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The Negotiation
Ryan Purkey | Digital Transformation In Asia For Established Industries

The Negotiation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 33:55


In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, we are thrilled to feature Ryan Purkey on the show. Ryan is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of diverse leadership experience. Beginning his career at an SEO startup, he has played a pivotal role in driving success for renowned clients such as Home Depot, Victoria's Secret, and Warner Bros. Notably, Ryan served as the Head of Digital at Tanner De Witt, a prominent Hong Kong law firm. During our conversation with Ryan, we talk about his experience driving digital transformation at Tanner De Witt during the pandemic. We discuss the unique considerations for professional services firms in digital marketing, the importance of building rapport with potential clients, and the challenges and opportunities for digital transformation in established industries. We also dig into why there is a need for these industries to modernize and adapt in order to stay competitive. We wrap up our conversation by grabbing our well-used crystal ball and look into the future of the digital marketing industry over the next five years. Enjoy! Topics Discussed and Key Points:●      The early days of the internet●      Digital transformation and considerations for legal firms ●      Implementing content marketing strategies for legal firms●      The importance of building rapport with potential clients in the Asia Pacific●      The dynamics of B2B relationships within the legal profession●      Stakeholder management in law firms●      The long-term impact of AI: A hype cycle with lasting effects●      Challenges in modernizing established industries●      The need for professional firms to improve conflict searches, adopt digital solutions, and embrace eDiscovery in the legal industry.●      Decentralization and diversification of digital marketing

Konig - Behind The Wheel Podcast
Searching Fitment Industries Gallery || Behind The Wheel Podcast

Konig - Behind The Wheel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 28:53


https://konigwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Wheel-Wednesday-206.mp3 The post Searching Fitment Industries Gallery || Behind The Wheel Podcast appeared first on Konig Wheels.

Welcome to the Arena
David Horowitz, Founder & CEO, Touchdown Ventures - Scoring Big: The power of partnerships and strategic investing

Welcome to the Arena

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 21:06


Building partnerships and investing strategically can be key in the growth of a business. However, for big corporations, and small start-ups, creating and managing a variety of partnerships can be challenging. Today's guest created his company to help ease that process.On this episode we're sitting down with David Horowitz, founder and CEO of Touchdown Ventures. Touchdown partners with leading corporations to manage their venture capital funds, and currently they partner with Kellogg T-Mobile, Amerisource Bergen, Olympus, and Erie Insurance, Masco and Colorcon just to name a few. Prior to starting touchdown, David was founding partner and managing director at Comcast Ventures for nearly 15 years. There he focused on investments in digital media, advertising, technology, digital home education, and financial technology. David also helped start and was partner at Gencast Ventures, a seed stage venture capital fund affiliated with Comcast Ventures.Prior to Comcast, David worked in investment banking at Bear Stearns. He started South Jersey Tech Collective and networking group of entrepreneurs and investors in South Jersey, and David is also the inventor of the board game 'Frequent Flyer', which we'll talk about later in the program. Highlights: David's previous work, and introduction to Touchdown Ventures (3:10) Market change and transitioning into corporate venture capital (4:33) Benefits of corporate venture capital investing (6:08) Common mistakes corporations make with investments (7:19) Pros and cons of venture capital partnerships (9:11) Industries investing in corporate venture capital (11:12) What makes a company an ideal partner for Touchdown Ventures (12:53) How Touchdown Ventures' model works, and success examples (14:03) Effects of the current market on investing and venture capital business (15:35) The company's future goals and trajectory (17:45) David's board game 'Frequent Flyer' (18:42) Links:ICR TwitterICR LinkedInICR WebsiteDavid Horowitz on LinkedInTouchdown Ventures on LinkedInTouchdown Ventures WebsiteDavid's 'Frequent Flyer' board gameFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

Tabaghe 16 طبقه
EP 96 - Ali Kolahi | اقتصاد، صنعت و سرمایه گذاری

Tabaghe 16 طبقه

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 64:33


Ali Kolahi, the CEO and Chairman of Abhar Cable, Iran's largest cable and wire manufacturer, is a prominent figure in the industrial landscape. He is also an active member of Noorin Group's board of directors, co-founder of SaravaPars, an entrepreneur, an angel investor, and the General Partner at SarvVentures. In addition to these accomplishments, Ali Kolahi is the Chair of the Industry Commission at the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture.In a thought-provoking conversation, I had the privilege of speaking with Ali about his experiences living in both Iran and the United States, the dynamics of traditional industries and markets, and the art of strategic investments. Join me as we delve into the insightful dialogue with Ali Kolahi, where we explore his journey and gain valuable insights into the world of business and investment.علیرضا کلاهی، مدیرعامل و رییس هیئت مدیره شرکت سیم و کابل ابهر، بزرگترین تولید کننده سیم و کابل در ایران، عضو فعلى هیئت مدیره هلدینگ صنعتى نورین، رئیس کمیسیون صنایع اتاق بازرگانى، صنایع، معادن و کشاورزى ایران هست.با علیرضا در رابطه با زندگی در ایران و آمریکا، صنعت و بازارهای سنتی، استارتاپ و سرمایه گذاری و صحبت کردیمAli KolahiTwitter https://twitter.com/alikolahiTabaghe 16----------Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/id3083907Spotify https://spoti.fi/2CiyRoHTwitter https://twitter.com/soh3ilInstagram https://www.instagram.com/tabaghe16/Everywhere else https://redl.ink/tabaghe16/links#پادکست #طبقه۱۶ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Floor Daily Flooring Professional Podcast
Annie Cowart Discusses her New VP Marketing Role at Shaw Industries

Floor Daily Flooring Professional Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 7:45


Annie Cowart Discusses her New VP Marketing Role at Shaw Industries by Floor Focus Magazine

Small Business Celebration
Episode #226, Dustin Pitcher, Dirty Bird Industries (Serious Products Can Become Things of Hobby)

Small Business Celebration

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 29:35


Dustin Pitcher, Co-Owner of Dirty Bird Industries guides us on how your serious products can become things of hobby, streamlining the family business, how to find what kind of e-marketing works best for you, and...branding everything! Even your water! 00:00 Introduction 00:25 How Your Serious Products Can Become Things Of Hobby 09:06 2nd Generation: How To Streamline The Family Business 17:43 How To Find Out What E-Marketing Platform Will Work Best For You 26:28 Final Thoughts: "It's Amazing Who You Meet When You Talk To Someone" 28:50 Credits Support small business owners, like you, celebrating BIG breakthroughs by supporting Small Business Celebration's Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/smallbusinesscelebration! #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesstips #smallbusinessidea #smallbusinessideas #smallbusinesstips #smallbusinesscelebration #smallbusinesscelebration #marcomgroup #homerunentertainment #dirtybirdusa #dirtybirdindustries @smallbusinesscelebration @michaeliroberts @dirtybirdusa @dirtybirdindustries8864 Reach out to us at: https://smallbusinesscelebration.com Reach out to our guest at: https://dirtybirdusa.com/ https://youtu.be/9-PxJhcE2Uw

Critical Thinking Required
4 Hot Industries We Will Not Invest In & Our Exceptions

Critical Thinking Required

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 37:05


In this episode, Nathaniel discussed 4 hot industries that he won't invest in, and what his exceptions are:1.     No commodities like oil, gold, and silver, etc., but yes to commodity royalties.2.     No Bitcoin, but yes to blockchain technology or other related industries.3.     No real estate as a landlord, but yes to professional real estate investment groups.4.     No cash-heavy and cyclical industries like shipping, but yes to utilities and railroads in the US.Overall, you can find a pattern: Nathaniel doesn't like asset-heavy and high-risk industries, and he doesn't like investments that require a lot of upfront capital-intensive work either.  But overall, that's not what ultimately stops him.  What Nathaniel truly cares about when he invests, is his circle of competence.  Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Warren Buffett, Dr. Dre, what makes them successful?  They all stick with what they are good at: their own business, their strength, their core values.  When it comes to investing, most of the time “safe and boring” is good!  It's not worth it to chase the next “sexy new thing”.

NH 2A
NH 2A Podcast #175 - Jeff and Steve of Nocturn Industries - Manufacturing High Quality Night Vision at a Midgrade Price in NH

NH 2A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 94:47


Welcome to the NH 2A Podcast where we discuss anything related to the Second Amendment including firearms, gear, and current events. Hosted by Jared and Jacob in the free state of New Hampshire. In this episode, we are joined by the co-owner and original founder of Nocturn Industries, Jeff as well as the Media Manager Steve. In this podcast Jeff dives into the origins of Nocturn and how he started creating his own night vision devices with vintage PVS-5 components. Jeff goes on to describe his time as an engineer at SIG that taught him the skills necessary to take Nocturn Industries on full time. Topics of discussion include airsoft as a gate way into 2A culture, Nocturn's current and future product lineup, as well as the humble beginnings of a night vision start up. Be proficient, politically active, and polite. *** Any information contained in this podcast should not be considered to be legal advice ***Support the showLinktree: https://linktr.ee/nh2aPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/nh2apodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nh_2a_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NH-2A-112290513643619

Understanding VC
UVC: Mikhail Taver from Taver Capital on why he chose AI as the technology to focus on, the value proposition of AI for traditional heavy industries like mining & what people often overvalue in venture capital

Understanding VC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 33:09


In this episode you will learn:Why is psychology important for an investor, especially when dealing with early-stage companies?What made Mikhail decide to explore VC? What were some of the adjustments Mikhail had to make when transitioning from private equity to venture capital?Why did Mikhail choose AI as a technology to focus on? Why do they have a global mandate for their fund?What value proposition does AI offer traditional heavy industries, like mining? Why aren't many people building companies in this space?How does Mikhail spend his time as a solo VC?What do people overvalue in venture that he doesn't? Why does he believe knowledge of finance is not as important at the early stages of a company?Why did Mikhail name the fund after his own name?About:Mikhail Taver is the founder and managing partner of Delaware-based Taver Capital, an international venture capital fund focused on investing in global artificial intelligence companies. In 20 years of top executive roles with major financial groups and industrial companies, he has closed over 250 M&A and private equity deals. He holds CFA, ACMA and CGMA certifications.

AP Audio Stories
Know any airplane mechanics? A wave of retirements is leaving some US industries desperate to hire

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 0:46


AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on Changing Workforce Plane Mechanics.

KMJ's Afternoon Drive
Wednesday 5/31 - The Latest About Bitwise Industries

KMJ's Afternoon Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 35:04


A Texas company that financed five of Bitwise Industries' real estate acquisitions in California filed a lawsuit against the struggling tech firm, alleging it improperly sought out loans and was unauthorized in listing properties for sale. The lawsuit comes after Bitwise Industries furloughed its entire workforce amid suspected cash struggles. NICByte alleges that it partnered with Bitwise Industries via a joint venture in June 2022, with the Texas firm contributing 95 percent of the capital to acquire five buildings in Fresno, Bakersfield, and Oakland. The estimated sum, the firm alleges, was $35 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Upreneur
How Financial Advisors Can Venture to Other Industries with Jeremy Straub - The Model FA Podcast

Upreneur

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 37:12


Jeremy Straub is the Founder and CEO of Coastal Wealth, a financial services firm that helps clients financially prepare for different stages of life. With over two decades of experience in executive roles in Fortune 500 companies, Jeremy is regarded as a thought leader in the financial services industry. Under Jeremy's leadership, Coastal Wealth has worked with over 100,000 clients with over $15 billion in assets serviced. In addition to his work at Coastal Wealth, Jeremy owns nine different businesses across five industries that employ over 1,500 people and generate over $100 million in revenue annually.Jeremy joins me today to discuss how financial advisors can diversify their businesses and expand to other markets and industries. He outlines the industries he's involved with and how he balances his time between them. He offers advice on what to consider when forming joint ventures. Jeremy also underscores why individuals need to know themselves as financial advisors and highlights how having a condensed work week can help employees and the company.“Finding opportunities that might be in line with or compliment your existing business is a better way to decide for new business ventures.” - Jeremy StraubThis week on The Model FA Podcast:Jeremy's background and his road to starting his own venture The many businesses and industries Jeremy's involved in How Jeremy manages his time and expertise between different markets  The value of finding the right talent and putting them into the right roles The fundamentals of diversifying and seeking new business ventures Mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry Transitioning from financial advisor to business owner The 90-day sprint and 4-day work week methodologyResources Mentioned:Book: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don't by Jim Collins Book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Book: The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington Book: Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George LeonardOur Favorite Quotes:“If you're reliant on your financial planning practice and invest in a business you know nothing about, you're in a precarious position. Expand your base first before venturing out into industries that you don't have experience in.” - David Decelle “When you're trying to enter new ventures, don't worry about how you're going to do it but who's going to help you do it.” - David DeCelle “Don't reinvent the wheel, but figure out how to make it go faster.” - Jeremy StraubAbout the Model FA PodcastThe Model FA podcast is a show for fiduciary financial advisors. In each episode, our host David DeCelle sits down with industry experts, strategic thinkers, and advisors to explore what it takes  to build a successful practice — and have an abundant life in the process. We believe in continuous learning, tactical advice, and strategies that work — no “gotchas” or BS. Join us to hear stories from successful financial advisors, get actionable ideas from experts, and re-discover your drive to build the practice of your dreams.

SBS World News Radio
Unpaid internships putting extra pressure on struggling students in critical industries

SBS World News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 7:09


Students and advocacy groups are arguing for social work and teaching students to be paid for their mandatory vocational internships, amid growing cost-of-living pressures. Unions New South Wales argues that unpaid full-time internships are denying struggling students the chance to earn any supplementary income.

KMJ's Afternoon Drive
Tuesday | 05.30.23 | Troubling Allegations at Bitwise Industries

KMJ's Afternoon Drive

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 36:36


Reports out of Downtown Fresno lead to speculation about the future of the one-time darling of the Downtown Revitalization movement – Governor Newsom does not understand what Memorial Day is about, removes all doubt via Twitter – Senator Feinstein doesn't know why Kamala Harris is presiding over the SenateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mindbuzz
MB:155 with My Grito Industries

The Mindbuzz

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 135:37


Gill hangs out with Rob and Oscar from My Grito Industries, a Chicano Run Record Label, Podcast Network, Events y Mas. USE PROMO CODE 'THEMINDBUZZ' TO RECEIVE 10% OFF. SAVINGS GO TO THE MINDBUZZ PODCAST TO HELP DO WHAT WE DOhttps://houseofchingasos.com/?ref=0F5Yfbs6SAN0f2Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Watch this podcast on Youtube at Mindbuzz Media  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYj7eDCsV3YPzxv7VRKZKgListen to this podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4r35EH2...Follow The Mindbuzz on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/themindbuzzUSE PROMO CODE 'THEMINDBUZZ' TO RECEIVE 10% OFF. SAVINGS GO TO THE MINDBUZZ PODCAST TO HELP DO WHAT WE DOhttps://houseofchingasos.com/?ref=0F5Yfbs6SAN0f2

The Moneywise Guys
5/30/23 Talking Taxes and How AI is Impacting Industries

The Moneywise Guys

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 47:36


The Moneywise Guys Tuesday, May 30th BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management linkedin: MoneywiseWealthManagement Guest: John Duffield, CPA/MST website: www.bakersfieldaccountants.com/  

Data Science at Home
AI's Impact on Software Engineering: Killing Old Principles? [RB] (Ep. 229)

Data Science at Home

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 13:54


In this episode, we dive into the ways in which AI and machine learning are disrupting traditional software engineering principles. With the advent of automation and intelligent systems, developers are increasingly relying on algorithms to create efficient and effective code. However, this reliance on AI can come at a cost to the tried-and-true methods of software engineering. Join us as we explore the pros and cons of this paradigm shift and discuss what it means for the future of software development.   Sponsors Bloomberg At Bloomberg, they solve complex, real-world problems for customers across the global capital markets. From real-time market data to sophisticated analytics, powerful trading tools, and more, Bloomberg engineers work with systems that operate at scale. If you're a software engineer looking for an exciting and fulfilling career, head over to bloomberg.com/careers to learn more.   Arctic Wolf Cybercriminals are evolving. Their techniques and tactics are more advanced, intricate, and dangerous than ever before. Industries and governments around the world are fighting back, unveiling new regulations meant to better protect data against this rising threat. Arctic Wolf — the leader in security operations — is on a mission to end cyber risk by giving organizations the protection, information, and confidence they need to protect their people, technology, and data. Visit arcticwolf.com/datascience to take your first step.

Bibles, Babies, & Business - Christian Entrepreneur, Stay at Home Mom, Coaching Business, Making Money Online, Marketing and
147 \\ The Top 3 High-Paying Industries for Online Coaches. How to Pick a Coaching Niche That Sells. Bible Study Breakdown | Philippians

Bibles, Babies, & Business - Christian Entrepreneur, Stay at Home Mom, Coaching Business, Making Money Online, Marketing and

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 25:40


If you want to close high-ticket sales as an online coach, it starts with picking the right NICHE. AKA - Picking a niche that is positioned to SELL

C.O.B. Tuesday
"America Is A Magnet For Bright People" Featuring Takajiro Ishikawa, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America

C.O.B. Tuesday

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 55:37


Today we had the pleasure of hosting Takajiro Ishikawa in our office in Houston for a sweeping discussion of the technologies and broad topics influencing the future of energy. Tak is the President and CEO of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA). MHIA has 10,000 employees in the US spread over 66 locations and accounts for 20% of MHI's global business. Tak is a seasoned executive with over thirty years of experience in the industry in both Tokyo and Houston, and since April 2022 has been leading MHIA's efforts to deliver innovative and integrated solutions to the world. We were thrilled to visit with Tak.   In our conversation, Tak first provided fascinating background on the history of MHI and its formation 150 years ago to lead Japan's industrial revolution. MHI's formation has everything to do with Japan's energy, industrial and supply chain security, something that every country is increasingly concerned about today. We split our time with Tak talking about MHI and Japan as a whole. It was fascinating.   As you will hear, Japan is by far the largest importer of LNG globally, and MHI was responsible for delivering a large portion of the LNG ships and shipyards in Japan. We touch on the intricacies of Japan's location and the geological attributes, the limited options they have for solar and wind power, as well as the sensitivities around nuclear power in the country. Tak shares his perspective on how MHI is structurally organized, given their massive footprint, and how the company is pivoting from working on technologies that emit carbon to helping those same technologies reduce carbon emissions. We touch on the differences between the US and Japan in terms of deploying renewables at scale and MHIA's hydrogen projects in Utah. We also cover Japan's partnerships with other countries and technologies, the IRA's global impact, Japan's declining population, and much more. We ended with Tak's long-term vision for MHIA. Overall, it was a riveting discussion and we greatly appreciate Tak's enthusiasm for the industry and the future.   Mike Bradley kicked us off by highlighting that bond, commodity, and equity markets have been directionless due to the current U.S. debt ceiling talks and will likely continue this pattern until an agreement is reached. He also highlighted two upstream deals this week (one all cash and one all stock) and last week's large midstream deal. He highlighted these deals to drive home the point that energy consolidation will continue to be robust (especially upstream consolidation) because a key investor concern, especially as it relates to the sustainability of significant return of/on capital programs beyond the next 2-3 years, are quality and quantity of future inventory. Arjun Murti prepped us for our discussion with Tak with an overview of Japan's energy landscape and unique approach to secure a diversity of energy commodities, further driving the idea that no one model fits all.   We want to thank Tak for sharing his time and perspective with us today. Our best to you all!

Dev Game Club
DGC Ep 349: Metroid Prime (part one)

Dev Game Club

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 76:07


Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we start a new series on Metroid Prime, which we are playing via the Nintendo Switch remaster. We set the game in its time, talk a little bit about Retro, and then wall jump into the action of the tutorial area. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Until you arrive on Tallon IV Issues covered: Tim's purging, Western developers making FPSes for Japanese publishers, basing things on the lock-on, a game set apart by art direction, a ban on 2002, Brett's bookend years, the Capcom 5, the games for GameCube, being in the helmet, attach rate, top sales, reminiscing about a former colleague, the transition to 3D and Mark HH to support, seeing the potential for the game beneath the engine, ripping away ownership of the FPS, returning to the 2D formula, doling out their lesser selling properties a bit at a time, starting with all the gadgets, taking notes when you play a Metroid game, adding accessibility via the lock-on, locking on without a target, scanning as the second thing, good world building and boss teasing, teaching you how to fight with a simple boss, the amazing music and audio design, getting to look through the helmet, augmenting the sense of embodiment, finding community in an MMO, design for addictiveness, having an engaging game and then making something punishing, taking a game too far, the golden mean, ethical free-to-play, game metrics, key performance indicators, costs of people who play a game too much, designing to encourage people to step away from time to time, the humble origins of the James Bond theme,  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: GoldenEye 007, Splatoon, Capcom, Lost Planet, Retro Studios, Halo, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, Eternal Darkness, Ratchet & Clank, Morrowind, Animal Crossing, Kingdom Hearts, Timesplitters 2, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, 2015 Games, Infinity Ward, Jedi Knight 2, NOLF 2, BF1942, GameCube, Wind Waker, Resident Evil, Super Mario Sunshine, James Bond 007: Nightfire, Metroid Fusion, Dark Cloud 2, Sly Cooper & Thievious Raccoonus, Splinter Cell, Warcraft III, Neverwinter Nights, Jedi Starfighter, LucasArts, Resident Evil 4, Republic Commando, Metroid Dread, Nintendo Switch, LoZ: Tears of the Kingdom, Geist, Shadows of the Empire, Mark Haigh-Hutchinson, Jon Knowles, Shigeru Miyamoto, MegaForce, Super Mario 64, LoZ: Ocarina of Time, Wired magazine, DOOM (1993), Metroid: Samus Returns, Bandai/Namco, Metroid: Other M, Mario Kart 8, Breath of the Wild, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Arkham Asylum, Unreal, Colin "The Shots," World of Warcraft, Everquest, Marvel Snap, 343 Industries, June, Aristotle, Super Mario Galaxy, Sony, Star Wars: Galaxies, Raph Koster, Ultima Online, Calamity Nolan, James Bond, Guy Morgan, Monty Norman, Bad Sign/Good Sign, V. S. Naipaul, A House for Mr. Biswas, John Barry, Grant Kirkhope, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: Check the Discord! Links: The James Bond origin track Twitch: brettdouville or timlongojr, instagram:timlongojr, Twitter: @timlongojr and @devgameclub Discord: https://t.co/h7jnG9J9lz DevGameClub@gmail.com

The Poddy Report
Revolutionizing Industries with Artificial Intelligence

The Poddy Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 4:29 Transcription Available


Ready to discover the potential impact of AI on your future? This episode is packed with insights and experiences about AI that you won't want to miss! Did you listen to my chat with previous podcast guest Craig, who shares his thoughts on how AI is making waves in various industries, much like the NFT craze of 2020? If you haven't caught that episode, go check it out!We also dive into practical applications of AI, from enhancing sales pages and copywriting to building webpages and how I've personally started incorporating AI into different aspects of my business. Plus, I give you a sneak peek into my experience as a beta user for a fantastic AI project guaranteed to blow your mind. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about the transformative power of AI and how it can revolutionize our everyday lives!

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The Business of Intuition
Navid Alipour: How AI Is Changing Healthcare and Other Industries

The Business of Intuition

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 39:27


Navid Alipour, the co-founder of Cure Metrics and Cure Match, reveals the power of AI in detecting breast cancer and heart disease while advocating for early detection and second opinions in a world where cancer rates are skyrocketing due to delayed doctor visits during the pandemic. About Navid Alipour:Navid Alipour is the Chief Executive Officer at AI Med Global, a company focused on Artificial Intelligence Technology that improves healthcare and helps save lives. AI Med Global is a roll-up of two companies Navid cofounded, CureMetrix and CureMatch. He is also a founder of an AI-focused VC fund, Analytics Ventures.Through the founding of multiple Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies, Navid is a long-time entrepreneur in the AI space with an emphasis on the convergence of AI and the life sciences, which is also called Wellness Science.He seeks to identify scientists and domain experts in their respective fields to that are solving massive pain problems to take to market, by building companies from inception. While he is a VC and part of the founding of Analytics Ventures, he considers himself an entrepreneur at heart. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Navid discuss:Learning about the repercussions of COVID-19 on healthcare and AI's potential to transform this fieldInvestigating the scope of AI for early diagnosis and customization of cancer treatmentPredicting the evolving landscape of healthcare with patients having increased access to personal data and wearable health technologyUnderstanding the significance of AI in radiology to detect early signs of disease and manage priority casesContemplating the balance between safeguarding privacy and harnessing shared data for medical research and development "We're not there to replace the doctors, but doctors using AI will replace doctors that are not.” —  Navid Alipour  Connect with Navid Alipour:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navid-alipour-a295777/ Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370  Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Cincinnati Edition
A.I. continues to advance across multiple industries, but at what cost?

Cincinnati Edition

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 27:23


The "Godfather of A.I." steps down from Google and breaks his silence on his fears about artificial intelligence.

FutureFi
Blockchain Scalability w/ Cartesi

FutureFi

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 63:00


Omran is a tech-savvy with a background in software architecture for more than 15 years, having worked in big companies such as Google and Intel. Max, on the other hand, even without a tech background, has always been curious about innovation and technology, using business models on the blockchain as his Master's thesis. Both have joined Cartesi, a protocol built on top of other layers for application-specific rollups with a Linux runtime, with the same ethos of onboarding people and shaping this disruptive tech together.Time Stamps00:00 to 02:38 - Who's Omran02:38 to 06:50 - Cartesi06:50 to 09:56 - Interacting09:56 to 12:30 - What Makes It Different12:30 to 14:36 - Why Linux14:36 to 17:17 - Security17:17 to 21:00 - Consensus21:00 to 23:03 - Validators23:03 to 30:08 - Optimistic vs. zkRollups30:08 to 33:40 - Who's Max33:40 to 36:00 - Trying to Educate About Blockchain36:00 to 39:18 - Industries to Be Disrupted39:18 to 46:02 - What Should Be Next?46:02 to 48:10 - Business Development in Web348:10 to 51:00 - Web3 Teams51:00 to 54:20 - Network Future54:20 to 55:48 - Modular Tech55:48 to 01:02:25 - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://cartesi.io/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cartesiprojectDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/pfXMwXDDfWUseful Links Based On ConversationCoinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/ptRaribleDAO: https://rari.foundation/earnMakerDAO: https://makerdao.com/en/Mirror: https://mirror.xyz/Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY

The Unofficial Shopify Podcast
The Magic of Forever Transactions

The Unofficial Shopify Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 44:29


Explore the world of subscription models and their potential pitfalls. From losing profits from your best customers switching to the subscription model to ensuring that customers are not abusing the service, we discuss how experimentation and testing is needed to find the ideal customer and mitigate these risks. We also look at how retention strategies, market research, and ease of cancellations play a key role in the success of subscription-based businesses. Featuring expert advice on how to match customer goals with added value offerings, set expectations, and price effectively, this episode offers invaluable insights for all business owners. We also take a deep dive into Netflix's customer-centric approach and how their focus on retention is crucial to their success. Tune in to learn how to avoid common pitfalls and create meaningful recurring revenue.Timestamps[00:03:24] The Customer Centricity of Netflix[00:06:31] "The Importance of Easy Subscription Cancellations"[00:12:15] "LinkedIn: Connecting Across Generations and Industries"[00:20:50] "Keeping it simple: Avoiding subscription pitfalls"[00:25:27] "Unlocking the Benefits of Subscriptions - Coffee, Wine, Seltzer"[00:29:26] Maximizing Retention Rates for Subscription Services[00:37:00] "Expert Tips for Testing Subscription Models"[00:40:09] "Small Businesses' Advantage: Knowing Customers for Success"Show Linksrobbiekellmanbaxter.comlinkedin/robbiekellmanbaxterBook: The Forever TransactionBook: The Membership EconomySponsorsFree 30-day trial of Zipify OCU - To get an unadvertised gift, email help@zipify.com and ask for the "Tech Nasty Bonus".Venntov, makers of SEO Manager, Order Lookup, and ClockedInRetention.com: Reclaim 5-10x Abandonment RevenueLoop Returns: Ecommerce Returns Management for ShopifyNever miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletterHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
993: Karalee Nielsen Fallert Founder, Partner, CEO of All Good Industries

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 91:49


Karalee Nielsen Fallert is Founder, Partner, and CEO of All Good Industries, based in Charleston, SC. Karalee opened her first restaurant in 1996 at the age of 19, having dropped out of culinary school to do so. She sold that restaurant and went on to work for P.F. Chang's where she learned about expansion and training, among many other useful skills. She moved to Charleston, SC and eventually opened restaurants such as Taco Boy, Park & Grove, The Bounty Bar, and The Royal American. Unstoppables! Please consider taking this survey about our listener demographics so that we can better determine how to best serve our listeners. Less than 10 simple questions. Here is the link: CLICK HERE Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote/mantra: "Growth is the only evidence of life." In this episode with Karalee Nielsen Fallert we will discuss: Opening restaurants Working for big chains and learning from them Hiring and managing friends Creating an institution Why restaurant businesses fail Partnerships and operating agreements Today's sponsor: Meez - If you're a chef, consultant, operator, or generally if you manage recipes intended for professional kitchens, meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, get fast and accurate food cost and nutrition analysis. Sign up today for 2 FREE months of invoice processing. With Invoice Processing, you can link all of your purchases to ingredients in your recipes, and the most current cost will be automatically reflected in every recipe. 1Huddle - 1Huddle is a coaching and development platform using quick-burst mobile games to more quickly and effectively level up and fire up your workforce. With a mobile-first approach to preparing the modern worker, a library of 3,000+ quick-burst skill games, and the option to instantly create personalized content – 1Huddle is changing the way restaurants develop their workers by transforming traditional manuals and videos into deceptively simple, highly effective mobile games proven to level up workers quickly. Key clients include Loews Hotels, Novartis, Madison Square Garden, Yum, FB Society, Hakkasan, TAO Group, and the Dog Haus. Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more. Knowledge bombs Which “it factor” habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Vision What is your biggest weakness? All or nothing What's one thing you ask or look for when interviewing/growing your team? Integrity What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Surrounding my self with unicorns Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Growth-mindedness What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Every person you encounter is a guest What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? The Heart of Business by Hubert Joly GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Microsoft Teams If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? We're better together Clear is kind You become what you believe Contact: info@allgoodindustries.com Instagram: @karaleefallert Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Karalee Nielsen Fallert for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time! Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe
Author Morgenson: Private equity leaves 'a circle of pain' on industries it impacts

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 60:36


Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gretchen Morgensen, co-author of 'These Are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs—and Wrecks—America,' discusses the wide-ranging impacts that private equity firms are having in America, running a large percentage of nursing homes of private equity and hospital emergency departments, media companies and much more. She notes that leveraging companies in order to purchase them and re-sell them at a profit is detrimental to the business, while enriching the wheeler-dealers, leaving a 'circle of pain' after private equity takeovers. Also on the show, Laura Geritz of Rondure Global Advisors says that the entire world is dealing with the inflation problem, but that it impacts smaller companies less, meaning there are good buys among small firms around the globe. She notes that she particularly likes the Mexico market now, dislikes Korea and is working through the complexities of China. Plus, David Trainer of New Constructs revisits an old Danger Zone pick -- a zombie stock that he says is headed to zero -- after a recent earnings surprise made the market consider whether the troubled company remains viable.

Super Entrepreneurs Podcast
Business as a Force for Good with Gillian Pereira

Super Entrepreneurs Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 19:48


What would the business world look like 100 or 200 years from now if everyone who got into business found their purpose in life? It's a great philosophical question that Gillian Pereira explores in this episode of the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast.   Join Shahid and Gillian in this delightful conversation.   Who Is Gillian Periera? Gillian Pereira is the co-founder of The Business Pickle, which helps businesses become a force for good by offering advisory services such as workshops and creating a roadmap for change. Gillian is passionate about helping business leaders balance profit with purpose.   How Is Gillian Pereira Super? Being open to the world as it is and people as they are is Gillian's superpower that got her to where she is: helping businesses improve their impact on the world.   Shahid Durrani's Key Insight:   During this episode, Shahid talks about the importance of finding meaning in your work . Nothing is more motivating than doing a job that means something positive to you. Finding your purpose is similar to finding your innermost superpower that we always talk about in the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast.     Chapter Stamps:   00:00 Introductions: Business as a force for good 00:44 Doing business with heart 02:30 Gillian's backstory 04:23 Pickle and Helping businesses creating sustainability plans 06:42 How to improve how you do business 08:30 Progress over perfection 08:50 Industries that could do better and the early majority 10:44 A lot of changes happened in business since covid 13:30 How did Gillian become interested in this 15:15 Gillian Pereira's Innermost Superpower: being open to the world as it is 16:13 How the work we do today will impact the world 100 years from now 19:13 Final words       Pullout Quotes: “that it's super important, you know, when we do business with the heart or we do business with goodness. It actually amplifies our qualities as a human being, as an individual, and then it kind of trickles down into everything that the business does. So even good can kind of... expand like a virus.”   “70% of these leaders agreed that they had a responsibility to create positive impact (...) but at the same time only 40% of those people felt personally responsible. So I think people are waking up to the idea that businesses can be doing good, but there's a gap there that we've found of the kind of the personal ownership to create positive change.”   “Don't feel overwhelmed, just try something today that you weren't doing yesterday and build from there.”   “Since COVID, there is a change in the thinking and how people look at business, how people look at each other actually.”         Socials:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-pickle/id1640869741

Growing Harvest Ag Network
Morning Ag News, May 19, 2023: NCBA President says animal rights groups are attacking America's livestock industries

Growing Harvest Ag Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 3:03


Animal rights groups are using misdirection to attack America's livestock industries. Todd Wilkinson, president of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, says a group called FreedomWorks is leading the charge, and they aren't what they used to be.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

improve it! Podcast – Professional Development Through Play, Improv & Experiential Learning
177: Your Q's Answered: How Do You Use Your Professional Skills to Change Industries?

improve it! Podcast – Professional Development Through Play, Improv & Experiential Learning

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 19:03


Think of all of the current roles you've had as pieces to a puzzle that is your life. Each piece comprises an experience you've had that no one else has, precisely because you completed that role in such a way that no one else could've. In her Q&A episodes, Erin answers a question that you've been waiting on the edge of your seat for. Today's answer shows you how to use your professional skills to change industries by using a 6-step method you can apply no matter what your experience is. Here's to calling soft skills power skills and not selling yourself short any longer. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Ask a question for Erin's next Q&A episode by using the SpeakPipe.   Show Links: Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here! Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Did today's episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook!   Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won't miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

Keep Going: Small Business Motivation
Naomi's Story: Revolutionary Hearts Industries

Keep Going: Small Business Motivation

Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later May 15, 2023 21:03


 Naomi was in the car with her young cousins, excited to finally have a break from college and enjoy a day at the park. But Naomi became concerned when her cousin, who was also excited to spend time at the park, wouldn't leave the car. After some gentle coaxing, Naomi's young cousin revealed she didn't want to leave the car because it was a sunny day and she was worried her skin would become darker. From that moment on, Naomi determined she would help BIPOC children around the world unlearn self-hate caused by colorism and embrace their cultures, histories, and identities. And she would do so by creating her own business. Listen as Naomi shares how she began Revolutionary Hearts Industries, a publishing house that specializes in empowering children and adults through educational coloring books. Signup for exclusive "Keep Going" emails here: https://mazumausa.com/keep-going/Find the show notes for Naomi's episode here: https://mazumausa.com/podcast/naomis-story-revolutionary-hearts-industries/

Stuck in My Mind
EP 188 Breaking the Mold: Overcoming Toxic Masculinity in Male-Dominated Industries

Stuck in My Mind

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 41:38


Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Sean Robinson, a construction electrician and volunteer firefighter who is passionate about challenging toxic masculinity and promoting self-improvement in male-dominated industries. Throughout his career, Sean has encountered pervasive attitudes of male dominance and toxic masculinity in construction and firefighting, and he is committed to promoting change and evolution in these industries. Through his own journey of personal growth and sobriety, Sean has discovered the power of self-help and self-improvement, and he is eager to share his insights and experiences with others who may be struggling to find their own path to fulfillment and success. During our conversation, we'll explore Sean's experiences in construction and firefighting, and discuss the challenges and opportunities of promoting change in these male-dominated industries. We'll also dive into Sean's journey of self-improvement and sobriety, and the role that self-help resources like books, podcasts, and journaling have played in his personal growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, or simply seeking inspiration to break the mold and pursue your own path to success and fulfillment, don't miss this conversation with Sean Robinson. #SeanRobinson #toxicmasculinity #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #sobriety #constructionindustry #firefighting #malementalhealth #selfhelp #podcasting #writing #journaling #authenticity #entrepreneurship #thoughtleader #mentalhealthawareness #equality #diversityandinclusion #inspiration #motivation #successmindset #professionaldevelopment #careeradvice #mindsetshift #selfcare #mentalwellness #mentalhealthmatters

Quiet Wealth
Episode 72- Should I Invest During a Recession

Quiet Wealth

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 19:47


Looking to invest during a recession but not sure where to start? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of recession investing and explore whether it's a smart move to put your money in the market during tough economic times.First, we break down what exactly a recession is and whether we should be fearful of it. Then, we share tips on how to prepare for a recession and ways to protect your finances during a downturn.But the real question is should you invest during a recession? We discuss the pros and cons of investing in a volatile market and explore why real estate can be a great investment option during tough economic times. And don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. We also highlight some of the good things that can happen during a recession, including opportunities for innovation and growth.Tune in to this episode to learn everything you need to know about investing during a recession and how to make the most of your money during tough economic times.Episode Timeline:[1:03 - 4:43]• Why we're not in a recession right now• Recessions are a normal part of an economic cycle and investing• Forecasting a recession is like forecasting a hurricane[4:44 - 8:30]• What exactly is a recession• Three reasons why real estate is a good investment during a recession• Real estate vs the stock market[8:31 - 13:44]• How real estate performed during the great recession of '08• Pros and cons of investing during a recession• Camilla's two suggestions for making a good real estate investment [13:45 - 18:48]• Industries that do well during a recession• Good things that happen during a recession• What will happen if the economy never slowed?Episode Highlight"Over the past 75 years, we have had 11 recessions. So, that's an average of one in about 7 years. We never truly know what direction the economy is heading, but we can figure out a little bit and hedge our bets for better or worse depending on the quality of our decsion-making." - Camilla Jeffs ===Are you ready to try passive investing in real estate? Get access to my FREE Passive Investing Masterclass! https://steadystreaminvestments.com/masterclass/ Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/steadystreaminvestments https://www.instagram.com/quietwealthcommunity/ https://www.tiktok.com/@quietwealth https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2MFOVyPWo0XD0QVJxgDxbQ https://www.linkedin.com/company/steady-stream-investments

Walk 2 Wealth
7 Experts, 7 Industries, 1 Podcast: The 100th Episode Brings You the Best From W2W Live

Walk 2 Wealth

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 34:49 Transcription Available


The 100th episode of Walk 2 Wealth is a special one, featuring a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs from various industries. Our guests include a public speaker who has inspired thousands with his powerful messages, A real estate investor who has made one of the best meetups in CT, An up-and-coming real estate agent who became licensed at 21,The founder of a marketing agency that has helped businesses grow their brands, An insurance broker who has provided peace of mind to countless clients, A property manager who has managed an impressive portfolio of rental properties, And a day trader who was originally supposed to be the cohost of the podcast. Each guest brings a unique perspective on building wealth and achieving success in their respective fields and shares their insights on what it takes to overcome challenges, stay motivated, and reach your financial goals. This episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiring stories, making it a must-listen for any aspiring entrepreneur looking to make their mark in the business world.Support the showHOW TO SUPPORT THE WALK 2 WEALTH PODCAST: walk2wealth.supercast.com 1. Subscribe, Rate, & Review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform. 2. Share Episodes with your family, friends, and co-workers. 3. Donate what you can financially to help us continue to bring great content that inspires you, and people like you around the world!4. GET YOUR BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO START YOUR DREAM BUSINESS: HTTPS://WWW.BIT.LY/WALK2WEALTHGIFT

The Big Tex Ordnance Podcast
Miss Different! AAR of Bruiser Industries Scoped Carbine - BTO Crew & Aaron V

The Big Tex Ordnance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 56:51


Hot off the  Bruiser Industries Scoped Carbine 1 class the crew took the chance to sit down and discuss our thought on Joe's coursework. Find out if we smash or pass!This podcast brought to you by Btogear.comWe will link the class once we get it on the schedule! 

The Big Tex Ordnance Podcast
The 80% Solution - Joe Dawson - Bruiser Industries

The Big Tex Ordnance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 75:07


Joe Dawson from  @bruiserindustriesllc1811   dropped by to talk to the crew fresh off of a two day scoped carbine class to discuss all things Joe. He shares lessons learned as a Navy SEAL, competitive long range shooter, instructor, and  Instagram commentator. We also delve into why he prefers the 80% solution and the trend of internet validation. For more information visit https://bruiserindustries.com/ and our sponsor https://www.btogear.com/Watch the full episode on youtube here! https://youtu.be/BxPhZAVP-o8

iCantCU Podcast
Empowering the Blind: A Look Inside Bestwork Industries

iCantCU Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 48:28


In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about touring Bestwork Industries for the Blind in Cherry Hill, NJ. I learned how the company hires and trains blind people to work in manufacturing, customer service, and other positions in the company. In Just Listen, you'll hear about training from the training room and know what is manufactured and for whom. Think Top Gun! Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/229   Bestwork Industries for the Blind Learn more about Bestwork at https://www.bestworkindustries.org. President and CEO Jon Katz told me they are looking for more employees. If you are blind, look at their website and contact them! Check out their e-commerce website at https://www.bestworksupplycenter.com/. Learn About Descript The transcript from this episode is done using Descript. Try out Descript for free at https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yw2dhQ. This is an affiliate link, so I'll earn a commission if you pay for the app. Thanks! Support iCantCU When shopping at Amazon, I would appreciate it if you clicked on this link to make your purchases: https://www.iCantCU.com/amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associate Program and earn commissions on qualifying purchases. The best part is, you don't pay extra for doing this! White Canes Connect Podcast Episode 071 In episode 071 of White Canes Connect, I introduce my AI self, who gives the May Monthly Digest of events in the NFB of PA and the blind community around the state. Episode 072 featuring Erin and Bob from White Cane Coffee drops in days. Check out my interview with them back in May of 2020 at https://www.icantcu.com/an-interview-with-erin-and-bob-from-white-cane-coffee/. Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI IHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-white-canes-connect-89603482/ YouTube Https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast White Canes Connect On Twitter Https://www.twitter.com/PABlindPodcast Support Keystone Chapter Please consider donating to the Keystone Chapter of the National Federation Of The Blind Of Pennsylvania. Go to http://www.SupportKeystoneChapter.org. Enter any amount you want to give. You can check a box to cover the fees, which is helpful if you wish to donate a dollar or two. PayPal handles payments, but you don't need a PayPal account. You can donate with any credit or debit card. Thank you so much! As the Treasurer of the Keystone Chapter, I appreciate it. My Podcast Gear Here is all my gear and links to it on Amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associates Program and earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/33Ymjkt Zoom ZDM Mic & Headphone Pack: https://amzn.to/33vLn2s Zoom H1n Recorder: https://amzn.to/3zBxJ9O  Gator Frameworks Desk Mounted Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3AjJuBK Shure SM58 S Mic: https://amzn.to/3JOzofg  Sennheiser Headset (1st 162 episodes): https://amzn.to/3fM0Hu0  Follow iCantCU On Your Favorite Podcast Directory! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | Google | IHeartRadio Reach Out On Social Media Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Are You Or Do You Know A Blind Boss? If you or someone you know is crushing it in their field and is also blind, I want to hear from you! Call me at (646) 926-6350 and leave a message. Include your name and town, and tell me who the Blind Boss is and why I need to have them on an upcoming episode. You can also email the show at iCantCUPodcast@gmail.com.  

The Jason & Scot Show - E-Commerce And Retail News
EP305 - Amazon and Shopify Q1 2023 Earnings

The Jason & Scot Show - E-Commerce And Retail News

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 39:00


EP305 - Amazon and Shopify Q1 2023 earnings  Amazon and Shopify both reported their Q1 2023 earnings last week. Amazon had a strong first quarter, slightly over-shadowed by it's slowing AWS growth. Shopify also had strong Q1 2023 earnings although it did not achieve profitability. Shopify also announced a second reduction of headcount and announced that they were selling all of the recently acquired logistic assets. Don't forget to like our facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 305 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday, May 4th 2023. http://jasonandscot.com Join your hosts Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis, and Scot Wingo, CEO of GetSpiffy and Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor as they discuss the latest news and trends in the world of e-commerce and digital shopper marketing. Transcript Jason: [0:23] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show, this is episode 305 being recorded on Thursday May 4th May the 4th be with you I'm your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I'm here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Scot: [0:39] Hey Jason and welcome back Jason Scott showed listeners Happy Star Wars Day May the 4th be with you hope everyone had a great Star Wars Day Jason people can't see you but you are wearing your Jar Jar Binks cosplay. Jason: [0:53] I kind of assumed people just assume I'm always wearing that. Scot: [0:57] You should do the whole episode and jar jar speak well said Jason what's a new at the Amazon what. Jason: [1:10] I feel like people don't get the jar jar one I did I did do an act during covid-19 doing all this pitch theater online I did a pitch on Halloween in a Darth Vader mask. And we won the pitch so I feel like I should be doing costumes more. Scot: [1:28] Awesome you guys intimidate them and it's called the Darth Vader intimidation closed when you wear the Vader the Vader suit. Jason: [1:34] Exactly exactly and it had the voice changing thing and so it is. Scot: [1:38] Honest I find your lack of faith yeah there's a lot of death lot of lot of puts you can use in a pitch. Jason: [1:48] Yes unfortunately not a large enough chunk of the total addressable Market are Geeks. If you like is wrong I know how I got in this like funky like creative advertising world with all these I kept custody clients like I totally don't fit in. Scot: [2:09] Yeah been a misfit toy my whole life so sir not going to stop anytime soon embrace it Jason. Jason: [2:15] Yeah it was announced today that we won a big new client lvmh and so I like went on LinkedIn and joke that like it was largely thanks to my my stature is a luxury influencer. Scot: [2:29] Nice congrats your tick-tocks on luxury have one the death. Jason: [2:32] I know I know for a long time people were like why are you wasting your time with that and now they know. Scot: [2:38] Who will we have it's been a while since we dropped a pod because we both had spring breaks and then you've been traveling a bit so it's great to be back. Jason: [2:49] Yeah it's super fun to catch up with you and with the audience. I feel like the last show we did was right after shoptalk so I did get to see a bunch of folks and now you know it's a treat your season is starting to heat up so I have a bunch of upcoming trips so. If listeners are going to any of these shows make sure you make a point to catch up with me and you could see the jar jar costume. In person so I'm actually doing this show from. The famous Mayflower Hotel in Washington d.c. because I'm in town for the. Home and Commercial products Association I'm doing the keynote for their annual conference tomorrow morning. And then I'm going to sap Sapphire which is their big customer show in Orlando in on May 15th if you like. There's a fair amount of our listeners that go to that show and then to fun ones that are you know core Commerce shows after that we have Commerce next by our friends Scott Silverman is in New York in June so June 20th. And I'll be doing some fun stuff stuff on stage there and then in RFC you know has their kind of future looking executive digital Summit. [4:07] On the beach it Tara no in Rancho Palos Verdes it's called the inner F Nexus on July 10 and all both be giving a keynote and I will also be interviewing Kara Swisher so I feel like. I'm going to spend an hour just making fun of Scott Galloway with her. Scot: [4:25] Nice yeah that's good the dog dog is off the porch whoo. Jason: [4:30] Exactly I was thinking about like maybe bring a mask I've already you know I have audio collection of a lot of my favorite Scott Galloway predictions meaning which didn't come true. Scot: [4:43] Macy's Woodberry Amazon and apparel. Jason: [4:47] But I feel like this is. Scot: [4:48] Amazon to be Roadkill. Jason: [4:50] Like Freaky Friday like so like Cara is this like super famous interviewer and I am interviewing her and we're doing it at Tara know where she started code conference so it's very topsy-turvy. Scot: [5:03] Yeah yeah just bring red tears without her trademark thing. Jason: [5:07] I assume she just travels with one of her own yeah that Herman Miller red chair yeah. Scot: [5:09] BYO RC okay. Jason: [5:15] I actually think she's not with Vox anymore so I don't know you know she may be in withdrawn not she may have said said goodbye to the red chairs will have to ask her. Scot: [5:24] Look that's that's question number one. Jason: [5:26] Yeah but besides all of that we are just getting started on q1 earnings season and you know of course for most of our listeners one of the most important earnings calls happened last week. Scot: [5:39] Yeah it wouldn't be a Jason and Scot show if we didn't have some Amazon news. So on April 27th which was last Thursday when we're recording this Amazon had their earnings it was what Wall Street would call a clear beat meaning both top and the bottom line where a beat this is welcome news because Amazon's earnings have been kind of like not not mrs. but not amazing. [6:07] So revenues came in two percent above consensus which is a slight beat but what got Wall Street very excited was operating income came in 57 percent above and longtime listeners will know I usually cover the retail portion of Amazon and Jason covers the cloud or a WS part, we're going to mix it up because I read all the reports and what was most interesting right now in kind of the world of Internet stocks the whole world has been turned upside down by chat GPT which is put out by open AI Sam Altman startup who is partially owned and supported by Microsoft there and investor and the hole, infrastructure runs on Azure their cloud computing, platform this has been a huge win for Microsoft because it's enabled them to add a chat gbt like component to Bing. [7:02] And you know the buzz is that, search is dead a lot of people are even speculating maybe even apps will be dead you know maybe maybe you don't really need apps on a phone if you could just talk to your phone and say hey book me restaurant reservation as 6:30 at the one of these three restaurants why do you need a nap if an AI can go to that room so there's there's a lot of people in the Wall Street and Tech world are, I would say there's like this wall of worry around this new innovation and this is real so chat GPT was the fastest product to 100 million users what was it Jason like four weeks or something. [7:42] Like an egg yeah if you see a chart it's like this a vertical wall whereas like Facebook and some of those kinds of things were previous record holders for this and it took, you know years and so-so. Jason: [7:54] Two months to a billion or 4 months to a billion users. Scot: [7:58] Yeah so it's just this crazy adoption curve unlike anything we've ever seen before so you know there's, this was top of mind when this came out so the so while streets pretty obsessed with what's going on with the cloud also Amazon's Cloud division has been slowing their growth it was the you know the darling of the Amazon portfolio and now it's been slowing because as we head into this recessionary period, also another concern is we cover this a little bit last time but Silicon Valley Bank failed we've had all this kind of startup craziness and a lot of those startups use cloud computing and Amazon so, so that was what all eyes were on and you know what we saw was the growth did slow to 11 and a half percent which was less bad than what people were thinking so is kind of viewed as positive which is always one of these counter, Wall Street all about expectations not like the real absolute numbers but 11.5 percent growth is this is this part we've been covering this for for. [9:04] Years of this point five years and it's always growing north of 50% but this time it really slowed down and they're even projecting for next quarter or slow 2011 Amazon did Jesse did talk a lot about AI there they've talked about how they're going to do a lot of people the other problem with Chad gbt is it looks the prior to the prior a I think we all spend a lot of time with which was Alexa now feels wildly inferior because you're having these really robust conversations with chat gvt and Alexis can do like, yeah it's not really like at that level of conversational AI you can get some weather maybe play a song and a couple other little things add something it'll talk to you about do you want to reorder your dog food and yeah that's about it right so very, Barry and then you know that used to be cool and now in a world where we're chatty be teeing it feels inferior so Amazon like Google is a little bit on their heels from this and they basically came out and said we're going to do a lot around Alexa here and it will we're dedicated that being by far the best voice assistant, and we'll be adding chats ubt like capabilities but then for AWS they basically said look there's all these language models out there and we're going to be neutral will have all kinds of different flavors kind of thing so whatever you want we'll have. [10:30] And the one of the concerns is these large language models use a ton of gpus and those are expensive. Azure is adding a ton of workloads from this and their conference call they went so far as to say. It's like accelerated growth dramatically at Azure they're getting all these loads that they would have never seen before thanks to their relationship and, they're scaling up this gpus and so it kind of feels early and Aang's like maybe Microsoft has got like this. Bit of an advantage over both Google and they WS so, so you know it was interesting because I'm saying all that because what happened is they announced their up a little bit that day and then they announced and they were down and they've been kind of sideways since then so and what was clear be quarter with AWS not as bad as you would think it would be you had the numbers would say oh the stock should go up 5 to 10% but they didn't because I don't think everyone really liked, body language around you know what's going on chat gbt and Amazon's response. [11:40] So that was a that was a long part but that was I thought it was kind of interesting. The whole world and like the last yeah six months has been turned upside down by this and it's always an option or that always gets my attention because this is where unique opportunities are created for disruption and all kinds of what happens is when my favorite books is the innovators dilemma when something new like this comes along, people that were previously the leaders have a really hard time adapting to it because they get baked into their business model so for example to pick on Google it's very hard for them to offer a chat interface on the core Google search because, every pixel of core Google search is like so highly optimized and them hitting their numbers relies on that that real estate. [12:28] Basically not changing that to change that real estate and experiment with something that is expensive and not monetized is. Almost impossible you know it's it will certainly make them lose mountains of Revenue and even worse on ibadah, so it's really kind of fascinating to Think Through the strategy here of what's everyone going to do and how do they adapt to this new world and to some extent Amazon not as bad as Google I would argue but that Amazon is a little bit of a in a pickle. Um it got even so bad also around the same time Jeff Bezos was at Coachella and he was just out there dancing and wearing this kind of fun butterfly shirt and everyone's kind of like you know it almost felt like fiddling while Rome burned so a lot of people are like and then you know so Disney's CEO has come back and a lot of people are projecting that maybe we'll see a day where like a Larry Page comes back to Google and a Bezos comes back to Amazon to it's going to be interesting to see what happens this next next three to six months are gonna be really fun to watch in the world of large trillion-dollar internet companies to see what's going down. Jason: [13:39] Oh for sure and I keep saying this but we're going to have to do another. Deep dive on AI and chechi because there are so many it's changing so, fast and there's this whole like shift from keywords to prompts and you know like all of you know Google's intrinsic strengths are suddenly becoming weaknesses there's this interesting battle, um between like these AI capabilities as destinations versus these AI capabilities as. Sort of infrastructure that that you add to any destination right and so you know the interesting thing about Chad gbt you can license the. The GPT for engine and build it in your own apps or your own website but 1.2 billion consumers a month, are going to chat. Open a i.com so that's now a destination on the web that's bigger than Bing. [14:40] Like move more people last month went to their website opening eyes website then went to Bing and that's a, Game Changer I get it's feels like a huge missed opportunity side note that there's not ads on that website yet I'm sure I'm sure that that that is coming in Italy but so there are all these like super interesting changes. I kind of feel like even if all that wasn't playing out like just the the fact that AWS is decelerating a little bit. [15:10] Would be the news from this earning thing and it's what everyone's talking about and it's almost a shame because it's kind of masking what otherwise like is a pretty remarkable quarter compared to like what most of their peers are likely to do. Scot: [15:25] Yeah yeah walk us through some of the highlights that you saw in the non aw site. Jason: [15:30] Well so the first thing if you look at North American gmv it grew 13% in q1 so that that is a deceleration from, their Q4 growth but like to put that in comparison. Us retail sales grew four percent in the first quarter so so you know this is kind of back to pre-pandemic levels where Amazon's growing. Despite being you know the largest or second largest retailer in the US depending on how you count growing quite a bit of water faster than the industry, you don't normally we would we compare Amazon's growth to all retailers growth but also to all of e-commerce has growth, so the US Department of Commerce comes out with their Q2 growth numbers in a couple weeks so May 18th I think if you want to mark your calendars will do a show and talk about that but. Just kind of interpreting the data and extrapolating. [16:31] U.s. e-commerce and q1's likely to grow about 10% which is kind of a recovery for e-commerce but still, that means Amazon the largest e-commerce player out there is growing faster than the industry as a whole which is. You know typical for Amazon but you know not very typical in the rest of the world so the retail story was, was really strong and it was driven almost exclusively by your favorite part of the retail Echo System the marketplace right it was almost all. [17:00] 3p sales which I want to say grew 16 percent. Or fifteen percent for the quarter so so 3p continues to be a super important part, and you know I always like to talk about the ad business ads were up 21% which is a, a deceleration of the ads business as well just like AWS but a couple interesting things, there's a ton of headwinds, for traditional dip digital ads right now as the economy is getting a little more challenging you know a lot of brands are cutting back on their spinned because the privacy issues they're cutting back on a lot of the traditional digital channels, um so you look at like metas ad business in q1 it grew three percent Google's ad business grew to percent. [17:55] Pinterest was the leader of those kind of traditional platforms their ad business grew five percent, and Amazon which is has a bigger ad business than Pinterest Amazon grew 21% so that that growth you know continues to be remarkable, um I did a quick back of the napkin estimate and I, I know AWS generated about 5 billion dollars in earn income for the quarter the ad unit probably generated 7.1 billion dollars in earning come for the quarter so quite a bit more, profit to the bottom line coming from that ad business then coming from from AWS, and then you know Amazon you know as they always do they kind of pepper and some favorable stats so they talked about how. They they had 26 million customers for same-day delivery in q1 which is fifty percent growth year over year so you know you. You kind of you've seen a lot of other retailers that as the economy has gotten kind of tough they've kind of. [18:58] Ratcheted back their service level a little bit like you're seeing a lot of people starting to charge more for returns you're starting to see delivery promises get stretched out a little bit and you know Amazon is kind of. Adjusting their returns policy as well but like they're they're all in on that fast same day delivery. And it seems like consumers are continuing to embrace that. Um there's this kind of big strategic shift that they talked about Scott that I know you've been falling which is kind of the shift from a national fulfillment model to a regional fulfillment model. And this is all about getting more efficiency so the idea is you know in the old model you placed an order and you know they ship from whatever Warehouse fulfillment center had the goods in stock so often that. Are shipping things from pretty far away, and mold you know in a you know your your multicart order could have Goods coming from a lot of different fulfillment centers and you know this quarter the focus is really on redesigning the whole fulfillment center to optimize. [20:06] How many trips they have to make to your house and how many, how much of the goods can all come from the same fulfillment center so there's a laser focus on kind of getting the inventory in each fulfillment center right for the market that it's serving, um and the you know in their investor call the CFO was talking about how like they're starting to they're already starting to unlock. Um significant improvements in their operating margins as a result of cutting down on the amount of trips in order to serve the same amount of gmv and they think there's a lot of Headroom to continue improving math if you've been following that kind of, Regional shift it almost feels like the Reinventing the you know kind of against innovators dilemma they're Reinventing their whole fulfillment model despite the fact that they have the. The world's largest fulfillment model. Scot: [21:00] Yeah yeah I think this is really interesting and in some ways maybe the go Puffs the world kind of showed him how to do this ironically enough and you know and this surge of same-day delivery I think they're having. I think you know in the early days the same day delivery I remember Sebastian going ham he was SVP saying yes he was at our conference and he said something like we just put out there to see and we were surprised by how many people use it and then you know they had data that indicated this is like five years ago that it was addictive because you. [21:37] We have forget which of us going this is your zero friction addiction so once you have one of these low-friction experiences you're like yeah yeah you know of course I would like it yeah, I'm running this morning all like it the same day but that's making them for deploying a lot more of the product to be able to satisfy that demand but they have the data to do it the key is it's a you know there's, there's this you know something like 300 million skus out there in the cloud that you can buy a small portion of those percentage-wise large sales wise is in the network of FCS and then the system learned what to, put at the edge near you and that same day thing there's a set of skus and it's probably down to 10,000 at that point, that they know those are the most frequently Asked seemed a things it's going to be things like toilet replenishable toiletries, dog food for me all those types personal items Healthcare Beauty and you know it's not the it's not the Xbox or something that can kind of weight well I guess some of that could be but you know there's plenty of stuff people are happy to wait for so, that that edge Network allows them to Ford deploy 5 to 10,000 excuse and get them to you really fast. Jason: [22:56] Yeah and I think what's interesting is that it turns out that the. The those skews that are needed for same-day delivery in Raleigh are not the same as the skills that are needed in Chicago and AI is really helping them sort of optimize. Those fulfillment centers and the numbers are actually a little bigger than your you're saying there are now like 300,000 same day skus in the system and in some markets there they have over 100,000 skus available for same-day so it y you know there. [23:26] They're kind of expanding from the head in skews to you know at least the chunky middle scuze. On that same day delivery and it and it seems like that's continuing to work for them. I just think it's you know again a lot of people that had you know the huge infrastructure lead the Amazon had him fulfillment centers you know would. But I find it hard to disrupt that model and pivot to a new model and it seems like you know Tim zones credit they're they're not afraid to disrupt themselves and it feels like that's kind of what they're doing here. And it seems like it least pull narrowly it's working you know they're also. Over the covid time there have been some capacity constraints and they rolled out a lot of technology to help help third-party sellers better manage their own. Capacity and you know I'm hearing from third-party sellers that that is going better that they have you know are better able. [24:29] Predict the cost and the capacity that will be available for them and they're not getting as many unpleasant surprises as they as they kind of had had in the past of that that stuff is all interesting, I also think Amazon's big enough that they're they're you know kind of a. A good surrogate for for the actual consumer economies at this point and so is interesting you know they talked about the Americans can consumer and you know the North America was where a lot of Amazon's growth was. Um They they had a statement that they're continuing to see the US consumer is being conscious that she's definitely moderated her spending on discretionary categories, she's trading down to more value oriented eizan's. [25:16] You know there continues to be healthy demand for Staples and you know I think we heard similar things from other big retailers like Wal-Mart and Target so that kind of felt in line but what was interesting was Europe. The growth is much slower but it was a significantly higher beat versus expectations than North America was and they had kind of an interesting editorial on Europe they said that, European demand while cautious came in better than expected, we see customer confidence increasing with inflation tickling down in the EU and that's kind of at odds with a bunch of other retailers that that are competing in Europe that are still you know kind of talking about, the consumer Demand Being really repressed in Europe and the European consumer really struggling due to even higher inflation then then what consumers are experiencing here in North America so, um it either sounds like Amazon's having a better go of it than a lot of other retailers in Europe, or Amazon is being the first one to sort of see the economy turning a little more favorable in Europe so. I kind of found that interesting. [26:42] Yeah well again you know the. Historically like Europe is smaller than North America for Amazon but it you know because it's smaller it was growing faster but you know there have been more. Challenges supply chain disruptions there's more uncertainty in a lot of the European economies and so you know it's like for global companies I'm particularly brands that do business everywhere. Um that European softness has been a challenge the one outlier of all that is luxury so it does feel. Like kind of a bifurcated economy that like luxury can you know is actually kind of bounce back in Europe and is continuing to do pretty pretty well worldwide while. High inflation is hurting a lot more of the kind of staple Industries a lot more. Scot: [27:35] Having Survived the Great Recession of 08 and 09 at Chow buzzer the weird thing about the data was the luxury segment accelerated you have to have the the wealthy folks do find during economic downturns turns out. Jason: [27:50] Yeah this was a weird one in that like that's for that was for sure true where the demand was shifted in unusual ways because often you have a lot of. Really wealthy consumers are also tend to be really mobile consumer so you have, historical you'd have a lot of really wealthy people from China that would go to France and buy a lot of luxury goods and in covid of course nobody was going anywhere so there was this huge, spike in luxury goods in China so like the overall worldwide demand for luxury was very high but there were these weird mismatches where the demand was not coming from the markets that it typically came from and now it feels like it's. Reverting more it's starting to revert to more traditional. [28:37] So there was a another interesting earnings call this morning. Scot: [28:41] Yeah so Shopify came out with their earnings and they've had just kind of set the stage. In the during covid they were Off to the Races and they've had a really hard time in the last year kind of in that post covid era as they invested so much and then covid the e-commerce growth reverted to the mean as you've been, so good at pointing out and they thought it would just continue up into the right and so they did about a ten percent reduction in force I think is a year ago maybe a little longer, and so then this morning they came out and they beat Lowered Expectations to put this in perspective of their growth has slowed to 25% and they were consistently growing well north of 50% so they're they're definitely, this was good for a while there were kind of Contracting but now at least they're back to growth they are losing money but they should get back to profitability here in a quarter or two but the big surprise was you know if you recall they were going to take on Amazon and they started really building out some fulfillment and they bought a couple companies to do that and started building out this whole infrastructure called Shopify fulfillment Network or sfm. [30:00] So they announced on the call today that they're just basically abandoning that whole strategy and the assets they previously bought an aggregate for over two billion dollars they sold to a company called Flex port for a billion so that had to hurt so basically a billion dollar loss on the strategy and they basically said you know the future is AI and that's where we're going to put our effort, and then when they sell this unit there also some people go with that but they're also announced they're doing at 23% that would include some of those people it's not it's not entirely clear. [30:36] How many will be core Shopify versus the people leaving with the sfn I think it's. Relatively small you know I don't think that's happened was like this huge. People operation like you have an Amazon anyway so they're going to reduce headcount by 11,000 people 29k so from 11,000 29k, so about 23% reduction these things are always kind of. [31:06] Little tricky emotionally because you feel for those people that are losing their jobs and found out this morning that's going to be no fun, but then Wall Street loves a good reduction for us because that means more profits oh, the stock this is a huge win for the stock because Wall Street has hated hated hated this idea if you take this super high margin software business and you layer in a super low margin fulfillment business, so you know Wall Street this is part of the innovators dilemma, once you've baked your margins in at 85% or whatever you can't then go to Wall Street and say we're going to bring that down 15% 270 because we're going to be fulfillment and that's a, yeah 30% margin business your blend that in with our 85 you get us to 70 or whatever it is, so so Wall Street was very happy to see them abandoned us, it does raise the question one of the reasons they got in this is you and I talked a lot about Shopify versus Amazon and you know the same time. Amazon is raising the bar on e-commerce we just talked about this two same day, Shopify was going to arm the rebels so that they could at least keep up with two day now they're abandoning that you know there's gonna continue to be, yeah this could be a big moment in history where Shopify messes up and you know. [32:29] What's a I going to solve if you have this great product recommendation or something that doesn't show up for five days in Amazon eats the Shopify Merchants lunch because they just are better at Logistics so this is this is a big decision throwing in the towel and it's going to be interesting to see, if this is wise or not I obviously lean towards I don't think this is going to be a great in decision for him. Jason: [32:57] Yeah it is tricky. The you know I would also mention there's this so I you know scary service from Amazon looming on the Shopify Horizon that it's not clear Shopify his really declared what they want they're going to do with yet which is the. The by with prime service which is you know in in effect to use that really solid Amazon Fulfillment Network even when you sell stuff on Shopify. And so you know maybe they're they're dumping on the Shopify fulfillment Network stuff in there just gonna see the Fulfillment Amazon we'll have to see. Um I do I've decided to correct one thing you said like Shopify is huge on talking about e-commerce regress to the mean. That's actually not true right get when they talk about that they're talking about the ratio of e-commerce sales to retail sales and it's partly true for that. That you know we kind of went from 14 or 15 percent of all sales being online to 17 or 18 percent and we bounced back down to 15%. Um you know that that shape varied while we you know depending on the category so image digitally immature categories like Grocery and Automotive had kind of a permanent Spike whereas, like apparel you know had kind of a temporary bump. [34:23] In absolute dollars e-commerce is way bigger than before the pandemic e-commerce is 90% up from from 2019 and so when when they kind of use that. As an excuse for the layoffs I would say like don't buy it right like that. [34:41] There's a lot more demand for digital Goods than there were in 2019 and Shopify isn't laying people off because that demand has receded like throwing people off because they haven't perfectly figured out what the right business model is and from my standpoint. They're still a little dyslexic on who they're even trying to serve they still have all this language around you know serving the small Independent Business the mom-and-pop and arming the rebels and all that but like you know when you listen all the success stories in their earnings calls. It's it's Staples it's why it's it's you know it's it's bigger or midsize specialty retailers that are moving to the platform, it's not the rebels I, Kendall Jackson and Kendall Jenner and Staples are not the rebels and so I don't know like I think they like that that narrative but like I'm not sure they've come a perfectly aligned their product offering to the. The companies that are like driving the bulk of their gmv growth and when they you know do focus on the long tail Mom and Pops. It really makes that gmv number kind of office gated because there's so much churn over there right and they go or gmv went up 25%. Was that because like all your customers are thriving and they're all growing or is it because you just added way more companies that will have a nine-month mortality rate than you then you did the quarter before. [36:09] So I think it's like I definitely like there's a lot of strong, sort of advantages and and experiences still in the Shopify ecosystem and. Feel like shot pay is getting some traction the shop app has got a lot more traction than I originally predicted and now there are some legitimate. Marketplace features in there there's a lots of things going for them I certainly would not write them off but I do think. Like in the next couple of quarters we need to see some more clarity about like what they want to be and where their growth is really going to come. Scot: [36:46] Yeah yeah it's going to be we'll be tracking it closely on the show as we have them so it's going to be interesting to see I don't think either of us had this in our predictions though sadly. Jason: [36:57] Yeah no I mean I was definitely caught by I never thought this Acquisitions made sense but I certainly thought that you know they would hold on to him longer so I don't know I guess if you're an investor like. Like once you realize it was the wrong decision like there's probably something good about like cutting bait quickly instead of trying to. Drag it around drag it out longer just because you you don't want to own up to the mistake. So anyway that feels like a pretty good recap of the two big earnings there's a you know a bunch of the traditional retailers will be record reporting over the next four weeks and of course we'll have US Department of Commerce data, including q1 e-commerce. Later this month so lots of reasons to have another new show and I still do think we got to get that. That large language Model A I show on the on the books. Scot: [37:52] Yeah yeah we will we're through our vacation period and we should have some time to lay that down and Jason you've got a keynote tomorrow and you got some slides to work on buddy so we're going to make this a short one in the pantheon of Jason and Scot show lengthy episodes. Jason: [38:09] Yeah yeah we'll give it a few minutes back to our listeners and I will go write a keynote for tomorrow. Scot: [38:15] Awesome it's always good when you're up against deadlines so you're going to crush it. Jason: [38:20] I feel like the one thing I have going for me is the present the content will be very Timely. Scot: [38:26] Good yep fresh like. Jason: [38:30] Awesome Scott thinks every very much everyone for listening as always enjoyed the show we sure would love it if you jump on iTunes and give us that five star review and until next time happy commercing!

Tribe of Leaders
How to Innovate in Industries that are Outdated w/ Julia Regan

Tribe of Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 37:30


Julia has over 15 years of healthcare technology and pharmaceutical experience. She's known for her industry knowledge, strategic instincts, and leading successful teams. Before RxLightning, she brought real-time prescription price transparency to the market, now a standard feature in most EHRs. Julia managed everything from product design to marketing adoption and training, working with major pharmacy benefit managers and EHR organizations. She's successfully managed P&L for healthcare technology products on both the manufacturer and payer/PBM sides of the industry.   In this episode, we talked about: The opportunity for innovation in an industry two decades behind How Julia juggles business and family so that she's fully supported How Julia founded her healthcare tech company as a first-time founder   CONNECT WITH JULIA REGAN Website: https://www.rxlightning.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliareganrxl Twitter: https://twitter.com/rxlightning   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

The Part-Time CEO
EP238: Best Marketing & Sales Practices Across Industries with 30 Under 30 Top Realtor, Courtney Welch

The Part-Time CEO

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 37:43


Courtney Welch is a top 30 under 30 realtor according to the National Association of Realtors, and a fourth generation family real estate agent. She is the team lead in her family realty group, and she is an expert at cultivating the relationships needed to succeed in one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, Tampa Bay, Florida.   Courtney also happens to be a family friend, and so when I saw her success on social media, I knew I needed to invite her onto the podcast so she could share her best practices with us. The online business space can be a vacuum, so I relished this opportunity to bring you someone from a completely different niche to share her best marketing, sales, and referrals tips.   Courtney brought it. I took furious notes during our conversation, and I'm sure you will too- so enjoy this very special episode.   Links:   Join The Part-Time CEO Facebook Group: http://makemeaparttimeceo.com   Find Courney: https://www.facebook.com/Welch4thGenerationRealtors/

The Beat with Ari Melber
As Trump vows an America for 'us,' Black power disrupts new industries

The Beat with Ari Melber

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 71:55


In this podcast extra, MSNBC Host Ari Melber talks to entrepreneur Reginald Cash about diversifying gaming, building a company, the “Gaming While Black,” series and his work with rapper 50 Cent and filmmaker Eli Roth. Plus, hear Governor John Kasich and Fab 5 Freddy join Melber and discuss how the rise of article intelligence is affecting the hip hop industry.

Business for Creatives Podcast
Recession-Proof Industries for Videographers. EP #310 - Den Lennie

Business for Creatives Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 7:08


If you want to recession-proof your video business, there are some key industries you should be focusing on because it's not all doom and glooms out there. In today's episode, I'm gonna look at seven industries. That  are gonna thrive during an economic downturn. So your business, in turn can thrive and actually do better in a recession than perhaps you might think.Support the showConnect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/

The HLEP Podcast
Emerging Industries 101: Space Law - George John, Hogan Lovells LLP

The HLEP Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 51:27


On episode 23, we speak to George John, a senior associate at Hogan Lovells LLP, about practicing space law. George gives us an introduction to what practicing space law looks like, some of the major regulatory frameworks that players need to be aware of, and the policy concerns arising at the frontiers of this exciting emerging industry. If you've always had an interest in space law but just didn't know where to look to start exploring, this episode is for you! Follow and connect with us at our LinkedIn and Instagram More on HLEP at clinics.law.harvard.edu/hlep

The Beat with Ari Melber
As Trump vows an America for 'us,' Black power disrupts new industries

The Beat with Ari Melber

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 29:05


In this podcast extra, MSNBC Host Ari Melber talks to entrepreneur Reginald Cash about diversifying gaming, building a company, the “Gaming While Black,” series and his work with rapper 50 Cent and filmmaker Eli Roth. Cash runs 3BlackDot, and spoke to Melber as part of The Summit Series.

THE POWER OF REINVENTION with Kathi Sharpe-Ross
E96: Disrupting Toxic Industries: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Kari, Founder of EarthKind

THE POWER OF REINVENTION with Kathi Sharpe-Ross

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 29:32


Kari Warberg Block is the Founder & CEO of EarthKind®, a purpose-led company that offers plant-based pest control solutions. She invented poison-free rodent and insect repellents and has helped decrease consumer reliance on poison & kill-based methods by 10%. Kari has achieved nationwide product distribution, carbon neutrality, ingredient and supply-chain transparency, and has advised the SBA, Congress, and the White House on policy that impacts women in business. Kari Warberg Block shares her personal journey and the events that led her to start her current business, a non-toxic pest control company. Despite facing challenges with education and a life-changing accident, she eventually pursued her dream of becoming an entrepreneur and now runs her own business. She found inspiration for her current venture after experiencing a problem with rodents on her farm and not finding a non-toxic and humane solution. This led her to invent a patented product that is still in use today, and she now runs the number one brand in America in her industry. Throughout the interview, Kari highlights the importance of resilience, imagination, and determination in pursuing one's dreams. She also emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you don't know and asking questions, reaching out for help, and overcoming the fear of the unknown. Kari had to sell her possessions to fund her project and overcome her shyness and introversion. Despite facing numerous challenges in the early years of the business, including financial difficulties and leadership mistakes, Kari has found success by putting the business first and focusing on customer needs while crowdsourcing ideas from employees. Some powerful takeaways from today's episode: A near-death experience can lead to a search for purpose, and it's important to focus on what you don't know that you need to know. Overcoming shyness and introversion is possible when you make it about your vision. Asking questions and reaching out for help can help to overcome the fear of the unknown. The internet has made starting a business more accessible, but starting a business can require personal sacrifices, such as selling possessions to fund projects. Finding solutions by crowdsourcing ideas from employees and focusing on customer needs can help overcome challenges in the early years of the business, including financial difficulties and leadership mistakes. Being a steward of the brand and driven by faith and the desire to bring joy to everything one does can help to create a successful and meaningful business. Links: EarthKind website: https://www.earthkind.com Link to her book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1950466205/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_glt_i_A83TGQ2ZK24NGY9C3Y3J Kari Warberg Block's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kariwarbergblock/ THE RE:INVENTION EXCHANGE - for more Inspired Content, Blogs, Podcasts, Virtual Chats, or to buy a copy of my book RE:INVENT YOUR LIFE! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? visit https://www.TheReinventionExchange.com. IG: KathiSR_Chief_Reinventor   FB: Kathi Sharpe-Ross or The Reinvention Exchange LinkedIn: Kathi Sharpe-Ross    Twitter: KathiSR or The Reinvention Exchange