Podcasts about intent

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When business owners think about due diligence, financial statements, tax returns, contracts, and legal documents usually come to mind. But buyers are also trying to answer a more fundamental question: How well does this business actually operate? In this episode, Pat Ennis and Walter Deyhle welcome back Tim Van Mieghem, Founding Partner of The ProAction Group, for a discussion about operational due diligence and why it matters long before an owner decides to sell. They explore the operational risks and opportunities buyers look for, including owner dependency, undocumented processes, weak management, customer concentration, poor KPIs, and lack of accountability. For owners, the important takeaway is that operational due diligence doesn't have to begin when a buyer arrives. Looking at your company today through the eyes of a future buyer can reveal weaknesses, reduce risk, improve performance, and uncover opportunities to increase business value well before a transaction. In this Episode we discuss: What operational due diligence is and how it differs from financial and legal due diligenceWhat buyers are really trying to learn about a company's operations What gives a buyer confidence that the business can continue performing after the owner exitsCommon operational issues that can reduce value or create buyer concernThe impact of owner dependency and undocumented processesWhy management strength, KPIs, and accountability matterOperational improvements owners should make two or three years before going to marketHow technology, automation, data, and AI are changing operational due diligenceWhy owners should prepare for operational due diligence before a Letter of Intent is ever signed Guest:  Tim Van Mieghem, Founding Partner, The ProAction Group Tim Van Mieghem is a Founding Partner of The ProAction Group, an operational consulting firm that has served middle-market companies since 1995 by helping them identify, quantify, and uncover latent value. ProAction primarily serves private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Tim's expertise includes manufacturing, logistics, and inventory management, and is showcased in his book Implementing Supply Partnerships and his forthcoming book, Shocking Profit. He also hosts the Shocking Profit podcast. Connect with Tim:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-mieghem-5ba91b/     https://www.proactiongroup.com/ ───────────────────────────────────────── Ready to assess your own ExitReadiness®? Take the free ExitReadiness® DIY™ Assessment at exitreadiness.com. ───────────────────────────────────────── Prefer to begin your planning process on your own?  Explore ExitReadiness® DIY™ at exitreadiness.com. The platform provides proven frameworks, practical tools, assessments, and educational resources designed to help business owners make better decisions, build more valuable and transferable businesses, and create more options for the future. When judgment and experience matter most, credentialed exit planning professionals are available to help. Conversations that move you closer to a regret-proof exit. Subscribe To The Channel By Clicking HERE!Learn more about working with Pat and Walter at ennislp.com Connect with Pat: linkedin.com/in/pat-ennis-25b4a111/Connect with Walter: linkedin.com/in/walter-deyhle-cpa-abv-cff-maff-cexp-cepa-57386614/#PatEnnis #WalterDeyhle #ExitReadinessDISCLAIMER: The information in this presentation is provided as education only. Neither the presenter nor ENNIS Legacy Partners is engaged to render legal, accounting, or other professional services. Consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation. ENNIS Legacy Partners assumes no legal liability for any loss related to information contained in this presentation.

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An AI agent can finish a task and still violate the rules that matter most. In supply chain, that gap can affect cost limits, approved suppliers, compliance requirements, safety protocols, and escalation paths. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton speaks with Vin Vashishta, CEO and AI strategist at V-Squared, about intent contracts, audit trails, workflow reorchestration, tokenomics, semantic layers, and evidence-based AI strategy. Vin explains how to evaluate AI by the value it creates, budget for recurring usage costs, work with imperfect information, and require consultants to connect every recommendation to evidence, risk, mitigation, and business-specific ROI. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introduction (05:38) Intent contracts and their role in AI agent management (08:38) The need for AI audit trails in supply chain (11:10) CIO considerations for managing AI demand at scale (14:21) Gaps in workflow reorchestration and value quantification (17:00) Lessons from the semantic layer meme on imperfect data (19:36) The outcomes an AI strategy should deliver for a specific business (25:03) AI training programs generating the strongest market response (26:49) Ways to follow Vin and learn more Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Vin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineetvashishta/ Learn more about V-Squared: https://vsquaredai.com/ Vin's LinkedIn Post about Managing AI Agents: https://bit.ly/Managing-AI-Agents The cost of intelligence: How CIOs can manage AI demand at scale: https://mck.co/3TUD3mz Vin's LinkedIn Post about the Cost of Intelligence: https://bit.ly/Vin-on-CIO-Managing-AI Vin's LinkedIn Post on The Semantic Layers: https://bit.ly/Vin-on-Semantic-Layers Vin's LinkedIn Post on AI Strategy: https://bit.ly/Vin-on-AI-Strategy-2026 Vin's Training & Certification Classes: https://datascience.vin/ Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- SAP AI Inside the Supply Chain: From Silo to Orchestration: https://bit.ly/4bvpz6K WEBINAR- Operational AI in the Supply Chain: How context empowers agents and humans to operate side by side: https://bit.ly/4x7Vd2Z WEBINAR- You Can't Manage What You Can't See: Using Visibility, KPIs, and AI to Optimize Logistics Operations: https://bit.ly/4ql6iem Gartner Announces 2026 Rankings of the Global Supply Chain Top 25: https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-06-17-gartner-announces-2026-rankings-of-the-global-supply-chain-top-25 This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/ai-agents-semantic-layers-cio-leadership-1629 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Here's this months podcast episode, we hope you find value in it! Thank you Anna for coming on and brining some great questions.

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Michael discusses the recently released DOJ notes that show Trump pushing the Justice Department to declare the election corrupt and “leave the rest to me.” In the wake of this bombshell news, first reported by the NYT, expect subpoenas to fly for Jim Jordan, Kevin McCarthy and many more. We could be witnessing the true, beginning of the end for Donald Trump as a politician with this latest smoking gun. Later, former SDNY prosecutor Harry Littman, host of the Talking Fed Podcast joins Mea Culpa.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IRS Letter 11 is one notice you—and your client—cannot afford to ignore.In this episode of the Tax Rep Network Podcast, Attorney Eric Green breaks down exactly what to do when a client receives an IRS Letter 11, the Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to a Collection Due Process Hearing. With automated IRS enforcement ramping up, understanding this notice—and acting before the deadline—is critical.Eric walks through the 30-day deadline for requesting a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing, how to properly file Form 12153, and why being able to prove timely filing matters. He also explains what happens if the 30-day deadline is missed and when an Equivalent Hearing may still be available.You'll also learn why taxpayer compliance is essential, what to request on Form 12153 when you haven't yet determined the best resolution strategy, and how to prepare for Appeals. Eric explains the practical differences between Forms 433-A, 433-F, and 433-H, including which financial statement to use when dealing with ACS.Letter 11 means the clock is running. This episode gives tax professionals a practical roadmap for protecting their clients from levies, preserving appeal rights, and moving the case toward resolution.The same procedures generally apply to CP90 and Letter 1058.Want to master IRS representation and build your tax resolution practice? Visit Tax Rep Network and join the growing community of tax professionals mastering IRS representation: https://TaxRepLLC.com

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Copying a successful product can look like smart business. The market already exists, customers understand the category, and a competitor has done much of the work of proving demand. But when a patented product is involved, “we changed a few things” can become an expensive sentence.In this episode, we break down what patent infringement actually means for startup founders, product teams, and small business owners. The biggest misconception is that infringement requires an exact copy. It does not. But simply making something similar does not automatically mean infringement either.The key issue is the patent claims.Patent claims define the legal boundaries of the patented invention. A competing product may look almost identical but avoid infringement if it does not satisfy an important claim limitation. On the other hand, a product that looks different can still create risk if its internal structure, process, or method falls within the claims.We also explain why independent development is not automatically a defense to direct patent infringement. A company can invent a product on its own and still end up practicing an enforceable patent claim. Intent matters in some areas of patent law, but direct infringement is not simply a copying contest.Another topic is the danger of relying on cosmetic changes. New colors, different dimensions, button placement, or fresh packaging may help marketing, but they do not necessarily create a legal design-around. A meaningful design-around usually requires understanding the claims and changing the product so a relevant claim limitation is no longer present.Then there is the doctrine of equivalents. This doctrine can sometimes create infringement risk even when the accused product does not literally match every word of the claim. That does not mean “same result equals infringement.” The analysis remains tied to individual claim elements.We also discuss what happens when a patent owner believes infringement is occurring. The first step may be a demand letter or cease-and-desist notice. That letter is an allegation, not a final judgment. A business receiving one should evaluate the asserted patent, the relevant claims, the accused product, possible noninfringement arguments, validity issues, redesign opportunities, licensing options, and overall business exposure.The financial consequences can be significant. Patent owners may seek monetary damages and, in appropriate cases, injunctive relief. Courts can also increase damages for especially egregious conduct, and attorney fees may be awarded in exceptional cases. The business cost can also include redesigns, delayed launches, stranded inventory, disrupted customer relationships, and distracted leadership.One of the most useful lessons for founders is that getting your own patent does not automatically mean you are free to sell your product. Patentability and freedom to operate are different questions. You may own a patent on an improvement while another company owns a broader earlier patent that still covers part of what you are doing.That is why patent strategy should happen before launch, not after. Review relevant patents while the product can still be changed. Compare important claims to the proposed design. Explore legitimate design-arounds. Document key engineering decisions. And bring qualified patent counsel into high-value product decisions before tooling, inventory, marketing, and distribution make changes painfully expensive.The goal is not to make founders afraid of patents. It is to make them better prepared.If you are building a product in a competitive market, this episode will help you understand where patent risk really comes from, which common assumptions can get businesses into trouble, and how early IP planning can turn a potential legal problem into a smarter product strategy.To chat about this one-on-one, grab a free consult at strategymeeting.com

Are you maxing out your pay-per-click budget but still losing deals to your competitors? In this Throwback Thursday episode, Brent Daniels sits down with SEO mastermind Trent Harris to reveal the Tri-fecta Method for dominating your local real estate market online. You will learn how to legally cheat the Google My Business algorithm for free, the exact three physical requirements you need to get a map listing, and why buying cheap, low-quality backlinks will actually destroy your website's ranking. Discover the truth about using AI to write your content, how much you should actually be paying for high-quality niche backlinks, and why building a robust SEO foundation now will drastically lower your marketing costs in the future. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(0:48) Why combining Pay-Per-Click, Google My Business, and SEO creates an unstoppable online presence(2:55) Introducing SEO expert Trent Harris and his 10 years of search engine experience(3:53) The specific requirements to set up a Google My Business listing (LLC, commercial address, and signage)(4:48) The ultimate cheat code by putting your primary keyword directly in your business name(7:37) The true cost of Google My Business (Spoiler, it is completely free)(9:15) Why 90 percent of searches still happen on Google and why consumers skip sponsored ads(13:25) Why high-quality, niche-relevant backlinks cost between $200 and $500(14:37) The danger of artificial backlinks, PBNs, and how Google penalizes spammy sites(18:47) The truth about using AI to write your website content and why it requires human balance(22:16) The realistic 6-to-12-month timeline to see massive ROI from your SEO investment----------Resources:To speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

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It is possible to move beyond button mashing... this week... we mash with INTENT! We hear the cases for and against fighting games, before Nick subjects his co-hosts to bone-crunching virtual action of the 3D , 2D, and Anime varieties! Games played: Virtua Fighter 5 REVO, Asuka 120% Limit Over Burning Fest, Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code Send us your feedback and episode suggestions: pleasedontcast@gmail.com https://forms.gle/rDj2WMQLmacy3ChK9 https://pleasedontcast.net/contact-us/

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Why Criticism Never Changes Men | FT: Allison ArmstrongCONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars]On YouTube @chosentraining(https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars))Work with me HERE ([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/))CONNECT WITH ALLISONOn Instagram: instagram.com/TheAlisonArmstrongOn YouTube: youtube.com/user/PAXProgramsCausing Those Loving Feelings webinaralisonarmstrong.com/products/causing-loving-feelings.htmlThe Understanding Women and Understanding Men Free Sample Page:alisonarmstrong.com/samplesThe Queen's Code audiobookalisonarmstrong.com/products/queenscodebook.htmlMaking Sense of Men: A Woman's Guide to a Lifetime of Love, Care & Attention from All MeneBook, available on the Alison Armstrong Mobile AppGo to: alisonarmstrong.com/products/makingsense.htmlClick on "FOR ME"At check out, enter promo code AlisonSense Relationship researcher Allison Armstrong, who has studied men and relationships since 1991 — joins the podcast to unpack one of the most counterintuitive truths in her decades of work: women often bring out the very behaviors in men that frustrate them most, without realizing it.Allison shares the origin story behind her research: witnessing a colleague dubbed a "frog farmer" ask why men start out wonderful and become distant over time, and the trainer's blunt response that reframed her entire understanding of relationships. From there, the conversation dives into how men and women fundamentally misinterpret each other's behavior: why a man asking "where do you want to go?" on a date is an act of generosity (not indecision), why touching an upset man can feel physically painful to him due to adrenaline, and why men "ignoring" their partners is often testosterone-driven focus, not disregard.Timestamps:00:00 — Intro: Meet Allison Armstrong, 35 Years Studying Men02:30 — The Question That Started It All: "What If Men Are Responding to Women?"05:00 — The Frog Farmer Story: Turning Princes Into Frogs08:00 — Why "I'm Not Ready to Get Married" Isn't Personal (But Not Marrying You Is)10:30 — The "I'm Sorry I Hurt Your Feelings" Reframe13:00 — Why Men Calculate "Is This Worth It?" Before Engaging16:00 — The Restaurant Date Story: Why "Where Do You Want to Go?" Is Generous19:00 — Chemistry vs. Care: Why Too Much Chemistry Causes Possession22:00 — "If It Hurts, It Isn't Love" — Attachment vs. Real Love24:00 — Why Men Want to Be Alone When Upset (Not Ignoring You)27:00 — How Men Listen: Problem-Solving vs. Being Heard30:00 — Productive Mindset vs. Open/Connective Mindset Explained33:00 — Why Criticism Doesn't Work on Men (The Layered Process)36:00 — "Consider the Source" — How Men Filter Criticism39:00 — Why Agreement Doesn't Mean Immediate Change42:00 — Furious to Curious: Changing Your Filter Question45:00 — The Massive Heart Attack Story: Allison's Husband49:00 — Why Men Believe So Strongly in Intent 51:00 — How Women Unknowingly Disrespect Men53:00 — Projection: Why Men Assume Women Need to "Finish" Too56:00 — The "I've Got This" Package-Carrying Story58:00 — Practical Reframe: From "What's Wrong With Him?" to "What If There's a Good Reason?"1:01:00 — Allison's Courses: FLUX, Understanding Women, Understanding Men1:08:00 — The Queen's Code & Keys of the Kingdom Explained1:1200 — Free Gift: Making Sense of Men1:15:00 — Closing Thoughts: Men Adore Us More Than We Realize.The episode breaks down why criticism is the most common but least effective way to try to change a man's behavior, including the layered psychological process men go through when criticized (considering the source, weighing the truth of it, calculating whether change is "worth it"), and offers a practical reframe: shifting from "what's wrong with him?" to "what if there's a good reason for that?"Allison also discusses the danger of chemistry-driven attraction versus attraction rooted in genuine care, and shares a deeply personal story about her late husband and the nature of lasting love.

¡Miren nada más a quiénes tenemos en el sillón de Noche de Chicxs! Si ustedes son fans de la serie Nadie Nos Va a Extrañar, este episodio les va a encantar, porque nos acompañan Camila Calónico y Maryel Abrego!

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Your in-laws lowballed you for your own home, took the deed, and kept the cash. Do you fight family in court, or eat the loss? It's Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1371On This Week's Feedback Friday:Your wife's parents paid off her mortgage, then "gifted" the renovations they now insist were a $225,000 investment. When you two planned to move states away, they demanded the house, lowballed you to $100,000, took the deed with no written contract — and never paid up. Can you claw it back?Everyone swears you'd make a great mom — you teach Sunday school, you "mother" a neighbor's two boys — but you have never wanted kids of your own. Your husband knew that before you married him at 18, yet he keeps pushing, promising he'll magically change once there's a baby. Do you hold the line?Your wife swapped a structured corporate career for an under-resourced nonprofit that promised training and delivered "figure it out." Now she's on a performance plan built to push her out, her confidence is shredded, and you're bracing for a fight over unemployment. Can she protect herself before the axe drops?Recommendation of the Week: Unsubscribe from every email you don't need — Jordan finally purged every newsletter, promo blast, and dormant Facebook group from his inbox, and calls the relief life-changing: less daily noise, and a quiet defection from the "push" world of stuff shoved at you back into the "pull" world you seek out yourself.You're a 48-year-old in Texas and the past two years erased your marriage, your career, your finances, even your dog. Your ex came out as trans, leaned on you through all of it, then discarded you the moment someone new appeared. You barely recognize yourself in the wreckage. Where do you even begin to rebuild?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi.And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Wayfair: Start renovating: wayfair.comHims Weightloss: Get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you: hims.com/harbingerOrion Sleep: 15% off: orionsleep.com/jordanProgressive: Free online quote: progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.