Podcasts about South Florida

After hearing this episode, you'll have no excuse not to reach financial freedom in under a decade. Today's guest did it in even less time, scaling up to income-replacing cash flow in just a matter of years, even with a very demanding full-time job and constantly moving around the country. Through pure hustle, Taylor Wing is now financially independent in his late twenties with a sizable rental property portfolio that spits out cash flow to pay for his South Florida lifestyle. He's got so many tricks to reach financial freedom faster, but his best piece of advice? The number of rentals you own doesn't matter. Taylor was a full-time military member, serving in the Army for the first five years of his career, bouncing between North Carolina, South Dakota, and beyond. Wherever he was stationed, he began buying houses as soon as possible. That meant Taylor spent almost every hour of the day working, either at his job or on his rental property portfolio, for years straight. Was it a grind? Yes. Was it worth it? 100%. Now, fast forward seven years after graduating from West Point, and his family is financially free. He has his beautiful house on the water in Florida and is spending more time with his new (and growing!) family. Through “rebalancing” his rental portfolio, strategically using “reverse 1031 exchanges,” and other savvy strategies, Taylor is now in complete control of his time. He's teaching you how to do the same today! In This Episode We Cover Why “unit count” doesn't matter for financial freedom, but cash flow does  Buying rentals in multiple markets and how to maximize your profit with medium-term rentals  Why every real estate investor MUST review and “rebalance” their rental portfolio (or it'll cost them) How to do a “reverse 1031 exchange” and move your headache rentals into better cash-flowing real estate The $140,000 properties Taylor is buying today that make $300-$400/month cash flow! And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1147 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertise@biggerpockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life®, Steve Riley is joined by Adam Rossen, a criminal defense attorney who's doing more than building a successful firm, he's reinventing criminal defense training for the next generation of lawyers. Adam's firm has quadrupled since 2020, yet his passion is mentoring future attorneys. His Florida-based internship program, once a casual drop-in setup, has evolved into a structured, immersive model for reinventing criminal defense training. In 2020, he took on 13 interns, introducing a mock law school exam project, virtual court sessions, and Zoom depositions. He later added a speaker series, a book club exploring criminal justice issues, and field trips to meet judges, giving interns real-world exposure. This action-driven approach, grounded in community responsibility, has transformed his program and amplified his firm's mission. Adam reflects on pivotal moments from his career, from his time as a prosecutor to the values he instills in his team today. He shows how reinventing criminal defense training connects to growing a business and serving the community. By mentoring students and immersing them in criminal law, he's building a stronger, more compassionate legal profession. Whether you're looking to launch an internship program or refine your leadership, this episode offers practical ideas for reinventing criminal defense training. Discover how Adam's approach can elevate your firm, your team, and your impact on the legal world. In this episode, you will hear: Adam Rossen's journey in scaling his criminal defense firm fourfold and building a purpose-driven practice. The development and impact of Adam's structured legal internship program, offering real-world legal experiences to students. How Adam adapted and grew his internship program during the pandemic. Integration of a book club discussing criminal justice topics and plans for a paid mentorship program for non-traditional candidates. Strategies for creating effective legal internship programs, emphasizing hands-on experience and community impact. Reflections on Adam's career as a prosecutor and the pivotal moments that shaped his empathetic approach to law. The ongoing journey of building a fulfilling legal career, focusing on growth, community service, and overcoming fears. Stay Connected & Show Your Support: Never miss an episode—subscribe to Great Practice, Great Life!  ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐  Supporting Resources: Adam Rossen: www.rossenlawfirm.com/team/adam-rossen-esq Rossen Law Firm: www.rossenlawfirm.com Rossen Law Firm Criminal Justice Internships: criminaldefenseinternships.com Adam Rossen LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adamrossen Adam Rossen Email: adam@rossenlawfirm.com  Rossen Law Firm YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGp2bgSPtSAYNGY5ssIKdtQ  Podcast: Success in South Florida with Adam Rossen: www.rossenlawfirm.com/podcast Why the Innocent Plead Guilty and the Guilty Go Free: And Other Paradoxes of Our Broken Legal System by Judge Jed S. Rakoff: www.amazon.com/Why-Innocent-Plead-Guilty-Free/dp/0374289999 Atticus Workshops: atticusadvantage.com/workshops Discover Your Atticus Practice Advisor: atticusadvantage.com/coaching If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

The show kicks off with some Miami Seaquarium talk, which leads into a fun debate about the best South Florida jingle—definitely some lighthearted silliness! Next, the Miami Sioux Falls Skyforce started their season over the weekend but didn't have the best start. Tobin doesn't think we'll see a repeat of their Summer League Championship, while Leroy sheepishly admits he got the intangibles mixed up while watching. We wrap up the show with a segment of "Alright! Oh No!" discussing everything from golf to Love Island, and even Morgan Wallen.

On this Monday edition of Tobin & Leroy, we kick things off by recapping our weekends, including Morgan Wallen's controversial concert appearance in a Cam Ward jersey. Then, we dive into NBA Summer League action, with standout performances and a rough showing from Kel'el Ware, followed by Coach Erik Spoelstra's thoughts. In Hour 2, the guys react to the Florida Panthers' home opener being scheduled for 5 PM, the disrespect of not having the champs in primetime, and break down the newly released Top 10 NFL QB list—plenty of debate here! Leroy also hands out his Game Balls and Game Bums of the week, including some heat for Tobin's weekend fight pick. Hour 3 kicks off with Tobin's passionate plea to Pat Riley to bring Luka Dončić to Miami after spotting him vacationing with Bam Adebayo. The crew also discusses AJ Greer bringing the Stanley Cup back to his hometown and reacts to Derrick Lewis' hilarious post-fight message. We wrap up with some lighthearted Miami Seaquarium talk, a debate over the best South Florida jingle, and a look at the Sioux Falls Skyforce's rough start to the season. Finally, we close out the show with "Alright! Oh No!" covering golf, Love Island, and more Morgan Wallen.

In this hour's headlines Casey Warner has more on the first round of the MLB Draft, Quinshon Judkins in some trouble down in South Florida, as well as news on Janik Sinner winning the Wimbeldon Men's Tennis title.

Text us for a shout out! In the world of Custom Home Builders in South Florida, they are known as ''dream makers" for their ability to bring ultra luxury to discerning clients who want the best of the best in the delivery of their dream luxury home. Paterson Development's Terry Paterson, President and CEO, and Jessica Easterling, Partner and COO, take on the topic of "what is the true definition of a luxury home and what is the state of custom-built luxury homes in South Florida" with Sam Yates, the Host of Florida's Number One Business Forum.Paterson Project Managment is a new Member of the Gold Coast Builders Association. All new Members have the opportunity to be featured here on the GCBA Builders Spotlight. If you would like to join one of the fastest growing and most dynamic builders associations in Florida, today is your special day. Contact the Gold Coast Builders Association right now!Support the showNUMBER ONE AGAIN! The Florida Business Forum Podcast is now Florida's Number One Business Forum Podcast based on an independent 2025 survey of more than 400 Florida businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Produced by Yates & Associates, Public Relations & Marketing, and hosted by Emmy Award winning reporter and television anchor Sam Yates, The Florida Business Forum Podcast is your source for detailed Florida business and not-for-profit news. If you or your business or not-for-profit organization would like to share your news with our Florida, national, and international audience please contact Sam Yates, Sam@YatesPRO.com. The Florida Business Forum Podcast is the only business forum of its kind dedicated to Florida news, business, and not-for-profit organizations. When Florida business minds need to know, they turn to The Florida Business Forum Podcast first!Program Sponsorships are available.The Florida Business Forum Podcast is affiliated with the Pod National News Network USA providing business news podcasts to every State in the U.S.A. The Florida Business Forum Podcast is heard throughout Florida, the United States, and 32 countries and territories. Direct Media Inquiries to Sam Yates, Sam@Yatespro.com. Or via text to 7725285185.

In hour two, Crowder experienced some road rage after disposing of chicharones out of his card window. Hoch details his experience at IPIC last night watching the new Superman movie. Plus, Crowder's impromptu trip to Busch Gardens this weekend sparks a debate about different amusement parks around the South Florida area.

Today was a highlight of an episode for me! I absolutely love Espinosa Cigars! Banger cigars! Erik Espinosa is a Cuban-American cigar blender and an entrepeneur from South Florida! His company Espinosa Cigars and factory "La Zona" are among the top tier of the industry! Espinosa makes the "Knuckle Sandwich" line of cigars for celebrity and TV personalitiy Guy Fieri!I met Erik at PCA 2025 in NOLA and he was a true gentleman and after many trips by the booth gave me a banger interview! He promised to do my podcast, even though he doesnt do many podcasts! I thoroughly enjoyed our time together and absolutely LOVE Espinosa Cigars! Show Sponsors: Small Batch Cigar.com - use the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping!OC Raw Dog Food -Excellent non HPP banger ingredient raw dog food!BL Luxuries.com - Another solid online purveyor of fine cigars!

Ecommerce has plateaued at 16% of total retail sales. Concurrently, the cost of land, borrowing, and construction has made it prohibitive to build new neighborhood retail centers. As a result, occupancy at existing properties in many markets is in the mid-high 90's and sometimes even 100%. There's a huge demand for space from restaurants, yoga and Pilates studios, gyms, massage clinics, plus other medical providers like dentists, chiropractors and joint clinics.  Todd Nepola, President of Current Capital Real Estate Group, has been buying retail centers in South Florida for 25 years and has generated great wealth for investors. 

On this empowering episode of RWorld Talk, we sit down with Maggie Vo, CFA, Managing General Partner at Fuel Venture Capital, to explore what it really means for Realtors® to build long-term wealth beyond just closing deals. Maggie shares insider insights on smart investing, financial strategies for commission-based professionals, and how to think like an entrepreneur in today's rapidly evolving market. Maggie dives into emerging PropTech opportunities, discusses how Realtors® can diversify their income, and highlights practical steps to control your financial future. You can watch the video of RworldTalk podcasts on YouTube.

On this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with Jamaican-American filmmaker Justice Silvera, a director whose eye is as grounded in real life as it is pulled toward the surreal. Raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Justice has forged a voice that is uniquely his own, shaped by experience, heritage, and a gift for weaving dreamlike tension into everyday moments. Justice's work has lit up screens in videos for artists like Polo G, Mustard, and 808 Mafia. But behind the lens is a man who once chased touchdowns before chasing frames, a storyteller who traded cleats for cameras and found power in narrative motion. He grew up the son of filmmaker Cess Silvera, absorbing cinema not just as art but as language. We talk about the rhythm of his visuals, the quiet pulse that gives his scenes their weight, and the influence of growing up in South Florida. He opens up about collaboration, especially with Miami cinematographer Sam Brave, whose eye helps bring their shared visions into sharp, emotional focus. If you love film that feels like a dream but hits like real life, if you're curious how place, heritage, and hustle come together to shape an artist's voice, then this conversation is for you. Justice Silvera brings intention to every frame, and this episode brings you into the mind behind the lens. https://www.instagram.com/justicesilvera/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12984909/https://luckybastardsinc.com/project/justice-silvera/https://x.com/justicesilveraSupport the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

ICE Agents are met by violent protestors in Southern California and things got out of hand, the Epstein saga isn't over yet after these new reports, Trump heads to Texas to visit the ravaged flood areas, and one of our favorite shows is coming back! Diener has all the details on all of these stories and more as we head into the weekend...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this candid episode, Kelly shares a behind-the-scenes story about how a string of mismanaged logistics, broken agreements, and skyrocketing costs at a luxury hotel led to a major shift in her business model - and a powerful lesson about burnout, boundaries, and making executive decisions to prevent burnout.  What began as a stressful event planning experience turned into a breakthrough moment that resulted in a full overhaul of Kelly's live event strategy. Now, she's running more impactful, accessible, and profitable events - all without sacrificing joy, client experience, or her mental well-being. If you feel like you've been forcing a part of your business to work (even when it's clearly broken), this episode will give you permission to stop spinning your wheels, and start reinventing. TIMESTAMPS: 01:20 – Why burnout is the most dangerous threat to your business 04:00 – Learning to prevent burnout, not just respond to it 06:40 – The hotel event disaster: broken promises, rising costs, and poor service 17:45 – The radical pivot: shifting to alternative venues and brand sponsorships for lower overhead costs, more flexibility and control 24:30 – Making high-level retreats more accessible and affordable for clients 27:05 – The deeper lesson: when iteration isn't enough, it's time for reinvention 29:00 – Why joy should never be the cost of your next growth phase KEY TAKEAWAYS: Burnout doesn't just happen from overwork. It happens when misaligned systems wear you down Iteration isn't always the answer; sometimes you need a total reinvention Being decisive in making executive decisions protect your energy and your impact Creating accessible, profitable events can be done without selling from stage When your business model starts to feel heavy, it's time to question the structure - not your mission RESOURCES: Grab your ticket to CALLED TO LEAD, hosted by Kelly Roach and Sandi Glandt, on September 25th in South Florida: https://www.sandiglandt.com/called-to-lead  Download Kelly's FREE Reinvention Playbook: https://thekellyroach.com/reinvention  Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/  Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/ 

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On this week's hilariously unhinged episode of We Seen't It, your favorite tag team duo Patrick and Kevin are holding it down with a mixed bag of chaos, culture, and deep-fried internet thoughts. We kick things off with the new Christopher Nolan teaser trailer—which is giving existential dread meets IMAX money shots. Then Kevin takes us on a journey to Spooky Empire in Orlando, where the cosplay is creepy and the vibes are even creepier (in a good way? maybe?). The guys also bring out the internet clips they've been obsessed with—yes, we're talking random freestyles, weird TikToks, and probably someone falling off a hoverboard. Things get philosophical when the duo debates: Is Florida actually the South? Because, let's be real—South Florida feels more like "Jersey in a sauna" than Mississippi. Then we enter the unholy dilemma zone: Would you rather give up sauce... or kissing forever? Things get heated (and a little saucy). Also: Will Smith is out here doing wild freestyles and maybe lowkey unraveling. Is his legacy safe? The guys weigh in. And finally, the conversation takes a sharp left turn into Thong Song territory. That's right—Sisqó's magnum opus is back, and Cynthia Erivo has thoughts. So do we. It's weird, it's wonderful, it's We Seen't It. Tune in, and don't forget your hot sauce… or your chapstick.

For the first time in CareerTALKS Podcast history, I invited a college student onto the show—and she blew me away. Sandra Bayyat , an industrial engineering student at the University of South Florida, joined me to challenge everything we thought we knew about the word "quitting."

Send us a textIn this exceptional episode, I welcome Yves de Launay, Executive Vice President of the Americas for Château Angélus, one of the most prestigious wine estates in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. With a resume that includes Cheval Blanc, Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Cartier, Yves brings a wealth of luxury industry expertise to this deep-dive into Bordeaux's Right Bank.We explore the fascinating multi-generational legacy of Château Angélus, led today by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, only the third woman to run the estate in 250 years. Yves shares insights into the château's visionary expansion into hospitality—including Michelin-recognized restaurants—and discusses how sustainability, Cabernet Franc-forward winemaking, and the limestone-clay terroir of Saint-Émilion shape the estate's elegant and age-worthy wines.Other standout moments:Why Château Angélus withdrew from the Grand Cru Classé A classification in 2022The story behind the iconic three-bell logo and its spiritual originsHow Château Angélus is marketing fine Bordeaux to new generationsTackling wine counterfeits and navigating U.S. allocationsPersonal favorites from South Florida's fine dining sceneWhether you're a Bordeaux collector, fine wine investor, or simply love a Right Bank masterpiece, this episode uncorks insider access to one of the world's most revered estates.Listen here:AppleSpotifyiHeartradioAmazon MusicAudibleVisit me on my social media platforms:InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTokFacebookThank you for listening. As always, from my “palette”  to yours, Cheers! BrendaSupport the show

Today Matthew shares a "private" tip that he is ready for more than just his employees to hear. This tip will leave all of the people in both your personal and professional lives impressed!Send us an email or ask to join us on The Real Estate Finder Podcast!www.RealEstateFinder.comShop podcast T-shirts: prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmaniaCheck out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: RealEstateFinder.com/PreferredVendorsSubscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: RealEstateFinder.com/NewsletterBrought to you by: Matthew H. Maschler - Real Estate Broker - Signature Real Estate Finder, LLCwww.RealEstateFinder.comAsk about joining the Signature team! Learn more about the Signature Real Estate Companies and why you should join South Florida's real estate industry leaders, Ranked #1 in Boca Raton, #25 in Florida and #336 in the Nation.  Offices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs / Parkland, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Palm Beach, Orlando and throughout Florida.SignatureRecruiter.comAnd be sure to check out BocaRatonWrestling.comLearn how to support our efforts to provide housing in Haitifrank-mckinney.com/caring-house-projectHelp Israel Now! All support goes Straight to Israel's Soldierswww.yasharlachayal.org

Bo Crane is a trailblazer in Miami's music scene, best known as the founder of Pandisc Records—one of the most influential independent labels to emerge from South Florida. With a career rooted in the heartbeat of Miami's evolving sound, Bo played a pivotal role in shaping the city's musical identity, from the rise of Miami bass and freestyle to electro-funk and early hip-hop.Before launching Pandisc, Bo made his mark as the founder and operator of the Florida Record Pool—an essential hub for DJs and tastemakers throughout the state that helped break countless records and connect artists with the club and radio scenes. He also served as Music Director at WEDR, one of Miami's most powerful urban radio stations, where he helped shape playlists that defined an era and amplified regional sounds to a broader audience.

In this inaugural episode of our rebranded podcast, Disability Deep Dive, hosts Keith and Jodi introduce the new format and address the importance of discussing innovative ways to educate about disability through pop culture. Guest Kyle Romano, a professor at the University of South Florida, shares his experience teaching a unique course on disability and pop culture, sharing with us the impact of representation in media on public perceptions of disability. The episode also features a new segment, "This Week's Deep Cut," which spotlights the Hulu show Ramy for its authentic portrayal of disability through the character Steve Way, a disabled actor who brings genuine representation to the screen. The episode emphasizes the importance of real, lived experiences in shaping disability education and advocacy.

In this episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity Podcast, Dr. Fabiana Claure reveals a powerful communication framework rooted in the universal language of music. By exploring the dominant-tonic relationship in harmony, Fabiana shows how musicians can translate their artistic instincts into messaging that builds resonance, trust, and buy-in from their audience. Whether you're pitching a new offer, trying to raise funds, or repositioning your studio, this episode will teach you why starting with the “solution” often leads to silence—and how building tension first can unlock deeper understanding and connection. Through relatable stories, coaching insights, and lessons from her own entrepreneurial journey, Fabiana equips you to turn your message into music that moves people to action.   Key Highlights: Dominant-Tonic Messaging Explained: Discover how the natural flow of tension and resolution in music holds the key to effective communication and influence in your business. Why Starting with Your Offer Can Backfire: Learn why jumping into features and benefits without establishing context often creates confusion—and how to fix it. Real Coaching Examples: Hear how one musician turned three “no's” into eight “yes's” just by shifting how he presented his new program. How to Create Context That Converts: Explore Fabiana's method for setting the stage so people not only understand your offer—they feel the urgency to say yes. The Musician's Advantage in Business: Fabiana explains how musicians already have the intuitive skills to lead powerful conversations—once they apply their artistry to their messaging. This episode is a masterclass in communication for musician-entrepreneurs who want to stop being overlooked and start being understood. If you're ready to elevate your messaging and influence with integrity, this episode will show you how.   The Musician's Profit Masterclass: Is your music business income able to grow without taking more of your time? If not, this masterclass is for you. Discover the 5 steps to win back your time, increase your income, and make your music business self-sustaining - so you can live your life on your terms! JOIN HERE: www.musiciansprofitmasterclass.com   Musicians Creating Prosperity Live Event: Join Fabiana Claure for the Musicians Creating Prosperity Live Event in South Florida! This unique event will bring together musicians from around the world for an immersive experience focused on building and scaling online music businesses. The event will cover essential topics such as business strategies, marketing, finance, communication skills, and the use of AI, while also emphasizing wellness and lifestyle balance. GET YOUR TICKET HERE: www.musicianscreatingprosperitylive.com   Subscribe To The Musician's Creating Prosperity Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube   Book A Call With Dr. Fabiana Claure: Book here   Connect With Dr. Fabiana Claure: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Facebook Group   About Dr. Fabiana Claure: Fabiana, a concert pianist turned successful entrepreneur, co-founded Superior Academy of Music® in 2011 and managed it remotely with her husband from 2016, driving increased efficiency and profitability. Simultaneously, as Founder and Director of the University of North Texas Music Business and Entrepreneurship Program (2016-2021), she pioneered initiatives aiding musicians in business launches and program recognition. In 2020, she launched her online mentorship program, utilizing the Musician's Profit Umbrella® method to help musicians globally scale their businesses. Transitioning from academia in 2021, she now focuses on coaching, performing, and speaking engagements while a  

Biden's former White House doctor pleads the 5th on his health, the Pope tries to mediate peace between Ukraine and Russia, Elon reveals the smartest AI bot ever created, and scientists are bringing another animal back from extinction! Diener has the details on all those stories and more on this Thursday...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off winning back to back Stanley Cups, Florida Panther Matthew Tkachuk joins Stu off the links. Matthew doesn't care at all about making Canada mad by bringing the Cup to South Florida. Gary Sheffield, a.k.a. the coolest Mother F-er in Tahoe, joins the guys to talk about his time in Miami and in New York. Shef gives his top 5 players of his time in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Justice Department under Donald Trump has formally closed its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. In a memo posted quietly to its website, the department declared there would be no new charges, and reaffirmed its conclusion that Epstein died by suicide. It's a familiar ending — one that satisfied almost no one — but it also lit the fuse on a slow-burning political problem within Trump's cabinet.At the center of it is Pam Bondi, Trump's Attorney General, whose handling of the situation has been anything but decisive. Her tone during a recent cabinet meeting was defensive and evasive, and her history with this issue isn't helping. Bondi has previously courted controversy by summoning social media influencers, handing them binders on Epstein, and pushing them in front of cameras. That kind of theater backfires when questions grow more serious. And as I said on the podcast — she's getting fired. It's not official yet, but the countdown has begun.Bondi's standing is further weakened by reports of internal rifts. According to journalist Tara Palmeri, there's tension between Bondi and figures like Dan Bongino and Kash Patel — names with significant sway over Trump's perception of media battles and political threats. Add to that the fact that Bondi keeps attracting headlines Trump doesn't want, and you have a recipe for dismissal. Trump, perhaps more than any modern political figure, watches the television coverage as a barometer of competence. And right now, Bondi's airtime is working against her.None of this, of course, brings clarity to the Epstein case itself. As someone who followed the story when it was still a South Florida curiosity, long before it became national scandal, I'll tell you this — there are more questions than answers, and most of them will remain unanswered. There's been speculation Epstein was connected to intelligence services, that his travels and access were part of something larger. Maybe. I don't know. But if there is some shadowy list of powerful clients, no administration — not Trump's first, not Biden's, and apparently not Trump's second — has been willing to expose it.What's more likely is something simpler, and grimmer. Epstein had money. He had access. And he knew how to exploit both to surround himself with women — some underage, many vulnerable — through a recruitment structure that has been thoroughly documented. I don't buy the cleaner narrative that he was a glorified pimp operating on behalf of presidents and princes. It's more disturbing than that: he didn't need to offer favors. He created an ecosystem where abuse flourished because no one had the will or incentive to stop it.So where does Trump fit in? Despite the conspiracies, there's never been strong evidence that Trump was entangled in Epstein's criminal world. Did they know each other? Absolutely. They were two rich men in West Palm Beach — their social paths inevitably crossed. But the idea that Trump needed Epstein for access to women doesn't add up. Trump, at the height of his fame, ran beauty pageants and a hit TV show. The Pipeline of Pliable Women was already installed. If anything, Trump's problem with Epstein isn't guilt — it's optics. Being in the same orbit, in hindsight, was bad enough.And that's the heart of the issue now. Trump doesn't want this story back in the headlines. He doesn't want cabinet officials stumbling on camera, reviving suspicions, or dragging his name back into the Epstein muck. The DOJ statement was supposed to close the book. Pam Bondi — with her missteps and misreads — may have accidentally ripped it back open. If Trump's watching the coverage, he's likely already decided: she's more trouble than she's worth.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:52 - Epstein Case Closed00:16:06 - Update00:16:47 - Elon's America Party00:21:36 - AI Marco00:24:25 - Tariff Deal Deadline00:26:13 - Interview with Juliegrace Brufke00:56:36 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Kiera is joined by Ted Osterer of Synergy Dental Partners to talk about the money field of dentistry in this moment of 2025, including tariffs, negotiating and raising fees, finding supplies, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am jazzed. I have a super fun guest on the podcast today. We're going to talk about the tariff sheriff, how that's impacting dentistry, the rise of dental supply costs, and honestly what to do because I'm so annoyed by all these pieces. What's the economic outlook? How do dentists freaking survive? Like, gosh, it just seems like a funny world out there. But we have Ted Osterer. He is with Synergy. I love this buying group. I think they're   Absolutely incredible. We're gonna shed some light for you guys. So Ted, welcome to the show today. How are you?   Ted Osterer (00:32) I am doing very, very well. Thank you so, so much for having me. Congratulations on your thousandth episode recently. I'm happy to be a part of this and any value I could bring to your listeners, hey, we're all better for it.   Kiera Dent (00:39) Thank you.   Well, thanks, Ted. And yes, ⁓ I'm still in utter awe that we hit a thousand episodes. Like when I started this, it was just a whim, a pipe dream. Jason and I were hiking. It's not a joke. I literally was hiking half-dome. Mind you, Jason had said, hey, let's go down to Yosemite. I'd love a nice relaxing weekend down there. And I had learned that you could go get, like, this is prior. You can't do this anymore. That you could get these like day passes, like these day camping passes. And if you just went and sat at this little lodge for a few hours.   So I was like, Jay, yeah, of course we'll go down there for this very calm, welcoming, welcome, like very easy, relaxing weekend. Little did he know I had full plans to try and get half dome tickets and like hike half dome. I even brought the gloves, like I was ready to go. And sure enough, I got the lottery, got the tickets. Jason was like, what the heck? We're going to freaking hike half dome. Like, Kiera, we haven't even prepped for this. We haven't done any of this. We don't even have a hotel. We got a hotel an hour away. We had to drive an hour outside of town. It was the nastiest hotel. They were like,   I'm not even joking. There was like hair and like this little pill on the pillow that were not ours. Jason's like had the worst sleep of his night and I'm like listen there's no hotels around me of 70. Like we're filing so we had a place. We went back super early the next morning to hike Half Dome and lo and behold on our hike I said Jay I think we need to build a podcast. This is where it all started. It was like one of those things that I never imagined a thousand episodes would hit and here we are.   Ted, you're hanging out with me a thousand in. And I think it's just fun because of all the value, all the stories, all the people. And like you and I were talking about pre-show, the podcast is really just a place where I get to selfishly hang out and just have a good conversation with people that I like. I get to meet new people in the industry. And as a byproduct of my nerdiness and excitement of meeting people, all of our listeners get benefited by this. So Ted, I'm so happy you're a part of this. Thank you for that. ⁓   Outside of Yosemite, let's talk about the rising cost of dental supplies, the tariffs, how this is going to impact. Because I know people are really nervous about it. I see in lots of dental groups out there, and you guys are really great. That's why I had you come on, because I think you're a huge solution to these problems. So take it away, Ted also, so the listener know how on earth did you even get into dentistry? Let's talk about that first, and then let's talk about what this even looks like for dental practices long-term.   Ted Osterer (03:00) How did I get into dentistry? ⁓ It was fate, it was just destiny. Growing up, I had 13 teeth pulled. I had braces for five years and it was like, well, I'm here for life, I guess. And this is just how we can all grow as a unit. ⁓ I've been in dentistry for about 15 years now. I started out as a dental supply rep. I was going door to door for over five years and...   funny enough that, you know, this isn't the, I grew up in the New York area. This is the major metropolitan New York area. And I had a really good buddy and he was like, I think you'd be a really good fit actually managing anal practices. And I can actually introduce you to someone. And it was like a small like eight practice group. I can introduce you to somebody, the practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Go see if you'd be a good fit. And I'm just kind of like, sure, guess. know, it's like always like have a conversation.   And I had a conversation and sure enough, I got along really well with a particular office manager ⁓ from this group and I went to go work for this office manager. ⁓ Within three months, I had my own practice. I was a practice manager. You know, it's so funny going from a supply rep to an office manager, right? I learned the first and I'm not saying this is everybody, but I learned the first day of being in a dental office that I knew nothing.   Kiera Dent (03:59) Yeah.   Ted Osterer (04:29) about what happens in a dental office, right? Like I'm like, could, God, it's gonna be a piece of cake. I've been in dentistry for five years. And so I could tell you how strong and impressive material was. That does not help with insurance codes or posture downgrade or presenting treatment or creating a schedule or reading a schedule, anything like that. So, much respect to everyone that manages offices that's listening right now that my goodness, you're fighting the good fight. Keep up the good work. ⁓   Kiera Dent (04:40) does not.   Agreed.   Ted Osterer (04:57) I did that for some time. I was recruited to work for care credit. I oversaw New England for a few years where then they moved me to South Florida. And then a few months after that, I was recruited by Synergy. I've been here since 2021. And this is really, really cool. You know, I came to Synergy because the message was, do you want to make an impact in the dental world? You know, like you love what you do, but do you really want to make an impact? Do you want to help independent dentistry? And I was like,   man, what a line, right? Like I was suckered in and I really wanted to make a difference. And sure enough, almost four years later, we're still here at, you know, we're the largest dental buying club in the country. We are the fastest growing dental buying club in the country. And we're just trying to preserve independent dentistry by giving them the same supply and overhead cost at a 20 plus practice DSO would get. that, know, we were founded by dentists. It was as black and white as, Hey,   If enough of us order from the same places, they'll give us a discount. And now we have people in charge of negotiating pricing. You know, we have a dedicated team to each member to make sure that they're getting the values worth here at Synergy and they're not ordering more than they have to. And you you asked about tariffs, the rising overhead costs, all of that really, really fun stuff, right? Let's dive into that, right? You know, the perceived economic uncertainty of everything. Are prices going to go up? Yes, of course.   Does that mean you need to buy everything right now at the same time to save money in like six months? No, you probably shouldn't do that either. You know, the waiting game generally always pays off, be it in dentistry or outside of dentistry when it comes to money, you know, you're better off just kind of, you know, hold the chips, hold down the fort, you know, you're, it's not, you do not sound the alarms, of course, right? You know, the price of your crowns is not going to go up 10,000 % like.   Kiera Dent (06:21) Yeah.   Ted Osterer (06:50) Calm down, chill out, right? It's what we've monitored. Have tariffs affected some prices? Yes. ⁓ Many have already gone down. Many have plateaued with that price increase and we kind of have a safe, what, just gauge on what those actually are, right? The percentages have been minimal. It's a few dollars here and there.   Kiera Dent (06:52) Yes, I agree.   Ted Osterer (07:17) Again, the industry is not belly up. really should not be your ⁓ primary concern. Providing optimal quality ⁓ of treatment should be your number one concern still to this day. I don't think it's going to make a difference whether you're getting a new sensor or not. If your sensor goes, you're OK.   Kiera Dent (07:36) It's It's really true. Well, Ted, I love that. And I love your story. And I love that you have the real life experience in dental practices, because that's something that we pride ourselves on at Dental A Team. It's like, we've been there, done that, and done it successfully. And you're right. Being in a practice is no small task. It's no small feat. And ⁓ I think the supply costs, I do agree with you. think certain people were getting a little bit, maybe extra on this, of how concerned we are of cost. And I don't think it's a wrong thing.   to look at, to project down and to forecast forward to make sure that you keep in line with your overhead. Like people who are looking at this, I'm high-fiving you because you actually are looking at your numbers and you understand the cost of your supplies. But at the same time, I remember I was at a, I have a friend who's very wealthy. We're talking like this person brings in 28, 30 million annually a year. And like, I just giggle because it is a great friend.   Ted Osterer (08:25) Sounds like a great friend. There you go. All right.   Kiera Dent (08:29) I thought he said he was a   cosmetic dentist when I met him and he's surely not a cosmetic dentist. He's a cosmetic chemist. So skincare, things like that. And I remember we were talking and he was like, yeah, I just got so freaked out about the stocks. I pulled everything out of the stock market. This was two years ago. And I'm like, bro, like the amount of gains because you got so scared is incredible. And I had another friend, we were sitting at a wealth conference and we had like Ray Dalio there and Paul Tudor Jones and gosh.   Marks, Howard Marks, like so many of the big players in wealth and they weren't talking. And this guy named Harry Dent came in and Harry Dent has been known for being right and wrong on predictions of the market. And I remember like, I'm not kidding you. We talked in this conference of do not make rash decisions. Like we're here to gather all the information, synthesize it out and then make best decisions. And I kid you not, we are two days into this five day conference and I met this guy and he's like, Harry Dent just freaked me out. I went and sold all my...   like sold everything like that night pulled everything out of the stock market. I was like, dude, you're the reason people talk about what not to do because you should never be this radical. And so I feel like while those are extremes, I feel like dentistry can kind of be that way with the supply. Like we feel it's the stock market plummeting on us within our supply chain because we've got tariffs on there. When the reality is let's remember dentistry by default, a lot of our products already have very high margins on them. Like I'm not going to say it to the world in case there are people who are not dentists listening.   but you can just think about fluoride for one second. So fluoride has insane margins on it, which are very profitable for you. The bulk of dentistry is very profitable. So these small rises, agreed, let's take a look at that. But like you said, Ted, it's not the end of the world. So I am curious though, from my like nerdy side, what things have gone up the most? What are you guys seeing across the board that the tariffs or the uncertainties, like the economy's gone up you guys. Bread, I'm shocked.   or gasoline, you want to talk about gas prices? Like I don't know, in Florida it's way cheap. Here I'm in Reno in California. I kid you not in Truckee it was $7 a gallon and I like wanted to throw up the gases that much money, but I'm like if gas for a gallon is $7, bread prices, I mean you're paying five bucks, six bucks a loaf for bread, like supplies are going to be higher. It's not something that I'm like, oh my gosh, my cotton rolls went up. Well yeah, of course they went up. does like everything in the world has gone up.   Home prices have gone up, but I am curious, what have you guys seen that the tariffs hit the most? Like what are some of those supplies? But we're ashricking this. Everyone listening, you have to promise you will not be either of my two friends who go radical. So when Ted tells you which one's worth a little bit higher, do not go out and give me like your prepping situation where you go buy all this because you're freaking out about it. Like steady the course, stay consistent, and just like watch the scene because most things will level out just like in stocks, just like in investments. But if we're radical and being wild on it, that's where you get.   Like it just does not benefit. So I think Ted, everyone has promised. I made them just promise like everybody. Yes, you promise. Don't be radical. Ted, what are some of the ones that are seeing the highest hits? Like what, what products, what things are you guys seeing?   Ted Osterer (11:33) Since you all promised ⁓ not to be radical, I will go ahead and share. Yeah, unbreakable. We know that's unbreakable.   Kiera Dent (11:36) You promised.   It's unbreakable.   You did that, you like kissed the thumb, something like that. And then you like do a dance. All of them have done that, right? Nobody better lie. Don't be radical. Okay. They're good.   Ted Osterer (11:52) Excellent.   So for those listening at home, I did a very, very impressive interpretive dance, but for those watching, you saw it, it's all good. ⁓ So with a lot of the terrorists I've seen, and look, it's so volatile, you know, and for those, again, listening, I'm doing that thing with your finger, you go up and down a lot about how much it goes up and down. You know, look, I mean, you saw a lot of the anesthetics made in Canada go up a significant percent.   You saw a lot of lab cases sent from overseas or, you know, it's funny enough, for those that don't know what the gray market is in terms of the supplies in the industry, Products are made overseas, totally fine, right? There's nothing wrong with products that are made overseas. However, sometimes they're made in factories that are only authorized in certain countries, even though it could be big name, know, supply partners, major manufacturers.   I won't name drop, you know what I mean? I'm not trying to, you can Google it, you have access to the internet, congrats. When it comes to, these products that are made overseas are only regulated to be in select countries, they still have to be refrigerated certain ways, they still could have, they could have been made a long time ago, they're set to expire. They are mailed here and then they are sold to the United States, they're unregulated. You'll see their costs are...   Insanely low to the point where it's too good to be true spoiler a lot a spoiler it is too good to be true right in the event that someone You know your malpractice insurance Is kicked in you use great, you know gray market products. You might be losing a case and that's not the smoke you want However, in the event of these tariffs funny enough what went up these gray market products, right? ⁓ They went up to the point where   Kiera Dent (13:25) Yeah.   Interesting.   Ted Osterer (13:46) They're the same pricing, if not more than what your rep is offering you now. know, and look, you don't want to be caught with something like that. And it goes to show you that you, again, you're worried about optimal care. You should be worried about what you're putting in your patient's mouth as well. And depending on where you order it from, right? Like picture yourself, you're a patient in a chair, okay? And an assistant walks in to set,   you know, to set the room, to put the supplies that you're going to use on that tray and she opens an eBay box. Imagine what the patient must be feeling knowing that or an Amazon box. It's like, wait a minute, if your patient's aware at all, you probably don't want that. And now that price is the same price that a major dealer is going to offer you or a rep can offer you. That's the worst case scenario. I believe that that's what I've seen went up the most. And there were some labs from overseas.   Kiera Dent (14:23) Yeah, no. No. No.   I'm just.   Ted Osterer (14:44) ⁓ where the tariff was taking effect, a lot of the tariffs they were getting, were passing directly onto the consumer. I've seen that stop also. I'm not gonna say it's not gonna happen again, but it's not like you can order in bulk all these cases, you know? So, you know, again, when it comes to your labs, if you're satisfied with your lab, play the waiting game. You should be fine.   Kiera Dent (14:53) Mm-hmm.   It's true.   Yeah, that's actually really helpful to know Ted, because I was really curious and I think it's one of those things of, I don't know, I'm the clinician inside of me. I originally dental assistant, office manager, treatment coordinator. We have a lot of hygienists on our team. ⁓ I think all of us in consulting, well, yes, we watch the numbers exponentially, which is why I brought Ted on. I wanted synergy to be here. I think it's a great solution for your numbers. The biggest thing I will also say is like,   Please don't be so obsessive with the numbers that you cut your amazing dentistry and you are actually not doing the best dentistry for patients. I believe that when we do good by our patients, when we take care of them, when we use great products, I'm not saying you have to be I have a car. I'm not saying you have to be like high, high end. You can if you choose, but just making sure that we're doing right by our patients. Like I said, dentistry is a very profitable industry.   as is, like we have done a really good job of keeping the practices profitable in spite of insurances and all of that. But I really just want to make sure people, when we're looking at this, let's not penny pinch and nickel, like watching all of our nickels when we're actually doing a disservice to our patients. So agreed, like that gray market, things like that. Yes, I like to be a good shopper. I love to get a good deal, but making sure that it's a good deal that's also taking care of your patients would be my like word to the wise.   Again, I believe that when we are good and we're honest to our patients, people feel that there's good karma, there's good energy, it's all the way around. So Ted, how does synergy work? Like how do you get around this? Because things are going up. Being a business owner, mean, our margins are, they've been high, so maybe they're a little less high. I will also say, like doctors, I hope you've increased your fees too. You should do that. like, it's not just supplies that get to go up.   Dentistry also gets to go up and it should be going up. And if you haven't raised your fees, I'll just asterisk that right now. Like that is very common. It's very normal. It should be done every single year. I think that's a way to offset some of these costs for you too. It's ethical and honest, but Ted kind of walk us through like independent dentists, which are most of the practices listening. We do have some DSOs on there. I think sometimes you can feel like, I don't know. It's like the little brother who's watching the big brother drive the car and it's like, why can't I get these deals? Like I know I'm just one practice, but.   Sometimes you feel neglected. sometimes feel like distributors and manufacturers don't give you as good of a deal. Like, let's be real. The DSOs do get better deals than you do. I I've heard, I go talk to a lot of people and they're like, well, yeah, if you've got 20, 30, 50 practices, we're going to give you like pennies on the dollar compared to my solo practice that's going to be paying more for it due to the bulk distribution. So how can we have that of like, how can Independence Dennis win? Not have these costs hit them and to still play in the big leagues, even though they don't want to necessarily practice that way today.   Ted Osterer (17:53) Yeah, awesome question, right? You hit on the head. What did DSO's do? They strong arm these dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and they say, look, I have 30 offices. We all want to order from you. We'll commit to this amount of spend. We'll commit to this amount of product. Give me the absolute best deal that you will, or I'm going to the other distributor that's on the next page of this advertisement that I am looking at, right? So they're just negotiating fees all day.   That's what the ESOs are doing. They have people in place to negotiate these rates all day. That's what Synergy Dental Partners has, Independent Dentistry, ⁓ I mean, look, it's alive and well. We see it every day, you know, just because there's not major conferences that you're demanded to go to like the ESOs and things like that doesn't mean they're not alive and well and band together and know what's actually going on in dentistry, right? So Independent Dentists will subscribe to Synergy.   to have access to the same pricing that those 20 plus, 30 plus practice DSOs would get, right? We negotiate with these supply partners all day long on the supplies that you're already using, right? I mean, that's what we do. We bully our vendors. We come to an agreement with specific supply partners to be in our network and have very attractive offerings that they will only offer to Synergy members, right? We're partnered with major distributors. We negotiate with...   them all day, we're partnered with different implant organizations, with different rotary organizations, with different services. Depending on what you're looking for, we're going to offer you something that you would not be able to get on your own, right? Do you have to order in bulk with a synergy member? No, that's the point of us because we have enough dentists all ordering from the same place that the bulk is taken care of. Order as you go, right? So Darby is our anchor supplier, shines the largest distributor in the country.   Patterson's the second largest distributor in the country. Darby's the third largest distributor in the country. When you place an order with them, everything comes in one to two days. As a synergy member, any order over $249, there's no shipping charges. And let's think about that in itself. Do you have to order in bulk now? No, do you have to hit a crazy minimum? No, you can order four times a month and not pay shipping. Everything's gonna come in one to two days. Now regarding all these manufacturer deals,   Kiera Dent (20:01) awesome.   Ted Osterer (20:15) Oh, I like to buy four to get one free. like to buy three to get one free. You hear the word free. Awesome. Great. Now we do have a lot of offerings just like that care, right? However, we've negotiated the net costs of those buy four, get one threes, get one free, buy three, get one free for just one. So you can order one. You don't need to spend $700 on your favorite composite to get one free. And now shade C3 is going to sit on your shelf for the next three years and it expires. You're going to throw it away anyway. So you wasted all that money.   Kiera Dent (20:23) Right.   Mm-hmm.   Ha!   Ted Osterer (20:43) The point of us is inventory control. It's cash flow management. I mean, if cash is what you're worried about, well guess what? mean, order as you go, you're probably not gonna pay shipping anyway. You have the supply you need. My goodness, Kara, have you ever had to clean out a supply closet? Is it not the worst day of the month? You know, when people order the wrong things, yeah, maybe you'll return it, or what are you gonna do? You're gonna check it off that checklist and then put it where you think it goes. Now it's gonna sit there forever. Yikes, right?   Kiera Dent (21:02) Yep.   Yep.   Ted Osterer (21:13) You know,   with Darby, things are easy to return. You order as you go, it's not gonna get lost in some shuffle if you order as you go, right? We are partnered getting discounts with Strom and NeoDent for implants and BioHorizons and Zest for the locator attachment through overdenture materials, Comet and Brassler for rotary. ⁓ We just rolled out our partnership with Bisco. We're partnered with UltraDent, Crestor, LB, Phillips. I'm going to put your listeners to sleep as I shamelessly plug these.   Incredible companies offering the incredible deals are giving our members but the whole point of us is Carrie said you love to shop Bad news pal. I'm taking that phone away from you. We've done that shopping for you We know where your pricing should be is every price the lowest price on the market. I can't confidently say yes It's not true. I can confidently say that a lot of them are the best price in the market But every price is going to be competitive and if you're taking four or five hours to place an order with six tabs open   texting four different reps. That's four patients that you could have seen in that time. not only, let's say you order from all those places. Now you got five different shipping charges. And now you don't know when any of these orders are gonna come. It could take weeks. Something could be on back orders. Something could be expired. But hey, you saved a dollar on gloves. Congratulations, you know?   Kiera Dent (22:16) you   I love it. And I think that this, is why I like Synergy. I feel like it's, you get the Costco discounts without the bulk requirements. And that's something that I really enjoyed about it because something we teach with our clients is do not be stocking up. I remember I worked at Midwestern University's dental college for a few years. And I remember I went through their supplies and because there was so much   Ted Osterer (22:44) Yep.   Kiera Dent (22:58) We, like, I remember throwing away boxes and boxes and boxes of expired supplies, things that we couldn't use anymore. And it was disgusting. And I was shocked and I was like, that's it. We have to get this to where we can see everything. And so we're really big in consulting of like tip out bids, having clear things, having it where your order is not like tucked in boxes and nooks and crannies. ⁓ And the way you're able to do that is by buying as you need it, rather than buying. Like I remember buying when I was an assistant ordering.   Ted Osterer (23:07) What a waste.   Kiera Dent (23:25) I think like 10 boxes of gloves. Like we had them stacked everywhere. It was just like an absurd amount because we were like, well, we got the deal. We need to have this versus like, no, like what are we using? That also keeps our costs down. We're not having these high end fluxes and low drops in our supplies. We're able to have that more consistent, have more consistent overhead. And like you said, sometimes Costco is not the cheapest. Sometimes I can get it cheaper at other places, but the reality is the time we're saving and also the more dentists buying within Synergy.   more we're able to get the bulk discount. So it's like, it's the biggest DSO you can be a part of without being a part of a DSO, like air quotes around it, because you're not a part of a DSO, but it's the collective community group that's driving down the pieces for it. And Ted, correct me if I'm wrong, I feel like when I've talked to Synergy in the past, you don't have to give up your reps, because I know people get really weird about like, but like we've been best friends with so and so, and it's like, you can still order from the companies you want. Is that correct? Or do you need to like order through Benco? I thought it was like something with that, but help us understand like,   Do I have to give up my rep? Do I have to only order through your guys' people? How does this work for me to transition over? Because I do know dentists are very loyal and I think that's an amazing attribute. I would say like stay loyal. Also make sure that your overhead's making sense as you're going and buying supplies.   Ted Osterer (24:36) If you're a member of Center Gentle Partners, feel free to order from whoever you'd like. There's no minimums or anything like that. Now, are you better off buying from the suppliers in our network if you're trying to save money and time? Yes, like you just said. So Darby's our anchor supplier. They're the only distributor that we work with. If you're best friends with the Banco rep and you're looking to save money,   and you give us a shot and like I said the sole point is to save money we can very much help you and there's plenty to go around that if you need to order from Banco who you mentioned earlier or any other distributor have at it but I mean if we can cut your supply cost by 25-30 % you keep your reps for service you keep your reps for whatever you choose to keep them for yes by all means we are not offended there's no exclusive like that.   Now relationships are important. know, like you said that regarding manufacturers, if you have a rep already with Darby, you don't have to change who you're already ordering from as long as they're network. We don't force you to do anything differently. But hear me out. You brought up Costco. Now, you know, you went to Costco, you you only have how many free hours in a week? You know, either you can get that at Costco or you could spend the gas money and the time.   Kiera Dent (25:44) Yeah.   Mm-hmm.   Ted Osterer (26:01) to hit up Walmart and Publix and somewhere else on the way home and now you're too tired to go do whatever it is that you wanted to do that night. But hey, you saved like 26 bucks, have at it, well done. How valuable is your time to you? Yeah.   Kiera Dent (26:05) Yeah.   Well done.   Yeah. And if your gas is $7 a gallon, you did not actually make any money. thinking about that, but like for dentists, I think there's a good book, Dan Martell, I raved about him quite a few times to buy back your time. And I think this is a zone where we can have, where you can actually save time. You can save money and you can actually, even your assistant. So doctors, you might not be ordering, but your assistant's ordering. Think of like, if I didn't have to give up five hours or four hours of my assistant's time, which is what I used to have to block off.   Ted Osterer (26:22) You   Kiera Dent (26:43) and you can see more patients with that assistant rather than them ordering that right there is a cost saving. So I did some quick math because I heard what you said. If we are able to save you usually 25 % on your supply costs. So I just thought, okay, let's say there's a million dollar practice. This million dollar, that's about 83,000. We'll just do 84,000 rough math. A month is what this practice would be producing. We like as a consulting company for your supply costs to be about 5 % of that. So I was like, okay.   That'd be like 4,200 bucks that month that could go towards supplies. If you guys save 25%, that's a thousand dollar savings, over a thousand dollar savings on that 4,200 a month. I was thinking about that, like a thousand dollars a month. This is on a million dollar practice. I didn't go for a sky high one. If you're bigger than that, obviously it's way more than that. But I just thought Ted, like, if you could save a thousand dollars a month, cause I know you guys have this, like you guys have sexy stats on how much you're able to save practices. I understand you might have to have two, three conversations with your reps.   of like, guys, for us, we care about you, we love you. The reality is, I'm willing to have that conversation if I'm gonna get thousand bucks a month. Because that's now $12,000 for the year. And I think about, well right there, if you're looking at other things, virtual assistants can cost you $12,000 for a year. They can do all your billing, they can do outsource pieces for you, you could hire a personal assistant for you for $12,000. Even that extra $1,000 a month, I'm thinking, could you bring on different team members for that?   What does that look like? I understand like a full assistance not going to cost you 12 grand, but I'm like virtual assistance are outsourced billing, different things that you could use those funds for that right there to me. I'd be willing to have some conversations and just look at. So that's where I want to, I'm really big on numbers because I'm like, cool, 25%. But I'm like, when it breaks down to like thousands a month that I could then reinvest and use in better areas, just like I'm like, you guys, you can keep spending money on Indeed. Go for it. And I'm not here to say indeed is not great.   but you could also switch to AvaHR, which used to be VivaHR. It's literally 149 bucks a month for unlimited posting of ads. I took my cost of posting ads. I'm doing the same thing. I'm literally posting ads on the exact same platforms. I used to spend $15,000 a year on that, and now I pay about $1,200 a year. Right there, I'm like, that's a switch I'm willing to make. Yes, bummer, I don't get to like post directly to Indeed anymore. Same thing, I don't maybe get to like buy directly from my rep.   you still can keep the relationship. Like if you need to buy equipment or different things like that, like you can still keep the relationship. But I think, and they will try to sweet talk you, but I've seen it with the buying groups, the savings that you get, I just say have the conversation. A thousand bucks a month, go on, get a massage, do something fun. Like, I don't know, take your kids on vacation for 12 grand, whatever it is, but that's just literally buying the same materials through a different platform and getting...   money kickback. don't know. To me, Ted, it's always been a no-brainer, which is why I bring you guys on the podcast. So that's my spiel. But Ted, anything you have to take, wrap this up because I think with the tariffs, with the rising costs, realizing it's not that big of a deal, buy as you go. You can use these buying groups. You can be like a DSO, but you can buy what you need, not having to get all these deals. You're able to cut your costs. You said about 25 % on supplies and just go look at what you spent on supplies last three months. Think if you got 25 % of that back.   I think I'd be willing to have a conversation. But Ted, you tell me what you think. Those are my thoughts on this.   Ted Osterer (30:06) I said, I was going to say like the exact same thing, unfortunately, but I, you know, I'll take that one. I'll take that one second further to really, really simplify it. Right. And just summarize everything you just said. You know, we're partnered with over 50 supply partners, including eight different labs. Right. So as a consulting agency, right. Like we see labs as high as 10, 15%, you know, it should be what six to 8%.   Yeah, so I mean, let's say you're a million dollar practice. That's the practice Kiera just said. If I save you just 1 % of your overhead, that is a $10,000 that Kiera's talking about. And it is so easy to save that as a member of Synergy. And my goodness, thank you so much for having me on. It really means a lot. And thank you for acknowledging.   Kiera Dent (30:59) Yeah,   of course. I think it's a matter where Ted, I, when I get really passionate about things, like I love Swell. They do their Google reviews so well, you're able to save costs on your marketing, but get like really incredible patients. When I see a zone where I'm like, supplies are supplies are supplies. I understand you love your rep, but I'm like, supplies are. If I can get the exact same anesthetic, like I need my Lido, it's certified and I can buy it from Benco or I can buy it from Shine, but I can get it for...   X versus Y and I'm going to save substantially to me that's a way doctors it. I think that this is just being a higher level CEO that realizes just like DSO CEOs do as much as I love the product from X. I'm going to buy it from here because I'm literally able like it's the exact same thing. just get it on sale. So why would I not do that? And as a female like that's girl math for you Ted. Like if I can get it on sale, I'm going to buy it because I can use it to go get what I want over here. I just think like   These are the zones, dentists, that the elites do. These are the zones that the multi-million dollar practices are doing. So learn from their strategies. Again, it's gonna be one, two, three, maybe a little bit uncomfortable conversations. You don't need to burn the relationship. But I would say if I was you sitting there looking at my overhead, looking for ways to do cash flow, I would radically consider something that's not going to impact your patient care, that's going to make your practice much easier and also give you more time back in your life. So that's why I you guys on. Again, I don't work for Synergy. We don't have an affiliate relationship with them.   I love them, I adore them. I truly think you guys are just doing a great thing in the business. We are working on a partnership with them in the future for all of our clients. It's something that's really been big on my mind because I feel like, hey, why not? All of our clients that are with us, let's get them the best deals. But this is why I wanted you guys on the podcast. So Ted, how can people connect with you? How can they try you guys out? Again, you don't have to burn your rep. can just go even test it out. ⁓ But how can they try you guys out just to see what this looks like for their practice?   Ted Osterer (32:53) Go to the TheSynergyDentalPartners.com know, leave your information with us. Please, please, please tell us that the A team sent you, you know, of course extra promotional offers if the A team, I mean, A plus team in my book, of course. ⁓ Yes, yes, A plus plus. And please let them know that you were sent by them so we can make the offering even more attractive for you. And you know, when you join Synergy, you don't even have to have that typical conversation. You can just hide in the bathroom.   Kiera Dent (33:05) Thank you. Thank you. I agree.   Ted Osterer (33:23) and we're all good. It's okay.   Kiera Dent (33:25) Yeah,   it truly is. Don't make this wild, you guys. ⁓ Ted, I appreciate it. Thank you so much for coming and talking about what the reality is and what things have gone up in pricing and how you guys have been able to watch it go up and down. You're seeing so many more supplies than just the solo practitioners seeing. so you're able to see, kind of like stock markets, we're able to see at a bird's eye view of what's really going in the landscape of it. And I want to just remind people, you guys, the future is bright. No matter what's going on, the future is bright. There's always solutions.   Ted Osterer (33:29) Thank you.   Kiera Dent (33:53) And I think right now is where we get a bit more scrappy, a bit more innovative, and truly you shouldn't be seeing much of a hit. Like shoot, if you're seeing a hit, just switch over to Synergy and you won't even see that hit. So try it out. ⁓ Ted, thank you for being on the podcast with me and thank you for everybody. I really think this is an awesome way for you guys to truly take care of your practice, take care of your patients, and make life easier, which is what we're all about. So Ted, thanks for joining me today. I super appreciate you.   Ted Osterer (34:03) Yeah.   ⁓ I'm happy to be here. Thanks again.   Kiera Dent (34:19) And for all of you listening, thanks for listening and we'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.

In this episode of the City Rev Life podcast, Pastor Josh Slautterback sits down with Andrew Holmes, President of 4KIDS of South Florida. From his days as a college football defensive lineman to his time as a Child Protective Investigator with BSO, Andrew shares how God used every step to shape his calling to care for foster children. He opens up about the powerful moments that stirred his heart for vulnerable kids and led him into full-time ministry. Together, they talk about healing, hope, and how the church can ignite revival in our cities by showing up for those who need it most. Don't miss this powerful conversation about purpose, calling, and the life-changing impact of compassion.

Send us a textIn this interview with author Lucille Ponte, writing under the penname Bridges DelPonte, we talk about the fabulous fourteen women featured in her non-fiction anthology, She Soars: Trailblazing Female Pilots in Florida, and her professional advocacy for women's equality in the military as an attorney and law professor. The book highlights fun and interesting facts about names we know from our cast of women in aviation history and introduces us to a few remarkable new ladies and their impressive accomplishments and contributions. While the Florida nexus strikes a chord with me personally as a South Florida resident, these stories will resonate with and inspire any reader with an interest in aviation. Buy the book: She SoarsHere's the blurb: Florida has a long and unique history of being a testing ground for female pilots who broke new ground in aviation. From the early 1900s when women performed daring stunts in the air to the World War II era when they served as WASP pilots to the modern times when they flew military jets, commercial planes, and Space Shuttles, Florida has been a key place for female aviator history. These stories from Florida will highlight 14 of women who made history with their flying skills; and left their mark in the Sunshine State. The remarkable journeys of these trailblazing female aviators are told in a captivating and informative manner.Did you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links on my website? If a book is available on Bookshop.org, you'll find a link to it on the book page. By shopping through the Literary Aviatrix website a small portion of the sale goes to support the content you love, at no additional cost to you. https://literaryaviatrix.com/shop-all-books/Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

UNC Pitcher Timmy Lawson sits down with Ben Rekosh on this episode of On Deck for a wide-ranging conversation. A native of the South Florida area, Lawson was originally committed to UCF before flipping to North Carolina to pursue playing both football and baseball. Lawson has been one of the top starting pitchers in the Tom Sox rotation this season, and he talks about the setting of summer ball and what's been going well for him in 2025. Finally, viewers get a chance to know more about who Timmy is on and off the field. On Deck w/ the Tom Sox is the official podcast of the Charlottesville Tom Sox. New episodes available the morning of every home game. For exclusive interviews and analysis, subscribe on all major podcast platforms. Stay tuned to all of our social media sites for in-game updates and great content from the team all year! Facebook: Charlottesville Tom SoxYoutube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlottesville Tom SoxInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cvilletomsox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cvilletomsox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tomsox.org⁠

In just two years, Mara transformed her struggling 2019 business into a thriving 7-figure wholesaling operation—right in the competitive South Florida real estate market.In this episode, she reveals the strategies behind her rapid growth, from SMS marketing and bandit signs to cold calling and more. Mara breaks down the exact tactics that helped her scale, offering real, actionable insights for anyone aiming to succeed in wholesaling.Plus, don't miss Brent's TTP Training Program for even more tools to grow your business.---------Show notes:(12:40) Never give up - no matter what it takes, keep pushing forward to reach your goals!(14:37) Maintaining unwavering focus is key to victory(15:14) In-depth analysis of Mara's powerful marketing strategies(17:28) Maximizing success in the crucial 90-day window(18:55) An inside look at Mara's lucrative deal-making process(29:41) The importance of consistently creating and pursuing favorable opportunities for success(31:20) Mara's next "big goal"(36:29 The best pillow is exhaustion----------Resources:Launch ControlPropstreamFollow Mara hereTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?

The 2025-26 Marquette University men's basketball campaign will mark the second for Bo Zeigler as a program assistant. Zeigler will assist with the day-to-day operations of the program, including a focus on player development. In 2024-25, the Golden Eagles posted their third-straight 20-win season and participated in the NCAA tournament four the fourth-straight year. On the court, Kam Jones developed into a Consensus All-America selection, marking the third-straight year a Marquette player captured the accolade. MU also posted a standout season in the classroom, highlighted by a 3.28 team grade-point-average and Stevie Mitchell was named BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year and a CSC First Team Academic All-American. The Detroit native arrives at Marquette after spending two years at his alma mater Detroit Community, teaching and coaching basketball. Zeigler played professionally for three seasons (2019-21) in Scotland and Finland after a collegiate career that included stops at the University of South Florida (2014-17) and George Washington (2017-18).Zeigler earned his bachelor's degree in communications from USF in 2017.To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/bkUOcrs8C8E #marquette #whoknewinthemoment #podcast #philfriedrich

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with Marcus Benjamin of Rivals on how Syracuse football landed a commitment from 5-star Calvin Russell, one of SU's highest-ranked recruits ever.  Benjamin describes what it was like at Russell's swanky commitment party in Miami and what Russell told him about why he picked Fran Brown and Syracuse.  Axe and Benjamin also discuss the scouting report on Russell, a 6-5, 195- pound wide receiver, as a top prospect in the Class of 2026, his interest in also playing basketball at Syracuse and how landing Russell could help Syracuse attract more talent from South Florida.  Music provided by James and the Kyusonics  Website-- https://kyusonics.com/ Do you want your original music featured on Syracuse Sports? Email Brent Axe at baxe@syracuse.com  The conversation on Syracuse Sports is always shaped by terrific insight from Syracuse Sports Insiders.  Become a Syracuse Sports Insider today! Just text "orange" to 315-847-3895 to get direct text message access to Brent to get your opinions heard and questions answered on the Syracuse Sports podcast.  You can also sign up here. https://joinsubtext.com/syracusesports As a Syracuse Sports Insider, you will get Brent's opinion and reaction to breaking news first via text message, your messages get priority on postgame shows and podcasts, he'll take you behind-the-scenes of SU sports and more! You can also text Brent anytime, including during and after SU games. Try it free for 2 weeks, then it's just $3.99 a month after that. You can cancel at anytime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this episode of Go Time Dolphins, we break down the shocking comments made by former NFL star Asante Samuel Sr., who recently slammed the Miami Dolphins organization, calling them “sensitive,” saying Mike McDaniel is a pushover, and claiming GM Chris Grier has no backbone. But could these harsh words cost his son, Asante Samuel Jr., a shot at joining the Dolphins?We dive deep into the potential fallout, what this means for the team's leadership, and how fans of both the Dolphins and Steelers should feel about the drama. If you love NFL rumors, Dolphins news, or hot takes from around the league — this is a must-watch!

Abe dropped by the pod with a couple of bottles of saki in hand. He grew up in a restaurant family, studied at Cornell's prestigious hospitality school, and came out of the gates swinging—with a fast-casual wrap concept that flopped.But instead of giving up, he zoomed out. He realized the real estate under that failed concept was too good to waste—so he pivoted. Enter Sushi Maki.In this episode, Abe shares how he turned early failure into a foundation for long-term success and built one of South Florida's most recognizable sushi brands. We talk about:Why sushi made sense (and how he made it approachable)How location—and staying power—shaped his strategyLessons from scaling across grocery stores, universities, and airports Growing up in a restaurant family—and what he's doing differentlyThe mindset shift from operator to long-term brand builderAbe blends hospitality, strategy, and a deep sense of purpose. Whether you're in food, real estate, or just trying to figure out your next move, this one will leave you inspired.Connect with usWant to dive deeper into Miami's commercial real estate scene? It's our favorite topic—and we're always up for a good conversation. Whether you're just exploring or already making big moves, feel free to reach out at felipe@builtworldadvisors.com or give us a call at 305.498.9410. Prefer to connect online? Find us on LinkedIn or Instagram—we're always open to expanding the conversation. Ben Hoffman: LinkedIn Felipe Azenha: LinkedIn We extend our sincere gratitude to Büro coworking space for generously granting us the opportunity to record all our podcasts at any of their 8 convenient locations across South Florida.

INSURANCE, REPAIRS and high costs are just some reasons being given for a downward trend in home values in South Florida of late, but out guest KEN JOHNSON crunches numbers across the nation and his conclusions are -- different. If you have to pay for a roof over your head -- buy, sell, or rent --- it's a show you don't want to miss. Ken Johnson is the creator of a widely-known index that helps buyers and sellers understand the value of their homes compared to general market trends -- and he shares his decades of insight. After years in South Florida, he is now the Christie Kirkland Walker Chair of Real Estate and Professor of Finance at the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration.LINKS MENTIONED ON SHOW from  the Beracha and Johnson Real Estate InitiativeHOME PRICEShttps://therealestateinitiative.com/housing-top-100/ BUY VS RENT https://therealestateinitiative.com/price-to-rent-ratios/#about-rankings  RENTShttps://www.ares.org/page/waller-weeks-johnson-rental-index Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

South Florida Analyst Andrew Johnson from Prep Redzone joins Blu to talk about the South Florida High School football players to keep an eye on this upcoming season. They dive into what they both see in these talented players and his podcast, Real New 102!

What happens when someone has nowhere else to turn? In this heartfelt conversation, we're joined by Antonio Villasuso, President, and Leah Sigillo, Media Manager, from The Caring Place – Miami Rescue Mission, where friendship and faith lead the way in serving South Florida's homeless community. Antonio shares his own powerful story of recovery and leadership, while Leah opens up about the personal losses that drive her passion to serve.With programs like the Regeneration Program, Cover Girls, and Home Run Team, The Caring Place offers more than shelter—it offers transformation, rooted in grace, timing, and human connection. As Antonio says, “Some you'll walk with. Some you'll carry. Some you'll push.” It's this deep commitment that fills the void of love and hope for so many who've been forgottenTo learn more about The Caring Place, Click Here!To learn more about TRM, Click Here!To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

Built in just eight days, Donald Trump and Kristi Noem toured “Alligator Alcatraz,” a migrant detention facility built on a disused airstrip in the Florida Everglades. Even before Trump touched down in South Florida, branded merchandise was being sold. Soon after he headed back to Washington, the first detainees were brought in. Guest:  Sommer Brugal, Miami reporter for Axios. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Built in just eight days, Donald Trump and Kristi Noem toured “Alligator Alcatraz,” a migrant detention facility built on a disused airstrip in the Florida Everglades. Even before Trump touched down in South Florida, branded merchandise was being sold. Soon after he headed back to Washington, the first detainees were brought in. Guest:  Sommer Brugal, Miami reporter for Axios. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The left is howling that the new detention center known as ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ inflicts Cruel and Unusual Punishment on the detainees… and Bill Whittle, who lived in South Florida for twenty years, agrees with them; it's the same cruel and unusual punishment inflicted on all of the 2.5 million residents of Dade County, Florida!

Built in just eight days, Donald Trump and Kristi Noem toured “Alligator Alcatraz,” a migrant detention facility built on a disused airstrip in the Florida Everglades. Even before Trump touched down in South Florida, branded merchandise was being sold. Soon after he headed back to Washington, the first detainees were brought in. Guest:  Sommer Brugal, Miami reporter for Axios. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Alligator Alcatraz, a new facility in South Florida's Everglades, welcomes immigrants for processing amid heated legal challenges. Environmental groups are suing over its location near Big Cypress National Preserve, while Florida officials defend the project. On ‘Truth Be Told with Booker Scott,' I explore the controversies, the facility's impact, and the broader debate over immigration and environmental...

John Catsimatidis, owner & operator of Red Apple Media, joins Sid live in-studio for his weekly Monday morning hit to touch on the recent achievements of the radio station, including earning the title of the number one AM station in the country, as certified by Nielsen. John shares plans to acquire more stations in the Northeast and possibly in South Florida, recounting WABC's involvement in community events, such as a veterans' party and the Southampton Parade. John also touches on political endorsements in NYC's mayoral race, the significance of common sense in politics, and the contribution of influential figures like former Governor David Paterson throughout this election season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAACP & Mass League of Community Health Centers' Michael Curry discusses the national budget and its impact to healthcare in Massachusetts. Plus, the global impacts of cutting USAID.Boston University Journalism Chair Brian McGrory discusses the Boston Globe's fact-check of the Boston mayoral race the growing death toll in Texas from devastating floods, all while key weather service roles were vacant.Ilan Stavans of Amherst College discusses the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in South Florida — the implications of the media adopting this name and the conditions at the facility. Nick Quah, podcast critic at Vulture, shares his best podcasts of 2025 so far.

We're busting myths and breaking down the science behind some of the most misunderstood topics in wellness, starting with cycle syncing. Is it really the key to better workouts, or just another trend? We dive into what the research actually says and why women may not need totally different fitness advice after all.We also explore how muscle, fat loss, and bone health shift as we age—and what you can actually do about it. If you've ever felt confused by conflicting hormone advice, this episode is your no-BS guide to what's real, what's hype, and what your body actually needs.In this episode you'll learn: * How cycle syncing advice misses the mark* What we're getting wrong about fasted training* The truth about cortisol face* What women need to know about Ozempic and GLP-1s* Muscle-building basics for beginners* And more…Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple is a muscle physiology researcher and science communicator with a Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology from McMaster University and an M.S. in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida. Her research focuses on how ovarian hormones influence exercise-induced adaptations, helping bridge the gap between female physiology and evidence-based training.In addition to her academic work, Dr. Colenso-Semple is an experienced strength and conditioning coach and sports nutrition expert. She brings years of hands-on experience to her science communication, making complex topics accessible and actionable. She is also a co-owner of the MASS Research Review, where she helps distill cutting-edge research for athletes, coaches, and health professionals.This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Dr. Lauren: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurencs1/* Website: https://www.drlaurencs.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, I'm joined by luxury real estate developer Steve Harbaugh to talk about building a legacy on the crystal-clear shores of Exuma. After years of success in New Jersey, Steve moved his family to South Florida and began developing a high-end resort on an island off an island, where materials arrive by boat and concrete is mixed by hand. We talk about setbacks like the 2008 housing crash, turning failure into a career breakthrough, and why TikTok is now his most effective sales tool. Steve also shares how he manages family life, grief, and business with intention, flexibility, and a little bit of sandbar magic.

**Tuesday evenings, we host an online listening party, Macro ‘n Chill, to discuss the current episode. It's a great way to get to know other members of the community and talk about the ideas expressed in the podcast. Join us this Tuesday, July 8th, at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT Click HERE to register Scott Ferguson and Ben Wilson of the Money on the Left collective discuss their ‘Blue Bonds' proposal with Steve. They explain how states can issue bonds to mitigate the federal austerity measures being enacted under the Trump administration. The conversation explores how this approach could democratize fiscal policy at the sub-federal level and empower local governments.Their proposal frames state-issued bonds as a democratic tool to counteract federal inefficiencies, foster local investment and engage communities in financial decision-making.They also address the ideological and practical barriers concerning the public's grasp of economic sovereignty, stressing the importance of understanding endogenous money creation and challenging the collective fear of public debt. Benjamin C. Wilson is an Associate Professor of Economics at the State University of New York at Cortland and a research scholar at the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity. Scott Ferguson is an Associate Professor of Film & Media Studies in the Department of Humanities & Cultural Studies at the University of South Florida and a research scholar at the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity. He is co-host of Money on the Left podcast featured by Monthly Review.

It's Adnan's favorite time of the year: baseball, Wimbledon and Canada day. We get a recap of Adnan's matchup with Kleinberg and Wimbledon upsets. "We Can Observations" hits hockey in South Florida and the start of NBA free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices