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Want help uncovering the real reasons behind your urges and build a plan to overcome your pornography use? Click here to book a free call with Sam to get help to overcome pornography – https://stopporn.info/    Free Guide: How to Identify the Root Cause of the Urges - https://www.coupleshealing.org/guide   Have questions you want me to address on future podcast episodes? Email me here:  sam@healingcouples.org   Episode show notes: If you feel like you and your spouse keep having the same painful conversations about porn addiction without making real progress, you're not alone. Many couples talk about pornography addiction over and over again, but never have the one conversation that actually rebuilds trust. The wife is still trying to make sense of what happened. The husband is focused on how much progress he's made in porn addiction recovery. Both are talking about different problems, and both leave feeling unheard. In this episode, I share the most important conversation I've found for couples healing after porn addiction. You'll learn how to have a true repair conversation—one that helps your wife feel understood, helps you explain what was really happening beneath your pornography addiction, and creates the foundation for rebuilding trust after betrayal. We'll discuss why so many husbands unintentionally defend their progress instead of responding to their wife's pain, how to identify the specific injury she's carrying, and why understanding that injury is essential for healing after pornography addiction. You'll also learn why explaining the root causes of your porn addiction matters, how emotional coping patterns develop, and why lasting porn addiction recovery requires more than simply promising you'll never watch porn again. If you're trying to quit porn, overcome pornography addiction, prevent another porn relapse, or rebuild your marriage after betrayal, this episode will help you understand how recovery conversations can become moments of healing instead of repeated conflict. Rather than focusing only on sobriety, you'll learn how to create emotional safety, strengthen connection, and rebuild trust through empathy, honesty, and meaningful change. Whether you're a husband working toward lasting freedom from porn or a wife trying to understand what genuine porn addiction recovery looks like, this episode will give you a practical framework for conversations that help both of you move forward together. In This Episode: The one conversation that rebuilds trust after porn addiction Why couples get stuck talking about the same pain How to have an effective repair conversation Understanding betrayal after pornography addiction Why husbands defend progress instead of hearing pain Explaining the real root causes of porn addiction Rebuilding trust after betrayal How porn addiction recovery creates emotional safety Moving beyond promises to lasting change Healing your marriage after pornography addiction

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Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Sascha: Balance of persistent curiosity paired with the practical focus required to run a sustainable business.Sustainable innovation only truly scales when it delivers a clear economic advantage over status-quo alternatives. For decades, aerospace propulsion has relied on toxic, highly explosive, and expensive solid rocket propellants. Sascha Deri, Founder and CEO of bluShift Aerospace, is turning that paradigm on its head by proving that clean technology can outperform traditional fuels while drastically reducing costs.From its headquarters at a former naval base in Brunswick, Maine, bluShift Aerospace has developed a proprietary, non-toxic, bio-derived solid rocket fuel. Beyond being virtually carbon neutral and safe enough to eat on camera, this innovative propellant is significantly cheaper to produce and far easier to transport than petroleum-derived counterparts. As Sascha explained during our interview:“We found that it not only worked, but it worked better than the petroleum fuel... Here's something which is better for the planet. It's virtually carbon neutral, the fuel itself. It's non-toxic... It performs better. It's a little more energy-dense than the petroleum version is, and very easily had all over the United States.”This breakthrough bridges the gap between environmental responsibility and market viability. By combining a high-performance bio-fuel with advanced hybrid rocket engine designs, Sascha and his team are creating scalable propulsion solutions for both research and commercial space applications. They have already achieved a world record by launching a commercial rocket using bio-derived fuel and are now advancing toward full commercialization.“I've always wanted to find that intersection between how technology can benefit humanity and the universe and the planet.”— Sascha DeriTo fund this expansion and scale production, bluShift Aerospace is raising capital from everyday investors through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. Grounded in community-backed capital and hard-nosed engineering, Sascha demonstrates that aligned incentives can accelerate both planetary impact and business success.tl;dr:Sascha Deri founded bluShift Aerospace to build cost-effective bio-derived rocket propulsion systems.The company's non-toxic solid rocket fuel offers superior energy density at lower costs.Everyday investors can back bluShift's growth through their active Wefunder investment crowdfunding campaign.Sascha defines his superpower as persistent curiosity balanced with pragmatic business execution.Today's episode explores how open feedback and innovative engineering advance sustainable aerospace technology.How to Develop Pragmatic Curiosity As a SuperpowerSascha defines his superpower as a balance of persistent curiosity paired with the practical focus required to run a sustainable business. As Sascha explained, “the first part is the persistent curiosity, sort of that ongoing, like, what if this? Why not that? … Curiosity is great … But then there's time for doing an execution that's really needed to bring that commercial opportunity home. And so I think that's my other sort of, I would say, complementary superpower is the curiosity and then the chill that comes … knowing when to like bring it in … what is the minimal viable product that can get us faster to commercialization.”While visiting his brother's farm in Maine, Sascha noticed an everyday, bio-derived substance sitting on a windowsill. Driven by curiosity, he wondered if it could replace traditional petroleum-derived solid rocket fuels. He spent two weeks preparing the substance for a test burn and discovered that the non-toxic, bio-derived fuel actually performed better and offered higher energy density than petroleum alternatives. Sascha then channeled that initial breakthrough into building bluShift Aerospace and developing commercial-scale hybrid engines.Actionable Tips for Developing the Superpower:Cultivate persistent curiosity by continually asking “what if” and “why not” when examining complex problems.Balance creative exploration with strict execution focused on commercial viability and revenue generation.Remain open to feedback from team members, advisors, and external sources to refine your strategic path.Identify the minimum viable solution needed to bring innovations efficiently to market.By following Sascha's example and advice, you can make pragmatic curiosity a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileSascha Deri (he/him):Founder & CEO, bluShift AerospaceAbout bluShift Aerospace: bluShift Aerospace is a propulsion company based in Brunswick, Maine, developing rocket engines and boosters for defense testing, commercial aerospace and suborbital research. Our MAREVL hybrid engine technology uses a proprietary, non-toxic, bio-derived solid fuel and is designed to combine throttle control with simpler manufacturing and lower production costs. Our near-term commercial focus is supplying boosters for hypersonic testing and targets, while continuing to advance applications in scientific research and commercial space. We aim to build a scalable American propulsion business that makes demanding missions more accessible and reduces the hazards associated with manufacturing and handling rocket fuel.Website: blushiftaerospace.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/bluShiftAeroInstagram Handle: @blushiftaeroOther URL: wefunder.com/blushiftaerospaceBiographical Information: Sascha Deri is the founder and CEO of bluShift Aerospace, combining a background in physics and electrical engineering with more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience. In 1999, he co-founded altE Store, a renewable-energy products business. He founded bluShift in 2014 to pursue a different approach to rocket propulsion using a proprietary, bio-derived fuel. Under his leadership, the company has progressed from early experiments to a demonstration launch, full-duration engine testing and government-funded propulsion development. Raised in Maine, Sascha is committed to building an aerospace business that connects technical innovation with environmental responsibility, practical customer needs and skilled manufacturing opportunities in his home state.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/sascha-deriPersonal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/sascha.deri.1Start 30 days freeSuperCrowd Career Path Job PostingsManaging Director, BCRF Venture Philanthropy Program — The Breast Cancer Research Foundation · New York, NY · Remote OK · 450–475/yrCommunity Impact Senior Program Officer, Florida — Knight Foundation · Miami, FL · 114–115/yrSustainable Investing Co-op — Wellington Management · Greater Boston · Remote OK · 19.00–35.00/hrHousing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge - Program Manager, National Programs — Enterprise Community Partners · Portland, OR · 83,000–95,000/yrHead of Impact, Americas — Intrepid Travel · Golden, CO · Remote OK · 80,000–90,000/yrManager, Project on Impact Investing — Harvard Business School · Boston, MA · Remote OK · 69,500–113,700/yrPost a jobSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. 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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Joaquin Wallace.

John R. Miles is a Naval Academy graduate, combat veteran, and former Fortune 500 executive who went on to found Passion Struck and write Passion Struck and the upcoming The Mattering Effect: Creating a Life of Meaning and Worth, a Next Big Idea Club selection curated by Susan Cain, Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and Adam Grant. In this episode, John joins Larry to talk about what he calls "the slow fade," the quiet erosion that happens when a man's sense of worth gets tied entirely to what he produces. He shares the story of walking in on an armed intruder in his own home, the friend's suicide that reshaped his life, and the two questions he believes every man should be asking himself about whether he feels valued and who he surrounds himself with. Timeline Summary [1:02] Larry introduces John's resume: Naval Academy, combat veteran, Booz Allen, Arthur Andersen, Fortune 500 C-suite roles, and multiple CEO positions. [3:24] Larry names the turning point in John's story: reaching a state he calls "quiet desperation" despite external success. [4:14] Larry introduces John's current work as founder of Passion Struck, bestselling author, and podcast host. [8:10] John explains how a stalled FBI application during a government budget standoff pushed him into Booz Allen and management consulting instead. [13:24] A chance conversation at a conference leads John to a $5 million contract building flight simulation training for Navy and Marine Corps pilots. [20:12] John describes hitting a breaking point as an EVP at Catalina Marketing, facing a $100 million problem with a fraction of that in funding. [22:48] John defines "the slow fade," the concept from his book describing how people quietly disappear from their own lives. [27:53] John recounts walking in on an armed intruder inside his home shortly after his divorce. [28:58] Three days after that break-in, a close friend died by suicide, a turning point that led John to start Passion Struck. [38:07] John breaks down the structure of The Mattering Effect: the first three chapters diagnose the problem, the rest offers a way back. [39:30] John explains the difference between global and specific self-esteem, and why success in one area of life doesn't guarantee feeling valued in another. [41:28] John cites Cornell regret research and Bronnie Ware's hospice work: most people's biggest regret is never becoming who they wanted to be. [47:20] John shares the two questions he thinks every man should ask: are you feeling valued, and are you adding value? [49:40] John introduces "the Mosquito Principle," his framework for identifying and setting boundaries with draining people. [57:15] John shares where to find his book, his coaching, and the Passion Struck podcast. Five Key Takeaways Success and feeling valued are two different things. You can check every external box, title, income, achievements, and still feel like you're disappearing, because self-esteem in one area of life doesn't transfer to the areas that matter most. Watch for "the slow fade." Nobody wakes up one day and decides to disappear from their own life. It happens gradually, through years of being useful without being seen, until you don't feel as alive as you used to. Ask yourself two questions regularly: are you feeling valued, and are you adding value? Most high-performing men are excellent at the second and starving for the first. Identify the "mosquitoes" in your life, the people who quietly drain you, and set boundaries with them. You don't have to keep environments or relationships that only take. What you don't deal with gets passed down. John's own kids noticed his emotional absence before he did. If you're checked out, your children see it as their mirror, whether you realize it or not. Links & Resources The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com Passion Struck: https://passionstruck.com John R. Miles: https://johnrmiles.com Dad Edge Day at State Farm Stadium: https://thedadedge.com/nfl The Dad Edge Podcast: https://thedadedge.com/1537 Closing John's story is a gut check for any man who's been rewarded for being useful while quietly disappearing on the inside. The moment his own son asked him why he never laughed anymore says more than any resume ever could. If this episode brought up something heavier for you, you don't have to carry it alone. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) is available any time you need to talk to someone. Go out and live legendary.

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Modern culture often treats popular consensus and media narratives as settled truth. Warren Smith, author of the new book “A Mind of Your Own: Independent Thinking in the Age of Misinformation,” argues that our society is increasingly convinced by misleading narratives rather than objective reality.He is the creator of the Secret Scholars Society channel on YouTube, and he's become known for using the Socratic method to introduce people to different viewpoints.He argues that allowing ideas to conflict is essential to intellectual growth.“We recoil often from conflict,” he said, “but that's where growth occurs.”Smith walked me through a host of questions: How do narrative manipulation and herd psychology compel people to abandon logic? How can one learn to identify fallacious arguments? And why does our culture so easily mistake emotional consensus for moral authority?Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Should you quit your 9-to-5 and start a business or build your idea while you're still employed? For aspiring entrepreneurs, that question can feel HUGE. You're craving more freedom, creativity, or control, but leaving a stable paycheck can feel like jumping off a financial cliff. But what if you don't have to choose between playing it safe and burning it all down? In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin shares a five-step approach for quitting your 9-to-5, starting a business, and making the leap into entrepreneurship with more clarity. Drawing from her own experience building improve it! while working a full-time recruiting job, Erin breaks down how to test your idea, understand your finances, involve your support system, and create a gradual path toward self-employment. Instead of asking, “Should I quit my job?” Erin invites you to ask a better question: What can I build before I leave? Inside This Episode: The “Stay or Go” Gut Check: Use a simple gut check to understand whether you're ready to leave your job or just ready for something to change. Build Before You Bail: Why you don't need to quit your 9-to-5 before you start building your business. Erin shares how she built improve it! while working full time. Know Your Numbers: Get clear on your monthly expenses, income needs, and financial runway before making a career transition. Bring Your People In: Why talking openly with your boss, partner, friends, or trusted supporters can make a big career decision feel less scary and more strategic. Make the Leap Less Leap-y: Explore part-time work, freelancing, side hustles, and small business pilots as ways to test entrepreneurship before going all in. Start Small, Learn Fast: You don't need the perfect business plan. Build the smallest viable version, get feedback, and let the real-world data guide your next move. What to Do Now: Ask “What Can I Build Before I Leave?” Identify one small piece of your business or idea you can test while you still have the stability of your current job. Do the Math: Calculate your monthly expenses, income target, and financial runway. A dream gets a lot less scary when you know your numbers. Run a Tiny Experiment: Test your idea with a small offer, pilot, freelance project, or first customer. You don't need to quit to find out if there's demand. Talk to Your People: Bring a trusted person into the conversation. You don't have to make a major career decision alone or in secret! Build Before You Bail: Remember: quitting your 9-to-5 isn't the first step. Sometimes, it's the next step after you've built enough evidence to make the leap. Your Freebie Take the quiz: What's Your Leadership Style and Your Next Business Move? Find out how your leadership style drives motivation, and walk away with 3 specific ideas you can start building into your business right away. Workshop mentioned in the episode: Taking Initiative & Creative Risks Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Leadership Playground online membership community Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram Connect with Erin Diehl

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Athlete transition does not begin when the final whistle blows.Athletes are constantly navigating change.They enter new programs. They adjust to college. They suffer injuries. They lose starting positions. They move to the scout team. They transfer. They become parents. They lose loved ones. They graduate. And eventually, every athlete has to navigate life after their sport.The question is: Who is helping them through those transitions?In this episode, Edward Jones II continues breaking down the BEYOND Player Development Framework with the "N," which stands for Navigation.Drawing from his experiences at the University of Houston, the University of Kansas, Baylor University, and Beyond The Field, Edward explains why programs need to identify the transitions athletes will experience and intentionally build support around them.This episode focuses on four important questions:• How are you helping athletes navigate the transitions they experience?• What are the key transitions athletes are going through in your program?• Where are athletes most vulnerable during those transitions?• How are you staying connected with athletes during and after transitions?Edward shares why some of his most important player development work happened outside his office, particularly in the training room.An injured athlete is not simply recovering physically. That athlete may also be watching teammates travel without them, seeing someone else take their position, questioning their identity, and wondering what comes next.The same vulnerability can exist for a highly recruited freshman who suddenly finds himself on the scout team, a player entering the transfer process, or a former athlete who wakes up after years of structured schedules and no longer receives the message telling him where he needs to be that day.Those moments matter.Programs should not wait until an athlete is struggling to think about transition.Identify the transitions.Determine where athletes are most vulnerable.Create support systems.Stay connected.And remember that your responsibility to develop people extends beyond the moments when everything is going well.Edward also shares his recent alumni check-in system, which includes intentionally reconnecting with former athletes at different points after they leave the program.Navigation is more than preparing athletes for life after sports.It is helping them successfully move through change while they are in your program and supporting them as they move into whatever comes next.This episode is part of the BEYOND Player Development Framework:B: BelongingE: EducationY: Your PurposeO: OpportunitiesN: NavigationD: Development SystemsTo learn more about the BEYOND Player Development Framework or bring Edward Jones II in to work with your program, complete the BEYOND Framework Assessment using the link in the episode notes.Developing People. Elevating Programs.Get YOUR SIGNED copy of the Beyond The Field Player Development Guide: https://forms.gle/AJozwnjEw4UHNaH29Player Development Newsletter: https://substack.com/@btfprogramComplete the BEYOND Framework Assessment https://forms.gle/CC6DoBQGF8UkJj5h6

When you use an AI tool, how much time do you spend correcting it? And would your customers be willing to do the same?Kendra Vant, Chief Product Officer at Tapi, joins Randy Silver to explore the “reliability layer”: the people, checks and engineering that make AI products dependable. She explains why enthusiastic AI users often provide that layer themselves, and why product teams can't assume their customers will.Kendra shares four questions to ask before building AI into your product, from who catches mistakes to what reliability costs at scale. They also discuss designing for failure, the technical literacy she expects from product managers, and why faster prototyping makes experienced judgement so valuable.Chapters00:00 Introducing Kendra Vant02:51 The gap between an AI demo and a reliable product06:12 Accuracy, consistency and the user as the reliability layer13:31 Four questions to ask before building AI into your product18:27 Sponsor: Jira Product Discovery19:01 Planning for failure and protecting customer trust24:06 Customisation, pricing and the cost of scaling26:37 Do product managers need to learn to code?31:40 How Tapi uses AI to experiment and build33:25 Why small teams have an advantage35:05 Product judgement and the experience gap38:08 Using AI to maintain legacy code39:41 Ask better questions, write down answers and test your thinking43:11 Where to follow KendraKey takeawaysFind the work your users are doing for the AI. Correcting answers, refining prompts and spotting mistakes can make a tool feel more reliable than it is. Consider whether your customers have the time, motivation and expertise to do that work.Make someone responsible for reliability. Establish who specifies, builds and operates the checks around your AI. An impressive demo can conceal the fact that nobody owns this work yet.Price the whole product. Human review, additional models, guardrails and ongoing maintenance all affect the cost of delivery. Check whether your reliability layer remains commercially viable as usage grows.Design for the moments when it fails. Saying a model is wrong 15% of the time prompts a different conversation from saying it is 85% accurate. Identify the consequences for customers and plan how the product will recover.Build your technical literacy. Kendra expects product managers to be comfortable interacting with Git and learning from the codebase. Understanding how software works helps you ask better questions and collaborate with engineers.Recognise the value of experience. Faster tools increase what teams can build, but recognising flawed suggestions still requires judgement. Kendra raises an open question: how will newer practitioners develop that judgement as the work changes?Use writing to sharpen your thinking. Break difficult problems into smaller questions, write down your answers and explain them to a colleague. The gaps often become clearer when you have to articulate your reasoning.We're refreshing The Product Experience and want your input. Take our two-minute survey and help shape where the show goes next! Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Send us Fan MailDownload the PDF worksheet HERE https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/q8oy2i8fo6dg3f8j1xbfp/Lesson-17-Integration-of-the-Three-Souls.pdf?rlkey=nxq3ybh2okjepuml8dj1176wj&dl=0What if spiritual growth is not about defeating the parts of yourself you struggle with? In this class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores a powerful Chassidic model of inner transformation through the Nefesh HaElokit, Nefesh HaSichlit, and Nefesh HaBahamit, the G-dly soul, rational soul, and animal soul.The G-dly soul gives us direction. The rational soul translates truth into something practical and livable. And the animal soul supplies the passion, drive, desire, and energy needed to actually move. Rather than viewing spiritual life as an endless inner civil war, this class offers a more integrated path: learning how to educate desire instead of shaming it, redirect intensity instead of suppressing it, and turn ambition, fear, stubbornness, pleasure, and even the need for recognition into forces that can serve a higher purpose. The goal is to become more whole.Key PointsThe G-dly soul gives the destination. It asks: What is true? What does G-d want? What is my purpose?The rational soul builds the road. It translates big spiritual truths into realistic next steps.The animal soul provides the fuel. Desire, ambition, intensity, stubbornness, pleasure, and instinct can become powerful sources of energy when properly directed.The goal is integration, not inner warfare. Kabbalah asks us to bring our different parts into alignment.Hisbonenut changes the heart. Contemplation helps Torah ideas move from information into lived emotional reality.Desire should be educated, not worshipped or hated. The question is not only, “How do I stop this?” but also, “What is this energy looking for, and where does it belong?”Truth. Translation. Training. Identify the higher truth, translate it into one practical action, and train the natural self through repetition.Do not wait until every part of you agrees before doing good. Action itself can become part of the transformation.The obstacle can become fuel. The very trait that seems to interfere with growth may eventually become part of what carries you forward.#Kabbalah #chassidus #Tanya #kabala #WednesdayMorningKabbalah #qabbala #soul #chabad #DirahBiTachtonim #NefeshHaElokis #NefeshHaSichlis #NefeshHaBahamis #tohu #Tikkun NEW COURSE The School for Sensitive SoulsIf this class speaks to the part of you that feels deeply, thinks deeply, absorbs deeply, or sometimes carries more than you know what to do with, Rabbi Bernath is beginning a new course on October 15th called:The School for Sensitive SoulsIt is a journey through sensitivity, empathy, overthinking, boundaries, emotional intensity, relationships, burnout, and the spiritual gifts hidden inside a sensitive soul — all through the lens of Kabbalah and Chassidus.The goal is not to become less sensitive.It is to learn how to carry your sensitivity without letting it carry you.Register HERE https://www.kabbalah4everyone.com/checkout/sensitive-soulsThe School for Sensitive SoulsDo you feel everything deeply? Absorb other people's emotions? Overthink conversations long after they're over? Struggle with boundaries, burnout, or feeling like you're simply “too much”? .Course begins October 15th.Learn more and register hereSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Dr Emily Anhalt is an American psychologist who developed the concept of a gym for mental health after researching 100 leaders and 100 psychologists who treated leaders. From that work, she identified seven factors for assessing how emotionally "fit" we are. That concept should get every leader's attention. Does anyone seriously believe leadership is going to become easier, slower and less stressful? I certainly don't. Many of us grew up in the "harden up" era. Soldier on. Suck it up. Grit your teeth and bear it. That approach may have got us through previous decades, but today's leaders operate amid vastly greater technological change, business speed, global connectivity and organisational complexity. We spend considerable time thinking about physical fitness. Perhaps we need to start taking our emotional fitness just as seriously. In Part One, let's look at three areas: understanding our emotional triggers and biases, recognising the emotions of others, and finding comfort in discomfort. Why do leaders need emotional fitness? Leaders need emotional fitness because greater business complexity and pressure place constant demands on how they respond to stress, conflict and other people. Leadership isn't becoming less stressful, so relying purely on toughness and endurance is unlikely to be enough. Previous generations often celebrated the leader who simply pushed through every difficulty. There is certainly value in resilience, but emotional fitness requires more than enduring pressure. Leaders influence everyone around them. When the boss becomes angry, defensive or frustrated, the impact spreads through the team. When the leader remains composed, listens and responds thoughtfully, that behaviour also influences everyone. The objective isn't to eliminate emotion. That would be impossible and probably undesirable. The objective is to become more conscious of our emotional responses and more skilful in determining what happens next. Like physical fitness, this requires practice. Do now: Start treating your emotional responses as a leadership capability that can be deliberately strengthened rather than simply accepting, "That's just the way I am." How can leaders identify and manage their emotional triggers? Leaders need to recognise the "Hot Buttons" that trigger emotional reactions and learn to create a small gap between the trigger and their response. That gap can be enough to prevent an impulsive reaction becoming an unnecessary conflict. This is familiar territory for me because I teach a course called Disagree Agreeably. We examine the triggers that get the temper rising, blood pressure pulsing and body heat climbing rapidly. My wife assures me my temper is getting shorter as I get older. She is probably correct. There never seems to be any shortage of things capable of irritating us. The important point is that we may not be able to prevent the irritation. What we can work on is our response. Rather than allowing the emotional trigger to immediately produce an emotional reaction, insert what I call a cushion. That gives the brain a chance to catch up with the mouth. Do now: Identify your recurring Hot Buttons. Knowing what regularly sets you off gives you a better chance of controlling what happens when someone presses one. How can leaders stop themselves reacting emotionally in difficult conversations? A short, neutral "cushion" statement can act as a circuit breaker between an irritating comment and the leader's response. The purpose isn't to agree with the other person; it is to buy enough time to choose a considered response. Suppose somebody says something that immediately gets your blood boiling. Our natural tendency may be to fire straight back. Instead, try saying something like: "Thank you for raising this topic. It is an important one." That takes me about four or five seconds to say. Those few seconds can be enormously valuable. They give me time to overrule the impulse to launch forth with the first thing that pops into my head and instead find a more considered response to whatever nonsense my interlocutor has been sprouting. The cushion neither diminishes the issue nor inflames it. It simply creates space. Do now: Prepare one or two neutral cushion statements in advance so you don't have to invent them when somebody has already pushed your Hot Button. Why should leaders try harder to understand the emotions of others? Leaders should remember that people's behaviour may be influenced by pressures and problems we know absolutely nothing about. A little more empathy can help us respond with greater patience rather than immediately judging someone against our expectations. There is a saying I have always liked: "Remember everyone in life is carrying a heavy load." I was reminded of this while recovering in hospital from a near-death experience with pneumonia after spending six days in the Intensive Care Unit. It gave me plenty of time to reflect. One conclusion was that I should become less judgmental and less intolerant of other people. We see wealthy, famous and prominent people who appear to possess everything, yet their lives can still be filled with difficulties. Money and status don't insulate anyone from trouble. Their heavy load may simply look different from ours. Do now: When somebody's behaviour irritates you, remind yourself that they may be carrying a heavy load you cannot see. What does empathy mean for leaders in everyday situations? Leadership empathy means allowing for the possibility that there is more behind someone's behaviour than the behaviour we can immediately observe. It doesn't mean accepting poor performance or abandoning standards. Leaders naturally have expectations. We expect people to behave professionally, deliver their work, communicate appropriately and honour their commitments. When they don't, frustration can arrive very quickly. But what if we don't know the whole story? An employee may be dealing with family problems, financial pressure, relationship difficulties or other burdens they don't want to discuss at work. A colleague who seems unusually abrupt may have something serious happening elsewhere in their life. We don't have to become amateur psychologists or pry into everyone's private affairs. We can simply resist immediately assuming the worst. Remembering that "everyone in life is carrying a heavy load" creates a small mental adjustment. That adjustment may produce a much better leadership response. Do now: Maintain your standards, but add curiosity and empathy before jumping to conclusions about why someone is behaving as they are. How can leaders become more comfortable with discomfort? Comfort with discomfort develops gradually by accepting short-term difficulty in pursuit of a larger goal. We don't suddenly become comfortable with difficult situations; we progressively strengthen our ability to deal with them. Human beings are naturally wired to avoid discomfort. Just look at the enormous number of gadgets designed to make our lives easier. Karate offers an interesting example. Dojo around the world can struggle to attract students because training involves discomfort. Sitting on the sofa playing video games is certainly easier. I started Karate training when I was 17. Initially, the biggest problem wasn't discomfort. It was confusion. I wasn't coordinated enough or skilled enough to do difficult things. As I progressed through the ranks, I became capable of increasingly complex techniques. That was when the discomfort factor really took off. But something else happened. I was getting faster, stronger and better. The improvement became worth the discomfort. Do now: Don't try to move from zero to one hundred. Gradually expose yourself to difficult situations and build your discomfort muscle over time. Emotional Fitness Is A Leadership Muscle Emotional fitness isn't about becoming emotionless. It is about becoming better at recognising what is happening inside ourselves and understanding what may be happening inside other people. First, learn your emotional triggers. Know your Hot Buttons and create a cushion between stimulus and response. Those four or five seconds may be all you need to stop emotion hijacking the conversation. Second, remember that everyone is carrying a heavy load. You may never know what is happening in someone else's life. That doesn't mean abandoning standards, but it may mean approaching people with a little more empathy and a little less immediate judgement. Third, become comfortable with discomfort. Like Karate training, emotional fitness develops progressively. We accept difficulty because there is something worthwhile on the other side. Leaders already understand the importance of physical fitness. We know muscles have to be exercised if they are going to become stronger. Our emotional muscles are no different. And given the speed, complexity and pressures surrounding modern leadership, we are going to need them. In Part Two, we will continue exploring emotional fitness and look at bouncing forward from failure and setbacks, expressing needs, feelings and feedback, and implementing what we have learned into daily life. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

Ceasar Cordon is the outside business development director at Fifth Gear Automotive in North Texas. He entered the automotive industry in 2017 after working in electronics and gained experience in shop management and service advising before moving into business development. At Fifth Gear, he leads a team that builds referral relationships with other repair shops, a channel he says influences approximately 35% of the organization's revenue. His perspective on auto repair shop expansion combines customer service experience with the practical work of reaching new markets.In this episode…Reaching customers in another city does not always require building another repair shop. Fifth Gear Automotive uses satellite service centers to establish a local presence while sending vehicles to existing shops for the actual work.Cordon describes permitting barriers in North Texas that made traditional expansion difficult. The company borrowed the operating model of a dry cleaner: customers use a convenient local storefront, and the service happens elsewhere. Customers also arrange vehicle pickup through these satellite locations.For owners planning their next location, the immediate decision is where to add customer access and where to add repair capacity. Those investments serve different purposes. Cordon reports that some satellite locations receive very little foot traffic, yet their local presence helps generate calls from customers who prefer a business in their own city.The lower overhead comes with operational responsibilities. Vehicles need transportation, calls need ownership, and customers need accurate expectations. Fifth Gear assigns satellite inquiries to an experienced service advisor who understands what its shops deliver. The storefront creates access; the existing operation still has to fulfill the promise.Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [01:31] Ceasar Cordon's experience in shop operations and business development[03:54] Building customer trust through clear repair recommendations[06:48] Fifth Gear's specialization in major repairs[09:15] Fifth Gear's satellite model for auto repair shop expansion[15:47] Extending market reach through shop referral partnerships[19:19] Coaching service advisors to convert calls into shop visitsResources mentioned in this episode:Fifth Gear Automotive on LinkedInFifth Gear Automotive WebsiteTread PartnersGain Traction Podcast on YouTubeGain Traction Podcast WebsiteMike Edge on LinkedInQuotable Moments:“We aren't the cheapest, and that's fine.”“We don't know what we don't know, and we're okay with that.”“You overpromise, underdeliver, and that's never what you want to do.”Action Steps:Map one potential satellite market. Plot your existing shops and identify a nearby area you want to serve. Use Fifth Gear's reported five-to-seven-mile range as a starting point for your own evaluation. Check actual drive times and vehicle transport requirements before selecting a location.Separate customer access from repair capacity in your expansion budget. Build a side-by-side estimate for a reception-only satellite and a full repair facility. Include staffing and vehicle transportation in the satellite estimate. Ground your auto repair shop expansion plan in the capacity your existing shops have available.Assign an experienced advisor to satellite inquiries. Choose someone who understands your repair capabilities and internal processes. Document who owns each customer's call, transportation arrangements, and repair updates so the handoff between locations stays clear.Review customer calls with your service advisors. Schedule a session this week and listen to calls that resulted in appointments alongside calls that did not. Identify one specific response to improve, practice it together, and check its use in the next review.Start a focused referral outreach list. Identify nearby shops that do not handle the major repairs your team performs. Contact their managers to explain your capabilities and establish a clear referral contact. Give them a practical reason to trust you with work they send out.

Doing a task yourself does not make it free.Your time has a cost too.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why founders need to understand the opportunity cost of their hours and stop spending high-value time on work that can be delegated.Saving fifty dollars can become expensive if it costs you hours that could have been used to close a client, improve the offer, or solve a major business problem.The real question is not whether you can do the task.It is whether you should.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why doing everything yourself can create hidden opportunity costs• How low-value tasks consume time that could be used for higher-impact work• Why delegation can become an investment instead of an expense• How protecting your calendar creates more room for growth and strategyThe truth is simple:Not every task deserves your time.Audit the calendar.Identify what only you can do.Delegate the rest when the economics make sense.Buying back an hour can be far more valuable than saving a few dollars.Protect your focus for the work that creates the greatest impact on the business.Value the hours.Delegate the noise.Operate like an owner.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com

When modern technology fails to solve an organization's friction, the root cause is rarely the software; it is the human systems behind it. This episode reframes digital transformation, proving that operational harmony relies far more on culture, mindset, and people than on shiny digital products. Meet Tim Lockie, who brings over 20 years of experience working inside and outside the nonprofit sector. As a human-centric tech and AI expert, Tim has spent his career helping organizations bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and human behavior.  Today's conversation dismantles common software marketing myths, pointing out how buying products without updating organizational habits leads to widespread adoption failure. Moreover, using an orchestra analogy, Tim explains that while individual tools act as instruments, organizations struggle with orchestration, often spending less than 3% of budgets on staff support compared to software. To fix this, he advocates appointing "first chairs," or dedicated leads, to guide teams from basic software support to true success. Finally, the discussion warns that AI will amplify existing organizational habits, making poorly run teams play bad music faster while noting that smaller teams can achieve paradigm shifts rapidly when they prioritize mindset over mechanics. In this episode, you will be able to:  Identify the Root Cause of Technology Failures Evaluate Common Tech Marketing Myths Formulate a Human-Centered Resource Strategy Implement the "First Chair" Operations Model Predict the Cultural Impact of AI Adoption Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

Deferred maintenance can quickly turn a profitable multifamily investment into an expensive problem if repairs aren't properly identified and budgeted before closing. In SS288, Charles Carillo explains how multifamily investors can properly budget for deferred maintenance, starting with a physical needs assessment and identifying the remaining useful life of major building systems. You'll learn how to: Identify deferred maintenance during due diligence Prioritize immediate, operational, and cosmetic repairs Separate routine OpEx from major CapEx Budget for roofs, HVAC systems, boilers, parking lots, and other major repairs Build and fund a reserve account Avoid relying on property cash flow for major first-year repairs Charles also explains why being properly capitalized is critical when purchasing and repositioning multifamily properties. SS288- How to Budget for Deferr…   Links Referenced in Episode: - SS267: Deferred Maintenance: How to Spot and Budget for Hidden Property Issues - https://youtu.be/YpOI1WVtCQE Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners: ◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com ◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/  ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/  

When COVID hit, I lost all my tour sponsors and every speaking engagement in 72 hours. I found myself alone in an office, literally playing ping pong against myself. What started as a way to kill time became one of the clearest lessons I have ever learned about facing yourself when everything goes quiet. In this episode, I walk through the exact mental process I used to turn that stagnation into one of my best professional years, and how you can do the same thing with whatever silence you are sitting in right now. Key Takeaways Being bored means you have a life worth being bored with. That perspective shift is where momentum starts. The hardest battle you will ever fight is the one happening inside your own mind, not against outside competition. Facing yourself in the silence is not optional. It is the prerequisite to every next-level move you make. Every hard thing you have survived is a skill. Identify it, name it, and turn it into a tool you can use or teach. Getting combat ready means taking what you have been fortified through and using it to help others move faster. Action Steps Write down one skill or capability you developed specifically because of a hard season you lived through, then ask yourself who needs that skill right now. The next time you feel stagnant or bored, say out loud that you are thankful you have a life that allows you to feel that way, then pivot to what you can build in that space. Sit still for fifteen minutes today without your phone, without noise, and without distraction. Practice facing yourself. That is the work most people skip. Notable Quote I'm not worried about battling anybody out there. I've already battled me.

Pressure Reveals the RootTim Holloway and Josh Price talk through how pressure exposes what is really going on underneath the surface in marriage, business, faith, and personal discipline. They use a real-life walk-and-talk conflict, a discipleship example, and Luke 6 to show how pressure can become awareness instead of alarm when it is interpreted correctly.In this episode, Tim and Josh discuss how to recognize the lie beneath pressure, why old coping mechanisms return when purpose feels blocked, and how to respond by taking ownership, pausing, and being faithful in small steps. They also connect spiritual growth with practical fruit, mind renewal, and surrender.Key topicsTim opens with a set of pressure-based questions about marriage, business stress, exhaustion, and feeling like God is quiet.Josh explains that pressure is light from God arriving through the fall, and that it must be interpreted as either awareness or alarm.Tim shares a recent conflict on a walk with his wife where he crossed a boundary by pushing business talk into a personal conversation.Josh breaks down the moment as unprocessed energy looking for a vessel, and explains why that kind of pressure often turns into fights.They discuss a quick-pause process for handling pressure: identify the situation, name the lie, identify the truth, and choose the next action.Josh outlines five stages of recognition, from not seeing it at all to recognizing it before the event, and says the goal is to catch it earlier.Tim and Josh connect old coping mechanisms to purposelessness, arguing that many men keep reverting because they have not taken the next small step.Josh gives a discipleship example: a man said he lacked time and money, but after closer questioning it became clear that both were actually available in some form.They talk about how many men in churches have no real assignment, and why being disconnected from personal mission can produce melancholy and frustration.Tim and Josh walk through Luke 6:43 to 45 and use the fruit-and-root image to show that outward behavior reveals heart-level reality.They discuss mind renewal as intentional reprogramming, contrasting destructive conditioning with daily habits, Scripture, and obedience.Each host shares a personal transformation story: Tim on surrender and attachment, Josh on learning to love people again after years of hate and isolation.Timestamps(00:00) Pressure, marriage stress, and why this episode matters(01:23) Josh says pressure is light from God, not just stress(02:44) A walk-and-talk conflict with Tim's wife reveals boundary crossing(07:04) Unprocessed energy, rejected boundaries, and why fights start(09:04) The quick-pause framework: situation, lie, truth, action(11:20) Five stages of recognition and catching pressure earlier(13:08) Tim names the silent treatment and petty reaction(15:48) Old coping mechanisms, exhaustion, and reverting to old habits(19:26) Why the “small step” is often the real blockage(22:47) A discipleship obstacle turns out to be an opportunity(25:50) Purpose, melancholy, and why many men feel stuck(29:44) Level three leadership and the call to be the effort(32:59) Luke 6 and the fruit that reveals the root(36:30) The plant metaphor: root, material, breath, and water(38:14) Mind renewal as intentional reprogramming(41:45) Tim on control, attachments, and surrender(46:07) Josh on moving from dislike back to love(49:01) Growth is about growing closer to God, not just getting outcomes(51:15) The psychological effects of the gospel versus shame-based religion(53:48) What to do when you feel like others have victory and you do not(56:07) Coaching questions for marriage, business, and personal discipline(57:12) Final takeaway: pressure is revealing your next stepNotable quotesCopy“Pressure is light from God.” Copy“Be the effort.” Copy“The pressure is revealing to every man who's listening right now.” Action itemsWrite down where pressure makes you defensive, angry, distant, or controlling in marriage and fatherhood.Identify what happens inside you when revenue drops, plans fail, or people disappoint you.Notice your go-to choices when you are tired, stressed, or overwhelmed.Sit with the question of what your pressure reveals about what you believe about God.Ask, seek, and knock on the next small step instead of waiting for the whole plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, Dr. Killeen explores several patterns commonly found in unhappy people and how those same habits can show up in dental practice owners. From choosing comfort over truth and avoiding situations that challenge our self-worth to resenting others' success and confusing busyness with real progress, these patterns can quietly hold us back. Instead of looking for these traits in your team or the people around you, Dr. Killeen challenges you to look inward. Identify the pattern that sounds most like you, then intentionally practice the opposite. Choose truth over comfort, take ownership, ask the uncomfortable question, and be willing to learn.

What if the way you show up in practice is influencing more than you realize? Your words. Your tone. Your habits. Your confidence. Your hands. They all become part of the experience you create for the person on your table. In this episode of the Schofield Chiropractic Training Podcast, SCT Coach Dr. Fred Schofield goes deep into the relationship between consciousness, frequency, chiropractic philosophy, discipline, and the adjustment, and challenges chiropractors to stop simply consuming information and start paying attention to what they're actually creating. Because learning something isn't enough. You have to do something with it. Dr. Fred explores the idea of seeing the patient as a whole rather than a collection of individual parts, connecting foundational chiropractic philosophy with his perspective on the field, frequency, and consciousness. But this isn't only a philosophical conversation. Dr. Fred brings it directly back to practice. Can you adjust? Are you developing your hands? Are you tracking your numbers? Are you asking for referrals? When you have an incredible day in practice, do you stop to understand what you did differently? Because success leaves clues. Your habits matter. Your discipline matters. Your communication matters. And the small things you repeatedly do can eventually become the systems that shape your practice. Dr. Fred challenges chiropractors to remain curious, study the foundations of their profession, continually improve their adjusting, measure what is happening inside their offices, and develop the awareness to recognize what's working. The goal isn't to listen to another podcast and move on. It's to learn one thing, and use it. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What Dr. Fred means by Field, Force, Frequency, and consciousness Why he believes chiropractors should think about the patient as a whole rather than isolated parts How your words, tone, presence, and communication can influence the patient experience Why the chiropractic adjustment remains central to Dr. Fred's philosophy of practice The importance of continually developing your adjusting skills Why results and referrals are closely connected in a chiropractic practice How consistently asking for referrals can help create a referral-based practice Why every chiropractor should know and track their practice statistics What you can learn by analyzing your best days instead of simply celebrating them How habits and discipline create greater consistency Why curiosity remains essential to continued growth How to turn information into something you can actually apply "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." — Dr. Fred Schofield Weekly Action Challenge: Learn ONE Thing Dr. Fred ends this episode with a deceptively simple challenge: Learn one thing. Not ten. Not another notebook full of ideas you'll never revisit. One. Choose one thing from this episode, or something you've been meaning to improve in your practice—and give it your complete attention. Maybe it's your adjustment. Maybe it's asking for referrals. Maybe it's finally tracking your six-week new-patient average. Maybe it's examining what happens differently on your busiest, most successful days. Identify it. Learn it. Then do something with it. Because information without application doesn't change your practice. Pay attention. Stay curious. Develop your discipline. And keep refining the chiropractor you bring into the office every day. Spread the word. Keep the faith. Tell the story. Keep charging! MoChihChu!

Inertia is one of the most powerful forces slowing sales in Japan. The buyer may already have a regular supplier. Or we may be introducing a solution they have never used before. In either case, buying from us requires change on their side. And in many Japanese buying situations, change is viewed first as risk, not opportunity. Doing nothing is easy. Staying with the existing supplier is easy. Changing systems, processes, vendors, internal responsibilities, budgets or routines is much harder. That is why salespeople in Japan need to stop thinking only about getting the first deal done. A better mindset is to think about the re-order. If we concentrate only on winning the initial sale, the slow pace and internal obstacles can become enormously frustrating. If we concentrate on creating a relationship that will generate repeated business, we are more likely to do the patient work required to reduce friction and make the first purchase successful. Why is buyer inertia such a major issue in Japanese sales? Buyer inertia is powerful in Japan because remaining with the familiar option usually feels safer than introducing change. The salesperson therefore has to overcome not only competitors, but also the buyer's preference for avoiding unnecessary risk. If the client already has a supplier, switching to us means disrupting an established arrangement. Someone has to approve the change. Someone may have to explain why the existing supplier is no longer sufficient. Processes may need to change. People may need to learn something new. Other divisions may be affected. If our solution is completely new, the uncertainty becomes even greater because the buyer has no internal history to rely on. The current situation may not be ideal, but at least it is known. That is a powerful psychological advantage. This is why the familiar expression, "better the Devil you know than the Angel you don't", applies particularly well to sales. We are the Angel they don't know. Our job is therefore not merely to prove that our solution is better. We have to make changing to our solution feel manageable, practical and sufficiently low risk. Do now: Before your next proposal, ask yourself: "What changes will the buyer have to make internally if they say yes to us?" Why can trying to speed up a Japanese sales process actually slow it down? Speed is not always interpreted positively in Japanese B2B sales. If the buyer believes a decision is being rushed before all risks have been examined, moving quickly can make the proposal feel more dangerous rather than more attractive. Salespeople naturally want momentum. We have targets. We have forecasts. We have reporting deadlines. We want the client to make the decision now. The buyer does not care about our schedule. As I remind myself, the buyer in Japan is never on your schedule. The buyer is concerned with what happens inside their organisation after they make the purchase. The salesperson may be talking to one section, but the consequences of that buying decision can spread across multiple divisions. Operations may be affected. Finance may need to alter payment arrangements. IT may have integration issues. Procurement may have procedures to follow. Managers may need to explain the change to employees. The faster we push, the more uncomfortable the buyer may become if those internal questions have not been resolved. Do now: Instead of asking, "How can I make them decide faster?", ask, "What is making this decision difficult to progress?" How can salespeople identify the internal stakeholders creating friction? The salesperson needs to use the client contact to map which sections will be affected by the change and which stakeholders are likely to support or resist the proposal. This is not always easy. We may never meet the people in the other sections. We may never hear their objections directly. Our contact therefore becomes enormously important. We need to ask them for the lay of the land inside their organisation. One useful question is: "I really appreciate all of your guidance and I understand that buying from us would be a new thing inside the company. I am sure there are many sections which would be directly impacted by making this change and based on your expert knowledge of the organisation, who would you say would be those most affected?" Then stop talking. This is important. Salespeople often ruin good questions because they become uncomfortable with silence and start talking again. Do not dilute the power of the question. Ask it. Then shut up. Give the buyer time to think. Their answer starts giving us a map of the internal decision-making landscape. Do now: Identify the sections most affected by the purchase, not just the people formally approving it. What should salespeople ask about each stakeholder's concerns? Once the affected sections have been identified, the salesperson should explore what each group is worried about and what information could reduce those concerns. Suppose the buyer mentions that Section ABC will be heavily affected. Do not stop there. We need to understand what ABC is likely to worry about. We can say: "It is natural for the key sections you have nominated to take this change seriously and for them to investigate all angles involved. Often I have found that we have information which may not be known to these sections, which would change their perception of the ease of making the change. What would you say would be the major concerns of the ABC section?" Again, stop talking. Let them answer. Notice the framing. We are not accusing ABC of being negative. We are recognising that careful investigation is natural and legitimate. That makes it easier for our contact to discuss resistance without appearing disloyal to colleagues. This is particularly important in Japan, where openly criticising another department can be uncomfortable. Do now: For each important stakeholder, ask: "What would make this change difficult from their point of view?" Why do salespeople need to probe two or three levels deeper? The first answer is often not the real obstacle. Salespeople need to keep probing because the most useful information frequently emerges only after the buyer has had time to think more deeply. Suppose our contact tells us ABC Section has one major concern. Good. Now keep going. Say: "Thank you for mentioning that. Apart from this concern, can you think of other major hesitations which we may need to work on solving for them?" This second or third level is often where the useful information appears. The first response may simply be whatever came immediately to mind. When we give the buyer more time to consider the issue, they can think through the internal consequences more carefully. Another concern appears. Then another. Now we are getting somewhere. We should repeat this process for all of the key divisions likely to be affected. By the end of the conversation, we are no longer simply selling a product or service. We are beginning to understand the internal mechanics of making the purchase possible. Do now: Never assume the first objection is the only objection. Ask, "Apart from that, what else might make this difficult?" How can sellers reduce friction once they understand the obstacles? Once friction points are visible, the salesperson should redesign the implementation so the buyer can change with less risk, less disruption and less internal resistance. This is where professional selling really begins. Perhaps we need to slow the process down. Maybe the client needs more time to prepare internally. Perhaps we should reduce the scope of the initial deal and introduce additional elements later. Maybe the payment schedule needs to fit the client's budgeting cycle or current cash-flow situation. Perhaps the buyer needs a pilot programme before they feel comfortable committing to a larger rollout. A pilot can be particularly powerful. It creates a low-risk opportunity for the client to see how the solution works. They can understand what internal adjustments are required. They can identify problems while the scale is still manageable. Once the solution is proven, increasing the size or frequency of the delivery becomes easier. The aim is not to force the buyer through their resistance. The aim is to remove the causes of resistance wherever we can. Do now: Look at every friction point and ask: "Can we remove it, reduce it, delay it or test it on a smaller scale?" Why should salespeople in Japan sell for the re-order rather than the first order? The real objective is not merely to win one transaction. It is to create a first experience that makes the second purchase easier, faster and more natural. This mindset changes how we behave. If all we want is the initial order, we may push too hard. We may promise too much. We may force the buyer to make changes faster than their organisation can comfortably absorb them. That may win the first sale and destroy the chance of the second. If we think instead about the re-order, patience becomes logical. We want the first implementation to work. We want the client's internal stakeholders to feel comfortable. We want those who supported the purchase to look good. We want the organisation to say: "That worked. Let's do it again." That is when the relationship becomes much more valuable. The first sale often requires enormous energy because we are unknown. Once the buyer has experienced successful delivery, trust grows and resistance falls. That is the point. Do now: Design the first transaction so that success naturally leads to the next one. How should professional salespeople reduce sales friction in Japan? There are no shortcuts. We need to understand what the buyer must go through internally to implement what we are proposing. That requires intelligent, carefully constructed questions. We need to identify who will be affected. We need to discover who is supportive and who is resistant. We need to understand each stakeholder's concerns. We need to keep probing beyond the first answer. Then we need to adjust the deal. Maybe we slow down. Maybe we simplify. Maybe we change the payment schedule. Maybe we begin with a pilot. Maybe we remove parts of the proposal and add them back later. The objective is to make the change as friction-free as possible. We are all creatures of habit. The buyer already knows the existing supplier, process or solution. They do not know us. That means we have to make the unfamiliar feel safe. Do that well and the first order becomes possible. Do it extremely well and the re-orders become easier. That is the real objective of professional selling in Japan. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie One Carnegie Award (2018 and 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver programmes globally across leadership, communication, sales and presentations, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives and professionals seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

When Sunday night brings stomach aches, worry, sleeplessness, and dread about Monday morning, it can be hard to know when a child needs accommodation and when anxiety is quietly taking over.In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline continues her discussion of school avoidance by unpacking the important difference between accessibility, support, and anxiety accommodation.You'll learn why validating a child's distress does not mean helping them escape it, how repeated avoidance can strengthen anxiety, and why the message “I believe you, and I know you can handle this” can be so powerful.Dr. Caroline also shares practical ways to create a school avoidance plan before emotions are running high, including planning for difficult mornings, identifying trusted adults at school, using proactive breaks, reducing unnecessary sensory or executive load, and helping children take one realistic step forward.You'll also hear when school avoidance may point to needs that require further assessment, including learning differences, ADHD, autism, language processing difficulties, sensory needs, bullying, or demands that have begun to exceed a child's current capacity.If school mornings have become a cycle of dread, stomach aches, emotional outbursts, and missed days, this episode will help you understand what may be keeping that cycle going and how to support a child without teaching their brain that escape is the only way to feel safe.The episode explicitly distinguishes accessibility accommodations from anxiety-driven escape and emphasises removing genuine barriers while continuing to build capacity. Homework ActivitiesCreate a “Tomorrow Map.” Choose a calm time earlier in the day and map out what will happen the following morning. Identify the first step, what happens if the child's body alarm gets loud, what the child can do, and how adults will respond. Dr. Caroline specifically recommends avoiding school problem-solving at bedtime because bedtime should help the brain downshift toward sleep. Practise “I Believe You + Confidence + Next Step.” When distress appears, practise three responses: “I believe you,” “I know you can handle it,” and “What's the next step?” The next step should be realistic and within the child's window of tolerance rather than expecting them to conquer the entire school day at once. Use the Body Check-In. Have the child identify the emotion, where they feel it in their body, what it feels like, and whether the sensation seems stronger on the left or right. Dr. Caroline describes this as a way to keep the thinking brain engaged before returning to participation. Build a School Response Plan. Identify the trusted adult, entrance plan, hardest part of the day, needed accessibility accommodations, proactive break times, communication plan, and exactly what adults will say and do during a difficult arrival. Everyone involved should communicate consistently rather than giving the child competing messages. Do an Accommodation Check. Ask: Are we removing a genuine barrier, or removing discomfort? Sensory supports, extra transition time, or a quiet testing space may address accessibility needs. Removing school simply because anxiety is uncomfortable may reinforce avoidance. You can listen to the previous episode of Overpowering Emotions through this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/259-what-do-you-do-when-your-child-refuses-school/id1618828819?i=1000791127828Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzankoIG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzankoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/ Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

DESCRIPTION Are your salespeople getting to the end of a sales conversation… and then failing to ask for the business? In this episode, Leigh Farnell reveals 10 powerful closing lines every salesperson should be trained to use — not as scripts or "tricks", but as simple questions that help buyers make confident decisions. You'll discover how to: Uncover what is really stopping a prospect from buying Identify the final objection before it kills the sale Create urgency without using pressure Turn "I'll think about it" into a productive conversation Use choice-based closing questions Establish commitment before preparing a proposal Expose the cost of doing nothing Ask for the business confidently Get a clear next step from every sales conversation Build closing capability into your sales team's daily habits The biggest lesson? Closing doesn't happen at the end of the sales process. Closing is the result of everything your salesperson has done before they ask for the business. For CEOs, business owners and sales leaders, this is about much more than learning 10 clever phrases. It's about building a sales team that has the skills, confidence and capability to consistently turn opportunities into revenue. WANT TO KNOW WHERE YOUR SALES TEAM IS LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE? Take Leigh's FREE 10-Minute Sales Health Scorecard and discover the strengths, gaps and opportunities in your sales performance. Go to: www.leighfarnell.com  Leigh Farnell is an international speaker, author and business development consultant who has worked with over 400 organisations across 18 countries and 47 industries, helping businesses improve sales performance, leadership capability and business growth. Building Better Salespeople. Better Leaders. Better Businesses. Better Lives.

Calcified peripheral artery disease (PAD) remains one of the most challenging problems in endovascular intervention. Calcium limits vessel expansion, increases the risk of dissection and procedural failure, and can ultimately lead to bailout stenting. The Disrupt PAD III program provided important evidence for a different approach: intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) as a vessel-preparation strategy. In this episode, we examine the randomized Disrupt PAD III trial published by Tepe and colleagues and the large, real-world observational analysis led by Armstrong and colleagues. Together, these studies explore whether IVL can make treatment of heavily calcified lesions more predictable, reduce the need for stenting, and support a “leave-nothing-behind” strategy.Hosts: Dr. Robert Beaulieu Dr. Frank Davis Dr. Luciano Delbono Dr. Andrew Huang Dr. Carolyn JudgeLearning ObjectivesBy the end of this episode, listeners should be able to: Explain the challenges posed by moderate to severe vascular calcification during peripheral endovascular intervention and the rationale for dedicated vessel-preparation strategies. Describe the design, patient population, endpoints, and primary findings of the randomized Disrupt PAD III trial comparing IVL with conventional PTA. Interpret the procedural and longer-term outcomes associated with IVL, including residual stenosis, dissection rates, bailout stenting, and primary patency. Evaluate how the Disrupt PAD III observational study complements the randomized trial by examining IVL in a larger, more complex, real-world population and across multiple vascular beds. Identify the practical implications, limitations, and remaining unanswered questions surrounding IVL, including its role relative to other calcium-modification strategies such as atherectomy. References Tepe G, Brodmann M, Werner M, et al. Intravascular Lithotripsy for Peripheral Artery Calcification: 30-Day Outcomes From the Randomized Disrupt PAD III Trial. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2021;14(12):1352-1361. doi:10.1016/j.jcin.2021.04.010. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34167675/ Tepe G, Brodmann M, Bachinsky W, et al. Intravascular Lithotripsy for Peripheral Artery Calcification: Mid-term Outcomes From the Randomized Disrupt PAD III Trial. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv. 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39131928/ Armstrong EJ, Adams G, Soukas PA, et al. Intravascular Lithotripsy for Peripheral Artery Calcification: 30-Day Outcomes From the Disrupt PAD III Observational Study. J Endovasc Ther. 2026;33(2):853-862. doi:10.1177/15266028241283716. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39422234/ Sponsor URL: https://www.goremedical.com/Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.  If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listenBehind the Knife Premium: https://behindtheknife.org/premiumOral Board Review: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-boardOral Board Simulator: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-board/simulatorGeneral Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-reviewTrauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlasDominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkshipDominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotationVascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-reviewColorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-reviewSurgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-reviewCardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-reviewOBGYN Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/course/obgyn-oral-board-reviewSurgical Critical Care Review: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-critical-care-reviewABSITE Question Bank: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/absite-question-bankEPA Playbook: https://behindtheknife.org/course/epa-playbookSurgical Instrument Flashcards: https://behindtheknife.org/course/surgical-instrument-flashcardsABSITE Review: https://behindtheknife.org/course/absite-2026-exam-reviewDownload our App:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US

Ask David: Friendship, Rejection, and Anxiety About Sleep Hosts:Kevin Cornelius, LMFTDr. David BurnsGuest: Dr. Matt May In this Ask David episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, David Burns, Dr. Matt May, and Kevin Cornelius tackle two listener questions: one about the painful experience of feeling that your efforts at friendship aren't being reciprocated, and another about anxiety-induced insomnia. The conversation explores a common theme underlying both problems: our suffering often comes not only from what happens, but from the thoughts and assumptions we make about what happens. When Friendship Doesn't Feel Reciprocal Brittany writes about a recurring pattern in her relationships. She is usually the one who reaches out, initiates conversations, and tries to build friendships, but she doesn't feel that others make the same effort. She wonders: "What am I doing wrong?" Kevin suggests an important alternative: perhaps she isn't doing anything wrong at all. There may be many explanations for another person's lack of reciprocity. They may be busy, uncomfortable making new friends, or simply not interested in the same kind of relationship. Most importantly, we aren't the right friend for everybody—and everybody isn't the right friend for us. David introduces the TEAM-CBT technique of Reattribution, encouraging Brittany to consider explanations other than the automatic conclusion that something is wrong with her. The group then explores Changing the Focus, one of the Five Secrets of Effective Communication. Rather than silently wondering what another person is thinking, Brittany could directly—and respectfully—acknowledge the tension and ask the other person how they experience the relationship. But saying something this vulnerable can feel risky. What if the other person really does reject us? David, Matt, and Kevin explore this fear through a Feared Fantasy role-play, imagining some of the harshest things another person might say. The goal isn't to create a perfect response; it is to discover that even rejection can be faced, accepted, and explored with curiosity. The role-play produces one of the episode's central insights: accepting another person's criticism or rejection can sometimes be much more powerful than trying to defend ourselves against it. When Trying to Sleep Becomes the Problem The second listener, writing from China, describes three months of anxiety and insomnia. They desperately want to get eight hours of sleep, but the fear of not sleeping creates tension that makes falling asleep even harder. Then, when they realize they haven't slept well, the panic starts all over again. David immediately points to the value of a Daily Mood Log. Rather than guessing what is causing the anxiety, he recommends identifying the specific negative thoughts, emotions, and belief ratings connected to the insomnia. Matt suggests using the What-If Technique to uncover the fear underneath the anxiety: What are you afraid will happen if you don't get enough sleep? Perhaps the fear is that you won't be able to function, that something terrible will happen, or that you will lose control. Once the underlying fear is identified, it can become something that can actually be examined and challenged. Kevin also challenges the assumption that everyone needs exactly eight hours of sleep to be healthy. The discussion emphasizes that anxiety about the need to sleep can itself make sleep more difficult. David summarizes the idea bluntly: the problem may not be insomnia itself, but the distorted thoughts about insomnia. The "shoulds"—I should be sleeping; I have to get eight hours—can turn a bad night of sleep into a major emotional crisis. The group also discusses behavioral approaches to insomnia, including sleep restriction, getting out of bed rather than lying awake and frustrated, and paying attention to factors such as caffeine and sleep habits. Important: The discussion of alprazolam, Tylenol, and other sleep-related medications reflects comments made during the podcast and should not be interpreted as individualized medical advice. Medication decisions should be discussed with a qualified medical professional. Key Takeaways Not every lack of reciprocity means something is wrong with you. Consider alternative explanations before concluding that you are unlikable or doing something wrong. You aren't the right friend for everyone. Sometimes the healthiest response is to recognize that two people simply aren't a good match and move on. Changing the Focus can bring hidden tension into the open. Rather than guessing what someone thinks, talk openly about what you're noticing and ask for their perspective. Vulnerability is often what makes honest connection possible. Saying "I feel hurt" or "I sense some tension" can feel risky, but it can also create an opportunity for genuine understanding. Use the Feared Fantasy to face rejection. Imagine the worst response you might receive and practice responding to it rather than avoiding the conversation altogether. Acceptance can be disarming. Instead of automatically defending yourself when someone criticizes or rejects you, try accepting what they are saying and becoming genuinely curious about their experience. Identify the thoughts underneath anxiety. With insomnia, ask: What am I afraid will happen if I don't sleep? The answer may reveal the real source of the panic. "I should be sleeping" can become part of the problem. Fighting insomnia and catastrophizing about its consequences may increase anxiety and make sleep more difficult. Precision matters. A Daily Mood Log can help identify exactly what emotions and negative thoughts are driving a problem, rather than relying on vague descriptions of anxiety or distress. Look for hidden emotions and unresolved problems. David discusses the possibility that insomnia can sometimes be connected to relationship difficulties, work problems, depression, anxiety, or other issues that haven't been addressed. Coming Up on Ask David The episode ends with two intriguing questions for future episodes. Kevin raises the difficult question of what to say when someone believes an antidepressant has "changed their life," while Matt introduces a question about the possible impact of social media on mood and relationships. As David points out, the social-media question raises an important distinction between a compelling hypothesis and something that has actually been demonstrated through research. The conversation returns to a broader TEAM-CBT theme: vulnerability and openly sharing our feelings may be important ingredients in developing deeper, more loving relationships—whether online or face-to-face. Listener Survey We'd love to hear from you!Your feedback helps shape future episodes and allows us to create content that is as helpful and meaningful as possible. Please use this link to take the feedback survey and share your thoughts with us about this episode.Your voice matters—and as David points out in this episode, sometimes the most important conversations begin when we're willing to express what we're really thinking and feeling. Thank you for listening to The Feeling Good Podcast! Contact Information You can reach Matt May, MD @ https://www.matthewmaymd.comKevin Cornelius, LMFT is a Level 5 Certified Master TEAM-CBT Therapist and Trainer and the Clinical Director of Feeling Good Institute--Silicon Valley. He specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and insomnia. You can reach Kevin at kevin@feelinggoodinstitute.com and visit his website at www.tools4change.me. You can reach Dr. Burns at david@feelinggood.com. Feeling down in these turbulent times? Take a ride on our Feeling Great app. Feeling Great feels wonderful! You owe it to yourself to feel GREAT! Give the Greatest Gifts of ALL--Love and Happiness! Download the app now at www.FeelingGreat.com  

In this episode, I sit down with Rob Stein, a coach, keynote speaker, and author of Impossible to Fail. Rob has spoken to more than 50,000 people and worked with over 12,000 founders, executives, and entrepreneurs.Rob opens up about the season when he was making over half a million dollars a year and was the most miserable, he's ever been. We talk about the moment that forced him to change, the hires that took him from 60 to 80 hours per deal down to 4, and the framework he now uses to help business owners get their time and energy back.In this episode, you'll learn:- Why decision fatigue is the root cause behind burnout, lost motivation, and feeling disorganized- The difference between delegating tasks and delegating decisions- How to set escalation guidelines so your team owns decisions instead of bringing them back to you- Rob's five-step Decision Architecture framework: Identify, Eliminate, Automate, Delegate, and Protect- Why hiring help is an investment with an ROI- What keeps coaches and consultants stuck at $10K a month- How Rob built a coaching business that runs on speaking and referralsConnect with Rob:Website: robstein.comLinkedIn: Rob SteinBUILD THE PODCAST YOUR VOICE ALREADY EARNEDLearn how podcasting that empowers the people you serve becomes the marketing and sales tool you need to build credibility, generate qualified leads consistently, and sign premium clients.Schedule your discovery call here: https://www.joewintersjr.com/start

Full-arch implant treatment can transform a patient's life, but what happens when speed and convenience begin to outweigh long-term biology? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes general dentist and dental educator Dr. Vic Martel back to the podcast to discuss the growing use of All-on-X and FP3 restorations. Dr. Martel explains why aggressive bone reduction in younger patients deserves greater scrutiny, how implant and prosthetic failures can narrow future treatment options, and why FP1, FP2, and segmented restorative designs should remain part of the conversation. They also explore patient expectations shaped by “teeth-in-a-day” marketing, the importance of informed consent, and the need for surgeons and restorative dentists to plan together. Tune in to learn about bone stewardship, comprehensive treatment planning, and the confidence to say no when a case is not in the patient's long-term interest.Key Points From This Episode:Learn about the All-on-X dilemma and why FP3 solutions are being overused.Consider how young is too young for aggressive bone reduction and FP3 reconstruction.Steps to identify the prosthetic space needed after excessive bone reduction.Hear how to assess the residual bone and revision needs after a failed full-arch treatment.Explore the surgical and restorative complications associated with remote anchorage.Understand why FP1 and FP2 alternatives are not offered more often.Discover what aspects influence the patient's demand for FP3 treatment.Examine what a well-executed FP1 or limited-reduction approach requires. Unpack the role of informed consent and how to know when to decline a case.Identify practical ways to improve case selection and promote bone stewardship.Find out how to strengthen collaboration between oral surgeons and restorative dentists.Uncover the future of full-arch treatment and long-term residual bone management.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Vic Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-fagd-91431922/Dr. Vic Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/ Dr. Vic Martel Email — martelvic@aol.comMartel Academy — https://www.martelacademy.com/Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

If you're ready to scale your interior design business without sacrificing your time, creativity, or quality of life, your team is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. In this episode of Design Business Freedom, I'm breaking down how interior designers can hire strategically, delegate effectively, and build a boutique team that creates real capacity instead of more work. The fourth pillar of the Profitable Studio Framework is people, talent, and team because sustainable interior design businesses are never built alone. You'll learn why waiting until you're overwhelmed leads to poor hiring decisions, why your first hire probably shouldn't be a junior designer, and how documented systems, clear outcomes, and smart delegation help you step out of the weeds and back into your highest-value role. In This Episode You Will Learn: Recognize the signs that it's time to hire before overwhelm and exhaustion force you into a panic decision. Identify which administrative, operational, procurement, bookkeeping, or client-care responsibilities should come off your plate first. Build a lean boutique team using employees, contractors, freelancers, outsourced talent, and part-time support instead of assuming growth requires a large payroll. Delegate outcomes, standards, and definitions of "done" so responsibilities stay with your team instead of boomeranging back to you. Use the Design Business Freedom approach to team building so you can protect your creative genius, expand capacity, and scale your interior design company sustainably. Access your Design Dream Team Builder at https://melissagalt.com/interior-design-templates/ where you'll get custom tailored job descriptions, scorecard to rank candidates, 30-60-90 day onboarding, training plans and hiring SOPS all calibrated specifically and uniquely for your brand, your vibe, your revenues, and your firm's growth. GET IT NOW! Timestamps: (00:04) Why sustainable interior design businesses cannot scale alone (02:25) How becoming the business ceiling limits your growth (04:49) Why the hero habit destroys capacity and freedom (07:11) Hire before overwhelm creates a costly panic decision (10:22) Why a junior designer is rarely your first hire (12:07) Identify the non-design workload your first hire should own (15:12) Build your team faster with Design Dream Team Builder (17:45) Expand your definition of what counts as team (20:09) Document systems before attempting to delegate critical work (24:10) Turn three repetitive tasks into your hiring roadmap (25:54) Delegate outcomes so responsibilities stop returning to you (30:00) Apply the eighty-percent rule without sacrificing client quality (34:04) Hire for character, values, attitude, and reliable judgment (38:01) Reframe payroll as capacity for future business growth (40:22) Complete a time audit to identify your next hire Key Takeaways: Your interior design business remains limited by your personal capacity until you intentionally build a team that can own outcomes without you. Hiring before you are drowning gives you the time to interview, test, onboard, and train the right talent instead of settling for the first available person. Successful boutique interior design firms do not require huge teams; they require the right people in the right seats with documented processes and clear responsibility. Delegation is not losing control; it is creating the capacity you need to pursue better clients, bigger projects, greater profitability, and more freedom. About Melissa Galt: Melissa Galt is an award-winning business coach, marketing consultant, speaker, and interior designer with more than 30 years of experience helping interior designers build profitable, scalable, and sustainable businesses. Through Design Business Freedom, Melissa shares proven Interior Design Business strategies, Interior Design Marketing insights, leadership training, pricing expertise, and growth systems designed to help designers attract better clients, increase profitability, and create lasting success. Connect with Melissa Instagram Facebook Linkedin Website  

About this Episode We love seeing and celebrating our children's natural strengths, abilities and personality, but sometimes those strengths can cause us to overlook poor choices or character issues. In this episode, I talk about why strengths need character to mature, and how qualities such as humility, respect, diligence, self-control and responsibility help our children use their abilities wisely. As parents, we need to see both - the strengths God has given our children and the character qualities they still need to develop.   Heart-focused Parenting Action Step Choose one of your child's natural strengths or abilities and ask: What character qualities does my child need in order to use this strength wisely? Identify one character quality to intentionally teach, practise, encourage and eventually expect in their everyday choices.   Read the blog here:   Don't Let Your Child's Strengths Excuse Poor Character (#120) Continue the conversation If you want help in defining a character trait that will help your child in their areas of strength then feel free to shoot me an email to talk about it.  belinda [at] belindaletchford.com Don't forget to sign up for my weekly Heart Booster emails - regular encouragements for parents who want to be intentional, relational and heart-focused.  You can also find me on Instagram, where I share something most days.  Instagram.  

Episode Summary:The early church in Acts lived in a way that stood in sharp contrast to a self-focused culture: believers shared life, noticed needs, carried burdens, and served one another. In Acts 2:44–46, we see that faith was not merely something they believed; it shaped how they lived together. This message calls the church to recover that same Spirit-led way of life through selflessness, sensitivity, sacrifice, service, and kingdom authority. We get back to the basics when we stop making life only about ourselves and demonstrate the love of Jesus by serving others.Main Scripture:• Acts 2:44–46• Romans 15:2• Galatians 5:13• 1 Peter 3:8• Galatians 6:2• 1 Peter 4:10Big Idea:The church gets back to the basics when believers stop being consumed with themselves and love others by serving them with the same Spirit that empowered the early church.In This Episode:• Faith is more than what we believe. What we believe should shape how we behave, so faith becomes something we demonstrate in everyday life.• A selfless spirit asks, “How can I help?” God often meets people's needs through other people who are willing to notice, trust Him, and respond.• A sensitive spirit chooses unity and sympathy. The body of Christ is called to carry burdens together so no one has to walk through hardship alone.• A sacrificial and servant spirit gives time, energy, resources, preferences, gifts, and talents for the good of others. We serve from our identity as sons and daughters of the King, not to earn that identity.• A sovereign spirit refuses a victim mindset. The same Holy Spirit who empowered the early church lives in believers today, equipping us to demonstrate God's kingdom through love and service.Reflection Questions:• Where have I been more focused on my own need than the seed God may be asking me to sow?• Who around me may be carrying a burden that I have not slowed down enough to notice?• What comfort, preference, time, or resource might God be asking me to lay down so someone else can be helped?• Where am I currently using the gifts God has placed in me to serve others?• Have I been living from a victim mindset, or from confidence in the Spirit of God at work in me?Next Steps:• Ask God this week, “How can I help?” and pay attention to the needs He brings in front of you.• Serve one person in a practical way without making the moment about yourself.• Identify one gift, talent, or ability God has placed in you and find a place to use it for others.• Choose unity over personal preference and look for a way to celebrate the differences within the body of Christ.• Speak and live with confidence in the Spirit of God, then demonstrate the love of Jesus through service at home, at church, at work, and in your community.Closing Line:Listen to the full message, share it with someone who needs the encouragement, and subscribe so you can keep growing with us each week.

New medication approvals continue to expand treatment options across a wide range of disease states, making it essential for pharmacists to stay current with emerging therapies. This course reviews select medications approved within the past year, emphasizing their clinical applications, therapeutic roles, and important safety considerations. You will be better prepared to asse HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTJoe Strain, Pharm.DProfessor Pharmacy PracticeSouth Dakota State University/Monument Health 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 mechanisms of action, approved indications, and therapeutic roles of select newly approved medications.2. Identify key safety, monitoring, and patient-use considerations associated with featured new therapies.Rachel Maynard and Joe Strain have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.1 CEU/1.0 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-338-H01-PInitial release date: 9/28/2026Expiration date: 9/28/2029Additional CPE details can be found here.

Divorced dads, this one is about your kids. In a high-conflict divorce, your children live inside the conflict every day. They absorb the stress, the uncertainty, and the mixed messages, even when they don't have the words to explain what it feels like. In this episode, we hit pause on custody case strategy and talk dad-to-dad about helping kids cope with divorce with less trauma and more stability.We break down five practical parenting goals from Love and Logic and run each one through the high-conflict divorce filter. You'll learn why kids need more structure during divorce, not less, and how loving discipline can become an anchor instead of another fight. We cover authoritative parenting that stays warm and firm, how to keep boundaries calm and consistent, and how to protect yourself when you worry that normal parenting will be reframed as "too strict" in family court. We also get real about co-parenting with a high-conflict ex: the temptation to police her parenting, why most of those battles are unwinnable, and what to say when your child repeats something painful like "Mom says you never cared."Then we zoom out to what keeps you steady through a high-conflict divorce: your core values as a father. When you decide who you are before the storm hits, late-night texts and emotional ambushes stop dragging you around. We also cover loyalty binds, why badmouthing the other parent backfires on your kids, and how letting your children grieve the divorce without trying to fix their feelings builds trust. We close with simple weekly homework for divorced dads and a reminder that self-care isn't selfish. It's leadership your kids can actually see. Support the showBeing unprepared is how great fathers become weekend visitors. Most ground is lost quietly through "drift" and decisions made under pressure. Stop the drift today at TheDivorcedDadvocate.com.Access your tactical tools:Weekend Visitor Risk Assessment (TheDivorceQuiz.com): Identify your "quiet loss" exposure in 10 minutes.Strategic Risk Consultation (TalkWithJude.com): Book a private triage to ensure your mistakes don't become your permanent reality.Your kids are counting on you.

New medication approvals continue to expand treatment options across a wide range of disease states, making it essential for pharmacists to stay current with emerging therapies. This course reviews select medications approved within the past year, emphasizing their clinical applications, therapeutic roles, and important safety considerations. You will be better prepared to asseHOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTJoe Strain, Pharm.DProfessor Pharmacy PracticeSouth Dakota State University/Monument HealthGET 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 mechanisms of action, approved indications, and therapeutic roles of select newly approved medications.2. Identify key safety, monitoring, and patient-use considerations associated with featured new therapies.Rachel Maynard and Joe Strain have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.1 CEU/1.0 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-338-H01-PInitial release date: 9/28/2026Expiration date: 9/28/2029Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

Welcome back to PlanBri! On today's episode I am joined by Stacey Uhrig, a trauma practitioner, who focuses on narcissistic abuse and C-PTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder). We sat down and had an open discussion about the signs of abuse and how to navigate it all. Love you guys! - - Follow Stacey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyuhrig?stkn=MTVuMG1iMjlyZnRheg== - - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://ollie.com/bri and use code BRI to get 70% off your first box! Spend your balance instantly with the Venmo Debit Card, no monthly fee or minimum balance, just tap and go. Learn more at https://venmo.com/card We're All Strong on This Planet™. Join today in-club, online or in the free PF app Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planbriuncut/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@planbriuncut?lang=en Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/planbriuncut Our Merch: https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/planbri-uncut?gad_source=1&gadid=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5OfqyMXOhAMVIWtHAR0ywwSVEAAYASAAEgLvMvD_BwE&utm_campaign=18065118167&utm_content=&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=google&utm_term=You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/planbri

Have you ever walked into a church and known exactly where you stood before anyone said a word to you? Somebody else got the handshake, the follow-up text, the seat up front, and you got a smile that was about a second too short. If you've been through spiritual abuse or an unhealthy church, you already know this feeling. What you might not know is that the Bible has a name for it, and it isn't "awkward." James calls it the sin of partiality. We call it favoritism, or we don't call it anything at all. In James 2 he puts it in the same sentence as murder and adultery, and we think it's the engine that spiritual abuse runs on.In this episode, Alycia and Stewart White walk through James 2:1-13 and talk about the sin almost every church commits and almost no one confesses. We get into what the Greek word actually means (it's a courtroom word), why God says over and over that He shows no partiality, and what He says to shepherds who do. We also give you the one test to hold onto for the whole episode: the question isn't whether somebody got treated differently. The question is whether the rules changed because of who they were.We're talking to three people. The person who was on the wrong side of the handshake. The pastor who wants to get this right and was never taught it. And the leader who has done this and never once thought of it as sin. All three of you, stay.If you were treated as less because you had less to offer, that wasn't your imagination and it wasn't God.We love the church. We say it every episode and we mean it. That's the whole reason we're willing to say this out loud. God has something to say about who gets seen in His house, and we'd rather help you hear it now than watch it become someone's story later.SCRIPTURES REFERENCED James 2:1-13 | Luke 7:36-50 | Romans 13:7 | 1 Timothy 5:17-21 | Deuteronomy 10:17-18 | Job 34:19 | Acts 10:34 | Romans 2:11 | 1 Samuel 16:7 | Genesis 1:26-27 | Malachi 2:9 | Ezekiel 34:4, 16, 21 | John 10:11 | Mark 12:38-44 | 3 John 9-10 | Galatians 2:11-14 | Matthew 18:15-17 | Leviticus 19:15 | Isaiah 53:2 | 2 Corinthians 8:9 | Philippians 2:7 | Mark 12:14 | Romans 5:6-8 | Ephesians 2:8-9 | 1 John 1:9 | Galatians 5:22-23 | Ephesians 2:14If this episode named something you've lived, would you share it with someone who needs to hear that it wasn't just their imagination? That's how this show reaches the people it's for.About 96% of the people who watch haven't subscribed. If that's you, subscribing helps more than you'd think. It tells YouTube to put this in front of the next person sitting in church wondering if something is wrong.If you're a leader and this one hit you, write to us. info@shepherdsheartministries.org. We would rather walk through it with you than watch you become an episode.Shepherd's Heart is hosted by Stewart and Alycia White. We talk about spiritual abuse, church hurt, and biblical discernment, and we do it because we love the church.#SpiritualAbuse #ChurchHurt #James2 #UnhealthyChurch #ShepherdsHeartChapters:00:00 Not Your Imagination00:35 Two People Walk Into the Same Church02:39 James 2:1-4 Explained: Show No Partiality06:17 Do You See This Woman? (Luke 7:36-50)09:23 Why Favoritism Sits Next to Murder and Adultery (James 2:5-11)12:23 God Shows No Partiality (Deuteronomy 10:17, Job 34:19, Acts 10:34)13:46 Even a Prophet Did This (1 Samuel 16:7)16:18 The Sin Nobody Confesses (Favoritism in Church)17:41 "She's So Anointed"21:49 Partiality Is a Theology Problem, Not a Personality Flaw25:37 What God Says to Partial Shepherds (Malachi 2:9, Ezekiel 34)28:26 The Best Seats and the Widow's Two Coins (Mark 12:38-44)30:20 Paul Confronts Peter to His Face (Galatians 2:11-14)32:03 No Favorites When Accusations Come (1 Timothy 5:19-21)38:28 Partiality Is the Engine of Spiritual Abuse40:21 "We Know His Heart" Is Not Discernment41:24 Not Every No Was Partiality (Leviticus 19:15)43:57 What Actually Changes a Heart? The Lord of Glory47:42 Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment (James 2:12-13)50:52 A Word to the Three PeopleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shepherd-s-heart--4100466/support.

What do you reach for when fear, temptation, or accusation hits?In this message from The Resilient Life, Pastor Nick Tallo explores Ephesians 6:17: “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Through Jesus' response to temptation, we learn how to answer lies with Scripture, remember who our true enemy is, and stand firm in the victory Jesus has already won.In this message:Knowing Scripture helps us recognize and answer lies.God's Word should lead people toward truth and Jesus, not tear them down.We can face today's battles knowing Jesus has already won.Your next step: Identify one lie you're most likely to believe. Find a Scripture that speaks to it, keep it where you'll see it, and practice answering that lie with God's truth this week.Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 17; Matthew 4:1–11#2riverschurch #jesusistheleadstory #TheResilientLife #Ephesians6 #ArmorOfGod #WordOfGod #2RiversChurch

Sermon in a sentence: "Lies trap you. Jesus frees you."Action steps:ICR:Identify the lieConfront the lieReplace the lie with God's truth

The God who sees, also sends. Exodus begins with a God who refuses to look away from pain. He sees His people's oppression. He hears their cries. And He comes down — not with a plan from a distance, but with rescue up close. Then God calls Moses. Not because Moses was ready, strong, or willing — but because God's rescue has always included His people's participation. The same God who sees you in your need is the God who sends you to bring His freedom to someone else. Next Steps: 1. Ask yourself honestly: do I believe God sees what I'm carrying right now? 2. Identify one place of need, injustice, or darkness God may be sending you into this week. Your next step starts at thewocc.com/welcome

What happens when the algorithm stops working for you?For independent creators, entrepreneurs and small businesses, social media makes it possible to reach thousands of people. But those followers belong to a platform you don't control.In other words, you're buildng your business on borrowed land.In this episode of A Seat at The Table, Jane Singer talks with Gregg Davis (DJ Self-Born), a veteran DJ and entrepreneur who has produced for Kanye West, toured with the Wu-Tang Clan, and built a million dollar music business.Gregg explains why he combines digital marketing with decidedly "old-school" tactics: getting out from behind the screen, meeting potential customers, building relationships and going where the opportunities are.His message: Use social media. Don't build your entire business on it.From Social Media Followers to Real Business RelationshipsGregg remembers when MySpace appeared to offer musicians a way to build their careers entirely online. Then the platform disappeared — along with the audiences people had spent years building.It taught him an important lesson: don't confuse access to someone else's platform with owning your business infrastructure.Today Gregg uses social media, AI and YouTube. But he sees them as tools that support the business rather than replace direct relationships.Sometimes one meaningful contact can be worth far more than reaching thousands of people who barely know who you are.Why Offline Marketing Is Working AgainOne of the more counterintuitive ideas in this conversation is that "old-school" selling may actually provide a competitive advantage today.Gregg still believes in pounding the pavement.When he moved from Chicago to Miami, he deliberately put himself in a market filled with hotels and resorts where he could personally approach potential clients. Today he is still walking into hotels, meeting decision-makers and pitching new services.Why?Because almost everyone else is sitting behind a computer.Showing up in person has become unusual enough to help you stand out.Combining Offline and Digital MarketingGregg isn't arguing that entrepreneurs should abandon technology.Instead, he explains how the two worlds can work together.AI can help research potential prospects and identify better leads. Social media can create awareness. YouTube can become a deeper content platform where people learn who you are and what you know.Then personal contact can turn awareness into an actual relationship.Gregg describes AI almost like an assistant: let technology do some of the research and busy work, then bring the human element back into the process.Why Gregg Is Betting on YouTubeGregg makes an interesting distinction between social media and YouTube.He sees YouTube less as another feed to keep posting on and more like having your own television channel — a place where you can build a body of content that tells your story and allows potential customers to understand what you do.For creators and entrepreneurs, that means thinking like your own media producer rather than simply chasing likes and followers.Authenticity Beats Perfect ContentGregg also challenges the pressure to make everything look polished.Record the setup. Show the work. Capture what happens behind the scenes. Let people see you learning, solving problems and occasionally getting things wrong.Those imperfect moments can make someone watching think: "He's like me. Maybe I can do this too."As AI-generated and highly curated content becomes increasingly common, genuine human experience can become more valuable, not less.Questions This Episode AnswersHow can you build a business without relying on social media?Build direct relationships, develop multiple ways to reach customers, create content you control and use social platforms as marketing tools rather than your entire business infrastructure.Is offline marketing still effective?Gregg argues that it can be particularly effective today because fewer competitors are willing to meet prospects personally, make direct introductions and build relationships face-to-face.Do you need thousands of followers to build a successful business?No. Gregg would rather develop a smaller number of meaningful relationships than have thousands of weak digital connections.How should entrepreneurs use AI for marketing and sales?Gregg uses AI to help identify and research potential prospects. Technology does some of the groundwork; he then builds the human relationship.How can musicians and independent creators find more clients?Go where the potential customers are. Gregg built his DJ business by targeting hotels, resorts and hospitality businesses where demand for entertainment already existed.What should someone do if they're starting a business with very little money?Identify the skill or passion you can build around, determine the basic tools you need to start, acquire what you can afford and begin. Then reinvest as the business grows.About Gregg DavisGregg Davis, also known as DJ Self-Born, is the author of Self-Born: How I Made a Million Dollars as a DJ and Built a System Anyone Can Use.The book isn't about how to mix records or operate DJ equipment. Gregg uses his experience building a successful career in music to explain broader principles of entrepreneurship: owning your tools, finding customers, building relationships, developing transferable business skills and creating opportunities from the ground up.His central lesson extends well beyond musicians:Technology can help you reach people. But ultimately, businesses are still built by connecting with people.Key Moments00:00 Building a business beyond social media02:15 Why personal connections still matter09:12 What MySpace taught Gregg about platform dependence13:20 Building a foundation you control16:51 Using AI without losing human connection18:34 Building your own marketing infrastructure25:07 Going where your customers are29:20 Why it only takes one customer33:04 What marketing is working now37:56 Why old-school selling is making a comeback44:12 Marketing beyond social media45:45 Why Gregg is betting on YouTube47:40 How to start building a business51:52 Gregg's book Self-BornConnect with Gregg DavisDJ Self Born SELF BORN MUSIC, LLC Instagram: DJ Self Born (@djselfborn) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/djselfborn Facebook: facebook.com/Rich.Blackman.507More From A Seat at The TablePodcast website:https://seat.fm/Subscribe to our newsletter:https://seat.fm/join-our-newsletter/SEND US A MESSAGETHE CONSISTENT MARKETING SYSTEMStop starting over again each month. 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Want help uncovering the real reasons behind your urges and build a plan to overcome your pornography use? Click here to book a free call with Sam to get help to overcome pornography – https://stopporn.info/    Free Guide: How to Identify the Root Cause of the Urges - https://www.coupleshealing.org/guide   Have questions you want me to address on future podcast episodes? Email me here:  sam@healingcouples.org   Episode show notes: Some men believe porn addiction is a sex problem. That's why so many think marriage will solve it. They assume that once they have regular intimacy, the pornography addiction will disappear. But after getting married, they're discouraged to discover they still struggle with porn—and now they're hiding it from the person they love most. In this episode, I share my complete 5-step plan for helping married men achieve lasting porn addiction recovery. Instead of relying on willpower, avoiding triggers, or simply trying harder, you'll learn why pornography addiction is actually a coping mechanism for unresolved stress, loneliness, inadequacy, overwhelm, shame, and emotional pain. Once you understand the real root cause of your porn addiction, you can begin using the right tools to create lasting freedom from porn. We'll discuss how to identify what's driving your urges, why different emotional struggles require different recovery strategies, and how to stop fighting pornography cravings by resolving the reason they appeared in the first place. You'll also learn how involving your wife in the recovery process the right way can strengthen your marriage, rebuild trust after porn addiction, and create greater emotional connection instead of fear and secrecy. If you've tried accountability, internet filters, streak counters, prayer, or willpower but continue experiencing porn relapse after porn relapse, this episode will help you understand why those approaches often fail to create lasting change. Real porn addiction recovery isn't about resisting urges forever. It's about developing the emotional skills that make those urges lose their power. Whether you're trying to quit porn, overcome pornography addiction, repair your marriage after betrayal, or understand what healthy porn addiction recovery actually looks like, this episode provides a practical framework you can begin applying immediately. In This Episode: Why marriage doesn't automatically fix porn addiction The real root causes of pornography addiction A 5-step plan to quit porn for good How to identify what's driving porn urges Matching the right recovery tool to the right problem Rebuilding trust after porn addiction How to involve your wife in recovery the right way Why porn relapse isn't starting over Building lasting freedom from porn Creating a stronger marriage through porn addiction recovery

Chris's college mineralogy lab final was 20 specimens, and one of them was a quartz crystal his professor had dipped in graphite. The luster was off, the color was off, and Chris got it wrong even though every other property said quartz. That one exam question shows why mineral ID is hard and why you need a system. This episode lays out that system.We finish the minerals chapter of the Camp Geo audio textbook with polymorphs, which are minerals with the same chemical composition but different crystal structures. The classic example is graphite and diamond. Both are pure carbon, but in diamond each carbon atom bonds to four others instead of three. That denser arrangement is stable at high pressure, which makes polymorphs useful clues to where a rock formed. Along the way we get into synthetic diamonds, companies that turn ashes into gems (Jesse will pass on that one), and a white dwarf star that Chris describes as a 2,500-mile-wide diamond, nicknamed "Lucy" after the Beatles song.Then Chris walks through the mineral ID flowchart he's refined over decades of teaching. Start with luster, because metallic or non-metallic decides your next step. Metallic minerals go straight to streak, and non-metallic minerals go to hardness. Chris brackets hardness on the Mohs scale with things you already carry: a fingernail (2.5), a copper penny (3.5), a knife or glass plate (5.5), and feldspar (6) and quartz (7) if you can find them. From there it's cleavage vs. fracture (the key test for telling feldspar from quartz) and why chemical bonding controls both. Then streak, where shiny silver specular hematite from Michigan's Upper Peninsula leaves a reddish-brown powder. Last come specific gravity, color, crystal form, and a few specialty properties like magnetism and fluorescence.Color gets a public trial, because amethyst, rose quartz, and milky quartz are all the same mineral. That leads to a rescue story: Chris hauled a rose quartz specimen down a scree slope and everyone else thought it was junk. He still has it and says he was right. Then the quiz, which Chris aces.In this episodeThe graphite-dipped quartz that cost Chris a question on his mineralogy finalPolymorphs: same composition, different crystal structureGraphite vs. diamond, and why four bonds beat three at high pressureSynthetic diamonds, memorial diamonds, and a diamond-core white dwarfWhy mineral ID needs a structured workflowLuster first: metallic vs. non-metallic decides your next testThe Mohs hardness scale and the fingernail–penny–knife–glass bracketWhat controls hardness: the weakest link in the chemical-bond chainCleavage vs. fracture, and how to tell feldspar from quartz in the fieldStreak: silver hematite, reddish-brown powderSpecific gravity, the "heft test," and how density separates zircons in the labWhy color is the least reliable property (amethyst, rose, and milky quartz)Crystal form: diagnostic when crystals have room to grow, which is rareMagnetism, fluorescence, and willemite under a black lightThe quiz: Chris goes 2 for 2Up next: sedimentary rocksDownload the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series. You can also learn the basics of geology at the college level in our FREE CampGeo content series - get learning now!Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating!——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastSupport us: https://planetgeocast.com/support-usEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: https://planetgeocast.com/

What has become most important to meeting planners  in the 2020s? What do speakers need to be successful? How can a speaker's bureau help? After 31 years as the founder and CEO of Garrett Speakers International (GSI), Executive Coach Betty Garrett joins Mark and Darren for a frank discussion about working with a bureau, what works in today's speaking business…and what doesn't. Applying her insights will put you on the path to being unforgettable.   SNIPPETS:   • Be trustworthy • Invest time in building a relationship with a bureau   • Big egos are a red flag   • Bureaus don't sell speakers; they sell solutions and reduced risk   • Speakers need FIVE ELEMENTS to be perceived as a thought leader   • Identify a bureau's strengths and weaknesses before working with them   • 85% of planners look for THE FOUR R's   • Speakers need measurement tools to prove impact & justify their existence   • Have bureau-ready materials   • Bureaus have clients you may not be able to reach   • Do not go bureau-exclusive   • Choose a bureau that shares your philosophy and values   Work with Betty Garrett https://www.bettygarrett.com/                   Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

This week, learn how to decide whether to sell or hold a multifamily property you already own. John Casmon answers a question many investors are asking him, and explains why holding an asset indefinitely can cost you upside. The longer your equity stays locked in one deal, the higher the opportunity cost, and there is an ideal window to sell and maximize returns. John walks through the questions he asks before making the call: how the property is performing today, how the current market would receive it, what you plan to do next, how much upside remains, and what options your loan, your investors, and your reinvestment opportunities leave you. He also explains why current conditions are unfavorable for sellers and how cap rate expansion erased value for operators who successfully grew NOI. If you own an asset and are weighing an exit, this episode gives you a practical framework for timing that decision.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways Account for the opportunity cost of equity locked in a deal Let current property performance guide the decision to sell or hold Fix operational issues yourself before passing them to a buyer Weigh remaining upside against the risk of cap rate expansion Review your loan term, investor needs, and reinvestment options before selling Stick to your business plan and avoid getting greedy     Topics   The Hidden Cost of Holding John believes investors should always be buying, with a clear business plan and debt strategy Holding a property too long gradually reduces your upside At some point, locked equity can create more value in another deal Start With Property Performance Strong current performance tends to signal strong future performance and supports holding A property that held up over the last 3 to 4 years has proven its resilience Persistent occupancy, collection, or expense problems strengthen the case to sell Fix Problems Before You Sell Buyers will either inherit your operational issues or need to address them upfront If you can solve those issues, John recommends doing it so the buyer starts with a clean slate Emotional fatigue from a difficult property is a valid factor in the decision Read the Market Conditions Assess whether a sale would achieve fair value or only attract discount buyers Identify whether weak demand stems from the market, location, asset class, or operations The less you can control, the stronger the case for exiting At the time of recording, conditions favor buyers and sellers are missing out on premium pricing Define What Comes Next John shares a coaching client weighing a refinance against a sale Long-term goals determine whether a sale should fund the next opportunity Without a next deal in mind, the decision rests on the current asset alone Measure the Remaining Upside A $3 million purchase now worth $5 million, with a path to $8 million, makes a strong case to hold A path from $5 million to $5.5 million may not offset the opportunity cost of reinvesting Many operators grew NOI and still lost value when cap rates expanded Know Your Options Review loan maturity, investor appetite, and reinvestment options such as a 1031 exchange Limited options favor holding and weathering the storm An expiring loan or investors who want out push the decision toward selling Years left on a fixed-term loan and satisfied investors remove the pressure to sell Revisit Your Business Plan Changing your planned hold period requires a compelling reason If you hit your numbers, avoid holding on to squeeze out extra profit If you are close, have protected downside, and see real upside, holding can make sense      

For high-achieving women, that belief can run deep. We're taught to be capable, composed, productive, and independent, and to keep going no matter what. But what happens when “I can handle it” becomes burnout? In this episode of Workday Playdate, Meghan French Dunbar joins Erin for a candid conversation about burnout, leadership, vulnerability, women at work, and what it really takes to build humane workplaces. Drawing from her experience as a founder, CEO, and mother, Meghan shares the personal wake-up calls that forced her to rethink what success and leadership actually mean. Together, Erin and Meghan unpack chronic busyness, workplace vulnerability, trust, overwork, and the pressure to be an unbreakable leader. They explore how small shifts in the way we lead can create more sustainable work rhythms and teams. Inside This Episode: When Work Becomes Your Identity: Meghan shares the airplane story, miscarriage, and burnout experiences that forced her to confront the personal cost of being an “unbreakable” leader. The Myth of the Busy Season: What happens when “I'm just in a busy season” becomes your permanent state? Meghan explains how chronic busyness can become a system—not just a season. Vulnerability Builds Trust: Discover why being honest about struggles can actually make leaders more trustworthy and help teams feel safer opening up. Women Don't Have to Do It All: Erin and Meghan unpack the pressure high-achieving women face to be endlessly capable—and why asking for help doesn't make you a burden. Rethinking Leadership: Move beyond the superhero leader. Meghan explores a healthier blend of decisiveness, empathy, compassion, listening, and vulnerability. What to Do Now: Question Your “Busy Season”: Is this actually a season—or has chronic busyness become your normal? Identify one expectation or habit that's keeping you stuck in overload. Let Someone In: Share one honest thing with your team that you might normally keep hidden. Vulnerability doesn't mean oversharing—it means letting people see the human behind the role. Ask for Help: Identify one thing you're carrying alone and invite someone in. Strong leadership isn't about proving you can do everything yourself. It's about creating a culture where no one has to. About the Guest Meghan French Dunbar is a purpose-driven business leader, author, speaker, and former co-founder and CEO of Conscious Company Media, the first nationally distributed print magazine focused on purpose-driven business in the U.S. Over the course of her career, she has interviewed more than 1,000 leaders about what it takes to build businesses that create meaningful impact. Her book, This Isn't Working, explores why traditional approaches to work are failing people—and what it looks like to build careers, companies, and lives that actually lift people up. Today, Meghan helps exceptional organizations develop narrative strategies that stand out, and she hosts Unbehaved, a podcast featuring leaders who are challenging the old rules of work and business. Your Freebie Confidence at work doesn't mean pretending to have it all figured out. Download our Confident Leader's Toolkit for a practical, four-step guide to crafting an intentional professional persona so you can lead with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're stepping into a new leadership role, navigating a high-stakes conversation, or simply looking to show up more intentionally, this toolkit will help you build a leadership presence that feels sustainable. Connect with Meghan French Dunbar Meghan's LinkedIn Meghan's website Meghan's book, This Isn't Working ZingTrain academy ZingTrain books Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Leadership Playground online membership community Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram Connect with Erin Diehl

Why making a decision and being slightly wrong beats standing still. Caleb explores how the power of imagination directly shapes the trajectory of a business and personal life. Following a trip to Canada, Auman reflects on a conversation about limiting beliefs and how entrepreneurs often subconsciously cap their own potential. He shares personal anecdotes about manifesting his company's design-build facility while admitting that fear sometimes hindered him from dreaming even bigger. The short episode emphasizes that a current business is often the physical manifestation of past thoughts, urging listeners to expand their vision to reach the next level. Key Takeaways: Expand your mental vision beyond your current circumstances because your business and personal life will always be capped by what you dare to imagine. Identify and dismantle limiting beliefs that hold you back from making high-impact investments in your future growth. Recognize that your employees report to work inside the vision you set, meaning your mental clarity directly shapes their daily environment and potential. Make decisive operational decisions early rather than letting fear or perfectionism delay the structural improvements your company needs to operate efficiently. Commit to continuous learning, open-mindedness, and putting your ego aside so you can break through growth plateaus and expand past past successes. Connect with Auman Landscape