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Ashley Stahl, career strategist, founder of Wise Whisper Agency, and speaker of one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time, joins the show to break down exactly how solopreneurs can build a powerful personal brand through speaking, without burning out or constantly performing online.In this episode, Ashley shares why "do what you love" is the wrong advice, how to identify your core values as a career filter, and why most people confuse credibility with authority (and which one actually gets you clients).What you'll learn:The difference between your skillset (the what) and your core values (the how), and why both matter for your businessWhy authority, not credibility, is what actually drives client growthThe "islands" framework for building a personal brand onlineHow to write a signature talk with original thinking, even if you've never been on a stageWhy a TEDx talk can generate opportunities for 15+ years after you give itThe structural formula Ashley's team uses to write talks (including word count, page count, and emotional arc)How focusing on one brand channel per year beats trying to be everywhere at onceConnect with Ashley:Website: wisewhisperagency.comBook a call: wisewhisperagency.com/calendarInstagram: @ashleystahl

Dream malls. Butterfly people. Funeral teddy bears. Grocery store grief rehearsals. This episode of The Box of Oddities: Inbox of Oddities spirals gloriously from the hilarious to the unexpectedly emotional. Kat and JG dive into listener stories about recurring “Mall World” dreams that feel disturbingly shared, bizarre final wishes involving pencils, hourglasses, and stuffed teddy bears, and the chilling true story behind one grandfather's terrifying basement rule. Along the way: pork brain sandwiches, nitrous oxide at the dentist, mysterious butterfly-winged beings seen during the devastating Joplin tornado, and a woman secretly practicing grocery shopping after losing her husband of fifty years. Also in this episode:• Why anglerfish are apparently “beautiful”• The bowler hat man you should absolutely avoid• Tiny May Day baskets and accidental “boo effects”• Omaha pillow lore• Hoarding plug-innies you'll never use again• Crosswalk voices that became local legends• Duck-related arrest scenarios• The proper way to make a PB&J with only ONE knife Funny, strange, heartfelt, unsettling, and wonderfully human — it's another beautifully chaotic trip through the Inbox of Oddities. Listen now and keep flying that freak flag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could one outdated beneficiary form, missing trust provision, or overlooked document completely derail the legacy you intended to leave behind?  Topics covered in this episode:  The biggest misconceptions retirees have about wills vs. trusts Why beneficiary designations can override your will The real purpose of a revocable living trust, and what it does NOT do Why estate planning failures often come down to poor account titling and coordination How trusts can protect children, spouses, and inherited assets from divorce, lawsuits, or poor financial decisions Today's article is from The Retirement Manifesto titled, Do You Really Need a Trust? And Other Estate Planning Questions Retirees Ask Most. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/567

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Dan odes Claude Lemieux before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever open your inbox on a Monday morning, spend two hours responding to everything, and realize you haven't actually moved your business forward? You're not alone.In this episode, Carly and Joe break down the crucial difference between communication and commitments, and why confusing the two is quietly killing your productivity as a solopreneur.You'll learn the simple three-part structure (What + Who + When) that turns vague promises buried in email threads into trackable, actionable commitments. Joe shares his own journey from losing entire mornings to his inbox to building a paper-based system inspired by David Allen's Getting Things Done, and how that evolved into something even more streamlined.In this episode, we cover:Why treating every message as equally urgent keeps you busy but unproductiveThe difference between communication (talking about work) and commitments (owning the work)The What, Who, When framework for creating clear, trackable commitmentsWhy every commitment needs exactly one owner, never twoHow to track commitments others make to you (the ones most likely to fall through)Using tags and separate lists to filter by context so you only see what's relevantThe 60-second recap habit that prevents miscommunication before it startsJoe's analog card-and-notebook system that kept projects on track for yearsWhether you use a notebook, a spreadsheet, or a dedicated app, the tool doesn't matter, the habit does. Hit play and learn how to build it.Big news: The Aspiring Solopreneur podcast is now in the top 2% of all podcasts globally! Thank you for listening, now help us hit the top 1% by sharing this episode.

This episode unpacks how Africa's demographic surge, critical mineral wealth, and expanding security threats are reshaping its relevance to U.S. foreign policy in the twenty-first century.   Host: James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR   Guest: Michelle Gavin, Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies, CFR   We Discuss: Why U.S. policy has historically treated engagement with Africa as an option rather than a strategic priority. How Africa's demographic growth is reshaping its position in the global order. Why maritime chokepoints around Africa are increasingly critical to global commerce. How other powers, including China, Turkey, and the Gulf states, are outpacing the United States in building African partnerships. What Africa's critical mineral resources mean for the green transition and for African domestic politics. How the United States can balance working with political elites while remaining relevant to broader African publics. What the diminished U.S. response to the current Ebola outbreak reveals about American policy choices. Why job creation should be the organizing principle for any coherent U.S. strategy toward the continent.   Mentioned on the Episode:   Michelle Gavin, "The New African Power Map," cfr.org   Michelle Gavin, The Age of Change: How Urban Youth Are Transforming African Politics   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/why-the-us-needs-an-africa-strategy   Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

Think forming an LLC protects your business name? Think again.In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, trademark attorney Joey Vitale, founder of Indie Law, breaks down why trademarks are the number one legal risk facing every small business and why most solopreneurs don't realize it until it's too late.Joey shares real stories of entrepreneurs blindsided by cease and desist letters (including one who had to rebrand her podcast in 14 days while on vacation in Hawaii), explains the critical difference between LLC protection and trademark protection, and walks through exactly what you need to know to protect the brand you've worked so hard to build.In this episode, you'll learn:→ Why checking the domain name availability is NOT the same as being legally protected → The difference between an LLC (your "backstage name") and a trademark (your "onstage name") → Word marks vs. logo marks, and when each one makes sense → How to use "intent to use" filing to protect a name before you even launch → Why over half of the 500,000+ annual trademark applications get denied → The three hidden costs of a forced rebrand: time, identity, and your business machine → What a knockout search is and how to run one for free today → Why the TM symbol is helpful but won't save you from a legal challenge → Budget-friendly ways to get trademark protection in place, even as a life-first solopreneurJoey also unpacks the mindset shift that happens when founders receive their trademark registration, and why it's the modern equivalent of taping that first dollar bill to the cash register.Whether you're testing a new business name or you've been operating for years without filing, this episode gives you a clear, actionable roadmap to protect your brand.Resources mentioned:Indie LawUSPTO Trademark SearchJoey's book: Legally LegitLife First. Then Business.

In this wildly weird installment of The Inbox of Oddities, Kat and Jethro spiral from marital bathroom boundaries into the strange psychological phenomenon of seeing 11:11 everywhere… and whether the universe is just trolling all of us. One listener swears the numbers followed her so relentlessly that even her 9-year-old daughter started noticing them too. Coincidence? Confirmation bias? A cosmic notification system with terrible timing? Also inside the Inbox of Oddities: a listener spends the night alone in the famously haunted Lemp Mansion, another recovers from a near-fatal case of “superflu” after asking the universe for self-improvement, and someone accidentally discovers that Box of Oddities listeners may be alarmingly enthusiastic about gallbladder tacos. Plus: necropants bathroom logistics, ceramic rooster collectors, cryptid museums, haunted mushroom hallucinations, truck drivers, barefoot shoe conspiracies, and the deeply unsettling reality that “My Ding-a-Ling” was Chuck Berry's only number one hit. It's ghosts, weird psychology, bizarre synchronicities, comedy, cryptids, body horror, and humanity at its absolute strangest. Warning: May cause compulsive clock-checking at 11:11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retirement isn't always the carefree finish line people imagine. For many, it marks the start of a deeper search for purpose, identity, and fulfillment.  Topics covered in this episode:  Why so many retirees experience "retirement shock" after leaving work How loss of structure and purpose can impact happiness and mental health The growing importance of part-time work, passion projects, and volunteering Author Mike Drak's "late bloomer" philosophy for creating a second act How the Ikigai Method can help retirees uncover meaningful work and purpose Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade is joined by Mike Drak to explore why retirement can trigger a deeper search for purpose, identity, and fulfillment. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/566

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This episode tackles one of the biggest struggles solopreneurs face: the guilt that comes with saying no. Carly and Joe dig into why so many solopreneurs feel overwhelmed, not because they lack time, but because they keep saying yes to things that don't serve the life they've designed. They introduce a simple but powerful filter for every opportunity that comes your way: Does this serve the life I designed? Not "is this a good opportunity?" or "can I handle this?"They walk through three common scenarios where solopreneurs are tempted to say yes when they shouldn't: the exciting exposure opportunity that eats your time and energy, the high-paying client who drains you with every interaction, and the favor for a friend or peer that chips away at your boundaries. Joe shares a real example of turning down a speaking invitation in Boston, and offers a practical alternative for difficult client situations, adjusting the relationship until the client self-selects out. Carly shares a communication tactic she's learned for declining without inviting negotiation: simply say "I can't right now" and stop there.The episode wraps with a weekly challenge: the next time something lands on your desk that you'd normally say yes to out of habit, pause and run it through the filter first.

This episode unpacks the key discussion points from the U.S.-China summit, including Taiwan, the Iran war, AI regulation, and the future of U.S.-China relations.   Host: James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR   Guest: Nicholas Burns, Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations, Harvard University Kennedy School of Government; Former U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China (2021–2025) We Discuss: Whether the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing represented a genuine diplomatic breakthrough or merely a cooling of tensions without resolving underlying conflicts. What the dueling U.S. and Chinese post-summit statements reveal about each country's divergent priorities and negotiating strategies. How significant the summit's economic deliverables—agricultural sales commitments, Boeing aircraft sales, and a potential tariff truce—actually are. How Xi Jinping's early and deliberate warning about Taiwan set the tone for the summit, and what his decision to leak that statement mid-meeting signals about Chinese tactics. Whether President Trump's equivocation about U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and the One China policy constitutes a major strategic mistake and what it means for American credibility with allies in the Indo-Pacific. What the presence of Putin in Beijing immediately after Trump's visit reveals about Chinese strategic alignments. Why an emerging U.S.-China dialogue on artificial intelligence regulation could prove to be the most consequential and underappreciated outcome of the Beijing summit. What concrete benchmarks—from tariff agreements to arms sales to Chinese follow-through on commitments—will determine whether this summit actually put U.S.-China relations on a more stable footing. Mentioned on the Episode: "Joint Statement Following Discussions with Leaders of the People's Republic of China (Shanghai Communiqué)" U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian   "President Reagan's Six Assurances to Taiwan" Congressional Research Service   "Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China" The White House   "Taiwan Relations Act" Pub. L. 96–8, enacted April 10, 1979   "United States-China Joint Communiqué on United States Arms Sales to Taiwan" Ronald Reagan Presidential Library   "U.S.-PRC Joint Communiqué (1979)" U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/what-trump-and-xi-didnt-settle-in-beijing   Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

In this installment of the Pastor's Inbox, Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon reflect on the preaching pedagogy of A.N. Martin. They further share their experiences of meeting Pastor Martin for the first time and provide additional tips to improve as a preacher. For more information about CBTSeminary, visit CBTSeminary.org

Alyssa Rogers is a certified life coach, burnout coach, military wife, and mom who is building her coaching business while still working a 9-to-5. After losing her childhood nanny at just 72, Alyssa realized that waiting until retirement to start living wasn't an option. She decided to create her own path toward freedom and fulfillment rather than settling for the "one day" mindset that keeps so many people stuck.In this episode, Alyssa shares how she accidentally discovered her calling as a burnout coach when her employer required her to get certified as a life coach. She breaks down the three types of burnout (career/financial, relationship, and personal), explains why comparison culture is destroying aspiring entrepreneurs, and reveals what she tells clients to do this week when they're overwhelmed.Alyssa also opens up about the online programs that overpromised and underdelivered, which ultimately pushed her to co-create her own digital marketing program with a built-in AI module that personalizes the experience based on who you actually are, not a cookie-cutter template.In this episode, you'll learn:The three types of burnout and how to identify which one is affecting youWhy your "why" matters more than the business model you chooseHow to do a personal and business audit when you're feeling stuckWhat most online business programs get wrong about mentorship and communityHow to use AI tools authentically without losing your voiceWhy building around your values instead of trending skills leads to sustainable successThe first steps to take when burnout hits before your business even gets off the groundConnect with Alyssa Rogers: TikTok: @freedombeyondburnoutResources mentioned:Henry Ford quote: "Whether you think you can or you cannot, you're right."Cody Johnson's song "Human."Connect with us: Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube. Leave a five-star review to help us reach more solopreneurs building a life-first business.Life First. Then Business.

In this installment of the Pastor's Inbox, Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon reflect on the preaching pedagogy of A.N. Martin. They further share their experiences of meeting Pastor Martin for the first time and provide additional tips to improve as a preacher. For more information about CBTSeminary, visit CBTSeminary.org

If you've noticed you have far less tolerance lately for chaos, mixed signals, unnecessary drama, or relationships that require constant management, this episode is for you. Vanessa Bennett explores how prolonged upheaval changes the nervous system - why adaptation can keep you functioning, but isn't the same thing as healing - and how “resilience” can quietly become chronic self-abandonment. We talk about allostatic load, post-crisis clarity, and why losing capacity for avoidable chaos isn't always hardening - it can be the psyche finally refusing what it once over-accommodated. The invitation is to treat your life force as precious and rebuild around stability, honesty, and mutuality.For educational purposes only. This isn't therapy.If you want to go deeper, check out the written companion on Substack and explore community + training at https://www.vanessaBennett.com.Additional ResourcesExplore: VanessaBennett.comBook: The Motherhood MythCommunity: Inner Compass CollectiveTraining: Inner Compass AcademyConnect with Inner CompassFollow on InstagramConnect with Vanessa Bennett:Follow on InstagramFollow on TikTokLearn more on SubstackConnect with Vanessa Bennett on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Heart Emoji in My Husband s Inbox Shattered EverythingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-cheating-wives-and-girlfriends-stories-2026-true-cheating-stories-podcast--5689182/support.

This week's Inbox of Oddities is packed with nightmare fuel, Viking poop lore, haunted farmhouse crawlspaces, ghost geese, forbidden islands, creepy imaginary friends, and one truly alarming email titled “Wombat Geometry.” Yes. Really. Kat and Jethro dive into listener stories that range from hilariously bizarre to deeply unsettling — including children hearing crying inside walls, mysterious cigarette smoke lingering in a 200-year-old farmhouse, and the psychological differences between fearing heights, edges, and falling. Along the way, they discuss Niʻihau, Hawaii's mysterious “Forbidden Island,” Leonard Nimoy's classic In Search Of, escalator phobias, Viking digestive disasters, and whether ghost geese should properly be called “poltergeese” or “poultrygeists.” Plus: The world's largest fossilized human turd A box full of detached Roman statue dicks Spam emails about cube-shaped wombat poop Strange things kids say that absolutely should not be repeated after dark Cat's mission to rescue dogs from Ecuador The Freak Family once again proving they're the greatest community on earth If you like creepy listener stories, weird history, paranormal oddities, dark humor, and the kind of conversations that spiral from Viking bowel movements to haunted walls in under three minutes, this episode is your happy place. #BoxOfOddities #InboxOfOddities #ParanormalPodcast #WeirdHistory #GhostStories #LeonardNimoy #Niihau #ForbiddenIsland #WombatGeometry #VikingHistory #TrueWeird #FreakFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the biggest risk to your legacy isn't taxes, but what your heirs do with the money once it's in their hands?  Topics covered in this episode:  Emotional and psychological triggers behind overspending Wealth transfer vs. wealth preservation Ways to give heirs a "second chance" with smarter distributions The role of trusts, trustees, and incentive-based planning Why communication with heirs is essential to a lasting legacy Today's article is from ThinkAdvisor blog titled Heirs Beware: 42% Spend Inheritance Within a Year, Study Finds. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/565

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You left your 9-to-5 for freedom, so why does your calendar still run your life?In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly and Joe tackle a habit most solopreneurs don't even realize they have: building their business around the clock instead of around themselves. If you've ever filled an open time slot with whatever felt urgent (hello, inbox), this one's for you.Carly introduces a simple 3-step energy audit framework you can start using today:Step 1 – Identify Your High-Energy Windows Track your energy (not your schedule) for one full week. Rate each block of time as sharp, steady, or dragging. Don't judge it, just observe. You'll likely discover two to three genuine peak windows per day, and they may be shorter than you think.Step 2 – Match Peak Energy to High-Value Work Once you know your windows, protect them for the work that actually moves your business forward — strategy, revenue-generating tasks, relationship building. Stop spending your best hours on email, Slack, and admin.Step 3 – Structure Your Operations Around Your Rhythms Move recurring meetings, client calls, and contractor check-ins outside your peak windows. Batch low-energy tasks together. Communicate your availability to clients; it's a boundary, not an inconvenience. Build a daily template and default to it.Joe adds a power tactic: use Calendly (or similar tools) to create separate meeting types with different available time slots, one for high-energy meetings, one for everything else, so your schedule enforces your energy plan automatically.Whether you're a morning person or a night owl, this episode gives you a concrete system to stop optimizing your schedule and start optimizing your output.Challenge: Start your energy audit this week. One week of honest observation can reshape how you run your entire business.Key Topics: energy management for solopreneurs, life-first business, the ownership trap, productivity without burnout, scheduling strategies, solopreneur time management, peak performance windows

This episode unpacks President Donald Trump's upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, the first by a sitting U.S. President in nearly a decade, as the United States and China work through a tense period of détente.   Host: James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR   Guest: Rush Doshi, C.V. Starr Senior Fellow for Asia Studies and Director of the China Strategy Initiative   We Discuss: Whether the Trump-Xi summit will represent continuity or a new phase in the U.S.-China relationship. How China assesses the military and economic balance of power with the United States. What last year's trade war revealed and how it produced the current period of managed competition. As Rush Doshi puts it: “I don't think there's going to be a large structural breakthrough.” What deliverables the Trump administration is seeking from the summit, and why negotiations are focused on process mechanisms and stability. How China has responded to the U.S.-Iran war and why it has stayed on the sidelines despite having clear strategic interests. Why China welcomes U.S. entanglement in foreign conflicts but fears their effects on global trade and resource access. Why China is more exposed than the United States freedom of navigation threats and naval chokepoints. Why President Biden never traveled to Beijing, and how China is framing Trump's visit. Why American CEOs are joining Trump's trip, and what role they play in the summit. Whether the U.S. and China will negotiate agreements on artificial intelligence and its role in great power competition. How China has treated seemingly mutually-beneficial crisis communication channels as negotiation ploys in return for U.S. concessions.  Whether Taiwan will be on the agenda, what concessions China is seeking, and how U.S. policy shifts could affect internal Taiwanese politics on unification. How a so-called Board of Trade and other bilateral mechanisms could formalize a lasting state of managed trade between the two countries   Mentioned on the Episode:   “President Xi Jinping Speaks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the Phone” Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs   Evelyn Cheng, “Trump is taking more than a dozen U.S. executives to China. Jensen Huang isn't one of them,” CNBC   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/trump-and-xi-in-beijing-with-rush-doshi    Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

He was fired from 39% of his entertainment industry jobs. Then he turned serial failure into a superpower.John Tarnoff spent decades as a Hollywood studio executive and film producer, getting hired, getting fired, and reinventing himself over and over again. After surviving the dot-com crash, a string of layoffs, and an identity crisis in his 40s, John made a radical move: he went back to school at 50, landed his dream job at DreamWorks Animation, and eventually built a thriving coaching practice helping mid-career professionals take control of their careers.In this episode, John joins Carly and Joe to break down exactly how solopreneurs can apply the same reinvention framework he used, even if they're starting from scratch, feeling unconfident, or struggling with the identity shift from corporate employee to business owner.What you'll learn in this episode:→ Why your 40s and 50s are actually the ideal time to take big career risks → How to turn a messy career history into a compelling narrative that attracts clients → The three pillars every solopreneur needs: superpower clarity, a personal board of directors, and thought leadership → Why "if your market is everybody, your market is nobody," and how to find your niche → How to network authentically when you hate networking → Why confidence comes last (not first) and what to rely on instead → The one daily habit John recommends before anything else, and it's not what you'd expect → Why your identity is never your job title, and how to liberate yourself from that trapWhether you're mid-career and thinking about going solo, already running a one-person business, or stuck in the messy middle of a transition, this conversation will give you permission to stop waiting and start building.Find John: LinkedIn (search John Tarnoff Career Coach)Life First. Then Business.

How I Took My Inbox From 164 Emails to Zero in Under an HourSeason 10, Episode 85: Show Up and Be HeardIn this episode I share what Inbox Zero is and why it has become a really important part of how I run my business, how it helps me manage the chaos of life and work, and the simple way I approach it without it taking over my day.If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!LINKS YOU DEFINITELY WANT TO CHECK OUT:Find out more about and sign up for Boss Your Socials ClubCONNECT WITH BECCI:Connect with Becci on Instagram, LinkedIn or FacebookJoin Becci's email communityIF YOU LOVED THIS, YOU'LL ALSO LOVE:How I've reduced overwhelm and prevented burnout in my business (with one simple shift)EPISODE TRANSCRIPTTap to downloadThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

This is a free preview of a paid episode (43 min), exclusively available on our subscriber-only premium feed. Become a premium subscriber to tune into the full episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cubicletoceo.co/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions about our premium podcast subscription? Send us a DM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cubicletoceo Just in time for summer, we're kicking off our series on working less! Over the past seven years, email marketer and agency founder Kieryn Wang grew her hourly rate by 1,300% while cutting her workweek down to under 10 hours, averaging multiple six figures a year in the process. In today's case study, Kieryn breaks down how she's steadily reducing her hours year over year while simultaneously raising her hourly earnings from ALLMOST, the boutique email marketing agency she founded nearly a decade ago. Her simple process for tracking her time and performance data to continuously optimize what's working is especially fascinating (and easy to borrow!) Connect with Kieryn: Join The Conversion Club: itsallmost.com/the-conversion-club-founder Use code CEO for $30 off! Download the Inbox-to-Revenue Toolkit: https://www.itsallmost.com/cubicletoceo https://www.itsallmost.com IG: ⁠@itsallmost IG Post about time tracking: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYA6ZnBDVYS/?img_index=1 If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cubicletoceo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so we can repost you. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our premium feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for case-study style interviews every Monday.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I'm very excited to welcome Jesse Cramer to the podcast. Jesse is the founder of The Best Interest blog and host of the Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors podcast, where he helps individuals cut through the noise of financial media and focus on what truly matters. In a world filled with headlines, predictions, and never-ending market chatter, Jesse brings a refreshing perspective for understanding what's actually important for your retirement plan. Jesse began his career as an aerospace engineer before transitioning into personal finance, combining analytical thinking with clear communication. His work has been featured in outlets such as CNBC and The Wall Street Journal, and his writing has gained a strong following for its ability to simplify complex financial topics, including investing, tax planning, and retirement strategy. We've featured Jesse's work many times over the years in our Weekend Reading series, and for good reason. In our conversation, we explore the concept of "signal vs. noise" and how it applies to retirement planning. Jesse explains why so much of what we hear in the media is designed to grab attention rather than provide value, and how retirees can filter through that noise to focus on what actually impacts their long-term success. In this podcast interview, you'll learn: How to distinguish between financial "signal" and "noise" in today's media landscape. Why confidence in retirement comes from adaptability, not perfect predictions. How sequence of returns risk impacts your retirement more than average returns. Why tax planning requires looking at your entire retirement timeline, not just the next year. The concept of "before and after" tax phases and how they shape your strategy. How different withdrawal strategies work and why there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Why understanding your own biases is critical to making better financial decisions. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/564

From mysterious grocery store receipts and disappearing coffee mugs to retro TV references, creepy elevator buttons, and an opossum in a tutu… this week's Inbox of Oddities is gloriously unhinged. JG and Kat share listener stories about strange “Boo Effects,” deep-fried toga nights, ghostly office buildings, haunted coffee routines, geese laws in Illinois, and why there should absolutely be separate knives for peanut butter and jelly. Plus: vintage soup cans worth “$250,000,” Camino del Santiago pilgrimages, cremation tattoos, and the ongoing debate over whether crumbs belong in butter. Also in this episode: A listener discovers a mysterious “$0.00” item on a receipt from a lonely Pennsylvania grocery store A warm cup of coffee vanishes… then reappears hours later Kat and JG discuss electric chair photo booth ideas for oddities festivals Retro shout-outs to CBS Radio Mystery Theater, RuPaul's Drag Race, and The Banana Splits Adventure Hour theme song Dog photos, Boo Effects, and the Freak Family at its absolute finest It's weird. It's warm. It's wonderfully ridiculous.

What if the goal of your bucket list isn't to slowly check it off, but to finish it, rebuild it, and use it to fuel a more meaningful retirement?  Topics covered in this episode:  How to build a purpose-driven bucket list that actually gets completed Why most bucket lists are too "self-focused" and how to fix that The power of small, achievable goals Why sharing your goals increases follow through The surprising reason retirees come back to create bigger bucket lists Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade is joined by Jet Vertz to rethink the bucket list to explain how completing, rebuilding, and sharing it can fuel a more meaningful retirement. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/563

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5, open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" and Ode our friend Joe Senser who died today at 69 years old.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5, open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" and Ode our friend Joe Senser who died today at 69 years old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5, open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" and Ode our friend Joe Senser who died today at 69 years old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most solopreneurs think their biggest problem is getting more clients. But what if the real issue is that you built the wrong business in the first place?In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, hosts Carly Ries and Joe Rando break down the #1 pattern they see after working with thousands of solopreneurs: people chase clients without first designing a business around the life they actually want to live. The result? Burnout, frustration, and a business that feels like a job you can't quit.Carly and Joe walk through the essential questions every solopreneur should answer before asking, "How do I get my next client?":→ What do I want my days to actually look like? → How much do I really need to earn to fund the life I want? → What kind of work energizes me vs. drains me? → Who do I want to work with, and who are my "energy vampires"?They also tackle pricing strategy head-on. Joe shares a real example of someone who charged $500 for work that saved a company $400,000, and how value-based pricing can transform your income without adding hours. The conversation covers when to raise prices, when to outsource, and why charging by the hour might be keeping you stuck.Whether you're just starting your solopreneur journey or you're deep in the hustle wondering why it doesn't feel right, this episode gives you a practical framework for building a business that supports your life, not the other way around.Key topics covered:Designing your business model around your ideal lifestyleValue-based pricing vs. hourly billingHow to determine how many clients you actually needWhen to consider outsourcing, automation, and AISetting realistic income goals as a solopreneurWhy niching down matters more than you thinkThe difference between making a living and making "too much"Life first. Then business.

Most solopreneurs got into business to chase a passion, not to crunch numbers. But avoiding your financial data is one of the fastest ways to stay stuck, underpaid, and overwhelmed.In this episode, we sit down with Andy Weins, junk removal business owner, professional speaker, and fractional CFO, who spent 17 years learning (sometimes the hard way) that the answers to your biggest business problems are hiding in data you're probably not collecting.Andy breaks down why entrepreneurship is inherently emotional and illogical, and how that wiring makes business owners uniquely bad at tracking the numbers that actually matter. He shares the story of a graphic designer charging one client the equivalent of $9/hour without realizing it, explains why your "best-selling" product might be draining your profits, and walks through how to build a KPI scorecard, even if you're a one-person operation.He also introduces his 20-20-10 framework: 20 hours working in your business, 20 hours working on it, and 10 hours investing in yourself. Plus, a dead-simple formula to calculate your real billable rate starting today.What You'll Learn in This Episode:— The difference between accounting and financial leadership (and why your CPA isn't enough) — How to calculate customer acquisition cost in three different ways — Why you should start with many KPIs and whittle down to the vital few — The 20-20-10 weekly structure for solopreneurs — A quick formula to find your minimum billable rate using 48 weeks and 20 hours — Why "spite is a hell of a drug" but success is more sustainableResources Mentioned: — Andy's book: Stop Avoiding Your Numbers: The Guide to Financial Confidence for Small Business Owners — Atomic Habits by James Clear — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey — Connect with Andy on LinkedIn or at AndyWeins.com

The newly surfaced emails between Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein make one thing brutally clear: whatever polite public distance people pretended existed between them after Epstein's 2008 arrest simply didn't exist behind the scenes. The tone of the correspondence isn't stiff, cautious, or arm's-length; it's friendly, familiar, and deeply transactional. Summers wasn't treating Epstein like a radioactive embarrassment—he was treating him like a wealthy fixer whose money, network, and influence still had value. Even after Epstein became a convicted sex offender, the emails show Summers casually asking for financial introductions, discussing fundraising, and maintaining the same easy rapport they shared before Epstein's downfall. The subtext isn't subtle: Summers still saw Epstein as a useful man to know.Even more telling is how seamlessly that relationship continued as if nothing catastrophic had happened at all. Epstein had just served jail time for exploiting minors, and yet Summers—former Treasury Secretary, former Harvard president, global power broker—was corresponding with him like they were still in the same elite club, untouched by the moral contamination that should've come with associating with a convicted predator. These exchanges reveal a mutual comfort that undermines every attempt to rewrite history or pretend that these ties were incidental. Summers kept going back to Epstein because Epstein was the kind of man powerful people liked having in their orbit: rich, connected, pliable, discreet, and willing to do what “respectable” institutions couldn't. The emails don't just expose a relationship—they expose the lie that anyone in that circle truly cut ties when the truth about Epstein finally came out.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Clinton Treasury chief kept in touch with Jeffrey Epstein years after conviction | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

It's May Day, and the Inbox of Oddities is blooming with the strange, the heartfelt, and the hilariously unhinged. In this listener-driven episode, Kat and Jethro dig into real-life stories that blur the line between coincidence and something… else. A simple phrase—“that's just the way the ladder leans”—echoes across generations in a way that feels like more than chance. A child mysteriously knows lyrics to a decades-old folk song he's never heard. And one listener shares a deeply moving story of loss, love, and what might be a loyal dog refusing to say goodbye. Are these just quirks of memory and timing… or something we don't fully understand yet? Along the way, the Inbox delivers its usual mix of chaos and charm: neurodivergent minds and perseveration, possible paranormal “boo effects,” skeptical takes on viral UFO footage, and a shelter dog named Igor who may—or may not—be a cursed Victorian entity in fur form. (We're leaning yes.) Plus: organ donation stories that are equal parts fascinating and unsettling, bizarre lawn décor traditions, and the kind of listener creativity that reminds us why this community is the absolute best. If you love true strange stories, unexplained moments, and dark humor wrapped in humanity, this episode of The Box of Oddities is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you actually better off getting a tax refund, or is your brain tricking you into celebrating a financial loss?   Topics covered in this episode:  Tax refunds vs. tax liability: what actually matters Behavioral biases (framing, loss aversion, anchoring, etc.) Strategic tax planning vs. emotional decision-making Real-world examples from retirees and working families How to align tax strategy with long-term financial goals Today's article is from Best Interest blog titled We Are So Irrational (Literally) About Taxes. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/562

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" to wrap up the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" to wrap up the show!

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" to wrap up the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your solopreneur business feels like it's running you instead of the other way around, you've fallen into the Ownership Trap. In this episode, Carly and Joe break down the three root causes behind why so many solopreneurs end up building a business that controls their life rather than supports it.In this episode:What the "Ownership Trap" is and why almost every solopreneur falls into itWhy this is a design problem, not a motivation problemThe 3 causes: No Design, No System, and No Plan to EvolveHow to start viewing every business decision through a "Life First" lensReal stories from Joe and Carly about the mistakes they made, and what they learnedIf you've been grinding away wondering why you left your 9-to-5 only to end up right back in the same trap, this episode is for you.Life first. Then business.Subscribe to The Aspiring Solopreneur so you never miss an episode, and if this resonated, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. It helps more solopreneurs find the show!

This episode unpacks three enduring pillars that have defined U.S. foreign policy from the nation's founding to today: ideology, economic statecraft, and democratic accountability.   Host: James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR   Guest: Michael Mandelbaum, Professor Emeritus of American Foreign Policy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies; Author, The American Way of Foreign Policy: Ideology, Economics, Democracy   We Discuss: Whether the United States can be said to have a coherent foreign policy "personality". How geographic and geopolitical advantages have historically enabled a more ideological U.S. foreign policy than most countries can afford. Whether ideology in U.S. foreign policy represents genuine conviction or merely a veneer for self-interest.  What the post-Cold War era reveals as the "golden age of foreign policy of ideas”. What drives the persistent American tendency toward economic statecraft, sanctions, and “mirror imaging”. How public opinion, interest groups, political parties, and elections influence foreign policy decisionmaking. Whether President Trump's foreign policy fits within—or represents a departure from—the three enduring American traditions in U.S. foreign policy.   Mentioned on the Episode:   The American Way of Foreign Policy: Ideology, Economics, Democracy by Michael Mandelbaum (Oxford University Press, 2025)   Embargo Act of 1807   George W. Bush, Second Inaugural Address, January 20, 2005   Vice President JD Vance, Remarks at the Munich Security Conference, February 14, 2025   Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Remarks at the Munich Security Conference, February 14, 2026   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/how-to-build-an-american-foreign-policy   Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

Real Listener Stories: Haunted Laughter, Phantom Lists & Signs From the Other Side What happens when the strange isn't just a story… but something that happens to you? In this chilling edition of Inbox of Oddities, we dive into real listener-submitted experiences that blur the line between coincidence and the unexplained. From eerie household encounters to deeply emotional moments that feel like messages from beyond, these stories stay with you long after they're told. A listener hears his wife's unmistakable laugh echo through the house—only to discover she never made a sound. Is it a trick of the mind… or something far more unsettling lurking in the quiet corners of home? Another story raises a different kind of fear: a simple grocery list with handwriting that doesn't belong to anyone in the house. Just two words—blue candles—and no explanation. Harmless… or something trying to be noticed? And then, a moment that hits a little deeper. A note left behind by a grandmother—written before a sudden trip to the hospital—becomes something more than just ink on paper after her passing. A message that arrives at exactly the right time, when it's needed most. Along the way, Kat and Jethro bring their signature blend of humor and curiosity, exploring everything from “mimics” that imitate loved ones to the oddly specific quirks that make us human (yes, even the horror of crumbs in butter). These aren't just ghost stories. They're moments—quiet, strange, sometimes beautiful—that make you wonder if there's more happening around us than we can explain. If you love true paranormal stories, unexplained phenomena, and real-life encounters that sit somewhere between eerie and meaningful… this episode is for you. Welcome to the Inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if waiting until you're "fully ready" for retirement is actually costing you some of the best years of your life?   Topics covered in this episode:  The controversial "retire at 80%" framework Why most retirees don't run out of money The reality behind retirement spending patterns The emotional and psychological barriers to retiring Why time may be more valuable than financial certainty How to determine if you're closer to retirement than you think Today's article is from The Purpose Code blog titled, Retire at 80%. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade is joined by Jordan Grumet to explore the "retire at 80%" framework and why time may matter more than perfect financial certainty. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/561

Kevin asks about using leveraged ETFs (2x and 3x return) for his retirement savings. LEverage Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial advice, you can engage Devin or John through their individual firms. 

This episode unpacks the causes, key events, and consequences of the Spanish-American War, highlighting how it shaped U.S. foreign policy into the modern era.    To mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. declaration of independence, CFR is dedicating a year-long series of articles, videos, podcasts, events, and special projects that will reflect on two and a half centuries of U.S. foreign policy. Featuring bipartisan voices and expert contributors, the series explores the evolution of America's role in the world and the strategic challenges that lie ahead.   Host: James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR   Guest: H.W. Brands, Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History, The University of Texas at Austin   We Discuss: What drove the United States toward assertive foreign policy in the 1890s. Who the "jingoes" were and how American leaders pushed for American power abroad. Whether access to China drove American interest in Spain's Pacific empire. Why the USS Maine explosion changed the political calculus for entering a war with Spain. What the Teller Amendment accomplished and what its drafters failed to anticipate. Whether the annexation of the Philippines was ultimately the least-bad option for the Filipino people. What the Spanish-American War's legacy reveals about how the United States became—and chose to remain—a global power.   Mentioned on the Episode:   Monroe Doctrine, December 2, 1823 McKinley's First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1897 Theodore Roosevelt, Naval War College Address, June 2, 1897 The Teller Amendment, April 19, 1898   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/america-at-250-the-spanish-american-war   Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

Step into the Inbox of Oddities, where reality bends just enough to make you question everything you thought was… normal. In this chilling and oddly comforting collection of listener stories, Kat and Jethro sift through emails that blur the line between coincidence, imagination, and something far stranger. A baby monitor picks up whisper-like sounds when no one is there. A streetlight mysteriously shuts off—but only for one specific person. And a seemingly harmless dream evolves night after night… until something on the other side finally speaks. But it doesn't stop there. Listeners share eerie “boo effects” and synchronicities that feel less like chance and more like glitches in the system. Is it just interference? A trick of the mind? Or are these tiny moments evidence that something deeper is happening beneath the surface of everyday life? You'll also hear the kind of quietly unsettling stories that stick with you—the ones that don't scream “paranormal,” but instead whisper it. Like a child casually waving at someone who isn't there… and insisting you used to see him too. Along the way, there's humor, humanity, and the strange comfort of knowing you're not alone in experiencing the unexplained. From odd collections falling from the sky (literally) to the oddly soothing nature of rainy days, this episode is a reminder that the world is far weirder—and more connected—than it seems. So the question becomes: Are these just stories… Or are they clues? Perfect for fans of:paranormal podcasts, true weird stories, unexplained phenomena, glitch in the matrix, creepy listener stories, streetlight interference, strange coincidences, and real-life eerie encounters. The Box of Oddities – Inbox EditionKeep flying that freak flag… and maybe keep an eye on your baby monitor tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices