Have them connect with me at Shawn@YesnerLaw.com or www.YesnerLaw.com. 

In the first ACE Weekly interview, Andrew sits down with Derek Lundsten, CEO of a modern mobile learning, development, and training technology firm called Scrimmage.    Derek is a leader in sales, marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship. Outside of being the CEO of a global software firm, Derek’s experience has had a focus on business development at leading research, intelligence, technology and training organizations by delivering successful solutions and driving customer retention.     Derek talks about a unique perspective on success grounded in adding value to the lives of others. Andrew dives deep with Derek on cultivating skills to prepare you to take advantage of opportunities, and the importance of vulnerability in business, among many other topics. This episode is a must-listen for young people in any industry as it touches on topics that can impact any area of your life.   00:18- Intro 01:13- Request for today’s show 01:57- Introducing Derek Lundsten, CEO at Scrimmage 03:20- Derek’s upbringing 06:21- How Derek developed his work ethic from a young age 07:37- How the school system didn’t fit Derek and Andrew’s learning style  10:23- Derek’s family and the effect they’ve had on his relationships and where he is today  13:05- How a shift from scarcity and fear toward commitment and abundance changed Derek’s relationships and view of failure 16:00- Derek and Andrew evaluate listening to gut feelings vs intellect in decision making 19:45- How to take advice and make decisions 22:45- The importance of identifying core values in a world of information overload 27:07- How Derek’s college and early career set the foundation for his entrepreneurial endeavors 31:07- The importance of developing sales skills early 34:14- Derek’s thought process in taking the leap as an entrepreneur  37:51- Background on Derek’s company, Scrimmage, and lessons on leadership  42:04- How to become who you need to be to take advantage of opportunities 43:58- The value of education and how it’s shifting in our society 47:05- How to cultivate vulnerability and the importance of its role in business 53:08- Derek’s mission to impact 1 billion people  55:48- Derek’s advice for young people 

  Derek Chapman is a Clinical Hypnotherapist Practitioner, Mind Coach, and the Founder of Grimsby Hypnotherapy, a practice dedicated to helping people control their anxiety, fears, and addictions. He is a practitioner in NLP, Time Line Therapy (TLT), and KS, and has helped thousands of clients find happiness. He is a master of mirroring language patterns and uses this skill to create lasting change for his clients.   Derek joins me today to share how awesome hypnosis can help hypnotherapists get stronger results with their clients. He reveals how he helps people release anxiety, release fear, and overcome their expectations. He explains the Anxiety Wheel and Russian Doll techniques and describes stories of how he has uses them with clients. Derek also shares the details of his Awesome Therapist course, a single resource that combines the techniques, marketing, and everything you need to know to run a successful practice.       “The client in front of you is responsible for their own change. Your role is to guide them there.” - Derek Chapman       How to hone your hypnotherapy skills and be more effective in a shorter span of time. How Derek works with client anxiety and starts the process of change by teaching hypnosis techniques. What the Anxiety Wheel is and how to use it. Insight into his client consultations and some of the techniques that retrain a client’s thinking. How to get rapid state change using the Russian Doll technique. Why it helps to have tricky, preoccupied clients vent before moving on. How metaphors, such as The Burning Room, can help clients find change through changing their perspective. How Derek’s understanding of the hypnotic process has changed over the past two years. How to use a client consultation form to see if a client is receptive to change. How the Awesome Therapist program can help you run a more successful hypnosis practice.       Resources Mentioned:   Session #147 - Derek Chapman on Highlighting Hypnotic Change     Connect with Derek Chapman:   com Derek Chapman Mind Coach Courses         Are you ready to level up your hypnosis marketing and presentation skills and ramp up your business results? Join me on August 20 & 21 for the LIVE version of Neurolinguistic Business - the two-day Post-HypnoThoughts Live workshop!   worksmarthypnosis.com/nlpbiz     Learn the skills, strategies, and systems to grow your hypnosis business so you can work smarter, not harder! Grab your copy of my latest book, Work Smart Business, today!   worksmartbusiness.com/     Get an all-access pass to Jason’s digital library to help you grow your hypnosis business for only $47: HypnoticBusinessSystems.com   Get instant access to Jason Linett’s entire hypnotherapeutic training library: HypnoticWorkers.com   If you enjoyed today’s episode, please send us your valuable feedback! WorkSmartHypnosis.com/itunes https://www.facebook.com/worksmarthypnosis/

Have you ever wondered if you could build muscle on a plant-based diet?  This week, I sat down with Derek Simnett to talk about his shift from being more of a skateboarder, runner type to calisthenics and going to the gym.  Not only does Derek have a perfectly chiseled, muscular physique and inspires others to be healthier, but he is also a certified nutritional practitioner. Derek's YouTube channel with almost a 250,000 subscribers is a great corner of the internet where you can learn workout tips, how to cook delicious plant-based meals, and see what he eats on a daily basis.  Derek also offers his own e-recipe book on his website.  Derek makes it easy to eat healthier and move your body. Topics Discussed in the Podcast  How Derek found a plant-based path what made Derek decide to focus on muscle and physique How Derek built his YouTube Channel Tips and Tricks with supplements, iron, protein, meal planning How many grams of protein Derek eats in a day  Listen Now     What Derek Eats to Stay Strong & Shredded   Links Simnett Nutrition Derek Simnett's YouTube Channel Derek's Instagram Cronometer Calorie Tracking   Support the Show If you would like to support the growth my show, I'd love your contribution on.  Patreon.  The current production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs and help it grow! Even 4 bucks a month- the cost of one coffee per month helps a LOT! Thanks, I really appreciate your support! Crowdfunding on Patreon – thank you! Shop my products!  Leave a review or share on social media Don't forget to subscribe! Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Spotify Thanks for listening!

Ever feel like your marketing has drifted in “reaction mode”?  That’s a dangerous, but common, place any organization can easily slip into when it comes to our marketing efforts.  With so many websites, programs, and social media channels to choose from it can feel daunting to know where to start and what to do next.  Our guest on Episode 28 has a simple 5-step framework for breaking out of reaction mode and getting serious traction with your marketing message. Derek is a Serial Entrepreneur with over 15 years experience developing effective marketing campaigns and on this episode, he shares the Five Critical Steps of every successful marketing plan. The Conversation: 08:41 - How Derek learned grassroots marketing in a crowded industry and made his living as a musician and entrepreneur in Hollywood, CA. 11:44 - Exhausted and searching for more, Derek chooses a life in a cubicle for the opportunity to build his first product and be a part of something bigger. 17:32 - How Derek’s unhappiness in his job literally made him sick and sent him to the hospital, forcing him to make dramatic changes in his life. 22:06 - Fast forward to where Derek is today - CEO of The Artist Evolution. Now, let’s dive into the 5 Crisis points of a brand... #1 Get clear on who you are so that clients will aspire to be like you. 24:22 - #2 Do you really know who your customers are? Once you know your customer's journey, you can understand how you can best serve them. Broadcasting doesn't work anymore. Know and study your customers and your competition. 32:54 - Roll up your sleeves and do community with your customer so it doesn't just look like your trying to sell to them. Build a brand that has value, one that your target audience can trust. 34:04 - #3 Have the right tools. Map out your customer ’s journey and make the tools, systems, and solutions match. 38:21 - #4 Have a plan. If you don't have a plan and a clear vision for where you’re headed, how are your customers supposed to know you? + Advice for geo-specific, brick and mortar businesses - Radio and T.V. aren't dead! 41:38 - #5 Execute the plan. Make it happen. If you've tried a marketing plan, you should be able to look back every step of the way and see how you implemented it and what worked. 46:04 - Wrapping up with Derek - His take on identity, knowing who you are in Christ, and how faith plays out in the workplace. 56:19 - A Word for 2019: Excellence. Ask yourself, do you want to be the best version of yourself that you can be? Let’s break through the barriers to excellence... comfort, complacency, business. 01:00 - 5 Simple Rules for Marketing Recap: 1. Know WHO you are. What do you stand for and what differentiates you? 2. Know WHO your customers are. Do you understand their pain points AND aspirations? 3. Have the right tools. WHAT’s working in today’s world? 4. Have a plan. 5. Go work the plan and execute. Marketing ideas are only worth the work you put into them.   Resources for you: Don't Buy A Duck: Stop Wasting Money & Only Do Marketing That Works! by Derek Champagne Connect with Derek at https://www.derekchampagne.com/ Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Let’s change what “manliness” means. Previous generations have made being a man all about strength and aggression. Well, today Nimai invites Jon Venus and Derek Simnett on to talk about what manliness is. As vegan fitness YouTube stars, these men want to tell you how to take masculinity in a different direction. Listen now to hear how you can mix strength and compassion as central parts of your manhood. “You can’t let other people dictate your feelings.” -Jon Venus What do you want to hear from the Generation V Podcast? Tell us here!   Timestamps: 4:45 - How Jon and Derek began their journey into veganism and YouTube fitness 11:34 - Disregarding those who switch out of veganism and why their claims are misguided 16:04 - How to combat hate from social media with your significant other 20:05 - What men can do to support the women in their lives when they raise their voice 25:06 - The perspective of masculinity might need to change. How compassion is part of being a man 30:08 - How you can present a different form of masculinity to the next generation 35:58 - How Derek and Jon realized that they needed to share their voice and how you can do the same 42:34 - Jon’s transition to being a father and how we can promote a healthy view of life in the next generation 46:05 - The things you need to do to be a shining example of a modern man Resources: VegFest UK Connect with Jon: Facebook Instagram YouTube JonVenus.com Vegan Fitness Community Connect with Derek: Facebook Instagram YouTube SimnettNutrition.com Connect with Nimai: Facebook Instagram Youtube VeganFitness.com Vivolife.com Builtapparel.net Discount Code: Nimai10    

Today we are talking to the man behind Marathon Investigation, a website that seeks to “out” the cheaters of the running world. Derek is himself a runner, has done 11 marathons. The podcast covers how Derek ensures that there are not issues with the data he is seeing/using from race timers/directors before he publishes a report on those who he believes have cheated. We also discuss why he believes people are engaging in this behavior and how social media has both increased the prevalence and made it easier to identify who might be doing so. This podcast also discusses the controversy behind transgender runners and the issues that surround their ability to participate in races. This podcast is a wide ranging discussion of some of the issues around the impact of cheating on racing and what each of us can learn from the cheaters being reported and how we can help be vigilant when we see infractions happening around us and reporting it to the race directors. Today’s Guest Derek Murphy, a financial analyst, father and runner, is the person behind the website Marathon Investigation. What you will learn about: Who is Derek, the man behind the website. The goal of the website is to bring out and identify those who cheat in races, originally to call out those who cheat to qualify for the Boston Marathon but has expanded to other race distances and types and to exposing those who cut a race to reach the podium. How cutting the course is only one way to cheat, others include trading or selling bibs. How Derek was surprised at how easy it was for him to look at race data and determine people were cheating. It spurred his interest in trying to identify those who were trying to profit from others or stealing from someone else. He tries to follow those he suspects to see if there is intent to defraud vs those who cut a course because they are fatigued or not well. How sometimes people themselves prove they cheated by posting their Strava data that clearly shows they didn’t run the entire race. Or clearly shows they have edited the data. Why Derek believes that despite it appearing it focuses on the negatives of the sport, those who benefit but actually then getting into a race like Boston makes it worthwhile. He also has begun to try to balance the negative by reporting on positive stories related to running like charities involved in running to helping people disqualified by mistake get their results corrected. Why Derek decided to cover the issue of transgender runners qualifying for Boston and how difficult it was to balance the discussion so that the issue received the attention it deserved with making sure the intention came across properly. How important language/terminology was to the discussion and how it caused the runners concern over their safety during the race itself. We cover the mass cheating that happened at the Mexico City Marathon/Half Marathon, over 3,000 runners out of roughly 28,000 were disqualified this year and Derek says the real number cheating was over 5,000 and the officials are under-reporting the totals. The impetus was the medal series and runners coveting the medals and being willing to cheat to get them. Inspirational Quotes: The part I hate the most is writing the articles but reporting things to the race directors was not effective at making the practice stop. At most I probably write about 10% of what I notice, the rest I do simply report it to the directors and move on. Resources: Last week's episode with Dean Karnazes Tina4Real Podcast  Running for Real Superstars Community Support Tina through her Patreon Page Buy a Running for Real T-shirt, Tank, or Hat Marathon Investigation on Instagram Marathon Investigation on Twitter Marathon Investigation on Facebook Amelia Gapin Podcast epiosde Marathon Investigation website   Thank you to Bombas and Bodyhealth for sponsoring this episode of Running for Real. I absolutely LOVE these Bombas Socks, and I think it is SO COOL that they donate a pair to a homeless shelter for every pair you purchase (socks are the number one requested item from homeless shelters, but they cannot accept used pairs). Use code running4real at Bombas.com/running4real and you can get 20% off your first order! Now I am back to training, guess what was the first thing I did to start making sure I recover quicker (as coming back to fitness really beats your body up!), yep, you guessed it, BodyHealth Perfect Amino! Get 10% off at Bodyhealth.com using coupon code TINA10   Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast player. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Derek, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Summary: In this episode of the StrongFirst Podcast, your host Craig Marker talks with Derek Toshner about endurance and winning the tactical strength challenge. Derek is best known for dominating the TSC. Show Notes: 00:55 Derek’s credentials as an elite competitor. 01:31 Derek and his brother successfully run four branches of TNT Fitness in WI. 02:17 Derek talks about what he’s training for now including rock climbing 03:10 Challenges of climbing. Helps with fear of heights. Work on flexibility. Nutrition and weight management is important. 05:06 Derek talks about his time as a wrestler. 08:00 How he managed the transition from wrestling to 400-meter hurdles. Wrestling is a tough sport mentally and hurdles are much the same. 10:45 Building endurance. Lots of running below the lactate threshold to build a base. Then work on speed with long rests. 16:35 How Derek trains for strength and conditioning at the same time? 21:55 Secret deadlifting training to prepare for the TSC. 25:10 How Derek stays healthy plans for longevity in the future? 27:00 Derek talks about how his brother ran a marathon without any running. 28:14 Derek talks about diet and nutrition? 34:16 General philosophy on training new people. 41:17 Closing thoughts

Episode 15 of the Plant Proof Podcast with Vegan Chef Derek Sarno talking about his journey to choosing a life of compassion Derek Sarno is one of the world's most well known Vegan Chef's.  Derek is one half of the Wicked Healthy team and heads up plant based product innovation for British grocery giant Tesco.  While visiting London I caught up with Derek at his place and saw first hand how much love and energy he puts into the food that he creates - just take one look at his instagram and you will see what I mean!  This guy is seriously creative, seriously compassionate and seriously switched on when it comes to changing the landscape of healthy grocery food.   In this episode we chat about: Derek's earlier years and diet as a child How Derek became a chef and how his career has progressed Why Derek turned to substance abuse during a time of immense grieving How Derek ended up spending time at a Buddhist Monastery and the positive impact this had on his life His transition to a vegan diet and the inspiration behind this How Derek handles the highs and lows that life has thrown at him Derek's role at Tesco & what he is up to today and much much more Connect with Derek, his brother and Wicked Healthy: @DerekSarno @ChadSarno @Wickedhealthy Wicked Healthy Website Play now:   REVIEW/SHARE: If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners.  And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link - together we can make this world a healthier place. WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit 'subscribe' so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes.  

  Join Justin and Derek for a candid and unplanned discussion about Derek's trip to Denver Comic Con 2018. How Derek meets Kaiju No Kami and Cruelica Kain in person, watched the excellent documentary on the film Monster Squad, called "Wolfman's Got Nards", going to see Jason David Frank and Amy Jo Johnson's panel, waiting in line to get autographs and commissions from comic book creators, meeting comic book Legend Frank Miller, the Milestone Comics 25th Anniversary panel, and of course Goddamn Cosplay! Check it out! Promos: Wolfman's Got Nards Trekker Talk Also don't forget to check out the Kaiju No Kami youtube channel for more Denver Comic Con Coverage and Dollar Bin Reviews for Comic Book Video Reviews! Photo Gallery:                                                                             !

Derek Rydall, best-selling author, transformational coach to Fortune 500 execs, Oscar & Emmy winners, and world-class thought leaders, and author of the hit new book called The Abundance Project, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today’s episode Derek talks about how to create a life of abundance with everything you’ve always wanted in it. Derek and I dive into a number of topics including his crazy back story and near-death experience that completely changed his life, how to expand your consciousness beyond just what you see, how to start making positive things happen, and how to use the 7 abundance principles to change your life. If you’re wondering how you can finally cultivate a life of abundance and have true happiness in your life, check this episode out now! *Download this episode now and subscribe to our channel to get more of these amazing interviews! In our episode we go over: How Derek’s near-death experience changed his life and inspired him to do more with his life What his near-death experience looked and felt like How his life literally flashed before his eyes like a movie My near-death experience and what this taught me about life Derek’s multiple out-of-body experiences and what he learned from seeing himself out of his own body Why Derek and I both believe that there’s something out there greater than what we can tangibly see The flaws in The Big Bang Theory and evolution, but also the flaws in many religions Expanding your consciousness and seeing more out of life by getting in touch with your deeper self How to take back your power in life and realize that the source of all your abundance comes from within you Why we have everything we need already, even right now, or at your worst moments Why true wealth is invisible to the naked eye What the 7 abundance (or wealth) activators are Why the key to getting more out of life is giving more of something from within yourself and understanding the Law of Circulation Giving out, giving away, giving up, giving in, giving thanks, giving to yourself, and forgiving and why these principles can change your life The evolution of the 21st century man and why Elite Men are leading the charge into what men should truly be Check out Derek on: Website: theabundanceprojectbook.com Amazon: The Abundance Project *The Elite Man Podcast is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclists, weightlifters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance.  Go to healthiq.com/elite to support the show and see if you qualify. 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Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here’s to your success in business and in life!   In this episode, Karen and Derek discuss: Derek's journey to success The gap between what we know and implementation Derek's commitment to get leads Derek's strategies How Derek connects to build and grow     Key Takeaways and Actionable Success Principles: When you're getting into something new, it's about consistency over quantity Reach out to people who can connect you to their audience Quality over quantity – make fewer deeper connections over many shallow connections Sales is about teaching/offering the value of something ;   “Ask yourself, 'How can you make the most impact in the shortest amount of time?' " - Derek Doepker   Connect with Karen Briscoe:   Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5minutesuccess/ Website: http://www.5minutesuccess.com/ Email: karen@5minutesuccess.com   Connect with Derek Doepker:   Getting in Touch: http://derekdoepker.com/contact/ Derek's Books: http://derekdoepker.com/booklist/ Website: http://derekdoepker.com/     5 Minute Success Links   Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day   Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Show Notes by Show Producer: Anna Nygren

Derek Doepker is an author, speaker, trainer, coach, and dominator in the self-publishing space. In this episode, we mostly focus on how he stumbled into self-publishing, why he continues to work on new projects even though he could live off his earnings from self-publishing, why it’s so important to be clear in your writing rather than clever, and much more! In this broadcast, Derek Doepker and I talk about: How Derek first got into writing and self-publishing Why Derek considers his first few books a success even though they didn’t sell well at first How to determine whether the market is ready for the book you want to write Derek’s advice for becoming an innovator in your niche How Derek diversifies his income streams without spreading himself too thin The importance of using templates and processes to expedite the work you do Why you should create courses instead of standard operating procedures Why you need to embrace the fact that most businesses fail And so much more. How to connect with Derek Doepker online: Derek Doepker's Website Derek Doepker's Free Book: Why You're Stuck @ExcuseProof Great quote from Derek Doepker : "Imitations plus creations equals innovation." - @ExcuseProof If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please leave a review on iTunes here. Thanks so much in advance for your support.

Today we welcome Derek Pankaew, Performance Marketing Manager at KIND and Co-founder of Flexr, the world’s first foldable, travel-friendly pullup bar. Derek has years of experience with organic and paid marketing channels and was responsible for managing the supply of these products in addition to sourcing manufacturers and suppliers. He's sold multiple six figures in information products, and has done the same with physical products. In this episode Derek discusses how he got involved in the digital marketing industry and what led him to starting successful e-commerce companies. He also talks about his latest venture, FLEXR and gives advice and tips to anyone wanting to get into the e-commerce world.   Key Points From This Episode: At what point Derek decided to drop school and someday become an entrepreneur. How Derek grew his skillset in the internet marketing space. When Derek started utilizing his skills to create his own business. Hear how Derek started off in affiliate marketing and why it’s difficult as a first-timer. The transition from affiliate marketing to e-commerce. Why it’s easier to sell physical products than digital products. Understanding Derek’s WHY for building big businesses. The importance of paying attention to the long term. Discover how FLEXR came about. How Derek incorporated the Nutrabear business model to be successful. Find out what a typical day is like in the life of Derek. Hear about Dan’s travel rewards course, Travel Hacking. Understand why Peter Thiel’s book, Zero to One is one of Derek’s favorite books. Discover where Derek invests his money. Derek’s mentors throughout his career that have helped him get to where he is today. Getting into e-commerce and learning through doing.    Tweetables: [spp-tweet tweet=" “I was shocked at how easy it was to sell physical products compared to digital products.” — @dpankaew "]   [spp-tweet tweet="“Pay more attention to the long term.” — @dpankaew"]   [spp-tweet tweet="“I think cryptocurrencies have a much brighter future.” — @dpankaew "]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: — Derek Pankaew — FLEXR — Robert Kiyosaki’s book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad — Get Free Flights With Travel Hacking! — Peter Thiel’s book, Zero to One   Access The Best Strategies, Tips & Advice! Every week, we send an email sharing my best advice, tips and strategies related to Real Estate Investing. Each of these weekly emails contain relevant and actionable information that can help you no matter where you are in your investing journey. Sign up to join our community

When you can add relational value to the people in your circle you discover doors open for you like never before. Derek Coburn is one of the people I’ve noticed adding true relational value to the lives of his clients and others he meets. He’s become so convinced that is the best way to build a personal and business network that he’s begun his own organization to host events that bring people together and add value to their lives. You can hear Derek’s philosophy of how networking was not working, what he did to change the model, and the incredible results he’s had as a result - it’s all on this episode of Real Relationships. Why you need to be of greater value to your clients than the service you do. Many business owners provide a service or product to their clients, which means the reality they need to accept is that they are very much a commodity to their clients or customers. That means the moment a similar product or service comes along that offers a lower price or new bell or whistle, you could become expendable. How do you change that? By adding relational value to your clients and customers - by building relationships with them that matter. On this episode, Derek Coburn tells us how he’s done that and how impacting and powerful it’s become in his life and in the lives of the many people he’s been able to connect with others over the years. The core of great relationships is the feeling people have toward you. Long-term, successful businesses are built on relationships. And you build the relationships by adding value to them, by providing things, experiences, resources, introductions to your clients that go far beyond what you actually do for them. That way you become a valuable resource, a go-to person who connects them with things that are truly helpful to them. They value you because they value what you add to their lives - and that's a feeling they have about YOU. You can learn how to think about this relational value approach to networking from Derek Coburn, a master networker, author, and financial advisor, on this episode. In a commodity type business, you need to provide more than just your commodity. Once you recognize that business with your regular clients could be at risk simply because they might see you as nothing more than a commodity, it’s time for you to begin making a bigger impact in their lives - and that comes through adding relational value to them. You need to figure out the ways you can add incredible value to them, beyond what a normal “company” or service provider might do. It’s the best way to stand apart from your competition and ensure that your clients never WANT to leave you. Find out how from Derek Coburn, on this episode. If you want to build a relationship with someone influential, you’d better be thoughtful about it. One of the best things you can do for your existing clients and customers is to introduce them to people you know that they need to know. But that requires that you are continually building relationships with influencers and high profile people who can truly BE an asset to your clients. On this episode of Real Relationships, Derek Coburn gives his advice about how to go about reaching out to the busy people you want to meet - and how to do it the smart way. You don’t want to miss it. Outline of this great episode [0:34] My introduction of Derek Coburn and why he’s on this episode of Real Relationships. [1:30] The events that led up to Derek writing his book. [5:35] Why you need to be of greater value to your clients than the service you do. [7:30] How Derek’s new ways of networking grew his business during the economic downturn. [11:45] Leveraging events to introduce clients to influencers and open doors to new relationships. [13:04] The exact things Derek did to help his clients and build his network. [18:10] The difference between success and failure in networking events. [23:50] Being of service to your clients in ways unrelated to what you do. [27:22] Derek’s regular approach to maintaining relationships. [35:20] The most non-obvious but important activity to building real relationships. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode http://www.derekcoburn.com/ http://www.cadredc.com - Derek’s networking event organization Derek(at)DerekCoburn(dot)com BOOK: Networking is Not Working BOOK: Give and Take Calendly

Derek Voiles teaches English-Language Arts in the middle with his seventh-grade classroom located in East Tennessee, and he is the 2017 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Derek dresses the part every day in order to lead by example and show his students the high expectations for excellence he requires. Derek is only in his 7th year as a teacher but has the model classroom that other teachers observe in hopes to replicate for themselves. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English-Literature and a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) from Carson-Newman University; he also received his degree as an Education Specialist in Instructional Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University and wrapping up his Doctorate from East Tennessee State University. These are just a few of the accomplishments in Derek's busy life, and we will learn about others in this episode from another great leader in his field. SHOW NOTES Relaxing on Spring Break  Derek's schedule for this year How Derek relaxes Moments leading up to Derek being "drug" into teaching Public Speaking Process Failure in the classroom with a student during his first year Bow Ties and dressing the part TED Talk - Expectations Expert in the classroom in these two things "I wish I was better at time....." Derek Voiles Technology in the Classroom - iPhone & Elmo Videos in the classroom Website (teachinginthemiddlepd.com) Teacher of the Year Writing Process  Legal Pad and Pen Running Coming back to it Morning Routines  Classroom routines in the morning Morning Huddle  Apps mentioned in the show Doc Scan Pro Books and Links mentioned in the show  "The Crown" ⇐ on Netflix "The Way of the Shepherd" ⇐ by Kevin Leman "The End of Molasses Classes" ⇐ by Ron Clark "What Great Teachers do Differently" ⇐ by Todd Whitaker "This is How We Do It" ⇐ Montell Jordan Where to find Derek Twitter Facebook Website Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via iTunes Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

Summary:  In this episode I talk about to Derek Rydall about how we are all actually OK inside but we need to allow that part of us to emerge.  Like an acorn is a perfect acorn that becomes a perfect oak tree, there is not a part of you from beginning to end that isn’t exactly what you should be. Part of the new generation of spiritual visionaries and thought leaders, Derek Rydall is the author of the #1 Amazon/Barnes & Noble best-seller EMERGENCE: Seven Steps for Radical Life Change and the world’s #1 expert on the revolutionary Law of Emergence. He has trained top executives at Fortune 500 companies (from American Express to Disney) in empowered leadership and communications, and has coached celebrities and media professionals, including Oscar and Emmy winners, on creating conscious entertainment. As a regular Huffington Post contributor, and host of the top-rated Emergence podcast on iTunes, he reveals cutting-edge spiritual principles and success strategies to achieve financial freedom and abundance, master productivity and creativity, and gain true wealth and happiness. With his global platform, Derek has touched hundreds of thousands around the planet with his message on finding your path, living your purpose and making a powerful impact!  Links: In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Derek's website - http://derekrydall.com/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 In this particular episode you will learn: - How Derek nearly died and that opening made him see that there was nothing to fix - "It's not happening to you, it's happening for you" - What's an obstacle that is working that's holding you back - How life is like a rubik's cube - Our drive is often towards Name, fame & fortune - Because we actually want to be safe, supported & significant - People are striving for a feeling - "Go with the flow but don't forget to row"  

Catching coyotes for the live market with Derek Search from Brookfield, Missouri. How Derek got started in trapping. We talk about the system he used to catch 178 coyotes in 2015. Check out the photos of Derek's line at http://americanoutdoorstories.com  

## Guest Derek Steer – [Mode Analytics](https://modeanalytics.com/) ## Summary In this episode of the Less Doing Podcast, Ari and Nick sit down for a conversation with Derek Steer of [Mode Analytics](https://modeanalytics.com/), a collaborative analytics platform built by analysts, for analyst that processes more than 20,000 SQL queries a day to help people around the world make data-informed decisions. Before launching Mode, Derek orchestrated analytics for a number of marquee companies including Facebook, Yammer, and Microsoft. When he's not working away inside the Mode offices, you can find Derek competing in triathlons, rock climbing, or playing guitar. ## Key Quote “Your analytics tool is only as good as the data you put into it.” ## What You'll Learn 1. The data sources Mode uses to generate groundbreaking analytics 2. What an analytic-specific database looks like. 3. The leading analytic indicator to determine whether or not a client will leave Less Doing. 4. How Derek applies Mode to internal data analysis. 5. What graduating from Tableau or Looker to Mode looks like. 6. Why it's important to look at different data sources to understand how advertisements are performing. 7. How everything is connected from the front-end to the back-end at Mode. 8. The upcoming BIG changes happening at Mode. 9. The difference between “vanity metrics” and metrics that can lead to meaningful changes. 10. How Derek defines productivity by motivation. ------- [Get the FREE Optimize, Automate, Outsource Blueprint here.](https://go.lessdoing.com/blueprint?utm_campaign=blueprint-ari&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message

Derek Capo, a former hedge fund guy, and Miami native who witnessed the 2007 real estate collapse first hand. Listen as Nathan asks Derek about his life in a hedge fund, his several entrepreneurial ventures, and what it’s like saying “See-ya” to South Beach to set up a business ½ a world away in China. Famous 5: Favorite Book? – N/AWhat CEO do you follow?— Hoby DarlingWhat is your favorite online tool?— AsanaDo you get 8 hours of sleep?— NoIf you could let your 20 year old self know one thing, what would it be?—Focus on more profitable businesses Time Stamped Show Notes:01:16 – Nathan’s introduction 01:35 – Welcoming Derek to the show01:48 – Life in a hedge fund and in Fin Tech02:22 – The biggest win?—Jet Blue—made $3-4 million in a few weeks04:27 – Luck versus Skill in the hedge fund game07:35 – Compensation in a hedge fund08:50 – Not many 21 year olds get started in a hedge fund09:50 – It’s ALL about the hustle10:50 – Heading to China from Miami11:18 – Seeing the financial crisis LIVE in Miami12:16 – In the “shorting” game you have to be patient and willing to wait years to see your positions pay off12:44 – Why Derek went to China14:30 – The lifestyle in China is cheap, but not as cheap as you might think14:58 – www.efin.com 16:25 – Derek has two partners from China17:17 – How Derek will eventually make revenue with EFin17:38 – So far have put $50K into the business20:30 – Derek@Efin.com 3 Key Points:Engage prospects with content before making an offer.Get facetime with people, build intimacy.Test different things to see what works well…when you find it, hit it hard and fast. Resources Mentioned:Edgar – Nathan uses Edgar instead of other scheduling tools for Twitter because Edgar cycles through content over and over (buffer/others you have to re-input content over and over – time consuming). In the last several months, Edgar has driven Nathan over 3728 clicks that he didn’t have to work or pay for.Host Gator - Powerful web hosting made easy and affordable.Google Keep – The online tool Ezra can’t live withoutwww.EFin.com – Derek’s new businessDerek@Efin.com – Derek’s email address The Top is FOR YOU if you are: A STUDENT who wants to become the CEO of a $10m company in under 24 months (episode #4) STUCK in the CORPORATE grind and looking to create a $10k/mo side business so you can quit (episode #7) An influencer or BLOGGER who wants to make $27k/mo in monthly RECURRING revenue to have the life you want and full CONTROL (episode #1) The Software as a Service (SaaS) entrepreneur who wants to grow to a $100m+ valuation (episode #14). Your host, Nathan Latka is a 25 year old software entrepreneur who has driven over $4.5 million in revenue and built a 25 person team as he dropped out of school, raised $2.5million from a Forbes Billionaire, and attracted over 10,000 paying customers from 160+ different countries.   Oprah gets 60 minutes or more to make her guests comfortable to then ask tough questions. Nathan does it all in less than 15 minutes in this daily podcast that's like an audio version of Pat Flynn's monthly income report. Join the Top Tribe at http://NathanLatka.com/TheTop  

"How can we turn observations into action?"- Derek Sivers I'm so thrilled to have the privilage of interviewing today's guest on the Art of Adventure. He has been a mentor to me for many years, and he rarely grants interviews, so I take it as a huge honor to have Derek Sivers on the show! Plus, this is the first time another Derek has been on the podcast! I've been following the Derek's work for many years. Often, he will end a blog post by extending an offer to email him directly with questions. I first sent him an email more than five years ago and we have been in touch since then. Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education. He is a frequent speaker at the TED Conference, with over 5 million views of his talks. Since 2011 he has published 34 books, including “Anything You Want” which shot to #1 on all of its Amazon categories. I finally got to meet Derek at his home while I was visiting Wellington, NZ in May. Derek is one of the greatest philosophers of our day, and has clear thoughts about careers, propose, learning, and being of value to the world. One interesting fact Derek reveals in this episode is that despite being an introvert, he went so far as to hold 500+ 1-on-1 get togethers while living in Singapore with people that wanted to learn from him. In this episode talk about building a career that makes you happy, how to learn from your work, compressing books into directives, how to get rich, mentorship, introversion, CD Baby, and global citizenship, and some of the adventures that Derek has had that helped him change his mind about Indonesia and weight lifting. I know you will love this interview. Quotes: "You should never work for just money" - Derek Sivers "Everything I do is in service of my future self" - Derek Sivers "Money can be a measure of the value you provide" - Derek Sivers "Is humbleness holding you back from being more useful?" - Derek Sivers "Adventure has to stretch your self-image" - Derek Sivers "Adventure changes personal prejudice - a thought you held, something you would never do" - Derek Sivers "It doesn't count as adventure if you come back the same" - Derek Sivers "Delayed gratification is an indicator of success"- Derek Sivers What you will learn in this episode: -The difference between future and present focused individuals -How to consider the lifetime value of an interaction -How Derek is compressing books in to simple directives: "Do this..." -How to get rich: "Pursue market value instead of personal value" "Live where luck strikes and be in the game" "Say yes to everything and keep in touch with everyone" -Why you should outsource 90% of your mentorship to books -How and why Derek maintains multiple citizenship and legal resident status in NZ, Belgium, and Singapore -How to deal with the ideas of passion and purpose -How to choose where to live in the world (live where luck strikes) - Continue the Adventure: Derek' home site: Sivers.org Derek's mentor: Seth Godin Wood Egg: Entrepreneurs Guides to Asia Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love Michael Pollans book on food directives: Food Rules: An Eater's Manual Book directive videos from The Conference: How to thrive in an unknowable future How to like people   Thanks Derek Sivers! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Adventure Podcast, let Derek know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout out on Twitter: Click Here to thank Derek on Twitter! Support the Art of Adventure!

Derek has made his way through various careers and has recently found himself location-independant (hence why he’s currently in Bali), running his own coaching practice and hosting his podcast, The Art of Adventure. He has an incredible story, and is driven by an insatiable thirst to learn—and would love nothing more than to help others cultivate their own eagerness to do the same. In this episode, you’ll learn… • How he’s able to live in Bali, travel the world, do what he loves, AND make a living • How he made the jump from being a cyclist, to a researcher (he discovered a new virus!), and is now an entrepreneur and podcast host • How drafting in cycling relates to business and “real life” • How he maintains freshness and excitement within his career and the day-to-day tasks • Tips for bringing projects to completion • How he maintains productivity without a “boss” to report to • The benefits to working on projects he truly cares about, and how it affects the rest of his life • The importance of reading for Derek, and his newest reading goal • What inspires him, and where Derek turns when he’s facing major challenges in life • How Derek had a “brush with death”, and how that inspires and affects his life today • How he’s monitizing his podcast • How he makes money while he travels • What kind of dance has gotten Derek to move and open up more than he has before • Why his definition of “Live Your Dance” moved me to tears

In this episode Fox and I interview Derek Johnson. We talk about: Derek's musical background. The value of learning music at a young age. How he began as a drummer and the effect it had on his musicianship. His involvement at a Vineyard church and how it influenced music in his life. How Derek got involved with Jesus Culture. The importance of serving as a local worship leader in the life of a songwriter. The balance of being a worship leader, recording artist, and a husband. His latest project. The impact of songwriting on the life of a worship leader.

ITS THE BIG DAMN PODCAST! We talked to the founder of Lift Big Eat Big: Brandon Morrison. This one of the most fun podcasts we’ve had. Brandon was a delight and really gave us some new insights into the sport of STRONGMAN, building real strength and how CrossFit and specialization don’t need to be mutually exclusive. We COULD give a quick synopsis, but we frankly talk about too much damn stuff, so here’s a bullet list. Why Brandon Morrison doesn’t like being called “Bro”. What he really means when he calls you “Chief”. How Derek watches “Biggest Loser” for all the wrong reason. Why we all hate running and why it’s bad news for power athletes. Why a strict Paleo or Low-Carb diet may not be your path to ultimate fitness. Brandon and I disagreeing about the existence of zombies. The difference between training for STRONGMAN and training for CrossFit with Strongman events. The joy of being called “obese” and “skinny” in the same day. Why protein shakes ata  competition are pointless. The psychology of being destroyed by your workouts. (and why it may be ruining your progress) Discussions about why “The Hound” would make a good drinking buddy, but you should be training to be “The Mountain”. Why the spartans were assholes. (and slave-owners and kid-touchers) Are “Hybrid” and “Light weight” strongman events expanding or diluting the sport? Overcoming the “good ol’ boys” mentality of fringe sports and getting past the “back in the old days” bullshit. Creating an entry point for smaller athletes, because not all of us can lift 400lbs on our first day in the gym. The way the sport of fitness changes as you get heavier. What it means to be the “Little Buddy Helper” in the gym. The openness of CrossFitters and why that can be their greatest strength and greatest weakness. A series of dares or physical challenges are not the same as programming. The official end of bacon and leg day jokes. Eating 52 eggs and White Russians as a hangover cure. Eating until you fall asleep. Why the rounded-back dead lift may actually save your spine. Stupid people on comment threads (so, MOST of them). Shaking the tree of your own community to see how many idiots fall out. and… Not pooping. http://www.liftbigeatbig.com http://shopliftbigeatbig.com/ http://www.startingstrongman.com http://www.truenutrition.com/    

How Derek found the motivation to do training and remain employed.

How Derek found the motivation to do training and remain employed.