Podcasts about IBE

In dieser Folge sprechen Julia Kropf und Jutta Rump über das Thema Fehlzeiten im Arbeitskontext. Aufbauend auf früheren Diskussionen rund um "die große Erschöpfung" analysieren sie aktuelle Entwicklungen, insbesondere den sprunghaften Anstieg der Fehlzeiten seit 2022 – unter anderem im Kontext der Rückkehr zur Präsenzarbeit nach der Corona-Zeit. Welche Rolle spielen psychische Belastungen, strukturelle Veränderungen und der gesellschaftliche Umgang mit Gesundheit am Arbeitsplatz? Wir werfen einen differenzierten Blick auf Ursachen und mögliche Konsequenzen für Unternehmen und Beschäftigte. Mehr zum IBE: https://www.ibe-ludwigshafen.de/ Moderation: https://julia-kropf.de/ Quelle Musik: www.musicfox.com

Today's featured poet is Ibe Liebenberg (0:03:51) who joins Ann Wallace to talk about his new collection, Birds at Night, published in 2025 by Texas Tech University Press. Ibe is a member of the Chickasaw nation, as well as a firefighter from Paradise, California. With wildfires causing increasing destruction across the nation in recent years, we have wanted to speak with a firefighter on The WildStory—and this conversation with Ibe does not disappoint. It is a reflective one, highlighting the intertwining threads—of land, migration, and ancestry, of family and memory, of fire, loss and healing—contained within his poetry. Spring is here, and in this month's segment of "Ask Randi," Randi Eckel (0:31:47), owner of Toadshade Wildflower Farm encourages listeners to take a gentle approach when tidying up their gardens this season. She explains that because insects and other wildlife rely on leaf litter, stems, and decaying wood throughout the year, plant debris is essential for the survival of many creatures. Next, Kim Correro is joined by guest host Susan Landau, one of the people behind the Foote's Pond Wood Park restoration project in Morristown, New Jersey. Susan has also been instrumental in creating the "Going Native" planting guide for Northern New Jersey, and she collaborates each year on the popular Great Swamp Watershed Native Plant Sale, which is open online through April 18th. More information can be found at greatswamp.org. Together, Kim and Susan interview William Cullina (0:41:10), the F. Otto Haas Executive Director of the Morris Arboretum & Gardens at the University of Pennsylvania. Cullina is a well-known author and recognized authority on North American native plants. During their conversation, he shares his long-term goals for the Morris Arboretum and discusses his research in tree genetics and soil microbiology, as well as an exciting new exhibition titled "Bees, Butterflies, and Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise," which will run this year from May 23 to September 30. In the final segment, Kim and Ann speak with award-winning author and designer Kelly D. Norris (1:08:39), one of the leading ecological horticulturists of his generation. Kelly's new book, Your Natural Garden, is a page-by-page guide through the seasons of a naturalistic garden's life, and the tasks that come with each stage. Kelly explores the connections between people, plants, and place through ecological, site-specific design and art. He talks with Kim and me about the history of natural places, the value of abundance—in life and in planting—and the importance of becoming familiar, beyond the limited information contained on labels, with the plants we have in our gardens and parks. Follow The Wildstory on Instagram at Thewildstory_podcast

In episode 241 of the Dividend Talk podcast, we discuss our Quarter 1 2025 dividend portfolio performance, including dividend income growth and recent stock purchases. We also dive into SCHD ETF in Europe and the corporate response from Charles Schwab.The conversation then shifts to the impact of recent tariffs on various sectors, analysing which companies might be most affected and how to navigate the market volatility. We discuss strategies for long-term dividend growth investing amidst uncertainty, including the importance of staying disciplined and not panicking.Additionally, we answer listener questions on topics like dividend initiators, high-flying stocks, and individual stock picks.

In dieser Folge sprechen wir über die neueste Ausgabe des HR-Reports, den das Institut für Beschäftigung und Employability (IBE) jährlich gemeinsam mit Hays veröffentlicht. Im Mittelpunkt stehen drei zentrale Strategien, mit denen Unternehmen ihre Mitarbeitenden fit für die Zukunft machen: Upskilling, Reskilling und Deskilling. Wie gelingt es Unternehmen, ihre Teams mit den richtigen Qualifikationen auszustatten, um den Herausforderungen der modernen Arbeitswelt zu begegnen? Wir werfen einen Blick auf die spannendsten Erkenntnisse aus der 14. Ausgabe des Reports und diskutieren, welche Maßnahmen wirklich wirken. Direkt zum HR-Report: https://www.ibe-ludwigshafen.de/aktuelles/detail/hr-report-2025-fit-fuer-die-arbeit-der-zukunft/ Mehr zum IBE: https://www.ibe-ludwigshafen.de/ Moderation: https://julia-kropf.de/ Quelle Musik: www.musicfox.com

Gost v oddaji je Elvis Štemberger, dipl. inž. el. - tehnični direktor v podjetju IBE d.d., član UO siBIM, koordinator siBIM foruma, ... preveč, da bi našteli vse. Pogovorjamo se o novem gradbenem zakonu GZ-1 in še posebej o delu zakona, ki se nanaša na uporabo BIM pristopa za pripravo projektne dokumentacije za objekte za katere je za izdajo dovoljenj, odločb in evidentiranje pristojno Ministrstvo za naravne vire in prostor.

More Top Global Sustainable Stocks includes articles by financial analysts at S&P and Morningstar. Plus, links to two more articles! By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 148, February 21, 2025 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 148, published February 21, 2025, titled “More Top Global Sustainable Stocks.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- More Top Global Sustainable Stocks (1) I'm beginning with this insightful article titled 10 Key Sustainable-Investing Themes and Companies. The referenced overview is by Martin Vezer on morningstar.com. Here are some quotes by Mr. Vezer from his article. “Morningstar Sustainalytics' analysts recently highlighted 10 environmental, social and governance themes that they believe will affect corporate value chains in 2025. For each theme, we profiled one publicly listed company that is leading its industry on addressing the ESG issues we identified. 10 Stocks From Sustainalytics 1. Power-Hungry Data Centers: A Dilemma for Big Tech We compare the carbon intensity of some of the largest software & services players, helping investors identify AI players in the subindustry that are leading in terms of mitigating carbon risks. Among the seven companies that we sample, IBM (IBM) stands out for having reduced its carbon intensity by 30% from 2020 to 2023. 2. Green Energy Demand: A Boon for Utilities The adoption of generative AI across various sectors introduces a new set of concerns regarding its energy footprint and the rapid growth of power demand for data centers… As a renewable power producer, EDP Renováveis (EDRVY) has maintained its very low carbon intensity from generation activities over the years. Its overall carbon intensity is also in line with that of its subindustry peers. 3. AI Innovation Boosts Gains for Healthcare AI adoption across the healthcare and biopharmaceutical industries has been proliferating in recent years, targeting both cost cuts and innovation gains that are meant to expand and accelerate patient access to quality care, as well as to new therapies and treatment options. Pfizer (PFE) stands out for utilizing AI not only for drug discovery and development but also to monitor medicine and vaccine safety and to improve its supply chain. 4. AI in Oil & Gas Bolsters Efficiency and Innovation AI has been an important tool for the oil and gas industry for years, but recent advancements are transforming decision-making and have the potential to meaningfully reduce environmental impacts and improve safety… Baker Hughes (BKR) is among the oil and gas firms applying AI-driven software to streamline production and reduce emissions. 5. Banks Play a Critical Role in Transition Finance The growth of transition finance represents an opportunity for banks to diversify the risks of their loan books and safeguard the sustainability of their business models. Barclays (BCS) is the only bank out of the 10 large banks we analyzed that has set a credible sustainable and transition financing target of USD 1 trillion by 2030. 6. Resilient Infrastructure Is Climate-Smart Investing Recent weather and climate-related catastrophes, such as the Los Angeles fires, Hurricane Ian in Florida, and flooding in Valencia, Spain, highlight the intensifying risks that extreme weather events have on the construction industry. Aecom (ACM) is an interesting case study because it generates 60% of its revenue from sustainable products and services and has developed many of its initial green infrastructure projects globally, such as the first LEED-certified airport terminal in the US. These projects are backed by a broad offering of climate adaptation services, including natural disaster preparedness reviews. 7. Lithium Boom Brings New Challenges Clean technologies, such as solar panels and electric vehicles, are highly dependent on lithium-ion batteries for energy storage. Investors with carbon-and water-related goals may consider opting for lithium for a lower environmental impact and lower ESG risks. Vulcan Energy Resources (VULNF) is engaged in projects to extract and process battery-grade lithium hydroxide, in addition to producing renewable geothermal energy. 8. Building Responsible Food Supply Chains Human rights violations expose firms to material risks, including fines, reputational harm, and operational disruptions that erode shareholder value. Compared with other subindustries, packaged foods and food retail have been involved in a disproportionately large number of incidents related to human rights abuses in their supply chains. Lindt (CHLSY) demonstrates the relatively strong management of these issues. The firm has a robust human rights policy for suppliers and actionable initiatives to support it. Despite an August 2022 controversy linked to child labor in its Ghana cocoa supply chain—a challenge faced by most cocoa companies—Lindt remains transparent and proactively collaborates with local communities to create tailored mitigation and remediation programs. 9. A Future With Less Plastics Fast-moving consumer goods firms (for example, packaged foods and personal products) that invest in advanced technologies, such as chemical recycling to produce more postconsumer recycled packaging or venturing in biodegradables such as cornstarch or bamboo packaging to replace single-use plastics, are likely to see increased demand and growth. Among our sample of 11 consumer goods companies, L'Oréal (LRLCY) had relatively few plastics incidents in recent years and performs well on our measures of solid waste management. 10. Alcohol-Free Beverages Are Growing The industry is undervalued; the average share price in our sample of 26 beer, wine, and spirits firms is trading 20% below Morningstar's fair price value as of November 2024. Asahi Group (ASBRF) a leading Japanese brewer, has set several targets to expand its no-and low-alcohol portfolio, and we note that it is one of the few companies in the sample that provides some transparency into its nonalcoholic beer revenue. To learn more about these themes and the companies noted above, download the report here.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- More Top Global Sustainable Stocks (2) This next article titled S&P Global 2025 Sustainability Yearbook is a highly referenced ranking of sustainably oriented companies around the world. It's by S&P and found on spglobal.com. Here are some quotes by S&P concerning some aspects of its rankings. “The Sustainability Yearbook distinguishes companies within their industries that have each demonstrated strengths in corporate sustainability. Yearbook members and distinction levels are selected based on their 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) Score, which is the S&P Global ESG Score without the inclusion of any modeling approaches. The selection process also reflects exclusion screening criteria. Distinctions are calculated against the top performing company in each industry, and exclusions applied thereafter. Distinction level and Scores are industry specific. 780 companies made it into the Sustainability Yearbook. As of January 22, 2025, over 7,690 companies assessed for the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment were considered for inclusion in The Sustainability Yearbook 2025. This year, only 780 companies made it into the Sustainability Yearbook.” End quotes. Note: companies are divided into Top 1%, 5%, and 10% of S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Scores. Among the well-known companies are Coca-Cola HBC AG (CCH.L), Iberdrola, S.A. (IBE.MC), and Ingersoll Rand Inc. (IR) Non-US companies appear to be the majority on the list. Anyone looking for geographical diversification in their sustainable portfolio(s) should find these rankings useful. ------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Article Links Title: 3 Renewable-Energy Stocks That Could Thrive Under Trump on barrons.com. By Avi Salzman. Article from Canada Title: Meet the four most sustainable funds on the market for 2025 on corporateknights.com. By CK Staff. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast “More Top Global Sustainable Stocks.” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. I'll talk to you next on March 7th. Bye for now.   © 2025 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Avui tenim un programa carregat d'actualitat i innovació. A l'entrevista parlarem de les claus que estan transformant el món de la col·laboració empresarial de cara a 2025, amb una entrevista molt especi-al. Ens acompanyarà Álvaro Ausín, Country Manager de MAXHUB per a Ibe-ria, per compartir amb nosaltres com aquesta empresa lidera el canvi en el sector, impulsant la tecnologia, la sostenibilitat i la inclusió. També dedicarem un espai a analitzar la presentació de DeepSeek, la nova intel·ligència artificial xinesa que està sacsejant les bases del mercat i en-cenent totes les alarmes a Silicon Valley. Parlarem de què la fa tan especial, les implicacions econòmiques i les re-accions d'OpenAI, Meta i altres grans tecnològiques. No ens quedem aquí, perquè també veurem les novetats del nou iOS 18.3, que promet revolucionar el vostre iPhone, i parlarem de l'última aposta d'Elon Musk amb SpaceX, que elimina defini-tivament les zones sense cobertura al món. Com podeu veure temes en tenim i tots preparats per a la tertúlia frik i per començar, un moment per al record on el David ens explica l'efemèride tecnològica. Fins en quin any anem avui? 29 de enero de 1958: La patente del ladrillo LEGO.

Chukky Ibe brings his Nigerian storytelling traditions to St. John's Storytelling's January Story Circle

Alle Jahre wieder beenden wir dieses aufregende (Podcast)Jahr mit unserem großen Rückblick! Gemeinsam besprechen Jutta Rump und Julia Kropf die Highlights (und Lowlights) des Jahres. Was ist in der Politik passiert und was erwartet uns im kommenden Jahr? Dabei wird auch die spannende Frage gestellt, ob aktuell alles so schlecht ist, wie es gemacht wird und ob früher wirklich alles besser war. Wir wünschen ein frohes Weihnachtsfest, bedanken uns herzlich bei allen Hörerinnen und Hörern und freuen uns auf 2025 mit weiteren Folgen IBE-Workout! Mehr zum IBE: https://www.ibe-ludwigshafen.de/ Moderation: https://julia-kropf.de/ Quelle Musik: www.musicfox.com

Il 2024 si conferma un anno di crescita per il noleggio. Ma se il comparto del medio e lungo termine sembra godere di ottima salute, quello del breve termine e del car sharing soffrono ancora la crisi dovuta al periodo pandemico. La mancata ripresa della domanda post-Covid è determinata soprattutto dalla scarsa disponibilità di veicoli: nella grandi città, infatti, è ancora disponibile solo il 50% dei mezzi della flotta detenuta dalle compagnie di car sharing – sottolinea, spiegandone i motivi, Giuseppe Benincasa, segretario generale di Aniasa.Il trasporto passeggeri ha l'obiettivo di diventare sempre più intermodale, come ribadito durante l'ultima edizione di IBE, l'Intemobility & Bus Expo andata in scena lo scorso novembre a Rimini. Alessandra Astolfi, Global Exhibition Director Green & Technology division presso Italian Exhibition Group Spa ha raccontato i numeri e la mission dell'evento, arricchito anche dalla sezione start-up: a parlarcene Gabriele Ferrieri, presidente di Angi (Associazione Nazionale Giovani Innovatori) e i rappresentanti delle start up premiate - Fabrizio Federico di NCM, Massimo Terenziani di SDS e Mario Ferretti di Wayla.

W dzisiejszym wywiadzie spotykamy się z Beatą Matusiak, doświadczoną nauczycielką przedszkolną i autorką książek, by porozmawiać o bardzo kontrowersyjnym pomysle IBE dotyczącym profilu absolwenta przedszkola. Beata dzieli się praktycznymi wskazówkami na temat pracy z dziećmi, budowania relacji i znaczenia empatii.Poruszamy takie tematy jak profil przedszkolaka, rola zabawy, wpływ diagnoz na rozwój dziecka, autentyczność nauczyciela i potrzeba dbania o własny dobrostan. Odkryj, jak być prawdziwym towarzyszem dziecka w jego edukacyjnej podróży i znaleźć równowagę między wymaganiami systemowymi a indywidualnym podejściem do dziecka._____________________________________________________

24期爱趣英文开启限额招募，跟着卡卡老师彻底摆脱懒癌，全面系统提升！公众号：卡卡课堂 卡卡老师微信：kakayingyu001偶然刷到一个很有意思的英文歌《Trust Fund Baby》，被很多人称之为“人生理想”之歌。 其实，我们不必在每一个细节上都苛求自己，而是要学会在不完美中寻找美好，在完成中感受成长。这首歌不仅节奏明快，而且有很多生活口语化的表达，很适合学习英语，快点学起来吧！歌词发音技巧I wanna be a trust fund baby我想当个富二代trust fund指的是信托基金 be a 连读trust t fund d 省音I never wanna work a day in my life我这辈子一天都不想工作 work a day in 连读Take my daddy's private plane to an island chain搭着我爸的私人飞机去个岛屿 an island连读 island d省音For the weekend just to clear my mind过个周末理清我的思绪weekend d省音just t 省音I wanna be Forbes我想当福布斯30 under 30 on the day that I was born全球前30的30岁以下富豪自我出生开始that I 连读Be the kind of healthy only wealthy can afford成为那种只有只有富人负担得起的健康的人 kind of 连读 can afford连读Got me a Ferrari I was tired of the Porsche 给我法拉利我已经厌倦了保时捷Got t省音 me a连读 I was tired of 连读And I can ride a horse或者我可以骑匹马And I 连读ride a连读

Fehlzeiten und Krankmeldungen nehmen immer mehr zu. Deutschland steht dabei im internationalen Vergleich weit oben. Was sind die Gründe für diese „Große Erschöpfung"? Wie können Unternehmen und Beschäftigte damit umgehen? Sind die kürzlich vorgeschlagenen „Null-Bock-Tage“ eine mögliche Lösung oder letztlich nur ein alarmierendes Zeichen dafür, wie es mit unserer Bereitschaft zu Arbeit und Leistung aktuell aussieht? Mehr zum IBE: https://www.ibe-ludwigshafen.de/ Moderation: https://julia-kropf.de/ Quelle Musik: www.musicfox.com

Lori Prescott Hansen and Omar Hansen will show their film, “I Be a Witch,” which is based on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. It will play in the Romance Theater in October.

On this week's mini-episode, let's talk about how to build an audio assignment in early in the year without feeling intimidated. Maybe you joined me for Camp Creative last summer and you've got alllll the student podcasting background, or maybe you're new to the topic and feeling a bit wary. Either way, this episode is for you! Let's walk through how to add a short audio assignment to your fall lineup that paves the way for more complex assignments later on. First things first, you don't need to use Garageband or Audacity for your mini audio assignment. Just let kids record on Chrome, using the Vocaroo website. There's really just a big red button for them to push, and then an invitation to download their audio. It's that simple. Second things second, your first audio assignment can be just 90 seconds. This is a warm-up for what's to come, and you just want your students to realize that they can communicate an idea through a recorded audio, and warm-up to the idea.  And now, the part you've all been waiting for. What will they record? Here are three ideas. Let kids record a quick story about themselves as part of your icebreaker/relationship-building series. Give them a starter, like “Hi, my name is ______, and I think you'll be surprised by what once happened to me…” or “Hey there, I'm ________, and today I want to tell you about the time I……” Be sure to say up front if you're going to invite students to share these back to the class or keep them private. Ask students to record a short book review about their favorite book. You'll get to know your students better as readers, and pave the way for your choice reading program too. If you want to go further, pull some of the most reviewed favorite books from your library or the school library and create a display with them, or create a slide deck featuring top recommended favorite books with links to student audio reviews. Finally, you might create a mini-audio assignment around the popular prompt “What I wish my teacher knew.” This one would be for your ears only, and likely help you understand your students better going into the year at the same time that they get a chance to get familiar with the idea of recording audio.  OK, that's a wrap on today's quick episode. Remember, audio is a powerful means of communication, and students can explore it without any high-tech hoopla. Start with something simple, and build from there.   Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

This week John talks about how God has a purpose for each and every one of us!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Why Me?   Important Points: Why does God Love Me?  Because I am His Masterpiece! Why should I Be the One?  Because I Am Chosen! Why do Bad Things Happen to Me?  God's strength is Displayed through My Weakness!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Psalms 22:1-8 1 Peter 2:21-24 Acts 15:8-9 Ephesians 2:8-10 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 1 Corinthians 13:12 Galatians 6:7-9 Romans 13:12 1 Peter 1:6-7 James 1:2-4 2 Corinthians 12:7b-10

Welcome back! This week the ladies recorded live from the Indiana Black Expo!!  This years's theme:  Frontier Horizons, "African Americans and the Arts," celebrating the groundbreaking contributions and innovative spirit of African American artists across various disciplines. In this episode, Moni and Ket interview two inspiring guests , RN and life coach Regina Sloan, and multi-talented producer and artist, Mel Johnson. They are exploring their guests background and how their experiences shape their professional lives and the art they create. Join them as they discuss their unique journeys, contributions to their fields, and the impact of their work on the community and lives. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights and inspiration. Cheers!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love youMoni: To all the people working behind the scenes making events like IBE run smoothly!! Thank you!Kat:To the Boxx the Artist, DJ Mary Jane and IBE for having us, To Pre-Game Podcast podcast on their final episode.Guests:Regina Sloan  https://www.instagram.com/yourmindsetnurse?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Mel Johnson https://www.instagram.com/mel_johnson31?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==**Stranger than Fiction:

Are you spiritually stuck right now? You are desperate to be more connected to God but unsure how to get started. In this program, we begin our series, The B.I.O Lifestyle: 3 Essential Practices to Becoming a Romans 12 Disciple. Join Chip and our Executive Vice President Andrew Accardy, as they walk through a simple acronym modeled for us by Jesus, that leads to a deeper relationship with God and more authentic relationships with others.Main PointsPurpose: Andrew and Chip talk about how to grow spiritually.Listener Types: They identify three types of listeners: crisis, stuck, and growing.BIO: It's a simple way to grow spiritually: B: Spend time with God daily. I: Be part of a supportive community. O: Live to serve others all the time.Practical Tips: Set aside regular time for God. Read the Bible regularly. Be honest and listen to God. Worship God through singing.Overcoming Struggles: Chip shares his own journey. Encourages discipline and habit. Recommends resources for guidance.Signs of Progress: Desire for closeness with God. Seeking God's guidance. Enjoyment in spending time with God.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3 About Chip IngramChip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.About Living on the EdgeLiving on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

Are you spiritually stuck right now? You are desperate to be more connected to God but unsure how to get started. In this program, we begin our series, The B.I.O Lifestyle: 3 Essential Practices to Becoming a Romans 12 Disciple. Join Chip and our Executive Vice President Andrew Accardy, as they walk through a simple acronym modeled for us by Jesus, that leads to a deeper relationship with God and more authentic relationships with others.Main PointsPurpose: Andrew and Chip talk about how to grow spiritually.Listener Types: They identify three types of listeners: crisis, stuck, and growing.BIO: It's a simple way to grow spiritually: B: Spend time with God daily. I: Be part of a supportive community. O: Live to serve others all the time.Practical Tips: Set aside regular time for God. Read the Bible regularly. Be honest and listen to God. Worship God through singing.Overcoming Struggles: Chip shares his own journey. Encourages discipline and habit. Recommends resources for guidance.Signs of Progress: Desire for closeness with God. Seeking God's guidance. Enjoyment in spending time with God.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3 About Chip IngramChip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.About Living on the EdgeLiving on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

Community Connection Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 Today on Community Connection, we discuss the new Amos Brown scholarship with none other than his illustrious family members, Oveda Brown and Aar-Yana Willis. Then, we welcome Dr. Virgil Gregory & Jewel Mosley of the Indiana University School of Social Work as they detail the upcoming Mental Health & Wellness seminar at IBE's Summer Celebration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embassy Ingredients combines creativity and science to provide its customers with the very best innovative flavors and bakery ingredients available. Embassy Ingredients has an on-site flavor lab and full bakery test kitchen staffed with certified flavorists, food scientists and bakery specialists.They formulate, test and manufacture a wide range of flavors and bakery ingredients ensuring that taste, quality and performance are built into every product.Natural ingredients and colors have taken over, with nearly 80% of flavors and ingredients being natural. Using high quality, natural ingredients is something Embassy Ingredients has been focused on for many years. It is possible to have indulgence AND clean labels. Many products that are indulgent and taste great have clean labels. The technology today allows for the use of natural ingredients that taste as good or better than the artificial ingredients of the past. The typical Embassy customer takes 12-18 months to launch a new product. For that reason, tracking trends that are in the earliest stages and will still be relevant a year from now is important. QUOTES ]“When I started, I was the only employee. I got the orders in the morning, made them in the afternoon, delivered them the next day and got more orders.” (Martino)“As a 17 year old kid I found out that persistence and perseverance were the personality traits you need as an entrepreneur.” (Martino) “In the 90s I'd say about 80% of the flavors that were sold were artificial and 20% were natural. Right now it's about 80% natural and 20% artificial.” (Martino) “We've always tried to keep the junk out of mixes. Just because you're buying something you want to indulge in, doesn't mean it has to be completely unhealthy for you.” (Martino)“If it's not needed inside the product, why put it in?” (Martino) “When you indulge, it better be good. You don’t want something that's being made as inexpensively as possible.” (Martino) “Every crisis you face you learn some new business skills you didn't know you had.” (Martino) “During a crisis (like COVID), people eat more sweets than in a non-crisis.” (Martino)“If you taste test new recipes for a living, you get really good at tasting without eating.” (Martino)  TRANSCRIPT 00:01.76vigorbrandingToday’s guest is someone who knows a lot about ingredients a lot about flavor trends and a lot about baked goods. He’s Martino Babila and he’s the founder and president of embassy ingredients welcome to show Martino and thank you very much for joining us. So. 00:13.47MartinoThank you Michael thanks for being glad to be on the show. 00:18.41vigorbrandingYep, So tell everyone you know a little bit about Embassy ingredients. What’s your mission and what do you guys? do. 00:21.59MartinoSo embassy ingredients is centered on the bakery trace so we supply ingredients to large scale bakeries. So we have a side of our business that makes flavors and a side that makes the industrial version you might say of a Duncan hides cake mix. So when you go off to your supermarket or to Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks you’ll find our ingredients and a lot of the baker that you’re going to be buying at those qsars or supermarkets. 00:47.54vigorbrandingFantastic I like in forktails we talk about food and beverage right? So restaurants you know cpg all of the like. But what’s really kind of cool about you and your businesses is you make the flavors and the reasons we go to restaurants reason we buy Cpg is because we like the way stuff tastes we like the way they prepare their food and you guys are. Kind of the secret ingredient if you will ah in in behind it all. So my first question I’ve known you for a long time but I actually found this out and did not realize it so I think this is fantastic and a great way to start I love I love stories. Um, you know I started my agency. Ah my first advertising agency when I was 27 I thought that was really young. Ah, but you took over your father’s company as owner and president when you were seventeen years old ah you know and when I was 17 I was probably getting in trouble for speeding with my my new driver’s license. So I mean I can’t imagine ah starting and running a company at that point in time. Can you can you tell tell us that story how how does someone start a company or take over a company at 17. 01:45.63MartinoBut it started actually 2 years before that my dad pulled me out of school when it was in grade eleven. So technically I never graduated high school and I started a company with my brother and I and my dad so the 3 of us started up a business that was mostly distribution. My dad had a hobby of. Bringing in these flavors from italy diluting them with simple syrup which is water and sugar and we used to sell them to bakeries up and down the street. All these small italian bakeries that were all over toronto. These toronto is a large italian community Two years later my brother went off and started directing television commercials. He’s in video art. He’s done pretty well though he’s ah he did the the graphics for the sphere for the u 2 concert. Yeah and my dad and I didn’t really see I eye on how to run a business because he wanted to have a business with no employees and the business was going bankrupt. 02:28.68vigorbrandingUm, yeah, very cool. 02:39.68MartinoSo my dad left and I took over a $5000 a year business so that was our total sales or remember at that point and I had a j two thousand wagon to do my deliveries in so there wasn’t a lot of speeding going on in that j two thousand bag and I think if I floored that sucker it wasn’t going over 60 02:44.82vigorbrandingYeah, yeah. 02:54.12vigorbrandingA. 02:59.43MartinoYeah, So so that’s how the business started I was the only employee basically got the orders in the morning made them in the afternoon delivered them again the next day got more orders we slowly ah slowly grew the business started making our own flavors started getting into bakery Mixes. Bought used equipment from a company that went bankrupt and we started blending our own cake mixes for these bakeries and then as we grew we started getting into more industrial customers and then our business model kind of evolved into dealing with the larger and larger bakeries and the big product Launches. So. And where I really learn how to run a business is that as a 70 year old kid I found that but persistence and Perseverance really are what is the personality trait you need as an entrepreneur like without that you’re not going to make it but then I went back to school in my forty s. 03:48.31vigorbrandingAny man. 03:55.33MartinoI went to a class called opm at Harvard and it’s ah nine weeks of schooling at Harvard is three weeks every year over three years that’s when I joined ypo because about 20% of but classmates were Ypr is and organization that we both belong to learn how to develop a business model learn how to really run a company rather than just ah, having a job in grunt work and building a business that way and really expanded the business after that and and that’s when we really broke into. Um, you might say we deal with all the largest bakeries in North America right now. So our products are going to be in your baked goods whenever you want to indulge. It’s probably something of mine is in something you’re eating during the week 04:34.64vigorbrandingUm. 04:42.92vigorbrandingYeah I heard you say it before and that’s that’s amazing like there’s probably everybody in in the country at USCanada and I think South America said too that they they taste your products you’re you’re you’re in there. You’re in their bread or their their cupcake or their. 04:53.66MartinoAnd Natural America. Yeah. 05:00.66vigorbrandingThey’re muffin somewhere right. 05:00.74MartinoAnd we’re also some global launches with some retailers so we produce the product mostly North America sometimes we export it internationally. So there’s some of our products that are going all over the globe and global launches. 05:15.55vigorbrandingThat’s Great. You know I think it’s It’s really Interesting. You brought up about I’ll say either Ypo or I’ll just see entrepreneurs as a whole the folks I talked to on this program are all like presidents or or ceos of of companies. A lot of them are entrepreneurs. Um. Everyone seems to have by and large the same store I think I think a lot of people just think oh you know? Yeah yeah, you were highly Educated. You came from money. Ah you were handed this opportunity and that’s quite the opposite like pretty much everybody has that same thing in common that they they grind it out. They they started at the bottom they had an idea. They didn’t have any money they they just they they just pushed and I think that’s the that is the secret sauce and and absolutely every one of these great like ah stories I get to hear you know everybody just kind of pushes and pushes and pushes and and doesn’t give up I mean I’m sure you faced a lot of ah adversity. Ah, can you talk a little bit about some of the things that that you bumped up against. 06:11.56MartinoWell, you know what I had 0 money when I took it over and at 17 you can’t even legally book get a loan from the bank because I wasn’t eighteen yet. So my only line of credit was a credit card that the bank manager was able to give me I had no help from anybody including my family actually. 1 thing that 1 thing that drove me a lot in terms of adversity was my dad’s parting words when he left was I’ll be bankrupt in six months so the thing is if I don’t think he meant it that way but that inspired me to never throw in the towel. Ah and and that’s part of my personality is. 06:45.48vigorbrandingUm. 06:50.75MartinoI I will never give up I just just before this podcast I just got off a call with one of our largest customers and we’re trying to work on a big new program with them and at the end of the phone call I tell them well 1 thing you’ll notice about embassy we’re very persistent and he just started laughing and he goes yes I’ve noticed that. 07:08.87vigorbrandingThat’s fantastic Hey you got to be a bulldog. 07:09.69MartinoTo this day. Yeah to this data and what if if there’s one trait that will make an entrepreneur successful or any business leader successful is persistence. 07:20.27vigorbrandingYeah, yeah, we call it being bulldoggged here I mean we we all ah, that’s our mascot and it’s sort of our attitude you got to just be. You know you got to be bulldoggged about stuff just don’t give up and keep pushing forward. So that’s that’s awesome advice. Um all right? So let’s jump into the business thing here. Let’s talk about. Ah, the clean labels in the 80 s and 90 s people didn’t care about additives preservatives artificial colors as long as the finished products tasted good and that’s no longer the case right? So how how much of a challenge has that been to keep up with the demand for cleaner ingredients. 07:49.18MartinoWell let me give you an example on the flavor side back in the 90 s I’d say 80% of all the flavors were sold were artificial and 20% more natural I think right now it’s about 80% natural 20% artificial 08:03.90vigorbrandingMe. 08:06.83MartinoAnd that also has gone to the color side. Um, the challenge. There’s a challenge there. There’s a cost increase in some cases but not always ah but at this point here after doing it for so many years. It’s quite simple to switch a product from Being. An artificially flavored and colored product to at least the natural flavors. The colors are more of a challenge. Ah, but that also could be done now. But that’s the most costly part is the is the color side. Um in terms of clean label in terms of what you’re Eating. We actually have fun in that like like. 08:35.98vigorbrandingYou. 08:43.98MartinoWe’ve always tried to keep the junk out of our mixes only because you’re buying something that you want to indulge in doesn’t mean it has to be completely unhealthy for you and we’ve always thought about if it’s not needed inside the product. Why put it it so we’ve always looked at keeping a shorter ingredient deck. Keeping it natural and even there we’ve done a lot of very old natural products that we launched over the last few years 09:07.73vigorbrandingSo so you can’t have indulgence in clean labels right? I mean even though we’re talking cakes and cookies people. You know they they want to watch what they eat but they can still have clean labels right. 09:19.50MartinoOh absolutely actually some of my favorite products that you find in the store shelf that are indulgent and taste great. Our clean label. Um, so in the 70 s the technology wasn’t there to make them clean label. And give the conditions that you need in the supermarket. For example, if if you produce a big good Today. You have to make it freeze it and then it has to go to the supermarket and then the supermarket typically wants to thaw the product and have it on the shelf for up to eight days so that customers can buy bring it over and it still tastes good. In the 70 s the technology wasn’t there to do that. Naturally the technology is there now that using natural ingredients you can achieve that and you can actually make it tasted better than using an artificial ingredients. 10:00.40vigorbranding5 10:06.61vigorbrandingVery cool. So I mean talking about trends um you and I met probably years and years ago and I would do the food and beverage trends presentation at ypo and ah for ah for anybody that’s listening would would care if they go to cheers at quench agency. dotcomthey can download our food and beverage trends presentation. It’s free. We have several years we always have the most updated on the website so that’s always there so that’s how that’s how you and I met and but the thing that we had in common right? away was was talking about trends and I know that you follow them very closely. 10:39.50MartinoUp. 10:41.18vigorbrandingUm, the way we always looked at it. There’s innovators who are really super early on a train then there’s early adopters early majority and then late majority and then obviously laggards We’re always obviously trying to be in the forefront. Um, when I do a Trends presentation. It’s like sometimes people are like well I’ve already heard of that. Well. If No one had heard of it before at all, it certainly wouldn’t be a trend so you want to catch that early edge of it. Talk about like how you look at Trends because you’ve told me before a lot of times your flavor profiles and things like That. You’re just listening you’re watching and and again I think you’ve always said too. You want to be on the early side of it because till you can get it to Market. Ah, if you know if you wait til the the the late majority will hell it’s too late I mean it’s ah you you know it’s It’s past it’srying. 11:21.79MartinoHey look even inside the company here at embassy we have a lot of the dates about trends and how do we do the market research. So our typical customer takes 12 to 18 months to launch a product from the time we present it. 11:36.65vigorbrandingE. 11:39.22MartinoOr they request a presentation which means that if you’re trying to grab a trend that’s already out there. They’re going to be at the at after the peak. So it’s about looking at the trends that are up and coming and. 11:52.15vigorbrandingE. 11:56.11MartinoThat really makes us that the most successful products that we’ve launched have been with companies that haven’t done focus groups that haven’t done the mentel research in terms of these are because if you wait eighteen months after that comes out, you’re you’re getting the tail end of the trend. 12:14.11vigorbrandingThat’s right. 12:14.20MartinoYou’re getting already where you’re going to be losing money on it. The most successful launches we have is when you’re scouring social media. You’re looking at what’s happening at the local small bakeries when you’re going to the trade shows and you’re looking at the booths that couldn’t afford the the really good area in the middle. 12:27.60vigorbrandingAh. 12:32.94MartinoAnd they’re right at the back corner and these entrepreneurial companies that are really hungry and come up with this novel little product. Ah those where you get the ideas for the really good trends and then you have to then you have to sort out all these trends that you’ve seen and all these ideas These people are having of which. 12:40.70vigorbrandingUm. 12:52.48MartinoI’d say 80% will fail and not really become a mass Market trend and then hopefully pick the right one to say this one’s got legs. Let’s really present it to our customers and when we have customers that don’t want to go to the focus groups because. A lot of those trends will fail in the focus group because we’re showing that the customer somebody. They’ve never seen before but when people are willing to take a chance and say this is up and Coming. We’ve seen great results coming out the other end. 13:15.24vigorbrandingWho. 13:26.11vigorbrandingVery Cool. So How how do you balance that? How do you bounce between ah a trending exotic flavor and say something that’s familiar like comfort food so you mean at the end of the day. Sometimes you just want a really good chocolate chip cookie or a blueberry muffin I mean how does that work like how much how do you decide how much of these exotics. Or how much of ah ah say a flyer. Do you take on some of these new flavors. 13:48.23MartinoYeah, it’s like the basics are easy to sell and they’re always going to be a mass market item and they’re going to get great sales out of them and you could tweak those a little bit so sometimes if you don’t want to take too much risk. You can do a tweak on a basic. And then you can get on a new trend with a tweak on a basic um or you can try experimenting with ltos so a lot of our customers will try with ltls like so it reduces the risk factor and they can see if it’s something that can go mainstream and they can make it go all year round. And they come in with a three month lto project but it’s it’s really listening to the noise in the media and going around to different parts of the world and seeing what’s trending there because the us is going to get the trends usually after Europe and after asia gets them it depending the community you’re trying to Target. And it’s really listening what’s coming out of there and trying to grab um to it at the right point. 14:48.74vigorbrandingVery cool. So if if you can tell me what are some of the trends you’re tracking now like in terms of ingredients and maybe recipe development is there anything. That’s that you’re looking at that you think is pretty cool, exciting and new. 14:59.41MartinoWell, the stuff that’s coming out sometimes it’s not as exciting as new as I would like it to be but sometimes yeah and and you know what every year we publish a little pit thing that we send out to everybody like at like and at the end of 2023 15:06.61vigorbrandingBut it sells. 15:17.84MartinoWhat other transfer 2024 and it sounds like oh my my god embassy’s got a crystal ball though. The reality is is our customers are always launching 12 to 18 months out. We already know what’s trending for 2024 because it’s already in the pipeline. So. 15:28.84vigorbrandingWho. 15:32.32MartinoWhat’s really trending for next year is a lot of basics. It seems like coming out of covid everybody wants comfort foods. Ah everybody wants to get into what their what their grandmother used to make into that comfort and so on ah, there’s a lot of indulgence where they wanted a lot richer to though. 15:36.13vigorbrandingHer. 15:51.67MartinoSo they want something with a lot of richness. So if if people trending wise are trying to get healthier in general like there’s a there’s a push right now where people are drinking a little bit less alcohol people are trying to get a little bit healthier but people still want to indulge so when before. 16:10.40vigorbrandingUm. 16:11.62MartinoA lot of customers would want. Okay, how inexpensive can we make this There’s a little bit more of a push for quality so that with the clean label push is also coming to push where if I’m going to consume eight hundred calories I want it to be worth the one hour on the treadmill I’m going not to pay for this. And it’s going to taste really good and there’s nothing wrong with indulging once’s in a wild no matter what diet or you’ on you have you need to indulge or also there’s nothing long term to going to happen. But when you indulge it better be good. You don’t want to have something that had 3 cost cutting projects done before it. And it’s being made as inexpensively as possible so people are trending more. They’ll spend a little bit more money but by a smaller portion and that’s one trend that I really am supporting because everybody would rather sell quality than something that doesn’t have that quality behind it. 16:55.82vigorbrandingAnd. 17:07.97vigorbrandingYeah I mean that makes sense absolutely so I mean you started your business. You’re 17 you’ve you’ve obviously seen a lot of challenges 2008 covid and I’m sure there’s ah, a million in between. Um. Like what are some of the the biggest challenges you’ve gone through I know you’ve said that the the covid pandemic is your biggest professional accomplishment were there others before that you want to talk a little bit about that and go into the whole covid thing. What you did there. 17:32.82MartinoOh I guess the the big the last time before covid that was a great learning process every every crisis Trust me, you learned some new business skills. You never thought you had was 2008 financial crisis like and for about three months or sales went down 50% because none of our customers knew what to buy or if to buy anything and so on and it ended up just being a depletion of supply chain because what we found that that during a crisis people actually more sweets than in a non-crisis so business rebounded very fast after that. 18:05.40vigorbrandingThat’s right? so. 18:11.59MartinoUm, during Covid The biggest issue was supply chain. Okay, that’s that’s probably with everybody else. It was a matter of how do we keep our customers supplied and how do we keep their operations going and how do they continue supplying their customers and how do we get the food of the table. 18:14.36vigorbrandingAre. 18:30.63MartinoAh, for the people that need it. So That’s where the challenges were so it was a lot of prioritizing reformulting sometimes they use less of an ingredient that we use to use inside of a product we we we try to see. Okay, can we substitute it with other ingredients and bypass the shortage of this one ingredient So There was a lot of R and D work being done on that. Um, a lot of tough decisions like we had to abandon some of our expert Markets. We decided to focus in on our. 18:58.36vigorbrandingMy head. 19:06.70MartinoCanadian and us and Mexican customers and abandoned some of the other markets a little bit more than we had were’re aggressively pursuing before we stepped back until supply supply chain caught up and now we were reengaging again. 19:19.45vigorbrandingDid you feel like the supply chains are catching up. You feel like that’s getting better. 19:23.37MartinoSupply chains are catching up in most parts. What’s happening now to us is global warming so supply chain seems to be catching up and then you get an email that there’s a drought in Africa so in the ivory coast. 19:40.34vigorbrandingMyth. 19:41.60MartinoSo now you can’t get cocoa so you’re gonna everybody’s gonna be seeing if there’s anything chocolate on the shelf that’s going to probably go up 30 to 50% in price and in some cases you want to even be able to find it so the world cocos and chocolate supply just went down 30% 19:49.39vigorbrandingWow. 19:59.66vigorbrandingThe. 20:00.24MartinoBecause of one drought. So we’re finding a lot of the challenges that we’re having right now is all due to global warming and crisis happening in certain parts of the world and then mitigating the supply challenge of that ingredient that got affected. 20:15.21vigorbrandingIncredible. Um, so I mean okay during Covid I mean there was the shutdown at home baking was a big trend Certainly that’s not bad for you but but it certainly you probably do but even better with the store bought bake goods and things like that is that correct. 20:28.63MartinoWell at Home Beagle was terrible for us. We don’t have anything that is for the at home baker. Ah we only supply the large bakeries that will supply all your qsrs and your supermarkets. 20:33.69vigorbrandingUm, ah. 20:39.14vigorbrandingSo you’re not in any mixes you’re just in the actual the finished product got it. 20:44.74MartinoYeah, we’re in we’re in the finished product. So covid even the work from home was now good for us because a lot of the sales like you can use. Ah, let’s say Duncan as an example like a lot of people will get a coffee on their way to the office and then when they get their coffee. They’ll also get a muffin. 20:56.47vigorbrandingUm. 21:03.28MartinoOr they’ll get a bagel. But if you’re not going to the office. You might not leave your house to get the coffee and if you’re not getting the coffee. You’re also not getting the muffin or bagel or donut So the work from Home. Ah. Also affected the business and where the customer shop because it went into the supermarket rather than the qsrs. So. It’s a matter of finding out where the new outlet is. 21:30.25vigorbrandingYeah, the work from home thing is still affecting everybody I know that it’s ah it’s just a whole different animal and there’s a lot of real estate out there. That’s sitting empty and it’s just ah, it’s changed how we are. It’s ah it’s interesting to see how this all evolves. Um, so. 21:44.10vigorbrandingYou know?? Ah well I’m going to go back to another another question so in in your on your website it says here if you’re an employee of of Embassy you get bakery treats galore all right. So that is a perk right? So if someone was starting Tomorrow. What would they find are there bakely treats. Ah bakekery treat school or waiting for them. 22:03.70MartinoOh absolutely like ah so how we work our quality department is that every time we make a batch of anything we test a batch and we actually make the finish cake so we have ah. 22:15.87MartinoEndless amount of baked goods coming out of our bakery testing the products that we made that is free to take for any any of their employees to take home with them. Take it home to their family and so on and then depending on your job function. But any ah, any employee gets invited to this. We’re always developing new products in R and D and we’re always looking for people to taste the products and give us feedback so in some job Functions. You have to be eating sweets every day. So for some people is a dream Job. So. 22:47.35vigorbrandingUm. 22:50.93MartinoYou get really good at tasting and not eating. Okay, so so because first you join embassy then you get what I call the embassy 15 ah, then you realize that okay I only had to take a bite out of that muffin I didn’t have to eat the whole muffin to taste it. Then you go back to just a bite and you get back regular but then you sometimes you get these really great. We just finished a project that just got approved last week is goingnna be a national launch later on this year at the in the us and. 23:11.16vigorbrandingAh, there. 23:25.27MartinoIt hit the sweet spot for exactly what I like I mean it was right down to bullseye for stuff that I have a weakness for it is the first time in a year that not only did I not taste I was actually actively asking r and d can you tell me when it comes out of the oven and make an next round for me. Ah. 23:43.28vigorbrandingAh, ah so now you’re gonna put on put on the 15 is that right? Yeah, yeah, yeah, never trust a skinny baker right? Then that end that what they say. 23:44.22MartinoBoy yeah I put on the 15 but you know what when it’s that good. The 15 is well worth it. You know what? like I said it’s it’s worth every every calorie at one point. How offs absolutely like what 1 baker 1 time was patting his belly and said this is my r and d department. 24:04.33vigorbrandingAh, that’s fantastic. That’s fantastic, Fantastic all right? So I’m going to test you with some rapid fire questions here on your baked goods I Want to know your personal favorites. Okay, so pancakes or waffles all right I would agree with that spongecake or angel food cake. 24:17.72MartinoWaffles. Okay, when I was 10 years old. There would be angel food cake Now let’s say sponge cake. 24:24.77vigorbrandingYeah I agree with that multigreen bread or white bread. Yeah same here donuts are danish. 24:31.50MartinoMultigrain. 24:36.46MartinoOh nice east straight donut. Ah so good brownies and oh and there’s 2 There’s also 2 camps in brownies. There’s the kki brownie people and the chewy brownie people. 24:36.71vigorbrandingAnd we’re we’re exactly in the same line here cookies or brownies. No. 24:53.73vigorbrandingUm I see that’s that’s great. That’s great. Yeah I prefer the chewy browning myself I Totally agree with that and you know it’s funny. You had said earlier too about how. 24:53.74MartinoAnd the world is split fifty fifty and I’m a chewy brownie person. 25:07.42vigorbrandingYou know when there’s issues with the economy suites go up. Um, you know we we worked in the ice cream category for many many years and that was absolutely the case you know you worry about like oh discretionary spending is going to go down. People aren’t going to spend money on grocery. They’re going to cut back just to the necessities. Ice cream is definitely a necessity. Any suite is a necessity when the when the economy’s in trouble. So that’s something we learned a long time ago I got 1 one last question I’m throwing a curve ballll here I’ve being a tang guy this is this is intriguing to me. There’s obviously dough which is you know in your breads and everything and I’m a italian I love bread. 25:41.50MartinoUm. 25:41.55vigorbrandingAnd then there’s there’s batter right in your pastries batter or batter or dough if you had to pick one or the other you can’t have anything ever again. Okay, all right I’d buy good dough. That’s bad. It’s forever where we’d split there well but basically you should. 25:47.63MartinoI go for the batter know I got a sweet tooth I got a sweet do in the gold sauce suit. 26:00.84vigorbrandingYeah, you you you basically should so okay, a couple last questions here I you I know you have a really busy. You said you’re on the road for like three weeks four weeks busy trade shows what? what trade shows? Do you go to like what you know and where do you find that you’re observing some of the cutting edge, edge flavors and food trends are they international shows they more national or. 26:14.30MartinoI. 26:19.82vigorbrandingI Mean where are you going and what are you seeing and why. 26:20.36MartinoIs it’s a combination of international and national shows like in the us you got the fancy food show you you have 2 of them and they happen in the states and again where we find value is all the middle of the show. You’ve already seen all that stuff. 26:25.42vigorbrandingAccess. 26:35.41vigorbrandingYeah, yeah. 26:37.99MartinoLike you’ve seen it on your website. You’ve seen it on every website you you want to look at those are stuff that stuff that’s been in the stores already or is about about to be launched. We’ve already heard of it I like the back corners and that new company booth. 26:46.69vigorbrandingUm. 26:54.48MartinoArea where all these new entrepreneurs are exhibiting their cl which you’re looking at finished products and that’s a more international show. There’s a nuga in Germany so we go to a lot of the international ones too because that gives us trends that are happening over there. Might be mainstream but they haven’t come to the us or Canada yet. So that gives us maybe a outlook going. Okay, which one is transportable and which one is not in our industry show. There’s like id to be a that’s a bakery show just for our industry. There’s Ibe and vegas that app is every three years 27:15.21vigorbrandingRight. 27:25.23vigorbrandingMe. 27:32.54MartinoAnd there’s some industry shows that are just for bakery that are happening in Germany and France. 27:36.65vigorbrandingVery cool, very cool all right. My last question for you Martino if you had 1 final meal. What would you eat and why and it can’t be 1 of your products. No can’t be 1 of your products. No no, no, you get off the grid here. 27:47.44MartinoWell has to be 1 of my products well can’t be 1 of my product. Okay, so I’m I’m italian so I’d like every nationality of food I’ll try anything and I eat everything but at the end of the day I’m italian it’s going to be italian food. 27:55.67vigorbrandingI know. 28:03.50vigorbrandingThere you go. 28:05.86MartinoAnd it could be anything from a great plate of pasta to and like steak Turk Tar the italian style not the french style. There’s 2 different first styles I’m on the italian side of course and then also like fish crudo like it’s thinly sliced raw fish. 28:14.54vigorbrandingBig difference. Yep. 28:24.14MartinoIt’s like the Italian version of the sushi. 28:27.25vigorbrandingUm, absolutely, that’s fantastic. Well done is there a special restaurant something in Toronto is there is your is your go to for you. 28:34.36MartinoWell, but the my favorite high end rest right? and to toronto that does italian food is a place called the nico ah it’s they have amazing high end italian food. But if you’re looking for like basic pastas and everything else. There’s a a mano pasta that’s it’s actually the a location in the train station but they have great pastas and you get them. They’re cheap and they’re really good. Ah, toronto’s going to half a million italians so it’s it’s hard to select 1 restaurant and I go to a lot of different restaurants and. 28:53.46vigorbrandingWow! yeah. 29:08.57MartinoBut that many Italians foods the culture. 29:10.75vigorbrandingThat’s it. That’s right amen that’s perfect Martino you were wonderful. It’s always a pleasure talking to you and and I always enjoy when we we get to hang out. So hopefully I’ll get to see you soon and I appreciate you being being a part of this all right buddy talk soon. 29:20.71MartinoThank you by Michael. 

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With the fourth word of Genesis, the second inversion arrives. At this rate, I may not get far, because here a long pause is required on this word. “In the beginning, God…” There is no word more argued about, discussed, twisted, bargained over, or rejected than the word God. We all have some idea what it means. But more importantly, what we believe at this top level affects the heart and mind. What we believe about this fourth word of the bible ultimately directs how we live. This acceptance or rejection of God, and what that word means, acts like a compass along the journey of life. Where we end up depends on the compass we use as well. We can have wildly different understandings of it, but let me stop here to address the most common errors: the word God means neither cop nor genie. Many bad understandings regarding God fall into either the cop or the genie category. For some, he is both a genie and a cop. But this inversion suggests to you that he is neither. He is several things that can be asserted with confidence, that is, with faith, which is what the word confidence means:* He is one. He exists. He is first.* He is the sheer act of “being” itself.* He is an all-powerful Creator. * He is a loving father, not a bully, who desires your return.* He is true, good, and beautiful. That is all you need to know for your mental health regarding this inversion. Good night! The end. But clearly more must be said, even though we could (and should) just contemplate all of these in silence. There is much to be said, so starting from the top, this inversion will focus on the oneness of God.He is not many. He is not none. He is one. (Truly, he is three-in-one, but even then he is one. Later inversions will discuss the Trinity.) Genesis is not a shouting match, but it is quietly entering a deadly serious argument at this point. Genesis is in dispute with every other culture and myth in the world. By this fourth word, the first book of Moses sets his belief apart from every culture - literally, every culture - that surrounds him. Before Moses, Abraham believed the same, but Moses and his scribes wrote it down. This is important, because had he not written it down, Jesus would not have said so often, “It is written…” Jesus invokes the written word of Moses and the Prophets rather often, especially to rebuke the devil during the temptations in the wilderness. If you believe Jesus is God, and Jesus quotes what is “written” by Moses and the Prophets, then these words have weight - infinite weight - in how to view the world and, by extension, how we should live our lives. Thus, what we think of God matters greatly in how we view scripture, the world, and the spiritual life. If Jesus is God, and Jesus quotes scripture, and God inspired scripture, then God used human authors to convey his eternal word. This makes for a simple waterfall set of conditions that fall like gravity into place:If Jesus is God… And Jesus quotes scripture as the word of God… Then Jesus inspired the sacred writers… Meaning Jesus authored the scriptures.That was mighty kind of God, in my opinion, to give us the scriptures. Even more kind, he came down to us in the form of man to go ahead and make things more clear to the apostles so they could pass on the tradition and teach us. But this should give you some idea about why we all like to argue about scripture. We argue because we disagree about who or what is God. Further, we argue about how he reveals himself, and to whom. But most of all, we argue because we dislike authority and the Catholic Church believes it has the teaching authority. This is why we argue. Even atheists love to argue about all of this, but they come at scripture wearing a bent pair of glasses, because the word God means something very different if you reject the idea of God. Likewise, you cannot understand the cross of Christ and the resurrection without at least getting the foundational idea of God in place first, not to mention the idea of an ultimate authority in heaven and on earth. Thus, it's no surprise that the “word of God” only makes sense if you believe in the supernatural existence of God. Truly, reading the bible without belief in God is like reading a bike repair manual without believing in bikes. Even if you believe in God, the perception of it leads to wildly different conclusions, which is why we have such wide-ranging belief systems as Islam and Jehovah's Witnesses and thirty-one flavors of Protestant churches. The bible is a difficult read, and this is why the “bible alone” is insufficient as a teaching authority, because we can see with our own eyes how different each group uses that teaching authority.Where we are at in this opening line of the bible is the origin story of all creation. Every culture needs a creation story. Every culture has one, and even atheists have a faith-based creation story. We certainly have our stories about the creation of America, just as the Soviets did (or tried to), or the Italians, or the English, so this should not seem odd to anyone. Comic books have an origin issue. Businesses have foundation narratives. My favorite pie shop, Betty's Pies (“The Best Pies in Minnesota”) has a founding story about Betty. Without a story, we are left stuck in a no-man's-land. We're like the orphan Annie who runs away from Miss Hannigan in search of her real parents. As it turns out, the beginnings of things need a cause, a character, a maker, or doer, or a force. The choices for who lifted the curtain on this grand play called “Creation” come in three sizes: many, one, or none. Also, you cannot mix these - you must pick one, and only one. Genesis declares that the answer is one. And if you think you don't have to choose, you are incorrect. Really, you have already chosen. You may think you have chosen in your mind, but you choose by how you live today and every day. Actions reveal the choice, as Jesus described in the great Parable of the Two Sons. Actions speak louder than words. Every seeker must accept or reject God's oneness. For the seeker, the treasure to be found is the truth, but only one choice is not fool's gold. Every angsty teen, every doubting Thomas, every physicist, every Greek mythologist, every internet atheist, every Christian and Muslim - truly, anyone who is seeking truth must venture into the test of oneness. Genesis is inverting the worldview that accepts the “many gods” and the “no gods” hypotheses. Genesis states that there is one God.This may seem trivial but it's not. Genesis declares a truth that many do not want to be true. And even those who say “Amen” often do not fully understand the implications of what this “oneness” means. Greek myth has a story of creation. The old mythology is a search for the truth, just as astronomy, psychology, and chemistry are also deep investigations into aspects of truth. And we all want the truth, more than anything, except for when we want to do something that requires a different truth. But what is truth? Ah, that is the question. Now we are getting warmer. Hamlet asked the great question of “To be or not to be,” and Hamlet was right. That is indeed the question. He was close to the answer just by using the word “being.” What does it mean “to be”? We are getting warmer still. Pontius Pilate, long before the fictional Hamlet, said it even better when he asked Jesus straight up: “What is truth?” This question of “What is truth?” and “What does it mean to be?” are related. When Moses asks for God's name at the burning bush, God tells him that his name is “I AM”. I found this rather confusing as a child. But just consider what “I AM” means. This is the verb for “to be.” God might have said it another way, as in “I BE.” In fact, that phrase sounds like it could be the name of a modern pop song. “To be” is to have come from God. Being comes from God. Being and truth both come from the simple, beautiful, transcendent oneness of God. God is to be. John Keats said “Beauty is truth,” but God's being and truth go together with beauty. Descartes said “I think, therefore I am,” but thinking is not being. No, God is “to be” and he created us, giving us our being. In any case, it's worth pointing out that Zeus is none of these things: he is not good, true, or beautiful. Zeus is an ugly power-hungry shape-shifting rapist. That is not the God of the bible. This inversion is easy to spot if living in the ancient world. Today, we have different versions of the pagan gods, but they are still around. They have moved into other forms, such as honor, wealth, pleasure, and power - but rest assured, for every god of the ancients, we worship strange versions of it now. More important, however, is the subtle inversion regarding Zeus and every other contender god. None of the other gods are the act of “being.” Again, God's name is “I AM.” In most stories about Zeus, he shifts into the shape of a swan or a bull, so he could say the opposite: “I am who I am not.” This is exactly what the shape-shifting devil presents to Eve: a lie. Once again, like in the first inversion, regarding the nature of time having a beginning, a middle, and an end, there is one Creator, one “sheer act of Being,” and one source of all truth. This, once again, is an inversion upon which you can rest your head, where your finite mind can focus. One true God is much better to aim your meditation toward than nothingness, and much more sane than thinking about the pantheon of Greek and Sumerian gods. However, when in prayer, you can easily find out which gods you worship, because your distractions will lead you there. The distractions reveal your fragmented understanding of God, as they pull you away from the oneness of God. Knowing that God is one is an act of faith, because no amount of proof can sway the mind alone to accept it. But it is an act of faith anchored in reason. And reason can take you to the doorstep that there is one Creator, but faith is needed to knock on the door. As St. John Paul II wrote, faith and reason are the two wings that make us fly. St. Anselm and St.Thomas Aquinas presented rational arguments of the “ways” to know that God is one, and that God is logical, and that God is beautiful. People can and will argue until the end of time over God's existence - and this is a good thing because skeptics often come to believe in the oneness of God in a most profound way, such as Augustine, Dostoyevsky, or Antony Flew. To doubt the oneness of God is not a defect, it is part of the journey back to God. However, argument will only take you to the door. You still have to knock, enter, kneel, and pray. This is a mystery and it is wonderful. God seems to have designed it this way for our own good. The most common doubt today is about God's existence. But there is no existence at all without God, who is the act of being itself. When we doubt God's existence, we are much like the “self-made” billionaire who thinks his fortune came entirely from himself instead of the complex set of circumstances that were needed to allow for his success. In his self-satisfaction, the billionaire ignores the whole and only sees himself. Sure, he may have worked hard, but he didn't create the infrastructure, culture, opportunities, timing, talent, and need that led to his wealth. He did not educate himself or feed himself as a child. In other words, he sees everything in terms of the self. (Hint: we are all the billionaires in this metaphor).The pursuit of wealth is a search for meaning, as are the pursuits of pleasure, honor, and power. But the real search is for the origin story, the place of rest, the giver of life - we are searching for home - but we confuse where that place is at. Seekers who are burdened with the burning need to find the truth will undoubtedly try on the differing hypotheses of “many gods” and “zero gods” before they really look into the possibility of “one God.” With the Zero hypothesis, this leaves only the self and the void to find answers - there is no soul to save. With the Many hypothesis, it leads to a flattening and scattering, a divided mind and separated body and soul, a rudderless chase. With the One hypothesis, there is no confusion. There is a body and a soul, and one source, one origin, one beginning, one ending. This puts solid ground underfoot and a proper heaven overhead. It almost seems too simple of an answer, because there is no struggle. Mythology seems more exciting, more dramatic (but that is the next inversion after this one to discuss). The One hypothesis of Genesis also shrugs off the coercive policemen concept, as God creates out of his goodness. He is the Artist who creates because he can create. Moreover, God creates and does not engage in transactions with his creation, but rather made everything for its beauty. He is a great artist who creates out of love and calls all of this creation to himself. St. Anselm called the Christian search a way of “faith seeking understanding.” You might say that those who believe in Greek myth or pure materialism also have a faith seeking understanding. Even the atheist is a believer in no gods, and that a faith in nothing must seek understanding through reason alone. With all texts, with all searches, we must take something on faith to find the truth. This is unavoidable. To compare a creation story from Greek myth, from Hesiod, against Genesis, let's take just the opening lines:Here's the opening from Hesiod's creation story (after he finishes praising the Muses):In the beginning there was only Chaos, the Abyss, but then Gaia, the Earth, came into being…With that one line, we have a whole cast of characters to consider, and it only expands from there. With Hesiod, we don't just have to bother with the Muses, now we have three more beings, and soon there are about fifty. Genesis starts much cleaner, simpler. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.Done. The writer of Genesis starts out with a roundhouse. He says, “Let's cut the nonsense: God was first and created everything.” So much is said in so few words. The first line of Genesis is a masterful sentence that never stops speaking. But what else is the fourth word of the bible saying? What is God? We know there are basically three options: no gods, many gods, or one God. If the bible is declaring one God, which it is, what does that mean for us? Our idea of God has everything to do with where we came from and where we think we are going. I'm not yet talking about the big “why,” but just the where for now: where did we come from and where are we going? I often think of the analogy of trying to fly a rocket to the moon. First, the rocket must be pointed upward, not toward the earth. The Zero gods hypothesis aims the rocket at the ground. That rocket is going nowhere. The One hypothesis and the Many hypothesis is aiming the rocket upward. But clearly, that is not enough, for even a rocket aimed upward must have precise calculations to reach its target. Missing by a single degree will leave the crew lost in outer space. This inversion is about calibrating and setting the sights on the right target, charting the destination. Declaring that there is one God, not many, and not zero, will get you going in the right direction (and later inversions will fine-tune the landing). With this inversion coming so soon in sacred scripture, this sets apart the people of Moses from all surrounding families and nations. The Canaanites and Egyptians of Biblical fame did not have one God, they had many. Abraham must have seemed a strange man in the ancient world and even had to leave his home in order to follow the one God. His city likely worshipped a moon god, meaning their rocket was aimed at the wrong heavenly body. Abraham must depart because he knows that will end in disaster. His faith in God Most High is not the norm. It's not popular. But he knows it is the truth. Even today, Abraham would have to leave home, because we still have many gods. We have believers in no gods and believers in many gods, and then we have believers in the one God. Mythology as we know it today is what we refer to when we want to talk about dead religions. When the Sumerians were worshipping moon gods or the Greeks were rocking out at a Dionysus fest, they were not saying, “Man, I love our mythology!” No, those gods and goddesses were real to them, or at least some of them. The household gods of Romans, which taught men and women to live virtuously, were not like Calico Critter figurines that didn't mean anything to them. These were meaningful objects, symbols of unseen realities. Genesis, in its quiet boldness, states out loud that all of these little gods are ugly babies. Really, the sacred writer just cannot pretend any longer - these are false gods. Thus, these are fighting words for people and nations who have entire lives, rituals, and power structures built around these gods. Every domain of life, from hearth and home to war and sex, all had a god or goddess. Genesis rejects all of them. We have them today too, which we will get to later. Again, we have lived with the idea of one God so long that we cannot comprehend how hard it was for Abraham and Moses to say, “All of your gods are fake. Only one is real.” This is the inversion that brings much hatred against Jews and Catholics to this day. Yet while we nod along about the idea of one God, we often live as if there were Many or Zero. But why? Why is it so irritating to believers in the Zero or Many hypotheses? Why does saying, “There is only one God” irritate us? Why does saying, “There are no gods” bother people? Why does saying “There are many gods” make us do a double-take? The reason is that it matters immensely, because like our view of time, our sanity and cosmology rests upon: 1.) Does God exist? And if the answer is yes, then: 2.) What is the nature of that being (or beings)? The question of whether or not God exists is fundamental to how your life is lived, how your family eats, and how your government operates. This is where we build our lives. Like it or not, upon this rock we stack up all other things. And this choice always requires an act of faith. Even if we select the Zero hypothesis, that is an act of faith. The internet atheists make an act of faith when they say, “There are no gods or God” just as much as when a Catholic says, “Credo in unum Deum” (I believe in one God). The “unbelievers” actually are believers, they just subscribe to the belief that there is only matter and energy. That is a creed, also. There is no proof for either side that can be used to win the other over by pure argument or technique. It is not pure geometry. Nor are feelings enough to prove anything. There is only an act of faith in the end. The act of faith in One God, Many gods, or Zero gods comes down to an act of the will, where we submit our will and intellect to a choice. When I felt there were no gods, never once did I say, “God help me be willing to be willing to believe no gods exist.” Why not? Because I didn't want to believe in God or gods. I wanted to mock the idea that God existed, crown Jesus with thorns, and be unburdened by the consequences of what it means to say “God exists.” Because if you say those words, then it follows that God is not just matter. Then it follows that God matters. Then it matters in how you live your life. But wait - the bible just says “God” in Genesis 1:1, it doesn't give any details. What kind of God is this one God? Is this the clockmaker God of the Deists? Is it a vindictive God? Is it a God merely made in our likeness? Is this an invented God to control people? Is this a God of convenience for power? Is this a God you can barter with? Is this a God who built the universe and then departed, or is he watching us with his many eyeballs right now? These are the questions that the rest of the bible answers. But the Catechism of the Catholic Church has a nice little paragraph to help us here.Since our knowledge of God is limited, our language about him is equally so. We can name God only by taking creatures as our starting point, and in accordance with our limited human ways of knowing and thinking.God transcends all creatures. We must therefore continually purify our language of everything in it that is limited, image-bound or imperfect, if we are not to confuse our image of God--"the inexpressible, the incomprehensible, the invisible, the ungraspable"--with our human representations. Our human words always fall short of the mystery of God. (CCC 40-42) In this inversion, we can start small, without diving into the nature of God too far. It's often easier to say what God is not than to say what God is, because being bound in time and space does not allow us the language to describe God, but it allows us to know there is a God. Once again, we are given all that we need for salvation and sanity, not every last detail that we want out of curiosity. Just as hunger goes with our craving for food, and our thirst matches our need for water, so does our spiritual longing pair nicely with the God that created all things. Our hearts seek God, and God is all that can quench that seeking thirst. But mostly, in this inversion, what Genesis is saying is:* God exists.* God is one.* God was first.* God created. This inversion marks a departure from all other creation stories. It casts out all myth systems and modern atheism. In the Greek creation story, Chaos gets first billing and then mother Earth just pops into being, as if birthed by itself. The point that Genesis makes is that the first mention of any “being” is God, who is “Being Itself.” Chaos is not first. Earth is not first. Nothing is first. But God precedes that nothing. Surely it is proper for the first character of the bible to be God, from whom all being is sustained. “It is right and just,” as we say at the Catholic Mass. This is also why Genesis is so memorable. It's simple. It's beautiful. It's good. No one memorizes Hesiod, not just because it's longer, but because it's not as good, not as simple. We don't memorize Hesiod because it's false. It lacks the three transcendentals of goodness, truth, and beauty. Many people know the opening line of the bible because it is terrific writing and speaks a truth that makes sense, even if many wish it wasn't so. We can't look away from Genesis for a reason: it is a masterpiece, and masterpieces do something to us. The first eleven chapters of Genesis cover massive territory, but there is nothing that says quite so much as the very first line. This is much like the Apostles' Creed, with the opening line of “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth.” A lifetime can be spent meditating on that alone. To meditate on Chaos and the Abyss does not satisfy in the same way. In fact, Chaos and Abyss in capitalized letters sound like a couple of rollercoasters at Six Flags or Cedar Point. (What a strange time to be alive, when we name our fun distractions after the things that terrify us - Leviathan, Behemoth, Goliath, Medusa…I suspect an amusement park will just go all in and soon name a rollercoaster “Satan, the Accuser,” but let's not get ahead of future inversions to be discussed.)I realize that there are many differing accounts of the Greek, Sumerian, and Roman creation stories, so Hesiod's writing is not the only version. However, all of them start with something other than one God. This is why the inversion of Genesis is so stark in contrast. This inversion, of coming to know that there is one God, is not like the fleeting thrill of reading about Chaos and Gaia. This is no cheap Double-Bubble parade gum that grows stale after a short time, but rather it is endless food for the mind and the soul. The idea of one God, on its face, does not seem as interesting as a tale that begins with Chaos, the Abyss, and Gaia's spontaneous generation. If I had two movie choices to select from, I would choose the one starring Chaos in the leading role. But Genesis is not a movie. It is not about entertainment. Genesis is going higher and deeper than what Hollywood or Greek myth does. Genesis does not set out to titillate and persuade. So while Chaos may be more exciting in the short term, it makes far more sense logically and spiritually that before all things were, God is. And merely four words into Genesis, the sacred writer has inverted the nature of time, and asserted the existence of one God, and declared the number of God is One. This is why, as these inversions gather together, it becomes increasingly clear why the tribes of Jacob cannot help but be called “the chosen people,” because these differences are not small, not subtle, but glaring and sharp, like a knife that carves them out from a world of very different expressions of faith. In closing, the mention of God in Genesis upends other worldviews. We believe that God needs no pre-existent thing or any help in order to create, nor is creation any sort of necessary emanation from the divine substance. God creates freely "out of nothing":If God had drawn the world from pre-existent matter, what would be so extraordinary in that? A human artisan makes from a given material whatever he wants, while God shows his power by starting from nothing to make all he wants. (CCC 296)God exists. God is one. God is first. Many people have gotten caught up in an academic distraction about the word Elohim being used in various lines of the bible. This is where personal interpretation of the bible can go wild, like college students on spring break. This is where deep dives into Giants and extra-biblical texts like the Book of Enoch and the Divine Council become unhealthy distractions. Interpretation of the bible should never be approached as a research exercise, but as an encounter with God, in a living tradition. If there are two books to keep on your shelf, or to take along to a desert island, to keep from getting lost or going insane, it is these: The Bible and The Catechism of the Catholic Church. Many heresies start when the idea of the oneness of God is discarded or doubted. Rest assured, however, that God is one, even if he is three-in-one. The many and none hypotheses are upside-down worlds. The oneness of the Trinity has fingerprints all over the bible, even in the opening line. The Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is still one God. Yes, there are other created spirits, like angels, but there is no other God than the one true God, also known as God Most High. The Trinity is beyond full comprehension, and this is a wonderful mystery to pray on. As always, prayer is the key, as it pleases God and is offered like heavenly incense to Him. To embrace the certainty of God while letting go of the desire for all divine data is a liberating act for your mind, body, and soul. The certainty and mystery of God's oneness is glorious. With that, let's move to the next inversion, which happens in the fifth word of the bible, which is the word “created.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whydidpetersink.substack.com

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Lassen Sie sich von der spannenden Erfolgsgeschichte unseres heutigen Gastes, Pabel Saper, faszinieren. Ausgestattet mit nur einem Startkapital von 6000 Euro, hat Pabel ein blühendes Handelswarengeschäft auf Amazon aufgebaut, das heute beeindruckende 4,5 Millionen Euro Umsatz erzielt. Hör zu, wie er seine Reise vom Einzelhandel zum Online-Händler schildert und sein umfangreiches Wissen über Handelsvertrieb, Retouren und die Unterschiede zwischen Private Label und Handelsware mit uns teilt.  Wir tauchen in die Welt der Verkaufsoptimierung auf Amazon ein und diskutieren die Vorteile eines Reprisers, der in der Lage ist, Preise in Mikrosekunden-Takt anzupassen und den Weg zur begehrten Bio-Box zu ebnen. Pabel enthüllt, wie der Einsatz von KI-Tools und die Bedeutung der Produktfreigabe auf Amazon sein Geschäft revolutioniert haben. Machen Sie sich bereit für ein tiefes Eintauchen in die Nutzung moderner Technologien zur Verbesserung Ihrer Online-Verkaufspraktiken. Abschließend spricht Pabel über die Tools, die ihm bei der Führung seines Amazon-Geschäfts geholfen haben. Er teilt seine Erfahrungen mit verschiedenen Tools wie Helium, Selleramp und IMZ-Cow Pro und erklärt, wie sie beim Scannen von Lieferantenlisten helfen können. Begleiten Sie uns auf dieser entdeckungsreichen Reise durch die digitale Welt des Handels und erhalten Sie wertvolle Einblicke, die Ihre Online-Handelspraktiken auf das nächste Level bringen können. Also, lauschen Sie und lassen Sie sich inspirieren.   In Folge 96 des Serious Sellers Podcast auf Deutsch, Marcus und Paver diskutieren: 00:00 - Erfolgreicher Handel Mit Handelswaren Auf Amazon 14:50 - Retouren Und Unterschiede Private Label Handelsware 29:37 - Bio-Boxen Und Verwendung Von Reprisers Bei Amazon 44:04 - Helium Podcast Transkript Marcus: Wenn es um Amazon FBA geht, reden wir hier meistens über Private Label, aber es gibt auch Händler, die mit Handelsware so richtig crushen auf Amazon. Einer davon ist Pabelsaper. Der macht Millionenumsetze mit Ware, die er beim Großhändler oder direkt beim Hersteller kauft und auch vor Handeln lindln Listings auf Amazon weiter anbietet. Das ganze hat seine eigenen Spielregeln, und genau darüber sprechen wir heute mit ihm. Hallo zusammen und willkommen beim Serious Seller Podcast auf Deutsch. Mein Name ist Markus Mockross, und das ist die Show, in dem wir alles um Amazon FBA Private Label besprechen, was uns Händler auf Deutsch gesagt ernsthafte Umsätze generiert. Daher auch der Name der Show Serious Seller Podcast auf Deutsch. Hallo, liebe Zuhörer. Willkommen zu einem neuen Episode hier. Hallo mein Gast Pabel, wie geht's dir? Pavel: Grüß dich, markus, mir geht's so weit. gut, ich freue mich, bei dir Gasthändler zu dürfen. Ich bin gespannt, was das Gespräch hier so mit sich bringt. Marcus: Ja, ich bin auch gespannt, weil das Thema, was du mitbringst, das hatten wir bisher vielleicht ein, zwei Mal angeschnitten mit Herrn Lalias machen, und da freut es mich, jemand so haben, der wirklich so tief drinsteckt in zwar Richtung Handelsware, großhandel, Das wird auf jeden Fall spannend. Aber bevor wir da rein springen, erzähl mal ein, zwei Minuten über dich, wer da also so bist und wie du da hingekommen bist, was du machst. Pavel: Ja, sehr gerne. Ich bin Pabel Saper. Ich komme aus Köln, ich bin mittlerweile ein Gruseliger 34 Jahre alt. Ich bin seit acht Jahren auf Amazon und bin damals, wie jeder andere wahrscheinlich auch, mit Private-Leber gestartet. Nicht wirklich erfolgreich, weil gar kein Fach wissen, einfach mal blind rein. Und das Gute ist, ich habe einen Background aus dem Einzelhandel. Ich habe mir Ausbildung gemacht, eine Lehrer im Einzelhandel, und dort habe ich sofort gemerkt wow, es sind wahnsinnige Margen vorhanden bei diversen Handelsprodukten, zum Beispiel Bose, samsung, sony, philips und Co. Ich wusste aber nicht, dass das selbe Konstrukt auf Amazon funktioniert, weil er sagt ja keiner. So. Ich bin Private-Leber somit gestartet, habe Feuchtigkeitstücher verkauft aus Singapur, wirklich gute Qualität. Aber ich habe so am Tag zehn bis elf Sales. Klar, als Unwissender ist das wahrscheinlich sogar sehr gut, aber für mich war es natürlich nicht gut. Du kannst nicht von elf Sales im Monat leben, beißt du selbst. Also habe ich für Apple mit Handelsware begonnen, einfach mal just for fun. Und irgendwann wurde es mehr, mehr und mehr. Wir haben mittlerweile einen Umsatz in diesem Jahr, ich würde mal sagen, von 4,5 Millionen. Also wir sind gut dabei. Aktuell und gestartet sind wir mehr als 6000 Euro Kapital zu dritt. Bis heute kein Trendkapital mit dazu geholt. Deswegen hat es auch eine Ewigkeit gedauert, bis sich wirklich was bewegt hat Außer ein Dispo von 25.000 Euro, bin ich auch ehrlich zu und diversen guten Kontakten, die man halt geknüpft hat Und ja, aktuell bin ich nach wie vor auf Amazon bin happy ist ein schwieriges Feld, das ist deutlich schwieriger als davor, aber es lässt sich schon einiges machen, gerade mit dem Großhandelvertrieb, und das ist mein Background im Schnelldischlauf. Marcus: Ja, ja cool. Und wann hast du dann das erste mal angefangen, handelsware zu verkaufen? du sagst, du es mit Private Label angefangen. Pavel: Genau also im Jahr 2018 hatte ich die ersten Versuche gemacht, die ersten kleine Folge. Das war damals ganz normale, herkömmliche Saturmerkte besucht beziehungsweise mein Ex-Arbeitgeber besucht damals und für ihn was gekauft, und einfach mal mit einer Marge von 20 Euro. Marcus: Hast du bei Saturen vorher. Pavel: Mein Traumberuf damals tatsächlich war, saturverkäufer, habe ich noch nie jemanden gesagt, aber tatsächlich ja, und gelandet bin ich dann bei Expert. Bei der IP-Gruppe sagt ihr bestimmt was Mediamarkt, ip-gruppe. Also es reitet in großen Deutschland nach Mediamarkt und Saturen. Das ist die drittstärksten, und dort habe ich eine tolle Lehre gehabt und auch sehr, sehr viel gelernt, auch hinter den Kulissen. Wie verhandelt man mit großen Marken? was sind die Benefits? warum macht man diverse Verhandlungsgespräche? was sind die Bonus, die man als Unternehmer rauswöhnen kann, wie zum Beispiel ich verkaufe die heute 10 Fernseher, aber du kriegst ein Fernseher für deine Familie on top, ohne dass es ja irgendein belastet. Also es gibt ja diverse Sachen, die man rausdrängen kann. Marcus: Witzig. Ich glaube, wir hatten hier sogar schon einen ehemaligen Saturenverkäufer im Podcast, der es ausrichtig gecrushed hat auf Amazon parallel. Und weißt du noch, was waren deine ersten Produkte, mit denen du es dann probiert hast, als Handelsgabe? Pavel: Ja, vielleicht war es alles. Also, damals ging ja noch DVD-Player, blu-ray-player sehr gut von Sony. Ich bin immer ein Freund. Wenn ich was verkaufe, versuche ich immer zu 99,9 Prozent lediglich Qualität zu verkaufen. Warum Weniger Retouren, weniger Kaufschmerzen? Damit habe ich angefangen, und dann traf ich auf ein Goldeselprodukt. Ich hatte mega Glück. Das war so ein Modul. Das gibt es heute noch gut, nicht sehr gut, aber gut Ein Modul. Da steckst du hinten der Fernseher rein, und dann kannst du auf deinen Samsung-Fernse zum Beispiel alle Programme in HD empfangen. Du kannst ja die HD-Karte direkt dort einstecken. Und das hat damals wahnsinnig gut funktioniert. Und ich habe mal Lieferaten gefunden auf ebayuk. Damals gab es ja nicht diese Zollsachen, dass du quasi verzollen musst. Es gab es kein Brexit, ek damals ohne zu verhandeln, war irgendwas mit 7 Pounds, sagen wir auf 8 Euro, VK, amazon 30 Euro. Das Gute ist, du hattest damals circa 400 Sales im Monat. Marcus: Wann sind sie denn? Pavel: Ja, und so konnte ich mich halt ja mit bisschen Glück. Marcus: Schon ein sehr spezielles Teil cool. Pavel: Ja ein bisschen hocharbeiten, und so habe ich dann wirklich Blut geleckt. So habe ich verstanden wow, auf Amazon geht viel mehr, als man denkt. Weil er sagt ja keiner, es gibt keine. Wenn er zu dir einen Zoom macht und Amazon ist wirklich eine sehr starke Handelsplattform dann spricht ja keiner, und du musst halt alles für ihr Pür rauslinnen. Ja, hat bei mir eine Ewigkehent gedauert, finde ich auch. Marcus: Und hast du dann in der Nische mehr gemacht? hast du dann gesagt Unterhaltungselektronik, oder war das alles so random, was du dann Nein, nein, nein, es war nicht random. Pavel: Ich habe ja selber die Lehre gemacht in der braune Ware. Die braune Ware ist Fernsehe, heilcheanlagen, zubehör für Heilcheanlagen, und so bin ich bis heute eigentlich in dieser Nische zu 90 Prozent geblieben. Ich verkaufe auch noch ein bisschen Beauty mit dabei, aber zu 90 Prozent bin ich immer noch da. Ich verkaufe sehr, sehr viele Haushaltselektronik, gerade im Zubehörbereich, zum Beispiel GoPro Akkus, canon, canon Akkus, canon Kameras, skatadapter bis heute. Total verrückt. Wenn du mal ein Tipps Philips Skatadapter hast, wer kostet bis heute 22,99 Euro? der Preis ist sehr stabil geblieben über die ganzen Jahre. Ein Kurs bei ungefähr 4 Euro. Auch wenn du nur 40, 50, 60 Monate machst, wenn du bist ein einziger Verkäufer du hast ja Konkurrenz ist das immer noch ein sehr, sehr gutes Geschäft. Marcus: Ja, okay Und sind ja genau. das wäre jetzt mal eine Frage gewesen. gerade bei Unterhaltungselektronik Hast du es ja sehr viel, dass irgendwie im oder nehmt ihr jetzt einfach Apple als krasses Beispiel ne, im September kommt das neue iPhone raus. niemand kauft mehr als alte iPhone. Wie stark ist das in dem Bereich Unterhaltungselektronik? Pavel: Also, ich sag mal so, im Zubehör so gut wie gar nicht, weil Zubehörprodukte selbst aus dem Jahr 2018 werden im Jahr 2023 sehr gut gekauft. Ja, ich versuche, mich auf zeitlose Produkte zu fokussieren. Ich holte ein Beispiel. Ich verkaufe aktuell ein sehr gutes Produkt, ein braun Fieberthemometer. Das Produkt ist aus dem Jahr 2017. Mittlerweile haben wir 2023, das ist jetzt geändert, außer die Verpackung. Die sieht ein bisschen schöner aus nach sechs Jahren, und das verkauft sich immer noch sehr gut. Das heißt, ob jetzt ein neues Fieberthemometer kommt oder nicht, dass alte vom Brauen wir trotzdem gehen. Also, ich versuche natürlich gab es nicht immer, aber ich versuche eher, so zeitlose Unterhaltungsprodukte zu kaufen oder zu erkennen. Marcus: Mhm, cool. Und der Vorteil den Großhandel ja, eigentlich hat es. Ja, du kriegst die Ware sehr schnell nach, und deswegen musst du ja aber wahrscheinlich mit recht wenig Lagerbestand. Wie ist das effektiv bei dir? Pavel: Ich habe so angefangen, wie du es gesagt hast, mittlerweile nicht mehr. Mittlerweile will ich ein Bestand haben für mindestens anderthalb Monate. Das heißt, wir kaufen wirklich einen großen Mengen ein und lagern diese auch physisch bei uns vor Ort. Wir haben auch viel Arbeit auf dem Lager. Ich mache das nicht alles allein. das geht gar nicht mittlerweile, und das ist eine sehr, sehr gute Kombination. Wir machen viel mit Amazon FBA und vieles mit Amazon FBM. Also, wir sagen nicht immer hey, nur Amazon FBA ist das Ware, sondern wir gehen immer dem Mix an. und gerade multichannel Marketing, weil, wenn du das sagen musst, muss man in fairer Weise sagen du weißt das auch am besten. Auf Amazon kannst du gesperrt sein oder gesperrt werden. Du musst dich erst mal entsperren. das ist nicht leicht, gerade in der heutigen Zeit nicht. Da bin ich immer auf mehrere Vertriebswege, gerade jetzt mit Otto, mit eBay. Gut, auf eBay bin ich das nicht wirklich erfolgreich, aber Kaufland und natürlich Amazon, und das heißt Mix, rettet mich immer wieder. Marcus: Cool, cool, wär es denn möglich? oder ich weiß nicht, du berätst ja auch Leute, die einsteigen. Kommen da Leute zu dir und sagen ich möchte möglichst gar keinen Lagerbestand haben. Du möchtest die Ware bestellen, wenn ich sie verkaufe? funktioniert das auf Amazon? Pavel: Funktionieren, tut das schon. Das Problem ist, amazon macht rotiermäßige Prüfungen. Nehmen wir mal an, du inserierst jetzt jetzt zehn Handys, ist kein iPhone, weil iPhone ist auf Amazon nicht verkaufen. Zehn mal ein Samsung-Handy Inserierst du jetzt, du verkaufst jetzt neun, und du kommst jetzt in die Prüfung. Hey, lieber Markus, gib uns mal bitte Einkaufsbelege. Und jetzt hast du zum Beispiel Jobshipping betrieben, weil du hast die Ware ja physisch gar nicht vor Ort. Das würde jetzt nicht funktionieren. Das bedeutet, wenn du heute heute ist der 14.9. Irgendwas bei Amazon inserierst, brauchen wir zumindest jetzt ein Liefernachweis oder eine saubere Rechnung. Wo die Ware sich physisch befindet, interessiert Amazon gar nicht. Wichtig für Amazon ist, dass die Ware ordnungsgemäß und schnell zugestellt wird. So mit haben wir natürlich auch viele Kunden ohne Lagerbestand. Die machen das dann mit einem Konflikten-Dienstleister. Da gibt es einige Anbieter, die sehr gut sind und vor allem auch sehr günstig. Marcus: Ja. Und dann kommen wir zur großen Frage wie recherchiere ich denn Lieferanten in Deutschland dafür? Pavel: Du hast einige Optionen, wie du nach Lieferanten recherchierst. Die Frage ist was ist die Qualität der Lieferanten? Ich bin ehrlich zu dir wenn du sehr gute Lieferanten bist, muss man sich da rein kaufen. Wie sagt man so? man involviert eine Sorgeagentur, sie findet für dich diverse Produkte, zum Beispiel in Polen. Polen ist aktuell sehr interessant nach wie vor, weil du hast keine Zollgebühren, du hast sehr gute Einkaufspreise, und die schicken dort jemanden, der sehr gut verhandelt für dich vor Ort, und das ist zum Beispiel eine sehr gute Strategie. Dann gibt es die normalen Strategien, die jeder kennt du gehst auf eine Messe und versuchst, die Leute vor Ort zu kontaktieren. Das einste Problem bei der Messe, das sind halt sehr bekannte Großhändler, die viele kennen, und warum sollte der Großhändler mit uns ausgerechnet gute Geschäfte machen? Das ist schwieriger. Also sollte meiner Meinung nach die Philosophie sein lass uns doch gemeinsam lieber kleinere Händler finden, wo die Einkaufspreis ja relativ gut sind, weil die haben halt nicht viele Mitarbeiter, die sie bezahlen müssen. Am besten aus Ländern wohl, dass Gehalt nicht so teuer ist, wie zum Beispiel Chesschen, wie zum Beispiel Polen. Das sind zum Beispiel zwei Orte, wo man sehr, sehr gute Großhändler finden kann und auch gute Produkte findet, wie zum Beispiel Procter und Gammelprodukte. Das sagt ja bestimmt was Oralb, diverse Deos, die du verkauft werden. Da hast du einen maaschen Durchschnitt, ja im 10 Prozent. Marcus: Kommt die Ware denn kassend für den deutschen Einzelhandel, wenn ich die aus dem Ausland kaufe? Pavel: Kommt das das Land an. Generell, wenn du zum Beispiel Polen kaufst, in den Niederlanden Einkaufs oder in Chesschen ja, das hängt natürlich vom Land ab. Wenn du jetzt in Hongkong was Einkaufs, weißt, das ist sehr, sehr schwierig, dass die Ware dann auch dafür zugelassen ist, aber in Europa ist es meist kein Problem. Genauso auch wenig in UK. Also, in UK hat auch sehr, sehr gute Einkaufsmirklichkeiten, und viele haben Angst wegen der Verzollung, weil sie das halt gleich nicht kennen. Du kennst das, wo dich das entklackst, aber viele haben halt Angst davor, und das ist für uns beide gut, weil wir kennen dieses Potenzial immer noch sehr gut. Auschecken, weil viele Hände davor halten, machen und sagen, ich kaufe lieber nur in Deutschland ein. Wir machen es. Aber wenn du nur in Deutschland einkaufst, bist du in der heutigen Zeit leider Gottesdicht mehr mitberichtlich, gerade wenn du auf Amazon verkaufst. Marcus: Ja, und kaufst du auch direkt bei Herstellern selber. Pavel: Teilweise ja. Das Problem ist, die großen Big-Player werden mit uns beide in Notfall meistens nichts zu tun haben wollen, aber bei kleineren Herstellern definitiv. ja, macht sogar sehr viel Sinn. Zum Beispiel gibt es einige Firmen, die Firma Roto oder die Gäste Tupperwaren, die wir verkaufen. die machen mit uns sehr gute Geschäfte, gerade mit dem Hersteller selbst, total unkompliziert. Aber so eine Firma wie Dyson zum Beispiel wird jetzt nicht als Hersteller mit uns agieren, weil Dyson wird uns beiden sagen hey, liebe Leute, wie sieht euer stationärer Handel auf? Auch wenn wir jetzt genug Kapital hätten für die Ware, wird nicht funktionieren. Was bedeutet, für uns beide ist die Strategie relativ einfach. Wie wäre es, wenn wir beide zum Beispiel mit jemanden arbeiten, der einen sehr großen stationären Laden hat, wie zum Beispiel die IP-Gruppe, mache ich auch, ich kaufe öffentlich bei IP ein, natürlich lang, die 5 bis 6 Euro drauf, aber ich bekomme sehr gute Handelsware, und vor allem der Umtausch, die Retourenabwicklung funktioniert reibungslos, weil man muss immer langfristig denken. nicht nur, lass uns jetzt Geld machen, sondern lass uns die nächsten zehn Jahre Geld machen weil ich denke, auch ammer zu witzig noch die nächsten zehn, zwanzig Jahre noch halten. Marcus: Ja, das ist ein guter Punkt. Das Retouren ist ja etwas, was du so als Private-Labelhändler da bleibst, typischerweise drauf sitzen. Da kannst du vielleicht dann sagen hey, letztes Mal war ein bisschen zu hohe Quote, hast du mal ein bisschen Rabatt. Das ist wahrscheinlich dann schon anders, wenn du Handelsware hast. Pavel: Das hängt von uns beiden ab und von unserem Einkaufsgeschick ab. Das ist ja ein bester Klärm. Das Thema ist ja riesige Retouren. Wenn man länger dabei ist, macht man mit seinen differanten Verträgen, weil mündlich wenn wir mündliche Absprache machen, ist das ja schon immer gut. Aber was ist für den WSK? was passiert, wenn wirklich jetzt viele Retouren zurückkommen, und so weiter. Wir machen das in einem Regelfall so, dass wir Produkte, so wie du es gerade ganz gleich angeteasert hast, erstmal einen kleinen Stil antesten. Wir haben den Merk wow, das hat wirklich Potenzial. Dann kaufen wir das einen großen Stil ein. Aber wir machen Verträge über die Rückabwicklung. Wir nehmen mal an, die ersten 30 Tage können wir die Ware kommentarlos einfach noch zurückgeben. Das hat damals die Firma Hammer sehr, sehr gut vorgemacht. Da haben viele Lieferanten daraus gelernt. Die haben zum Beispiel gesagt alles, was in den nächsten 30 bis 90 Tagen zurückkommt, wird sofort kommentarlos eins zu eins ausgetauscht. Und das ist auch so unsere Filmphilosophie, dass wir beim Einkauf ebenfalls nicht die billigsten Preise bzw die günstigsten Preise haben möchten, sondern wir möchten einen guten Kunden-Service, nicht nur für uns, sondern auch für unsere Kunden, die wir die Ware verkaufen, und dort wird meistens einfach nur alles ausgetauscht oder die krimikulanzerstattung oder was auch no-transcript. Natürlich gibt es auch viele Produkte in kleinem breitigen Segment. Für 2-3 Euro gibt es sowas nicht. Da bleibst du einfach trockselst, weil es die Art der Klinik ist, zu teuer. Marcus: Klar, glaube ich, Hast du es eigentlich auch dass Hersteller kommen und versuchen, das zu unterbinden, dass du ihre Ware auf Amazon verkaufst. Pavel: Sehr, sehr gute Frage. Im Großen und Ganzen nein. Bei der Firma ARG zum Beispiel ich habe das sehr, sehr oft. Die haben irgendwann telefoniert und haben mich gefragt, was das Problem ist. Die sagen das Problem ist, dass du bei uns bitte einkaufen sollst und nicht nur über Dritte. Das Gute ist, wenn du einen verifizierten Großeller hast. Es gibt Großeller, die sind von Amazon intern verifiziert, wenn man das rauslässt. Da gibt es diverse Ansätze. Aber im Großen und Ganzen, wenn eine Firma groß ist, eine WNDA ist oder generell lange auf dem Markt beitreten ist, eine saubere Boninität hat, eine Rufnummer hat, eine Webseite hat, dann sollte die eigentlich nichts passieren. Aber bei ARG hat sich das mehrfach das, was du gerade genannt hast, und das haben sich mit ARG dann persönlich geklärt. Der hat dann gesagt hey, ihr verkauft, ihr es doch, was obwohl? du keine funktionäre Laden hast, war in Ordnung am Ende des Tages. Jeder will Geld verdienen. Das ist auch in Ordnung, solange meine Philosophie erfüllt wird Qualitätsware verkaufen, keine B-Ware verkaufen, weil ich möchte auch so wenig Kopfschirmswahl möglich haben. Du weißt das ja selbst Amazon ist ein riesen, heifisch Becken, und nur diejenigen mit einer Strategie, nur diejenigen mit einem richtigen Fahrplan überleben dort auch langfristig. Marcus: Was ist denn für dich so der größte Unterschied zwischen Private Label und Handelsware? Pavel: Ich sage es sehr ehrlich ich finde generell Private Label äußerst interessant, nur halt nicht für einen Anfänger, also gerade in der heutigen Zeit. Das ist erstmal der Unterschied, dass du auch als normal, ohne viel übertriebenes Wachwissen dort sofort verkaufen kannst. Du brauchst kein Marketing, du brauchst keine Fotos, du brauchst halt schon gute Einkaufspreise und gute Ware, keine Frage. Aber du kannst halt relativ schnell Erfolg gewinnen, weil das, was übrig bleibt, das muss halt nicht für PPC-Währungen investieren oder für gute Produktbilde investieren, weil zu 99,99 Prozent ist das, was wir verkaufen, weil Amazon, schon bereits gelistet. Das ist, glaube ich, der größte Unterschied. Und ansonsten du brauchst halt nicht ultra viel Kapital Meiner, meiner Nachbarn, nämlich Privatfrags, und unter vier Augen würde ich sagen für Private Label benötigen wir nicht mindestens 10.000 Euro, auch wenn es jetzt vielleicht hart klingt für jemanden, der keinen Stadtkapital hat, aber das halt meine Ansicht. Und für Handelsware brauchst du auch viel Geld, keine Frage, aber da würde nicht schon wahrscheinlich 5.000 oder 6.000 Euro reichen, um zumindest die ersten Dienst im Großheim zu tätigen. Für Online-Deals kannst du auch mit 1.000 Euro am Anfang kein Problem. Aber Online-Deals sind halt kein nachhaltiges Business, und davon ja, ich bin kein Freund, davon. Ich möchte halt über eine längere Zeit Geld verdienen als jetzt, heute mit dir zwei Lego-Pakete kaufen. Morgen sind die zwei Lego-Pakete nicht mehr da, aber ich habe mit dir 100 Euro verdient, habe ich auch nicht so viel gekonnt. Marcus: Ja, das kann man machen, wenn die Zeit einfach praktisch unbegrenzt ist. Das habe ich als Schülerstudent auch gemacht, so ein bisschen Retail Abitrage. Es hat halt einfach auch Spaß gemacht. Aber ja klar, wenn es nachhaltig sein soll, dann muss man schauen, dass man immer Ware nachbekommt. Was zahlt man denn in der Nische für eine Sourcing-Agentur? Es wusste ich gar nicht, dass es so für Großhandel auch Beschaffungsagenturen gibt. Pavel: Natürlich. Es kommt doch die Qualität der Händler an. Ich kann dir mal ein Beispiel nennen Für eine Sourcing-Agentur zahlt es im Regelfall im Monat ungefähr 2.000 Euro, und du kannst mit diesen 2.000 Euro mindestens im Normalfall einen sehr guten Großhändler finden. Also so mache ich das unter anderem. Ich nutze alle Wege, die es so gibt Empfehlungsmarketing, das Leute mich empfehlen bei einem Großhändler, und die ersten zwei, drei Großhändler hast. Du kannst dir ja fragen hey, du verkaufst jetzt zum Beispiel Wasserkoche, wer könnte mir geempfernt sein? aus deinem Freundeskreis, weil du bist ja schon bereits ein erfahrener Großhändler, weiß ich nicht Kaffeemaschinen verkaufen, und so wird man auch dann weiter empfohlen. Aber generell für eine Sourcing-Agentur, gerade aus der Drittländer, zahlt es ungefähr 2.000 Euro pro Monat. Wie gesagt, du brauchst nur einen Großhändler, und das könnte ich von den ersten Unterschied ausmachen. Marcus: Ja, das heißt 2.000 pro Monat geht man mit den. Ich erkläre es dir. Ich erkläre es dir. Pavel: Ja, was heißt Verträge? Die Verträge gehst du erst mal separat ein. Zum Beispiel du sagst liebe Leute, ich suche nach Plästischen 4-Controller. Plästischen 4-Controller war bis vor den letzten 2 Jahren noch ein Mega-Hype. Du konntest bis zu 120 Euro weil wirtschaften für überlegt man viel Plästischen 4-Controller. Mittlerweile kostet es 80-90 Euro, und ich habe dir so eine Agentur, die das ein Monat gebraucht, bis sie in Polen einen Preis gefunden hat für 39 Euro. Alle von uns kennen Rechnung 39 mal 3, ist ungefähr 120 Euro und alles, was mal 30 schon herausragend. Also war das für mich eine super Investition mit diesen 2.000 Euro. Weil ich muss das hier auch langfristig sehen. Du gibst den Storys Agentur ein Befehl. Du sagst dann hey, ich suche jetzt die Fernbedienung, oder ich suche jetzt den Controller, und die suchen dann für dich in dem jeweiligen Zielland, ob sie das in einem Monat finden, möglich, ob sie das vielleicht in alle halben Monaten finden, auch möglich. Das ist halt so ein bisschen ein Geschäftsrisiko. Ja, das heißt, du weißt ja selber, wie es ist. Kein Business ist zu 100% sicher. Von daher kann es auch mal sein, dass du eine halb Monate rausfällst für ein Produkt. Manche Sachen werden auch mit 2 Wochen gefunden, und man geht normalerweise am Monatsvertrag ein, so kannst du es dann freiwillig verlungen. Marcus: Ja, wenn ich jetzt eben loslegen möchte, und ich überlege mein erstes nach meinem ersten Produkt. Also Rentabilität sollte ein sein. Auf was achtest du auch? zum Beispiel sicherlich auf Händler auf dem Listing. Gibt es da eine Haustür? Pavel: Ja gibt es. Also, ich habe sogar deinen Leitfaden mal gezugeschrieben. Es sollte maximal 10 Händler auf dem Listing vertreten sein, davon Maximum 5, die Amazon fb anbieten. Das Produkt muss mindestens 4,2 prozent an Stern haben. Alles, was schlecht ist, würde ich gar nicht erst empfehlen. Und deine Mindestmache sollte irgendwo zwischen 10 bis 12 Prozent sein. Und du kalkulierst immer mit den worst case und nicht mit dem best case, weil natürlich kann sein, dass einige händler auch stock geht oder besser im Powercam machen kann. Aber das ist alles der Fantasie Wunschdenken. Wir kalkulieren immer mit dem worst case und wird man auch nicht entdeuchten. Marcus: Ich sehe es auf Amazon auch hier und da, dass Händler Handelsware verkaufen, aber selber irgendwie ein Gudi dabei geben, damit sie ein eigenes Listing erstellen können. Wie siehst du das? ist das, lohnt sich das? oder gehst du immer auf die offiziellen Listings für die Produkte? Pavel: Das lohnt sich sehr, was du gesagt hast. Die Frage ist halt nur hast du die Zeit als Händler, sowas zu erstellen? und da kommst du wieder zum Beispiel oder so eine Speziese von dir, weil dann braucht man wirklich immer noch saubere Produktfotos. Du weißt ja selber, du kannst nicht jedes Produktfoto einfach mal einstellen. Du brauchst dann saubere Produktfotos. Du musst die der ppc Marketing betreiben, weil auch wenn der Produkt top ist als dieses Bandel Volanes zu den auf Seite 3, ganz unten wo möchte es sein? auf Seite 1, in der Mitte oder ganz oben. Also musst du es buschen. Das kostet wieder Geld, aber grundsätzlich das, was du angeteasert hast, es lohnt sich sehr. Meine Empfehlung ist generell, gerade wenn du am Anfang stehst, auf zeitlose Produkte zu gehen, produkte, die nicht nur jetzt gut verkauft werden in Kortal 4, sondern Produkte, die immer wieder verkauft werden, wie zum Beispiel der braunen Thema mitte, was ich gerade angeteasert habe. Der läuft im Sommer gut. Jetzt läuft er noch besser, warum auch immer, ich habe keine Vorstellung, aber der liefert auch von, wie gesagt, von Januar bis September gut, und noch ein zeitloses Produkt oder ein bisschen kürzer. Das sind Sachen, die werden immer wieder nachgestellt. Britta Wasserfelder, da hatte ich auch mal sehr, sehr guten diele im Fohlen geschossen, da hatte ich eine Marge von 18,5%, sogar auf eBay. Das bedeutet, ich kann es auf eBay veräußern, ich kann es aber Amazon veräußern, und das ist halt eine super Neben Einnahmequelle, weil nur von Britta Wasserfelder kann es auch nicht leben. Marcus: Klar witzig. Gerade heute liegt bei uns so ein braunen Thermometer auf den Sofa. Schuh hat wieder angefangen und wird natürlich gleich schon verstopfte Nase und geht es nicht gut. Die Tochter, die 3-Jährige, ist natürlich gleich aus der Schule mitgebracht. Ein Schulung, dann auch Hochsaison wieder für solche braunen Thermometer. Pavel: Wahrscheinlich ja, was auch sehr gut liebt. Aber das läuft jetzt aktuell nahezu gar nicht. Das waren so Stake Messer. Wie gut ist der Stake? Ja, das war auch ohne Röste sein Produkt. Wie gut ist dein gleiche Gart? Stake Messer sind 2 verrückt. Das hat mir gekauft, irgendwie für 10, 12 Euro, der Fährkaufpreis zur Hochsaison, also im Sommer, bei irgendwo bei 32. Und das habe ich mir Spaß gemacht, zwischen 5 bis 10 selbst gemacht. Das war natürlich cool. Marcus: Ja, und kannst du so aus dem Kopf sagen, wie lange du dein ältestes aktives Produkt schon verkauft? Pavel: Ja, das war mein allererstes Produkt mit diesen TV Modulen Also dass du jetzt noch online hast, was du jetzt noch habe ich jetzt online Okay die Formodul cool. Der Lieferant hat sich geändert, weil die Lieferanten vom Vorher gibt es nicht mehr. Ich weiß nicht, ob ich das sagen darf. Der Sitz im Gefängnis, weil er keine Steuern bezahlt in der UK, nicht nur uns, da hat viele Menschen Rechnungen gegeben, aber die Firma war halt nicht mehr aktiv und natürlich Steuern hinterzieht. Es gibt es nicht mehr. Ich glaube, das ist aus Deutschland ein. Der Lieferant gibt es super. Natürlich ist die Marca nicht mehr so gut. Wir sind irgendwo bei 14 Prozent, aber auch zu 14 Prozent sagt man nicht nein, weil die Rettunkquote ist irgendwo bei zwei bis drei Prozent, und das ist bis heute ein Produkt, was ich beibehalten habe. Genauso auch ein Skatadapter für einen Samsung Fernseher und für den Philips Fernseher. Total irre, dass es Leute noch gibt, die sowas kaufen. Aber das wichtigste Learning auch auf dieser ganzen Podcast Sache hier Geh bitte niemals, wenn du Sachen verkaust von dir aus. Ich und du zum Beispiel werden niemals ein Skatadapter kaufen, fernseher. Aber es gibt immer noch die älteren Herren, die haben noch ein, oder die älteren Damen, die haben noch einen alten Videoregord. Ich möchte das immer noch ein Modell, das Gerät anschließen, und sie kaufen das, und das ist gut ist. Ich habe früher mal den Preis 15 Euro gemacht, wenn man Einkaufspreisung ungefähr vier habe ich gespielt wie drei. Es kann es auch noch sein 17 Euro, 99, 19, 99, jetzt bin ich irgendwo bei 20, 99 und das verrückt ist. Das hält es gleich. Das wird jemand, der das Produkt wirklich haben möchte, der kauft es bei dir. Marcus: Ja, das glaube ich für so eine alten Videokasetten wieder sichten möchte, der zahlt das auch noch krass, ja so. Das ist halt das große Kontra Argument, was ich halt so zu handelsware kenne. Du findest ein Produkt, du verkaufst es, andere Händler sehen es auch, das verkauft sich gut, versuchen es auch zu kriegen und gehen mit auf dein Listing, und dann startet der Preiskampf. Aber ja, es ist wahrscheinlich dann mehr bei den dvd-playern oder bei den Adidas Turnschuhen als bei den Skatadaptern. Da muss man dann wahrscheinlich schon länger recherchieren, bis man sowas findet. Pavel: Ich sag mal so, irgendwann hast du ja ein Auge antrainiert das habe ich natürlich ein Riesenumferr und Wettbewerbsvorteil. Ich komme aus dem Handel, ich habe sehr, sehr viel gesehen, was läuft, weil auf dieses Produkt zum Beispiel bin ich auch nicht auf Spaß gekommen, sondern durch meine Lehre. Deswegen sage ich auch immer wieder meiner meiner nach sollte jeder, gerade derjenige, dem Handel beginnen möchte, egal ob auf Amazon oder sonst wo, unbedingt eine Lehre machen, oder zumindest das ist ein dvd-playerschkurs, weil wenn jemand zum Beispiel nicht mal kalkulieren kann und davon gibt es reichlich da draußen, 40 prozent der ganze Hände draußen würde ich behaupten einfach mal, gerade neue Steiger können nicht vernünftig kalkulieren, weil jetzt bin ich einfach. Gezeigt wird aber lange redet kurzer Sinn. Konkurrenz belebt das Geschäft, und das meine ich auch wirklich so ernst. Das ist gut, dass es die konkurrenz gibt, weil meine Hände, so viel ist zum Beispiel eine ganz andere. Ich spreiche mich gar nicht mit dem preiskampf, sondern ich habe ein repreiser drinnen, habe mein mindespreis, mein maximal wunschpreis, und dann aber die maschine, und natürlich bin ich nicht dauerhaft irgendwo in der beibox, natürlich habe ich nicht die meistens hess, aber ich habe aktuell 350 asens so in etwa, und es gibt es immer mal wieder 40, 50, 60, 70 asens, die sich am tag ist gut, verkaufen die anderen als weniger und der mix macht es am ende sagen auch aus und deine aussage stimmt absolut, dass du natürlich wettbewerbe hast oder mich treten hast. Aber jedes bisnes hat vor und nachteile und für mich persönlich, mit den ganzen background, was ich so erlebt habe, ist das das allerbeste bisnes Für mich persönlich. Für manche kann es auch private Lebe sein, für manche auch was ganz anderes. Also ich print und demanden Produkte oder was auch immer, aber für mich ist das sehr, sehr interessant. Das Modell. Marcus: Du hast gerade einen Fachwort, einen Fachbegriff genannt, ein Repriser. Kannst du es mal definieren, was das ist? Pavel: Ja, ein Repriser bringt dich, wenn du es richtig einstellst, deutlich öfters in die Bio-Box, als wenn wir das Ganze manuell machen würden. Bei Amazon gibt es einen Bio-Box, ein Kauffeld. Der gegen den Kauffeld ist, der wird natürlich deutlich mehr verkaufen als jemand, der nicht in der Bio-Box ist, und somit muss man natürlich als Händler unser Ziel sein, deutlich hoch oder so hoch wie möglich in der Bio-Box zu landen. Das können wir natürlich mit dir beide manuell machen. Wir können mal wieder den Preis in ein paar Zentestücke anpassen, um dort reinzukommen. Das ist in Ordnung, kann man machen gerade am Anfang, wenn wir nicht alles lernen. Aber langfristig arbeitet man am besten mit einem Tool, mit einem Repriser. Du gibst dort dein Mindestpreis ein. Nehmen wir mal, du möchtest für diese Apple-Kopfhörer oder schlechtes Beispiel, weil man das nicht verkaufen darf Für das Produkt braun viel bei Kilometer. Wenn wir zumindest das 30 Euro haben, bevorzugt 33 Euro, und dann arbeitet das Tool für dich und passt die Preise in Mikrosekunden-Takt an. Und da gibt es auch gute Tools, haben wir auch einige, ja Beispiele auf unseren YouTube-Channel gebracht. Das heißt, die Tools arbeiten mit KI. Du verkaufst nicht immer nur mit dem günstigsten Preis, sondern wenn du merkst, ah, der Markt kann auch 2 Euro höher gehen, und dann wird trotzdem noch verkaufen, dann funktioniert das ebenfalls sehr, sehr gut. Und somit ist natürlich die Empfehlung, langfristig gesehen spätestens nach einem halben Jahr bei 20, 30 Asens einen Repriser zu nutzen, weil was kostet einen Repriser in der heutigen Zeit Weiß ich nicht. Wenn du 50 Asens hast, sprechen wir ungefähr von 20 Euro brutto, und das ist nicht die Welt. Marcus: Ja, was ist, wenn auf einem Listing 2 Händler ein Repriser haben? gehen die sofort? Sehr, sehr gute Frage sehr, sehr gute Frage. Pavel: das Tool erkennt das, und damit teilt man sich die Bybox ohne Ah im Ernst dessen. Liste zu gehen? Im Ernst sehr witzig. Die Frage habe ich mir damals auch sofort gestellt, als ich ein Repriser gemacht habe. Ja, ja, gut, cool. Marcus: Gerade etwas im Kopf, was da ansetzen sollte. Jetzt ist mir entschwunden. Pavel: Sag mir das Stichwort, dann fange ich. Marcus: Ja, es ging noch um das ganze Reprisedhema Verstanden? Pavel: Repriser allgemein hast du generell für diverse Marktplätze. Das heißt, du kannst es auch zum Beispiel nur in Deutschland europaweit nutzen. Du kannst es auch europaweit nutzen. Und ein Repriser ist auch kein Allseckmittel, sondern es ist ein gutes Hilfsmittel, um ich sage es dir um 8 bis 10 Prozent mehr in der Bybox zu landen. Aber es ist kein allgemeines Mittel gegen mir alles. Wie gesagt, ohne sehr gute Produkte kommst du nicht weiter, ohne sehr gute Einkaufsquellen kommst du nicht weiter, und ein Repriser ist natürlich ein sehr, sehr guter Schwanker. Marcus: Ja, das ist mir eingefallen. Gut, dass du es noch die Minute hier ausgefüllt hast. Du hast gerade die Apple-Kopfhörer gezeigt. Das war das Stichwort. Wie kann ich denn von vornherein ausfinden, dass ich die Ware, die mich da interessiert, auch tatsächlich auf Amazon verkaufen darf? Pavel: Das ist eine sehr gute Frage erstmal. Die zweite Sache ist alles, was du verkaufst bzw alles, was du gerne einkaufen wollen würdest, solltest du im Vorab bei Amazon austesten und dann du es wirklich manuell mit der Hand interessierst. Wenn du dir die Freigabe hast, mit der man bei Amazon im Seller-Auto angezeigt, dann ist alles so weit gut. Das Problem ist einfach nur, was viele vielleicht auch nicht wissen, gerade viele, die am Anfang stehen Wenn ich mit dir zum Beispiel Kevin Klein Boxer-Schutz verkaufe übrigens super Nische, das sind mittlerweile sogar sehr viele Juweliere drin, total Irre. da hatte ich auch mein Video auf YouTube zu. dieses Produkt hatten wir im Minutentakt verkauft, 3 Minuten verkauft, 13 Minuten später verkauft, schön und gut. ich und du verkaufen jetzt Boxer-Schutz, tanktops und Kevin Klein. Das bedeutet aber nicht, dass ich alles mit dir verkaufen kann von Kevin Klein, weil die Beauty nicht von Kevin Klein ist für uns zum Beispiel ein Tavo-Thema. Wenn wir zum Beispiel das Beauty inserieren würden, würde es so vorbeimem im Seller-Auto stehen. Achtung, sie sind für die Kategorie Kevin Klein Beauty nicht berechtigt. Das bedeutet, wenn du auch eine Messe bist oder wenn du mit einem Großenler kommunizierst und der Großenler-Diaprodukte anbietet, dann ist das super. Aber wir sollten niemals sofort kaufen, sondern wir gehen manuell und testen das aus, dürfen wir es anbieten oder nicht? Und wenn wir es nicht dürfen, gibt es zwei Optionen. Wenn wir es in der Rechnung einreichen, dann sind es mindestens zehn Produkten. Super, einfach für uns beide. Ja, kein Thema. 10 Boxer-Schutz kann sich jeder leisten, ist gar kein Akt. Wenn dort aber steht Achtung, wir nehmen keine neuen Hände mehr an für dieses Produkt oder für diese Nische. dann wissen wir, egal wie gut unser Einkaufspreis ist, das ist dann eine Ibe-Ware, eine Kaufland-Ware oder sonstiges. Aber bei Amazon wird diese Ware dann nicht mehr äußert. Die Lösung ist einfach nur manuelle Austesten, und dieses Problem hatte ich auch auf der Messe. Ich habe zum Beispiel sehr gute Produkte gesehen, war dann heiß, habe die einfach gekauft. Das war eine Saftpresse damals. Gott sei Dank habe ich Ibe gerettet. deswegen ist auch Ibe keine so schlechte Planform. Aber da kommt natürlich das Motto Geiz Fristern. Ich habe gesehen, saftpresse auf Amazon sind 70 Euro, einkaufspreis auf der Messe 28,50 Euro. Angebot gilt doch jetzt. Also lasse ich niemals in die Ehre führen und in die Ehre drängen. Gott sei Dank die Graschen, die für 60 Euro bei Ibe verkaufen. habe ich immer noch ein Top-Gestellte gewesen, aber hätte auch Schichtpfiffen. Marcus: Ja, kannst du denn oder gerade hast du so angesprochen wir nehmen keine neuen Hände an. Das wäre jetzt meine nächste Überlegung. Ich gucke einfach schnell nach Gibt es ein Artikel auf Amazon? Ja, ist da gelistet Bietet denen mehr als ein Händeladen? sind es 2, 3,? dann würde ich auch schon mal denken grünes Licht. Aber dann sagst du, das gibt es auch, dass sie einfach keine weiteren annehmen. Pavel: Ja, 100%. Ich habe seit dem Jahr die Bose-Freistaltung. Bose ist eine tolle Marke, stehe ich auch mega hinter, und ich verkaufe das sehr gerne bei Amazon. Die ganzen Kunden, die jetzt neu zu uns ins Gräde kommen oder sonstiges und fragen mich Pavel, wie kannst du Bose verkaufen, wie können das nicht verkaufen? Ja, absolut richtig. Damals ging es und ich habe die Freigabe bekommen. Jetzt sagt Bose bzw Amazon wir nehmen dafür keine neuen Hände mehr an. Das bedeutet, wenn du jetzt neu auf Amazon bist, solltest du alles, was du verkaufen wollen würdest, jetzt eischalten. Zum Beispiel Dyson, miele, bosch, cropz, samsung, philips. Da gibt es diverse, etliche Marken, die auf Amazon gut gehen. Nicht sehr gut gehen, sondern gut gehen. Am Anfang sollte deine Divisor-Summen sein, nicht Geld zu verdienen. Natürlich solltest du auch ein bisschen Geld verdienen, aber wenn viel wichtig ist, schaltet die guten Marken frei, die du verkaufen wollen würdest. Ich sage dir noch was ich bereue es mega, dass ich nur 8 Jahre auf Amazon bin. Mega, ich konnte das nicht wissen. Damals gab es das Goldene Zeitalter. Für was? Für Gillette? Schau dir mal die Gillette-Preise an Haibel und vergescheh mal mit Amazon. Wir reden hier von einem Unterschied. Wir können am Mars machen zwischen 18 und 22% Ist ja schön, dass wir das machen können, aber ich und du kriegen keine Gillette-Veischaltung. Ich und du können Gillette-Venus verkaufen, da gibt es immer noch 8 bis 10%-Marsch. Nice to head. Aber stell dir mal vor, wir hätten jetzt die Gillette-Veischaltung Goldene Zeitalter, kaum Konkurrenz. Nur diese alten Hasen dürfen das verkaufen, und die, ich sage dir ganz ehrlich, einige davon sind nur mit diesen Gillette-Tachen Millionäre geworden. Und ich kenne sogar jemanden weil mein Netz ist mittlerweile auch ein bisschen größer, wenn du 8 Jahre dabei bist, weil du hier und da schon jemanden kennst. Und das ist Wahnsinn, was die da drehen und was für Preise. Das tut mir immer weh, weil ich denke immer, was wir nicht in deren Schuhe werden, das ist so cool. Aber ja deswegen, wie gesagt, alle Marken, die du verkaufen wollen, würdest jetzt machen, jetzt fein scheiten lassen mit fairerplizierte Lieferaten, und dann hast du schon mal einen sehr, sehr guten ersten Step gelebt. Marcus: Cool, spannend. Du sagst ja, dass es auch ideal für Leute, die mit ein bisschen weniger Budget starten wollen. Was würdest du sagen, ist der realistisch, was wenig in deinen Augen ist? Pavel: Das ist immer so eine heilte Frage, weil mittlerweile endet sich auch meine Einstellung, meine Meinung. Meine Meinung ist, dass wir mehr als weniger haben. Wie sagt man so ist, kommt darauf an. Wenn du jetzt eine Computer hast, ein Equipment hast, würde ich sagen startet mindestens mehr. 6.000 bis 7.000 Euro, das wäre ideal, weil es gibt einige Großhänden, die sagen zu dir, lieber Markus, wenn du bei uns einkaufen möchtest, ist unsere Einkaufshürde bei 3.500 Euro, und so könntest du zumindest bei zwei Großhänden vernünftig einkaufen. Das wären in etwa 7.000 Euro. Wenn du jetzt gar kein Computer hast, gar kein Equipment hast, gar keine Tools hast, dann empfehle ich natürlich, zumindest 10.000 Euro zu haben, weil es bringt nichts, einem Kunden eine Fantasie zu verkaufen und sagen, ja, mit 2.000 bis 3.000 Euro würdest du schon sehr weit kommen. Das ist in der heutigen Zeit gerade du siehst dir selber, alles wird teurer, lewismittelter, teurer, also wird auch unser Business teuer. Zum Beispiel früher habe ich Verpackungsmaterial gekauft für das Lager. 300 Euro waren mega ausreichend. Mittlerweile kosten dieselben Verpackungen 850 Euro. Überlegt man von 300 auf 850 Euro. Das heißt, wenn ich jetzt zu einem Kunden sage ja, du mach mal mit 3.000 Euro, hauptsache, kauf bitte irgendwas bei mir. Nein, liebe, bin nicht sofort ehrlich, und lieber lass ich dem Kunden liegen, als wenn ich dem Kunden Fantasie verkaufe. Also ich würde schon sagen, 6.000 oder 7.000 Euro sollte der Kunde haben. Wenn der Kunde gar nichts hat, kein Equipment, kein Verpackungsmaterial, keine Tools, sollte er so an die 10.000 Euro. Marcus: Ja witzig, dass du ein Computer aufzählst. Ich würde ja eigentlich davon ausgehen, den hat jeder. Aber ich lese es immer wieder auf meinem YouTube-Kanal Kann man Amazon, FBA auch nur mit dem Handy machen? Pavel: Ja, klar in der Fantasie ja. Marcus: Die Grenze ist so niedrig. Im Gegensatz, wenn du jetzt ein Einzelhandelslokal ausstatten willst. Pavel: Aber ein. Marcus: Handy, das ist schon hart. Pavel: Ja, die Leute bestellen das noch viel zu einfach vor, wie du schon selber. Du hast das Effekt gesagt, du hast Konkurrenz auf Amazon, du hast Mitstreit im Intervier, aber die sind ja auch nicht doof, sondern, viele sind sehr clever und auch auf Jahre beziehungsweise bei Jahren unterwegs auf Amazon. Das bedeutet, wir müssen ja ebenfalls irgendwas mitbringen. Wir müssen ja anders als die Konkurrenz, wir müssen in jede Lücke ausnutzen und eine gute Grundausstattung. Ich weiß nicht, ich nutze immer noch ein Microsoft-Computer. Ich ja, ich bin immer noch so ein älterer Hase, der alles noch vom Microsoft nutzt, außer mal ein iPhone oder hier in meiner Airpods das nicht. Aber auch das kostet Geld. Ich bin ehrlich, ein sehr guter Computer in der heutigen Zeit kostet mindestens 6-700 Euro. Marcus: Also ich glaube, wer einmal Air-Job führt, bekommt, der holt sich auch noch ein Mac nach Hause. Für mich finde ich lustig Leute, die den Mix haben, die das iPhone schätzen, und ich verstehe, wenn dein System, dein Windows, hat dich selber x Jahre lang Computer selber aufgebaut. Aber funktioniert ja beides kein Ding. Pavel: Ich habe damals auch erst mal, wo ich Schüler war, computer zusammengebaut. Damals mit Intel-Prozessoren i3, i4, das waren damals Monstergeräte konnte man auch ein bisschen Geld verdienen. Ich war damals mit so einem Händler so hieß es damals, da gibt es gar nicht mehr. Ich habe einen guten Deal gemacht. Er hat mir die Sachen günstiger verkauft. Ich habe dann Kunden akquiriert, so als in 14, 13 Jahre lang, und dann hat der PC zusammengebaut, die Nächte. Marcus: Ja, hey, fand ich auf jeden Fall bisher sehr spannenden Einblick. Also schon deutlich anders als Private Label, aber trotzdem immer noch viele Parallelen. Also sehr interessantes Business und ja, wahrscheinlich auch deutlich tiefer, als wenn man spontan daran denkt, adidas und Sony und weiß ich nicht was zu verkaufen. Sehr, sehr interessant. Hast du vielleicht zum Abschluss noch so ein Hack, wo du sagst hey, das sind Dinge, das übersehen Händler häufig, das übersehen Anfänger häufig. Das würde ich dir noch gerne auf den Weg geben. Pavel: Ja klar, das Thema doppelt das Listing. Zum Beispiel Es kann sein, dass ein Produkt mehrmals glistet, das auf Amazon. Dafür brauchst du nicht außer Google. Du gibst das Produkt ein nehmen wir mal an, ein Dyson Lifter, ein Dyson AM07, testet das gerne mal aus, lehrstelle Amazon und du hast dann drei Listings. Es ist immer wieder das gleiche Produkt, aber weißt du, was so was kurios ist? Beim ersten Listing verkaufst du 400 Euro, beim zweiten für 420, beim dritten für 430. Und das Beste ist, alle drei Listings laufen So. Dieses Thema ist ein cooler Hack. Dieses Thema doppelt das Listing. Ansonsten, achtet bitte darauf, dass ihr Qualitätsware verkauft. Und vor allem, steigt lieber von vornherein sofort in den Großhandel ein, als wenn du hier und da diese Online-Dies mitkaufst. Viele kaufen sich auch englische Deal-Scheats. Das ist nice to have für den Anfang. Deal-scheats sind so Listen, wo du immer so Online-Dies nahegelegt bekommst. Aber wenn du einmal in den Großhandel drin bist und du hast diesen Komfort, diesen Luxus, das du nachkaufen kannst, das du mit dem Händler telefonieren kannst, kommunizieren kannst, vorbestellen kannst, und versuch grad am Anfang, wenn du wenig Geld hast, alles auf Rechnung zu kaufen oder mit einem Factory-Unternehmen zusammenzuarbeiten. Auf Rechnung bedeutet, der Großhandel schiebt nicht die Ware aus, und du hast eine Zahlung zu sehen, im Regelfall zwischen 14 bis 90 Tagen Behandelte über diese Details, als wenn du jetzt sagst, ich möchte den billigsten Preis haben, ich möchte für mich das Maximum rausholen, nicht das billigste am Preis haben. Das macht keinen Sinn, und das kann grad am Anfang sehr stark helfen. Ich habe früher mal mit der Firma Vogels zusammengearbeitet. Cool Firma, wirklich cool. Irgendwann haben die mir so sehr vertraut, dass die gesagt haben Pavel, 180 Tage Zahlungsziel, gar kein Problem. Und ich habe diese Dinger vier, fünf mal gedreht, bis ich direkt schon bezahlt habe, und damals für mich ohne Strafkapital mit 6000 Euro eine Riesengemchanger. Irgendwann wurde die Firma aufgekauft, auf Holland, und die haben gesagt, du kriegst gar keinen Tag mehr Zahlungsziel. Dann haben wir natürlich naja, klar. Aber das war. Vogels, war damals ein deutschen Firma für Wandhalterungen, und das hat für mich eine mega Geldeinnahme, ohne selber Geld zu investieren. Also so ein. Marcus: Teil Ja. Wie funktioniert es eigentlich mit Produktrecherche? Gibt es da ähnliche Software wie Private Labelhändler? Pavel: Ja, sehr, sehr ähnlich. Also es gibt einige Tools, die sehr gut sehen. Ich meine, du hast die Helium Podcast, deswegen klar, Auch Helium ist ein cooles Tool. Es gibt auch ein kleines bisschen preiswertere Tools, wie zB Selleramp oder IMZ-Cow Pro Funktioniert auch sehr, sehr gut. Und das Beste ist, was viele nicht wissen, es gibt sogar Tools, da kannst du die ganzen Listenscannen von deinem Lieferanten und du musst nicht mit jemanden, der Recherche betreiben? Das heißt, du sagst dem Tool pass auf, ich will 12 % Marge haben. Ja, Und finde mir immer das Produkt hier von diesen Lieferanten exzellant, Und das geht auch Das ist natürlich genial, kann ich mir vorstellen. Marcus: Cool, ja, ich würde sagen, sagt zum Schluss auf jeden Fall noch, wie man dich eigentlich findet. Pavel: Sehr gerne. Also. Parvelsapa findet mich auf Instagram einfach nur unter Parvelsapa Oder unser YouTube-Channel PSA Marketing aktuell Rheinorganis 2600 Abonnenten erreicht für uns Auf jeden Fall in Malstein, in dieser kleinen Nische. Ich würde uns freuen, wenn auch du mal vorbei schauen jetzt. Marcus: Super Hey, damit schließt was ab. und auch noch natürlich an die Leute, die hier reingestolpert sind. Zum ersten Mal hören klick auf Abonnieren, subscriben, folgen, wie es in einer Podcast-App heißt, und das ist auch für die nächste Episode informiert. Also vielen Dank, pabbel, fürs Reinkommen, und allen Zuhörern vielen Dank, bis zum nächsten Mal.

What if you had a detailed list of your assets, helping you to prioritize investments, identify risks, and streamline your path to efficiency? That's what an Installed Base Evaluation (IBE) offers, and we're diving deep into the transformative power of IBEs. We'll explore how knowing exactly what you own can serve as a foundation for effective strategizing and action planning where it's needed most.We'll also look at how an IBE can be an engine for facility improvement. It's not just about data - it's about leveraging that data to identify functional improvements, manage surplus and obsolete inventory, and ultimately make better decisions. We'll discuss the crucial steps of an IBE, from trusting the data, verifying accuracy, modernizing goals, to capital planning. Plus, we'll share our tips for creative thinking and identifying quick wins to build trust along the way.As we move forward in our modernization journey, we'll emphasize the importance of device level planning and looking beyond the short term to consider what technologies will be vital in the next couple of years. We'll discuss how best to seek expert advice and innovative solutions, ensuring maximum value from upgrades, and the benefits of documenting realized gains. Finally, we'll focus on how to manage data, establish objectives, and make decisions based on the information obtained from the IBE. It's a packed episode, full of insights that could change your destiny. Tune in and join us on this transformational journey.Remember to keep asking why...Resources:Installed Base Evaluation BlogEECO Smart Manufacturing GuideStart your IBE today with EECOSubmit your questions and feedback to: podcast@eecoaskwhy.comHost: Chris Grainger

Fletcher Marketing PR Senior Strategist, Mary Beth West commissioned new worldwide ethics code research through her work on the PRCA Global Ethics Council.The new London-based Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) research was released in the white paper entitled “The State of Ethics Codes in the Public Relations Industry: A Global Analysis” (available for free download). It documents that among 24 PR industry ethics codes in nearly as many nations worldwide, there is little unified consensus about how ethics codes should be employed as “living documents” in the everyday work of industry leaders and practitioners.Some PR associations heavily promote simply having an ethics code as a crowning achievement.But precisely how much dust a long-ago published code has gathered while sitting on a virtual shelf, unrevised for years – perhaps decades – may underscore how seriously its parent PR association authentically engages on the topic of ethics.In this episode of MsInterPReted, Mary Beth discusses her findings with CEO Kelly Fletcher.Discussion covers: AI Disclosing Paid Media Disinformation Giving/Receiving Gifts Whistleblower protection Privacy And other industry related ethics codes This #PRethics Month, PR organizations are urged to take a fresh look at their ethics codes, compare them with best-practices documented in this white paper, and undertake a deep-dive effort to make codes more current, relevant, useful, and prominent.DOWNLOAD THE ETHICS CODE WHITE PAPER: https://www.marybethwest.com/white-paper/ Mary Beth West, APR, FPRCA, is a long-time advocate of stronger ethical practices in PR, in balanced service to employers, clients, stakeholders, and also the public good. She can be followed on LinkedIn, at @marybethwest, and at marybethwest.com.

Dive deep into their tales of growth, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're a budding stylist or still honing your skills in cosmetology school, this podcast offers invaluable insights, advice, and inspiration to fuel your own hair journey. Discover the secrets behind mastering the art of IBE®, the nuances of navigating a dynamic salon environment, and the tips and tricks that only insiders know.

From confronting a natural disaster that threatened her salon to facing the storms of life, Jenn's unwavering positivity stands out as a beacon of resilience. She reveals the secrets of her indomitable mindset that prevented her from breaking down when everything seemed against her. Plus, discover how the empowering IBE® community has played a pivotal role in her journey, offering unwavering encouragement and support.

Ibe Ananaba, born in Belgium and raised in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, is a multidisciplinary visual storyteller. He graduated with Distinction from the Institute of Management and Technology, specializing in Painting. Ibe explores cultural and socio-political themes and their influences on contemporary living in his art using traditional and unconventional mediums.In addition to his studio art practice, he is involved in various creative roles such as Fashion Illustrator, Designer, Muralist, Art Director, Calligraphist, and Cartoonist. He also dedicates his time to empowering the youth through art mentorship.Ibe's artistic achievements have gained recognition, including being listed in the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. His work has been exhibited internationally, from Nigeria and South Africa to the USA, London, Israel, and Canada. He has won awards in his art practice, including the 1st Prize Winner of the Art Masters Contest at Art Vancouver 2019.Academically, Ibe's art serves as case studies for project theses by several scholars in different universities in Nigeria. His artwork has been featured in notable publications like "Fashion: A Second Language," "Watercolor Artists Magazine," "Masters of Watercolors," "The Villager - How Africans Consume Brands," "Fashion Illustration Africa - A New Generation," and "Artist of Nigeria." These publications showcase his diverse skills and contributions to the world of art.Check him out @ibeananaba

Welcome back to the Club!! This week the hosts talk about their first live show at the Indiana Black Expo. The original audio from the show was lost so they are sharing their experience along with some of the talking points from the show. They were inspired by IBE's theme this year which was celebrating "Our Culture, Our Influence, and Our Legacy”. The ladies lead a conversation around the incredible intersections of art, literature, and fashion within the black community. They believe the culture is a tapestry of vibrant colors, including rich stories, and expressive fashion that have influenced the entire world. Tune in to hear more on what they had to say this week!! Dedication: Moni: To our patrons and supporters, thank you as always. To all the black creatives, artists, storytellers known and unknown for inspiring us and sharing your gifts with the world. Art has the potential to create meaningful changes in our world so thank you! Also, thanks to the IBE, BOXX the Artist, and all the other artists & staff who worked to make the event a success. Kat: To Barbie and her undeniable influence on our lives. Trigger warning for adult content and languageShow Notes: About IBE: “ As a pillar of the Indiana community for more than 52 years, IBE has encouraged and empowered individuals through education, events, and hands-on initiatives. The organization has continued to evolve its programming to find new ways to proactively address the most relevant issues and contribute to positive change. This is just the beginning.”https://www.indianablackexpo.com/Cultural appropriation in fashion: https://www.notjustalabel.com/editorial/contentious-topic-cultural-appropriationMaasi articles: https://www.jstor.org/stable/48671862 https://www.one.org/us/blog/maasai-brand-cultural-appropriation/https://www.washingtoninformer.com/africa-now-masai-people-of-east-africa-fight-against-cultural-appropriation/Is the Nefertitti bust a fake? https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2009/may/07/nefertiti-bust-berlin-egypt-authenticityGen de Couleur Libre /Tingon laws and more :https://www.nps.gov/ethnography/aah/aaheritage/frenchama.htm#:~:text=The%20tignon%20law%20enacted%20by,Orleans”%20(McNeill%202004).**Stranger than Fiction: **We did a LIVE show!! Unbelievable!!

Welcome back, this week our hots are immersing themselves in the world of Sirens and Muses by Antonia Angress. This coming-of-age novel follows the lives of four main characters on a journey of love and lust, desire and rivalry, ambition and betrayal. *Trigger warning for spoilers adult language sexual content & self harm.* Dedication: To our patrons, thank you as always we truly appreciate your support. If you haven't, sign up on patreon www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast. Also we 're so happy to be a part of the 2023 IBE Summer Celebration. The Indiana Black Expo Events run July 14-July 16th. Indiana State Convention Center, 100 S. Capital Ave, Indpls IN 46225. We will be there Sunday, July 16,
-from 3-4pm as Featured Performers doing a live show inspired by the IBE theme this year“Our Legacy, Our influence, Our Culture” We thought it would be dope to start a conversation on how “Our Legacy, influence,Culture” show up in literature, art and fashion, 3 of our faves. Kat will also be doing a live paint Friday from 3-5pm EST. If you want to hear what we have to say or check out Kat and all the other dope artists please consider stopping by and showing some love. The event is FREE! **Stranger than Fiction: **

A Review of "Fledgling" by Octavia Butler with Chef Dyke Michaels of @harderbrunch podcast.Welcome back! This week's book review takes you on a thrilling journey through Octavia Butler's captivating novel, "Fledgling” along with fellow podcaster, comedian, and chef, Dyke Micheals of @harderbrunchpodcast. Prepare for a lively discussion as they explore themes of belonging while straddling two worlds, consent & power dynamics, and even polyamory. But that's not all! They even spice things up with a fun game of "Would You Rather," incorporating scenarios inspired by the book's themes. Join in this literary adventure filled with seductive vampires, a little analysis, and plenty of laughs. Tune in for an unforgettable episode of the Fake Ass Book Club! Cheers! Dedication: To our patrons always...thank you. Indiana Black Expo Event July 14-July 16th Indiana State Convention Center, 100 S. Capital Ave, Indpls IN 46225. We will be there Sunday, July 16, 2023
- as Featured Performers doing a live show.Our topic was inspired by the IBE theme “Our Legacy, Our influence, Our Culture”. Check us out from 3-4pm Sunday July 16th. Kat will be doing a live paint for IBE Friday June 14th from 3-5pm as well. Come out and show us some love if you are in the area. Kat: Live figure drawing class at Future Friends Holographic Magic Club. A big thank you to:Fēi (Fee) Artist of @futurefriendshmc@healingpalace@fountainsquarecreativeslinktr.ee/styledbyfei who allowed us to use the space.Thanks to @afrodiety for being an amazing model, Moni, @55rosestree (for the beautiful flowers) @Brotha2theknight and River for attending the event!Thank you!!Notes: About the author OCTAVIA E. BUTLER :https://www.octaviabutler.com/theauthorAt the time of her death, interest in her books was beginning to rise, and in recent years, sales of her books have increased enormously as the issues she addressed in her Afro-Futuristic, feminist novels and short fiction have only become more relevant.About the Book: Fledgling is the story of an apparently young girl with amnesia whose alarmingly inhuman needs and abilities lead her to a startling conclusion: (spoiler add air horn) She is in fact a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire. Forced to discover what she can about her stolen former life, she must at the same time learn who wanted—and still wants—to destroy her and those she cares for, and how she can save herself. Fledgling is a captivating novel that tests the limits of “otherness” and questions what it means to be truly human. https://www.octaviabutler.com/About our guest: Dyke Michaels is an Indianapolis based Comedian and Podcaster. He is also a Culinary School Graduate and a Gemini. @dykemichaels Co-Producer Red Flag Comedy/ Host of Harder Brunch Podcast @harderbrunchpodcast/Comic for hire. Check out the Harder Brunch Adult Summer Camp, tickets are now on sale! This All Inclusive Comedy/Music/Food Festival is a one of a kind experience, you won't want to miss. Grab your discount Early Bird Tickets today!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harder-brunch-podcast-presents-summer-camp-2023-tickets-640249873607**Stranger than Fiction: Lunch of Suffering: "White people food is trending on Chinese Social Media: **https://www.npr.org/2023/06/27/1184461298/white-people-food-is-trending-on-chinese-social-mediahttps://www.instagram.com/p/CuHsKV4tdxz/?igshid=OGIzYTJhMTRmYQ==Story mentioned on the show that's also stranger than fiction :This tech CEO is swapping blood with his 17-year-old son to stay younghttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt14921986/*Email us at www.thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here

Extension Guests-- This one's for YOU! In this episode IBE® Creator, McKenzie Turley covers everything you need to know about how to maintain your IBE®!

In episode 236 of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I'm joined once again by philosophy professor, Dr. Mike Huemer. This time we discuss an invited paper he wrote on the problem of other minds--which he originally wrote as an undergrad senior thesis under John Searle (which is pretty cool). Huemer argues against analogy and perceptional solutions to the problem of justifying our knowledge of other minds and puts forth an inference to the best explanation instead. We also get into whether or not ants, dogs, and robots have minds and how we might go about deciding. Check the time stamps for the full list of topics we discussed. If you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $3, $5 or more a month. Any amount helps, and for $5 you get a Parker's Pensées sticker and instant access to all the episode as I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees If you want to give a one-time gift, you can give at my Paypal: https://paypal.me/ParkersPensees?locale.x=en_US Check out my merchandise at my Teespring store: https://teespring.com/stores/parkers-penses-merch Come talk with the Pensées community on Discord: dsc.gg/parkerspensees Sub to my Substack to read my thoughts on my episodes: https://parknotes.substack.com/ Check out my blog posts: https://parkersettecase.com/ Check out my Parker's Pensées YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA Check out my other YouTube channel on my frogs and turtles: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParkerSettecase Check me out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsettercase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkers_pensees/0:00 - what is the problem of other minds? (and the arg from analogy) 10:59 - Perceptual Theory of other minds 26:46 - Inference to the Best Explanation as justification for believing in other minds 33:20 - Why Can't we use IBE to justify belief in Robot Minds? 36:12 - Is mental sharing possible? 37:24 - Epiphenomenalism 41:50 - Mind-Brain Identity theory 46:50 - Contra Functionalism(s) 56:35 - Philosophical Zombies 1:00:27 - Qualia and Functionalism 1:02:55 - Do Dogs Have Minds and Know Things? 1:17:58 - Can We Prove that Robots Have Minds? 1:27:47 - Eternal Immaterial Souls and Super Intelligence

Credibility. There is one for starts. In this episode we are chatting with the IBE® website guru himself, Dan Polhamus about the top 5 reasons your business needs a website. Website resources: https://www.fjsolutions.com/hair-salon-plans/

It's all in the details. Today we hear from Jazz Khan about how stylists at our flagship salon, The Haus of IBE® create the best salon experience for their guests.

Our Masters Educator, Carla Marcelle Pagan joins us today to explain texture theory with IBE® in mind to create the best looks for all hair textures.

Join us for a fun episode featuring one of the only liquid supplement lines that has been proven to help with glowing skin from the inside out! Bassima Mroue is the CEO and co-founder of SkinTē, the first-ever collagen sparkling tea positioned at the intersection of beauty, food and wellness. The brand is experiencing rapid growth, was Finalist for Best Ingestible 2 years in a row by IBE, and has been recognized by media including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Inc, Allure, Goop, US Weekly, Entrepreneur, PopSugar and WWD. Prior to SkinTē, Bassima helped drive Ecosystem strategy for Spanx, the beloved brand that revolutionized shapewear. She also served as President of the Sara Blakely Foundation and currently sits on the Board. In 2014, she founded BHM Consulting to partner with organizations poised on the edge of business and social transformation. Bassima also spent a decade at Nike Inc., working in various roles such as IT, Supply Chain and Strategy which gave her broad experience and ignited her passion for building purpose-driven brands. Bassima is Lebanese-American and grew up in West Africa and Canada. She considers herself a global citizen and is a big believer in the empowerment of women as embodied by her TEDx Portland talk in 2012 about the power of the Girl Effect. Bassima is often invited to speak about female empowerment, the entrepreneurial journey, beauty and leading with purpose. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

I was inspired to sign up for Robert Holden, Course In Miracles program. I had heard about this popular book for years, but it never made my heart curious. For whatever reason, December 31, 2022 - I saw a video from Robert Holden and my heart sang YES!! I am a woman who follows my heart. I know my highest excitement guides me to the next step on my path. Everyday Miracles by Robert & Hollie Holden https://2023.everydaymiracles.love/?mc_cid=b7c6a3b76c&mc_eid=b0b1d0f546 My friend suggested the Pam Grout's book version. Her book is called, The Course In Miracles Experiment - A Starter Kit For Rewiring Your Mind. I am dazzled by her book. I have not read the Helen Schueman version. I bought both books, but the workbook and manual for teachers by Helen Schueman feels a bit overwhelming for now. My desired statement for 2023 is - "I BE the space that allows my vibration to rise easily and effortlessly. Miracles compound daily." I am also doing the Gabby Bernstein 21 Day Manifestation program and the Mike Dooley - Change One Thing - 21 day program. It's been super fun and I can recommend all of them. Happy 2023