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Solidarity 574, 2 December 2020, part 3 of 3, pages 16 to 24. Articles include: The digital, Covid and new ways of living Neurodivergent Labour builds on successful first year Hair dye and Rapunzel Win for Manchester students Stop the plane! Interview: What happened in Labour on Brexit Shutting down all the apps Chasing the conservatives Barnoldswick workers face lockout "These fools, man" (Diary of a Tubeworker) Right to protest Alstom workers strike to smash pay freeze The classic mining film Frozen for years? (John Moloney's column) Strikes at Heathrow Win isolation pay, win social solidarity More online: https://www.workersliberty.org/publications/solidarity/solidarity-574-2-december-2020
Solidarity 572, 18 November 2020, part 2 of 3, pages 9 to 16. Articles include: Poor peace for Armenia Orban targets LGBT people Suspended just for discussing TUSC embraces Chris Williamson Four points from NEC poll "Pluralist" is not "bipartisan" Interview: What happened in Labour on Brexit Gangster rap! Lenin and Joe Colombo Fighting Trumpism: the next four years More online: https://workersliberty.org/publications/solidarity/solidarity-572-18-november-2020
I’ve invited my friend Ron Deal to tackle this question with us. Ron is a licensed marriage and family therapist and is one of the most widely read experts on blended families in the country. He’s the founder of Smart Step Families, the director of Family Life Blended and the creator and author of numerous books on step family living. He and his wife, Nan, have three sons and live in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ron Deal is a wealth of knowledge and has an amazing heart. Join us for this conversation Interview: What has COVID looked like at the Deal house? (1:42) How many families or marriages are impacted by being blended families? (2:54) You did not grow up in a step family. Where did your passion for this come from? (5:08) We need to get real on the tension. When we hear ‘blended family’ we often think Brady Bunch. Is that how they work? (6:40) What are some of the common family dilemmas a blended family may be facing? (11:45) A lot of divorced parents get remarried and they’re doing well. But the kids are the ones feeling like they’re tossed all over the place. Talk to that family. (17:38) I read in your book with Gary Chapman - The 7 Blended Family Principles For Loving Well. Can you share those with us? (26:40) As a step child, what is it like for their parent to take up for the step-parent? (32:04) What are some other blended family principles? (36:57) What is one simple thing blended families could do in the middle of chaos? (45:19) We’re going to give some books away - leave your info in the comments! (47:47) RESOURCES: The Smart Step Family Building Love Together in Blended Families Smart Stepfamilies Family Life Blended Ron Deal’s website We’d love to connect with you on Instagram or Facebook! This episode was brought to you by the Married People Membership—an affordable, monthly subscription that provides married couples like you a ton of great resources every month to help you do marriage better. That means new date nights, videos, eBooks, messages, and more available to you when you need it - all in one place at one low price. Go to our website to find out more about the Married People Membership. We hope you’ll join us for next week’s episode!
In this episode we will discuss Part One of Strategies and Techniques to Prepare for an Interview – What are good questions to ask the company during the course of an interview?
I had the pleasure of sitting down with the awesome and very knowledgeable Icelandic herbalist Anna Rósa Róbertsdóttir. She specializes in the use of Icelandic medicinal herbs and has been providing her services to people in Iceland for several decades. Before jumping into her interview, I have to mention the funny way in which Anna Rósa and I ended up becoming connected. One day, I walked into an apótek in Iceland, called Jurtaapótek to buy some rosebud tea. As I was checking out, I saw a book about Icelandic herbs on the counter. The immediate thought that came into my head was, “Oh, I would love to interview the person that wrote this book for the podcast, because I find the topic of Icelandic herbs to be quite interesting.” So, I snapped a picture of the book, bought my tea and went about my day. I think it was about a week or so later that Anna Rósa and I linked up. Maybe it was sheer coincidence or fate, but we both happen to have signed up for the same digital course and started messaging each other. Eventually, it dawned on me that she is the same person that wrote the book that I had snapped a picture of about a week prior. We both laughed at this and eventually we were able to set up an interview in her office. Anna Rósa was a delight to chat with and I love that her new skincare line was created to help empower refugees. During the interview, Anna Rósa and I talk about a salad dressing recipe that changed her life. She wrote a blog post about it. You can check it out here. Questions I asked Anna Rósa during the Interview: What inspired you to be a herbalist? Did you study to become a herbalist in Iceland or somewhere else? How is the herbalist profession perceived in Iceland? Are people open to it, cautious about it or critical of it? What kind of medicinal herbs can be found in Iceland? Are they wild? How do you work with the herbs to create different mixes to help people with their ailments? Your book “Icelandic herbs and their Medicinal Uses”, is like an encyclopedia of the many herbs in Iceland. Due to the herbs growing in Iceland, is the book mostly useful for people in Iceland or could it be used by those outside of the country? Your new skincare line is unique in that the proceeds from it will be used to support organizations that help refugees. Can you talk a bit about that? What is your favorite Icelandic word or phrase? Connect with Anna Rósa on Social Media FacebookInstagram I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode of the All Things Iceland podcast. If you think someone else will find this episode interesting and/useful please share it. My newsletter is dedicated to sharing even more fascinating information about Iceland. For your convenience and listening pleasure, this podcast is available on many platforms. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and pretty much any platform that plays podcasts. Let’s be social! Here is where you can connect with me: InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitter Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta (og að lesa) og sjáumst fljótlega Thank you kindly for listening (and reading) and see you soon!
Hallveig has won the Classical Singer of the year at the Icelandic Music awards twice and has been nominated three more times. Additionally, she has twice won the Singer of the Year for the Gríman, which is the Theatre awards in Iceland. Funny enough, I was introduced to Hallveig by her husband Jón after he reached out to me about to being interviewed in the Stuck in Iceland magazine, which they both run. I found it so fascinating to speak with Hallveig about classical music in Iceland. The Questions I Asked Hallveig During the Interview: What sparked your interest in studying and singing classical music?Who were your favorite artists to listen to while growing up in Iceland?What is the opera and classical music scene like in Iceland? Do you find that there are a lot of people who enjoy that genre of music and are younger generations interested in becoming classical singers?What do you feel is the most challenging part of being a classical artist in Iceland?You have premiered new Icelandic works over the years. What inspires you to make new music?What singers or composers do you recommend people listen to if they are interested in hearing classical music from Iceland?You have won Singer of the Year in classical and contemporary music at the Icelandic Music Awards several times and you have performed many solo concerts around the world. Where should people look if they want information on where you will perform next?What is your favorite Icelandic word or phrase? Hallveig's music on Spotify The Composers & Singers Hallveig Mentioned in the Interview: Anna ÞorvaldsdóttirHildur GuðnadóttirHugi GuðmundssonDaníel BjarnssonHildigunnur RúnarsdóttirAtli Heimir SveinssonÞorkell SigurbjörnssonElmar GilbertssonOddur Arnþór JónssonÁgúst ÓlafssonAndri Björn RóbertssonHerdís Anna JónsdóttirHildigunnur EinarsdóttirHanna Dóra SturludóttirBjarni Thor KristinssonJón Svavar Jósefsson Connect with Hallveig Facebook Let’s be social! Here is where you can connect with me on social media platforms: InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitter I hope you enjoyed listening to this interview. Make sure you are subscribed to the All Things Iceland podcast so you don’t miss new episodes. If the platform you are listening to this podcast on allows you to leave a review, please do so, if you haven’t already. Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta (og að lesa) og sjáumst fljótlega Thank you kindly for listening (and reading) and see you soon!
Does your mortgage company have “Superfans” who refer your company to everyone they know? Whether you have a “Superfan” referral network or not, how would you like to create more referrals? Today’s Hot Topic segment is certainly one that will inspire you! Brittany Hodak is a keynote speaker who spoke at the HousingWire Engage event this past summer! What will you learn in this Interview? What is a “superfan” & why are superfans critical for success in 2020?Why is it impossible to buy customer loyalty?How can salespeople create more organic referrals without spending more time?Why is it critical to be able to tell your own story in a way that resonates?What are the right first steps for anyone looking to build superfans?What’s the Superfan WAVE process? (Making customers feel Welcomed, Appreciated, Validated and Engaged.)And much, much more! Want to know more about Brittany Hodak? Read more...
This is the 3rd and final part of my interview with Jón Gnarr, Iceland’s funniest and most famous Mayor. If you haven’t listened to part 1 and part 2 of this interview, I recommend that you do because Jón dives deep into why he ran for political office, Taosim, his experience as the Mayor and other fascinating things about his life. During this episode, Jón shares his feelings about the current political landscape in Iceland, why he feels it is important to teach people about empathy, what he has been up to since running for office and his favorite Icelandic word or phrase. We also dipped into talking about education, creativity, religion, philosophy and empathy. In part 2, I taught you how to say the Mayor of Reykjavík, which is Borgarstjóri Reykjavíkur. This time around, Jón will share a pretty funny Icelandic word before the end of the episode. Jón's Book Questions I Asked Jón During the Interview What have you been up to since leaving your role as the Mayor of Reykjavík? How to do you feel about the political landscape in Iceland now? Would you ever consider running for political office again? You are active on some platforms on social media. Where can people connect with you or learn about what you are up to now? What is your favorite Icelandic word or phrase? Let’s be social! Here is where you can connect with me on social media platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter I hope you enjoyed listening to my interview with Jón Gnarr. I release a new podcast episode every week. Make sure you are subscribed to the All Things Iceland podcast so you don’t miss new episodes. If the platform you are listening to this podcast on allows you to leave a review, please do so, if you haven’t already. Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta (og að lesa) og sjáumst fljótlega Thank you kindly for listening (and reading) and see you soon! Disclosure: Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I recommend these companies because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make, if you decide to buy something through my links. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jón Gnarr, Iceland’s most famous and funniest Mayor. Jón became Mayor of Reykjavík not long after Iceland’s economic crash in 2008. His victory was just as shocking to him as it was to many others in the country and around the world. He was kind enough to host me at his home in Iceland for this interview. We chatted for almost three hours about a variety of topics. In part one, you will hear about why he ran for political office, his feelings about the welfare of polar bears, what surprised him about being Mayor and more. Because we were at his home, there is some background noise from his 10 month old dog Klakki, who was eating a bone. I apologize in advance for the intermittent crackling noises. Additionally, at some point during the interview his youngest son Nonnie comes home and Jón has him tell me about the time that he met Lindsay Lohan, and he gives us bread that he baked at school. I ended up cutting that part out but it was a cute story and nice to have some fresh baked bread. Needless to say, meeting Jón Gnarr and conducting this interview was fun and included some unexpected events. Jón Gnarr's book Questions I asked Jón Gnarr during Part One of the Interview What motivated you to run for Mayor of Reykjavík? You openly said that you intended to break all of your promises once elected, which is hilarious. However, if you could have fulfilled one of your campaign promises, which one would you choose? When you were running for Mayor did you believe that you could win or was it a kind of a hail mary pass? What most surprised you about your the job as Mayor? What are you most proud of during your tenure as Mayor? Do you feel that being a comedian prepared you for being Mayor? Jón dressed in drag Let’s be social! Here is where you can connect with me on social media platforms: Facebook Instagram Twitter I hope you enjoyed listening to this interview with Jón Gnarr. I release a new podcast episode every week. Make sure you are subscribed to the All Things Iceland podcast so you don’t miss new episodes. If the platform you are listening to this podcast on allows you to leave a review, please do so, if you haven’t already. Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta (og að lesa) og sjáumst fljótlega Thank you kindly for listening (and reading) and see you soon! Disclosure: Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I recommend these companies because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something through my links. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.
Today, I have a special guest, Dr. David Murphy. David is one of the world's leaders in working with children, young adults and families and helping them with their struggles, utilizing time management and organization. He consults with families and addresses the needs of students at all grade levels have been diagnosed with challenges like Asperger's, non-verbal learning disabilities, social emotional disabilities, ADHD, and all types of challenges related to this time management organization. Dr. Murphy received his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Special Education from the University of Connecticut and is nearing completion of his second Master's degree in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University. He earned his Doctorate in Education at Northeastern University. In our conversation, we get into all sorts of details related to the issues that are facing children, from young children through middle school, and high school. These are things that I have been personally trying to become an expert on with my family. if you have a child at any one of these stages, stay tuned because some of the things that David brings up completely rock my world and they will yours as well. We discuss topics like, How do you not coddle the emotions of your kids?', What does that mean with child rearing and growing kids that are emotionally resilient?', How do you, as a parent, not be afraid of your children failing?', and How do you underpin family values and a lot of the strategies you deploy as a parent.?' We also go into how you unhinge limiting beliefs with kids, how you establish a thinking about your thinking; and how you develop the patterns of emotional behavior so that they can be resilient in the face of uncertainty, in the face of doubt, in the face of failure and failing? And, finally, what is the effect of the digital generation on how you help your kids navigate and help families navigate FOMO, the fear of missing out' effect - with the phone and other digital distractions. Dr. Murphy shares techniques, strategies and tactics of how you can deploy the right type of approaches to support your family values as it relates to this digital age and how to raise resilient, emotionally very, very strong and powerful children. Here are some Important TakeAways from this Interview: What are some of the big mistakes parents make today? 1. Way to much attention to towards coddling the emotions. There is a visceral fear of doing anything uncomfortable. 2. Parents outsource parenting. Parents work hard and come home exhausted. It's easier to ignore than it is to engage, discuss, punish, etc. Too many fathers want to be friends with their child. They give up their role as the alpha male and therefore loose valuable opportunities to guide, mentor, and discipline. 3. Parents are afraid to see their children fail. At an early age, children need to celebrate failure, celebrate risk taking, celebrate mistakes. We live in a culture that fosters perfection. 4. Justifying excuses and fostering family values. Parenting is hard. Doing it right takes time and attention, and the willingness to take risks and make mistakes. As early as we can, we need to help our children to see through limited beliefs and excuses and practice and demonstrate "family values". In my family, my kids know that the word "can't" is not allowed. Try to connect with them on eye level and use phrases like this to foster family values, "In this family we work together and help each other", "In this family, we don't give up", "In this family we make mistakes and learn from them". Too many children love their excuses and turn their excuses into beliefs. "I hate to read", "I am not a morning person", "I hate broccoli", "I can't do math", "I can't do it". For parents of teenagers, how do you break through their Snowflake mindset? Teach them to: 1. Start making their own decisions. 2. Stop making excuses. Get up each morning, take a cold shower, and face the fears of the day. 3. Set some goals that scare you. 4. Look people in the eye. 5. Give firm handshakes. 6. Tell their parents, "Thank you". 7. Take on the burden of greater responsibility. At the age of 4 your child can do more than you imagine. Give them the chance. Chores are the most amazing opportunity to foster grit, family values, and a strong connection to a greater self. Parents need to know that it's going to be okay and kids need to hear that. Just because you fail at something doesn't mean you're a failure! Dr. David Murphy became attuned to the challenges many students face through his twenty years of work in the field of special education supporting the needs of students with a wide range of disabilities. He taught for more than a decade before becoming a school administrator, ultimately running private specialized schools for children with Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders, Learning Disabilities and Social Anxiety Disorders. Dr. Murphy received his bachelor's and Master's degrees in Special Education from the University of Connecticut. He earned a second Master's degree in Special Education Administration from Southern Connecticut State University. He completed his studies at Northeastern University where he earned a Doctoral degree in Education. After completing his doctorate, Dr. Murphy combined his extensive experience within schools with his advanced degree training and began consulting directly to families, students and adults. He consults with families and addresses the needs of students in all grade levels who have been diagnosed with such challenges as Asperger's Disorder, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NVLD), Social/Emotional Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disabilities (LD) and students who simply struggle with time management and organization. He currently lives in Duxbury, Massachusetts with his wife and two young children. He is an avid runner and loves spending time with his family and friends. The Full Transcript of this episode can be found here: https://www.redzonetech.net/blog/how-to-raise-emotionally-strong-resilient-powerful-kids-in-digital-age-davidmurphy/ How to get in touch with Dr. David Murphy LinkedIn Website Twitter Blog Books/Publications Mentioned in Interview: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know, by Meg Meeker. Published by Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2006. This episode is sponsored by the CIO Innovation Forum, dedicated to Business Digital Leaders who want to be a part of 20% of the planet and help their businesses win with innovation and transformation. Credits: * Outro music provided by Ben’s Sound Other Ways To Listen to the Podcast iTunes | Libsyn | Soundcloud | RSS | LinkedIn Leave a Review If you enjoyed this episode, then please consider leaving an iTunes review here Click here for instructions on how to leave an iTunes review if you’re doing this for the first time. About Bill Murphy Bill Murphy is a world renowned IT Security Expert dedicated to your success as an IT business leader. Follow Bill on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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On Friday the 13th of April, President Trump bombed the government of Syria… Again. In this episode, learn some of the little-discussed history of and reasons for the on-going attempts to overthrow the government of Syria. Please Support Congressional Dish Click here to contribute using credit card, debit card, PayPal, or Bitcoin Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD167: Combating Russia (NDAA 2018) LIVE Additional Reading Article: 'Obscene masquerade': Russia criticised over Douma chemical attack denial by Patrick Wintour, The Guardian, April 26, 2018. Article: Why does Syria still have chemical weapons? by Patrick Wintour, The Guardian, April 18, 2018. Report: Russia rejects UN resolution for independent Douma investigation, Aljazeera, April 18, 2018. Report: Pentagon warns of IS resurgence in regime areas of Syria, France24, April 17, 2018. Interview: Legal questions loom over Syria strikes, Interview by Jonathan Masters of John B. Bellinger III, Council on Foreign Relations, April 15, 2018. Letter: Text of a letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, April 15, 2018. Report: Trump bombs Syria hours after 88 lawmakers urged him to first consult Congress by Jennifer Bendery, Huffpost, April 13, 2018. Interview: What are U.S. Military options in Syria? Interview by Zachary Laub of Mona Yacoubian, Council on Foreign Relations, April 13, 2018. Report: Thousands of US troops and Marines arrive in Jordan by Shawn Snow, Marine Times, April 13, 2018. Report: Global chemical weapons watchdog 'on its way to Syria', Aljazeera News, April 12, 2018. Report: Pentagon strips Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria troop numbers from web by Tara Copp, Military Times, April 9, 2018. Press Release: Press release on Israeli air strikes in Syria, MFA Russia, February 20, 2018. Article: Kurds pull back from ISIS fight in Syria, saying U.S. 'let us down' by Liz Sly, The Washington Post, March 6, 2018. Report: US has no evidence of Syrian use of sarin gas, Mattis says by Robert Burns, AP News, February 2, 2018. Article: The pundits were wrong about Assad and the Islamic State. As usual, they're not willing to admit it by Max Abrahms and John Glaser, Los Angeles Times, December 10, 2017. Report: [Syria investigator del Ponte signs off with a sting](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-, mideast-crisis-syria-investigator/syria-investigator-del-ponte-signs-off-with-a-sting-idUSKCN1BT29Q) by Reuters Staff, Reuters, September 18, 2017. Article: Trump's red line by Seymour M. Hersh, Welt, June 25, 2017. Article: The 'Pipelineistan' conspiracy: The war in Syria has never been about gas by Paul Cochrane, Middle East Eye, May 10, 2017. Article: MIT expert claims latest chemical weapons attack in Syria was staged by Tareq Haddad, Yahoo, April 17, 2017. Report: MIT expert claims latest chemical weapons attack in Syria was staged by Tareq Haddad, International Business Times, Yahoo, April 17, 2017. Report: Dozens of U.S. missiles hit air base in Syria by Michael R. Gordon, Helene Cooper, and Michael D. Shear, The New York Times, April 6, 2017. Report: ISIS used chemical arms at least 52 times in Syria and Iraq, report says by Eric Schmitt, The New York Times, November 21, 2016. Article: How the White Helmets became international heroes while pushing U.S. Military intervention and regime change in Syria by Max Blumenthal, Alternet, October 2, 2016. Meetings Coverage: Security council unanimously adopts resolution 2254 (2015), endorsing road map for peace process in Syria, setting timetable for talks by UN Security Council, December 18, 2015. Article: How Syria's 'geeky' President Assad went from doctor to dictator by Sarah Burke, NBC News, October 30, 2015. Report: Declared Syrian chemical weapon stockpile now completely destroyed by Thomas Gibbons-Neff, The Washington Post, August 18, 2014. Article: Analysts question US intel on Syria chem attack, DW, January 18, 2014. Book Review: Whose Sarin? by Seymour M. Hersh, London Review of Books, December 19, 2013. Article: UN report says sarin likely used in five locations in Syria, DW, December 13, 2013. Article: Assad did not order Syria chemical weapons attack, says German press by Simon Tisdall and Josie Le Blond, The Guardian, September 9, 2013. Article: Cameron forced rule out British attack on Syria after MPs reject motion by Nicholas Watt and Nick Hopkins, The Guardian, August 29, 2013. Article: Spooks' view on Syria: what wikileaks revealed by Alex Thomson, Channel 4, August 28, 2013. Article: Obama weighs 'limited' strikes against Syrian forces by Thom Shanker, C.J. Chivers, and Michael R. Gordon, The New York Times, August 27, 2013. Report: Moscow rejects Saudi offer to drop Assad for arms deal by Agence France-Presse, Hurriyet Daily News, August 8, 2013. Analysis: UN's Del Ponte says evidence Syria rebels 'used sarin' by Bridget Kendall, BBC News, May 6, 2013. Report: Syrian rebels used nerve gas, UN investigator says by TOI Staff, Times of Israel, May 6, 2013. Report: UN sources say Syrian rebels - not Assad - used sarin gas by Adam Clark Estes, The Atlantic, May 5, 2013. Report: U.N. has testimony that Syrian rebels used sarin gas: investigator by Reuters Staff, Reuters, May 5, 2013. Letter: Text of White House letter on Syria to senators by The Associated Press, The Seattle Times, April 25, 2013. Article: How economic reforms are contributing to the conflict in Syria by Rodrigo Abd, NPR, May 29, 2012. Article: The only remaining online copy of Vogue's Asma al-Assad profile by Max Fisher, The Atlantic, January 3, 2012. Report: IMF gives Syria high grade for economic reform by Stephen Glain, The National, January 6, 2009. Report: REFILE-LIberalised Syria banks "on sound track" by Reuters Staff, Reuters, May 26, 2008. Article: The redirection: Is the Administration's new policy benefitting our enemies in the war on terrorism? by Seymour M. Hersh, The New Yorker, March 5, 2007. Article: Syrian Arab Republic -- IMF article IV consultation, mission's concluding statement, International Monetary Fund, May 14, 2006. Report: Investigator says Syria was behind Lebanon assassination by Warren Hoge, The New York Times, December 12, 2005. Article: Reform hinges on Syria's leader by Evan Osnos, Chicago Tribune, April 22, 2005. Resources Congressional Research Service: Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response Council on Foreign Relations: Syria's War: The Descent into Horror by Zachary Laub Country Reports on Terrorism: Chapter 6 -- State Sponsors of Terror Overview Gov. Publishing Office: Counter-ISIS Training and Equipment Fund IMF Working Paper: Syria's Conflict Economy by Jeanne Gobat and Kristina Kostial Pipeline Report: Arab Gas Pipeline (AGP), Jordan, Syria, Lebanon Public Law: 9/11 AUMF Public Law: Iraq War AUMF Scientific Advisory Board: OPCW 27th Session March 23, 2018 Wikileaks Tweet on OPCW UN News: Action Group for Syria Final Communique June 30, 2012 UN Security Council Report: Goal in Syria Sound Clip Sources Hearing: US Policy Toward Middle East; House Foreign Affairs Committee; April 18, 2018. Witnesses: -David Satterfield - Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State - Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs - Wess Mitchell - Assistant Secretary of State of European and Eurasian Affairs 15:25 David Satterfield: While preventing the use of chemical weapons in Syria is our immediate concern, the administration’s priority remains the defeat of ISIS. ISIS has lost nearly all of the territory it once controlled in Iraq and Syria, but the fight in Syria still has to be pursued to its conclusion. More broadly, the United States supports a unified and territorially whole Syria. This objective is served by U.S. support for the UN-led Geneva political process, established by UN Security Council Resolution 2254, in which process the U.S. believes strongly that representatives of all Syrians, including all its Kurdish components, should fully participate. 16:30 David Satterfield: The Iraqi government is stabilizing communities, including minority communities that suffered greatly from ISIS, and now we’re beginning private-sector-led, investment-driven reconstruction. 34:15 Representative Eliot Engel (NY): To me, ISIS is one prong of something, an important prong, but one prong of what we should be doing. I really think to rid Syria of the butcher Assad ought to be as important as our ISIS concerns. David Satterfield: I strongly agree with you that a Syria in which Assad remains as leader of this regime is not a Syria which we would predict to be meaningfully secure or stable, or not a source of generation of threat and violent extremism under whatever name in the future, and it’s why we have strongly supported a political process led by the UN. Unfortunately, that political process has been blocked, and the parties responsible for blocking it are quite clear: it’s the Syrian regime itself and the Russians, who through their absence of pressure on the regime in Damascus contributes to, enables this freezing of a Geneva process which, virtually, the entire international community supports. Engel: And through the veto in the United Nations. Satterfield: Exactly, sir. 1:02:20 Representative Dana Rohrabacher: What is our purpose in Syria? Will we accept anything less than—would we accept a compromise that would keep Assad in power, at least in part of Syria, or is our goal and our purpose only to totally eliminate the Assad government? David Satterfield: Mr. Rohrabacher, our purpose of our forces in Syria, as Secretary Mattis, Chairman Dunford have stated repeatedly, is to defeat ISIS. The purpose of our diplomacy, of our international engagement, with respect to Syria, is to support a political process, which at its end has a revised constitution, elections conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. And our belief is that those elections, if freely and fairly conducted amongst all Syrians, including the émigré Syrian communities, would not produce the survival of the Assad regime. Rohrabacher: Okay, let me just note, what you described wasn’t just Syria, but probably three-quarters of the countries of the Middle East. And if we made those demands of—why is it that Syria, we have to make those demands against Syria and not against all these other countries in the Middle East? Satterfield: Because, sir, of the extraordinary depredations of this regime in this country against its citizens, because of the extraordinary and historically unprecedented, in modern times, outflow of— Rohrabacher: You don’t think the rest of the countries in the Middle East have similar track records? You’re trying to tell me that—well, we heard the same thing, of course, about Saddam Hussein, we heard the same thing about Gaddafi, and we ended up creating total chaos—total chaos—in that part of the world. Satterfield: No regime in modern history in the Middle East, including Saddam Hussein’s— Rohrabacher: Yes. Satterfield: —has killed as many of its own citizens, has produced external and internal displacement of its own citizens on the scale of the Assad regime. No. It’s unique, sadly. Rohrabacher: Well, let me just say, Mr. Ambassador, you read history differently than I do. That is an area that is filled with dictators, it’s filled with authoritarian regimes, filled with our allies, that if people rose up against them as they’re rising up against Assad—he’s a bad guy, he’s a dictator, he’s everything you said, but he’s not that different from these other regimes once they are challenged. Once they were challenged, don’t tell me the Qatar government wouldn’t mow down all of their guest workers if there was an uprising in Qatar, and vice versa with these other regimes. I’m very disturbed by the fact that we’re sliding into a war and not having an out that will not lead us to major military commitments to that region. That would be a disaster, and I think it’s based on the analysis that you just said: that Assad is somewhat different than everybody else. I don’t think so. News: Rand Paul Says Syrian Gas Attack was False Flag, or Assad is Dumbest Dictator on the Planet; CNN News; April 17, 2018. Meeting: U.N. Security Council on Airstrikes in Syria; U.N. Security Council; April 14, 2018. Testimony: Secretary Mattis and General Dunford on 2019 Budget Request; House Armed Services Committee; April 12, 2018. Witnesses: - James Mattis - Secretary of Defense - General Joseph F. Dunford Jr. - Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 41:42 Secretary of Defense James Mattis: On Syria, sir, both the last administration and this one made very clear that our role in Syria is the defeat of ISIS. We are not going to engage in the civil war itself. Now, you can look back to a year ago when we did fire missiles into Syria, unrelated to ISIS, and that was, of course, the use of chemical weapons. And some things are simply inexcusable, beyond the pale, and in the worst interest of not just the Chemical Weapons Convention but of civilization itself. 42:48 Secretary of Defense James Mattis: And the only reason Assad is still in power is because of the Russians’ regrettable vetoes in the UN, and the Russian and Iranian military. So, how do we deal with this very complex situation? First of all, we are committed to ending that war though the Geneva process, the UN orchestrated effort. It has been unfulfilled because, again, Russia has continually blocked the efforts. 50:10 Representative Niki Tsongas (MA): So as you’re considering possible steps forward—military actions you might take— what do you hope to achieve by any military action that the administration might eventually decide to take? Secretary of Defense James Mattis: Congresswoman, I don’t want to get, as you’ll understand, into the details of a potential decision by the commander in chief, due to this latest attack, which is absolutely inexcusable. There have been a number of these attacks. In many cases, you know we don’t have troops. We’re not engaged on the ground there, so I cannot tell you that we had evidence, even though we certainly had a lot of media and social-media indicators that either chlorine or sarin were used. As far as our current situation, if, like last time, we decide we have to take military action in regard to this chemical weapons attack, then, like last time, we will be reporting to Congress just as we did when we fired a little over a year ago, slightly over a year ago. As far as the counter violent extremists, counter ISIS— Tsongas: So, let me go back to this. So, before taking any action, you would report to Congress as to the nature of what that action might be. Mattis: I will speak only to the fact that we will report to Congress. We’ll keep open lines of communication. There will be notification to the leadership, of course, prior to the attack. But we’ll give a full report to the Congress itself, probably as rapidly as possible. 54:05 Secretary of Defense James Mattis: I believe there was a chemical attack, and we’re looking for the actual evidence. The OPCW—this is the organization for the Chemical Weapons Convention—we’re trying to get those inspectors in, probably within the week. 1:00:42 Representative Jackie Speier (CA): Mr. Secretary, a Military Times article this week revealed that the Defense Manpower Data Center failed to report the number of combat troops deployed in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan last quarter. That website was also stripped of deployment data from previous quarters. I’m very concerned about that. I think that there’s no combat advantage to obfuscating the number of U.S. service members that were in these countries three months ago, and, furthermore, the American public has a right to know. Do you intend to restore that information to the website? Secretary of Defense James Mattis: I’ll look at it, Congresswoman. As you know, we keep the Congress fully informed, right down to every week. We can update you on exactly the numbers in each case, and we do maintain some degree of confidentiality over the number of troops engaged against enemies in the field. So, I’ll have to look at it. But we will not, of course, ever keep those numbers away from members of Congress, for your oversight. Speier: Well, I know, but this has been an ongoing website that’s provided this information to the public, and all of a sudden, the last quarter, it’s not posted, and they’ve sweeped away all the data for previous quarters. So, it would suggest to, I think, the public and to members of this Congress that you are no longer going to make that information available, and I think the public has a right to know. Mattis: I see. When I come in, ma’am, I don’t come in intending to hide things, but I would just ask, what would you do if you thought the enemy could take advantage of that kind of data, seeing trends at certain times of the year and what they can expect in the future? But I’ll certainly look at it. I share your conviction that the American people should know everything that doesn’t give the enemy an advantage. Speier: Thank you. I yield back. 1:18:09 Representative John Garamendi (CA): What is the legal authority—the precise legal authority—of the United States government to engage in military action in response to the chemical weapons use by the Assad regime? Secretary of Defense James Mattis: Right. I believe that authority’s under Article II. We have forces in the field, as you know, in Syria, and the use of chemical weapons in Syria is not something that we should assume that, well, because you didn’t use them on us this time, you wouldn’t use them on us next time. 1:28:35 Representative Tulsi Gabbard (HI): You know, the president has indicated recently his intention to launch U.S. military attacks against Syria. Article I of the Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war. Congress has not done so against the Syrian government. Section 3 of the War Powers Resolution requires the president to consult with Congress before introducing U.S. armed forces into situations of hostilities. Section 2 of the War Powers Resolution clarifies the constitutional powers of the president as commander in chief. In Article II, which you referenced, Secretary Mattis, to introduce forces into hostilities only pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) specific statutory authorization, or (3) a national emergency created by an attack upon the U.S., its territories, possessions, or armed forces. Syria’s not declared war against the U.S. or threatened the U.S. The launch of 59 missiles against Syria by Trump last year was illegal and did not meet any of those criteria in the War Powers Resolution. The consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, which was signed into law by President Trump, states that none of the funds made available by this Act may be used with respect to Syria in contravention of the War Powers Resolution, including for the introduction of U.S. armed military forces into hostilities in Syria. My question is, will the president uphold the Constitution, the War Powers Resolution, and comply with the law that he signed by obtaining authorization from Congress before launching U.S. military attacks against Syria? Secretary of Defense James Mattis: Congresswoman, we have not yet made any decision to launch military attacks into Syria. I think that when you look back at President Obama sending the U.S. troops into Syria at the time he did, he also had to deal with this type of situation, because we were going after a named terrorist group that was not actually named in the AUMF that put them in. This is a complex area, I’ll be the first to admit. Gabbard: It is simple, however, what the Constitution requires. So while you’re correct in saying the president has not yet made a decision, my question is, will he abide by the Constitution and comply with the law? Mattis: Yeah. I believe that the president will carry out his duties under the Constitution to protect the country. Interview: John Kerry - We Got All of the Chemical Weapons Out of Syria; CNN; April 9, 2018. Interview: John Kerry on Getting Chemical Weapons out of Syria, 2014; Meet the Press; April 9, 2018. Testimony: US Policy in Syria After ISIS; Senate Foreign Relations Committee; January 11, 2018. Witnesses: - David Satterfield - Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs 13:45 David Satterfield: A stable Syria absolutely requires the departure of President Assad and his regime. They’ve inflicted suffering and countless deaths on the Syrian people, including use of chemical weapons. This regime is a magnet for terror. It is incapable of democratically leading the whole of Syria. We, our allies, have come to Russia with a path towards the Syrian political transition, towards a political solution, on many occasions, and we call on Russia again today to pressure the regime to work seriously towards a political resolution to this conflict. 14:37 Sen. Bob Corker (TN): We are now not demanding that Assad leave. Instead, as I understand it, we’re embracing the UN resolution as Putin has recently done. Is that correct? David Satterfield: That’s correct, Mr. Chairman. Corker: And that would mean that there would then be an election that would take place. Satterfield: There would be a constitutional reform and revision process, and then there would be an electoral process. That electoral process would be fully under UN monitoring and supervision. Corker: And is it true that—it’s my sense that people like you and others believe that if that process occurs as has been laid out and as supported right now by Russia, do you believe that the way Assad would go through a democratic election where he would lose? Satterfield: Mr. Chairman, we cannot conceive of a circumstance which a genuinely fair electoral process overseen by the UN, with participation of a Syrian displaced community, could lead to a result in which Assad remained at the helm. 21:20 David Satterfield: First step was the defeat of ISIS. As long as ISIS remained a potent fighting force in Syria, the bandwidth, the space to deal with these broader strategic challenges, including Iran and, of course, Assad and the regime, simply wasn’t there. But that bandwidth is being freed up now. With the UN process, with international support for a credible electoral and constitutional reform process, we see political transition in Syria as a potentially achievable goal. We don’t underestimate the challenges ahead. It’s going to be hard—very hard—to do. Assad will cling to power at almost every cost possible. But with respect to Iran, we will treat Iran in Syria and Iran’s enablement of Hezbollah as a separate strategic issue. How do you deal with it? You deal with it in all places that it manifests itself, which is not just Syria, but Iraq, Yemen, the Gulf, other areas where Iran’s maligned behaviors affect our and our allies’ national interests. Difficult challenge, but not impossible challenge, and it is one we are seized with right now, but having a politically transformed Syria will, in and of itself, be a mitigating and minimizing factor on Iran’s influence, and the opposite is also true. Satterfield: We are working on stabilization in the north and the northeast right now very successfully and with a minimum of U.S. physical presence. About 2,000 U.S. military and seven, soon to be 10, foreign service colleagues. This is a highly efficient operation, and it’s working on the ground. But those are only the first steps. The 2254 political process, the process that the entire international community of like-minded states has signed on to, is the key. It’s the key to addressing Assad and his departure; it is the key to resolving the question of foreign forces and Iranian influence. And what are our levers, what are our tools to move that forward? They are denial of legitimacy and authenticity to any claim of victory by the regime or its supporters in Moscow or Tehran, and the withholding of reconstruction funds, which are vital to the regime and we think Moscow’s interests over the long term. Those are potent levers. 48:58 Sen. Bob Corker: As I understand, the troops that are there, they’re not involved in combat. Is that correct? David Satterfield: Senator, there are still combat activities going on in the middle Euphrates valley. The campaign against the so-called Caliphate, that is, the territorially structured presence of ISIS, is not over yet. That campaign continues. The level of fighting has significantly diminished since the days of urban conflict in Mayadeen, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor. But the fight goes on, and there is combat activity. Corker: But, most of their efforts are in support of those that are actually on the front lines. Satterfield: They are in facilitation of the SDF efforts, who have consistently carried this fight since the beginning. 49:47 Sen. Ron Johnson (OH): Reconstructing Syria’s going to cost somewhere in the order of 200 to 300 billion dollars. Is that…? David Satterfield: That’s a general international estimate, sir. Johnson: So, who has that kind of money? Satterfield: I can tell you who doesn’t: the Syrian regime, Moscow, and Tehran. Who does? The international community companies, international financial institutions. They’ve got the money collectively, but that money is not going to flow into a Syria which has not gone through a political transformation and transition. Hearing: Authorization for Use of Military Force; Senate Foreign Relations Committee; October 30, 2017. 2:55:15 Sen. Rob Portman (OH): Do you think there can be a lasting peace there as long as Assad is in power, and does the current AUMF give you the ability, General Mattis, to be able to deal with that issue if you think that has to be resolved? That might be one example. Rex Tillerson: Well, the current AUMF only authorizes our fight against ISIS in Syria, as I indicated in my remarks. We’re not there to fight the regime. There is no authority beyond the fight against ISIS. Therefore, we have to pursue a future Syria that’s kept whole and intact, and a process, which the UN Security Council process does provide a process by which, in our view, the Assad regime will step down from power. Breaking News: Brian Williams is Guided by the Beauty of Our Weapons in Syria Strikes; MSNBC; April 13, 2017. Breaking News: Zakaria: Trump Just Became President; CNN; April 7, 2017. Report: Hillary Clinton Discussed Rigging the Election in Leaked Audio; The Young Turks; November 1, 2016. Interview: Gen. Wesley Clark - 7 Countries in 5 Years; Democracy Now!; August 6, 2016. Hearing: U.S. Policy and Russian Involvement in Syria; House Foreign Affairs Committee; November 4, 2015. Witnesses: - Anne Patterson - Assistant Secretary of State - Victoria Nuland - Assistant Secretary of State Statement: Situation in Syria; Secretary of State Clinton calls on Assad to resign Interview: 100% Syria Have No Chemical Weapon, John Kerry; Charlie Rose; March 10, 2014. Debate: British House of Commons Debate on Syria; House of Commons; August 29, 2013. Press Briefing: US President Barack Obama in 'red line' warning to Syria over Chemical Weapons; Telegraph; August 21, 2012. Testimony: US Policy Toward Syria; House International Relations Committee; September 16, 2003. Speech: Democracy in Iraq; George Bush; February 26, 2003. Witnesses: - John Bolton - then Undersecretary at the Department of State for Arms Control, current National Security Advisor 53:12 Former Representative Gary Ackerman (NY): Are we talking about regime change in Syria if they do not voluntarily rid themselves of whatever it is we’re saying they have or do that threatens our national security? John Bolton: Mr. Ackerman, as the president has made clear and as we are directed, our preference is to solve these problems by peaceful and diplomatic means. But the president has also been very clear that we’re not taking any options off the table. Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)
Jeff Smith of Cannon CrossFit in Texas joins us on the show today. Before becoming involved with CrossFit, he was buying up buildings and holding them to develop cash flow assets. This is a super important episode as we discuss the keys to developing and growing your investments to include an array of options. Take notes and be sure to reach out to Jeff with any questions you may have!Jeff and I both highly recommend Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.In this Interview: What is a cash flow asset? The three ways that real estate investing makes you money The benefiting of getting started with an SBA loan Plus: Understanding how cheap it is to own your own building - this is the calculator tool I use (make sure you choose "blended" under "payment types" to determine the real monthly payment). Why you should buy and hold instead of buy and sell Are mutual funds the best investment choice for my portfolio? About Jeff: Jeff grew up in Illinois playing just about every sport possible. Following his collegiate football career he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served as part of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Jeff was introduced to CrossFit by some of his buddies who were still in the military. It was an immediate fit for Jeff’s competitive drive and the community aspect allowed him to make numerous new friends following his move to Houston. When Jeff is not involved at his gym, he enjoys teaching and mentoring others for how to develop cash flow assets. Timeline: 1:31 – Jeff Smith Introduction4:41 – What is a cash flow asset?7:34 – The three ways that real estate investing makes you money9:08 – What is the first step to buy your first building?11:48 – The benefit of starting with an SBA (Small Business Association) Loan13:30 – Understanding how cheap it is to own your building rather than rent. 15:52 – The ability to sublease your building and create extra cash flow17:22 – Splitting your business into two separate assets19:39 – Why are we recommending to buy and hold instead of buy and sell22:05 – What percentage of a portfolio should be in cash flow assets23:40 – Why mutual funds may not be the best investment choice28:19 – Jeff’s experience investing in residential and commercial real estate31:40 – Deciding between investing in residential versus commercial real estate33:21 – Where to find a real estate investment group35:00 – Investing in a franchise. Is it worth it?38:05 – Investing in others with peer to peer investing40:00 – Investing in the stock market via index funds42:05 – Is it possible to turn your business into a passive income business43:27 – At what stage does your time become too valuable to coach a class Contact Jeff:Jeff@cannoncrossfit.comhttp://www.cannoncrossfit.com/
For years, I've been surprised at how quickly CrossFit gyms have embraced yoga but ignored Pilates. Mobility is a virtue, true; but stability is a necessity. Mobility and stability are the yin and yang of every joint's function. Getting really, really bendy might put you in better positions...but won't help you hold weight there. Pilates can.Yoga is great. But it's hard to introduce into a CrossFit gym, as hundreds have discovered. Doing yoga requires more than a soft mat on your black rubber flooring; it requires an environment that's very different from the "just get it done" setup of a typical box. At least in my own gyms, yoga and mobility programs are usually met with excitement when introduced, but fade to zero within two months.But Pilates was built from the misfit mindset, like CrossFit. You don't have to embrace a 3,000-year-old culture or religion to do Pilates. And you can teach the basics very quickly.Today’s guest is Sara Benson of BoxPilates.com and CrossFit Reanimated. She has been a Pilates instructor for years, but only when her husband Dan got a back injury did he start incorporating Pilates into his CrossFit routine. Now they are starting a course online to teach you how to incorporate Pilates into your own CrossFit gym, how to put together a specialty group, and how to incorporate Pilates into regular stability work. Sarah will be presenting at the TwoBrain Summit on June 3-4, but if you can’t make it, reach out to her with any questions you may have!In this Interview: What it’s like to quit your corporate job and start a CrossFit gym Comparing and contrasting CrossFit with Pilates The importance of pelvic control and how Pilates can help with this issuePlus: Finding the right balance between Stability and Mobility Integrating BoxPilates into your own gym Gaining control and stability within the transverse abdominal region About Sara:Athletics, health and fitness have always been a major part of Sara’s life. Prior to becoming a CrossFit level one trainer, Sara pursued her passion for fitness and helping people improve strength and stability through Pilates. After injuring herself in 2008, discovering Pilates became a blessing and enabled her to return to her chosen sports and make drastic improvements in performance. It was soon after that she discovered CrossFit and the many similarities between the two that complemented each other.It is now Sara’s passion to help people become more active and live healthier lifestyles. She teaches both CrossFit and Pilates and is helping other gyms integrate Pilates into their workout routines and programs. Timeline:2:45 – Box Pilates Introduction6:09 – Sarah Benson’s story and how she got her start with Pilates and CrossFit9:10 – Opening CrossFit reanimated along with a Pilates studio10:29 – Quitting a corporate job to start a CrossFit gym11:07 – The difference between mat Pilates and Pilates with equipment12:49 – What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?15:01 – Joseph Pilates and the founding of Pilates18:24 – Working through full range of motion with CrossFit and Pilates19:49 – Comparing and contrasting CrossFit and Pilates22:16 – How does on ramp work for an integrated gym that includes CrossFit and Pilates25:11 – Stability versus Mobility27:16 – Lack of stability and how to address it30:33 – Gaining control and stability within the transverse abdominal region 34:45 – What is the point of improving stability and posture?36:40 – The importance of pelvic control and how Pilates can help38:04 – Success stories from Pilates44:43 – What are the biggest challenges that clients face within the gym47:10 – How can you start us
It is very easy to open a CrossFit gym, but it’s hard to keep one running. CrossFit gym owners must learn fast and develop their skills in areas like Facebook marketing and email lists. But what's MORE important is developing in-person relationships with the people around you, including other businesses with overlapping target markets.Many entrepreneurs don't possess the skills or mindset to develop a solid cross-referral program. But Tammy and Kaleda do, and in this episode they'll share how to approach other businesses, how to use the "help first" mindset to start a referral program, and even how to mentor others to be more successful.Tammy and Kaleda are provide many actionable steps you can take starting today. I also hope that you realize how much you know and how great of a position you are in to help those in your community do better. Entrepreneurship is the lynchpin of our economy and it is necessary to save not only my local economy but yours too!The 2017 Two Brian Summit is coming this June 3rd and 4th. Be sure to register here for this event!In this Interview: What does forming partnerships with a local business look like? How to form a business group within your CrossFit gym What knowledge are other businesses missing out on?Plus: The "help first"principle and how to implement it Being rewarded for helping other businesses in your community Going out of the way to help a competitorAbout Kaleda:Kaleda is from Palmerston, Ontario where she grew up on her family’s farm. She has been training using the CrossFit method since 2012 and before that was an avid hockey and soccer player. After realizing there was nowhere to work out within in her town, she started Degree CrossFit Seaforth. She began by working out of her own garage but now she owns her own affiliate and is a successful box owner!About Tammy:Tammy is an experienced coach having trained others in spinning, kickboxing, metabolic conditioning, boot camps, and yoga. After participating in her first WOD she was instantly hooked to CrossFit. She now own CrossFit TPA near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is focused on helping her clients get healthier and obtain the results that they desire!Timeline:2:49 – Thinking Outside the Box introduction6:17 – Kaleda’s story and how she got her start with CrossFit8:53 – Tammy’s story and how she got hers tart with CrossFit13:06 – What does forming partnerships with local businesses look like? - Kaleda14:30 – Starting a conversation with a local business and forming partnerships - Kaleda16:32 – Forming a business group within your CrossFit gym - Tammy 21:21 – What are the lessons you have learned that you can teach other business owners - Kaleda25:00 – What knowledge is passed on most often to other business owners - Tammy30:47 – How often do tech related problems come up when helping other businesses - Kaleda32:53 – Why videos are more impactful than a regular post on social media -Tammy36:31 – Revitalizing old machines by creating posts on Facebook37:13 – How has implementing the help first principle come back to you -Kaleda39:18 – Are other businesses providing active referrals for helping them first? - Kaleda40:42 – What rewards have you seen from partnering with other businesses? -Tammy44:46 – Taking time to help another gym owner within your community - Kaleda47:02 – Going out of your way to help someone open a nearby CrossFit gym -Tammy
Episode 64 – Training Think Tank Sometimes I invite a guest on the show because they are nowhere near as popular as they should be. This is the case with today’s guest, Max El-Hag. You will hear a lot of humility from Max in this episode but don’t mistake it, as he has profound knowledge of the fitness industry. In this episode we talk about his company, Training Think Tank, and how it is helping athletes of all sports connect with coaches who are able to advise and train them to the highest abilities. We talk strategy, methodology, and more related to his business and life! Reminder: The 2017 Two-Brain Summit is coming this June 3rd and 4th in Chicago. Be sure to register now! In this Interview:What are the first steps to creating an online training programTesting Philosophy with remote clientsDo athletes need an individual mindset to be successful? Plus:Finding the right balance with the commoditization of intensityThe one message all CrossFit gyms need to hearBuilding nutrition into remote training programs About Max: Max has had a long career as an athlete and was first inspired by his father who was an Olympic fighter. After qualifying for the CrossFit Games a team and making it to Regionals as an individual, Max decided that coaching is what truly inspired him. At this point Max coached many clients from models and future NFL stars to ultra-runners and CrossFit athletes. He now runs Training Think Tank, a company that focuses on remote coaching, educational courses, and online programs for athletes and coaches. Timeline: 0:58 – Training Think Tank introduction 2:41 – The lead up to Training Think Tank with Max4:52 – Finding CrossFit for the first time8:05 – Starting out as a personal training prior to CrossFit9:18 – CrossFit principles mixing into training for fighters11:10 – How Training Think Tank has grown to where it is today14:07 – Training Think Tank from a global perspective in today’s world16:45 – What are the first steps to starting an online training program?19:09 – Tools needed to start a remote coaching program20:30 – Testing Philosophy with remote clients according to their goals23:56 – How often should you be retesting clients on their progress? 25:27 – Building nutrition into a remote training program28:18 – Keeping workouts nontraditional leading up to the CrossFit Games32:41 – Different training programs for games athlete’s vs non games athletes37:00 – Finding the right balance with the commoditization of intensity41:00 – The top solutions gym owners take away from Max’s program45:03 – Recommending group training to individual clients46:20 – Do games athletes have to have an individual mindset to be successful47:50 – Firing individual clients when it’s not working out49:43 – Keeping clients compliant with the program51:06 – Giving athletes a win when you know they are down54:49 – Creating a template for your clients leading up to the CrossFit Open56:10 – Establishing a format of training for your gym59:18 – Where should a client look to do individual training in a group training gym?61:03 – How to implement a culture of one on one training in your gym63:16 – The one message all CrossFit gyms need to hear Contact Max: https://www.trainingthinktank.com/max@trainingthinktank.comhttps://www.facebook.com/trainingthinktank/https://www.instagram.com/trainingthinktank/
78% of new clients at Catalyst (my gym) in 2016 listed an aesthetic goal as their top priority."Fat burning" trumped "performance". "Fat loss" beat "strength". No one said, "I want to move better", keeping my 21-year-streak alive.If your clients want to look like bodybuilders, why NOT incorporate some bodybuilding movement into your programming?The line between "functional movement" and "bodybuilding" has never been a clear one. What makes a biceps curl non-functional? What makes a bench press un-CrossFit?No one is adding mirrors to CrossFit gyms here. But would adding a hypertrophy element to your programming address what people actually WANT when they come to your gym? Food for thought.Most guys who walk in your door don't want a better "Fran" time. They just want to look like Bill.Bill Shiffler is the founder of CrossFit Renaissance, of Philadelphia. He's a professional bodybuilder, and today' he'll answer questions about combining physique-specific work with CrossFit.Bill's program is Renaissance Physique. Today we dive into all sorts of topics about this program, how it works, and how you can start implementing the program at your gym. Check out this two-week starter template for more information on how it works. In this Interview:What is Renaissance Physique and Hyper Metabolic Training?Hypertrophy and its relation to CrossFitGetting bigger and building size with CrossFitPlus:How to calculate a client’s basic metabolic rate (BMR)Endurance athletes and CrossFitDetermining a safe rate of weight loss About Bill:Bill is the founder of CrossFit Renaissance and Renaissance Physique. Prior to CrossFit, Bill was a wrestler and body builder. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), Level 2 CrossFit trainer, and natural pro bodybuilder. He is passionate about helping people reach their goals whatever they may be. His new program Renaissance Physique uses HMT (Hyper Metabolic Training). This program is based on cutting edge and science based techniques to maximize both hypertrophy and superior metabolic conditioning delivering maximum results. Timeline:1:31 – Bill Shiffler Introduction2:32 – Renaissance Physique Introduction4:25 – Bill Shiffler’s background and start with CrossFit and Body Building6:52 – The Renaissance Physique training methodology7:26 – Who is Renaissance Physique for?8:18 – What is Renaissance Physique?11:34 – Hypertrophy and its relation to CrossFit13:11 – Getting bigger and building size while doing CrossFit14:50 – Specific movement focus for someone wanting to gain weight with CrossFit 16:14 – How many reps should you be doing to build mass?17:32 – Volume is key with hypertrophy training17:53 – Preventing accidental weight gain19:40 – Showing a desired physique picture during a consultation21:29 – Addressing body aesthetic through nutrition22:46 – Calculating a client’s BMR (Basic Metabolic Rate)23:18 – Determining a safe rate of weight loss24:00 – Setting up a client’s macronutrient partition25:44 – Customizing a client’s nutrition and training program26:41 – Why choose Renaissance Physique over pure CrossFit27:41 – Why recommend pure CrossFit for a client over Renaissance Physique29:16 – Hypertrophy based classes as a group30:24 – Delivering Renaissance Physique to a client33:13 – Focusing on body aesthetic after the CrossFit Open34:30 – Marrying CrossFit Physique with bodybuilding36:00 – Using the two week CrossFit Physique template for male and female clients37:48 – Would hypertrophy and CrossFit be good for en
Kyle Posey, founder of Powered by Awesome, joins us on the show today. His company specializes in lead generation and marketing for micro gyms. I met him in Atlanta at an affiliate summit a few weeks ago where we had a chance to chat. He is an all-around great guy and truly believes in helping others first. A quick side note: The day after I did this interview I was on a free call with an affiliate. At the end of the call he told me that Kyle had referred him to me. This is the kind of guy that Kyle is. Always helping and putting others first! In this Interview: What you’re doing to sabotage your business How to get out of your own way How to generate more leads Plus: Are CrossFit gyms learning marketing faster than most? The romanticization (I made that word up) of the “hustle”. Where do hot leads come from Analysis of the CrossFit brand About Kyle: Kyle is the CEO and founder of Powered by Awesome, a lead generation and marketing company. They specialize in creating websites for CrossFit affiliates across the world. Powered by Awesome has been around since there were fewer than 60 gyms worldwide and they have been creating cutting edge websites for over 12 years. The company loves fitness and community and this is the driving factor behind creating websites that will actually help your business do better! Timeline: 0:17 – Kyle Posey Introduction 1:58 – How Kyle got started in CrossFit 4:13 – Dissecting the skull and crossbones logo 6:09 – These things used to work in CrossFit but not anymore 7:32 – Why is CrossFit trending in a new direction for marketing 8:24 – Are CrossFit gyms learning marketing faster than most? 10:43 – You don’t know how valuable your service and brand is 13:19 – The romanticisation of the “hustle”. 14:30 – Stop acting like a salesman 18:07 – Getting more people into your box 21:11 – What makes a website convert more customers 27:48 – The difference between hot leads and cold leads 29:33 – How to approach hot vs cold leads 31:06 – Where do hot leads come from 36:17 – How to find more people like your top members 38:18 – Creating a more general gym experience 39:38 – Motivating best clients to refer more clients 40:51 – The dogma about marketing 43:34 – Analyzing the CrossFit brand 45:49 – Screen time vs face time and marketing 47:58 – First steps to refining your marketing approach 50:07 – Ask your clients what their favorite thing is about the gym 51:58 – The importance of an outside expert 52:18 – How to reach Kyle and Powered by Awesome
Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Linda Lizotte is the founder and director of Aging More Gracefully, Inc. (AMG), the number one nutraceutical company in the United States. Their core belief is, you are what you absorb. This has led Linda to create plant based solutions for chemicals such as sunscreen, skin moisturizers, body scrubs, etc. She openly speaks out against the limited training chemist receive when it comes to using natural sources as solutions instead of synthetic chemical ingredients which poison humans and kill our planet. Linda is a leading voice for cosmeceutical development using only ingredients which actually enrich the user. Exposing the ugly side of beauty where profits far out way health issues and long term impacts on the user’s health and DNA and the planet is where Linda invests most of her time. At AMG they promote the benefits of plant ingredients with no animal testing beauty products, plants do not change hormones or dna of the user, plants do not create biowaste and hazard to the environment. It what can be said to be a lifetime of research on skin toxins and how they destroy human health Linda found one ingredient in the amazon which catapulted the quality of her product ahead of anything else in her industry. She is a woman with a start up concept in a world of billion dollar titans; most of whom are men. By looking to serve the customer first she has cut a huge niche for her company and is continuing at a Hannibal’s pace towards more market share. Her story of focus and success is a case study for any entrepreneur looking to make it. Linda also believes we can better deal with emotions and gain spiritual awareness by becoming aware of our skin. To her a detox without bringing attention to the skin is not a complete detox. Chemicals reach the brain and the bloodstream directly through the skin because the skin has no liver to help filter the toxins. Skin is the largest human organ and it is too often ignored. The fundamentals behind Linda’s’ philosophy of “you are what you absorb,” could change how you select what goes on your body especially the Sunscreen you use. Linda does more than administer a successful company she works to expose what the big cosmetic industry is not telling you about the beauty chemicals found in streams, oceans and our blood. With a very responsive newsletter list Linda reaches thousands of loyal readers. She is dedicated to sharing awareness and tools to empower everyone for better decisions especially label education for skin care and topical applications products. Join us and Linda Lizotte, female entrepreneur, business mastermind and social activist who is taking on a huge industry by offering a superior alternative with real world health benefits.Here’s What Else You Will Get From Linda’s Interview:What product who claim they are anti-aging are actually aging you faster and why.Deciphering internet information, filtering the good from the badHow to read the labels on skin products, they can be more complicated than food labelsWild adventure in the Amazon, what you can learn about getting on a planeA simple green lead packed with protein you can eatThe one oil which is actually sexier and healthier than olive oilThe power and secrets of MoringaWhy skin cancer continues on the rise despite more use of SPF’sSteps and mindset for fearless exploration and innovation in your businessThe HUGE threat in nanoparticles diving too far into your bodyThe secret to getting your natural dosage of vitamin DWhy dangerous SPF’s are now being applied to a wide variety of topical productsThe fatal lies behind chemical applications to the body and planetHow to use referred sales to increase your bottom-line and reach clients currently not accessibleThe financial science behind transnational powerThe entrepreneurial prayer for success and abundanceUsing visualization to see every employee working in harmony for successUsing visualization to see every step in your products developmentSome better ways to vote with your dollarsUsing the power of prayer to build your ultimate business experienceWhat are Sun Plant Factors and how can you use them for effective sun screenThe 96 hour assassin killing our oceans reef systemsBooks, Links, Movies and Other Resources Mentioned In This Episode:www.amgnaturally.comNot Just A Pretty FaceThe Ugly Side of The Beauty IndustrySunscreens Biohazard – Treat as Hazardous WasteThe Road to WellvilleFast Food NationHealthy BeautyNutrition Made Simple
Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Kristen Seymour is editor-in-cheif of FitBottomedEats.com and is one of the trio partners at Fit Bottomed Girls. She is an athlete competing in sprints and half-ironman triathlons, she seeks to gain through simplicity and serves others with passion. Her profession preaches balance her life demands it. As part of the team bringing to the world the fast selling book, The Anti-Diet, and as editor for an online publication and as a business partner in a globally dynamic women’s movement, her professional life makes heavy demands of her; it requires laser focus and an hour-less clock. Yet she has honed her routine to a pace which gives space to the things she values in her personal and spiritual life. Kristen uses her business as a mirror for her own growth and in doing so helps her business grow. Embracing her own power was an early struggle she came to terms with by her twenties. Since then she has dedicated much of her life energy to supporting women overcome negative self images. Getting over self-induced guilt and enjoying your choices is her mantra. She teaches women to bring into play their true self with a focus on total wellness and life enjoyment. Her business practices have helped build a thriving online community which literally fuels the company’s growth. By using body wisdom, intuition and team collaboration Fit Bottomed Girls is changing how women live, eat and do business. They are emerging with a new paradigm for success in and out of the office. Fit Bottomed Girls new book, The Anti-Diet, is about the idea you can enjoy food, be full and get healthy while eating real food and plenty of it. The way you eat fuels you and you should do so in a way which makes you happy and fulfilled is the underlying message in their book. Because being a woman can also mean being a mom, Fit Bottomed Girls has opened a door for new mothers via Fit Bottomed Mamas. Looking to help maximize the beauty in all women and explore how wonderful being a woman is are two of the driving goals behind Kristen Seymour and her partners vision. Every year they launch the New Year New Rear give-away campaign and women’s health support campaign. Fit Bottomed Girls is a business built on the same principles they share with their clients and subscribers. They listen to feedback, their motivation is more than profit, they stay in touch with their clients and they create products to fill a need not just settle a fear. Going way outside the box Fit Bottomed Girls is living creativity and a pioneering conscious business success. Join Kristen Seymour on Vibration Rising Radio to hear the inside story on how three women are changing views on feminine beauty, creating new empowering life habits, publishing books, supporting each other, reaching out to new mamas and blending entrepreneurial tenacity with practical spiritual principles to live a dream and at the same time help other women do the same.Here’s What Else You Will Get from Kristen’s Interview:What is a Fit Bottomed GirlHow to gain your health without losing your mindHow 3 business partners make it work andGetting your customers to engage your product, brand and websitePractical ideas which make success happen and most entrepreneurs are overlooking right nowGoal setting for breakthrough success where passion and profits mixThe power of treating every prospect like a fortune 500 customerThe dangers of working in a committee and how to avoid themInside stories on the pre-launch for The Anti-DietWhat really works when it comes to creating joint venture marketing dealsOffering value in your content and your sales messageRegaining your center with an emergency yoga breakHow to use the simple question of why to go deep within yourself to release and relief old patternsHow to really take advantage of your passionAdvice every entrepreneur doesn’t want to hear but needs toWhy taking time to rest helps you make major gains when you workAnd much more…The links, videos, books and resources mentioned in this episode are:www.fitbottomedgirls.comwww.fitbottomedeats.comwww.fitbottomedmamas.comThe Seat of The SoulWhat Alice Forgot
Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Nikki Sharp is a life expert. She has built an international following and successful online business, she has a “most downloaded” app on iTunes (The 5-Day Detox) and is about to be a published author. Nikki’s soon to be released hardcover book, (The 5-Day Real Food Detox), is a pioneering formula for detoxing your body while actually eating food instead of fasting or juicing. Like many of us, at one time in her life, Nikki was overwhelmed by the grinding demands of work and decided she was going to create positive changes for herself. After being laid off instead of going through another draining job interview Nikki decided to begin writing out the life she wanted to live. Once she she was satisfied with the plans she had drawn up she began to work on small steps to achieve her design. Through challenges, tough times and moments of doubt Nikki rose above it all to be sharper, stronger and fulfilled with the lifestyle she was creating for herself. Nikki brings proven practices to improve your health and your wealth. She is an online marketing expert, a fitness mastermind and dynamic teacher. She created an app from scratch which literally brought the publishing world to her feet. In speaking with Nikki she laid out, with nothing held back, how to build your list of clients for-profit, how to build your own app and what to focus on in order to achieve online business success. Nikki Sharp blends the ideal balance of sound living with killer business instincts and then goes one step further by showing you exactly how she does it. Join Nikki Sharp on Vibration Rising Radio to hear the inside story on how a single woman with no special privileges is building a virtual empire from the ground up, how she is making headlines with a new way of detoxing, getting published, is helping improve hundreds of thousands of lives and stays centered to enjoy the ride.Here’s What Else You Will Get from Nikki’s Interview:What to do when you lose your job and want to reclaim your lifeA virtual walk through on detoxing and making moneyReal world examples of online marketing successStep by step blueprint to building your own business appFinding a niche to write and sell an e-book to successfullyGoal setting for breakthrough success where passion and profits mixUsing Snapchat and Instagram to promote your business and productsHow to take a 30 page e-book and create a 300 page published workIntegrating your health with your wealthWhat really works when it comes to losing weight and changing the way you look at eatingOut of the tunnel and into the light of business appsThe marketing formula for profitable app launching and post customer careFilling gaps in your market and creating products to service themMaking sure you don’t reinvent the wheel the market research you need to be doingIdentifying your audience and what you will sell themOnline resources to mentor your path from dream concept to realityOvercoming the fear of social media dislikes, of business failure and judgementHow to transform negative energies which hold you back into fuel for getting what you wantHow deepening your yoga practice brings success faster to your lifeDiscover the mindset to opening your eyes to the lifestyle you most wantFollow the concept of using your business as a spiritual teacherThe social media steps you need to takeAnd much more…The links, videos, books and resources mentioned in this episode are:5 Day Detox In Apple Storestaysharpbestrong.comnikkisharp.com5daydetoxapp.comlivingrosey.comwww.thegaryhalbertletter.com The Monk Who Sold His FerrariThrive MagazineShantaramBatkid BeginsSuperbad
Spreaker Live Show #52 for March 30th, 2016Our Topics This Week: Deep diving into the great features of the FREE "Spreaker Studio for Mobile iOS/Android apps" and guest interview with Podfly's and The Podcast Producer series host Corey Coates. We have a new "Spreaker How-To" segment co-host on the show and his name is Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 33 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumGuest Interview: Corey Coates, Founder, http://Podfly.net and host of http://ThePodcastProducers.com seriesTwitter: http://twitter.com/coreyryancoatesDetailed Show Notes:- Spreaker Studio for iOS and Android focus - Why should a podcaster use it? Free, Free to Rec (128K), Easy, Supports Mobile Recording- Plus: Live Episode Streams with FREE or “Pro Station” Plans- Auto-Ducking or Turn Mic Off - Then “Push To Talk”- Access to your Spreaker Account - Metrics, Likes, Sources, Demo, Geolocation- Supports 1 Microphone - Phone Mic or Higher Quality Lightening Port, Adapter to USB to USB hubs for iPhone, iPads. Android mini-USB adapter- Playlists, Tracks, Effects all customizable with your pre-recorded audio- Integrated Interactive Chat Window to view and enter- Replace audio - Spreaker - Does not Update iHeartRadio - Record and Export to Spreaker via public or private upload to get for editing, then republishing- Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone - $149 (small iOS microphone)- Apple compatible with all iOS devices equipped with Lightning connector- Matched cardioid and bi-directional- Automatically adjusts EQ, compression and limiting for optimal results- Innovative hinge/rotation design supports multiple recording angles- iRig MIC Cast - Ultra-compact microphone for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android - $39.99Corey Coates joins me to explore the amazing “The Podcast Producers Series” that has wrapped a 10-part season 1 focused on the art and business of podcasting. This series speaks with some of the leaders in the podcasting space today to tell a detailed story about the unique area called “Podcasts”. The series is hosted by Jessica Rhodes and Corey Coates. Corey Coates has been podcasting since 2006. He is an audio engineer who has worked on countless podcast projects with his production company, Podfly Productions. He is the former host of This Week in Costa Rica, Five Gallon Podcast, and was the program director for the Overseas Radio Network. Corey now focuses his attention fully on producing content for clients worldwide.Topics Discussed in the 10-part series:- What are “The Podcast Producers” series topics? - Is There Anybody Out There?- Podcasting for a Hobby or Business?- The Podcasting Community- The Psychology of Podcasting- The Stats Conversation- Is Podcasting Another Form of Isolation?- Do It Yourself or Outsource?- The Network Effect- Monetize a Podcast with Advertising- Will Podcasts Kill the Radio Star?Questions Discussed in the Interview:- What was it trying to accomplish or need you saw? - You spoke with some very smart people in the space! - What surprised you about the process of making the series? Learned from it?- Can you give us some teases around the topics of Season 2?To listen visit: http://ThePodcastProducers.comShow Links: - Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spreaker-studio/id585625596?mt=8- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=en- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com
Spreaker Live Show #52 for March 30th, 2016Our Topics This Week: Deep diving into the great features of the FREE "Spreaker Studio for Mobile iOS/Android apps" and guest interview with Podfly's and The Podcast Producer series host Corey Coates. We have a new "Spreaker How-To" segment co-host on the show and his name is Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 33 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumGuest Interview: Corey Coates, Founder, http://Podfly.net and host of http://ThePodcastProducers.com seriesTwitter: http://twitter.com/coreyryancoatesDetailed Show Notes:- Spreaker Studio for iOS and Android focus - Why should a podcaster use it? Free, Free to Rec (128K), Easy, Supports Mobile Recording- Plus: Live Episode Streams with FREE or “Pro Station” Plans- Auto-Ducking or Turn Mic Off - Then “Push To Talk”- Access to your Spreaker Account - Metrics, Likes, Sources, Demo, Geolocation- Supports 1 Microphone - Phone Mic or Higher Quality Lightening Port, Adapter to USB to USB hubs for iPhone, iPads. Android mini-USB adapter- Playlists, Tracks, Effects all customizable with your pre-recorded audio- Integrated Interactive Chat Window to view and enter- Replace audio - Spreaker - Does not Update iHeartRadio - Record and Export to Spreaker via public or private upload to get for editing, then republishing- Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone - $149 (small iOS microphone)- Apple compatible with all iOS devices equipped with Lightning connector- Matched cardioid and bi-directional- Automatically adjusts EQ, compression and limiting for optimal results- Innovative hinge/rotation design supports multiple recording angles- iRig MIC Cast - Ultra-compact microphone for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android - $39.99Corey Coates joins me to explore the amazing “The Podcast Producers Series” that has wrapped a 10-part season 1 focused on the art and business of podcasting. This series speaks with some of the leaders in the podcasting space today to tell a detailed story about the unique area called “Podcasts”. The series is hosted by Jessica Rhodes and Corey Coates. Corey Coates has been podcasting since 2006. He is an audio engineer who has worked on countless podcast projects with his production company, Podfly Productions. He is the former host of This Week in Costa Rica, Five Gallon Podcast, and was the program director for the Overseas Radio Network. Corey now focuses his attention fully on producing content for clients worldwide.Topics Discussed in the 10-part series:- What are “The Podcast Producers” series topics? - Is There Anybody Out There?- Podcasting for a Hobby or Business?- The Podcasting Community- The Psychology of Podcasting- The Stats Conversation- Is Podcasting Another Form of Isolation?- Do It Yourself or Outsource?- The Network Effect- Monetize a Podcast with Advertising- Will Podcasts Kill the Radio Star?Questions Discussed in the Interview:- What was it trying to accomplish or need you saw? - You spoke with some very smart people in the space! - What surprised you about the process of making the series? Learned from it?- Can you give us some teases around the topics of Season 2?To listen visit: http://ThePodcastProducers.comShow Links: - Alex's Spreaker Studio Review Show - https://www.spreaker.com/show/new-spreaker-studio-prototype-windows- Spreaker Studio for iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spreaker-studio/id585625596?mt=8- Spreaker Studio for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.android.studio&hl=en- Spreaker Studio for Desktop - Win/MAC - https://www.spreaker.com/desktop-studio/download- Audio-Technica ATR-2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone - http://amzn.to/1iwSB8E- #iLovePodcasting T-Shirt - https://twitter.com/robgreenlee/status/706320283599183872- Free "Levelator" for Win/MAC - http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator- Sony SoundForge Audio Studio 10 - http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/audiostudio Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com
Not only is Sean Callery an Emmy winning composer of some of our FAVORITE shows (including Homeland, 24, Elementary, Bones and Medium), he's a freaking nice guy, and shows it while diving into all things composing. Sean shares about interpersonal relationships and bringing your specific skillsets to the table, the standards of writing and presenting music within the television industry, and conducting a live orchestra. In this interview, we also cover:• how the music industry still looks for quality work in relation to receiving awards,• the process of writing music for screen• having a degree for a specific music skill versus experience• and how to get past writers block or composing frustrations Questions Asked During the Interview:What are 3 career highlights or events that have gotten you to where you are that you look back on fondly?What are some skills as a musician that are important for a strong composer to have?What is it like to have your original music heard with a live orchestra?How have awards and nominations helped you out in your career and how did you get to the point of being nominated?What is your composing process like for film or television?Should you get a certification/degree in arranging or conducting as to earn respect within the industry?Was or is there a Sinclavier community in LA and would you happen to know Steven Crowes?What motivates you to keep pushing yourself as a composer when things may get difficult? Links Mentioned:Seancallery.com MX4 Participants Interviewing Sean:Kasey PolkCharisse of Lake LadyMoldover Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)
Listen to Interview – What is the Real Longevity Diet of the Okinawan Centenarians? – An Interview with Craig Willcox, PhD The food groups in the Okinawan Diet are reviewed by Kirk Hamilton as he learned from his interview with Continue reading The Real Okinawan Diet – Kirk’s Overview→ The post The Real Okinawan Diet – Kirk’s Overview appeared first on .