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Too many preps and not enough time? Let's make your planning period actually work for you.Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab here: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/unit/?ref=podcastPlanning for the next school year? If your day is organized by class period, your planning calendar should be too. Grab my Editable Class Period Calendar here: https://khristenmassic.com/secondarycalendarpodGet the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/resetShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachWhen it comes to summer planning for teachers who are teaching something new, let's get real—most advice out there misses the mark for the teachers about to walk into totally unfamiliar prep. Host Khristen Massic isn't here for the same old song and dance about “refining a unit” when you don't even have units yet. This episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast drills into what seasoned and new teachers alike often miss: when you sign up for a new class—voluntarily or not—your summer planning shouldn't be all about becoming a content expert overnight.There's so much pressure to spend your break cramming, reading, and binge-watching every tutorial, all to close the massive knowledge gap you think you have. The secondary classroom isn't forgiving of the “fake it till you make it” game either, especially when, like Massic, you're suddenly running a video production class with only a brief memory from a long-ago college course. Khristen Massic's first experience teaching video announcements was pure trial by fire: she'd barely dabbled in video but found herself responsible for a weekly broadcast that went out to students, teachers, and administrators. No hiding behind a closed classroom door—everyone was seeing her work, every single Friday.The mistake? Thinking content knowledge is your number one asset. That's the instinct, but it's dead wrong. Massic lays it out—teachers already have their most valuable asset, and they use it every single day: the ability to build structure. That core teacher skill is what carries you when you're writing curriculum on the fly for an emerging technology course, a new elective, or any time you're teaching outside your comfort zone.Instead of panicking about unfamiliar content, teachers in the secondary classroom should put their energy into building the container first. Map out what a typical week looks like, what your routines will be, the predictable flows that give students (and you) something to latch onto. For Massic, that meant a strict seven-minute weekly show format: clear segments, breaks, and timing anchored by the bell schedule. Maybe your new course has a project cycle, or it's rooted in recurring classroom routines—start there, and let the content grow inside that container.Multi-prep teachers know all too well how easy it is to get sucked into the comparison trap—measuring your rough draft against the teacher before you. Host Khristen Massic hits this hard: the teacher you think had it all together also had a first year, with messy starts and broken routines. The only trap is trying to build what worked for someone else instead of what makes sense for the way you teach. Structure first, content second, and—no matter what—comparison never.The biggest teacher tip here? Identify what routines or project formats you already use that could transfer to your new prep. Don't think you're starting from scratch. You bring years of classroom management, learning sequence design, and secondary classroom experience—those are portable and powerful. Spend 10 minutes sketching what a week in the new class could feel like before losing 40 hours to deep-dive research. The work life balance and sanity you save will pay off all year.Massic doesn't sugarcoat it: you don't need to be the 24/7 expert before that first bell in August. Model real-world problem solving by learning alongside your students. Some of the most powerful moments come when you're honest enough to say, “I'm not sure—let's figure it out together.” What you really need, especially when managing multiple preps, is to be the most structured person in the room. That's what your students will remember.For every secondary teacher staring down a new course—eager, terrified, or both—this is your permission slip to let content expertise take a back seat. Build the repeatable framework, set your constraints, and let everything else fall in around it. Your experienced teacher instincts already know how to create classroom routines and structure; trust them. This is how you make new content manageable, authentic, and less overwhelming.So don't lose your summer falling into the rabbit hole of tutorials. Build the week. Build your class period flow. Give your students (and yourself) something sturdy to hold onto while you tackle whatever content the new year throws at you.Teach, adapt, repeat. Leave the comparison at the door. Now get out there—secondary classrooms won't know what hit them.

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail!The 5-Step Transformation Framework That Turns Your Biggest Leadership Gap Into Your Greatest StrengthAbout This Episode:After 25 years in corporate America as VP, Chief Knowledge Officer, global team leader, Bernadette Boas was fired and labeled a tyrant. What she built out of that experience is a proven, five-step leadership transformation framework she has since used with 400+ executives across SMB - Fortune 500 companies and high-growth organizations.This episode is for the manager who is still in the seat, not facing termination, but feeling the gap between the leader they are today and the leader they know they are capable of being. That gap is showing up in your team, your results, and the exhaustion of performing a version of leadership that doesn't actually feel like you.Bernadette walks you through every step of her Shift to Riches Formula — Discover, Confront, Shed, Create, and Accelerate, and gives you three specific actions to begin your own transformation today. What You'll Learn•       Why the gap between the manager you are and the leader you want to be starts on the inside, not in your title or your org chart•       How to identify the fears, insecurities, and ego-driven behaviors quietly costing you trust and results•       The 5-Step Shift to Riches Formula — Discover, Confront, Shed, Create, Accelerateand how to apply each step immediately•       Why building new goals without confronting old patterns is performance, not transformation•       The three requirements for sustaining leadership change when organizational chaos pulls you back•       Three actions to take today, not next week, to begin your own leadership shift Key Quote"The leader you are today was shaped by the fear you chose not to confront. The leader you're meant to be is waiting on the other side of that work." — Bernadette Boas The 5-Step Shift to Riches Formula•       Step 1 — Discover: Who you are, who you want to be, and what internal fears and insecurities are getting in the way•       Step 2 — Confront: Looking directly and honestly at what you discovered — without rationalization, blame, or shame•       Step 3 — Shed: Releasing the behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that are no longer serving your leadership•       Step 4 — Create: Building new behaviors, a new leadership identity, and new goals grounded in who you are choosing to become•       Step 5 — Accelerate: Sustaining the transformation through iteration, accountability, and continued investment in your growth Your Three Actions From This Episode1. Name your dominant internal fear or insecurity — fear, ego, self-doubt, imposter syndrome. Write it down. That is your Discover work.2. Identify one behavior to shed — just one — that is showing up in your leadership and costing you trust, impact, or peace. Name it.3. Write one sentence about the leader you are choosing to create. Not the leader your organization needs. The one you want to be. That sentence is your north star.Resources & LinksFree Leadership Gap Diagnostic: balloffirecoaching.com/opt-inBook a Discovery Call with Bernadette: coachmebernadette.com/discoverycallWatch on YouTube: youtube.com/@ShedtheCorpBitchTVBernadette's Website: balloffirecoaching.comPodcast Page: balloffirecoaching.com/podcast  About Bernadette BoasBernadette Boas is an Executive Coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Ball of Fire Coaching. A former Global VP and Chief Knowledge Officer, she has coached 400+ executives across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth organizations over 16 years. She is the author of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, published in 2011, and is currently authoring its sequel — Shift to Riches: The Guide to Your Success.Support the show

Struggling to figure out how occupational therapy fits within your school's MTSS framework?In this episode, Dr. Courtney Boitano shares findings from two groundbreaking studies on sensory processing interventions for kindergarten and fifth-grade students. As a faculty member at San Jose State University and a school-based OT with over 15 years of experience, Courtney provides practical insights into implementing tiered sensory supports that actually work. You'll learn how to use free screening tools like the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to identify students who need additional support, why teacher consultation may be more impactful than you think, and how to implement Zones of Regulation strategies across different tiers.Whether you're new to MTSS or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers evidence-based strategies you can start using tomorrow to support students and empower teachers with sensory processing challenges in your schools.Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will identify the research findings from tier 1 and tier 2 sensory interventions with kindergarten and fifth-grade studentsLearners will implement evidence based teacher consult strategies as a high- impact MTSS intervention.Learners will Identify the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire as a screening tool to identify students who may benefit from sensory processing interventions and determine appropriate tier- level supports.Click here to register & get the best deal on the 2026 Back to School Conference!  Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.comSee you in the next episode! 

In this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart and Vance Martin from Slingshot Group introduce a powerful framework for leading up: the Four P's. Every senior leader filters decisions through a primary lens — People, Progress, Pennies, or Process — and learning to speak that language is the difference between getting a yes and getting shut down. If you've ever made a great pitch and watched your leader's eyes glaze over, this episode will give you the diagnostic tool you've been missing. Key Topics CoveredThe People Lens – Driven by stories, transformation, and life changeThe Progress Lens – Driven by vision, growth, and taking the hillThe Pennies Lens – Driven by stewardship and return on investmentThe Process Lens – Driven by systems, fairness, and precedent Key Quote“You're using the wrong key for the lock. You're not going to unlock the door.” Scripture ReferencesProverbs 16:21 – The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction1 Corinthians 9:22 – Becoming all things to all peopleColossians 4:6 – Let your conversation be full of grace, seasoned with salt TakeawayYour leader isn't blocking you. They're filtering for what they value most. Identify their lens, reframe your pitch through their language, and you'll start hearing yes more often than no. Call to ActionWe hope this episode encourages and equips you. Share it with a friend and stay tuned for more resources each week. Stay Connected for More ResourcesVisit our website: http://leadministry.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadVolunteersFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadvolunteers

Guest: Sheehan Fisher Assistant Professor and Clinical Psychologist,  Northwestern University   CEU objectives for this episode: Explain the psychological and emotional impact of NICU hospitalization on fathers and male caregivers List three behavioral and/or nontraditional presentations of mental health concerns in men during the perinatal and NICU periods. Identify barriers to paternal mental health screening and referral This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to verify if this credit is valid and eligible for use in your State and/or for your discipline for licensure or certification renewal.  

Interest in peptide therapies has grown rapidly, with increasing patient questions driven by social media, wellness trends, and evolving access through compounding and online sources. This course reviews what peptides are, the current state of evidence supporting their use, and key safety and regulatory considerations relevant to patient care. You will be better prepared to apply an evidence-based approach when discussing peptides, including evaluating risks, addressing misconceptions, and guiding patients toward safe and informed decisions. HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTNicolette Mathey, PharmDFounder & CEO Pharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members onlyTo learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by enrolling in the course. Click here to enroll!CPE INFORMATION Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Describe the role of peptides in human physiology and the current evidence supporting their therapeutic use.2. Identify safety, regulatory, and patient-specific considerations relevant to the use of peptides in clinical practice.Rachel Maynard and Nicolette Mathey have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.1 CEU/1.0 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-240-H01-P Initial release date: 6/15/2026Expiration date: 6/15/2027Additional CPE details can be found here.

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Interest in peptide therapies has grown rapidly, with increasing patient questions driven by social media, wellness trends, and evolving access through compounding and online sources. This course reviews what peptides are, the current state of evidence supporting their use, and key safety and regulatory considerations relevant to patient care. You will be better prepared to apply an evidence-based approach when discussing peptides, including evaluating risks, addressing misconceptions, and guiding patients toward safe and informed decisions.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTNicolette Mathey, PharmDFounder & CEO, Atrium24GET CE FOR LISTENING!Stay Compliant. Grow Clinically. Practice with Confidence. Pharmacist CE Subscription: All your CE in one convenient subscription.All episodes, CE, and Practice Resources for the GameChangers Clinical Update is included with your Pharmacist CE Subscription. But wait…there's even more!The Pharmacist CE Subscription includes: -  Compliance and licensure CE -  GameChangers Clinical Updates-  Practical continuing education across patient care topics *The subscription does not include microcredentials or certificates, which are available separately for pharmacists seeking specialized service training. Purchase Now!PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by purchasing the Pharmacist CE Subscription. CPE REDEMPTIONThis course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation to claim credit:If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit. To purchase the Pharmacist CE Subscription and claim your CPE credit, click here or to purchase this course individually, click here.  CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Describe the role of peptides in human physiology and the current evidence supporting their therapeutic use.2. Identify safety, regulatory, and patient-specific considerations relevant to the use of peptides in clinical practice.Rachel Maynard and Nicolette Mathey have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.1 CEU/1.0 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-240-H01-P Initial release date: 6/15/2026Expiration date: 6/15/2027Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

Mickey Trescott emphasizes consuming nutrient-dense foods like bone broth and fatty fish to resolve inflammation and support the microbiome. During reintroduction, patients identify specific food "villains" by monitoring symptom flare-ups, ultimately empowering them to choose a diet that maintains their long-term vitality. (12)1897 BRUSSELS

Pedicures and massages aren't cutting the mustard anymore. Society is crying out for self care. How can we fill our cups to continue supporting our families? In May Planning Day, I thought about what I wanted to do for my own self care. Sometimes it's the smallest things but we don't realize doing that thing would fill your cup. So I am sharing my ideas in this episode.  10 Self Care Ideas  10. Get time outside doing what you enjoy - for me I will be enjoying our deck, our back yard, and sunsets 9.  CEO Days - I will take time, once a month on a Monday, to plan how I will take care of myself, run my home, and have peace of mind because I had focused thinking and planned. 8. Identify and Protect project time - once I realized a 4 hour chunk of time on Saturdays for projects, I have protected it to keep it for myself. 7. Exercise - you get old due to lack of movement. I don't want that. I want a healthy body to support me into my 100's. 6. Have Strategic Time with Humans - those people you want to spend time with. Make calendar dates to keep your marriage strong, see friends, support your children in a way that is gratifying to you, and whoever else you want to catch up with. 5. Learn - I got a book series I loved in the past. I plan to devour it this summer. But think about what you like and get books reserved, podcasts downloaded, order books through amazon, put together your watch list on your preferred streaming service. Like what would you like to learn about? 4. Try New Foods - I have my chicken salad meal but I am thinking about exploring alternatives. But maybe you like to cook? Or maybe you are wanting to eat healthier, what does that look like for you? I will also be setting the habit to meal prep on Sundays.  3. Personal Reset - Go through your personal spaces like your closet, bathroom, or nightstand and decide if the things in there are supporting where you are going and who you are becoming. Discard or donate the rest. 2. Medical Deep Dive - I have a feeling most will skip this one but I am all about my medical binder this summer. I want to see where there are well test gaps and get the screening or baseline numbers from the tests I have avoided. We don't let our kids skip these things so why do we skip them for ourselves?  AND NUMBER ONE: Join Escaping Quicksand Self Care Retreat! You can join in person or virtually. You will get four hours on June 26th, 2026, to think about YOU! Get registered and get ready to escape that quicksand! EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® The Paper Solution® Register for the Escaping Quicksand Self Care Retreat Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media

Send us Fan MailBefore you can improve your leadership, you need an honest picture of where you are today.In this episode, Dr. Mel Vandevort guides school leaders through a practical self-assessment designed to uncover strengths, identify growth opportunities, and reveal the areas that may be creating unnecessary frustration or overwhelm.Through a series of reflective questions, you'll evaluate your leadership across three critical areas: leading people, managing the work, and supporting learning. You may discover that the challenge you're experiencing isn't where you thought it was.Grab a notebook and prepare to think deeply about your current leadership reality. The awareness you gain today could be the catalyst for meaningful growth tomorrow.In this episode, you'll:• Reflect on your current leadership effectiveness• Identify potential "warning lights" in your leadership practice• Evaluate key areas that impact your daily success• Determine where focused growth could create the greatest impactThis is the second and final free episode in The Principal Operating System™ series. Future episodes and implementation resources will be available exclusively inside the Empowered Educator Community.

Send us Fan MailYou cannot live in peace… if you are living in fear. So the question is not, “How do I avoid fear?” It's, “What am I believing that's keeping me stuck in it?”In this episode, Angela Hirsch, living in Israel as an American-Israeli believer, shares what it looks like to step into fear, not away from it. For the last 14 years, she has moved toward one of the most complex conflicts in the world, choosing to love across deep divides. What began as obedience became a life of courage, clarity, and action.You'll hear how fear operates, what it's trying to convince you of, and how to break agreement with it.You'll walk away with practical tools to:Identify the lies fear is feeding youAlign with truthTake your next step forward, even when it feels uncomfortableBecause fear is not a stop sign. It's a marker. And what's on the other side may change everything. 

God wants that best for us! Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of that! For the plans He has for us is to prosper us not hinder us. Yet, oftentimes we encounter spiritual roadblocks in life that can either benefit us or stagnate us depending on how we handle them. We can either let go and let God or hold on and dig ourselves into a deeper situation. And even then, through Christ, we can still come out victorious, but it takes denial of self.Ultimately, Our Heavenly Father wants us to be spiritually healthy, faith filled, and obedient to His purpose and plan for our lives. 3 John 1:2 tells us this very thing. "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers". That includes every obstacle or spiritual roadblock that we will ever encounter. Afterall, Jesus paid the unrepayable price so that we can live righteously, victoriously, and experience eternal life

Pippa Hudson speaks to dermatologist Dr Zandile Spengana about keloids, which are benign raised scars on the skin, and how to treat them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview for Later Today: Mickey Trescott presents an autoimmune protocol designed to help patients identify food triggers through a structured trial period. This patient-led approach addresses lifelong afflictions where standard medical treatments often fail.1919

In this solo episode, host Alex Pardo gives a candid update on Dan's journey to buy his first self-storage facility — a deal that had strong market demographics, favorable bank financing, and real value-add upside, until one buried spreadsheet assumption changed everything. This episode is a real-world lesson in self-storage underwriting, revenue ramp-up timelines, and what it actually costs to miss a detail in your deal filter. If you're working toward your first storage deal and want to understand how to stress-test your numbers before it's too late, this episode will save you from making the same costly mistake Dan made.   You'll Learn How To: Understand why storage revenue doesn't move like a light switch after acquisition Identify the ramp-up period tab in your deal filter and how to use it correctly Calculate how many net move-ins per month is realistic for your market Stress-test your debt service coverage ratio before presenting a deal to a bank Negotiate from a shoulder-to-shoulder position with sellers when deals need restructuring Recognize when a deal that looks good on paper is missing a critical timeline assumption Surround yourself with a community that can catch what your spreadsheet can't   What You'll Learn in This Episode [0:00] Dan's deal looked solid until one buried assumption flipped everything [0:32] Alex introduces Season 2 and Dan's journey from unemployed to first-time storage buyer [1:09] Why Dan wasn't excited when he finally got under contract — and what that reveals [1:45] Why celebrating each step matters even when you've been burned before [2:06] The market fundamentals Dan liked: demographics, income, population growth [2:31] The bank terms that made the deal attractive — 5.29% fixed for 5 years or 5.99% for 10 [3:05] A cautionary tale: a well-known investor who lost $15 million when rates adjusted on a $70M multifamily deal [4:13] Why Alex jumped on an impromptu Zoom to review Dan's underwriting spreadsheet [4:33] How Storage Wins community member Casey McKillop saved $100,000 on his first offer [6:02] The specific tab Dan wasn't reading correctly — net move-ins and the ramp-up period [7:07] The real issue: Dan assumed revenue would jump from $170K to $210K overnight [7:51] It would take Dan 10 months to reach profitability — and he wasn't prepared to fund it [8:09] The bank pulled out after reviewing the deal more closely [8:59] How to explain debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) to sellers and why 1.25–1.3 matters [10:14] The lesson: growth comes from adversity, and Dan won't make this mistake again   Who This Episode Is For: First-time storage investors preparing to make their first offer Investors who have been under contract before and had deals fall through Anyone underwriting a value-add storage deal and projecting a quick revenue bump Buyers who haven't stress-tested their debt service coverage ratio Entrepreneurs who know the numbers but need a second set of eyes on their assumptions Storage investors trying to understand how ramp-up timelines affect deal viability   Why You Should Listen: Dan's deal had everything going for it on the surface — strong demographics, committed bank financing, and a clear path to raising rents. But one overlooked tab in the deal filter spreadsheet showed that revenue wouldn't jump overnight. It would take ten months to reach profitability, and Dan hadn't budgeted for that gap. That single assumption blew up the DSCR, the bank walked, and a deal that looked ready to close came apart fast. This episode isn't about what went wrong. It's about what you can learn before it happens to you. Alex walks through the exact mistake — projecting revenue as a light switch rather than a ramp — and explains why having a community to stress-test your deal before you go under contract is worth more than almost anything else in this business. The most expensive education is experience. But it doesn't have to be yours. Dan learned this lesson so you don't have to.   Follow Alex Pardo here: Storage Wins Website: https://www.storagewins.com Book a Discovery Call: https://www.storagewins.com/call Storage Wins Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/storagewins Instagram: @alexpardo25 YouTube: Storage Wins   If this episode hit home, share it with someone who's currently underwriting a self-storage deal or about to make their first offer. One conversation, one extra set of eyes on a spreadsheet, can be the difference between a great deal and an expensive lesson. Follow Storage Wins on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a rating and review — it helps more investors find the show. Ready to move from learning to owning? Head to https://www.storagewins.com/call and schedule your free ten-minute discovery call with Alex. Your first storage facility is closer than you think. Join the Storage Wins Facebook Group and connect with investors who are in the trenches just like you. The community is free, the knowledge is real, and the next deal could come from a conversation you haven't had yet.

When most people think of fiercely loyal fan communities, the Grateful Dead comes to mind. Decades after forming, the band still sells out massive venues, their fans self-identify as "Deadheads," and original vinyl is nearly impossible to find secondhand because no one wants to let it go. In this episode, I share a story I love about how the Grateful Dead built that loyalty and how you can apply the same principles to your personal brand and business. Back in the 1970s, while record labels were cracking down hard on bootleg recordings, the Grateful Dead did the opposite. They allowed fans to record live shows, set up dedicated taper sections at concerts, and openly encouraged fans to share recordings, with one rule: share them but don't sell them. By 1984, this was official band policy. The result? A devoted community that grew through shared experiences, word of mouth, and a hunger to see the band live. Fans who heard tapes saved up for tickets. People who went to one show became lifelong followers. The band built an empire on abundance instead of scarcity. Here are three lessons from the Grateful Dead you can apply to your business: Find your "taper section." Identify one place where people can experience the real you before they ever pay you... maybe its a newsletter, podcast, or social post. Protect your "live experience." Get clear on what people are actually paying for when they work with you that no one can copy or download. Audit your scarcity mindset and notice where fear of "giving too much away" might be costing you trust and connection with potential clients. Loved this episode? Share it to your story and tag me. I'd love to hear your favorite "zigged when others zagged" brand story too. Ready to go deeper? I have a few spots opening in my small group business mastermind starting at the end of July. We meet Thursday afternoons/evenings—a perfect way to head into fall with fresh momentum.  You can sign up here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd328tM7r8nv7Z-QViHeWrxXXxqVZQlCFYPXEmd3oyS6_h3Gw/viewform?usp=dialog

Nick sits down with Alan Smith, the founder and CEO of Capital Partners, to strip away the dry spreadsheets of traditional wealth management and focus on the human side of financial freedom.  Alan argues that true wealth isn't just about collecting assets, but about defining your "freedom number"—the exact, personalised amount needed to fund your ideal lifestyle without future financial worry.  By prioritising personal values, family dynamics, and a clear perfect average day framework over basic investment returns, the duo reveals how business owners can reverse-engineer their exit goals, protect their families, and enter future negotiations with unshakeable confidence. KEY TAKEAWAYS True wealth planning should start years before an exit by calculating a highly personalised "freedom number" based on your ideal life, rather than relying on arbitrary round figures. Traditional wealth management prioritises asset gathering and standard returns, but effective planning shifts the focus to what the money is actually for, including family security and lifestyle design. Success should be reverse-engineered by mapping out a sustainable, ideal daily routine—such as a perfect Tuesday—and determining the exact economic resources required to fund it continuously. Knowing your exact financial requirements allows you to enter business exit negotiations with absolute conviction, an established walk-away number, and a minimised risk of leaving millions on the table. BEST MOMENTS "As much as I can help a founder build a more valuable company, I'm not an expert in the wealth side of things. And the best way to look at this is... you've got to have a plan around that."  "If you really distill it all down, what we're all looking for, I believe, is financial freedom. Financial independence. A work-optional lifestyle."  "It's not a day you're sitting on the beach drinking piña coladas all day... it's got to be a day that you'd be happy to repeat for the rest of your life, every day."  "So many of winning the game when you sell to a sophisticated buyer is posturing... and you've got to be able to compete before you can win." VALUABLE RESOURCES Want to grow and scale your business? Check out Nick's Boardroom Program: ⁠https://gamma.app/docs/BOARDROOM-2026-FINAL-h2vknz5qne7vvwm⁠ To get your copy of Nick's book, Exit for Millions, go to ⁠http://bit.ly/4ngC2hO⁠ Nick's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies. He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Learning piano taught me something I was not expecting: the side lessons, the ones that seemed optional, are often where the real breakthroughs happen. In this episode, I dig into the difference between being sidetracked and intentionally pursuing side quests, and why that distinction can define your entire trajectory. Using everything from video game logic to the game of Frogger, I lay out how lateral experience, pursued with intention, builds the kind of depth that straight-line progress never can. If you have ever felt stuck waiting for the path ahead to clear, this one will reframe what moving forward actually looks like. Key Takeaways Rushing through levels to win creates pyrrhic progress where you advance without actually learning anything. A side quest is intentional skill-building that feeds your main mission. Being sidetracked is aimless movement with no mission anchoring it. You must define your main mission first, because without it you cannot evaluate whether any experience is helping or hurting you. Lateral knowledge, like the person who becomes CEO after starting in the mailroom, often builds more capability than a straight vertical climb. Experience never leaves you. No matter how much resets around you, you always re-enter with everything you have already learned. Action Steps Write down your main mission in one sentence for each key area of your life: relationships, career, and personal growth. If you cannot write it down clearly, that is the first problem to solve. Identify one skill adjacent to your current goal that you have been ignoring. Commit to exploring it this week with the specific intention of how it could strengthen your main mission. Audit where you feel stuck and ask whether you are waiting for others to move or whether you can go around them by gaining a skill, relationship, or perspective they do not have. Notable Quote You're never restarting or starting back at square one. You always start with the knowledge and experience you have.

Many aspiring entrepreneurs have no lack of ideas, but they avoid making decisions. The ideas disappear, and the online business never launches. To halt that outcome, you need personal growth, and growth comes from two things: Contribution and Courage.You contribute by putting value into the world. But you need courage to actually do it.  If you are avoiding action, this episode breaks down the real reason—and how to fix it. Learn the two-part formula for growth: contribution and courage. Choose short-term discomfort…or long-term regret.ACTION PLANAction 1: Identify the gapAction 2: Define your contributionAction 3: Identify the barrierAction 4: Take one action todayTo have an enjoyable life  in our global, advanced tech society, create value.  To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad.  The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcastTo find more resources, strategies and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs visit the Ready Entrepreneur website: https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/To download a free guide for Preparing to Become an Online Entrepreneur, click here:  https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/start/You can get an exclusive discount on the ebook and audiobook version of Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur's Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business click here: https://www.caselane.net/recastConnect with CaseFacebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ Instagram: @readyentrepreneur Twitter X: @caselaneworld Pinterest @caselane 

In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry explains the real value of a one-time retirement plan and why retirement planning should never be viewed as a one-and-done exercise. Learn how retirement income planning, tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, CPP and OAS decisions, and ongoing financial guidance work together to help Canadians adapt to life's inevitable changes.   Thank you for listening! You can get a full breakdown of each episode on the Your Retirement Planning Simplified Blog Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more simplified retirement planning insights!    Ready to take the next step?  Identify your retirement income style with the RISA Questionnaire   Want a retirement plan that adapts as your life evolves? Discover our True Wealth Roadmap. A step-by-step process to align your finances with your ideal retirement.  Learn more here: https://matthewsandassociates.ca/vsl/    About Joe Curry Joe Curry is the host of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Canada's fastest-growing retirement planning podcast, where he provides accessible, in-depth financial advice. As the owner and lead financial planner at Matthews + Associates in Peterborough, Ontario, Joe and his team are committed to helping people secure both financial stability and purpose in retirement. His mission is to ensure people can sleep soundly knowing they have a solid plan in place, covering both financial and lifestyle aspects of retirement. A Certified Financial Planner and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, he values true wealth as more than money—it's about creating meaningful experiences with loved ones and fostering opportunities for the future.    About Retirement Planning Simplified Founded in 2022, it is our mission is to empower people to plan for retirement confidently, focusing not only on finances but also on a meaningful life. YRPS wants everyone to have access to simple, reliable tools that reflect their values and priorities. This ultimately helps create True Wealth, defined by the freedom to do what you love with those you love. By simplifying retirement planning and aligning it with the retiree's purpose, YRPS aims to support building a retirement that feels fulfilling and secure. To know more about RPS you can visit the links below: ●      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirement-planning-simplified/ ●      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirement_planning_simplified ●      Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@retirementplanningsimplified       Disclaimer Opinions expressed are those of Joseph Curry, a registrant of Aligned Capital Partners Inc. (ACPI), and may not necessarily be those of ACPI. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be personalized investment advice. The views expressed are opinions of Joseph Curry and may not necessarily be those of ACPI. Content is prepared for general circulation and information contained does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any investment fund, security or other product or service.  

Eight years ago, Chad Weiden walked into one of South Carolina's most underperforming elementary schools — a campus so low-rated that the state took it over, failed to fix it, and handed it back to the district. He just turned it into a good school. The strategy for school turnaround he used wasn't a new curriculum, a fresh initiative, or a culture retreat. It was building beacons of excellence on every team and coaching teachers in real time, in the moment, while students were in the room. Weiden spent nearly three decades building and leading schools across Chicago and South Carolina, including turning around Meeting Street Burns Pre-K through second grade from "unsatisfactory" to "good" on the state report card — in one of the most underserved communities in the state. He's a principal who understands that every child can learn and that the system, not the child, is what needs fixing. Find him on LinkedIn to follow his work. School turnaround is one of the most searched and least understood challenges in school leadership. Most principals know they need to fix culture — what they don't know is which two or three instructional moves actually move the needle. This episode answers that question directly, from a principal who lived it in real time in a school the system had already given up on.

Welcome to episode #274!

God wants that best for us! Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of that! For the plans He has for us is to prosper us not hinder us. Yet, oftentimes we encounter spiritual roadblocks in life that can either benefit us or stagnate us depending on how we handle them. We can either let go and let God or hold on and dig ourselves into a deeper situation. And even then, through Christ, we can still come out victorious, but it takes denial of self.Ultimately, Our Heavenly Father wants us to be spiritually healthy, faith filled, and obedient to His purpose and plan for our lives. 3 John 1:2 tells us this very thing. "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers". That includes every obstacle or spiritual roadblock that we will ever encounter. Afterall, Jesus paid the unrepayable price so that we can live righteously, victoriously, and experience eternal life.

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Why prompt engineers stay broke while system architects make money online (and the 4-layer method that changes everything) Episode Summary: Most AI entrepreneurs miss the ChatGPT secret that separates $0 from $5K+ monthly income. It's not a hidden feature—it's the mindset shift nobody teaches. In this episode, we expose what 30+ years of business experience reveals about why parents and digital nomads plateau with AI, and the counterintuitive workflow tweak that changes everything. Most people are obsessing over the perfect ChatGPT prompt. But the real money isn't in better prompts — it's in better architecture. In this episode, Ace breaks down the four-layer Logic Flow system that separates the side hustlers making pocket change from the entrepreneurs making life-changing income with AI.   In This Episode You'll Discover: Why perfecting your ChatGPT prompt is actually keeping you broke The four-layer Logic Flow system that turns single AI outputs into automated income machines Why you can't scale a miracle — and what to build instead The uncomfortable ethical choice every AI entrepreneur eventually faces How to start building your first Logic Flow system today — even if you're still working a nine-to-five 00:00 - Prompt Obsession Trap 01:05 - From Prompts To Systems 01:35 - Linear Flow Problem 02:57 - Layer One Inputs 04:08 - Layer Two Instructions 05:40 - Layer Three Feedback 07:10 - Layer Four Output Stacking 09:23 - Pipeline Example Continued 10:24 - Ethics Of Automation 13:39 - Build Your Logic Flow 15:40 - Whiskered Wisdom 16:25 - Final Architecture Reminder   Key Concepts Covered: The Logic Flow System — 4 Layers: Input Architecture — Structuring the raw material before the AI ever sees it. Feed it specific customer pain points, competitor analysis, key objections, desired transformations, and the one thing your customer will never admit they want. Instruction Hierarchy — Breaking compressed decisions apart into layered instructions. Define purpose, format, voice, success criteria, and failure prevention — separately and deliberately. Feedback Loop Architecture — Measuring every output against real performance data and feeding that back into your Input Architecture to systematically improve results over time. Output Stacking Architecture — Connecting AI outputs so each one feeds into the next, creating a content manufacturing pipeline that runs automatically through tools like Make, Zapier, or N8N.   Quotable Moments: "A great ChatGPT prompt working inside a broken system is just expensive busywork." "You can't scale a miracle. You can't automate a miracle. You can't build a business on miracles — you can only build one on systems." "You're not just choosing a business model. You're choosing a version of yourself." "The architecture is neutral. What you build with it isn't." "The prompt is the conversation. The system is the business."   Tools Mentioned: ChatGPT / GPT-4o (OpenAI) Make (formerly Integromat) Zapier N8N Gumroad Fiverr Upwork Hostinger (Episode Sponsor)   Sponsor: Hostinger — Everything you need to launch your online business in one place: website, domain, and email. Their AI builds the first version of your site for you. Stop letting setup friction beat you. Visit: https://hostinger.com/darkhorse20 Use code: darkhorse20 for 20% off   This Week's Action Step — Whiskered Wisdom: Open a blank document and map out your current ChatGPT workflow from idea to published output. Identify one decision you make repeatedly. That repeated decision is your first candidate for an Instruction Hierarchy layer. Write down exactly what information you need to make it well. That's your first piece of Input Architecture. One layer. One decision. One step toward a Logic Flow system that works while you're reading bedtime stories.   Connect & Subscribe: Subscribe to the AI Escape Plan Newsletter — practical AI-powered strategies for parent entrepreneurs ready to break free from the nine-to-five grind. Visit: DarkHorseInsider.com Know someone who dreams of ditching the grind but still makes time for bedtime stories? Forward this episode to them!   make money with ChatGPT, AI automation systems, ChatGPT business, Logic Flow system, AI workflow design, parent entrepreneur AI, automated income systems, AI side hustle, ChatGPT monetization, AI business architecture

Some team conflicts seem to get resolved quickly.Others keep resurfacing in meeting after meeting, leaving everyone frustrated and no closer to a solution.In this episode, I explain why certain disagreements are so difficult to resolve and introduce a simple framework for identifying the three types of conflict that show up on nearly every team: process conflict, perspective conflict, and personality conflict.You'll learn how to recognize which type of conflict you're dealing with, why different conflicts require different responses, and the practical steps managers can take to help conversations move forward instead of going in circles.By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer way to diagnose team disagreements, reduce unnecessary friction, and help your team navigate conflict more productively.Conversation Topics(00:00) Why smart teams get stuck in unresolved disagreements(00:54) The three types of conflict hiding inside one conversation(03:06) Type #1: Process conflict and clarity on how work gets done(04:23) Type #2: Perspective conflict driven by values, experience, and expertise(05:19) Type #3: Personality conflict and clashing work styles(06:20) Move #1: Identify the type of conflict before solving it(06:49) Move #2: Resolve process conflict by clarifying decision rights and expectations(08:29) Move #3: Resolve perspective conflict by naming trade-offs and decision criteria(10:30) Move #4: Manage personality conflict through translation, reframing, and team norms(12:03) [Extended] Why managers often misdiagnose conflict when they are part of it (13:19) [Extended] How to recognize when you're acting like a player instead of a referee.(14:22) [Extended] A simple technique for reducing bias during difficult team disagreements.

If you've ever felt guilty for not posting enough, or wondered whether you're falling behind because you're not showing up consistently online — this episode is for you. We talk a lot on this show about the freedom that's possible when you step off the social media treadmill, but sometimes what we really need is to hear from someone who's actually done it and come out the other side with more clarity, more confidence, and more momentum than before.And our guest today is exactly that person — though she'll be the first to tell you she knows the pressure, the comparison, and the exhaustion of trying to keep up with a game that never quite felt like hers to play. Rather than push through, she paused, got honest about what wasn't working, and built a 90-day plan that finally gave her real momentum toward the women she's called to serve. Listen in as author, podcaster, and WOS The Course Alum Karla Monterrosa shares her story and the practical steps that brought her clarity and growth — without social media running the show. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/94. Is it time for you to break up with social media? TAKE THE QUIZ! 

I was at the mall watching people turn around the moment the up escalator stopped working, and it hit me how perfectly that mirrors the way most people treat their goals. In this episode, I break down the difference between people who truly want something and people who only want it when it's convenient. The climb is real, it always burns, and it never stops. But the views from the top make every step worth it, and once you get there, your job is to fix the escalator for the people coming up behind you. Key Takeaways Anything worthwhile requires you to take the stairs. The easy path always goes in the wrong direction. If your goal has a disclaimer attached to it, you do not want it as badly as you say you do. The climb does not get easier the higher you go. Mental and physical soreness is part of the process at every level. The higher you climb, the better the views. Pausing to look back at how far you have come is not weakness, it is necessary. Getting to the top carries a responsibility to make the climb easier for the people behind you. Action Steps Write down your top goal and remove every disclaimer attached to it. Commit to it without conditions or walk away honestly. The next time you face an inconvenient obstacle this week, take the stairs anyway and note what that decision costs you versus what it builds in you. Identify one person you can actively help get further faster using the hard work and experience you have already put in. Notable Quote The escalator up is always out of operation. The question is whether you take the stairs or go stand in line with the rest of the world.

LESSON 160I Am At Home. Fear Is The Stranger Here.Fear is a stranger to the ways of love. Identify with fear, and you will be a stranger to yourself. And thus you are unknown to you. What is your Self remains an alien to the part of you which thinks that it is real, but different from yourself. Who could be sane in such a circumstance? Who but a madman could believe he is what he is not, and judge against himself?There is a stranger in our midst, who comes from an idea so foreign to the truth he speaks a different language, looks upon a world truth does not know, and understands what truth regards as senseless. Stranger yet, he does not recognize to whom he comes, and yet maintains his home belongs to him, while he is alien now who is at home. And yet, how easy it would be to say, “This is my home. Here I belong, and will not leave because a madman says I must.”What reason is there for not saying this? What could the reason be except that you had asked this stranger in to take your place, and let you be a stranger to yourself? No one would let himself be dispossessed so needlessly, unless he thought there were another home more suited to his tastes.Who is the stranger? Is it fear or you who are unsuited to the home which God provided for His Son? Is fear His Own, created in His likeness? Is it fear that love completes, and is completed by? There is no home can shelter love and fear. They cannot coexist. If you are real, then fear must be illusion. And if fear is real, then you do not exist at all.How simply, then, the question is resolved. Who fears has but denied himself and said, “I am the stranger here. And so I leave my home to one more like me than myself, and give him all I thought belonged to me.” Now is he exiled of necessity, not knowing who he is, uncertain of all things but this; that he is not himself, and that his home has been denied to him.What does he search for now? What can he find? A stranger to himself can find no home wherever he may look, for he has made return impossible. His way is lost, except a miracle will search him out and show him that he is no stranger now. The miracle will come. For in his home his Self remains. It asked no stranger in, and took no alien thought to be Itself. And It will call Its Own unto Itself in recognition of what is Its Own.Who is the stranger? Is he not the one your Self calls not? You are unable now to recognize this stranger in your midst, for you have given him your rightful place. Yet is your Self as certain of Its Own as God is of His Son. He cannot be confused about creation. He is sure of what belongs to Him. No stranger can be interposed between His knowledge and His Son's reality. He does not know of strangers. He is certain of His Son.God's certainty suffices. Who He knows to be His Son belongs where He has set His Son forever. He has answered you who ask, “Who is the stranger?” Hear His Voice assure you, quietly and sure, that you are not a stranger to your Father, nor is your Creator stranger made to you. Whom God has joined remain forever one, at home in Him, no stranger to Himself.Today we offer thanks that Christ has come to search the world for what belongs to Him. His vision sees no strangers, but beholds His Own and joyously unites with them. They see Him as a stranger, for they do not recognize themselves. Yet as they give Him welcome, they remember. And He leads them gently home again, where they belong.Not one does Christ forget. Not one He fails to give you to remember, that your home may be complete and perfect as it was established. He has not forgotten you. But you will not remember Him until you look on all as He does. Who denies his brother is denying Him, and thus refusing to accept the gift of sight by which his Self is clearly recognized, his home remembered and salvation come.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

God wants that best for us! Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of that! For the plans He has for us is to prosper us not hinder us. Yet, oftentimes we encounter spiritual roadblocks in life that can either benefit us or stagnate us depending on how we handle them. We can either let go and let God or hold on and dig ourselves into a deeper situation. And even then, through Christ, we can still come out victorious, but it takes denial of self. Ultimately, Our Heavenly Father wants us to be spiritually healthy, faith filled, and obedient to His purpose and plan for our lives. 3 John 1:2 tells us this very thing. "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers". That includes every obstacle or spiritual roadblock that we will ever encounter. Afterall, Jesus paid the unrepayable price so that we can live righteously, victoriously, and experience eternal life.

Most investors lose to the market because they're trying to pick winners in a game where only 4% of stocks have created 100% of market wealth over the past century. The math isn't in your favor—but there's a simpler path that is. Key Topics Discussed Introduction to FI 201 (00:00:00) Jonathan introduces the concept of Financial Independence 201, explaining how it builds on FI 101 to help individuals progress from control to optimization and independence on their FI journey. The Genesis of FI 201 (00:05:30) Allen and Kristen explain how they identified the need for a 201-level presentation based on questions emerging from their St. Louis FI 101 sessions, particularly around investing concepts. Asset Allocation Fundamentals (00:15:00) Allen breaks down asset allocation as 'your money pie,' discussing how to balance growth, safety, and emergency funds while considering time horizons and diversification strategies. Risk Tolerance vs Risk Capacity (00:22:00) The team explores the critical difference between emotional risk tolerance and actual risk capacity, using examples from 2008 and 2020 market crashes to illustrate real-world application. Tax-Advantaged Account Strategies (00:35:00) Allen and Brad discuss the various tax treatments of investment accounts including 401(k)s, 457(b)s, Roth IRAs, HSAs, and taxable brokerage accounts, emphasizing lifetime tax optimization. Individual Stocks vs Index Funds (00:48:00) The hosts examine the data on individual stock picking, revealing that only 4% of stocks have contributed to 100% of market wealth over the past century, making a strong case for index investing. Dividends and Tax Control (00:55:00) Brad and Allen discuss why the FI community often prefers capital gains over dividend income, focusing on the importance of maintaining control over when and how you realize taxable events. Notable Quotes "You can't save your way to FI, you have to invest." — Allen Hansen "When there's a dip, you essentially get to buy the market on sale. If you love a bargain, this is it." — Brad Barrett "Why in the world do we not think that way when it comes to the market? Our brain completely flips. We're like, ah, we're scared." — Kristen Knapp "It's not what's my tax this year. It is what is going to be my tax burden over my lifetime." — Brad Barrett "The best investing lesson: stand there and do nothing. If you're invested, just don't do anything and you're going to be rewarded." — Allen Hansen Key Takeaways Assess your own risk tolerance and risk capacity honestly by considering how you would react to a 30% portfolio drop Review your current asset allocation across all accounts and determine if it aligns with your time horizon and financial goals Calculate the difference between your marginal and effective tax rates to understand your true tax burden Identify which tax-advantaged accounts you have access to (401k, 457b, 403b, HSA, IRA) and ensure you're maximizing employer matches Track every dollar of taxable income if you're on ACA subsidies or approaching any subsidy cliffs to avoid losing benefits Consider whether you have the right balance between taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free accounts for maximum flexibility in retirement Join or start a local FI group to benefit from community wisdom and learn from others at different stages of the journey Review your portfolio for dividend-heavy investments and consider whether you'd prefer more control over when you realize taxable events Resources & Links FI Friends Travel The Simple Path to Wealth by J.L. Collins Tax Planning to and Through Early Retirement by Sean Mullaney and Cody Garrett ChooseFI Community App St. Louis FI Group BlackBerry Documentary (Netflix) Arizona State University Stock Market Wealth Study Brian Feroldi (individual stock investing advocate) Investopedia

Are you wasting your life? Identify what's holding you back!DOWNLOAD: https://www.terri.com/10-habits-that-will-get-you-unstuck-fast-download/ COME TO ICING WOMEN'S CONFERENCE LONDON: https://www.terri.com/icing/GIVE today: https://www.terri.com/single-donation/?form=FUNFNTXHRWPTHANK YOU to our Partners—you make this ministry possible!PARTNER with Terri to make a difference: https://www.terri.com/partnershipIn her faith-based motivation podcast, Terri Savelle Foy helps you break free from feeling stuck in life by identifying what may be quietly holding you back from your God-given dreams.You'll discover 9 signs you're wasting your life without even realizing it—patterns, habits, and mindsets that could be slowing down your progress, blocking your breakthrough, and keeping you from walking in your purpose.If you've been searching for motivation, purpose-driven encouragement, or practical steps to achieve your goals, this episode will help you gain clarity and take action.You'll learn how to:*Recognize hidden obstacles keeping you *Overcome procrastination and self-sabotaging habits*Take practical, faith-filled steps toward your dreams*Move forward with clarity, confidence, and directionWhen you apply these insights, you'll begin to shift your mindset, remove what's holding you back, and open the door to new possibilities God has for your life.SAY HELLO!Website → https://www.terri.comInstagram →   / terrisavellefoy  Tik Tok →   / terrisavellefoy  Pinterest →   / terrisavellefoy Support the show

In this episode of the School of Podcasting, Dave Jackson shows you how to stop being “just another podcast” and start becoming someone's favorite show (I love that line from Jay Acunzo).You'll learn how to:Clarify what your podcast is actually about in one sentenceChoose (or tweak) your name and description so they signal your unique angleDeliver on the promise of your premise so listeners trust youUse your own stories, quirks, and background as an unfair advantage no AI can copyWhether you're launching a new show or trying to revive an existing one, this episode will help you stand out in a crowded market.The Four C's of Building a Favorite Show1. You Need a Clear “What Is It?” Line (Clarity)If you can't describe your show in one sentence, your listeners definitely can't.Think of it like a movie logline:“A shark terrorizes a beach town.” → Jaws“A lawyer can't lie for 24 hours.” → Liar LiarIf your answer sounds like “me and my buddy talking about stuff and stuff,” you have a clarity problem.2. Your Name & Description Should Create ContrastIf your show is called something generic like “Thinking Outside the Box,” you're competing with dozens of identical names.Simple test: say your show's name to someone and ask, “What do you think it's about?”If their answer doesn't match your actual content, your name isn't doing its job.Your description should:Say who the show is forSay how it's differentPromise what they get every episode - and then give it to themUse your listeners' own words from reviews/emails to sharpen your description.3. Deliver on the Promise of Your Premise (Consistency)Your title, artwork, and description are a promise. Your content has to deliver.Click‑baity titles and vague descriptions might get a first click, but if the episode doesn't do what it says, you won't get a second one.Examples:Joe Rogan: long-form, open-ended conversations where people actually talk through ideas.Podnews and Podnews Weekly Review: global podcast news with strong host chemistry and a predictable format.4. Your Stories and Style Are Your Uncopyable Advantage (Character)AI can write scripts and headlines—but it doesn't have your bike ride, your great nephew, or your specific regrets and realizations.You have stories, you just need to write them down.5. Use “Homework for Life” to Capture StoriesFrom Matthew Dicks' Storyworthy: at the end of each day, ask:“What happened today that might be a story?”Write down one sentence—just enough to remind you later.Use any note tool (NoteJoy, Apple Notes, Google Keep, voice-to-text, etc.).Over time you build a story library you can draw from to explain concepts and stand out from AI‑generated, story‑less shows.Action Steps From This EpisodeBy the end of this episode, challenge yourself to:Write your one-sentence “What is it?” line.If you can't say it clearly in one breath, cut it down.Ask 2–3 non-podcaster friends:Show them your title, cover art, and description.Ask, “What do you think this show is about?”If their answer doesn't match your intention, revise your name/description.Search your show's name in Google and major podcast apps.Is the name crowded? Already used?Is there a dormant show with the name you want? Consider reaching out and asking to take over/buy the feed.List 5 story moments from the last 30 days.Use “homework for life” style notes.Circle 1–2 you can use in upcoming episodes to explain a lesson.Rewrite your podcast description to:Say who the show is forSay how it's differentPromise what they'll consistently get each time they listenResources MentionedStoryworthy by Matthew Dicks – Book on storytelling and “homework for life.”Notejoy captiring toolResearch LinksPodcasting Morning ShowSave the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever NeedHot Ones' Guests Impressed by Sean Evans' Questions | Vol. 6 - YouTubePacino Arrests Everybody (Samuel L. Jackson Cameo) | Sea of Love - YouTubeHomework for Life | Matthew DicksHow Stories Happen: Creators and Entrepreneurs Dissect Their Signature Stories — Jay Acunzo - Jay always says, "Don't just be a podcast, be someone's FAVORITE podcast."Podcast Network Insights - A show About Podcasting networks.Podcast Momentum | Build Podcast Momentum – Geared towards businessesPedal Stomper Podcast. Podcasting Lessons from a Hall of Famer: 20 Years of Wisdom with Dave Jackson - YouTubeWork With DaveIf you want help:Sharpening your “what is it?” lineChoosing or refining a podcast nameRewriting your description so it stands outAnd building a show that becomes someone's favorite…then join the School of Podcasting and get step‑by‑step guidance, resources, and a community of podcasters just like you. 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A rough hole in golf where every shot was ugly but landed exactly where it needed to sparked a lesson I can't stop thinking about: you don't draw pictures on a scorecard. In this episode, I break down why we've been conditioned to prioritize how success looks over whether our approach actually works. I challenge you to audit your process, identify the one specialized tool that is uniquely yours, and stop waiting for a pretty plan before you start swinging. You only have to be right one time to change everything. Key Takeaways Effectiveness is the only metric that matters. Pretty processes that do not produce results are just performance. The best plan, platform, or approach is simply the one that works for you specifically. Every person has a specialized tool that is so innate to them they often overlook it as a real advantage. Taking inventory of your assets, including discipline and soft skills, reveals more firepower than you realize you have. You only have to make your tool work one time in the right moment to change the entire trajectory of your life. Action Steps Audit the process behind each major goal this week and ask one question: is what I am doing actually effective or just aesthetically comfortable? Identify your specialized tool by noticing what feels automatic to you but seems difficult or rare for others around you. Commit to one daily action that sharpens that tool, because consistency in that specific skill is what turns potential into results. Notable Quote If you hit the game winner, nobody talks about all the shots that you missed. You only have to be right one time to change your entire life.

What if the beliefs holding you back were never really yours to begin with?Steph explores the powerful connection between childhood beliefs and the life we're living today. So much of what we accept as truth about ourselves was shaped by external voices and early experiences, and those inherited beliefs often run our lives long after they've stopped serving us. Steph walks through practical strategies for doing a belief audit, identifying what's outdated, and giving your current self a vote in how your story unfolds. With a focus on self-awareness and personal growth, this episode is a guide to rewriting the beliefs that no longer align with who you're becoming.In this episode you'll discover:The impact of childhood beliefs on adult lifeHow to identify outdated beliefsThe importance of giving the current self a voteStrategies for challenging and updating beliefsThe role of self-awareness in personal growthYour takeaways:Most of our beliefs are formed in childhood and are outdated.Challenging your beliefs can unlock new possibilities.Audit your beliefs regularly to ensure they serve your growth.Chapters00:00 Challenging Beliefs About Ourselves02:28 The Role of Past Experiences in Shaping Beliefs04:49 Auditing and Challenging Outdated Beliefs07:04 Reevaluating Relationships and Self-Image09:25 Creating Your Own Beliefs and Worldview

Most leaders I speak with aren't struggling because they lack skill or experience. They're struggling because when things shift - when the market moves, the strategy stalls, or something just stops feeling right - they don't have a reliable process for navigating that moment well. They wing it. Or they freeze. Or they fall back on what worked last time, even when last time no longer applies.This conversation with Danielle Sprouls cuts right to that gap.Danielle spent over 25 years in commercial real estate, has a background in law, and has been involved in over $20 billion in transactions. Today she's the founder of Unscripted Pivots, an executive coaching and advisory firm, and the author of WTF: Women That Flourish. Her second book, The PIVOT Advantage, is out soon - and in this episode, she walks us through the framework that sits at the heart of it.Three areas we explored...✳️ Reframing disruption before you respond to it - Danielle's WTF framework redefines what's happening before you act on it: Where to Focus, Wake That Flame, Wisdom Through Failure. When you change the language, you change the experience.✳️ The PIVOT Advantage framework - a five-step decision sequence (Pause, Identify, Vet, Outreach, Test) that takes a leader from chaos to clarity without skipping the steps that most people rush past.✳️ The identity work behind operational change - Danielle's observation that most pivots get hired as operational problems but are almost always rooted in identity. You have to treat the person moving through the shift, not just the shift itself.Danielle's amplifiers...✳️ Reframe what's happening - when something disrupts your autopilot, stop and ask whether this is happening to you or for you. The opportunity is often buried in the disruption itself.✳️ Run a 24-hour self-audit - when you're being indecisive, take time to assess what not making a change is costing you - energy, relationships, confidence - not just money.✳️ Use the PIVOT sequence - Pause, Identify, Vet, Outreach, Test. Apply it to any decision under pressure. The steps are simple. The discipline to follow them is where the real work lives.Danielle's website and her book WTF: Women That Flourish.When The PIVOT Advantage lands, she'll be back. Keep an eye out for that one.If this episode gave you something useful, the best thing you can do is follow or subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction00:32 - Welcome and show overview01:47 - Danielle Sproles - background and introduction03:04 - Unscripted Pivots, the WTF book, and what Danielle does today04:03 - Pivoting from commercial real estate - what makes it work05:43 - Selective restraint - why saying yes means saying no07:12 - Moments of impact and why most pivots go badly08:49 - Reframing disruption before you act on it09:58 - The PIVOT Advantage framework introduced13:07 - Why pause leads to paralysis without a deadline15:05 - Pause as strategy, not stillness16:55 - Types of pivots - operational, identity, and existential17:55 - Why the identity work is always at the heart of it20:04 - The competitive advantage of a decision process21:01 - Applying PIVOT to solo businesses and personal decisions22:58 - Outreach as perspective, not weakness25:12 - Asking for help is a gift, not a burden28:02 - Asking better questions - the I in PIVOT29:51 - Full walkthrough of the PIVOT framework33:18 - Strategy as a series of decisions, not a fixed plan35:34 - Fear as a signal, not an obstacle38:21 - Overcoming fear of public speaking - Danielle's own story40:25 - Skydiving, saying yes, and being willing to be a beginner42:00 - Danielle's three amplifiers43:39 - Closing and where to find Danielle----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

Most TA leaders are measuring the wrong things. Victor Gaines has spent 20 years fixing that.As AVP of Talent Acquisition at Wellstar Health Systems, where his team hires 14,000+ people annually, Victor has led recruiting innovations across healthcare, fintech, food service, and media.In this conversation, he shares the real work behind two of his proudest career wins: cutting turnover by 60% at Comcast using a validated assessment tool, and rebuilding clinical hiring at Aveanna from scratch during COVID by going fully digital and improving efficiency by 200%.But none of it works if you're solving the wrong problem.Listen in as Victor breaks down how to identify what your business actually needs, why most TA dashboards are "decoration," and how to build the credibility that earns you a seat at the table.Key Takeaways:[01:59] What shaped Victor's approach to solving TA problems at scale.[04:25] How a validated assessment at Comcast reduced turnover by 60%.[08:10] Building a fully digital hiring engine at Aveanna during COVID.[13:32] The framework Victor uses to identify business priorities.[18:51] The ‘5 Whys' to identify the root cause of business pain.[20:40] How a phased adoption strategy is making Phenom CRM stick at Wellstar.[25:39] How to safeguard your priorities and say no without being seen as difficult.[29:00] ROI, sunk cost fallacy, and smarter HR tech decisionsResources Mentioned:Victor Gaines: LinkedInRyan Dull: LinkedIn | ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.comWellstar Health SystemAveanna HealthcarePhenomICIMSHighMatchParadoxWorkday USIdeas Worth Sharing:"You can spend millions of dollars trying to solve the wrong problem. Once you understand the problem, your success becomes much easier." - Victor Graines“You also have to know where the real issues often are. And I think… 80+% of the time, it's something in the business. It might be comp. It might be hiring managers not doing the right thing…  And you find power in finding the truth and then speaking truth.” - Victor Graines“Having a meaningful strategy gives you leverage for saying yes where you need to say yes, and no where you need to say no.” - Victor GrainesAbout Victor Gaines:Victor P. Gaines, II is the AVP of Talent Acquisition at Wellstar Health System, where his team manages over 14,000 hires annually. With nearly two decades of executive TA experience across healthcare, fintech, telecommunications, and consumer goods, he has led high-volume recruiting transformations at companies including Comcast, Fiserv, Cigna, Aveanna Healthcare, and Papa John's. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Kentucky and a Master's in Organizational Psychology from St. Joseph's University.This episode is brought to you by SageMark HR.SageMark HR can help you:✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.✔ Identify opportunities to improve your talent practices and deliver tangible business results.✔ Bridge the gap from "traditional" to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.Learn more at www.sagemarkhr.com#Talent #Recruiting #HRTech

When the pandemic hit, the instruction was simple: "Go home." But returning to a hybrid model? That's a complex, messy experiment full of grey areas. In this episode from the archive, Andy Lopata chats to human potential expert Nikki Bush, dialing in from Johannesburg. They explore why the return to hybrid work is causing so much stress for both leaders and teams, and why standardising rules across an entire organisation often leads to disaster. Nikki shares practical strategies for navigating this new autonomy, emphasising the need for employees to act as "intrapreneurs." Discover why the number one hybrid trap is "meeting-itis," how to ensure your virtual one-on-ones aren't just tick-box exercises, and the profound difference a leader can make by truly seeing the essence of their team members beyond their job descriptions. If you're struggling to balance flexibility with productivity, this episode offers a roadmap for connection. What you will learn in this episode The Autonomy Shift: Why hybrid work requires employees to stop acting like traditional staff and start thinking like "intrapreneurs" who are solely responsible for their output. The Illusion of Choice: Why giving employees too much choice in a hybrid model actually increases stress, and how to find the right balance of structure. The "Meeting-itis" Trap: Why over-scheduling meetings is the biggest mistake hybrid leaders make, and how it actively prevents real work from getting done. Beyond the Job Description: How to uncover the hidden "essence" of your team members. The Power of Intentional Listening: Why the success of your one-on-ones depends entirely on your intent, and how to prove you are listening with your "whole being." Actionable Insights Decentralise Hybrid Mandates: Do not try to mandate a single hybrid schedule (e.g., "everyone is in on Tuesdays") for an entire organisation. Empower individual team leaders to create their own bespoke hybrid mandates based on the specific operational needs and cross-departmental requirements of their group. Visibly Protect "Sacred Time": When conducting a one-on-one (especially virtually), explicitly state that you are turning off your devices to be fully present. If you must leave your phone on for an emergency, set that expectation at the very beginning of the meeting. This verbal boundary demonstrates profound respect. Conduct an "Essence Audit": Look past your team's job titles. Identify their innate strengths—who is the nurturer? Who brings levity during a crisis? Actively share these observations with them. Reflecting these strengths back to your team not only builds confidence but allows you to deploy them more effectively when unforeseen challenges arise. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Nikki Bush: Website |Instagram | The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Episode 172 Featuring Nikki Bush

1 Corinthians 10.16-17Each Sunday, as we come to Jesus' table, we do so together. Not alone but as a family. In fact, as we share the cup and bread, we testify that though we are many, God has made us one body in Christ, bound together in a community of his own, bought with his blood. Jesus' table is both essentially Christian and essentially corporate. This Sunday, we'll see: at the table, we identify as Jesus' people.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Who's responsible when a nation falls apart? Not just the people. It starts with the leaders. Listen to our text today, Hosea 5:1-2: Hear this, O priests! Pay attention, O house of Israel! Give ear, O house of the king! For the judgment is for you; for you have been a snare at Mizpah and a net spread upon Tabor. And the revolters have gone deep into slaughter, but I will discipline all of them. — Hosea 5:1-2 This isn't a general warning. It's targeted. Spiritual leaders. Business leaders Government leaders. And God says: "The judgment is for you." The very people who were supposed to lead built snares for the people instead. Places that were once sacred—like Mizpah and Tabor—became places of spiritual adultery. You see, the leaders didn't just drift into sin. They engineered environments, places, temples, and statues that made sin more readily available. This isn't "accidental" failure. It's systemic corruption on a spiritual level because spiritual leaders stopped teaching the truth, business leaders stopped backing righteousness, and government leaders stopped enforcing it. So the culture followed. So God is going to flip the script: "You set snares for them… Now I am going to discipline you." This prophecy is timeless because people still act the same. When pastors stop preaching truth… When businesses defraud the people... When governments bend the law to a moral majority The people don't just struggle. They get trapped. They get confused about truth, comfortable in sin and then convinced they're fine. When they are not. God doesn't ignore this stuff. He holds leaders accountable for what they normalize, tolerate, and build. Leadership is never neutral. You are either pointing people to God—or quietly pulling them away. So where and how are you leading today? At home. Workplace. Church. Circle. Are you creating clarity or confusion? Because God is a just judge, and he demands clarity; otherwise judgment is coming for you. DO THIS: Take an honest look at your influence. Identify one area where you've softened truth or avoided leadership—and correct it today. ASK THIS: Where am I leading people without realizing it? Have I made anything easier than obedience to God? What truth have I avoided that needs to be spoken? PRAY THIS: God, make me a leader who tells the truth and lives it. Remove compromise from my life and help me lead others toward you, not away from you. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Lord I Need You"

SHOW NOTES People pleasing often starts as a strategy for getting love and staying connected. If I'm easy enough, helpful enough, agreeable enough — they'll love me. But it never actually works. Because the love you earn through performance never feels like the love you were looking for. In today's episode, Celeste explains why people pleasing and genuine love are fundamentally incompatible — and what it actually takes to feel truly loved. Today's shift: Identify one relationship where you've been performing for love instead of receiving it — and get honest about how that's been working for you.   Events Store Follow Celeste podcast page on tick tock , facebook and instagram Follow STWYT Wellness center on tick tock , facebook and instagram

The real mistake isn't spending too much. It's dying with money you never used. Bill Perkins built a career generating over $2.2 billion in trading profits as a hedge fund manager. His book Die With Zero reframes what money is actually for. Money is a tool, not a goal. Every dollar you hold at death represents life energy you spent earning it and never converted into something real. The question isn't how much you save. It's whether you're using your wealth, your health, and your time together, in the right order, to get the most out of your one shot. That's where memory dividends come in. When you invest in an experience, you don't just get the moment. You get a return every time you recall it, tell the story, or relive it in conversation. The joy compounds long after the trip ends. But timing matters more than most people realize. Your ability to convert money into meaningful experience decays as you age. The adventures your body wants now won't be available at 72. Life is like Tetris. Get the pieces in the right order, and you get everything. Delay too long, and the window quietly closes. Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life Amazon Ebook Audiobook Bill on X Bill on Instagram In this episode you will: Understand the Die With Zero philosophy and why every dollar you die holding is proof you worked for no reward Discover the memory dividend concept and why investing in experiences now pays compounding joy long after the moment passes Learn the time bucket framework for getting your biggest experiences in the right order before your body, not your bank account, makes the decision for you Identify the biggest psychological crime around money: fearing you'll run out instead of fearing you'll waste your one life Build the belief, mindset, and consistency that Bill Perkins says are the three keys to earning more and actually feeling fulfilled by what you have For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1937 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes Solo [$0-1M Blueprint] Mrs. Dow Jones Myron Golden TOPICS Bill Perkins, Die With Zero, memory dividends, time buckets, life is Tetris, scarcity mindset, net fulfillment, legacy and inheritance, Your Money or Your Life, financial fulfillment Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Alex Pardo reconnects with Dan to dig into the financial and strategic reality of his 28,000-square-foot storage facility under contract for $2.625M. This is part 3 of a multi-part series, and the conversation gets raw and unfiltered as they work through the deal's tightest challenge: Dan's initial miss on revenue ramp timing and how it impacts his cash flow projections and partnership structures. Alex uses this live deal walkthrough to unpack the critical thinking required before committing capital and equity to a first storage facility. It's messy, it's real, and it's exactly how serious operators need to evaluate opportunities before pulling the trigger.   You'll Learn How To: Understand revenue ramp dynamics and why projections don't happen overnight Evaluate whether a deal is worth equity and capital when returns are below market expectations Structure deals with debt and equity partners to manage cash flow gaps Identify when an interest rate or term change becomes a caution flag in a deal Design a facility exit strategy before you sign the purchase agreement Run conservative, likely, and best-case scenarios without falling into best-case bias Know the difference between doing a deal for experience and doing the right deal for returns   What You'll Learn in This Episode [00:00] Alex and Dan discuss the three-part series on Dan's 28K sq ft facility deal under contract [01:10] The critical oversight: revenue doesn't jump immediately when you raise rates, it ramps slowly [02:00] How a 2-3 person per month net move-in creates negative cash flow for 5–10 months [03:29] Dan's mixed emotions: value of the first deal vs. whether the juice is worth the squeeze [04:01] Equity structure options: 40% equity with 8% preferred return vs. 12% interest-only with smaller equity [05:41] Projected returns: 9–11% cash-on-cash over five years, annualized 17–18% (below market expectations) [06:37] Alex's philosophy: first deal doesn't need to be a home run, but it has to be a base hit with low risk [08:05] Alex's cautionary tale: his early deals in certain markets he wouldn't repeat, but bar was lower because he was learning [09:24] The decision framework: enough due diligence to confidently move forward or walk away with reason [14:15] Where community homework and market analysis become invaluable in deal evaluation [16:03] Revenue ramp isn't a light switch: it's a slow burn that models must account for with conservative assumptions [16:49] Conservative, likely, and best-case scenarios: don't make offers expecting everything goes right [17:02] Going back to the seller after due diligence to renegotiate price, terms, or structure [17:25] Interest rate sensitivity: if 70–80 basis points breaks the deal, it's a yellow flag [18:34] Partnership scenarios: 40% equity vs. 20–30% equity depending on your time and value contribution [19:15] Exit strategy before entry: you determine how you exit, and rarely do you buy and operate forever   Who This Episode Is For: First-time storage investors evaluating their first deal and unsure if the numbers work Operators with a property under contract trying to decide between partnerships, debt, or walking Investors who've been analyzing deals but haven't pulled the trigger and need a reality check Deal makers questioning whether their first facility has to be a grand slam or just a win Real estate operators learning the difference between deal experience and deal returns Anyone struggling with confidence on deal evaluation, market selection, or partnership structures   Why You Should Listen: This episode does something most storage content doesn't: it shows you the real conversation a smart operator has when a deal is tight, promising, but not yet perfect. Alex doesn't tell Dan "do it" or "don't do it." Instead, he walks him through the thinking process—how to weigh risk, returns, equity dilution, and the value of your first facility against the need to protect your capital and time. The key insight here is revenue ramp. It's the single detail that shifted Dan's deal from "looks good" to "needs more work." In self-storage, you don't buy a 60% occupied facility at a certain price, make some operational improvements, and suddenly it's 90% occupied next month. It takes time. Every month you're adding a few units, pushing rates on the existing base, and slowly building to your pro forma. If your financing doesn't account for that reality, your deal can go negative cash flow for longer than your capital can sustain. The broader lesson is this: your first storage deal should absolutely get you on base. It should teach you how to find, evaluate, underwrite, and operate a self-storage facility. But it shouldn't be a financially reckless trade just to check the box. Do the first one right, and you'll be confident to repeat it faster. Do the first one wrong, and you might be out capital, confidence, and momentum.   Follow Alex Pardo here: Storage Wins Podcast — storagwins.com Facebook — Storage Wins Community (join the group for continued learning and peer support) Instagram — @alexcpardo YouTube — Storage Wins   Doing your first storage facility is a big decision, and the temptation to move fast is real. But as Alex reminds Dan, there's no rush. You're not trying to do a deal for the sake of doing a deal. You're trying to do the right deal at the right time with returns that actually work. If you're ready to evaluate your first storage opportunity with clarity and confidence, head over to storagwins.com/call to schedule a free discovery call with Alex and explore whether self-storage is the right next move for you. The only thing standing between you and your goals is action.

AI isn't coming.It's already here — and it's creating millionaires in real time.In this powerful episode of Inside the Vault, Ash Cash sits down with Justin Burns to break down exactly how AI is shifting wealth in 2026 — and why the people who move NOW will dominate the next decade.While 300 million jobs are projected to be disrupted globally, a new class of builders is quietly launching AI-powered apps, software tools, and automation systems that are generating real income — fast.This isn't theory.This episode shows you how to:• Identify the AI opportunity gap • Turn a simple idea into a profitable app • Use tools like Claude, Lovable, Replit & Stripe • Build without hiring expensive developers • Launch a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) • Move from consumer to creator in the AI economy • Protect your code & ownership • Prepare for the Agentic AI eraJustin literally builds an AI-powered app LIVE on the show — proving that simplicity, when paired with the right framework, can lead to serious wealth.The question is simple:Will AI replace you…Or will you use AI to replace your income?This is the greatest wealth transfer opportunity of our lifetime.

Roger Whitney explores the idea that retirement always involves both excitement and uncertainty. While people spend years gathering information, running projections, and refining plans, there comes a point when no amount of additional analysis can eliminate risk. Through a conversation with Dr. Jordan Grumet, Roger discusses why retirement ultimately requires a leap of faith, how fear of running out of money can overshadow the risk of missing life, and practical ways to build confidence in spending and living intentionally. The episode also features listener reflections on decluttering, strategies for letting go of physical and financial clutter, and a Rockin' Retirement in the Wild story from Scott, who recently retired and embraced a long-awaited trip to Maui.OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN(00:00) Roger reflects on the “sweet and sour” nature of retirement and introduces the concept of taking a leap of faith.(01:56) Roger welcomes listeners, previews his conversation with Dr. Jordan Grumet, and invites listeners to the upcoming Noodle Live event.ROCKIN' RETIREMENT IN THE WILD(04:01) Scott shares a retirement story from Maui, including a chance encounter with Roger's realtor and reflections on taking the leap into retirement at age 57.PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT WITH DR. JORDON GRUMET(05:47) Roger and Dr. Jordan Grumet discuss why confidence can be one of the biggest challenges in retirement, even for those who have prepared well financially. (13:00) The conversation explores the tension between protecting financial security and fully embracing life's opportunities.(22:18) ) A discussion on longevity assumptions, retirement planning conservatism, and why many retirees may overestimate the likelihood of running out of money. (27:04) Practical strategies for building spending confidence, including the “fun bucket” approach. (35:24) Additional tactics for creating confidence, including prefunding near-term spending and focusing on purpose rather than optimization. (42:12) How values-driven planning can help retirees intentionally use money to support the life they want to create. (47:49) Key takeaways on abundance, mindset, and taking meaningful action despite uncertainty.SMART SPRINT(49:55) Identify one decision you've been researching, planning, or delaying. Ask yourself whether additional information will truly change the outcome, or if it's time to take a small leap of faith and move forward.DECLUTTERING DEBRIEF(51:06) Roger reflects on listener feedback from the decluttering series and shares a few practical insights and resources from the community. REFERENCESlivewithroger.com — Register for Noodle Live on June 18!Submit a Question for RogerSign up for The NoodleDr. Jordan Grumet / Earn & Invest PodcastNote: The opinions expressed are for informational purposes only and should not replace personalized advice from licensed professionals.

Last week we made the case for why you're not only allowed, but encouraged, to raise your standards for yourself, especially when it comes to your body. This week we build the practice. Because a philosophy you can't live isn't a philosophy, it's just a nice idea or a cute Instagram pist. In this episode, we're getting into what low standards actually look like in daily life. Not the obvious version, but the subtle, sneaky ways they show up disguised as practicality, selflessness, or just being realistic. The patterns that feel completely normal from the inside until someone names them and suddenly you can't unsee them. From there, I'm walking you through a four-step framework for actually raising your standards in real time. Not all at once, not through a dramatic overhaul, but in the specific, sustainable way that makes a new standard stick long enough to become identity. We're also getting into the concrete behaviors the high-standard woman actually lives by: how she trains, how she fuels herself, how she shows up, how she protects her non-negotiables when life gets hard. Not as inspiration, but as a blueprint.   Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram