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What if imposter syndrome wasn't a weakness, but a compass?Emily Brubaker didn't think she was ready to run a resort kitchen. She didn't think she'd win a national TV competition. But she did both—by betting on her values, not her ego.In this episode, we get into the real story behind her journey from Vegas fine dining to Omni La Costa. She opens up about leaving the kitchen to raise kids, coming back through heartbreak and grit, and the radical changes she's making to leadership culture in resorts.We talk about redefining balance, leading with empathy, and what it looks like to finally believe in yourself—without losing your edge.This one's for every operator who's ever felt like they didn't belong. Emily shows us that growth doesn't always start with confidence. Sometimes it starts with a question: “What if I'm wrong about myself?”To follow her work, check her Instagram @chefbrubs. _________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

A Note from James:One of my favorite conversations on this show was with Peter Thiel. Yes—PayPal, Facebook, Palantir, and a dozen other hits. I first ran this episode years ago, and the advice still holds up. The same stories, the same frameworks—and the same challenge to think from first principles. Here's Peter Thiel, one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time. Episode Description:In this redux, James pressure-tests the core ideas from Peter Thiel's Zero to One—why competition is for losers, how real monopolies are built, and why starting “narrow” is often the only path to something huge. They cover Facebook's early moat (real identity), PayPal's network-effect wedge on eBay, and the “10x or nothing” bar for proprietary technology. Peter shares a contrarian read on bubbles, why biotech's slump may be opportunity, and how to hire, divide roles, and keep teams from fighting. The through-line: seek secrets, combine disciplines, and make something so different that it becomes its own category. What You'll Learn:How to pick markets the Zero to One way: start with a “small, winnable monopoly,” then expand in concentric circles. The four classic moats—and which to favor first: proprietary tech, network effects, economies of scale, and brand (with a bias toward real tech). A practical rule for virality vs. network effects: growth is a tactic; enduring value comes from the network that forms once users arrive. Team design that prevents internal warfare: make roles uniquely owned; if two people own the same thing, you're paying for a fight. How to hunt “secrets”: believe they exist, look where consensus is stale, and borrow from adjacent fields to see what specialists miss. Timestamped Chapters:[02:00] A Note from James — Why this conversation still ranks among the best. [03:00] Zero to One, in one line — “Do something new, different, fresh, strange.” [05:17] Competition vs. Capitalism — Why perfect competition kills profits; aim for uniqueness. [07:28] Facebook's original edge — Real identity as the breakthrough vs. MySpace's alt-persona culture. [09:14] Bits vs. Atoms — Stagnation outside software and how biology could become an information science. [12:05] Personality and perseverance — Why mild contrarian wiring helps founders ignore status games. [15:21] “10x or nothing” — The technology and/or experience must be an order of magnitude better. [17:00] Monopoly thinking, ethically done — Create abundance by creating something truly new. [23:30] The PayPal pre-history — Why long-running trust among teammates births more companies. [30:10] Early Facebook investment logic — College-only looked “small,” which was exactly the point. [32:03] Turning down $1B — The boardroom debate, optionality, and founder conviction. [36:23] Moats in practice — Picking the right advantage (and why brand alone is shaky). [37:06] Network effects ≠ virality — How value compounds after growth. [39:54] PayPal's wedge — eBay power-sellers and the $10 incentive as a growth accelerant. [41:22] Beware the “Chinese refrigerator” TAM slide — Start small, win big. [42:01] Uber vs. Airbnb — Investor bias and why some models get over- or undervalued. [44:18] Bubbles and the public — What changes across tech, housing, and today's “government bubble.” [48:00] War on cash & credit — Why Peter favors unlevered, opaque innovation over fixed income. [51:10] Biotech headwinds (and upside) — Regulation, Eroom's Law, and why sentiment can misprice breakthroughs. [53:50] Secrets — If you assume they exist, you'll be the one to find them. [57:56] Interdisciplinary bets — CS × biology; CS × transportation; why university silos miss the action. [59:51] Silicon Valley on HBO — The “Peter Gregory” caricature and what the show gets right. Additional Resources:Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future (book) — Amazon hardcover. AmazonFounders Fund — Peter Thiel profile (bio & portfolio highlights). Founders Fund“PayPal Mafia” overview (alumni companies: YouTube, Yelp, LinkedIn, Tesla, SpaceX, Palantir, Yammer). WikipediaYahoo's 2006 $1B offer for Facebook (background reporting). Business InsiderEroom's Law (pharma R&D productivity; Nature Reviews Drug Discovery). NatureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

On this episode of Ask, Tell, Confess, the Coven get real about Bunnie's upcoming book tour and how they're making it anything but a typical live show. The conversation takes a wild turn as they dive into listener-submitted Yelp-style reviews—including a brutal takedown of a cheating husband and a “house review” that turns out to be a literal prison cell. With humor and honesty, they unpack accountability in relationships and the ripple effects of addiction on individuals and families, and invite listeners to submit their own stories for future episodes.Watch Full Episodes & More:YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lauren Fernandez went from working in restaurants, to working on restaurants, to influencing the industry at scale. After cutting her teeth as a corporate executive turned franchisee, she's taken the lessons she's learned and crafted not only an educational platform, but an investment engine for those that come after her. Today, we discuss what she's built and how it works to ease the burden of independent restaurateurs.For more information on Lauren and Full Course, visit https://www.fullcourse.com/_________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

What if the most powerful thing you bring to your restaurant isn't a recipe—but your story?Alon Shaya built Pomegranate Hospitality not on a model, but on a mission: to lead with identity, not conformity. In this episode, he shares how embracing his immigrant past changed everything—from how he cooks, to how he hires, to the way he gives back. We get into the power of cultural storytelling in a commodity industry, the systems that let passion scale, and why he built an entire nonprofit around the teacher who saved his life.This is for every operator who's tired of chasing trends, and ready to build something real.To learn more about Pomegranate Hospitality, visit pomegranatehospitality.com._________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

Episode Title: Marketing Doesn't Work! (Until You Understand the Customer Journey)Series: PT PintcastGuest: Andrea Tager, Fractional Marketing Leader | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andreatagercheneyHost: Jimmy McKay | ptpintcast.comWhat You'll Learn:Why marketing fails when it doesn't match real buyer behaviorThe problem with “patchwork” brandingWhy Apple's marketing works and yours doesn't (yet)How to fix mushy positioning statementsThe power of speaking directly to your ideal audienceWhy motion ≠ progress[00:00:00] Why “Marketing Doesn't Work” (and who this is for)[00:04:12] Sales process vs. the real customer journey[00:08:33] Invisible decision-making: Reddit, Yelp, and 3am Google[00:12:10] Random acts of marketing = random results[00:16:40] Tactics vs. Strategy: The content trap[00:23:18] What branding really means (and what it doesn't)[00:29:10] Patchwork marketing gets patchwork results[00:36:05] Apple's Mac vs. PC ads: A lesson in clarity[00:42:55] Messaging mistakes clinics make[00:49:00] Game time: Mushy or Mighty (live feedback)[00:54:00] Andrea's parting advice for clinic owners[00:57:00] What's next on PT PintcastNotable Quotes:“You're not Apple. Yet.”“Marketing without strategy is just expensive noise.”“You're not pizza — you don't need to please everyone.”“Motion without direction is just a monkey humping a football.”

" I appreciated your janitor's slow decline into madness." BLOT needs our help! The Bureau of Legitimate and Otherworldly Troubles has suffered a breach in their laboratory, and they need someone to clean up the mess. In the lab, there's a chalkboard to the left,  a table with beakers and test tubes to the right and a small computer desk. The room is covered with a strange, gunky substance all over the walls and floor. What would you like to do? BLOT was the official game for RECON Remote 25, available to play for all Community, Pro, and Champion ticket holders who opted in. It was created and run by Mark Larson, who was a guest on REPOD S5E11. On this episode, Yannick Trapman-O'Brien and Lyra Levin join us to play BLOT. Lyra was a featured speaker for RECON Remote 25 with her talk, Make Stuff Fast: Rapid Prototyping for Interactive Experiences, now available on YouTube. Yannick originally appeared on REPOD S8E7 to talk about his incredible show for one, Undersigned. They joined us on REPOD for an actual play of BLOT. Lyra and Yannick are both experienced improvisers, and I'd never laughed so hard watching a play-through. Scroll down to the timestamps to follow along with game images. If you missed playing this game during RECON Remote 25, or if you want to relive your glory moments, join us for this final play-through of BLOT.     Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and COGS. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht  

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, investors! Scott Carson here, and I'm jacked up to share this episode! You guys overwhelmingly responded to our "Adapt or Die" discussion, so I brought in the AI Jedi himself, Corey Long from Wirerock Consulting! If your lead gen, PPC, or organic search is feeling sluggish, it's because marketing has changed. AI is here to level the playing field, and if you're not adapting, you're becoming a dinosaur!Corey's not just talking theory; he's helped thousands of entrepreneurs revolutionize their marketing to dominate Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and voice search. The old rules are out; the new game is all about showing up first when it matters most. Get ready to turn your year into a 14-month powerhouse and ensure your real estate business doesn't just survive, but thrives in the AI era!In this episode, you'll learn:The AI Search Revolution: Discover why traditional Google rankings no longer guarantee visibility. With AI Overviews and chatbots now providing one answer, if you're not part of it, you might as well be on the tenth page of Google. This subtle shift is costing businesses up to 90% of their organic traffic!Amplify Your AI Credibility: Learn exactly where AI pulls its trusted information. Get an about.me page, optimize LinkedIn, and actively seek reviews/mentions across every platform (Yelp, Facebook, Trustpilot, even IMDB!). More diverse mentions (even without backlinks!) build authority with AI.Content Velocity is Your Superpower: Stop creating content sporadically! AI thrives on consistent, varied information. Take one piece (like this podcast!) and repurpose it into blogs, articles, FAQs, and short social posts across all your channels. AI can even help you write, making content creation faster than ever before.The Untapped Opportunity: Amazon is blocking chatbots, creating a massive vacuum for product and service sellers. Plus, with PayPal integrating into chat, direct-to-purchase within AI platforms is just around the corner. This is your chance to step into a rapidly evolving marketplace where being early is a huge advantage.Why AI Leads Convert Like Crazy: AI search users are actively seeking specific solutions, not just browsing. Corey reveals how conversion rates from AI platforms are up to 4.5 times higher than traditional sources. You don't need a million views; you need targeted, high-intent traffic, and AI delivers!Don't be overwhelmed by the AI revolution; embrace it! Corey makes it clear: you're still early to this game, and with a few strategic adjustments, you can dominate your market. As he says, "You literally have an opportunity to rank inside of AI just as easily as anybody else." Stop wasting money on outdated ad strategies.Ready to get your free AI audit and start leveraging AI to make your 2026 your most profitable year yet? Find Corey at yrocconsulting.com (that's Corey spelled backward!). It's time to become your own AI Jedi! Go out, take some action, and we'll see you at the top of search!Watch the original Video HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedInNote Night in America YouTubeNote Night in America VimeoScott Carson InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

Dr. Benjamin Ritter, is an award-winning leadership and career coach, author of the Amazon best-seller Becoming Fearless, and founder of Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting. He spreads the message of becoming fearless in your career and life as a Top LinkedIn Voice, and host of two podcasts, The Executive and Live Fearlessly.Ben has coached over 500 leaders with a strong focus on senior-level executives across multiple industries and geographic regions, within organizations that have included names such as Amazon, Coursera, DoorDash, Google, Fiserv, Northwestern, Mayo Clinic, Pinterest, Yelp, and more.Ben's passions include working with Better for You CPG organizations, small business founders and minority-owned companies, for which he offers pro-bono coaching services.Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Ben now resides in Austin, Texas, with his partner, Tiffany, Squirt, a “rebel in a shell” turtle, Elwood, a scruffy rescue pup, and Sima, the kitty queen of their kingdom.Ben possesses a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with focus on value congruence and job satisfaction, an MBA in entrepreneurial management, and an MPH in health policy administration.Buy Ben's book Becoming Fearless here: https://amzn.to/3XR7YyQSupport the show.If you'd like to support the show, you can now buy mea coffee, beer, or whatever you'd like. Click here: ⁠ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sundaylunchpm⁠You should soon be able to grab a copy of my booksand my guests' books here soon ⁠https://www.nigelcreaser.com/amazonshopAffilliatesOnline PM Courses: https://www.nigelcreaser.com/onlinepmcoursesSocial Media Channels:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbenjaminritter-leadershipdevelopment/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrBenjaminRitterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminritterWebsite: https://www.liveforyourselfconsulting.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-for-yourself-revolution-podcast-living-toward/id1151625064https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-executive-podcast/id1588458800

The pandemic taught many of us many different lessons but it taught Chef Fabio Vivani how to fight back. The chef spent the years rebounding from the pandemic curating a concept that he believes is not only recession proof, it's pandemic proof. Today we sit down to discuss the formula he's crafted for guaranteed success so that we too can protect our businesses from what's lurking around the corner. For more information on the chef, visit https://www.fabioviviani.com/_________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

Growing a pool service business comes down to clear choices and honest math: buy a route, build organically, or blend both. Each path has tradeoffs in cash, time, and risk. Buying through a trusted broker can deliver instant revenue and a safety net, but it requires real capital and commitment. Building through ads and local outreach can be cheaper per account, but it demands relentless effort and tight tracking. The right choice depends on your market's competition, your cash access, and how quickly you need dependable monthly revenue.Route purchases can be a smart investment when you treat them like an asset, not a gamble. Most brokered routes trade near 12 times monthly billing, which implies a one-year payback if retention holds. You're not waiting a year to see money—cash flow starts day one—but mentally assigning that revenue to repay the purchase keeps you disciplined. Brokers add value with short safety periods and seller training, which matters when some sellers vanish after closing. If you finance with a home equity line of credit, understand you're “all in.” Buying a partial route can de-risk your entry, letting you learn which pools to keep, which to swap, and how to manage density without overextending.We share a practical roadmap to grow a pool service business with real numbers, clear tradeoffs, and field-tested plays. From buying a partial route to building a referral engine and partnering with builders, we map the paths that scale without wasting cash.• when buying a route makes sense and why broker safety nets matter• financing realities, payback math, and retention risks• organic growth via Google Ads, Yelp, HomeAdvisor, and Thumbtack• door hangers and targeted mailers that lower cost per account• market differences that favor partial route purchases• referral rewards that convert and sustain growth• builder partnerships and NPC startup methods for easy wins• simple metrics for route density, churn, and marginsJoin the pool guy coaching program. Get expert advice, business tiSend us a textSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Today, Erik sits down with David Hoppe. David is the founder and managing partner of Gamma Law, a firm focused on emerging legal issues in media and technology. He is an experienced international transactional lawyer with expertise in video games, esports, blockchain, digital assets, and immersive technologies. Over his nearly 30-year career, he has advised global clients on financing, licensing, and regulatory matters. David is also a frequent speaker on legal trends shaping the tech and entertainment industries.   Topics Covered in this Episode: Big AI lawsuits are here, with billion‑dollar payouts over using stolen content to train models. AI "answer boxes" are stealing clicks from websites, similar to how Google once hurt Yelp's traffic. Large AI companies are paying some publishers for data while still fighting older copyright complaints in court. There's real copyright danger when AI spits out content that is almost identical to the original, including images with old watermarks. Entertainment brands worry that letting AI change their main characters could weaken or confuse ownership of their IP. In schools, using AI too much can hurt students' ability to think deeply, read long texts, and solve problems on their own. Virtual worlds and the metaverse raise new questions about what "private property" and "privacy" mean online. If a chatbot encourages someone to do something dangerous or illegal, the company could face serious legal trouble. Letting AI write legal documents is risky because it can invent cases and laws that do not exist. One of the best current uses of AI in law is sorting and summarizing huge piles of documents for big cases.   Connect with David Hoppe: Website: Gamma Law Facebook: Gamma Law Twitter/X: GammaLaw Bsky: Gammalaw.bsky.social‬ LinkedIn: David B. Hoppe   Is there a guest you want Equalman to interview on the podcast? Do you have any questions you wish you could ask an expert? Send an email to our team: Equalman@equalman.com   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com

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Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, December 12th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Trump signs Executive Order on A.I. | "The Architects" of A.I. named TIME's people of the year 6:35 Panthers claim first place in NFC South after Bucs loss to Falcons 6:50 RAM Biz Update; 20 best restaurant chains according to Yelp 7:05 Panthers wake up in first place in the NFC South 7:20 Guest: Congressman Mark Harris - Reaction to 2nd light rail stabbing 7:35 Congressman Mark Harris cont. - Listener questions 7:50 Tell Us Something Good (GMBT Friday Segment presented by Kars4Kids) 8:05 Guest: Sean O'Connell (CBR Deputy Editor) - Supergirl | Netflix/Paramount standoff 8:20 Tell Us Something Good cont. 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Mark Garrison 8:50 Bo and Beth on WCNC talk new FM signal 9:05 Guest: John Hancock 9:20 John Hancock cont. - Thursday Night Football recap 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 Show wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode delivers a deep-dive Q&A on the choices that shape a secure retirement. We break down whether to roll a 401(k) into an IRA, when Roth conversions are worth it, and why bonds, when used correctly, can provide essential income.  Discover how to build a portfolio that withstands loss, inflation, and the risk of running out of money, and learn a smarter way to rebalance using a function-based approach to investing. We also unpack the heavy topic of spousal caregiving and how proactive planning protects dignity while easing the burden on family members.  A must-listen for anyone preparing for the realities of retirement. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  LET'S CONNECT Show website: https://www.providencefinancialpodcast.com Find us at: https://www.providencefinancialinc.com Get to know Anthony: https://anthonysaccaro.com Anthony's book: https://morelifethanmoneybook.com Amazon Author Page: https://amazon/author/anthonysaccaro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonySaccaro/featured Radio: https://www.providencefinancialradio.com Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/providence-financial-and-insurance-services-inc-woodland-hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Providence.FinancialInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonySaccaro LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysaccaro/

Send us a textIn this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Joshua Thompson, a local SEO specialist with more than a decade of experience helping businesses show up where it matters most: in Google's local search results and Google Maps.We dive deep into why local SEO is evolving faster than ever, how AI is changing search behaviors, and what businesses should actually focus on instead of chasing shortcuts.From Accidental Marketer to Local SEO ExpertJosh shares his unique path—from building websites for financial leads to helping friends and family rank locally to eventually building and selling his own company. His entrepreneurial background shaped the customer-first, no-gimmicks SEO approach he uses today.Understanding Local SEO vs. Traditional SEOJosh breaks down what makes local SEO its own ecosystem:How Local SEO DiffersGoogle Maps and the Local Pack often matter more than organic rankingsLocal SEO relies heavily on trust signals (reviews, name-address-phone consistency, location data)Traditional SEO leans more on authority signals (backlinks, content depth)What Actually Matters for Local SEOReviews—the biggest local ranking driverAccurate listings (especially high-impact ones like Google, Yelp, Bing)Customer engagement signalsBuilding trust through consistent informationJosh emphasizes that directory listings aren't about gaming Google—they're about confirming your legitimacy.Cutting Through the Noise: AI, Voice Search & “Gaming the System”We tackle the recent buzz (and myths) about AI influencing search:AI “Hacks” & GimmicksJosh calls out trends like having “AI parties” in ChatGPT to influence rankings—explaining why tactics like these don't create real, lasting visibility.AI Search Is Still SearchAI tools still rely heavily on Google's resultsIf you show up in Google, you'll show up in AI responsesThe fundamentals haven't changed: content + trust + authority still winVoice Search Déjà VuJosh compares today's AI panic to the voice-search hype a decade ago—reminding us the sky didn't fall, and SEO fundamentals remained the same.The Rise of No-Click Searches & What It Means for BusinessesLocal businesses are seeing:More direct calls from Google Business ProfilesFewer website visitsGreater reliance on reviews and verified infoJosh explains why this is good news, especially for service-based businesses where customers want immediate answers—not long website visits.Preparing for What's NextJosh's advice for staying ahead is refreshingly simple:Stick to fundamentals: content, relevance, authority, and trustOptimize your Google Business Profile: reviews, photos, accuracyBuild momentum: keep improving in one direction instead of chasing every new trendAvoid shortcuts: they cost more time than they saveAs he puts it: “You don't get time back while you're searching for shortcuts.” Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage?Check and see how I am using it for FREE on YouTube. From "Holy cow, it can do that?" to "Wait, how does this work again?" – I've got all your AI curiosities covered. It's the perfect after-podcast snack for your tech-hungry brain. Watch here

Michael Pallozzi sits down with Phil Risher, founder of Flash Consulting, about how trades business owners can grow revenue by turning marketing from a black box into a measurable system. Phil shares how his unique path—from pest control ride-alongs to enterprise fleet sales to featured finance blogger—led him to help home service companies scale from $1M to $10M+ and even exit to private equity. You'll hear the three key questions private equity buyers ask (and how to build systems around them), why tracking your return on ad spend is essential, and how to use automation to convert leads and re-engage past customers. Tune into this episode to also learn:● The three questions every home service business should answer to grow and scale.● How to use email and text automation to improve lead conversion rates.● Why most businesses overspend on ads without tracking returns—and how to fix it.● How to double revenue even when competing against much larger companies. What we discussed● [00:01:38] Phil's background: from pest control ride-alongs to enterprise fleet management and digital content.● [00:03:36] Helping a $3M company scale to $5M and exit to private equity by combining marketing and operational systems.● [00:04:48] The 3 key questions a private equity buyer asked—and how they shaped Phil's business model.● [00:06:58] Why most marketing agencies fail to prove ROI and how Flash ties ads to closed revenue.● [00:09:33] Strategies for building online presence when starting from scratch.● [00:10:55] Using secondary platforms (Yelp, Angie) to avoid competing directly with industry giants.● [00:11:46] Improving estimate close rates from 46% to 58% using nurture sequences.● [00:12:44] How retargeting past customers by email drove $250K+ in revenue.● [00:17:40] Building a fully remote team and winning Inc. 5000 Best Workplaces.● [00:23:47] Why client count is Flash's key business metric—and how the team rallies around it.● [00:25:06] Phil's personal turning point from earning “enough” to multiplying his talents for greater impact.● [00:27:18] The goal: becoming the kind of CEO who can lead a $10M company. 3 Things To RememberMarketing is not about spending more—it's about tracking results and fixing conversion leaks.Retargeting past customers with the right offers can drive substantial new revenue.Building a company that wins culturally and operationally starts with hiring intentionally and leading with clarity.Useful LinksConnect with Michael Pallozzi: mpallozzi@hfmadvisors.com | LinkedInConnect with Phil Risher: LinkedInLike what you've heard…Learn more about HFM HERESchedule time to speak with us HERECheck out our Financial Wellness Program –

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What if staying quiet is the riskiest move you can make?Katherine Miller built her career where politics and policy collide—and she's not afraid to bring chefs into the fight. From her early days in democratic campaigns to working with global nonprofits and the UN, Katherine's mission has been clear: empower the most trusted voices in food to influence the systems that shape it.In this episode, we dig into why chefs are uniquely positioned to drive real change, how restaurant owners can speak up without alienating guests, and the surprising cost of silence in today's political climate. She shares a clear, actionable framework for advocacy and explains why being apolitical doesn't protect you—it sidelines you.For any operator wondering how to take a stand without losing their seat at the table, this is the conversation you've been waiting for.To learn more about her work and pick up a copy of At the Table, visit table81.com._________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

“ The joy of live performance is that we're all experiencing the same thing together and it unites us as a community.” When I think of crossword puzzles, I think of a quiet, cerebral exercise. It's often a solitary activity, maybe occasionally yelling out if anyone knows a four letter word for "milk's favorite cookie." When Zach Sherwin considered crossword puzzles, however, he thought, okay... but what if it also had comedians, rap, music, and just a little bit of chaos, all wrapped up in an epically funny live show? Zach Sherwin has long had a way with words. He cut his teeth performing sketch comedy and honing his rapping skills as MC Mr. Napkins. He eventually found his way to Epic Rap Battles of History, which found a way to make nerdy, boring history feel fun and – dare I say – cool. His love of wordplay and puzzles led him to create The Crossword Show. Zach Sherwin presides as two guest comedians solve a crossword puzzle live onstage, with everything displayed on a big screen so you can follow along. As the solvers decipher the clues, Zach takes the show down rabbit holes of comedy, music, wordplay and trivia, all inspired by the answer words. Everything ties together at the end for a grand finale. It is clever, hilarious, and had me awestruck at the mental gymnastics Zach goes through over the course of the show. Zach joins us on REPOD to talk about how he turned a quiet nerdy activity into something funny, thrilling, and interactive. I really enjoyed hearing him talk about the secret sauce of crafting this show, from how he adjusts the difficulty of the clues, to what makes a live show special. He was a delightful guest. Are you intrigued by how a live crossword stage show works? Zach will be performing at the Reality Escape Convention in Laval in 2026. This is a show you won't want to miss.     Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and COGS. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht  

Michael Marmo, founder and chief executive of CurbWaste, joins The Tech Trek to share how he went from catching fastballs in Europe to building software that runs the daily work of waste haulers. We walk through the very human side of leaving a sports identity, starting at the bottom in a family waste business, and finally asking a simple question about founding a company. Why not meIf you are sitting inside an industry and quietly seeing the gaps that no product seems to solve, this conversation is a playbook in how to turn that insider view into a real business, even if you do not come from a traditional tech background.Key takeaways• Identity can change, but the work habits that made you good at sports or any craft can transfer directly into building a company, especially persistence, dealing with failure, and showing up every day• You do not have to love a specific activity forever, you can follow the deeper thread underneath it, like merit, teamwork, and visible impact, and find those same traits in a very different industry• Deep time inside an industry lets you see painful, repeatable problems, and that is often a better seed for a product business than starting with a clever idea and pivoting until something sticks• A clear why for the product and a clear why you are the person to build it are not nice to have, they are what convince customers, hires, and investors to follow you when things get hard• Great founders do not pretend to be good at everything, they are honest about what they do not know, learn just enough to make good calls in product, engineering, and go to market, and then surround themselves with people who fill the gapsTimestamped highlights00:32 Michael explains what CurbWaste does and how it runs a hauler business from first customer contact through billing01:21 From college baseball and pro teams in Europe to the first job in media and tech sales, and the identity shock that came with that change06:27 What it really felt like when the game ended, why mens leagues did not scratch the itch, and how that led to a quiet reset in the working world09:11 Starting at the bottom in a family recycling center, discovering a love for the waste industry, and why it felt like a merit based team environment15:24 Walking the floor at Waste Expo, not finding the software he needed, deciding to fund and build his own tools, and seeing other haulers facing the same problems19:40 The moment hearing the Yelp founder speak turned into a personal question, why not me, and how that idea of trying anyway shapes the way he thinks about founding todayA line that stayed with me“At the end of the day he tried. He had an idea and he acted on it and pursued it. That really resonated. I was like, why not me”Practical notes for future founders• Before you write any code or quit your job, write down why this problem matters, why it matters now, and why you are willing to keep going when it stops being fun• If your first answer to why is only about money, keep digging until you find something that still feels true on a hard day, because you will have a lot of those• Use your current role as a live lab, list the moments that feel broken, expensive, or slow, and ask which of those could actually support a business if you solved them well• Be direct with yourself about weak spots, whether that is product, tech, or selling, then build a basic understanding and lean on people who are strong where you are notCall to actionIf you enjoy stories that get inside how real founders make the leap from operator to builder, follow The Tech Trek in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with someone who is quietly thinking about starting something of their own.

Head over to ⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the newly launched COACHING PLAN and the free 21-page Drill Design Guide PDF.Welcome to the 8020 Baseball Podcast, where Coach Bo shares a direct path to becoming a great youth baseball coach by combining his 20+ years of baseball coaching experience with his 20+ years of unique teaching experience, while also drawing on his experiences playing youth, HS, collegiate, and professional baseball.A deep level of baseball knowledge, combined with universal strategies such as the 80/20 Principle, gives this podcast a uniquely advanced approach to mastering all the key parts of coaching youth baseball.The podcast combines solo episodes with high-quality interviews featuring individuals who share specific, actionable strategies for youth baseball coaches. New episodes every Tuesday!The best way to support the podcast is to share it (or leave a review). Thank you.

AI can't recommend what it can't see – or trust. Today's large language models lean hard on third-party proof: legal directories, reviews, awards, and case results that signal who's actually “the best” in your market. In this webinar replay, Rankings.io experts Shawn Denney and Logan Mosby unpack the AI feedback loop for law firms: how Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Justia, Yelp, and structured case results feed LLMs the data they use to decide which firms get cited, clicked, and ultimately chosen. Learn: Why legal directories now act as AI “authority amplifiers” for your firm How to use Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Best Law Firms strategically (without wasting budget) The right way to fully optimize Justia, Yelp, and other high-value profiles for AI and humans How to structure, publish, and scale case result pages so AI can surface your biggest wins Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

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Meri and Amber attend a singles mixer in Vegas, but will they find love? No, not even close. But we find a Yelp review, so that's something. Kody starts his apology tour with Janelle and gets exactly what he was looking for. Which is... a complex situation, I guess. We will talk all about it. Also Christine plays pickleball, which, fine.Enjoy this podcast early and ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Listen to my sister podcast I'm Already Scared!Check out The Sister Wives Professor Campus Book Store (merch shop) right here!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Follow TSWP on Instagram and TikTok!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

Cut Calories, Keep the Flavor: My Favorite Non-Alcoholic Beers for Over-40 FitnessClick On My Website Below To Schedule A Free 15 Min Zoom Call:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comOver 40 Fitness Hacks SKOOL Group!Get Your Whoop4.0 Here!In this fun and practical episode, Brad Williams dives into the booming world of non-alcoholic beers—something he's been experimenting with to cut calories, drink more responsibly, and stay social while still enjoying the taste of beer. As a longtime cocktail and IPA fan, Brad shares how his search for better NA options actually started with his dad, who quit drinking and discovered a game-changing brand called Bero (co-founded by Tom Holland).Brad breaks down why today's “mock beers” taste far better than the old-school O'Doul's and Corona Zeros—and how the explosion of Gen Z/Gen Alpha non-drinkers is fueling innovation across the industry.Brad reviews a wide range of NA beers across multiple categories, sharing what's worth buying—and what to skip:Bero (Bero/Barrow): The brand that started his journey. Solid lineup including hazy IPA, golden pilsner, wheat beer, and seasonal releases. Tastes surprisingly close to real beer.Athletic Brewing Co.: Brad's family favorite overall—huge variety, great flavors, constant new releases. Their Mexican-Style Copper stands out despite being a lower-calorie exception.Guinness Zero: The closest match to the original of any NA beer he's ever tasted. Nearly impossible to tell apart from real Guinness.Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White: One of the best wheat-style replicas; incredibly close to the classic flavor.Golden Road Mango Cart (NA): A top pick if you like fruity wheat beers—shockingly close to the real Mango Cart.Sam Adams Just the Haze: Brad's favorite hazy IPA option—refreshing, citrusy, and extremely satisfying.Lagunitas IPNA: A strong IPA choice true to the Lagunitas vibe.Asahi & Sapporo (Zero versions): Best-in-class among light NA beers; great pairing for sushi nights.Becks, Heineken Zero, Stella Zero: Solid middle-tier options—better than old-school NA beers but not as flavorful as Bero or Athletic.He also calls out what to avoid—especially NA beers under ~60 calories, which tend to taste like hop water. Athletic Brewing's “Athletic Light” and many 20–30 calorie beers miss the mark.Dark/Stout: Guinness ZeroIPA: Bero Double Tasty West Coast IPAHazy IPA: Sam Adams Just the HazeWheat Beer: Blue Moon NA Belgian WhiteFruity Wheat: Mango Cart NALight Beer: Athletic Brewing Mexican-Style CopperPilsner: Athletic Brewing Golden Pilsner (best of the few he's tried)Brad also notes a big missing category: Ambers/Reds. The top-rated pick online is Shiner Rodeo Red (NA), but he hasn't been able to find it yet.Brad explains how swapping real beers for NA options has helped him:Cut calorie intake significantlyReduce alcohol load on the liverStay social while drinking lessAvoid the “alcohol creep” during long social eventsImprove hydration and recoveryIf you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comAdditionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

We kick things off describing Sid's poop. We spend sometime checking in with our favorite Yelp reviewer, and his thoughts on a local Dollar Tree and a Queens pizza joint. We discuss Trump's new peace prize from FIFA. We take a look at the residences at Epstein Island. We learn about Michael and Susan Dell and how there is nothing at all weird about them. We play a new song from Livecast Hall of Famer D4nny. Plenty of fun this episode!NEW! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL with feedback or any questions. Just call(240) LIVE - CASTThat's ‪(240) 548-3227‬Watch the episode on Youtube for free. Join our Patreon and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind-the-scenes goodies. More info here.Follow us on: Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and our Discord Chat. Also don't forget about our Spotify playlist. We also have merch if you're into that kind of sharing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of Ask, Tell, Confess, Bunnie Xo and the girls are back, swapping holiday stories, relationship chaos, and the kind of brutal honesty that only happens with your ride-or-dies. Bunnie spills about her and Jay finally skipping hosting Thanksgiving after a whole decade, and the crew dives into their history with exes — the good ones, the bad ones, and the ones better left unspoken.They read hysterical Yelp-style “reviews” of past relationships, roast their own red flags, and get real about everything from choosing magnesium over cocaine to navigating passive-aggressive people. And of course, it wouldn't be an episode without confessions about bathroom etiquette, fart stories, and way too much information — all delivered with love, laughter, and zero shame.It's unfiltered. It's chaotic. It's relatable.Watch Full Episodes & More:YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you open a restaurant you've investing in more than a business, you're investing in a community.  As we change and evolve as individuals so do our communities and few places more beautifully illustrate this capacity to change more than Portland, Oregon. Today's we chat with, Portland's adopted son, Celebrity Chef Gregory Gourdet. Instead of staking his claim in his hometown of New York or following the trends out to Los Angeles, Gregory has chosen to walk a more complicated path, using this talent and his food to help mend together a community that is still struggling to become the best version of itself.For more on the chef visit https://www.gregorygourdet.com_________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

Chicago is now fully in holiday mode, so we're back with our holiday edition of the one-star review game! Host Jacoby Cochran quizzed Axios Chicago reporters Carrie Shepherd and Monica Eng last year. Can they guess these popular Chicago holiday attractions based on their one-star Yelp reviews? Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Dec. 4 episode:  The Auditorium Dandelion Bev Ed Uniting Voices Chicago Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

On this episode, Heather is back in LA and welcomes Atsuko Okatsuka to the pod. Heather has shown up to the recording dress in her last dusty Brooks and Dunn t-shirt, while Atsuko is in a full conductor designer outfit with a shrimp bolo tie. They debate whether or not they are brain rotting being on their phone all the time on tour, ridiculous personal Yelp reviews, and if it's better to have a bird in the hand or two in a bush. They also connect on their love of Lucille Ball. You can catch Atsuko on tour as well as her new Hulu special, Father.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the biggest threat to your restaurant isn't bad food or poor service—but bad tech?That's the bet Ankit Gupta is making. After shaping food delivery at tech companies globally, he saw a blind spot no one was fixing: restaurant tech was leaving restaurants behind. Now he's leading the product team at Otter, and his mission is clear: to completely redefine what a restaurant point of sale system is and how it can holistically serve the changing needs of restaurants today.In today's conversation, he shares why POS systems should be more than a way of collecting revenue–they should be creating new revenue opportunities, how data and marketing can work together through automation to scale your brand, and what operators can learn from manufacturers to scale profitability.This is more than a conversation about tech—it's a conversation about identity, resilience, and realizing that the tools that will free us in the future already exist today.To learn more about Otter and the most powerful restaurant operating system ever created, visit tryotter.com._________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

"Guests have become more sophisticated and our product needs to follow suit." Disney Theme Parks have always been at the top when it comes to large scale, interactive entertainment attractions. Doris Hardoon is a legendary Imagineer, and we don't use that term lightly. Her creative vision has graced every Disney Castle Park on the planet, from EPCOT to Disneyland and Disneyland Paris to Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney Cruise Line, and beyond. Doris took a break from Disney to run her own design firm working on museums and other interactive design, but she returned to Disney as the executive creative director and producer for Shanghai Disney Resort. Her career at Disney theme parks and entertainment design has spanned over four decades. She joins us on REPOD to share her design philosophy and some life advice for aspiring designers. She's had a very interesting path in her career, starting with working as a model and becoming a well-known folk singer in Hong Kong in the 1960s and 70s. I especially enjoyed hearing her talk about working on the global theme parks and how “It's important to culturally understand who you're creating the happiest places on earth for.” She talks about how to design spaces that appeal to the local audience while still maintaining an authentic Disney experience. She's now turned much of her time to mentoring the next generation of entertainment designers. In this episode, Doris shares some reflections and advice on how to build the right team to support your creative vision. She also talks about how to manage corporate politics, especially when it comes to large creative companies like Walt Disney Imagineering. Doris Hardoon is a true legend, and I hope you find this episode as inspiring as I did.   Full Show Notes   Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and COGS. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht  

For years, we've been taught that SEO was the key to being found online, write the blogs, keep the website fresh, get your backlinks, and trust the process. But there's a new shift happening in real estate that most agents haven't caught onto yet.  AEO, or Answer Engine Optimization, is quietly becoming more powerful than traditional SEO. And it makes perfect sense. Buyers and sellers aren't searching the way they used to. They're asking full questions out loud into their phones, their cars, and their AI tools. They don't want links…they want answers.  AEO is built for exactly that. It rewards the agents who show up with real answers to real questions, not just blog posts stuffed with keywords. It's the reason some agents are suddenly popping up in AI overviews, even if their websites aren't the "best ranked." How do we set ourselves up for success with AEO? How can we take AI to the next level?  In this episode, I'm joined by digital marketing expert, StoryBrand Certified Guide, and the founder of Changescape Web, Ken Tucker.   We talk about what this shift means for real estate pros: why AEO is winning, how zero-click search is changing consumer behavior, and why some of the platforms we stopped paying attention to, like Yelp and Bing Places, are becoming essential again.   Things You'll Learn In This Episode  Yelp and Bing Places matter more than you think LLMs pull their local business data from platforms most agents ignore. What opportunities open up when our Yelp and Bing profiles are fully optimized and feeding the AI tools directly? Zero-click search is reshaping how people choose agents Consumers are getting everything they need in the AI overview, no clicks required. How do we stand out when the decision is made before they ever reach our sites? Your FAQs are the new fuel for visibility AI tools elevate the agents who answer specific buyer and seller questions clearly and consistently. How do we build a robust FAQ ecosystem? Speed-to-lead is being rewritten by AI phone systems. AI voice assistants respond instantly and book appointments before a human can even glance at their phone. How would this impact our conversion rates?   About the Guest Ken Tucker is a Fractional CMO and Marketing Solution Architect, StoryBrand Certified Guide, marketing expert, speaker, and President and Founder of Changescape Web. Changescape Web was founded in 2005. Many businesses struggle to be found online. Changescape Web builds websites that generate customers so their clients can grow and thrive. They specialize in digital marketing: marketing strategy, website design, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, content marketing, lead generation, and marketing automation. To learn more, head to https://changescapeweb.com/ or follow @changescape on Instagram.    About Your Host Marki Lemons Ryhal is a ​​Licensed Managing Broker, REALTOR®, and avid volunteer.  She is a dynamic keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, both on-site and virtual; she's the go-to expert for artificial Intelligence, entrepreneurship, and social media in real estate. Marki Lemons Ryhal is dedicated to all things real estate, and with 25+ years of marketing experience, Marki has taught over 250,000 REALTORS® how to earn up to a 2682% return on their marketing dollars. Marki's expertise has been featured in Forbes, the Washington Post, Homes.com, and REALTOR® Magazine.   Subscribe, Rate & Review Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm, so our show reaches more people. Thank you!     

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

I believe restaurants have always had a pervasive culture, albeit at times not the healthiest culture. Restaurateur Ellen Yin is out to change that and she's leading by example. Today we sit down to discuss her unorthodox path through the industry and how in breaking the mold, she's developed the formula to heal our industry.  To learn more about Ellen and her restaurant group, visit https://highsthospitality.com/_________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, investors! Scott Carson here, and I'm jacked up to share this episode! You guys overwhelmingly responded to our "Adapt or Die" discussion, so I brought in the AI Jedi himself, Corey Long from Wirerock Consulting! If your lead gen, PPC, or organic search is feeling sluggish, it's because marketing has changed. AI is here to level the playing field, and if you're not adapting, you're becoming a dinosaur!Corey's not just talking theory; he's helped thousands of entrepreneurs revolutionize their marketing to dominate Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and voice search. The old rules are out; the new game is all about showing up first when it matters most. Get ready to turn your year into a 14-month powerhouse and ensure your real estate business doesn't just survive, but thrives in the AI era!In this episode, you'll learn:The AI Search Revolution: Discover why traditional Google rankings no longer guarantee visibility. With AI Overviews and chatbots now providing one answer, if you're not part of it, you might as well be on the tenth page of Google. This subtle shift is costing businesses up to 90% of their organic traffic!Amplify Your AI Credibility: Learn exactly where AI pulls its trusted information. Get an about.me page, optimize LinkedIn, and actively seek reviews/mentions across every platform (Yelp, Facebook, Trustpilot, even IMDB!). More diverse mentions (even without backlinks!) build authority with AI.Content Velocity is Your Superpower: Stop creating content sporadically! AI thrives on consistent, varied information. Take one piece (like this podcast!) and repurpose it into blogs, articles, FAQs, and short social posts across all your channels. AI can even help you write, making content creation faster than ever before.The Untapped Opportunity: Amazon is blocking chatbots, creating a massive vacuum for product and service sellers. Plus, with PayPal integrating into chat, direct-to-purchase within AI platforms is just around the corner. This is your chance to step into a rapidly evolving marketplace where being early is a huge advantage.Why AI Leads Convert Like Crazy: AI search users are actively seeking specific solutions, not just browsing. Corey reveals how conversion rates from AI platforms are up to 4.5 times higher than traditional sources. You don't need a million views; you need targeted, high-intent traffic, and AI delivers!Don't be overwhelmed by the AI revolution; embrace it! Corey makes it clear: you're still early to this game, and with a few strategic adjustments, you can dominate your market. As he says, "You literally have an opportunity to rank inside of AI just as easily as anybody else." Stop wasting money on outdated ad strategies.Ready to get your free AI audit and start leveraging AI to make your 2026 your most profitable year yet? Find Corey at yrocconsulting.com (that's Corey spelled backward!). It's time to become your own AI Jedi! Go out, take some action, and we'll see you at the top of search!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

What if the only way to build a restaurant worth running was to make it fun—even in crisis?Andy Shallal didn't set out to be a restaurateur. He left a stable path in medical science, waited tables to get by, and discovered something powerful: hospitality could be a vehicle for joy, justice, and deep human connection.In this episode, Andy shares how he built Busboys and Poets into a mission-driven brand that prioritizes people over profits—and why “fun” is his north star, even through economic collapse and a global pandemic. We get into the power of quitting the wrong path, how food becomes a spiritual force, and why transparency and storytelling matter more than ever.If you've ever wondered whether restaurants can still change lives, this conversation is your answer.To learn more about Busboys and Poets, visit busboysandpoets.com._________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

"Screenwriting is like a puzzle that the writers are putting together." When a television screenwriter who loves puzzles and immersive experiences turns her attention to creating a boxed puzzle game, the result is beguiling and thoroughly engrossing. The Morrison Game Factory has a deeply intimate and emotional story that pulled at my heartstrings while still engaging my puzzle brain. Screenwriter Lauren Bello created The Morrison Game Factory as puzzle challenge during the pandemic. It would have remained a small one-off game played only by her friends until Rita Orlov of PostCurious played it. She fell in love with the game, and worked with Lauren to produce the game under the PostCurious brand. We originally interviewed Rita of PostCurious on REPOD S2E7 when her award winning game Light in the Mist had just come out. Since then, PostCurious has continually produced hit after hit, including the charming puzzle-focused Ministry of Lost Things series, along with longer epics like Emerald Echoes and Threads of Fate which is a remake of the first game that Rita became known for. PostCurious games are impeccably produced. All the games have authentic-feeling props, heavyweight paper, and a beautiful artistic flair. The puzzles are intriguing, and range from light and playful to complex and layered. The storylines are always interesting and tie into the gameplay. Rita Orlov and Lauren Bello talk about their collaboration. We also spend some time dissecting all the new PostCurious games to hit the market since we last had Rita on Reality Escape Pod. I really enjoyed learning about Lauren's writing process, especially when she described it as a series of waveforms, layering the different plots, storylines, and vibe that she's trying to achieve. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out The Morrison Game Factory and PostCurious' newest game on Kickstarter, Ministry of Lost Things - Case 2: Finders Keypers.   Full Show Notes   Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and COGS. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht  

World-famous restaurateur Will Guidara is back with his latest project — and it's not a restaurant, it's a book. Will was made famous by the over the top service he provided at Eleven Madison Park and, as it turns out, there was a method to the madness.In this episode, Will and I sit down to discuss the formulaic way that he set expectations for his guests' experience and the process he created to exceed those expectations.Be sure to pick up a copy of Will's book, “Unreasonable Hospitality”, when it releases on October 25th._________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars